Hornet Swarm Night City [Archive] - Page 24

GSXR Trace

12th November 2012, 17:54

Parents apparently saw your Busas at BP Ngaruawahia today...

So what's that growth on the back of the busas then :eek:

Hey! My Gixer was there too!

Fucking awesome panniers meaning I can add to them when touring... :yes: so none of this growth shit!

gale_wolf

13th November 2012, 08:19

Hey! My Gixer was there too!
Good to hear your gixer's been let out of the garage! But I thought you'd put your rego on hold?

gijoe1313

13th November 2012, 08:24

So much for the riding plan! Still way too much to do in the assimilation of house production :pinch:

Big ups to gale_wolf for putting in some elbow grease to get the heavy stuff and small guff packed, racked and stacked! :niceone:

gale_wolf

13th November 2012, 09:38

So much for the riding plan! Still way too much to do in the assimilation of house production :pinch:
Ah well, at least we managed to get out for a brief ride through Maraetai/Clevedon on Saturday.

Big ups to gale_wolf for putting in some elbow grease to get the heavy stuff and small guff packed, racked and stacked! :niceone:
You're welcome :)

wanpo

13th November 2012, 12:16

Sweet, we're on for the Final round of (at least the) MotoGP Tomorrow night. Haven't tracked down the Moto2/3 yet, but if I do in time, they're on the menu too.

Also Suzy's being fixed as we speak, so if things go well, I'll be keen to go out for more rides.

wanpo

13th November 2012, 21:06

Add Moto3 to that, still haven't sourced the Moto2

Interceptor

13th November 2012, 21:33

Add Moto3 to that, still haven't sourced the Moto2

Excellent! Try this link for Moto2:

https://rapidshare.com/#!download|975p3|776740119|Moto2_2012_-_GP18_-_Valence_Espagne_11-11-2012__Fr__Par_Xor_SD.avi|728426|0|0

In case that doesn't work I found the links here (just to say that it looks to be in French though):

http://www.emoto.com/forums/piste.php?tid=1566453 followed the captcha and selected RapidShare

Should finally be able to make it this Wed night.

Interceptor

13th November 2012, 23:06

For the GN'ers...

Easy Rider on a budget with Suzuki's zippy commuter
GN125 sells at twice the rate of any of its competitors

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/news/article.cfm?c_id=9&objectid=10846212

gijoe1313

14th November 2012, 08:38

I rode my bike finally to work today ... :gob: It has been that long since I began the house renovations! :pinch:

And ... I get to ride it around and do some errands on it and fill it up with some new petrol! :gob:

My, how the mighty have fallen ... :facepalm:

Gremlin

14th November 2012, 10:41

This just in... gijoe is normal... :killingme

GSXR Trace

14th November 2012, 13:00

Good to hear your gixer's been let out of the garage! But I thought you'd put your rego on hold?

yes well... when I informed my mother and father of that plan, I was prohibited from doing such... they know me too well and know that when I am stressed with work (as i am at the moment because I have my thesis findings presentation on friday) I every now and then like to take off on the bike for a break... and they helped with doing that at the weekend :innocent: I'm totally innocent!

gijoe1313

15th November 2012, 07:47

Yes Trace, when gale_wolf was helping me with the moving of stuff we were chatting about the incomprehensibility of you parking your bike up during the mint riding seasons!

I thought you had gone mad (well, more mad than usual). Glad to hear that you are able to clear the cobwebs and enjoy some riding now and then. :yes:

gravedigger

19th November 2012, 10:56

Are we going swarming tonight???

baffa

19th November 2012, 13:26

Good day for it today.
Prob wont make it, I am riding a mates bike, while I wait for a new stator to arrive. George is gonna fit that and my rebuilt rear suspension, then I probably will be riding day and night.

