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cowboyz

9th February 2009, 10:32

Well it has been a long long weekend with plenty of riding in.

Friday morning there was excitement in the air as we packed the bike up and headed to Meanies for breakfast.

Meanie, Monie, Yod, 86gsxr, Banditrider, NZSarge and Mrs Cowboyz and myself sat over bacon and eggs contemplating the days ahead. Plan was to leave at 8.30am a in a stroke of miracle we were all on the bikes at 8.33am while Mrs Yod took some photos and we were off. Headed up through Vinegar hill with the sun already beaming down on us. Plenty of police on the main highways but they were all busy at the time so we made Waiouru in good time for the first stop. Had a chat to a friendly policeman there who was a bit of a hard case and carried on up national park to Taumaranui. Everything was going just fine following Meanie until Yod took the lead and a couple of slaps from the pillion seat started. Think of the children Yod!!
Refuel in Taumaranui and then headed up 8 mile. I planned to take a bypass road from 8 mile to SH30 but when we got there the road was missing! Oh well, onwards to TeKuiti for lunch. 86 must get around a bit cause he has his own label at the lunch bar and the waitress calls him by name. Shearing capital of the world? Probably not a surprise then!
Met a couple of guy on some classic bikes and they followed us up through to Ngaruawahia for some more fuel. Was having some batteries issues with the GPS so didn’t get the whole track but it didn’t work out so bad. Being on my home roads I got into the groove and it felt really ….. whats the word I am looking for….. errr. Fucking mint!.
Came across Tahuna Rd to find a M109 that looked a little worse for wear after trying its hand at off road riding. No surprise that it didn’t fair well. Gave a thumbs up/down and got waved on so with already too many people at that party we carried on through to Ngtea.
Got to Ngatea nice and early and settled down for some shittalking and relaxing for the evening.
Setup tents and 86 found a special friend to keep him company in the tent.
Sat morning and another breakfast suited for the army and we were off to meet Barbender and his mate at Kopu. Meanies mate who put us up for the night brought his bike out to follow us round coro while his daughter braved the Tiger.
I was looking forward to the coro loop with its reputation so headed off with a long line of bikes behind us. Didn’t enjoy the ride along the west coast at all. The road was wet, narrow and shaded with no runoff. Pootled in a pootle kind of way up the hill to some fantastic views. Was feeling a little ripped off about what kiwibikers are always raving about but we pressed on. As soon as we got off the hill the road turned into a fantastic web of twisties laced with traffic. From what I got from it I can see the attraction but can see why there are so many accidents up that way. Went into Coromandel where a we stopped at a café that didn’t know how to spell EMU but at least they tried.
Headed round the rest of the loop and managed to get through 100k in 4 hours. Seems Ashhurst rides are not limited to Ashhurst. Having to make hicks bay on the east cape for the night and not getting very far we stayed on the bikes for a while and got some ks under our belts.
Barbender and Patrick left us at Whitianga, good to meet you and will let you know when we are about your parts again.
38 degrees in Waihi and we were all cooking by now. Every time I took a breath of air I could feel my lungs cooking.
Made good time round to Opotiki where we decided to have dinner in case there was nothing to eat in hicks bay.
Found a nice little irish bar where the harden bikers had a awesome feed of steak , eggs and chips and the Honda rider had some dainty chicken meal.
Time pressing on we headed round east cape looking forward to the end of the day and sitting down having a drink. Everyone pretty much stayed in a line along the way at a comfortable steady pace.
Pulled over for a photo shoot as the sun was going down and as we were standing round talking shit I noticed a large screw in my rear tyre. Being about a million miles from civization I contemplated pushing it further in or pulling it out and seeing if it had gone right through. Decided to pull it out and the air that was surposed to be on the inside of the tyre ended up on the outside of the tyre. Thankfully NZSarge came to the rescue with a repair kit which took about 5 mins to fix the tyre and we were away. I lead out on the theory that I would be nice to the bike in case anything went wrong with the tyre. The light was failing now and was keen to get to hicks bay and still had 40k to cover. It became apparent that the tyre was fine and the bike was being the pinnacle of awesomeness that it is and pace got lifted somewhat in one of the most fun night rides I have had in years. Condolences to the family of the magpie that couldn’t hear a ZX9r at 9000prm coming round the corner.
Got to hicks bay where I had arranged a house for the night to find the owner had come up to spend the long weekend at the batch. Bit of a discussion and he apologized for the misunderstanding and moved out for the night so we could settle down to a couple of bourbons and more shittalking. He did give us some fresh fish he had caught that day for breakfast which was really nice.
Sun morning and we were heading for home. Checked my tyre and it was still good so we packed everything up, tidied up a bit and then got out the 1400 high power motor out which sucked. Sucked really well too.
Off to the beach for a photo shoot and then headed out southbound for home.
Got about 300m onto the journey and banditrider had a turn at getting a flat tyre. Quick repair there and borrowed a compressor from a friendly local to save using a couple of compressed air canisters and we were off.
Had a nice ride and even though it was earlyish in the morning the weather was already well above 20. The group separated a little with getting past some traffic and the heat having an effect on some of the riding but we all got there in the end with smiles on our faces. Went to reserve a lot earlier than I intended to and started sweating about the lack of fuel when a little servo showed up just in time. Discovered that I had 300mls of fuel left so feeling kinda lucky about that one we had a smoke and chat with Yod and 86 and headed off to meet the rest of the group in Tologa Bay.
We pootled down to gisborne and dropped further and further back with the toll of the weekend coming on us and the road melting under us we sat at a steady pace and let everyone disappear into the distance.
Caught up with NZSarge, Yod and 86 in Gissy again where there was a minor misunderstanding with Meanie, Monie and Banditrider who had all carried on.
Had some lunch in Gissy and stood under a sprinker that was watering the garden for a while.
Hit the road again and Cruised down to Wairoa. The heat was unbearable and splashing water over myself lasted for about 5 minutes and I was dry and hot again. Couldn’t breathe the air and was drinking a power of drinks every stop (which were getting more and more frequent). 86 was having a hard time too so we thought it better to take it easy and get home when we get home.
Got to Bayview and NZSarge had offered to swap bike to see if Mrs Cowboyz liked to pillion on the 14 so I thought I might just see if the offer was still open. It was so a quick change around of the gear and we were off. Video on my videos of NZSarge on the 9.
The 14 is effortless. Does everything really really well and is so easy to ride. I have a really strong feeling that there is one in the future for the cowboyz’z.
Got to the end of SH50 and Yod had disappeared. Thinking he had headed for home 86, NZSarge and us two stopped so 86 could say hello to his fan club.
Then it was off to Danniverke and I was surprised to see Yod waiting for us but he was so more coffee and quick chat before saying bye to NZSarge and heading for home.

