Manawatu Friday Night Ride. (Be there or be in the square).

**manwithav8** · 17th November 2007, 20:47

Originally Posted by Garry H

Its a wonder you didn't get sold one of these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-126904729.htm
But Murphys Law states your shock is the wrong size.

Was thinking Torrington Bearing ? Then realised it was a Thrust Bearing after your explaination.

Presume you want to adjust this every time you take a pillion. Me thinks you just going to have to reach a compromise or your ring nuts will get worn out in no time not to mention the hassle.

Also get a couple of motorcycle tiedowns and you will be able to do all your front fork work as well very easilly.

You are quite right Garry. Constant adjusting will wear components rather quick so as yo usaid a comprimise is needed. The thrust bearing is a no go by the way, not enough meat on the lock ring as the spring would not be retained.

I have put this in the other manawatu thread but never mind..

I raised the rear end by about 20mm (approx 8mm at the adjuster ) and reset the rear shock rebound to what Robert Taylor suggested...

Went for a quick squirt and OMG the bike turns in alot quicker and the rear feels like a huge improvment. It is firm but still soaks up what bumps I could hit.. There was no dancing across the road when leant over.

Can't wait to take it for a decent blat.

I have sent spring measurments to Robert and he will send over an Ohlins Replacement spring to trial which will be more suited to my weight......

Will be interesting as to what differnece this makes.

**Meanie** · 17th November 2007, 20:57

Originally Posted by Bonez

It was good to meet Phil. May have to have a chat to him re aquiring insurance writeoffs. He's done a good job of the Sprint.

Yea he got a bargain there alright
bloody good guy he is, always offering to help

**NZsarge** · 20th November 2007, 07:58

Is there anything on the boil for this friday night? It's my aim to get a ride in if there is one on but i'll have to see how the sleep thing goes, got an appointment at 9:00 in the morning so that might do me in but we'll see.

**manwithav8** · 20th November 2007, 19:47

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Is there anything on the boil for this friday night? It's my aim to get a ride in if there is one on but i'll have to see how the sleep thing goes, got an appointment at 9:00 in the morning so that might do me in but we'll see.

hhmm could do with a pie run hahahahah mmm pies... Yum...

hahaha

**Bonez** · 20th November 2007, 20:03

How's about Ashhurst, Gorge, Balance, Pahiatua Track(the long way around, maybe even on to Eketahuna and loop back to Pahiatua) back though balance over the Saddle sound?

Be carefull of the cow poos and sunstrike.

**chanceyy** · 20th November 2007, 20:05

Originally Posted by Bonez

How's about Ashhurst, Gorge, Balance, Pahiatua Track(the long way around) back though balance over the Saddle sound?

I want my bike back .. these lovely evenings are tormenting me ..

**86GSXR** · 20th November 2007, 20:13

Originally Posted by Bonez

How's about Ashhurst, Gorge, Balance, Pahiatua Track(the long way around, maybe even on to Eketahuna and loop back to Pahiatua) back though balance over the Saddle sound?

Be carefull of the cow poos and sunstrike.

Shit, why not

Originally Posted by chanceyy

I want my bike back .. these lovely evenings are tormenting me ..

I feel your pain

Won't be long tho

**Bonez** · 20th November 2007, 20:17

6:00-6:15pm (1800-1815) liftoff from the Ashhurst Mobil then.

**manwithav8** · 20th November 2007, 20:19

can't wait to get out again....

Gave the bike some love today so it needs to be ravished on some twisties... Will be two up though..

Oil change/ gear lever adjusted/ new brake light switch (again)/ chain tightened/ idle RPM dropped a tad/ air box opened up a little/ carbs enrichened for more air flow...

Saw 86 at milson roundabout this afternoon, was going to give chase and demand home made coffee lol.. Had birthday cake and glue to pick up though..

**chanceyy** · 20th November 2007, 20:22

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

I feel your pain

Won't be long tho

umm well by the time I could get it back it will have been 7 weeks .. quite a bit of difference to 10 days methinks

but dunna worry Al the nite I get her back she will get a thrashing .. so expect a text spontaneous ride will be the go

**manwithav8** · 20th November 2007, 20:24

Originally Posted by chanceyy

umm well by the time I could get it back it will have been 7 weeks .. quite a bit of difference to 10 days methinks

but dunna worry Al the nite I get her back she will get a thrashing .. so expect a text spontaneous ride will be the go

could have had a new bike by now and out there in this wonderful weather

**chanceyy** · 20th November 2007, 20:27

Originally Posted by manwithav8

could have had a new bike by now and out there in this wonderful weather

still have to pay for it though

... & at least horses are getting ridden .. but not quite the same .. they are relaxation .. bike is stress relief

**86GSXR** · 20th November 2007, 20:37

Originally Posted by Bonez

6:00-6:15pm (1800-1815) liftoff from the Ashhurst Mobil then.

Light the fire big boy

Originally Posted by manwithav8

can't wait to get out again....

Gave the bike some love today so it needs to be ravished on some twisties... Will be two up though..

Oil change/ gear lever adjusted/ new brake light switch (again)/ chain tightened/ idle RPM dropped a tad/ air box opened up a little/ carbs enrichened for more air flow...

Saw 86 at milson roundabout this afternoon, was going to give chase and demand home made coffee lol.. Had birthday cake and glue to pick up though..

Wow, good skills Lee, be good to see how she handles now

Yep, I was in my own little world when I heard the big thump as I went round the roundabout. Must catch up for that cuppa!

Originally Posted by chanceyy

umm well by the time I could get it back it will have been 7 weeks .. quite a bit of difference to 10 days methinks

but dunna worry Al the nite I get her back she will get a thrashing .. so expect a text spontaneous ride will be the go

Yeah, that's pretty rough alright! Will look forward to that ride

They better do a decent job after all this!

**manwithav8** · 20th November 2007, 20:49

The new paddock stand turned up today so it will make all this work so much easier.... It is here if anyone needs... Must not leave my garage though lol..

Oh and there is a 14T front sprocket on it's way, shall be fitted tomorrow night hopefully... Yay, I will be able to ride below 50km/h without getting whiplash from jerky gearing being to tall...

mmm coffee...

**yod** · 20th November 2007, 21:33

well - I left work early this arvo and took the RF for a WOF (no probs, bit of a story with the dodgy indicator tho), then shot down to ANZA and actually got on the Sprint: nice, comfy, a little more upright than the RF but not as much as the concours, comfy, black, nice, comfy, great seat, comfy but....no panniers, they have no idea where they are which is a bit of a shame

dreams are free....

then I sat on the '07 Firestorm they got (in RED so it goes faster) run out model for $13k...yup $13k fark thats tempting, seating position was nice, felt quite balanced...but...seat was a LOT harder than the sprint...dunno if my poor skinny white arse could handle it on long distances

dreams are free....

then I went for a wee pootle on the trusty RF....

i like my bike