Hornet Swarm Night City

[wanpo]

Meh it's conveniently supplied by work but I wouldn't choose to buy an Apple product.
Massively over-hyped, over-rated, over-priced, and deliberately hamstrung by Apple.

Was merely explaining why the photos are crappy, they were taken on an iphone.

Of course the other reason they're so crappy is that dude with the 85 on his bike :bleh:

I know, taking the piss.

Also, yeah that 85 guy, what a douche.

[TOTO]

here is a video of woodcocks road

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI2ahruy-sQ

watch this one too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EB5UV1iXqo&feature=channel_video_title

[wanpo]

here is a video of woodcocks road

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI2ahruy-sQ

watch this one too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EB5UV1iXqo&feature=channel_video_title

The rolling motorcade one is cool, you could tell the bike cops were enjoying themselves.
Don't quite get the significance of the first one

[TOTO]

the first one is themgoing for a ride on woodcocks road but it was road works. I feel the pain for the cars in front of them - being followed by a gang of police bikers lol

[zeocen]

I'm forgoing my weekly brunch at The Shack to try the Wharf Store endorsed by botany Honda (presumably because the owner has a familiar looking Fury parked outside!).

Happy to say the food is good, but I had a better time because said owner came out to have a yarn about bikes with me. So now we have two great eateries in Maraetai. The Shack would be my fav for food but service of Maraetai Wharf is a clear winner!

Now, to see if I can ride home with such a full belly.

[gale_wolf]

Next time you're there tell them to stay open later on a Monday. We rode through Maraetai looking for eats the other night but everything was closed so we grabbed takeaways in Clevedon instead.

[wanpo]

Times from round 2 are up on the net:
Qualifying (http://www.mylaps.com/results/showrun.jsp?id=2137803)
Race 1 (http://www.mylaps.com/results/showrun.jsp?id=2137804)
Race 2 (http://www.mylaps.com/results/showrun.jsp?id=2137805)
Race 3 (http://www.mylaps.com/results/showrun.jsp?id=2137806)

Quite happy with a few things that I noticed;
-Placed better than I qualified (in the races my bike didn't break)
-Was faster each time I went out (by about a second each session)
-In the last race I'm on pace for 11th place

[baffa]

A penny for your thoughts.


I just got the motorcycle Dr to service my bike, and he pointed out a few things that need doing.

Steering head bearing (Oh yay).

Front tyre needs doing

Rear tyre is 3 months old (Maybe 5000 kays or so) and is already looking pretty shallow.

The bike had the standard bridgestones on it when I got it (bt45 from memory), which seem like good tyres, if not an old design. I replaced the rear 3 months ago with some roadrunner or something orother tyre that the newer VTRs come with, but it doesnt seem to offer the best grip, and is clearly wearing pretty quickly.

Any suggestions for a decent tyre? I want decent grip, and a good wear rate. Doesnt have to be top of the range, hopefully upgrading the bike in 3 or so months.

[wanpo]

A penny for your thoughts.


I just got the motorcycle Dr to service my bike, and he pointed out a few things that need doing.

Steering head bearing (Oh yay).

Front tyre needs doing

Rear tyre is 3 months old (Maybe 5000 kays or so) and is already looking pretty shallow.

The bike had the standard bridgestones on it when I got it (bt45 from memory), which seem like good tyres, if not an old design. I replaced the rear 3 months ago with some roadrunner or something orother tyre that the newer VTRs come with, but it doesnt seem to offer the best grip, and is clearly wearing pretty quickly.

Any suggestions for a decent tyre? I want decent grip, and a good wear rate. Doesnt have to be top of the range, hopefully upgrading the bike in 3 or so months.

Get Pilot Road 2s, I saw cycletreads had a good special on them the other day. Or 3s if you don't mind spending a bit more coin and want the extra confidence in the wet

[gale_wolf]

+1 for the Pilot Road 2s. They've been really hard wearing on my gixxer for the daily commute and regular Monday night rides (400km+ per week). Plenty sticky enough for my riding style (or lack of style!). I did 20K+ kms on the rear before the squaring off demanded replacement. I had another PR2 put on, would've gone for a PR3 but the 2 was a lot cheaper. Done about 14K on the front so far with a fair amount of tread still remaining.

[TOTO]

Problem is the road 2 and 3 do not come in the VTR size for the rear tyre. The VTRs are going great with some Pirelly Sport demons :yes:

[zeocen]

protip: bridgestone is never good

Finally got around to putting Shiver mirrors on mah Hornet. I can see again! I don't have to contort myself into yoga positions just to see past my arms anymore. And they suit the bike so much more than average square mirrors. Gives them a feeler look worthy of a Hornet.

Hooray !

Now... new laptop or superficial noise maker for bike :x

[wanpo]

protip: bridgestone is never good

Finally got around to putting Shiver mirrors on mah Hornet. I can see again! I don't have to contort myself into yoga positions just to see past my arms anymore. And they suit the bike so much more than average square mirrors. Gives them a feeler look worthy of a Hornet.

Hooray !

Now... new laptop or superficial noise maker for bike :x

Cool, you should come along to a swarm ride to show it off. We even occasionally eat at the beginning of the ride.

[wanpo]

Won't be out swarming tonight, have a family dinner thing.

Some epic go-karting yesterday, 23 people, 90 laps, good fun.

[gijoe1313]

Touch and go if I make it tonight! Will see how my girl, Kathy is feeling (she is a bit run down at the moment) :confused:

[TOTO]

fooooooooood :drool:

[wanpo]

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pretty cool

[gale_wolf]

If thats the fastest 360 on a CBR6, just think how much faster you'll be able to do it on your CBRthou. Go on, do it ;)

[Gremlin]

If thats the fastest 360 on a CBR6, just think how much faster you'll be able to do it on your CBRthou. Go on, do it ;)
We are all well aware that when Mr Wanpo tries anything, he ends up like his avatar :laugh:

[wanpo]

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Man, the stuff they do has good idea written all over it.
(Gotta love the gixxer rider, doing what gixxer riders do best)

[gale_wolf]

Man, the stuff they do has good idea written all over it.
That looks like fun! I'd like to have a go at some of that, can I borrow your CBR?


(Gotta love the gixxer rider, doing what gixxer riders do best)
Smoking everyone else?

[Gremlin]

That last vid reminds me of one of my favourites

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[wanpo]

That last vid reminds me of one of my favourites

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iVExD-Fz688" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

2:39 - pizza wedge... PIZZA WEDGE!

[gijoe1313]

Should be good for a ride this evening! The usual blatherskiting and other unruly behaviours as the status quo! :pinch: :innocent:

[Gremlin]

Should be there :ride:

[gijoe1313]

Should be there :ride:

:facepalm: And my day was going so well until ....

[baffa]

I have a course this monday and next, so you'll all be free of the little ring ding 250 for a couple of weeks.

[gijoe1313]

A good little pootle yesternight! Actually was a good turn out! Seems lots of us got leave passes and also had to turn into pumpkins at the end!

Was interesting swapping bikes with Gale_Wolf ... it was squidtastic! Felt the sprotsrider burn towards Wellsford and was greatful for the bar food (yummy seafood basket! :drool:)

Gremlin and his portable sun machine masquerading as a german panzer was fun to see at night. A moving spot of daylight wending its way through the twisties! At one stage, I could see the road clearly ahead even though I was at the back! :scratch:

A bit of drizzle and some gravel riding really made it an enjoyable outing. Thanks to everyone keeping it upright and I think everyone has learnt their lesson not to ask Gremlin about Beemer accessories! :rofl: :shutup:

[gijoe1313]

I have a course this monday and next, so you'll all be free of the little ring ding 250 for a couple of weeks.

ring ding? Thats fo' two stroker smokers! You mean waaaapppp waaaaaaaaappppppp waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapppppppppppppppp! :msn-wink: My lil'ol'hornet makes more noise than all the rest of my bikes! :love:

[wanpo]

Cammy's in at the shop for her 36k service; Got a VTR250 as a loaner.

