Wellington: Tag O Rama discussion: BOUNDARIES n more [Archive] - Page 2

spacemonkey

29th August 2009, 13:52

We will try to be in MartinB at say....1230 then?
Unsure if Quasi will meet you lot at hill top or me n missy on way back through eh ka ta hu na etc etc -straight-fast:argh:- COPS
Gonna be on da GixxA

Good luck with the weather, I hope it holds for ya but.......it looks like it might be pretty shithouse out there. (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2814519/Severe-weather-warning) :(

KrazyGixxerBoy

29th August 2009, 15:11

Good luck with the weather, I hope it holds for ya but.......it looks like it might be pretty shithouse out there. (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2814519/Severe-weather-warning) :(

Aawww, we can handle a liiiiitle bit of wind and rain! :headbang: I'm hanging out for a blat....going rain or shine (or gale...slowly) :ride:

KrazyGixxerBoy

29th August 2009, 15:13

Cmon Sketchy!!....I feel a coastal tag steal coming on.....hehe

Scout

29th August 2009, 23:01

Does anyone know what has become of Laxi these days ??

BMWST?

29th August 2009, 23:14

Does anyone know what has become of Laxi these days ??

was just thinkin the same thing...last i heard he was having computer troubles.Was also short on work for a time so prolly has less time now esp with a young family

Hawkeye

30th August 2009, 08:15

Rather than clogging (sorry Cloggy) up the tag thread, I have replied here..

I'm not throwing the toy's out of the cot. If it bothered me that much, I wouldn't be here now. I would just stop coming to the thread and stop playing. Misinterpretation in the written word is the biggest cause of issues. so I will try to explain where I'm coming from.

All I'm saying is that we need to be careful that the game doesn't just become a Welly during the week and Kapiti at week-ends. Because people will stop watching for the tags when it's out of their 'local' area. By the time you search for an obscure tag without clues, then suite up and ride for 1+ hours to get there and back, a local has already nipped around the corner and grabbed it.
And yes, that is the nature of the game but it's also the easiest way to kill the game because people will eventually give up trying.

As BMWST said, we just need to make sure that sometimes tags are laid in obvious places that make it an available 'snatch' for everyone.

example - just been onto the main tag thread and the only ones watching are the coasters

devo

30th August 2009, 09:22

Rather than clogging (sorry Cloggy) up the tag thread, I have replied here..
As BMWST said, we just need to make sure that sometimes tags are laid in obvious places that make it an available 'snatch' for everyone.

example - just been onto the main tag thread and the only ones watching are the coasters

Fair enuff H/E.
I'm not having a go here but three points,
1) It was you that said "rant over"
2) There was more than one easy tag put up yesterday that were left for a coupla hours giving non locals a go, but the non locals were busy elsewhere
3)I have seen four welly crew on this a.m. including yourself.

However, I do see wot your saying, as I have ridden into town on 5 or 6 ocasions to find I am an hour late when I come to post, it is the luck of the game.

At the end of the day, if folks are going to get pissed of, maybe the boundries need to be closed in and take out upper hutt, wairappa and the coast.
:cool:

Bald Eagle

30th August 2009, 09:39

Rather than clogging (sorry Cloggy) up the tag thread, I have replied here..

I'm not throwing the toy's out of the cot. If it bothered me that much, I wouldn't be here now. I would just stop coming to the thread and stop playing. Misinterpretation in the written word is the biggest cause of issues. so I will try to explain where I'm coming from.

All I'm saying is that we need to be careful that the game doesn't just become a Welly during the week and Kapiti at week-ends. Because people will stop watching for the tags when it's out of their 'local' area. By the time you search for an obscure tag without clues, then suite up and ride for 1+ hours to get there and back, a local has already nipped around the corner and grabbed it.
And yes, that is the nature of the game but it's also the easiest way to kill the game because people will eventually give up trying.

As BMWST said, we just need to make sure that sometimes tags are laid in obvious places that make it an available 'snatch' for everyone.

example - just been onto the main tag thread and the only ones watching are the coasters

I agree that we need to be careful to ensure the fun stays in it. As a Coast to city commuter it suits me to play in both locales getting and dropping tags on my into or out of town and playing within other comittements and range during the weekends although not averse to a longer run occassionaly. Hey if the tags gone before you get back it a still a good ride and "You have to ride to play" so thats the main feature ( It is for me anyway ) of the game. :rockon:

Hawkeye

30th August 2009, 09:53

Fair enuff H/E.
I'm not having a go here but three points,
1) It was you that said "rant over"
2) There was more than one easy tag put up yesterday that were left for a coupla hours giving non locals a go, but the non locals were busy elsewhere
3)I have seen four welly crew on this a.m. including yourself.

However, I do see wot your saying, as I have ridden into town on 5 or 6 ocasions to find I am an hour late when I come to post, it is the luck of the game.

At the end of the day, if folks are going to get pissed of, maybe the boundries need to be closed in and take out upper hutt, wairappa and the coast.
:cool:

1) Point taken - bad choice of words.
2) This is what I'm talking about. We have choices. either sit in front of a screen for a couple of hours to nail a tag location. Or go for a ride. Once out for a ride, the tag can be there all day but your unaware of it. If the tag becomes almost impossible to grab, people will stop looking and just go for a ride.
A couple of weeks ago I rode past the tag about 6 times over in Featherston because it was posted after I had decided to just go for a ride. That's life.
I ended up going back over the hill to grab it.

3) I spent the time in there today not so much looking at the tag but more to read the comment's this subject has raised. I would be interesting to know how many looked and then flagged it as a no-hoper.

Finally, I totally disagree with the boundaries being changed. The whole idea of the game is to get out riding. Not just 3k's down the road but further afield.
The point of this discussion was to get people thinking about their tag locations and not making everyone of them so obscure that it kills off the game.

BMWST?

30th August 2009, 10:56

fwiw if my bike was legal i would be up the coast early this morning then nipped back for the taka ride....I would have loved to be able to actually snatch a tag too but the main thing is the ride.BUT I HAVE TO HAVE A BELEIF THAT I CAN GET THE TAG (however unrealistic )

StoneY

30th August 2009, 16:17

If it wasnt pissing and blowing and my ass already 900kms in the wear this weekend- I would grab that current TAG and place one from Lake Ferry muwahahahahahahaha :shit:

My opinion - and I come as a newbie of what-8 or 9 tags-:mellow:

I try to put distance between the tag I took and the tag I place
Thats MY only self set criteria:Punk:

As we CAN use file pix- why not keep ya hard tags- and set a challenge by all means
But for example- how many TAGs have simply been another building on Ihakara st in Pram?:no:
Its gotta move to keep the game alive:shifty:

Maybe the way to keep it intersting- even if coastjacked or cityhogged etc for days on end- is that 15 or 20kms be the minimum distance between tags?:shutup:

What I am trying to say is- you dont have to get a tag on the way to or from the one your capping right now- use one ya had taken 4 weeks ago while at featherston- lol-

Jiminy

30th August 2009, 20:56

What I am trying to say is- you dont have to get a tag on the way to or from the one your capping right now- use one ya had taken 4 weeks ago while at featherston- lol-

I don't agree. I don't like file pics, see rule #4. Fresh pics give you a lot of information, and it keeps you riding, which is one of the main goals of the game.

On the other hand, it's nice to make the tag move a bit. Of course, there will be cases (bad weather, night, keeping the game alive) where you don't want to put it too far either, so I wouldn't make a rule for it.

BMWST?

30th August 2009, 21:16

Guy s guys guys....we have an awesome game goin....each tag/tagger has there own situation.I take each tag as it comes.The other night for example when i got KGB tag at Porirua.It was latish and a work night.I wasnt gonna ride far to get another tag,and during the week who would.As i passed through Johnson Ville i didnt have a new tag in mind but at he roundabout i saw the e out the corner of my eye and remembered that i had thought before it would make a GOOD NIGHT TAG.So on the way back thats what i took.....everyone has the same story I am sure.Lets just play the game as we each see fit,no more rules...If you wanna have a bunch of file tags then thats fine but if you do, state that it is a file tag(taken when) cos all sorts of visual clues help you figure out where it might be.The game will move around as each tag is grabbed.

Bald Eagle

30th August 2009, 22:14

Well said and I fwiw as a noob I like the game just the way it is and will get tags as when the situation arises either going hunting or not as life dictates. The spontaneous rides ( midnight to Paekakariki for example ) are all part of the FUN

Quasi

31st August 2009, 08:00

and just my 2c worht. I think the game is working just fine as it is. I was hoping it would extend to the Rapa, but when that didnt happen, i just decided i would extend my boundarys and go the the game when i can. Its working well having it in Welly during the week and Coast on the weekend. And at the end of the day, its all just about having a bit of fun, going for a ride and sometimes the pleasure of actually meeting a fellow tagger. We all seem to be like minded people and there is no need to get hung up on more rules and regs. Just enjoy. :sunny:

BMWST?

