Manawatu weekend rides

**KiwiKat** · 8th March 2009, 17:02

Originally Posted by Bonez

Bit damp outside but weather ment to be good Wellywood/Masterton way. Still keen KK?

Be at McD's @8:30 12mins on KKsuperbike.

Originally Posted by NZsarge

So the outlook not that flash over there eh?

What window were you looking out? Worst weather was over your way today.

Originally Posted by banditrider

Update: it's now bucketing down!

Should've started early.

A mint day out. Breakfast at McD's with Bonez then down to Himitangi to meet Sly who was a butt slow today and didn't catch up till the Hutt. We had a pleasurable ride over the Akatawaras dodging 4x4s and cyclists. Waited at the designated stop for all the Harleys and Concourses to catch up then realised they had probably been there awhile (refer pics attached). Bonez took the lead into the Hutt (accidentally)

going the wrong way to gas up.

Ate at Kaitoke and let Sly

catch up. Change of route discussed and we came back over the Rimutakas (KK finding a false nuetral and nearly getting rear ended by Bonez) and took a slight detour through Alfredton, Pongaroa, Hopelands and back to Bonez's for coffee. Mean as

(shit)winds out east. 383km from Palmy return. 431 km from Feilding return.

Reminder: Bonez must change oil, KK must change pants.

Thanks for taking the lead Bonez and your Connie is ONE HELLUVA ARTIST.

**86GSXR** · 8th March 2009, 18:26

Sounds like a good day out KK and co! Personally, I like the Aka's. As long as you're careful they can be a real treasure. Used to do them nearly every weekend in the 80's, had to call a tow truck on more than one occasion (not me, I'm the track specialist now) after guys went down the side

Not nearly as busy then either. Glad you got the weather for it

**Pegasus** · 8th March 2009, 18:29

Thanks everyone. I had great fun today on the ride today. Thank you all for being so patient and waiting for me.

Hope my lack of skills weren’t too scary for anyone.

**86GSXR** · 8th March 2009, 18:36

For a 500 km rider, your skills were looking preeeeety good alright

Maybe the speedway has something to do with that

Your bike looked good on the move too, always a good sign

**Monamie** · 8th March 2009, 18:37

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

In this case black is VERY good

I hear White is the new Black?

Yes, the day started out a little breezy and a bit damp but soon cleared up. Had a charming little pootle through the countryside on the back of the Buell, some parts got decidedly spirited too. I'm becoming quite partial to that bike I must say.
Sorry about the gear changes

better than last week though...unless all that sliding down the seat thing was for another reason

Foxton for lunch and a chinwag, great to catch up with the Southern crew and bloody marvelous to see the Toolman's old Tiger out!
Nice to meet more new faces

Swapped to the Bandit for the Feilding leg and onto Sage for another bloody good yak, then home.
Phhh!

Managed a very short ride on the Buell, thanks babe

, throttle and clutch control was all good and even managed the front brake OK, but think I'll give my poor old bones a bit more time before getting back into it But then hmmm, is that a Gixxer I see in the garage, nah better not.
You are most welcome and no you will not be riding just yet

-you need to get better for Easter
Thanks Sandra for organising a damn good therapy session for the invalid

That was another great ride Sandra-sorry I didn't take the pillion 101 tuition....but the last time I was pillion someone decided to frighten the shite out of me so would rather not just yet.
Great to see another new rider carving up the Manawatu roads, you did really well and had some nice cornering going there though Halcombe.
Great to catch up with the Shannon riff raff-who let you out

**sarahtvet** · 8th March 2009, 18:42

Well the weather was kind to us

despite threatening otherwise. Nice ride guys

Sorry the ZX still giving you grief Bazza, but it gave me the opportunity to talk crap and pretend I knew something about electrics

a benefit of having a bike that has had issues

Now I know where you live and have tasted the cake and seen the cute Hereford BUll I shall pop in for refreshments on the way home

Nice pootle to you place too.

We took the scenic route home hopelands, bluff road and the track. I had the pleasure of following Andrews lines the whole way(thanks), even managed to keep up when he wasn't trying

Few gusts on east of the track but uneventful and just what I needed before the start of a hectic week.

Caught up with the great green harley in Palmie and a beer with ynot and mrs. Nice way to finish the weekend. Thanks all.

Convinced that Rustys is for me this year so going to get practicing

**Bonez** · 8th March 2009, 18:49

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Reminder: Bonez must change oil, KK must change pants.

Lol. Yeah Connies good alright. Good day out. Thanks for the company.

Pretty sure I've sussed out the oil leak- one of the bottem oil lines that attaches to the lh frame rail needed a tweak, touch wood. It was mentioned when I bought the bike but have had no real issue till todays ride.

Sorted out those carb boots and clamps as well. Whoever put the thing together was obviously smoking something funny. Glad I spotted them looking for the source of the leak. Mufflers are on the way out but still 3 months till the next WOF(EMGO to the rescue there), clutch resevouir topped up. All good to go.

