Post flight/ride thread.

**blacksheep** · 21st September 2008, 20:23

had a good ride out with the cd's bit of a muddle at times but its all part of the fun,you have to have a bit of patience at times and just have a laugh.good to see some new faces

**cowboyz** · 21st September 2008, 20:36

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Coming out of castlepoint just over bridge (on bend) a huge gust of wind pushed the Kat onto the verge and it got nicely parked in bank between two pines. (Rider and bike a bit bruised). Some plastic repairs needed and possible realigning of forks.

Nice caring group of riders though.

Bugger. Wind was up a bit today. Not that I was actually riding cause I am old and tired.

**slydesigns** · 21st September 2008, 20:39

Originally Posted by cowboyz

cause I am old and tired.

HA... like your bike.

damn its been a while since I put a smackdown on the Kwaka, seems everyone else has been getting in the cheap shots way before me.

**banditrider** · 21st September 2008, 20:42

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Coming out of castlepoint just over bridge (on bend) a huge gust of wind pushed the Kat onto the verge and it got nicely parked in bank between two pines. (Rider and bike a bit bruised). Some plastic repairs needed and possible realigning of forks.

Dagnabbit! Nasty - don't try that too often. Glad you're alright and obviously got home ok. Hope the bike's sorted asap.

**cowboyz** · 21st September 2008, 20:43

I have never seen you ride - which proves I dont use my mirrors.

**Bonez** · 21st September 2008, 20:47

Originally Posted by cowboyz

I have never seen you ride - which proves I dont use my mirrors.

How many EMUs does it take to change a light bulb?

**KiwiKat** · 21st September 2008, 20:48

Castlepoint road is mint. The conditions were a bit crap but that's the luck of the draw.

**KiwiKat** · 21st September 2008, 20:50

Originally Posted by banditrider

Dagnabbit! Nasty - don't try that too often. Glad you're alright and obviously got home ok. Hope the bike's sorted asap.

Experience builds, I don't think Katana's like strong side winds. Duct tape comes in black. (Parts approx $700US)

**cowboyz** · 21st September 2008, 20:55

Originally Posted by Bonez

How many EMUs does it take to change a light bulb?

EMU are not afriad of the dark.

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Experience builds, I don't think Katana's like strong side winds. Duct tape comes in black. (Parts approx $700US)

I am pretty sure I have some mirrors and things lying round here from my old one if your in need of some minor parts.

**Bonez** · 21st September 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by cowboyz

EMU are not afriad of the dark.

Now who said the light bulb was blown or it was nighttime?

**cowboyz** · 21st September 2008, 21:02

Too much drinkies there bonezy?

**Bonez** · 21st September 2008, 21:04

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Too much drinkies there bonezy?

Nah just on a high after todays ride

**sugilite:Me** · 2nd October 2008, 00:25

Rightio! Went for a bit of a scoot to manfield last Sunday. Went over the saddle road and had a bit of fun, then a no nonsense straight through spin to the track. Chatted away the day to loads of old acquaintances. Right at the end, Meanie, 86 and NZSarge showed up. Lance, Meanie and Chanceyy scooted for home, Sarge went off to watch motogp which left 86 and I to go for a pootle.

I followed 86 to Ashhurst, then I led over the saddle road. My rear tyre started spinning out of right hand turns, a bit of a worry when I only have 75 to 80 hp at most. We stopped on a corner with a view of the eastern side and the tyre looked a bit sad, depressed even! I took up 86 kind offer of a ride on his Tiger and thoroughly enjoyed my ride down to Woodville on it...very comfy and I was really suprised how fast it whipped through the revs being a triple and all! Over all...very impressive!

Anyways, back to earth with a thump and off home I went on the 750. Coming a long my road the tyre was giving really, REALLY bizarre feed back, even though I was in limp mode. It felt as if it were flat (it wasn't) and the tyre was rolling over the edge of the rim!!! I've never felt anything quite like it. Anyways, I've been busy running the groover over 2 sets of tyres and now have a tough decision to make, hmmm Dunlops or Pirellis????

**Bonez** · 2nd October 2008, 13:52

I'm quite disappointed you haven't considered quality nylon

**86GSXR** · 5th October 2008, 11:14

I managed 492 km so far this weekend beginning on the Friday ride. Accompanied Sarah to Wellie at 7.00 am yesterday morning! Wet and VERY gusty. The Tiger is soooo bloody comfortable though, nothings a problem. Breakfast with Mum, then a quick scoot around town (god, it's a day trip to even get round the bays these days in Wellie, bloody traffic) then Hutt motorway, Haywards, and Piecock Hill. EXTREMELY windy up there but at least I was blown away from the precipice and not over it lol.

Got to Shannon for a quick stop and notice a message from Garry that there's a trip to the Umutoi MC headquarters to check on the battered occupants.

Had a nice run out there (god that road is BRILLIANT) confirmed there were no deaths and that the mightly Daytona will rise again

Followed up with a very relaxed leisuerly cruise back to Ashhurst then home

No riding today though, man, is it wet or what!