Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

[Paulus]

Funny you should mention that. I live out in the harbour and the Cyclists (note, capital C) are a real menace. Well, I say menace, they're too stupid me be a menace I think, they just get in everyones way, hold everyone up then get shitty when anyone says "Do you mind?".

So, I started taking one of said little cameras in the car with me, particularly on weekends, and I have some great footage of these nutters.

I have made several conclusions.

1) - The normal Joe Bloggs on his bike purely to get from A to B is no problem whatsoever. They hear you coming from a mile away and move right over to the side of the road so there's plenty of room for us both. They're great, but they're so few.

2) - The more "Cyclist" gear they have, the more into the centre of the road they ride. Each piece of kit they have directly relates to about a foot more towards the centre line.
So from the curb: Silly bike with silly little tyres, 1 foot inwards, shirt with all thier "sponsors" on, 1 foot inwards, obscene hot pants, 1 foot inwards, silly helmet, 1 foot inwards, silly pedals that your feet lock into, another 1 foot inwards. So far, that's 5 feet away from the curb! Given each lane is only about 6 feet wide, you can understand why people in 4 foot wide cars get a little miffed at not being able to squeeze past.

3) - The more "Cyclist" gear they wear, the more other "Cyclists" they attract. They seem to go round in groups, or Gaggles if you will, and insist on riding side by side on these thin, winding roads leaving no one else any room and also seem to be so engrossed in conversation about how much more "Cyclist" gear they've got than other people, that they simply don't hear cars approaching from behind and thus don't move over.

The shirt with their "sponsors" on is a testament to their stupidity. A sponsors primary role is to pay for things/gear in return for advertising, like having a name on a shirt.
It's guaranteed that all these "Cyclists" paid top dollar for each of their shirts. They're paying a company to advertise for said company. Shouldn't that be the other way around?
I reckon the reason they ride round in groups of 3 is because they all have 1/3rd of a brain cell each.


Ok, I know this has turned into a bit of a rant. It's late and I find the "Cyclists" out here piss me off more than the mozzies. At least Mozzies know when to get out of the way!

I don't know whether you've deliberately set out to cause offense here or not but you've certainly succeeded and to be honest I find your attitude offensive. People like you really piss me off. Not impressed.

[Flip]

If the Leda Valley is gritty, sorry count me out. Its a grand to change the belt drive on my bike.

Has anybody been that way recently?

Cheers

[neels]

Opps, sorry!! Nah, you were great on the motorbike, I had no problems on the back!
I was getting worried, I thought you'd been stalking me and seen me in my lycra :cool:

[thepom]

Paulus ... or anus....you wear lycra too?..you piss me off with your holier than thou attitude and peeteey is spot on....

[Footless]

Greta Valley via the Leader????
About 280km round trip??
Will need to have em cracked open!!!!!!

[Paulus]

Paulus ... or anus....you wear lycra too?..you piss me off with your holier than thou attitude and peeteey is spot on....

Sure do. Nice work - you're an insult machine.

[Hey wait for me!]

Without wanting to start anything or get into anything really, what i can say that i personally witnessed today on the ride home from Hokitika was this. We were riding in Staggered formation not that far out of Hokitika. It was extremely windy. There was about 6 of us. We came up behind a double trailer truck that was getting blown around pretty badly as we all were. We came around a bend and up ahead i could see 2 cyclists riding side by side and both looking at each other and obviousily chatting. They were approaching a left hand bridge theat narrowed across the bridge and right on the bend as well. They didn't move into single file as the truck approached or even stopped talking or looking at each other actually. Because they were riding 2 abreast the tandem truck had to swerve out across the road and had to take the corner on the opposite side of the road and we also had to swerve around them. Up until when i went past them neither of the 2 cyclists moved into a safe single file to make it safe for them or anyone else. If a car was coming the other direction the truck driver would have had to make the decision to lock up the trucks brakes, or hit the cyclists or hit another vehicle head on. I personally use to be a search and rescue officer for The Royal New Zealand Coast Guard, a base officer. I also had a job as a skipper of a charter vessel and had the responsibility of peoples lives in my hands on a daily basis. Safety for yourself and the lives of others is not to be taken lightly. Whether on the water, road, or air when i personally see a situation unfold like it did today it really let down the "Cyclists team" you might say. The point is there are good cyclist and bad, good car drivers and bad. The same goes across the board. If the good cyclists want to stand up for their rights well fair enough but they need to educate the bad cyclists of the habits that are causing the mayhem. The same as in our community when the good motorbike riders try to teach the inexperienced or the over experienced riders sometimes as well that hey its not just your safety to worry about. You need a license to drive a truck,car,bus,taxi,moped and motor bike on the road and we're all trying to share the same spot and get back home safe again to our families. I ride cycles and motorbikes and see the different situations often as we all do. I have riden Dyers road many times and when the road is narrow up around the top riding 2 abreast is asking for trouble. If there were to motorbikes riding 2 abreast up that road it would only be a matter of time before the inevitable would happen. We ride in staggered formation for that very reason "safety". Each rider has good visability and has the use of the entire width of the lane. Riding 2 abreast narrows both riders room and their own safety, gives themselves less room and also anyone trying to pass from behind and on coming traffic also. Anyway thats my 2 cents worth..... Not wanting to offend anyone just facing facts

[Peeteey]

Sure do. Nice work - you're an insult machine.

Guys, hold it!

@thepom - Whilst I was trying to raise concerns about some things, the way I went about voicing them was totally inappropriate! The last thing I want is for what I said to cause further harm and rifts. Offense was not what I intended nor do I want this to turn into a slugging match!

This is obviously an important subject to some people but this is not the place for such a debate nor is the way I went about starting it appropriate.
We should be able to discuss things in a rational, mature and adult way but my comments were definitely not any of those.

I apologise to all for what I said, it was totally out of line.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I was getting worried, I thought you'd been stalking me and seen me in my lycra :cool:

:rofl: now that I would pay to see, ok, maybe not!!!


Greta Valley via the Leader????
About 280km round trip??
Will need to have em cracked open!!!!!!

Normally for the Greta Valley ride, we ride through Scargill. I don't know the condition of the Scargill loop, only the road before and after!

Flip, the note for the Leader Valley road, was just for caution as I know that there are a few people that like that road and was giving a warning so you can take it easy!

[phoenixgtr]

Sheesh people!! Do I have to play Dad again?

This is not the place for a shit slinging match about cyclists. This is a discussion thread for the Weds Night Rides. Now I don't want to hear the word cyclist again, unless it's directly follows the word "motor".

Ok, now we'll head to Greta Valley this week, via Waikari & Scargill. I'll put a google map up soon and by bajeeezuz I'm going to come this week!!

[Dave-]

haha....too fast tris.....ya motorcyclist :P

[Hey wait for me!]

Ok for those of you that weren't able to make it to the Woodstock Rally it was terrible anyway, rained all the time, camp site flooded, bands were bad, and roads were wet and covered in snow so you can head off now knowing you didn't miss out on anything....ahem...... right..... now that they have gone actually it was Bloody great!!! Yee ha what a cool rally! I went dressed for Antarctic conditions as it drizzled leaving Christchurch and arrived in Hokitika to tropical heat! The roads were great to ride on over there and the atmosphere was really inviting. Heaps of very impressive bikes to drewl over and lots of people to shoot the breeze with and enjoy the company of fellow bikers. The bands were great, the burnouts smokey, the boobs were buxsome and the beer flowing although drunken sensibly to be able to drive past the lovely breath texting officers who wouldn't let ya ride out the gate unless you passed the breathe into this test! I personally didn't see anyone fail so that was great! It was great to get to know some more Wednesday night riders and some KB members. Would i do it again HELL YES!

[tupelo]

Sheesh people!! Do I have to play Dad again?

This is not the place for a shit slinging match about cyclists. This is a discussion thread for the Weds Night Rides. Now I don't want to hear the word cyclist again, unless it's directly follows the word "motor".

Ok, now we'll head to Greta Valley this week, via Waikari & Scargill. I'll put a google map up soon and by bajeeezuz I'm going to come this week!!

...Phew ... so it isn't the Leader :shit: It sounded like a good ride for a good afternoon but didn't think I would manage it on a Wednesday night. So Cool, the Greta via Scargil, look forward to it.

[kerryhare]

I might come Wednesday night, but will wait and see how the day pans out.

[Footless]

...Phew ... so it isn't the Leader :shit: It sounded like a good ride for a good afternoon but didn't think I would manage it on a Wednesday night. So Cool, the Greta via Scargil, look forward to it.

Cool, turn down the taps then, going via the Leader would need to be fast and furious :laugh:

[gloplg]

Guys, hold it!

@thepom - Whilst I was trying to raise concerns about some things, the way I went about voicing them was totally inappropriate! The last thing I want is for what I said to cause further harm and rifts. Offense was not what I intended nor do I want this to turn into a slugging match!

This is obviously an important subject to some people but this is not the place for such a debate nor is the way I went about starting it appropriate.
We should be able to discuss things in a rational, mature and adult way but my comments were definitely not any of those.

I apologise to all for what I said, it was totally out of line.

Regardless of all foregoing posts I would like to see your ongoing participation in WNR.

