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Toothless

Toothless

Well, it seems that I don\'t only procrastinate on blogging...On its last outing Geoff noticed a wee issue with the RMX.This is it after the ride.  I bet it wasn\'t quite as bad earlier in the ride but would have been wearing pretty fast.  I...
moto - 2024-10-31 06:46:23
Tigers on the loose

Tigers on the loose

In what is becoming something of a habit, this is a blog of a ride that happened in the distant past - well, the weekend before last anyway...But it did involve four Tigers!Well, perhaps not those tigers.  Let\'s try 2 800\'s, a 900 and a...
moto - 2024-10-30 06:52:06
2024 NI800

2024 NI800

Went for a nice wee ride in the weekend.  Read all about it here: https://banditrider.weebly.com/2024-ni800.html
moto - 2024-10-16 07:53:08
Muddy Mayhem in the Mangatuks: A Tale of Leaks, Losses, and Lucky Escapes

Muddy Mayhem in the Mangatuks: A Tale of Leaks, Losses, and Lucky Escapes

Well, it\'s been over a week since the ride so it must be time to write the blog...But maybe I\'ll cheat again and try the AI thing:(Title was the AI as well)I headed down to Kapiti to join forces with Colin and Geoff for an off-road adventure...
moto - 2024-10-08 07:53:45
On a previous Sunday...

On a previous Sunday...

Yeah, I\'m a little behind on my blogs again...It was the Sunday before last and with the weather due to change again (after a stunning Saturday), I decided to squeak in a wee ride.  In fact, I needed one and when I left home on the T7 I was even...
moto - 2024-10-02 07:48:47
Special Stage 10

Special Stage 10

A couple of Saturdays ago, the Daybreaker Rally came through here and the cars got to sample some of my favourite "just up the road" gravel roads.  Add in some crappy weather and I was interested to see what sort of damage they\'d done to the...
moto - 2024-09-24 07:57:00
A small tale of two Tigers

A small tale of two Tigers

It seems the lure of a T-plane triple is irresistible...Colin has joined me bagging himself a Tiger to replace his orange bike.  In his case it\'s the 900 Rally pro in a nice green/black/white and it sure looks good in the flesh.But it\'s new...
moto - 2024-09-10 08:16:03
Carnivore farkles

Carnivore farkles

Having a flash set of Denali\'s on the T7 seemed a bit risky with the sort of riding I do on it so I started looking at how I might swap them over to the Tiger.Well, I\'m no electrician and the Tiger has a Canbus system that you can\'t just go...
moto - 2024-09-07 07:53:08
Chris's FAFO cruise

Chris's FAFO cruise

Last week, Chris and his mate Bill completed a 1,000miler to finish off another epic ride in the States.They started out on the 30/7 and finished just before 1am on the 15/8 (USA dates) and covered a massive 18,746km.Along the way they completed a...
moto - 2024-08-20 07:52:17
Cat feet

Cat feet

Or perhaps just cat foot...Strangely enough, if you ride motorcycles, they tend to destroy tyres and the the Tiger appears to be no exception.  Over the last few rides the front had definitely been starting to look a wee bit sad and a trip to...
moto - 2024-07-28 08:00:59
Rinse and repeat

Rinse and repeat

Saturday was an absolutely magnificent winter\'s day: still, sunny and reasonably warm.  What a fantastic day to muck around at home and ignore the bikes...Even better - listening to the pouring rain as I nodded off in bed that night!Naturally it...
moto - 2024-06-26 08:32:27
A Magic Mousecapade

A Magic Mousecapade

The weather was supposed to be a bit dodgy over the weekend, it being winter I \'spose, but after walkies on Sunday the sun was actually out and while it was a bit chilly, the rain appeared to be holding off.  Right, better get a skid in then...A...
moto - 2024-06-18 07:53:07
The Project

The Project

Ok, so I hinted that I was undertaking a project.  Don\'t worry, it\'s not too strenuous and won\'t stop me riding all over the countryside.  In fact it might very well encourage me to carry on riding all over the countryside...On...
moto - 2024-06-11 07:58:11
Saturday sojurn

Saturday sojurn

Saturday was a cracker and with the weather supposed to be turning bad I decided that I needed to get a ride in.On last week\'s ride, we\'d finished up really early and as we were coming back from Dannevirke I couldn\'t help but being drawn to...
moto - 2024-06-09 08:00:09
Hooray for winter!

Hooray for winter!