31st August 2009, 09:03

and just my 2c worht. I think the game is working just fine as it is. I was hoping it would extend to the Rapa, but when that didnt happen, i just decided i would extend my boundarys and go the the game when i can. Its working well having it in Welly during the week and Coast on the weekend. And at the end of the day, its all just about having a bit of fun, going for a ride and sometimes the pleasure of actually meeting a fellow tagger. We all seem to be like minded people and there is no need to get hung up on more rules and regs. Just enjoy. :sunny:

if i ever manage to wrest the tag from the coasters in the weekends (and its fine) it will be coming your way.I beleive there is wireless hotspot in Martinborough square(Peppers).Have Camera,Have laptop......Have fun

igormortis

31st August 2009, 10:08

Re: bike make stats - I reckon use the actual bike tagged if there are people with more than one. Bit more work though I guess.

StoneY

31st August 2009, 10:29

if i ever manage to wrest the tag from the coasters in the weekends (and its fine) it will be coming your way.I beleive there is wireless hotspot in Martinborough square(Peppers).Have Camera,Have laptop......Have fun

Already have 5 file stashed tags from MartinB- Lake ferry way muwahahahahaha

Bald Eagle

31st August 2009, 15:11

if i ever manage to wrest the tag from the coasters in the weekends (and its fine) it will be coming your way.I beleive there is wireless hotspot in Martinborough square(Peppers).Have Camera,Have laptop......Have fun

If one was to get the nifty new xt network phones could you email / post direct from the phone to the forum ?

BMWST?

31st August 2009, 16:00

If one was to get the nifty new xt network phones could you email / post direct from the phone to the forum ?

yes...but there are mixed feelings about that...

A liitle birdie tells me there may be a LEVIN based rider starting to play

Bald Eagle

31st August 2009, 16:18

yes...but there are mixed feelings about that...

A liitle birdie tells me there may be a LEVIN based rider starting to play

Bad enough being schizo between Welly, Coast and the ocassional Rappa tag, adding Manawatu would get seriously confused and I'm a simple lad really.
No doubt as in all things a natural level / equilibrium will find itself. :ride:

ajturbo

31st August 2009, 17:05

even though i have not posted a photo or managed to to get a tag...
i feel that the boundary's should be SOUTH of palmy... (north of picton:stupid:)

as... from the middle of welly to palmy is only SHORT ride....

in fact i would go as far as to say that south of BULLS would be the go....

Laxi

31st August 2009, 17:09

think as the days start getting longer the boundries are gonna stretch all on thier own

KrazyGixxerBoy

31st August 2009, 18:47

think as the days start getting longer the boundries are gonna stretch all on thier own

....Just gotta be careful the other zone taggers don't steal our tag! :shifty:

Laxi

31st August 2009, 18:51

the rules state that bmwst has the right to veto any tag that strays too far, so not really an issue :niceone:

Sketchy Snr

31st August 2009, 19:11

yes...but there are mixed feelings about that...

A liitle birdie tells me there may be a LEVIN based rider starting to play

Sweet, who said that new people wont come. Wait till summer i bet the tagging is going to get awesome and busy as people get more creative :rockon:

Cloggy

31st August 2009, 19:55

Laxi! Welcome back :Punk:

My tag wishlist:
I wouldn't mind it if the boundaries stretched. Wellington Tag-o-rama could mean Wellington province.
I also reckon there should be a little less pressure to get a new tag up within an hour or so of nabbing the last one.
I would like to see more interesting locations, something which has a bit of history attached, or some interesting facts or a nice view or simply somewhere where one wouldn't normally go. Its all about getting out there and going for a ride (rather than a mad dash) and the destination.
I like the knarly ones. Where you need to do a bit of research and snooping to try and work out where the location is. A cryptic clue or two adds to that enjoyment. If the tag stalls for a day or two in the meantime, no real biggie.
To facilitate the above, perhaps we should allow file pics but use common sense ( a pic in front of some monument is not going to change much between a recent or 3 month old pic, but a tag in front of a billboard probably will ).

Laxi

31st August 2009, 20:43

cheers cloggy! i'm assuming it was you that text me about the ride on sunday?(my cell phone craped out on me so got a new 1 but no contact list) thanks for that but got the message 20 mins too late and had just drilled a hole in my back tyre so wasn't going anywhere in a hurry, lol. got to agree with a lot of what you said, especially making the tags more interesting

spacemonkey

31st August 2009, 20:52

My thoughts on it are;

To pick up a tag you have to post a new not file pic and not use a mobile upload to make it fair for the more technologically/financially repressed amoung us.

To place your own tag, a file pic is ok (it will speed the game up) and or a mobile upload is ok.

I recon the boundaries at present should be Sanson in the north and perhaps Masterbaton in the 'rapa (moving out to ekatabloodyhunna....dannevirke or so in summer).

BMWST?

31st August 2009, 21:08

My thoughts on it are;

To pick up a tag you have to post a new not file pic and not use a mobile upload to make it fair for the more technologically/financially repressed amoung us.

To place your own tag, a file pic is ok (it will speed the game up) and or a mobile upload is ok.

I recon the boundaries at present should be Sanson in the north and perhaps Masterbaton in the 'rapa (moving out to ekatabloodyhunna....dannevirke or so in summer).
thats how we play it...some dont like the file pics....but file pics are a NO NO for pickin up tags..We have discussed not using a mobile device on pickin up a tag ,but they arent specifically banned at the moment...
That area overlaps with manawatu game...it would prolly never come back to welly
Otaki across to masterton I reckon and out to the castle point

KrazyGixxerBoy

31st August 2009, 21:37

That area overlaps with manawatu game...it would prolly never come back to welly
Otaki across to masterton I reckon and out to the castle point

I agree...If we want to go further abroad we can just organise a catch up and do it! At this rate we will be having a 300th tag catch up real soon and just about every week another hundred will have clocked over!
I will use file pics for a new tag in the interest of keeping the game going but a big :no::no: to pick a tag up with a file pic!
Keep the rules as they are...games working fine. :Punk:

Bald Eagle

31st August 2009, 22:39

As the game is racing along, currently having done 22 tags in the last 4 days it won't be long before tag 300.

How's the idea of pre-declaring tag 300 = tag 1 and attempting a bit of a group meeting at the site

any takers ? :soon:

Scout

1st September 2009, 09:04

As the game is racing along, currently having done 22 tags in the last 4 days it won't be long before tag 300.

How's the idea of pre-declaring tag 300 = tag 1 and attempting a bit of a group meeting at the site

any takers ? :soon:

Ha Ha, Here I am thinking who the hell is this bald eagle, thought the coasters were gettin another player, Paulellen at least kept his Avatar. Does that mean his Tag Count starts from scratch ??????????:msn-wink:

KrazyGixxerBoy

1st September 2009, 09:19

Ha Ha, Here I am thinking who the hell is this bald eagle, thought the coasters were gettin another player, Paulellen at least kept his Avatar. Does that mean his Tag Count starts from scratch ??????????:msn-wink:

2 different players as far as I'm concerned!! muwahahaha. Sorry Paul, tags = 0. :shifty:
BTW, I'm always keen for a group meet up! It's good to put faces to names on here...

Quasi

1st September 2009, 10:00

2 different players as far as I'm concerned!! muwahahaha. Sorry Paul, tags = 0. :shifty:
BTW, I'm always keen for a group meet up! It's good to put faces to names on here...

hey one and all. Me and AJ will be on the Coast on weekend with two bikes:wari:. Team Coast - make sure the tag goes home by Friday. if anyone wants to meet up for drinks we can we can meet at a local watering hole somewhere? or rally at my place (raumati) Sat about 5pm. PM if keen and i can give instructions if anyone wants to do this. or text 0272716300

BMWST?

1st September 2009, 11:37

hey one and all. Me and AJ will be on the Coast on weekend with two bikes:wari:. Team Coast - make sure the tags comes home by Friday. if anyone wants to met up for drinks we can all rally at my place Sat about 5pm. PM if keen and i can give instructions or we can meet at a local watering hole somewhere?

by hook or by crook brake light switch the tag aint spending the weekend on teh coast this weekend:2guns:

Quasi

1st September 2009, 14:04

by hook or by crook brake light switch the tag aint spending the weekend on teh coast this weekend:2guns:

well - the gauntlet has been thrown. The challenge is on:bash:

BMWST?

1st September 2009, 19:06

well - the gauntlet has been thrown. The challenge is on:bash:

gulp...the gauntlet has been picked up

ajturbo

1st September 2009, 19:51

and i MAY not be a virgin after the weekend...

will have my camera ready!!!

devo

1st September 2009, 19:54

by hook or by crook brake light switch the tag aint spending the weekend on teh coast this weekend:2guns:

:lol::lol::lol:

spacemonkey

1st September 2009, 19:56

and i MAY not be a virgin after the weekend...

will have my camera ready!!!

