Manawatu Rant n Rave

[NZsarge]

Well I went for a wee ride this afternoon:

And? How was my seat? Did I do a good job of it?

I just had a new conti road attack put on the 1050 friday b4 i found i wont need it for a few months

All i need now is a tandum bike trailer, car with a tow ball and a driver to take us all to taupo on the 25th and i'll go scrub em both in lol

Hell, i'll scrub em in for ya!

[Owl]

I can recommend it, lord knows how cold I might have got going home from the Chopper ride if I had'nt had that gear on, it was farkin' freezing and I only suffered the cold as much as I did because I finally got wet through in places.
The whole day through up until then I was pretty comfortable.
Man it pissed down all the way home and I was pleasantly surprised how half worn basic Michelin pilot roads went.
I'll still be trying either a road 2 or power on the rear next combined with a 2CT power on the front....I can't wait!

I may even look at the Chillout gloves as well, because I only wear summer gloves. It'll be a cold day in hell before I get namby pamby heated grips on my Triumph ( to Al).
I think you'll like the Power 2CT. Mine's a recall, but then I'm not planning on doing the 250kph where it's supposed to fail.

[NZsarge]

I may even look at the Chillout gloves as well, because I only wear summer gloves. It'll be a cold day in hell before I get namby pamby heated grips on my Triumph ( to Al).
You know not what you are missing out on mate, absolutely nothin' wrong with being comfortable on your bike, hell i've even been contemplating hand guards to complement the heated grips too!


I think you'll like the Power 2CT.
I think so too.

Mine's a recall, but then I'm not planning on doing the 250kph where it's supposed to fail.

Ok...

[cowboyz]

Stick to drinking black russians now, I just get loud and fall over

what you talking about? You do that on water.

Nice pics. Although in the last one, your Connie looks smaller than I remember it....

dont point out size. It was very cold..........

[banditrider]

dont point out size. It was very cold..........

Thanks........

[Owl]

And? How was my seat? Did I do a good job of it

My seat's a big improvement over stock. It's nice to not find your arse in the pillion area when you twist the throttle. I just have to find a new home for the puncture repair kit.

[Horse]

PS: reading a certain book for the umteenth time and came across the quote in your signature.

Gotta love the classics!

[Meanie]

Dropped two of my kids off to Dogsnbikes on the bluebridge this morning to head down south on holiday with thier big brother on the farm only to find the ferries wernt sailing
Had some bacon and eggs on the boat with dogs and left the kids with him, poor bugger his ears will be worn out now they arnt sailing until 9.00 tonight That man deservesd a DB
Had a tosser in his bright yellow hummer with a Harley Davidson sticker on his spare wheel cover playing in traffic, slowing down then speeding up and then take off when we threatened to pass him on the motor way. He took off after a falcon passed him and who did we see pulled over around Mackays crossing.........Yep it was just bueatiful

[Grub]

Nasty and I passed through the M'tu at 1400 today on the way to Napier for Zukins funeral. And yup, it WAS cold. But ... despite all the dire warnings and preparations for the worst, it was a stunning ride. A wet mist tired to unsuccessfully wet the visors at about Shannon and again at Danniverke and other than that, completely dry.

One of those crisp clear cold magic days that just buzz you being on a bike. We partook lunch at the Clydesdale Cafe (as you do) and stopped for a hot drink at Danniverke BP and bumped into BusaJim and MagicFairy, also on their way to Zukin's funeral. Did you all know that adventure bikes are allowed to do 70 through 30kmh roadworks? It's true, this BMW GS1100 did it past us - lucky sods

A sad occasion but kind of cool how the camaderie of bikers can shine through any gloom. See you tomorrow.

[chanceyy]

glad you guys had a good trip .. thoughts with you all tomorrow

wondered if you were going to be at cafe .. almost went out there but took cake to te horo instead

[Horse]

I was working all day today - so naturally during the middle of the day when the sun was out there were heaps of bikes cruising around enjoying the better weather. While I wasn't.

[rottiguy]

Took my doggie to foxton beach 2day and it cleared up real nice, bloody cold wind tho Me thinks we will have to have another ride soon, once the hail starts up of course

I was working all day today - so naturally during the middle of the day when the sun was out there were heaps of bikes cruising around enjoying the better weather. While I wasn't.

[oscarnz]

Well I went for a wee ride this afternoon through the gorge and over the saddle to try out my new tune. Pretty bloody cold out there today, so it may be time to look at some of that Chillout stuff.

Chillout gear is awesome, I have both top and pants. I really feel the cold and they are wonderful. You should invest.

[Owl]

Chillout gear is awesome, I have both top and pants. I really feel the cold and they are wonderful. You should invest.

I'll have to pay Dave & Paul a visit at PT's once insurance has made a decision on my jacket. May as well kill two birds with one stone.

[NZsarge]

Had a tosser in his bright yellow hummer with a Harley Davidson sticker on his spare wheel cover playing in traffic, slowing down then speeding up and then take off when we threatened to pass him on the motor way. He took off after a falcon passed him and who did we see pulled over around Mackays crossing.........Yep it was just bueatiful

Sweet.....