Manawatu Rant n Rave

**sinfull** · 23rd July 2008, 08:26

Originally Posted by Monie

sorry didnt realise id red reped you
only green from now on ...

Yeah, when i went back and thought about it, i realised repping red was prolly not what you had intended !
But of course the bourbon feuled initial arrrrgggggg response was to hunt ya down and sling one back at ya !
If it weren't for the fact you lose privies (ie this post cracked me up) if ya get too many reds, i'd say go the red cherries ! Much nicer colour i recon, I mean who'd choose green anyway ? Hello !!!
Owe ya a bourby at the dinner Monie !!!

**86GSXR** · 23rd July 2008, 08:59

Originally Posted by mowgli

My main thoughts are that a Tiger might be a bit heavy off formed roads. Might be better off with a lighter trail bike and accept that it won't be ideal for the road. I suspect, deep down, that I'm heading towards a break from road riding while our kids a young. Who knows? We'll see.

Maybe a Beemer, KTM or similiar may suit. Designed for both. Sels1 could give you some advice on the Tiger's off road ability. Good luck with whatever you choose to go with

Originally Posted by Monie

sorry didnt realise id red reped you
only green from now on ...

Nah, don't be sorry, he probably deserved it

**sinfull** · 23rd July 2008, 09:22

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Nah, don't be sorry, he probably deserved it

Shhhhh ! haha you knowwwww it !
So when ya gettin the tiger Al ? I should buy Heidi one instead of a cruiser, so i can come play in the mud too haha !

**86GSXR** · 23rd July 2008, 11:25

Trying hard to justify the Tiger Bill. I need to keep talking myself into it against all the logic. Hopefully I'll prevail lol. Cruiser? Rocket, America, Speedmaster? Or even a Scrambler for Heidi

**Bren** · 23rd July 2008, 14:25

Well, back in CHCH now....another flight from hell (I dont fly too well, my arms get sore)...turbulance from Wellington to Kaikoura...glad when we landed...

Left wifey up with in Kapiti with her folks, and now CHCH feels empty to me (is that love or what?)...

Apparently the road between Plimmerton and Piecock was terrible...heaps of debris on the road with the heavy seas...

Will see ya all next time I am up, hopefully soon!

**sinfull** · 23rd July 2008, 14:36

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Trying hard to justify the Tiger Bill. I need to keep talking myself into it against all the logic. Hopefully I'll prevail lol. Cruiser? Rocket, America, Speedmaster? Or even a Scrambler for Heidi

Have taken her for a few trips to different shops hoping she might settle for sommit to fit but ,,,, She wants an America ! But of course thats irrelavant hehe, Speedmaster has much better brakes (which it will need two up

)
Trouble is we would have to mod the hell out of it for her to reach ie bars forward controlls etc which i might not like lol !
Keen to go down to thunderbikes and look at a S/Master EFI they have there at a reasonable price. But losing the bloody licence has held me up here ! What ever it is we decide on, the 955 is going as deposit so need to ride there for appraisal !
Wanted to surprize her for her B/day on the 10th but alas, she will have to make do with SFA lol
Would love to try the new thunderbird, but 2010 grrrrr !

**sinfull** · 23rd July 2008, 14:48

Originally Posted by The Redneck

Apparently the road between Plimmerton and Piecock was terrible...heaps of debris on the road with the heavy seas...
:

Wouldn't like to be commuting back from wellington today !!

Pic one is the water the downpipe couldnt handle and pic two is ice the size of marbles blown on to the dogs chair 2 m under shelter on the deck !

**oscarnz** · 23rd July 2008, 15:02

For those of you that are interested have a look at:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...50#post1658950

**chanceyy** · 23rd July 2008, 15:06

Originally Posted by The Redneck

Well, back in CHCH now....another flight from hell (I dont fly too well, my arms get sore)...turbulance from Wellington to Kaikoura...glad when we landed...

Left wifey up with in Kapiti with her folks, and now CHCH feels empty to me (is that love or what?)...

Apparently the road between Plimmerton and Piecock was terrible...heaps of debris on the road with the heavy seas...

Will see ya all next time I am up, hopefully soon!

we hope so too Bren .. pity it was such foul weather here ... hmm now how do we get in touch with wifey so we can go & intro ourselves (not to mention lead her astray while your not about)

**Monie** · 23rd July 2008, 21:23

Originally Posted by sinfull

Yeah, when i went back and thought about it, i realised repping red was prolly not what you had intended !
But of course the bourbon feuled initial arrrrgggggg response was to hunt ya down and sling one back at ya !
If it weren't for the fact you lose privies (ie this post cracked me up) if ya get too many reds, i'd say go the red cherries ! Much nicer colour i recon, I mean who'd choose green anyway ? Hello !!!
Owe ya a bourby at the dinner Monie !!!

see what that wicked drink does oh well have another cheers...

**sels1** · 24th July 2008, 13:30

Originally Posted by sinfull

Shhhhh ! haha you knowwwww it !
So when ya gettin the tiger Al ? I should buy Heidi one instead of a cruiser, so i can come play in the mud too haha !

Scrambler would be much better in mud, (with the right tyres) the Tigers are fine on gravel roads and dry stuff but very top heavy if you get on to soft or slippery stuff - not a trail bike, more a very versitile touring bike. (the pre 07 ones that is)

**slydesigns** · 25th July 2008, 12:13

ok after recieving a few messages from some of you asking where we have gone, we should be back... most of the chaos should be over now.

Wedding has been basically fleshed out, latest stage in the house renovations has been completed as of this weekend, school holidays are long gone, insurance sorted the GSX1400 I flattened and I should finally have a weekend or two free soon.

Still have to paint, graphic and sell the ZXR, tidy up the second CBR, tag up 2 D1 Drift cars and a Targa Car for Quest Industries and ride... lots.

**chanceyy** · 25th July 2008, 12:43

Originally Posted by slydesigns

ok after recieving a few messages from some of you asking where we have gone, we should be back... most of the chaos should be over now.

Well you should know Sly once you have entered you can never leave

**yod** · 25th July 2008, 13:19

Originally Posted by slydesigns

ok after recieving a few messages from some of you asking where we have gone, we should be back... most of the chaos should be over now.

Wedding has been basically fleshed out, latest stage in the house renovations has been completed as of this weekend, school holidays are long gone, insurance sorted the GSX1400 I flattened and I should finally have a weekend or two free soon.

Still have to paint, graphic and sell the ZXR, tidy up the second CBR, tag up 2 D1 Drift cars and a Targa Car for Quest Industries and ride... lots.

lazy bugger...

**Owl** · 25th July 2008, 17:06

Originally Posted by slydesigns

ok after recieving a few messages from some of you asking where we have gone, we should be back... most of the chaos should be over now.

Wedding has been basically fleshed out, latest stage in the house renovations has been completed as of this weekend, school holidays are long gone, insurance sorted the GSX1400 I flattened and I should finally have a weekend or two free soon.

Still have to paint, graphic and sell the ZXR, tidy up the second CBR, tag up 2 D1 Drift cars and a Targa Car for Quest Industries and ride... lots.

Is that it? Thought you nay have gone on a world cruise or something.