:blink:......... :shit: :sick:

BMWST?

1st September 2009, 19:59

:lol::lol::lol:

something funny chap? :bash:

:D

Sketchy Snr

1st September 2009, 20:11

by hook or by crook brake light switch the tag aint spending the weekend on teh coast this weekend:2guns:

Dare Ya, Dare Ya all :yes::bleh:

StoneY

1st September 2009, 20:14

hey one and all. Me and AJ will be on the Coast on weekend with two bikes:wari:. Team Coast - make sure the tag goes home by Friday. if anyone wants to meet up for drinks we can we can meet at a local watering hole somewhere? or rally at my place (raumati) Sat about 5pm. PM if keen and i can give instructions if anyone wants to do this. or text 0272716300

Be there wiv bells on the handlebars matey potatie

Bald Eagle

1st September 2009, 22:16

hey one and all. Me and AJ will be on the Coast on weekend with two bikes:wari:. Team Coast - make sure the tag goes home by Friday. if anyone wants to meet up for drinks we can we can meet at a local watering hole somewhere? or rally at my place (raumati) Sat about 5pm. PM if keen and i can give instructions if anyone wants to do this. or text 0272716300

Come hell or high water the tag better be on the coast for the weekend. :rockon:
5pm rally at yours txt or PM me with meet location 02102392970. Be good to meet some of you other tag addicts.:wari:

Bald Eagle

1st September 2009, 22:33

2 different players as far as I'm concerned!! muwahahaha. Sorry Paul, tags = 0. :shifty:
BTW, I'm always keen for a group meet up! It's good to put faces to names on here...

So that makes the score paulellen = 4 bald eagle = 0 - till next time :laugh::laugh:

BMWST?

2nd September 2009, 07:58

So that makes the score paulellen = 4 bald eagle = 0 - till next time :laugh::laugh:

i will change you on teh map and stats sheet

Scout

2nd September 2009, 08:02

i will change you on teh map and stats sheet
:niceone:

stoopid 10 chars

Bald Eagle

2nd September 2009, 08:14

Thanx :sunny:

BMWST?

2nd September 2009, 19:03

by hook or by <strike>crook brake light switch</strike> the tag aint spending the weekend on teh coast this weekend:2guns:

Step 1:shifty:

BMWST?

2nd September 2009, 22:11

updated stats sheet up
paulellen is now Bald Eagle,Sketchy has the most tags and is most likely to be riding a Honda ,on a sunday in Kapiti...the average tag time is slowly coming down too.I have figured a way to have alternate bikes and am working my way through the older tags updating the bikes the taggers were riding....by my estimation Cloggy is the ONLY Yamaha rider!

Bald Eagle

3rd September 2009, 07:38

updated stats sheet up
paulellen is now Bald Eagle,Sketchy has the most tags and is most likely to be riding a Honda ,on a sunday in Kapiti...the average tag time is slowly coming down too.I have figured a way to have alternate bikes and am working my way through the older tags updating the bikes the taggers were riding....by my estimation Cloggy is the ONLY Yamaha rider!

Thanks for that and all the good work on the map etc. So that's two Kapiti Sunday Hondas .. do you want tags with that :chase:

BMWST?

3rd September 2009, 09:41

Thanks for that and all the good work on the map etc. So that's two Kapiti Sunday Hondas .. do you want tags with that :chase:

statistic....can be made to say anything.As i say kapiti generally is now the most tagged area,behind "wellington"..my locale,s are pretty hazy,as i try to keep everything as simple as possible...Hondas are the most "tagged" bike but that may change slightly as i update the two bike brigade.....And sketchy snr is one tag ahead of aer0.

StoneY

3rd September 2009, 14:09

So back to the issue of my fleet upgrade(s)

I test rode an ST4 and a SV 1000 k7 today

ST4-
Been hit hard by its critics but methinks they expected a touring bike with a superbike motor...hang on...thats what it IS!
Oh man nice ride- :yes:
Lovely compromise between sport and tour- fast as hell- smooth 6 speed power selection, nice clutch, nice corners, fast ENOUGH and real nice 2up as well
Methinks a certain 750ss is about to get traded in.....:eek:

SV 1000 s K7-
Ugh- yuk- omfg what a pig! :puke:

The 650 is the far superior bike of this range- take my word for it (now I have riden the thou)

aer0

3rd September 2009, 18:24

tried the RSV1000 also check out the VTR1000 both nice bikes in a similar style

aer0

3rd September 2009, 18:25

oh yeah, im pissed im not in the lead anymore either.... someone get your a$$ on the bike and get the tag so i can nab another one tomorrow

Quasi

3rd September 2009, 19:26

So back to the issue of my fleet upgrade(s)

I test rode an ST4 and a SV 1000 k7 today

ST4-
Been hit hard by its critics but methinks they expected a touring bike with a superbike motor...hang on...thats what it IS!
Oh man nice ride- :yes:
Lovely compromise between sport and tour- fast as hell- smooth 6 speed power selection, nice clutch, nice corners, fast ENOUGH and real nice 2up as well
Methinks a certain 750ss is about to get traded in.....:eek:

SV 1000 s K7-
Ugh- yuk- omfg what a pig! :puke:

The 650 is the far superior bike of this range- take my word for it (now I have riden the thou)

ST4 gotta be the one matey:msn-wink:

Quasi

3rd September 2009, 19:29

oh yeah, im pissed im not in the lead anymore either.... someone get your a$$ on the bike and get the tag so i can nab another one tomorrow

Hey Aero - i dont think the Elder Statesman on the Coast going to give up his lead without a fight:nono: Weekend coming up -he excels at this!

Sketchy Snr

3rd September 2009, 19:43

Thanks Bmwst, good to see me on top but i don't think that will last with AerO around again:(. Dont think i'll be on a Honda either:laugh:

BMWST?

3rd September 2009, 19:49

Thanks Bmwst, good to see me on top but i don't think that will last with AerO around again:(. Dont think i'll be on a Honda either:laugh:

statistics never lie mate....you have the most tags....honda are the most tagged bike....how can you deny that logic!

Sketchy Snr

3rd September 2009, 20:04

Elder Statesman !

I Like you:niceone:

Quasi

3rd September 2009, 20:49

I Like you:niceone:

is that becos you are actually a fit young buck:eek: heehee

UpSiZeD sKeTcHy

3rd September 2009, 20:59

trust me.... he aint HAHA

Sketchy Snr

3rd September 2009, 21:06

is that becos you are actually a fit young buck:eek: heehee

I like you even more now:cool:

Sketchy Snr

3rd September 2009, 21:07

trust me.... he aint HAHA

:bleh: shut up

Quasi

3rd September 2009, 21:34

trust me.... he aint HAHA

OMG another member of the Sketchy family crawls out of the undergrowth:jerry: And dont tell me - youre the Grandad right!!! hahaha

Laxi

3rd September 2009, 22:12

dont you coasters have tvs? ya just keep multiplying:doh:

StoneY

3rd September 2009, 22:37

I is back in da game- have CAM, getting new cogs in the AM, keen to go test this new 58$ wonder of trademe gold!:eek:

UpSiZeD sKeTcHy

4th September 2009, 07:10

OMG another member of the Sketchy family crawls out of the undergrowth:jerry: And dont tell me - youre the Grandad right!!! hahaha

HAHA na not grandpa sketchy.... sketchy racers big brother and sketchy snr's eldest son... but i wasnt blessed with the sketchy 5ft bugger all height and am 6ft3 hence the upsized :eek5: insert postman/plumbers son jokes here....

Quasi

4th September 2009, 07:19

HAHA na not grandpa sketchy.... sketchy racers big brother and sketchy snr's eldest son... but i wasnt blessed with the sketchy 5ft bugger all height and am 6ft3 hence the upsized :eek5: insert postman/plumbers son jokes here....

