The Forgotten Highway (25 November)

**ynot slow** · 16th November 2007, 17:31

Que banjo music again.

Suggest to meet at shell Stratford anyway,if they leave 8.00 from Palmy,should be at Stratford about 10.30-10.45ish.Allow to leave NP say 10.00-10.15,shit be knocking on door at 11.30.

**Patrick** · 16th November 2007, 18:29

Good plan... New Plymouth Naki crew meet at SH3/SH3A at 10?????

**ynot slow** · 16th November 2007, 19:13

Bugger have to get up early.

Also for anyone needing fuel BP Eltham open from today as well,South Rd Hawera not open.

**HornetBoy** · 17th November 2007, 19:13

So where abouts will ya be passing through Wanganui ? i may as well meet you all here and join in.Also what time do ya think you'll be arriving through here to ?

**banditrider** · 17th November 2007, 19:39

I'd guess we'll be coming thru about 9. How's about that garage on the way out of town?

**HornetBoy** · 17th November 2007, 19:47

cool will keep an eye out .garage out of town ..wats the name ? do you mean the gull/video ezy /woolworths stop on the corner ?

**HornetBoy** · 17th November 2007, 19:51

na yep i got ya mate the bp one ok will wait there

**HornetBoy** · 17th November 2007, 19:52

im just glad i got the hornet in and out of the mechanics before the ride .for a while there i was thinking i might have to use the vtr250 ...

**banditrider** · 17th November 2007, 19:57

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

na yep i got ya mate the bp one ok will wait there

That's the one!

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

im just glad i got the hornet in and out of the mechanics before the ride .for a while there i was thinking i might have to use the vtr250 ...

Good stuff!

**HornetBoy** · 17th November 2007, 20:00

hey bandit rider,

just curious how is the concours on petrol ?

**banditrider** · 17th November 2007, 20:06

Pretty good for a fatty. Averaging 5.9L/100km but have got better.

PS: been a bit of chat about economy on the Manawatu Rides thread.

**HornetBoy** · 17th November 2007, 20:11

wow haha ,will have a read about that, ive always wanted to get up close and with the concours, such a massive bike,had a look at one parked up outside big boys toys the other week (i like the workmanship on them) must be a mission to service with all the fairings and electronics .id like to have a good look at yours on one of the coffee stops if you dont mind aye

**manwithav8** · 17th November 2007, 20:14

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

wow haha ,will have a read about that, ive always wanted to get up close and with the concours, such a massive bike,had a look at one parked up outside big boys toys the other week (i like the workmanship on them) must be a mission to service with all the fairings and electronics .id like to have a good look at yours on one of the coffee stops if you dont mind aye

tell you what hornet lad, sit behind the concours and they work great as a wind break.. You will be able to draft them and run at around 3.5L/100km hahahahahaha