Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

[KiwiPhoenix]

That little patch of loose shingle on the Scargill Valley rd last week was sort of a non event.
I know that Flip was wise to slow down because of his belt Drive,
But, well, umm, it was just shingle ............
I guess that riding road bikes on shingle roads is not something a lot of you guys get to do.
Just relax and enjoy the feel of your machine dancing under you,
Its sort of hard to put into words the way to ride on shingle or grass with street tyres on a heavy bike,
but once you get the confidence to do so, it can become a lot of fun,
its just a different style of riding you have to adapt to.
I;m sure there are some amoung us, like myself, who rode shingle roads many years ago before the advent of modern machinery that can only really perform on sealed surfaces.
:devil2:

I agree, it's something I do have to get used too and I guess the more I do it (like with everything else) the better I'll get!


:rolleyes:

Yes you slowed down so much that the snails(that is me) went racing past you.:rolleyes::rolleyes::lol::lol:

Well I did have to let you catch up :bleh:

[Flip]

:bleh:
By the way what does DNBW stand for in your signature????

Thought you 'not young' buggers knew everything, now I know better.

[KiwiPhoenix]

By the way what does DNBW stand for in your signature????

Oh wouldn't you love to know!! :bleh:


:bleh:

Thought you 'not young' buggers knew everything, now I know better.

:rofl:

[gloplg]

:bleh:

Thought you 'not young' buggers knew everything, now I know better.

OK..................... I give up I'll play the silly little game:whistle::whistle: I have no no idea what it means. Please enlighten me................................................ ...............

[KiwiPhoenix]

OK..................... I give up I'll play the silly little game:whistle::whistle: I have no no idea what it means. Please enlighten me................................................ ...............

Check your PM's!!

[gloplg]

[QUOTE=KiwiPhoenix;1129645274]Oh wouldn't you love to know!! :bleh:

That was why I asked, slow coach!!!!

[KiwiPhoenix]

[QUOTE=KiwiPhoenix;1129645274]Oh wouldn't you love to know!! :bleh:

That was why I asked, slow coach!!!!

Please remember I'm on dial-up!!

[gloplg]

Check your PM's!!

Now I truly am lost. PM's??????

[Flip]

Its a navy term for a boat that will not dock at a wharf easily. Does Not Birth Willingly.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Now I truly am lost. PM's??????

God you really are old!? :bleh: Private messages, DUH

[gloplg]

[QUOTE=gloplg;1129645281]

Please remember I'm on dial-up!!

Ah................................... At last the light dawns (DNBW)

[KiwiPhoenix]

Its a navy term for a boat that will not dock at a wharf easily. Does Not Birth Willingly.

:rofl: thats a good one! This is exactly what my darling daughter done when she was born!

[ScottChappell]

They can clamp onto just about anything that sticks out a bit. I used to put them on the handlebars or mirror mount or some such. We'll just get creative :)

I have two cameras that people can mount. Sammcj, want the other?
Problem is I only have one SD card. It'll take up to a 2gb, no more. They're old hat!

Are they just the same cards that go in digital cameras? Cause I have a 1gig one I could bring along if that would help? Or is it just one card for all the cameras? I have no idea how it all works!

[gloplg]

God you really are old!? :bleh: Private messages, DUH

You forget I grew up on gravel roads:bleh::bleh: Unlike some of our newer members:baby::baby:

[KiwiPhoenix]

[QUOTE=KiwiPhoenix;1129645282]

Ah................................... At last the light dawns (DNBW)

*light bulb goes off* :rofl: I told you I have a reputation to protect!

[KiwiPhoenix]

You forget I grew up on gravel roads:bleh::bleh: Unlike some of our newer members:baby::baby:

Well considering my grand sum of experience in riding amounts to 4 months!! I'm not doing too badly! :bleh:

[brp]

:) Neat you enjoyed your blast on the Thumper Helen , lost sight of you very quickly when we swapped bikes at sumner lol - last vision was you on the charge with the front of the pack - heard your horns grew bigger the further you got along - top stuff.
Big thanks for letting me straddle your beauti blue duke, awesome to have been on the legend of twins.


Yeah cruza good bikes, did a lot of research before deciding on the XR, seemed the best all-rounder - no 300 hour rebuilds like the german counter part or other rice burner models .

300 hours - 9000 km's lololl had the XR for only 3 months and already done 2500 k's
Can get the magic button kit for US$1300 if kick starting a pain.


Thumbs up to the once newbiees, Bikee Chick you be on that nightster in no time.


Cheerz All !

[brp]

Went to edit post and ended up with a double up of posts :)

[gloplg]

Well considering my grand sum of experience in riding amounts to 4 months!! I'm not doing too badly! :bleh:

OOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW the fishing is good tonight:lol::lol: Yes KP I keep telling you, I'm impressed with the way your riding has improved!!!! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

I do not believe many other riders would have reached your levels of skill in such a short time. (Gadzooks and forsooth did I just put that into print................mutter mutter............... must be getting old)

[KiwiPhoenix]

OOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW the fishing is good tonight:lol::lol: Yes KP I keep telling you, I'm impressed with the way your riding has improved!!!! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

I do not believe many other riders would have reached your levels of skill in such a short time. (Gadzooks and forsooth did I just put that into print................mutter mutter............... must be getting old)

I need a bigger boat.......

[KiwiPhoenix]

Went to edit post and ended up with a double up of posts :)

I did notice that! thought I was imagining things!

[FJRider]

I need a bigger boat.......

bigger ... BOAT ????????

[gloplg]

bigger ... BOAT ????????

Or BOOT perhaps????

[phoenixgtr]

I thought your bike was a ZX-9R like mine. They look alike
Your avatar picture (bucket 66) was taken by me :)

Ummm...nope. I definitely took that pic. That's my bucket. Have you seen it at the track?

Yeah the 6's and 9's of that era look very similar (same frame etc., just some slight bodywork differences like the 9's have vents in the sides of the tail etc., and of course one has a bigger engine than the other)

[FJRider]

Or BOOT perhaps????

being Scottish ... it may be "their" word for BIKE ... :lol:

[KiwiPhoenix]

bigger ... BOAT ????????

Yeah, I'm doing some fishing tonight, think of Jaws! :whistle:


Or BOOT perhaps????

Maybe?? *ponders this thought*


being Scottish ... it may be "their" word for BIKE ... :lol:

Scottish word for bike "that hing way 2 whells"

[FJRider]

Maybe??



Scottish word for bike "that hing way 2 whells"

now I understand ..... :no:

[gloplg]

now I understand ..... :no:

Yes, but I'm not sure I believe. Sounds like more "scots mist' to me

[gloplg]

:rolleyes::whistle:[QUOTE=KiwiPhoenix;1129645504]Yeah, I'm doing some fishing tonight, think of Jaws!


What has george got to do with fishing :rolleyes::whistle: :whistle::dodge::dodge:

[KiwiPhoenix]

now I understand ..... :no:

I'll say the words to you next time I see you! I can guarantee that you still won't understand!


Yes, but I'm not sure I believe. Sounds like more "scots mist' to me


:rolleyes::whistle:[QUOTE=KiwiPhoenix;1129645504]Yeah, I'm doing some fishing tonight, think of Jaws!


What has george got to do with fishing :rolleyes::whistle: :whistle::dodge::dodge:

George, who the hell is George??? Mr Steven directed this one!!

[gloplg]

George, who the hell is George??? Mr Steven directed this one!![/QUOTE]

KP Your next post will make 600

[KiwiPhoenix]

George, who the hell is George??? Mr Steven directed this one!!

KP Your next post will make 600[/QUOTE]

Really?? Hehehe so it is!! :woohoo:

[bismarck]

Ummm...nope. I definitely took that pic. That's my bucket. Have you seen it at the track?

Yeah the 6's and 9's of that era look very similar (same frame etc., just some slight bodywork differences like the 9's have vents in the sides of the tail etc., and of course one has a bigger engine than the other)

I mean the one from the Greymouth street race

Is the ZX6R fast? Compare to other 600s?

[SpeedMonger]

Geez there is a lot of waffle on this thread these days. :oi-grr:

I thought that "Boat" in scottish meant "Butt", but there you go :woohoo:

Looking forward to seeing the new wheels cruza, slowly working your way back to a four pot machine eh? lol

Peeteey, I'll take a camera onboard if there is one going, as long as you don't mind it getting bug splattered like the rest of the front of the bike does.

[Peeteey]

Hi

Peeteey thanks for posting the vids.

P_

Anytime mate, glad you're enjoying them.

Think the next one should have a great shot of your mug there somewhere :)

[woodybee]

Hey Dudes and Dudess's

Just wanted to say it was groovy to hang out with you guys last night, took some photos of forwards and backwards shots, until my camera battery decided to hang itself, fuck why do they decide to do that when you are in the middle of some groovy camera shots, talking of which took some awesome shots of the sunset bouncing on fluffy clouds when I was up in the clouds, will make a thread and do a breakdown on the trip back to the UK and post some photos......Far Queue (Owen) will post some of the photos I took on the wednesday night ride.

Cio4now fab folk Woodybee x

[Peeteey]

Are they just the same cards that go in digital cameras? Cause I have a 1gig one I could bring along if that would help? Or is it just one card for all the cameras? I have no idea how it all works!

Yep, a stock standard SD card. A 1 gig one should give you about 20-30 mins-ish ... so maybe switch it on as you leave Little river next week to capture the ride over the hill ... Hope the old batteries still last that long :crazy: Should be ok to get some nice shots tho!
Will be great if we get them all rolling, that would make 4 of us recording and if the others that have cameras (like you "Hey wait for me" (hint hint)) do the same we could get more angles.
Then there would just be the joyous task of editing them all together.

[Peeteey]

Peeteey, I'll take a camera onboard if there is one going, as long as you don't mind it getting bug splattered like the rest of the front of the bike does.