Timmeh:P

19th November 2012, 16:05

I am missing my rego... :-( Was meant to sort it out today but didn't have time.

baffa

19th November 2012, 16:18

Worst excuse ever.
Order it online, and if you get pulled over explain you have valid rego, you are just waiting for it in the mail. They will check, see that it's the case, and wish you a safe journey.

wanpo

20th November 2012, 11:50

Oh yeah, yesterday was monday.

Hellzie

20th November 2012, 12:24

And that makes today ....... TUESDAY!!!!

Don't forget to go to TKD.

gale_wolf

27th November 2012, 08:19

Wanpo had a day off work yesterday, so what did he do?

Turns up at work riding the 2012 model CBR thou.

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wanpo

27th November 2012, 08:21

Wanpo had a day off work yesterday, so what did he do?

Turns up at work riding the 2012 model CBR thou.

That bike looks tiny on me, I should buy a Goldwing

LankyBastard

27th November 2012, 08:25

That bike looks tiny on me, I should buy a Goldwing

Take that out after lunch yesterday? No zx-10 yet?

wanpo

27th November 2012, 10:53

Take that out after lunch yesterday? No zx-10 yet?

Dropped by, but their dealer plate was out with their demo Ninja 300 (or so they say), was told to drop by some time within the week

Gremlin

27th November 2012, 11:03

Dropped by, but their dealer plate was out with their demo Ninja 300 (or so they say), was told to drop by some time within the week
See how it's easier when you're riding a swanky bike to begin with? :rolleyes:

So what's wrong with ol' faithful?

Hellzie

27th November 2012, 12:00

You look funny in cordura pants wanpoo.

gale_wolf

27th November 2012, 13:32

And a couple of pix from today's lunchtime ride...

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wanpo

27th November 2012, 13:41

See how it's easier when you're riding a swanky bike to begin with? :rolleyes:

So what's wrong with ol' faithful?

Nothing, but with everyone else trying new toys I've got that new bike itch; and was wondering if it's worth $10k+ to get the latest and greatest.

You look funny in cordura pants wanpoo.

I don't know how you guys can do it, came back and my legs were sweaty as.

And a couple of pix from today's lunchtime ride...

Green's not my colour ;)
(also they don't get the white ones into NZ :( )

Hellzie

27th November 2012, 13:47

Fun. Wish I could go for a lunchtime ride....

Timmeh:P

27th November 2012, 15:03

So... what's the ZX10 like?

baffa

27th November 2012, 15:15

You make those bikes look tiny.
Recently sat on a new CBR600 and that was tiny, had more room on my 250.

I say a Repsol CBR is calling your name :cool:

wanpo

27th November 2012, 15:20

So... what's the ZX10 like?

I liked the power settings on it, whereas the Gixxer's ones just made me go "screw anything but the A setting" they made for a real smooth power delivery and perfect for the streets. The one I rode had a fancy programmable ohlins suspension in it which apparently changes settings according to the throttle position, lean angle etc etc. Felt very planted through corners (even those dodgy uphill ones just past Paremoremo).

Obviously I didn't thrash it, but I saw during a motorway on ramp that the tacho changes to a red colour (from yellowish) around 8k rpm, must represent hitting the red powerband, because phwaa. The ABS was kinda strange (only tested the rear briefly) feels a little clunky and you get an upward pressure through the brake pedal. Didn't ride anywhere near hard enough to test out the traction control.

More comfortable and less aggressive than the '08 ZX10 I went out on and I love the styling, definitely more bike than my blade, but I don't think I can justify it to myself being $12k+ more than Cammy.

Timmeh:P

27th November 2012, 15:57

I liked the power settings on it, whereas the Gixxer's ones just made me go "screw anything but the A setting" they made for a real smooth power delivery and perfect for the streets. The one I rode had a fancy programmable ohlins suspension in it which apparently changes settings according to the throttle position, lean angle etc etc. Felt very planted through corners (even those dodgy uphill ones just past Paremoremo).

