[Xan]

in reply to: Midnight Madness #14355

If Bruce looked at how well you were riding on the Hampton Downs, he would understand why you got so tired  🙂

[Xan]

in reply to: Matata for a burger, leaves Papakura 0830 Sun 10 Oct #14097

Menu from Funky Lizard cafe is attached.(hint hint  :-D)poncy Herbert

[Xan]

in reply to: Equisheim and Riquewhir #14159

Hi Alex,Thanks for the photos.  😆I can't believe that you haven't been the villege even it was only three hours away from your place?  😮I would love to visit the village and enjoy brunch there.Please post photos of the lake. Neko

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in reply to: Great Dessert Co Lunch, Westgate 1030, Sun 01 Aug #13930

Thanks Rob for R.I.C.It was very interesting tiki tour.  😆The cafe, Great Dessert Co. was bikers friendly because one of them rides a Ducati and one of them rides a Yamaha.He is actually a contributor to Kiwirider magazine.(He might not be impressed with me that I didn't realise that he was a contributor to Kiwirider magazine...  😳But when you read the magazine, you don't pay much attention to the photo of contributors, do you?)I ordered a small club sandwich, as I wanted to try their dessert too.That sandwich was very nice although I can't call it "small" (but I finished it)Had two cups of nice "Italian" coffee (that what they said  :-D)They wondered what one Ducati was doing among a bunch of BMW riders.In case other people are wondering too, I am still a financial member of BMWOR, as I enjoy riding with you people.  🙂

[Xan]

in reply to: Airheads, lots of them! #14075

Hope you've enjoyed my little album. Let me know if you want to see the rest.

Yes, please !  🙂

[Xan]

in reply to: Waipu Pizza Barn Run, 18 Jul 10. #14031

Thank you for the good ride, Bruce.  😆We stopped at my favourite cafe in Riverhead after we departed from you for another cup of coffee (that was my 4th double shot of the day  :-)).Two 1150 GS were at the cafe and Jim had a good chat with them.He was recruiting them into the club ride, so, you may see them at club ride some day  🙂One of the GS rider was female. She was very tall and she didn't have any problem reaching to the ground on her 1150GS (jealous...  :evil:)

[Xan]

in reply to: Kaimai Cheese Factory, 23 May 10. #13853

We got wet but it was an enjoyable ride. Nice venue for lunch with good company  🙂I could finish running in my Monster (Ducati has two phases of running in that completes at 2500km) when I arrived at home.I don't have to keep an eye on the taco meter when I ride Hampton Downs next month  🙂I shouldn't have listened to Jim's optimistic weather forecast. 👿I had no intention to wear the leather gear if there was a chance of shower.Kindly, gentleman Tony offered me his "brand new" rain wear and my leather gear stayed dry.

[Xan]

in reply to: Register ride to Kaimai Cheese Factory, 23 May, 0930. #13667

Unfortunately, she can't make it on Sunday, as there is an off road event in Hamilton.  🙁It is a part of her job that she needs to help any events that Honda sponsors.Will try again.

[Xan]

in reply to: K1200LT Brake Help #13334

Heck! $800 – $850?!If you don't want to do it yourself, you can get a quote from Haldane.Ian is there.

[Xan]

in reply to: Sunday 13 Jun, 0930 BP Papakura, Little and local, South #13735

I haven't been there.Looks nice place.  🙂Do you know that they will be open by appointment only between the mothers day and September?http://www.wrightswatergardens.co.nz/

[Xan]

in reply to: The Re-vamped website #13670

I read this forum as Mr. Bell explained. You can personalise some layout for yourself.  🙂Click the "Profile" menu item on the top and select "Look and Layout Preferences" at left hand side.There is " Show most recent posts at the top." and tick that.Messages will be displayed in descending order by posted date.If you want to sort topics, you can click the column headers (e.g. Subject, Started By, Replies, Views, Last Post).Click the column again will switch between descending and ascending orders."Very Hot Topics" will always be displayed at the top of the list.

[Xan]

in reply to: Register ride to Kaimai Cheese Factory, 23 May, 0930. #13664

Oh, this is one of my favourite cafe, so, I will join.  🙂If the Librarian is coming, may I ask one of my new friends to join the ride?She hasn't got a full licence yet (two more months to go) and she is a true Klingon as she works for Blue Wing Honda.  😀

[Xan]

in reply to: Removing a rear shock #13491

Thank you, Mr Tucker for follow up.I was slack for not ending the story, sorry.  😳There was a hick up with NZ Post courier and the shock didn't arrive at Ohlins in New Plymouth until Thursday lunch time.  🙁But Rob at Ohlins worked on it as soon as he received the shock and he sent it back to me in Auckland straight away.I was surprised to see that the shock was sitting on my desk when I got to the office next morning on Friday.  😮I was going to get it fitted next day, on Saturday and I called Haldane.They reminded me that Saturday was Waitangi day and they are closed.I didn't want to leave another week, so, I dropped off the shock.I usually get to the office by car and I wondered how I can drive a car and ride a motorcycle at the same time.Even while women are capable of multi tasking  :-D, that looked like a mission impossible.  😐So, I called my help desk (Mr. Tucker) and that is why he ended to ride my Monster.Anyway, both Rob at Ohlins and Haldane were so helpful and they provide very good service.  🙂

[Xan]

in reply to: 2nd Traditional Okoroire Run #13513

Impressive photos, Bwucie  🙂I am sure that you guys are enjoying the ride today (may be eating lunch right now).I am hunting for a C-spanner today.No luck at Motomail and I'm going to Cycletread now.

[Xan]

in reply to: Removing a rear shock #13488

I have discussed with my “chief mechanic” (Mr. Tucker) and we decided to miss DIY opportunity this time.Since Haldane offer me the minimum labour (0.5 hour to remove the shock and 0.5 hour to fit it back, 0.5 hour is their minimum labour unit) and I can't miss the Tuesday morning deadline.I took my bike to Haldane this morning and studied what they do.Geez, it was quick!  😮It took less than15 minutes for them.(excluding that they had to move some bikes to create a space for my bike, as my bike won't be able to move.)He used a front and a rear stand to hold the bike.Those stands are dedicated to Ducati Monsters and the bike was stable.He asked an assistant boy to jack up the bike.Told him to stop at a certain point and he just pulled out the shock.He lowered the jack a little bit and finished.Bike was completely stable while he was working on it.If you have the right tools (dedicated stands) and experience (how much jack up to remove the shock and how much lowered the jack after removed the shock), the task is really a piece of cake.They packed the shock for me (good service) so, I could send it to Ohlins this morning.I may try DIY if I get a chance and time next time and I will read your comments again.Thank you all for suggestions.  🙂

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