Great, I'll bring them all along, I could make it three cams if there are 2 people with (up to) 2gb SD cards going. Two can mount and one can be strapped to the side of someone's helmet with a giant rubber band which is actually tyre inner tube. :)
The helmet cam, if anyone wants it, should probably be worn by a slower rider as it offers a bit of wind resistance at speed so maybe it's not for you Mr. Hornet ;)

So Scott's got one card, we just need one more to make it a trio of cameras :D

[phoenixgtr]

I mean the one from the Greymouth street race

Is the ZX6R fast? Compare to other 600s?

Ohhh.......my profile pic that's now really small because of the stupid f&*%ing KB "upgrade". That's right you did! It's a good pic.

The ZX seemed very similar in power to an 03 GSX-R600, but sluggish and fat compared to an 09 R6. It's alot heavier than the newer 600's

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yep, a stock standard SD card. A 1 gig one should give you about 20-30 mins-ish ... so maybe switch it on as you leave Little river next week to capture the ride over the hill ... Hope the old batteries still last that long :crazy: Should be ok to get some nice shots tho!
Will be great if we get them all rolling, that would make 4 of us recording and if the others that have cameras (like you "Hey wait for me" (hint hint)) do the same we could get more angles.
Then there would just be the joyous task of editing them all together.


Great, I'll bring them all along, I could make it three cams if there are 2 people with (up to) 2gb SD cards going. Two can mount and one can be strapped to the side of someone's helmet with a giant rubber band which is actually tyre inner tube. :)
The helmet cam, if anyone wants it, should probably be worn by a slower rider as it offers a bit of wind resistance at speed so maybe it's not for you Mr. Hornet ;)

So Scott's got one card, we just need one more to make it a trio of cameras :D

Peeteey, I have a 1gb card (not sure if this is big enough?) I would do it if you don't get anyone else, you will have to show me how to work it though!

[bikee chick]

Thanks Gary
I will be there as long as it is not raining hard, looking forward to having a go really. See you Wednesday.
Tanya

[Peeteey]

Hi all, after hours of blood, sweat and tears, I stopped listening to the stereo and got the video sorted! :lol:
Oh sweet insomnia!
Wednesday ride is up now anyhoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqWjGyzyD4E

[JellyBellyKelly]

2 months left on my learners then do the restricted. I can then get the restricted period down to 3 months if I do the advanced driving course, speaking of which, anyone have any ideas where to do this??

hey KP, just looked up site on web for my full - was thinking of doing the "defensive driving course" so i can go for my full early March (3 months from date of getting restricted license) - the AA on brougham street costs $190.00 to do the course which you can do once you've had your restricted for 3 months and it consists of :4x 2hr sessions, then a drive in a car to prove what you've learnt......... then it's $71 to sit Full licence........ :crazy:
money i don't have so am thinking unless i win lotto i'm gonna be waiting the 6 months to sit my full bugger it!!!!!

[helenoftroy]

Yes great bikes the xr600 and xr650, Done alot of hoonish miles on both. There are a few xr650 aircooled bikes round HOT that had electric start, noticed your aerobatics on the foot cranker:whistle:

And yes I sold mine.......... dumb move , but had just brought a 4wd at the time , and didn't get used much.


:) Neat you enjoyed your blast on the Thumper Helen , lost sight of you very quickly when we swapped bikes at sumner lol - last vision was you on the charge with the front of the pack - heard your horns grew bigger the further you got along - top stuff.
Big thanks for letting me straddle your beauti blue duke, awesome to have been on the legend of twins.

Yeah cruza good bikes, did a lot of research before deciding on the XR, seemed the best all-rounder - no 300 hour rebuilds like the german counter part or other rice burner models .

Love the Ducati(I would love a 999:love:) but Im a trail/dirt bike girl from last century,love them!Had a XL500 till very pregnant with my 1st born.....awesome thumper! & kicked her into life no probs(tho no decompression lever) Was a very sad day when the new owner rode off on her, it was 16yrs till I had a bike again......:weep:

My Sam(Casualty)is trying to decide wot to get after the CBR250R goes......he is 6ft3in & still growing,all the 600cc road bikes hes tried are too cramped for him....he loves the DR.....reckon he would love an XR,could do offroad/adventure rides & have a huge amount of fun on the seal...:woohoo:

And of course his mum could relive her long lost youth & ride it whenever she wanted.....

Yes!! sounds like a cunning plan!:devil2:

[gloplg]

[QUOTE=Yes!! sounds like a cunning plan!:devil2:[/QUOTE]

What about the Yam that Duncan rides. He is over six foot.

That would be a plan so cunning you could tie a tale on it and call it a weasel!!!!!:rolleyes::lol::lol:

[Shadowjack]

What about the Yam that Duncan rides. He is over six foot.

That would be a plan so cunning you could tie a tale on it and call it a weasel!!!!!:rolleyes::lol::lol:

A 6'5" weasel.;) Started out three years ago with an XT600. Fitted bar-risers, but it turns out I am still growing, also, but not in the good way. The TDM was acquired to improve the power-to-weight ratio.
Bar-risers fitted to the TDM, along with wider Renthals.
Comfortable all day for the more generously sized gentleman.

[helenoftroy]

The TDM is an awesome bike,quite underrated in NZ...

but not a huge amount of appeal to a 19yr old........;)

[Shadowjack]

Yeah, kinda figgered that ...
"The more generously sized older gentleman"

[helenoftroy]

A 6'5" weasel.;) Started out three years ago with an XT600. Fitted bar-risers, but it turns out I am still growing, also, but not in the good way. The TDM was acquired to improve the power-to-weight ratio.
Bar-risers fitted to the TDM, along with wider Renthals.
Comfortable all day for the more generously sized gentleman.

LOL! we posted at the same time!

TDM is an excellent tourer,bit like my old R80GS P/D & R100GS but your bike has it in the looks department compared to my last old Bema!

The 1000 was a buxom girl- purple & very ugly!:doh:

[Flip]

Anytime mate, glad you're enjoying them.

Think the next one should have a great shot of your mug there somewhere :)

Hell I look old. At least I'm smiling.

[KiwiPhoenix]

hey KP, just looked up site on web for my full - was thinking of doing the "defensive driving course" so i can go for my full early March (3 months from date of getting restricted license) - the AA on brougham street costs $190.00 to do the course which you can do once you've had your restricted for 3 months and it consists of :4x 2hr sessions, then a drive in a car to prove what you've learnt......... then it's $71 to sit Full licence........ :crazy:
money i don't have so am thinking unless i win lotto i'm gonna be waiting the 6 months to sit my full bugger it!!!!!

Cheers chick, just what I wanted to know! Now will have to work some figures....


Yeah, kinda figgered that ...
"The more generously sized older gentleman"

Hey Leadon, I have seen more portly gentlemen than you riding scooters, of all things!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hell I look old. At least I'm smiling.

always a good thing!

[cruza]

Geez there is a lot of waffle on this thread these days. :oi-grr:

I thought that "Boat" in scottish meant "Butt", but there you go :woohoo:

Looking forward to seeing the new wheels cruza, slowly working your way back to a four pot machine eh? lol



Waffle?:oi-grr:

Four pot aye? well you never know........

[KiwiPhoenix]

Waffle?:oi-grr:

Four pot aye? well you never know........

It's just good ol' banter! :rofl:

[gloplg]

The TDM is an awesome bike,quite underrated in NZ...

but not a huge amount of appeal to a 19yr old........;)

Or his "teenage mum":lol::lol::lol::lol:

[FJRider]

The 1000 was a buxom girl- purple & very ugly!:doh:

Buxom girls rock ... no such thing as ugly .... just charismatically impaired ...

[gloplg]

A 6'5" weasel.;)

:rolleyes::rolleyes: I can see I'm going to have to keep a very close eye on you Duncan!!:yes::yes::rofl::rofl:

[SpeedMonger]

The helmet cam, if anyone wants it, should probably be worn by a slower rider as it offers a bit of wind resistance at speed so maybe it's not for you Mr. Hornet ;)

Yeah you are right there, don't want my helmet spinning around like a windmill.;) Although the styley inner tube sounds somewhat appealing lol. I have an 8gb sd hc card if that is compatible with one of the cams.

[KiwiPhoenix]

The helmet cam, if anyone wants it, should probably be worn by a slower rider as it offers a bit of wind resistance at speed so maybe it's not for you Mr. Hornet ;)

Yeah you are right there, don't want my helmet spinning around like a windmill.;) Although the styley inner tube sounds somewhat appealing lol. I have an 8gb sd hc card if that is compatible with one of the cams.

Somebody like me!?? :rofl: I am one of those slow riders!! :laugh:

[cruza]

The helmet cam, if anyone wants it, should probably be worn by a slower rider as it offers a bit of wind resistance at speed so maybe it's not for you Mr. Hornet ;)

Yeah you are right there, don't want my helmet spinning around like a windmill.;) Although the styley inner tube sounds somewhat appealing lol. I have an 8gb sd hc card if that is compatible with one of the cams.

probably should mount it by ya radar detector..........

[gloplg]

Hell I look old. At least I'm smiling.

And you suggested I was old!!!!!! Young man!!!!

[Flip]

And you suggested I was old!!!!!! Young man!!!!

No I stated you were not young, not old, or aged, or seasoned just not young as in devoid of youth.

[gloplg]

And guess what??? I've been looking at a small Moto Guzzi, tempting myself!!!!

But it's not a real motorbike!!!!! It doesn't have a kick start:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:

[gloplg]

No I stated you were not young, not old, or aged, or seasoned just not young as in devoid of youth.

It's nice to know I'm not totally youthless!!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Flip]

Well go for it. "Says the nutter on the Harley."

If it helps I will make a small stick on one, a prosthetic kick start, you could say the original one was shot off in the war.

[Flip]

It's nice to know I'm not totally youthless!!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Is that youthless or toothless?

Hell I look old in that vid, be warned young men what a life of work and toil will do to you.

Do I really look that old?

[gloplg]

Well go for it. "Says the nutter on the Harley."

If it helps I will make a small stick on one, a prosthetic kick start, you could say the original one was shot off in the war.

