On behalf of 86gsxr.....

[yod]

hey a huge thanks to cowboyz, sheep and 86 for helping out with the viffer on Saturday, it was a right pain too since

1) it's old as...
2) it's a honda...
3) it was a glorious day for a ride and we were in the garage all day
4) we were missing a few tools that would have been useful (but we made do, cos we're clever like that)
5) they sent the wrong pads for the rear
6) the front discs are a bit thick
7) the pistons are a dog
8) etc....you get the idea

was a bloody mission but we at least got it to the point where i know where I'm at in terms of the next step and i never would got all that done without blacksheeps fine selection of tools, cowboyz uncanny willingness to dismantle a honda (hmmm....i wonder about that), 86's encouragement from the peanut gallery (i know you woulda been in like a robber's dog if you weren't still recovering mate) and everybody's helpful attitude and cunning plans


top points of note during the day:

- The idea of open the roof access in my garage and suspending the front end of the bike from the rafters with tiedowns (was that your idea blacksheep)

- The absolute mess of bikes, bike bits and tools spread far and wide throughout my garage - twas a joy to behold

- The bit were we sat the swingarm on a broom handle since the paddock stand was too wide and cowboyz thought he'd better test it....CRACK!

- And finally and most fortuitous and seriously sneaky....I know some of you have heard the rumour and i can confirm it's true - I DO have a photo of cowboyz working on a honda can you spell blackmail?

thanks chaps - had a fine bike-mania weekend (they should all be like that!)

[sarahtvet]

only jokin darlin, acupuncture really works for headaches. If she really does get bad ones I can teach her the acupressure points to use when I get back.

[cowboyz]

hey a huge thanks to cowboyz, sheep and 86 for helping out with the viffer on Saturday, it was a right pain too since

1) it's old as...
2) it's a honda...
3) it was a glorious day for a ride and we were in the garage all day
4) we were missing a few tools that would have been useful (but we made do, cos we're clever like that)
5) they sent the wrong pads for the rear
6) the front discs are a bit thick
7) the pistons are a dog
8) etc....you get the idea

was a bloody mission but we at least got it to the point where i know where I'm at in terms of the next step and i never would got all that done without blacksheeps fine selection of tools, cowboyz uncanny willingness to dismantle a honda (hmmm....i wonder about that), 86's encouragement from the peanut gallery (i know you woulda been in like a robber's dog if you weren't still recovering mate) and everybody's helpful attitude and cunning plans


top points of note during the day:

- The idea of open the roof access in my garage and suspending the front end of the bike from the rafters with tiedowns (was that your idea blacksheep)

- The absolute mess of bikes, bike bits and tools spread far and wide throughout my garage - twas a joy to behold

- The bit were we sat the swingarm on a broom handle since the paddock stand was too wide and cowboyz thought he'd better test it....CRACK!

- And finally and most fortuitous and seriously sneaky....I know some of you have heard the rumour and i can confirm it's true - I DO have a photo of cowboyz working on a honda can you spell blackmail?

thanks chaps - had a fine bike-mania weekend (they should all be like that!)

It was fun. Pity we didnt have more time. Will be good when it is finished. Shouldnt be too hard to sell. You know where we are if you require more help/advice/someone to take the piss out of you. (cross out non-applicable)
would be good to see those front brakes working a little better.

only jokin darlin, acupuncture really works for headaches. If she really does get bad ones I can teach her the acupressure points to use when I get back.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......... I offended now. really I am. Dont like my secrets getting out.....


Would be good for her cause she tends to get a few headaches from time to time..

[sarahtvet]

hey a huge thanks to cowboyz, sheep and 86 for helping out with the viffer on Saturday, it was a right pain too since

1) it's old as...
2) it's a honda...
3) it was a glorious day for a ride and we were in the garage all day
4) we were missing a few tools that would have been useful (but we made do, cos we're clever like that)
5) they sent the wrong pads for the rear
6) the front discs are a bit thick
7) the pistons are a dog
8) etc....you get the idea

was a bloody mission but we at least got it to the point where i know where I'm at in terms of the next step and i never would got all that done without blacksheeps fine selection of tools, cowboyz uncanny willingness to dismantle a honda (hmmm....i wonder about that), 86's encouragement from the peanut gallery (i know you woulda been in like a robber's dog if you weren't still recovering mate) and everybody's helpful attitude and cunning plans


top points of note during the day:

- The idea of open the roof access in my garage and suspending the front end of the bike from the rafters with tiedowns (was that your idea blacksheep)

- The absolute mess of bikes, bike bits and tools spread far and wide throughout my garage - twas a joy to behold

- The bit were we sat the swingarm on a broom handle since the paddock stand was too wide and cowboyz thought he'd better test it....CRACK!

