Manawatu Rant n Rave

**chanceyy** · 23rd November 2008, 19:36

Originally Posted by Bonez

Any pics or was it another secret ride?

no pics .. camera has not been emptied from the last ride .. no secret either .. just stealth mode doing deliveries .. although Al & Sarah did passed us but apparently Al was in recovery mode & did not recognise us ..

Originally Posted by Nasty

pics ... or it didn't happen .. no secret some of us knew it was happening ...

about 5 mins before it happened, absolutely perfect day to make the most of it

**Owl** · 24th November 2008, 06:31

Well I got my bike back from TripleFourensics yesterday and it's like a new bike. I spent most of the day there learning things about my bike, while it was being finished and came away with some handy tips.
It really gets off its arse now, almost too easily, which might explain my $230 infringement notice while overtaking in a passing lane. I knew I was pushing my luck on the main highway, but I couldn't help myself, as it really does go that well. Nice

, biker too, possibly thought I was a little nuts, because I couldn't stop grinning as he was issuing the ticket.

I'll call it grin factor plus!
I even have brakes now that I don't have to pump, though they are destined to fail within the next 5000km. With luck there'll be a permanent fix on the horizon. Still getting used to these, as I'm finding them twitchy, though they are only working as they should.
Nice little touches to the bike also and it's good to know that Kerry will fix where Ferris has fiddled. Nah not really, although my auto-electrical skills leave a little to be desired.

Overall a fantastic experience and I'm looking forward to going back and spending more money.

That would be a first!

Another first was actually hearing what my bike sounds like at a distance, cause I've always been on it. It's sounds fucken awesome!
I can't wait till my next ride, so I'll probably see you guy's on Friday night! Here's to good weather!

**ynot slow** · 24th November 2008, 08:45

Any excuse to ride to Opunake is a good one,next time you head out that way,turn at Waihi Rd intersection heading to NP go through Normanby,about 5km turn left onto Skeet Rd and stay on it,turn right at Skeet and Manaia Rd(Kapuni store corner),turn left at Kaponga and enjoy the road,turn right at Patiki Rd onto left at Opunake Rd,right at Wiremu,Opunake,Oeo crossroads go along to Ihaia Rd turn left and straight to Kerry's place.

**chanceyy** · 24th November 2008, 09:11

Originally Posted by rottiguy

Was sweet as, and cheers for showing me some good lines around the corners, if not for your help I might not have been able to get around without getting the learn, after all you are the recognized expert on the subject according to lesser mortals.

ohh your more than welcome ..

Originally Posted by rottiguy

I'm still not sure if if I went, the bike is dirty but then again it was dirty the other day to, I would have expected all the rain to clean it if I went for a ride so maybe I didn't go after all

Congrats to at finding someone shorter than you, even though she had built up boots

yeah well there is that .. dirty bikes guess we went somewhere.. and even found gravel

ohh yeah now that was funny .. & a novel way to fix the short problem

**sinfull** · 24th November 2008, 09:16

Originally Posted by Ferris

Well I got my bike back from TripleFourensics yesterday and it's like a new bike. :

Right that settles it my 955 is next on his list i feel ! Though it will be going up in a van, as all the road gear will be stripped off this week, clip ons should be on b4 the 7 dec track day and i think a kerry tweek and tune boy could well be in order after that one !
Now who has a fairing that i may be able to bodgy on to it lol meh who needs fairings ?
Crash bungs haha now i might well need crash bungs !

**Owl** · 24th November 2008, 11:19

Originally Posted by sinfull

Right that settles it my 955 is next on his list i feel ! Though it will be going up in a van, as all the road gear will be stripped off this week, clip ons should be on b4 the 7 dec track day and i think a kerry tweek and tune boy could well be in order after that one !
Now who has a fairing that i may be able to bodgy on to it lol meh who needs fairings ?
Crash bungs haha now i might well need crash bungs !

He was off down South this morning, so it might pay to e-mail him!

**Bonez** · 24th November 2008, 15:30

Originally Posted by Ferris

It really gets off its arse now, almost too easily, which might explain my $230 infringement notice while overtaking in a passing lane.

You naughty naughty boy. Think of the children and Katman.

**Bonez** · 24th November 2008, 15:52

Originally Posted by chanceyy

:
yeah well there is that .. dirty bikes guess we went somewhere.. and even found gravel

See, you know you like it.

**Bonez** · 24th November 2008, 16:19

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Any excuse to ride to Opunake is a good one,next time you head out that way,turn at Waihi Rd intersection heading to NP go through Normanby,about 5km turn left onto Skeet Rd and stay on it,turn right at Skeet and Manaia Rd(Kapuni store corner),turn left at Kaponga and enjoy the road,turn right at Patiki Rd onto left at Opunake Rd,right at Wiremu,Opunake,Oeo crossroads go along to Ihaia Rd turn left and straight to Kerry's place.

You may like to put that on google maps. Us Manawatu folk don't know how to follow directions you know............Or keep secrets.

**chanceyy** · 24th November 2008, 17:56

Originally Posted by Bonez

See, you know you like it.

pssstttt

not really

but there was no choice esp if I wanted coffee

still only way to get experience is to keep doing it .. right

**Bonez** · 24th November 2008, 18:01

Originally Posted by chanceyy

pssstttt

not really

but there was no choice esp if I wanted coffee

still only way to get experience is to keep doing it .. right

That's the way. I'm a nanna on the stuff myself but it can be quite restfull/soul satisfying being out in the middle of knowwhere, the odd cocky trundling by etc etc....

**chanceyy** · 24th November 2008, 18:06

Originally Posted by Bonez

That's the way. I'm a nanna on the stuff myself but it can be quite restfull/soul satisfying being out in the middle of knowwhere, the odd cocky trundling by etc etc....

I am worse than a nana on it

& dunno that I would ever feel confident about doing the gravel epic journeys that you do but give me a couple hundy meters & I won't quite fall apart

**cowboyz** · 24th November 2008, 18:53

hey. I thought this thread was to discuss manawatu weekend rides?

**rottiguy** · 24th November 2008, 19:53

And also how the simulator was, how birthdays went, is anyone going to Te manawa, how much to get in etc... but it's all ride related anyway, we could start a 'what are you doing on the weekend" thread as well I spose, oh well crap one crap all aye

**sugilite:Me** · 24th November 2008, 20:22

Happy Birthday John,
Hope ya don't think I snubbed you, was not aware of any of this

Cheers

Anthony

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Nope, no Barry's there last night Bonez.
I'll keep it short and say I was stunned but in a good way about the get together last and would like express sincere gratitude for all those how came along last night and to those who could'nt come also.
I normally go to great lengths to avoid a fuss on my birthday's but I must say I really enjoyed the night and the pleasure of the company, outstanding!!
A special thank you to those people who prepared what was another awesome feast and those who put the time planning the festivities, you all kept the secret very well.
I'll admit there way a couple of times I had put an effort into not getting all misty eyed!
There was so much that was done for me last night and i'm really humbled to know that i've found such a great bunch of people to call friends.

By the way,
Lemon icing on banana cake rock's, thanks so much Mrs Cowboyz.

I slept well on a comfy bed, cheers M and M.

and last but by no means least... It's already hanging on the wall mate. (RGVRider)

You sneaky buggers!