Yeah, was a decent ride last night, but ended up being a bit later than I was hoping for, was completely knackered by the time I got home. I've had a case of saddle-butt after spending most of the weekend on the track, and the CBR's seat and relatively hard suspension wasn't helping.

[gale_wolf]

...ended up being a bit later than I was hoping for, was completely knackered by the time I got home. I've had a case of saddle-butt after spending most of the weekend on the track, and the CBR's seat and relatively hard suspension wasn't helping.
:violin:

HTFU

[wanpo]

:violin:

HTFU

someone's not getting a ride on my loan vtr

[gijoe1313]

Cammy's in at the shop for her 36k service; Got a VTR250 as a loaner.

Yeah, was a decent ride last night, but ended up being a bit later than I was hoping for, was completely knackered by the time I got home. I've had a case of saddle-butt after spending most of the weekend on the track, and the CBR's seat and relatively hard suspension wasn't helping.

I think you haven't been riding long enough! :rofl: I think next time you need to turn back at Helensville if pumpkin time is needed! And I guess it may be time to get a nice gel-seat?


:violin:

HTFU

Always the voice of temperance and compassion is our gale_wolf, subtle as a soft nosed bullet in the back of the head!


someone's not getting a ride on my loan vtr

VTR? Luxury! You should have got a FXR and been happy with it you whipper-snapper!

[zeocen]

You're putting some serious mileage on that CBR! Nice one!

Richard, that scumbag has one of those Crossrunners reserved for my next service, he's trying to wrangle another sale out of me! I'm not so sure though, I love my Hornet more than the day I got it! And those Crossrunners look like fatties in person, hard to figure out how well they'd go with all that weight.

[wanpo]

You're putting some serious mileage on that CBR! Nice one!

Richard, that scumbag has one of those Crossrunners reserved for my next service, he's trying to wrangle another sale out of me! I'm not so sure though, I love my Hornet more than the day I got it! And those Crossrunners look like fatties in person, hard to figure out how well they'd go with all that weight.

Yeah, seems so... coming up 26k km since March... Doesn't feel like I've been riding much though.

Hmm hadn't heard of the Crossrunner so I looked it up; 800cc V4... sounds familiar ;p

[baffa]

The VTRs seem to be the standard loaner. I've got to get a service from them so I can steal spare parts from the loan bike! :shifty:

[wanpo]

The VTRs seem to be the standard loaner. I've got to get a service from them so I can steal spare parts from the loan bike! :shifty:

I think they'd notice. The vtr's probably the standard for L-platers (he had to take one off) I usually get given the CBR600F. Either does what I need it to do; get me to work and back

[gijoe1313]

I think they'd notice. The vtr's probably the standard for L-platers (he had to take one off) I usually get given the CBR600F. Either does what I need it to do; get me to work and back

You actually work?:shit:

[wanpo]

You actually work?:shit:

Destination, not verb.

[zeocen]

Yeah, seems so... coming up 26k km since March... Doesn't feel like I've been riding much though.

Hmm hadn't heard of the Crossrunner so I looked it up; 800cc V4... sounds familiar ;p

Yeah it's got the same engine is the VFR so I'm pretty reserved about it to say the least!

My old man has been eyeing up those 2012 zx14rs, to trade in his 14. They are RIDICULOUS!! The bike has eaten the hayabusa bone stock. Doing 200+ on the dyno and sub 9s on the track all stock. I don't think he needs that much power :l

[GSXR Trace]

I'm baaaaaackkkkk! haha the roads are no longer safe! Won't be seeing you boys for a while cause taking off again on saturday night, but just know i'm out on the roads so look out! haha

oh yeah - south island tour was awesome!!!

[TOTO]

I'm baaaaaackkkkk! haha the roads are no longer safe! Won't be seeing you boys for a while cause taking off again on saturday night, but just know i'm out on the roads so look out! haha

oh yeah - south island tour was awesome!!!

good. Andrew has been riding our hondas left right and centre, so we have almost converted him.

Hey I got my GN back. anyone keen for a ride tomorrow night ?

[wanpo]

good. Andrew has been riding our hondas left right and centre, so we have almost converted him.

Hey I got my GN back. anyone keen for a ride tomorrow night ?

I'll pass, just got a speeding ticket in a temporary speed zone, the demerits of which put me over 100.

[gale_wolf]

I'll pass, just got a speeding ticket in a temporary speed zone, the demerits of which put me over 100.
ruh-roh, that's not good. so what happens next with your license?

[TOTO]

oh bugger.

[wanpo]

when I pay the fine, the demerits are applied and I'll be walking for 3 months.

[TOTO]

wellit will take 28 days for you to get the official notice and then you will have nother 28 days to pay it, so in theory you should get another 56 days before you have to surrender. better procrastinate paying it so you cam get a bit more out of warm summer riding. my view on it.

[gijoe1313]

Ouch Wanpo! Just as well your job doesn't depend on you needing your licence! :facepalm: So I guess its time to bust out the bicycle?:brick:

[gijoe1313]

So I guess none of your demerits expire before that huh?

[wanpo]

So I guess none of your demerits expire before that huh?
I'm thinking I'm just out of luck; I'll check today, but I think the 50 demerits was some time in February 2 years ago

[zeocen]

Those damn sport bikes and their brmmybrims!

That's the second swarmer to fall under bad circumstances - the gods are not happy with us this season!

[wanpo]

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/The+season+continues+with+MotoGPTM+Fantasy+Manager

for the ipodders amongst us

[gijoe1313]

Not to worry, I'm sure Gremlin can offer some good words of advice. He has been down this road (haha) before ... and his ability to get around to clients off site was crucial to his employment. He will no doubt tell you what a naughty boy you are and then give you the learn about the law! :yes:

[gijoe1313]

Those damn sport bikes and their brmmybrims!

That's the second swarmer to fall under bad circumstances - the gods are not happy with us this season!

I'll say! I'm heading over to HK and China for weeks at the end of this year ... so this will be the longest time without my preccciouuuuussseesssss! :crybaby:

Will have to console myself by checking out local bike gear shops and playing "whazzat bike" neck turning (though in China, I doubt I will see the plethora of bikes we have here - just the little putt putt varieties!):violin:

[wanpo]

Not to worry, I'm sure Gremlin can offer some good words of advice. He has been down this road (haha) before ... and his ability to get around to clients off site was crucial to his employment. He will no doubt tell you what a naughty boy you are and then give you the learn about the law! :yes:

Yeah he posted a link to a possible exception license, but I don't really need one; I'm walking distance to work (~6k each way) and will probably run into/from work to get a bit of fitness going. It sucks, but I can't blame anyone for it except myself and don't want to play the system.

[Gremlin]

I'm thinking I'm just out of luck; I'll check today, but I think the 50 demerits was some time in February 2 years ago
NZTA Driver Licensing: 0800 822 422

[gale_wolf]

I'm walking distance to work (~6k each way) and will probably run into/from work to get a bit of fitness going.
So you don't want me to pick you up on the way to work then?

You get to ride pillion, I know how much you love riding on the back of my bike ;)

[Gremlin]

You get to ride to pillion, I know how much you love riding on the back of my bike :p
I can't believe you volunteer this information. He's a Honda owner. He'll jump on and give you a reach around :facepalm:

Wanpo... wasn't sure how far away from work you were, if you needed to travel etc (which I did). Looks like them walking shoes gonna get comfortable, but depending on circumstances, Christmas might be the best time?

[baffa]

I went through something similiar last year. I was still on a restricted car license after years and years, and a police car was following me, saw my personalised plate, and decided to run it. Saw it was a restricted, and that it was 11 at night, so pulled me over. Gave me a small fine, but in addition to two prior speeding fines, would put me over 100. I couldnt delay the fine long enough, so I sat my full within a week of the fine and wrote in, and asked if there was an exception given my age and experience.