Hi Yah U-S - nice to meet you. Hope you arent going to be taggin on the weekend - i need all the free runs i can get and i think the senior one has got a hankering to extend his lead. You could divert the others if you like, let down their tyres, road blocks - what ever!:bash:

aer0

4th September 2009, 07:42

howsit Adam

ajturbo

4th September 2009, 08:00

OMG another member of the Sketchy family crawls out of the undergrowth:jerry: And dont tell me - youre the Grandad right!!! hahaha
get to work!!!lol

Quasi

4th September 2009, 08:09

get to work!!!lol

r u spying on me:eek5: I just trying to set it all up so you get your first tag:woohoo:

StoneY

4th September 2009, 16:30

Look forward to a meet up local to put faces to people :clap:

As Quasi , AJ, Sketchy(CreW) and Baldy etc are all up the coast I vote we accept Quasi's generous offer of a RAGE at her place- :grouphug:
And all who can show up with PARTNERS (come on guys surely more of ius than just me and AJ have a woman here!):doh:

Ill bring a tarp for the gixxer and a sleeping bag for the missus and some high octane for the StoneY
:niceone:

BTW tags back on south coast muwahahahahahahahaha:Oi::apint:

StoneY

4th September 2009, 16:53

Hey y'all

Anyone needing a budget Digi CAM for Tagging (trust me makes a BIG difference to a phone cam) PM me I have an old chap who dabbles in Digi Cam repair- he sells trade ins from cam stores too

Just got a great cam for $50 for me and one for my daughter for $40-
2 years old each of them but working and functional in all respects

:niceone:

UpSiZeD sKeTcHy

4th September 2009, 17:45

Hi Yah U-S - nice to meet you. Hope you arent going to be taggin on the weekend - i need all the free runs i can get and i think the senior one has got a hankering to extend his lead. You could divert the others if you like, let down their tyres, road blocks - what ever!:bash:

hey Quasi :) dont have to worry about me taggin just yet... as wife has said "no liscence... no bike!!!" and she always knows best....apparently HAHA

UpSiZeD sKeTcHy

4th September 2009, 17:47

howsit Adam

sup Sam :) small world huh lol you hanging/tagging with my old man... want me to sabotage his hog for ya :msn-wink:

aer0

4th September 2009, 17:54

sup Sam :) small world huh lol you hanging/tagging with my old man... want me to sabotage his hog for ya :msn-wink:

small world indeed, whats it gonna cost me to have his bike out for the weekend LOL

Sketchy Snr

4th September 2009, 18:22

small world indeed, whats it gonna cost me to have his bike out for the weekend LOL

This much money:cool: You buggers.:2guns:

StoneY

4th September 2009, 18:25

This much money:cool: You buggers.:2guns:

Hey- thats my BED!
You been in my room again SnR?
:gob:

Bald Eagle

4th September 2009, 19:35

As Quasi , AJ, Sketchy(CreW) and Baldy etc are all up the coast I vote we accept Quasi's generous offer of a RAGE at her place- :grouphug:
And all who can show up with PARTNERS (come on guys surely more of ius than just me and AJ have a woman here!):doh:

Ill bring a tarp for the gixxer and a sleeping bag for the missus and some high octane for the StoneY
:niceone:

BTW tags back on south coast muwahahahahahahahaha:Oi::apint:

So is somebody going to go and get it back :argh:before the rage at Quasi's place or no rocket fuel for any of us . My camera sucks for night pics so that counts me out.

Scout

4th September 2009, 19:40

Maybe a group tag with several of us, half a dozen of us with camera's flashin simutaneously might just light up the whole of the lake.

Bald Eagle

5th September 2009, 07:10

Maybe a group tag with several of us, half a dozen of us with camera's flashin simutaneously might just light up the whole of the lake.
:niceone::clap: ready to ride

StoneY

8th September 2009, 09:19

Hey all my Taggahollic mates

My next 4 weeks is mental with new job- training- work travel- finishing my exams for my degree-

I have to bow out of TagginG for a bit sadly :weep:

The widespread intellegence network I have crefully established remains intact tho ;)

Anyone needing info on a tag- feel free to PM or txt me- my sources are available to all for the duration of absence from activity :woohoo:

Still gonna ride the weekend but more along the MartinB coffee meets for now:beer:

Good tagging y'all- this is a hard decision to make but I have to address the RW for a few weeks :angry2:

Chur- in da wind :ride:

Bald Eagle

8th September 2009, 10:10

Hey all my Taggahollic mates

My next 4 weeks is mental with new job- training- work travel- finishing my exams for my degree-

I have to bow out of TagginG for a bit sadly :weep:

The widespread intellegence network I have crefully established remains intact tho ;)

Anyone needing info on a tag- feel free to PM or txt me- my sources are available to all for the duration of absence from activity :woohoo:

Still gonna ride the weekend but more along the MartinB coffee meets for now:beer:

Good tagging y'all- this is a hard decision to make but I have to address the RW for a few weeks :angry2:

Chur- in da wind :ride:

Good luck with the new job and the degree .. hope it doesn't make you to clever to be a tag-o-holic when they put the little board on your head.

Enjoy the riding when you can and we'll see you when life stops interferring with living :scooter:

Sketchy Snr

8th September 2009, 18:20

Hey all my Taggahollic mates

My next 4 weeks is mental with new job- training- work travel- finishing my exams for my degree-

I have to bow out of TagginG for a bit sadly :weep:

The widespread intellegence network I have crefully established remains intact tho ;)

Anyone needing info on a tag- feel free to PM or txt me- my sources are available to all for the duration of absence from activity :woohoo:

Still gonna ride the weekend but more along the MartinB coffee meets for now:beer:

Good tagging y'all- this is a hard decision to make but I have to address the RW for a few weeks :angry2:

Chur- in da wind :ride:

Look forward to your comeback, see you out and about on the road :niceone::rockon:

BMWST?

10th September 2009, 16:23

it was an adventure!
Drogens map makes it look straightforward

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30057073@N08/3905249403/" title="top of hill by kiwiproflexrider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3905249403_63c278b368.jpg" width="500" height="349" alt="top of hill" /></a>

I knew that it was up Pinehaven,or up there somewhere and Avro road was on the line of view...after looking around some other roads i knew Avro road had to be the spot cos it was the only place that would be high enough.

but in reality!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30057073@N08/3905275821/" title="the real story by kiwiproflexrider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/3905275821_fae10110e7.jpg" width="500" height="388" alt="the real story" /></a>

at the end of Avro road there was this sign

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30057073@N08/3906062572/" title="avro 035 by kiwiproflexrider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3906062572_c7377cffe2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="avro 035" /></a>

and off to the left there was a track albeit partially blocked by large concrete blocks,,,so off i go,it was going down and to the east...wrong way i thought,and a couple of side tracks confirmed my thoughts,nearly got stuck cos couldnt turn around....A bit of pushing and backing up and back up to Avro....it MUST be down this private road then so off i go quietly and sure enough there is the gate.Do i take a pic and leave or....So again off i go but immediately am faced with branches of the main track...a couple are wide and well used,other arent,and i nearly get stuck again twice...one involves some very close encounters with GORSE.Eventually i find this spot
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30057073@N08/3905077293/" title="avro 032 by kiwiproflexrider, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3905077293_39f7af8dc3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="avro 032" /></a>
I am not convinced this is exactly the right spot,but its close enough for me.The golf driving range is in the very bottom left of the grass area

StoneY

10th September 2009, 19:48

Mate- if your mighty off road beast had to battle its way in- no way any proud owner of a decent big bore roadie would dare that trail (except maybe the KrazY one- hes MAD I tell you!) :lol:

Sketchy Snr

10th September 2009, 21:08

If ever there was a tag that had your name on it, it was that one BMWST. Well done:niceone: My thoughts were the Wainui hill so searched around there for a bit ( on google that is )

spacemonkey

11th September 2009, 01:27

Well done BMWST! :rockon:

No way in hell I'd have taken the bandit up that track even if I'd managed to find it.

A well deserved tag for ya. :yes:

BMWST?

11th September 2009, 12:15

Mate- if your mighty off road beast had to battle its way in- no way any proud owner of a decent big bore roadie would dare that trail (except maybe the KrazY one- hes MAD I tell you!) :lol:

If ever there was a tag that had your name on it, it was that one BMWST. Well done:niceone: My thoughts were the Wainui hill so searched around there for a bit ( on google that is )

Well done BMWST! :rockon:

No way in hell I'd have taken the bandit up that track even if I'd managed to find it.

A well deserved tag for ya. :yes:

If you KNEW the tag was on the main track it would have been straightforward,but i didnt,and it looked as though you had to get off the main track to get any view cos the vegetation on the side blocked the view.

StoneY

11th September 2009, 18:40

If you KNEW the tag was on the main track it would have been straightforward,but i didnt,and it looked as though you had to get off the main track to get any view cos the vegetation on the side blocked the view.

Actually - what amazes - me and I aint taking a dig at good ol Drogen (hes a top bloody bloke :niceone: ) he will wrestle the mighty gee en up to that spot, but would he have risked the Buel?

THATS what i think should be the consideration when goin for a TAG thats a bitch to reach-

Is it worth risking a 10K+ bike to get the pic-

Wow size 6 fonts big aint it?

BMWST?

11th September 2009, 20:09

How do people want to deal with the group tags..
at the moment the tag is counted as one...no matter how many people get it,and the same as bike makes...
i think i have figured out a way to have the group tags counted as one each (and for the make).Also if you are a multi bike owner you can check the stats sheet to make sure i have counted your bike make correctly.

