Manawatu Rant n Rave

**Meanie** · 1st September 2007, 22:31

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Well it looks like no one is interested in joining me on a ride up through to the bay,nevermind. It's a pity though coz it's a pearler of a day over here. If anyone has a change of heart I will be leaving Dannevirke BP at 10ish o'clock, come have some fun

Sorry sarge one of my kids had his last game of rugby this morning so i had to go and next saturday hes in the sevens team so thats gonna be out for me too

**yod** · 1st September 2007, 22:46

well...we're almost sorted here in yod-land, car is almost packed and we're off in the morning, you lot be good while im away

have got an ex-army v8 landrover, a kwaka 4x4 atv, a snowboard and some carvers to play with for a week....yeee-farkin-haaah!

am taking the gps too - we'll see what my top speed on snow these days is

edit: cowboyz will be happy to know, the kwaka is kwaka GREEN too

will get some pics for ya

**chanceyy** · 1st September 2007, 22:58

Well today was the day ... lesson with a master rider & work dinner ...

Several months ago Sugi kindly offered me a lesson on his holistic views on cornering, & a "date" was finally booked .. I have always enjoyed watching Sugi race/ride & love the effortlessness, smoothness & the lines he takes, to be as good is something I aspire too

So a plan was hatched ..

turned up at 86's this morning typically in the shower again ..

& after a few delays (phil turnbills was also on the agenda) & getting organised - a quick phone call to sugi to say we are on our way but umm gonna be a few hours later than we planned

quite strong winds but a good comfy pace was set .. bout 10ks south of Dannivegas Betsy was sounding umm very loud hmm stopped for a quick check (thought she had hole in muffler) off we set & checked at petrol station, no hole but exhaust was very loose .. tightened the bolts by hand & figured Sugi would have some tools .. off we pootle ..

Well Sugi sure heard Betsy coming before he seen us or heard the daytona (Betsy decided she wasn't getting anywhere stripping so she would be heard today ) well after socket set had been put to work (thanks Anthony) she was back to her quieter self .. thank gawd cause I was getting a damn headache

then it was off for the lesson ... awesome ... still digesting the information ..

ahh then the icing on the cake .. off to ride some back roads ending up in ormondville & back to dannivegas .. what sweet sweet sweet roads .. tons of twisties & plenty of time for me to digest some of the riding I had already done & info Sugi passed on .. ohh not to mention spectacular scenery !!!!!

then quick blat back out to Sugi's for coffee (where 86 generously handed the keys of the daytona to Sugi .. hey cowboyz 86 was then riding green

)... quick drink & back out on the bikes since time was short it was a steady pace back to palmy .. arrived 6.15pm - into shower & back out to my work do by 6.35pm (that would have to be a record)

work dinner attended, great food, plenty of laughs & quite a few margarita slushies later x6 now its time to mellow out & discuss the day ..

Thank you so much Sugi for the lesson, WOW, I definately have some stuff to work on & started on the ride & way home .. til the next one

thanks to 86 for the company, & the bed for the nite ... its been an awesome day ..

Still Buzzing & the highlight .. well hands down going for a ride on the back of sugi's bike .. anyone who has had the priveledge will know what I am talking about .. only one word covers it ... SUBLIME.....

**chanceyy** · 1st September 2007, 23:08

Originally Posted by yod

well...we're almost sorted here in yod-land, car is almost packed and we're off in the morning, you lot be good while im away

have got an ex-army v8 landrover, a kwaka 4x4 atv, a snowboard and some carvers to play with for a week....yeee-farkin-haaah!

am taking the gps too - we'll see what my top speed on snow these days is

edit: cowboyz will be happy to know, the kwaka is kwaka GREEN too

will get some pics for ya

have a great time there guys .. take care on them snow things .. &

we will not behave ..

