Manawatu Rant n Rave

**chanceyy** · 7th April 2009, 07:24

Originally Posted by Owl

Lucky bugger!

I'll just be at work dripping sweat in my nylon overalls (with hoodie) and in the stinking hot oven.

work is such an inconvenince huh

**Owl** · 7th April 2009, 07:32

Originally Posted by chanceyy

work is such an inconvenince huh

You know it! I've got a chopper tank and rear guard to do first up

. Gimme a car any day!

**86GSXR** · 7th April 2009, 08:04

Originally Posted by chanceyy

OMG

you must have new bike excitement .. its before 7am and your outta bed .. wonders will never cease

I'm up early every day I'm not in hospital darling

Originally Posted by banditrider

Great to see you're back on a Tigger Al. Getting luggage again?

Cheers Andrew

I still have the topbox and one pannier so I'll keep an eye on TM for the other. No, the deal didn't include luggage this time damn it!

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Tigger stripes. Oh Yeah. See Simon.

Don't forget the Yellow Pooh Bear.

She already has nice little stripes lovingly placed - grrrrr

Originally Posted by Owl

Lucky bugger!

I'll just be at work dripping sweat in my nylon overalls (with hoodie) and in the stinking hot oven.

Ahhh fook! Yep, work can get in the way of life big time eh Al. I'll think of you tho

Right, outta here

**Pegasus** · 7th April 2009, 08:09

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice

This bike has one sweet engine and gearbox and even smells new. Which it should because it is. Pillions very nicely too

110 kms added tonight, have the day off tomorrow so first service here she comes. South Island here she comes

Awesome looking bike Al. Congrats, have fun. Now I too am off to that 4 letter word.

**ynot slow** · 7th April 2009, 08:35

Plate for u TIGGA or spose TIGER,maybe POOH.

Way to go,black is better than white,spose the delay on white makes black best option.

**NZsarge** · 7th April 2009, 08:38

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice

Sweet, so everything must have fallen into place ok, nice.

**chanceyy** · 7th April 2009, 10:21

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

I'm up early every day I'm not in hospital darling

thats just way to much info thanks babe

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**yod** · 7th April 2009, 11:37

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Plate for u TIGGA or spose TIGER,maybe POOH.

POOH!!! FUCKING MINT!!!

I'd pay money to see that plate on the tiger

**Monamie** · 7th April 2009, 13:51

Originally Posted by chanceyy

woo hooo sexy in black (not as sexy as mo though

)

yippeeee she is in time for the "trip" ..

so who is taking the tent

really glad its all sorted in time Al, another lot of good news huh

He is taking the tent silly

**Meanie** · 7th April 2009, 16:45

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Look what I found! Huge thanks to ANZA for getting me sorted at a moments notice

This bike has one sweet engine and gearbox and even smells new. Which it should because it is. Pillions very nicely too

110 kms added tonight, have the day off tomorrow so first service here she comes. South Island here she comes

Carefull where you stop for photos eh

Very nice mate.....enjoy

**yod** · 7th April 2009, 17:06

Originally Posted by Meanie

Carefull where you stop for photos eh

**ynot slow** · 7th April 2009, 18:15

Originally Posted by yod

POOH!!! FUCKING MINT!!!

I'd pay money to see that plate on the tiger

Perhaps 20 people donate $35 each eh,check if it is available.N/A but POOHH is lol.

**Bren** · 7th April 2009, 18:43

Nice lookin wheels Al, how much did that set you back, or more to the point set the insurance company back!

Keep safe dude in your trip down to the better island!

**86GSXR** · 7th April 2009, 19:55

Thanks for your comments all

And Meanie, even I had to admit that was a good one (bastad)

20G Bren, thank god for insurance!

Well, I set off just after 9 heading to Wanga's via Fordell. I passed tha 160 km mark on the way there so was able to go to 5000 rpm. That equates to approx 129 kph. Through Fordell and the factory suspension settings were really showing their limitations so it was a quick stop up the river to set them harder.

This made a world of difference and I had a great run through the Para's to the Feilds Track turnoff. First time I've done it in this direction and really enjoyed the difference. Stopped at the top for a quick pic then headed down the hill and over the bridge.

Came across a farmer who flagged me down saying a cattle beast had fallen off a truck and was pretty wound up. It had been attacking vehicles so bugger that I thought, I'm heading back.

So back down to the Para's it was and continued at a slighty more rapid pace.

Shortly it began precipitating quite heavily so a stop at National Park to don the wets.

Another pic at the Turangi lookout and then into town for lunch. Had a quick check on my place, looks very nice apart from the lawns.

At the Shell Turangi there was an ad for ACC which said "If it's wet and slippery, take it easy"

What has become of this country, think of the children

Gas up and hit the Desert Rd. More rain, but all clear by Waiouru

Hit 480 kms by Taihape, 6000 rpm. 158 kph I would imagine

Vinegar Hill was awesome as usual and into town for an OJ and stretch.

For some reason, this bike is even sweeter than the last one. Maybe it's because it hasn't had all it's skirts tinkered around with before it even got out of the shop or something, but it sure goes well

I'm mindful of those plush suspension 'qualities' of course and will be keeping a close eye on them.

600 kms on the clock, 200 to go. No worries.

I've named her 'Black Girl', not too un pc I hope