I got 1692km on the bike but only 1542km on the gps (battery issues)
87km/hr average speed.

Pics in my pics in sig
Video in my videos in sig

Looking forward to the next one.

Cheers

86GSXR

9th February 2009, 10:47

Mint write up Lance. I think what made this one so enjoyable was the fact that the roads were so good and the people were so cool. Unlike the weather! That heat was hard going alright but real good lesson learned about fluid intake.

I'll be visiting those eastern roads again for sure. Really happy with the way the Tiger performed, even after her wee 'lie down'.

Thanks for organising a very, very, very, very mint ride!

My fan's were quite cute don't you think?

Maha

9th February 2009, 10:54

Awesome writeup Lancealot...weird how the sun sets on the East Cape eh? I found that very strange when we were up datta way.

Coolest pic?.... Sunset one with the bikes...not the one with Big John in the way, the other one...:cool:

Video?...how was that done? did Mrs CWBYZ do that?

That coro loop is over rated a little...the west coast can be a waste of good riding time I feel...gotta do at least once I guess. The Eastern side is cool enough though.

PS: yods a posser!...:whistle:

NZsarge

9th February 2009, 10:55

Mint (slice)

Mrs Cowboyz

9th February 2009, 11:08

It was a fantastic journey! Who ordered the mid 30 degree weather with clear skies??? Just had monie over here for a cuppa and planning the next one!! Coud skip the coro loop and fill in a few of the untravelled roads on lance's GPS.
Thanks sarge for the go on the 14, I can definitely see one for us in the near future!
Yod - you are a star yet again through the manawatu gorge!!! [just wait for that call from spielberg!!]
Maha- yes I did the videos from the back of the nine.

cowboyz

9th February 2009, 11:10

Awesome writeup Lancealot...weird how the sun sets on the East Cape eh? I found that very strange when we were up datta way.

sets fast too. I like sunsets.......... and walks on the beach and movies and puppies......................... Hold on , wrong website...