I think you have good things to contribute to WNR.

Please make yourself known to the greyheaded old fart on the blue GB400.

[gloplg]

Sheesh people!! Do I have to play Dad again?

This is not the place for a shit slinging match about cyclists. This is a discussion thread for the Weds Night Rides. Now I don't want to hear the word cyclist again, unless it's directly follows the word "motor".

Ok, now we'll head to Greta Valley this week, via Waikari & Scargill. I'll put a google map up soon and by bajeeezuz I'm going to come this week!!

It will be good to have you back.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Some greyheaded old fart has been your standin for the last few weeks, not as good looking as you.

Hopefully with good weather and a large turnout. 50/51 bikes last week.

[gloplg]

I might come Wednesday night, but will wait and see how the day pans out.

Good on you I look forward to seeing you again!!!:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Does that mean that the nearly bald guy who rides the grey duke will also be coming???:yeah::lol::lol:

[KiwiPhoenix]

I might come Wednesday night, but will wait and see how the day pans out.

Would be great if you made it along!

As for me I'll be there on my OWN bike this week! Finally got the front brakes done, long story and not really in the mood to talk about it tonight! :laugh:

[FJRider]

Would be great if you made it along!

As for me I'll be there on my OWN bike this week! Finally got the front brakes done, long story and not really in the mood to talk about it tonight! :laugh:

I'm beginning to hate long stories ... :innocent: but it did have a happy (ish) ending ... :2thumbsup

[gloplg]

Would be great if you made it along!

As for me I'll be there on my OWN bike this week! Finally got the front brakes done, long story and not really in the mood to talk about it tonight! :laugh:

Be good to see you back on your own bike. :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

:no:I can't imagine not being able to ride my old banger when the mood takes.

[FJRider]

Just a heads up though, as I know there are people that do other rides, you may want to take note that the Leader Valley Road is very very gritty, they are re-sealing the road at various sections, so if you do this road you should be very cautious.

Going over the Waiau (sp?) bridge gave Ewan a wee salute on the way over!

Very gritty indeed ... TWO sections of NEW SEAL with EACH about a kilometer long ... with LOTS (and lots) of loose chips. pour the power on on the hilly bits and you'll get wheel spin.

ps: helmet slaps I can contend with .... I need more armour in the chest area ... due to pokes in the rib's from my pillion ... on the day.....


note to self ... be BETTER next time ...

[Hey wait for me!]

Yay hey cool you're back in the saddle!! well... the front part of the saddle anyway. Sorry to hear it was a mission eh. I was on a different saddle on the weekend when i was away at Woodstock and it belonged to a Ducati :) Woo Hoo it was great! but i must say hopping back onto my bike felt like riding a tricycle up hill!! lol
Would be great if you made it along!

As for me I'll be there on my OWN bike this week! Finally got the front brakes done, long story and not really in the mood to talk about it tonight! :laugh:

[Retroqueen]

i must say hopping back onto my bike felt like riding a tricycle up hill!! lol
didn't look like it in my rear vision heading home from pancake rocks!!!!

[Hey wait for me!]

He he oh you say the sweetest things, i must have been following your lines ;)
didn't look like it in my rear vision heading home from pancake rocks!!!!

[Peeteey]

Regardless of all foregoing posts I would like to see your ongoing participation in WNR.

I think you have good things to contribute to WNR.

Please make yourself known to the greyheaded old fart on the blue GB400.

Thanks, appreciate it :) Looking forward to the Greta ride, never done that one.

[Iggy]

I cant make it this week..... gotta pay the bills:shit:.....have a safe ride everyone:rockon:

[phoenixgtr]

Righto, heres (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.539745,172.650232+to:Carters+Rd+to:Weka+Pass+Rd +to:Scargill+Valley+Rd+to:Tavern+Dr&geocode=FUSiZ_0dUU1KCg%3B%3BFQF7bf0d2KZLCg%3BFXdOc P0dSEdLCg%3BFeq7cP0d855NCg%3BFc9pcP0dH0xPCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=15&via=1&sll=-43.536572,172.647099&sspn=0.015555,0.027509&safe=active&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.261206,173.034668&spn=1.00008,1.760559&z=9) the map for tomorrow night. We'll regroup on Marshlands Rd, then in Amberley and then in Waikari.

[Dave-]

new brake pads wed morning, I'm finishing work late again, so ill boost it staight to the pub, unless I manage to get to the pukeko turn off in good time.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'm beginning to hate long stories ... :innocent: but it did have a happy (ish) ending ... :2thumbsup


Be good to see you back on your own bike. :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

:no:I can't imagine not being able to ride my old banger when the mood takes.


Yay hey cool you're back in the saddle!! well... the front part of the saddle anyway. Sorry to hear it was a mission eh. I was on a different saddle on the weekend when i was away at Woodstock and it belonged to a Ducati :) Woo Hoo it was great! but i must say hopping back onto my bike felt like riding a tricycle up hill!! lol

Yeah, it will be really good to be back in my own saddle. Hey wait for me, I can imagine it would be quite a difference! :laugh:

FJRider, like you say at least it did have a happy ending, the bike is back on the road.


Thanks, appreciate it :) Looking forward to the Greta ride, never done that one.

It's a good ride, you'll enjoy it!


I cant make it this week..... gotta pay the bills:shit:.....have a safe ride everyone:rockon:

Will see you next week then!!

[Hey wait for me!]

A poem for the biker, and all that this means
Helmet,blacks leathers and a pair of blue jeans
The bike that you choose, fast, slow or cruise
Just comes down to the person or what doesn't break the purse strings
Classic or modern,theres something for all
A single,twin or triple,four cylinders or more
Theres just something about, the wind in your face
The freedom,or challenge of winning that race
We all have our style,burst the gate or just glide
Full open throttle or just smell the roses along the side
The wide open spaces,long straights or the turns
That voice thats inside of us and oh how it yearns
A look out the window, the weather looks great
So eager to get out there, Oh i can't wait
To climb on the bike, when two become one
Open roads ahead,now lets go have fun
To meet with our friends,who share the same love
A kinship or sorts,we all wear the same gloves
A passion for motorbikes,a lifestyle as such
There's nothing for me, that i enjoy quite so much
So when out on your bike, and another rides by
Give a wave or a nod,it could be me riding high

[R1madness]

See ya all there. I personally like the greta valley rides. They offer the chance for a bit of low risk fun. The (usually) good surface from Waikari to Greta Valley lets the pace rise a little and some nice flowing corners allow the nice pace to be held without needing to jump from throttle to brakes and back again. I find its a great road for learning how to corner smoothly, rolling into the corners with little to no brakes and just leting the bike flow through them with a gentle application of throttle on the exit to keep a neat line is a really fast safe fun way to ride. In fact i think i will offer to do a 2nd run back through to Waikari and return to Greta Valley for anyone that wants a little "pace" practice. Not RACE practice PACE practice. We souuld be back at Greta Valley by the time the hot chips are ready to eat...

[gloplg]

didn't look like it in my rear vision heading home from pancake rocks!!!!

Will you be there tomorrow?????

[brp]

:Punk: Looking forward to it too

If I gas the big 10L tank up at Amberly, think should be right for the return trip back to Amberly, any ideas how many K's the route is from Amberly and back to Amberly ? Think its 24 Hr garage in Amberly ?

Don't want to be caught out like last week when took the wrong turn before the black tulip and ended up in the boonies up Kahtuna valley where I hit reserve :shit: Limped back to the main drag and jugged along at 80 before coming to a grinding holt miles from Tia tap - could just see the town lights.

Lent the big red pig over and got some more go go juice and made it to the start of Halswell - man it can go far on one carbie of juice I thought ...... another lean over and got to the BP in Halswell.

Mrs was not impressed when I arrived home before her :blink: I had texted her to be the rescue party with the gas can back out in the boonies on the other side of Taitap. 10.45 PM I got home - 11.15 PM for the Mrs.

Think good for around an average of 140KM a tank full - depending of course on how much the throttle wound on. Maybe its not even that given the short run last week - mind you the group I went with over the hill with we were not mucking about. Got from Kaikoura to Amberley at xmas on a tank - hit reserve in Waipara.

[brp]

Just worked out the distance from the link - cheers for the link - looks a shoe in distance/petrol wise.

[Iggy]

Will see you next week then!![/QUOTE]

Yip will be there next week:done:................bit gutted cant make it this week:argh:

[Peeteey]

Just worked out the distance from the link - cheers for the link - looks a shoe in distance/petrol wise.

If the worst comes to the worst there will be plenty of bikes with big tanks around you ... :)

[Footless]

All going well, bike being serviced, weather etc, We will be there.
The 1st Lady will be with me this week. :hug:

[thealmightytaco]

If I gas the big 10L tank up at Amberly, think should be right for the return trip back to Amberly, any ideas how many K's the route is from Amberly and back to Amberly ? Think its 24 Hr garage in Amberly ?

I'm well keen to join in on these but I'm in the same boat as brp here, I can only get 100k's before I hit reserve. But if I get the DRZ a safari tank I'll need a new seat too...

Anyway, might see ya's, will see how brave I am tomorrow.

Chur

[NZ CBR]

Im new to the wed night ride, thinking of heading along. Anything I ned to know? Secret handshake?