Quasi

11th September 2009, 20:46

How do people want to deal with the group tags..
at the moment the tag is counted as one...no matter how many people get it,and the same as bike makes...
i think i have figured out a way to have the group tags counted as one each (and for the make).Also if you are a multi bike owner you can check the stats sheet to make sure i have counted your bike make correctly.

hey - i'm greedy - i say one each:innocent:
You have done a great job of the updating Bmwst. We all owe you a beer or two.:yes:

Bald Eagle

12th September 2009, 11:41

hey - i'm greedy - i say one each:innocent:
You have done a great job of the updating Bmwst. We all owe you a beer or two.:yes:

How do people want to deal with the group tags..
at the moment the tag is counted as one...no matter how many people get it,and the same as bike makes...
i think i have figured out a way to have the group tags counted as one each (and for the make).Also if you are a multi bike owner you can check the stats sheet to make sure i have counted your bike make correctly.

I'm in the greedy camp as well :yeah: and if you are ever passing Cafe 132A definitely owe you several :apint::apint: for all the good work on map and stats.

Scout

12th September 2009, 21:03

I dont mind at all, im at the point in this game where I just enjoy taking part and am not at all concearned with my score, more than ever now I enjoy being part of a team to grab the Tag regardless of whos name ends up on the scoresheet.

KrazyGixxerBoy

12th September 2009, 21:45

I'm in the greedy camp as well :yeah: and if you are ever passing Cafe 132A definitely owe you several :apint::apint: for all the good work on map and stats.

...great service at that cafe! :Punk: ...I'm also in the greedy camp muwahaha.

Scout

21st September 2009, 08:13

Alright Despite the fact that this stuff just erks me and puts a Downer on the Game, I would like to pose the question following Hawkeyes remarks again yesterday " Does anyone actually have a problem with the format the game has adopted where it is suggested that the coasters are "Hogging" ( sorry Sketchy ) the game on the weekends.
I personally believe that this was well and truelly covered yesterday by a good amount of support for the fact that the game has evolved to suit the players and that everyone is relatively happy with its format, but I think it may be prudent to offer the chance for people to speak up if they feel the need.
I have a lot of respect for the way Hawkeye played the game in the past and no one can forget his awesome efforts in the 25 tag challenge, it is a shame to lose his input to the game over a matter that at this point appears to be only his own view - that is why i am asking the question if there are other players out there that would like to express their view.
Please remember :Playnice:

ajturbo

21st September 2009, 08:44

Alright Despite the fact that this stuff just erks me and puts a Downer on the Game, I would like to pose the question following Hawkeyes remarks again yesterday " Does anyone actually have a problem with the format the game has adopted where it is suggested that the coasters are "Hogging" ( sorry Sketchy ) the game on the weekends.
I personally believe that this was well and truelly covered yesterday by a good amount of support for the fact that the game has evolved to suit the players and that everyone is relatively happy with its format, but I think it may be prudent to offer the chance for people to speak up if they feel the need.
I have a lot of respect for the way Hawkeye played the game in the past and no one can forget his awesome efforts in the 25 tag challenge, it is a shame to lose his input to the game over a matter that at this point appears to be only his own view - that is why i am asking the question if there are other players out there that would like to express their view.
Please remember :Playnice:
good pint...

also, just a warning guys....

ONCE the buell is back... there will be some very remote tags...
ie: the rappa, then back in town then.........

so once i figure out new tags.. i will go and get ones that are more than 30min ride... hehehehehehhehe

BMWST?

21st September 2009, 09:07

Alright Despite the fact that this stuff just erks me and puts a Downer on the Game, I would like to pose the question following Hawkeyes remarks again yesterday " Does anyone actually have a problem with the format the game has adopted where it is suggested that the coasters are "Hogging" ( sorry Sketchy ) the game on the weekends.
I personally believe that this was well and truelly covered yesterday by a good amount of support for the fact that the game has evolved to suit the players and that everyone is relatively happy with its format, but I think it may be prudent to offer the chance for people to speak up if they feel the need.
I have a lot of respect for the way Hawkeye played the game in the past and no one can forget his awesome efforts in the 25 tag challenge, it is a shame to lose his input to the game over a matter that at this point appears to be only his own view - that is why i am asking the question if there are other players out there that would like to express their view.
Please remember :Playnice:

Actually there are TWO points of view that i want to get to grips with,but first I want to say that the game has evolved into what it is and I am not gonna try and change it.We have got to the stage where there is a pressure to get the next tag up quickly,AND the need to get back home in double quick time to post the tag to claim it.
The only way to get more spread out tags is
1) have a whole pile of file tags
2)Get home and post/claim the tag then go out and get a new one and we must wait for that.
Hawkeye seems to want that style of play(no 2 above),and i think devo is saying that to respond to the pressure for a quick turn around has resulted in a close game....exactly as happened around the Hutt on Saturday morning.
Now at the moment we are playing the close game...but anyone at any time has the power to play a LONG game,and we will just have to wait for the new tag...but my plea is this.If we play a LONG game its gotta be easily recogniseable tags otherwise we get the situation where we get only 1 tag and maybe a return on a saturday(half a day huntin and half a day getting and returning)
The close game in Welly or the close game on the coast obviously makes it harder for a non local to claim...my 2c....
Now waht are we doing for tag 300?

Scout

21st September 2009, 09:20

Thanks for the input BMWST, I think that the Game plays the way it does and that you have summarised it very effectively, what really upsets me is the unwarranted focus on the Coast players when clearly it is the same accross all regions and has been played as such without the need for snide statements.
As for Tag 300, I think it is time that we accepted that the 300th tag, like the 100th and 200th is not going to fall at a scheduled time and place and that we perhaps agree on a date and place that best suits the masses to perhaps celebrate the fact that we have acheived 300.
just my 2c

Bald Eagle

21st September 2009, 10:43

Actually there are TWO points of view that i want to get to grips with,but first I want to say that the game has evolved into what it is and I am not gonna try and change it.We have got to the stage where there is a pressure to get the next tag up quickly,AND the need to get back home in double quick time to post the tag to claim it.
The only way to get more spread out tags is
1) have a whole pile of file tags
2)Get home and post/claim the tag then go out and get a new one and we must wait for that.
Hawkeye seems to want that style of play(no 2 above),and i think devo is saying that to respond to the pressure for a quick turn around has resulted in a close game....exactly as happened around the Hutt on Saturday morning.
Now at the moment we are playing the close game...but anyone at any time has the power to play a LONG game,and we will just have to wait for the new tag...but my plea is this.If we play a LONG game its gotta be easily recogniseable tags otherwise we get the situation where we get only 1 tag and maybe a return on a saturday(half a day huntin and half a day getting and returning)
The close game in Welly or the close game on the coast obviously makes it harder for a non local to claim...my 2c....
Now waht are we doing for tag 300?

Thanks for the input BMWST, I think that the Game plays the way it does and that you have summarised it very effectively, what really upsets me is the unwarranted focus on the Coast players when clearly it is the same accross all regions and has been played as such without the need for snide statements.

I think that what has evolved is fine and the fact that it sometimes plays long and sometimes close in any area is OK too.

My 'vote' is that "It ain't broke .. don't fix it"

There is a thread for the discussion of Tag 300 http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107720

StoneY

21st September 2009, 10:46

I have changed camp tiwce on this issue- to be fair to all-

I was as Hawkeye at first- "man that tags barely moved"

BUT I came to realise in time that the 'coast' team are merely making the best of the region they're in (small cant be helped) and the limited play time availed to some of them who:
a; have to commnute WAY further than us nearer town and
b; will always place it in reach of the townies on a Sunday ARvo (often Scout)

So they DO go out of thier way to pass it back if it has been 'coastjacked' so its back in city play weekly

Weve seen SketchY, Scout, Devo and Quasi (whos is a dual teamer anyway) go to extremes to get the tag- Q spent 3 hours following bad advise on Saturday for OLD Porirua Road - no tag has EVER been as well earned as that one so ...

I have gotten over the whole 'distance' thing as I too have been in rush to claim/post and just grabbed an easy TAG while passing

I know how Hawkeye feels, but its just the way the game evolved,
I see it as a bit of fun competition- with spies- submarines- sattelites- misinformation trails- lol its all bloody good fun

300

I say "300" should be put aside for the coming weekend (even if we do 301 onwards before oficially doing 300 imo) and the 300 should be the biggest group tage we can arrange-
Maybe all meet at TAG #1 , Petone Wharf, and have a mass ride to Manfield to take 300 with SketchY as he cant be there otherwise (and none can doubt HIS commitment to the game)

Weather permitting of course

Bald Eagle

21st September 2009, 11:03

300

I say "300" should be put aside for the coming weekend (even if we do 301 onwards before oficially doing 300 imo) and the 300 should be the biggest group tage we can arrange-
Maybe all meet at TAG #1 , Petone Wharf, and have a mass ride to Manfield to take 300 with SketchY as he cant be there otherwise (and none can doubt HIS commitment to the game)

Weather permitting of course

A good idea to "skip" Tag 300 and play through to 301.