**86GSXR** · 8th March 2009, 18:50

Originally Posted by Monamie

That was another great ride Sandra-sorry I didn't take the pillion 101 tuition....but the last time I was pillion someone decided to frighten the shite out of me so would rather not just yet.
Great to see another new rider carving up the Manawatu roads, you did really well and had some nice cornering going there though Halcombe.
Great to catch up with the Shannon riff raff-who let you out

The gear changes were pretty smooth I felt, only one 'wee' helmet kiss lol. I always knew that front brake worked damn well too

Good vibes all round, no pun intended

Yes, how long til Easter, 5 weeks, should be right

**chanceyy** · 8th March 2009, 19:00

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Foxton for lunch and a chinwag, great to catch up with the Southern crew and bloody marvelous to see the Toolman's old Tiger out!

Swapped to the Bandit for the Feilding leg and onto Sage for another bloody good yak, then home.

Managed a very short ride on the Buell, thanks babe

, throttle and clutch control was all good and even managed the front brake OK, but think I'll give my poor old bones a bit more time before getting back into it

But then hmmm, is that a Gixxer I see in the garage, nah better not.

was great how we missed the rain all day ... could not have timed things better if we tried ..hmm did not check but was the toolmans tiger or Marks old war horse (also tiger with far to much bling on it ) ??

at least this week you did not fidget as much as last week .. but what was the deal with taking your feet off the pegs ?? .. could feel it & forgot to ask

hmm I think the gixxer is better off staying in the garage for now

.. after all your having to much fun being pillion

Originally Posted by Pegasus

Thanks everyone. I had great fun today on the ride today. Thank you all for being so patient and waiting for me.

Hope my lack of skills weren’t too scary for anyone.

you did fantastically well Tracey esp with the wind not to mention gravel etc .. & great to see your confidence grow the further we went .. blardy well done chick

..

Originally Posted by Monamie

That was another great ride Sandra-sorry I didn't take the pillion 101 tuition....but the last time I was pillion someone decided to frighten the shite out of me so would rather not just yet.
Great to see another new rider carving up the Manawatu roads, you did really well and had some nice cornering going there though Halcombe.
Great to catch up with the Shannon riff raff-who let you out

no probs babe .. one day soon

hmm I think the shannon riff raff just bolted outta the gate ...

**Meanie** · 8th March 2009, 19:54

Originally Posted by Pegasus

Thanks everyone. I had great fun today on the ride today. Thank you all for being so patient and waiting for me.

Hope my lack of skills weren’t too scary for anyone.

Sounds like your first group ride went well, thats awesome. Welcome to KB, watch them dodgy Triumph riders though

**rottiguy** · 8th March 2009, 20:06

Na no sweat, I was impressed by how well you handled the wind to, well done

you'll soon be scraping those pegs round the corners I'm sure

Originally Posted by Pegasus

Thanks everyone. I had great fun today on the ride today. Thank you all for being so patient and waiting for me.

Hope my lack of skills weren’t too scary for anyone.

**ynot slow** · 8th March 2009, 20:12

What a good day (to have a bloody headcold),decided not a good idea really,as sneezing whilst driving aint fun,let alone on a bike and helmet.

Decided to head to Murrays for lunch,drove into Feilding and holy shite in heaven,about 10 cars from the glorious Tickford group were there,that is FORDS for those unfamiliar with vehicles.They had a run from Wellyville via back roads stopping at Shannon and a secret lunch stop,we were too late(forgot the date they sent to me till this morning) to join them at Shannon so were rapped to meet for lunch.Typical do the introduction thingy and get an invoice for this years subs and buying fuel raffles by the book,ah well good cause.

Decided to sneek outside and heard a distinct rumble at other end of town,seems you lot were thirsty at Sage? Only downer was the organisers' told the bar 25 for lunch,they had ordered but very slow service but still excellent grub,by the time they left you lot had gone so did the cuba thing and wandered down the street,amazing who you bump into.

Have it on good authority that Bandit pillion seats are bloody uncomfortable,so best I fix/attempt a fix asap,bugger the Triumph rider arseing off just added to the dillema saying yep damn uncomfy,thanks Mate.

Overall a good weekend had all it seems.

**Owl** · 8th March 2009, 21:50

Originally Posted by Meanie

Sounds like your first group ride went well, thats awesome. Welcome to KB, watch them dodgy Triumph riders though

Yep, it went really well Meanie!

Originally Posted by The Duck 01

Good meeting up with all of you today.

Nice meeting you too Mark!

**chanceyy** · 8th March 2009, 21:51

Originally Posted by The Duck 01

Shannon where's that??? Exactly. Levin/Kapiti.

Whats with that???

You must be joking.
Adventure riding is ok but any kind of riding is better than no riding, and being a pillion could be the next trick, It works for Al.

I like playing in water or mud, even jelly.

I should'nt have shown Sandra the video clip now i'm in trouble.The world is a small place on a computer. At least she has'nt got the clip. Well i don't know as she was playing on my computer last night. Or should i say doing house work for me as i'm a male and those jobs are best kept to the ones who know how it works.

yeah totally .. sighss

your right about any kinda riding .. but Jelly

...

dunna want to know about that one

but but.. its such a good video clip .. & captures the moment perfectly

.. nah will leave that for you to post up

hmm housework wots that

..ohh you mean sorting out ya thousands of pics ....hmm yes saving them, I hope you remember that lesson last nite .. select a destination is quite important ...

.. once the rest is done it will be a new puter for sure