[maxf]

If the worst comes to the worst there will be plenty of bikes with big tanks around you ... :)

Just remember to BYO tubing then!... Dunno who it was on the red Duc last week I met in Akaroa, but they were in the same boat (oh noes, station closed) and same thing then could have tried a siphon, but no pipe... I think they got back!

[EJK]

Im new to the wed night ride, thinking of heading along. Anything I ned to know? Secret handshake?

You are the dude who had the nude wedding right? :)

[NZ CBR]

Yeah man, it was f@kn awsome!

[Hey wait for me!]

Nothing ya need to know really mate. Best idea is to make sure you have gassed up before the ride. Feel free to ride where ever you feel comfortable in the group. There is always someone at the front setting a pace but if you just want to take ya time we have a back marker also just to keep an eye on things. Its a great ride tomorrow night! Welcome to the group :)
Im new to the wed night ride, thinking of heading along. Anything I ned to know? Secret handshake?

[sammcj]

I should be in for tonight again too.
Don't want to get the suzi all stone chipped so you buggers better not practise your 'drifting' skills on the loose infront of me ;)

[sammcj]

Yeah man, it was f@kn awsome!

Radio stunt?

[phoenixgtr]

Radio stunt?

Got it in 1. The Edge Nudie Nuptuals

It makes me worry about what his idea of a "secret handshake" is...:blink:

[brp]

I'm well keen to join in on these but I'm in the same boat as brp here, I can only get 100k's before I hit reserve. But if I get the DRZ a safari tank I'll need a new seat too...

Anyway, might see ya's, will see how brave I am tomorrow.

Chur

100K round trip from Amberley and back again according to Mr Google, shouldn't you be sweet with your reserve ? Can you strap a 5L fuel can on somewhere ? Failing that as wisely said bring some garden hose to be on the safe side.

Given the open road cruising speed you should be sweet :)

[KiwiPhoenix]

If I gas the big 10L tank up at Amberly, think should be right for the return trip back to Amberly, any ideas how many K's the route is from Amberly and back to Amberly ? Think its 24 Hr garage in Amberly ?

I don't know the mileage (so to speak) but I also have a 10L tank (granted I'm on a 250) and I fuel up before getting to the car park, then I fuel up in Amberely on the way back. Would probably be able to do the whole thing on one tank but don't want to get caught out. The petrol station (I think it's the Shell) is open as we go back through!


All going well, bike being serviced, weather etc, We will be there.
The 1st Lady will be with me this week. :hug:

Will be good to meet the mrs!


Im new to the wed night ride, thinking of heading along. Anything I ned to know? Secret handshake?

Yeah, you need a sense of humour with some of these guys! :rofl:

Looking forward to tonight! Will be taking it easy having new front brakes!

[sammcj]

Got it in 1. The Edge Nudie Nuptuals
It makes me worry about what his idea of a "secret handshake" is...:blink:

Oh I remember hearing about that, So you're basicly Kiwibiker's claim to fame!:shake:

[gloplg]

Im new to the wed night ride, thinking of heading along. Anything I ned to know? Secret handshake?

We meet at BK Moorehouse 6pmish leaving 6.30 ish. Welcome along.

Hmmmmmmmmmm secret handshakes for WNR recognition there's a thought. Hmmmmmmmmmm:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[NZ CBR]

Oh I remember hearing about that, So you're basicly Kiwibiker's claim to fame!:shake:

ha, not quite but we get stopped most nights where out for photos etc, I love it!

If I remember Ill bring some pics, dont worry though the old fella is covered!

[Hey wait for me!]

I would however recommend clothes on ya bike lol, could be chilly,especially on ya w... bike
Yeah man, it was f@kn awsome!

[Shadowjack]

See you all at Marshlands Road...

[KiwiPhoenix]

We meet at BK Moorehouse 6pmish leaving 6.30 ish. Welcome along.

Hmmmmmmmmmm secret handshakes for WNR recognition there's a thought. Hmmmmmmmmmm:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Isn't it enough that you mke us do a wee dance every week? :rofl:


ha, not quite but we get stopped most nights where out for photos etc, I love it!

If I remember Ill bring some pics, dont worry though the old fella is covered!

:lol: good to hear, will be nice to meet you!


I would however recommend clothes on ya bike lol, could be chilly,especially on ya w... bike

:rofl: oh I don't know, might give us chicks something to look at!


See you all at Marshlands Road...

See ya there!

[sammcj]

Roughly how many km's is the trip?
I've only got my Mobil card until tomorrow so a bit limited for fuel-up's.
Wouldn't be any further than last weeks would it?
I came home with about 1/4 tank.

[gloplg]

Roughly how many km's is the trip?
I've only got my Mobil card until tomorrow so a bit limited for fuel-up's.
Wouldn't be any further than last weeks would it?
I came home with about 1/4 tank.

About 190k

[Hey wait for me!]

Hey i can show ya the secret shake tonight if you like KP but could ya please make sure ya hands are warm?
Isn't it enough that you mke us do a wee dance every week? :rofl:



:lol: good to hear, will be nice to meet you!



:rofl: oh I don't know, might give us chicks something to look at!



See ya there!

[gloplg]

Hey i can show ya the secret shake tonight if you like KP but could ya please make sure ya hands are warm?

You really are a worry!!!!!!:yeah::yeah::rofl::rofl:

[kerryhare]

Have a great ride everyone, I won't be making it tonight. Nor will JM as he is working. I cant make it for the next few either as will be working until 2300. Hopefully JM will be there next week.

[sammcj]

Some snaps for you all from tonights ride.

Enjoy.

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[timg]

Have a great ride everyone, I won't be making it tonight. Nor will JM as he is working. I cant make it for the next few either as will be working until 2300. Hopefully JM will be there next week. Sheeez.... I don't plan to work much beyond 2025. Would be cool to live till 2300 tho.... that would make me 340 yro when I got there.... :woohoo:

[sammcj]

Some snaps for you all from tonights ride.
Enjoy.

And some more...

Bloody hell that RSV is sexy!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Great ride tonight! Thank you to MaxF and Peetey for the escort back to Chch, my headlight is useless and it's nice having someone to follow. Was starting to get tired on the way home so was nice to have something to follow!

Peetey, hope you got home safe??

Took some photos at the pub so will put up them up tomorrow! Great pics sammcj!

[Dave-]

cool ride peeps

highlights included the van that undertook me in woodend and the random mormon that aid a prayer for me in the amberly petrol station...

[Dave-]

cool ride peeps

highlights included the van that undertook me in woodend and the random mormon that aid a prayer for me in the amberly petrol station...

edit: also did anyone happen to pick up my backpack from the pub?

ian I think it was under your guys kit so i missed it.

[sammcj]

I'd love to get that XS1100 and fit a round headlight, bar end mirrors and the number plate 'excess'.
Whoever you are... Dooo itttt....
193972

[Retroqueen]

I'd love to get that XS1100 and fit a round headlight, bar end mirrors and the number plate 'excess'.
Whoever you are... Dooo itttt....
193972

Ain't bad is it...... and the price!!!!He got it for $20.00 ........ if only if only sigh sigh sigh

[sammcj]

Ain't bad is it...... and the price!!!!He got it for $20.00 ........ if only if only sigh sigh sigh

$20?!??!??! :gob:
Turn it to the Cafe side!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Ain't bad is it...... and the price!!!!He got it for $20.00 ........ if only if only sigh sigh sigh

Nice! $20.00, bleeding heck , that was a good price!

[helenoftroy]

The weather just got better & better!:sunny:

Very nice that was...

brp, you punt that xr650 dude!!.....nice!!

We need to swap bikes.....:msn-wink:

[gloplg]

Ain't bad is it...... and the price!!!!He got it for $20.00 ........ if only if only sigh sigh sigh

But you ride purple. And he was in the right place at the right time besides which the purple is bigger, isn't it???

[gloplg]

Anyway great ride tonight folks. Glorious evening and good company.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Twisted Hop next week??? After going around the bays???

[maxf]

Great ride tonight! Thank you to MaxF and Peetey for the escort back to Chch, my headlight is useless and it's nice having someone to follow. Was starting to get tired on the way home so was nice to have something to follow!

Peetey, hope you got home safe??

Took some photos at the pub so will put up them up tomorrow! Great pics sammcj!

Yep, very good evening!

No problem with the "escort" (!) - was on cruise most of the way anyway! Dunno where I lost you, but it was a good excuse to use the full beam ... If you want to brighten yours up then (a) clean it! and (b) have a chat next week - there are some cheap ways of improving things lots (halogen bulb, "bluevision" bulb, relays).

Have a good week, everyone!

[Peeteey]

Great ride tonight! Thank you to MaxF and Peetey for the escort back to Chch, my headlight is useless and it's nice having someone to follow. Was starting to get tired on the way home so was nice to have something to follow!

Peetey, hope you got home safe??

Took some photos at the pub so will put up them up tomorrow! Great pics sammcj!

Yep, was a nice night. Thanks to you for giving me some one to follow! :) Sorry I had to take off at Amberly. I realised I had a long ride home. By the time I would get to the harbour it'd be late and my bike is not the most ... subtle ... noise-wise. In the bays everyone can hear everything, I try not to ride too late. Was still about 10.30 by the time I got home!

