Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

[phoenixgtr]

It's an 05 600. Completely stock. It's cool :headbang:

[cruza]

Wow!

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?

Good on ya for getting it!! few rides to learn the bike is always a sensable idea.

[FJRider]

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

sick only in the mornings ... :innocent: ... ?????

[timg]

It's an 05 600. Completely stock. It's cool :headbang: Excellent taste Tris, except the colour, Honda's s'posed to be red duh! :)

[McWild]

Relative to my losing of my keys, I had a new set made up based on the petrol tank, but unfortunately they only work within the petrol tank and helmet lock, not the ignition barrel. Luckily I have a spare ignition barrel and key, but for some bizarre reason the manufacturer makes these barrels pretty bloody difficult to remove.

And so, if anyone on here has a large socket (to use on the triple clamp) and - I'm unsure of the correct name - but a tool that's sort of the inverse of an allen key, that I could borrow for tomorrow, I would greatly appreciate it. If this sounds like you you can PM me, reply on here, or give me a ring on 332 3943. I can pick up tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks.

[cruza]

sick only in the mornings ... :innocent: ... ?????

f....a......r......k o......f....f :oi-grr:

don't put ideas in her head, clucky enough as it is.

[cruza]

Relative to my losing of my keys, I had a new set made up based on the petrol tank, but unfortunately they only work within the petrol tank and helmet lock, not the ignition barrel. Luckily I have a spare ignition barrel and key, but for some bizarre reason the manufacturer makes these barrels pretty bloody difficult to remove.

And so, if anyone on here has a large socket (to use on the triple clamp) and - I'm unsure of the correct name - but a tool that's sort of the inverse of an allen key, that I could borrow for tomorrow, I would greatly appreciate it. If this sounds like you you can PM me, reply on here, or give me a ring on 332 3943. I can pick up tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks.

What size? measure across the flats.

[neels]

Relative to my losing of my keys, I had a new set made up based on the petrol tank, but unfortunately they only work within the petrol tank and helmet lock, not the ignition barrel. Luckily I have a spare ignition barrel and key, but for some bizarre reason the manufacturer makes these barrels pretty bloody difficult to remove.

And so, if anyone on here has a large socket (to use on the triple clamp) and - I'm unsure of the correct name - but a tool that's sort of the inverse of an allen key, that I could borrow for tomorrow, I would greatly appreciate it. If this sounds like you you can PM me, reply on here, or give me a ring on 332 3943. I can pick up tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks.
I've got enormous spanners in several sizes in my garage if it's any help, let me know what size you're after. What's the inverse of an allen key and what's it for, I can't picture it.

[FJRider]

f....a......r......k o......f....f :oi-grr:

don't put ideas in her head, clucky enough as it is.

:lol: .... :lol: ... :lol: ......... :killingme

[McWild]

Don't currently have the bike with me so couldn't tell you the sizes sorry.

The inverse of an allen key... well it's for the base of the ignition barrel. I suppose perhaps like a tiny tiny socket?

[Flip]

I've got enormous spanners in several sizes in my garage if it's any help, let me know what size you're after. What's the inverse of an allen key and what's it for, I can't picture it.

A bolt?

I also have heaps of tools. How many mm is the nut across the parallel on the flats?

I also have to ask who was the GSXR being picked up half way up the Akaroa hill road?

[cruza]

A bolt?

I also have heaps of tools. How many mm is the nut across the parallel on the flats?

I also have to ask who was the GSXR being picked up half way up the Akaroa hill road?

..............Blue one?

[cruza]

Don't currently have the bike with me so couldn't tell you the sizes sorry.

The inverse of an allen key... well it's for the base of the ignition barrel. I suppose perhaps like a tiny tiny socket?

Not torx head bolts (some call them star drive?)
lol think pic would make it easy , seem lost for tech'e words

[Flip]

..............Blue one?

Not sure (I'm actually colour blind). I did stop but it was all in well in hand and nobody looked injured. It looked like a very slow speed stuff up.

[jimichelle]

ive got a good socket set andrew give me a ring and ill come over and see what the thingy me bob is too i cant picture it lol

[Mikkel]

It's an 05 600. Completely stock. It's cool :headbang:

Nice! Congratulations on your new bike.

So can you qualify how it's different from your ninja?


And so, if anyone on here has a large socket (to use on the triple clamp) and - I'm unsure of the correct name - but a tool that's sort of the inverse of an allen key,

You had the name right - it's a hex socket, or just socket in shorthand. (At least I am prettY sure...) Best of luck with getting it all sorted out.

[SpeedMonger]

Not torx head bolts (some call them star drive?)
lol think pic would make it easy , seem lost for tech'e words

I think he is asking for a Nella key? I guess that's why GP bikes come with pit crews. You can borrow my shotty if you like McW, barrel vs barrel.

[KiwiPhoenix]

sick only in the mornings ... :innocent: ... ?????


f....a......r......k o......f....f :oi-grr:

don't put ideas in her head, clucky enough as it is.

:rofl: so what has Dodgy Roger been up too!??? :laugh:

Right, thanks to Peetey for giving me the Greta Valley ride DVD (and permission to edit it as well) I have edited it and burned to a DVD, if you would like a copy please bring a DVD on Wed night. I have put a sound track to it and if you like the sound track I'll do you a copy of that as well!

[maxf]

Don't currently have the bike with me so couldn't tell you the sizes sorry.

The inverse of an allen key... well it's for the base of the ignition barrel. I suppose perhaps like a tiny tiny socket?

Don't be surprised if the bolt head snaps off - some of the security bolts are like that, with an upper/visible head for tightening and a lower head with a ratcheted, no-undo face - both connected by a thin "neck". You can tighten them, but loosening engages the ratchet and the joiner neck snaps, leaving no head and the bolt still done up... THEN you have to get a drill press - it's hardened steel, you don't want to skid off-center and munt up the alu fork tree - and drill off the lower head and go normally from there!

Only other trick is to forego the drill press and use a sacrificial nut to center the drill if you can get one to "sit" in the bore the upper bolt head was in...

[fireliv]

Looking for the key today McWild?? I saw that mop of red in the distance and thought that could only be one person!

[helenoftroy]

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.
Lmao!!
Yeah I knew cause my Sam didnt ride" theres a good Gig at varsity tonite mum..."
But wot a delightfully polite recant!!:yes:

[longwheely]

[QUOTE=maxf;1129663968]Don't be surprised if the bolt head snaps off - some of the security bolts are like that, with an upper/visible head for tightening and a lower head with a ratcheted, no-undo face - both connected by a thin "neck". You can tighten them, but loosening engages the ratchet and the joiner neck snaps, leaving no head and the bolt still done up... THEN you have to get a drill press - it's hardened steel, you don't want to skid off-center and munt up the alu fork tree - and drill off the lower head and go normally from there!

normally they are a security type sheer bolt, when they are new they have to heads, a hex over a smooth round disk you tighten the bolt until the hex part sheers off just leaving the round disk and there is no tool that will undo it, if it is this type you will have to drill the head off the sheer bolt and when the barrel is out the way then you can remove the studs with a stud removal tool.
hope this helps :scooter:

[helenoftroy]

Looking for the key today McWild?? I saw that mop of red in the distance and thought that could only be one person!

Yeah us girls were out for a ride & there was that gorgeous head of hair....:blip:

and McWild walking the dog along the Old Tai Tap Rd......key hunting

[bkker]

Hey, I'm keen to join you guys this Wednesday, I met Elliot last week and he told me about the rides. I've been riding for a few years now on a small two stroke Yamaha 110 and just upgraded to a CBR250RRL (the non-speed limited year) back in November. I spent a month or so over the summer road tripping (on the bike, 6000kms) with some mates in Northland and Coromandel, so I've taught myself some of the basics on aiming for the vanishing point and leaning off the seat (still scraped the peg a couple times), but I'd like to get better. I have no idea what to do when I see gravel on the road or when it gets wet, so I just slow down. I'd appreciate some advice on this.

I'm also in the process of trying to find a fuel leak that started right after a long trip from Auckland to Christchurch. I think it's caused by leaky seals on the carbs so I'm in the process of replacing those since they're old and flat anyway, but might also be something else as well. Any ideas?

[fireliv]

Welcome bkker be good to meet ya! Ure in good company of you know El

Will see you next week then!

Make the most of it, I guess the last offical ride will be around the 31st of March (daylight savings ends on the 4th of April) though I am sure a few rides will continue after that

[gloplg]

We have 5 more Wednesdays before daylight saving ends. :yes::blink: Then:bye::bye:

We have had several long ride the last few weeks, this week I suggest something shorter. How about Dyers, Evans, Port and around the bays to Godley House. It's been a while since we have been there. Unless someone has another venue and route????

The 4 weeks after next........................where to????????

Come on guys lets have some ideas please.:D:D

[Peeteey]

We have 5 more Wednesdays before daylight saving ends. :yes::blink: Then:bye::bye:

What happened last year once the rides finished? I seem to remember reading about maintenance evenings ... with an old bike like mine I think I could keep them going with topics till next summer ;)

p.s. video (grumble mutter curse, bloody editing pos software) from this week is on its way up now ...

[Peeteey]

Right, thanks to Peetey for giving me the Greta Valley ride DVD (and permission to edit it as well) I have edited it and burned to a DVD, if you would like a copy please bring a DVD on Wed night. I have put a sound track to it and if you like the sound track I'll do you a copy of that as well!

You realise that if it's any good everyone will want you to edit all the videos from now on ... :yes::yes::yes:
You may have to kiss your remaining spare time goodbye ;)

[fireliv]

What happened last year once the rides finished? I seem to remember reading about maintenance evenings ... with an old bike like mine I think I could keep them going with topics till next summer ;)...