Manfield Sunday would be choice .. and my first 'extended ride'

Scout

21st September 2009, 11:19

I think the Manfield Ride sounds like fun, Unfortunately like last time this falls on my on call week and I wont be able to attend.

Jiminy

21st September 2009, 19:42

I must confess that I understand Hawkeye's viewpoint. I like the game when it motivates you to ride or makes you discover the region. I like it less when it's all about racing to the next tag and dropping the new one nearby. I have at times stopped looking at the thread for a few days (my God, I was almost ready for rehab'!) because there was no point in even considering the tag as it was consistantly too far away or required intimate local knowledge. Oh, and I hate file pictures unless there is a really good reason for it (it's all about riding, not tagging).

At some point in the game, I asked myself if my tags were interesting and if I wasn't starving the game from other riders. That's when I decided to select my tags more carefully and focus more on riding (coincidentally, I was also very busy with other things for the past month and ran short of time for the tags).

I think it's the nature of the game to evolve and for players to leave or join. I still enjoy keeping an eye on the thread and grabbing the occasional tag, and I'll be happy to finally meet the crew (well, not this week-end as I'm flying to Europe for 3 weeks on Saturday).

Just my 2c.

[edit] Not trying to put people off, but thought I'd be the devil's advocate as, by definition, only those who agree with the game would be reading this ;)

And now, where is this tag again? :laugh:

Sketchy Snr

21st September 2009, 21:12

Only thing i would like to add is that file picks i feel are a necessary thing because when i used to go out after getting a tag how many times did i get home to :wait: :wait::wait::wait: ( this included you to Hawkeye if your reading ), so the pressure was allways on. Personally i like them as they are usually a well spotted and thought out Tag. Different players bring different knowledge and personalitys which is awesome to watch so the game is allways changing.
The pressure does come on when a Tag sits as none of us want to be behind the computer seaching so once again the pressure comes on to place a quick Tag.
While Janns tied up doing Uni assignments i'm free so watch your backs :laugh:

:rockon: all you Taggers who enjoy the game

StoneY

22nd September 2009, 15:24

Hey guys a while back I was wanking on about the possibility of swapping the 750ss for an ST4

Its no longer a possibility- its happened wooot!

ST4 as of next week

Two red bikes- geez anyone gotta can of paint?

Quasi

22nd September 2009, 15:50

Hey guys a while back I was wanking on about the possibility of swapping the 750ss for an ST4

Its no longer a possibility- its happened wooot!

ST4 as of next week

Two red bikes- geez anyone gotta can of paint?

Hey Choice Mate:woohoo: Awesome bike. Look forward to seeing her tearing up the hill:yawn:

StoneY

22nd September 2009, 18:11

Hey Choice Mate:woohoo: Awesome bike. Look forward to seeing her tearing up the hill:yawn:

Make that tomorrow but I went and lost the key to the 750 (farkin zipz again) so i HOPE its tomorro

BMWST?

22nd September 2009, 19:31

Two red bikes- geez anyone gotta can of paint?

:slap: :eek5: :pinch:..two red fully faired bikes.....:thud:
hows a guy to tell the diff?

Quasi

22nd September 2009, 19:35

:slap: :eek5: :pinch:..two red fully faired bikes.....:thud:
hows a guy to tell the diff?

heeheehee - a guy might not, but a chick can:argh:

KrazyGixxerBoy

22nd September 2009, 19:38

I think the games fine as it is, these things will evolve naturally....you bloody coasties ARE terrible though! :lol::lol:

BMWST?

22nd September 2009, 19:39

heeheehee - a guy might not, but a chick can:argh:

in real life i could but in a dim dark thumbnail image ..?

Quasi

22nd September 2009, 19:40

in real life i could but in a dim dark thumbnail image ..?

Braille?:whistle::Oops:

Sketchy Snr

22nd September 2009, 20:00

SIZE="1"]you bloody coasties ARE terrible though! :lol::lol:[/SIZE]

Thems are a fighting words there cowboy :2guns:

KrazyGixxerBoy

22nd September 2009, 21:42

If you weren't a "coastie" I would begin to get worried!! :lol::clap::lol::clap:

Sketchy Snr

22nd September 2009, 21:45

If you weren't a "coastie" I would begin to get worried!! :lol::clap::lol::clap:

You should be worried :yes:

KrazyGixxerBoy

22nd September 2009, 22:00

I am worried....Worried that you Sketchy's'll keep spawning more coasties! :lol::lol:

StoneY

22nd September 2009, 22:27

in real life i could but in a dim dark thumbnail image ..?

But...but....I got a camera with a flash now...honest! (I even make sure I zip that pocket!);)

Gonna re-paint the GixxeR in its original livery- black/silver flavour- mmmmmmmm

And as for the coasties reproducing - better watch for groupies hanging round them Pit lanes there Senior-
Your boys 'celebrity' status might be a bit much for them young gals!
:yes:

Bald Eagle

23rd September 2009, 07:17

Hey guys a while back I was wanking on about the possibility of swapping the 750ss for an ST4

Its no longer a possibility- its happened wooot!

ST4 as of next week

Two red bikes- geez anyone gotta can of paint?

Congrats on the new ride. If they both red you might have to change your name and be the 'new' red rider.

ajturbo

23rd September 2009, 15:09

Two red bikes- geez anyone gotta can of paint?

you saying we can TAG .. your bikes?... :Punk:

StoneY

23rd September 2009, 21:02

you saying we can TAG .. your bikes?... :Punk:

free respray wooot!!!!!

Sketchy Snr

23rd September 2009, 21:16

I am worried....Worried that you Sketchy's'll keep spawning more coasties! :lol::lol:

:laugh: Only the Grand children now :laugh:

Sketchy Snr

23rd September 2009, 21:18

But...but....I got a camera with a flash now...honest! (I even make sure I zip that pocket!);)

Gonna re-paint the GixxeR in its original livery- black/silver flavour- mmmmmmmm

And as for the coasties reproducing - better watch for groupies hanging round them Pit lanes there Senior-
Your boys 'celebrity' status might be a bit much for them young gals!
:yes:

Gotta get him a brolly dolly :shifty:

Scout

23rd September 2009, 21:25

Gotta get him a brolly dolly :shifty:

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Yeahhhhhhhhhh
gigidy, gigidy, gigidy

Jiminy

24th September 2009, 00:05

:slap: :eek5: :pinch:..two red fully faired bikes.....:thud:
hows a guy to tell the diff?

You mean: not all your suits are alike? How do you choose what to wear in the morning? :whistle:

Hawkeye

24th September 2009, 07:23

Gotta get him a brolly dolly :shifty:

quasi:lol:

Quasi

24th September 2009, 07:37

quasi:lol:

eeerrrr........ i think the operative word there is "dolly", :doh:

Sketchy Snr

24th September 2009, 12:12

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Yeahhhhhhhhhh
gigidy, gigidy, gigidy

Send all pictures of your daughers or girlfriends to me for scruitineering :laugh:

StoneY

24th September 2009, 15:42

Send all pictures of your daughers or girlfriends to me for scruitineering :laugh:

You grubby old man you :laugh:

"hides daughters in a convent"<_<

BMWST?

24th September 2009, 20:58

This is coz of poor workmanship BeemA
Buells as a rule are farkin reliable- mate Rob's I just sold for him was a nice bike fired every time and could stop on a dime as well as roar like a beast-

Seriously thinking Buell when Suzy gets retired- (at least 2 years away) LOL
All the traits of the big v twins and style, power, sound, style...style......... style............ mmmmmmmmmmm

yes but where do Buells in wellington come from/get serviced

Laxi

24th September 2009, 21:00

it's funny Ive heard different people swear by every shop in wellington, think it just comes down to how lucky you are on the day

StoneY

24th September 2009, 21:07

it's funny Ive heard different people swear by every shop in wellington, think it just comes down to how lucky you are on the day

Your dead right there Laxi-

I have had EVERY major player in town except Boyles make a blue on one of my bikes over the years
WMCC have had some bloopers but they all have :2guns:

I still got to TSS despite a few hiccups - it was a bad day, so what they made it right later and as old Alan himself used to say

"Its the PUTTING RIGHT that counts" :laugh:

Laxi

24th September 2009, 21:15

a mate recomended 1 of the hutt shops to me (not going to mention the name) used them 2 times, 1st time they fn raped me $700 to clean my carbs, then forgot to tighten a clamp on the water hose, freakn leaked all over my leg at some lights 2 days later! mate said give em another chance so went to get a warrant from same shop, failed on 13 items ( funny 1 was he didn't turn the ignition on to check indicators :rofl:) took bike to vtnz, new chain, lube brake & clutch levers, rewire horn, and got a new warrant

igormortis

24th September 2009, 23:35

yes but where do Buells in wellington come from/get serviced

Dunno, but old BMWs get serviced in the driveway!