Computer is crunching on the video now ...

[Peeteey]

If you want to brighten yours up then (a) clean it! and (b) have a chat next week - there are some cheap ways of improving things lots (halogen bulb, "bluevision" bulb, relays).

Have a good week, everyone!

I put Halogen, or rather Xeon or Xenon, which ever it is, as it's about 30% brighter than regular Halogen, so 'they' say (i.e. the packaging)

Max, whats 'bluevision' and what can you do with relays?
Would love to see how you made your cruise control too!

Peas. :grouphug:

[Retroqueen]

But you ride purple. And he was in the right place at the right time besides which the purple is bigger, isn't it???

Yeah but his is a "REAL" retro!!!!! there is just something about them retro bikes....

[Hey wait for me!]

Bloody hell thats a score!!!! It looked pretty bloody good blasting past me at one stage!!!
Ain't bad is it...... and the price!!!!He got it for $20.00 ........ if only if only sigh sigh sigh

[phoenixgtr]

Ohhh that RSV. Always had a real soft spot for those beauties. Yet I've never ridden one. I must get there one of these days!!

I was in v-twin rumble heaven on the way out on the motorway. I had Helen's Duc and a VTR1000 in front of me and the RSV behind. Pity I can't hear much over my own bike...

Not a bad ride. I was feeling a bit rusty. We had about 40 bikes in the end

[leopardskin]

Ohhh that RSV. Always had a real soft spot for those beauties. Yet I've never ridden one. I must get there one of these days!!

I was in v-twin rumble heaven on the way out on the motorway. I had Helen's Duc and a VTR1000 in front of me and the RSV behind. Pity I can't hear much over my own bike...

Not a bad ride. I was feeling a bit rusty. We had about 40 bikes in the end

I see on trademe that a certain bike shop in town has one that looks goooood - i couldn't hear my bike at all last night - drowned out by a 675 on way out and big bore v-twin (SV) on way home.....excellent. Enjoyed the ride and company. Round the bays next week would be brill :)

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yep, very good evening!

No problem with the "escort" (!) - was on cruise most of the way anyway! Dunno where I lost you, but it was a good excuse to use the full beam ... If you want to brighten yours up then (a) clean it! and (b) have a chat next week - there are some cheap ways of improving things lots (halogen bulb, "bluevision" bulb, relays).

Have a good week, everyone!

Lost me at the traffic lights at the New World in Northwood. Still managed to catch up with you again at the traffic lights at QEII and Main North Rd. You can't stay too far from me??


Yep, was a nice night. Thanks to you for giving me some one to follow! :) Sorry I had to take off at Amberly. I realised I had a long ride home. By the time I would get to the harbour it'd be late and my bike is not the most ... subtle ... noise-wise. In the bays everyone can hear everything, I try not to ride too late. Was still about 10.30 by the time I got home!

Computer is crunching on the video now ...

No worries, anytime! MaxF said to me that you had carried on. Glad you got home safely! Can't wait to see the DVD when it's done!


Yeah but his is a "REAL" retro!!!!! there is just something about them retro bikes....

Hence the nickname! The only reason your spelling was crap was that coffee you had last night, it was me that tooted on the way past!

[Hey wait for me!]

Yeah it was great! I had the Sv1000 and the Boule M109R in front of me on the way out there!! Couldn't hear my bike lol dam ya just can't beat the sound of big low down twins growl!! I was pretending i was on a 675 triple when i'm all grown up!
I see on trademe that a certain bike shop in town has one that looks goooood - i couldn't hear my bike at all last night - drowned out by a 675 on way out and big bore v-twin (SV) on way home.....excellent. Enjoyed the ride and company. Round the bays next week would be brill :)

[phoenixgtr]

I see on trademe that a certain bike shop in town has one that looks goooood

Yeah, I've been to visit that one a couple of times. I'm struggling with the concept of buying with my head vs buying with my heart. My heart says I sould buy the bike I've dreamed about since I started riding. My head says I should buy a bike more suitable to my riding style and needs. Anyway, gotta sell the ninja first...

[helenoftroy]

Yeah, I've been to visit that one a couple of times. I'm struggling with the concept of buying with my head vs buying with my heart. My heart says I sould buy the bike I've dreamed about since I started riding. My head says I should buy a bike more suitable to my riding style and needs. Anyway, gotta sell the ninja first...

Go with your heart!:devil2:

Lifes too short for anything else

They are seriously sexy looking bikes eh.....

[Peeteey]

... My heart says I sould buy the bike I've dreamed about since I started riding. My head says I should buy a bike more suitable to my riding style and needs ...

:love: You can always change your riding style but you can't change your dreams! :love:

Go with the heart! That's what I did. It does mean I have a dream bike in the garage not being used but at least I have it!

[KiwiPhoenix]

:love: You can always change your riding style but you can't change your dreams! :love:

Go with the heart! That's what I did. It does mean I have a dream bike in the garage not being used but at least I have it!

So what bike do you have in your garage then ???

[McWild]

:love: You can always change your riding style but you can't change your dreams! :love:

Go with the heart! That's what I did. It does mean I have a dream bike in the garage not being used but at least I have it!

Bring the Katana next week, go on you know you'll be glad you did!

[Hey wait for me!]

hEY CHAPS AND CHAPESS'S thought i'd put this up for anyone who is interested :)

mainland training
hey mate

i think we met at the mainland twilight training couple of weeks ago. i was riding the red ducati 848. just thought i'd let you know (if you dont already) that they are doing another one next monday 8th. here's the blurb:

" It is for all stlyes of bikes but only riders that are at full licence level. This is not suitable for total novice riders. It is aimed to improve your corning skills and we will use A and B track to increase track time"

usual time 4:45 sign on - 8pm $75

let any of the KB'ers know that you might think into it

cheers

warwick

[KiwiPhoenix]

Cheers for that! Has also been posted in the Chch Gals thread too.

[Hey wait for me!]

Cool, the price has gone up since the last one but i guess its a different program. It would be well worth it though. I know that i have made some changes to my riding style since i did the last course eh.
Cheers for that! Has also been posted in the Chch Gals thread too.

[Flip]

Yeah, I've been to visit that one a couple of times. I'm struggling with the concept of buying with my head vs buying with my heart. My heart says I sould buy the bike I've dreamed about since I started riding. My head says I should buy a bike more suitable to my riding style and needs. Anyway, gotta sell the ninja first...

Go with your heart says the guy on the Harley.

[cruza]

Yeah, I've been to visit that one a couple of times. I'm struggling with the concept of buying with my head vs buying with my heart. My heart says I sould buy the bike I've dreamed about since I started riding. My head says I should buy a bike more suitable to my riding style and needs. Anyway, gotta sell the ninja first...

Blah Blah blah blah , been there done that, buy it! . You'll have kids and a mortagage before ya know it , then your really screwed.......and ya can only change bikes every 2 years.........:oi-grr:

Anyway Rummie and me went round the bays after dinner at ferrymead, passed about 4 other regular WNR riders , beaut evening;)

[cruza]

Go with your heart says the guy on the Harley.

Even thru I get shit about it , reckon I'll be on a big block for a while sometime , always wanted one,

then there's a speed triple, 1098 duc:love: , bmwgs , another 900ss pre 97 , motard ............

[maxf]

I put Halogen, or rather Xeon or Xenon, which ever it is, as it's about 30% brighter than regular Halogen, so 'they' say (i.e. the packaging)

Max, whats 'bluevision' and what can you do with relays?
Would love to see how you made your cruise control too!

Peas. :grouphug:

Started typing then thought too much, so put it off-thread in the blog - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/1341-Headlight-thoughts-after-a-bit-of-night-riding ... For relays, check out the Daniel Stern Lighting link half-way down, that explains it all!

The cruise control is fully "active", not a "throttle stop" or lever - throttles-up for hills and down for downhill overrun etc. It's an AudioVox CCS100 DIY retrofit kit for cars/whatever - you used to be able to get them thru Amazon for abt $100US (although getting one to ship internationally is almost impossible, got a friend on a K1100 forum to ship me one, about $300 here - my Xmas pressie!) Nice design since they can work off either a speedo sensor OR the ignition coil... "output" is a mechanical cable to the throttle bodies, run via vacuum power under control from the electronics. Certainly nice for chilling out on longer rides (like 90% of the way home). :woohoo:

Just need to stop waving at other riders with my right hand, now! :eek5:

Will watch out for the vids... Just like "I Like that One 2"!! (god that's going back a bit)

[Peeteey]

So what bike do you have in your garage then ???

My poorly neglected baby :crybaby:
'84 Suzuki Katana Popup
I remember seeing both these and my BMW riding round the bays and bugging my dad as to what they were. So now I have them! :) It's a nice day when you can say that. :woohoo:

[sammcj]

'84 Suzuki Katana Popup :woohoo:

woooo Katana represent!

[KiwiPhoenix]

My poorly neglected baby :crybaby:
'84 Suzuki Katana Popup
I remember seeing both these and my BMW riding round the bays and bugging my dad as to what they were. So now I have them! :) It's a nice day when you can say that. :woohoo:

Nice bike! Will be good to see it out on the Wed night rides, hint hint!

