Manawatu Rant n Rave

**yod** · 9th October 2007, 22:22

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Gidday Yod. Long time no see. May your wish list be complete by Saturday

psssst, hey Al, suzuki track day, Manfeild, 27th October......

**86GSXR** · 10th October 2007, 06:19

Hmm yes. I'm considering getting a Gixxer out, not quite sure yet. I take it the RF may make an appearance?

**NZsarge** · 10th October 2007, 06:55

Originally Posted by yod

psssst, hey Al, suzuki track day, Manfeild, 27th October......

I might shoot over to that coz the Plugz for Lugz people are gonna be there apparently, might get me some if the funds allow. Go thrash the RF round the track, you know you want to! Get rid of the last of those sissy strips

**yod** · 10th October 2007, 08:26

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Hmm yes. I'm considering getting a Gixxer out, not quite sure yet. I take it the RF may make an appearance?

be rude not to....

well not entirely sure yet...but its definitely on the cards and since you got 2 gixxers in the stable....you kinda HAVE to dont ya?

Originally Posted by NZsarge

I might shoot over to that coz the Plugz for Lugz people are gonna be there apparently, might get me some if the funds allow. Go thrash the RF round the track, you know you want to! Get rid of the last of those sissy strips

hey....no talking about my strips in public thanks

**roger_doger** · 10th October 2007, 11:56

Fifty buddy' seven? How did this thread get that big so quick? Get back to work you buggers! (especially you Yod!!)

Picked up VFR in auck on sat night, unfortunately didn't get much time to talk to Swoop (Paul, who I bought the bike off) as I had to head back to town to meet up with a mate who I was riding back to Hamilton with. It was a miracle that I found my back to queen street, chatted to some friendly Maori joker in town that was gob smacked that both me and my mate Mike had bought a new bike on that very day (Mike had just bought a spanking new m50 Suzuki cruiser).

Ride to Hamilton was cruisy as Mike was still breaking in the m50. Noticed a bit of a rattle in the VFRs engine which is a cause of moderate concern, but not worried too much at this stage.

Stayed in H-town sat night and sunday, hung out with mates, then about 8pm decided "hey I better get my white hide back to palmy seeing as I have work tomorrow". Jumped on the bike at eight thirty, left Hamilton, arrived 03 hours 20 mins later in Palmy....

Suffice to say the old girl still has plenty of poke in her. Got to love late sunday night riding. H to Tokaroa was sedate, but once on the western arm road (back road to Turangi) it was just me and a few sh*t scared opossums. Even when back on SH1 it was just me and the truckies, so I wasn't too worried about opening it up (Waiouru to Palmy in 55 mins...). Yee hah!!

Handling is not bad, not as sharp as the TRX but good enough to keep me happy.

TRX is still sitting in the shed, hopefully for not much longer, but it will be flaming hard to see her go, but such is life...

I can start saving for that Falco now...

**cowboyz** · 10th October 2007, 16:02

I might find my way over tomanfield for *another* spectator possy unless I can get some suzuki stickers before then.

Good to hear about new bike RD. Sounds good. Have to get it out on a group ride soon so we can have a looksee.

**banditrider** · 10th October 2007, 17:11

Originally Posted by NZsarge

I might shoot over to that coz the Plugz for Lugz people are gonna be there apparently, might get me some if the funds allow. Go thrash the RF round the track, you know you want to! Get rid of the last of those sissy strips

Gonna see about getting some of those ear plugs at the GC. Will let you know what I think of them - should have formed an opinion after 1000 miles.

**NZsarge** · 11th October 2007, 07:26

By all means

Originally Posted by banditrider

Gonna see about getting some of those ear plugs at the GC. Will let you know what I think of them - should have formed an opinion after 1000 miles.

Yeah I reckon, people seem to be pretty happy with them in general, gonna get me some with sounds too. By all means, please do let me know what you think. Cheers.

**motnick** · 11th October 2007, 16:04

Only got a GN at this stage, but would be keen to meet up for a ride near Palmy sometime. Can just sit on 100k's without a headwind for the mo.

I intent to get a whole bike sometime early next year, looking at either a bandit or a DL1000.

I got two kids and two jobs, so time to ride is at a premium, especially with stockies starting this weekend.

See yas at manfield.

**chanceyy** · 11th October 2007, 16:25

Originally Posted by motnick

Only got a GN at this stage, but would be keen to meet up for a ride near Palmy sometime. Can just sit on 100k's without a headwind for the mo.

I intent to get a whole bike sometime early next year, looking at either a bandit or a DL1000.

I got two kids and two jobs, so time to ride is at a premium, especially with stockies starting this weekend.

See yas at manfield.

Yup welcome along .. definately keep a eye on this thread .. here is this sats ride

hmmmm stockies .. love stockies but guess the ex will be out there, will flip a coin & see if i can be bothered going

anyhow welcome to the mad house be good to see ya out on a few rides

**Meanie** · 11th October 2007, 18:04

Originally Posted by motnick

Only got a GN at this stage, but would be keen to meet up for a ride near Palmy sometime. Can just sit on 100k's without a headwind for the mo.

I intent to get a whole bike sometime early next year, looking at either a bandit or a DL1000.

I got two kids and two jobs, so time to ride is at a premium, especially with stockies starting this weekend.

See yas at manfield.

Welcome to KB mate, only half what you read here is bullshit the other half is lies