The Capital 1,000km Cruise

[KoroJ]

The Capital 1000K Cruise

Saturday 07 November
Flyer here: http://www.ulysses.org.nz/wellington/images/C1KC.pdf

Departs: 0700 am, Caltex Rimutaka, Upper Hutt.
Meet before for briefing etc.

This is an informal ride for those North Islanders that would like to do the Southern 1000km Longest Day Endurance Ride, but can’t afford to pay The Ferryman.

Route is ≈1,030kms via:
Rimutakas – Masterton – Ashhurst – Colyton – Feilding - Halcombe (192K)
Turakina - Wanganui – National Park - Taumaranui (222K)
Te Kuiti – Otorohanga – Te Kawa – Whakamaru (209K)
Kuratau Junction – Turangi – Taihape (180K)
Bulls – Petone Workingmens Club Petone (229K)
Refreshments & Meals available at PWMC to enjoy over the trading of lies.

As an informal ride, you and your bike are your responsibility to ensure both are capable of completing the course.
There is no recovery vehicle organised.
A register of riders will be kept to ensure everyone returns.
There are Spot Prizes and Certificates.
Badges can be purchased with proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc.
It is not a race and should be easily doable at a sedate pace with stops…enjoy the ride.

The ride will go ahead rain, hail or shine….probably....or pending the Wed/Thurs forcast.

Enquiries & Registrations – PM or email me or register on the calendar: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2101&day=2009-11-7&c=1

[banditrider]

Can I come?

[Hitcher]

Sounds like a reasonable Saturday pootle. The Shiver will be up for that.

[Meanie]

Monie and i are seriously considering this one, route looks good

[Nasty]

As long as ride fit I will be there ... :)

[StoneY]

Nice ride- room for two more? Or 4 and 2 bikes I should say- lol
;)

[chanceyy]

will depend on situation with shoulder John but should be in by then (fingers crossed) .. will know more after scans on friday (I hope)

[cowboyz]

I might have to come supervise BR, meanie and monie to make sure they dont cheat.

[Flynn]

Hmmmm, see where I'm at. Sounds good

[86GSXR]

It is good. Count us in :rockon:

[Pedrostt500]

Just need to figure out how to sort my seat out so me bum don't get to bruised.

[coffeejunkie]

Did this last year and met sum cool ppl who became great friends, Good way to see the country, Am hoping to do it again with balzy but if not then anyone wanna pillion a 5 foot nothing chick who you won't even notice on the back?

[chanceyy]

Did this last year and met sum cool ppl who became great friends, Good way to see the country, Am hoping to do it again with balzy but if not then anyone wanna pillion a 5 foot nothing chick who you won't even notice on the back?

:hug: aint that the truth doll :)

If I am up to it darling you know my pillion seat will always have your name on it .. & can attest to the 5 foot nuffing and nope do not feel ya on the back .. absolute perfect pillion :yes: :sunny:

[coffeejunkie]

:hug: aint that the truth doll :)

If I am up to it darling you know my pillion seat will always have your name on it .. & can attest to the 5 foot nuffing and nope do not feel ya on the back .. absolute perfect pillion :yes: :sunny:

And speaking of good friends....:hug: thanks for that Chanceyy, I would hate to miss out on it, As for being a good pillion well we know i've had ALOT of practice, lol

[WuZards-Eugene]

Definitely in for this one. Jump onboard if you want CJ.

[chanceyy]

And speaking of good friends....:hug: thanks for that Chanceyy, I would hate to miss out on it, As for being a good pillion well we know i've had ALOT of practice, lol

anytime babe .. hmm I have a funny feeling if you decide to come Jas will soon follow so your usual seat will be there .. however make sure he brings tire repair kit :whistle:

:sweatdrop n pleased to see no major gravel sections this time :innocent:

[WuZards-Eugene]

Seems to be alot more straight sections in this one. I guess the guys on the cruisers didn't like the twisties that much last year. :bleh:

[chanceyy]

Seems to be alot more straight sections in this one. I guess the guys on the cruisers didn't like the twisties that much last year. :bleh:

and us newer riders not used to this kind of event Eugene, last yr the technical sections really slowed us down made for a very very long day

[coffeejunkie]

Well look what the cat dragged in....Thanks for that Eugene your a honey, was gunna get in touch see if you doing it aye, Been awhile since we seen ya,

Yes Chanceyy a tire repair kit and NO SHEEP, lol

Route has changed alittle this year, should be a good one indeed

[WuZards-Eugene]

Im making a few additions to the ZX10 aswell, i got some original pannier lockboxes for her, just need to make a bracket to fit on the pack rack aswell, then shes all sorted. Now all I need is heated grips :niceone:.

[Monie]

I might have to come supervise BR, meanie and monie to make sure they dont cheat.
yeah right you just dont want to miss out... lol

[Hitcher]

Now all I need is heated grips

You realise that this event is in November?

[WuZards-Eugene]

You realise that this event is in November?
Its still cold in the mornings.

[KoroJ]

Can I come?

If you have to!


Seems to be alot more straight sections in this one. I guess the guys on the cruisers didn't like the twisties that much last year. :bleh:

Yes, my personal preference is for roads that tend to wear the sides of my tyres, but this is really an intro to endurance riding for many and last year we had too many finish very late or not finish at all.