[Peeteey]

Nice bike! Will be good to see it out on the Wed night rides, hint hint!

And just what are you insinuating? :p

It'll be a while, if at all, 'cause it has no REG (on hold), WOF or insurance and I'm broker than broke.
Plus, it may have a bearing going on the front sprocket shaft bit. I was quoted about $600-ish to fix as it's an engine pull and a case crack.

So I don't want to ride it and cause more damage. I start it from time to time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtCCjeDlAD0 and that's about it.

Poor thing, needs love and I'm too broke to love :crybaby: :weep: :crybaby:

Unless anyone has some spare millions lying around ...:whistle:

[KiwiPhoenix]

And just what are you insinuating? :p

It'll be a while, if at all, 'cause it has no REG (on hold), WOF or insurance and I'm broker than broke.
Plus, it may have a bearing going on the front sprocket shaft bit. I was quoted about $600-ish to fix as it's an engine pull and a case crack.

So I don't want to ride it and cause more damage. I start it from time to time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtCCjeDlAD0 and that's about it.

Poor thing, needs love and I'm too broke to love :crybaby: :weep: :crybaby:

Unless anyone has some spare millions lying around ...:whistle:

:rofl: I know what you mean about not having money. Hence the reason my car is still off the road! As long as you keep on loving it, thats the main thing!!

[sammcj]

So I guess the big question is... What's for next week?
I've got a mate who's just got himself a pretty nutty gsxr750 SF (http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww226/sammcj/IMG_3183.jpg), keen as to get him out on the WNR next week.

[fireliv]

Blah Blah blah blah , been there done that, buy it! . You'll have kids and a mortagage before ya know it , then your really screwed.......and ya can only change bikes every 2 years.........:oi-grr:


Unfortunatly he has the almost wife! I dont mind Phoenix buying what he loves, however bikes should be ridden and I dont want him to spend the next 3-4 years complaining that he doesnt enjoy riding his bike like he has for the last 3 years about the ninja (even though he loved that 2). I want him to be able to ride and enjoy it. And you are lucky to be allowed to change bikes every 2 years!

[cruza]

My poorly neglected baby :crybaby:
'84 Suzuki Katana Popup
I remember seeing both these and my BMW riding round the bays and bugging my dad as to what they were. So now I have them! :) It's a nice day when you can say that. :woohoo:

They still a nice looking bike , had a gsx750 es ? 85,86? was my first big bike, had similar fairing, the katana's were too rich for me back then.

[maxf]

Plus, it may have a bearing going on the front sprocket shaft bit. I was quoted about $600-ish to fix as it's an engine pull and a case crack.



Haven't got millions :weep: but would suggest getting a Haynes (if there is one) and seeing what you can DIY - even if you don't end up doing anything yourself (and you might just be happy with doing the engine pull and saving those labour hours!) you'll be able to make sure you're not getting bamboozled (of course, if the mechanic is someone you really trust that might not be a worry).

Sorry - I know some people don't "wrench" for very good reasons... :bash: :crazy:

[sammcj]

Peeteey, I can get a haynes for you. Give me a min...

[neels]

They still a nice looking bike , had a gsx750 es ? 85,86? was my first big bike, had similar fairing, the katana's were too rich for me back then.
My usual travelling companion to bike rallies still has his ES that he bought when it was brand new.

194084

Don't know if I'll be making next week's ride, work stuff and other stuff might get in the way.

[sammcj]

is it the same as the 85' ?

Here's the one for the 85' - 92' , if you need a rapidshare login, let me know.


http://rapidshare.com/files/175110657/Suzuki_GSX-R750_1100__85-92_GSX600F_750F_1100F_Katana__87-93_Service_Repair_Manual.rar</pre>

[cruza]

My usual travelling companion to bike rallies still has his ES that he bought when it was brand new.

194084

Don't know if I'll be making next week's ride, work stuff and other stuff might get in the way.

My one was all blue, still see it round chch now and again, still same guy i sold it too.
Hope you have march hare sorted? got feb too do some oncall weekends!!!

[neels]

My one was all blue, still see it round chch now and again, still same guy i sold it too.
Hope you have march hare sorted? got feb too do some oncall weekends!!!Swapsies have been swapped, so we'll be there, with one or maybe two birthday girls :woohoo:

The GSX will probably be there parked beside my XJ as usual.

[LittleAngel]

Swapsies have been swapped, so we'll be there, with one or maybe two birthday girls :woohoo:

The GSX will probably be there parked beside my XJ as usual.

And the RF.... :woohoo:

[helenoftroy]

Swapsies have been swapped, so we'll be there, with one or maybe two birthday girls :woohoo:

The GSX will probably be there parked beside my XJ as usual.


And the RF.... :woohoo:
Geez neels have you got a harem or something!!!:niceone:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Geez neels have you got a harem or something!!!:niceone:

:rofl: I can just imagine him in his lycra with his harem!

[ScottChappell]

I'd definitely be keen to do a bit of videoing

[ScottChappell]

Likewise man. Such a nice bunch of peeps on these rides. :)

I was thinking, I have 3 other cameras that can be mounted to bikes in various ways.

I can mount one as a helmet cam (see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcJqEFjywMo )
and one can be clamped onto just about anywhere (see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL05RQheUjo )
Or all but the one with the wide lens on it can be clamped.

If anyone is keen to give one a go for some extra footage, or just to record your own thing on these rides, let me know and I'll try to find enough batteries.

oops, just remembered. The wife is on holiday and has all the SD cards so will have to wait three weeks before we can use them if you're keen, unless someone has some spare 2gb SD cards lying around ;)

Anyhoo, see you Wednesday.

I'd definitely be keen to do some videoing. (sorry for posting twice)

[Peeteey]

is it the same as the 85' ?

Here's the one for the 85' - 92' , if you need a rapidshare login, let me know.


http://rapidshare.com/files/175110657/Suzuki_GSX-R750_1100__85-92_GSX600F_750F_1100F_Katana__87-93_Service_Repair_Manual.rar</pre>

Thanks man, am getting it now but it's for the 750F which is a different bike. It's basically the exact same bike as the ES with a little extra fairing on the front. The exact title of the Kats is GSX 750 SE. I have the manual for the ES of the same year which has a little addendum for the Kats on the end. They actually didn't have their own manual at all, I guess 'cause they're the same bike.

I've looked at doing it myself but to tell the truth, I don't know if it's beyond me but it'd certainly be pushing it! One little bearing but it's right deep down in the engine. I rebuilt my old Kawasaki GA90 waaaaaay back in the day but they're so simple you can do it with your eyes shut! Plus I had Dad helping ... i.e. telling me what to do ...

Attached a pic of where I think I need to go in the engine. Not familiar territory! :crazy:

[Peeteey]

I'd definitely be keen to do a bit of videoing

Sweet as. So long as it's not raining or threatening to, let's do it next week!

[maxf]

Attached a pic of where I think I need to go in the engine. Not familiar territory! :crazy:

Yeah, that'd be about it - 2 part crankcase/tranny case, you want it upside down to get the bottom half off with as little disturbed as possible/practical (eg leave head & pistons in - with oil WELL drained - and probably generator & clutch out as they'll either span or cover items that span the split-line.... Once you can get to that shaft, it's dismantle as described (Pullers?) and replace bearing (might need a press and/or heating the bearing - old saucepan on a camping-gas stove could do) then replace all seals just in case & reassemble. Not trivial but if you can allow a good few nights to take your time and triple-check everything you might surprise yourself!

[AaronB6222]

hay people. im new to christchurch and am very keen to come along. are these rides still on currently?? i own a rg150. dont laugh lol its a great bike. im reasonably expereinced but want to get better. looking at a rs250 or gsxr600. could someone possibly email me that owns a similiar sized bike that i could meet up with prior to this? AaronB6222@hotmail.com
cheers
Aaron

[Peeteey]

Yeah, that'd be about it ... Not trivial but if you can allow a good few nights to take your time and triple-check everything you might surprise yourself!

Thanks for the vote of confidence :) but that's not something I want to tackle by myself, plus I don't have ... well, pretty much any tools, so I think I'd rather just save up and let Kevin do it.
Kevin Giles (KG Motorcycles), brilliant mechanic, nice guy, doesn't charge the earth and if there's a part he can't get or is expensive, he'll just make it from scratch!
Been going to him for ages now, top bloke.

Is it sacrilegious saying that with other brilliant mechanics in the group? ;)

[Shadows]

hay people. im new to christchurch and am very keen to come along. are these rides still on currently?? i own a rg150. dont laugh lol its a great bike. im reasonably expereinced but want to get better. looking at a rs250 or gsxr600. could someone possibly email me that owns a similiar sized bike that i could meet up with prior to this? AaronB6222@hotmail.com
cheers
Aaron

Don't stress on it, you won't get left behind and you probably won't be the only one riding a small 2 stroke either. Just rock on up.

[Spuds1234]

It'll be a while, if at all, 'cause it has no REG (on hold), WOF or insurance

Plus, it may have a bearing going on the front sprocket shaft bit. I was quoted about $600-ish to fix as it's an engine pull and a case crack.

Mines in the same boat as you. No reg, no WOF etc.