Hey Flip.........thanks........(sniff...sniff) I want you to know that I'm really touched by your concern...... (sniff.....sniff) having people like you in my life means a lot to me ..........(sniff.......sniff) I'm very sensitive about my war injuries.

I shall take to heart your helpful suggestions.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[gloplg]

Is that youthless or toothless?

Hell I look old in that vid, be warned young men what a life of work and toil will do to you.

Do I really look that old?

I would say you look more distinguished than youthless or toothless!!!

[Flip]

Hey Flip.........thanks........(sniff...sniff) I want you to know that I'm really touched by your concern...... (sniff.....sniff) having people like you in my life means a lot to me ..........(sniff.......sniff) I'm very sensitive about my war injuries.

I shall take to heart your helpful suggestions.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I know you are 'not young' fella. Sorry to bring it up.

You could say Roger stole the kick start? I'm sure he would not mind.

Or you could say the kick start kicked the bucket.

[gloplg]

I know you are 'not young' fella. Sorry to bring it up.

You could say Roger stole the kick start? I'm sure he would not mind.

Or you could say the kick start kicked the bucket.

It's my war injuries rather than my age that I'm sensitive about. My missing kickstarter is something I may never emotionally recover from.

Your offer of a prosthetic kickstarter is a very generous one and I will take you up on it when you have some spare time. It could look very authentic on the as yet unbought Guzzi.

Again my heartfelt thanks:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Spuds1234]

Kick starts are manly Flip. I always start Alexa's bike with the kick start. If you get gloplug one, could you please sort one for my raptor.

[Gareth123]

And I can always use a spare one for my bike. You know, just in case it gets shot off.

[Flip]

I can see it now.....

Uncle Flip's prosthetic kickers. Now in Shiny Chrome and Vivid Black.

Need a jump start in the morning, just stick one of these on the bed.

Only you and her will know that it doesn't work.

[Peeteey]

Yeah you are right there, don't want my helmet spinning around like a windmill.;)

If you painted your helmet red and blue people would think they're being followed by cop with his lights on


Although the styley inner tube sounds somewhat appealing lol. I have an 8gb sd hc card if that is compatible with one of the cams.

All this talk of inner tubes makes me want to go swimming! But it's 2am so I won't. The 8gb won't work, far, far too modern. the SDHC definitely won't work which is a shame.
No worries, in a few weeks the wifey will be back along with all my precious cards! It's her I'm waiting for to return, honest it is! :)

[Peeteey]

I can see it now.....

Uncle Flip's prosthetic kickers. Now in Shiny Chrome and Vivid Black.


:yawn: It's late, I read that as "Knickers" ... :rofl:

And no, you don't look anywhere nearly that old, you know what they say about cameras adding years ... either that or people in television just want an excuse to wear makeup :)

[gloplg]

I can see it now.....

Uncle Flip's prosthetic kickers. Now in Shiny Chrome and Vivid Black.

Need a jump start in the morning, just stick one of these on the bed.

Only you and her will know that it doesn't work.

Flip.........thats a brilliant idea I had that you thought of!!!!!!

We could make squillions out of that:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Now I think I will do something benificial like .......... go for a ride!!!!!!:ride::ride:

[Flip]

Flip.........thats a brilliant idea I had that you thought of!!!!!!

We could make squillions out of that:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Now I think I will do something benificial like .......... go for a ride!!!!!!:ride::ride:

Almost fell off my chair laughing. Love the footer.

Thanks

Any of the regular WNR crew interested in the Easter Bunny Hunt? See me some time.

[200BUSA]

So where is this weeks ride to? To many small talk posts to go through to find destination.

Warm day so might get the bike out for a quick jaunt somewhere.

[gloplg]

Almost fell off my chair laughing. Love the footer.

That's great!!!!!!

I like your new avatar!!!

Is that the "Bunny Gun" on the front????

[gloplg]

So where is this weeks ride to? To many small talk posts to go through to find destination.

Duvauchelles

[200BUSA]

cheers. may see you there if i dont have to work.

[Flip]

That's great!!!!!!

I like your new avatar!!!

Is that the "Bunny Gun" on the front????

Could be used for bunny hunting. I actually prefer a landrover. Check out some of my pics.

[gloplg]

Could be used for bunny hunting. I actually prefer a landrover. Check out some of my pics.

Will do.

Are there any pics of your muzzel loading artillery piece??

If it's as big as you say, it's no wonder you need the "Three Ton Truck" to lug it round!!:rofl::rofl::rofl:

By the way, I'm thinking of marketing "Uncle Garry's Cushions" for when you nearly fall off your chair from laughing!!!!

[Flip]

It is. Loaded it with shot and got a few rabbits the other weekend. Got 6 missed 4.

[KiwiPhoenix]

And guess what??? I've been looking at a small Moto Guzzi, tempting myself!!!!

But it's not a real motorbike!!!!! It doesn't have a kick start:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:

oooo there there dear, would you like a tissue! Come join us on the dark side!!!


It's nice to know I'm not totally youthless!!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Well not quite yet anyways! :bleh:


Well go for it. "Says the nutter on the Harley."

If it helps I will make a small stick on one, a prosthetic kick start, you could say the original one was shot off in the war.

:rofl:


Is that youthless or toothless?

Hell I look old in that vid, be warned young men what a life of work and toil will do to you.

Do I really look that old?

No you don't my dear!


If you painted your helmet red and blue people would think they're being followed by cop with his lights on

All this talk of inner tubes makes me want to go swimming! But it's 2am so I won't. The 8gb won't work, far, far too modern. the SDHC definitely won't work which is a shame.
No worries, in a few weeks the wifey will be back along with all my precious cards! It's her I'm waiting for to return, honest it is! :)

Waiting for the wife, now sorry I don't believe that at all! it's the cards you want! :laugh:


So where is this weeks ride to? To many small talk posts to go through to find destination.

Warm day so might get the bike out for a quick jaunt somewhere.

We do talk so, must be what happens as you get older!!

[bikee chick]

Hello fellow wednesday nighters, ok full admission, wounded pride and full story in thread in biker angels. Yes Gloplg you said it would happed, i think you jinxed me...

[gloplg]

Hello fellow wednesday nighters, ok full admission, wounded pride and full story in thread in biker angels. Yes Gloplg you said it would happed, i think you jinxed me...

Ok BC tell all to Uncle GP.

Are you hurt apart from your pride???

Is your bike damaged???

I hope we will be seeing you next WNR.

Please remember EVERYONE falls off occasionally. NOBODY gets it right all the time!!!!

If you are without your bike, or would rather not ride yourself, next WNR, please come along anyway because we have a number of riders who could take you as pillion.

Talk to HOT Lady, she knows most of the WNRers.

[bikee chick]

hi Uncle Gary
No not hurt bike all good no damage, just lost my footing and lost it on the top of the hill, luckly no one saw me, which would have been so funny, just a small graze on my elbow and wounded pride LOL. bit silly really, already been back on bike and gone for another ride, all ready for wedneday night ride, I will be there.
BC xx

[KiwiPhoenix]

hi Uncle Gary
No not hurt bike all good no damage, just lost my footing and lost it on the top of the hill, luckly no one saw me, which would have been so funny, just a small graze on my elbow and wounded pride LOL. bit silly really, already been back on bike and gone for another ride, all ready for wedneday night ride, I will be there.
BC xx

As Gloplg has said, it happens to us all! I have dropped my bike twice, once on my own and then once in the car park in Waikari, thankfully with only a few people around!

[kerryhare]

hi Uncle Gary
No not hurt bike all good no damage, just lost my footing and lost it on the top of the hill, luckly no one saw me, which would have been so funny, just a small graze on my elbow and wounded pride LOL. bit silly really, already been back on bike and gone for another ride, all ready for wedneday night ride, I will be there.
BC xx

I wouldn't worry to much. I did a similar thing coming out of woodstock. I was behind the other half and the road had a bit a rise, i went to put my feet down and there was no road (camber of road) and over we went. 2 nice men helped me pick it up. Wasn't hurt nor was the bike so all good. Of cause Brent didn't see it happen cause he had already taken off, he had to come back and look for me when he realised I wasn't behind him. By the time he got back I had already been helped by the others.

[gloplg]

hi Uncle Gary
No not hurt bike all good no damage, just lost my footing and lost it on the top of the hill, luckly no one saw me, which would have been so funny, just a small graze on my elbow and wounded pride LOL. bit silly really, already been back on bike and gone for another ride, all ready for wedneday night ride, I will be there.
BC xx

Good that there was no serious damage to either you or your bike. Been there, got the teeshirts, and the bruised ego.

Speeking of bruised ego............ Ask HOT Lady about what she did to her Duke in Lyttleton before Christmas last year!!!!:Oops::Oops::lol::lol:

[gloplg]

As Gloplg has said, it happens to us all! I have dropped my bike twice, once on my own and then once in the car park in Waikari, thankfully with only a few people around!

Young Grasshopper!!!!!!

If you are going to be a distributer for "Uncle Garry's cushions" could you please get the spelling right!!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Young Grasshopper!!!!!!

If you are going to be a distributer for "Uncle Garry's cushions" could you please get the spelling right!!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Oh, alright..... *wanders off to adjust the spelling*

[helenoftroy]

Talk to HOT Lady, she knows most of the WNRers.
Excuse me!!:eek5:
I dont know them THAT well!!
....although......:msn-wink:


Speeking of bruised ego............ Ask HOT Lady about what she did to her Duke in Lyttleton before Christmas last year!!!!:Oops::Oops::lol::lol:
LOL yes well I did go through a horror few weeks of dropping my bikes here there and everywhere!!

Lyttleton time the bike was stationary & I managed to drop her!
Dropped the DR at a set of lights in Manchester St!:oi-grr:
Dropped the FXR in the pits on both sides at Ruapuna & I hadnt even started the bike & got out on the track!

These incidents were all after I was unconcious for 10mins when I crashed racing at Levels.In hindsight I was still recovering from the head injury & had balance issues!!

Hey bikke chick pleased you & bike all Ok,see you Wednesday!