Obviously I didn't thrash it, but I saw during a motorway on ramp that the tacho changes to a red colour (from yellowish) around 8k rpm, must represent hitting the red powerband, because phwaa. The ABS was kinda strange (only tested the rear briefly) feels a little clunky and you get an upward pressure through the brake pedal. Didn't ride anywhere near hard enough to test out the traction control.

More comfortable and less aggressive than the '08 ZX10 I went out on and I love the styling, definitely more bike than my blade, but I don't think I can justify it to myself being $12k+ more than Cammy.

Sounds like I need to go take it for a test ride... I could possibly be tempted away from the Triumph.

baffa

27th November 2012, 16:13

Could you ever see yourself on a Daytona?
Probably even smaller again, but that would be pretty hard to beat in the grin per buck stakes

wanpo

27th November 2012, 23:58

Could you ever see yourself on a Daytona?
Probably even smaller again, but that would be pretty hard to beat in the grin per buck stakes

Me? no. Much too aggressive riding position for everyday riding. Would be awesome as a trackbike, but too expensive for my tastes to be thrown around the track.

Timmeh:P

28th November 2012, 07:54

Me? no. Much too aggressive riding position for everyday riding. Would be awesome as a trackbike, but too expensive for my tastes to be thrown around the track.

Seems you had fun on my Daytona... and had no worries throwing that around on the ROAD!!! :eek5:

wanpo

28th November 2012, 08:55

Seems you had fun on my Daytona... and had no worries throwing that around on the ROAD!!! :eek5:

...for everyday riding...

I do like the Daytona, and it's fun as hell, just don't see myself buying one. Oh and you're acting like you didn't do the same on my blade :nono:

Gremlin

28th November 2012, 11:14

Handbags at 5 paces ladies!

gijoe1313

30th November 2012, 08:51

This can only end in little bits of bike pieces and rivers of tears! Can't we all just get along? Oh, the humanity of it all! :argue:

wanpo

30th November 2012, 09:36

This can only end in little bits of bike pieces and rivers of tears! Can't we all just get along? Oh, the humanity of it all! :argue:

From the sounds of things, you might have 2 more people on predators soon to keep you company.

Botany Honda

30th November 2012, 10:54

This just in... gijoe is normal... :killingme

You are joking Alan:facepalm:

gijoe1313

30th November 2012, 12:06

From the sounds of things, you might have 2 more people on predators soon to keep you company.

Hmmm my one is gathering dust from not being ridden! Before, it used to be dusty because of the riding! :facepalm: I hope this changes soon in my favour! :eek5:

gijoe1313

30th November 2012, 12:08

You are joking Alan:facepalm:

And thats enough from the cheap seats!:p

Hellzie

30th November 2012, 12:09

Hmmm my one is gathering dust from not being ridden! Before, it used to be dusty because of the riding! :facepalm: I hope this changes soon in my favour! :eek5:

I'll ride it for ya! :innocent:

baffa

30th November 2012, 16:04

Dont trust her, she has cooties. I'll take care of it for ya :sunny:

gale_wolf

10th December 2012, 09:27

Anyone going for a ride tonight?

baffa

10th December 2012, 12:12

Keen. Its been awhile

Interceptor

10th December 2012, 12:30

Anyone going for a ride tonight?

I am not likely to be able to make it, however I am posting on behalf of Darrell (R1/RZ) that he'd be keen - he'd be on the RZ 250 though.

wanpo

10th December 2012, 13:55

Anyone going for a ride tonight?

Would be, but the GN is drinking oil and the CBR is now overdue for its service. (Also I'm at Bikram Yoga until 7)

baffa

10th December 2012, 14:13

We could always have a slightly later start if you're keen Robbie.

The weather is mint out there, dont know why we dont have floods of people who are keen.

Incidentally, how is Sharon coming along?

