Hawkes Bay Rant and Rave

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Ok I think I have a solution to the fiasco that has happened here. K/B has grown big. That’s a good thing.
So why don’t we make sub headings under Rides and events for each region. IE Hawkes Bay . Then put Subheadings in each region. Ie Rides and events, rant and rave etc.?
That would fix the problems we currently have and address the issue that people have with not being able to find the rides for their or others regions? Tony has made a great job of the Hawkes Bays new forum site.
That way every region can have stickys for organised regular rides and new entry’s for one off rides.
K/B could have an area for national rides. Ie the South Island ride and the K/B North Island ride.
So what do the Moderators think of this idea? It would be prudent to consider it and IMHO it would work very well. Appoint a moderator to each regional heading to work only in that thread.

[Nasty]

Ok I think I have a solution to the fiasco that has happened here. K/B has grown big. That’s a good thing.
So why don’t we make sub headings under Rides and events for each region. IE Hawkes Bay . Then put Subheadings in each region. Ie Rides and events, rant and rave etc.?
That would fix the problems we currently have and address the issue that people have with not being able to find the rides for their or others regions? Tony has made a great job of the Hawkes Bays new forum site.
That way every region can have stickys for organised regular rides and new entry’s for one off rides.
K/B could have an area for national rides. Ie the South Island ride and the K/B North Island ride.
So what do the Moderators think of this idea? It would be prudent to consider it and IMHO it would work very well. Appoint a moderator to each regional heading to work only in that thread.

Its in the site stuff part of the forum for discussion.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Ummmm This might work.......... Thanks Nasty

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?cat=3

[MSTRS:Me]

Time for us HBers to have a face-to get together and talk about the ACC bs and formulate some ideas of what we should do to respond here in the Bay?

[wickle]

Time for us HBers to have a face-to get together and talk about the ACC bs and formulate some ideas of what we should do to respond here in the Bay?

When,Where. ( Patangata lunch Sunday)

[MSTRS:Me]

Hey Wickle - you want the stripes on your tank over or under the clear?

[RDjase]

When,Where. ( Patangata lunch Sunday)

Sounds a good idea? Who else is coming?

Manfeild tomorro . Final round vic club series. There will be lots of battle's as the points in most classes are VERY close

[yungatart]

I have offered to help co-ordinate protests over ACC levies in HB.
Watch this space folks...I will be asking for help in this.

[RDjase]

Yes my son & I will be out on a point with the flags & ducks.

Ducks at Manfeild Andrew........ Never

Saw a great pic of the super sport bikes with mum and the ducklings crossing the track

C u there tomorro

Maybe you haven't been around long enough Jason - I've been to Manfield plenty of times and there ARE ducks in that Jet Sprint track in the middle. Maybe you've been lucky enough to have not seen them - but they can be a hazard.

So never say never!

Maybe you should get your facts RIGHT before you open your mouth/keyboard Shirley !

The jet sprint track hasnt been at Manfeild for 5 years!

And I have seen ducks at manfeid MANY times myself, I have even had to ride around them while racing ! Have you?

Do you actualy read what people say on here before you post or do you just post to prove you are right(while completely ignoring the facts) ?

I know how you feel. I've used Diablo's on my SV for what seems like forever, and they never let me down once. It was not the best option to put on the GSXR1000 when I needed to put new tyres on it, as they would be chewed out too quickly. The boys here are all running Pilot Road 2's, so decided to try them out.

Personally, they seem to grip well, even in the wet, as I managed to ride bit quicker than some in the rain, and I never lost confidence in them.

Certainly a tyre I would recommend as they tend to stick as well as my favourite Pirrellis.

Sometimes you gotta try something, but the boys all rave about the PR2's, and now, so do I

What model diablo's were you using on the SV ,its about time i did some tyre shopping

Diablo Stradas - they're the best - in my opinion. And thats all that counts when I ride.

The strada's are there tour tyre, that was one option because there are available in 170. not worried about how long they last to much tho

Wrong answer Jason!

Pirelli Diablo Strada
The Pirelli Diablo Strada is a radial tyre designed for sports tourers, with a surprisingly broad spectrum of applications. Build as a distance/touring tyre, the Diablo Strada can sit as happily on a hypersports bike as middleweight commuter. With a high silica compound the tyre warms quickly and repels water well. In line with its roots as a touring tyre, the Pirelli Diablo Strada's has a tread that is cut 25% deeper than the Diablo for longer tyre life.


There are 4 different types of Diablos: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa Pro; Pirelli Diablo Strada ; Pirelli Diablo H and Diablo ZR; Pirelli Diablo Corsa III!!!!!!!!!!

The Diablo H (now HR) and ZR dont exist anymore !!!!!!

There are 9 Diablo's , 2 race , 6 road , and 1 scooter . Why post out of date info to prove you are right?

http://www.nwa.co.nz/products.php?Brand=Pirelli

http://www.nwa.co.nz/product_detail.php?P_ID=3120

Pirelli Diablo Strada
The ideal tyre for people who love long touring journeys, but don’t want to sacrifice the sporty side of riding.

• Co-designed front and rear design, to guarantee a sporty performance on all kinds of roads.
• Functional and distinctive front and rear tread design to maximise water dispersal.
• High Grip compound to guarantee constant performance through the long life of the tyre.

Wrong answer Jason!

[I]Pirelli Diablo Strada
Build as a distance/touring tyre,

What part of tour isnt that Shirley!