[helenoftroy]

There is a lovely interveiw from Flip & Mrs Flip in the Your Weekend mag with todays Press

Sheez all these bike riding media stars!!!:blip:

[200BUSA]

Didnt get the Press whats it about?

[SpeedMonger]

If you painted your helmet red and blue people would think they're being followed by cop with his lights on



All this talk of inner tubes makes me want to go swimming! But it's 2am so I won't. The 8gb won't work, far, far too modern. the SDHC definitely won't work which is a shame.
No worries, in a few weeks the wifey will be back along with all my precious cards! It's her I'm waiting for to return, honest it is! :)

That's what they all hope we think. Better make the most of it before she gets back.

It just occurred to me that my phone(N95) has a good camera with movie mode, I have never really used it till today. It can record 1hr worth, but not sure how I can mount it so it won't blow away and / or get destroyed in the process. Will have to ponder that one .....

[KiwiPhoenix]

There is a lovely interveiw from Flip & Mrs Flip in the Your Weekend mag with todays Press

Sheez all these bike riding media stars!!!:blip:

As 200BUSA asked, what is it all about?? I'm intrigued!! :laugh:

[helenoftroy]

Didnt get the Press whats it about?


As 200BUSA asked, what is it all about?? I'm intrigued!! :laugh:

Valentines day thing...
"How we met".....six couples,six stories....& Phil & Chris are one of the couples!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Valentines day thing...
"How we met".....six couples,six stories....& Phil & Chris are one of the couples!

Awww, thats lovely!! He kept that one quiet *will have to go and buy it now to have a look*

[200BUSA]

bloody valentines day. i will see if its in Press on line.

[been_there]

bloody valentines day. i will see if its in Press on line.

Dont think youll find it online...as it is in the extra glossie inserted into the paper "Your Weekend"..
Geezzz we have had biker chicks and now loving couples..so much for the mucho BS biker shit then aye

[Subike]

It has to be good publicity for bikers.
Maybee the public will start to see that we are not a bunch od wannabee hoons,,,,,,well some of us
anything that gives us good rep wil make us just that little bit safer on the road.
If only we could ......."katman inserts rules"

[Dave-]

by the way i'll be along at 6 from now on, so i'ill be taking over leading duties and dethroning whoever usurped my position.

wind up lol.

but ill be there at 6 yays!

[Flip]

by the way i'll be along at 6 from now on, so i'ill be taking over leading duties and dethroning whoever usurped my position.

wind up lol.

but ill be there at 6 yays!

I did it last week and you can have the job. I find it a little bit stressfull having a bunch of sports bikes behind me on the Harley as I do have to slow down a bit (OK a lot) for corners, I don't mind following them. I always have the feeling that I am holding them up.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Mr Flip, nice photo in the magazine! *off to read the wee article bit now*

[cruza]

Mr Flip, nice photo in the magazine! *off to read the wee article bit now*

flicking thru paper today and saw some familar faces......nice one , 12 brass monkeys aye ! your a legend

[longwheely]

ummmm Harly riders...lol


I did it last week and you can have the job. I find it a little bit stressfull having a bunch of sports bikes behind me on the Harley as I do have to slow down a bit (OK a lot) for corners, I don't mind following them. I always have the feeling that I am holding them up.

[Flip]

flicking thru paper today and saw some familar faces......nice one , 12 brass monkeys aye ! your a legend

That what Mrs Flip has done, I have been to 21.

[gloplg]

That what Mrs Flip has done, I have been to 21.

Hey Flip you kept your celebrity status fairly quiet!! I think it might be:spanking:time for you.

Nice pic, is that the same one as on your profile??? Nice to see such things as getting a dvd can lead elsewhere.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[cruza]

That what Mrs Flip has done, I have been to 21.

must have a few years on me then ....old fella

[Hey wait for me!]

Bugger hey i missed this paper! Could someone please bring a copy on Wednesday? I'd love to read it, sounds really great! congrates Flip and Flipess!
That what Mrs Flip has done, I have been to 21.

[TuonoTom]

I did it last week and you can have the job. I find it a little bit stressfull having a bunch of sports bikes behind me on the Harley as I do have to slow down a bit (OK a lot) for corners, I don't mind following them. I always have the feeling that I am holding them up.

Yeah but you know when you get in the Lotus you can put those posers where they belong.

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah but you know when you get in the Lotus you can put those posers where they belong.

Suck up!! Just cause you've been offered a drive :woohoo:

[Flip]

Just you wait until I get my Austin 7 racing car finished, A whole 750cc side valve 35HP of raw power.

[helenoftroy]

Yeah but you know when you get in the Lotus you can put those posers where they belong.


Suck up!! Just cause you've been offered a drive :woohoo:
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
Me too!!!!

Just you wait until I get my Austin 7 racing car finished, A whole 750cc side valve 35HP of raw power.
That will be a huge amount of fun Flip!
My late bro and you would have hit it off...he built an awesome wee racer from an Austin 7......

[gloplg]

Just you wait until I get my Austin 7 racing car finished, A whole 750cc side valve 35HP of raw power.

Wow!!! Think of all that power!!! You'll have to watch for :Police::Police::laugh::laugh: I will have to invite myself to have a look at your vehicular collection one of these days!!

[neels]

Just you wait until I get my Austin 7 racing car finished, A whole 750cc side valve 35HP of raw power.I just borrow this one off my dad, 3 litres of inlet over exhaust & twin carbs even :eek5:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Would be nice to get out on a ride this week... hopefully the next couple of days shape ok, and I can announce myself free.

[maxf]

Just you wait until I get my Austin 7 racing car finished, A whole 750cc side valve 35HP of raw power.

Hmmm ... got a copy the official parts list if you want a copy; was doing a Ruby up as a kid, grew up going "brrm brrm" practicing gear changes on a 1929 crash gearbox.

Also - I guess from this you don't do yoga? :crazy: :woohoo:

[Peeteey]

I will have to invite myself to have a look at your vehicular collection one of these days!!

Count me in!!!!! Sounds fantastic. :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Flip]

Also - I guess from this you don't do yoga? :crazy: :woohoo:

I have been known to do the Lotus position from time to time.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Count me in!!!!! Sounds fantastic. :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Hehehe I've seen it them all!! I would love a go in the MG though Flip. After seeing it that day I feel in love with it!

Hetwaitforme: I have a copy that I will bring along for you to have a looksie at, it's a nice photo of Mr & Mrs Flip.

Now I would pay money to see Flip doing a "Lotus" position!! :rofl:

[TuonoTom]

Don't think I can come this week :( Waiting for some more parts for the NSR

[sammcj]

Don't think I can come this week

Me either, On call for work :'(

[kerryhare]

I am not going to be along this Wednesday either, I have to work. I can't come along until the 3rd march as working every wednesday until 11pm until then.

[JellyBellyKelly]

i'll be there this week :woohoo:.......... where're we going?
(can't be bothered scrolling back too many pages)

[phoenixgtr]

Duvauchelle. I may or may not be there. It depends on what I can get organised in the next 2 days...

[tupelo]

:woohoo:I will be there and the bike will be a few grams lighter.:woohoo:

KP, it was straight forward....

[KiwiPhoenix]

:woohoo:I will be there and the bike will be a few grams lighter.:woohoo:

KP, it was straight forward....

Well done Tupelo!

Good to hear, where did you go for it?

[tupelo]

The AA in Riccarton.. The only comment he made after the test was "...I shouldn't be going over 20km speed bumps at 40km..." Didn't take very long and never went on the open road. He asked about my bike and I said I had just run up 8k in the six months. He thought it was quite an effort with a 70km speed limit. ;););)

[KiwiPhoenix]

The AA in Riccarton.. The only comment he made after the test was "...I shouldn't be going over 20km speed bumps at 40km..." Didn't take very long and never went on the open road. He asked about my bike and I said I had just run up 8k in the six months. He thought it was quite an effort with a 70km speed limit. ;););)

:rofl: Mind you you have been doing lots of town riding!! :laugh:

Will bear the speed limit going over bumps in mind, more than likely that I will be doing it there as well!

[helenoftroy]

Gloplg -Pam is looking forward to being your pillion tomorrow!:scooter:

tupelo congrats! well done!

Loaned the twofiddy to arronninja & he got his full on Monday!!:woohoo:

Hes hoping to do a WNR or two

[gloplg]

Gloplg -Pam is looking forward to being your pillion tomorrow!:scooter:

Thanks for that HOT Lady. :2thumbsup:2thumbsupI hope Pam still feels that way after the ride!!!!

Hopefully the weather will be similar to today and not:cold:and wet.

[gloplg]

I have been known to do the Lotus position from time to time.

Lotus............position..................??????? Hmmmmmmmmmmm???

Gadzooks and forsooth!! The mind boggles Eviiiin.

KP is right we could sell tickets to that!!!

:rolleyes::rolleyes:Even more squillions to be made:lol::lol::lol:

[fireliv]

I hope to come! First time this year!!

[helenoftroy]

Duvauchelle. I may or may not be there. It depends on what I can get organised in the next 2 days...


I hope to come! First time this year!!

Would be great to see you two before the BIG DAY!!:banana::love::wari:

[fireliv]

Would be great to see you two before the BIG DAY!!:banana::love::wari:

Not sure if I will make it now-been dragged into babysitting and not feeling the best! Oh well-see you all when I'm Mrs W!

[Hey wait for me!]

Wednesday its Wednesday la la la its Wednesday!:banana::wari::banana:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Not sure if I will make it now-been dragged into babysitting and not feeling the best! Oh well-see you all when I'm Mrs W!

Awwww, give your nephew a big hug from me! If you don't make it tonight, all the best for the big day!


Wednesday its Wednesday la la la its Wednesday!:banana::wari::banana:

Yep, it is!! Are you excited or something?? :rofl:

[gloplg]

Not sure if I will make it now-been dragged into babysitting and not feeling the best! Oh well-see you all when I'm Mrs W!

Be nice to see you both tonight if you can make it.

I hope everything goes well for you and Tristan on THE BIG DAY!!!!!!!:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[maxf]

:woohoo:I will be there and the bike will be a few grams lighter.:woohoo:

KP, it was straight forward....