 ...and the delicious gravel it produces!We had a long weekend this last time around so with three days off were always going to go for a skid somewhere.  Sunday was the day.I kept the route fairly secret, Colin only knew that we were making our...
moto - 2024-06-05 08:00:21
Spoiling the little one

Spoiling the little one

 This post completed without AI...Somehow there are two WR\'s living in my shed and every now and again I visit them to fire them up for a while as they haven\'t been getting in too many outings these days.  Last time I went out to do this a...
moto - 2024-05-28 07:48:45
Riding the Badlands: A Gravelly Good Time in Whanganui

Riding the Badlands: A Gravelly Good Time in Whanganui

Ok, so I seem to continue to be very slack in keeping up with my blogs. Yes, we\'ve been riding and playing in Colin\'s buggies, so getting in plenty of fun. So, to rectify the issue, I\'ve enlisted the help of a friend...The below blog was...
moto - 2024-05-23 08:04:48
Tough!

Tough!

 Some insane CB action:Kinda reminded me of this gnarly (for me) ride: https://banditrider.blogspot.com/2022/05/working-out.html
moto - 2024-05-23 08:04:48
A quick loop

A quick loop

Yeah, I suppose I should catch up on some of the action...A couple of weekends ago, Colin and I decided that the big girls needed a bit of action.  Colin\'s GSA hadn\'t been anywhere since the TT and the Tiger had only had that little ride with...
moto - 2024-05-07 07:58:19
More Maverick Madness

More Maverick Madness

Ok, so at least one person wanted more buggy stuff...How\'s about this slideshow I made up for the chaps at the work - pics and just a few video snips:PS: had another outing in the buggy the weekend before last...
moto - 2024-04-24 07:55:42
Buggy Madness - the Maverick Muster

Buggy Madness - the Maverick Muster

Ok, I should be writing up a wee ride from two weeks ago - but, I\'ve been busy.Colin and I are about three weeks back from another South Island adventure.  This time around we took his Can-Am Maverick down and joined up with 6 other buggies for...
moto - 2024-04-20 08:06:28
Kawabusa 3 Turbo Edition  for Sale

Kawabusa 3 Turbo Edition for Sale

Just noticed what seemed like a familiar profile on an eBay offering and sure enough, it was a Kawabusa, but this time it’s the Kawabusa 3 Turbo Edition. Norm Wilding built two previous versions, the original Kawabusa and Kawabusa 2, while this...
moto - 2024-04-20 08:06:19
Good Friday Gravel

Good Friday Gravel

It felt like it\'d been ages since I\'d ridden a bike and when I threw a leg over the T7 on Good Friday and hit the gravel I was decidedly wobbly for a while.I\'d ridden out to Pohangina and then climbed up Finnis Road where the corrugations...
moto - 2024-04-20 08:06:28
Chris & Stella - Eggsanity ride

Chris & Stella - Eggsanity ride

On Sunday I had the chance to tag along for just a wee bit (500 or so km) of yet another IBA ride that Chris and Stella were attempting.  Not happy with having completed a SS1600 (that incorporated this years NI800 route) on Good Friday, they had...
moto - 2024-04-20 08:06:28
Pootling

Pootling

Popped over to the folks for a visit and took a slightly longer route home.  Tried out Sport mode, think I like it...
moto - 2024-03-09 07:03:46
2024 TT2000

2024 TT2000

You\'ll never guess but I\'ve actually finished the write-up!  Record time eh"Here it be: http://banditrider.weebly.com/2024-tt2000.htmlOh, and we followed up the 350km on Sunday morning with a wee ride up SH1 to Kaikoura (approx 590km...
moto - 2024-03-07 06:51:24
2023 TT2000

2023 TT2000

Yeah, it\'s all about the TT2000 at the moment.  And as far as I\'m concerned that\'s just great!I thought that having just finished teh \'24 event that I should definitely get my \'23 write-up done.  Actually, it\'s not that slack of...
moto - 2024-03-03 06:45:11
Getting organised early...

Getting organised early...

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moto - 2024-02-29 06:49:37
New Harley-Davidson Helmets: ?New School Technology, Old School Style ??Ride with Unmistakable Harley-Davidson Style  

New Harley-Davidson Helmets: ?New School Technology, Old School Style ??Ride with Unmistakable Harle...

