Manawatu weekend rides

**86GSXR** · 30th December 2009, 20:26

Made it back in one piece. Amazing ride and saw some awesome sights.

Some vital stats. Total distance travelled 2926.2 kms. Average speed 76 kph. Hours on the move 38:02.

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair...P2RprSpq6rz2AE

Ride report later

**SuperSonic** · 30th December 2009, 20:32

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Made it back in one piece. Amazing ride and saw some awesome sights.

Some vital stats. Total distance travelled 2926.2 kms. Average speed 76 kph. Hours on the move 38:02.

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair...P2RprSpq6rz2AE

Ride report later

Some wicked shots their mr 86gsxr. The panoramic one rocks.

Must get up that way one year.

**Flynn** · 30th December 2009, 20:35

Originally Posted by NZsarge

It's missing at low revs under a light throttle load, i'm suspecting the battery is past it's used by date or possibly knackered plugs as it is past due it's service milage, needs further investigation but i'm hoping it's not plugs as if it is I might as well wait and get the service done ($$$$!!) but AFC don't open in the New Year until the 5th..

I know ANZA are open

Had 1st service completed today, $70 cheaper than quoted, wow.

Originally Posted by cowboyz

RIDE PLANNED.. 1/1/10

First ride of the new year.

Ashhurst
Halcombe hill
Vinegar hill
Apiti loop
Ashhurst.

leaving Ashhurst Mobil at 1pm and return for dinner at the new pub (if open, still got to check that out)

who is coming?

Fingers crossed the work phone leaves me alone

Originally Posted by Owl

Yeah should be a starter, but depends on the weather. Wind like we're having will easily put me off.

It was a sideways ride home tonight

Originally Posted by banditrider

I believe that there is something much "fresher" in there just waiting for ya...

Your not talking about a certain Kwaka 1400cc dark blue, by any chance?

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Made it back in one piece. Amazing ride and saw some awesome sights.

Some vital stats. Total distance travelled 2926.2 kms. Average speed 76 kph. Hours on the move 38:02.

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair...P2RprSpq6rz2AE

Ride report later

Cool, another big read to come

**cowboyz** · 30th December 2009, 20:37

awesome stuff! wish we had more time out there! damn that work thing

**ynot slow** · 30th December 2009, 20:38

Jeez ya rode like a nana at those speeds lol.

Nice views of Stratford scenery,was overcast when we were there boxing day,thought of doing tiki tour to eastern region but ran out of time again.

**NZsarge** · 30th December 2009, 21:11

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair...P2RprSpq6rz2AE

Ride report later

Nice mate, real nice.

**NZsarge** · 30th December 2009, 21:14

Originally Posted by cowboyz

awesome stuff! wish we had more time out there! damn that work thing

Next Xmas / New Year perhaps, I think i'd be keen to get right up north. Then again with The Four Points we'll be up there anyway...

**86GSXR** · 30th December 2009, 21:19

Cheers guys! Yep, damn time constraints, views and places like those are to be savoured. Mind you, the riding was totally awesome. Nearly lost the front between Wairoa and Napier on some wet tar today though and the winds south of Napier were 'trying'.

**fresh trax** · 31st December 2009, 06:05

Originally Posted by cowboyz

RIDE PLANNED.. 1/1/10

First ride of the new year.

Ashhurst
Halcombe hill
Vinegar hill
Apiti loop
Ashhurst.

leaving Ashhurst Mobil at 1pm and return for dinner at the new pub (if open, still got to check that out)

who is coming?

yep sounds like a good ride ill be there if weathers ok

**banditrider** · 31st December 2009, 06:08

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Made it back in one piece. Amazing ride and saw some awesome sights.

Some vital stats. Total distance travelled 2926.2 kms. Average speed 76 kph. Hours on the move 38:02.

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair...P2RprSpq6rz2AE

Ride report later

Mint pics Al. Seeya managed to get ya ferry ride - really nice up there eh?

2,900kms? But you've been away for weeks...

**Meanie** · 31st December 2009, 06:53

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Made it back in one piece. Amazing ride and saw some awesome sights.

Some vital stats. Total distance travelled 2926.2 kms. Average speed 76 kph. Hours on the move 38:02.

Pics http://picasaweb.google.com/alistair...P2RprSpq6rz2AE

Ride report later

Awesome photos Al, looking forward to your ride report

**Meanie** · 31st December 2009, 06:59

Originally Posted by banditrider

2,900kms? But you've been away for weeks...

Amatures, although this is a huge step for our local Latte king

**ynot slow** · 31st December 2009, 07:25

Originally Posted by Meanie

Amatures, although this is a huge step for our local Latte king

Ahh new he'd forgotten another trip detail,how far between lattes.Lattes per 100km.

**chanceyy** · 31st December 2009, 08:26

the wind yesterday sure made riding "adventurous" to say the least. Windy from Taupo down, doing just over 120 across the plateau & was a mission just staying on the road, the lean angle must have been rather interesting as Mr plod looked but did not pull me over figured I was having enough trouble keeping her upright as it was.

Flat hills, & V Hill was a bit like a washing machine wind from both sides at once, but Cheltenham to feilding was prob almost as bad as D road

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pleased to be home for sure, New chain & tires are definitely required as chain is snatching alot (sprockets are not worn though) and rear tire is pretty sad

but its done over 15,000 k so pretty happy with that.