Oh - finally got it.... presume yellow plastic grams? If so, congrats!

[tupelo]

Oh - finally got it.... presume yellow plastic grams? If so, congrats!

Yes.. definitely yellow but not yet been through the shredder! - Cheers

[Harvd]

Don't think I can come this week :( Waiting for some more parts for the NSR

Me niether now. I literally have no wheels (got all the other bits though!)

[bikee chick]

Looking forward to my second ride with you guys tonight, raining or not I will be there...just look for me behind KP heheheh

[gloplg]

Looking forward to my second ride with you guys tonight, raining or not I will be there...just look for me behind KP heheheh

Wot all the way Duvauchelles????????

[Ghost_Bullet]

Damn I feel a bit bad now, I was looking forward to coming along for a fang tonight.... but a long day at work, got home, rain and all that... poured some bourban into a few cups of coke... I is not going no where... lol. Maybe next week.

[ScottChappell]

Damn you rain! Probably a bit too hopeful to hope it clears in the next hour...

[helenoftroy]

Damn you rain! Probably a bit too hopeful to hope it clears in the next hour...

LOL!my thoughts exactly!:oi-grr:

[Subike]

been working in this rain all afternoon, now home and dried off, dont really feel like getting wet again

[phoenixgtr]

In the words of James May "Cock!"

[bikke]

Hey Helen if your not riding tonight is there any chance of knitting me a new scarf...?

[leopardskin]

been off work for last 2 days sick so, no riding tonight for me...did get all my gear out anyway which is just a little mental!

[helenoftroy]

Hey Helen if your not riding tonight is there any chance of knitting me a new scarf...?

None wotsoever you cheeky beast !!:nya:

The back-up plan is going for vino,desert & coffee with the girls:woohoo:

....and just you wait till I see you again!!:spanking:

[maxf]

Yeah, I wimped out too - running late from work and too rushed... Helps I'll be heading north at the weekend, so the kms will get done! Hope all goes well tonight.

[gloplg]

In the words of James May "Cock!"

I'll second that!

Eight of our number have gone over Dyers Pass to the Wheatsheaf tonight.

Duvauchelles next week when the weather is better????

[bikke]

Ouch Helen...! catch up soon, we are looking forward to the March...you take care...

[McWild]

I've just got back from the ride now.

As some of you, the ones who went on the ride, will already now, tonight I had a small low side on Dyer's pass briefly after overtaking Hey Wait For Me.
After overtaking on a straight, and what I consider to be safe piece of road I then lost control midway through a slow right hander and the RGV slid into a bank.
Apart from being very dirty and some pretty serious scuffing to the right side the bike is fine.
I'm sorry to the people on the ride for causing this to happen on what should have been a regular WNR.

Although I think I was fully capable of taking that particular corner at that particular speed in these particular conditions, I admit that I could easily have made some better choices that could have prevented it all together. I don't consider myself a road racer or even a quick rider, or one who pushes my own limits.
If ever I overtake you I don't mean anything by it, and I don't consider myself a better rider than you or a faster rider than you.
I think I could have made some better decisions on this ride, and I'm very glad that the decisions I did make didn't affect anyone else.
I'm sorry team.

[SpeedMonger]

I'll second that!

Eight of our number have gone over Dyers Pass to the Wheatsheaf tonight.

Duvauchelles next week when the weather is better????

I second that. Took the bike into work but decided that the run home would me get wet enough :(

Bring on next week!

[Flip]

I've just got back from the ride now.

As some of you, the ones who went on the ride, will already now, tonight I had a small low side on Dyer's pass briefly after overtaking Hey Wait For Me.
After overtaking on a straight, and what I consider to be safe piece of road I then lost control midway through a slow right hander and the RGV slid into a bank.
Apart from being very dirty and some pretty serious scuffing to the right side the bike is fine.
I'm sorry to the people on the ride for causing this to happen on what should have been a regular WNR.

Although I think I was fully capable of taking that particular corner at that particular speed in these particular conditions, I admit that I could easily have made some better choices that could have prevented it all together. I don't consider myself a road racer or even a quick rider, or one who pushes my own limits.
If ever I overtake you I don't mean anything by it, and I don't consider myself a better rider than you or a faster rider than you.
I think I could have made some better decisions on this ride, and I'm very glad that the decisions I did make didn't affect anyone else.
I'm sorry team.

To hell with the bike are you OK?

[tupelo]

It was a small but robust team tonight and a bit of a learning curve with the conditions. Having said that, still enjoyed the ride , thanks for the company.. Hope everyone made it back ok and hope the weather is a little more inviting next week.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I've just got back from the ride now.

As some of you, the ones who went on the ride, will already now, tonight I had a small low side on Dyer's pass briefly after overtaking Hey Wait For Me.
After overtaking on a straight, and what I consider to be safe piece of road I then lost control midway through a slow right hander and the RGV slid into a bank.
Apart from being very dirty and some pretty serious scuffing to the right side the bike is fine.
I'm sorry to the people on the ride for causing this to happen on what should have been a regular WNR.

Although I think I was fully capable of taking that particular corner at that particular speed in these particular conditions, I admit that I could easily have made some better choices that could have prevented it all together. I don't consider myself a road racer or even a quick rider, or one who pushes my own limits.
If ever I overtake you I don't mean anything by it, and I don't consider myself a better rider than you or a faster rider than you.
I think I could have made some better decisions on this ride, and I'm very glad that the decisions I did make didn't affect anyone else.
I'm sorry team.

Don't worry McWild, as long as you are ok. We all make mistakes and thankfully you walked away from this.

As Gloplg said 7 of us went on the ride and unfortunately McWild had his off, so 6 of us continued to the pub. Had a quick drink and with the weather being what it was, we headed home! Again, thank you guys for looking out for me and a big thumbs up to Leadon who TEC, hopefully I didn't hold you up that much :laugh:

[KiwiPhoenix]

It was a small but robust team tonight and a bit of a learning curve with the conditions. Having said that, still enjoyed the ride , thanks for the company.. Hope everyone made it back ok and hope the weather is a little more inviting next week.

Hell the weather over the top of Dyers had my bum cheeks sucking up the seat, hence the reason I dropped back! Home safe and sound and very wet!

Any ideas the best way to dry off my boots, they are soaking wet??

[neels]

Impressed with the dedication of those that went out tonight, I thought about it but couldn't be arsed getting wet in the end.

KP, you still haven't managed to make that ride to duv, another new and creative excuse tonight but you must be running out by now...

[KiwiPhoenix]

Impressed with the dedication of those that went out tonight, I thought about it but couldn't be arsed getting wet in the end.

KP, you still haven't managed to make that ride to duv, another new and creative excuse tonight but you must be running out by now...

Chicken!! You would have gotten wetter at Kopara!

Yeah, it seems I'm destined not to do Duvachelle. The riding gods must be telling me something! :rofl:

[gloplg]

I've just got back from the ride now.

As some of you, the ones who went on the ride, will already now, tonight I had a small low side on Dyer's pass briefly after overtaking Hey Wait For Me.
After overtaking on a straight, and what I consider to be safe piece of road I then lost control midway through a slow right hander and the RGV slid into a bank.
Apart from being very dirty and some pretty serious scuffing to the right side the bike is fine.
I'm sorry to the people on the ride for causing this to happen on what should have been a regular WNR.

Although I think I was fully capable of taking that particular corner at that particular speed in these particular conditions, I admit that I could easily have made some better choices that could have prevented it all together. I don't consider myself a road racer or even a quick rider, or one who pushes my own limits.
If ever I overtake you I don't mean anything by it, and I don't consider myself a better rider than you or a faster rider than you.
I think I could have made some better decisions on this ride, and I'm very glad that the decisions I did make didn't affect anyone else.
I'm sorry team.

Well said Andrew!!!!:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Are you Ok. I mean apart from a badly bruised ego.

[gloplg]

Chicken!! You would have gotten wetter at Kopara!

Yeah, it seems I'm destined not to do Duvachelle. The riding gods must be telling me something! :rofl:

Next Week Young Grasshopper!!

[FJRider]

Hell the weather over the top of Dyers had my bum cheeks sucking up the seat, hence the reason I dropped back! Home safe and sound and very wet!

Any ideas the best way to dry off my boots, they are soaking wet??

I wont make comment on that first bit 'cause you are my friend ... and you have a good memory ... :yes:

Stuff your boots full (and I do mean full) of Newspaper ... Pull it out in the morning and redo it ... :2thumbsup

[neels]

Chicken!! You would have gotten wetter at Kopara!

Yeah, it seems I'm destined not to do Duvachelle. The riding gods must be telling me something! :rofl:
Yes I have been wetter than I would have got tonight, but I opted for not leaving my daughter in the rain waiting for the bus instead so was too late to get to BK.

So Duvachelles next week then is it :lol:

Next Week Young Grasshopper!!
I'll make sure I'm there to witness it, I won't believe it unless I see it with my own eyes.

[cruza]

I second that. Took the bike into work but decided that the run home would me get wet enough :(

Bring on next week!

Yeah Was still planning on coming till I woke up from having a nap at 530pm and heard the rain. Decided recovering from a head cold and cold rainy ride not the best mix.

Sorry to hear about your "off" Mcwild. smooth and slow is my policy in the rain , plus I don't follow other riders when I can avoid it, and ride like svboys nanna. Bikes are replaceable , long as your in one piece is the main thing.

Reshedule to next week sounds good, ......may have a few practise runs in between times thru..;)

[helenoftroy]

I've just got back from the ride now.

As some of you, the ones who went on the ride, will already now, tonight I had a small low side on Dyer's pass briefly after overtaking Hey Wait For Me.
After overtaking on a straight, and what I consider to be safe piece of road I then lost control midway through a slow right hander and the RGV slid into a bank.
Apart from being very dirty and some pretty serious scuffing to the right side the bike is fine.
I'm sorry to the people on the ride for causing this to happen on what should have been a regular WNR.