Coolest pic?.... Sunset one with the bikes...not the one with Big John in the way, the other one...:cool:
Well I wasnt gonna be the one to tell him to move. You seen the size of him???????

Video?...how was that done? did Mrs CWBYZ do that?
Yep. Got a few. She was holding our digital (still) camera in movie mode. They came out awesome. Got a few of the east cape. Just got to get some organising done before uploading them.

That coro loop is over rated a little...the west coast can be a waste of good riding time I feel...gotta do at least once I guess. The Eastern side is cool enough though.

PS: yods a posser!...:whistle:

West coast of coro was good roads but the traffic was horrible, and we didnt hit much traffic really compared to what we could have. I can see accidents waiting to happen up there.

And Yod is not a posser, its just how honda riders are...........

NZsarge

9th February 2009, 11:17

It was a fantastic journey! Who ordered the mid 30 degree weather with clear skies??? Just had monie over here for a cuppa and planning the next one!! Coud skip the coro loop and fill in a few of the untravelled roads on lance's GPS.

Called in to see my brother and his family on the way home last night and discussed some options for a future ride north too, perhaps we should compare notes.

Thanks sarge for the go on the black beauty, I can definitely see one for us in the near future!

No worries, hope it helped to answer any questions about the 14 as far as getting one for your next bike.

__________

Horse

9th February 2009, 11:19

Great writeup. Really wish I could have been there.

Definitely 118772

banditrider

9th February 2009, 17:24

The pressure is on now for my write-up (looking forward to it actually). Must head up East Cape again soon - eh Meanie?

My GPS stats: 1,642km; 86.8km/h moving average; 18hrs 54mins riding time.

cowboyz

9th February 2009, 17:28

The pressure is on now for my write-up (looking forward to it actually). Must head up East Cape again soon - eh Meanie?

My GPS stats: 1,642km; 86.8km/h moving average; 18hrs 54mins riding time.

looking forward to the read. I am making a DVD of everyones photos. I have to get yours, Yods and NZSarges and I can put it together. Have to talk to Meanie about setting up a BBQ and viewing evening when its done. (or we could just organise a BBQ at his place and tell him the afternnon of)

Interesting stats on the GPS. Considering I lost 100k or so due to battery failure and my moving average was 0.2km/hr within yours!

banditrider

9th February 2009, 17:32

EJK

9th February 2009, 17:33

Man, Manawatu's got the best bikes in New Zealand such as the Concours, Blackbird, Tiger, VFR and the ZX14 :sunny:

Edit: Man that Tiger is AWESOME :2thumbsup

cowboyz

9th February 2009, 17:37

Just about to download the track and have a play with that. Will put photos on a CD or something - the one's on my picasa page are low res/edited versions but I definitely have the higher res ones still. Will be dead keen on a copy of the DVD. The little videos are awesome too - Mrs Cowboyz needs to be talking to P Jackson!

The video of the coro with the video camera didnt come out very good at all. There are several videos that Mrs C took with the digital from the back of the bike that are awesome!. Not working tomorrow so might have to do a catchup to get that CD off you if I can.

Man, Manawatu's got the best bikes in New Zealand such as the Concourse, Blackbird, Tiger, VFR and the ZX14 :sunny:

:Oi: ZX9r get a mention in there!!!!!!!!??????????

EJK

9th February 2009, 17:41

:Oi: ZX9r get a mention in there!!!!!!!!??????????

Hmm? What was that? :dodge:

Edit: Hey that's Meanie and Monie on their own bike. Nice! :D Btw, what's that wooden box on your bike Cowboyz?

banditrider

9th February 2009, 17:58

The video of the coro with the video camera didnt come out very good at all. There are several videos that Mrs C took with the digital from the back of the bike that are awesome!. Not working tomorrow so might have to do a catchup to get that CD off you if I can.

Just had a look and my efficient little camera means that I can fit them all on one of my pen drives - so whenever you want it...

:Oi: ZX9r get a mention in there!!!!!!!!??????????

He spelt Concours wrong too...

