Manawatu Rant n Rave

**NZsarge** · 16th February 2008, 18:47

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

what better way to end a hard days work eh

Yeah, like that programme, some good far fetched bullshit is the order of the day at the moment.

Originally Posted by Bonez

Ok a plan is forming. Leave Ashhust 11am, pick up any riders up at Aokautere over the "track", Pahiatua for a top up of the CX. The rest of the route will be discussed tomorrow.

If you don't see me at Ashhurst it'll be Aokautere/Pahiatua turn off for me.

**banditrider** · 16th February 2008, 19:18

Totally non-bike related but I went to the tin-top racing at Manfield today. It was pretty good actually (especailly being shouted by suppliers). Just finished uploading my piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l...Manfield160208

**Meanie** · 16th February 2008, 19:55

Originally Posted by banditrider

It's good gear and pretty well thought out but they could finish things off just a little bit better, especially for the DIY installs. Some of the bolts and things they use are a bit crappy too. Got any loctite? Both Mark & I lost bolts from our racks at different times on our Bandits...

Hope my top box rack is a bit better when it finally gets here...

Could be a long wait, seems Kawasaki is having trouble with pannier pins and something wrong with the carrier
I am told we should get a letter in the mail any day now. Not a major problem as long as you dont force the panniers locked on the bike

**yod** · 16th February 2008, 20:11

been texting Al; might meet up in Napier then come down middle road, we'll see how we go tomorrow though, anything goes

**Meanie** · 16th February 2008, 20:17

Might have a quiet and short ride tomorrow, go pick up some dryrider gear for certain dodgy folks to have a look at
See what happens

**Bonez** · 16th February 2008, 20:23

Originally Posted by Meanie

Might have a quiet and short ride tomorrow, go pick up some dryrider gear for certain dodgy folks to have a look at
See what happens

Cheers James. I'm not going to do an all dayer either. Basicly a "loop" then back home. Middle Rd is getting a bit ho hum. Seems to be a few coppers on it lately as well.

**Meanie** · 16th February 2008, 21:06

Originally Posted by Bonez

Cheers James. I'm not going to do an all dayer either. Basicly a "loop" then back home. Middle Rd is getting a bit ho hum. Seems to be a few coppers on it lately as well.

We thought we would head through the george, balance, track and then through to Shannon to catch up with my brother, coffee and home. Welcome to tag along if you want.

**Bonez** · 16th February 2008, 21:18

Originally Posted by Meanie

We thought we would head through the george, balance, track and then through to Shannon to catch up with my brother, coffee and home. Welcome to tag along if you want.

What time are you heading out?

**Meanie** · 16th February 2008, 21:24

Originally Posted by Bonez

What time are you heading out?

About 9.30 - 10

**Bonez** · 16th February 2008, 21:34

Originally Posted by Meanie

About 9.30 - 10

If I'm not at your place at 9:30 don't wait James. Most probably pop around later in the day.

**Meanie** · 16th February 2008, 21:58

Just remembered Monie is workin tonight so wont be heading out untill at least 10

**yod** · 17th February 2008, 00:05

well Lee brought spiced rum to the house of yod this evening so I've been trying to twist his arm into bringing out the duc tomorrow

i'm keen to get a few kms under me belt so I'll go to shannon then pongaroa if the timing works

too many people heading in too many directions !!!!