Yes hopefully! We have yet to breach the subject with WOFman so will let you know if its a goer this year or not! He has been kind enough to let us play in his shop the last couple of years so he just might be sick of us!

[Flip]

What happened last year once the rides finished? I seem to remember reading about maintenance evenings ... with an old bike like mine I think I could keep them going with topics till next summer ;)

p.s. video (grumble mutter curse, bloody editing pos software) from this week is on its way up now ...

If you ever need help or a workshop just give me a holla. I have quite a lot of tools, bike hoist, lathe, welding gear and I am just across the harbour from you.

I,m just making myself a bike trailer. I have a 4wd ute but the tray is very high, OK for a 100kg trail bike (or RG150) but its impossible to load a big road bike onto.

[fireliv]

I,m just making myself a bike trailer. I have a 4wd ute but the tray is very high, OK for a 100kg trail bike (or RG150) but its impossible to load a big road bike onto.

Gotta ask, how many times have you picked up that RG.....or the RGV......

[Dave-]

If you ever need help or a workshop just give me a holla. I have quite a lot of tools, bike hoist, lathe, welding gear and I am just across the harbour from you.

I,m just making myself a bike trailer. I have a 4wd ute but the tray is very high, OK for a 100kg trail bike (or RG150) but its impossible to load a big road bike onto.

flip, you happen to have a tig welder? or know someone with a tig welder who is sympathetic to bikers?

[Peeteey]

Hi all, Duvauchelles ride is up:

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

Only took me many days and litres of sweat, not to mention wearing out my vocal cords from all the swearing! :)

[McWild]

Hey thanks everyone problem sorted swapped the triple clamp and ignition barrel over and it's good to go.

[gloplg]

Hey thanks everyone problem sorted swapped the triple clamp and ignition barrel over and it's good to go.

Good to hear McW. Will see you next week??????

[Flip]

flip, you happen to have a tig welder? or know someone with a tig welder who is sympathetic to bikers?

I don't have one but I do know 2 good people who do (ie it wont be free). I'm thinking about getting one for my workshop.

[JMemonic]

I don't have one but I do know 2 good people who do (ie it wont be free). I'm thinking about getting one for my workshop.

Same, there are a couple of multifunction units out there that look interesting, tig, arc and plasma not sure if they are any good though.

[Flip]

Same, there are a couple of multifunction units out there that look interesting, tig, arc and plasma not sure if they are any good though.

The thing is you tig s/s and steel on DC and Alumininium in AC so it has to be a good quality welder to do this. Also Aluminium is different to weld than steel. I always found it very difficult to do because I have done a lot of steel welding.

[R1madness]

We have an excellent tig welder and someone thats great at using it. We can do aluminium, titanium, etc. Give us a call for a quote.

[kerryhare]

We have an excellent tig welder and someone thats great at using it. We can do aluminium, titanium, etc. Give us a call for a quote.

I think the idea is that they want to do it themselves and with the amount of stuff in our garage I would't have a clue what he does with it, I wouldn't be at all surprised if one suddenly arrived. JM loves being out in the garage.

[KiwiPhoenix]

p.s. video (grumble mutter curse, bloody editing pos software) from this week is on its way up now ...

I hear you on this, I spent many a time ready to throw the computer out the window!


You realise that if it's any good everyone will want you to edit all the videos from now on ... :yes::yes::yes:
You may have to kiss your remaining spare time goodbye ;)

What spare time!!?? :rofl: Nah, I don't mind doing it *whispers* I actually enjoy it.


If you ever need help or a workshop just give me a holla. I have quite a lot of tools, bike hoist, lathe, welding gear and I am just across the harbour from you.

I,m just making myself a bike trailer. I have a 4wd ute but the tray is very high, OK for a 100kg trail bike (or RG150) but its impossible to load a big road bike onto.

Good to know!


Hi all, Duvauchelles ride is up:

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

Only took me many days and litres of sweat, not to mention wearing out my vocal cords from all the swearing! :)

Peetey, will bring a couple of DVD's for you to give me a copy of this ride and the Oxford ride, please?!!?


I think the idea is that they want to do it themselves and with the amount of stuff in our garage I would't have a clue what he does with it, I wouldn't be at all surprised if one suddenly arrived. JM loves being out in the garage.

Just don't let him near your bike again! You remember what happened with your exhusts :laugh:

[cruza]

I think the idea is that they want to do it themselves and with the amount of stuff in our garage I would't have a clue what he does with it, I wouldn't be at all surprised if one suddenly arrived. JM loves being out in the garage.

Does it have a beer fridge?

[cruza]

The thing is you tig s/s and steel on DC and Alumininium in AC so it has to be a good quality welder to do this. Also Aluminium is different to weld than steel. I always found it very difficult to do because I have done a lot of steel welding.

Almost a art form , mate has a welding business, amazing watching him do some tricky jobs sometimes with tig.

[JMemonic]

Does it have a beer fridge?

Recently aquired just lacking the filling

[Peeteey]

Peetey, will bring a couple of DVD's for you to give me a copy of this ride and the Oxford ride, please?!!?


Sure, no problem tho it may be easier/cheaper and more environmentally friendly if you have an 8gb USB key or something like that as I could put 2-3 videos on it at a time. Somewhere had some on sale recently ... *thinks* :sherlock: Nope, can't remember ... Anyone?

[KiwiPhoenix]

Sent you a txt Peetey about it!

[cruza]

Recently aquired just lacking the filling

Have to sort that out soon:drinknsin

In the good old days , a man could have a pot belly stove going in the corner too too keep the frost off on the winter nights , real down side to chch now:(

[Flip]

I remember the good old days in christchurch when you could not see 100m for the fog on a frosty night, black snot in my hanky, and the smell of coal & diesel everywhere. I did a stint in China in 2000 and the air polution there was only what Christchurch was like 25 years ago.

[gloplg]

I remember the good old days in christchurch when you could not see 100m for the fog on a frosty night, black snot in my hanky, and the smell of coal & diesel everywhere. I did a stint in China in 2000 and the air polution there was only what Christchurch was like 25 years ago.

OOOOOHHHHHHHH..............................(sniff. ...sniff) for the good old days..............(sniff..........sniff........... ..cough....cough.....choke.....choke) etc...etc...etc.

The loverly smell of 2stroke oil (ala McW) Real motorbikes with(oh shut up Garry) kickstarts.

And for all you heathens who don't have a kickstart I'm getting closer to being converted. Flip I hope your "Uncle Flip's Kickers" are at least in the planning stage because the Baby Guzzi is looking like it might be a starter, so to speak.

Now give me heaps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Flip]

OOOOOHHHHHHHH..............................(sniff. ...sniff) for the good old days..............(sniff..........sniff..........c ough....cough.....choke.....choke) etc...etc...etc

Christchurch was a bloody awfully place to be then.

Wouldn't mind doing the whole summit road next month some time, do it from Gebbies to avoid sun strike, end up at the twisted hop. You know I am a frustrated sports bike rider don't you, love corners ride a Harley, its a dilemma.

I'm also happy to keep the WNR going over winter, weather permitting, maybe in another format, say we are going to say 'Godley house' for a drink at say '630'. Get there when you can, kind of thing. What do you think young man?

I don't mind riding in bad weather actually, helps to be on a 350kg motorcycle. I think I was born in a storm.

[Flip]

OOOOOHHHHHHHH..............................(sniff. ...sniff) for the good old days..............(sniff..........sniff........... ..cough....cough.....choke.....choke) etc...etc...etc.

The loverly smell of 2stroke oil (ala McW) Real motorbikes with(oh shut up Garry) kickstarts.

And for all you heathens who don't have a kickstart I'm getting closer to being converted. Flip I hope your "Uncle Flip's Kickers" are at least in the planning stage because the Baby Guzzi is looking like it might be a starter, so to speak.

Now give me heaps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not bloody likely. I love the idea of your Guzzi, V2's rock my world don't you know that. What model are you looking at?

The Mk1 Kickers might just be a stick on flatty. My workshop is full with bits for a new bike trailer at the moment.

[gloplg]

I'm also happy to keep the WNR going over winter, weather permitting, maybe in another format, say we are going to say 'Godley house' for a drink at say '630'. Get there when you can, kind of thing. What do you think young man?

I don't mind riding in bad weather actually, helps to be on a 350kg motorcycle. I think I was born in a storm.

Hey "Old Grasshopper" how dare you tell the truth about my home town.

Summit road sounds like a starter, and as for the way you ride your beloved Harley, I have to pedal very quickly at times not to fall too far behind.

Would a Saturday be a better day during the winter????? I must confess I have come to rather enjoy the company of our regular WNRers and am not looking forward to being without you lot over the winter.

If someone has a good Idea to enable us to continue our activities over the winter I am a definate starter (or kickstarter)

[gloplg]

As I said it's the "baby Guzzi" the v40 ie 400cc. I quite like the idea of the v50 but the ones ex Japan are mostly junk I'm told.

[Flip]

Saturday would be a better day. I did not want to clash with the maintenance evenings if they are on this year.

Would you be a starter for the Brass Monkey? I go almost every year. Only missed one year in the last 22 because I was overseas. I always have a backup plan involving a big 4WD. Hell I'm an engineer I don't take a dump without a backup plan.

Love the idea of the V40. How long before it becomes a classic 40yo for rego reasons?

[gloplg]

I don't take a dump without a backup plan.

You watch or read too much Tom Clancy!!!!!!!! Sign of a misspent youth!!!!!!

I'm off on Saturdays (lets face it I'm off most days) so I'm keen. I'm also off Wednesdays and would like to do the Wednesday nights.

The Brass Monkey sounds too cold for my delecate disposition. (Interpret as weak minded, comfort loving, woosey, old wimp!!!) So I think I might have to work that weekend. (Week minded, comfort loving, woosey old wimp).

