The Monster is on the road!!!

**manwithav8** · 4th October 2007, 18:42

Well, the full licence was obtained on sat 29th sep.....

Got the bike out for a ride that afternoon and it was running a little hairy. Only covered maybe 20-50k around town at the most.

Anyway, rather than pissing around with it I chose to bite the bullet and ride it to the bike shop on the Monday and have them sort it so I could ride the next day.

Well that day didn't come untill today. All that was needed was the carbs cleaned, earth straps were loose, airbox tightened onto the carbs and the mixtures set.

So I race home from work early and pull the monster out of the shed and fire it up, wow, still can't get over the Duc sound with opened up cans. With that said, on went the gear and off I go. A quick blat up to the windmills over just out of Ashurst for a photo.

I was having so much fun that I almost missed the turn into the windmill look out but a little heavy braking sorted that. Once at the top, I didn't to let go of the bike in fear of the wind putting it on it's ass... So after all that, no pic was taken but the ride home was just as fun as the ride there.

So there you have it, the monster and I are now mobile in the world of two wheels and I am extremely happy with how the bike rides. ..

Anyways, just thought I would let you locals know that having the bike sitting in the shed for the last two and a half months was absoulute tourture both on myself and the bike, hence the $180 bill for maybe 2 hours of work to get me going. Oh well, nextime I will be patient and do it myself.

So there you have it, I am a happy chappy lol.. Ride on!!!

**chanceyy** · 4th October 2007, 18:45

congrats great feeling huh to finally be riding the monster ..

hmm cruisey ride on sat in meetings & events

**manwithav8** · 4th October 2007, 18:55

I would love to join ya's this sat but I am pouring bloody concrete all day that day.. So unfair lol.. Nah all good it has to be done.. Part of the deal of me having the monster, I must also spend time with the other half and work when I need to...

**ynot slow** · 4th October 2007, 18:59

Got a mate about to go for his full license,then they're off to buy a new bike,said to him give the wife your yammy 250 for her license,which she may do,then he's off for a cruiser type about 750cc,and summers here soon yeah right.

**chanceyy** · 4th October 2007, 19:04

Originally Posted by manwithav8

I would love to join ya's this sat but I am pouring bloody concrete all day that day.. So unfair lol.. Nah all good it has to be done.. Part of the deal of me having the monster, I must also spend time with the other half and work when I need to...

No problem there will be plenty of other rides

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**manwithav8** · 4th October 2007, 19:17

WIll keep my ear to the ground for something maybe on Sunday...Otherwise I will no doubt be out there making the Duc heard by Palmy North lol

**Bullitt** · 4th October 2007, 19:19

Congratulations.

One of these days Ill come up for a palmy ride so might see you then

**manwithav8** · 4th October 2007, 19:20

ANother Duc up here would be all good

**chanceyy** · 4th October 2007, 19:22

Originally Posted by manwithav8

WIll keep my ear to the ground for something maybe on Sunday...Otherwise I will no doubt be out there making the Duc heard by Palmy North lol

nods, just keep eye on manawatu threads .. & there will be a few evening rides as well ..

**manwithav8** · 4th October 2007, 19:25

I am keen for evening rides, especialy with daylight savings here....

**86GSXR** · 4th October 2007, 19:26

Well done mate! Must be a great feeling having your bike on the road after all this time

Well done for not giving into temptation too, makes it even sweeter eh

Keep an eye out for some rides, I may be up for something on Sunday, be good to see yr bike

**chanceyy** · 4th October 2007, 19:27

Originally Posted by manwithav8

I am keen for evening rides, especialy with daylight savings here....

for sure ... the track, Ballance & saddle is a great wee flick to blow a few cobwebs away ..

**manwithav8** · 4th October 2007, 19:39

86GSXR, will be a weird feeling riding with other riders as I am not used to being surrounded by bikes let alone know the biker ettquite (spelling) when riding in a pack. Will get used to it in all due time though..

**chanceyy** · 4th October 2007, 19:42

laffing .. its no probs .. 86 is normally out front somewhere & everyone just rides to their own pace so at times you could be riding on ya own .. just know that somewhere ahead everyone regroups again ..

I have only been riding 6 months mate so you will be fine .. if ya not sure hang around at the back & get comfy with it all ..