250cc Riders

[Spazm]

Hello out there.. On Sunday Aug 2nd A group of us are going on a little ride up to Kaiaua (just up past Miranda hot springs).

This is a very 250cc friendly ride :yes: (as with near all of our rides) with a wide variety of people and bikes and a couple learner 250cc riders.. So if ya have just got your 250cc bike or are about to get one come down on the Sunday 2nd August at anywhere between 9am and 10am to the Kingsgate Hotel in Hamilton and if you're hungry there is a buffet breakfast for only $10..

Nobody will get left behind, ride at you own pace, We have a couple of women on 250cc bikes as well so you won't be the only woman here when we ride... We look forward to seeing you there :)

If you have a bigger bike and don't want to ride with the throttle wide open or with your hair on fire you're more than welcome to come along too

SPAZM - L.O.R.

[Jenral]

Bugger, I've got paintball that day otherwise I would come, it sounds good.

[Maha]

Well worded Spazm, enjoy ya day!!

I know of a female in Hamilton that hasn't been there long, she is looking for somewhere to ride, I will pass this event on.

[Spazm]

Well worded Spazm, enjoy ya day!!

I know of a female in Hamilton that hasn't been there long, she is looking for somewhere to ride, I will pass this event on.

Thanks Maha..

[Spazm]

Bugger, I've got paintball that day otherwise I would come, it sounds good.

No Worries Jenral.. We'll ride most Sundays so you're more than welcome if you're free to come along any other ride we go on.

[HACHET]

Hello out there.. On Sunday Aug 2nd A group of us are going on a little ride up to Kaiaua (just up past Miranda hot springs).

This is a very 250cc friendly ride :yes: (as with near all of our rides) with a wide variety of people and bikes and a couple learner 250cc riders.. So if ya have just got your 250cc bike or are about to get one come down on the Sunday 2nd August at anywhere between 9am and 10am to the Kingsgate Hotel in Hamilton and if you're hungry there is a buffet breakfast for only $10..

Nobody will get left behind, ride at you own pace, We have a couple of women on 250cc bikes as well so you won't be the only woman here when we ride... We look forward to seeing you there :)

If you have a bigger bike and don't want to ride with the throttle wide open or with your hair on fire you're more than welcome to come along too

SPAZM - L.O.R.

Well said young man, as a LOR myself our rides catter for most levels of riders there are the ones who like to go little faster than you are legally allowed and there those who are gaining experience of not just riding but also riding in a group. we are a friendly group who encourage each other to ride better. basically what spazm has said is the nuts and bolts of it.

[mister.koz]

We even allow old poms :innocent:

[Spazm]

hey, im from hamilton.. been restricted to the 250 because im only on my learners..

anyways long story short, the only people i know with bikes have 1000s etc and tho they said they would wait for me i still feel silly.

does anyone do rides or want to ride with a 250?? seems hard to find people to ride with..

This is how we started so if this sounds like you.. come along as there will be people who ride 250cc bikes at the pace that you feel comfortable with..

[Dargor]

Im keen for this one. Now if only i can keep that date free.

[Piglet]

Agh i'm away that w/e but will come along to one of the other LORs at some point if thats okay.

[Spazm]

Agh i'm away that w/e but will come along to one of the other LORs at some point if thats okay.

That'd be great .. The women would be more than pleased to gain one to their numbers

[sil3nt]

If i can get my bike warranted i might come along.

[Spazm]

It'd be good if you could come along

[wysper]

It'd be good if you could come along

I woulda come along too, but that weekend I am on daddy day care duty... my lovely wife is off to a friends beach house for a girlie weekend!!

[Squid]

I woulda come along too, but that weekend I am on daddy day care duty... my lovely wife is off to a friends beach house for a girlie weekend!!

How many sprogs you got? If theres just one strap them onto the back. If theres 2 then a sidecar could be in order.... More than 2-3 kids though a trailer could work :scooter::rockon:

[wysper]

How many sprogs you got? If theres just one strap them onto the back. If theres 2 then a sidecar could be in order.... More than 2-3 kids though a trailer could work :scooter::rockon:

HAHAHAH - not sure the SV could handle that.
I have 2, a 5 yo and a 2 yo.

I will keep that in mind though.

[Squid]

HAHAHAH - not sure the SV could handle that.
I have 2, a 5 yo and a 2 yo.

I will keep that in mind though.

The SV has heaps of power!

[mister.koz]

I woulda come along too, but that weekend I am on daddy day care duty... my lovely wife is off to a friends beach house for a girlie weekend!!

What about the blue lake this weekend? you got daddy duty on the 2nd, surely this is due a few hours out? :)


Agh i'm away that w/e but will come along to one of the other LORs at some point if thats okay.

Come along! more the merrier


The SV has heaps of power!

Ouch... as cool as that is, wysper's yellow sv looks awesome as it is!

[wysper]

What about the blue lake this weekend? you got daddy duty on the 2nd, surely this is due a few hours out? :)





That sounds awesome, but I might have to raincheck it, this weekend we are in cleaning mode for getting the house ready for the landlords to put on the market. I think my weekends are going to be a bit up in the air for the next few weeks. But if I can get free should I drop you a text?

We are starting to pack already... starting with her books!!:gob:

[mapsanji]

Sounds awsome, as I'm moving to Hamilton next saturday so I could just aswell go for a cruise and meet some new faces, hope the weather is good...

