Pissed Penguin rally @ Kaka Point (19 Sept 2009)

[KZT]

Well I've been stuck at home with a bout of the flu for the past 1+ 1/2 weeks and I'm gettin really bored!!:whocares: almost happy to go back to work!
Anyway it's about halfway thru Winter and the first rally is the Pissed Penguin and it's not too far away<_<!!
It's one rally that I've never done before but everything I hear about it is good! so...I'm gonna head down to the land of blue & gold; speights; and where they all roll their "R"s etc (inbreeding I'm told!!) and give it a shot:2guns: Actually I'm not sure if Kaka Point is in Otago or Southland:whocares:
As long as they have Export or anything apart from Speights I'll be happy:mellow:
Hopefully see you all there:done:

[NighthawkNZ]

Well I've been stuck at home with a bout of the flu for the past 1+ 1/2 weeks and I'm gettin really bored!!:whocares: almost happy to go back to work!
Anyway it's about halfway thru Winter and the first rally is the Pissed Penguin and it's not too far away<_<!!
It's one rally that I've never done before but everything I hear about it is good! so...I'm gonna head down to the land of blue & gold; speights; and where they all roll their "R"s etc (inbreeding I'm told!!) and give it a shot:2guns: Actually I'm not sure if Kaka Point is in Otago or Southland:whocares:
As long as they have Export or anything apart from Speights I'll be happy:mellow:
Hopefully see you all there:done:

Got our prepay thingies the other day guess we are going :)

[KZT]

Got our prepay thingies the other day guess we are going :)

Gonna be a huge trip for you! Guess you could go the long way around!
Plenty of time for you to have the deck chairs, chillybin, ice sorted!:msn-wink:

[NighthawkNZ]

Gonna be a huge trip for you! Guess you could go the long way around!
Plenty of time for you to have the deck chairs, chillybin, ice sorted!:msn-wink:


Friday spend the night in Balclutha even... :apint: saturday even bigger trip to Kaka Point

[u4ea]

Am selling up and moving to Southland. Doubt I'll be there in time for this years Pissed Penguin but it sounds awesome! Will give me time to aclimatise for next years one I guess..:cold:

[NighthawkNZ]

Am selling up and moving to Southland. Doubt I'll be there in time for this years Pissed Penguin but it sounds awesome! Will give me time to aclimatise for next years one I guess..:cold:

heaps more rallys to goto after the PP....

Mates, Waikaia, Magpie, Long Drop, VCR, Beaumont, Off The Rails, March Hare... the list goes on...

[FJRider]

Actually I'm not sure if Kaka Point is in Otago or Southland:whocares:


I believe "The Riveria of The South" is the correct term for the area ... :niceone:

[NighthawkNZ]

:2guns: Actually I'm not sure if Kaka Point is in Otago or Southland:whocares:

Southland I believe

[u4ea]

heaps more rallys to goto after the PP....

Mates, Waikaia, Magpie, Long Drop, VCR, Beaumont, Off The Rails, March Hare... the list goes on...

Hehe I cant wait..:niceone:

[Jantar]

Damn it. I'll miss the PP this year and it is a fun event.

However while Stromfrau and I are relaxing on the beach in Savaii and drinking our Vailima, we will think of all you folk camping out in the rain. :bleh:

[1billyboy]

Hopefully see you all there:done:[/QUOTE]

I will be there.:niceone:

[scumdog]

Well I've been stuck at home with a bout of the flu for the past 1+ 1/2 weeks and I'm gettin really bored!!:whocares: almost happy to go back to work!
Anyway it's about halfway thru Winter and the first rally is the Pissed Penguin and it's not too far away<_<!!
It's one rally that I've never done before but everything I hear about it is good! so...I'm gonna head down to the land of blue & gold; speights; and where they all roll their "R"s etc (inbreeding I'm told!!) and give it a shot:2guns: Actually I'm not sure if Kaka Point is in Otago or Southland:whocares:
As long as they have Export or anything apart from Speights I'll be happy:mellow:
Hopefully see you all there:done:

Fuck you really know how to pave the way eh!:bleh:

'inbreeding' 'Otago or Southland' - sheesh!!

At least realise it's in OTAGO!

Oh, and see ya there:niceone:

[scumdog]

heaps more rallys to goto after the PP....

Mates, Waikaia, Magpie, Long Drop, VCR, Beaumont, Off The Rails, March Hare... the list goes on...

And on and on and on....

[Solly]

Hopefully see you all there:done:

I will be there.:niceone:[/QUOTE]

Double ditto Billyboy...........Amazon & I will definitely be there:clap::clap:

[NighthawkNZ]

And on and on and on....


I don't hear you complaining either... :D

[oldrider]

Well, you wont see me there, last year I went and it was full of tents, motorbikes, bikers and pissed cunts! Sheesh. :nono:

I have my standards. :eek5:........:blink:......:shifty:....well maybe just one more time! :rolleyes:

[_Shrek_]

heaps more rallys to goto after the PP....

Mates, Waikaia, Magpie, Long Drop, VCR, Beaumont, Off The Rails, March Hare... the list goes on...

looks like i'm going to be busy this year :rolleyes:

[Mrs Shrek]

heaps more rallys to goto after the PP....

Mates, Waikaia, Magpie, Long Drop, VCR, Beaumont, Off The Rails, March Hare... the list goes on...


looks like i'm going to be busy this year :rolleyes:


Hmmmm....... Maybe we staying here after all.
At least we get to see you at the weekend :whistle:

[miSTa]

Well, you wont see me there, last year I went and it was full of tents, motorbikes, bikers and pissed cunts! Sheesh. :nono:

I have my standards. :eek5:........:blink:......:shifty:....well maybe just one more time! :rolleyes:
Nah, there is no way you there last year, I would remember it otherwise.

[JMemonic]

Leave has been booked, just waiting for the approval.

[Emlyn]

Could one of you clever clogs add a map to this thread... so I at least have an idea other than south?? :) Much appreciated ;) :bleh:

[kerryhare]

if you want to come down on the Friday.

[NighthawkNZ]

Could one of you clever clogs add a map to this thread... so I at least have an idea other than south?? :) Much appreciated ;) :bleh:


Think Balclutha

[Emlyn]

I will probably travel at least some of it Friday KH... but I have a lecture until 11am... so would probably leave a bit late for many... will see what happens closer to the time.. thanks for the offer :D
Thanks NH... I played round with Google maps.. looks like a couple of interesting by-ways... and the Escapade to consider... will be a good weekend! :):bleh:

[FJRider]

Could one of you clever clogs add a map to this thread... so I at least have an idea other than south?? :) Much appreciated ;) :bleh:

Map as asked for. Balclutha is easy to find. Follow the bikes to the coastal township of Kaka point.(Well signposted) The Rally site is a few km's on the south side of the town.

[Emlyn]

Map as asked for. Balclutha is easy to find. Follow the bikes to the coastal township of Kaka point.(Well signposted) The Rally site is a few km's on the south side of the town.

Awesome FJR... that is a much clearer map than the one I was pondering.. thanks :D :niceone:

[NighthawkNZ]

Its about 20km from the metropolis of Balclutha

[FJRider]

Awesome FJR... that is a much clearer map than the one I was pondering.. thanks :D :niceone:

The shaded route in from the southern end is gravel. The turn off to Kaka Point, off the road to Owaka (a big sign), is just past the Telford farm training institute. (also well signposted)

[JMemonic]

I will probably travel at least some of it Friday KH... but I have a lecture until 11am... so would probably leave a bit late for many... will see what happens closer to the time.. thanks for the offer :D
Thanks NH... I played round with Google maps.. looks like a couple of interesting by-ways... and the Escapade to consider... will be a good weekend! :):bleh:

Emlyn, Kerry and and I were just talking about things and think possibly we might head down to Dunedin on the Friday and stay at the camping ground (http://www.jasons.com/New-Zealand/Dunedin/Dunedin-Holiday-Park), the accommodation is not 5 star there but none the less a pleasant stop and affordable.

Given that info I can not recommend the camping ground in Balclutha, we rode in to there on the way back from the Burt, the guy took one look at us and must have decided to attempt to fleece us, (or he did not want dirty motorcyclists in the place), the prices instantly doubled over the published rates and all sorts of extras came out of the wood work, no I never told him I had the latest Jason book in my back.

[Jantar]

Could one of you clever clogs add a map to this thread... so I at least have an idea other than south?? :) Much appreciated ;) :bleh:
No need for a map. Just head south and once you pass over the bridge at Balclutha take every road to the left except "No exit" ones. You can't miss it.

[Winston001]

I believe "The Riveria of The South" is the correct term for the area ... :niceone:

No no no won't have that.:mobile:

Riverton in Southland is the Riveria of the South - just cheeck Google.....eg. http://www.fourcorners.co.nz/new-zealand/riverton/

Balclutha is a tryhard town. Nice enough place, does its best but with all the inbreeding an' all.........:devil2:

[FJRider]

No no no won't have that.:mobile:

Riverton in Southland is the Riveria of the South - just cheeck Google.....eg. http://www.fourcorners.co.nz/new-zealand/riverton/

Balclutha is a tryhard town. Nice enough place, does its best but with all the inbreeding an' all.........:devil2:

Mr Scumdog sir :cool: ... would not lie to me :nono: ... it must be true. :devil2:

[hayd3n]

i (and maybe chri5tina) will be leaving dunners on saturday morning some time
we have a spare room and a couch here in andy bay for friday night

[woodybee]

:weep::weep:This is the first rally of the season and I'm not going to be there, I was 3rd person on site last year, and met mad irishman Tom, (wonder what part of the world he is biking in now)..........sat on the beach smoked a splif, drank shit loads of beer and partied the night away.....and that was just the first night. I friggin love this rally, its set in a spectacular scenery and has got my vote with moraki as being the A1 Southern places to get to.

