Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge 2005

[Holy Roller]

My last bike I was not so sure that it would have been suitable even though it had been around the South Island, steering head bearings and of course the cost of the fuel. I have waited three years to be able to be ready for this ride. The old girl has been reshod ($234 instead of $305)and in the process I discovered that the inside rear brake pad had just about worn right out, the outside one that you can see was still ok. So a new set of discs inserted ($64) Bearings checked so the Old Girl should be ready. I have soaked up all the OT over the last couple of months so money is not a problem. I have discovered that the radar dector has a smaller than standard speaker jack and the way the shifts are I will not be able to adapt something to fit in time as I would have to go to Rotorua to get the parts. Only thing left is to pick up a PRF radio from supercheap and a head set from Pinfolds (cheap)on Friday on my way down.
Now to try to maintain proper sleep patterns, talk about an excited school boy.

[Warr]

My last bike I was not so sure that it would have been suitable even though it had been around the South Island, steering head bearings and of course the cost of the fuel. I have waited three years to be able to be ready for this ride. The old girl has been reshod ($234 instead of $305)and in the process I discovered that the inside rear brake pad had just about worn right out, the outside one that you can see was still ok. So a new set of discs inserted ($64) Bearings checked so the Old Girl should be ready. I have soaked up all the OT over the last couple of months so money is not a problem. I have discovered that the radar dector has a smaller than standard speaker jack and the way the shifts are I will not be able to adapt something to fit in time as I would have to go to Rotorua to get the parts. Only thing left is to pick up a PRF radio from supercheap and a head set from Pinfolds (cheap)on Friday on my way down.
Now to try to maintain proper sleep patterns, talk about an excited school boy.

Good to hear it's all coming together for you HR... I spent last Sat making up adaptor leads for a mates CB for the GC. If you need any plugs "JCars' has a shop in Hams now and a Vgood range of plugs. If you want something sent over I can get it for you.

I didnt reply much RIB to my bike readyness. Tyres have only done the Manfield Trackday and are sweet, the brakes good. Steering head checked at bike shop b4 Manfield. So am ready in that regard...

[RiderInBlack]

I didnt reply much RIB to my bike readyness. Tyres have only done the Manfield Trackday and are sweet, the brakes good. Steering head checked at bike shop b4 Manfield. So am ready in that regard...

Sweet. So you have all the big stuff sorted. The actual rides the cheaper part of the GC, so I see you there All forward to telling you all about "Verrinica" too

[Warr]

Sweet. So you have all the big stuff sorted. The actual rides the cheaper part of the GC, so I see you there All forward to telling you all about "Verrinica" too

"Verrinica" .. is that your name of a certian VFR ?

[Hitcher]

We're all ready to go! This time next week, that beer will be tasting REAL good...

[RiderInBlack]

"Verrinica" .. is that your name of a certian VFR ?

Yep, Verronica. Also known as "The Bat-bike"

[Hitcher]

Tonight's the night we're gonna make it happen
Tonight we'll put all other things aside
Get in this time and show me some affection
We're goin' for those pleasures in the night

I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you
I want to squeeze you, please you, I just can't get enough
And if you move real slow I let it go

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
And I know I know I know I know I know I want you

We shouldn't even think about tomorrow
Sweet memories will last for long long time
We'll have a good time, Baby, don't you worry
And if we're still playin' around boy that's just fine

Let's get excited, we just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
I know I know I know I know I know I want you, I want you

I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you
I want to squeeze you, please you, I just can't get enough
And if you move real slow I let it go

I'm so excited, I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
I know I know I know I know I know I want you

[RiderInBlack]

You practicing your helmet singing, Hitcher, Or is that just the Malt Whiskey posting

[LB]

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Safe riding to all you guys/guyesses taking part in this. Hope the weather treats you kinder than the weekend just gone.
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[Holy Roller]

Long range forecast looks sweet
Saturday North Island, fine, apart from isolated showers in Northland and Coromandel
Nice big highs over the country may produce a few cooler nights though.

[Holy Roller]

You practicing your helmet singing, Hitcher, Or is that just the Malt Whiskey posting

What radio chanel was that to avoid then

[RiderInBlack]

What radio chanel was that to avoid then

"Breaker Breaker Good Buddies. Change Chanels, Hicher's Singing like a Hog missing on one cylinder. Over"

[Blackbird]

Safe travelling all and have a fantastic time. If Lee should send you round the Coromandel and help is needed, I'll be up there all weekend. Mangell6 has my mobile number and he'll make it available at the briefing if the route brings you up that way.

All the very best.

Geoff

[Beemer]

Not long now! Despite doing a 1000 Miler only a few weeks ago, Andy is really looking forward to this year's one, more so than any previous ones. Some years he worries that he hasn't done much riding in the lead-up to the event, but this year he knows that won't be a problem!

Yes, the weather forecast is looking good, fingers crossed that rain will stay away from wherever this year's route takes you and you all return safely. I may see you at the finish line!

[Groins_NZ]

I'm keen as crumbs but have had another episode of Iritis, this time in my right eye - not good. Hoping to get it under control by the weekend so I don't have to stop every hour to put eye drops in!

Did a couple of minor maintenance jobs on the bike last night and noticed a clunky noise at the rear wheel. Thought it was the chain on the sprocket at first but suspect it's coming from elsewhere?. No centre stand to spin the wheel so will be going into the bike shop today and ask if they can have a quick look. No play in the wheel when trying to move it sideways.

Have a good trip up/down/across to Turangi everyone - see u there.