[Murray]

Hello out there.. On Sunday Aug 2nd A group of us are going on a little ride up to Kaiaua (just up past Miranda hot springs).

This is a very 250cc friendly ride :yes: (as with near all of our rides) with a wide variety of people and bikes and a couple learner 250cc riders.. So if ya have just got your 250cc bike or are about to get one come down on the Sunday 2nd August at anywhere between 9am and 10am to the Kingsgate Hotel in Hamilton and if you're hungry there is a buffet breakfast for only $10..

Nobody will get left behind, ride at you own pace, We have a couple of women on 250cc bikes as well so you won't be the only woman here when we ride... We look forward to seeing you there :)

If you have a bigger bike and don't want to ride with the throttle wide open or with your hair on fire you're more than welcome to come along too

SPAZM - L.O.R.

There is a calendar entry up for this ride so if anyone is interested in joining us please register and then we won't leave without you!!

[Mschvs]

I'm keen ... will have to run it by hubby and make sure he's not riding that day though!

[Spazm]

There is a calendar entry up for this ride so if anyone is interested in joining us please register and then we won't leave without you!!

Murray's right... We do have a calander entry running for this ride so you may go to http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2082&day=2009-8-2& and let us know that you're coming along.. but don't worrie if you end up just turning up thats fine too.. just be at the Kingsgate Hotel well before 10am so we don't leave without you

[Murray]

Some of us are working etc today so a few of us on 250's and learners etc are looking at leaving the Kingsgate Hotel and heading out to Raglan for a wee coffee break (about 4-6 bikes so far). leaving at 1.30 if anyone interested and returning by 4ish to watch the warriors lose again at 4.00pm ( and the netball final if anyone is interested??)

[ckai]

Sounds awsome, as I'm moving to Hamilton next saturday so I could just aswell go for a cruise and meet some new faces, hope the weather is good...

The weather is gonna be mint for this Sunday. I'm hoping to get the wife out on this ride as well since she doesn't ride her stead much anymore. I'm thinking that it'll be perfect ride for it.

mmm harsh browns mmmmm :drool:

Oh and for those people that have been thinking about doing a ride with people from a forum, and have been a bit apprehensive about it...I was in exactly in the same boat.

I was umming and ahhhing for ages about actually meeting up with a bunch of randoms to go on a ride. Especially when I had only been riding a very short amount of time.

My first ride was with this group was to Kawhia. I meet everyone in Pirongia and people approached me to chat and stuff. Turned out to be an eventful ride. A rider in a totally unrelated group came off and some of this group stopped to help.

I thought I was holding people up but like everyone told me afterwards, they were quite capable of passing if they wanted. That made me relax a hell of a lot more and really enjoyed myself.

Haven't looked back and are really good mates with some really cool people. Absolutely happy that I took the plunge and went on one of the rides. It helped my riding a hell of a lot.

So seriously, for those thinking about it but are undecided, give it a go this Sunday. If you don't know anyone and no one is coming up to talk to you, stand by a Triumph and others will come :Punk: It's amazing how it works (just avoid standing next to Kwaka ZX10's ;))

[mister.koz]

So seriously, for those thinking about it but are undecided, give it a go this Sunday. If you don't know anyone and no one is coming up to talk to you, stand by a Triumph and others will come :Punk: It's amazing how it works (just avoid standing next to Kwaka ZX10's ;))

Good call dude :) but people can come over to the green zx10r with a black tank - for me talking isn't a problem, shutting up is hehehe

(ps, green is good, blue is boring):laugh:

[wysper]

(ps, green is good, blue is boring):laugh:

pffft

yellow is where its at.:Punk:

[2fellas]

might head over from the bay and make a day of it ....i am a bit of a LOR on my tl1000 :) will be nice to go for a spin in the waikato no matter the bikes or engine size :):):):Punk:

[Maha]

I will see how things are on Sunday, might ride down and and have feed with ya's...

[mister.koz]

Sweet, the more the merrier! be good to have a face to the KB text

[HACHET]

Good call dude :) but people can come over to the green zx10r with a black tank - for me talking isn't a problem, shutting up is hehehe

(ps, green is good, blue is boring):laugh:

I would avoid the trumpy,s the zx10,s are a nicer bunch of people to talk to they tend to live in the real world a bit more:clap:

[Cheshire Cat]

I might be able to make it:banana:

[mister.koz]

I might be able to make it:banana:

Wicked :) will be a good ride, would be cool if you can get here for breaky too, its a good deal (cheerz murray) and we can all talk shit about bikes :2thumbsup

[Spazm]

I would avoid the trumpy,s the zx10,s are a nicer bunch of people to talk to they tend to live in the real world a bit more:clap:

LOL... Is that right ?! ...

[Murray]

If you don't know anyone and no one is coming up to talk to you, stand by a Triumph and others will come :Punk: It's amazing how it works (just avoid standing next to Kwaka ZX10's ;))


Good call dude :) but people can come over to the green zx10r with a black tank - for me talking isn't a problem, shutting up is hehehe

(ps, green is good, blue is boring):laugh:


pffft

yellow is where its at.:Punk:


I would avoid the trumpy,s the zx10,s are a nicer bunch of people to talk to they tend to live in the real world a bit more:clap:

RED is the New Green - Just count them - And nicer people too (Trina did want a red one but they had just sold out the day before!!)

