Manawatu Rant n Rave

[86GSXR]

This is so easy now

[86GSXR]

Last lot

[yod]

that looks like our usual gathering point in Taumarunui but a little damper than whenever I've gone through!

great pics Al

[NZsarge]

Last lot

The last photo in this group is outstanding!

[ynot slow]

Bloody hell no wonder you were late lol,nice ones,shame about the ones at our place with darkness,even worse not having a beer in my ford mug,that one on the lookout at Strathmore saddle is brilliant,we should have stopped.As locals you take those views for granted,drive that way usually once a month for work so get a bit blase' over it(sights).Glad no pics of bbq tea shown,finally ate leftovers this morning(bruno happy),still Janine did well considering bbq was mentioned about 20 mins prior in Stratford,nuke the food to thaw out quick.Bikes look amazingly clean considering distance travelled,and the neighbour absolutely loved the sounds when you left,she said I would've loved to go on a ride,said why didn't ya ask?didn't want to be pushy she said,also said her kids would've wanted one too.

[sarahtvet]

Pretty sad you guys going on about Sarahs rear end. Aint you got nothing better to talk about

What's wrong with my rear end, it's gorgeous and don't you forget it, any of you

And no I will not be parading any parts of my naked anatomy around Palmie on the 9th so you can breathe a huge sigh of relief :

Lee, I will be dealing with your considerable cheek in due time, women never forget

As the rear end has created such interest. A nut had come adrift and a shaft had snapped, just not up to standard these old things hey I think I have half sorted it, just need to get a new clutch and maybe a fairing so I don't get blown off and all will be fine

Keep it clean boys!!!

Well as you can tell it was another bloody awesome road trip. I have really been spoilt since beginning my NZ riding career and I really appreciate 86 letting me be a part of a momentous occasion of the meeting of the GSXR's and of course for letting me ride the bikes, great fun
I will probably live to regret that honesty

The forgotten highway sure won't be forgotten and we are already hatching plans for a revisit

86 has done a brilliant job of posting our pics and doing the ride report, it has been a mammoth task gettting them all organised as we had 3 cameras between us

Glad castlepoint went well and that you missed us soo much. Roll on the weekend

[sarahtvet]

The last photo in this group is outstanding!

Ta darlin, as we were chasing the rain across the desert highway I looked to the left and just had to stop. The colours were amazing, what a road that is too

[NZsarge]

Ta darlin, as we were chasing the rain across the desert highway I looked to the left and just had to stop. The colours were amazing, what a road that is too

Sorry, I thought Al took the pic, thats really nice

[sarahtvet]

Shit she wont fill those leather pants as well if she does that

I will take that as the compliment it was surely intended to be

Sarah may well have your guts for gaiters lol.. Do not comment on the tool hole on her bike... Sheesh, when I did I got it all terribly wrong and thought it was all over lol...

Needless to say, if your reading this Sarah, I have yet to find short enough pliers to fit in your whole (on the bike) but I am sure I can sort something....

boasting about length again Lee Sure you will find something small enough....

Cheers Tony, we had a clear run back, bit cold towards the end but dinner was worth it.

I can neither confirm nor deny the 9th, although I'm wondering why Sarah is off to the tanning clinic and trying to get to 50 kgs lol (hope she doesn't see this)

You are all in deep trouble, lots of grovelling (taking me for good roads trips will suffice) will be expected

Pure bliss is the WORD!!!
You will LOVE this road Bonez! Can't wait to do it again
I like bad naughty thoughts

Oh no not sheep again

The Gixxers behaved beautifully and it was great to see the originals among the latest

They really had a class of their own and it was great to see the generations together.

Hopefully leathers won't be necessary on the 9th Bonez

I don't think you riding around palmie in your thermals will be a good look but I am happy to take photos.

Yes, that tool hole is oddly located. I'm sure Honda knew what it was doing at the time tho. Besides, Honda's don't break down, they just fall to peices don't they?

Last time you ride SK1PY

bonez ia quite the handy bugger isn't he....

you are just jealous

[sarahtvet]

Sorry, I thought Al took the pic, thats really nice

No problems they are a mixture of both of ours good ones are all mine of courseWe just download all the cameras and put them all onto 86's computer and he does the arty bits of writing the ride report and posting the pics. I also had work Tuesday so needed to do boring stuff when we got home

[ynot slow]

Hell don't you buggers work down your way,or have good access to work 'puters,that pics of the mountain with snow was brilliant,we went up through desert rd in july and had a perfect day,spent most of the rd from Taihape to Turangi looking for a spot for photo,alas view went and no piccies,still have the memories of that day.Was a postcard view,lots of tourists stoppimg for pics didn't help,i.e idiots parking on side of road,but still not off the road,especially the asian(not bashing)ones on a blind corner.

[sarahtvet]

Hell don't you buggers work down your way,or have good access to work 'puters,that pics of the mountain with snow was brilliant,we went up through desert rd in july and had a perfect day,spent most of the rd from Taihape to Turangi looking for a spot for photo,alas view went and no piccies,still have the memories of that day.Was a postcard view,lots of tourists stoppimg for pics didn't help,i.e idiots parking on side of road,but still not off the road,especially the asian(not bashing)ones on a blind corner.

working hard at the computer, I have not been online for a week so I am allowed a little play!!!!

If you want copies of any of my pics let me know and I will put them on a cd, will tidy up pics from your place too and add them.Didn't have time to photoshop any before posting, some of us have to get up for work in the morning!!!
Hope the birthday was fun, sorry I missed wishing well on the correct day, hope Janine gave you your pressie

[ynot slow]

working hard at the computer, I have not been online for a week so I am allowed a little play!!!!


Hope the birthday was fun, sorry I missed wishing well on the correct day, hope Janine gave you your pressie

That would be telling,more than the usual and a box of chockies,brilliant set of tools,have to find tool box so kids can't borrow them and FORGET to put back.Pics came out ok given light etc,just as well no need to develop film,the trip would cost a heap lol.Still will take camera although it is slr with film and lenses next time,might take my brother to Whanga on bike,then he can drive me home after I have a few beers.He's due up from Queenstown for couple of weeks work in NP then a couple of days holiday.Might even see if he's keen on trip to your area,Janine and his partner can meet us in the car,shit getting craftier with age.

[manwithav8]

Glad you got the computer thing sorted AL, they are bloody annoying when things don't work right.. I have just lost 10 months of budgeting and cash flow allocation etc

Sarah, no cheek inteneded from this end, and what is this I hear about your clutch???

[banditrider]

Some awesome pics there - just missing a silver bike (or 2 eh Meanie?)