Manawatu Rant n Rave

**yod** · 17th November 2007, 20:06

Originally Posted by Meanie

Ooooh could be tempted, Ill let you know tomorrow morning although my tyre is looking a little thin on the front and i was hoping it would do next weeks trip through the FH

come along tomorrow, then get a new one this week....see? easy.

Originally Posted by NZsarge

I might be a starter, are you firm on the destination?

not really...an ice-cream by a beach was the idea, mich hasnt done either of those routes either so thought she might enjoy them but any ride's a good ride really

had also thought about riversdale beach after seeing it on the map - turn off about halfway out the castlepoint road, but no idea what the road's like

**manwithav8** · 17th November 2007, 20:21

Originally Posted by yod

mr and mrs yod will be heading out tomorrow for a jaunt, possibly to castlepoint (cos I like that road), possibly to Akitio via the pahiatua-pongaroa road (cos I havent been through there in ages) - somewhere anyway - planning to leave around 9-10ish

sing out if you feel like joining us

Damn you.. Why do people organise cool rides when I am working.. This must be the 3rd weekdn this has happend... aarrggghhh

I hope the RF gets real dirty and you have to clean it AGAIN!!!

On another note, got the monster back together this evening. Raised the rear end about 20mm while I was at it... I tell you what, the bike rides completely differnet now... The rear end feels a little firmer but the suspension feels like it should. Re-adjusted the rebound to what Robert Taylor suggested.. Damn he knows his stuff.. The bike turns in real quick now and I don't get ther rear dancing around when leant over... Feels better already..

**HornetBoy** · 17th November 2007, 20:24

Hey i was reading in the KiwiRider mag about "Toy Run" is there going to be one for the manawatu area ?

**manwithav8** · 17th November 2007, 20:24

Originally Posted by yod

come along tomorrow, then get a new one this week....see? easy.

not really...an ice-cream by a beach was the idea, mich hasnt done either of those routes either so thought she might enjoy them but any ride's a good ride really

had also thought about riversdale beach after seeing it on the map - turn off about halfway out the castlepoint road, but no idea what the road's like

Will have to sort this ride out again in the future.. My first long ride with 86/bonez and Sarah was out to Akitio beach through Pongaroa... I want to take Kaz out there for a few hours of relaxing in the sun with ice cream etc.... Greta roads and a great beach, I think it will get thrashed over the summer/...

**blacksheep** · 17th November 2007, 20:29

Originally Posted by yod

mr and mrs yod will be heading out tomorrow for a jaunt, possibly to castlepoint (cos I like that road), possibly to Akitio via the pahiatua-pongaroa road (cos I havent been through there in ages) - somewhere anyway - planning to leave around 9-10ish

sing out if you feel like joining us

few of us heading over that way 10.30 bp metro tomorrow,more the merrier

**ynot slow** · 17th November 2007, 20:30

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

Hey i was reading in the KiwiRider mag about "Toy Run" is there going to be one for the manawatu area ?

The Naki one is 1 Dec from NP about 10.30 ish if interested,in Hawera for bbq about noon,then round the coast back to the city for prizes.

**HornetBoy** · 17th November 2007, 20:33

o ok might look into that ,thanks mate

**banditrider** · 17th November 2007, 20:34

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

Hey i was reading in the KiwiRider mag about "Toy Run" is there going to be one for the manawatu area ?

Yep, there's always one here. Starts in Fielding before hitting the back roads to Palmy. Not sure of the date. The Wanganui one is usually worth doing to unless the weather does this: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007...-bit-damp.html

Also, a few from around here are talking about going down to do the Wellington one - there's a thread around somewhere about it.

**HornetBoy** · 17th November 2007, 20:36

o ok well if anyone from manawatu is planning to go down to welly or whatever give me a yell and ill tag along

**yod** · 17th November 2007, 20:38

Originally Posted by blacksheep

few of us heading over that way 10.30 bp metro tomorrow,more the merrier

sounds like a plan - which way you going? over the track then alfredton/route 52 way?

**Meanie** · 17th November 2007, 20:49

Originally Posted by manwithav8

Damn you.. Why do people organise cool rides when I am working.. This must be the 3rd weekdn this has happend... aarrggghhh

I hope the RF gets real dirty and you have to clean it AGAIN!!!

On another note, got the monster back together this evening. Raised the rear end about 20mm while I was at it... I tell you what, the bike rides completely differnet now... The rear end feels a little firmer but the suspension feels like it should. Re-adjusted the rebound to what Robert Taylor suggested.. Damn he knows his stuff.. The bike turns in real quick now and I don't get ther rear dancing around when leant over... Feels better already..

Nothing like a tight rear end eh

**86GSXR** · 17th November 2007, 21:20

Just got back from Wellie. Really nice ride, took the Gixxer to match the Honda (80's) and apart from being nearly wiped out by a Landcruiser on the Aka's all was good. The Honda hit the 10000 mile mark and pics taken (naturally). Beautiful day down south, no wind, clear skies, and good vibes. God Wellies crowded these days tho. Did the Piecoc and Haywards down and Aka's back. Got back to Palmie and didn't even notice a cop behind me, lights going, beeping his horn, on the way to a job. I was doing 65 and when I finally heard and saw him (bad Gixxer mirrors and earplugs) and pulled over he sped right on past. Wonder what was going on?

Ride tomorrow sounds very tempting, will see how I am in the morning. Knackered now

**Meanie** · 17th November 2007, 21:31

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Just got back from Wellie. Really nice ride, took the Gixxer to match the Honda (80's) and apart from being nearly wiped out by a Landcruiser on the Aka's all was good. The Honda hit the 10000 mile mark and pics taken (naturally). Beautiful day down south, no wind, clear skies, and good vibes. God Wellies crowded these days tho. Did the Piecoc and Haywards down and Aka's back. Got back to Palmie and didn't even notice a cop behind me, lights going, beeping his horn, on the way to a job. I was doing 65 and when I finally heard and saw him (bad Gixxer mirrors and earplugs) and pulled over he sped right on past. Wonder what was going on?

Ride tomorrow sounds very tempting, will see how I am in the morning. Knackered now

Crap yourself did ya

I always do when i see them red and blue lights

**NZsarge** · 17th November 2007, 21:48

Originally Posted by yod

not really...an ice-cream by a beach was the idea, mich hasnt done either of those routes either so thought she might enjoy them but any ride's a good ride really

had also thought about riversdale beach after seeing it on the map - turn off about halfway out the castlepoint road, but no idea what the road's like

I had the thought today of going through to Te Awanga/Napier via the back off Te Mata peak but I see the ride to CP is garnering some interest so i'll make up my mind in the morning.