**cowboyz** · 1st September 2007, 23:38

sounds like fun. I thought I saw a Daytona sneak past about 6pm. Meanie and Greenie sneaked up the valley to scout some more roads for dognbikes trip in November. Found some nice roads but alas they turn to gravel so have to save them for another day. Had a very nice relaxed ride up and back.

**chanceyy** · 2nd September 2007, 00:01

Originally Posted by cowboyz

sounds like fun. I thought I saw a Daytona sneak past about 6pm. Meanie and Greenie sneaked up the valley to scout some more roads for dognbikes trip in November. Found some nice roads but alas they turn to gravel so have to save them for another day. Had a very nice relaxed ride up and back.

hmm yup & since Betsy Exhaust was fixed you would not have heard her just behind the daytona ..

it was totally fun .. & an awesome experience as well ...

hmm nice roads contain no gravel

**NZsarge** · 2nd September 2007, 09:36

Originally Posted by yod

well...we're almost sorted here in yod-land, car is almost packed and we're off in the morning, you lot be good while im away

have got an ex-army v8 landrover, a kwaka 4x4 atv, a snowboard and some carvers to play with for a week....yeee-farkin-haaah!

am taking the gps too - we'll see what my top speed on snow these days is

edit: cowboyz will be happy to know, the kwaka is kwaka GREEN too

will get some pics for ya

Have a good holiday.......DON'T break a leg.

**86GSXR** · 2nd September 2007, 09:42

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Dammit...I was counting on selling you my Givi saddle bags...bummer.

Sorry about that Chief lol.

Originally Posted by Meanie

Nice al. I have a pack in my shed surpluss to requirements cause now i got panniers Ill check with Mouse cause i sorta said he could have it but he already got one, if he dont want it its yours

Thank you James, that's great! See how Mouse is. I have an old one stashed in a garage in Turangi if he needs it

Originally Posted by robertydog

Awesome. I got the same racks. Especially the handhold as the poor old passenger needs something to hold of to. Makes it easy for those long weekends.

I'm looking forward to trying it out! Only prob is one of the mounting brackets is a bit tight in the frame, but I'll sort that soon.

Originally Posted by yod

well...we're almost sorted here in yod-land, car is almost packed and we're off in the morning, you lot be good while im away

have got an ex-army v8 landrover, a kwaka 4x4 atv, a snowboard and some carvers to play with for a week....yeee-farkin-haaah!

am taking the gps too - we'll see what my top speed on snow these days is

edit: cowboyz will be happy to know, the kwaka is kwaka GREEN too

will get some pics for ya

You all have a good time down there. Who needs work eh

Originally Posted by cowboyz

sounds like fun. I thought I saw a Daytona sneak past about 6pm. Meanie and Greenie sneaked up the valley to scout some more roads for dognbikes trip in November. Found some nice roads but alas they turn to gravel so have to save them for another day. Had a very nice relaxed ride up and back.

Yep, had a good day out alright. Anthony's an excellent teacher and he passed on some great tips. Was good to catch up with him again and some of his backyard roads are just AMAZING. We'll have to get out there on one of our rides soon

**NZsarge** · 2nd September 2007, 09:48

Well I had a freakin awesome day yesterday, Set out from Vegas shot out through Wimbildon, Porongahau, Wiapuk, Wiapawa, Pataugata, Elsthorpe, behind Te Mata peak over Cragy range through to Te Awanga, and had coffee with a mate there. Then into Hastings for a coffee there and on home down the main drag coz it was late. The roads were sensational once I got to Wimby and I can't believe how little traffic there was on the backroads. A great day on great roads with great weather.

**86GSXR** · 2nd September 2007, 09:56

The roads out there are something else aren't they. Discovered a few more of them yesterday too

**NZsarge** · 2nd September 2007, 10:00

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

The roads out there are something else aren't they. Discovered a few more of them yesterday too

Yeah, I could have added a lot more to it but a spent to much time a my mates places in Hastings and Te Awanga. Nevermind i'll do them next time coz i'm gonna do that ride again!

