Manawatu Rant n Rave

**ynot slow** · 9th April 2009, 12:09

Enjoy the roads,hope weather is good.

**EJK** · 9th April 2009, 12:10

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

It looks awesome in Black

**86GSXR** · 9th April 2009, 12:14

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Enjoy the roads,hope weather is good.

Looking good so far! You enjoy your trip too, see ya in a week or so.

Originally Posted by EJK

It looks awesome in Black

It does eh

**EJK** · 9th April 2009, 12:18

Have a safe trip. It's really getting cold down here (Expect 2 to 6 deg C in the mornings). But this weekend looks fine

**chanceyy** · 9th April 2009, 13:02

hmm good dumping of snow on the tararua's.. make sure you guys dress warmly for the ride down south and watch those icy bits

see you soon

**sarahtvet** · 9th April 2009, 13:08

Originally Posted by slydesigns

Me and Mark247 are off to Tauranga where I'll be seeing my Dad in Waikato Hospital, so a ton of trips over the kaimais...fun! and where I have to stand in for the olds at my brothers wedding and also find time to perfect my new found wheelie and stopie skills on the D675... legally of course.

Hope you have a fab wedding, sure you will do a great job. Thoughts with you re dad, keep us informed.

Originally Posted by slydesigns

Marias knee deep in Anesthesiology notes and trying to stop the grey matter melting down and oozing out her ears

Sarahs having a birthday bash and will be trying to either stay sober... yeah right! or avoid the large bank at the front of her place while drinking - HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!

Thanks darlin, appreciate the good wishes and ignoring the implications that I can't manage to crawl up the bank when I am drunk

I shall drag Maria away from her books for a little RnR

Sounds like we are all out having fun this Easter exploring new roads and revisiting the past

A new arrival on the way for the YOD's too

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Hope all enjoy and don't overdo the chocolate and beers

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**Meanie** · 9th April 2009, 15:12

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

I will. And that'll make her even sweeter

First service complete, nearly packed and ready to go

Have a safe one mate, watch them campervan drivers and dont forget to pack them snow chains

**KiwiKat** · 9th April 2009, 17:14

Originally Posted by EJK

Have a safe trip. It's really getting cold down here (Expect 2 to 6 deg C in the mornings). But this weekend looks fine

We get that every morning here.
Get off the computer and do some study!! (or did some one actually give you a job)

**EJK** · 9th April 2009, 20:25

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

We get that every morning here.
Get off the computer and do some study!! (or did some one actually give you a job)

Easter holiday

**banditrider** · 9th April 2009, 21:04

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Hey, good idea. Ba doom tish boom

Nearly set for the Southern adventure.

Fitted the topbox mounting bracket first thing this morning. Had a small 'moment' when a couple of parts differed eeeeever so slightly between last years and this years model

No worries tho, it was all cosmetic.

Thought I'd better run off that 200 odd kms before the first service tomorrow so into it it was after work.

Basically did the same route as Sunday's ride. Nice run, nothing to note except encountering more mad cows. Seem to be prevalent this time of year.

Back over the track, out to Rongotea, Feilding, and home. 792 km's. Perfect

Seeing as we may encounter some chilly times

I've just fitted the hand guards - nice. Looks like a serious tourer now!

Really looking forward to getting on that boat, the forecasts not too bad, and the road will be magic

Have a great and safe Easter all

Have a good one dude. Seems like ages since I was down there...

Originally Posted by Meanie

Have a safe one mate, watch them campervan drivers and dont forget to pack them snow chains

Words of wisdom - can still see that orange blur flying through the air...

**Monamie** · 9th April 2009, 21:33

P.S...it didn't work!!

**86GSXR** · 10th April 2009, 01:34

Lovely morning out there, glassy harbour, very little wind and forecast's primo until Tuesday! Think we'll catch a boat and go down south

**cowboyz** · 10th April 2009, 08:37

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Lovely morning out there, glassy harbour, very little wind and forecast's primo until Tuesday! Think we'll catch a boat and go down south

DONT do it!!!! There are bike riding roads down there. It will spoil you and riding in the north will never be the same again. Save youeself now! Head north!