There's no reason why this route couldn't be done in 11'ish hours in 'GC mode' and the aim is for everyone to be in by 9:00 - 9:30pm.

We have 22 confirmed registrations already so it's looking good to be more than the 50 riders last year.

[sinned]

You realise that this event is in November?
You may shiver on the Shiver in November. The cold temps from Stratford to Wellington last year settled my decision to go back to a bike with a fairing. Yes I am soft.

[Hitcher]

You may shiver on the Shiver in November. The cold temps from Stratford to Wellington last year settled my decision to go back to a bike with a fairing. Yes I am soft.

If you'd gone faster you could have done it in daylight...

[YellowDog]

Will be issuing Missus with a permission request form.

[sinned]

If you'd gone faster you could have done it in daylight...Cheeky, but must concede your point is right.

It was close to 7pm when I arrived in Stratford. From there it was bloody cold.

The 2008 route was a little tough and I was one of the few that did the gravel section, which put us back in time.

I got behind in time early on in the ride. Once over the Takas it started raining so I stopped to put on the wet weather gear. That put me at the back but I soon caught up to a group travelling at 85 - 90k/hr. Being polite I tucked in behind for a while. When we arrived in Ashhurst there was a large group fuelling bikes and stomachs. My calcs showed at this pace it would be a total 16 hour trip. I buddied up with Des (Blackbird) who was also frustrated by slow riders and we headed off, did the gravel bit which most missed and caught up to another group at Taihape. Once again we got stuck behind a group whose pace was too slow.

If I go on this years ride I will pass anyone who is not riding at 100 - 110kph on straights or using the bike's acceleration to regain pace out of corners. An average of 85kph is a required average to complete the course by 9pm. This would allow for 3 fuel stops and lunch. Speedo error needs to be considered (many jap bike speedos read 8% high) and target arrival/departure times at key destinations (including fuel stops) should be worked out prior to the ride so as to keep on the pace.

This ride is a legal speed cruise - not a a poddle or coffee ride.

[chanceyy]

:wari: ok regardless if shoulder is right I will be coming, have had offer to be pillioned around on my bike if I can not ride :clap:

what info do you need to register John ?

[KoroJ]

..........what info do you need to register John ?

Last time I looked, you were already registered.

I keep the details each year and unless anything has changed I just need a nod, wink, post on the KB calendar or an email and you're in.

We now have 30 registered although one is marginal and I'm still awaiting details for two others.

[chanceyy]

Last time I looked, you were already registered.

I keep the details each year and unless anything has changed I just need a nod, wink, post on the KB calendar or an email and you're in.

We now have 30 registered although one is marginal and I'm still awaiting details for two others.

:clap: Awesome :wari: .. if I require the pillion services I will update the riders details closer to the time :)

[WuZards-Eugene]

Im in, details haven't changed, attended last year and loved it.

[Slides]

I think I've already e-mailed to say I'm in... haven't I?

[KoroJ]

I think I've already e-mailed to say I'm in... haven't I?

I'll check the list at work tomorrow and send a pm or email.

[madmal64]

Right! Im in for this. Sorry I missed last year but the 1st one was brilliant. Not going down south for the Burt Munro this year so I need a decent ride.

[Hawkeye]

Had a great ride the early part of the day. Unfortunately, when we hit the gravel that slowed us down sufficiently that the group I was with lost quite a bit of time. Then we came across Grub's accident which again caused us to stop for a while and then continue at a slightly slower pace than we would have.
All the delay's resulted in us ending up on the back roads up Sanson way in the dark and getting slightly lost.
So as one of the group that did finish last year, but took significantly longer than we should have, I'm looking forward to doing it again this year (only alot faster)

[elle-f]

I am with Kari this year John and she has talked to you. I am all excited because I can actually understand the trip guide now!! Last year I was one of the ones that got slowed down just after Ashurst after taking 3 bloody wrong turns!

NOT THIS YEAR!

[zahria]

This looks like a great ride, I'm keen.
Hope I can make it around in time, with all the refueling stops for the VTR.

[madmal64]

This looks like a great ride, I'm keen.
Hope I can make it around in time, with all the refueling stops for the VTR.

You should be fine! My Ape does about the same per tank as you (I think), & you wont have an issuse.

[KoroJ]

This looks like a great ride, I'm keen.
Hope I can make it around in time, with all the refueling stops for the VTR.

SweetP did the first 1000K ride on her FXR150 after only riding for about 5 months.

That was impressive and has set the bar!

[zahria]

SweetP did the first 1000K ride on her FXR150 after only riding for about 5 months.

That was impressive and has set the bar!

Yep, that is an effort to be proud of!

[XP@]

Missed last year, no regrets this year!
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Petone+Workingmens+Club+Petone&daddr=masterton+to:Ashhurst+to:Colyton+to:Feilding +to:Halcombe+to:Turakina+to:Wanganui+to:National+P ark+to:Taumarunui+to:Te+Kuiti+to:Otorohanga+to:Te+ Kawa+to:Whakamaru+to:Kuratau+Junction+to:Turangi+t o:Taihape+to:Bulls+to:Petone+Workingmens+Club+Peto ne&geocode=FVwCi_0dfYRsCiGY_4zDgbjLiQ%3B%3B%3BFWgymv0 dLSl4Cg%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFSexrv0dnExyCg%3B%3B%3B%3 BFcuNtf0dRcR7Cg%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVwCi_0dfYRsCiGY_4zD gbjLiQ&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=-39.631077,175.385742&sspn=5.76174,9.876709&ie=UTF8&z=7

[chanceyy]

Missed last year, no regrets this year!


be good to finally catch up again :niceone:

[XP@]

be good to finally catch up again :niceone:

It will :=)

When are you heading off down?
and is there anyone else from out neck of the woods heading down?

