Manawatu Rant n Rave

**blacksheep** · 16th December 2007, 18:57

Originally Posted by banditrider

C'mon, someone fess up!

can't do that mate,he's a tad bigger than me

**86GSXR** · 16th December 2007, 19:43

Really looking forward to checkin out the new baby Sarge

Excellent run over the Track and Saddle with Cowboyz, Meanie, and Chanceyy today

**Meanie** · 16th December 2007, 19:54

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Well, I'm feeling a LOT better than I was this time a week ago

AND, this is my 1000th post

So, I'd just like to thank all you guys for making this one hell of a year. In many ways, for me it's been a shit of a year with Gayelene's death and the subsequent bullshit, but you guys have been a huge help in turning that around with the great rides, support, and company. So thanks. A lot

I'm off to Africa on Tuesday so won't see most of you before then, so have a very happy Christmas and a great New Year. Be safe, and looking forward to many more great times in 2008

Congrats on being a whore mate

Have a good trip, dont hassle them pilots too much eh

Originally Posted by blacksheep

can't do that mate,he's a tad bigger than me

He maybe bigger but hes a big softy

so come on tell us............please

**chanceyy** · 16th December 2007, 19:57

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Concratulations on the 1000th post Al, have a great trip to Africa and enjoy the holidays and catch you in the new year.

+ one hon .. have a good holiday .. looking forward to seeing the pics

Originally Posted by NZsarge

If anyone is keen i'll be at Dannevirke BP from 11:30 to 11:45, want to take the Ace on what might be it's last decent ride with me as it maybe (and I stress MAYBE) getting traded next week.
Thinking of heading east or north somewhere, very very short notice so I dont expect any takers, it all happened pretty quickly.
If it does go i'll miss the Ace (, despite some obvious short comings it's a great bike.

hmmmmm trading the ace huh

Originally Posted by blacksheep

i know what it is sarge!

now I believe thats just given it away

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Really looking forward to checkin out the new baby Sarge

Excellent run over the Track and Saddle with Cowboyz, Meanie, and Chanceyy today

yeah it was an awesome wee flick ... part from another accident on way home did a wee deviation .. the 75 k sweeper just outta Linton .. bus had gone off the road .. coppers fire crew for miles .. but at least i knew it would be an unhindered ride the rest of the way home

**blacksheep** · 16th December 2007, 20:02

He maybe bigger but hes a big softy

so come on tell us............please[/QUOTE]

patience grasshopper

**blacksheep** · 16th December 2007, 20:03

i'm not the only one that knows either!

**cowboyz** · 16th December 2007, 20:48

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Excellent run over the Track and Saddle with Cowboyz, Meanie, and Chanceyy today

great to get out for a quick spin at pace. Have fun in Africa and we will be back into it on your return

Originally Posted by chanceyy

yeah it was an awesome wee flick ... part from another accident on way home did a wee deviation .. the 75 k sweeper just outta Linton .. bus had gone off the road .. coppers fire crew for miles .. but at least i knew it would be an unhindered ride the rest of the way home

Seems to be happening quite a lot of late. Careful out there.

Originally Posted by blacksheep

i'm not the only one that knows either!

About time someone spilled the beans. Obviously no one in the Ashhurst crew knows cause you know we cant keep a secret!

**chanceyy** · 16th December 2007, 20:57

Originally Posted by cowboyz

great to get out for a quick spin at pace. Have fun in Africa and we will be back into it on your return

Seems to be happening quite a lot of late. Careful out there.

About time someone spilled the beans. Obviously no one in the Ashhurst crew knows cause you know we cant keep a secret!

forgot to add at pace til we ran across the stock making a getaway

hmm went out for dinner & one of the guys followed a bus from otaki to levin who was driving erractially ...

hmm maybe one or two in the ashhurst crowd know a thing or two ...

**cowboyz** · 16th December 2007, 21:11

Ride coming up between xmas and new year for those who are not going away.

We are keen to get back out to the beach in the dry.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=63130

**86GSXR** · 16th December 2007, 21:13

Originally Posted by cowboyz

great to get out for a quick spin at pace. Have fun in Africa and we will be back into it on your return

Magic

Should have a few stories to tell I'd say!

Originally Posted by chanceyy

hmm maybe one or two in the ashhurst crowd know a thing or two ...

Hmmm, maybe they do

Better go pack I think

**manwithav8** · 16th December 2007, 21:21

Have a good trip AL and Sarah..

Will have the BBQ fired up for your return

Missing the rides but getting heaps done around the house.. Looking good...

We might make cowboyz ride to Akitio.. fingers crossed we are around for it and not in napier..

**Blackbird** · 17th December 2007, 07:56

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

I agree with that ,go honda's ,have actually taken a liking to the blackbird(along with the vfr) lately as i see them at just about every ride im on and by the looks of them they're built for touring,never ridden one as of yet but i plan to in the near future.although ive heard some rough comments on the linked brake system

But have inquired to most of the manawatu bike dealerships on the 08 black birds and prices etc ,because im looking into possibly purchasing one in the near future

IMHO, the linked brakes are just fine, simply not an issue. If you were in the top 5% of fast riders then maybe you would get a better result but for everyday riding, they are great. Some good deals on 'birds at present as manufacturing has stopped. The new one are just run-outs with no replacement in sight yet. Some of my mates from the UK Blackbird website have covered way over 200000 km without major engine work. A testament to their reliability.

**NZsarge** · 17th December 2007, 08:21

Originally Posted by blacksheep

He maybe bigger but hes a big softy

so come on tell us............please

patience grasshopper

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Weather on friday is looking ok (at this stage), if I close the deal this week you could well find out then if we do a evening ride.
Don't think anyone is going to be too surprised.

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Ride coming up between xmas and new year for those who are not going away.

We are keen to get back out to the beach in the dry.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=63130

Could be keen to do this too, will know sooner to the date.
I'll have firm up a route for the Hawkes Bay ride I mentioned a couple of weeks back and post it up in meetings and events.
Might be a mission for me on the new bike, that way I can check what it will do on a tank of go juice, it's got a smaller tank than the Ace so I reckon the fuel light will come on before the 200k mark for sure.