- And finally and most fortuitous and seriously sneaky....I know some of you have heard the rumour and i can confirm it's true - I DO have a photo of cowboyz working on a honda can you spell blackmail?

thanks chaps - had a fine bike-mania weekend (they should all be like that!)

Sounds like a great day was had by all and you managed to overcome the small obstacles that got thrown in the way, like cowboyz and Honda's. Um do I sense an approaching problem with this in the future!!!

Was with you in spirit, in between the wine, lattes and opera in the depths of the Brisbane countryside. Jimbour winery is obviously a local hog coffee stop, a crowd pulled out as I was exploring the gardens of the house during the first perfomance. Great to be in beautiful gardens pretty much alone with the haunting voices and music drifting in on the breeze.

Not quite a garage with swearing sweaty boys and bikes but both have their appeal!!!!

[86GSXR]

Yea thanks Sarah its getting much better although i,m not so sure after seeing the specialist this morning and having him make me nearly throw up on his nice clean looking carpet
He had me do and exersize that when it was done floored me Not joking i couldnt stand up for about five mins and now i have this killer of a headache
He rekomns that this particular exersize has an 80 percent success rate in solving the problem. So heres hoping he knows what hes doing

From my exprience with these exercises James, you will feel worse before you get better. Hope you recover fully soon mate

My wife could go a prick in the hand to releave her headaches.............

Holy crap! Why didn't you just line up and invite everyone to make penis jokes?

hey a huge thanks to cowboyz, sheep and 86 for helping out with the viffer on Saturday, it was a right pain too since

1) it's old as...
2) it's a honda...
3) it was a glorious day for a ride and we were in the garage all day
4) we were missing a few tools that would have been useful (but we made do, cos we're clever like that)
5) they sent the wrong pads for the rear
6) the front discs are a bit thick
7) the pistons are a dog
8) etc....you get the idea

was a bloody mission but we at least got it to the point where i know where I'm at in terms of the next step and i never would got all that done without blacksheeps fine selection of tools, cowboyz uncanny willingness to dismantle a honda (hmmm....i wonder about that), 86's encouragement from the peanut gallery (i know you woulda been in like a robber's dog if you weren't still recovering mate) and everybody's helpful attitude and cunning plans


top points of note during the day:

- The idea of open the roof access in my garage and suspending the front end of the bike from the rafters with tiedowns (was that your idea blacksheep)

- The absolute mess of bikes, bike bits and tools spread far and wide throughout my garage - twas a joy to behold

- The bit were we sat the swingarm on a broom handle since the paddock stand was too wide and cowboyz thought he'd better test it....CRACK!

- And finally and most fortuitous and seriously sneaky....I know some of you have heard the rumour and i can confirm it's true - I DO have a photo of cowboyz working on a honda can you spell blackmail?

thanks chaps - had a fine bike-mania weekend (they should all be like that!)

That was good fun Jonno, and has inspired me to get onto the old Gixxer one day soon. She needs a few things done. And good to see you out on the RF, given that you could actually be seen this time

Sounds like a great day was had by all and you managed to overcome the small obstacles that got thrown in the way, like cowboyz and Honda's. Um do I sense an approaching problem with this in the future!!!

Was with you in spirit, in between the wine, lattes and opera in the depths of the Brisbane countryside. Jimbour winery is obviously a local hog coffee stop, a crowd pulled out as I was exploring the gardens of the house during the first perfomance. Great to be in beautiful gardens pretty much alone with the haunting voices and music drifting in on the breeze.

Not quite a garage with swearing sweaty boys and bikes but both have their appeal!!!!

I'm sure Cowboyz will be kind to your Honda Can't wait for it to arrive, that will be a good day and I bet it will cause a stir being such a classic with so few miles

Brisbane sounds great

[yod]

Holy crap! Why didn't you just line up and invite everyone to make penis jokes?

yeah...i was thinking the same thing

That was good fun Jonno, and has inspired me to get onto the old Gixxer one day soon. She needs a few things done. And good to see you out on the RF, given that you could actually be seen this time

don't be shy mate...will be more than happy to come and investigate the forefathers of my new ride
loving the RF mate - really got in touch with it on sunday, really got used to the feel of the road through it and found a heap more confidence in it too....average speed went up a fair few notches from previous outings i think

I'm sure Cowboyz will be kind to your Honda Can't wait for it to arrive, that will be a good day and I bet it will cause a stir being such a classic with so few miles

yeah he's a big softie really, even with hondas...and you're dead right - sounds like a minter....bet it sounds good too....will be good to see it in the mix

[sarahtvet]

From my exprience with these exercises James, you will feel worse before you get better. Hope you recover fully soon mate


I'm sure Cowboyz will be kind to your Honda Can't wait for it to arrive, that will be a good day and I bet it will cause a stir being such a classic with so few miles

Brisbane sounds great

Getting out in the garage sounds like a good idea I hope that Golden Girl is gleaming and getting lots of love and attention

Um not sure Cowboyz will forgive the size slight, oops done it again

Brisbane better today 30 odd papers to read hence keep sneaking onto KB

Hope first day back at work was fab

[cowboyz]

Holy crap! Why didn't you just line up and invite everyone to make penis jokes?



