Manawatu Rant n Rave

[manwithav8]

youngster.....that works too....

ffaarrrrkk no, dream on old fella lol

[slydesigns]

hope so....can't wait to see the new improved battlestar!

HAhaha a Battlestar... thats the perfect image for that thing. Its big, difficult to navigate at slow speeds, packs a big punch and seems to always have a fleet of smaller bikes hanging around it.

Lets make it official.... the "Battlestar Concours" or the "Battlestar Meanie"... Yod?

[manwithav8]

ah but you've got the shiniest pipe

Ha huh, that I have Yoda.... very shinny it is hhmmm yeeeesss

[manwithav8]

HAhaha a Battlestar... thats the perfect image for that thing. Its big, difficult to navigate at slow speeds, packs a big punch and seems to always have a fleet of smaller bikes hanging around it.

Lets make it official.... the "Battlestar Concours" or the "Battlestar Meanie"... Yod?

hhmmm yeah that could work... How about battleass galactica?? heheh

Cos it got a fat one

[Owl]

I'm no expert on gloves, but after having to wear three pairs last winter and still suffering I'm going for heated grips too. They're just over $100.00 , you can't get a decent pair of gloves for that.

Triumph riders don't have heated grips Al! If you must get them, could you tell people the dial is the boost for your turbo or something?

[chanceyy]

I'm jealous Have fun, and may see you Monday. I'd be in Turangi for sure, but I don't think Mum would appreciate me missing her birthday bash in Wellie. Ride safe!

well you should be Jealous what a simply fantastic ride .. I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo in with my bike .. but you guys know me will do the story bit later (yeah the novel)

say happy birthday to your mum .. have totally suprised my olds they had absolutely no idea I was turning up to be honest though I just could have carried on riding ..

Yod is officially a wuss

i got a set this morning....

Awesome mate you will not regret it .. my hands were toasty all the way up here

I want heated grips now.....

copycat


also brought an oxford chillmax top & gotta say its definately the beez kneez .. thanks pauly its a worthy investment


anyhoo it will be some back roads down to turangi tomorrow aft (must remember to stop)

[slydesigns]

the BS 52 Battlestar Pegasus has the bigger, fatter ass! I'll make him a logo for his bike I think.

[Owl]

also brought an oxford chillmax top & gotta say its definately the beez kneez .. thanks pauly its a worthy investment

Is that the same as the Chillout chanceyy and what sort of dosh did it set you back?

[yod]

right, im going out for a curry

[manwithav8]

right, im going out for a curry

hahaha don't let it leave that mark in ya pants... hahaha

[ynot slow]

I'm no expert on gloves, but after having to wear three pairs last winter and still suffering I'm going for heated grips too. They're just over $100.00 , you can't get a decent pair of gloves for that.


Well said. Are you doing the Forgotton Highway on Monday?

Is the pope catholic,been trying to get a couple of other bods from work to do it,but might do it Sunday,very much optional though,except for the bloody surcharge on holidays.Memo just drink cheap drinks lol.

Wuss with grips,must find my polyprop liners,summer type don't keep all that warm,hate the bulk of winter weight,mind you if day is fine they (gloves are ok),just the odd cooler late arvo they get chilly.

Mind you the cost is nothing compared to safety,cold hands and bad lights are two things which need to be addressed if need be.Nothing worse than thinking holy shit it's cold,then not concentrating on ride.

Sussed out a new light today though,instead of the 60/55w,local auto sparky has a phillips +80 bulb(60/55),80% more light as well as 25mtrs more range,and same output,plug in and go possum hunting lol.$44.00 each,he said no voltage drop,and should be good for bikes with lighter wiring.

[chanceyy]

I'm assuming Sandra will wanna head back through 54, so we could head out Halcombe and up SH1 to Hunterville?

Is that Vinegar hill ?? if so .. correct

Sandra is going to be in Hunterville at approx 12.30 to meet us and have some lunch. So maybe 10.30ish??

Sure will be hon... might see if sinfull & Hedi want to tag along .. thought about heading down via national park

yep...that works...it'll give sarge a bit more time to be late as well

ya blew it now .. he will be late

Yep 10:30 sounds good to me.

Check with Anthony I think he is coming for a ride too

[chanceyy]

Is that the same as the Chillout chanceyy and what sort of dosh did it set you back?

prob is the chillout .. its the oxford one .. tried it on & did not take it off left box for Pauly to deal with .. he will confirm which one it was

hmmm well brought a few other bits as well but if i remember top was approx $130 & IMHO blardy well worth it 10/10 .. was warm on the entire trip when I arrived up here in the waikato, took the other layers off to show my mum & within 5 mins was feeling the chill .. yet on the entire ride & stops where I tossed the jacket I was snug as ...

thinking about the leggings & socks now .

[ynot slow]

thinking about the leggings & socks now .

Try possum and merino mix,if they (socks)come in a work type format,less bulk but warmth,if you do the F/H ride and head home via Wanganui,the factory is about 10km out of Stratford on the left heading to Opunake.Call into the information centre 10-3.00? to suss it out,they have details.

[Owl]

prob is the chillout .. its the oxford one .. tried it on & did not take it off left box for Pauly to deal with .. he will confirm which one it was

hmmm well brought a few other bits as well but if i remember top was approx $130 & IMHO blardy well worth it 10/10 .. was warm on the entire trip when I arrived up here in the waikato, took the other layers off to show my mum & within 5 mins was feeling the chill .. yet on the entire ride & stops where I tossed the jacket I was snug as ...

thinking about the leggings & socks now .

At least Paul will get the new gear. I know the old style Chillout stuff is floating around.
Cheers chanceyy, I'll check it out!