The Penguins Organisers do an awesome job and are as freindly as they come.

Sorry guys going to have to tell you again, I am going to miss you dudes so much its unbelieveable, biking over here, runs through my veins, its in my head its all I think about, and plan for, and am sick as the sickest pig to leave the scene.

Do me a favour at the Penguin, I'm going to be at my first British Rally in Bristol, so raise your glass to me and I'll raise a glass right back at ya and lets do a phone call eh, and I'll cry all over the phone........you can bet that'll happen, may even try to get a video phone to show the scene I'm in.

Ciao for now, from a Sad Woodybee, wish they had a smile for a sad little yellow man kicking a stone with his hands in his pockets, coz thats how I feel right now:(.

ABOVE ALL GUYS, HAVE FUN:msn-wink::crybaby::wari::crybaby::2thumbsup:crybaby::w oohoo::crybaby:

[rosie631]

I will probably travel at least some of it Friday KH... but I have a lecture until 11am... so would probably leave a bit late for many... will see what happens closer to the time.. thanks for the offer :D
Thanks NH... I played round with Google maps.. looks like a couple of interesting by-ways... and the Escapade to consider... will be a good weekend! :):bleh:

Welcome to travel with me too. I have no idea where it is either so we can get each other lost LOL

[oldrider]

Nah, there is no way you there last year, I would remember it otherwise.

:spanking: Really! I was the sober one who picked up your bike for you! :lol: :banana:

[KZT]

Fuck you really know how to pave the way eh!:bleh:

'inbreeding' 'Otago or Southland' - sheesh!!

At least realise it's in OTAGO!

Oh, and see ya there:niceone:

FINALLY!!! A REACTION!! :second: Thanks Scumdog, so there is a sign of life down there after all!!
As I said I was bored and thought for sure someone would bite pretty damn quickly...but it took about 2 weeks!!:clap: the rest of you ...Sharpen Up!!:msn-wink:
And yeah! look forward to meeting up with you to.

[Emlyn]

Welcome to travel with me too. I have no idea where it is either so we can get each other lost LOL

Thanks Rosie, sounds great :D!! With Jantars directions in mind... we would have to be VERY blonde to manage to get lost! :clap:

[KZT]

Thanks Rosie, sounds great :D!! With Jantars directions in mind... we would have to be VERY blonde to manage to get lost! :clap:

Just HOW Blonde is that??:msn-wink:

[Emlyn]

Just HOW Blonde is that??:msn-wink:

lol... I will answer that question when I meet you.. either after a direct ride to the site... or a bit of an unplanned diviation!! :P

[NighthawkNZ]

lol... I will answer that question when I meet you.. either after a direct ride to the site... or a bit of an unplanned diviation!! :P

deviation rides can be fun :)

[FJRider]

Thanks Rosie, sounds great :D!! With Jantars directions in mind... we would have to be VERY blonde to manage to get lost! :clap:

Jantar rides a chook-chaser ... you never know where you'll end up following his directions ......

[xknuts]

deviation rides can be fun :)

Yeah, But DEVIANT RIDERS are a problem on the straight(s). :nono::spanking::clap:

[Solly]

Yeah, But DEVIANT RIDERS are a problem on the straight(s). :nono::spanking::clap:

Yes, we all know who they are don't we......eh NK :bleh:

[NighthawkNZ]

Yeah, But DEVIANT RIDERS are a problem on the straight(s). :nono::spanking::clap:


Yes, we all know who they are don't we......eh NK :bleh:


huh what have I done?

[Solly]

huh what have I done?

Don't play the innocent with me ...deviant boy :bleh::bleh:

[NighthawkNZ]

Don't play the innocent with me ...deviant boy :bleh::bleh:
I refute any and all charges. Unless you have evidence then this case is closed.

Still have no idea what you are on about anyway :scratch:

[miSTa]

:spanking: Really! I was the sober one who picked up your bike for you! :lol: :banana:
What you need to remember, old one, is that I'm half your age and as such my mental faculties are still in tact. :yes:You are also implying that I was not sober - preposterous!!! :beer:

[NighthawkNZ]

What you need to remember, old one, is that I'm half your age and as such my mental faculties are still in tact. :yes:You are also implying that I was not sober - preposterous!!! :beer:

debatable....

[Solly]

I refute any and all charges. Unless you have evidence then this case is closed.

Still have no idea what you are on about anyway :scratch:

.......well you know how these threads work.....someone has to be picked on....it may aswell be you :bleh:

[FJRider]

For those that have not been down this way. The turn off to Owaka (and Kaka Point) on the main street of Balclutha. Signposted for "The Southern Senic Highway". Turn left here.(pic 1)

On the highway at Telford farm training Institute (thats it on the right) ... Turn left here. (pic 2)

The rally site is on the other side of the pine trees on the right. Look out for the armco bridge. Slow down to turn right just past (at) trees. (pic 3)

Looking back towards Kaka Point. (pic 4)


My thanks to google earth.

[Winston001]

Nah, there is no way you there last year, I would remember it otherwise.

Nah mate, you and the Farcute one were tucked up with your Horlicks and bedsocks by 10pm. John was only getting started. :niceone: I also seem to recall some nice ladies from Kaitangata who'd come over to be groupies.......oh yes, and the rock-singer chick from the band, Shotgun. :niceone:

[Winston001]

:weep::weep:This is the first rally of the season and I'm not going to be there, I was 3rd person on site last year, and met mad irishman Tom, (wonder what part of the world he is biking in now)..........sat on the beach smoked a splif, drank shit loads of beer and partied the night away.....and that was just the first night. I friggin love this rally, its set in a spectacular scenery and has got my vote with moraki as being the A1 Southern places to get to.

The Penguins Organisers do an awesome job and are as freindly as they come.

Sorry guys going to have to tell you again, I am going to miss you dudes so much its unbelieveable, biking over here, runs through my veins, its in my head its all I think about, and plan for, and am sick as the sickest pig to leave the scene.

Do me a favour at the Penguin, I'm going to be at my first British Rally in Bristol, so raise your glass to me and I'll raise a glass right back at ya and lets do a phone call eh, and I'll cry all over the phone........you can bet that'll happen, may even try to get a video phone to show the scene I'm in.

Ciao for now, from a Sad Woodybee, wish they had a smile for a sad little yellow man kicking a stone with his hands in his pockets, coz thats how I feel right now:(.

ABOVE ALL GUYS, HAVE FUN:msn-wink::crybaby::wari::crybaby::2thumbsup:

We'll all miss you too Jan, full of life and vitality. The first time I met you was at the PP Rally and we'll certainly raise a glass to you at this one. Keep us posted on life back home. :niceone:


All the best.
Winston

[_Shrek_]

Nah mate, you and the Farcute one were tucked up with your Horlicks and bedsocks by 10pm. John was only getting started. :niceone: I also seem to recall some nice ladies from Kaitangata who'd come over to be groupies.......oh yes, and the rock-singer chick from the band, Shotgun. :niceone:

wrong cuzzy Mr S & me wuz standing by a fire drum at 2330ish drinking black ice & stuff after that have no idea :confused:

[Jantar]

Jantar rides a chook-chaser ... you never know where you'll end up following his directions ......
I can promise that if you follow my directions you will end up at the rally site, and there will only be one unsealed road. Even that one can be avoided by taking every sealed road to the left after the Balclutha bridge except for "No Exit" roads.

[NighthawkNZ]

There will be enough other bikers going to the site on saturday for them to follow...:niceone:

[oldrider]

wrong cuzzy Mr S & me wuz standing by a fire drum at 2330ish drinking black ice & stuff after that have no idea :confused:

True, but why is it, that at a rally, Mr S disappears early, puts on a dress and comes back pretending to be Miss Somebody or other? :confused:

It's not a good look but I think he has great taste in dresses! :devil2:

[FJRider]

Here's a link to google maps of Balclutha. :rockon:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=balclutha&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=29.390228,56.162109&ie=UTF8&ll=-46.239613,169.738727&spn=0.013238,0.027423&z=15

I hope it works... am new to this link stuff ... :innocent:

[far queue]

Nah mate, you and the Farcute one were tucked up with your Horlicks and bedsocks by 10pm ...
A couple of points of order if you don't mind ...
1. NO WAY have I ever been tucked up with that queer prick with the ghey jacket :bs: :oi-grr:
2. The last photo I took that night was at 1021pm, so I disappeared sometime after then ... to my own tent ... BY MYSELF!


wrong cuzzy Mr S & me wuz standing by a fire drum at 2330ish drinking black ice & stuff after that have no idea :confused:Thank you for corroborating my story, mind you considering the state you were in, I'm not sure you're a reliable witness :drinknsin

[_Shrek_]

Thank you for corroborating my story, mind you considering the state you were in, I'm not sure you're a reliable witness :drinknsin

i would have you know i was in a great state, :wari: i even learnt how to braille walk :Punk:

[NighthawkNZ]

I not remember the last couple of PP's not even sure if I have ever been to one before... ???