And i know there are lots of diferent Diablo's ,Diablo Rosso is there new tyre and there is a Angel as well that is along the same lines as the Strada

Edit ,I forgot to put some more !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, that's what Mouse used to race on the GSXR600 and TL1000 about 5 years ago. That is why I ended up with them, as the sides were screwed, but not the middle. I do not class them as a touring tyre at all.

Tyre technology moves fast Shirley, They(strada's) are available in a really good range of sizes too, more so than the rest of the Diablo range. Still deciding what to do with tyres , and if I keep the Duke. A cheaper road bike and another race bike sounds more fun

Well, they are still my fav tyre and have great stickability. It is obvious that technology changes, that is why there are so many more options out there. But at the time, Strada's were what Pirrelli were promoting as race tyres. But Jason, it doesn't really matter.... that is my opinion, and yes, they have to produce in different sizes, as bikes have different size wheels. I understand that too.

stickability , I like that word lol. 180 and 190 are easy to get ,170 is a inbetween size, thats were the sportyer tyre ranges stop and start again at 160(if your lucky)

I was using 180's on my SV - abit on the big side, but still fitted ok. Never had problems with it

Didnt you notice the slow turn in and weaving at low speed and on changing road surfaces?

I bet it handled just awesome with a worn out ex race/tour tyre with the sides worn off and a 180 on a rim designed for a 160 ...........NOT







I wasn't going to reply to your post's Shirley bit they really ruffled my feathers(excuse the pun) and didnt run like water off a ducks back this time.

I dont rate your technical knowledge for giving advice to other riders on here or anywere , It COULD cause a accident if a newbee does what you say





PS The last time you were at Manfeild strada,s MAY have been used as a race tyre , but they are a tour tyre like I said !!!

Rant over , carry on as usual
Thanks
Jase

[BigG]

Whooo Jason must of taken you a while to sort through that little lot.

Anyway how did ya get on on the weekend ?

[RDjase]

Whooo Jason must of taken you a while to sort through that little lot.

Anyway how did ya get on on the weekend ?

Was a good race day , very close racing , points in all classes very tight, Great prize Giving too. Just spectating in weekend this time tho . Racing at taupo in 2 weeks . Post Classic GP on the 31st and PMCC rd1 on 1st nov. Worked on the bike last 2 weeks and its all go now. Im using my sponsers bike and put all my body work and seat so I fit it properly. My engine in bits all over the bench . Getting crank bits from USA and UK. Bit of porting(was still a stock engine) and put bigger reed blocks and some expansion chambers . Hope to have it ready by Xmas for the TRSS on the 27 and 28 dec

How was your ride in the weekend? I havnt been out on my Duke for ages

[yungatart]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=110299
Looking for some help here guys.
I put the link into the ride thread too.
Please post any offers/suggestions etc in the ACC thread, not here.
Thanks

[GMcC]

Was a good race day , very close racing , points in all classes very tight, Great prize Giving too. Just spectating in weekend this time tho . Racing at taupo in 2 weeks . Post Classic GP on the 31st and PMCC rd1 on 1st nov. Worked on the bike last 2 weeks and its all go now. Im using my sponsers bike and put all my body work and seat so I fit it properly. My engine in bits all over the bench . Getting crank bits from USA and UK. Bit of porting(was still a stock engine) and put bigger reed blocks and some expansion chambers . Hope to have it ready by Xmas for the TRSS on the 27 and 28 dec

How was your ride in the weekend? I havnt been out on my Duke for ages

Hey there Jase - Ive just got me internet bband resorted so couldnt get back to ya on Manfield Sorry
Me and mother ended going up2 Gissy via Tiniroto for the day and a pleseant jaunt it was too
Beggar all bikers out up and back
Stopped at Morere for drinks heading back and all these tourists wanting to know if the bike was 1 of those $900 ACC jobbys and what are we guna doo bout it ha - Could pull 2 of the plug leads off to get it into the 350cc class
Or use me RL Trials number plate

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What I reckoned would happen has happened here. There are so many threads it is imposable on dial up to find, let alone read them. So if there is any protest action on the ACC thingy sorted let us know by PM please cos K/B just isn’t working for me now it is so fragmented. What a fucken cockup this has turned in to. It was find before, now it sucks. For fuck sake. Maybe ACC has taken over here and made it like the other things they run.........

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Was a good race day , very close racing , points in all classes very tight, Great prize Giving too. Just spectating in weekend this time tho . Racing at taupo in 2 weeks . Post Classic GP on the 31st and PMCC rd1 on 1st nov. Worked on the bike last 2 weeks and its all go now. Im using my sponsers bike and put all my body work and seat so I fit it properly. My engine in bits all over the bench . Getting crank bits from USA and UK. Bit of porting(was still a stock engine) and put bigger reed blocks and some expansion chambers . Hope to have it ready by Xmas for the TRSS on the 27 and 28 dec

How was your ride in the weekend? I havnt been out on my Duke for ages

Sorry I didn’t catch up with you on the weekend at the track. Patrick did I think. We had a bad day and broke the bike big time. Bottom end filled the cylinder with steel and then compressed it in to the head while the piston took a smack for good measure. Bent rob and fuck crank. But it was still a good day. Racing is over for us now but it was good to finish with a win in the street stock class for the winter series. We will come along from time to time to cheers you on at the track. Nice to hear you are out and about G. Best I quit now cos it isn’t on topic.. what ever that is……….. FFS