Map of our route:

Monie

9th February 2009, 18:05

The pressure is on now for my write-up (looking forward to it actually). Must head up East Cape again soon - eh Meanie?

i would follow you any time it was mint thanks .... the next time will be of the ferry in the southern x ... roll on ...

Man, Manawatu's got the best bikes in New Zealand such as the Concourse, Blackbird, Tiger, VFR and the ZX14 :sunny:
why thank you ...

Meanie

9th February 2009, 18:56

cowboyz

9th February 2009, 19:03

Hmm? What was that? :dodge:

Edit: Hey that's Meanie and Monie on their own bike. Nice! :D Btw, what's that wooden box on your bike Cowboyz?
Its not woody box....... Meanies the one who cracked a bone..................

It is a piece of sponge that Mrs C uses to convince herself that my bike is not a sportsbike.

He spelt Concours wrong too...

Map of our route:
No point in making the concours bigger than it already is huh?

Great write up cowboyz, I knew we took you for a reson
What a week end eh, bloody awesome roads, company and the weather was fan blardy tastic, although a tad hot
Thanks all for a fantastic week end

Bar bender and Puddy, it was realy nice to meet you.

My photos here

http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/CoroEastCapeRideFeb2009#

nice nice and nice. Good to be back in the cool manawatu huh.?

banditrider

9th February 2009, 20:32

No point in making the concours bigger than it already is huh?

You obviously didn't look that closely at a certain green bike when it was loaded to the gunnels?

Blog here: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/02/waitangi-weekend.html

Maha

9th February 2009, 20:41

Great write up cowboyz, I knew we took you for a reson
What a week end eh, bloody awesome roads, company and the weather was fan blardy tastic, although a tad hot
Thanks all for a fantastic week end

Bar bender and Puddy, it was realy nice to meet you.

My photos here

http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/CoroEastCapeRideFeb2009#

Cool pics Meanie....
Al Al Al.....:no:.....those boxers!!!!...sorry I mean those legs.....:laugh:
CWBYZ doin' the house work???.....did he actually have it turned on??...
Lota baldies down that way eh???......:msn-wink:
Must the wind.

KiwiKat

9th February 2009, 20:45

A fantastic ride report Cowboyz and awesome video work Mrs C. Great to hear the trip went so well with no major mishaps for anyone. Definitely something to to talk about for a while yet. Catch up with you soon. I'd be interested to hear how you did the running patch on the tyre.

BarBender

9th February 2009, 20:53

Mom

9th February 2009, 21:01

Sounds like you lot had a blast this weekend. You are a serious bunch of mentalists though eh :clap:

Great pics too!

Highlander

9th February 2009, 21:32

Excellent.
Sounds like a good trip.

cowboyz

9th February 2009, 21:38

You obviously didn't look that closely at a certain green bike when it was loaded to the gunnels?

Blog here: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/02/waitangi-weekend.html

nice writeup. Been waiting for that!

Cool pics Meanie....
Al Al Al.....:no:.....those boxers!!!!...sorry I mean those legs.....:laugh:
CWBYZ doin' the house work???.....did he actually have it turned on??...
Lota baldies down that way eh???......:msn-wink:
Must the wind.

I didnt realise anyone got a photo of that. Shocker. Now Mrs C has seen it she will start expecting me to do something round here. No good.
It was a 1400 high power motor though........

A fantastic ride report Cowboyz and awesome video work Mrs C. Great to hear the trip went so well with no major mishaps for anyone. Definitely something to to talk about for a while yet. Catch up with you soon. I'd be interested to hear how you did the running patch on the tyre.
Havent seen you about in a while. Fri night ride coming up soon.

Great people, great roads and great weather.
Couldn't have asked for more.

Glad to have met you all and cheers to having Pat and I join in on a small part of your fun.
Pleased to hear you all made it home safely to the 'centre of the universe' aka 'middle earth' to tell the tale.:laugh:

Big ups to Mrs Cowboyz doing some big miles on the back of the 9 and at the same time taking vids, trying to catch sunglasses and minding SpongeBob... That was impressive!

Lets go again. Just say when.

Oh the glasses! Problem with such a fantastic weekend where so much happened I cant remember it all!! If you were nice you would have picked them up for me! Nice bike though. Might catch up if you have another go at the grand challenge this year.

Sounds like you lot had a blast this weekend. You are a serious bunch of mentalists though eh :clap:

Great pics too!