Anyway none of my bikes have the carrying capacity of your "three ton truck"!!!!!!!!

[Peeteey]

I don't take a dump without a backup plan.

Aww FLIIIIIIP! :shit::shutup::shit::shutup: I thought "I'll just check the board before I head off to bed" and THAT'S the image I have to take with me?????? :sick:



Anyway, I can't take a dump if I'm backed up either :clap::2thumbsup:rofl:

[Peeteey]

I'm off on Saturdays (lets face it I'm off most days) so I'm keen. I'm also off Wednesdays and would like to do the Wednesday nights.

Yep, me too. If it were a daytime thing, or afternoon rather, on the Saturday then I'd be keen. I work in the evenings and would have to be home by about 5 or 6.
I'll keep my Wednesdays free for the maintenance evenings too, if they're going ahead again. I was bummed out I had to work Weds last year.

[Spuds1234]

I'm also happy to keep the WNR going over winter, weather permitting, maybe in another format, say we are going to say 'Godley house' for a drink at say '630'. Get there when you can, kind of thing. What do you think young man?

That sounds like a plan, although if we can convince Wofman to open up the garage then I'll be stripping down my Katana each Wednesday night.

As for Saturdays this sounds good. I also like the fact that you think it should be Saturday not Sunday.

[KiwiPhoenix]

love corners ride a Harley, its a dilemma.

I'm also happy to keep the WNR going over winter, weather permitting, maybe in another format, say we are going to say 'Godley house' for a drink at say '630'. Get there when you can, kind of thing. What do you think young man?

I don't mind riding in bad weather actually, helps to be on a 350kg motorcycle. I think I was born in a storm.

I'm the opposite here "Old Grasshopper" (blame Gloplg for that one) I love Harleys and hate corners, perhaps we could swap!? :laugh:


Hey "Old Grasshopper" how dare you tell the truth about my home town.

Summit road sounds like a starter, and as for the way you ride your beloved Harley, I have to pedal very quickly at times not to fall too far behind.

Would a Saturday be a better day during the winter????? I must confess I have come to rather enjoy the company of our regular WNRers and am not looking forward to being without you lot over the winter.

If someone has a good Idea to enable us to continue our activities over the winter I am a definate starter (or kickstarter)

Sounds good, I like this idea as well. I enjoyed riding pillion through the winter, the weather was actually not that bad!


Saturday would be a better day. I did not want to clash with the maintenance evenings if they are on this year.

Would you be a starter for the Brass Monkey? I go almost every year. Only missed one year in the last 22 because I was overseas. I always have a backup plan involving a big 4WD. Hell I'm an engineer I don't take a dump without a backup plan.

Love the idea of the V40. How long before it becomes a classic 40yo for rego reasons?

I'm keen for the brass this year, will have to start saving my pennies or should that be cents!?!


The Brass Monkey sounds too cold for my delecate disposition. (Interpret as weak minded, comfort loving, woosey, old wimp!!!) So I think I might have to work that weekend. (Week minded, comfort loving, woosey old wimp).

Didn't want to say anything about that Uncle Gloplg!! :rofl: Hey come on, if this young grasshopper can do it I'm sure you can too! (Helps that I have scottish blood and don't mind the cold!)


Aww FLIIIIIIP! :shit::shutup::shit::shutup: I thought "I'll just check the board before I head off to bed" and THAT'S the image I have to take with me?????? :sick:

Anyway, I can't take a dump if I'm backed up either :clap::2thumbsup:rofl:

eeeeewwwww, I've just had my breakfast that is now showing signs of wanting to come back up!!!

[Dave-]

I don't have one but I do know 2 good people who do (ie it wont be free). I'm thinking about getting one for my workshop.

cheers flip, might hit you up, see how we go.

[cruza]

I remember the good old days in christchurch when you could not see 100m for the fog on a frosty night, black snot in my hanky, and the smell of coal & diesel everywhere. I did a stint in China in 2000 and the air polution there was only what Christchurch was like 25 years ago.

Yeah the old open fires weren't the best , Greymouth on a winters nite with all the coal smoke , reminds me of christchurch long ago sometimes whem I'm over there . Poor insulation and type of houses built here earlier on don't help much either .

Like the idea of a afternoon run in winter , rather be tinkering away in the garage rather than on the bike on a winters nite.

[Flip]

You watch or read too much Tom Clancy!!!!!!!! Sign of a misspent youth!!!!!!

I'm off on Saturdays (lets face it I'm off most days) so I'm keen. I'm also off Wednesdays and would like to do the Wednesday nights.

The Brass Monkey sounds too cold for my delecate disposition. (Interpret as weak minded, comfort loving, woosey, old wimp!!!) So I think I might have to work that weekend. (Week minded, comfort loving, woosey old wimp).

Anyway none of my bikes have the carrying capacity of your "three ton truck"!!!!!!!!

Everybody should have at least one 3 ton truck some time.

I enjoy the Brass, its not the destination. It's the adventure I have getting there. We have gone there via Bluff in a snow storm. Have ridden over the Hast just after a blizzard. Have taken 4 days to get down there form Wellington, it was the week the Kaikora road fell into the sea.
We never plan to ride more than 5 hours in a day and on some days it can take us ages to get anywhere. Like the year it was -14 C and we broke camp and rode slowly into Alexander. One of the others girl friends on the back was sooo cold she couldn't get off the bike so we stayed there for a night. It actually warmed to -2 that day. The next day we rode slowly to Dunedin and stayed there before coming back up the coast to Chch.

[phoenixgtr]

So what are we doing this week? I feel like I read something about summit road, or was that for another week? I'd like to go to Diamond Harbour. Haven't been there in donkey's. But I don't really care, as long as I'm riding my bike

[KiwiPhoenix]

I think it was Gloplg that suggested it!? You guys can do the summit road :blink: me not! :no:

[maxf]

I have to pedal very quickly at times not to fall too far behind.

Would a Saturday be a better day during the winter????? I must confess I have come to rather enjoy the company of our regular WNRers and am not looking forward to being without you lot over the winter.



Having come the conclusion after a couple of recent non-WNR group rides that I'm actually fairly antisocial/self conscious while I ride, I think I'd really enjoy the "head here & say hello" bit over the winter - get there at your own rate, still have a reason to get out... Saturday afternoons would be good.

And you'd have an excuse to get that Guzzi... :innocent:

[KiwiPhoenix]

And you'd have an excuse to get that Guzzi... :innocent:

Like he would really need an excuse!! :rofl:

[maxf]

I think it was Gloplg that suggested it!? You guys can do the summit road :blink: me not! :no:

I'll do it if you want to follow me - I prefer the slow in, fast out anyway, nice to enjoy the bends not the "thank god there wasn't anything wrong on the bend as I was at the limit anyway" approach.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'll do it if you want to follow me - I prefer the slow in, fast out anyway, nice to enjoy the bends not the "thank god there wasn't anything wrong on the bend as I was at the limit anyway" approach.

Can you tell I don't like the summit road?? :laugh: I don't even like doing it in the car!

I'll see how I feel tomorrow, I know a cop out! :rofl:

[McWild]

So what are we doing this week? I feel like I read something about summit road, or was that for another week? I'd like to go to Diamond Harbour. Haven't been there in donkey's. But I don't really care, as long as I'm riding my bike

Actually I'll be piloting the CBR this Wednesday so you're a bit out of luck there.

[phoenixgtr]

Hahahahahaaa!!

There's only one key. It's in my pocket. It goes everywhere with me...good luck

[maxf]

Hahahahahaaa!!

There's only one key. It's in my pocket. It goes everywhere with me...good luck

Don't they have biometric locks yet? :shifty:

[neels]

There's only one key.
You might like to get another one cut, you know, just in case.....

[Flip]

You might like to get another one cut, you know, just in case.....

Just in case......... you lend it to McWild and he looses it.

[McWild]

I've changed a triple clamp before, I can do it again!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Just in case......... you lend it to McWild and he looses it.

:rofl: Don't listen to them McWild, we've all lost keys! :bleh:

[gloplg]

I've changed a triple clamp before, I can do it again!

Is your bike going Andrew????

[gloplg]

So what are we doing this week? I feel like I read something about summit road, or was that for another week? I'd like to go to Diamond Harbour. Haven't been there in donkey's. But I don't really care, as long as I'm riding my bike

Yes Guilty.

KP the summit road is a good place to learn cornering AT YOUR OWN PACE. If you like we could ride the summit at your pace.

[gloplg]

Some of our riders may not wish to go over the Summit Road. Those of our number who do not want to go over the Summit Road could go via Ferry Road and Sumner and meet us at the carpark at the top of Evans Pass.

Maybe KP or FL would like to organise and lead this group please.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Some of our riders may not wish to go over the Summit Road. Those of our number who do not want to go over the Summit Road could go via Ferry Road and Sumner and meet us at the carpark at the top of Evans Pass.

Maybe KP or FL would like to organise and lead this group please.

I would be happy to organise this. If you do want to do Ferry Rd route, please let me know tomorrow night, thanks!

[JMemonic]

Some of our riders may not wish to go over the Summit Road. Those of our number who do not want to go over the Summit Road could go via Ferry Road and Sumner and meet us at the carpark at the top of Evans Pass.

Maybe KP or FL would like to organise and lead this group please.

Roads closed from 6pm till 6am due to road works until the 8th.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Roads closed from 6pm till 6am due to road works until the 8th.

Evans Pass rd??

[gloplg]

Roads closed from 6pm till 6am due to road works until the 8th.

Which roads????

I will phone the council in the morning and check which roads.

[JMemonic]

Evans Pass rd??


Which roads????

I will phone the council in the morning and check which roads.

Sumner to Lyttelton closed at about the turn off for the timeball last night, they are installing a new water main, I will have a look tonight and see if they are closed tonight again but there has been signs up there for the last couple of months.