Scout

25th September 2009, 08:24

I try to do as much as possible myself where I can.
A) Because my Beast is 22 years old, is very rare over here and it takes a while to get parts, so I research as much as possible about the job that needs doing ahead of time.
B) Dutch blood - automatically tight with my monies.
C) Love tinkering with all things mechanical - Pity I didnt work that out before I had set myself up in the IT industry.
D) Still trying to find a shop that I feel real confidence in, so far quite impressed with motomart.

StoneY

25th September 2009, 08:30

D) Still trying to find a shop that I feel real confidence in, so far quite impressed with motomart.

I had an issuewith them on my 600 man over a front tire refit - they left speedo cble wound around the fork and it tore itself out f the housing as I left the driveway- my bitch was having to get MTA involved before the workshop manager would replace the cable :angry:

I stopped worrying about it as a rule (which shop I mean) - they all make bloopers
Gonna give Boyles my next Jap sevice job - brothers been goin there for 10 years and no issue ever with service or follow through

ST getting valves and belts today- watch this space for an after action report

Scout

25th September 2009, 08:50

Yeah, must admit all I have dealt with them on so far is parts, they just fitted a new Conti rear tyre for me a couple of weeks ago, but being shaft drive and Drum brake I did the full dissasembly myself and just delivered them a wheel to fit a tyre on.
Have my Bike 80% reassembled at the moment after doing My 16 Valve Clearance check and adjusments - now awaiting a new Air Filter Element from the UK before finishing assembly.

spacemonkey

25th September 2009, 12:49

I've been having Boyles do the work on my bikes..... Had a great run with them so far, they can be a bit slow at times but they always do a good job at a good price for me to date. :D

StoneY

25th September 2009, 13:07

I've been having Boyles do the work on my bikes..... Had a great run with them so far, they can be a bit slow at times but they always do a good job at a good price for me to date. :D

xactly what my bro says about his trumpy 1200

Only thing I question is the ENCOURAGE you (well him anyway) to use Shinko brand tyres- :gob:!

But yep heard only good things mostly about the Boyle team

BMWST?

25th September 2009, 14:16

unlike a few bike shps in welly,boyles and wmcc have been in the same place and called the same name for ages!

Bald Eagle

14th October 2009, 17:54

Protest thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=109909)

Scout

14th October 2009, 18:50

Personally - I LIKE IT, it fills the gap on the quiet days and keeps a lot of stuff in perspective, it helps keep the group of players interacting with one another, and helps us keep tabs on where people are at, and what they are up to - it all adds to the Game.

I Know EVERYONE is gonna disagree - but thats my oppinion, and so far I havent had that bled from me .....:p:Offtopic::p:p:p

BMWST?

14th October 2009, 18:55

Personally - I LIKE IT, it fills the gap on the quiet days and keeps a lot of stuff in perspective, it helps keep the group of players interacting with one another, and helps us keep tabs on where people are at, and what they are up to - it all adds to the Game.

I Know EVERYONE is gonna disagree - but thats my oppinion, and so far I havent had that bled from me .....:p:Offtopic::p:p:p

that def has merit mate.Surely some of that can be here though rather than pages two pages of off topic for one tag.

Scout

14th October 2009, 19:10

that def has merit mate.Surely some of that can be here though rather than pages two pages of off topic for one tag.

Yeah, I agree that too much chit chat can get a little cluttered, but I just find that things get disjointed jumping back n forth between the threads and am always keen to see what the regulars are up to at any given time.

KrazyGixxerBoy

14th October 2009, 19:19

Yeah, I agree that too much chit chat can get a little cluttered, but I just find that things get disjointed jumping back n forth between the threads and am always keen to see what the regulars are up to at any given time.

I agree with Scout on this one. Yes, it's sometimes frustrating having to look back through pages to find the current tag, but I find it more frustrating having to monitor two threads and still having to troll through pages to find out what the gist of the convo has been. Just my opinion..

sinned

14th October 2009, 19:27

it's funny Ive heard different people swear by every shop in wellington, think it just comes down to how lucky you are on the day
Some don't help themselves - I have been waiting over two weeks for a reply from TSS from an email request for a quote on rear tyre and I sent a follow up with read-receipt - read but no response. Tomorrow the bike goes to Richardson's in Jville for the tyre - if the service is okay it will be bye bye TSS. Might be able to look for a tag after that.

ST getting valves and belts today- watch this space for an after action report I am watching and interested.

KrazyGixxerBoy

14th October 2009, 19:30

Some don't help themselves - I have been waiting over two weeks for a reply from TSS from an email request for a quote on rear tyre and I sent a follow up with read-receipt - read but no response. Tomorrow the bike goes to Richardson's in Jville for the tyre - if the service is okay it will be bye bye TSS. Might be able to look for a tag after that.

I am watching and interested.

Mate, Richards in Jville is great...but slow! I have gone there for all my bikes and have never had any dramas. If you need significant work done he will do it and it will be top notch but it will take a while...good things take time!
Just today, I parked myself in his shop and tinkered on the duke! ..he even gave me gloves to keep my hands clean! Nice guy...

StoneY

14th October 2009, 21:03

I am watching and interested.

I find Tyres the best thing TSS do- just check ya axle nut before leaving hehe' sorry they messed ya round Andrewthe tyre guy theres usually great

They did my belts n vlaves, bikes running good, but heading back for a 'shudder' in my brakes.

12.5k, I expect to be looked after.........

BMWST?

14th October 2009, 21:45

I find Tyres the best thing TSS do- just check ya axle nut before leaving hehe' sorry they messed ya round Andrewthe tyre guy theres usually great

They did my belts n vlaves, bikes running good, but heading back for a 'shudder' in my brakes.

12.5k, I expect to be looked after.........

Andrew has been around for ages...he was a rep for Darbi accessories, his company vehicle was a K100 RS at one time....

Bald Eagle

14th October 2009, 22:02

Andrew has been around for ages...he was a rep for Darbi accessories, his company vehicle was a K100 RS at one time....

Jeeze with the ACC thing and all how do I get a job with a company vehicle with only two wheels ( and without flashing lights )

Quasi

15th October 2009, 07:06

Personally - I LIKE IT, it fills the gap on the quiet days and keeps a lot of stuff in perspective, it helps keep the group of players interacting with one another, and helps us keep tabs on where people are at, and what they are up to - it all adds to the Game.

I Know EVERYONE is gonna disagree - but thats my oppinion, and so far I havent had that bled from me .....:p:Offtopic::p:p:p

I also CONCUR with Scout on this. The banter evolves from the tag and i dont have the patience to dredge up the discussion thread and make the relevant post. Then disturb the tag thread with a post to say go look at the discussion thread. I like the way we all get together to talk a heap of BS around the tags. It keeps it alive during the quiet times. As Scout says- it keeps us interacting and together. :2thumbsup

igormortis

15th October 2009, 07:24

The banter is going to be somewhere regardless. Taking up space in one place or another.

How about a separate place just to upload the tag pics to, for easy reference? That of course requires upkeep also.

Bald Eagle

15th October 2009, 16:44

I also CONCUR with Scout on this. The banter evolves from the tag and i dont have the patience to dredge up the discussion thread and make the relevant post. Then disturb the tag thread with a post to say go look at the discussion thread. I like the way we all get together to talk a heap of BS around the tags. It keeps it alive during the quiet times. As Scout says- it keeps us interacting and together. :2thumbsup

I'm with them don't mind a bit of banter around the tags, and the seriously off topic stuff over here.

BMWST?

15th October 2009, 17:56

The banter is going to be somewhere regardless. Taking up space in one place or another.

How about a separate place just to upload the tag pics to, for easy reference? That of course requires upkeep also.

Bald Eagle has a link to a image browser that automatically tracks all attached pics in our tag thread.I am annoyed i had all my earlier pics on flickr cos they dont show up.

Bald Eagle

16th October 2009, 07:02

spacemonkey

16th October 2009, 10:02

Thats a biiiig list!
Thanks for putting that together fella! :2thumbsup

Todays mish for me is spamming every last one of those! :devil2::spanking:

StoneY

16th October 2009, 11:14

Thats a biiiig list!
Thanks for putting that together fella! :2thumbsup

Todays mish for me is spamming every last one of those! :devil2::spanking:

Hey buddy welcome home
How was the trip...make it in time?
How is Dad...(do I dread to ask?)

I was with ya in spirit my bruvver

:hug:

StoneY

16th October 2009, 12:08

Ok, addressing an issue here we all hold dear to heart...the 'next tag'

We all use file pix when needed simply to keep it rolling

Is there an expected or compulsory time frame a TAG should be up by after youve won it>????

I find it difficult to fathom being willing to ride through hell to GET the tag, if your not willing to ride a little further to get a new one.....

Obviously sometimes, its just too late at night to care, but all the regulars will get one immediately in the next morning...should this be an expectation?
Or am I being a KING SIZED BITCH!!!!!!!