[Winston001]

wrong cuzzy Mr S & me wuz standing by a fire drum at 2330ish drinking black ice & stuff after that have no idea :confused:

Hmmm....I have a vague memory of being at the same drum on Saturday night....maybe it was Friday then?

But I do remember the chicks cos they were nervous about walking out to the loos in the dark. :msn-wink: Naturally I offered to accompany them but Mr S distracted me......:rolleyes:

[98tls]

Never been to this one,its the weekend of my Birthday so should make the effort to head down.

[miSTa]

wrong cuzzy Mr S & me wuz standing by a fire drum at 2330ish drinking black ice & stuff after that have no idea :confused:
Mmmmm, Black Ice...:drool: :drool: :apint:


True, but why is it, that at a rally, Mr S disappears early, puts on a dress and comes back pretending to be Miss Somebody or other? :confused:

It's not a good look but I think he has great taste in dresses! :devil2:
Why thank you kind sir. :niceone:


Blah blah blah...
Such a vehement denial, anything you're telling not us there? :Pokey:


Hmmm....I have a vague memory of being at the same drum on Saturday night....maybe it was Friday then?

But I do remember the chicks cos they were nervous about walking out to the loos in the dark. Naturally I offered to accompany them but Mr S distracted me......:rolleyes:
Not the Friday night sport, was at chez scumdog. Me distract you? Ha, you were probably up to something you should not have been...:msn-wink:

[Retroqueen]

I not remember the last couple of PP's not even sure if I have ever been to one before... ???

Will that be me in there near future...... nah you lads and laddess's are good folk and there's no way you would lead me astray ... is there..... :innocent::innocent::innocent:

[Solly]

I not remember the last couple of PP's not even sure if I have ever been to one before... ???

Don't worry ole buddy...........I'll help you remember.........

Have camera, will click :shifty:

[98tls]

Don't worry ole buddy...........I'll help you remember.........

Have camera, will click :shifty: Wish i had taken pics of him being pushed into his tent only to come flying back out (door was closed):rofl:at the Hare.

[Solly]

Wish i had taken pics of him being pushed into his tent only to come flying back out (door was closed):rofl:at the Hare.

:laugh::laugh: I was in the tent right next door.......what a ferkn' ruccus:shit:

[98tls]

:laugh::laugh: I was in the tent right next door.......what a ferkn' ruccus:shit:
:shutup:Shit thats right you were to.:shutup:Fark that was funny,he was going in there to demand his manhood be satisfied:love:Strangely enough it seems it wasnt:shifty:Wasnt me that booted his arse in there....honest.

[scumdog]

Much mirth from Scumdog Chateau too, plurry near pissed m'self:laugh:

[_Shrek_]

:shutup:Shit thats right you were to.:shutup:Fark that was funny,he was going in there to demand his manhood be satisfied:love:Strangely enough it seems it wasnt:shifty:Wasnt me that booted his arse in there....honest.

wasn't me either, but what a night that was especially the tent saga & all those other :crybaby: that wanted to sleep when we wanted to play :drinknsin

[98tls]

wasn't me either, but what a night that was especially the tent saga & all those other :crybaby: that wanted to sleep when we wanted to play :drinknsin Wasnt to much playing in the morning:sick:Fark i was crook.:confused:

[_Shrek_]

Wasnt to much playing in the morning:sick:Fark i was crook.:confused:

lets just say i wasn't moving or :ride: very fast :whistle:

[Solly]

wasn't me either, but what a night that was especially the tent saga & all those other :crybaby: that wanted to sleep when we wanted to play :drinknsin

It wasn't so much the ruccus from the tent incident, so much as the snoring coming from a certain individual slung up in a hammock behind us :innocent:

[woodybee]

wasn't me either, but what a night that was especially the tent saga & all those other :crybaby: that wanted to sleep when we wanted to play :drinknsinBlimey, I don't know why folk even want to go to bed early at a rally, what a bunch of softcocks, I love to sing and dance till I cant stand up, party hard, and when I finally do get to my tent, boy do I squeeze out the zzzzzzzzzzzzzz'e then.............., but then I treat life like that generally..............I love it......its what life all about isn't it?.......life's got to be done at 100mph, as thats what sleeps all about to recoup and do it at 100mph all over again:wari: As you never know what card life is going to deal you, so make the most of every millisecond and I don't think you can go far wrong......................

Nite all cant fight the sleep anymore:done: x

[Kemet]

I love to sing and dance till I cant stand up, party hard, and when I finally do get to my tent, boy do I squeeze out the zzzzzzzzzzzzzz'e then..............

Seen and witnessed!!!!

[Solly]

Seen and witnessed!!!!

Perv :innocent:

[Daffyd]

Just to let everybody know...the road in from the south end was sealed before winter. Turn right at the monument at the bottom of Tunnel Hill.

[KZT]

ONLY 8 weeks to go!!:Punk:

[scumdog]

Just to let everybody know...the road in from the south end was sealed before winter. Turn right at the monument at the bottom of Tunnel Hill.

Nice and wide it is too - but still littered with camper-vans and tourists at times so be careful.

Oh, and if coming in from the Owaka end watch that left-turn into the start of the gorge, - along a straight, over a blind hill and there it is.:shit:

[Ruralman]

Just to let everybody know...the road in from the south end was sealed before winter. Turn right at the monument at the bottom of Tunnel Hill.


Nice and wide it is too - but still littered with camper-vans and tourists at times so be careful.

Oh, and if coming in from the Owaka end watch that left-turn into the start of the gorge, - along a straight, over a blind hill and there it is.:shit:

At a Clutha Council meeting last week we briefly discussed the need for an official opening of this newly sealed piece of road (which does complete a pretty important tourist loop). I suggested the 19th Sept as being an ideal date - only one of the other councillors (from Owaka) picked up on the significance of the date and was very quick to support it as a great idea!! I have offered to take the major through the ribbon on the back of the KTM and on the back wheel for added effect (with Juno on the back you could wheelie anything!!):sunny: and suggested there could be a few hundred bikers following behind
I saw the CEO writing it in his diary so with any luck it will happen and they will contact the organisers so they can plan it as part of the group ride

[normajeane]

Good on you councillor Bruce. We be there hopefully following your lead!!:blink:

[_Shrek_]

Good on you councillor Bruce. We be there hopefully following your lead!!:blink:

well after today, wheely out of drive then again on the road, my new neighbours are wondering what sort of people i hang with :shutup: i told them it's ok he's a councilar :o then ducked for cover, i did warm them that not all the peeps i ride with are like that & that they could come a see when we meet up to leave for the pp rally :innocent:

[Clairsky]

Just to let everybody know...the road in from the south end was sealed before winter. Turn right at the monument at the bottom of Tunnel Hill.

Oww, that was fun wriggling my way around there last year. Scared the shit out of Charlie riding behind me on his trike! Will be a bit faster now it's sealed though. Keep us up with the opening details - I'll be there.:soon:

[Ruralman]

well after today, wheely out of drive then again on the road, my new neighbours are wondering what sort of people i hang with :shutup: i told them it's ok he's a councilar :o then ducked for cover, i did warm them that not all the peeps i ride with are like that & that they could come a see when we meet up to leave for the pp rally :innocent:

Just getting used to the infamous KTM throttle snatch....:innocent::laugh:

I called past on the way home to see if you wanted a lift with that bench (and for a hot coffee!!) but no one around - already out socializing!!

[_Shrek_]

Just getting used to the infamous KTM throttle snatch....:innocent::laugh:

I called past on the way home to see if you wanted a lift with that bench (and for a hot coffee!!) but no one around - already out socializing!!

:laugh: you know it went to jantar's to pick up my gear & ended up having a few vino's :blink: anyway the door was open so is there a reson you couldn't make it your self or are your arms blown off :shifty:

[Kemet]

Getting closer.....

[KZT]

Getting closer.....

Yeah!! Only 4 weeks to go!!

[_Shrek_]

Yeah!! Only 4 weeks to go!!

29 sleeps to go :wari:

[woodybee]

Fuck it I may have to rob a bank and get a flight back for these rallies and chase the eternally lights of the UK and NZ Rallies, wow what a life that would be......:woohoo:

The Euro lotto's still not been won, so going to buy one of them there tickets today and make my dream come true .........

May be at a wedding in Dussledorf (germany) on Friday, one of the Satan Slaves Bikers IDB and I met in the Isle of Man, in 2007 is getting married and he rang me yesterday and said rock on over for the wedding, so may just do that.....random eh.....still missing NZ especially, now the Drunken Penguino is approaching I love that Rally....have a :drinkup: and I shall endulge in one for you delightful kiwibikers.

[KZT]

Fuck it I may have to rob a bank and get a flight back for these rallies and chase the eternally lights of the UK and NZ Rallies, wow what a life that would be......:woohoo:

The Euro lotto's still not been won, so going to buy one of them there tickets today and make my dream come true .........