[wysper]

RED is the New Green - Just count them - And nicer people too (Trina did want a red one but they had just sold out the day before!!)

And thats your problem right there... too common! :girlfight::lol:

[mister.koz]

I seem to remember the popular kids at school were the snarley ones hehe

:killingme green's a laugh
:banana: yellow's just plain fun
:mad: red's a little scary

there you go scientific evidence :)

[HACHET]

I seem to remember the popular kids at school were the snarley ones hehe

:killingme green's a laugh
:banana: yellow's just plain fun
:mad: red's a little scary

there you go scientific evidence :)

You got me!!! not sure where black stands (possibly psycho)

[Spazm]

You got me!!! not sure where black stands (possibly psycho)

Yeah... a bit Goth :)

[Leyton]

:nya: Blue is just a cheeky bugger.

[mister.koz]

You got me!!! not sure where black stands (possibly psycho)

Nah, quiet and controlled in the background (sounds like a tui add?)

[Cheshire Cat]

Everyones got to have a little red :bleh::Pokey::dodge:

[wysper]

The AG100 and GN I had way back were both red. And just to bring the thread back on topic.. the GN was a 250 LOL

As for black

You could be Back in Black or

you could Fade to Black

so therefore black is unsure of itself and may not even exist.

[mister.koz]

I had a blue gn :love: sigh! memories

I tell ya 50k on the GN felt like 200 on the '10...

We heard from any 250 riders lately? where r they all??

[Maha]

The AG100 and GN I had way back were both red. And just to bring the thread back on topic.. the GN was a 250 LOL

As for black

You could be Back in Black or

you could Fade to Black

so therefore black is unsure of itself and may not even exist.

True, black is a shade, not a colour.

[Spazm]

Hey out curiousity.. Who here has a bigger cc Bike & learners/restricted bike??

[mister.koz]

True, black is a shade, not a colour.

Depends on the industry :D called a tone or a color in mine.

[Spazm]

I used to have both for 8 months up until i sold my hyosung 250gtr a couple weeks ago

[mister.koz]

Nah mate, haven't had a 250 since i got my restricted :spanking: i know but i got my full b4 i got the 10 :)

[Spazm]

Nah mate, haven't had a 250 since i got my restricted :spanking: i know but i got my full b4 i got the 10 :)

Tch Tch.... couldn't wait huh ??

[mister.koz]

Tch Tch.... couldn't wait huh ??

Deals were insanely good and i couldn't pass them up, the mistake i made was riding the 600 before i got my full... if i hadn't done that i wouldn't have lost the love for the old 250 screamer :)

My 600 cost me a little more than half the price of its exhaust system.

[ckai]

I had a blue gn :love: sigh! memories

I tell ya 50k on the GN felt like 200 on the '10...

We heard from any 250 riders lately? where r they all??

Avoiding those crazy bastards who always talk about bike colours.


Hey out curiousity.. Who here has a bigger cc Bike & learners/restricted bike??

Pick me pick me pick me. And the funny thing is, the Hyosung is out in the tin garden shed, on gravel and doesn't get nearly as dusty as the Trumpy. That's just cruel.

[Murray]

Quick Change of Topic

Sun 2 A few showers with fresh westerlies.

Looking good for Sundays ride and looks like some riders from the BFTP group are coming down (4 registered) and maybe even Maha. Looks like there will be very good numbers and a really good mix of bikes..

Check out the calendar if interested

Ulysses will have 3 mentors riding for anyone after advice etc

Roll on Sunday!!!!

[Spazm]

Quick Change of Topic

Sun 2 A few showers with fresh westerlies.

Looking good for Sundays ride and looks like some riders from the BFTP group are coming down (4 registered) and maybe even Maha. Looks like there will be very good numbers and a really good mix of bikes..

Check out the calendar if interested

Ulysses will have 3 mentors riding for anyone after advice etc

Roll on Sunday!!!!

Cheers Murray.. Hopefully those showers a very few, light and far between

[Leyton]

In addition to Murrays post I have a link to the infamous blotchy picture :

http://www.metservice.co.nz/IcePics/fc/8511-122c7ab2d00-122d9b16f00-122c914e555.rain3DayForecast.png

That is from 6pm, It is well clear before then. And even the green raincloud does not mean its going to break :) It just mean's we are going to have sun up until around 4 pm, then fluffy gray things might appear overhead.

But I would say generally, Sunday is going to be mint !!!! :) :banana:

[Murray]

Avoiding those crazy bastards who always talk about bike colours.


Oh Cam you are such a hoot!! And by the way is Chrome a colour?????

[mister.koz]

Oh Cam you are such a hoot!! And by the way is Chrome a colour?????

Depends entirely on how close to coloured things it is :)

[ckai]

Oh Cam you are such a hoot!! And by the way is Chrome a colour?????

Chrome is BLING!! That ultimate coloured accessory. Meaning it adds 100 points to your colour cool factor.

[Cheshire Cat]

You got me!!! not sure where black stands (possibly psycho)

Black and grey? Psycho and....slightly more psycho?sounds like me then :laugh:

[Dargor]

Hey out curiousity.. Who here has a bigger cc Bike & learners/restricted bike??

Now who would admit that on an online forum.

[Leyton]

Hey out curiousity.. Who here has a bigger cc Bike & learners/restricted bike??