Execpt mines going into the shop today to get the engine and suspension completely redone. And I think that if I talk really nice to them they will perhaps take everything off the frame for me so I can get it repainted. Then after I've paid for all that and have a wee bit more dosh, I'll get all the fairings welded back together and get all the plastics repainted.

I also have a set of original 4 into 2 exhausts to go on and the center stand. Should hopefully be all done by November.

[Peeteey]

Mines in the same boat as you. No reg, no WOF etc.

Execpt mines going into the shop today to get the engine and suspension completely redone. And I think that if I talk really nice to them they will perhaps take everything off the frame for me so I can get it repainted. Then after I've paid for all that and have a wee bit more dosh, I'll get all the fairings welded back together and get all the plastics repainted.

I also have a set of original 4 into 2 exhausts to go on and the center stand. Should hopefully be all done by November.

You lucky lucky bugger! Another thing I've been wanting to track down is a centre stand. Mine's got the 4 into 1 exhaust, dunno if one'll fit, looks like it should ...

Don't talk to me about plastics, I've had to get mine done, in the exact same spot, three times! Bloody expensive but I didn't have to pay for any of them thankfully.

Look forward to seeing the end result :)

[Spuds1234]

You lucky lucky bugger! Another thing I've been wanting to track down is a centre stand. Mine's got the 4 into 1 exhaust, dunno if one'll fit, looks like it should ...

Don't talk to me about plastics, I've had to get mine done, in the exact same spot, three times! Bloody expensive but I didn't have to pay for any of them thankfully.

Look forward to seeing the end result :)

I picked up the 4 into 2 and the center stand for $150 on trademe. A steal I reckon as Ive seen a center stand go for $60 before.

Im guessing that you had to get your side panels done? Both of mine are cracked. The front fairing is in one piece except for the fairing surround behind the speedo.

The engine in mine has done 110000km's and needs a new 2nd gear as the dogs are worn, it also burns more oil than petrol. I do hear rumors of getting the gears modified so that they push together rather than apart when the power is applied which sounds a heck of a lot better than what I get at the moment (an unusable 2nd gear).

The bike handles a bit like I'd imagine a fridge freezer would if it went around a corner at speed with both doors open and me inside it. I got the bike when it had around 75000km's on the clock. So I guess Ive done 30000kms on it and neither me nor the previous owner ever touched the suspension. So those will be looked at.

I'll also have to mention the loose connection in the wiring loom up near the head stock that causes the speedo lights to go out going around a left hand bend (sometimes they come back on sometimes they dont and require a bit of fettling to get them to come on).

The only thing that Im worried about is how easy it will be to get decals. Its easy enough for the printers to make the red Suzuki lettering down the tank and other block stuff but a panel beater I spoke so said they couldn't do the katana symbol that goes on the side panel.

She'll be a gorgeous bike when she's done. One I'll happily polish every weekend and ride only occasionally and keep away for the kids (heaven forbid) to look at and ogle over the same way I do to my Dads Laverda.

Also if you ever need a look at a katana manual, I have a hard copy that is much easier to read than the blurry pdf copy floating around the net.

[imdying]

Kevin Giles (KG Motorcycles), brilliant mechanic, nice guy, doesn't charge the earth and if there's a part he can't get or is expensive, he'll just make it from scratch!
Been going to him for ages now, top bloke.Go have a look at the big bore GB thread, see how that guy likes him :laugh:

i own a rg150. dont laugh lol its a great bike.Nobody will laugh, a bikes a bike :yes:

[sammcj]

Kevin Giles (KG Motorcycles), brilliant mechanic, nice guy, doesn't charge the earth and if there's a part he can't get or is expensive, he'll just make it from scratch!
Been going to him for ages now, top bloke.Don't want to turn this into a flame war but...

He did a lot of work on my old GB, he bored it out to 600cc and managed to pretty much stuff it right up, I had it back to him more than 20 times and he kept forgetting leaving brackets loose, cables unattached, clamps untightened, cables melted, I don't think he replaced the head gasket and it was leaking oil everywhere - when I took it back he managed to snap a headbolt and insist on charging me for drilling it out, the new bolt AND the replacement gasket! - it seemd to keep coming back to me with more problems than resolutions each time, he kept making excuses like 'oh it's a big single it'll do this and that' etc...

I finaly got sick of taking it to him, He kept saying it'd be done by the end of the day then getting it back days later unfixed, I took it to Honda Country in Ashburton by reccomendation, turns out he was running it so lean it was completely off the chart, we were all gobsmacked - they said 'i hope you babied it over to us' and I had been riding it hard for the past months as Kev said it was 100% fine and was running like it should, but it ended up only putting out the same power as it was as a 500.

He also managed to:
-Put a few scratches on the paint here and there
-Break some cooling fins off the engine and not fix them
-Metled the clutch cable against the engine, he did replace it but left black rubbish on the engine
-One time after picking it up from him my indicators wern't working properly, turned out some wires around the headlamp (he would have probably checked when looking for electrical faults) were cut and arking against the frame, he told me he noticed they were going to fast and he check and found that one of the bulbs was the wrong wattage... I checked later and they wern't.
-He drilled out the Jet in the carb rather than replacing it, then didn't scratch off the measurement on the side which really threw us when I took it elseware.

He was a very nice guy, and I don't for a second think he did anything on purpose but he clearly overlooked things many many times and did not take care.

I am still very angry with the situation epecially since I had been recomended him by a few good people (And warned off him by a few others), obviously he's good with some bikes but as I said, I had nothing but problems.
OK My Rant Is Over, I just don't want this to happen to anyone else, it was a big waste of time, money and bike.
Sorry guys.



hay people. im new to christchurch and am very keen to come along. are these rides still on currently?? i own a rg150. dont laugh lol its a great bike. im reasonably expereinced but want to get better. looking at a rs250 or gsxr600. could someone possibly email me that owns a similiar sized bike that i could meet up with prior to this? AaronB6222@hotmail.com
cheers
Aaron

I've only been on two rides so far, but have throughly enjoyed them, good bikes, good rides, good people!

[brp]

Cheeerz Helen - yeah sounds like a plan :msn-wink:

Cracker nite , enjoyed the Gretta Valley pub, never been there before, hats off to the quick friendly barmaid.

RG150 ? They haul better than most 300 cc four strokes - see you Wednesday Aaron.

:blah:

[Flip]

hay people. im new to christchurch and am very keen to come along. are these rides still on currently?? i own a rg150. dont laugh lol its a great bike. im reasonably expereinced but want to get better. looking at a rs250 or gsxr600. could someone possibly email me that owns a similiar sized bike that i could meet up with prior to this? AaronB6222@hotmail.com
cheers
Aaron

You will keep up no problems at all, the group tends to string out a bit. There are all sorts of bikes and all kinds of riders on the WNR.

Oh and welcome.

[McWild]

hay people. im new to christchurch and am very keen to come along. are these rides still on currently?? i own a rg150. dont laugh lol its a great bike. im reasonably expereinced but want to get better. looking at a rs250 or gsxr600. could someone possibly email me that owns a similiar sized bike that i could meet up with prior to this? AaronB6222@hotmail.com
cheers
Aaron

YEAH RG150!

Man don't sweat it you have an awesome bike. Sending you an email right after I type this.

[JMemonic]

YEAH RG150!

Man don't sweat it you have an awesome bike. Sending you an email right after I type this.

Calm down tiger, yes its another two smoker but just relax and remember to breath. :crazy::whistle:

[Flip]

Calm down tiger, yes its another two smoker but just relax and remember to breath. :crazy::whistle:

Old Red, he does get excited, doesn't he?

[EJK]

YEAH RG150!

Man don't sweat it you have an awesome bike. Sending you an email right after I type this.

Looks like a fish just found a pond :rolleyes:

[phoenixgtr]

YEAH RG150!

Man don't sweat it you have an awesome bike. Sending you an email right after I type this.

I wonder Mr Ringa Ding Ginga have you seen this? (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-268671674.htm)

[Peeteey]

He was a very nice guy, and I don't for a second think he did anything on purpose but he clearly overlooked things many many times and did not take care.


Blimey! I guess no matter who you talk to about different mechanics/massage therapists/musicians/hair stylists etc you will always get different stories. Good to hear them all, good and bad.

[Flip]

Blimey! I guess no matter who you talk to about different mechanics/massage therapists/musicians/hair stylists etc you will always get different stories. Good to hear them all, good and bad.

Don't get me started on which side of the harbour is best to live on.....

[McWild]

I could destroy all of you if I wanted to.

Just count yourselves lucky.

[Peeteey]

Don't get me started on which side of the harbour is best to live on.....

:rofl: won't touch that with a 20ft barge pole!

[Peeteey]

I could destroy all of you if I wanted to.

He's starting to believe! He is ... the one

[Flip]

He's starting to believe! He is ... the one

Yes he is one!:wacko:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yes he is one! :wacko:

:rofl:


10chars

[longwheely]

you are the one, when can you come and cut my grass "Mcweed eater"

[longwheely]

coming to a lawn near you.... lol

[Dave-]

santa?

:P

[Flip]

coming to a lawn near you.... lol

Ahh, its a McFlymo.

[Flip]

santa?