Awesome stuff. The photos coming out of the weekend are awesome. And thats only a small taste of what I got here and I havent got everyones yet! Amazing how often that tiger shows up in a photo TBH!

yod

9th February 2009, 21:40

86GSXR

9th February 2009, 21:57

Man, Manawatu's got the best bikes in New Zealand such as the Concours, Blackbird, Tiger, VFR and the ZX14 :sunny:

Edit: Man that Tiger is AWESOME :2thumbsup

Now I know why I've always liked you EJK, you cool dude you. You bet the Tiger is awesome. And you're right about the others too :niceone:

Great write up cowboyz, I knew we took you for a reson
What a week end eh, bloody awesome roads, company and the weather was fan blardy tastic, although a tad hot
Thanks all for a fantastic week end

Bar bender and Puddy, it was realy nice to meet you.

My photos here

http://picasaweb.google.com/James.and.Monie/CoroEastCapeRideFeb2009#

AWESOME pics there James and Monie, you've captured some magic people moments!

You obviously didn't look that closely at a certain green bike when it was loaded to the gunnels?

Blog here: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/02/waitangi-weekend.html

Mint blog! Nice :yes:

Cool pics Meanie....
Al Al Al.....:no:.....those boxers!!!!...sorry I mean those legs.....:laugh:
CWBYZ doin' the house work???.....did he actually have it turned on??...
Lota baldies down that way eh???......
Must the wind.

Awww, well, if ya got it may as well flaunt it eh. I used to have it but now I'm not so sure lol.

Great people, great roads and great weather.
Couldn't have asked for more.

Glad to have met you all and cheers to having Pat and I join in on a small part of your fun.
Pleased to hear you all made it home safely to the 'centre of the universe' aka 'middle earth' to tell the tale.

Big ups to Mrs Cowboyz doing some big miles on the back of the 9 and at the same time taking vids, trying to catch sunglasses and minding SpongeBob... That was impressive!

Lets go again. Just say when.

Soooooon. I hope. Great to meet you fella's - thanks heaps!

Sounds like you lot had a blast this weekend. You are a serious bunch of mentalists though eh :clap:

Great pics too!

Mental something alright :laugh:

Excellent.
Sounds like a good trip.

It was!

Awesome stuff. The photos coming out of the weekend are awesome. And thats only a small taste of what I got here and I havent got everyones yet! Amazing how often that tiger shows up in a photo TBH!

I'd like as many as I can get before it lies down again. Mint, mint photo's, can't wait for the dvd!

good to meet you and Puddy, top roads and nice to have you guys as guides, you certainly had that italian on form :devil2:

look forward to the next time:niceone:

Oh god yes!

Highlander

9th February 2009, 22:15

East cape is always a good trip.

We did it the week before you guys, from Tauranga, round the cape stayed at Tokomaru Bay, then back through Gisborne and the Waioeka gorge. 7 of us on 5 bikes (2 of them GN's). We didn't do the Coro first though.

cowboyz

9th February 2009, 22:31

nice effort. It is a fair way round that cape! Probably about 10 time longer on a GN

Mrs Cowboyz

9th February 2009, 22:42

Great people, great roads and great weather.
Couldn't have asked for more.

Glad to have met you all and cheers to having Pat and I join in on a small part of your fun.
Pleased to hear you all made it home safely to the 'centre of the universe' aka 'middle earth' to tell the tale.:laugh:

Big ups to Mrs Cowboyz doing some big miles on the back of the 9 and at the same time taking vids, trying to catch sunglasses and minding SpongeBob... That was impressive!

Lets go again. Just say when.
It was nice to meet both you and Patrick. Will definitely have to catch up again, if you are ever down this way (the centre of the universe :lol:) give us a shout!!

You obviously didn't look that closely at a certain green bike when it was loaded to the gunnels?

Blog here: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/02/waitangi-weekend.html
Fantastic write-up Andrew, and those photos are...whats the word?

ummm.....mint

Hmm? What was that? :dodge:

Edit: Hey that's Meanie and Monie on their own bike. Nice! :D Btw, what's that wooden box on your bike Cowboyz?

I cannot believe you havent had the pleasure of meeting spongebob!! He has saved my butt on loads of rides!! :first:

Meanie

10th February 2009, 07:43

Great people, great roads and great weather.
Couldn't have asked for more.