[chanceyy]

It will :=)

When are you heading off down?
and is there anyone else from out neck of the woods heading down?

Prob early that morn .. be a contingent from palmy riding down on morning as well .. can suss it out closer to the time.. flick me a pm when it gets closer :yes:

[NZsarge]

If the forecast looks ok I think i'll do this one, also depends on certain planets being in alignment too...

[86GSXR]

If the forecast looks ok I think i'll do this one, also depends on certain planets being in alignment too...

Good stuff Sarge. I'm sure all of the planets will be aligning that day. There's a few of us leaving here about 5 am, you're welcome to stay the night before, which will give you an extra couple of hours of beauty sleep :zzzz:

[WuZards-Eugene]

I'll be there, rain or shine.

[NZsarge]

Good stuff Sarge. I'm sure all of the planets will be aligning that day. There's a few of us leaving here about 5 am, you're welcome to stay the night before, which will give you an extra couple of hours of beauty sleep :zzzz:

Yeah sounds good although I think Meanie offered me a bed too so sounds like accommodation is sorted but i'll need a whole shit load more than a couple of hours extra beauty sleep to catch up... :zzzz:
Edit: Might have to get back to you about the accommodation thing just to be on the safe side.

[zjet]

I will tag along tho my ass is going to hate me for it.

[86GSXR]

All good either way then. Just about to get the Tiger in for a 10K service and new PR2's :niceone:

[Hitcher]

Mrs H will probably be rolling up at the start of this puppy, so could the Powers That Be please register her?

Thanks.

[XP@]

I'm going to have to bail on this one. My chain died after the RNGC so i have had to use this weekends petrol money for maintanence :crybaby:

I will wave as you pass Levin :wavey:

[WuZards-Eugene]

I'm going to have to bail on this one. My chain died after the RNGC so i have had to use this weekends petrol money for maintanence :crybaby:

I will wave as you pass Levin :wavey:

Bummer dude, aahhh well you got the most you could out of that chain you had.

You do realise that its not this weekend, but next weekend though aye.

Either way, will see you round.

[XP@]

Bummer dude, aahhh well you got the most you could out of that chain you had.

You do realise that its not this weekend, but next weekend though aye.

Either way, will see you round.
Ah true...:Oops:
Will see how it goes ;-)

[ajturbo]

ok... as i will be needing a new rear tyre for the buell rally trip, i may as well chew it out on this little ride....

(probably will need a new front....)

so i am keen!!!!

[chanceyy]

so i am keen!!!!

:gob: but will you turn up to do the :ride: :whistle::Oops:

[cowboyz]

me being me, I cant remmeber if I actually signed up or not.. If I did, cross my name off as I have to work now! Was looking forward to it too!

[ajturbo]

:gob: but will you turn up to do the :ride: :whistle::Oops:
plan "A" is to turn up......

yet to sign in though....

[fi5hy]

plan "A" is to turn up......

yet to sign in though....

come on ya poof

[KoroJ]

me being me, I cant remmeber if I actually signed up or not.. If I did, cross my name off as I have to work now! Was looking forward to it too!

Nope...no Cowboys, or Cowboyz, and no Lances either. I'm sure we'll be thinking of you on the day!..........How long would it take to walk 1000Kms anyway?

[Monie]

me being me, I cant remmeber if I actually signed up or not.. If I did, cross my name off as I have to work now! Was looking forward to it too!


we will wave as we pass ...:bye::bye:

[madmal64]

Right my wheels are now off and new Corsa III's being fitted tomorrow.:woohoo:
Warrant & Rego during the week & I will be ready for a 1000k tire scrub in session. Turning out to be an expensive ride.

[NZsarge]

I might now be in doubt for the capital K unfortunately, will see after Wednesday.

[KoroJ]

Briefing and ride instructions have been sent out, so if any registered riders haven't got them, PM or email me as I did get a couple of bounces from the list.

Looking good with 55 registered so far.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Hey John, Havnt recieved the briefing etc might have been one of the bounces. Addy is ESM.King@gmail.com

Cheers

[banditrider]

Hi All

As mentioned in John's briefing note the plan is to meet at BP Rangetiki. Plan is to be on the road by 5 so I'll see ya there just before that. Nothing like an early start to the day...:blink::yawn:

[yod]

Hi All

As mentioned in John's briefing note the plan is to meet at BP Rangetiki. Plan is to be on the road by 5 so I'll see ya there just before that. Nothing like an early start to the day...:blink::yawn:

ffs!!!:eek5:

[banditrider]

ffs!!!:eek5:

See ya there?

[Nasty]

I will see you guys at the end ... I am leaving extra early to make sure I make the whole ride :):)

[chanceyy]

Andrew which way are you coming down through Levin? just wondering where to meet ?

[banditrider]

Probably Opiki/Shannon. Meet at the Levin turn-off on 57?

[Hawkeye]

I will see you guys at the end ... I am leaving extra early to make sure I make the whole ride :):)

Safe ride Kari. We will see you at the end.