:P

No Its a McPushmower.

[longwheely]

no its a mcpushmower.

ha ha ha ha .....lol

[fireliv]

Ahhh glad to see Wind up McWild Wednesdays are back!!! You do tend to get excited at a 2 stroke- Just like that picture of your Mamma I saw.....;)

[maxf]

coming to a lawn near you.... lol

Great paparazzi shot there of the REAL McWild, but you forgot the VICTA logo...

Maybe we shouldn't be so unfair, and show some solidarity - can we all mix in some oil and get the smoke, even if we can't possibly attain the 2-stroke "symphony"? :>

[Hey wait for me!]

Isn't it a Mc Fartson short stroke? i think my Nana had one of those....
Ahh, its a McFlymo.

[Flip]

Ahhh glad to see Wind up McWild Wednesdays are back!!! You do tend to get excited at a 2 stroke- Just like that picture of your Mamma I saw.....;)

I have herd of the sudden and unexpected demise of CBR250TOM and that some foul smelling impostor by the name of NSR250TOM has taken his place.

Who killed CBR250TOM thats what I want to know?

[gloplg]

Ahhh glad to see Wind up McWild Wednesdays are back!!! You do tend to get excited at a 2 stroke- Just like that picture of your Mamma I saw.....;)

Will the "REAL" McWild please stand up (McVicta, McNeo, McFlymo, McSanta) this elderly motorcyclist is getting very confused!!!!!!

Give'em heaps Andrew :woohoo::bash:

[AaronB6222]

thanks alot for showin me dyers pass andrew. was amazing. great ride. contemplating if i shud go up thea again today lol. looking forward to wednesday everyone. rock on two stroke \m/ :L

[Hey wait for me!]

Just got back from a nice ride over to Diamond harbour, lovely ride and couldn't ask for better weather!! Roads were good too

[gloplg]

thanks alot for showin me dyers pass andrew. was amazing. great ride. contemplating if i shud go up thea again today lol. looking forward to wednesday everyone. rock on two stroke \m/ :L

Welcome hope to see you on WNR.

Ignore the cheap shots at McWild, we who ride motorbikes with 4 stroke motors have to have someone to pick on.

[helenoftroy]

So I guess the big question is... What's for next week?
I've got a mate who's just got himself a pretty nutty gsxr750 SF (http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww226/sammcj/IMG_3183.jpg), keen as to get him out on the WNR next week.

Be gentle its their first time!:devil2:

Two lovely ladies are hoping to make it to their first WNR this week!(go the 250s!)....so where to?



Pam has made me promise she wont have to do a U turn!:oi-grr:

[gammaguy]

Be gentle its their first time!:devil2:

Two lovely ladies are hoping to make it to their first WNR this week!(go the 250s!)....so where to?



Pam has made me promise she wont have to do a U turn!:oi-grr:

i will happily bring my 250,but there had better be some corners mmkay?;)

[gammaguy]

Thanks for the vote of confidence :) but that's not something I want to tackle by myself, plus I don't have ... well, pretty much any tools, so I think I'd rather just save up and let Kevin do it.
Kevin Giles (KG Motorcycles), brilliant mechanic, nice guy, doesn't charge the earth and if there's a part he can't get or is expensive, he'll just make it from scratch!
Been going to him for ages now, top bloke.

Is it sacrilegious saying that with other brilliant mechanics in the group? ;)

i used to work with Kev.top guy,one of the old school and a true gentleman.

[Flip]

Hows about a reverse wet's and back to the twisted hop?

[gammaguy]

Hows about a reverse wet's and back to the twisted hop?

is that a new type of dance?

[AaronB6222]

weres the meet up point this wednesday. iv managed to find a couple of people who wana come along. cant wait!!

[helenoftroy]

Hows about a reverse wet's and back to the twisted hop?


is that a new type of dance?

Lmao!yeah gamma you have to shake your booty!!:woohoo:

Umm.... think Wets route is Summit Rd from Dyers end so reverse is coming from Sumner....is that right anyone??

[longwheely]

[QUOTE=gammaguy;1129638418]i will happily bring my 250

If i take three of my spark plugs out and run on one cylinder it will be a 250 i`ll ride with you

[TuonoTom]

I have herd of the sudden and unexpected demise of CBR250TOM and that some foul smelling impostor by the name of NSR250TOM has taken his place.

Who killed CBR250TOM thats what I want to know?

Foul smelling? It actually smells quite nice now with the vanilla oil :P

[Hey wait for me!]

Ya'd probably still kick our arse on that beasty of yours!! lol
[QUOTE=gammaguy;1129638418]i will happily bring my 250

If i take three of my spark plugs out and run on one cylinder it will be a 250 i`ll ride with you

[Peeteey]

weres the meet up point this wednesday. iv managed to find a couple of people who wana come along. cant wait!!

G'day Aaron, Meeting point is the Burger King car park on Moorhouse ave at 6pm for a 6.30 departure. Will be nice to have you along for a cruise :)

[KiwiPhoenix]

Be gentle its their first time!:devil2:

Two lovely ladies are hoping to make it to their first WNR this week!(go the 250s!)....so where to?



Pam has made me promise she wont have to do a U turn!:oi-grr:

Don't worry HoT, truth be told I don't like making U turns either, so she is quite safe!


Lmao!yeah gamma you have to shake your booty!!:woohoo:

Umm.... think Wets route is Summit Rd from Dyers end so reverse is coming from Sumner....is that right anyone??

As for the route, I'll do the Bays road, not sure if Pam will want to do the Summit Rd?? If she doesn't more than welcome to do the Bays with me or we could do a road ourselves and meet you there!


Ya'd probably still kick our arse on that beasty of yours!! lol

Yep, I agree! :rofl:

[AaronB6222]

were not gona be going down that road from dyers pass that gos to mobile. the one thats full of gravel are we lol. i hate it

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hey all, looks like I found Rogers cousin Rogetta yesterday sunning herself at an Op Shop in Ferry Rd!!

[KiwiPhoenix]

were not gona be going down that road from dyers pass that gos to mobile. the one thats full of gravel are we lol. i hate it

I also hate gravel!!

[sammcj]

Just did an oil change for scott on the poo-gold kat, was a bit worried we wouldnt get the filter off in time for the next WNR ;)
194643

[AaronB6222]

i have no idea how to use this site lol. i wana upgrade my bike in the next couple of months. iv got a rg150 at the moment. i want something fast but also something that doesnt weigh the same as a car lol. any recomendations?? i like the rgvs an the rs's

[200BUSA]

You can buy my TLR.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Some photos I took on Wed night...

[Flip]

Hows about just the standard wets route?

[KiwiPhoenix]

and some more...

[sammcj]

Some photos I took on Wed night...

Rad, Have you got them in higher res? (1280x960 / 1680x etc.)

[KiwiPhoenix]

Rad, Have you got them in higher res? (1280x960 / 1680x etc.)

I do indeed but since I'm on dial-up I can't post them! If you bring a disk or pen drive on Wed I can give you them!

[Flip]

Hey all, looks like I found Rogers cousin Rogetta yesterday sunning herself at an Op Shop in Ferry Rd!!

NOOOOOOO NOT ANOTHER PINK PERVERT!!!!!!!!!!.

Sorry I didn't mean to shout.

[JellyBellyKelly]

roger - i need you to try on your new outfit. please PM me

[gloplg]

NOOOOOOO NOT ANOTHER PINK PERVERT!!!!!!!!!!.

Sorry I didn't mean to shout.

:yes::yes::laugh::laugh:Just think Flip with her in your life you need never have any more lonely times!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Come to think of it if she were in my life then:love::love:..................mutter mutter, mutter mutter..........

Standard Wets route late in the day gives considerably less sunstrike. Unless the weather is wet then we would have to have plan "B".

I was over the summit road on Thursday it looked good, I went down Dyers Pass and that looked good too.

[gloplg]

Hey all, looks like I found Rogers cousin Rogetta yesterday sunning herself at an Op Shop in Ferry Rd!!

Hey KP shouldn't Rogetta have her own profile on KB!!!

[helenoftroy]

My nursing colleague Pam is very nervous bout her 1st WNR!:sweatdrop

Im going to pick up & arrive with another new lady rider Bikke chick....

Two new ladies on their Cruisers!:woohoo:

KiwiPhoenix & Gloplg,know you will be a big help for the new girls

[kerryhare]

My nursing colleague Pam is very nervous bout her 1st WNR!:sweatdrop

Im going to pick up & arrive with another new lady rider Bikke chick....

Two new ladies on their Cruisers!:woohoo:

KiwiPhoenix & Gloplg,know you will be a big help for the new girls

what a bugger i have to work wed until 2300 other wise I would be along to.

[gloplg]

My nursing colleague Pam is very nervous bout her 1st WNR!:sweatdrop

Im going to pick up & arrive with another new lady rider Bikke chick....

Two new ladies on their Cruisers!:woohoo:

KiwiPhoenix & Gloplg,know you will be a big help for the new girls

No problems HOT Lady!!!!

[JMemonic]

My nursing colleague Pam is very nervous bout her 1st WNR!:sweatdrop

Im going to pick up & arrive with another new lady rider Bikke chick....