Glad to have met you all and cheers to having Pat and I join in on a small part of your fun.
Pleased to hear you all made it home safely to the 'centre of the universe' aka 'middle earth' to tell the tale.:laugh:

Big ups to Mrs Cowboyz doing some big miles on the back of the 9 and at the same time taking vids, trying to catch sunglasses and minding SpongeBob... That was impressive!

Lets go again. Just say when.

Great to meet yourself and Puddy and yea Mrs C did an awesome job on the back of the 9, especialy considering how hot it got

You are a serious bunch of mentalists though eh :clap:

Why thank you Mom

Cool pics Meanie....
Al Al Al.....:no:.....those boxers!!!!...sorry I mean those legs.....:laugh:
CWBYZ doin' the house work???.....did he actually have it turned on??...
Lota baldies down that way eh???......:msn-wink:
Must the wind.

Al sure does love showing the ladies his boxers alright, did you notice the matching socks

yod

10th February 2009, 07:49

Al sure does love showing the ladies his boxers alright, did you notice the matching socks

sssssssshhhhhhhhhh

dont encourage him!

MSTRS

10th February 2009, 08:20

Sounds like a great trip.
No charge for the use of Church Road...(video)

86GSXR

10th February 2009, 10:05

Al sure does love showing the ladies his boxers alright, did you notice the matching socks

sssssssshhhhhhhhhh

dont encourage him!

For their own good of course :whistle:

Maha

10th February 2009, 13:08

Al sure does love showing the ladies his boxers alright, did you notice the matching socks

No, did not notice the socks, I could go back and have a look but question is, do I really need to?....:shifty:

Monie

10th February 2009, 15:23

Its not woody box....... Meanies the one who cracked a bone..................[in his hand] get you dirty minds out of the gutter you lot

It is a piece of sponge that Mrs C uses to convince herself that my bike is not a sportsbike. she has it for her ass

nice nice and nice. Good to be back in the cool manawatu huh.?

Great people, great roads and great weather.
Couldn't have asked for more.

Glad to have met you all and cheers to having Pat and I join in on a small part of your fun.
Pleased to hear you all made it home safely to the 'centre of the universe' aka 'middle earth' to tell the tale.:laugh:

Big ups to Mrs Cowboyz doing some big miles on the back of the 9 and at the same time taking vids, trying to catch sunglasses and minding SpongeBob... That was impressive!

Lets go again. Just say when.
thank for the company of you two nice too meet you both next time you have to do the whole ride...

No, did not notice the socks, I could go back and have a look but question is, do I really need to?....:shifty:

look i took the pic and that was scary enough ... lol no dont go back

banditrider

15th February 2009, 09:42

None of your flash video effects and moving pictures here sonny boy...

vnmvovPPZkI

yod

15th February 2009, 10:23

None of your flash video effects and moving pictures here sonny boy...

HEY!!!!!!

what about the blackbird!?!?

:crybaby:

cowboyz

15th February 2009, 14:38

good stuff. But does the concours come in red??????

banditrider

15th February 2009, 15:12

HEY!!!!!!

what about the blackbird!?!?

:crybaby:

Pretty sure there's a bluebird in there somewhere.

good stuff. But does the concours come in red??????

Most discerning buyers get it in neutron silver.

Mrs Cowboyz

15th February 2009, 15:27

Pretty sure there's a bluebird in there somewhere.

Most discerning buyers get it in neutron silver.

Mint!! But you did forget yod in closing credits......poor yod....you're not memorable enough!!! :lol:

banditrider

15th February 2009, 15:38

Doh! Will have to fix that - my assistant director forgot to remind me...

yod

15th February 2009, 17:09

:oi-grr:..

cowboyz

15th February 2009, 19:57

how can you forget an avatar like that??? Maybe a reminder Yod doll as a gift would ensure things like this dont happen again.

yod

15th February 2009, 21:02

how can you forget an avatar like that??? Maybe a reminder Yod doll as a gift would ensure things like this dont happen again.

????
:shit:

you mean.....

everyone hasn't bought one yet!?!?!?

:angry2:

cowboyz

15th February 2009, 21:05

I know! un-fucking-believable!

