Hawke's Bay weekend rides

**one fast tl1ooo** · 31st August 2009, 19:50

And the list is gettin long

**Morepower** · 31st August 2009, 19:51

Originally Posted by one fast tl1ooo

Dam dave

do you wanta die to, CRAZYHORSE has a hit list

Shes away for the weekend , hopefully will calm down in 2 weeks

**one fast tl1ooo** · 31st August 2009, 20:07

I don't know if she can calm down, I seem to get

pissed
off with me,

**wickle** · 31st August 2009, 20:14

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Allow me to tell the full story.....

Yes, me being stubborn,

I wanted to learn to do it myself (how else do you learn). I changed the spark plugs under the watchful eye of one slow tl1000.... (he he he) and all was well. I proceeded to drain the oil, attached the new filter, when one slippery tl1000 (oh, sorry Todd, fingers slipped on keyboard) proceeded to undo the sump bung (can't blame me!). Anyway, when the time came to re-insert it - it would not tighten as the previous owner had obviously had trouble with it in the past and added another washer - hence too much strain on it (or so I'm informed by those who know more than me - yes, it is possible). Craig from Five Star said there are only so many times you can remove the bung due to the alloy construction, before something like this happens. They put in a helicoil (I call it a helicopter - sounds funnier) and its now all fixed

So.... there! I had to pull out the SV and it was fun actually. After the weekend's road toll, it was deemed to be a slower ride, and everyone rode quieter than normal.

so next time I hope the helicore does come out with the bung like happened to me!

**Charlied1** · 31st August 2009, 20:27

It was a good ride on Sunday. Hard work two up on the twisty bits but worth the effort. Yeehah my ticket for Phillip Island arrived today. Mr Rossi has by default closed up the championship quite nicely.

**Charlied1** · 31st August 2009, 20:30

Wanted to add but thought it wasnt quite right to add into the last post. Sorry to hear about the crash on Middle Rd. Its a great Rd with some nice bends but obviously very unforgiving if you get yourself off line.

**one fast tl1ooo** · 31st August 2009, 20:37

Originally Posted by Charlied1

It was a good ride on Sunday. Hard work two up on the twisty bits but worth the effort.

Hi charlied1, it was good to see you on the ride, yes a good peice of rd
hope you can make the next ride

**BigG** · 31st August 2009, 20:50

Saw Rob tonight trying out a new set of Wheels

with Cindy incharge

**crazyhorse** · 31st August 2009, 21:14

Originally Posted by wickle

so next time I hope the helicore does come out with the bung like happened to me!

Oh buggar! That would not be good. Five Star put mine in today, and I watched.... and learned some more about it too. He knew what he was doing, so I know its in correctly.

**crazyhorse** · 31st August 2009, 21:16

Originally Posted by BigG

As If !

Sure it was the Sump plug, Ya put the oil in the right place cos those Gixers are perculier, percoolier or strange bikes then eH!.

Well, I know its called the sump plug that you remove to drain the oil out LOL - so, nothing too perculier about my special zuki. But all fixed now, and she'll be raring to go this fine weekend.....

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 31st August 2009, 21:22

Originally Posted by Charlied1

It was a good ride on Sunday. Hard work two up on the twisty bits but worth the effort. Yeehah my ticket for Phillip Island arrived today. Mr Rossi has by default closed up the championship quite nicely.

Arrr shut-up We went in 2007. Loved every minute of it. 3 days at the track all day. Mary Mooo and I have never had a better 3days in our lives. What a great place. A few pic’s to give you an idea of what you might see

Note it was only 9 deg c. Very cold wind. We were in the stand called Siberia. Nambed for a reason but the view of the whole track was great. Good on ya....... I have never seen my Mooo smile so much as she did at the track. What a great place. We will go back one day................