Does my pocket bike count ? 6.5Hp of Raw power.

[Spazm]

Does my pocket bike count ? 6.5Hp of Raw power.

Yeah it does if you ride it on the road... bring it on sunday and we'll let you count it :)

[sil3nt]

Hey out curiousity.. Who here has a bigger cc Bike & learners/restricted bike??No but i met a dude in the bike wrecker the other day that was on the cbr. A mate of yours?

[Spazm]

No but i met a dude in the bike wrecker the other day that was on the cbr. A mate of yours?

1wheelriot.. he did that damage to his bike right in front of me.. i'm amazed that he got it fixed so fast, shows what's possible when you get stuck into it..

Were you getting parts for your bike there too ?

[sil3nt]

Was picking up a rear brake disc to get my WOF. The other guy said he wasn't a member on KB but his brother was.

[sil3nt]

Ah i see he has just signed up.

[Spazm]

Was picking up a rear brake disc to get my WOF. The other guy said he wasn't a member on KB but his brother was.

Yeah he wasn't on here until monday or tuesday i think.. From what i've found so far he's a good sort and rides pretty responsibly..

You coming on the ride Sunday ?? .. it'd be good to have you come along

[Leyton]

Yeah it does if you ride it on the road... bring it on sunday and we'll let you count it :)

Yikes! hehe

[sil3nt]

Yeah he wasn't on here until monday or tuesday i think.. From what i've found so far he's a good sort and rides pretty responsibly..

You coming on the ride Sunday ?? .. it'd be good to have you come alongGot no money to get the bike WOF'd and rego'd. Plus with all the accidents lately i might just stick to solo rides for awhile :baby:

[Spazm]

Got no money to get the bike WOF'd and rego'd. Plus with all the accidents lately i might just stick to solo rides for awhile :baby:

No worries ... maybe another time then

[Maha]

We (Mom and Myself) will be leaving Warkworth at 10am so will meet you guys at Kaiaua, I see you may be heading back via Bombay after so we'll join ya for that bit at least, now wheres that rain radar? :sunny:

[Dargor]

So 10am at Kingsgate right. See you there.

[Spazm]

Anything between 9 and 10 tomorrow morning @ the kingsgate rear carpark should be fine..

Now.. do i pack my riding umbrella ????

[Spazm]

We had a good ride today with alot of riders from the LOR and Ulysses turning up.. even the weather played mostly nice for us today with a very brief shower


We (Mom and Myself) will be leaving Warkworth at 10am so will meet you guys at Kaiaua, I see you may be heading back via Bombay after so we'll join ya for that bit at least, now wheres that rain radar? :sunny:

Good to meet you Mom & Maha, i hope you guys had a good return trip and debreif at the puhoi :) Look forward to catching up again in the future

[Leyton]

I 2nd that, Was a great ride :) Was the most condition varying ride I have been on! LOL.

Just finished washing the bike, And I found my chain lube on my tyre! :/ I need to switch to wax I think because I am sure I am not over lubing :)

[Maha]

We had a good ride today with alot of riders from the LOR and Ulysses turning up.. even the weather played mostly nice for us today with a very brief shower

Good to meet you Mom & Maha, i hope you guys had a good return trip and debreif at the puhoi :) Look forward to catching up again in the future

Yeah good to meet you guys as well, guessing the pack of patched riders at the chip shop made you park up next door? praise the lord!!!...:shifty:

Just got home, stopped at the Puhoi and met up with another KBer so sat there for a while. We will most definately join up again at some stage.

I do have a couple of fluro slip-ons here if anyone needs them?...:rockon:

[Leyton]

Likewise Maha :), Good to put names to faces.

[Mom]

Likewise Maha :), Good to put names to faces.

I like you :yes:

Dont be afraid, it is a good thing. At my advanced years to meet someone with one name is a real bonus!

Was good to meet you all today, albeit briefly. I hope not for the first time, I seem to need a couple of hellos before names stick these days. That rain that attempted to ruin my dry pants day did not cause any problems for me thankfully, and we did have a good debrief at Puhoi too.

[mister.koz]

Was good to meet you guys too; mom, maha and mad duck :) I may have already forgotten your real names, mainly due to the kopu-hikuai road requiring most of my attention - had some dude in a little turbo audi trying to show off to his girlfriend.. tried to race me :shifty:

[Maha]

Was good to meet you guys too; mom, maha and mad duck :) I may have already forgotten your real names, mainly due to the kopu-hikuai road requiring most of my attention - had some dude in a little turbo audi trying to show off to his girlfriend.. tried to race me :shifty:

The word 'race' being mentioned on a ride thread? surely not.....:confused:

How was Whangamata? im heading to Hamilton in about an hour for a funeral, my first boss died last week (he had a retail shop in Whangas but he was originally form Hamilton) Yeah we had a great day yesterday, must do it again someday.
Mark

[mister.koz]

The word 'race' being mentioned on a ride thread? surely not.....:confused:

How was Whangamata? im heading to Hamilton in about an hour for a funeral, my first boss died last week (he had a retail shop in Whangas but he was originally form Hamilton) Yeah we had a great day yesterday, must do it again someday.
Mark

He tried to race me, i was just doing my own pace and he appeared to loose interest (or sight of me).

Whanga's was good, i grew up there so i stopped in to see mum and have a coffee and show off the 10 :) she loves it!

Who was your boss?

