14-26/03/05 RIB heading South for Britten Mem Race

**RiderInBlack** · 18th December 2004, 12:54

Bloody awesome Kickaha

**cycosis** · 18th December 2004, 13:23

Will there be an open/test day at the track for the public ?

That would just be the icing on the cake.

**RiderInBlack** · 7th February 2005, 09:15

Originally Posted by cycosis

Will there be an open/test day at the track for the public ?

That would just be the icing on the cake.

Only this as far as I know:
Wed 23/03/05: HRCNZ are holding a Rider Development and Training Day @ Ruapuna. Anyone can join, but it is limited to 50 riders (so if you wish to join this you will need to book).

**RiderInBlack** · 7th February 2005, 11:16

Rung the Interislander today. Funny the crossings I wanted were availiable on the net but not on the phone (must because I had quote the MNZ discount thing as read here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=7718), so I ended booking via the net.
Wellington to Picton: Lynx 15/03/05. Check-in 7am, Depart 8am, Arrive Picton 10:15am
and start high tailing it to Alexandra. Still looking for a bed around Welly Mon night (14/03/05).
Picton to Welly: Lynx 24/03/05. Check-in 6pm, Depart 7pm, Arrive Welly 9:15pm. A bed around Welly that night would be cool too

**Biff** · 9th February 2005, 11:12

I look forward to meeting you at the Russley. My good lady and I will be there. I'll probably join you on Sunday for the JB Memorial race and the development day on the Wed.

I live just up the road from Kickaha and not far from Dangerous so maybe we could all meet up for a beer?

**Biff** · 9th February 2005, 15:29

POSSIBLE ORGANISED EVENT TO REPLACE THE JB MEMORIAL VOID

Guys n gals, I've been talking with the Honda Riders Club as they had also arranged an outing to the JB memorial races, and as such are now looking to arrange something else if the numbers work. Could those of you that may be interested in a possible track day at Ruapuna or a ride out of some sort please PM me. No commitments from either side as this is early days and we just need to gauge the potential interest.

Inferior bikes (non Honda's) welcome
Thanks y'all

**RiderInBlack** · 9th February 2005, 15:29

Originally Posted by SpeedMedic

Guess a change of plans is in order??

Damn i would be pissed if I had planned to go down to the JB Mem race.
Poor Red.. hope no one takes out on him too much

So hopefully you all get together anyway and have a great time down there regardless.. hell it was only one day out of a SI tour.. albeit a big day.

Two days, Sat and Sun (see Cancellation: John Britten Memorial Race Meeting for those who have not read that as yet). Yep a little revising is in order.
Got this from Robyn from the HRCNZ:

Hi Doug

Yes I learnt of the cancellation of the John Britten yesterday and have just sat down to email you guys regarding this. As I have the track booked and my ferry bookings confirmed I have decided to still run the track day on the Wednesday – I have not totally finalised my plans but we could still do the rides over the passes as well. I will email the other guys and be back in contact.

What would you like to do? Your ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks for staying in touch.

Cheers Robyn

I will still want to do the Mon and Tue rides (See & ) and also the track day on Wed (see ), so will be e-mailing her as much.
Hope to be a far South as Millford Sounds around Thursday, so with Fri, Sat and Sun out I may take more time down that end of the Island. I could also hook up with some of the SI Kb'ers for a Weekend ride.
But, hey, the ferry is booked and I have already organised my customers so I can take this time off. So it will be "Fuck It All, I'm Fuck Going" and Roxanne and will be invading the South anyway

**RiderInBlack** · 9th February 2005, 16:14

Just been taking with Robyn from the HRCNZ. See's still keen to ran the HRCNZ rides, but needs to contact the other riders and see what they want to do. Robyn will e-mail me with the up-dated itinerary, which I have told her I will post here. She is also keen to combine with KB'ers down there for a combined ride on the Sat or Sun. What's SI KB'ers thoughs on that?

