Sat 13 October, Wellington roadtrip

[yod]

They flogged me a pair of SBS sintered pads, quoted me $65 a side on the phone, got there and I line up Paul to do the deal as he quite often will do me a bit of a deal.
Looked around while I was there as you do and picked up some Maxima chain wax which was priced at $16, Thought right, that'll be $146 all up, Paul said that'll be $106 and I said "sweet" and kept my mouth shut from then on.

that happens all the time down there I've noticed

was quoted $275 for chain and sprockets, got there and they charged me $250

i bought rear pads for $45 then they quoted me $57 for a new set to go with the new disc....but THEN, i discover that the new disc comes with a 'free' set of pads anyway....

and they quoted me $70 a side for the front pads

[yod]

the new disc and pads - looks nice (not that i have the foggiest what a good disc looks like)

[cowboyz]

well its round and doesnt look like a vinyl record to start with (you do remember reords dont you..

[u4ea]

the new disc and pads - looks nice (not that i have the foggiest what a good disc looks like)

oooo wat are ya doin with the old ones,throw aways?? I want to get creative and have an idea for them.....

[yod]

got 4 here if you want them, 3 off the viffer and the rear of the rf.....

all yours if ya want

[yod]

well its round and doesnt look like a vinyl record to start with (you do remember reords dont you..

nah im not that old....not like you

[NZsarge]

the new disc and pads - looks nice (not that i have the foggiest what a good disc looks like)

Hmm...nice! Don't forget to lock tight those screws.

[yod]

Hmm...nice! Don't forget to lock tight those screws.

screws?? what are they??

[manwithav8]

Awesome MWV8!!!! Will be great to meet you two and see the monster ..lovvvvvvve them bikes

Yeah, they are hot aye lol...

Well a phone call to motormart this morning and there should be a brand spanking speedo cable waiting for me when I get home tomorrow.. Yay, no tickets coming my way and won't run out of gas.. Bring on Saturday...

[yod]

its all go on the maintenance front round here innit...

bike up, wheel off, disc off, disc on, pads out, pads in, wheel sitting on garage floor, yod gets beer...........

[86GSXR]

I'll probably head off up the Taka's and check out the cafe at the top. Probably go home via Martinborough, Gladstone, maybe Lake Ferry depending. Possibly do Alfredton way as well.

[mattimeo]

I'll probably be with you mate. Unless the weather is really bad I'd like to head back via the wairarapa. Quite keen to check out that cafe too.

Out of interest, how fast DO you guys go on the main roads? Hoping I won't get left behind. I've trained myself to behave (nothin over 110) on the main roads. Couple of painful tickets. Of course I have fun on the backroads...

Speaking of weather, the report looks OK so far... Late afternoon showers on the Manawatu/WLG side, possibly windy in the Wairarapa. Could be worse

[cowboyz]

The $64 million dollar question. how fast do we REALLY ride? The truth is it depends who has lead and their mindset at the time.
Somewhere between 115-215km/hr. Usually around the 120-130k for the longer, more main roads.
There has been plenty of voice around slowing down on the main roads and it should be taken heed really. I wont be doing anything over 120 on the main roads after last weekends encounter.

[yod]

The $64 million dollar question. how fast do we REALLY ride? The truth is it depends who has lead and their mindset at the time.
Somewhere between 115-215km/hr. Usually around the 120-130k for the longer, more main roads.
There has been plenty of voice around slowing down on the main roads and it should be taken heed really. I wont be doing anything over 120 on the main roads after last weekends encounter.

hey, dont look at me, i'm a nana....


the smoothzuki is all back together with new rear disc and pads and new front pads....best take it for a spin tomorrow and make sure it doesn't all fall off I spose

as mattimeo said, weather looking rough enough for saturday, will be good to get out with you lot again, seems like ages since we did the naki loop!

[cowboyz]

it was. seems like 100 years since I been on a bike ride.