Still lost my license for 3 months =/

Btw they have to come to your door to take your license, so you can always delay them taking it by not being home if you want your license over xmas/NYs :innocent:

[gijoe1313]

Btw they have to come to your door to take your license, so you can always delay them taking it by not being home if you want your license over xmas/NYs :innocent:

So what happens if innocent ol'Wanpo is rocking around on the bike and he suddenly gets pulled by another popo? :shifty: Does that mean the bike gets left on the side of the road while he gets a free ride? :crazy:

Anyhow, gale_wolf will be having the use of my Big Ol'Hornet - and its very good for pillioning large hairy bikers around! :msn-wink:

[gijoe1313]

Yeah he posted a link to a possible exception license, but I don't really need one; I'm walking distance to work (~6k each way) and will probably run into/from work to get a bit of fitness going. It sucks, but I can't blame anyone for it except myself and don't want to play the system.

The padawan has grown strong and wise in the ways of the Force ... better, this is! The ownership, responsibility he shows, hmmm? :hitcher:

[wanpo]

NZTA Driver Licensing: 0800 822 422
Yeah called this morning, the 50 demerits wouldn't expire until april, so that's out.


So you don't want me to pick you up on the way to work then?

You get to ride pillion, I know how much you love riding on the back of my bike ;)
Nah, wouldn't want to put anyone out, and running in will get me a bit fitter (gain a bit more power:weight and help with the LeMans starts)
(Although I may jump on for the occasional swarm ride)


Btw they have to come to your door to take your license, so you can always delay them taking it by not being home if you want your license over xmas/NYs :innocent:

Yeah, I'd say 4 months of not being home would be pushing it.
I'm more inclined to pay as soon as possible and get it over and done with.
(Almost looking forward to the feeling of jumping back on at the end of 3 months of not riding it)

[gale_wolf]

3 months of not riding on the road but doing every track day you possibly can, right?

[nzmikey]

I think that we should have added water wings for these boys today .......
http://youtu.be/ViimSjdi5qQ



http://youtu.be/LY3zbweM3NA

[TOTO]

I think that we should have added water wings for these boys today ....... ]

Cheers Mike. Big ups to you and all the other marshals for looking after us in the pouring rain. You are a legend bud.

[nzmikey]

Cheers Mike. Big ups to you and all the other marshals for looking after us in the pouring rain. You are a legend bud.

All good , it was a good day even if it was raining ...... it gave me a chance to watch what lines you lot were taking around the hairpin & 90% of you all took the same line , I should be down on Sat for the Tri-series aswell ( fingers crossed it will be not be raining )

[TOTO]

Ginny time today :)

[Interceptor]

Sorry I missed the ride tonight, crazy day at work and there was no way I was going to manage to get our boy from daycare in Parnell to home in Pt Chev, then get the gear and bike ready to be in downtown by 630pm. Looks like it was a nice evening too!

It was great timing though to pass by you guys in the car on the way home :wavey:

[gijoe1313]

Good riding, good eating, good drinking ... but don't know if the company was good! :bleh: Was interesting to see Wanpo do battle with the mighty ginny! Thanks to TOTO for the drinkies, helped quenched a mighty thirst when you are spannering in the pits!

[wanpo]

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That's awesome, kinda makes me think 2 wheeled gokarting

[TOTO]

that looks like so much fun

[baffa]

Got the steering head bearings done by George on Monday. Only problem was when he reattached the handlebars he put it too far foward, which felt a bit odd and left the levers too foward and the cable from the heated grip not smoothly clearing on the throttle side when you twisted it.

Tweaked it last night, man the new bearings make a nice difference, roller instead of ball. Looking foward to a blat on the weekend.

[PeteMun]

hornets rock :headbang:

[steelphoenix]

Epic scooter racing is epic! :D

I'm going to see Fastest (http://www.hoyts.co.nz/Movies/Events/Fastest.aspx) this evening at 7pm at Sylvia Park, if anyone wants to come along, meetup is at 6:45pm in the big centre bit below Hoyts. :)

[wanpo]

Epic scooter racing is epic! :D

I'm going to see Fastest (http://www.hoyts.co.nz/Movies/Events/Fastest.aspx) this evening at 7pm at Sylvia Park, if anyone wants to come along, meetup is at 6:45pm in the big centre bit below Hoyts. :)

I think we were planning to go on the coming Monday. How's the baby blade?

[zeocen]

So you guys are gonna watch that Faster movie tomorrow somewhere? If so, what time? I might come!

[gijoe1313]

Complete load of bollocks
i just spouted ... appears the only screenings left are at Albany and Westcity on a TUESDAY at 6.45pm!

bollocks! Ah well, just gather tomorrow and find out what we can do about it!

*mutter mumble gripe*

[TOTO]

Awesome.

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[wanpo]

Complete load of bollocks
i just spouted ... appears the only screenings left are at Albany and Westcity on a TUESDAY at 6.45pm!

bollocks! Ah well, just gather tomorrow and find out what we can do about it!

*mutter mumble gripe*

Balls! It's not on at any Hoyts cinema either, was just 8-11 December

[Donor]

Well,turns out I am ultra busy this evening- I won't be able to come to the ride tonight,but I will be attending the movie tomorrow at Albany. So, if anyone is interested, we can meet up there before it starts at 6.45pm!

Justin

[TOTO]

Well,turns out I am ultra busy this evening- I won't be able to come to the ride tonight,but I will be attending the movie tomorrow at Albany. So, if anyone is interested, we can meet up there before it starts at 6.45pm!

Justin

i'll pass on today too.

i'm keen for tomorrow. where do we meet ?

[gijoe1313]

We can meet at the Events cinema at Albany. Just meet around 6ish to get tickets.:cool:

[TOTO]

sweet

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[TOTO]

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[gale_wolf]

...race cam...
Blardy hell! Did you buy a Lotto ticket or reckon you'd used up all your luck already? Or maybe it was the following rider's luck.

[baffa]

Great weather for riding at the moment <_<

Defensive course done and dusted. Another step closer to being all greened out.
I think I caught the tester off gaurd when I hauled up for a courtesy crossing though, just as well he has abs haha.

[gijoe1313]

Well done, always good to get those milestones under your belt and get on with the joy of riding! :niceone:

[gijoe1313]

Fastest movie at 6.45pm Albany Events cinema, will be meeting there a little earlier to purchase tickets to what should be another excellent viewing! :Punk:

[gale_wolf]

I'll be at school prize giving so no Fastest for me.

[gijoe1313]

I'll be at school prize giving so no Fastest for me.

Sucks to be you! But, its all about the kids, so rock on!

[Interceptor]

I hope to join you guys out at Albany. I may be a bit late by the time I do the usual to and fro after work.

[nzmikey]

Yeeeaaahhhh why not , always good to watch a movie with other people I should be there some time around 6.30pm

[nzmikey]

Thinkin that I may be a Tad Damp by the time I get there , it is only 4km from where I live but it is still 4km of rain :no:

[GSXR Trace]

All I can say is: WHAT A SNOB JUSTIN, NO NEED TO HATE ON THE SUZUKI RIDERS!
haha yes i saw you out riding while i was on the bike blasting home saturday lunch time... waved and got no wave back! :nono: :cry:

[wanpo]

All I can say is: WHAT A SNOB JUSTIN, NO NEED TO HATE ON THE SUZUKI RIDERS!
haha yes i saw you out riding while i was on the bike blasting home saturday lunch time... waved and got no wave back! :nono: :cry:

It's not that he didn't see or recognise you, it's just that he doesn't like you.

[baffa]

Not even a pity wave, tsk tsk!

[gijoe1313]

All I can say is: WHAT A SNOB JUSTIN, NO NEED TO HATE ON THE SUZUKI RIDERS!
haha yes i saw you out riding while i was on the bike blasting home saturday lunch time... waved and got no wave back! :nono: :cry:

Sorry ... did someone say something?:jerry: I usually nod these days .. but probably I didn't notice you! Mys bad!:devil2:

[gale_wolf]

Oi Trace, this isn't some dodgy bugger trying to sell off your bike is it? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/144702-Mint-GSX-R600). :laugh:
Wanpo hasn't even had a ride on it yet! And very soon he won't be allowed to for a brief period of time, silly sausage that he is :Police:

[Gremlin]

Oi Trace, this isn't some dodgy bugger trying to sell off your bike is it? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/144702-Mint-GSX-R600). :laugh:
Oh come now... there must be a few thousand of that bike in Auckland alone...