[TuonoTom]

I've changed a triple clamp before, I can do it again!

I think you mean WE changed it.

[cromagnon]

Yup, Sumner to Lyttelton was closed tonight at the summit rd intersection. Only had the closed road sign, no notices of why or for how long.

[Peeteey]

I'll do it if you want to follow me - I prefer the slow in, fast out anyway, nice to enjoy the bends not the "thank god there wasn't anything wrong on the bend as I was at the limit anyway" approach.


Can you tell I don't like the summit road?? :laugh: I don't even like doing it in the car!

I'll see how I feel tomorrow, I know a cop out! :rofl:

You know it won't be the same without either of you. Plus, you guys can give me some company in the 'taking our time' group ...

Go on ...:yes:

Plus, I'll need someone to video :innocent:

I'm tempted to bring the snappy snap camera and click some shots of you lot as you ride past, might be some nice evening light ...

Actually, that's an idea. Why don't we-who-don't-really-enjoy-the-summit-road ride straight up to the sign of the kiwi and wait for them there, taking pics as they go past then meet them somewhere afterwards?

[KiwiPhoenix]

You know it won't be the same without either of you. Plus, you guys can give me some company in the 'taking our time' group ...

Go on ...:yes:

Plus, I'll need someone to video :innocent:

I'm tempted to bring the snappy snap camera and click some shots of you lot as you ride past, might be some nice evening light ...

Actually, that's an idea. Why don't we-who-don't-really-enjoy-the-summit-road ride straight up to the sign of the kiwi and wait for them there, taking pics as they go past then meet them somewhere afterwards?

Your on Peetey! I like this idea, I'll bring my camera as well to take photos. :yes: Will talk to you tonight, will also bring the edited DVD for you

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yup, Sumner to Lyttelton was closed tonight at the summit rd intersection. Only had the closed road sign, no notices of why or for how long.

Thanks for the updates guys!

[bikee chick]

I am guessing the ride is sumner to lyttleton tonight is it??? You have to be there tonight KP i am bring a tag along tonight with his own camera, yes have to bring the boy, he feels he is missing out.
See you all tonight.
BC

[KiwiPhoenix]

I am guessing the ride is sumner to lyttleton tonight is it??? You have to be there tonight KP i am bring a tag along tonight with his own camera, yes have to bring the boy, he feels he is missing out.
See you all tonight.
BC

Destination is Diamond Harbour via the Summit Rd, Peetey and I (and anyone else who wants to) are going to head up to Sign of the Kiwi and get pictures of everyone as they come past. Will be nice to meet the "tagalong" :laugh: See ya tonight!

[phoenixgtr]

Right, so can anyone confirm the situation with Evans Pass? What's Dyers Pass like these days?

[gloplg]

Destination is Diamond Harbour via the Summit Rd, Peetey and I (and anyone else who wants to) are going to head up to Sign of the Kiwi and get pictures of everyone as they come past. Will be nice to meet the "tagalong" :laugh: See ya tonight!

Destination is Diamond Harbour. The origional route was, BK, Dyers Pass (Sign of the Kiwi), Evans Pass, Port, and round the bays. With KP and Co going Ferry Road, Sumner and waiting at the carpark just over Evans Pass for the Summit Road group.

However with the roadworks on the Evans Pass to Port road we will have to think of another route. The Summit Road from Evans to Dyers has too much sunstrike at that time of day and I think it would not be safe.

I think we should still go to Godley House but by another route. Unless someone else has another idea?????????

[cromagnon]

Dyers is ok now, 99% of the loose stones from the new seal have gone. There are lots of sheep along/on summit rd between evans pass rd and sign of the kiwi.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Destination is Diamond Harbour. The origional route was, BK, Dyers Pass (Sign of the Kiwi), Evans Pass, Port, and round the bays. With KP and Co going Ferry Road, Sumner and waiting at the carpark just over Evans Pass for the Summit Road group.

However with the roadworks on the Evans Pass to Port road we will have to think of another route. The Summit Road from Evans to Dyers has too much sunstrike at that time of day and I think it would not be safe.

I think we should still go to Godley House but by another route. Unless someone else has another idea?????????

Even going via Dyers would still give Peetey & I (and anyone else) a chance to get pictures. Or perhaps going via Tai Tapu and over Gebbies??

[phoenixgtr]

If we stick with Diamond Harbour we have 3 options. With Evans out Summit Rd is out cause going the other way would just be stupid (sunstrike). That leaves: through the tunnel and round the bays, over Dyers or over Gebbies. Any of these 3 would be quite a short ride...or there's options 4 & 5 which I'm not even going to suggest

[KiwiPhoenix]

If we stick with Diamond Harbour we have 3 options. With Evans out Summit Rd is out cause going the other way would just be stupid (sunstrike). That leaves: through the tunnel and round the bays, over Dyers or over Gebbies. Any of these 3 would be quite a short ride...

How about via Tai Tapu, half way over Gebbies, do summit rd from Gebbies to Sign of the kiwi, down Dyers and then round the bays to Diamond Harbour?? (I suggest we call this route the KP route, if it hasn't already been named :rofl:

[KiwiPhoenix]

I do know from checking out the Chch council website that Sumner Rd to St Davids Rd is closed until Friday!

[gloplg]

If we stick with Diamond Harbour we have 3 options. With Evans out Summit Rd is out cause going the other way would just be stupid (sunstrike). That leaves: through the tunnel and round the bays, over Dyers or over Gebbies. Any of these 3 would be quite a short ride...

I have just spoken to the City Council. The Sumner Road will be closed at 6.00pm and reopening at 7.00am, today and tomorrow.

Do we want to leave Godley House to next week and do something else tonight??? I have a reason to want to ride a little further tonight and this may be revealed later in the day.

[phoenixgtr]

How about via Tai Tapu, half way over Gebbies, do summit rd from Gebbies to Sign of the kiwi, down Dyers and then round the bays to Diamond Harbour?? (I suggest we call this route the KP route, if it hasn't already been named :rofl:

That's option 5 (I edited my post)...

[KiwiPhoenix]

I have just spoken to the City Council. The Sumner Road will be closed at 6.00pm and reopening at 7.00am, today and tomorrow.

Do we want to leave Godley House to next week and do something else tonight??? I have a reason to want to ride a little further tonight and this may be revealed later in the day.

Yeah, you just want to show off your new bike :laugh: ??


That's option 5 (I edited my post)...

Too damn slow me, bleeding dial-up!!

[phoenixgtr]

Do we want to leave Godley House to next week and do something else tonight??? I have a reason to want to ride a little further tonight and this may be revealed later in the day.

Hmmm...does it rhyme with photo fuzzy?

Anyone else got any ideas??

[gloplg]

How about via Tai Tapu, half way over Gebbies, do summit rd from Gebbies to Sign of the kiwi, down Dyers and then round the bays to Diamond Harbour?? (I suggest we call this route the KP route, if it hasn't already been named :rofl:

Young Grasshopper I like that one.

Our riders would still have to be careful of sunstrike on several corners, however it is nowhere near as bad as Evans to Dyers. As I remember there is prior warning of the sunstrike. (sunlight on the corners before before you ride into it)

And of course to be named " KP's route" the Lady herself would have to would have to christen it. Are you up to it KP???????

[cruza]

Evans pass been a real pain for us at work being closed , theyre not sticking 100% to their times either. I'm keen to run to duvachelle's again, Sealing is a pain at this time of year , with the days getting shorter , making the most of longer runs should be a made.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Young Grasshopper I like that one.

Our riders would still have to be careful of sunstrike on several corners, however it is nowhere near as bad as Evans to Dyers. As I remember there is prior warning of the sunstrike. (sunlight on the corners before before you ride into it)

And of course to be named " KP's route" the Lady herself would have to would have to christen it. Are you up to it KP???????


Evans pass been a real pain for us at work being closed , theyre not sticking 100% to their times either. I'm keen to run to duvachelle's again, Sealing is a pain at this time of year , with the days getting shorter , making the most of longer runs should be a made.

Regardless of any ride we do tonight, I would love to get photos of everyone, like I did on the 1st night (as some people have changed their bikes!!) I would be happy to do either ride!

Your choice PhoenixGTR

[JMemonic]

Good the quorum has come to a consensus that I was correct in my information, the Sumner road is closed, the signs have been on Sumner road near the Timeball turn off and the corner of Norwich Quay and Oxford Streets for about two months, they are bright orange with black writing. You will see this kind of sign now days preceding all sorts of planned things that close roads for any period of time, I suspect there are a few up around Oxford presently.

So I sound a little sarcastic, hmm maybe.

[gloplg]

Hmmm...does it rhyme with photo fuzzy?

Anyone else got any ideas??

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.................yourself PG:yes::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Still lots to do and organise so I may still be GBing rather than MGing

[cruza]

Regardless of any ride we do tonight, I would love to get photos of everyone, like I did on the 1st night (as some people have changed their bikes!!) I would be happy to do either ride!

Your choice PhoenixGTR
Don't forget to run it past the wife:blip:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Good the quorum has come to a consensus that I was correct in my information, the Sumner road is closed, the signs have been on Sumner road near the Timeball turn off and the corner of Norwich Quay and Oxford Streets for about two months, they are bright orange with black writing. You will see this kind of sign now days preceding all sorts of planned things that close roads for any period of time, I suspect there are a few up around Oxford presently.

So I sound a little sarcastic, hmm maybe.

Nah, it doesn't. You would know that road better than most!


Don't forget to run it past the wife:blip:

:rofl: Hope the mrs is coming along!!

[sammcj]

I'm in for tonight.
Duvachelle's run would be nice!

