Manawatu Rant n Rave

**86GSXR** · 28th June 2009, 12:27

The Honda may look better with a few stickers on it........

Sorry I missed your call Sarge, was pottering away elsewhere.

Just about to start stripping down the old Gixxer and see what states she's in after not running for two years! Be good to see her rise again

**dogsnbikes** · 28th June 2009, 15:51

Originally Posted by Meanie

You meant to say "catching the kwakas"

Yes your right!! we do you less power catching Kwakas with honda's

**ynot slow** · 28th June 2009, 18:17

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Just about to start stripping down the old Gixxer and see what states she's in after not running for two years! Be good to see her rise again

Pick me to help,should just about be fine afterall it has 4 cylinders.

**Elysium** · 28th June 2009, 19:14

Well I have news that might interest Bonze. Yesterday my old man came back from Hamilton carrying this on the trailer.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-223325676.htm

Now this question is sort of directed at Bonze but anyone here know good places to look for parts for old Honda CB750's?

**KiwiKat** · 28th June 2009, 19:46

Wow that's my era. It'll look good with all the original chrome back on.

**Elysium** · 28th June 2009, 20:03

Yeah it would, but it will increase the weight of the bike. Label on frame says bike is 385kg. The bike came with two sets of original exhausts!

**KiwiKat** · 28th June 2009, 20:07

I remember them being heavy. A long stroker, not quick but they would wind out but then you had to stop and put your foot down. My memory is that they vibrated quite a bit.

**Elysium** · 28th June 2009, 20:13

I've only started reading up on the bike but seems to be held in high regard among bikers and think Top Gear voted it second best bike in the world.

Apparently the term "Super Bike" came about with this bike.

**Meanie** · 28th June 2009, 20:39

Just drove into town, its definitly winter, wet and windy

**Highlander** · 28th June 2009, 20:40

Originally Posted by Meanie

Just drove into town, its definitly winter, wet and windy

That is how I recall the summer I spent in Palmerston North.

**Elysium** · 28th June 2009, 20:40

Originally Posted by Meanie

Just drove into town, its definitly winter, wet and windy

Don't those Concours have re-tractable roofs?

**Meanie** · 28th June 2009, 20:44

Originally Posted by Elysium

Don't those Concours have re-tractable roofs?

I said "drove" and no its a motor cycle without a roof

**KiwiKat** · 29th June 2009, 17:24

I was reading a couple of threads about the Wellington Tag-O-Rama and Auckland running similar. What about Manawatu? Has it been tried around here. Just a thought.

Sorry to here that Timaa had a bit of a spill. Here's hoping the injuries heal fast.http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=102384

**Owl** · 29th June 2009, 17:46

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

I was reading a couple of threads about the Wellington Tag-O-Rama and Auckland running similar. What about Manawatu? Has it been tried around here. Just a thought.

Cowboyz has mentioned that! It does look like a bit of fun.

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Sorry to here that Timaa had a bit of a spill. Here's hoping the injuries heal fast.

I hadn't heard anything about that. I hope he's ok and it wasn't a big spill?

**cowboyz** · 29th June 2009, 19:22

Originally Posted by Owl

Cowboyz has mentioned that! It does look like a bit of fun.

yeah I was thinking of starting one but just cant get my shit together. I think I will just do it. Get ready for it to start tomorrow!
I hadn't heard anything about that. I hope he's ok and it wasn't a big spill?

doesnt look mint. speedy recovery in all but it looks like he did get away light

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