[gale_wolf]

Oh come now... there must be a few thousand of that bike in Auckland alone...
Suzuki bog standard blue/white by the thousands, yes.

I don't think that many in blue/black though, not that I've noticed anyway.

[TOTO]

I don't think that many in blue/black though, not that I've noticed anyway.

exactly, its not like they stand out or anything. :devil2:

[gale_wolf]

exactly, its not like they stand out or anything. :devil2:
Pfffft :bleh:

[gijoe1313]

The reason they need to make heaps of ''zukis is cause they end up in a heap! :msn-wink:

[gijoe1313]

Well kiddies, its that time of year where I will be winging it over to HK and China on boxing day. So it seems this will be the last Swarm ride for 2011 for me! :shit:

Same place, same time ... hopefully gale_wolf will be there to discuss details about the transfer of my precious two wheel steeds of freedom! :weep:

30 days or so without my rides! :sick:

[TOTO]

see you there :)

[baffa]

Happy to babysit some of your rides for you =P
Assuming this weather holds this will be the first swarm for a month for me.

[Gremlin]

Weather should be good... planning to be there

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=3

[gale_wolf]

I'll be there tonight but need to bail out about 9.30-ish.

After a big cleanout last week my garage is ready to adopt GIJoe's precious's while he's away, maybe even Wanpo's precious too so he can avoid temptation.

[TOTO]

good idea

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[gijoe1313]

A nice easy ride out, bit of difficulty with an underpowered contraption! But all is well when the lil'ol'hornet comes in to rescue!

As a reward, I did an oil and filter change on it, ready for it to be borrowed today! Mr Merde's son shall be using it for a loaner since his ginny got wrapped and dragged under a car! :shit:

Helped out a fellow lil'ol'hornet rider to locate some new parts for his ride and I am just waiting on the new shipment of PR3s to be unloaded at the docks!

All this and then ... 34 days of no bike! :crybaby:

[wanpo]

34 days of no bike! :crybaby:

try 90 days

[Gremlin]

All this and then ... 34 days of no bike! :crybaby:
:nya:

try 90 days
:killingme :nya:

[wanpo]

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Some I had seen, some I hadn't.

2:56 is my favourite of the bunch

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Also this is a level of doucheness I can only hope to aspire to

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Suzukis aye? I've found a movie I need to download

[gijoe1313]

Jeez Wanpo what's with all the crash videos? :wacko: You feeling a need to do some sliding? :crazy:

[zeocen]

swarm tonight ?

[TOTO]

i'm out for today. too tired.

[wanpo]

Everyone must be too fat from eating too much at xmas. It's 6:30 and I'm the only one here.

[TOTO]

so will we make it the first swarm of the year today ?

have not ridden kaiaua for a while...

[gale_wolf]

I can't make it tonight. But I've already done Whitford-Maraetai 3 times today. On GIJoe's Hornet and Predator, and my Gixxer. Lots of traffic out today though :-s

[nzspokes]

How fast do you chaps go? I might be in if not going to hold you up? :baby:

Also how far do you go? Need a full tank?

[wanpo]

How fast do you chaps go? I might be in if not going to hold you up? :baby:

Also how far do you go? Need a full tank?
We go out for the fun of riding bikes, not going fast. A new face would be more than welcome.

Since we generally don't decide where we're going until we meet at the library, whether you need a full tank can vary.


I'll be there tonight, feels like I haven't been out on a ride for months. (I also bought a +90 bulb for my high beam and put the +50 into my low beam, so I may have a better chance of seeing things at night)

[nzspokes]

Cool, I will leave my knee sliders home then I dont have to pretend I use them. :baby:

My boy has come down crook which may stop me but will try to be there.

[nzspokes]

Looks like im clear to come. Im still L plate, thats not a drama?

[Hellzie]

I'll be coming along too, and I even have a hornet. Bonus! :banana:

[nzmikey]

I'll be coming along too, and I even have a hornet. Bonus! :banana:

Drop me a txt before ya head over & i will ride in with ya 0274 89 23 46

[LankyBastard]

Have been bikeless for two weeks so i'm keen as

[TOTO]

its a plan then :)

[gijoe1313]

Well good to see the ride is still alive. Here in China, being a motorcyclist really is a life and death choice! The authorities impound and destroy bikes when they get their hands on them. Being winter here, all the bikes have these woollen mitts on the handlebars and usually trhe rider has something warm draped across their laps!

[nzspokes]

Thanks for the ride last night guys!

I enjoyed the riding under lights after the burgers. I had been told in the past to use the headlight of the rider in front and thats what I did. Works well. Only problem was Lankybastards brake lights were like looking into the sun. :shit:

Will be back sometime, hopefully without the L plate. Hope I didnt hold anybody up. :baby:

[LankyBastard]

Only problem was Lankybastards brake lights were like looking into the sun. :shit:



Ok so now I see where Triumph went wrong, they put the headlights on the back! I should ride at night in reverse :facepalm:

[Hellzie]

Thanks for the ride last night guys!

I enjoyed the riding under lights after the burgers. I had been told in the past to use the headlight of the rider in front and thats what I did. Works well. Only problem was Lankybastards brake lights were like looking into the sun. :shit:

Will be back sometime, hopefully without the L plate. Hope I didnt hold anybody up. :baby:

It was a lot of fun riding at night, somehow surreal. I liked looking behind me and seeing all those headlights. There seemed to be a gap though.. Must have been lanky bastard. :cool:

Thanks for leading toto, I had no idea where we were most of the time but loved every minute of it! Catch up again soon and nice to meet the rest of ya! :banana::banana::banana:

[LankyBastard]

It was a lot of fun riding at night, somehow surreal. I liked looking behind me and seeing all those headlights. There seemed to be a gap though.. Must have been lanky bastard. :cool:

Thanks for leading toto, I had no idea where we were most of the time but loved every minute of it! Catch up again soon and nice to meet the rest of ya! :banana::banana::banana:

Yeah yeah join the club with pick on Ash day :cry:

[TOTO]

Looking forward to seeing bike pics from HK and China Justin.:niceone:

It was a nice night to be out for sure. Did the standard run through Botany Bp for gas and smokes for the asthmatics. Proceeding on through Maraetai, clevedon and on to kaiaua. Nice relaxing ride. Plenty of scenery to be taken in with great views specially after the crap weather we have had the past few days. :ride: had a nice feed at Kaiaua fish and chip shop with plenty of bike talk. After dinner took the nice backroads through Hunia, Clevedon and Twilight road to arrive at Momo Tea and continue with the bike related dribble. Nek minute 12:30 am lol :eek:

Good ride yall, good to have some new people come for a ride and a laugh :killingme

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[zeocen]

Welp, I'm now a Westie. So I think I should finally come on a swarm ride again now that I'm all sorted out, and you guys can show me some nice western roads! :P

Also, struggling to find a Honda dealership around here. Don't care for Cyclespot at all, think I might still keep my business with Botany Honda since they've always been good to me. And it just means a longer ride, nothing wrong with that.

[wanpo]

Ok so now I see where Triumph went wrong, they put the headlights on the back! I should ride at night in reverse :facepalm:
You were going so slow I thought you already were.


Yeah yeah join the club with pick on Ash day :cry:
Every day is pick on Ash day.


Will be back sometime, hopefully without the L plate. Hope I didnt hold anybody up.
Nah, was all good. Don't feel inclined to need to keep up with the rider infront of you if you don't feel comfortable at whatever speed they're doing, you were going really well, and if you felt comfortable the whole ride then you won't have any problems getting rid of that L-plate.


Was a good ride, great to see new faces. I apologise for my actions on a certain uphill sweeper, you weren't meant to see that. Also Toto, I shouldn't have enjoyed that motorway onramp as much as I did.