[bikee chick]

I vot the tunnel and round the bays....but i will go along with whatever, unless there are gravel in which case i would not be home till tomorrow night cause it would take me that long to get thru it. Option 6 - the other direction LOL

[KiwiPhoenix]

I vot the tunnel and round the bays....but i will go along with whatever, unless there are gravel in which case i would not be home till tomorrow night cause it would take me that long to get thru it. Option 6 - the other direction LOL

You sound like me 5 months ago! I said these exact words :rofl:

[bikee chick]

LOL taking after the master....just sick of gebbie and the summit, although am getting lots of practice on those hills...

[bikee chick]

Big Congrats to Bittertwistedcute (one of the chch members) she got her full licence yesterday....yeah.....Good on you girl...

[KiwiPhoenix]

LOL taking after the master....just sick of gebbie and the summit, although am getting lots of practice on those hills...

:rofl: Yes young one, you are learning the ways well :yes:

Good for you getting practice on the hills, *whispers* I haven't, I avoid them!

Well done to BitterTwistedCute on getting your full!

[Bren_chch]

I'm in for tonight.
Duvachelle's run would be nice! i'd vote for that, missed you guys last week!

[sammcj]

"I'm in for tonight.
Duvachelle's run would be nice!"
I'd vote for that, missed you guys last week!

:Punk: Can I vote for Duvachelle's a second time? ;) :Punk:

[bikee chick]

haha, not so much of the young, i am older than you KP....and stop avoiding the hills, you did well over gebbies....counting down...see you tonight for the surprise on where we are actually going

[Retroqueen]

Hi team
was going to bring jaxfreetobe along tonight but Kim not long out of surgery and we have had a long day. She's fine, was an op for her Ulna nerve but even so parents stress about these things. so a wee nana nap for me. Have fun on your ride!!

[bkker]

man, my fuel system is leaking worse than it was before I tried fixing it, so I won't be able to make it tonight.
I think I'll give up and take it to the mechanic :P

[Flip]

Just got in from work. If I hear you go past I will walk down to the pub.

[helenoftroy]

Awesome turnout again!:Punk:

Didnt enjoy the summit rd on the Ducati...grit,people,traffic & some crazy male in a 4WD who was pissed off with me then crossed centre line in front of phoenix behind me!!!:angry:

I love that road on the mighty DR!....I miss her!(gouged fork tube,waiting to be rechromed)

Love the new plate on the beautiful CBR Tris

Hot Ducati SR4S tricolore LDB.....gorgeous hot bike:love:,really good to see you again!

Oh! & :hug: & thanks to R1madness for leading me home,geez Im hopeless in the dark!

[KiwiPhoenix]

haha, not so much of the young, i am older than you KP....and stop avoiding the hills, you did well over gebbies....counting down...see you tonight for the surprise on where we are actually going

Not by much I would imagine!? Well I did do Dyers tonight :bleh:


Hi team
was going to bring jaxfreetobe along tonight but Kim not long out of surgery and we have had a long day. She's fine, was an op for her Ulna nerve but even so parents stress about these things. so a wee nana nap for me. Have fun on your ride!!

Get well soon Kim! If you need anything RQ, just text me!


Just got in from work. If I hear you go past I will walk down to the pub.

Good to see you tonight Flip and of course Ted!

Good ride tonight, so I can now check off riding round the bays in the dark of my list :yes:

Thanks again MaxF and Peetey for your patience, greatly appreciated!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Oh! & :hug: & thanks to R1madness for leading me home,geez Im hopeless in the dark!

At least the men are useful for something I suppose! :laugh: :bleh:

[Dave-]

great ride :)

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah I'm pretty happy :D

[KiwiPhoenix]

I've just finished downloading the photos that I took, will do all the editing tomorrow and post them up, if you want a copy please bring a CD or pen drive next week and I'll give you a copy of the photo (I'm on dial-up) so can't email it to you full size! They do look good!

Peetey, how did your ones turn out!?

[gloplg]

Yes as HOT Lady says a great turnout tonight some 45 to 50 bikes. And yes the summit road was full of wombles tonight, :bash::bash:a pity they couldn't find somewhere else to be.

Someone mentioned Duvauchelles. Do we want to go there again next week????????

[FJRider]

At least the men are useful for something I suppose! :laugh: :bleh:

we can kill all those mean nasty spiders for ya's ... if they're not too big ... :eek:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Someone mentioned Duvauchelles. Do we want to go there again next week????????

I'm keen for this!

[KiwiPhoenix]

we can kill all those mean nasty spiders for ya's ... if they're not too big ... :eek:

I don't mind spiders, so nope, don't need you for that! :bleh:

[FJRider]

I don't mind spiders, so nope, don't need you for that! :bleh:

Well ... I got a couple you can kill ... I used to have a cat .... :yes: ... now ... :no:

[been_there]

Another great turnout..Dont like that summit rd!!!
Do like the the bays thou...Was a quick blast home.

geez its all go here...people running through the property...one being chased by man with dog..Just like police 10/7

[motardgeek]

Greetings,

Great ride, we made it home alive and I have 54 minutes and 3.47gb of footage from my helmet cam... Pity I filled up the storage on the memory card..

must take spare memory cards..

now time for some editing...

like should I keep the scenes where we are going faster than the speed limit ??

[cruza]

Someone mentioned Duvauchelles. Do we want to go there again next week????????

Hell yes!

Glad we gave summit road a miss then , sounds like a few wombles up there. Duvauchelles road was alot better tonite after a week of traffic on the new seal, We stopped for all of 30 seconds and decided to head back to diamond harbour , what a mint evening riding . Rummie went to hill top , still grinning ... even through someone forgot her house keys and someone else had cell phone on silent mode:slap: and was out chasing hornets.

[fireliv]

Oh! & :hug: & thanks to R1madness for leading me home,geez Im hopeless in the dark!

To whose home?? :innocent: Just kidding mummy-in-law!! :bleh:

[helenoftroy]

Hell yes!

Glad we gave summit road a miss then , sounds like a few wombles up there. Duvauchelles road was alot better tonite after a week of traffic on the new seal, We stopped for all of 30 seconds and decided to head back to diamond harbour , what a mint evening riding . Rummie went to hill top , still grinning ... even through someone forgot her house keys and someone else had cell phone on silent mode:slap: and was out chasing hornets.

Lmao!!Im sure Rummie forgave you!:yes:

Chasing Hornets.......excellent fun!!:2thumbsup

[helenoftroy]

To whose home?? :innocent: Just kidding mummy-in-law!! :bleh:

Stop that you minx!!:nya:

[cruza]

geez Im hopeless in the dark!

:rofl: ........... files quote for march hare...................:shifty:

Lifted my lights on the triple when I got home , way to low even on hi beam, going to fit higher wattage hi beam as well , like using a candle compared to the awesome lights on the tuono.

[SpeedMonger]

:rofl: ........... files quote for march hare...................:shifty:

Lifted my lights on the triple when I got home , way to low even on hi beam, going to fit higher wattage hi beam as well , like using a candle compared to the awesome lights on the tuono.

Yeh, thought you'd taken a sudden interest in the bottom of potholes :) The plus 50 bulbs work well, got one in the Hoonet and in my truck - same wattage but 50% brighter than standard bulbs. They didn't seem to slow you down much though ;-) Must remember to take clear visor next week....

[Peeteey]

At least the men are useful for something I suppose! :laugh: :bleh:

We try not to be, that way you never ask us to do anything! :innocent::laugh:


I've just finished downloading the photos that I took, will do all the editing tomorrow and post them up, if you want a copy please bring a CD or pen drive next week and I'll give you a copy of the photo (I'm on dial-up) so can't email it to you full size! They do look good!
Peetey, how did your ones turn out!?

Got a few nice ones and one of someone I wanted to find and talk to, someone on a Suzuki motard or off roader with a ContourHD on thier helmet ...


Greetings,

Great ride, we made it home alive and I have 54 minutes and 3.47gb of footage from my helmet cam... Pity I filled up the storage on the memory card..

must take spare memory cards..

now time for some editing...

like should I keep the scenes where we are going faster than the speed limit ??

Was that you with the ContourHD? Would love to check it out and chat to you about it one day, am seriously thinking of something like that or the GoproHD.
Would love to see your footage anyhoo, do you slap it onto Youtube?

As for the editing speed limit question, I guess only if you can see your speedo :shifty:

[Peeteey]

Hi all, put some pics up in an album on my profile page, here's a few.
Guess it's about time to go to bed ... :yawn: :zzzz:

[3umph]

Was that you with the ContourHD? Would love to check it out and chat to you about it one day, am seriously thinking of something like that or the GoproHD.
Would love to see your footage anyhoo, do you slap it onto Youtube?

As for the editing speed limit question, I guess only if you can see your speedo :shifty:
the Hero HD is the far superior camera... flick me a pm with your details and I will have a chat to you about them or you can come see some raw footage....
I helped do the onboard cams for the world jetboat marathon last year and we used some contours on them but from all the days we only got a couple that were usable...
here is a couple I have done... quality of first is down because I was learning the edit program and uploaded in the wrong resolution... camera uses double sided tape mount onto the tripple clamp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sojl3-uxqdE

Jetboad footage taken with suction mount but made the mount to long and got vibration...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcuC27fsklE

Tour boat test again suction mount on there rollbar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okVgekn4VIE

[Flip]

:rofl: ........... files quote for march hare...................:shifty:

Lifted my lights on the triple when I got home , way to low even on hi beam, going to fit higher wattage hi beam as well , like using a candle compared to the awesome lights on the tuono.

I also like the plus 50s. They seem to throw just a bit more light a bit further than the std bulbs.

[sammcj]

Great ride guys!
Was buzzing when I got home, Think Scotty on the CBR400RR almost made me go def through the tunnel on the way back ;)
Can't wait to see the rest of the photos & videos!