[chanceyy]

Probably Opiki/Shannon. Meet at the Levin turn-off on 57?

since I live on 57 can meet outside my gate :) others know where I live & bike outside the driveway will be a dead giveaway

[Meanie]

ffs!!!:eek5:

Harden up ya tosser :rofl:

[yod]

Harden up ya tosser :rofl:

says he riding an armchair......

[NZsarge]

I might now be in doubt for the capital K unfortunately, will see after Wednesday.

Yep, no go for me, will remove my name from the register.

[Monie]

why sarge.... ok you can sit with cowboyzs on the fence ...

[NZsarge]

why sarge.... ok you can sit with cowboyzs on the fence ...

Had two days off crook last week and had no sick pay and i've got shitloads I need to spend money on between now and Xmas so something unfortunately had to give.... 1000k is like 4 weekends casual riding for me anyway so...

[Monie]

ok we let you off then ...

[The Baron]

Well it's getting close now. Got the bike out today. Gave it a wash, checked the oil and tyres. Just need to gas up and I'm good to go.. can't wait.

[Radar]

50/50 whether I go or not. On antibiotics and pain meds for terrible dental infection - worst ever for me. Going out for a ride today to see how I feel. I definitely want to go and am *planning* to do the C1KC - have all maps and directions, but will see how I am tomorrow.

[chanceyy]

50/50 whether I go or not. On antibiotics and pain meds for terrible dental infection - worst ever for me. Going out for a ride today to see how I feel. I definitely want to go and am *planning* to do the C1KC - have all maps and directions, but will see how I am tomorrow.

hope you heal quick :sunny: :hug:

[coffeejunkie]

50/50 whether I go or not. On antibiotics and pain meds for terrible dental infection - worst ever for me. Going out for a ride today to see how I feel. I definitely want to go and am *planning* to do the C1KC - have all maps and directions, but will see how I am tomorrow.

Oh Radar thats terrible news about your "dental infection" hope you get better soon and make the ride.....Will be looking for your ever smiling face:done:

[Radar]

hope you heal quick :sunny: :hug:

:hug: Thanks Sandra and Red. :hug:

Woke at 3 AM to pop a cocktail of meds - worst $#@X%!! dental pain I have ever had. Feeling better at the moment - it has been f***n rough since Monday, not to mention $$ cost.

Anyhow I feel better now so I am off for a test ride to the Manawatu and then down to Petone.

[Drogen Omen]

im in. see you all saturday.

[ttnz]

only two more sleeps to go, bikes all checked bag packed cant wait, see you there

[KoroJ]

That's 61 registered with Mr Drogen Omen, even after a few pullouts, + 5 Hardy souls are pillioning. Radar & XP@ may still be marginal but!

A special goodluck to Nasty and her accomplice Elle and Roll-on Saturday.

[madmal64]

Brand new shiny black rubber round things now fitted. WOF & Rego tomorrow and we will be locked & loaded for Saturday. Weather looks good for the day too!

[ajturbo]

only two more sleeps to go, bikes all checked bag packed cant wait, see you there
yeah... got plenty of time to pack on saturday eh!!!

[WuZards-Eugene]

yeehaa only one more sleep to go.

[Hawkeye]

yeehaa only one more sleep to go.

Bugger, I suppose I'll have to pack then.

Now lets see:

1. chain lubed - check
2. oil level - check (just done oil change)
3. Tire Pressure - check
4. Petrol - check
5. MP3 charged - check
6. Camera - check
7. Route - check
8.

Now what the hell was number 8.....

[madmal64]

Bugger, I suppose I'll have to pack then.

Now lets see:

1. chain lubed - check
2. oil level - check (just done oil change)
3. Tire Pressure - check
4. Petrol - check
5. MP3 charged - check
6. Camera - check
7. Route - check
8.

Now what the hell was number 8.....

8.Clean ya visor
9. Check rest of riding gear
10. Chill out

[XP@]

I'm out :crybaby: My bike fund is exhausted for the next couple of months :(

Ride safe all of you (but have some fun for me)!

[KoroJ]

only two more sleeps to go, bikes all checked bag packed cant wait, see you there


yeah... got plenty of time to pack on saturday eh!!!


Bugger, I suppose I'll have to pack then......

Pack what exactly?....it's a day ride! Do you guys not always carry your footpump, 1st Aid Kit, hat, sunnies, camera, water & nut bars, rags, tape & bungys in the top-box?.....or are you expecting to break down and might need to sleep over somewhere?

More riders on and off.....More prizes received from Bryce at Buckets 'n Bits......More feedback received on my dodgy instructions....

...I can assure you all...If you find yourself on a gravel road (other than on the Para's), you've taken a wrong turn or missed a turn.

Make it a great day!

[WuZards-Eugene]

its looking like a great day tomorrow, so there should be a good turn out.

[Hawkeye]

Bugger, I suppose I'll have to pack then.

Now lets see:

1. chain lubed - check
2. oil level - check (just done oil change)
3. Tire Pressure - check
4. Petrol - check
5. MP3 charged - check
6. Camera - check
7. Route - check
8.

Now what the hell was number 8.....


AH Now I remember what number 8 is. Connect radar...:innocent:

[Radar]

Is Seafund Rd sealed?

That is after Te Kawa and on the way to Wharepapa South. My map shows it to be unsealed but it may be out of date.