Although I think I was fully capable of taking that particular corner at that particular speed in these particular conditions, I admit that I could easily have made some better choices that could have prevented it all together. I don't consider myself a road racer or even a quick rider, or one who pushes my own limits.
If ever I overtake you I don't mean anything by it, and I don't consider myself a better rider than you or a faster rider than you.
I think I could have made some better decisions on this ride, and I'm very glad that the decisions I did make didn't affect anyone else.
I'm sorry team.

Hey!very pleased no harm done to you!:hug:
...and incredibly well said young man!

[KiwiPhoenix]

I wont make comment on that first bit 'cause you are my friend ... and you have a good memory ... :yes:

Stuff your boots full (and I do mean full) of Newspaper ... Pull it out in the morning and redo it ... :2thumbsup

Will give that a go FJRider. Yes, I do have a good memory but you've gained a few brownie points with the packrack and helping me fix the brakes


Yes I have been wetter than I would have got tonight, but I opted for not leaving my daughter in the rain waiting for the bus instead so was too late to get to BK.

So Duvachelles next week then is it :lol:

I'll make sure I'm there to witness it, I won't believe it unless I see it with my own eyes.

Hope your daughter wasn't too wet, it was really coming down later on in the evening. We'll let you off this week! :laugh:

Yeah, Duvachelle next week. Please let it be nice so that I can do this run!!! *fingers crossed* I can imagine that there will be quite a few people there to see it, it's been on the card for weeks :rofl:

Peetey, thank you for the DVD. Just watched it. Love the extras!! :laugh:

[Hey wait for me!]

We're all glad your ok mate. Very nicely written too. Glad you weren't hurt and hey the bike can be fixed. I'm an ex car painter. I don't paint anymore but i do have the tools here to help get your fairings back on track, if you need a hand i have a workshop at my house :)
I've just got back from the ride now.

As some of you, the ones who went on the ride, will already now, tonight I had a small low side on Dyer's pass briefly after overtaking Hey Wait For Me.
After overtaking on a straight, and what I consider to be safe piece of road I then lost control midway through a slow right hander and the RGV slid into a bank.
Apart from being very dirty and some pretty serious scuffing to the right side the bike is fine.
I'm sorry to the people on the ride for causing this to happen on what should have been a regular WNR.

Although I think I was fully capable of taking that particular corner at that particular speed in these particular conditions, I admit that I could easily have made some better choices that could have prevented it all together. I don't consider myself a road racer or even a quick rider, or one who pushes my own limits.
If ever I overtake you I don't mean anything by it, and I don't consider myself a better rider than you or a faster rider than you.
I think I could have made some better decisions on this ride, and I'm very glad that the decisions I did make didn't affect anyone else.
I'm sorry team.

[maxf]

Although I think I was fully capable of taking that particular corner at that particular speed in these particular conditions, I admit that I could easily have made some better choices that could have prevented it all together. I don't consider myself a road racer or even a quick rider, or one who pushes my own limits.
If ever I overtake you I don't mean anything by it, and I don't consider myself a better rider than you or a faster rider than you.
I think I could have made some better decisions on this ride, and I'm very glad that the decisions I did make didn't affect anyone else.
I'm sorry team.

Hey - good you're big enough to admit to yourself you're not perfect...and you don't need to apologize to me, that's for sure! Sing out if you need a hand with anything, and good you're OK . Don't let it stop you riding, eh?

[FJRider]

Will give that a go FJRider. Yes, I do have a good memory but you've gained a few brownie points with the packrack and helping me fix the brakes





A man can never have too many brownie points ... :no:

[Peeteey]

A man can never have too many brownie points ... :no:

And brownies! YUM! :drool::yes::drool:



Peetey, thank you for the DVD. Just watched it. Love the extras!! :laugh:

Eek, now you've got me wondering exactly what extras were on there ... :crazy: :D

[KiwiPhoenix]

And brownies! YUM! :drool::yes::drool:



Eek, now you've got me wondering exactly what extras were on there ... :crazy: :D

Now that would be telling! Nah, don't panic as I explained in my PM! :rofl: I can just see all these WNR's minds doing overtime thinking about what you put on the DVD. Get your minds out of the gutter!!! :laugh:

As for the brownies you'll have to wait till the maintenance nights for them

[Peeteey]

Now that would be telling! Nah, don't panic as I explained in my PM! :rofl: I can just see all these WNR's minds doing overtime thinking about what you put on the DVD. Get your minds out of the gutter!!! :laugh:

As for the brownies you'll have to wait till the maintenance nights for them

:woohoo: Bring on the brownies! :woohoo::hug:




... I mean maintenance evenings ...



... Honestly ...

[Peeteey]

Hey kids, just browsing round Trademe (avoiding going to bed! 5.45 am) Found a couple of really cheap cams.
They're both ones I have already and used quite alot on my bikes. Quality is fine for youtube, not outstanding by any stretch of the imagination but quite adequate for recording a ride.

The Sanyo Xacti C1:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=271884101

The Sanyo Xacti C4:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=271879713

They're both on $1 currently!

Let me know if you're going to bid on these 'cause if you're not, I think I will so I can get a quick and cheap way of getting more camera angles.
If you do want one/them then go for it, with the right tripod/mounting setup you can have alot of fun with these.

I strapped both of these to my helmet at various points.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcJqEFjywMo

Hung them upsidedown next to the engine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxBbqzzuHTo
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrcDueufvMc

Strapped them to the handlebars:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL05RQheUjo
In action:
http://www.youtube.com/user/peeteey#p/u/36/FcBPI6wWttQ
This video is a bit shakey as my front fork seals are too tight so its more bumpy than it need be. I ran the video thru a bit of stabilisation software which helped but makes it a bit blurry from time to time but you get the idea anyhoo.

So, these are currently going cheap and are a quick and easy way to get into videoing your rides.
If no one wants them, I might get them cause the price is right. If you want them then you get them, just let me know one of you is bidding on them so we don't end up in a bidding war with each other which would be silly.

I still have both these cams plus another, the next up in the family, the C5.

Like I say, you want 'em, grab 'em, especially at this price!

p.s. I'd recommend the C4 over the C1 purely 'cause you can power it from the adapter and operate it at the same time. The C1 needs a little adapter to do that.
I have the C4 powered from the bikes battery so it'll never run out, well, until my bikes battery dies which is pretty much a weekly occurrence at the mo ... :bash:

[Dave-]

I want one/two/three of these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Video-cameras/Video-cameras/auction-272002327.htm

youtube search for gopro HD hero and make sure to check the HD button, amazing stuff out of such a wee unit.

pretty price but well worth it

[KiwiPhoenix]

Thanks for the link Peetey!

[imdying]

Check out OABs pole dancing thread Andrew, that local guy did a good job on his LS decals, would do a good job on your Pepsi ones too I bet. Glad you didn't break yourself.

[McWild]

Cheers guys for the thoughts.

Imdying yeah that thread was the first thing I thought of so sent an email and hope it to be looking good again pretty soon.

[Peeteey]

I want one/two/three of these:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Video-cameras/Video-cameras/auction-272002327.htm

youtube search for gopro HD hero and make sure to check the HD button, amazing stuff out of such a wee unit.

pretty price but well worth it

Yea, these are pretty sweet. I was very dubious of the first few models of these as the picture was funny with movement. It looked like half the screen moved just before the other half followed suit giving the impression you were watching a movie that was being projected onto a sheet flapping in the wind!
They seem to have got that mostly sorted with these newer ones and HD is HD!
For just a little more you can get the Contour HD. Also nice.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Video-cameras/Video-cameras/auction-271990993.htm

The only drawback with both is that they have very small lenses so you need lots of light for them to get the best picture possible. They're unusable in the dark or even dim light. But for the price and convenience, that's not a biggie.
These are about 1/3rd the price of a new POV 1.5 but second hand the POV is not so bad considering.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Other/auction-272069678.htm

Then again, a grand is a grand. That's the setup used by alot of major Vloggers. Svengalie had one, Danmoto73 and a bunch of others.
Quite nice with great battery life (8hrs?) and a remote thing for when something interesting happens, you press a little button and it marks it in the video so when you get home you don't have to search thru 8 hrs of footage to find the good stuff, it's all labeled for you!
nice idea.

[Shadowjack]

Won't be around for the next couple of weeks - touring the NI, instead. I know, I know, not really a substitute for the WNR, but these things have to be done while you are young enough to enjoy them...later, folks.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Won't be around for the next couple of weeks - touring the NI, instead. I know, I know, not really a substitute for the WNR, but these things have to be done while you are young enough to enjoy them...later, folks.

Safe riding Leadon! We expect a full road report when you get back :laugh:

[cruza]

Well headed out late this afternoon for a run over to duvauchelle's, magic , weather looks good for next week too!
roll on wed night....

Managed to pick up a rim clip from a wheel weight in my back tyre , lucky to get home:sweatdrop
Thinks there will be a tyre repair kit and gas tubes under the pillion seat come monday, any one else carry a kit all the time?

[Peeteey]

Won't be around for the next couple of weeks - touring the NI, instead. I know, I know, not really a substitute for the WNR, but these things have to be done while you are young enough to enjoy them...later, folks.

You lucky bugger, sounds like it's going to be a good trip. Have fun, take lots of pics for us! :)

[gloplg]

You lucky bugger, sounds like it's going to be a good trip. Have fun, take lots of pics for us! :)

It's just that you wish you were going as well!!:yes::yes: I do too!!

Thanks for the links you PMed, I've downloaded and started using them. Still lots to learn though:eek5::eek5:

[Bison007]

Yep, always got a kit under the seat. Used one once in England, great insurance. When I got the puncture in England was when I had left the kit at home, called the folks up and got them to bring it out to me. One of those things, if you have always got it, you'll probably never need it.

[R1madness]

Well headed out late this afternoon for a run over to duvauchelle's, magic , weather looks good for next week too!
roll on wed night....

Managed to pick up a rim clip from a wheel weight in my back tyre , lucky to get home:sweatdrop
Thinks there will be a tyre repair kit and gas tubes under the pillion seat come monday, any one else carry a kit all the time?