May be at a wedding in Dussledorf (germany) on Friday, one of the Satan Slaves Bikers IDB and I met in the Isle of Man, in 2007 is getting married and he rang me yesterday and said rock on over for the wedding, so may just do that.....random eh.....still missing NZ especially, now the Drunken Penguino is approaching I love that Rally....have a :drinkup: and I shall endulge in one for you delightful kiwibikers.

Hi Jan ! Be quicker to just rob the bank!!:2guns: I won't tell anyone...:Police:

[Ruralman]

I got this message in an email today :

The date has now been set for the official opening of the new seal for the Ahuriri Flat/Karoro Creek Roads which connect the Owaka Highway to Willsher Bay near Kaka Point.



The date is SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER at 1.00 pm to coincide with the motor cycle Penguin Rally. The ribbon will be cut on the road by the Willsher Bay Domain after which there will be a mass drive through of the motor bikes taking part in the rally. The proceedings will then move to the Kaka Point Hall for afternoon tea.


This is a good chance to get some good positive publicity about bikers and the benefits a community gets from us and rallies - so please spread the word and join the ride through the ribbon.
Next step will be trying to stimulate some TV coverage - working on that now

[_Shrek_]

24 :sleep: togo, not that i'm counting :rolleyes:

[Solly]

I got this message in an email today :

The date has now been set for the official opening of the new seal for the Ahuriri Flat/Karoro Creek Roads which connect the Owaka Highway to Willsher Bay near Kaka Point.



The date is SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER at 1.00 pm to coincide with the motor cycle Penguin Rally. The ribbon will be cut on the road by the Willsher Bay Domain after which there will be a mass drive through of the motor bikes taking part in the rally. The proceedings will then move to the Kaka Point Hall for afternoon tea.


This is a good chance to get some good positive publicity about bikers and the benefits a community gets from us and rallies - so please spread the word and join the ride through the ribbon.
Next step will be trying to stimulate some TV coverage - working on that now

Sounds like a plan :rockon:

[scumdog]

Be aware that this year there MAY be more attention paid to those heading to the rally by those that wield the demerit book.

Unconfirmed at this stage, just a heads-up.:msn-wink:

[Ruralman]

Be aware that this year there MAY be more attention paid to those heading to the rally by those that wield the demerit book.

Unconfirmed at this stage, just a heads-up.:msn-wink:

Do they do gravel ??:innocent:

Hopefully they will help prevent any antics turning up on any TV coverage - would be good for any stories to be all positive stuff

[dickie]

Well I've been stuck at home with a bout of the flu for the past 1+ 1/2 weeks and I'm gettin really bored!!:whocares: almost happy to go back to work!
Anyway it's about halfway thru Winter and the first rally is the Pissed Penguin and it's not too far away<_<!!
It's one rally that I've never done before but everything I hear about it is good! so...I'm gonna head down to the land of blue & gold; speights; and where they all roll their "R"s etc (inbreeding I'm told!!) and give it a shot:2guns: Actually I'm not sure if Kaka Point is in Otago or Southland:whocares:
As long as they have Export or anything apart from Speights I'll be happy:mellow:
Hopefully see you all there:done:

kaka point is still part of otago the pissed penguin a good wk end and theres lots of speights

[Guzza]

Can anyone point me in the direction of an entry form? I thought I saw a PDF a while back but cant find it now.

[JMemonic]

Can anyone point me in the direction of an entry form? I thought I saw a PDF a while back but cant find it now.

http://www.nzbikerallys.com/forms/penguin%20poster%2009.pdf

[Guzza]

Awesome. Thanks :)

[NighthawkNZ]

Can anyone point me in the direction of an entry form? I thought I saw a PDF a while back but cant find it now.

Southern Rider Calendar (http://southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=14&year=2009&month=09&day=18&Itemid=490)

[cruza]

How far is the site from dunedin?

[JMemonic]

Google maps says about 100km if I have the rough location right

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Esplanade&daddr=-45.874404,170.503557&hl=en&geocode=Fdo5PP0djLQeCg%3B&mra=mi&mrsp=1,0&sz=15&sll=-45.876117,170.506439&sspn=0.021243,0.038238&ie=UTF8&z=15

[Mr Triple]

How far is the site from dunedin?

Are you going down Cruza... as it looks like I'll be going now..:)

[NighthawkNZ]

How far is the site from dunedin?

about 21km from Balclutha... and Balclutha is about 84km from Dunedin... Dunedin is about xxx km from ChCh

[_Shrek_]

How far is the site from dunedin?

about 315 ks if you take the scenic root :blip: (but you might need mrs cruza for that) :rolleyes:


as it looks like I'll be going now..:)

:slap: thats done the tone has lowered some what :dodge:

[Retroqueen]

:slap: thats done the tone has lowered some what :dodge:

I's coming too!!!!!! ya know....... wot ya gotta say about that!!! will be great to see ya again Mr and Mrs S whooo hoo. :banana::banana:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Lookign forwrd to this one, though I sent me entry, and forgot to include money doh!!!!!!

[JellyBellyKelly]

about 315 ks if you take the scenic root :blip: (but you might need mrs cruza for that) :rolleyes:

yep mrs cruza's coming (hopefully in more ways than one...)i'm riding my little scorpio... YAY:clap:

[KZT]

kaka point is still part of otago the pissed penguin a good wk end and theres lots of speights

Lookin forward to it:niceone: and not long to go now...
Pity about the Speights tho.....but i'm sure they will have something else for those with good taste!!:apint:
Keen to take a good look at your new bike! they look good in the pics i've seen in magazines.

[_Shrek_]

Lookign forwrd to this one, though I sent me entry, and forgot to include money doh!!!!!!

:slap: there's one in every crowd


yep mrs cruza's coming (hopefully in more ways than one...)i'm riding my little scorpio... YAY:clap:

you may have to get cruza to put guard rails onya foot pegs to stop ya from sliding off :o


I's coming too!!!!!! ya know....... wot ya gotta say about that!!! will be great to see ya again Mr and Mrs S whooo hoo. :banana::banana:

bring it on lady of purple :devil2:

only19 sleeps to go :wari:

[JMemonic]

So the real question is what is happening on the Friday night?? are there any plans we can join in on ?

[cruza]

Are you going down Cruza... as it looks like I'll be going now..:)

Yeah that I am. Leavin sat by 9 and making a easy day of it. As it sounds like the governments vultures will be working the highway I'll just be puttering along with RG. My demerit points are on Zero , First time in years, Like to save some for Nelson rally:innocent:

[scumdog]

So how many intended inmates for Chez Scumdog on the Friday night??:confused:

[NighthawkNZ]

So how many intended inmates for Chez Scumdog on the Friday night??

Me and Xaria as per and accordance with the rule book of going to the PP :innocent:

[woodybee]

Alright Dudes,

Again I hijack this thread and will be definately at the Bristol UK Rally,although myheart will be at the Penguino....

I am stuck at training school for 3 months,to relearn the law... so have the weekends off.......was going to go to France with the Triumph Gang as it fell on 4 days off, but alas, will be going to the Bristol Rally, good job really as it will be great to get to know some of the rally goers, as mad ken to organise a rally over here in the UK late summer 2010.........

My new trumpy guys and Worcester Club Dudes seem friendly enough, but wish I was there partyig on with you guys, look out for that phone call on your ride out on Saturday, will sort it out with Xaria, so hopefully can talk to a few of you at a poignant pretimed moment, on my Friday night your Satur...day......

Few more days and I should know when I can get my hands on Tex.....cant wait:scooter:

Miss you all, would be great if you dudes wanted to send me some postcards, to Flat 11, Farrington, Crookbarrow Rd, Norton, Worcs. WR5 2PA.

Love and Hugs all Round

Woodybee x:woohoo:

Ciao for now

[Guzza]

The Boss said I could go, the ex Boss is gonna look after the wee fella and the guy I work for has given me the Friday off. Got the cheque away today, so its official. I'm going to the Pissed Penguin. :woohoo:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Awesome, got me band in the post today. 118... I perfect number as it does not have any sugestion of being desperate to go.:scooter:

[Ruralman]

Hopefully I can attach this - its the official CDC flyer about the road opening and the ride through of bikes at 1pm.

Last time I spoke to the major he was trying to organize a 50cc scooter for himself! - we've got quite a big major so that should be quite a sight!

[JMemonic]

Awesome, got me band in the post today. 118... I perfect number as it does not have any sugestion of being desperate to go.:scooter:

52 and 53 I think does that suggest we are desperate to go? :yes:

[scumdog]

Hopefully I can attach this - its the official CDC flyer about the road opening and the ride through of bikes at 1pm.

Last time I spoke to the major he was trying to organize a 50cc scooter for himself! - we've got quite a big major so that should be quite a sight!

Hmmm, I thought he was a Captain....but he is big:shutup::dodge:

[_Shrek_]

Last time I spoke to the major he was trying to organize a 50cc scooter for himself! - we've got quite a big major so that should be quite a sight!

mmmmmmmmmm potato on a push bike springs to mind :Oops:


52 and 53 I think does that suggest we are desperate to go? :yes:

not at all :whistle: (being very pc)


Hmmm, I thought he was a Captain....but he is big:shutup::dodge:

you could always stick him on Tequilla sunrise :sweatdrop

[JellyBellyKelly]

mmmmmmmmmm potato on a push bike springs to mind :Oops:

one of the books i read on learning to ride (yes nerd here) was "gorilla on a toaster"..... that's a bit like cruza on my scorpio - wish i had my camera :laugh:

[xknuts]

Hopefully I can attach this - its the official CDC flyer about the road opening and the ride through of bikes at 1pm.

