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Likewise dude. @bigfootput up the next date. @gibbonno boozy zooms next time eh? 

On the fence. Have potential (remains of) tooth extraction tomorrow. Bumwees keen to meet the new members

Lol. I've flip flopped. (typical for me) Did some random carjamming and found my XS plates are still in the system, but long dereg. (1998) Once I'm in my new house I think I'm gonna tidy the ol girl up and get it legit. If anyone knows of parts xs750-850-1100 bike I need forks, seat mount on frame, nick nack bits let me know

I must add this isn't my bike, just a sample pic. Mines in worse condition than when I bought it in 1994...

Got an eye out.... 

Thanks Clint. All I've cut off is the original engine mounts and the original cab mounts. Rest is OEM mitsi

See your add on Facey. Do you have a repairable bonnet? It's for my old man

7 minutes ago, cletus said:

CCM is available free to download now , that and the frontal impact standard on lvvta.org.nz should have all the info you need  

I'm one of the bone heads that paid for it 8 years ago. I emailed regarding any changes (the copy is registered to my Mother) and got no reply. I don't recall ever seeing anything in my HCM regarding frontal impact compliance, but then again I don't have a very good comprehension of technical jargon. 

In saying that if I built basically a scaled down version of a half cage to the standards I have should suffice? 

9 hours ago, cletus said:

Vehicles that meet the requirements for not having to have an upper anchorage .

 

That is applicable to production vehicles, correct? I've been told by LVVTA that I MUST fabricate an upper anchorage for my belts. Yet I was told (some time ago) by a former LVVTA certifier that lap belts would suffice. As I'm not going 4 seater anymore I was going to run harnesses as they are cheaper than Web grab lap and diagonal belts. I'm wanting to know whether (if you use harnesses) they need to be "in date". For stockcars they expire, I can get some brand new expired belts. Also trying to find someone who can offer some guidance around the mounting of harnesses if I can use them

7 hours ago, KKtrips said:

Unfortunately not, can only be used on a scratchbuilt vehicle with 1 row of seats or it requires motorsport authority card.

Re above. Can you used "expired" speedway belts? In a standard stock you can't run belts over a year or two old. Dad's got a couple that are brand new, still in the packaging. Yay-nay? 

Up in where countdown Kensington was

I'm in. @ESKIN8R @ruff kunt automotive @rb drifter been looking for a valid excuse to go to Burgerfuel. 

7 hours ago, MopedNZ said:

I work at the Tauranga Triumph dealership now. Come ride them all. They make some impressive machines. 

Having been in the industry for a while, how do you rate Triumph, Harley (think late 90s-early 00s Dyna /Softail) vs Big Jap V2 ie Boulevard/ Vulcan/ Shadow? Again haven't ridden any of these but have done a little bit of research. 

I keep flip flopping. Wife keen for decent seat, thats where the HD or Jap bikes have the advantage over a Triumph (going by pictures). The club I hang out with ride predominantly HD but are Jap tolerant... 

They're nice, just too spendy for this guy.... 

21 minutes ago, governorsam said:

have an 01 bonneville. Love it

How does it go 2 up? Remember it's gonna have at least 180kg on it.... 

8 hours ago, yoeddynz said:

Parked up at Kaiteriteri on Sunday- spotted when we were out on our pushbikes....

Dreamy... 

As title. I've been given a tentative green light to buy another bike. I've ALWAYS wanted a 900 Thunderbird 95-04 shape. Alternatively a Triumph America. 

Anyone had any experience with these? I'm yet to ride one but I'm a sucker for 3 cylinders.... 

Good base to start with. Body is in better nick that what I started with/currently ignoring

Thread dredge. Tonight I put the motor and box back in it, ratchet strapped it in tight. I won't be touching it in the next few months apart from going for a ride on a trailer.. Next few months are going to be interesting...... Watch this space

Condolences man. 

Looks awesome man. Looks fricking straight

Huge job. But you are THE MAN to do it. Love it, watching with interest. I've got a pine for this shape only equalled by 61 Plymouth Fury. 

Oh neat. Just called local Mercury agent to see if my part has arrived. Was told ex Auckland no prob when I emailed my enquiry last Thursday. Advised its "just come off backorder" from Australia? Pretty average service..... 

10 hours ago, HighLUX said:

Cant use a screwdriver or something to prop it up for now/those plastic bits in evinrude/johnnhys seem like planned obsolescence to make more off initial purchase price

 

I couldn't agree more, I'm considering making one out of a block of aluminium. Im thinking as it spent the first 23 yrs of its life on the back of a boat as an auxiliary it was probably up on that stop. Years of being in that position and its just worn away. 

Well I broke the new engine. Nothing major, the plastic doofer that holds the engine "up" has taken a big chunk out of itself (nothing to do with my burly frame using it as a support) and it won't stay up anymore. New part has been ordered, a princely sum of $10.50 but not intending to go home until Friday. I've put it on the trailer until I can fix it. Unkeen on waking up to a smashed skeg or prop. 

Miss18 not impressed