[TOTO]

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[nzspokes]

Nah, was all good. Don't feel inclined to need to keep up with the rider infront of you if you don't feel comfortable at whatever speed they're doing, you were going really well, and if you felt comfortable the whole ride then you won't have any problems getting rid of that L-plate.


Was a good ride, great to see new faces. I apologise for my actions on a certain uphill sweeper, you weren't meant to see that. Also Toto, I shouldn't have enjoyed that motorway onramp as much as I did.

Yeah I was fine, its just when people open up out of turns me old bike takes a bit to catch up. May do some plug chops over the weekend as I think shes a bit lean at higher rpm.

I did notice you hanging off the side on turns in my mirrors. :cool: But I didnt see any knees go down?

[wanpo]

I did notice you hanging off the side on turns in my mirrors. :cool: But I didnt see any knees go down?

Nor will they on the public road, but I'll see you at Pukekohe on the 15th?

[nzspokes]

Nor will they on the public road, but I'll see you at Pukekohe on the 15th?

I would love to, but I doubt my bike would pass scrutinering, be anything more than a mobile chicane and do 2 min laps. Many moons ago I raced cars there quite a bit so know it well, even won a club championship.

[Gremlin]

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I just had to share this somewhere... apparently cyclists (one, on the very side of the road) are now enough to help people crash... good on them for not treating that corner like a race track huh? Oh, and the faceplant at least needs a good score.

[zeocen]

I've been subscribed to that guy for a while and the comments in the videos never cease to amaze me. One recent one, someone was telling the crashed rider what he did wrong and how to fix it for next time, and someone came along saying, "rah rah rah, motorcyclists are meant to crash, it's what we do, heal up brother and try again!" and it was the top voted comment with like 60 votes.

Onto a different topic, I found a rural road out these ways yesterday and I have to say - I can't ride for shit anymore :( I don't know what it is, on the zx14, which should be harder to throw around given its weight and geometry, is so much more easier to ride than my Hornet. I feel more in tune in the sports/sports tourer position than the naked position. It sucks, because I love my hornet so much but when I go into corners it just never feels right, I never get "that" feeling, you know?

I think I just need someone with considerable knowledge and skill to ride behind me and see what's up and help me adjust better. I'm always trying to find different positions on the bike when I'm approaching the corner, gripping the tank, putting force on the pegs, all this different crap whereas on like, say the VFR I would just corner and it would gel so sweetly with me.

It also could be that all I've done for the greater part of this year is commute back and forth to work, on a straight road that I've lost confidence on any bike other than the ones I'm very familiar with.

balls :~(

[baffa]

Happy NYs all.

Had my first accident about a week ago, hit a big patch of oil mid corner, few scrapes to the bike and myself =/

Like Wanpo said awhile back, I found it knocked a bit of confidence off my cornering, so I went for a 600k ride to rotovegas and back yesterday to check out a bike, and found the old cornering habits returning ^_^

Zeocen you probably need to spend more time on the bike. I really enjoyed being on the road, cruising through the gorge yesterday, between that and the hunuas the previous day really resparked my enjoyment of riding.

[Gremlin]

Zeo... another option is speaking to someone like Tricia from rcsom.co.nz... The weather is being bloody annoying, but I'm trying to get a session with her. $250 for 3 hours (one to one), and ACC provides a once off subsidy of $100.

Otherwise... yeah... more corners for you, relax, try not to over-think it.

[zeocen]

Thanks man, I didn't know something like that existed. I think I'll save up for that and give it a go. I don't want to buy another sports tourer just to feel comfortable, I love my hornet too much! (is that weird? That I still don't want to buy another bike??!??!?!!?)

[baffa]

Everyone have a good weekend?
Hope the weather clears up for this evening's ride, I have a new rear tyre needing scrubbing in.

[wanpo]

Thanks man, I didn't know something like that existed. I think I'll save up for that and give it a go. I don't want to buy another sports tourer just to feel comfortable, I love my hornet too much! (is that weird? That I still don't want to buy another bike??!??!?!!?)

Or do the California Superbike School, there's one coming up early Feb. I think Toto would attest to this as well: Best money I've spent on biking since getting my first bike

[Hellzie]

are we buzzzzzing tonight? Weather looks ok at the moment..... :yes:

[LankyBastard]

Would be keen as but have to move my office into our new house, and the Triumph is booked in for its service now too :yes:

Next week however.......Thames

[wanpo]

I'm keen for a ride tonight, hopefully the weather holds.

[TOTO]

weather is sweet as. catch you folks soon. West, south or north. what do you people think ?

[Hellzie]

Timmeh has just been north and apparently it's raining up that way... So maybe anything other than north... Haha.

C u at 6.30 ;)

[GSXR Trace]

I'm keen for a ride tonight, hopefully the weather holds.

thought you were without a license for a while...??

you boys are lucky i don't have my bike at the moment... since this is my second to last monday before the end of my holidays!

[gale_wolf]

you boys are lucky i don't have my bike at the moment... since this is my second to last monday before the end of my holidays!
No bike? And here I am with a couple of extra Hondas in my garage, courtesy of one GIJoe.

Also, the clouds out my office window suggest rain to the north and west...

[Hellzie]

Look again in 10 min and it will be blue skies.

[GSXR Trace]

No bike? And here I am with a couple of extra Hondas in my garage, courtesy of one GIJoe.

Also, the clouds out my office window suggest rain to the north and west...

yup, no bike... it is about 375km away... it will hopefully be joining me by the 21st!

well looks all good in town at the mo so get your butts to the library and go riding!

[wanpo]

thought you were without a license for a while...??

No one's come to collect it yet, pity the weather hasn't realised it's meant to act like summer yet, so I can enjoy riding while I'm able

[Interceptor]

Anyone :scooter: tonight? Looks like I will finally be able to make it to a ride for once!

[TOTO]

yea i'm in with a grin and I think there will be a few of the other usual suspects show up :niceone:

[GSXR Trace]

man i wish it was a week later, the weather is gorgeous and I don't have my bike!!!

[Interceptor]

man i wish it was a week later, the weather is gorgeous and I don't have my bike!!!

Maybe Toto can loan you his GN? ;)

[GSXR Trace]

Maybe Toto can loan you his GN? ;)

haha i'm not that desperate... only 3 or 4 days until i get my baby back!

[LankyBastard]

Keen as for the ride tonight, looking good!

So we all still keen for munchies at Taupo? :msn-wink:

[Timmeh:P]

Will be there (be gentle, its my first time :spanking:)... Not sure about Taupo, some of us need to work the next day! <_<

[English Kiwi]

Will be there (be gentle, its my first time :spanking:)... Not sure about Taupo, some of us need to work the next day! <_<

I'd agree with you there Tim...I don't fancy Taupo...somewhere within Auckland please :) Will be my first time as well :)

[Hellzie]

Lankybastard you are a bad influence! Taupo in the weekend? I won't make it tonight.. really struggling at work today. Boo. :sleep:

Next week it's all on. :Punk:

[English Kiwi]

Lankybastard you are a bad influence! Taupo in the weekend? I won't make it tonight.. really struggling at work today. Boo. :sleep:

Next week it's all on. :Punk:

You should just go on the back of Tim's bike...I'm thinking about going on the back of the Triumph!!

[LankyBastard]

Lankybastard you are a bad influence! Taupo in the weekend? I won't make it tonight.. really struggling at work today. Boo. :sleep:

Next week it's all on. :Punk:

Haha me? Never! But yep keen as for a taupo ride whenever. Looking at booking the next Superbike School now too, can't wait for that! :niceone:

[Hellzie]

You should just go on the back of Tim's bike...I'm thinking about going on the back of the Triumph!!

You're as bad an influence as LankyBastard! You're tempting me but it's not the riding that would take it out of me, it's the cold air.. need to rest up me thinks.