Probably wont make it coz usually dont leave Dunners till after 1.00 ish. :zzzz:

[_Shrek_]

Probably wont make it coz usually dont leave Dunners till after 1.00 ish. :zzzz:

well the xtra :zzzz: an't helping the looks any :dodge:

[Clairsky]

Hoping to get up there late morning, if kids are all organised in time! Hard to think about - sleeping in a tent, given the weather we've just had! Better be warmer by then. Or might have to take along some port! Is that on the alcohol list up there already? Would save carrying it. I could always slip it into the other halfs bag, but then if he found it he would drink it!:doh:

[JellyBellyKelly]

I could always slip it into the other halfs bag, but then if he found it he would drink it!:doh:

put it in a blackcurrent bottle and other half may not touch it... :devil2:

[Clairsky]

That's cunning! Worth a try too. Ta

[cruza]

one of the books i read on learning to ride (yes nerd here) was "gorilla on a toaster"..... that's a bit like cruza on my scorpio - wish i had my camera :laugh:

I can't win:rolleyes:. Every bike I've had people reckon I make it look small.

[cruza]

put it in a blackcurrent bottle and other half may not touch it... :devil2:

Ya reckon?:devil2:

[dangerous]

OHHHHH... BLOODY HELL, TimG just informed me the PP is the same w/e as a CAM's race meet which is the same day as a MCC meet at Levels.
So... as we are retiring from the racing sceen as of the end of the Greymouth street race, I would like to get a pratice meet in.
So, enjoy people and we shell see you at... well, either the nelson rally or the Magpie. :scooter:

[Ghost_Bullet]

The PP wins for me... a crying shame ya retiring dude... racing rocks. But of course rallys win... the magpie will be my next after the PP

[_Shrek_]

OHHHHH... BLOODY HELL, TimG just informed me the PP is the same w/e as a CAM's race meet which is the same day as a MCC meet at Levels.
So... as we are retiring from the racing sceen as of the end of the Greymouth street race, I would like to get a pratice meet in.
So, enjoy people and we shell see you at... well, either the nelson rally or the Magpie. :scooter:

bugga now we have to find another ginga to hassel :laugh:

ps12 :zzzz: to go

[Kemet]

11








ps I'm planing to head there straight after work on Friday... anyone else...
also is there a prearranged part of the site we are camping together in?
first PP so.....

[KZT]

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ps I'm planing to head there straight after work on Friday... anyone else...
also is there a prearranged part of the site we are camping together in?
first PP so.....

Ditto for me!!

[scumdog]

Ah, I might be wrong but the rally doesn't start on the Friday night. (hence a general get-together at Chez Scumdog on the Friday)

But we generally camp to the right over against the fence near the cabbage trees (for Shreks hammock!)

[1billyboy]

Site open on Friday but not all facilities operating so the flyer says:beer:

[NighthawkNZ]

Ah, I might be wrong but the rally doesn't start on the Friday night. (hence a general get-together at Chez Scumdog on the Friday)

As Billyboy said the site is open but not all the facilities are up and running...

ME and Xaria will be heading down Friday setup camp and then head back to Chez Scumdogs after a bit of a tiki tour ;)

[Kemet]

Ah, I might be wrong but the rally doesn't start on the Friday night. (hence a general get-together at Chez Scumdog on the Friday)

But we generally camp to the right over against the fence near the cabbage trees (for Shreks hammock!)

ooh oh oh

missed that one...

probably because I couldn't be arsed reading through 100 posts to see what I had missed since the thread started.....:Oops:

PS I like NH's idea!!

PPS am I invited???:sweatdrop

[KZT]

Hope to get there late Friday afternoon but could end up being Saturday; not sure yet as perhaps do a bit of a tiki tour on the way, maybe spend the Friday night somewhere else?? Guess I will wait & see!:whistle:

[NighthawkNZ]

not sure yet as perhaps do a bit of a tiki tour on the way,

Could get some of the Escapade questions on the way down ;)

[Kemet]

Could get some of the Escapade questions on the way down ;)

Escapade??!! What's that???:dodge:
:stupid:

[woodybee]

Escapade??!! What's that???:dodge:
:stupid:Its what you take in your other hand when you go to build sandcastle's down on the beach..............:laugh::rofl::killingme:

Incidentally Dudes and Dudess's take a walk down to the beach, very nice, mind you I was smoking dope with a lovely Irish Guy there last time, so it might have been somewhat enhanced by the dope me thinks.......................

I hear tommorow whether Customs, the dear folk, over here have released my bike to be picked up over the weekend, boy have I missed Tex:crybaby:

Went to see District 9 at the flicks last night, you have to go and see it.... wow what a film, Peter Jackons flexing his creative muscles again, that guy has the wierdest imagination.....

Ciao for now Dudes.....dont forget Woodybee welcomes postcards, to 11, Farrington, Crookbarrow Road, Norton, Worcs. WR5 2PA.....

:rockon::wavey:

Off for a run though the trees that surround the cricket ground I overlook, wooo its nice here..............very posh!

[Winston001]

Good to hear you are in good spirits Jan. :D


Don’t forget, me hearties, that Saturday of the PPR is International “Talk Like a Pirate” Day, same as it was last year.

So bring your eyepatches, dead parrots & folding cutlasses, and remember the old saying:

“To Err is Human, to Arr is Pirate”.

[scumdog]

Good to hear you are in good spirits Jan. :D


Don’t forget, me hearties, that Saturday of the PPR is International “Talk Like a Pirate” Day, same as it was last year.

So bring your eyepatches, dead parrots & folding cutlasses, and remember the old saying:

“To Err is Human, to Arr is Pirate”.

"And me arse is private"

[Winston001]

I expect to arrive at the rally mid-dayish Saturday and aim to drag along McJim for the ride. Are youse ones going to be up and about by then?? Given the usual shenanigans at Scumdogs place??

[NighthawkNZ]

I expect to arrive at the rally mid-dayish Saturday and aim to drag along McJim for the ride. Are youse ones going to be up and about by then?? Given the usual shenanigans at Scumdogs place??


could be out on a day ride

[Clairsky]

I expect to arrive at the rally mid-dayish Saturday and aim to drag along McJim for the ride.

Hubby and I are heading up around that time. Which way you going this time?

["Rambo"]

I'm gonna head down to the land of blue & gold; speights; and where they all roll their "R"s etc (inbreeding I'm told!!) and give it a shot:2guns: Actually I'm not sure if Kaka Point is in Otago or Southland:whocares:
As long as they have Export or anything apart from Speights I'll be happy:mellow:
Hopefully see you all there:done:

Na the R rolling is a Southland thing, not an Otago thing, Be good to see you again mate and yes if I remember correstly from last year they do have some export there

["Rambo"]

"And me arse is private"


Lol, well we have basically seen it at the March hare and Garston Rally's. You should see if Ferg will come over to the PP.

[3umph]

was hoping to make this but a busted ankle has put way to the trip down:crybaby:

[Winston001]

Hubby and I are heading up around that time. Which way you going this time?

I'm not the most organised person :D so my time of departure is :wari: flexible shall we say! Depends on McJim too. I was probably going to head straight over through the Mataura back road but a better ride is through the Catlins. See what the weather is like. Happy to ride together.

[Mrs Shrek]

I'm not the most organised person :D so my time of departure is :wari: flexible shall we say! Depends on McJim too. I was probably going to head straight over through the Mataura back road but a better ride is through the Catlins. See what the weather is like. Happy to ride together.

we heading up through the Catlins Winston, with some of the rabble meetya at the :whistle: frog

7:zzzz: to go

ps Shrek here

[xknuts]

meetya at the :whistle: frog 7:zzzz: to go

Wheres that, wot time, wot day????????????? :whistle:

[miSTa]

Wheres that, wot time, wot day????????????? :whistle:
http://www.whistlingfrogcafe.com

Saturday, lunchtime...hopefully...:whistle:

[normajeane]

http://www.whistlingfrogcafe.com

Saturday, lunchtime...hopefully...:whistle:

You not expecting the whole pig are you???

[miSTa]

Tis only only a baby pig, a piglet even.

[normajeane]

Well even a baby pig - piglet- has feelings!:whocares:

[Ruralman]

Wheres that, wot time, wot day????????????? :whistle:

I'll be heading down to the W Frog after the road opening - should be down there about 2pm. So if that works for you then ride down with us

[normajeane]

I'll be heading down to the W Frog after the road opening - should be down there about 2pm. So if that works for you then ride down with us

Are you cutting the ribbon so to speak? Pity we cannot make the epic ride but we will be making an appearance that day, so be on the look out!:shifty:

[Ruralman]

Are you cutting the ribbon so to speak? Pity we cannot make the epic ride but we will be making an appearance that day, so be on the look out!:shifty:

No I won't be cutting the ribbon - sounds like someone is trying to organize a couple of those Spyder Trike things for the Major and our local MP (who just happens to also be the Minister of Finance) to ride through (only needs a car license I suppose, and no chance of the indignity of falling off!) - but thats top secret so don't tell anyone eh !! - anyway they will be doing the ribbon thing.