Hope it goes well today (kinda hard wishing people well for funerals :confused: )

You are always welcome!

[Maha]

He tried to race me, i was just doing my own pace and he appeared to loose interest (or sight of me).

Whanga's was good, i grew up there so i stopped in to see mum and have a coffee and show off the 10 :) she loves it!

Who was your boss?

Hope it goes well today (kinda hard wishing people well for funerals :confused: )

You are always welcome!

Tony Jamison, he own Flooring Xtra in Whangamata (but I worked for him in Rotorua 82'-83') who was the happy guy in jeans standing next to spazm at the pub?
You guys/girls have a real good unit happening there, the Manawatu riders are the same, real good bunch.

[mister.koz]

Tony Jamison, he own Flooring Xtra in Whangamata (but I worked for him in Rotorua 82'-83') who was the happy guy in jeans standing next to spazm at the pub?
You guys/girls have a real good unit happening there, the Manawatu riders are the same, real good bunch.

I don't know tony sorry.

Yeah good group, not sure who it was in the jeans...

[Leyton]

who was the happy guy in jeans standing next to spazm at the pub?

That could have been Cameron, a.k.a Ckai with the Blue Trumpy.

Leyton

[Spazm]

who was the happy guy in jeans standing next to spazm at the pub?

Yeah that would more than likely have been Ckai..

[Murray]

Nah that would have been hippie guy not happy guy!!!

[Spazm]

Nah that would have been hippie guy not happy guy!!!

LOL...that's what i thought he said in the first place :P

[ckai]

Hey no insults if I'm not here to defend myself! :2guns:

And I don't have the long flowing girls hair to warrant hippie.

I would say it would have been me. I think I was the only one with jeans. And you probably meant, "who was the staggering attr...

shit that would have only worked if I chick asked. It just sounds gay otherwise. I'm not let out much so I'm always happy when they take the jacket off.

[MadDuck]

The word 'race' being mentioned on a ride thread? surely not.....

Better than the word "Fang" and "Race" in the one sentence.

Seems I posted my 'great to meet yas all' in the wrong thread. Cant help us dodgy Harley riders pretty thick bunch :laugh:.

[mister.koz]

Hey no insults if I'm not here to defend myself! :2guns:

And I don't have the long flowing girls hair to warrant hippie.

I would say it would have been me. I think I was the only one with jeans. And you probably meant, "who was the staggering attr...

shit that would have only worked if I chick asked. It just sounds gay otherwise. I'm not let out much so I'm always happy when they take the jacket off.

I don't get the hippy bit either... :confused:

[Mom]

Better than the word "Fang" and "Race" in the one sentence.

Seems I posted my 'great to meet yas all' in the wrong thread. Cant help us dodgy Harley riders pretty thick bunch :laugh:.

Like I said Ducky, right dodgy lot you Harley riders :dodge:

Specially the women :chase:

[caseye]

Hey there LOR's, was mighty kind of you all to allow our small band of Blast From The Past riders to come along and join in the fun.
We had a great day and a brilliant ride, those roads are awesome and will be travelled again by the BFTP riders one of these days.
Really did enjoy meeting up with some of you again and meeting others who I didn't know, names and faces don't always stick but these sorts of rides help alot.
Once again, cheers for the company and a great day out.
We'll be back to the Mighty Waikato soon.
The clouds were "racing" across the sky and the old sun was "fanging" it to keep up, but the weather held and everyone got home safe , glad of that I am.

[Leyton]

Hey there LOR's, was mighty kind of you all to allow our small band of Blast From The Past riders to come along and join in the fun.

Hey more the merryer!! :) Looking forward to more rides like this in the coming months :)

[ckai]

Hey there LOR's, was mighty kind of you all to allow our small band of Blast From The Past riders to come along and join in the fun.
We had a great day and a brilliant ride, those roads are awesome and will be travelled again by the BFTP riders one of these days.
Really did enjoy meeting up with some of you again and meeting others who I didn't know, names and faces don't always stick but these sorts of rides help alot.
Once again, cheers for the company and a great day out.
We'll be back to the Mighty Waikato soon.
The clouds were "racing" across the sky and the old sun was "fanging" it to keep up, but the weather held and everyone got home safe , glad of that I am.

I gotta say, those old school bikes are brilliant! Big upright fairings. HUUUUGE indicators. Fantastic stuff. :niceone:

[sil3nt]

250cc drag competition?

[caseye]

If you guys will let me enter 4 times I'll just bring the XV 1000 and lets eee what she can do, that OK???? Don't forget, she's OLD, old, old 1981.

[Spazm]

If anybody is interested in a ride this weekend

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2116

there will be a few other 250cc riders on this run..

[mapsanji]

Is this ride still on???:confused:

[mapsanji]

If anybody is interested in a ride this weekend

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2116

there will be a few other 250cc riders on this run..I mean this one....??

[Spazm]

Is this ride still on???:confused:

Yes it is :)

[Murray]

Only a couple of bikes showed up for todays proposed ride so it has been re-scheduled for next week when hopefully the weather is better

[mapsanji]

:shit: I was looking forward to this ride - maybe next time...

[Spazm]

:shit: I was looking forward to this ride - maybe next time...

