Manawatu Rant n Rave

**NZsarge** · 3rd May 2008, 21:49

Originally Posted by Meanie

Might join you, ill see what happens

I'll be up for that if the weather is good, did you hear me tootle past tonight?

**NZsarge** · 3rd May 2008, 21:51

Originally Posted by Bonez

Ashhurst Mobil at 1pm Sunday for a nice quiet meander hither and yon?

If I turn up it won't be quiet.......

**yod** · 3rd May 2008, 21:52

Originally Posted by Bonez

Good day for tinkering. Pack "L" brackets and frame fitted to Gerble(the things you find when looking for something else

). Fitted GSX750Ex spring preload adjusters, off Gasaxes old fork tubes, to the front forks. Look trick

. Also fitted new brake bads (well good ones off the 750F I wrecked)

Went for a ride to bead the pads in. Needs a new chain. Boy these thumpers chew through them compared to il4s.

How's the window shopping going Yod?

it's going ok...i have a cunning plan or two, Sarge dropped in to show off his new purchase, let's just say I heard him before i saw him

Originally Posted by NZsarge

I'll be up for that if the weather is good, did you hear me tootle past tonight?

looks good, sounds mint

cold enough on the way home?

**NZsarge** · 3rd May 2008, 21:55

Originally Posted by yod

it's going ok...i have a cunning plan or two, Sarge dropped in to show off his new purchase, let's just say I heard him before i saw him

looks good, sounds mint

cold enough on the way home?

Twas a tad cool shall we say but not unbearable.
Revelled in the sound all the way home, even with earplugs in.

**sinfull** · 3rd May 2008, 22:04

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Twas a tad cool shall we say but not unbearable.
Revelled in the sound all the way home, even with earplugs in.

Noisy bugger ! You be cable tyeing butterflies up next !
Got out there today, totally underdressed for it lol froze me bollocks off !

**cowboyz** · 3rd May 2008, 22:48

Originally Posted by Meanie

Dam good photos there Lance
I especialy like the one with the windmills and sunset
Btw i can see the cable holding up your bike in you avatar

or is that Bobbie riding your bike

I thought the dim light and headlight on full would hide the cables..

Had fun actually. Got some pretty average wheelie photos and a video of the worlds worst stoppie (lost the front and went for a bit of a slide- but didnt hit the ground)

Originally Posted by Bonez

Ashhurst Mobil at 1pm Sunday for a nice quiet meander hither and yon?

I am up for a very quiet meander through the countryside. As long as it doesnt rain. Been working in the shit all week and it is pissing me off.

**sugilite:Me** · 3rd May 2008, 23:06

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Had fun actually. Got some pretty average wheelie photos and a video of the worlds worst stoppie (lost the front and went for a bit of a slide- but didnt hit the ground)

What do you call that Lance, A sloppie?

**cowboyz** · 3rd May 2008, 23:09

hmmmm could do. You would be struggling to find someone worse at them than me. We were just playing round and thought I would give it a crack. Decided it wasnt the best idea after that...........

Actually, the video shows nothing at all. The back lifts about 2 inches. Cant see the front sliding but I certainly felt it.

**yod** · 4th May 2008, 01:15

Originally Posted by cowboyz

You would be struggling to find someone worse at them than me.

oh i dunno...i reckon i could do a pretty bad job

**chanceyy** · 4th May 2008, 07:03

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Twas a tad cool shall we say but not unbearable.
Revelled in the sound all the way home, even with earplugs in.

so that means we will hear you coming now .. no sneaking up on anyone when you go to pass them huh

**cowboyz** · 4th May 2008, 09:29

just realised the bus leaves at 12.55 so will not be there at 1. If someone text be the general direction then I will play catch up or might be there by the time everyone has finished talking. Should be about 1.15-1.30ish

**NZsarge** · 4th May 2008, 09:57

Originally Posted by sinfull

Noisy bugger ! You be cable tyeing butterflies up next !

...........

**Bonez** · 4th May 2008, 17:46

Well bloody good arvo. Waited for Lance and a whole group of riders, around 10 or so, turned up. The lead rider, Alan, introduced himself and invited us to tag along. OK says us. And off we toodle. Nice bunch of "mature" riders, lots of grey hair.

Off through to Dannevirke via the scenic route with Gerble to the front showing the rest where to go. Stopped at Dannevirke for a natter, top up and a smoke. Then down the weber road and the back route towards Ormondville.

Stopped at an intersection to regroup and hmm why is the brand new Hyabusa smelling like Rotorua and steaming merrily away? Battery removed and left to settle down and limp to civilisation or organise a trailer.

At this point some decided to head on through Ormondville straight home while 5 of us headed of to Johns for a cuppa. Lost Barry and a few others about this time. Hope they made it home ok.

Bloody good selection of bikes.

**sinfull** · 4th May 2008, 17:53

You do like em old don't ya bones hehe
Good shit, wishin the visitors hadn't arrived now, was tempted to meet you guys up there, turned out to be a great day weather wise too rrrr
So what was up with the busa cooked the battery ?

**86GSXR** · 4th May 2008, 17:56

Yes, excellent day alright. And who would have thought there were another group of Manawatu riders living in a parallel universe all this time? Good to catch up with them

Not the day for the Busa's tho, one cooked and another nearly looping

Hope it's fixed soon. Thanks all for a very good ride indeed