Enjoy the latest comfort and performance features in new helmets for men and women from the Harley-Davidson® Riding Gear & Apparel line.  Ideal for the avid rider, the new Mason?s Yard Sun Shield S05 3/4 Helmet $300*) offers a combination of...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
Easy To Fit Solid Brass Exhaust Tips

Easy To Fit Solid Brass Exhaust Tips

Manufactured by Paughco as precision fit into 1 ¾? and 2? straight cut drag pipes, the tips are easily installed in minutes. Simply slip the tip into your pipe, drill a hole for the retaining screw and secure in place. That?s it! With 2 styles to...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
Earning a burger

Earning a burger

The Thursday phone call often starts with "it\'s ages since we went for a ride".  Well, this time it was doubly true as the phone call was on Wednesday night...Colin needed a ride on his 890 and I was dead keen on getting the T7 out too - I had...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41
Sportster For Her

Sportster For Her

The nimble Sportster® remains one of the favorite for ladies looking for an easy and fun ride. A good rear suspension travel, a low comfortable seat and easy-reach handlebars in a small package give them the confidence they need. And when men gift a...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
Shedding a little light

Shedding a little light

After a not so nice trip in the dark (and before a big trip) on the Super Ten I decided that she needed some more watts pointing up road.  Previously I had a set of expensive Denali D4\'s on the Super Ten but I\'ve moved them over to the T7 as...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41
Cyril Huze?s Story

Cyril Huze?s Story

Cyril Huze grew up in Paris, France. At the age of 18, he left home to stake his independence. He self-funded his higher education and earned a masters in marketing. At age 24, he starts gaining experience working for American advertising agencies...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
A dusty end

A dusty end

... to 2023A couple of days after Christmas and still getting used to this holidaying lark, a ride was needed.  And there just happened to be a local World Raid T7 needing an introduction to gravel.  And Colin and I were just the guys to show Dave...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41
Cyril Huze. I Will Retire May 15.

Cyril Huze. I Will Retire May 15.

Due to a health issue discovered in 2017 requiring all my attention, I can no longer focus 100% on writing the Cyril Huze Post and traveling intensively in the US and abroad. Consequently, I plan to retire and turn a new corner in my life to see...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
Indian Motorcycle Debuts its Spring/Summer 2018 Apparel Collection

Indian Motorcycle Debuts its Spring/Summer 2018 Apparel Collection

The collection includes all new products and categories, each designed and developed by a dedicated in-house team of professionals. The line includes the launch of Indian Motorcycle?s most comprehensive range of motorcycle helmets to date, new...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
Flashback. 1911 Racycle.

Flashback. 1911 Racycle.

Started in 1895, the Miami Cycle Manufacturing Company was building bicycles and Motorcycles using names Racycle, and Miami. In 1911, it purchased Merkel wth all production moved to Middletown Ohio. This acquisition gave Miami Cycle Manufacturing...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. 1913 Flying Merkel Twin Named ?Best Of Show?.

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. 1913 Flying Merkel Twin Named ?Best Of Show?.

Attended by more than 3,000 people from around the world, the annual event included appearances by icons of motorcycle racing and design, a stunning display of the rarest, fastest and most beautiful motorcycles in history, an array of artisanal...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
Just a short pootle

Just a short pootle

No riding on Saturday and a later start on Sunday saw me finally deciding to get out and take in a little ride around 11 in the morning.We\'d had some pretty chilly weather earlier in the week and on Friday, Whariti got a big dump of snow on it. ...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41
Drysdale 1000 V8 Will be Rebuilt in New Form After Theft Recovery

Drysdale 1000 V8 Will be Rebuilt in New Form After Theft Recovery

After the article on the Sutton radial, I was contacted by Ian Drysdale. Ian has been a busy guy with a lot of amazing projects currently underway. Among the many things he mentioned, one really got my attention, the Drysdale 1000 V8 sportsbike that...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:35
Harley-Davidson Adds Adreline Pulsing Hillclimb To The 15th Anniversary.

Harley-Davidson Adds Adreline Pulsing Hillclimb To The 15th Anniversary.

Harley-Davidson Unveils More than 80 Events Across 20+ Venues, All Packed Into Five Days.The Harley-Davidson® 115th Anniversary Hillclimb, which will offer a taste of Harley-Davidson heritage while showcasing the heart-pumping excitement of today?s...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
Sunday Saunter

Sunday Saunter

So, yesterday it was raining in Colin\'s neck of the woods but it wasn\'t here and I didn\'t care anyway so decided to zip up to Taihape to catch up with Glen.After a nice little warm up around the Manawatu Scenic Route (including a couple of...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41
Intermission

Intermission

 While the new Trumpy was getting its first service I had a few hours to kill.  And the bike shop gave me just thing to go for a short pootle.The tiniest 1200 twin I\'ve ever ridden.  And what a little cracker!It was easy for short me to be...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:41
Legacy Collection For Indian SCOUTS.

Legacy Collection For Indian SCOUTS.

Throughout its history, the Indian Scout has been one of the most versatile V-twin platforms. The new Kuryakyn Legacy collection celebrates its rich heritage bycombining bold lines, dimensional depth, and traditional fit and finish for a classically...
moto - 2024-01-10 06:46:33
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