[phoenixgtr]

Hi all, put some pics up in an album on my profile page, here's a few.
Guess it's about time to go to bed ... :yawn: :zzzz:

Great, thanks


I also like the plus 50s. They seem to throw just a bit more light a bit further than the std bulbs.

Where can one find these bulbs and what sort of money would one pay for them. I've been suitably disappointed with the CBR's headlights. I had to keep up with Dave on the way home so I could see where I was going...

[Flip]

Great, thanks



Where can one find these bulbs and what sort of money would one pay for them. I've been suitably disappointed with the CBR's headlights. I had to keep up with Dave on the way home so I could see where I was going...

Repco had Phillips brand ones last time I was there. I actually got some 100 watt 24 v ones for the landrover and a single 55/60 for the Harley. I think it was $25. Darn good value for money I was thinking................ Don't buy those couour tinted boy racer bulbs they are crap.

[bikee chick]

For Helen and Firelive - Haha, will we be invited to the wedding...

[bikee chick]

Hi all, put some pics up in an album on my profile page, here's a few.
Guess it's about time to go to bed ... :yawn: :zzzz:
What absolutely fantastic photo's peeteey. wonderful job they are great.

[bikee chick]

Great ride last night, had a great ride and meet some more lovely people, sorry if I held anyone up. Looking forward to the next one, if I am over the March Hare lol

[maxf]

Great, thanks



Where can one find these bulbs and what sort of money would one pay for them. I've been suitably disappointed with the CBR's headlights. I had to keep up with Dave on the way home so I could see where I was going...

Check out my latest blog (couple of weeks old now)... might pay to look at puttung in relays too.

[Flip]

Check out my latest blog (couple of weeks old now)... might pay to look at puttung in relays too.

Darn good information Maxf, well worth the read.

[Peeteey]

What absolutely fantastic photo's peeteey. wonderful job they are great.

Ah you say the sweetest things! Thanks, there are a few more of you guys having the impromptu maintenance lesson :) Oh, a few more of scary-yelly guy too. Wasn't he fun?

[Transalper]

...
I love that road on the mighty DR!....I miss her!(gouged fork tube,waiting to be rechromed)
....!Ayyye, who did what how to it? Is there a post somewhere with details?

I've been working through all the WNRs i've missed. Trying not to read this thread too often as I just wish I was there again when I do.

[helenoftroy]

Replaced fork seal in late November,did very few ks(my hands & wrists were a right- off with this carpel tunnel thing)over xmas/new year

Seal went again when Skinny Birdman did the Clarence Reserve on her & we then discovered the gouge....waiting for rechroming now.....:wait:Just one of those things & not a biggie cost wise.She has been an incredibly low maintanence,reliable bikel!puurfect for me:yes:

DR makes up for the 5 cylinder Italian 4 wheeled tart of mine that ATM is costing me $$$$$$...enough to make me feel :sick:

Im really lucky that Wednesday nights are the end of my working week so I can ride!!:scooter:

[maxf]

Yes - wonderful, apart from that fat bastard in the blue jacket, god he needs some Weight-Watchers certified McDonalds ASAP...!

Good ride, roll on next week (damn these shorter days tho, it's starting to get obvious again).

[sammcj]

Some photos.

p.s. I think you should give me that cat ;)

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[Peeteey]

Some photos.

p.s. I think you should give me that cat ;)

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By Jeezus that Ducati is hot! But then, so is the Trumpy, and the Guzzi and ... oh ok, they're ALL bloody marvelous! :Punk:

[cruza]

Great, thanks



Where can one find these bulbs and what sort of money would one pay for them. I've been suitably disappointed with the CBR's headlights. ...

Lets hope you don't have a 'special ' honda bulb........ guy at work had to pay near $100 for headlight for his fireblade , couldn't buy aftermarket for love nor money.

+50 is that the model ? flip . Yeah forgot all those army landy's 24v spec

[cruza]

. Don't buy those couour tinted boy racer bulbs they are crap.

...........But they look so cool and make the car go faster and and add mega wank value , not to mention they match the intercooler hoses:love:

[Flip]

Lets hope you don't have a 'special ' honda bulb........ guy at work had to pay near $100 for headlight for his fireblade , couldn't buy aftermarket for love nor money.

+50 is that the model ? flip . Yeah forgot all those army landy's 24v spec

They were called "Plus 50%" or somthing like that. The auto elec on St asaph st near wards is the place to go for funny bulbs.

[Flip]

...........But they look so cool and make the car go faster and and add mega wank value , not to mention they match the intercooler hoses:love:

Dont you get me started. I keep getting red rep's for busting those delightfull 'anti social road users'.

[cruza]

Dont you get me started. I keep getting red rep's for busting those delightfull 'anti social road users'.

:rofl: yeah know what ya mean ......., don't start me on those harley riders :bleh:

[neels]

The auto elec on St asaph st near wards is the place to go for funny bulbs.
Do you mean canterbury auto electric that used to be in the building that opened onto the footpath? If it is then they've moved to waterloo road, I found this out when I sent one of the guys from work there, nice trip into town only to find they are now 5 minutes down the road :doh:

[Buddha#81]

I might have to do next Wednesday to see what this is all about. Usually have my kids on a Wednesday but not next!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Below are the photos I took last night in no particular order.....

[KiwiPhoenix]

Some more photos....

[KiwiPhoenix]

Some more......

[KiwiPhoenix]

Some more......

[KiwiPhoenix]

Last ones......

[bikee chick]

Some more......

More fantastic photos..these are great too

[KiwiPhoenix]

More fantastic photos..these are great too

Cheers chick!

[helenoftroy]

I might have to do next Wednesday to see what this is all about. Usually have my kids on a Wednesday but not next!

Yes do Buddha!!:woohoo:

if brp cruises(cruises??yeah right!:chase:) along,your bike will have company...

Will try & get my Sam to come & check out the mighty XRs

Great photos KP...that is some awesome,hot sexy lineup!!!and thats just the bikes!

...dont get me started on the riders!!!:blip:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yes do Buddha!!:woohoo:

if brp cruises(cruises??yeah right!:chase:) along,your bike will have company...

Will try & get my Sam to come & check out the mighty XRs

Great photos KP...that is some awesome,hot sexy lineup!!!and thats just the bikes!

...dont get me started on the riders!!!:blip:

Yeah, it was great to see all the bikes go by, so any rider in particular!? :laugh:

[Transalper]

They were called "Plus 50%" or somthing like that. The auto elec on St asaph st near wards is the place to go for funny bulbs.

Some of us adventurers use them brighter bulbs... my post was here in September 2008 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/81905-Lees-Valley-in-the-dark.?p=1733433#post1733433). Canty Auto Electric had already moved then. The post has a picture, price etc.

I imagine these are what you.re talking about Flip?

[Flip]

Yep thats them.

[gloplg]

DR makes up for the 5 cylinder Italian 4 wheeled tart of mine that ATM is costing me $$$$$$

Do tell us more HOT Lady???????

[helenoftroy]

My Stilo Abarth had 20 valves that definitely werent looking good(and that was only half of the destruction!):crybaby:

....& yeah svboy ,Matt etc I know you said there would be tears....but the heart won & when she goes shes HOT!!

[neels]

My Stilo Arbarth had 20 valves that definitely werent looking good(and that was only half of the destruction!):crybaby:

....& yeah svboy ,Matt etc I know you said there would be tears....but the heart won & when she goes shes HOT!!
Can't resist a hot italian huh?

Hopefully I'll have more luck with the red Fiat Tipo that my son is learning to drive in......

[gloplg]

I know you said there would be tears....but the heart won & when she goes shes HOT!!

And here I was thinking that it was YOU that is HOT:love::love:, and all the time it's your set of wheels:confused::confused::rofl::rofl:

[SpeedMonger]

I also like the plus 50s. They seem to throw just a bit more light a bit further than the std bulbs.

I got Narva branded ones from Repco as the Hornet just takes a std H7 bulb. They are much cheaper than the xenon variants and give me a really broad beam on low and good throw on high. I have tried the bluish xenon ones that are supposed to be equivalent to 100w bulbs but they were terrible, the bluish light just doesn't seem to give the same visibility of the road surface as clean white light.

Have had to go to that shop in waterloo road for amber tinted indicator bulbs for my Camaro - interesting customer service but they had what I needed when no-one else did so I would recommend trying them.

[gammaguy]

Some photos.

p.s. I think you should give me that cat ;)

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thanks for posting the photos-i had no idea you took my picture lol

[leopardskin]

Another great turnout..Dont like that summit rd!!!
Do like the the bays thou...Was a quick blast home.

Enjoyed the ride to Diamond Harbour - did like the summit road (perfekt for 250 :))- and did enjoy following the yella 955i home - didn't seem to take very long to get to the tunnel!!

[imdying]

Awesome pics, top job on picking that location to take them from :yes:

[sammcj]

Yeah they are fantastic!
Wish I went the right way!

[brp]

Cheerz for all the awesome photos and ride, thumbs up to the pace man two up.

"Neat ride" - more corners the better :D

Was that dude in one of the photos on the yellow DR and blue jacket on the ride ? When the first lot of the pack came round on the twisty stuff up top he was following a farm truck lollol might see him next week :D

Looking forward to "cruising" with you Helen when ya get your thumper back :D

Yeah Buddha bring your Big Red Pig - you will be able to check out Helen in her leathers, looks lot like catwoman - worth coming along for.

[Booswap]

Howdy all, they are some nice pics. Pitty we went the wrong way.......

Maybe next week ill follow someone else.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Howdy all, they are some nice pics. Pitty we went the wrong way.......

Maybe next week ill follow someone else.

:rofl: although you better make sure that the person you are following also knows the way!

[Dave-]

duva via tunnel.

kthnxbye

[Buddha#81]

Where's this week ride to?