[banditrider]

Is Seafund Rd sealed?

That is after Te Kawa and on the way to Wharepapa South. My map shows it to be unsealed but it may be out of date.

Yep, all good.

Shoulda gone for a practice today - looks like we might get a nice day, good work John!

[ajturbo]

Pack what exactly?....it's a day ride! Do you guys not always carry your footpump, 1st Aid Kit, hat, sunnies, camera, water & nut bars, rags, tape & bungys in the top-box?.....or are you expecting to break down and might need to sleep over somewhere?

More riders on and off.....More prizes received from Bryce at Buckets 'n Bits......More feedback received on my dodgy instructions....

...I can assure you all...If you find yourself on a gravel road (other than on the Para's), you've taken a wrong turn or missed a turn.

Make it a great day!
i feel the cold a bit.... so will have spare warm jacket, sun block and well that is about it..

[coffeejunkie]

i feel the cold a bit.... so will have spare warm jacket, sun block and well that is about it..

FFS!!! Aj hardend the f@#k up man, Your a buell rider!! We don't feel the cold:bash:

[Laxi]

FFS!!! Aj hardend the f@#k up man, Your a buell rider!! We don't feel the cold:bash:

hard to feel the cold when you're pushing the bike though :rofl:

[ajturbo]

hard to feel the cold when you're pushing the bike though :rofl:
at least i didn't say i was taking the heated vest.....

bugger just did

[ajturbo]

Is Seafund Rd sealed?

That is after Te Kawa and on the way to Wharepapa South. My map shows it to be unsealed but it may be out of date.
just googled it... yes it's sealed, unless they paint white lines on gravel??

[coffeejunkie]

hard to feel the cold when you're pushing the bike though :rofl:

good point, do we smile and wave when we pass or stop & take pics?:bleh:

[ajturbo]

good point, do we smile and wave when we pass or stop & take pics?:bleh:
wellllllll..........................????:bash:

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

good point, do we smile and wave when we pass or stop & take pics?:bleh:

He'll probably be the one that passes you! that van of his is pretty quick! :rofl:

[chanceyy]

wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllll no more sleeps to go :wari: :banana: .. weather is looking absolutely awesome .. :blip: bike all preped & ready to go .. water, lunch & sunnies all packed ..

now to rouse the rider :laugh:

[ajturbo]

He'll probably be the one that passes you! that van of his is pretty quick! :rofl:
NO van is quicker than a buell:bash:

[NZsarge]

Hope all goes well for the C1KC today, could'nt have ordered up a nicer day for it! Enjoy.

[banditrider]

Great ride today after a very early start. Pretty near perfect weather and a great route. Left at 5am and home by 5pm - nice. Thanks all for a great day out.

Some photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/2009Capital1000KCruise#

And the attached is our evidence shot from the Te Kawa gas station.

[Owl]

And the attached is our evidence shot from the Te Kawa gas station.

No such place! According to Sarge, it's Te Kawasaki:laugh:

Well done Andrew!:niceone:

[cowboyz]

on ya! just chatting to meanie and monie. looks like a good day out! Pity about the work thing!

[yod]

mint

my arse hurts

[cowboyz]

you check your mailbox?

why your arse sore? honda rider?

[yod]

why your arse sore? honda rider?

nope, 1049.9km

[cowboyz]

frig...... go check your mailbox!

[yod]

frig...... go check your mailbox!

i did, nuthin there



lol....just kidding....

[ajturbo]

been and done!!!

what a rush... following Fi5hy with TTNZ in tow....

(feel sorry for TTNZ... he had to watch my lines all day)

thanks to the organizers....

we couldn't stand the thought of going all the way down SH1.. so went inland and finished up going back over the tuka's.... 680MILES on the old Buell for the day....

butt just ok

hands just ok

ringing in ears.... not ok... lol

[Sidewinder]

mint

my arse hurts
finaly meet the right guy?

[StoneY]

NO van is quicker than a buell:bash:

Except your one when the Buell is inside, right????
oh, no of course thats an Equal speed, :doh:

[yod]

finaly meet the right guy?

two l's

n00b

[Meanie]

What a fantastic day, couldnt have asked for better weather or company
Left Palmerston North at 5.0 am and got home at 6.30. A couple of interseting moments, the first on Eight mile where someone decided to dump a river on the road and the second on the desert road with a police car doing a u turn in front of us :sweatdrop resulting in an apology from the oficer and the twat in his gold colour sabaru that was tailgating us getting a ticket. I have to admit it brought a smile to my face when the said twat barreled past us on one of the straights and just as he he got beside me my radar detector went nuts. There is a god
Thanks John and your sponsers for what was an awesome day, well organised and planned even got the weather perfect :woohoo:
The Paraparas were simply awesome in the dry and daylight. I was having a leak at the Ratahei service station when i heard a bike pull up in the forcourt, a moments silence then a loud :woohoo: woohoo, My thoughts exactly
FMS

[chanceyy]

could not agree more Meanie :laugh: I was riding when came across said river & fark that was not riding two up through that so quick swap & back to pillion seat :sweatdrop:

Paraparas were in excellent condition .. just had slight issues with cramp :whistle:

Scenery from Te Kawa down to Tokaanu lovely & chilled out on the back having a nice convo with Grubb.

then rode again from Turangi thorugh the dessert road, no cops hardly any cars brilliant run back down fr Te Kawa really

great to have dinner waiting at marks place :clap:

and thanks to the Duck 01 for sharing the riding duties so I could complete the event .. awesome :hug:

the company blardy fantastic as always :yes: love riding with you guys :rockon: when you wait :shutup: :laugh:

[banditrider]

And more good news for the Manawatu riders: John entrusted me with the ride certificates and this year I managed to get them home without drowning them. Although Mark (Bluebandito) had similar issues with his drink this time around.