DMNTD

10th December 2012, 14:16

I gather that this ride is no longer Hornets only?
Time/place and if I can get home and back in time I would def be keen.

baffa

10th December 2012, 14:33

Anything with two wheels is welcome, but Hondas especially.
I think its meet at 6-630, set off closer to 7.

wanpo

10th December 2012, 15:48

Scrub that, I'll see yyou guys at 6:30 infront of the library

Hellzie

10th December 2012, 16:00

You people are a bad influence!!! I have not done ANY Christmas shopping yet, or put up my Christmas tree, or got the house ready for the Christmas do....

It's just that riding is so much more fun! ... must... not... be .... tempted... to ... go.... to... hornet... swarm...

DMNTD

10th December 2012, 16:12

Ok.,..looks like we can't make the kick off but where do y'all end up and roughly what time?

Maybe even fire me a PM of the route if you don't want it known

wanpo

10th December 2012, 17:44

Ok.,..looks like we can't make the kick off but where do y'all end up and roughly what time?

Maybe even fire me a PM of the route if you don't want it known

Destination: Clevedon via. Maraetae, leaving now.

GSXR Trace

17th February 2013, 22:33

Holy shit guys! two months of no activity, and on page 9... what the hell?!!

You lot had better get your shit sorted, cause my time in captivity is almost up and I will be getting out riding...

But I propose a change of day (and don't complain cause you clearly haven't been riding mondays!!!) - how about thursday?!

Interceptor

25th February 2013, 20:19

WSBK 2013 Phillip Island videos are here:

[SBK] 2013 Round01 Phillip Island Race01: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtGvve9Nx_8&list=UUr5Ns4Ll2xS552823ycVbFw&index=4
[SBK] 2013 Round01 Phillip Island Race01 [RELOAD] : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cexo-deF1ZU&list=UUr5Ns4Ll2xS552823ycVbFw&index=1
[SBK] 2013 Round01 Phillip Island Race02: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GICooBHoIss&list=UUr5Ns4Ll2xS552823ycVbFw&index=2
I am not sure what the deal is with why Race 01 was reposted..

Enjoy!

Timmay

8th March 2013, 09:20

What night are hornet rides at the moment?

Interceptor

8th March 2013, 18:46

What night are hornet rides at the moment?

There aren't any hornet rides on at the moment.

GSXR Trace

9th March 2013, 23:14

So when is someone going to man up and start some night rides again?

Grasshopperus

23rd April 2013, 21:53

Hey guys, been a while. Sorry to say that I'm selling my Hornet (was zeocen's). Just in-case you know anyone who wants to catch hornet-fever.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158207-2006-Hornet-900?p=1130535955

nzspokes

24th April 2013, 06:31

So when is someone going to man up and start some night rides again?

+1:niceone:

baffa

26th April 2013, 16:22

I think I scared everyone away.

Either that or we were all so heart broken when you parked your bike up Trace that we gave up group rides.

If you guys start riding regularly again I could be keen.

EJK

13th August 2013, 17:12

Heads up! :eek:

nzspokes

13th August 2013, 17:19

im up for it if it ever happens again

gijoe1313

21st January 2015, 13:44

Well finally got resurrected by MadBikeBoy and now look at me, after a year virtually with no riding and then getting back onto two wheels slowly - it's been a joy to get out and about to some old haunts.

The ride out to Port Waikato was more a short re-education ride about cornering and positioning! PrincessBandit tucked in behind and we merrily weaved our way to the dairy for pie, coke and a rocky road (for me).

Nice day, glad I wore the chest and back armour since there were a lot of bees/insects impacting my helmet and chest! Had a nice chat with a fellow Predator owner who ambled over from his ute and we parleyed about things Predator.

All in all, a cruisey ride back home and I get to bask in the nice feeling that just getting out into the country away from the maddening crowds on a bike brings.

This biking thing is pretty cool ... :msn-wink:

madbikeboy

21st January 2015, 21:17

baffa

22nd January 2015, 11:55

This biking thing is pretty cool ... :msn-wink:

Nice.
Funnily enough I recently sold my blade to switch to a predator, and I blame you for this.
Give it a year and I'll probably want a faired bike to keep it company in the garage.