Manawatu Rant n Rave

**chanceyy** · 14th June 2008, 20:31

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Excellent day out folks

Glad we got that route sorted out and most things mostly organised. There's some nice roads in there eh! I got to ferry the Bandit to Levin and back

Lovely ride it is too, really light and nimble and tons of power. I hardly had to take it out of top the whole way. Leans over quite well too

yes he definately had a massive grin on his face ... sarge had one later on ...bike felt good over 200 clicks

... ohh yeah even got its first peg scraping today

Originally Posted by sinfull

OMG Al's been converted !

hmm prob to the upright riding position, rather than the bandit ..

but I think he liked it ..

**86GSXR** · 14th June 2008, 22:44

Yes, I really enjoyed the Bandit

Despite it's engine size it was very light and manoueverable at both low and high speeds. Steers very nicely into corners and it's easy to move around on. There's a very slight engine buzz but it's a big grunty torquey motor and this just added to it's character

Nice to look down and see nice shiney polished engines cases, very cool.

Heated grips - yes!

Has a very sharp looking front mudguard.

Comfortable to ride in the upright position and I liked the rubber mounted footrests, they had a solid kind of 'give' to them and damped road and engine vibration. Only a small scrape too

Really torquey engine, not high revving and doesn't need to be. Gets up to speed real quick without a lot of huffing.

Handled very well two up, had to really, what with keeping up with a certain Dannevirkian - very good fun

**Meanie** · 14th June 2008, 22:46

Lot of bike swapping going on here. Hope its only the bikes you guys are swapping

**86GSXR** · 14th June 2008, 22:49

I don't blame you for jumping to that insinuation James, what with Cowboyz and Yod's latest revelations

**sinfull** · 14th June 2008, 22:55

Yeah speaking of swapping (bikes that is) might take the 955 for a squirt over the takas with grubs crew morra morn to do brunch in matinborough ! Will see how H feels when she wakes up, after doing the cricket impersonation on the 10 today

**chanceyy** · 14th June 2008, 23:26

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Yes, I really enjoyed the Bandit

very good fun

absolutely

was having a real good

on the back ..

**NZsarge** · 15th June 2008, 04:43

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Yes, I really enjoyed the Bandit

Despite it's engine size it was very light and manoueverable at both low and high speeds. Steers very nicely into corners and it's easy to move around on. There's a very slight engine buzz but it's a big grunty torquey motor and this just added to it's character

Nice to look down and see nice shiney polished engines cases, very cool.

Heated grips - yes!

Has a very sharp looking front mudguard.

Comfortable to ride in the upright position and I liked the rubber mounted footrests, they had a solid kind of 'give' to them and damped road and engine vibration. Only a small scrape too

Really torquey engine, not high revving and doesn't need to be. Gets up to speed real quick without a lot of huffing.

Handled very well two up, had to really, what with keeping up with a certain Dannevirkian - very good fun

I concur, yeah it looked to be going real well two up coz we were losing too much time through there.

Originally Posted by Meanie

Lot of bike swapping going on here. Hope its only the bikes you guys are swapping

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

I don't blame you for jumping to that insinuation James, what with Cowboyz and Yod's latest revelations

**oscarnz** · 15th June 2008, 08:34

Awesome day yesterday, was great to be out on my bike again. After coffee and cake, and fundraising ride discussion, was ready for more, so
went down with Al and Sarge to Levin to collect Sandra. On the way home got left in the wake of their exhaust fumes just after we turn off onto Opiki Road, but didnt worry me as I was having lots of fun on my little 250

Body feeling abit stiff this morning, shows how a few weeks of short rides makes me unfit for longer ones. But hey if this weather stays this mild for another few weeks it will be great riding weather.

**chanceyy** · 15th June 2008, 08:41

Originally Posted by GSVR

Ok Sarge on account of the fact your alot bigger than me I'll release some of the top secret details.

Might as well be Ashhurst garage as everyone knows where it is and it most central for all riders.

Departure time will be 1.00pm sharp.
Since its a democracy we will vote on a choice of 3 rides:

One is east, one is north, and one is west. Whatever rides get the most votes/support after the election is it.

Sort of like typical Sunday afternoon ride.

Regrouping at regular waypoints and slower riders will be leading the way.

If theres more than ten riders I shall provide a gift to be drawn by lottery.

Etc, etc, etc.

Alas I will be working today, perfect day for it .. you can always ride past where your post will be on the 28th june so your no longer confused

have a great ride guys

**chanceyy** · 15th June 2008, 08:47

Originally Posted by oscarnz

Awesome day yesterday, was great to be out on my bike again. After coffee and cake, and fundraising ride discussion, was ready for more, so
went down with Al and Sarge to Levin to collect Sandra. On the way home got left in the wake of their exhaust fumes just after we turn off onto Opiki Road, but didnt worry me as I was having lots of fun on my little 250

Body feeling abit stiff this morning, shows how a few weeks of short rides makes me unfit for longer ones. But hey if this weather stays this mild for another few weeks it will be great riding weather.

chicky it was an awesome day alright, still could have carried on riding last nite when I finally got home, but feeling quite tired so thought nah better not,

if the weather on the 28th was like yesterday it will be a damn minta day for the big ride .. fingers crossed .. after that I dunna care wot it does

**Bonez** · 15th June 2008, 08:58

Originally Posted by GSVR

One is east, one is north, and one is west. Whatever rides get the most votes/support after the election is it.

'm quite disappointed south doesn't get a mention but I guess we went that way yesterday. Got a grand kid today, so am baby sitting most likely.

Have a good one. Should be a cracker day for it.

**NZsarge** · 15th June 2008, 09:07

Ah what a day to ride....be rude not to.

**NZsarge** · 15th June 2008, 09:12

Originally Posted by GSVR

Ok Sarge on account of the fact your alot bigger than me I'll release some of the top secret details.

Might as well be Ashhurst garage as everyone knows where it is and it most central for all riders.

Departure time will be 1.00pm sharp.
Since its a democracy we will vote on a choice of 3 rides:

One is east, one is north, and one is west. Whatever rides get the most votes/support after the election is it.

Sort of like typical Sunday afternoon ride.

Regrouping at regular waypoints and slower riders will be leading the way.

If theres more than ten riders I shall provide a gift to be drawn by lottery.

Etc, etc, etc.

Cheers Gazza!
Shall be there.

**sinfull** · 15th June 2008, 09:30

Originally Posted by Bonez

'm quite disappointed south doesn't get a mention but I guess we went that way yesterday. Got a grand kid today, so am baby sitting most likely.

Have a good one. Should be a cracker day for it.

Hehe got made a grandaddy the other day meself ! Quite looking forward to him gettina a bit older too !
Edit ; Opps talking crap on a ride thread