Those I've got are:


Chanceyy
Rottidog
86GSXR
Monamie
Zahria
Mark Taylor (not sure we've met?)


Let me know how we can hook up or if you're coming to a FNR or the Hikoi and I'll pas them onto ya.

[Owl]

Rottidog

You're killing me Andrew!

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[chanceyy]

And more good news for the Manawatu riders: John entrusted me with the ride certificates and this year I managed to get them home without drowning them. Although Mark (Bluebandito) had similar issues with his drink this time around.

Those I've got are:


Chanceyy
Rottidog
86GSXR
Monamie
Zahria
Mark Taylor (not sure we've met?)


errr that would be Rottiguy and Mark is the Duck01


Let me know how we can hook up or if you're coming to a FNR or the Hikoi and I'll pas them onto ya.


can give ours to Al & Mo will catch up with them sooner than later, good to hear they did not go swimming this time :lol:

[NZsarge]

No such place! According to Sarge, it's Te Kawasaki:laugh:

Well done Andrew!:niceone:

Yeah aye... My iPhone knows it's stuff man!

[banditrider]

You're killing me Andrew!

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Dagnabbit, I'm going back to bed. Apologies Colin!

[Monamie]

Certainly lots of Wahoo moments-and many thoughts about the lovely country we live in and how easy it is for us to jump on our bikes for a bit of a visual recharge after the week.

The Latte crew had an awesome day-we can report that the coffees at Wildbean are consistant across most of the North Island:yes: Thanks for the opportunity to sample them again John and Ann-excellent organisation and route (we only got lost once....didn't we Ducky:innocent:)

Great company again .....roll on next year:woohoo:.

[Nasty]

Well I did it ... thanks Elle for joining me ... you helped me stick it out!!

Ride Report here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129502242#post1129502242

[chanceyy]

Certainly lots of Wahoo moments-and many thoughts about the lovely country we live in and how easy it is for us to jump on our bikes for a bit of a visual recharge after the week.

The Latte crew had an awesome day-we can report that the coffees at Wildbean are consistant across most of the North Island:yes: Thanks for the opportunity to sample them again John and Ann-excellent organisation and route (we only got lost once....didn't we Ducky:innocent:)

Great company again .....roll on next year:woohoo:.

yeah was like that road is not on the instructions .. :scratch: males huh :rofl: at least it was only a slight deviation as speedo says 1069 this morn :wari::sunny:

must have caught every bug known to man after we left you yesterday & coming home aft dinner last nite, front of the bike needs a wee wash before it heads to wellywood at lunchtime :yes:

[banditrider]

Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/11/2009-capital-1000k-cruise.html

[ynot slow]

Great write up Andrew.Sounded a great route to use.

[zahria]

Fantastic day, I really enjoyed, and was amazed that I felt reasonably fresh when we hit Petone.
My first endurance ride, and the VTR was reasonably comfortable.
I ran out of fuel 3km's from feilding, had to use my backup 5lt petrol can...
Mint roads to ride, the whole day was a real buzz.

Cheers to the organizers, I will definately do that again!

[banditrider]

How many fills on that 16L tank Mike?

[zahria]

How many fills on that 16L tank Mike?

I chomped through 6 tank fulls, but then, I was hammering it through the twisties...

[banditrider]

I chomped through 6 tank fulls, but then, I was hammering it through the twisties...

He, he. I left Palmy with a full tank, filled 3 times (never got a low fuel warning and put in 12L, 18L & 17.5L) and still have half a tank left...Had fun in the twisties too.

Hang on a minute, Koroj will be on soon telling us he only filled once...

[zahria]

He, he. I left Palmy with a full tank, filled 3 times (never got a low fuel warning and put in 12L, 18L & 17.5L) and still have half a tank left...Had fun in the twisties too.

Hang on a minute, Koroj will be on soon telling us he only filled once...

I asked the salesguy, when I bought the bike... whats the fuel range... He goes... oh, about 350kms!!!!:gob:

Yeah, right...
But, other than that, its the bike for me. :yes:

[banditrider]

Onya - I like my one too!

[sizzlingbadger]

Had a great day out, never ridden that far in one go before :sweatdrop

http://www.nikplayer.com/BikeSite/1000KM.html

[86GSXR]

Great day. Highlights were the company, the Piecoc, the Para's, the Mangakino area and making it home :laugh: Trip stats. 1064.4 km's, 11 hours 23 minutes moving, average speed 93 kph, 5.7 litres/100 kms.

Excellent ride all :niceone:

[Hitcher]

Mystery solved. I now know why there weren't any other bikes coming through Hunterville while we were stopped there.

[chanceyy]

Mystery solved. I now know why there weren't any other bikes coming through Hunterville while we were stopped there.

thats cause you would have already been home by the time we came through :laugh:

as if going 1000 ks odd yesterday was not enough .. did just over 280 ks today as well

one of those magic weekends & esp today with the sun & no wind :clap:

back to work to recouperate this week methinks :rofl:

[Hitcher]

thats cause you would have already been home by the time we came through

No, it's because we went through Cheltenham instead of Halcombe. They're both near Feilding and have pubs. That's my excuse.