Just got back now from our scouting of the route.. awesome little ride.. no real rain, only a couple little 5 minute drizzle patches the whole day.. roads are in pretty good condition :)

[caseye]

Harden up you lot,lol.We of the Blast From The Past riders rode today on our first anniversary ride, we mustered 11 bikes from all over.
no one went home early and the rain though at times very heavy didn't stop us enjoying a great ride and fine company.We kicked off at 9am this morning and finished up at out usual spot at about 3pm.
You are all invited to come ride with us any ol time you'd like.

[mister.koz]

Harden up you lot,lol.We of the Blast From The Past riders rode today on our first anniversary ride, we mustered 11 bikes from all over.
no one went home early and the rain though at times very heavy didn't stop us enjoying a great ride and fine company.We kicked off at 9am this morning and finished up at out usual spot at about 3pm.
You are all invited to come ride with us any ol time you'd like.

Yeah rain aint that much of a deterant surely :)

When you guys riding again?

[TerminalAddict]

I rode through so much rain through Te Aroha I couldn't see through my visor.

T'was worth it tho' .. bagged a tag :)

And it's not every sunday afternoon I get Mrs TA wet <_<

[caseye]

LOL was that wet all over or just in the usual rain affected areas when riding motorcycles in the rain???
Good for you, heres a hard man whose lead you guys could follow.
Wasn't really cold today so that definitely made it more bearable.
As did the ale at Mangawhai, that went with the pan saute'd squid and pickled cabbage.

[Murray]

:shit: I was looking forward to this ride - maybe next time...

Then why didnt you show up at the Hotel????

[mapsanji]

Then why didnt you show up at the Hotel???? I did show up, either wrong place or to early:shit: didn't see anyone so I went my own way..:innocent:

[ckai]

I did show up, either wrong place or to early:shit: didn't see anyone so I went my own way..:innocent:

haha bugger. There was a couple a us sitting having breakfast. We were there at 9 and I don't think the two that rode left until about 10:30.

Take 2 this Sunday then.

[Murray]

I did show up, either wrong place or to early:shit: didn't see anyone so I went my own way..:innocent:

Kingsgate Hotel Carpark, off Garnett ave (opposite waterworld) 9.00 this weekend for $10 buffet breakfast, or leaving 10.00 am. It does have a big carpark and there was only 1 bike at 9.00 am and 2 at 9.30am.

C U this sunday

cheers

[Murray]

Come on, whose riding Sunday, Calendars up and weather looks good!!!!

[2nd2last1]

threads gone a bit quiet... anyone riding Sunday????

[Murray]

threads gone a bit quiet... anyone riding Sunday????

Three people registered in the LOR calendar entry but I think more will be going, they just don't register. Leaving Kingsgate hotel at 10.00ish and a long ride but a good one.

[ckai]

threads gone a bit quiet... anyone riding Sunday????

hah Obviously no 250's in Hamilton that wanna go for a group ride. Shame really. One of the best ways to develop in my opinion.


Three people registered in the LOR calendar entry but I think more will be going, they just don't register. Leaving Kingsgate hotel at 10.00ish and a long ride but a good one.

I wouldn't actually be surprised if it's put off for another weekend. I'm holding off personally until I know it's gonna be dry roads. Don't wanna waste those roads on wet conditions :)

[Leyton]

I am still deciding if I will go or not.

Can you promise me it is going to be an awsum ride ?, Because it is going to cost me around $800 for the next one hehe, Service and tyres..

[mister.koz]

hah Obviously no 250's in Hamilton that wanna go for a group ride. Shame really. One of the best ways to develop in my opinion.



More yarn in the LOR thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129455106#post1129455106)



I wouldn't actually be surprised if it's put off for another weekend. I'm holding off personally until I know it's gonna be dry roads. Don't wanna waste those roads on wet conditions :)

Fair call, a loooong ride in annoying conditions is not fun...


I am still deciding if I will go or not.

Can you promise me it is going to be an awsum ride ?, Because it is going to cost me around $800 for the next one hehe, Service and tyres..

Yes i can promise that there will be roads and varying levels of weather, i have consulted the rain stick and it is definitely a stick.

[2nd2last1]

I was looking forward to coming. Then I saw that it was a technical ride. I might just come along and see how I go but I hope I wont get left in the dust being a learning type rider and all.

[mister.koz]

I was looking forward to coming. Then I saw that it was a technical ride. I might just come along and see how I go but I hope I wont get left in the dust being a learning type rider and all.

Its a fairly technical route but you don't have to blaze it or try and be in front, just take your time and enjoy :)

Normally there's a collection of cruzy riders in the group or someone will look after you :) maybe come along to the breakfast and check out who comes along before making a decision whether to go or not.

[2nd2last1]

Its a fairly technical route but you don't have to blaze it or try and be in front, just take your time and enjoy :)

Normally there's a collection of cruzy riders in the group or someone will look after you :) maybe come along to the breakfast and check out who comes along before making a decision whether to go or not.

Yea sounds like a plan. By the sounds on here ya'll seem to be pretty cool bunch so I'll see ya at kingsgate.

[mister.koz]

Yea sounds like a plan. By the sounds on here ya'll seem to be pretty cool bunch so I'll see ya at kingsgate.

Most are good people - i of course include myself in that :cool: I may not be there this sunday but i will be on a sunday soon.

[ckai]

Yea sounds like a plan. By the sounds on here ya'll seem to be pretty cool bunch so I'll see ya at kingsgate.