**chanceyy** · 2nd September 2007, 10:35

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

The roads out there are something else aren't they. Discovered a few more of them yesterday too

over a cuppa a plan is being hatched

.. a ride will be on the cards in next few weeks taking in some of those back roads traversed yesterday ... tons of twisties .. fantastic scenery - rider heaven for sure

so watch this space .....

**sugilite:Me** · 2nd September 2007, 13:43

Originally Posted by chanceyy

ahh then the icing on the cake .. off to ride some back roads ending up in ormondville & back to dannivegas .. what sweet sweet sweet roads .. tons of twisties & plenty of time for me to digest some of the riding I had already done & info Sugi passed on .. ohh not to mention spectacular scenery !!!!!

Yep, those roads rock! One of my big faves is that section we did twice near my place, Nirvana! Hmmmmm, I have a few ideas how we could make a section like that perfect...would need a min of a 4 rider pose in order to making it work, 6 riders would be ideal!

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Yep, had a good day out alright. Anthony's an excellent teacher and he passed on some great tips. Was good to catch up with him again and some of his backyard roads are just AMAZING. We'll have to get out there on one of our rides soon

There are still a few roads I need to explore around here and I'm a local

I'm keen to look at a map and start exploring, you keen? Daylight saving will start soon.

Maybe we could set up a designated riding night like those other smartsie riding groups do?

Wednesdays Wild Country Adventures anyone?( wild describes territory, not ride styles folks)

**chanceyy** · 2nd September 2007, 17:38

Originally Posted by sugilite

Yep, those roads rock! One of my big faves is that section we did twice near my place, Nirvana! Hmmmmm, I have a few ideas how we could make a section like that perfect...would need a min of a 4 rider pose in order to making it work, 6 riders would be ideal!

hmmm interesting ...

There are still a few roads I need to explore around here and I'm a local

I'm keen to look at a map and start exploring, you keen? Daylight saving will start soon.

Maybe we could set up a designated riding night like those other smartsie riding groups do?

Wednesdays Wild Country Adventures anyone?( wild describes territory, not ride styles folks)

absolutely keen .. 86 & I have a wee route planned for a few weeks after manfeild .. we talked bout if you might be free to lead it ...

.. will catch up with you on msn regarding route .. we think it will be a pearler ...

**chanceyy** · 2nd September 2007, 17:51

Well the route was pretty much back to shannon for me ..

but I really wanted to try a few twisties just to take in some of my lessons from yesterday .. hmmm ohh lets go saddle, Balance & track home .. tried twisting Cowboyz arm into coming out to play but a relaxation day was in order .. so 86 & I headed off in doubtful weather .. after a few showers & getting close to shannon what a ripper day it turned out to be ..

sooooooooooooooo where is a nice quiet road for some shots & video footage ..

I think there is some more video stuff for the "other" site .. cowboyz I will bring up on wed so you can compress it down

So cafe start for breakie .. & time to decompress with a cafe stop at the end & great to catch up with u4ea & young lad .. ahhhh summer is coming ..

wot have I learned this weekend ... I ride Betsy totally through my arms, on left hand bends my body is relaxed & get the flow .. right hand corners I tense completely head to feet, brace & brake hard .. (mental block about running out of room)

so how to fix it .. well one is being aware but not outhinking things ...

start being more concious of steering with my whole body not just my arms, I have decided that the Saddle, Balance & Track will be my new training ground .. & with daylight savings just around the corner wot a good way to blow out a few cobwebs than track that most nites ..

Once I started weighting the pegs more & utilsing my body I had a few corners that felt light & effortless .. but I guess its undoing the bad habits that I have gotten into to make all corners feel like that

Thanks so much Sugi for pointing me in the right direction it was totally awesome & today has just highlighted wot you wanted me to understand yesterday .. now to practice, practice, practice ...

& hopefully you will see some improvement by the next lesson