POST-Kiwibiker Rideout #lostcount

**Motoracer** · 5th November 2003, 11:37

Originally posted by bluninja
...squats with 210 kgs, abductor and inductor on 165kgs, chest press on 165kgs just to simulate the sort of forces I experience on the bike...
TTFN

holly fuck, you'r a strong man!.

You could probably do Squats with the RSVR if you got a good enough grip around it!!

No matter, I've still got the advantage around the tight stuff

**Coldkiwi** · 5th November 2003, 12:25

Ok, if I can figure out what drury services means, I'll be there. Failing that I'll just go for a fang myself. My dad has conveniently left his phone charger in Whangamata last weekend so I have volunteered to go fetch it on sunday (via Waipu of course!)

Anyone else interested?

(BTW, my legs are still sore! the thought of even doing any sort of squating - bugger the weights- makes them hurt!)

**jrandom** · 5th November 2003, 12:29

Originally posted by bluninja
squats with 210 kgs ... chest press on 165kgs

Farkin' 'eck.

If those squats were to parallel and the chest press was a bench with a free bar then *respect*, bro. I never squatted past 160... but then I never loaded the bar up to 240 and wiggled my knees up and down so that I could call it a 'squat' to impress the girls, either

(and don't gimme none-a dem smith machines

)

**Slim** · 5th November 2003, 12:34

Yup, Bluninja is a man with a "powerful" imagination!

**bluninja** · 5th November 2003, 13:21

Slim, just get an empty 5 litre milk container and fill it with water and stick the cord through the handle. Hey presto 5kg weight.

Sorry the spa pool is at the gym...and I don't do free weights...takes too long to set up, then you need someone to spot for you. In judo I can manage to pick up guys as heavy as 140kgs and throw them about and unlike free weights they move a lot. This of course is all off topic

TTFN

**Big Dog** · 5th November 2003, 18:41

Originally posted by jrandom
Farkin' 'eck.

If those squats were to parallel and the chest press was a bench with a free bar then *respect*, bro. I never squatted past 160... but then I never loaded the bar up to 240 and wiggled my knees up and down so that I could call it a 'squat' to impress the girls, either (and don't gimme none-a dem smith machines )

It's all relative. on a machine I used to do 360kg's but free squats your only looking at 180kgs because of the need to "stabilise".

The advantage to machines is supposed to isolate.

**Big Dog** · 5th November 2003, 18:46

Originally posted by Slim
I was barely able to operate the clutch by the time we were halfway from Coromandel to Thames, and it got worse on the way home. I had to resort to using my whole hand to move the lever into the bar, because I had no grip strength left at all. I know you boys could probably suggest an exercise for forearm strength that comes naturally to you, but any other useful suggestions for me? The pain up my arm & into my elbow was excruciating.

Try Yang balls. I used to use them for the same reason. They also give you better finger dexterity.

When you can do them for ten minutes constantly get bigger balls.

Also good for carpal tunnel and rsi.

**Slim** · 6th November 2003, 13:53

Originally posted by Big Dog
Try Yang balls. I used to use them for the same reason. They also give you better finger dexterity.

Ooooh. I've always wanted a set of those, but I've never been able to find a set that sound pleasant to me. Will keep an eye out.

I have a broom (that doesn't get used very often) and a milk container at home, so all I need now is some rope.....

**Big Dog** · 6th November 2003, 18:20

Originally posted by Slim
Ooooh. I've always wanted a set of those, but I've never been able to find a set that sound pleasant to me. Will keep an eye out.

I have a broom (that doesn't get used very often) and a milk container at home, so all I need now is some rope.....

At least then you can play with your balls whenever you want..... even in public

P.s you can get silent ones or squash balls do the job.

**Kwaka-Kid** · 6th November 2003, 23:48

feck... now i know why i got the nickname "pip"... i dont even know what a squat is! letalone all these bench thingys? the only thing i ever botherd to try is pushups, and i know after about 35 i feel like dieing, which is all i need because police force = 33 i think? so yaaaaaaay.

Ohhhhh and i gotta ride to Pukekohe tomorrow (flaunting that friday availability) with chick... damn that rear seat of my bike has seen more female ass then i ever will!!! hahaha, madness.

V four Vibrator - most of you witnessed my flapping fairing right? hehe, shook them bolts right out, i needed every advantage i could get to keep up and 2 bolts was well worth it!

**Coldkiwi** · 7th November 2003, 11:42

KK, have you got that dodgy damn chain and sprockets replaced on your VFR yet? They looked about as sh*te as Andrew's would've before it came off. Except seeing how tight yours was I think yours might actually snap if it let go. (specially important if you're going out riding two-up). You really oughta get it sorted before you take the girlie out dude.

Please don't make me into an 'i told you so' bastard!

**Kwaka-Kid** · 8th November 2003, 14:04

baaah, dude its all good, i readjusted, lubed it, and it feels just as smooth as a new one...

and pukekohe V8's on friday was all good... still cant wait till next weekend racing.

**Andrew** · 8th November 2003, 20:16

Originally posted by Coldkiwi
KK, have you got that dodgy damn chain and sprockets replaced on your VFR yet? They looked about as sh*te as Andrew's would've before it came off. Except seeing how tight yours was I think yours might actually snap if it let go. (specially important if you're going out riding two-up). You really oughta get it sorted before you take the girlie out dude.

Please don't make me into an 'i told you so' bastard!

you'll be happy to know that I've replaced my chain and sprockets. Baz at cycletreads managed to talk me into getting an o-ring chain, suppose to last a lot longer. I also got a new front tyre and front disc pads aswell, so nobody can call me a cheap bastard now!

**Andrew** · 8th November 2003, 20:17

Oh and before you ask its a Pirelli Sport Demon. I have no idea about how good or bad it is except what I got told by the shop.

**gpercivl** · 8th November 2003, 20:24

Originally posted by Kwaka-Kid
baaah, dude its all good, i readjusted, lubed it, and it feels just as smooth as a new one...

and pukekohe V8's on friday was all good... still cant wait till next weekend racing.

Me too KK, I get back on Saturday lunch time, got to rebuild my front end and charge my battery and load the trailer...then all set for Sunday

Hoping there won't be any puddles on the track this time, got to go below my last time...

Come over and have a yak if you've got time.