[phoenixgtr]

We're going to head to Duvauchelle Budd. It looks like Dave wants to head there through the Lyttleton tunnel...

[Buddha#81]

cool see ya there.......

[Adam_B]

Whoo Buddha on a road ride. Might have to join ya.

[Gareth123]

Long time watcher first time rider here. (This season of rides anyway)
This will be my first and last WNR for the season. It's a bloody miracle I got the Thursday off so I can do this one. Weather better be good!

[Ghost_Bullet]

With daylight saving looming an end, will try and get out. Mrs Bullet is going to the garden show Wed' hope she gets home in time for me to throw a leg over.

[kerryhare]

Bloody work means I can't go on wednesday night, can the following Wed. Next year have to ask for Wednesdays off so i can come along every week.

[Shadows]

Mrs Bullet is going to the garden show Wed' hope she gets home in time for me to throw a leg over.

So your saying if she doesn't get home in time, you'll go out on your bike instead?

[Ghost_Bullet]

So your saying if she doesn't get home in time, you'll go out on your bike instead?

Ha ha ha ha mmmm now I see, proof reading goes along way:shit:... she would have to be home to look after the the small human children, hence then I shall throw my leg over the motorcycle..:shifty:.

[orangeback]

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[orangeback]

Whoo Buddha on a road ride. Might have to join ya.

well f**k me , i was going to take the ducati this week , but if your going to be there i motard it , buddha

[gloplg]

Only two more sleeps then.............................................. ....................................WEDNESDAY!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[helenoftroy]

Only two more sleeps then.............................................. ....................................WEDNESDAY!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got a pillion?- shes not working:yes:

[gloplg]

Got a pillion?- shes not working:yes:

Which particular "she" do you have in mind?:msn-wink: Or would that be telling????

And don't look now but there is a certain Tripper who appears to have returned from the North. I wonder if we will see him this week??????????

[helenoftroy]

Which particular "she" do you have in mind?:msn-wink: Or would that be telling????

And don't look now but there is a certain Tripper who appears to have returned from the North. I wonder if we will see him this week??????????

Geez!how many ladies do you have lined up there gloplg!!

To scared to say!....there mite be trouble if I upset the harem:girlfight:

[gloplg]

Geez!how many ladies do you have lined up there gloplg!!

To scared to say!....there mite be trouble if I upset the harem:girlfight:

:lol:Harem HOT Lady:lol::lol::lol::lol:You ask KP about my "harem". They are white, woolly, four legged little ratbags. The "harem" is two bichons:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[maxf]

Geez!how many ladies do you have lined up there gloplg!!

To scared to say!....there mite be trouble if I upset the harem:girlfight:

Nah - now he's got the Guzzi, he can officially got for gigolo...

On a lighter side, may not make it... work and/or family likely to push me later. Peetey - still remembered that batt and 7812 three terminal regulator for your camera stuff, may be next week.

[Dave-]

someone bring mj! :woohoo:

haha i love that smiley :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Peeteey]

Nah - now he's got the Guzzi, he can officially got for gigolo...

On a lighter side, may not make it... work and/or family likely to push me later. Peetey - still remembered that batt and 7812 three terminal regulator for your camera stuff, may be next week.

Thanks max, I really appreciate all your input with this never ending gadgetry experiment. I've almost finished making a wee A/V sequencer kit I got from Dick Smith, cycles up to four cameras to one output with a speed control and hold switch. It runs on 12v as do the four cameras so your help is perfectly timed, I really don't want to fry any of the cameras or this sequencer!
Once this is done I can have four blurry cameras to miss the action with and edit badly, not just one! :yes:


Roll on Wednesday!



Hope the weather holds ...

[helenoftroy]

someone bring mj! :woohoo:

haha i love that smiley :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Was going to loan the lovely mj some wheels but DR stlll out of action & Sam is going to be on his cibby:yes:

Hey!one of you gugs would take her wouldnt you??:niceone:

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[helenoftroy]

Looking forward to "cruising" with you Helen when ya get your thumper back :D

Yeah Buddha bring your Big Red Pig - you will be able to check out Helen in her leathers, looks lot like catwoman - worth coming along for.
PUUURRRRRRRR!!

better a catwoman than a cougar I suppose!:msn-wink:

[SVboy]

With daylight saving looming an end, will try and get out. Mrs Bullet is going to the garden show Wed' hope she gets home in time for me to throw a leg over.

So Q, what your saying is, you want time to throw your leg over the Missus, before coming out on the WNR? Always had you marked as a virile young man!!

[TuonoTom]

Was going to loan the lovely mj some wheels but DR stlll out of action & Sam is going to be on his cibby:yes:

Hey!one of you gugs would take her wouldnt you??:niceone:

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

I should be coming this week, will be good to see Sam there too. Hopefully I make it through the entire ride this time!

[JMemonic]

Thanks max, I really appreciate all your input with this never ending gadgetry experiment. I've almost finished making a wee A/V sequencer kit I got from Dick Smith, cycles up to four cameras to one output with a speed control and hold switch. It runs on 12v as do the four cameras so your help is perfectly timed, I really don't want to fry any of the cameras or this sequencer!
Once this is done I can have four blurry cameras to miss the action with and edit badly, not just one! :yes:


Roll on Wednesday!



Hope the weather holds ...

Hmm from memory that kit has a current draw of about 500mA you might need to do a little maths as the 7812 is limited to 1 amp, there are limitations with this device also as you supply needs to be 1.2 volts higher than the voltage output thus if your charging circuit is not fully operational you my not be providing enough voltage to use the device.

BTW it you need a current bypass transistor I might still have a few suitable devices here.

[neels]

Hmm from memory that kit has a current draw of about 500mA you might need to do a little maths as the 7812 is limited to 1 amp, there are limitations with this device also as you supply needs to be 1.2 volts higher than the voltage output thus if your charging circuit is not fully operational you my not be providing enough voltage to use the device.

BTW it you need a current bypass transistor I might still have a few suitable devices here.
You could always use a LM350 instead, 3A output & just requires a couple of resistors to set the voltage. Or strap a 2N3055 across an 7812.

[JMemonic]

You could always use a LM350 instead, 3A output & just requires a couple of resistors to set the voltage. Or strap a 2N3055 across an 7812.

Eggs ack erry as I said suitable devices.

[maxf]

You could always use a LM350 instead, 3A output & just requires a couple of resistors to set the voltage. Or strap a 2N3055 across an 7812.

Original idea was to have it KISS with the 7812 trickle-charging an old ex-UPS 12v8Ah SLA and the extras going off that... it is being fed from an old R80 system, so hopefully that would get over 13.2v for input. Anyway, up to Peetey, was just going to donate some parts.

[Buddha#81]

Weather look like its going to play ball too. I might nee to nut out a way to cart some fuel....BRP aint too flash on economy!

[E Ashmore]

Got a pillion?- shes not working:yes:
Hi all, after a long time i will be coming on this ride. i traded my problematic bike in and now have a new one. i can take you on wednesday if you want helen.
to tom and dave, please dont spoil this surprise or i will be angry.

[Dave-]

it does real good wheelies.

[E Ashmore]

but i wouldn't make it do wheelies with you on the back Helen :)

[helenoftroy]

Hi all, after a long time i will be coming on this ride. i traded my problematic bike in and now have a new one. i can take you on wednesday if you want helen.
to tom and dave, please dont spoil this surprise or i will be angry.


but i wouldn't make it do wheelies with you on the back
Helen :)

What a darling young man you are offering to pillion on your first WNR on a new toy!:hug:

But Its OK I will be on the Duc,the pillion was for a more mature lady,like me(Pam) whos a learner,shes never been on the back of a bike before.......:shit:

Cant wait to see the new bike!

[McWild]

Hey guys, just so you know, wheelies are bad and you shouldn't do them.

You especially shouldn't do them right in front of unmarked police cars.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPqFbqnNTs0


To his credit the cop was an awesome guy. Almost as awesome as Bren_ChCh who got out his camera with lightning speed.

[Peeteey]

Hmm from memory that kit has a current draw of about 500mA you might need to do a little maths as the 7812 is limited to 1 amp, there are limitations with this device also as you supply needs to be 1.2 volts higher than the voltage output thus if your charging circuit is not fully operational you my not be providing enough voltage to use the device.

BTW it you need a current bypass transistor I might still have a few suitable devices here.

What a great memory you have! I'd never heard of the kit until I bought it from Tardme.


Eggs ack erry as I said suitable devices.

Huh?


Original idea was to have it KISS with the 7812 trickle-charging an old ex-UPS 12v8Ah SLA and the extras going off that... it is being fed from an old R80 system, so hopefully that would get over 13.2v for input. Anyway, up to Peetey, was just going to donate some parts.

It'll be nice to think that while I'm riding around there will be things under my seat kissing and trickling! Bikes need love too :):love:
I know that you guys are speaking English and I even recognise a few words :blink: so Max, I'm looking forward to trying this out!
By next week I'll hopefully have the sequencer done and, if I'm lucky, working. Have the cables and cameras all ready to go so maybe by the time these rides finish for the year I'll be ready! :yes:

Thanks to you all for your input and help, without it I'm sure I'd be on fire by now or covered in some battery acid!

[JMemonic]

Original idea was to have it KISS with the 7812 trickle-charging an old ex-UPS 12v8Ah SLA and the extras going off that... it is being fed from an old R80 system, so hopefully that would get over 13.2v for input. Anyway, up to Peetey, was just going to donate some parts.

Sounds like a plan, you possably wont need the regulator just add a blocking diode and a resistor, anyhow dont go buying any parts just send me a list of what you need and I will see what I have in stock, it used to be a hobby of mine and I also spent far to much of my wages at DSE when I was employed by then :)

[JMemonic]

Eggs ack erry as I said suitable devices.



