Manawatu weekend rides

**Bonez** · 6th December 2008, 17:58

Originally Posted by banditrider

Nice pics. Today was Toy Run day. Hot but heaps of bikes and plenty of goodies for the kids.

Awesome turn out alright. The beer at the end of it was worth the wait too. Just got up from my nana nap and will go for a wee toddle a bit later on to finish off the evening.

**86GSXR** · 17th December 2008, 18:32

This isn't a ride as such, unless you think of it as a rock n roll ride

There's a Zeppelin tribute band playing at that bar just down from Cuba on Saturday nite, bet they'll be bloody good! $20.00 8pm. I'll check out ticket sales tomorrow if anyone's keen, I'm in

(come on Garry and Bonez, you're old r&r farts from way back lol)

**NZsarge** · 20th December 2008, 02:45

Righto then, time to think about sorting a ride to Wanganui on Boxing day.
We need a meeting place probably in either Palmy and/or Feilding, a route and a meeting and departure time. An idea of who is interested in riding as a group over to Wanga's. I know of one person from the Hawke's Bay crew that has voiced an interest in maybe meeting up along the way too.

Thought's?

BTW, racing is scheduled to begin racing at 11am so I reckon maybe arrive an hour before hand so we can have a squize around the place. If it's hot don't forget hydration and sunscreen.

**86GSXR** · 20th December 2008, 06:55

Good shit Sarge. I suggest we LEAVE the main BP Feilding at 0900, do Halcombe, Marton, Marton Reserviour, Turakina Valley, Wanga's. That's a great ride to start the day. Either that or straight up the main line which is quicker and we'll see lot's more bikes. And

too if previous BD's are anything to go by. Don't forget shorts or cooler clothes either.

**banditrider** · 20th December 2008, 07:30

I'll be heading over too. Got a good ticket through work. Brian will be coming too - not sure what our plans are for leaving etc but this gives us an option. Probably taking the Connie and all me luggage to lock away gear so that the t-shirt's & shorts can be put into action.

Don't forget cameras for the Britten!

**SuperSonic** · 20th December 2008, 18:30

Originally Posted by banditrider

Could be keen for a pootle in the arvo though...

Sounds good, give me a yell if ya going and if weather looks good. Just changed the oil and filter on bike today so always good to give it a run after wards. You know................... just to make shore its all good and all

**banditrider** · 20th December 2008, 18:41

Best think of a route then...will post something up here around lunchtime if going.

**Monamie** · 21st December 2008, 08:12

I'll bring the Beastie to sing along too-sounds like fun

Nice to meet you Owl

...very nice bike too.

**SuperSonic** · 21st December 2008, 13:00

Originally Posted by banditrider

Non-commital eh? I feel a bit like that too. Might just get off my butt and walk the hound instead. Looking forward to Wanganui on Friday...

Yeah it's the lazy sunday thing I guess.

Normally out the door like a shot.
Whats the plan for Friday? I was going over with Father-in-law, but we could easliy join up with a group if ones planned. Do ya know of a place to but gear while watching the racing? Have fun with ya hound, our dane is slow lazy, it makes watching grass grow exciting.

**banditrider** · 21st December 2008, 13:39

There's been a bit of discussion about it back a few pages: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=73009&page=45. Still not sure what I'm doing but could join up for the ride over. My ticket (freebie) is in a stand somewhere - dunno where everyone else is...The good thing about Wanganui is that you can roam around the place pretty easily.

**JWALKER** · 22nd December 2008, 05:15

i arrive in fielding on friday, so if anyone is keen to head out for a blat on saturday or sunday and would bew kind enough to show me some nice roads, would be up for it

**86GSXR** · 22nd December 2008, 05:53

I'm sure we can sort you out there 027 255 2535

**NZsarge** · 22nd December 2008, 22:20

Mint day, new bike, mint ride through V.Hill, choice.

**86GSXR** · 23rd December 2008, 08:14

Hope you don't mind Sarge

Wasn't the weekend but it kinda was if you're on holiday.

Got handed the keys at Hunterville and started her up. Brilliant noise from the rear end. First impressions onboard were, amazingly strong chassis and motor, and that was just the first few feet. Gave her a quick blip to give Sarge a chance to saviour the aural heaven and then we were off down SH1 to Halcombe.

The bike feels really light both at rest and on the move. Nice big analouge dials with the digital stuff nicely placed and easy to read. Looking down at the tank revealed that lovely metallic blue green sheen coming very nicely out of the black.

Being the main road and all meant taking it easy, passed 3

but no worries, all busy with other clients.

This bike is very easy to ride slowly. 100kph is just on 3000 rpm, so she's barely ticking along.

Got to the turnoff and saw ?00 + very quickly! Christ she sounds good too. Into the sweepy bits and she's very well balanced with no hint of drift with throttle use. Extremely sexy backfiring on the decelleration going on!

Large amounts of throttle on the straight mean a HUGE RUSH of power with the bike wanting to slide forwards underneath you

Very comfy in the turn. The gearbox is very silky and there's a digital gear position indicator to help out.

Hope Sarge got the benefit of the noise too, from all reports she's a baritone.

Looking forward to seeing it again!