Manawatu Rant n Rave

**slydesigns** · 1st June 2008, 20:57

Originally Posted by Dak

Ask for Tony at Keown, he's in parts now but was in sales, mate of mine and he'll see ya right.

I used to do there racebike graphics and all the shop front signage for them when I worked for Autostripes last years. I know the Dowmans and Geoff well.

**manwithav8** · 1st June 2008, 20:58

Originally Posted by NZsarge

There must be something out there, you might be surprised what some people are selling on Trade Me, off late model bikes too.

Yeah, a slightly earlier Bandit can fits too but nothing is coming up....No rush though, might even start saving pennies for something new and shiney.. lol

**manwithav8** · 1st June 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by slydesigns

I used to do there racebike graphics and all the shop front signage for them when I worked for Autostripes last years. I know the Dowmans and Geoff well.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-158318196.htm

**NZsarge** · 1st June 2008, 21:04

Originally Posted by manwithav8

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-158318196.htm

But it's not two tone blue...

**manwithav8** · 1st June 2008, 21:11

Originally Posted by NZsarge

But it's not two tone blue...

NAh, you need to wear womans undies and have pink bits to ride one of them..

**oscarnz** · 1st June 2008, 21:16

Ok sounds good, BP Rangitikei 10ish, leave at 10.30. Weather permitting

Have just spoken with Sandra and warned that some of us were only riding if its not raining.

**NZsarge** · 1st June 2008, 21:48

Originally Posted by chanceyy

hmm the weather is looking absolutely foul I will be leaving Turangi by about 9am so dunna worry bout the welcoming posse, but looks like I might be coming to palmy so a hot choccy & lunch ...

Yeah ,you're probably right about the weather but we live in hope...
Be nice to get another ride in before going back to work...

**yod** · 1st June 2008, 22:44

Originally Posted by manwithav8

Yeah, a slightly earlier Bandit can fits too but nothing is coming up....No rush though, might even start saving pennies for something new and shiney.. lol

something shiney?? shinier that your RF, is that possible?

Originally Posted by NZsarge

But it's not two tone blue...

well, this is true....but then not everyone can be two tone

**NZsarge** · 2nd June 2008, 07:44

Looking at the weather radar at www.metvuw.co.nz it might be worth the punt today, definite blue patches over here. What's going down in the Manawatu?

**Owl** · 2nd June 2008, 08:32

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Looking at the weather radar at www.metvuw.co.nz it might be worth the punt today, definite blue patches over here. What's going down in the Manawatu?

Overcast, has been raining, but not looking too bad at the moment. If you do go riding, have a goody!

**NZsarge** · 2nd June 2008, 08:44

Originally Posted by Ferris

Overcast, has been raining, but not looking too bad at the moment. If you do go riding, have a goody!

Cheers, after I posted it got a grubby but has since gotten better again, will br the way today I think, until lunchtime anyway.

**86GSXR** · 2nd June 2008, 08:48

The forecast is not good. A trough of low pressure looking to cross Wanga's from the south by 1100. From up here it's looking real messy everywhere and it's just started raining. Shite!

SANSON ARFOR (SA):

ARFOR SA VALID 1700 TO 0200 UTC
BECMG BY MIDDAY
1000 27010 19010
3000 27020 19015
5000 27025 PS02 20015
7000 27025 MS02 21015
10000 26025 MS08 21020
FZL 6000
VIS 30KM REDUCING TO 15KM IN -SHRA, 5000M IN SHRA, 3500M IN
+SHRA.
CLD AREAS BKN ST 1000 IN PRECIP.
BKN CUSC 2000 TOPS ABV FL100. ISOL EMBD CB/TCU WITH TROUGH.
AREAS BKN ACAS ABV 7000.
WX OCNL SHRA/RA. ISOL +SHRA WITH TROUGH.
TURB OCNL MOD DEVELOPING FM LATE MORNING.
ICE OCNL MOD IN ACAS, MAY BECOME SEVERE, SIGMET POSSIBLE.
REMARK TROUGH MOV OVER AREA FROM S, VC NZWU 23Z.
SOUTHERLY WINDS BEHIND TROUGH. =

**oscarnz** · 2nd June 2008, 08:56

yeah raining here, Pauly and I have decided to stay home.
Mmmm think its time for Bacon and Eggs and the 2nd Superbike race.

Just heard from Sandra she is leaving soon and coming straight to Palmy.

**NZsarge** · 2nd June 2008, 09:10

Originally Posted by oscarnz

yeah raining here, Pauly and I have decided to stay home.
Mmmm think its time for Bacon and Eggs and the 2nd Superbike race.

Just heard from Sandra she is leaving soon and coming straight to Palmy.

packed i in here too...

ah well, it is the season I guess.

**manwithav8** · 2nd June 2008, 09:10

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

The forecast is not good. A trough of low pressure looking to cross Wanga's from the south by 1100. From up here it's looking real messy everywhere and it's just started raining. Shite!

SANSON ARFOR (SA):

ARFOR SA VALID 1700 TO 0200 UTC
BECMG BY MIDDAY
1000 27010 19010
3000 27020 19015
5000 27025 PS02 20015
7000 27025 MS02 21015
10000 26025 MS08 21020
FZL 6000
VIS 30KM REDUCING TO 15KM IN -SHRA, 5000M IN SHRA, 3500M IN
+SHRA.
CLD AREAS BKN ST 1000 IN PRECIP.
BKN CUSC 2000 TOPS ABV FL100. ISOL EMBD CB/TCU WITH TROUGH.
AREAS BKN ACAS ABV 7000.
WX OCNL SHRA/RA. ISOL +SHRA WITH TROUGH.
TURB OCNL MOD DEVELOPING FM LATE MORNING.
ICE OCNL MOD IN ACAS, MAY BECOME SEVERE, SIGMET POSSIBLE.
REMARK TROUGH MOV OVER AREA FROM S, VC NZWU 23Z.
SOUTHERLY WINDS BEHIND TROUGH. =

YOu have a good advantage site up there.... WE should all check in with you before riding lol.. Shame you missed a beaut day on Sat mate..