Huh?

Say it fast as one word. (possably with an accent a little umm Chinese)

[Peeteey]

Sounds like a plan, you possably wont need the regulator just add a blocking diode and a resistor, anyhow dont go buying any parts just send me a list of what you need and I will see what I have in stock, it used to be a hobby of mine and I also spent far to much of my wages at DSE when I was employed by then :)

You're a beautiful man! (I assume :) ) I really enjoy this stuff and am very very slowly starting to understand some of it ...
Thanks for your help, has been a fun project so far and with you and Max helping it should actually work!

[Buddha#81]

see ya all tonight......woohoo WNR virgin!

[E Ashmore]

What a darling young man you are offering to pillion on your first WNR on a new toy!:hug:

But Its OK I will be on the Duc,the pillion was for a more mature lady,like me(Pam) whos a learner,shes never been on the back of a bike before.......:shit:

Cant wait to see the new bike!

I'm so excited about coming on the WNR again. i've missed you guys, and the riding. Duva is my favorite, and we get to go via the bays as well. :D

[phoenixgtr]

Here's the google map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=Moorhouse+Ave+to:Simeon+Qy+to:Governors+Bay+ Teddington+Rd+to:-43.717148,172.613239+to:Christchurch+Akaroa+Rd+to: Christchurch+Akaroa+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FUSiZ_0dUU1KCg%3BFRyiZ_0dlnRKCg%3BFReqZv0d yXBLCg%3BFW6sZf0d9JhKCg%3B%3BFRIbZP0dWJJMCg%3BFdxp ZP0dHqdOCg&mra=dpe&mrcr=2&mrsp=4&sz=13&via=1,4&sll=-43.717892,172.626801&sspn=0.062034,0.110035&safe=active&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.697665,172.812195&spn=0.496441,0.88028&z=10)

Should be good. We'll re-group outside the Wheatsheaf and in Little River.

Remember it's going to be dark on the way home. Tinted visors are not a good idea. This is probably the last time we're going to Duvauchelle this season!! :(

[been_there]

The bays is my fav....except for the one time I had a 2 wheel drift, wouldve been :buggerd:

by longwheely if it got any worse.
The rest of the ride is just as good....

BRING IT ON...LIKE DONKEY KONG

[sammcj]

Hell yeah! Can't wait!
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Transalper]

Here's the google map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=Moorhouse+Ave+to:Simeon+Qy+to:Governors+Bay+ Teddington+Rd+to:Christchurch+Akaroa+Rd+to:-43.751071,172.926779&geocode=FUSiZ_0dUU1KCg%3BFRyiZ_0dlnRKCg%3BFReqZv0d yXBLCg%3BFW6sZf0d9JhKCg%3BFRIbZP0dWJJMCg%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=3&mrsp=5&sz=15&via=1&sll=-43.75011,172.934418&sspn=0.0155,0.027509&safe=active&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.652969,172.767563&spn=0.248406,0.44014&z=11)

Should be good. We'll re-group outside the Wheatsheaf and in Little River.

Remember it's going to be dark on the way home. Tinted visors are not a good idea. This is probably the last time we're going to Duvauchelle this season!! :(
Looking like I might be lucky enough to make it for this one.
Are you actually planning to going all the way to the Blue Duck corner or turning earlier on Millers Rd as we get off Gebbies Pass?
Rest of the map looks good to me, although I'll be quite tempted to take the shingle short cut from Cooptown to the Hill top.

[R1madness]

ummm sorry about the wrong turn at the sign of the kiwi (or lack of turn actually) last week. I have checked out the map this week lol. And since we are not doing the summit road (big bumps with a pilion is hard on the bladder) i wont need to stop for an emergancy slash at govners bay (sorry chaps but when ya got to go ...) lol

[phoenixgtr]

Looking like I might be lucky enough to make it for this one.
Are you actually planning to going all the way to the Blue Duck corner or turning earlier on Millers Rd as we get off Gebbies Pass?
Rest of the map looks good to me, although I'll be quite tempted to take the shingle short cut from Cooptown to the Hill top.

Oh yeah good point. I'll attempt to amend it

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hi all, after a long time i will be coming on this ride. i traded my problematic bike in and now have a new one.

Damn I now have to do the whole run :rofl: Will be good to see the new bike!


It'll be nice to think that while I'm riding around there will be things under my seat kissing and trickling! Bikes need love too :):love:

I'm saying nothing :laugh:


Say it fast as one word. (possably with an accent a little umm Chinese)

Or try it with a devonshire accent, you'll get then!


see ya all tonight......woohoo WNR virgin!

Drinks are on you!! :woohoo:


ummm sorry about the wrong turn at the sign of the kiwi (or lack of turn actually) last week. I have checked out the map this week lol. And since we are not doing the summit road (big bumps with a pilion is hard on the bladder) i wont need to stop for an emergancy slash at govners bay (sorry chaps but when ya got to go ...) lol

Thank goodness you didn't do that at the Sign of the Kiwi, us photographers would have had a wonderful (????) photo op!

Looking forward to this, fingers crossed the weather holds!

[Buddha#81]

I'll be quite tempted to take the shingle short cut from Cooptown to the Hill top.


I'd be in for that too!

[helenoftroy]

see ya all tonight......woohoo WNR virgin!
WNR virgin! - dont forget the milk! :blip:

although I'll be quite tempted to take the shingle short cut from Cooptown to the Hill top.
Ohh yes me too!!:woohoo::woohoo:

Damm! wrong bike sheesh

[Spuds1234]

Wont be there tonight. Dont have a working speedo (Good for the resale value of the bike when it comes time to sell it assuming its fixed).

Aren't new bikes supposed to be reliable?

Might see you next week *Crosses fingers*

Have a good one guys.

[Ducky848]

Yay, back before it got too dark...

I'm an idiot for taking a tinted visor.....

[dangerous]

Yay, back before it got too dark...

I'm an idiot for taking a tinted visor..... yeah I left 10mins after ya, got dark rather fast, mind you the bug splater and smoke from the fires on the plains didnt help.

Oh and why does that bloody Buell brake every time I ride it... Helen you cursed it by calling it a Itialian bike ;)

[Ducky848]

the burn offs at TaiTapu looked rather stunning in the dusk light...and the smoke was no worse than following an RGV through Lyttelton :-)

[gloplg]

Good ride tonight. Did anyone count the numbers tonight???

Anyone for the Greta Valley next week???

[Peeteey]

the burn offs at TaiTapu looked rather stunning in the dusk light...and the smoke was no worse than following an RGV through Lyttelton :-)

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Dave-]

great ride everyone, thanks to buddha who pointed out my rear tyre was a bit flat....missing 10psi...was a bit wobbly.

i escorted E Ashmore home too...was funny watching the wind gusts slowing him down.

[helenoftroy]

yeah I left 10mins after ya, got dark rather fast, mind you the bug splater and smoke from the fires on the plains didnt help.

Oh and why does that bloody Buell brake every time I ride it... Helen you cursed it by calling it a Itialian bike ;)
Firstly Rashika! I apologise for the Itallian comment about your hot Buell:doh:Geeze Id had it rumbling beside me at the lights,& doing MONOS past me left,right & centre!!!:Punk: Blonde moment!

Wot happened to peeling of at Black Tulip D?....and you broke the Buell...AGAIN???

Great ride awesome to see a big turnout again,Neels thanks for the company home, hope you enjoyed the Ducati:scooter:

brp I still love you:love:
You let my boy ride the hoonish thumper! & you'd never even met or ridden with him before!how awesome is that?

He liked it!:yes:

[kerryhare]

Anyone for the Greta Valley next week???

I am keen on Greta valley next week, I have the evening off work. Yeah

[dangerous]

What happened to peeling of at Black Tulip D?....and you broke the Buell...AGAIN??? farking yank shit... yeah well it was a nice night.
And nuff of the tales, Im in a power of shit as it is ;)

PS: to the bike behind me when around the bays, excuse my behaivior chasing HOT, we ride and race togeather so she knows I was being a silly bastard.


Good ride tonight. Did anyone count the numbers tonight???

Anyone for the Greta Valley next week??? Cool.... ya got ya self a Capri, I asume its a new bike for ya? ment to get a closser look but never got around to it.

[Buddha#81]

had a great ride, Not to sure about riding with so many and people i dont know, I didnt expext the numbers that turned up......... Got away a wee bit early with Adam and the 1098 headlights were a blessing, the XR light is shit. As for the bugs fooken eeel, they were on and in my helmet Adam pointed out some were still alive when we gassed up back in town. My range is crap, I left with a overflowing tank and 750ml extra which i put in at the turn around and hit reserve at Halswell so without the 750ml i'd probally been walking.

[phoenixgtr]

Wicked ride!! I counted about 50 bikes at the carpark, but a few didn't come along. God I hate those bugs. Rode to work this morning and the stench is unbareable.

I love my bike. It's so awesome there's no word awesome enough to describe it. After last night I'm sure I made the right choice.

Well, just 3 more weeks to go

[sammcj]

God I hate those bugs. Rode to work this morning and the stench is unbareable.

The bugs were so damn bad on the way back that we thought it was raining!
We were in a group of 4, I overtook Scotty (Red CBRRR (Pirate edition)) and then someone else I couldn't make out... got home and found I had a txt from Scotty saying he run a flat and lost us!
Apparently some 'good bastard' stopped and helped him out.

[Shadowjack]

Nice gentle ride last night, scrubbing in the new Anakee, and catching up with another TDM'er. They aren't common...
There were a fair few "good bastards" who stopped and helped out, including a passing Birdlings Flat resident with his torch (which was much bettererer than my LED headlight). It was the first time I had used my tubeless tyre repair kit, and after consulting with Maxf, it worked well enough to get the man home.
And now, to clean the bugs off...