TV may well have some people there - I suspect as a human interest story they will probably take more interest in the rally than the road thing but we'll see what happens if they turn up.

Whadya mean you can't make the ride?? - and as for making an appearance I hope SD isn't bringing you down in the WORK car is he ???

[_Shrek_]

TV may well have some people there - I suspect as a human interest story they will probably take more interest in the rally than the road thing but we'll see what happens if they turn up.

so does that mean we can wear our patchers & aver bling :eek5:

5

[Ghost_Bullet]

The anticipation uh.

[KZT]

Na the R rolling is a Southland thing, not an Otago thing, Be good to see you again mate and yes if I remember correstly from last year they do have some export there

Thanks for that mate:niceone: don't think I would have lasted too well if it was to be bourbon all night!!
Catch up soon:laugh:

[_Shrek_]

The anticipation uh.

4 :zzzz: then :ride: & :wari:

[JMemonic]

4 :zzzz: then :ride: & :wari:

Hehehe Shrek is running late

3

[Retroqueen]

4 :zzzz: then :ride: & :wari:

Only 3 more :zzzz: for some of us :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[1billyboy]

So how many intended inmates for Chez Scumdog on the Friday night??:confused:

I had better put my hand up for 1. All I have to do is find my way there

[NighthawkNZ]

I had better put my hand up for 1. All I have to do is find my way there

What time you passing through Dunedin????

[Kemet]

I had better put my hand up for 1. All I have to do is find my way there

me 2 hopefully... just pm me address... I think I know what street so could just look for bikes outside but probably best to make sure...

[Ruralman]

I know of a couple of KB'rs planning on setting up their tents on Frid night - is anyone else thinking of doing this?

[scumdog]

I know of a couple of KB'rs planning on setting up their tents on Frid night - is anyone else thinking of doing this?

Yeah, us!!

[cold comfort]

I know of a couple of KB'rs planning on setting up their tents on Frid night - is anyone else thinking of doing this?

Have a great time B. Despite an accumulation of brownie points, bargaining, and pitiful whining, i still have to go snowboarding with the whanau. Roll on summer!!!

[NighthawkNZ]

Have a great time B. Despite an accumulation of brownie points, bargaining, and pitiful whining, i still have to go snowboarding with the whanau. Roll on summer!!!

Me and Xaria will be setting up camp on friday afternoon and then to chez scummies for the evening

[Winston001]

I know of a couple of KB'rs planning on setting up their tents on Frid night - is anyone else thinking of doing this?

I have a group of mates - 8 of them, coming down from parts north who will be there on Friday night. Norm, Jeff, and Dave who were with me at the last PPR. I'm planning on leaving Invercargill Saturday 10 - 10:30 am with McJim, Cosmo and anyone else who turns up.

Whats the story with the road dedication event? What time etc? And which end?

[Ruralman]

I have a group of mates - 8 of them, coming down from parts north who will be there on Friday night. Norm, Jeff, and Dave who were with me at the last PPR. I'm planning on leaving Invercargill Saturday 10 - 10:30 am with McJim, Cosmo and anyone else who turns up.

Whats the story with the road dedication event? What time etc? And which end?

Road opening scheduled for 1 pm - road will be closed for a short time leading up to that and during the very brief ceremony. It will be at the end nearest the rally site.
Shrek and some Canterbury rabble types are heading down to Bluff on Sat am and then back up through the Catlins so you might link up with them. We're planning on meeting them at the Whistling frog around 2 ish

cheers

[Winston001]

Shrek and some Canterbury rabble types are heading down to Bluff on Sat am and then back up through the Catlins so you might link up with them. We're planning on meeting them at the Whistling frog around 2 ish



Yes and naturally I'm trying to avoid such low-class types which is why I've carefully timed an earlier departure. :buggerd:

You make a good suggestion but I feel obligated to get to the site cos some of the guys have come from the North Island. And I'll get a better tent site. :lol:

[Retroqueen]

Yes and naturally I'm trying to avoid such low-class types which is why I've carefully timed an earlier departure. :buggerd:


Who you calling low class .........:girlfight::girlfight::girlfight: :banana::banana:

[_Shrek_]

Yes and naturally I'm trying to avoid such low-class types which is why I've carefully timed an earlier departure.


Who you calling low class .........

thats ok P we can fix him later <_<:chase::spanking::Pokey::drinknsin:moon::drinkup: :corn:

[Ruralman]

Yes and naturally I'm trying to avoid such low-class types which is why I've carefully timed an earlier departure. :buggerd:

You make a good suggestion but I feel obligated to get to the site cos some of the guys have come from the North Island. And I'll get a better tent site. :lol:


Who you calling low class .........:girlfight::girlfight::girlfight: :banana::banana:

Can I buy tickets for this ?????:banana:

[_Shrek_]

Can I buy tickets for this ?????:banana:

you can't afordem :rolleyes:

[JMemonic]

Yes and naturally I'm trying to avoid such low-class types which is why I've carefully timed an earlier departure. :buggerd:

Hey I resemble that remark.

[Winston001]

thats ok P we can fix him later <_<:chase::spanking::Pokey::drinknsin:moon::drinkup: :corn:

Buggar! Thought youse ones would be offline. Maybe I'll camp on the beach.....:pinch:

[NighthawkNZ]

you can't afordem :rolleyes:

I'll watch from the scotchmans stand ;)

[Retroqueen]

Just 1 more sleep for me Shrek How many you got!!!! ;)

[miSTa]

If it wasn't the youngest daughters birthday today we'd be on our way down. What a beautiful day for a ride!

Oh well, tomorrow it is then. :beer:

[Spuds1234]

Just 1 more sleep for me Shrek How many you got!!!! ;)

Your lucky. I dont get to sleep. Ive got the graveyard shift at work tonight. Might get a few hours sleep tomorrow then Im off. Looking forward to a great weekend.

[scumdog]

If it wasn't the youngest daughters birthday today we'd be on our way down. What a beautiful day for a ride!

Oh well, tomorrow it is then. :beer:

Beee-ute day here - calm, sunny & about 23 degrees.

Just finished mowing the lawns and now having a beer and psyching myself up to cope with the onslaught of the rabble....:lol:

[xknuts]

If it wasn't the youngest daughters birthday today we'd be on our way down. What a beautiful day for a ride!

Children?? :pinch: I had no idea! Bring photos please.


psyching myself up to cope with the onslaught of the rabble....:lol:

Well whats CB doing? Locking herself in the garden shed, LOL :cry:

[JellyBellyKelly]

me n cruza got 2 sleeps to go.... am so excited! my first rally not pillion :woohoo:

[FJRider]

Beee-ute day here - calm, sunny & about 23 degrees.



26 deg in Wanaka today, Light showers in the morning predicted ... then clearing. For those heading down this way.

[_Shrek_]

Buggar! Thought youse ones would be offline. Maybe I'll camp on the beach.....:pinch:

:sherlock: ve have spys :laugh:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Semi sorted, looking forward to heading away from the ratrace of life. And spend some time in a different sector of the Island. Whew

[_Shrek_]

[QUOTE=Mr Sensible;1129410629Oh well, tomorrow it is then. :beer:[/QUOTE]

:woohoo: bring on da rabble safe :ride: guys & girls which one r u :whistle:

ps 2

[miSTa]

Buggar! Thought youse ones would be offline. Maybe I'll camp on the beach.....:pinch:
just make sure its low tide when you put your tent up. :whistle:


Children?? :pinch: I had no idea! Bring photos please.
Ha ha, no way old timer!

[NighthawkNZ]

Rally... rally... rally...

[_Shrek_]

Buggar! Thought youse ones would be offline. Maybe I'll camp on the beach.....:pinch:


just make sure its low tide when you put your tent up. :whistle:

should we buy those concrete flippers for him :innocent:

[miSTa]

Rally... rally... rally...
And you're not excited at all either are you? :lol:


should we buy those concrete flippers for him :innocent:
Top idea! But first we'd better separate him from his yellow rubber duck....

Winney, Winey, Woo, where are you?

[JMemonic]

Not sure we are going to make it now :(, the bike has low to no oil pressure on idle, I need to borrow a gauge to ensure its not just the switch but the sight glass is all cloudy, and for having just had an oil change this is not a good look.

[cruza]

Not sure we are going to make it now :(, the bike has low to no oil pressure on idle, I need to borrow a gauge to ensure its not just the switch but the sight glass is all cloudy, and for having just had an oil change this is not a good look.

My old ducati used to sometimes suck water down the crankcase breather , if I got to keen with the hose when washing it and do a similar thing . Can ya see the oil level? When the last time filter was done?

I'm hoping my pack rack arrives fri morning, ordered it last week , after some ringing today , I find it was sent.......but to the wrong place , they not actually sure where :oi-grr: . Promised another one ova-nite to chch :mad:

[JMemonic]

My old ducati used to sometimes suck water down the crankcase breather , if I got to keen with the hose when washing it and do a similar thing . Can ya see the oil level? When the last time filter was done?

The last time the oil and filter was done was this afternoon. 75 kms later and its a mess :(, however I suspect the oil is possibly ok, the oil pump maybe the issue, and what is annoying me is I used to own a gauge and fittings but they disappeared from my tool box.

