Manawatu weekend rides

**Bonez** · 13th April 2009, 18:42

Hmmm, anyone hear from Flynn at all? Left him on his merry way at Ormondville.

I showed KiwiKat some more backroads. We had a late lunch at Patangata, Elsthorpe to Havelock North to see the folks and then a detour back home. Got home about half an hour ago.

Cheers John for the cuppa. Your old man certainly has some great tails to tell. Picked up KKs sunnies ok.

**KiwiKat** · 13th April 2009, 18:57

Originally Posted by Bonez

Hmmm, anyone hear from Flynn at all? Left him on his merry way at Ormondville.

I showed KiwiKat some more backroads. We had a late lunch at Patangata, Elsthorpe to Havelock North to see the folks and then a detour back home. Got home about half an hour ago.

Cheers John for the cuppa. Your old man certainly has some great tails to tell. Picked up KKs sunnies ok.

Just under 10hrs out for me today. Absolutely magic. Thanks Flynn

& Bonez for setting up the day. An interesting tale came from John's dad about Harleys and headlights falling out when they hit bumps.

(Don't get too close to Horse.)

Fantastic roads, exceptional company. Patangata rocks.

**Bonez** · 13th April 2009, 19:01

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

An interesting tale came from John's dad about Harleys and headlights falling out when they hit bumps.

(Don't get too close to Horse.)

The way he told it was quite humourous. Also the one about the bike with a neutral between each gear.

**robertydog** · 13th April 2009, 19:03

Originally Posted by Bonez

I showed KiwiKat some more backroads. We had a late lunch at Patangata, Elsthorpe to Havelock North to see the folks and then a detour back home. Got home about half an hour ago.

I pulled up just as you were about to leave. it was a good day for a ride in the Bay.

**Bonez** · 13th April 2009, 19:08

Originally Posted by robertydog

I pulled up just as you were about to leave. it was a good day for a ride in the Bay.

Certainly was alright. Sorry I didn't stay a bit longer. Fuelling up at Havelock a wee voice said "Bonezyyyy" Turned around and it was Bruce from AFC motorcycles and his partner on their ZX14.

**Flynn** · 13th April 2009, 19:48

Originally Posted by Bonez

Hmmm, anyone hear from Flynn at all? Left him on his merry way at Ormondville.

Cheers Bonez got home at 1.30 after coming back ova Saddle. Just started to rain as I was at the top, but hey an AWESOME weekend, I managed to ride 3 out of 4 days

Then i may have earned another pass by taking mum and the kids for a jaunt in the car this avo

see how we go.

Btw that is a cool blue bike in the photo

**86GSXR** · 13th April 2009, 21:44

Arrived safe and sound in Dunners. Great to be back, it hasn't changed much in 30 odd years, apart from a motorway or two

Great ride down from Te Anau via the Southern Scenic route. Took in Invergiggle, Bluff and the Catlins!

Now, that road is another piece of motorcycling nirvana, try it if you can!

Sorry Meanie, they'd rubbed off your artwork at the Eagle, tried tho

Weather's been great so far, bit of wind today and a spot of rain but nothing at all major.

Road conditions - couldn't be better

**chanceyy** · 13th April 2009, 21:48

good to hear you guys are having a fantastic time .. looking forward to checking out pics when you get home

**86GSXR** · 13th April 2009, 21:51

Just burnt thjem to CD, came out well

Man, Milford road is a sensory overload - mindblowing. I was yelling into my helmet it's that much of a rush!!!

**Flynn** · 13th April 2009, 21:52

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Arrived safe and sound in Dunners. Great to be back, it hasn't changed much in 30 odd years, apart from a motorway or two

Great ride down from Te Anau via the Southern Scenic route. Took in Invergiggle, Bluff and the Catlins!

Now, that road is another piece of motorcycling nirvana, try it if you can!

Sorry Meanie, they'd rubbed off your artwork at the Eagle, tried tho

Weather's been great so far, bit of wind today and a spot of rain but nothing at all major.

Road conditions - couldn't be better

Hey 86 good to hear bout ya trip. Just magic ain't it

**chanceyy** · 13th April 2009, 21:55

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Just burnt thjem to CD, came out well

Man, Milford road is a sensory overload - mindblowing. I was yelling into my helmet it's that much of a rush!!!

yeah have to love that kinda rush

must get down that way & try out them there roads

.. road trip next yr ??

**86GSXR** · 13th April 2009, 21:57

Originally Posted by Flynn

Hey 86 good to hear bout ya trip. Just magic ain't it

Originally Posted by chanceyy

yeah have to love that kinda rush

must get down that way & try out them there roads

.. road trip next yr ??

Cheersd gys, 15 secs

**fresh trax** · 14th April 2009, 06:51

Originally Posted by cowboyz

more mint riding today.

Bonez,Fasttrax and her son turned up at home.
In true Ashhurst fashion we left late, Bobbie on Norman, Fasttrax on the scropio, Bonez on the Bonezmobile and Fasttrax's son on the back of the 9. His first time being pillion I thought I better be a little bit nice to him as I was unsure how he would react to being on the back of the bike. Took a few ks and he sorted out how to sit comfortably and we called into Pie-A-2-A to meet up with NZSarge before heading out to Pongaroa.
Tradition was held as we took a detour from the planned route and made our way to Pongaroa. Roads were really nice and pace was suited to a nice afternoon in the sun.
Had some lunch and decided to skip wimbilton and head out to Weber.
Took Great Greta rd? as another detour which was very pleasent in to Dannivegas for more smoke stops before heading home for movies and dinner. Nice day out. Cheers to NZSarge, fasttrax, Bonez and of course Mrs C.
PS. Can see Josh getting a bike in the near future. He was quite taken with the 9.....

Pics coming. Got quite a few on the move which come out quite good.

Yeah it was a really enjoyable ride - loved the roads. Josh really enjoyed the ride - thanks Cowboy and Mrs Cowboys. Great day out thanks everyone

**Bonez** · 14th April 2009, 17:42

Originally Posted by Flynn

Cheers Bonez got home at 1.30 after coming back ova Saddle. Just started to rain as I was at the top, but hey an AWESOME weekend, I managed to ride 3 out of 4 days

Then i may have earned another pass by taking mum and the kids for a jaunt in the car this avo

see how we go.

Btw that is a cool blue bike in the photo

Glad you enjoyed it. Front tyre on CuBiX is truely 'ted. Pricing out tires at the moment.