Manawatu weekend rides

**NZsarge** · 15th March 2009, 19:03

Thanks Oscarnz and Yod for joining in the fun today, pretty cruisey run there and back, nice un-interupted run up to the summit of the Taka's good day all 'round, great weather too. FMS.

**cowboyz** · 15th March 2009, 19:11

looks good. I was goin to tag along but woke at 11am and thought that you may have already left (even though meeting was only at 8)

they are different. Did you get to take it on the open road? Do they bank into corners?

**banditrider** · 15th March 2009, 19:18

Originally Posted by yod

good ride to TSS today where Sarge talked me into test riding/driving? a Can-Am Spyder

very very interesting

lots of fun but takes a bit of getting used to

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Yeah was fun... and interesting, need a few hundred clicks on one to get a good feel for the machine I reckon.
I'd go a silver one, strip the paint off it and paint it BLACK.

Shame I missed it - would have been quite keen to have a wee ride on something pretty different. When is the "Ride a Ural" day?

**cowboyz** · 15th March 2009, 19:21

Originally Posted by banditrider

Shame I missed it - would have been quite keen to have a wee ride on something pretty different. When is the "Ride a Ural" day?

they had one about 40yrs ao.

Due to the demand, another has been scheduled for nov 2147

**yod** · 15th March 2009, 19:23

no, they do NOT bank

you try to lean into the corner and then realise it's all very wrong and wonder what the hell is going on and exactly which part of the pavement you're about faceplant into

once you let yourself go with the err....bike/car? (edit: and remember to turn the handlebars), you essentially sit straight ish but let your weight (and the grip) go to the outside front tyre

ABS, traction control, foot brake only (3 discs, stops on a dime), 990 Rotax engine, heaps of torque, choice of a tiptronic type jobbie or a manual, a couple had the after market exhaust and they sounded superb

**cowboyz** · 15th March 2009, 19:26

kinda wish i got my arse outta bed this morning now

**yod** · 15th March 2009, 19:28

they're also quite comfortable and have a sizeable 'boot' in the front, and they were telling me there's also a proper set of topbox, panniers, etc available as well

**NZsarge** · 15th March 2009, 19:28

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Did you get to take it on the open road? Do they bank into corners?

No, as I suspected it was a escorted test ride which was fine by me as my sense of direction SUCKS!
They don't bank into corners, Yod put it together best, weight you're outside peg and push the outside handle bar seemed to work best, at least for the limited time we had.
Hyper sensitive steering at the on centre position and slightly touchy brake made it difficult to be smooth but I guess you'd get used to that. Very comfy and ride pretty well.

Originally Posted by banditrider

Shame I missed it - would have been quite keen to have a wee ride on something pretty different. When is the "Ride a Ural" day?

Was a shame you guys did'nt come though but the will still have two demo's there after the weekend so...

**KiwiKat** · 15th March 2009, 19:30

Originally Posted by yod

... ABS, traction control, foot brake only (3 discs, stops on a dime), 990 Rotax engine, heaps of torque, choice of a tiptronic type jobbie or a manual, a couple had the after market exhaust and they sounded superb

So can you put the child car seat in / on it? Maybe new family vehicle.

**oscarnz** · 15th March 2009, 19:30

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Thanks Oscarnz and Yod for joining in the fun today, pretty cruisey run there and back, nice un-interupted run up to the summit of the Taka's good day all 'round, great weather too. FMS.

Thanks for an awesome day guys, really enjoyed it.
Great ride, apart from traffic

in Wgtn city agghhh.
Great run over Piecock Hill, and Rimu Hill, really enjoyed them. We only lost Sarge once, but found him again

Photos below, they even have reverse

**banditrider** · 15th March 2009, 19:31

Originally Posted by cowboyz

they had one about 40yrs ao.

Due to the demand, another has been scheduled for nov 2147

Better put our names down now then...

Originally Posted by yod

990 Rotax engine, heaps of torque, choice of a tiptronic type jobbie or a manual, a couple had the after market exhaust and they sounded superb

Gotta love a twin (or twins

).

**yod** · 15th March 2009, 19:41

Originally Posted by oscarnz

Thanks for an awesome day guys, really enjoyed it.
Great ride, apart from traffic

in Wgtn city agghhh.
Great run over Piecock Hill, and Rimu Hill, really enjoyed them. We only lost Sarge once, but found him again

Photos below, they even have reverse

cool photos! good ride mate

and they also have a parking brake too, and a 26 litre tank

**yod** · 15th March 2009, 19:44

Originally Posted by NZsarge

No, as I suspected it was a escorted test ride which was fine by me as my sense of direction SUCKS!
They don't bank into corners, Yod put it together best, weight you're outside peg and push the outside handle bar seemed to work best, at least for the limited time we had.
Hyper sensitive steering at the on centre position and slightly touchy brake made it difficult to be smooth but I guess you'd get used to that. Very comfy and ride pretty well.

Was a shame you guys did'nt come though but the will still have two demo's there after the weekend so...

lol...the first few corners consisted of several 'what the fuck?!?'s followed closely by a few 'how the fuck?!?'s