Manawatu Rant n Rave

**NZsarge** · 23rd February 2008, 13:18

Originally Posted by banditrider

Well, if we left now we could ride up, do the loop and be back in time for the 1st race tomorrow eh?

You friggin' nutcase!

Problem is knowing you're probably being serious!
So you interested?

**banditrider** · 23rd February 2008, 13:22

Originally Posted by NZsarge

You friggin' nutcase!

Problem is knowing you're probably being serious!
So you interested?

If I don't end up doing the manfield thing - would be nice to watch some bike racing after going to the V8's on Saturday. For some reason I prefer the bikes...

What time you leaving Danniverke? I can check in here in the AM and let you know for sure what I'm up to.

**NZsarge** · 23rd February 2008, 13:29

Originally Posted by banditrider

If I don't end up doing the manfield thing - would be nice to watch some bike racing after going to the V8's on Saturday. For some reason I prefer the bikes...

What time you leaving Dannevirkelol? I can check in here in the AM and let you know for sure what I'm up to.

Lets say 9:15ish have you got my cell #? It might make life easyier if you do decide to come along.(or not)

**NZsarge** · 23rd February 2008, 13:32

Another idea is we could just pick them up at Vinegar hill, that's a thought too, just depends on how bigger day you want to make it.

**banditrider** · 23rd February 2008, 13:41

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Lets say 9:15ish have you got my cell #? It might make life easyier if you do decide to come along.(or not)

No I haven't & my damn cell is on the blink too - time for work to get me a new one. Tell ya what, I'll get my shit sorted & PM you later on tonight?

Gotta go & give the mower a bit of a thrashing.

**NZsarge** · 23rd February 2008, 13:44

Originally Posted by banditrider

No I haven't & my damn cell is on the blink too - time for work to get me a new one. Tell ya what, I'll get my shit sorted & PM you later on tonight?

Gotta go & give the mower a bit of a thrashing.

Sweet as, just seen a thread, biker down in the Wiakato so i'm off to ring Meanie now!

**chanceyy** · 23rd February 2008, 17:45

Originally Posted by banditrider

Anyone still around and going to Manfield tomorrow?

will be there .. just got back after watching today as well .. she was damn warm there so be prepared for hot hot hot .. dry weather

did i mention dry

**oscarnz** · 23rd February 2008, 18:11

Awesome day at the track yesterday and today!! Looking forward to another great day tomorrow. Just watched the weather, could be a little bit of rain tomorrow, but not alot to worry about.

**banditrider** · 23rd February 2008, 20:46

Feeling poor: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008...expensive.html

**ynot slow** · 23rd February 2008, 21:02

Originally Posted by banditrider

Feeling poor: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2008...expensive.html

Nice looking boots,should have kept the bandit,then money would be no problem.

Agree with the waterproof claims made by manufacturers',my boots whilst cheap($150 or) so seem to be ok,mind you that's in mild squalls not full on rain,won't last as long but value for $$$ seem ok,even wear them to work on saturday morning and are comfy,good support,keep the smell in lol.

The cheapest part of the mini ride is the entry fee and accomodation,the actual part of gear required(top boxs),servicing etc required to do the trip is the expense,but a bloody good ride i'll bet.

**Meanie** · 23rd February 2008, 21:17

Just posted the route we are coming home on meanies excelent adventure thread if your thinkinh of heading up to meet us
We plan to leave about 10 as well

**banditrider** · 23rd February 2008, 21:32

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Nice looking boots,should have kept the bandit,then money would be no problem.

Agree with the waterproof claims made by manufacturers',my boots whilst cheap($150 or) so seem to be ok,mind you that's in mild squalls not full on rain,won't last as long but value for $$$ seem ok,even wear them to work on saturday morning and are comfy,good support,keep the smell in lol.

The cheapest part of the mini ride is the entry fee and accomodation,the actual part of gear required(top boxs),servicing etc required to do the trip is the expense,but a bloody good ride i'll bet.

Yeah, they're not cheap these Rusty rides, but are great fun. Add in ferry tickets, 5-6,000km worth of fuel, accomodation & tucker, servicing & tyres and you're generally looking at around the 2 grand+ mark! Generally only the Southern X is on this scale and it's only every 2nd year but the Mini's Return is something a bit special and would be a shame to miss out - really looking forward to it. GC in October & Southern X next year too...

**ynot slow** · 24th February 2008, 10:03

As they say lifes too short.Had a mate put new tyres on his bike to do the southern x last year,came home and needed to replace them after another 1000km.Still if ya going to do those type of rides the ST,FJR,Concours type are ideal.

**NZsarge** · 24th February 2008, 11:20

Well, considering forecasts and wot not I decided my time might be better spent giving the bike a birthday so I washed it last night and i've spent the last couple of hours shining it up with the trusty Turtle wax ICE and it's looking sweet ready for maybe a friday night ride with any luck, got to do these friday nighters as daylight savings is coming to a close......Along with summer

**HornetBoy** · 24th February 2008, 15:01

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Well, considering forecasts and wot not I decided my time might be better spent giving the bike a birthday so I washed it last night and i've spent the last couple of hours shining it up with the trusty Turtle wax ICE and it's looking sweet ready for maybe a friday night ride with any luck, got to do these friday nighters as daylight savings is coming to a close......Along with summer

Yea the turtle wax ice certainly gives it a shine eh

Ending of summer already coming up.....spent the whole bloody thing getting the bike ready again.