Hawke's Bay weekend rides

**stormy1** · 28th May 2009, 17:50

Nice to see another twin in the fold, you will love having all that torque on hand

. Cant wait to ride with you again!

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 28th May 2009, 18:39

Originally Posted by Dooly

You'll prob enjoy the twin experience Steve, but you just gotta get some noise into the bike eh.

True. But at the moment it is stock and quiet. I think I will leave it like that for the first 800-1000ks. Get that shit out of the way then look at it. I want a deep sound but not to loud.

Originally Posted by yungatart

Congrats on your new wheels, Steve.

Drop around here and show it off some time.

That I will. Sorry to hear about BMW girl.

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

V-twins are heaps of fun - I know you'll enjoy it - esp the sound, if its got good pipes on it that is lol

I am finding it different. I went for a short blast up the goat track this avo. Very different to ride and as I have to run it in I can’t give it the fat. However I had the feeling it is going to go well when it can be feed like it wants to be. Power with out High revs seems wrong but I am sure I will get with the program.

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Congrats on the new wheels Steve. You won't get bored?

It is giving me the buzz so thats a good start. I find I am not as busy on this as I was on the 750.

Originally Posted by GurlRacer

If you need a hand, just give me a call! Don't forget I'm down here too

Cool thanks L.

Originally Posted by BigG

Shiti

Don’t hurt yourself George.

Originally Posted by BigG

I suppose There has to be a name change eH! Steve, Mmmmmm I'll have to give me brain a tweek.
Well done that Man Congradulations

Thank you George. No name change. Still a Gixxer lover at heart just not got the bligg to get a new one. I wanted a new bike cos we buy them at 30,000k and in two years we are at 70,000 and no bugger wants to buy them.

Originally Posted by stormy1

Nice to see another twin in the fold, you will love having all that torque on hand

. Cant wait to ride with you again!

THanks Stormy1. It will be a bit slow for a while. Get it run in and then learn my way around the riding of it. I will follow you for a while and pick up some tips.

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 28th May 2009, 18:47

One worrying thing. I note the date stamp on the tyres is 3706. So the rubber, Michelin pilot sports, are already 3 years old.

Wouldn’t it be better if the bikes came out with rims and the tyres were fitted after the bike was sold so the rubber was fresh?

Heel we have to learn to ride the new bike and they are shod with old rubber. I would never put 3 year old tyres on my bike. Might have to run them soft to get them hot. The power should kill them in a short time.

**Dooly** · 28th May 2009, 19:15

They reckon the Yoshi mufflers sound the best on SVs.
Mind you did'nt Warwick sort his out himself?

**GMcC** · 28th May 2009, 19:54

Originally Posted by BigG

Allthis talk about Surfers and Broadbeach all I can afford is a tent at Waimarama and the little bike shops in Hastings and Napier.

Ha yeah It really is off putin !
Just for that I will be headen down to Westport for the 3 days to catch up with me lad ( Geologist contracted to Stockton Mine )
Taking me and the Trump so fuk the weather its all Go !!!
Use fellas take care while riding and we all come back now you here

**GMcC** · 28th May 2009, 19:58

Originally Posted by Dooly

Pics Steve.

I hope the Gixxer has been passed down to the boy.

Shit Steve you gone and upset the natives now !
Us 2 here had a 07 naked SV and it was that blue too.............
Brilliant machine and they dont vibe much over 18K Ha

**crazyhorse** · 28th May 2009, 20:38

Originally Posted by Dooly

They reckon the Yoshi mufflers sound the best on SVs.
Mind you did'nt Warwick sort his out himself?

I agree - I have a yoshi on my SV650 - sounds absolutely AWESOME!!!!

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 28th May 2009, 21:59

Originally Posted by GMcC

Shit Steve you gone and upset the natives now !
Us 2 here had a 07 naked SV and it was that blue too.............
Brilliant machine and they dont vibe much over 18K Ha

not at all over 18k I wouldn't think

you have a great trip away.

**BigG** · 29th May 2009, 07:58

Originally Posted by GMcC

Ha yeah It really is off putin !
Just for that I will be headen down to Westport for the 3 days to catch up with me lad ( Geologist contracted to Stockton Mine )
Taking me and the Trump so fuk the weather its all Go !!!
Use fellas take care while riding and we all come back now you here

Westport, poor fella. It's like going back in time down there still going around in Horse and kart. Have a good ride though.

**Dooly** · 29th May 2009, 08:32

Originally Posted by GMcC

Ha yeah It really is off putin !
Just for that I will be headen down to Westport for the 3 days to catch up with me lad ( Geologist contracted to Stockton Mine )
Taking me and the Trump so fuk the weather its all Go !!!
Use fellas take care while riding and we all come back now you here

Onya Gaz.
Just remember to take the ferry for the river crossing or ya might get some water on yer plugs.
Slow yer up a bit eh.

**Stickchick** · 30th May 2009, 09:32

Congrats on the new Bike!!!!! Hey do you still have that picture of you and I on the Gixxer? Would love to get a copy.

So when you taking it for a run to Auckland?

**schado** · 30th May 2009, 11:43

Any rides today people?

Tomorow is forecast to to very very very cold and nasty throughout the country, including likely but unusually low snow... Might be cold BURGERFUEL burgers.

**stormy1** · 30th May 2009, 11:58

Originally Posted by schado

Any rides today people?

Tomorow is forecast to to very very very cold and nasty throughout the country, including likely but unusually low snow... Might be cold BURGERFUEL burgers.

Dooly has posted a Classic Bike Club Ride to day leaving BP Clive at 1pm.

Karen and I hope to get there.