[Spuds1234]

The last time the oil and filter was done was this afternoon. 75 kms later and its a mess :(, however I suspect the oil is possibly ok, the oil pump maybe the issue, and what is annoying me is I used to own a gauge and fittings but they disappeared from my tool box.

Sorry to hear that man. Looks like I'll be going down on Friday alone then.

Unless.... Someone else is heading down or though Christchurch tomorrow around midday (Im flexible about the time) and doesnt mind having someone to ride with.

Flick me a txt (027 2547159) or a PM and I'll check back here around 10am.

Cheers guys.

[Retroqueen]

Yay!!!!! 0 More sleeps!!!
See ya out here Guys and Gals, keep the rubber to the road and ride safe!!
The rabble are a coming :banana::banana::banana:

[NighthawkNZ]

Countdown complete... rally season is go...

[timg]

:( Have a great ride & rally folks. Gutted I can't make it. There've been a couple of bikes :ride: heading past home already :weep:

[Winston001]

My old ducati used to sometimes suck water down the crankcase breather , if I got to keen with the hose when washing it and do a similar thing . Can ya see the oil level? When the last time filter was done?



Johnny Memonic's engine is watercooled so what he's worried about is a leak of coolant into the oil. The indications are not good........:dodge:

[Winston001]

And you're not excited at all either are you? :lol:


Top idea! But first we'd better separate him from his yellow rubber duck....

Winney, Winey, Woo, where are you?

You don't worry me you silly Canterbury types with all your jocular promising dire things behaviour. I fart in your general direction! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries! :girlfight:

[cruza]

Johnny Memonic's engine is watercooled so what he's worried about is a leak of coolant into the oil. The indications are not good........:dodge:

Bugger , Didn't even think of that, guess the motor is coming out then .

[FJRider]

A few people seen on route to the penguin ... :banana:

There's always one that sets himself apart from the others .... :beer:

[_Shrek_]

Bugger , Didn't even think of that, guess the motor is coming out then .

no need to worry we can have a Duc burning party :rofl:

[Kemet]

you's are all missing a great night at Chez Scumdog!! :bleh:
many a conversation topic covered.

Having a good laugh at 98tls and his alzheimers!!!:Pokey:
:violin::violin:

[98tls]

you's are all missing a great night at Chez Scumdog!! :bleh:
many a conversation topic covered.

Having a good laugh at 98tls and his alzheimers!!!:Pokey:
:violin::violin: Actually mate fate dealt me a winning hand,if i had gone i would have come home to god knows what in my garage...if anything,fill you lot in at the next rally.Tom will find it particularly funny.

[oldrider]

My mom told me to stay away from the PP, she said there are some funny people go there! :buggerd:

I am a good boy! :done: I love my mom I do! :shifty: She made me live with Mrs Palmer until I got married! :eek5:

Some people think Mrs Palmer still pops round to see me now and then! :whistle: My mom says, how would they know! :wacko:

[98tls]

My mom told me to stay away from the PP, she said there are some funny people go there! :buggerd:

I am a good boy! :done: I love my mom I do! :shifty: She made me live with Mrs Palmer until I got married! :eek5:

Some people think Mrs Palmer still pops round to see me now and then! :whistle: My mom says, how would they know! :wacko: If mrs Palmer bursts your bubble so be it.:whistle:

[Winston001]

Glorious morning here in Invercargill. So I started the bike just to let the neighbours know what they are missing. I'm good like that. :D Will meet up with McJim in a hour or so and head over.

[scumdog]

Glorious sunshine here in Riviera of the South, Shrek dropped in to pick up his camera and now the Canterbury Rabble plus the dunners ones have headed of to the rally site.

Steady flow of bike past Chez Scumdog:ride:

Got a wedding to attend :weep: but I'll get there later.'

[Kemet]

Was looking forward to a nice sit down to upload photos and it all been spoiled. All my batteries are flat (including the spares) and now I can't find the bloody USB cable!!!!!:argh:

[doc]

A few people seen on route to the penguin ... :banana:

There's always one that sets himself apart from the others .... :beer:

Maybe he just couldn't keep up with them. Mind you lookin at that bunch I would have gone another way. :sick:

[Kemet]

found it!!!!!

now just got to acquire some fresh batteries somehow, somewhere...

[JMemonic]

no need to worry we can have a Duc burning party :rofl:

Me thinks someone is very lucky I had not seen this before I left of his hammock may have been booby trapped (no not boob trapped get your mind outta the gutter).

We made it there and back, the sight glass is still cloudy but I dont think it any issue with a leak from the cooling system, more the crankcase is not breathing correctly, will have to get my hands dirty to find out.

Was a great weekend, Friday night at Chez Scumdog, what great hosts, the a pootle to the sight to set up the tent etc, whilst in the middle of this a Cantab rabble lass comes rolling into camp, broken chain, I wont go into all the details but lets just say a dealer is getting a bad reputation, I hope he reads this a wakes up a little, (time will tell), anyhow props to the Suzuki dealer in Balclutha who helped with a chain, and to all the folks who lent tools and input to getting this bike running so it could be got out of the site and to a safe location (hmm Scumdog is not only hosting KB'ers but bikes as well).

I believe all had a good night, however I came home with one packed of Penguins folks, its just not right to have to carry them back home again.

Now just looking forward to the Magpie, where Kerry will be on her bike (well her bike will have functional exhaust, the rest is up to her sitting a test), and we get to spend time in the company of you all again.

[Guzza]

Awesome rally, I'll be back. Heres a few pix to start with.

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View from Mt. Cargill Rd asyou approach Dunedin. About 2 seconds after this pic was taken the old girl decided to have a lie down.
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The view from the Domain

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Early afternoon

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Andy and mini me

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Eddie finally found a bike that allows him to get his feet on the ground

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Woke to a bit of frost

[JellyBellyKelly]

WOW fantastic rally everyone, had such an awesome night!

bloody cold last night though, woke up to a very impressive frost :cold:

the little scorpio made it home with me on it..... struggled in the cantab winds north of rakaia, but fantastic otherwise.
Yay, first rally i've actually riden to over, bring on number two..... going to sit my restricted REAL soon so i can get a bigger bike...:yes:

[FJRider]

Sadly I had to work a portion of saturday, (I did have friday off) and finished too late to go. But I did get to ride with some of the Canterbury crew, over the Crown range and back through to Clyde. A fine ride on a bad day. And it was a brilliant day. Good company, good weather, good roads ...

[Retroqueen]

Got home an hour ago!!! 2 rallies completed in one weekend!!! :done::done: that was one serious amount of K's but four of us attended the penguin and completed the southern encounter in full as well!!! Will post more later I need sleep !!!
thanks everyone for another great weekend!!

[Ghost_Bullet]

Over 1800km for the weekend, bed beckons, hence photos and all that shall wait.

Choice trip peoples!!!

[Jenny]

A huge thankyou to all those who offered help, advice, tools, a push (Hayden), a safe place to store bike (Tom & Chris) a new chain (Balclutha Suzuki), Brent for working on the bike, (Kerry for her tolerance!), Brent 51 for the pillion home and all others for a general pick me up! Despite chain saga, still had a great weekend away :) Time will tell on getting things fixed!!! Cheers to all :) Jenny

[JMemonic]

A huge thankyou to all those who offered help, advice, tools, a push (Hayden), a safe place to store bike (Tom & Chris) a new chain (Balclutha Suzuki), Brent for working on the bike, (Kerry for her tolerance!), Brent 51 for the pillion home and all others for a general pick me up! Despite chain saga, still had a great weekend away :) Time will tell on getting things fixed!!! Cheers to all :) Jenny

Keep us posted please.

[Jenny]

I'm looking for anybody coming through Balclutha to CHch??? with trailer??? estimated cost of courier is 180$ will pay for all fuel costs :)

[Emlyn]

I'm looking for anybody coming through Balclutha to CHch??? with trailer??? estimated cost of courier is 180$ will pay for all fuel costs :)

I take it that means SAS are not coming to the party with the AA membership they promised??
Might pay to start a new thread for the trailer trip needed.. I will help with costs to get my gear back ;) :wari::love:

[cruza]

I'm looking for anybody coming through Balclutha to CHch??? with trailer??? estimated cost of courier is 180$ will pay for all fuel costs :)

Sorry I felt to seedy to do much thinking on sunday. Two friends are taking a load down to dunedin and coming back to chch empty at the moment, could kick myself , He would have done it for free as a favour and put your bike in the back . :shutup: free slap round the ears when you see me next:laugh:.
Anyway 1000km from a dealer service, someone never tightened up axle nut enough after adjusting the chain , causing the adjusting blocks to take the load and fail big time, then ya chain as well. Your lucky you didn't get tossed down the road . dig ya heels in jenny , they should fix it.