[chanceyy]

No, it's because we went through Cheltenham instead of Halcombe. They're both near Feilding and have pubs. That's my excuse.

ahh so you do not know left from right, or just chose to ignore it :lol:

[madmal64]

The Paraparas were simply awesome in the dry and daylight. I was having a leak at the Ratahei service station when i heard a bike pull up in the forcourt, a moments silence then a loud :woohoo: woohoo, My thoughts exactly
FMS
Well the "woohoo" from me was for exactly that reason. That was the best trip I have ever had across that stretch of road.
All of stars or moons or planets were alined and the result was 74 kms of nirvana. New tires, clean & clear road, basically no traffic and away I went.
The link road from Te Kawa was another woohoo moment to. Had to go and shake Johns hand when I got back in to say thanks for showing me such a awesome stretch of tarmac.
My mate Rob & I made an unexpected stop in Mangaweka on the way back and got caught up in a Hens Party. Ended up taking the bride to be for a scoot up the road & back. She had to do 3 things she had never done before as a challenge and she had never ridden on a motorbike or never been 100 mph. So.... we were able to help knock 1 or 2 off the list. :Oops:
Love this ride & will do it every time I can. Great crew & fellow riders and always interesting.

Edit: Uploaded a couple of pics

[Hitcher]

ahh so you do not know left from right, or just chose to ignore it

Exactly. It was only an extra 44.3km, but what a 44.3km!

[zahria]

Well the "woohoo" from me was for exactly that reason. That was the best trip I have ever had across that stretch of road.
All of stars or moons or planets were alined and the result was 74 kms of nirvana. New tires, clean & clear road, basically no traffic and away I went.
The link road from Te Kawa was another woohoo moment to. Had to go and shake Johns hand when I got back in to say thanks for showing me such a awesome stretch of tarmac.

Fully agree with you, I was buzzing when we stopped at Raetahi, first time I'd done that road on a bike, and I loved it! (except the roadworks, they were pretty rough...)

Its awesome riding new roads, and they turn out to be motorcycling heaven!

[ratast]

Great days riding with several virgin roads thrown in. The Roadking excells in distance riding and with help of Jans sheepskin on the seat got home without a numb bum. Meet friend Colin in Taumarnui for lunch and he then joined in , riding his Electra Glide as far as the Turangi Taumarnui turnoff north of the Lake.
Thanks John, thourghly enjoyed my second 1000 K ride. Excellent planning for entire event.
Cheers ratast

[Monie]

a great day for me was the longest ride i have done in one day was a test for march tt2000 it should be a breeeze a mint day thanks all and yes my bum hands and knees were bloody sore ...

[Meanie]

a great day for me was the longest ride i have done in one day was a test for march tt2000 it should be a breeeze a mint day thanks all and yes my bum hands and knees were bloody sore ...

And i was too bloody tired to rub any of the above

[KoroJ]

I've just enjoyed some good write-ups. Thanks to all for the making it the day it was.

My blurb is here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/blog.php?b=1170 and if you think it's a bit long...I had to trim it down to fit!


...and a few pix
1. bandits checking in
2. Bandits @ TeKuiti
3. Mal & Rod departing TeKuiti
4. Kennif
5. The serious business of documenting a check point

[Meanie]

I've just enjoyed some good write-ups. Thanks to all for the making it the day it was.

My blurb is here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/blog.php?b=1170 and if you think it's a bit long...I had to trim it down to fit!


...and a few pix
1. bandits checking in
2. Bandits @ TeKuiti
3. Mal & Rod departing TeKuiti
4. Kennif
5. The serious business of documenting a check point

Love the second picture, three connies in a row, simply bueatiful

[KoroJ]

Love the second picture, three connies in a row, simply bueatiful

Pity that BR chap didn't trim his screen!

[Meanie]

Pity that BR chap didn't trim his screen!

Yea, hes a bit of a show off

[Drogen Omen]

so wheres the thread for this years ride????

[chanceyy]

a bit early yet !!

[KoroJ]

so wheres the thread for this years ride????

Been a bit busy and yet to finalise the route. Maybe this time next month.

[banditrider]

Been a bit busy and yet to finalise the route. Maybe this time next month.

Not going to wait until after that little ride in October just in case you find some new routes?

[KoroJ]

Not going to wait until after that little ride in October just in case you find some new routes?

I would never plagiarise Brian Rusty's Routes......I'd at least wait until the following year until they're not his anymore.