That was good fun Jonno, and has inspired me to get onto the old Gixxer one day soon. She needs a few things done. And good to see you out on the RF, given that you could actually be seen this time



I'm sure Cowboyz will be kind to your Honda Can't wait for it to arrive, that will be a good day and I bet it will cause a stir being such a classic with so few miles

Brisbane sounds great

I know. it was a little easy. should have left it alone but just cant........


Bring on a zuki fix-her-upper day. At least then I might actualyl pay attention to what I am doing.

[86GSXR]

yeah...i was thinking the same thing

don't be shy mate...will be more than happy to come and investigate the forefathers of my new ride
loving the RF mate - really got in touch with it on sunday, really got used to the feel of the road through it and found a heap more confidence in it too....average speed went up a fair few notches from previous outings i think

yeah he's a big softie really, even with hondas...and you're dead right - sounds like a minter....bet it sounds good too....will be good to see it in the mix

Yeah, it's great seeing all these bigger bikes appearing. Evolution! looking forward to that East Cape trip!

Getting out in the garage sounds like a good idea I hope that Golden Girl is gleaming and getting lots of love and attention

Um not sure Cowboyz will forgive the size slight, oops done it again

Brisbane better today 30 odd papers to read hence keep sneaking onto KB

Hope first day back at work was fab

Well, she's not exactly gleaming but she is getting lots of love and attention Although, I did clean the pipe at Mangaweka yesterday - which went down well

I know. it was a little easy. should have left it alone but just cant........


Bring on a zuki fix-her-upper day. At least then I might actualyl pay attention to what I am doing.

Leave it alone and take two glasses of water

Yes, and speaking of a Zuki day, I emailed this bloke about some parts weeks ago - no reply, but I'll get back onto him once the finances permit. I think the finance gods were telling me something!

[sarahtvet]

I think the finance gods were telling me something!

to save for a flight to the sun

[Meanie]

Geeez cowboyz you do like to leave yourself wide open

[Meanie]

You know what us medical lot are like making somebody throw up makes the day so much more fun

Guess you won't be up for watching any horse surgery when I get back then

I had planned it as an alternative KB experience for the brave and gory

Jokes aside if you keep doing the exercise hopefully the sickness will decrease and you will be back on full form

Remind me to show you an acupuncture point on your hand you can press which will help with the headaches. Ali may remember where it is because I used it on him once. Really works, sorted a migraine for me so I was able to drive home to get drugs, before pressing on it I couldn't move without being

If not I can take a photo pointing to where it is and email to you

Thanks Sarah i,m feeling much better now than i did this morning. Sounds like your having a blast over there in Oz

[dogsnbikes]

Well Guys I was bloody susprise too see you turn out for the ride up home thought it was only Al and Sandra riding out and itr turned out to be a great day and the miles completed were interesting one's.....always good to see the trumpy's come in 1 2 haha aye cowboyz

but the ride all day was great even if channceyy did cut my hair in between and 86 cleaning his muffler at the mangaweka gas station

Was good to see Yod and Mrs yod out on the RF but did seem werid not seeing the viffer in the fleet mrs yod?

well after all the touring of twist in turns on sunday it was still great to get home even if I did have a lot less rubber on the rear

till next time aye guys and meanie might have a point about the KB get together out there the bomb fire is already built lol

[chanceyy]

Well Guys I was bloody susprise too see you turn out for the ride up home thought it was only Al and Sandra riding out and itr turned out to be a great day and the miles completed were interesting one's.....always good to see the trumpy's come in 1 2 haha aye cowboyz

but the ride all day was great even if channceyy did cut my hair in between and 86 cleaning his muffler at the mangaweka gas station

Was good to see Yod and Mrs yod out on the RF but did seem werid not seeing the viffer in the fleet mrs yod?

well after all the touring of twist in turns on sunday it was still great to get home even if I did have a lot less rubber on the rear

till next time aye guys and meanie might have a point about the KB get together out there the bomb fire is already built lol

well it was great to get Betsy out again .. & awesome to get them tips ..anyhow it was a good excuse to try out them roads .. (had said to Al when we moved ya out there I wanna try them roads on the bike )

now you need to organise that house warming party ...

ohh yeah best I post thread in correct forum re this weekends ride .. garner a bit of interest .. ..

[chanceyy]

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