I'm cool. The rest well... :) Oh and Muzza is cool. He gets us cheap brekky.

Spaz is not cool. Blame his "wife" for that [waits for shit to hit fan]

I may come for the brekky if the weather is bollocks.

Even though it's a technical ride it's still worth doing just to experience and develop. Riding on straights and long curves is easy but what do you learn from it?

[mister.koz]

...

Even though it's a technical ride it's still worth doing just to experience and develop. Riding on straights and long curves is easy but what do you learn from it?

Balance, confidence, braking dynamics, simple leaning, throttle control.. Much like what you learn on any corner just softened a little.

[Murray]

Yea sounds like a plan. By the sounds on here ya'll seem to be pretty cool bunch so I'll see ya at kingsgate.

Most are about as cool as a bucket of diahrrea! (old saying from school days). Of course you could check us out at the te Rapa tavern tonight and wednesdays with the $7 burger and pint of beer, juice, etc deal. from about 5.30 onwards - No drink driving tho.

I would love to have a look at your bike as when my wife started hassling me about moving up from her 250 your model was one of the ones we liked.

[awa355]

Hi It's OCT 14. I have only just found this thread. I have been wanting to find an existing group or start one in the Waikato for bikes up to riders happy to run at 90-100. I want to start an informal group, with the emphasis on riding within your confidence level without having to 'compete' with others.
Will you try for another run? I am avalible for weekday rides if anyone is keen. There are many side roads around my town (Te Awamutu) that are a lot of fun without having to go like hell. Give me a call if interested,

[Murray]

Hi It's OCT 14. I have only just found this thread. I have been wanting to find an existing group or start one in the Waikato for bikes up to riders happy to run at 90-100. I want to start an informal group, with the emphasis on riding within your confidence level without having to 'compete' with others.
Will you try for another run? I am avalible for weekday rides if anyone is keen. There are many side roads around my town (Te Awamutu) that are a lot of fun without having to go like hell. Give me a call if interested,

Welcome, our main thread is called Laxed Out Rides and we try and ride every Sunday. theres a few from out TA way. It is pretty informal and I usually end up Tail End Charle as my wife & friend ride 250's and are pretty new to riding. Its all about the company, the ride, the destination and not being pressured beyond you ability. As the weather improves more riders will come out of mothballs.

[awa355]

Lets hope it's a bloody tropical cyclone, then I wont have to take our exchange student to rainbows end. and I can go riding instead. Does the ride kick off from the Kingsgate about 9??.

[ckai]

Lets hope it's a bloody tropical cyclone, then I wont have to take our exchange student to rainbows end. and I can go riding instead. Does the ride kick off from the Kingsgate about 9??.

Rock up about 9 if you wanna get to know a few people first or brekky. The rides leave about 10 generally.

Even if you don't wanna go on this long ride and you can, turn up and ask what level people are. Then you can get an idea of who will be sweet to ride with in the future. If those people put their name down for rides, you'll know there'll be a cruise group.

Me, I ride mid-pack so not one of the fast ones. A little bit quicker than a cruise though. When I want a break, I hang back. Gotta mix life up a little.

Oh and with regard to Rainbows End, don't fall asleep on the roller coaster. Kids cry because you ruin their photo :baby:

[Murray]

Riding on straights and long curves is easy but what do you learn from it?

You learn what the country side looks like!!

[Leyton]

Yes i can promise that there will be roads and varying levels of weather, i have consulted the rain stick and it is definitely a stick.

LOL!! hehe will see how we go :P I reckon after the next ride I might have slicks :P, (In the center though, shame..)

[2nd2last1]

I would love to have a look at your bike as when my wife started hassling me about moving up from her 250 your model was one of the ones we liked.

Oh yip thats cool. I'll most likely be there Sunday so can have a gander at it then. I've only had it a week now but have been riding it every day. lol lovin bein back on a bike.

[awa355]

Rock up about 9 if you wanna get to know a few people first or brekky. The rides leave about 10 generally.

Even if you don't wanna go on this long ride and you can, turn up and ask what level people are. Then you can get an idea of who will be sweet to ride with in the future. If those people put their name down for rides, you'll know there'll be a cruise group.

Me, I ride mid-pack so not one of the fast ones. A little bit quicker than a cruise though. When I want a break, I hang back. Gotta mix life up a little.

Oh and with regard to Rainbows End, don't fall asleep on the roller coaster. Kids cry because you ruin their photo :baby:

Last time I was at Rainbows end, was too scared to go on the rollercoaster. Looks like that trip will be off anyway, so I should be there for the ride.

[Murray]

For those following this thread and not our main laxed out ride thread, hand count at pub meeting last night looked like at least6-8 bikes going Sunday, leaving Kingsgate Hotel at 10.00 am. If weather not good a "follow the brighter cloud" run will probably take place and the awakino ride postponed to a later weekend

[Leyton]

Any pootles on this weeking chaps ?

[Murray]

I have put a calendar entry for the Hamilton North School fundraiser for Children with Special needs event on 8th November. Was a pretty good ride last year with a number of us attending. Those not doing Hampton Downs come along, meet some new people and riders of different ability and age.

[2nd2last1]

Any pootles on this weeking chaps ?

Hey.. keen for a Rotorua, Tauranga loop????

[mister.koz]

Hey.. keen for a Rotorua, Tauranga loop????

Pye's par :) great stretch of road that one.