[Retroqueen]

:Offtopic: Just a thought ..... if anyone picked up a yamaha XJR1300 badge at the rally site can you drop me a PM. didn't notice it missing until Oamaru :Oops::Oops:
Dang annoying to find it missing and have a feeling that frost might have had something to do with it.
thanks RQ

[Jenny]

I have a confession!! after reading service notes last check was 2000k ago. OOPS. :( and yes Cruza, that would have been very helpfull!):2guns:

[Spuds1234]

:Offtopic: Just a thought ..... if anyone picked up a yamaha XJR1300 badge at the rally site can you drop me a PM. didn't notice it missing until Oamaru :Oops::Oops:
Dang annoying to find it missing and have a feeling that frost might have had something to do with it.
thanks RQ

I was talking to someone about having to hot glue the clasps shut on the pins to stop them opening. The ones that have the pin (the type on the penguin badge) that comes straight out the back of the badge are the worst for falling off.

Shrek gave me a good tip for those though. Once you have the badge where you want it, bend the clippy bits out flat and they stay on much better.


I have a confession!! after reading service notes last check was 2000k ago. OOPS. :( and yes Cruza, that would have been very helpfull!):2guns:

Still it shouldn't have happened. One would have expected the chain to be all rusty and dry if it hadn't been regularly oiled so I would still try to get the bike fixed under warrantee and dont take no for an answer.

And I think it was 1billyboy that had the Amaretto from the Mediterranean store on Tuam St, I just got my first bottle and I think Im in love. Its SOOOO NICE. Have the day off tomorrow so I'll see how it goes down tonight.

[Spuds1234]

Forgot to mention that the ride down was awesome, the rally was awesome, the roads awesome, the people awesome and the weather was also awesome.

Will definitely be doing this one again.

Big thanks to Scumdog for letting me crash on the floor and also to Chriss (please excuse the spelling) for the dinner.

Wont drink Jager again for a while but Im glad I didnt make too big a fool of myself and everyone took my antics light heartedly (even if Im still not sure that I didnt sleep though the night).

See you all at the Magpie.

[Emlyn]

Agreed Spuddy! :) (and pleased you took "mummy' advice and rugged up a bit!) :blink:

You guys down there are spoilt for roads! Fantastic :) Thanks to Tom and Chrissy, again. Everyone was fantastic helping Jenny out, you' re all awesome! :) :love:

Looking forward to selling a few of my bikes and bringing something new along sometime this season! :)
Cheers, Em

[scumdog]

Yep, great rally, a shame CB and I didn't spend the whole time there:no: - that wedding ate into our party-time a bit much but at least the next day I was healthier than I have been on some rally Sundays!:innocent:

Friday night itself was good value (although had to head of early to bed).
Although I was woken with a certain guest getting lost in Chez Scumdog! (Never realised my place was THAT big:blink:)

Right, now at work we have a Honda side-box, scratched but intact and still locked - if you know anybody that's lost one PM me eh?

[NighthawkNZ]

Friday night itself was good value (although had to head of early to bed).
Although I was woken with a certain guest getting lost in Chez Scumdog! (Never realised my place was THAT big:blink:)


Your place is like the Tardis

[Jenny]

mm sleep walking or trying to swap sleeping bags? :)

[normajeane]

I agree with scummy. I had a busy weekend but very enjoyable and lots laughs.:Punk: Will try and post a couple of piccies.

[normajeane]

And I think it was 1billyboy that had the Amaretto from the Mediterranean store on Tuam St, I just got my first bottle and I think Im in love. Its SOOOO NICE. Have the day off tomorrow so I'll see how it goes down tonight.

"Christmas cake" nice was it?:blink:

[Kemet]

I must have been the only one to get a full nights sleep at Chez Scumdog!!
I didn't wake up until the :sunny:

started uploading my photos to facebook last night. being such a time consuming thing I had a DVD going to pass the time with while the files tried to upload. The first two time I got the 'failed to upload' message. the third time I kinda fell asleep. lesson? watching the DVD is ok while you kill time, just don't do it in bed.

Result: no photos in the album yet and now I have maintainance night to go to. Speedo keeps failing (since just outside of East Taieri on the way home...)

[Retroqueen]

I was talking to someone about having to hot glue the clasps shut on the pins to stop them opening. The ones that have the pin (the type on the penguin badge) that comes straight out the back of the badge are the worst for falling off.



LOL it was me you were talking to but its actually the badge off of my bike I meant. the one that goes along the side.... Dang hard to find a replacement one using google as well...


as for the photos How the heck do you decide which ones to use... :innocent:

[stevewederell]

I'm looking for anybody coming through Balclutha to CHch??? with trailer??? estimated cost of courier is 180$ will pay for all fuel costs :)

Not with a trailer, but will be passing through on my bike tomorrow if I can help at all.

[Jenny]

Not with a trailer, but will be passing through on my bike tomorrow if I can help at all.
thanks Steve, unless you can tow!!! safe travels :)

[woodybee]

Hey Dudes and Dudess's

I was watching the weather and it looked amazing, and from the few photos I have seen looked like the rally looked like its normal fun time.

Really missed being there with you all, tried in vain to get a video phone, got a couple of Paula at Scummy's place, and realised when no more texts came that you were all at the rally, then I feel asleep clutching my phone and dreaming of Kaka Point, woke up to Fabulous Sunshine on the Sunday here, it was roasintg hot, got up to 23 degs at one stage.............so got my mountina bike out and went for a blast... and thought of you all feeling fatigued as anything..at that point I didn;t envy you.

Well, I got me first UK Rally coming up this weekend, and having to drive there, as my bike is getting new tyre, chain sproket and battery, least I have the wage to cover it working over here I guess, so all booked in for tail end of next week. Woohoo, fuck I can;t wait.

Four wheels will get me there, but will bounce into the site and meet and greet my fellow rally goers and see what the crack is over here.....watch this space

Yours jealously

Woodybee x

[shrub]

a Cantab rabble lass comes rolling into camp, broken chain, I wont go into all the details but lets just say a dealer is getting a bad reputation, I hope he reads this a wakes up a little, (time will tell).

It's a real shame when something like that happens, it spoils the fun knowing your bike is injured, but I have just had a look at the broken chain concerned, and it's rusty and dry. My guess is the last time it saw chain lube was at service time (over 2000 km ago), and I'd say that was the last time it was adjusted. The dealer concerned can hardly be held to account for anything except perhaps not reminding the lass concerned to regularly lube her chain, and maybe all customers need to be reminded to check oil, tyre pressures and chain regularly.

I guess it's a sign of the times. Modern cars don't need anything but petrol, and I can imagine it would be easy to think that bikes are the same. Bit of a bugger all the same and it doesn't stop the frustration of a breakdown.

[Mrs Shrek]

Right, now at work we have a Honda side-box, scratched but intact and still locked - if you know anybody that's lost one PM me eh?


Haven't got a BMW one have you :whistle:

Good to know that you all got home safely... Had a good time at my first rally but really :cold: sleeping in the tent without my heater beside me :crybaby:
Shrek will post photos soon :yes:
Nice to meet some of the people he talks about too

[JMemonic]

It's a real shame when something like that happens, it spoils the fun knowing your bike is injured, but I have just had a look at the broken chain concerned, and it's rusty and dry. My guess is the last time it saw chain lube was at service time (over 2000 km ago), and I'd say that was the last time it was adjusted. The dealer concerned can hardly be held to account for anything except perhaps not reminding the lass concerned to regularly lube her chain, and maybe all customers need to be reminded to check oil, tyre pressures and chain regularly.

Did you see the adjuster that has sheared, potentially due to poor casting (not the dealers fault), causing the wheel to be allowed to slip forward on one side?

Did you realise the dealer had promised said lass AA membership 10 months ago?

You think I guess as I do that 2000kms ago during the service the dealers staff should have noticed the chain was dry then and made a note to show the customer how to adjust the chain, or at least scheduled a visit, and sold the customer some chain lube.


I guess it's a sign of the times. Modern cars don't need anything but petrol, and I can imagine it would be easy to think that bikes are the same. Bit of a bugger all the same and it doesn't stop the frustration of a breakdown.

Surely and this is just my pondering here, you have made the sale, you want a happy customer as they return and buy gear, lube, service etc from you, during the course of the sale you have learned the rider is new and inexperienced, why for gods sake do you not give them a facts sheet, and explain the maintenance schedule to them, offer them a session showing basic maintenance like how to lube a chain, check tyres etc.

[Jenny]

Firstly: The chain had been tightened aprox 800k's ago at KB's maintenence night under mechanics supervision.
Second: I have lubed the chain regularly which fellow bikers witnessed, including prior to leaving CHch for PP.
Third: Phil from dealers HAD shown me how to tighten and lube chain, which advice I have followed.
Fourth: of the many many bikers who looked at bike at PP's, none commented on dry or rusty chain.
I am not intending to cause ill feeling or disrepute, I just want my bike so I can ride!!!

[JMemonic]

Firstly: The chain had been tightened aprox 800k's ago at KB's maintenence night under mechanics supervision.
Second: I have lubed the chain regularly which fellow bikers witnessed, including prior to leaving CHch for PP.
Third: Phil from dealers HAD shown me how to tighten and lube chain, which advice I have followed.
Fourth: of the many many bikers who looked at bike at PP's, none commented on dry or rusty chain.
I am not intending to cause ill feeling or disrepute, I just want my bike so I can ride!!!

Yeah there was plenty of chain spooge to clean off my hands nearly killed an entire bottle of hand cleaner, those little bottles are great :), I am wondering if shrub is looking at you bike now at scummys place?? with the new chain on it or have you shown the chain to some one else. I have that link too if you need it, the twisted one.