Yep i carry a can or Tire Weld under my seat. Its instant, clean, easy and (if you follow the directions) almost idiot proof. under 1 minute and you can be back on the road. I have used 3 can sucessfully in the last 25 years so its a pretty cheap get ya home for about $25 a can.

[Flip]

Yo all

Well I have had the opposite experience with tire pandos. All 3 I have used have been a waste of time.
I carry; tire irons, bike pump, truck tube puncher repair kit (from TWL), BMW temporary tubeless repair kit, valve tool and a few extra CO2 bombs.

[Shadows]

Yo all

Well I have had the opposite experience with tire pandos. All 3 I have used have been a waste of time.
I carry; tire irons, bike pump, truck tube puncher repair kit (from TWL), BMW temporary tubeless repair kit, valve tool and a few extra CO2 bombs.


Bugger. I have just enough space under my pillion seat for a coiled up USB cable and a packet of cigarettes!

Thankfully I have room in my pocket for my cellphone, AA and HOG cards.

[maxf]

Managed to pick up a rim clip from a wheel weight in my back tyre , lucky to get home:sweatdrop
Thinks there will be a tyre repair kit and gas tubes under the pillion seat come monday, any one else carry a kit all the time?

Yep, it's one of the items I carry just as common sense ("Filling the car" as others on here have put it, but at least hopefully my "car" won't be being towed home if I can help it!) Got one of the plug-then CO2 kits from Pitlane in town... Do recommend the plug vs the Pando; had a Pando, was useless time I did need it, and also, it doesn't seal the outer layers of the tyre, eg if you do keep the tyre on and get it wet, you might end up with water between the layers/plies/whatever they call them now and have some very funny handling while it delaminates! :shit: (Yes I have had one do this, but not from a "classic" puncture - ran over a 4x2" on the bottom of the Nauranga Gorge - 100kmh at peak hour, no avoiding it. Thought I was OK until a rhythmic vibration at the front within a km or so... got into work, egg-sized lump approx 3/4" high on front tyre. Amazing what 36psi can do when it's somewhere it wasn't designed for!)

Guess it depends on how much space you've got under your seat? :innocent:

[TuonoTom]

I have got my bike back! Should be along this week.

[SpeedMonger]

Yo all

Well I have had the opposite experience with tire pandos. All 3 I have used have been a waste of time.
I carry; tire irons, bike pump, truck tube puncher repair kit (from TWL), BMW temporary tubeless repair kit, valve tool and a few extra CO2 bombs.

I don't think you would have room for Roger with all that stuff in yer saddle bags!

[SpeedMonger]

Yea, these are pretty sweet. I was very dubious of the first few models of these as the picture was funny with movement. It looked like half the screen moved just before the other half followed suit giving the impression you were watching a movie that was being projected onto a sheet flapping in the wind!
They seem to have got that mostly sorted with these newer ones and HD is HD!
For just a little more you can get the Contour HD. Also nice.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Video-cameras/Video-cameras/auction-271990993.htm

The only drawback with both is that they have very small lenses so you need lots of light for them to get the best picture possible. They're unusable in the dark or even dim light. But for the price and convenience, that's not a biggie.
These are about 1/3rd the price of a new POV 1.5 but second hand the POV is not so bad considering.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Other/auction-272069678.htm

Then again, a grand is a grand. That's the setup used by alot of major Vloggers. Svengalie had one, Danmoto73 and a bunch of others.
Quite nice with great battery life (8hrs?) and a remote thing for when something interesting happens, you press a little button and it marks it in the video so when you get home you don't have to search thru 8 hrs of footage to find the good stuff, it's all labeled for you!
nice idea.

I've been scanning tard me for a cheapy camera. I made a mount to use the tripod connector on a standard camera. Got an old 1.3mp one but it seems to have a low frame rate. What FPS is needed to get a good vid? I see some are 50 but most are 30 or less

[Peeteey]

I've been scanning tard me for a cheapy camera. I made a mount to use the tripod connector on a standard camera. Got an old 1.3mp one but it seems to have a low frame rate. What FPS is needed to get a good vid? I see some are 50 but most are 30 or less

Yea, 25/30 is standard, 25 is PAL 30 is NTSC. Maybe its the other way around, but I think that's right. Anyhoo, if you can get one that does 60 that would be cool! I think it would make things alot smother. Mine are all 30fps and its fine but when you hit a bump, the sudden movement makes them blur but with 60fps that would, I'd imagine, be minimised.
Plus, with 60 you can slow down things to half speed and it will look delicious and smooth!
Would like to see how you're going to mount it!

Anyone thats keen to talk cameras feel free to PM me and I'll send you me ph. number as there are so many options and ways of doing things. I've been doing soooo much research it's coming out me ears!

[R1madness]

The real trick with a can (you need the big can for bike tires) of tire weld, note i do not use the tire "pando" brand only the genuine tire weld, is to heat the can on your header pipes for about 2 minutes before you shake the can properly. It definitly works better on tubeless tires. Dont speed once its in there. Get a proper repair done asap. Self fitted plugs, tire weld and all those other temporary repairs are just that, temporary, designed to get you home or to the nearest garage.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Guess it depends on how much space you've got under your seat? :innocent:

Ehhh, none! No space under my seat, although now having a fancy new packrack and bags :woohoo: I can carry most things now!


I have got my bike back! Should be along this week.

Excellent, good to hear!


I don't think you would have room for Roger with all that stuff in yer saddle bags!

:rofl: Somehow I don't think Roger would get near Flip's bike before he would be set alight!


Anyone thats keen to talk cameras feel free to PM me and I'll send you me ph. number as there are so many options and ways of doing things. I've been doing soooo much research it's coming out me ears!

I can vouch for this! :laugh: Thanks for the info!

:woohoo: hopefully the weather stays like this and I can do the Duvachelle run!

[JellyBellyKelly]

OMG!!!!! cruza let me ride his speed triple last night (wow) oh my, rates very high on the orgasmarater!!!!! :blip:

:drool: what an awesome ride! i want one :not:

[JellyBellyKelly]

:yes: i can get staff discount at TWL if yous need anything........

[gloplg]

OMG!!!!! cruza let me ride his speed triple last night (wow) oh my, rates very high on the orgasmarater!!!!! :blip:

:drool: what an awesome ride! i want one :not:

Are you coming tomorrow????

[KiwiPhoenix]

OMG!!!!! cruza let me ride his speed triple last night (wow) oh my, rates very high on the orgasmarater!!!!! :blip:

:drool: what an awesome ride! i want one :not:

So this would be a good time to tell you about the lava Pink Street Triple that is at JM?? :rofl:

[cruza]

Yo all

Well I have had the opposite experience with tire pandos. All 3 I have used have been a waste of time.
I carry; tire irons, bike pump, truck tube puncher repair kit (from TWL), BMW temporary tubeless repair kit, valve tool and a few extra CO2 bombs.

Yeah I haven't had a great run with them , may have been the size of the puncture thru... . Just got the co2 bombs and temp inserts, never used them yet, as last half dozen or so have just been slow leaks.

[cruza]

Are you coming tomorrow????

Hopefully, rummie getting ova a head cold and I've got a longish day at work , see how things go.

See they are chip sealing up dyers road and up round the sign of the kiwi, so be avoiding that way wed night.

[neels]

See they are chip sealing up dyers road and up round the sign of the kiwi, so be avoiding that way wed night.Yup, just been up there now, definately a no go for tomorrow night.

[SpeedMonger]

Yea, 25/30 is standard, 25 is PAL 30 is NTSC. Maybe its the other way around, but I think that's right. Anyhoo, if you can get one that does 60 that would be cool! I think it would make things alot smother. Mine are all 30fps and its fine but when you hit a bump, the sudden movement makes them blur but with 60fps that would, I'd imagine, be minimised.
Plus, with 60 you can slow down things to half speed and it will look delicious and smooth!
Would like to see how you're going to mount it!

Anyone thats keen to talk cameras feel free to PM me and I'll send you me ph. number as there are so many options and ways of doing things. I've been doing soooo much research it's coming out me ears!

I'll have a yarn with you about it tomorrow. Catch you then. Also looking forward to seeing this Speed Triple beastie

[Spuds1234]

See they are chip sealing up dyers road and up round the sign of the kiwi, so be avoiding that way wed night.

Yip. I think I read that its closed all week.

[E Ashmore]

KP, I'm really sorry but I can't make it tonight, I have uni commitments that I can't get out of, Would it be all-right if we do our ride later in the week or year.

[phoenixgtr]

My wife and I will be along tonight. Looking forward to it. We'll head out to Duvauchelle via Halswell

[fireliv]

I can always stick with her El, sure we can make it over there eh KP!

[JellyBellyKelly]

congrats you guys!!! hope the day went well.. mr & mrs :love:..... fantastic :yes:

[kerryhare]

I have to work until 11pm, so i can't come. JM is going to try to make it tonight. Have a good ride.

[been_there]

My wife and I will be along tonight. Looking forward to it. We'll head out to Duvauchelle via Halswell

Congrads to you and liv...
I see you got the CBR then...:yes:

[phoenixgtr]

Shhhh it's a secret...well it was supposed to be, but quite a few peeps already know about it

[been_there]

Shhhh it's a secret...well it was supposed to be, but quite a few peeps already know about it

LOL...I think that your signature might be a bit of a giveaway

[McWild]

Typical Tristan, still buying Japanese pocket rockets, get a real bike next time.

[phoenixgtr]

LOL...I think that your signature might be a bit of a giveaway
That was a recent addition. The cat was already out of the bag


Typical Tristan, still buying Japanese pocket rockets, get a real bike next time.
So should I get an RGV that leaves a trail of parts behind it?

[Vgygrwr]

Looked forward to a last ride to Duvauchelle on the Triple, suprised it sold so fast. With a bit of luck leadon will have another TDM for company once he is back from the NI. Picking up from Auckland so trust will be better for distance than the Triple. Looks like a brilliant evening for a ride, enjoy.