Meanie

15th February 2009, 21:18

Farkin mint video BR
Poor Yod :rofl:
WTF is a Yod anyway

yod

15th February 2009, 21:40

Farkin mint video BR
Poor Yod :rofl:
WTF is a Yod anyway

i need a hug....:crybaby:

Meanie

16th February 2009, 09:37

i need a hug....:crybaby:

You tried that yesterday you , you, Honda rider :eek5:

Monie

16th February 2009, 14:55

nice pic banditrider....
poor yod they all picking on you ... thats ok we honda riders dont need them anyway we have mrs yod and her pie sooooooo :bleh:
then we see how nice they be ah ...

Maha

16th February 2009, 15:04

nice pic banditrider....
poor yod they all picking on you ... thats ok we honda riders dont need them anyway we have mrs yod and her pie sooooooo :bleh:
then we see how nice they be ah ...

Hell yes!!!! that pie......:drool:
Honda riders dont need attention or recognition, we have the respect of all others anyway...:scooter:

yod

16th February 2009, 15:36

Hell yes!!!! that pie......:drool:
Honda riders dont need attention or recognition, we have the respect of all others anyway...:scooter:

course we do

we're the fuggin shizznitz!

Mrs Cowboyz

16th February 2009, 17:31

psssst....dont tell anybody....but the green kwaka rider may become a temporary honda rider very soon!!! :lol:

Meanie

16th February 2009, 17:56

psssst....dont tell anybody....but the green kwaka rider may become a temporary honda rider very soon!!! :lol:

What cowboyz on a Honda , opps didnt mean to shout

banditrider

16th February 2009, 18:06

psssst....dont tell anybody....but the green kwaka rider may become a temporary honda rider very soon!!! :lol:

I hope you're not letting him get his hands on Norman!

Meanie

16th February 2009, 18:09

I hope you're not letting him get his hands on Norman!

He couldnt handle the overwhelming power of Norman :lol:

banditrider

16th February 2009, 18:18

He couldnt handle the overwhelming power of Norman :lol:

Well, it would take a rider of quite unsurpassed skill to tame the Norman!

yod

16th February 2009, 20:04

He couldnt handle the overwhelming power of Norman :lol:

or the sublime style and sheer class...

:rofl::killingme

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Meanie again.

cowboyz

16th February 2009, 20:16

What cowboyz on a Honda , opps didnt mean to shout

I hope you're not letting him get his hands on Norman!

He couldnt handle the overwhelming power of Norman :lol:

It may be true. might have to be taking the 9 out for its last ride tomorrow for a while. Having some technical issues.

Horse

16th February 2009, 21:20

Fark. Know how much that sucks, hope it's not too permanent.

cowboyz

16th February 2009, 21:33

not as bad as a belt but will be off the road while waiting for parts..... sucky

banditrider

17th February 2009, 16:22

GC is only 8 months away...

cowboyz

17th February 2009, 21:16

and the poor bike is in need of some $$ spent on it before then!

puddy

17th February 2009, 21:23

and the poor bike is in need of some $$ spent on it before then!
Eight months, HEAPS of time!:yes: Nice to meet you guys. Next time we'll have to do the whole ride.:yes:

cowboyz

17th February 2009, 21:25

yes you should. Should have come to east cape. then you could have held up the councours while we were fixing its tyre.........

sarahtvet

18th February 2009, 01:37

Hi all, hope you don't mind me adding this here but as it is on the theme...
Just back from a few days on the coro and couldn't miss the opportunity to let all know about a mint place we stayed. 20 minutes north of Coromandel town, along some great twisties, you come to Amadeo Bay. The Anglers lodge is the perfect place $195 for a 6 bed cabin with everything. Fall out of bed and into boat for awesome morning fishing. We didn't get to know anybody, too busy reeling them in with often two on the same line. Boatman Richard really good fun and will provide you with pretty much what you want on the fishing front. Smoke house, barbie and lots of reciepes too.

Nice ride into coro for the nightlife (pinky did a runner after we had been to see the ' Drifters' (I kid you not). Non fishing people can swim, hot tub or explore the islands and down a few on shore.

Anyway a great place to spend a few days with the bonus of great roads to get there.Anybody into riding and fishing who wants to plan a trip give me fair warning.

banditrider

18th February 2009, 16:41

you could have held up the councours while we were fixing its tyre.........

Funny, I thought the main stand worked better than the one on the 9?