Haha me? Never! But yep keen as for a taupo ride whenever. Looking at booking the next Superbike School now too, can't wait for that! :niceone:

My mate Blair is doing a track day at Taupo this weekend.. good excuse to head down there :niceone:

[baffa]

Mint, heaps of fresh meat :shifty:

[Hellzie]

Mint, heaps of fresh meat :shifty:

Hahaha, creepy. :chase:

[LankyBastard]

You're as bad an influence as LankyBastard! You're tempting me but it's not the riding that would take it out of me, it's the cold air.. need to rest up me thinks.



My mate Blair is doing a track day at Taupo this weekend.. good excuse to head down there :niceone:

Na come along the fresh air will do you good! Beats sitting at home!!

Do it.

[English Kiwi]

Na come along the fresh air will do you good! Beats sitting at home!!

Do it.

Agreed!! :laugh:

You can't let me be the only girl there...unless Christina is coming along??

[nzspokes]

Will try to be there next week, my licence situation may have improved by then hopefully.

[TOTO]

Na come along the fresh air will do you good! Beats sitting at home!!

Do it.

yes, the fresh air will actually help you. come along Helzie :)

[Hellzie]

Do it.


Do it.


Do it.

How can I say no to that???? :niceone:

[English Kiwi]

How can I say no to that???? :niceone:

Whoo!! Persistence pays off!! :laugh:

Will see you soon then...you going to ride or pillion??

[gravedigger]

Agreed!! :laugh:

You can't let me be the only girl there...unless Christina is coming along??


I'll be there!!! Can't wait :woohoo:

Hate being stuck in the office with such nice weather outside

[Hellzie]

Whoo!! Persistence pays off!! :laugh:

Will see you soon then...you going to ride or pillion??

Ummmmmmm, haven't decided as yet! C u soooooooooon. :wings:

[wanpo]

Ummmmmmm, haven't decided as yet! C u soooooooooon. :wings:

Ha, go the peer pressure.

Oh and Trace, there's plenty of spare bikes at GW's place, I'm sure he'd lend you his thou for a quick spin ;p There's always the back of the CBR.

[GSXR Trace]

Ha, go the peer pressure.

Oh and Trace, there's plenty of spare bikes at GW's place, I'm sure he'd lend you his thou for a quick spin ;p There's always the back of the CBR.

Hahaha somehow I doubt GW would let me just take his thou!
And you don't really want to ride with me on the back!
As much as I'd love to come for a play on the back of your bike or GW's, hopefully I can come be a bad influence next week! :eek:

[wanpo]

And you don't really want to ride with me on the back!

Why's that? Too much weight?

*dives for cover*

I'll chuck the seat on the back anyways incase you change your mind.

[GSXR Trace]

Why's that? Too much weight?

*dives for cover*

exactly the reason, smartarse!

[GSXR Trace]

Why's that? Too much weight?

*dives for cover*

I'll chuck the seat on the back anyways incase you change your mind.

haha you added that line after I replied! I don't feel the need to walk to the library in my motorbike gear, so I will pass, but thanks!

[gale_wolf]

Hahaha somehow I doubt GW would let me just take his thou!
You've sat on it and I'm pretty sure you said the seat height was ok for you... so if you're over 25 and have a current 6F then you're insured for it.

You're welcome to ride it but will have to wait for another time though, I'm keeping the K's down this week since it's overdue for a full service and chain/sprocket replacement. Got it booked in for next week. Meanwhile I'll keep adding K's to GIJoe's bikes instead :devil2:


And you don't really want to ride with me on the back!
Motorcyclists don't always make good pillions, blardy control freaks!


As much as I'd love to come for a play on the back of your bike or GW's, hopefully I can come be a bad influence next week! :eek:
Are you any other kind of influence?

[GSXR Trace]

You've sat on it and I'm pretty sure you said the seat height was ok for you... so if you're over 25 and have a current 6F then you're insured for it.

You're welcome to ride it but will have to wait for another time though, I'm keeping the K's down this week since it's overdue for a full service and chain/sprocket replacement. Got it booked in for next week. Meanwhile I'll keep adding K's to GIJoe's bikes instead :devil2:


Motorcyclists don't always make good pillions, blardy control freaks!


Are you any other kind of influence?

lol yes, but I'm not over 25!

I'm a blardy good pillion, dad said he can't tell i'm on the back... but i'm too big for on the back of the CBR

I'm a bloody fantastic influence! admit it, you boys love it when i come! :bleh:

[gale_wolf]

Let me know when you're over 25 :bleh:

And yeah there's always a bit of entertainment when you come along :laugh: Plus the bonus of an extra gixxer!

[GSXR Trace]

Let me know when you're over 25 :bleh:

And yeah there's always a bit of entertainment when you come along :laugh: Plus the bonus of an extra gixxer!

haha June!

of course, because not only am I awesome, (LMAO) but I encourage a little bit of naughty behaviour, and for some reason with me suggesting it or taking off, so do you! and of course extra gixxers is ALWAYS a good thing!

[GSXR Trace]

man just thinking bout it I wish i had my bike to come cause some havoc and mayhem! really i just want to ride, and putting up with you lot would just be a downfall, but I'd survive it! :bleh: have fun tonight!

[PeteMun]

Im now legal, I got my full L today :D will meet you peps next week

[TOTO]

Great turnout tonight. 13 bikes, and 15 people.

How was that for a sunset ride on the way up eh. :wings:

Catch you all next monday (if not before) :niceone:

[Gremlin]

I'm a bloody fantastic influence! admit it, you boys love it when i come! :bleh:
Blah blah, you can sit on the back of the Hornet if you want. A bit of ballast over the rear wheel can be useful at times :shifty:

Yip, good ride. The esteemable Mr Toto taking over organising and leading duties in Mr GiJoe's absence and he has been taught well. Led out through Scenic Drive, detouring down all manner of roads, to make us late to Wellsford, so we could only have the bar food. Tried to insist we were still in time... apparently I can add time keeping to his list of "I'm not from around here" excuses. :laugh:

Lanky Bastard has the LEDs installed, looking really nice. Next job now (having seduced him into more lights) is teaching him about reflective tape :msn-wink:

Group split up for the return leg, 8 bikes going back down SH16 and Dairy Flat (then more detouring through Albany), the others down SH1.

[Hellzie]

Is it Monday yet? :innocent:

[wanpo]

Is it Monday yet? :innocent:

Not yet, but good thing there's the Tuesday night swarm ride tonight.

[Interceptor]

Great turnout tonight. 13 bikes, and 15 people.

How was that for a sunset ride on the way up eh. :wings:

Catch you all next monday (if not before) :niceone:

Beautiful ride, thanks to Toto for leading and to Gremlin for TEC! Pic of the view from the vista point....

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[gravedigger]

Not yet, but good thing there's the Tuesday night swarm ride tonight.

REALLY????????????? :drool:

[baffa]

Fantastic turnout. I even had a brother (or sister) in arms with another VTR.
Which depressingly looked much tidier than mine.

And of course there was some git that arrived late on an R1, and of course the bar ran out of ginger beer because all the schmucks in front of me bought the same thing, but you cant have everything :sunny:

[wanpo]

REALLY????????????? :drool:
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No... Not really... I can't back that up.


Did anyone else see the asian girlie outside the library with possibly the shortest shorts in existance. I've seen thongs that show less leg than those shorts did.

[GSXR Trace]

Great turnout tonight. 13 bikes, and 15 people.

13 bikes... how the hell have you lot convinced that many people that it's a good idea to go riding with ya?!


Blah blah, you can sit on the back of the Hornet if you want. A bit of ballast over the rear wheel can be useful at times :shifty:

haha but that would mean riding with you! Although that could mean a few wheelies! And you just want a reach around!


Not yet, but good thing there's the Tuesday night swarm ride tonight.

Once I have my bike I will definitely be doing a few impromptu evening rides, if I happen to have the day off, and you do know you can go riding by yourself without these boys right?


Did anyone else see the asian girlie outside the library with possibly the shortest shorts in existance. I've seen thongs that show less leg than those shorts did.

yeah but you are the only one with yellow fever so they probably didn't


sweet, i've chucked in my 5 cents, I can leave with a grin now!

[gravedigger]

No... Not really... I can't back that up.


awwwwwww :oi-grr:

You disappoint me...