[Meanie]

Could always head south :shit:

[yod]

Could always head south :shit:

bit pricey.....

how about....this?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Pa+Valley+Rd+to:Mangaone+Valley+Rd+to:Kaitaw a+Rd+to:Pahiatua+Trk+to:Pourerere+Rd+to:Middle+Rd+ to:Middle+Rd+to:SH+1+to:-38.90279,175.490112+to:Taupo+Qy+to:SH+1+to:Aokaute re+Dr+to:South+Rd+to:Paekakariki+Hill+Rd+to:Akatar awa+Rd&geocode=Fei6jP0dgsdvCg%3BFXLzk_0dfnZ7Cg%3BFbgklf0d AFR7Cg%3BFZEalv0doKt7Cg%3BFWDYl_0diJV4Cg%3BFZQ_nv0 dZ8CHCg%3BFZIDof0dS3mJCg%3BFan7of0dLhmKCg%3BFQwNrf 0dIql6Cg%3B%3BFcignv0daB5vCg%3BFSrLnv0dit93Cg%3BFT jil_0dri54Cg%3BFW7sk_0d8m1yCg%3BFf2njf0ds0htCg%3BF VjNjP0dnMZvCg&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=9&sz=10&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,12,14&sll=-38.821521,175.606842&sspn=0.543526,1.229095&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.103286,176.022949&spn=4.268574,9.832764&z=7

[Leber]

I am looking forward to this years C1KC, I did the one in 2008 on my little 250 cruiser and I just missed out on the 2009 one as I did not pick up my new bike till a week later.

[insomnia01]

I'll be giving this years C1KC a crack, it will be my first so be gentle :innocent:

By the way, where does it start & finish ?? What time does it kick off & how much time do you have ??

[banditrider]

bit pricey.....

how about....this?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Pa+Valley+Rd+to:Mangaone+Valley+Rd+to:Kaitaw a+Rd+to:Pahiatua+Trk+to:Pourerere+Rd+to:Middle+Rd+ to:Middle+Rd+to:-38.995707,175.803223&hl=en&geocode=Fei6jP0dgsdvCg%3BFXLzk_0dfnZ7Cg%3BFbgklf0d AFR7Cg%3BFZEalv0doKt7Cg%3BFWDYl_0diJV4Cg%3BFZQ_nv0 dZ8CHCg%3BFZIDof0dS3mJCg%3BFan7of0dLhmKCg%3B&mra=mi&mrsp=8&sz=9&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7&sll=-39.245017,175.492859&sspn=1.55916,2.252197&ie=UTF8&z=9

Where's the rest of it?

[KoroJ]

Could always head south :shit:

Round Makara and the Bays would get a bit boring after the 1st time around...and we've still got 950Kms to go!


I'll be giving this years C1KC a crack, it will be my first so be gentle :innocent:

By the way, where does it start & finish ?? What time does it kick off & how much time do you have ??

No worries, we're just Nana's! Last couple left from Rimutex between 6&7am & ended at Petone Workingmans 12-15hours later.


Where's the rest of it?

He's keeping his options open.

[ajturbo]

Round Makara and the Bays would get a bit boring after the 1st time around...and we've still got 950Kms to go!



No worries, we're just Nana's! Last couple left from Rimutex between 6&7am & ended at Petone Workingmans 12-15hours later.



He's keeping his options open.

IF i am in town... i will be taking the XB this time....:Punk:

[yod]

Where's the rest of it?

stoopid google.......

try this -> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Pa+Valley+Rd+to:Mangaone+Valley+Rd+to:Kaitaw a+Rd+to:Pahiatua+Trk+to:Pourerere+Rd+to:Middle+Rd+ to:Middle+Rd+to:SH+1+to:-38.90279,175.490112+to:Taupo+Qy+to:SH+1+to:Aokaute re+Dr+to:South+Rd+to:Paekakariki+Hill+Rd+to:Akatar awa+Rd&geocode=Fei6jP0dgsdvCg%3BFXLzk_0dfnZ7Cg%3BFbgklf0d AFR7Cg%3BFZEalv0doKt7Cg%3BFWDYl_0diJV4Cg%3BFZQ_nv0 dZ8CHCg%3BFZIDof0dS3mJCg%3BFan7of0dLhmKCg%3BFQwNrf 0dIql6Cg%3B%3BFcignv0daB5vCg%3BFSrLnv0dit93Cg%3BFT jil_0dri54Cg%3BFW7sk_0d8m1yCg%3BFf2njf0ds0htCg%3BF VjNjP0dnMZvCg&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=9&sz=10&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,12,14&sll=-38.821521,175.606842&sspn=0.543526,1.229095&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.103286,176.022949&spn=4.268574,9.832764&z=7

[Meanie]

Ha ha, dont blame Google, you getting another day pass for this?

[yod]

Ha ha, dont blame Google, you getting another day pass for this?

yup....gotta get as much in as I can before the second bean arrives:Punk:

[cowboyz]

yup....gotta get as much in as I can before the second bean arrives:Punk:

5 and you get a magic stalk?

[yod]

5 and you get a magic stalk?

it's my magic stalk that got me in trouble in the first place!!:shifty:

[cowboyz]

it's my magic stalk that got me in trouble in the first place!!:shifty:

WAY WAY WAY too much information!

[Radar]

Has the date for this year's 1000k been set yet?

[yod]

Has the date for this year's 1000k been set yet?

Nov 6 I believe

[Nasty]

Has the date for this year's 1000k been set yet?

Always the first sat in november.

[sinned]

Waiting for koroj to start a new thread for this year's adventure. Up the East Coast to a place where the police practice their gang control protocols.

[elle-f]

Best I don't wear my patches then!

[chanceyy]

Best I don't wear my patches then!

New thread for this yrs Ride here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/127319-2010-Capital-1000K-Cruise?p=1129837346) you coming babe ??

[elle-f]

Bloody Oath I am Chancey. As per I will happily travel alone! Koro doesn't know this but I get totally motivated when the time comes around for this ride. It's the coolest thing around!