It has allot of roadworks on it at the moment. You could take the normal way (long way) but the roads are straighter :wacko:

[2nd2last1]

Pye's par :) great stretch of road that one.

It has allot of roadworks on it at the moment. You could take the normal way (long way) but the roads are straighter :wacko:

ohh yeah... do you know how rough it is or is it all sealed now???

[mister.koz]

ohh yeah... do you know how rough it is or is it all sealed now???

Well there were "road closed" signs then on saturday when i went to rota's for the kaituna... So i imagine its not finished.

[Murray]

Anyone looking for a ride Sunday might be interested in going up SH22 and having a look at this:

October 24th & 25th, ~ Labour Weekend ~ PUKEKOHE , NZCMRR Round 4 + T.T. ...
www.nzcmrr.com/interest.htm - Cached - Similar

I believe entry is free?? If interested meet and leave from Kingsgate Hotel carpark 10.00 am Sunday - If not interested decide on a different destination on the day. Looks like a good day to ride - just need a bike!
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[Cheshire Cat]

Well there were "road closed" signs then on saturday when i went to rota's for the kaituna... So i imagine its not finished.

I go past that sign every day and last time I saw it, it said there may be 1 hour delays after 10am....but I didn't get to read the rest of it. The road is open, but around the two bridges is mud and gravel and crap.

[2nd2last1]

I go past that sign every day and last time I saw it, it said there may be 1 hour delays after 10am....but I didn't get to read the rest of it. The road is open, but around the two bridges is mud and gravel and crap.


Well there were "road closed" signs then on saturday when i went to rota's for the kaituna... So i imagine its not finished.

ohh cheers for that guys.... there goes that idea. lol maybe once its tidied up through there...

[Cheshire Cat]

ohh cheers for that guys.... there goes that idea. lol maybe once its tidied up through there...

Over the Rotomas!!! :D

[2nd2last1]

Over the Rotomas!!! :D

tis a possibility... might just show up at Kingsgate see if theres anything on... the Pukekohe thing above looks interesting.

[Murray]

There is talk of an easy paced ride out to Kawhia on Sunday. Any newer or casual riders are more than welcome to join. No prizes for first!!

Unfortunately my bike is back in the shop. needs a new sump gasket and cannot get one until next week

[caseye]

Damn, Murray thats a bummer dude!Hey you checked out the BFTP Taumaranui meet yet?

[Murray]

Damn, Murray thats a bummer dude!Hey you checked out the BFTP Taumaranui meet yet?

Sounds good I could be in for that. Whens paeroa races?? The next weekend??

[BikerDazz]

There is talk of an easy paced ride out to Kawhia on Sunday. Any newer or casual riders are more than welcome to join. No prizes for first!!

Unfortunately my bike is back in the shop. needs a new sump gasket and cannot get one until next week

Weather permitting, I'd be keen.
Is there a fixed plan on where/when meet on here somewhere?

[sil3nt]

Weather permitting, I'd be keen.
Is there a fixed plan on where/when meet on here somewhere?I believe Kingsgate hotel between 9-10am leaving at 10.

[BikerDazz]

So I hear about this LOR ride to Kawhia.
I go to Kingsgate to meet but no bikes.
I wait but steel no bikes.
I theenk these LOR hombres all have hurt bikes or hurt bodies or recovering from too much tequila last night.
I go to Raglan.
Lucky not much traffic as I ride over the divvy like I'm driving a shopping trolley.
It ez a bit windy and I remember to relax the arms and hang on with the legs - much better.
I ride back like Mr Speedy.
Maybe I see these LOR hombres next time...:niceone:

[sil3nt]

Dunno what happened to the ride. It disappeared off the calendar so i gave up on it.

[Murray]

pretty much got cancelled due to lack of bikes on the road and poor weather forecast conditions. Should have numbers up again in next couple of weeks

[Murray]

Ride on this weekend for anyone that wants to go out with a laxed out group on Sunday. No prizes for first and as long as you can go close to the speed limit its all good. Its in the calendar

[2nd2last1]

Hello out there.. On Sunday Aug 2nd A group of us are going on a little ride up to Kaiaua (just up past Miranda hot springs).

This is a very 250cc friendly ride :yes: (as with near all of our rides) with a wide variety of people and bikes and a couple learner 250cc riders.. So if ya have just got your 250cc bike or are about to get one come down on the Sunday 2nd August at anywhere between 9am and 10am to the Kingsgate Hotel in Hamilton and if you're hungry there is a buffet breakfast for only $10..

Nobody will get left behind, ride at you own pace, We have a couple of women on 250cc bikes as well so you won't be the only woman here when we ride... We look forward to seeing you there :)

If you have a bigger bike and don't want to ride with the throttle wide open or with your hair on fire you're more than welcome to come along too

SPAZM - L.O.R.


DAMN WORK!!!! arrgghhh... finally got my bike on the road too!!!

[sil3nt]

Nobody will notice if you show up a few hours late.

[Murray]

Rightio

Saturday 2 A few showers and fine spells. Southwest breezes.
Sunday 3 Mainly fine. Light winds.

There will be a ride on this Sunday leaving the Kingsgate Hotel Carpark at 10.30 sharpish. Destination to be advised after Te Rapa Tavern meeting on Wednesday (yes theres still about 10 or so people who turn up every Wednesday night)

Calendar entry will be entered on Thursday.