Manawatu weekend rides

[banditrider]

and the weather for that day is ... i think it may rain come on who cares ... lol

Exactly...

[KiwiKat]

Tomorrows Ride - Feilding Riders. All welcome
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...&postcount=419

[ynot slow]

Looks a good cruise Sunday,about to head to Manfeild for a looksy soon,first race starts 10.50 or so.

[banditrider]

Goddamn hoon!

[Owl]

Goddamn hoon!

Love that second pic Andrew!

I didn't get any of you on the Tiger

[banditrider]

No worries, that one looks awesome!

My ones are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l...pitiOhingaiti#

[cowboyz]

Goddamn hoon!

I was trying to sit up as striaght as 86. really. That is a mint pic.

oh yeah.. it wasnt me............

[banditrider]

http://docs.google.com/present/view?...autoStart=true

[specter]

so was it a good ride today??
slept in so missed out

[86GSXR]

Goddamn hoon!

That's just irresponsible!

Love that second pic Andrew!

It's rather good isn't it!

I didn't get any of you on the Tiger

Well, the Connie looked good........

No worries, that one looks awesome!

My ones are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l...pitiOhingaiti#

I concur, nice lean

I was trying to sit up as striaght as 86. really. That is a mint pic.

oh yeah.. it wasnt me............

http://docs.google.com/present/view?...autoStart=true

so was it a good ride today??
slept in so missed out

Excellent ride today. Perfect weather and great company.

AND, I sampled the Connie! Now I have a problem. I WANT one!

Huge thanks to Andrew for trusting me with his prize possession. I hadn't really expected to sample this bike in his lifetime but I'm extremely glad I did.

First impression was the weight. Some 280 kgs, some 85 kgs heavier than the Tiger. Thanks to the lowish seat height this wasn't an issue manoeuvering in the carpark at the Ohingiati Pub carpark, although I wasn't game enough to try and sqeeze through the narrow gap between a parked car and some bikes. So manhandling it into a U turn was required which was surprisingly easy.

I managed to get it over some gravel and onto SH1. I'd promised Andrew I wouldn't do anything to give him heart failure and as it turned out there was no need as we cruised down towards the Vinegar Hill turnoff.

I did give it a bit of throttle and was rewarded by a very powerful response and a very smooth ride. There's bags of power and the bike tracks in a very predictable and stable manner.

The thing I really loved about it was the solid and safe feel that is imparted. It sits so well on the road and the weight is a real advantage as it plants the thing exactly where you want it to go. Apparantly this gives it real stability in the wet as well.

Those mirrors. Wow. The view behind is very good and they provide great wind protection for your hands. You even get a view of most of your own gear as well, if you're interested.

I tried the legendary electric screen, and yep, the different positions sure do make a difference. There's an odd push in the back sensation as the screen rises to it's full height which I'd imagine is caused by a pressure differential as you're cocooned in the bikes protective bubble of weatherproofness.

The fairings keep ALL windblast off your legs so I'd imagine you wouldn't get wet legs in the rain, which means a warm (ish) ride during wet cold days.

I had to give it back at the top of the Hill so I really didn't get to sample her in the twisties, but I wouldn't have been able to forgive myself if the worst came to the worst.

But I managed a couple of rolling U turns instead which inspired me with confidence.

I can certainly see why Connie riders love them, as they say, it's a lot of bike for the money. If I had the readies I'd certainly get one.

Getting back on the Tiger felt like riding a trail bike and I immediatedly noticed how much wind get's through the gaps compared with the weatherproof seal of the Concourse.

Thanks again Andrew, I can sure see how addictive the Connies are and how easy it'd be do do the miles on em

[Meanie]

And he saw the light.................

Im a little dissapointed i didnt come today but Monie worked last night and went to bed this morning when she got home, realy didnt want to leave Brandon alone and didnt want to wake the sleeping bueaty, so mowed the lawns instead

[banditrider]

I had to give it back at the top of the Hill so I really didn't get to sample her in the twisties, but I wouldn't have been able to forgive myself if the worst came to the worst.

Yes, you were far more polite than my old man when he rode it. He made sure that he rode it all the way through the Hill to Cheltenham and I was stuck on his tractor with the old lady for a pillion...

[NZsarge]

Good spin today despite only doing the V Hill bit of the ride, a wee trundle though there convinced me a new rear tyre might be in order...
I actually went up to the Kimbolton cafe and waited there as I thought the plan was to go there for coffee mid ride but never mind, had a pleasant coffee and some french toast.

[Bonez]

Rumour has it a certain cb550f was out and about today. First time I've been out in months. Shes been sitting for over 8 months without a run, maybe more- air in the tyres, freshly charged battery, drain the carbs, fuel tap on, a few kicks on the kick start lever(remember those), then search the brain cells for the "correct" starting proceedure from cold(took a while)-3/4 choke-4 kicks-hit the starter-brooom!!!!!!!!!! Hmm one more thing...now what was it-oh yes peice of string from key to handle bars in case the key pops out.

Quiet 190km toddle for the most part apart from the occassional 160kph run on a secluded private road. Katman would be proud. Had forgotten how smooth Ronda is. Tyres need replacing cause they're a bit worn/hard/old. Anyway lifes good. I'm still alive in case anyone was wondering Just taking it easy and saving the pennys.

[ynot slow]

Will be good to enjoy the rumble of a trusty 'onda again.