Manawatu Rant n Rave

**cowboyz** · 18th May 2008, 19:22

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...02#post1568602

it is a bit long so dont bother clicking on that link gsvr!

**banditrider** · 18th May 2008, 19:23

Originally Posted by GSVR

Great ride today good turn out. Plenty of stops in typical Ashhurst ride fashion. Sly and his misses are still on the road but must be nearing home by now. YODs new bike only made it as far as Taupo today I feel sorry for him as the welcoming party was impressive.

Yeah not a bad pootle considering I was only heading off to do the saddle and the track...

Cheers for the ride guys.

**cowboyz** · 18th May 2008, 19:25

good to see you out and about. Oh and had a bit of a fuel issue on vinegar hill. Got a massive 137km out of the main tank on the 750. Fuel economy was not high on the list when they built that was it????

**banditrider** · 18th May 2008, 19:27

Originally Posted by cowboyz

good to see you out and about. Oh and had a bit of a fuel issue on vinegar hill. Got a massive 137km out of the main tank on the 750. Fuel economy was not high on the list when they built that was it????

Ahhh, there's the answer to the question I just put on the other thread! Suspected as much...

**86GSXR** · 18th May 2008, 19:33

Originally Posted by cowboyz

good to see you out and about. Oh and had a bit of a fuel issue on vinegar hill. Got a massive 137km out of the main tank on the 750. Fuel economy was not high on the list when they built that was it????

Oh yes, I should have mentioned that 160 km is good, but only if you keep her in top gear and don't go very fast lol.

Excellent day out, really enjoyed it. The Gixxer suits you, thanks for giving her a good run

**manwithav8** · 18th May 2008, 19:35

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Oh yes, I should have mentioned that 160 km is good, but only if you keep her in top gear and don't go very fast lol.

Excellent day out, really enjoyed it. The Gixxer suits you, thanks for giving her a good run

haha maybe cowboyz will come over to the dark side now that he has found out how refined the Zookie is!! lol

**cowboyz** · 18th May 2008, 19:37

yeah. You did say it didnt go far on a tank. And a huge huge thanks for letting me borrow it. It was awesome being able to ride on a sunny afternoon.

**cowboyz** · 18th May 2008, 19:40

Originally Posted by manwithav8

haha maybe cowboyz will come over to the dark side now that he has found out how refined the Zookie is!! lol

only problem is I like being out in front and on a suzuki I feel obligated to stay at the back!

Ok. not even I can go that far. The bike is 20 yrs old and has ALOT of get up and go. Handles beautifully. Well, very good anyhow. It has a bit of a headshake/bouncey bouncey at high speed cornering but that probably has more to do with the age of the shocks than the bike itself. Big smiles riding it.

**manwithav8** · 18th May 2008, 19:43

Originally Posted by cowboyz

only problem is I like being out in front and on a suzuki I feel obligated to stay at the back!

Ok. not even I can go that far. The bike is 20 yrs old and has ALOT of get up and go. Handles beautifully. Well, very good anyhow. It has a bit of a headshake/bouncey bouncey at high speed cornering but that probably has more to do with the age of the shocks than the bike itself. Big smiles riding it.

PRimo, at least you got to get out in the sun on two wheels... New bike in the shed and I was painting all weekend damn it ...

**banditrider** · 18th May 2008, 19:44

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l...80508Ohingaiti

**86GSXR** · 18th May 2008, 19:44

Originally Posted by manwithav8

haha maybe cowboyz will come over to the dark side now that he has found out how refined the Zookie is!! lol

It's highly likely, but I'd say the 9 has at least another 100 K in her yet. I may have a couple of pics lined up after dinner too

Originally Posted by cowboyz

yeah. You did say it didnt go far on a tank. And a huge huge thanks for letting me borrow it. It was awesome being able to ride on a sunny afternoon.

I am surprised that you ran out after 137. That's low even for the Gixxer. Still, a few bursts around Apiti way and it doesn't take long. Come to think it, it wasn't a particulary slow ride either was it? That explains it

**86GSXR** · 18th May 2008, 19:46

Originally Posted by cowboyz

only problem is I like being out in front and on a suzuki I feel obligated to stay at the back!

Ok. not even I can go that far. The bike is 20 yrs old and has ALOT of get up and go. Handles beautifully. Well, very good anyhow. It has a bit of a headshake/bouncey bouncey at high speed cornering but that probably has more to do with the age of the shocks than the bike itself. Big smiles riding it.

Those models are RENOWNED for headshakes. They do require balls (or dampners) at high speed

**cowboyz** · 18th May 2008, 19:47

bring on the pics. I didnt take my camera out today. slack!

**cowboyz** · 18th May 2008, 19:48

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Those models are RENOWNED for headshakes. They do require balls (or dampners) at high speed

WTF did you lend it to ME for then?

**ynot slow** · 18th May 2008, 19:52

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

It's highly likely, but I'd say the 9 has at least another 100 K in her yet. I may have a couple of pics lined up after dinner too

I am surprised that you ran out after 137. That's low even for the Gixxer. Still, a few bursts around Apiti way and it doesn't take long. Come to think it, it wasn't a particulary slow ride either was it? That explains it

Be very carefull which pics you put up (not the shed ones)

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Makes my 165km/$20 seem ok yesterday all beit 2 up and going quick sort of,and up hill.