[imdying]

Typical Tristan, still buying Japanese pocket rockets, get a real bike next time.Errr, she's a bit portly to be called that (unless you're a HD owner I guess), you're the one on the pocket rocket! :laugh:

[Flip]

Typical Tristan, still buying Japanese pocket rockets, get a real bike next time.

Say what?

P_

[Flip]

Errr, she's a bit portly to be called that (unless you're a HD owner I guess), you're the one on the pocket rocket! :laugh:

Thats enough of that.

Man the things I have to put up with.

[imdying]

Thats enough of that.

Man the things I have to put up with.:laugh:

It's just a relativity thing... relative to the CBR, the RGV is a pocket rocket, but relative to the HD, the CBR is a pocket rocket. I'm not sure what you'd have to compare the HD to consider it a pocket rocket... maybe a Boss Hog?

[Flip]

:laugh:

It's just a relativity thing... relative to the CBR, the RGV is a pocket rocket, but relative to the HD, the CBR is a pocket rocket. I'm not sure what you'd have to compare the HD to consider it a pocket rocket... maybe a Boss Hog?

A C50 Honda scooter?

[Shadows]

:laugh:

It's just a relativity thing... relative to the CBR, the RGV is a pocket rocket, but relative to the HD, the CBR is a pocket rocket. I'm not sure what you'd have to compare the HD to consider it a pocket rocket... maybe a Boss Hog?

Enus, you dipstick. It's Boss Hoss.

[gloplg]

A C50 Honda scooter?

Stop pickin on Honda's.

[gloplg]

Great ride tonight after the disappointment of last week's weather. Some 54/55 bikes. I hope everyone has enjoyed themselves including our newly weds!!!!!!!!!:love::love: Tristan's new bike looks:drool::drool:

Someone:shutup::shutup:my lips are sealed,has broken her Duvauchelles duck:first::2thumbsup:2thumbsup and my apologies to the riders who were keeping KP company I think in my enthusiasm I pushed the boundries somewhat going over Hilltop.

McWild did you find your keys????

Max I saw you heading back. Is everything ok????

Where to next week folks?????

[McWild]

Nope, my keys are goneburgers.

[gloplg]

Nope, my keys are goneburgers.

Oh BURGER!!!!!!! Bad luck Andrew.

What about Wets route next week ending up at Godley House. Won't be too far for the "old fellow" with the harley in case he has to push it home.:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[TuonoTom]

Another successful WNR! I love it when Andrew breaks down.

[maxf]

Great ride tonight after the disappointment of last week's weather. Some 54/55 bikes. I hope everyone has enjoyed themselves including our newly weds!!!!!!!!!:love::love: Tristan's new bike looks:drool::drool:

Someone:shutup::shutup:my lips are sealed,has broken her Duvauchelles duck:first::2thumbsup:2thumbsup and my apologies to the riders who were keeping KP company I think in my enthusiasm I pushed the boundries somewhat going over Hilltop.

McWild did you find your keys????

Max I saw you heading back. Is everything ok????

Where to next week folks?????

Yeah, just got off the pace and thought I'd not push it; dry contacts don't help (like looking thru glad wrap) and I really had to admit I'm still knackered from the ride back from Blenheim (inland via Muchison etc, too damn hot) on Monday... was thinking of turning round at Little River anyway, but I guess I'd already done my Km/sauna session limits for the week, just sadly not on the WNR! Glad to hear it was a good one, tho.

[fireliv]

Nope, my keys are goneburgers.


Another successful WNR! I love it when Andrew breaks down.

So can you explain what happened??

[Flip]

Andrew are you some kind of Anti-engineer?

[KiwiPhoenix]

KP, I'm really sorry but I can't make it tonight, I have uni commitments that I can't get out of, Would it be all-right if we do our ride later in the week or year.

I'll hold you to that matey! The next Dvachelle ride, you have to be there!


My wife and I will be along tonight. Looking forward to it. We'll head out to Duvauchelle via Halswell

Awwww Congrats again!


I can always stick with her El, sure we can make it over there eh KP!

Thanks FireLiv. Managed to get back in one piece as well, it wasn't as scary going up the way!


Great ride tonight after the disappointment of last week's weather.

Someone:shutup::shutup:my lips are sealed,has broken her Duvauchelles duck:first::2thumbsup:2thumbsup and my apologies to the riders who were keeping KP company I think in my enthusiasm I pushed the boundries somewhat going over Hilltop.


I wouldn't worry Gloplg, I was so focused on getting the seat out of my ass when I got to Duvachelle that I didn't really pay attention to who was behind me. So I've now done Duvachelle, my cherry is popped! :rofl: Besides you buggered off home last week! :laugh:

Peetey, thank you for your patience on the way home, greatly appreciated, your lights were a huge help! Hope the video footage turns out alright, will bring a couple of DVD's for the footage.

So not only did I manage to go over to Duvachelle, I done the riding downhill with grit and videoing it (sorry FireLiv, if I managed to get your ass in the shot) then on the way back, heading back through the grit then it got dark pretty quick so managed to get home in one piece despite the winds. Peetey, you have the patience of a saint. All I can say now is that I'll sleep like a baby tonight!

[SpeedMonger]

Nice bike Tristan, almost worth getting married for - welcome to the Honda family!:Punk:

[TuonoTom]

So can you explain what happened??

Andrew's key popped out of the ignition barrel somewhere between Halswell and about half way down Old Taitapu road.

"KP, I'm really sorry but I can't make it tonight, I have uni commitments that I can't get out of, Would it be all-right if we do our ride later in the week or year."

In this case "uni commitments" = party at the student bar. Well worded Eliot.

[Peeteey]

Great ride tonight after the disappointment of last week's weather. Some 54/55 bikes. I hope everyone has enjoyed themselves including our newly weds!!!!!!!!!:love::love: Tristan's new bike looks:drool::drool:

And well done you two! Thought you both looked extra happy ... :)
Tell me about it! His new bike is so sexy it's hard to look at! :gob:



Someone:shutup::shutup:my lips are sealed,has broken her Duvauchelles duck:first::2thumbsup:2thumbsup and my apologies to the riders who were keeping KP company I think in my enthusiasm I pushed the boundries somewhat going over Hilltop.

I had trouble keeping up with you, speed demon! :Punk:
Congrats to KP! Well done! And with the added responsibility of being a camera person too!
Hope you got home ok, I peeled off by the hills ...

Speaking of cameras G, I'd love to get a copy of your video so I can splice it into mine. We had at least four cameras rolling tonight :)

[gloplg]

Speaking of cameras G, I'd love to get a copy of your video so I can splice it into mine. We had at least four cameras rolling tonight :)

Not a problem I'll download it onto a dvd and bring it over later today or saturday if you pm me your address. I've just been looking at the vid. Some of it looks quite good????

[Spuds1234]

Great ride last night. Only had one real arse puckering moment coming into town on the way home.

Over took a car in an 80k zone doing 110 (yea yea I know), and nearly crapped myself when I rode past the cop car on the side of the road. Thought I'm fucked now. Thankfully there wasn't a police man inside it at the time.

Also I think I passed the rider formally known as CBR250Tom crawling along on the way home, sorry if I caused you any concern. I didn't mean to pass you going into a corner like that. I thought there was more road before the corner. It wasn't until I was just past you that I flicked my high beam on and saw the corner properly.

[phoenixgtr]

Wow! What a turn out. I think there was 55 bikes at the carpark, which equals our all time record set two years ago.

OMG that bike is awesome. I took it really easy last night but I'm already feeling at home on it. I was gutted when I got to work this morning, not only cause I was at work, but cause I wanted to keep riding!!

Now, who want's a Ninja?

[KiwiPhoenix]

"KP, I'm really sorry but I can't make it tonight, I have uni commitments that I can't get out of, Would it be all-right if we do our ride later in the week or year."

In this case "uni commitments" = party at the student bar. Well worded Eliot.

:rofl:



Congrats to KP! Well done! And with the added responsibility of being a camera person too!
Hope you got home ok, I peeled off by the hills ...

Thanks for trusting me with it! :laugh: Although I imagine the footage will be very interesting.... I thought that you would have peeled off there, so thank you for babysitting me, hope you didn't mind the slow speeds. First time doing that run at night with me at the front. Amazing how the road looks completely different at night and the fact that I was tired didn't help, I certainly didn't appreciate the concentration needed for that ride. I was so glad to get home. Head hit the pillow and I had a great nights sleep!

[imdying]

Nope, my keys are goneburgers.Replace it with an RFID chip in your glove... no more keys (but no more steering lock, if you give a shit about that on a gp rep), just wave your hand over the bike like a Jedi :laugh:

[TuonoTom]

Also I think I passed the rider formally known as CBR250Tom crawling along on the way home, sorry if I caused you any concern. I didn't mean to pass you going into a corner like that. I thought there was more road before the corner. It wasn't until I was just past you that I flicked my high beam on and saw the corner properly.

Wasn't me, I didn't end up doing the ride because I was helping Andrew look for his keys...

Edit: Love your new bike Tris :)

[Dave-]

Replace it with an RFID chip in your glove... no more keys (but no more steering lock, if you give a shit about that on a gp rep), just wave your hand over the bike like a Jedi :laugh:

real men have the RFID chip inserted in their arm.

[imdying]

Ssssh, get him used to the idea first :whistle:

[JellyBellyKelly]

ssshhhhhhh don't want cruza to get one for his speed triple........... then how could i "borrow" it??????

glad you all had a great ride..... i hate being sick....

[McWild]

Replace it with an RFID chip in your glove... no more keys (but no more steering lock, if you give a shit about that on a gp rep), just wave your hand over the bike like a Jedi :laugh:

I think you're very much onto an idea there... hmm....

[imdying]

Would be happy to help, could even build a couple of them.

[Mikkel]

OMG that bike is awesome. I took it really easy last night but I'm already feeling at home on it. I was gutted when I got to work this morning, not only cause I was at work, but cause I wanted to keep riding!!

Now, who want's a Ninja?

So what did you get for yourself? I gathered as much that it is a Honda - and a CBR too as far as I can tell... But which year and which size?