It's great to be a biker!

[Laava]

You enjoying the Tiger Mark? I test rode one a way back and ended up with the Suzi for no real good reason other than loving the sound.

[Maha]

You enjoying the Tiger Mark? I test rode one a way back and ended up with the Suzi for no real good reason other than loving the sound.

Sure am, been out on quiet a bit of late. Awesome two-up bike and getting a good comments from Anne about it from a pillions point of view. I know it's a tall bike, but parking it at Bennydale the other was a bit of a challenge, the camber there is massive and the bike needs to be at a right angle to the curb, other wise the stand is 150mm off the ground.

[Bass]

Today started with more collecting of fruit and nuts then off to Kinloch for lunch. Wow has that place changed over the last 30 years, I don't remember it having a Marina, nice ride and awesome lunch, Anne had a Caesar Salad and me a BLT. Thank you Ester Monday it's been a pleasure.

Came past Mangakino Easter Monday and thought seriously about dropping in, but then realised I didn't have your new address anyway.
Were on the way home from Porangahau and dodging traffic (successfully). Seems we made the right call cos you weren't home.
Was sad to see that Bryce's at Wharepapa South had burned down - nothing left at all.

Note the bike change at our end - taking it to the States in late July for 5 weeks.
Roll on July

[nzspokes]

Sure am, been out on quiet a bit of late. Awesome two-up bike and getting a good comments from Anne about it from a pillions point of view. I know it's a tall bike, but parking it at Bennydale the other was a bit of a challenge, the camber there is massive and the bike needs to be at a right angle to the curb, other wise the stand is 150mm off the ground.

Just a thought, Ive used a bit of old cut up thick plastic chopping board under the stand before. Would be light enough to go in your pocket for such situations. Can be enough to help.

[Maha]

Came past Mangakino Easter Monday and thought seriously about dropping in, but then realised I didn't have your new address anyway.
Were on the way home from Porangahau and dodging traffic (successfully). Seems we made the right call cos you weren't home.
Was sad to see that Bryce's at Wharepapa South had burned down - nothing left at all.

Note the bike change at our end - taking it to the States in late July for 5 weeks.
Roll on July

Yes Neil, we were a long time away from being able to get out on a bike, so are making up for it now that we can, when we can.
Being semi retired has it's advantges, we have a few days work starting ANZAC weekend then on up north for a weeks work then back home to rest up...whew!
How did your Aussie tour go?
A Beemer Neil? and off to the states? just for a look around?

[Maha]

Just a thought, Ive used a bit of old cut up thick plastic chopping board under the stand before. Would be light enough to go in your pocket for such situations. Can be enough to help.

There's an idea, I used to carry jar lid for the more softer surfaces. Funnily enough, Anne said to me ''welcome to my world'' we had about 20mm cut from the side stand on her bike which gave her the same problem more often than not...having to think about where to park instead of just 'here will do'.

[nzspokes]

There's an idea, I used to carry jar lid for the more softer surfaces. Funnily enough, Anne said to me ''welcome to my world'' we had about 20mm cut from the side stand on her bike which gave her the same problem more often than not...having to think about where to park instead of just 'here will do'.

We had an old board that was about 15mm think. Worked a treat and not to heavy.

Ive welded a big foot on the VTRs one as its prone to falling over on grass and soft ground. Stock foot was to small.

[arcane12]

Damn, reading this is making me want to do more with the bike than commute (which seems to be all I do on it these days )

[Latte]

Came past Mangakino Easter Monday and thought seriously about dropping in, but then realised I didn't have your new address anyway.
Were on the way home from Porangahau and dodging traffic (successfully). Seems we made the right call cos you weren't home.
Was sad to see that Bryce's at Wharepapa South had burned down - nothing left at all.

Note the bike change at our end - taking it to the States in late July for 5 weeks.
Roll on July

Yeah shame about Bryce's , heard it through Rock Climbing circles.

[Maha]

Came past Mangakino Easter Monday and thought seriously about dropping in, but then realised I didn't have your new address anyway.
Were on the way home from Porangahau and dodging traffic (successfully). Seems we made the right call cos you weren't home.
Was sad to see that Bryce's at Wharepapa South had burned down - nothing left at all.

Note the bike change at our end - taking it to the States in late July for 5 weeks.
Roll on July

I see there is a big hole there Neil, there one week gone the next.