Manawatu weekend rides

**yod** · 13th October 2010, 22:14

Originally Posted by SuperSonic

mMM could be interested in this but the 7am start man thats early for a sat! If I am their I am there.

and only if it is

Whats the ETA return time??

come on, you know you want to

**ynot slow** · 14th October 2010, 17:11

Originally Posted by Owl

Nah, two-up on the bike. Won't have time for stops other than gas, as T has to start work (Stockcars) at 3pm.

Hell there goes the fine weather usuall wet start I hope not,as looking forward to going Saturday night.

Originally Posted by SuperSonic

mMM could be interested in this but the 7am start man thats early for a sat! If I am their I am there.

and only if it is

Whats the ETA return time??

Ditto,weather wise,is pissing everywhere today,hope it clears for weekend.Might see if I wake early Saturday.

**Pegasus** · 14th October 2010, 17:16

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Hell there goes the fine weather usuall wet start I hope not,as looking forward to going Saturday night.

Nah, weather is going to be Mint on Saturday. I have ordered it in advance.

**Monie** · 15th October 2010, 16:15

Originally Posted by SuperSonic

mMM could be interested in this but the 7am start man thats early for a sat! If I am their I am there.

and only if it is

Whats the ETA return time??

harden up you girl... lol we get home when we do remember we are from ashhurst ...

**NZsarge** · 15th October 2010, 16:24

Originally Posted by Meanie

Monie, Yod and I are off on Saturday Morning to start our 4 points adventure
Off to pick up Dogs at Rimutex to carry onto Lake ferry then home via back roads behind Masterton
If anyone is interested we are meeting at the BP on Fitzherbert Ave at 7.00 Saturday morning, leaving 7.30 sharp

Won't be in attendance for this, have a good one people.

**chanceyy** · 16th October 2010, 19:49

that was the question that needed answering today so Mo & I went on a mission to find it this aft (along with a good ride to get ready for the capital 1000k) East was the plan

off to the Bay we headed & yup absolutely stunning weather at Pataengta pub

so short wee refreshement & time to jump on the bike for a non stop ride back home. Rather windy but easily dealt with, just been a while since riding in it. Get to Dannivegas & temp has dropped about 10 degrees - love the heated handgrips

Get close to woodville & realise the Grand Challenge riders are heading north east spotted Wuzards Eugene, good luck dude !!

Left Mo at end of her road & heading home when I spied this car driving erratically behind me .. himmm opened throttle & left for dead, slowed through Tokomaru and headed out other side and this car was bout 2 feet of the back wheel .. hmmmmm

the stupid idiot passed me on the blind corner ..

backed right off .. did not want a bar of that behaviour .. to be honest I thought I would come around the corner & find them written off.

These young idiots speed up & slowed down all the way to shannon & thought fark it, managed to pop back infront of them before laws hill althought they tried to shut me out

then passing lane up laws hills -

then cracked up even further when the vehicle in front of them pulled out on the hill too. was tempted to sit outside home with my helmet off so they know it was a old chick that learned them

So Great afternoon of riding, awesome company

and yay we found the sun !!

**86GSXR** · 17th October 2010, 12:07

Sounds like it was a good days riding for all, and good on an old chick for dealing to the lads

I woke up feeling like shite which got worse as the day went on. However, I did manage a ride into town in the morning and test rode a DR650 at Freedom. Mo and I are looking at getting into some adventure riding and the DR seems like one option.

I took it through some twisties and up some gravel and yeah, good way to go

Reminded me of my boyhood XL250 with a bit more more grunt. So, I'm trolling TM for something suitable to explore the gravel with.

**Monamie** · 18th October 2010, 11:37

Yes we did find the

Stunning weather over the hill; so hot we had to sit under the umbrella at the pub-not a cloud in the sky...unless you looked over towards the Manawatu.

Poor 86 left asleep on the couch

missed out on a nice ride....dreaming of gravel and bark busters

Yup-good on the ole' chick teaching the `wet nappy wears` a thing or two

**86GSXR** · 20th October 2010, 09:00

Originally Posted by Monamie

Poor 86 left asleep on the couch

What, no sympathy

I was seriously ill, in fact it was all I could do to raise a latte to my lips unaided

Originally Posted by Monamie

missed out on a nice ride....dreaming of gravel and bark busters

Ahhhhh, yes. It would be rude not to have an offroader or two in the garage I feel

**chanceyy** · 20th October 2010, 10:40

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

What, no sympathy

I was seriously ill, in fact it was all I could do to raise a latte to my lips unaided

Geezzz Al that violin needs to be smaller .. nope not a shread of sympathy to your plight .. after all there were some roads to navigate .. priorities n all that stuff.

However good to see you rose from the sick bed/couch to test ride the DR.

which now may be in reach with your good news aye

(not forgotten dinner either)

lovely to see the final vindication being sorted, grand feeling aye

**NZsarge** · 20th October 2010, 15:22

Noticed someone that was on the GC that kinda looked in a dirty mood.

**86GSXR** · 20th October 2010, 15:37

Originally Posted by chanceyy

Geezzz Al that violin needs to be smaller .. nope not a shread of sympathy to your plight .. after all there were some roads to navigate .. priorities n all that stuff.

However good to see you rose from the sick bed/couch to test ride the DR.

which now may be in reach with your good news aye

(not forgotten dinner either)

lovely to see the final vindication being sorted, grand feeling aye

Well technically, I rode the DR just before I succumbed to the dreaded manflu. I made it home just in time for a lie down.............

And yes, icing on the cake of life is always a yummy treat

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Noticed someone that was on the GC that kinda looked in a dirty mood.

Oh my

**chanceyy** · 20th October 2010, 19:41

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Noticed someone that was on the GC that kinda looked in a dirty mood.

ohh really, wonder who that was ??

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Well technically, I rode the DR just before I succumbed to the dreaded manflu. I made it home just in time for a lie down.............

And yes, icing on the cake of life is always a yummy treat

your such the man, let no test riding get in the way of Manflu huh ..

hmm treats are such a bonus

**banditrider** · 20th October 2010, 21:11

Just back from a mint day on the bike. Kaitaia to here via the 'naki - just one card to get at Lake Ferry.

Road conditions for you other mob:

Napier-Wairoa, very badly knocked around with slips etc. Be very careful if wet.
East Cape, not too bad. Lotta bumpy around by Te Puia Springs.
Big diversion about 40-50km East of Opotoki, may be delays and definitely some off-road riding.
Mangamuks, patches of gravel & new seal (was mint in the rain this morning)
Awakino gorge, mint!
Mt Messenger - damn wet when I was there
Everywhere else, a lot of road works and delays...

Do not put Angels on a Connie...