[Gremlin]

13 bikes... how the hell have you lot convinced that many people that it's a good idea to go riding with ya?!
Well, it's quite easy really. With you not around, our status has evidently improved dramatically. Andrew has started riding Hondas as well. I believe we are now well on track to get him off that horrible GSXR.


haha but that would mean riding with you! Although that could mean a few wheelies! And you just want a reach around!
Well... if you're offering, hell, why not! :wings:

[GSXR Trace]

Well, it's quite easy really. With you not around, our status has evidently improved dramatically. Andrew has started riding Hondas as well. I believe we are now well on track to get him off that horrible GSXR.


Well... if you're offering, hell, why not! :wings:

LMAO sounds like I need need to come back and cause some bedlam and mayhem then! and you may think andrew is being persuaded by you lot, but I know the truth!

and keep dreaming!

[wanpo]

haha but that would mean riding with you! Although that could mean a few wheelies! And you just want a reach around!
Well... if you're offering, hell, why not! :wings:

The front wheel wouldn't be the only thing pointing towards the sky.

Too obvious?

[baffa]

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[Gremlin]

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You... shuddup. I'm derailing this very nicely without you :bleh:

Wanpo... niiiiiice :love:

[GSXR Trace]

You... shuddup. I'm derailing this very nicely without you :bleh:

Wanpo... niiiiiice :love:

I'm pretty sure I was the one that derailed all of this, stop taking the credit!

[wanpo]

I'm pretty sure I was the one that derailed all of this, stop taking the credit!


The front wheel wouldn't be the only thing pointing towards the sky.
I don't know what you guys are thinking about, but I just meant the headlight would be pointing towards the sky as well. :innocent:

[Gremlin]

And you just want a reach around!

and keep dreaming!

I'm pretty sure I was the one that derailed all of this, stop taking the credit!

So am I getting it or not? Jesus, these mixed messages confuse the hell out of a poor simple boy like me :wacko:

[GSXR Trace]

So am I getting it or not? Jesus, these mixed messages confuse the hell out of a poor simple boy like me :wacko:

in that case, it's far too easy!

[Hellzie]

Great turnout tonight. 13 bikes, and 15 people.

How was that for a sunset ride on the way up eh. :wings:

Catch you all next monday (if not before) :niceone:


Beautiful ride, thanks to Toto for leading and to Gremlin for TEC! Pic of the view from the vista point....

That was indeed a pretty awesome sunset! :love: I love that even when recovering from the flu, and being bloody freezing as I refuse to admit that it's not summer yet / anymore, I still had a grin on my face. :yes:

Looking forward to next week's adventure.

[gijoe1313]

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: I like the bits about the riding!

[GSXR Trace]

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: I like the bits about the riding!

haha glad i could be of service to destroy the riding conversation! but you know that when i do turn up there will be some serious riding done... so i figure that makes up for it! ;)

so master, when do you come back?

[baffa]

In your absence Justin we have decided Mondays are now dedicated to talking shit and having dinner. Riding takes up too much time
:shutup:

[GSXR Trace]

If there is more talking than riding happening, definitely sounds like i need to make an appearance and crack the whip and get you boys riding some decent distances, and making ya wait for your dinner and chat till later! :ar15:

[wanpo]

If there is more talking than riding happening, definitely sounds like i need to make an appearance and crack the whip and get you boys riding some decent distances, and making ya wait for your dinner and chat till later! :ar15:

It's not our fault, new people keep coming.

With new people, it means we can tell our old, tired motorbike tales all over again. You know, the ones you've heard 10 times.

Like that one time I...

[GSXR Trace]

It's not our fault, new people keep coming.

With new people, it means we can tell our old, tired motorbike tales all over again. You know, the ones you've heard 10 times.

Like that one time I...

Oh god, not those ones... those poor people! and it's more like 50 times because you lot tell them even when there isn't someone new to tell!

[gale_wolf]

...you just want a reach around!

Well... if you're offering, hell, why not!
Maybe you two should get a room :lol:




With you not around, our status has evidently improved dramatically. Andrew has started riding Hondas as well. I believe we are now well on track to get him off that horrible GSXR

...and you may think andrew is being persuaded by you lot, but I know the truth!
:Oi: you two were derailing this thread quite nicely on your own! No need to go dragging me into your thread derailment :bleh:





sweet, i've chucked in my 5 cents, I can leave with a grin now!
The minimum you can chuck in is now 10 cents doncha know! What else ya got?




With new people, it means we can tell our old, tired motorbike tales all over again. You know, the ones you've heard 10 times.

Like that one time I...
This one time, at band camp...


Oh god, not those ones... those poor people! and it's more like 50 times because you lot tell them even when there isn't someone new to tell!
Did I ever tell you about the time GIJoe's brother and I built a MotoGP bike out of a couple of beat up old two-smokers, a staple gun, some duct tape, banana peel, and a box of lego? It could've been a contender I tells ya. Honest.

[GSXR Trace]

:Oi: you two were derailing this thread quite nicely on your own! No need to go dragging me into your thread derailment :bleh:


The minimum you can chuck in is now 10 cents doncha know! What else ya got?


This one time, at band camp...


Did I ever tell you about the time GIJoe's brother and I built a MotoGP bike out of a couple of beat up old two-smokers, a staple gun, some duct tape, banana peel, and a box of lego? It could've been a contender I tells ya. Honest.

yeah but where is the fun in that... need support from my fellow gixxer rider, and then you turn on me! the cheek!

i'm pretty sure with everything i've said in the last few days adds to more than 10 cents worth so get off my back! :innocent:

and that is definitely one story i've heard more than enough times!

[gijoe1313]

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: Groundhog day ...

[Hellzie]

Did I ever tell you about the time GIJoe's brother and I built a MotoGP bike out of a couple of beat up old two-smokers, a staple gun, some duct tape, banana peel, and a box of lego? It could've been a contender I tells ya. Honest.

I haven't heard the story, tell me more.

:blink:

[zeocen]

If it's back to riding to a dinner destination and eating the night away maybe I'll start coming again ;D

[baffa]

It's like that already. The only thing is that the dinner destinations are in places like Wellsford and Clevedon

[Sliver]

DO those hornets go alright? ive never ridden one

[TOTO]

DO those hornets go alright? ive never ridden one

nah, they are no good. we only ride them coz we can not afford to buy gixers and hayabusas :killingme

[gale_wolf]

I haven't heard the story, tell me more.

:blink:
That was just a wind-up for Trace who's sick of hearing the story :D

I'll tell you the full tale next time I see you. It can only be truly appreciated with accompanying wild arm gestures, stupid facial expressions, and massive exaggeration :innocent:


DO those hornets go alright? ive never ridden one
They do when they don't have blardy great big nails in their rear tyres :angry:
Thanks to TOTO and Cycletreads for the repair job this morning. I didn't want GIJoe to return home to find his bike had a flat tyre :sweatdrop


nah, they are no good. we only ride them coz we can not afford to buy gixers and hayabusas :killingme
Well now, I've been riding GIJoe's 2 Hondas and my Suzuki for the last few weeks, so I'll present my comparison data here...
Based on extensive empirical research and testing, this is my highly scientific rating system:

Hornet 919 = :)
Predator 1000 = :D
Gixxer 1000 = :Punk:

[Gremlin]

DO those hornets go alright? ive never ridden one
Definitely not. They're disgustingly reliable and horribly cheap to service. Toto has done over 130,000km? on his, mine is about to tick over 100,000km, and GiJoe's is somewhere around 86,000km I think. I even had to replace the front wheel bearings end of last year for the first time. Bloody terrible. Minor services are about $200, major is $300, and you even have to shod it with tyres every 20k ish. Even worse is that they're discontinued and hold their value instead of depreciating, so picking up a bargain is rare. Someone (lots of them) must love them or something ;)

Anyway, they don't have much of a personality, as such, that a lot of other bikes do, but I've grown to love mine. It's like a puppy that's happy doing whatever you want to do.