:dodge:

Kickaha

16th October 2009, 12:19

Is there an expected or compulsory time frame a TAG should be up by after youve won it>????

Most areas work on "within 24 hours" and don't use file pics

Why's everyone in Welly in such a hurry?

StoneY

16th October 2009, 12:40

Why's everyone in Welly in such a hurry?

Coz there are more of us in a smaller geographical area would be my guess?
Otherwise...were just impatient bastards!

Its just that simple!
:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Bald Eagle

16th October 2009, 12:55

Ok, addressing an issue here we all hold dear to heart...the 'next tag'

We all use file pix when needed simply to keep it rolling

Is there an expected or compulsory time frame a TAG should be up by after youve won it>????

I find it difficult to fathom being willing to ride through hell to GET the tag, if your not willing to ride a little further to get a new one.....

Obviously sometimes, its just too late at night to care, but all the regulars will get one immediately in the next morning...should this be an expectation?
Or am I being a KING SIZED BITCH!!!!!!!

:dodge:

Don't want to discourage anyone by making them think they have to get the new one in x time frame. Circumstances around time of daylight / distance to get to post location home etc all play apart. We just a bit spoilt in the cluster effect of users / tags giving us a normally fast flowing game.

Be nice to bull he's gone 100+ days plus between tags, we've only been waiting a few usable daylight hours.

StoneY

16th October 2009, 12:57

Be nice to bull he's gone 100+ days plus between tags, we've only been waiting a few usable daylight hours.

Your assuming I am capable of being nice Paul...must have met me on a good day

:lol:

i live under a bridge and goats dont cross it

Bald Eagle

16th October 2009, 13:07

Your assuming I am capable of being nice Paul...must have met me on a good day

:lol:

i live under a bridge and goats dont cross it

I sense some identity confusion here R u a bong or a troll :dodge:

BMWST?

16th October 2009, 13:38

Ok, addressing an issue here we all hold dear to heart...the 'next tag'

We all use file pix when needed simply to keep it rolling

Is there an expected or compulsory time frame a TAG should be up by after youve won it>????

I find it difficult to fathom being willing to ride through hell to GET the tag, if your not willing to ride a little further to get a new one.....

Obviously sometimes, its just too late at night to care, but all the regulars will get one immediately in the next morning...should this be an expectation?
Or am I being a KING SIZED BITCH!!!!!!!

:dodge:

i cant edit my rules but i reckon 24 hours is fair.I have posted a message on the tag thread and i have pm ed bull....if bull has'nt posted by 22:24 tonight it goes back to StoneY.If he cant he will tell me and i will post one.
As for the "rush" just cos theres 30 odd people waiting and expecting a new one

StoneY

16th October 2009, 13:56

I sense some identity confusion here R u a bong or a troll :dodge:

Bong totin TROLL bro- need a puff to calm down, fuckin acc...grrr

Foxzee

16th October 2009, 14:38

Bong totin TROLL bro- need a puff to calm down, fuckin acc...grrr

Geez someone give the man a drink...............:apint:

spacemonkey

16th October 2009, 14:43

Hey buddy welcome home
How was the trip...make it in time?

Ah I wish.... Dad passed on as I was sliding the borrowed car around past other wagons stuck in the snow up around dessert Rd..... shit there are some gormless incompetent drivers around!!!!
But sooo glad I didn't have the bike available to try taking at the time! :cold:

Thanks again for the car offer fella I really appreciated it. :2thumbsup

StoneY

16th October 2009, 15:26

Ah I wish.... Dad passed on as I was sliding the borrowed car around past other wagons stuck in the snow up around dessert Rd..... shit there are some gormless incompetent drivers around!!!!
But sooo glad I didn't have the bike available to try taking at the time! :cold:

Thanks again for the car offer fella I really appreciated it. :2thumbsup

No worries mate

Sorry you didnt make it ontime, hope it was a peacefull trip for him.

Quasi

16th October 2009, 15:34

Ah I wish.... Dad passed on as I was sliding the borrowed car around past other wagons stuck in the snow up around dessert Rd..... shit there are some gormless incompetent drivers around!!!!
But sooo glad I didn't have the bike available to try taking at the time! :cold:

Thanks again for the car offer fella I really appreciated it. :2thumbsup

hey SpaceMonkey. Real sorry to hear that your dad passed on before you got there. He will be resting peacefully now and you will have a lifetime of memories to treasure. Take care mate and see you on a tag somewhere soon

BMWST?

16th October 2009, 15:52

hey SpaceMonkey. Real sorry to hear that your dad passed on before you got there. He will be resting peacefully now and you will have a lifetime of memories to treasure. Take care mate and see you on a tag somewhere soon
plus 1000,000

bull

16th October 2009, 16:00

I reckon file pics should be outlawed as you should have to physically go and make a tag after winning the last.

BMWST?

16th October 2009, 16:04

I reckon file pics should be outlawed as you should have to physically go and make a tag after winning the last.

thats the spirit of the game bull,but esp during winter its not a good way to keep the game going...I agree with you but i use file pics now and then.Your tag is a goodie..I sorta can replicate the view ..but not quite right.

sinned

16th October 2009, 19:07

I reckon file pics should be outlawed as you should have to physically go and make a tag after winning the last.
I can see both sides of this argument but at this stage I don't have any file pics to post. Having to ride to find a new location adds to the mystique of where is this tag and helps in the analysis of where the tag is based on time since tag claim to new post. Suggestion - a file pic can only be posted if within xx(10)kms of claimed tag? This would help me as there have been few tags where I have been able to identify their location.

huff3r

16th October 2009, 19:39

The only time i ever intend on using a file pic is if its one from a tag ive missed, cos i always stop to get a new one before i post up the current one. And i always miss out by the 10mins it took me to stop for a new one. Ooops lol.

BMWST?

16th October 2009, 19:47

i think we must put this in perpective.I beleive most tags are fresh pics.If it is a file pic it is ussually declared with a idea of the time it was taken to assist in locating.

Scout

16th October 2009, 21:50

For us coasters file pics are an essential part of the game to be able to place tags that players from other regions want to go after. Otherwise we don't stand s chance of being able to grab some of these or you fellas dont stand a chance of grabbin it back, we tend to only use them as hand overs to centralise the game as either the weather closes in or the weekend closes out. They are part of a well established game - I say don't screw with what is working , but use them at your discretion..
Also, I think the 24 hr rule is a fair call but let's not come down on players like a ton of bricks when the new tag gets delayed, often these things are due to unforseen circumstances and players shouldn't be chastised for playing a game with good intention. Let's save THAT for those propaganda slinging idiots at ACC.

P.s. Spacemonkey, I'm sorry for your loss my friend, it must have seemed that the odds were stacked against you as you made the journey north, best wishes to you and the rest of your family.

Bald Eagle

16th October 2009, 21:59

Spacemonkey, I'm sorry for your loss the thoughts off us all are with you.

Holler if you need anything

StoneY

17th October 2009, 20:50

Guys, Gals, Bulls (lol sorry Bull) Eagles,and friends.

I call you all to arms!

In the name of free TaggerS all over the regions, we need unite to fight the good battle that allows us our sturdy steeds to TaG with!

BIKOI

Link in my sig :2thumbsup

Love you all, now come or I will hunt you down and do unspeakable things to your eardrums!!!:mega:

Bald Eagle

1st December 2009, 11:47

Guys, Gals, Bulls (lol sorry Bull) Eagles,and friends.

I call you all to arms!

In the name of free TaggerS all over the regions, we need unite to fight the good battle that allows us our sturdy steeds to TaG with!

BIKOI

Link in my sig :2thumbsup

Love you all, now come or I will hunt you down and do unspeakable things to your eardrums!!!:mega:

Need to update this call to action bikeoi II and local action group started. See BE or StoneY for invites.

StoneY

6th January 2010, 14:21

Im taking a permanent break from Tagging guys
The joy has gone from the game for me

Ill be around on KB a shitload less too...the odd Ridge Run or Wednesday night thats it.

Bald Eagles now BRONZ Wellington bossman, im just gonna worry about being me for a while and get on with my life
Your a great bunch, been fun playing, but new interests and new goals leave me little time for tagging, and the desire to play the game any more has just waned to nothing this last week

Chow
StoneY

BMWST?

6th January 2010, 14:29

you still be one of the best mate...the night we first met was a blast ,your enthusiasm was infectious.Hope to see you round lots still.

spacemonkey

6th January 2010, 19:35

Take care of yourself Mate.... Game won't be the same without mister "short N shouty".
Spot you on the ridge sometime. :yes: :scooter:

StoneY

12th January 2010, 09:13

Sneakin back in when the company is appropriate, hehe. Midnigh snatches seem to be the flavour of the month, so dont sount on ya tags being there in the morning muwahahahahaha