Bones's Sunday Summer Sojourn

**Bonez** · 14th October 2007, 17:50

A picture or two says a thousand words etc etc etc

**Bonez** · 14th October 2007, 17:54

Bloody silly day to be riding I might add. And I did 445km in the shit weather

Now who can guess where the first 3 pics were taken? Clue- Yes it was in the Rangitiki District but a lot closer to home.

It was surprising how much traffic was on the Napier/Taihape rd too.

Managed to catch up with mum and dad in Havelock North which was good.

**NZsarge** · 14th October 2007, 19:01

Well done mate, you're a braver man than me venturing out on a day such as this one has been.

**chanceyy** · 14th October 2007, 19:04

Originally Posted by Bonez

A picture or two says a thousand words etc etc etc

hmm is that the gentle Annie you road bonez ?

all i see is gravel ..

dunna like gravel

**cowboyz** · 14th October 2007, 19:06

You might want trainer wheels on that CX there bonez? That napier/taupo gravel looks very zx un-friendly. Weather was a absoulte dog here today so I stayed pretty close to the couch after doing a hard days (2 hours) work.

**Bonez** · 14th October 2007, 19:14

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Well done mate, you're a braver man than me venturing out on a day such as this one has been.

Wouldn't call it brave. Stupid more like it. Really just a recon run. Almost over cooked it coming onto the gravel at the Taihape end, then got blown over about 5kms before the end of Napier section.

Would be nice on a good day on a lighter bike though. Took a whole hour to straighten the CX out.

Pahongina Valley(west-first 3 pics) was a hoot, then left to Apiti, hang a right at Apiti, then on to South Main rd or something and come out on the Kimbolton/Mangaweka Rd.
Manaweka for a wee stop/pic then on to "tippy toe" rd (there was as a Goldwing same vintage as the CX coming the other way), Taihape then Gentle Annie.
Spotted a few other roads to explore. The sealed sections either end of the Napier/Taihapi rd are real teasers.

The CX performed like a trooper, damn comfortable. Was a real effort keep her upright on the return to Palmerston North. I had to tuck in behind a large camper bus for most of the way.

**86GSXR** · 14th October 2007, 19:16

Wow that looks like a good road! I was highly tempted to join you today but after being out with a certain Ashhurst lad last nite, I was feeling like a lie in. Twas an excellent nite tho, and looked like an excellent day. I felt like leaving the Triumph at home, so pillioned Sarah around on the Honda for a latte or two, then fired up the Gixxer for a ripper of a ride over the Saddle then the track. I'd forgotton how well that old girl really goes! Glad you had a good one!

**chanceyy** · 14th October 2007, 19:21

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Wow that looks like a good road! I was highly tempted to join you today but after being out with a certain Ashhurst lad last nite, I was feeling like a lie in. Twas an excellent nite tho, and looked like an excellent day. I felt like leaving the Triumph at home, so pillioned Sarah around on the Honda for a latte or two, then fired up the Gixxer for a ripper of a ride over the Saddle then the track. I'd forgotton how well that old girl really goes! Glad you had a good one!

hmm tired yesterday then lie in today .. you know Al thats called getting old hon .. no stamina

hit Palmy today with a vengence retail therapy with g/friend not to much damage done

**Meanie** · 14th October 2007, 19:45

Too dam windy for me today mate Heard the mighty CX rumbling past my pad this avo, said to the misses that sounds like bonez on his CX Sure enough Cant mistake that sound even over the sterio

**NZsarge** · 14th October 2007, 19:49

Originally Posted by Bonez

Wouldn't call it brave. Stupid more like it. Really just a recon run. Almost over cooked it coming onto the gravel at the Taihape end, then got blown over about 5kms before the end of Napier section.

Would be nice on a good day on a lighter bike though. Took a whole hour to straighten the CX out.

Pahongina Valley(west-first 3 pics) was a hoot, then left to Apiti, hang a right at Apiti, then on to South Main rd or something and come out on the Kimbolton/Mangaweka Rd.
Manaweka for a wee stop/pic then on to "tippy toe" rd (there was as a Goldwing same vintage as the CX coming the other way), Taihape then Gentle Anny.
Spotted a few other roads to explore. The sealed sections either end of the Napier/Tahapi rd are real teasers.

The CX performed like a trooper, damn comfortable. Was a real effort keep her upright on the return to Palmerston North. There was as a Goldwing same vintage as the CX coming the other way. I had to tuck in behind a large camper bus for most of the way.

Shit mate! dont go making a habit of having to heal upon the return of a ride! Glad to hear you're still in one piece (mostly)

**Bonez** · 14th October 2007, 19:55

Originally Posted by Meanie

Too dam windy for me today mate Heard the mighty CX rumbling past my pad this avo, said to the misses that sounds like bonez on his CX Sure enough Cant mistake that sound even over the sterio

Always thought she was an old tart that sounded like a wet fart being ridden by an old fart.

**u4ea** · 14th October 2007, 20:09

is there an emicon for "shaking head"Your a hard "ol bugger Bones thats for sure.Hope your mum and dad are in good health and always good they keep the home fires burning for ya matey.

**Meanie** · 14th October 2007, 20:14

Originally Posted by u4ea

is there an emicon for "shaking head"Your a hard "ol bugger Bones thats for sure.Hope your mum and dad are in good health and always good they keep the home fires burning for ya matey.

Na he just lost his marbles