[gale_wolf]

...GiJoe's is somewhere around 86,000km I think...
You think wrong :bleh:

It's now on 90,001. I watched it roll over to 90,000 when I was riding home from work today.

[zeocen]

It's like a puppy that's happy doing whatever you want to do.

Like riding down a volcano with a pillion on the back.

My Hornet 900 is the only bike I regret selling.

Also, I like the idea of riding to eat somewhere and then travelling! But it will have to be out west now, I'm living there with my fiancee you see. Or, is that my wife? Oh my god I'm getting married on Saturday! What have I done!?

http://i.imgur.com/Gvm91.jpg

[nzspokes]

Definitely not. They're disgustingly reliable and horribly cheap to service. Toto has done over 130,000km? on his, mine is about to tick over 100,000km, and GiJoe's is somewhere around 86,000km I think. I even had to replace the front wheel bearings end of last year for the first time. Bloody terrible. Minor services are about $200, major is $300, and you even have to shod it with tyres every 20k ish. Even worse is that they're discontinued and hold their value instead of depreciating, so picking up a bargain is rare. Someone (lots of them) must love them or something ;)

Anyway, they don't have much of a personality, as such, that a lot of other bikes do, but I've grown to love mine. It's like a puppy that's happy doing whatever you want to do.

Tonight I rode my first Hornet. A mates 250.

I had just ridden a Intruder of another mate and thought it was cool. But crap those little Hornets go. Fastest Ive been on a bike in 5 mins.

So much faster and tighter than my bike. Not surprising really.

[wanpo]

<img src="http://pix.crash.net/motorsport/360/AU856462.jpg"/>
John "The Shocker" Hopkins (http://www.crash.net/world+superbikes/news/175986/1/john_hopkins_opts_for_finger_amputation.html)

Hope to see him back in the MotoGP in the next couple of years

[Hellzie]

Tonight I rode my first Hornet. A mates 250.

I had just ridden a Intruder of another mate and thought it was cool. But crap those little Hornets go. Fastest Ive been on a bike in 5 mins.

So much faster and tighter than my bike. Not surprising really.

I love my hornet to bits. :love:

I love it so much I've been on my full almost a week, there is a perfectly nice triple in the garage and I just keep getting on the hornet instead.

Don't quote me on this one though, cos when I do ride the triple I may change my mind. :wacko:

[nzspokes]

I love my hornet to bits. :love:

I love it so much I've been on my full almost a week, there is a perfectly nice triple in the garage and I just keep getting on the hornet instead.

Don't quote me on this one though, cos when I do ride the triple I may change my mind. :wacko:

Your one is real nice. It would be fair to say it was the most modern bike ive ridden. I would go for one if I could get one at the right price, cant see me wanting more. But I can get a 400/500 for less than the cost of a Hornet. :facepalm:

[English Kiwi]

I love my hornet to bits. :love:

I love it so much I've been on my full almost a week, there is a perfectly nice triple in the garage and I just keep getting on the hornet instead.

Don't quote me on this one though, cos when I do ride the triple I may change my mind. :wacko:

hahaha!! You should just get on the triple one day and see if Timmeh notices!! haha

Next track day you should switch bikes! :) I'll have to ride a hornet 1 day I guess...see what everyone is raving about!! :blink:

[Hellzie]

hahaha!! You should just get on the triple one day and see if Timmeh notices!! haha

Next track day you should switch bikes! :) I'll have to ride a hornet 1 day I guess...see what everyone is raving about!! :blink:

Shhhhh... Timmeh is watching. :eek5:

[Timmeh:P]

hahaha!! You should just get on the triple one day and see if Timmeh notices!! haha

Next track day you should switch bikes! :) I'll have to ride a hornet 1 day I guess...see what everyone is raving about!! :blink:

Oh... Ill notice. :oi-grr:

I took the Hornet on the track for the last session... Absolute blast!!! :scooter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amppy-cvxZY&t

Got stuck behind bigger bikes in all the turns cause they just cant match the sheer horsepower of the lil'ol hornet!!

[wanpo]

hahaha!! You should just get on the triple one day and see if Timmeh notices!! haha

Next track day you should switch bikes! :) I'll have to ride a hornet 1 day I guess...see what everyone is raving about!! :blink:

I don't know what everyone raves about, my back and wrists aren't in nearly enough pain when I reach my destination on a Hornet.

[Hellzie]

I like where this conversation is going. Hornets ROCK!

:woohoo:

[wanpo]

I like where this conversation is going. Hornets ROCK!

:woohoo:

She says, riding a bike that tries its hardest to look like a striple

[Hellzie]

She says, riding a bike that tries its hardest to look like a striple

Actually, I'll have you know I have spent the evening riding a striple. :yes:

Conclusion: it is an under cover hornet with a very nice throttle that you don't have to twist... It seems to go without any twist. Blink nd you're up the striple wannabe's bum. Hahaha

:lol:

[wanpo]

Actually, I'll have you know I have spent the evening riding a striple. :yes:

Conclusion: it is an under cover hornet with a very nice throttle that you don't have to twist... It seems to go without any twist. Blink nd you're up the striple wannabe's bum. Hahaha

:lol:

Traitor!

<img src="http://www.thesportsbank.net/core/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/family-guy-herbert-300x205.jpg" />
Get your ass back here (on a Honda)

[Timmeh:P]

Actually, I'll have you know I have spent the evening riding a striple. :yes:

Conclusion: it is an under cover hornet with a very nice throttle that you don't have to twist... It seems to go without any twist. Blink nd you're up the striple wannabe's bum. Hahaha

:lol:

That honda striple wannabe is great fun on the track or in the twisties... but general riding... BLEH!!! :pinch:

[LankyBastard]

Na bugger the hornets, I now have three months to wait befor taking delivery of my new MV Augusta F3 :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo::woohoo:

In pearl white of course :yes::yes:

http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/110211-2012-mv-agusta-f3-675-14.jpg

[English Kiwi]

:facepalm::bash::gob::facepalm:

That is all!

[nzspokes]

That is all!

LOL!! :laugh:

[Hellzie]

Get your ass back here (on a Honda)

It may take me a while to get there. :lol:


That honda striple wannabe is great fun on the track or in the twisties... but general riding... BLEH!!! :pinch:

Oi! Don't diss my baby. Only I'm allowed to do that! I still :love: my Hornet. She's the best. apart from her throttle.

[wanpo]

Na bugger the hornets, I now have three months to wait befor taking delivery of my new MV Augusta F3 :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo::woohoo:

In pearl white of course :yes::yes:

<pic>

I almost thought it was a photo of one of these
<img src="http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Honda-NSF250R-Moto3.jpg" /> (http://powersports.honda.com/documents/2009/NSF250R_Specs.pdf)

I was almost so proud of you

[Timmeh:P]

Na bugger the hornets, I now have three months to wait befor taking delivery of my new MV Augusta F3 :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo::woohoo:

In pearl white of course :yes::yes:

... dick <_<

[LankyBastard]

I almost thought it was a photo of one of these
<img src="http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Honda-NSF250R-Moto3.jpg" /> (http://powersports.honda.com/documents/2009/NSF250R_Specs.pdf)

I was almost so proud of you

mmmm that would have been lovvvely, but would you believe it if I said sliiiighly to expensive? :shit:

[baffa]

You bastard lanky, that makes my new bike to be look tubby =/
Say something and ill stab you Wanpo :sunny:

[gale_wolf]

Na bugger the hornets, I now have three months to wait befor taking delivery of my new MV Augusta F3 :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo::woohoo:

In pearl white of course :yes::yes:
It's so pretty!


Say something and ill stab you Wanpo :sunny:
Take a number and get in line. I'm pretty sure Tracey's got first dibs on stabbing Wanpo. :D

[English Kiwi]

... dick <_<

He's in the dog box after this purchase...whilst I'm at work again...though he would have learnt with the ZX6-R :no:

I wanna blame someone for his addiction to nice...fast...expensive bikes...

but who to blame??? :facepalm:

Bloody Men!!! hahahaha!!