**dangerous** · 9th February 2005, 17:03

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

What's SI KB'ers thoughs on that?

bloody hell....... I'm lost, now I'm also a HRCNZ member so whatver happens in that w/e I'm keen...... and combining it with KBers is ok too, well most of them were going to be doing what ever was or is happening that w/e anyway.

**RiderInBlack** · 26th February 2005, 06:24

Here the New Itinaray from Robyn:
Come Ride with Us
A great opportunity to be part of the first HRCNZ tour incorporating:
A Social Evening at the Russley Hotel, Rider Training & Development Day - Ruapuna Raceway
GREAT RIDING on some of the
BEST South Island ROADS with a
GREAT bunch of PEOPLE.

18th March 2005: A Social evening at the Russley Hotel with Happy Hour from 6.p.m. - 8.p.m. Come and check out the very special bike on display and meet Honda Riders Club members from around New Zealand.

19th March 2005: Stop in at the Britten Display & Retail Outlet in the heart of Christchurch before heading to the beautiful town of Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula for Lunch. Stepped in history come and enjoy this beautiful spot.
Depart from the Russley at 9.30am. All Welcome

20th March 2005: Come Ride the Passes: A 600km road ride across the Lewis Pass to the West coast returning over the Arthurs Pass. Not for the faint hearted but a chance to enjoy some of the best riding in New Zealand.
Leaving from the Russley at 8.30am. All Welcome

21st March 2005: Let’s head south to Tekapo and Mt Cook - experience the mind blowing Central South Island roads of the McKenzie Country.
Leaving from the Russley at 8.30am. All Welcome

22nd March 2005: Free Day

23rd March 2005: Honda Riders Club Rider Training & Development Day at Ruapuna Raceway. Dean Fulton, Castrol Honda Race Team rider will be joined by a group of very experienced riders to pass on tips on riding and bike set up. Limited to 50 Riders
- open to all riders but pre register to secure your spot.
$85.00 for Riders Club Members, $100-00 for non Riders Club members. Fee includes Lunch and light refreshments.

Luggage Pick Up available from selected dealers in the North & South Islands. Accommodation available at the Russley Hotel Christchurch - bookings essential
Join us for some or all of this great week of motorcycling.
For further information contact Robyn at the
Honda Riders Club of New Zealand
Phone 09 4101498 or 0274408197 or email info@hrcnz.co.nz

No extra tack time and they have pinched Tuesdays ride and put it on Sunday. Not sure how I feel about that yet.

**RiderInBlack** · 5th March 2005, 18:04

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Mon 14/03/05: Leave home (Parakao, 40km Northwest of Whangarei) between 8 & 9am, and ride Wellington (over 830Km). This will be done Grand Challenge stile (I can see NI anytime I like). I should arrive in Wellington well before 9pm. If anyone can put-up with me for the night close to Well, that would be really cool.

Thur 24/03/05: High tailing it back to Picton. I will take the 7pm Lynx. I will be back in Well that night looking for a bed.

OK, I have nearly got all my bed organised in SI, BUT I really need some tent space or a bed in Wellington on the above dates. Can anyone in or close to Wellington help? Please PM me ASAP.
Thanks
Doug (the Rider In Black)

**RiderInBlack** · 5th March 2005, 18:23

It's been a busy day today plastic welding and prime coating some of "Roxanne's" fairrings (they're old and got damage during servicing

). So far I've spent over $1900 just to make sure she's ready. She's had new chain and sprocket done. Oil & oil filter, coolant, air filter, full set of brake pads, a second hand tank (the old one started leaking after getting serviced

), paint for the fairrings

and of course a new set of tyres. I'm trying Bridgestone BT010 front and the new BT replacement for the BT020 on the rear. Hope they go as well as the Metz MZ3 front and MZ4 rear that they will replace (new Metz cost too much). Will not be using P.Diab's again (have use 2 sets) as I had too many flats with them (and some of those were on new tyres

) and the price of them has rocketed.