Two new ladies on their Cruisers!:woohoo:

KiwiPhoenix & Gloplg,know you will be a big help for the new girls

Starting at 2230 so will be along to lend a hand if needed

[helenoftroy]

Hows about just the standard wets route?

Im confused with all this wet talk....(where is that man BTW!)!!:confused:

Please someone explain!!...:oi-grr:

Thanks for the offers of help with the Noobs guys!

[gloplg]

Im confused with all this wet talk....(where is that man BTW!)!!:confused:

Please someone explain!!...:oi-grr:

Thanks for the offers of help with the Noobs guys!

BK, Dyers, Summit Rd, Evans, Port, round the bays, Gebbies, Old Taitap Rd, Halswell, Twisted Hop.

I was thinking of not doing the summit road with the Noobs HOT. I was thinking of going from BK to Sumner and meeting the main group at the car park on the Port side of Evans pass?? What think you??? Noobs may find the summit road a little challanging!!!!

[phoenixgtr]

So have we decided on Wets Route. I thought maybe we could do THIS. (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=Moorhouse+Ave+to:Evans+Pass+Rd+to:Evans+Pass +Rd+to:Governors+Bay+Teddington+Rd+to:Christchurch +Akaroa+Rd+to:Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+to:Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+t o:Halswell+Rd+to:-43.534643,172.641338&geocode=FUSiZ_0dQU1KCg%3BFRyiZ_0dq3RKCg%3BFQTmZv0d WftLCg%3BFf3OZv0ddOtLCg%3BFW6sZf0d9JhKCg%3BFZi0Zf0 d6OxICg%3BFaD8Zf0dMPxICg%3BFfRmZv0dJDhJCg%3BFfLvZv 0dojhJCg%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=6&mrsp=9&sz=17&via=1,2&sll=-43.535016,172.640394&sspn=0.002224,0.006158&safe=active&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.6152,172.670746&spn=0.284355,0.788269&z=10) Everyone could handle it

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hey KP shouldn't Rogetta have her own profile on KB!!!

:lol: I would have helped her but she belongs to that Op Shop in Ferry Rd, sorry wasn't forking out $25 to buy it!!


My nursing colleague Pam is very nervous bout her 1st WNR!:sweatdrop

Im going to pick up & arrive with another new lady rider Bikke chick....

Two new ladies on their Cruisers!:woohoo:

KiwiPhoenix & Gloplg,know you will be a big help for the new girls

No problems HoT


Im confused with all this wet talk....(where is that man BTW!)!!:confused:

Please someone explain!!...:oi-grr:

Thanks for the offers of help with the Noobs guys!

Not a problem!


So have we decided on Wets Route. I thought maybe we could do THIS. (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=Moorhouse+Ave+to:Evans+Pass+Rd+to:Evans+Pass +Rd+to:Governors+Bay+Teddington+Rd+to:Christchurch +Akaroa+Rd+to:Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+to:Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+t o:Halswell+Rd+to:-43.534643,172.641338&geocode=FUSiZ_0dQU1KCg%3BFRyiZ_0dq3RKCg%3BFQTmZv0d WftLCg%3BFf3OZv0ddOtLCg%3BFW6sZf0d9JhKCg%3BFZi0Zf0 d6OxICg%3BFaD8Zf0dMPxICg%3BFfRmZv0dJDhJCg%3BFfLvZv 0dojhJCg%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=6&mrsp=9&sz=17&via=1,2&sll=-43.535016,172.640394&sspn=0.002224,0.006158&safe=active&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.6152,172.670746&spn=0.284355,0.788269&z=10) Everyone could handle it

Good road, I like this one! Good road for the new ones!

[maxf]

(slightly OT)
Just realized - promised some of you comments on headlights & how to brighten things up after the night ride back last week... I did put it in the blog, then forgot to un-"draft" it. :pinch:

It's there now, if anyone wants a read :wacko:

[KiwiPhoenix]

(slightly OT)
Just realized - promised some of you comments on headlights & how to brighten things up after the night ride back last week... I did put it in the blog, then forgot to un-"draft" it. :pinch:

It's there now, if anyone wants a read :wacko:

Sweet, will check it out! *wanders off with a coffee to have a look*

[cruza]

Should be good , easy cruise round the bays,

[gloplg]

So have we decided on Wets Route. I thought maybe we could do THIS. (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=Moorhouse+Ave+to:Evans+Pass+Rd+to:Evans+Pass +Rd+to:Governors+Bay+Teddington+Rd+to:Christchurch +Akaroa+Rd+to:Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+to:Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+t o:Halswell+Rd+to:-43.534643,172.641338&geocode=FUSiZ_0dQU1KCg%3BFRyiZ_0dq3RKCg%3BFQTmZv0d WftLCg%3BFf3OZv0ddOtLCg%3BFW6sZf0d9JhKCg%3BFZi0Zf0 d6OxICg%3BFaD8Zf0dMPxICg%3BFfRmZv0dJDhJCg%3BFfLvZv 0dojhJCg%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=6&mrsp=9&sz=17&via=1,2&sll=-43.535016,172.640394&sspn=0.002224,0.006158&safe=active&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.6152,172.670746&spn=0.284355,0.788269&z=10) Everyone could handle it

Looks good Phoenix lets do it

[helenoftroy]

So have we decided on Wets Route. I thought maybe we could do THIS. (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=Moorhouse+Ave+to:Evans+Pass+Rd+to:Evans+Pass +Rd+to:Governors+Bay+Teddington+Rd+to:Christchurch +Akaroa+Rd+to:Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+to:Old+Tai+Tapu+Rd+t o:Halswell+Rd+to:-43.534643,172.641338&geocode=FUSiZ_0dQU1KCg%3BFRyiZ_0dq3RKCg%3BFQTmZv0d WftLCg%3BFf3OZv0ddOtLCg%3BFW6sZf0d9JhKCg%3BFZi0Zf0 d6OxICg%3BFaD8Zf0dMPxICg%3BFfRmZv0dJDhJCg%3BFfLvZv 0dojhJCg%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=6&mrsp=9&sz=17&via=1,2&sll=-43.535016,172.640394&sspn=0.002224,0.006158&safe=active&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.6152,172.670746&spn=0.284355,0.788269&z=10) Everyone could handle it

Oh yes!!that looks perfect phoenixgtr:woohoo:

[Flip]

Looks like a nice easy ride. It will be nice to get home before 11.

[sammcj]

Looks like a nice easy ride. It will be nice to get home before 11.

Yeah sure hope so, I'll be hanging at the back with the ol' fella's as my Mrs will probably be on the back.

[AaronB6222]

i cant wait!! this is gona be so much fun!!!! one day to go people

[Footless]

Hey all
The First Lady really enjoyed last weeks ride.
We wont be there this week, we have something else on ;)
Enjoy your ride this week

[AaronB6222]

the sun better come out!! its not looking good.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yeah, hopefully it will get nicer later! *fingers crossed*

[sammcj]

I really hope it holds out for tonight, I really want to take the new Mrs for a ride :D

[Peeteey]

Hi all, I doubt I'll be there tonight as I got about 4 hours sleep and am a bit wobbly! Have a full day too so not much chance for a snooze! We'll see anyhoo ...

Greta Valley vids are up:

Pt.1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d0td8Ihkhc
Pt.2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yohA7y2yJZA

Seeing as it was a long ride I figured it should be a 2 parter. :)

[bismarck]

I really hope it holds out for tonight, I really want to take the new Mrs for a ride :D

What happened to the old Mrs?

[sammcj]

What happened to the old Mrs?

That was quite some time ago :P

[AaronB6222]

whats the turnout gona be like tonight cos of the weather. not sure il be coming unless the weather clears up. im so guttered

[sammcj]

Me and three mates are going.
I think the weather might hold up, it'll stay gray but I don't think we'll get too wet.

At least come to the meetup and we can make a decision then?
What do you guys think?

[phoenixgtr]

It's probably going to keep doing what it's doing now. It's barely rained all day and I don't think that will change. It will be cold though. Come down to the carpark anyway and check things out. Then decide.

[sammcj]

Rain radar makes me think it'll disapear in an hour or two, bit like last week but without as much wind to move it on.

195581

[far queue]

I'll be there with Woodybee as pillion

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'll be there as well, a bit of rain won't hurt you! But like the others have said, turn up at the car park and then make a decision, it's not a long ride.

Will be nice to meet Woodybee!!

[Ghost_Bullet]

Sux, cant be there, work duties beckon. Though the wet stuff is still falling, not that that would hurt anyone.

[cruza]

whats the turnout gona be like tonight cos of the weather. not sure il be coming unless the weather clears up. im so guttered

htfu..........

[cruza]

I'll be there with Woodybee as pillion

Cool need to find out where ya got the new eye protection from. Hope that new jacket is on its way.:whistle:

[gloplg]

:2thumbsup:2thumbsupGreat ride tonight. 37 or 38 bikes. Including some new riders!!!!

Many thanks to KP for looking after the Noobs tonight. Gives me an appreciation of how much your riding skills have improved KP. I'm going to have to pedal faster in future!!

Phoenixgtr. The BIG DAY approaches. If you don't escape soon it will be too late!!!!! See you next Wednesday perhaps??? Bring Liv along too.

Duvauchelles next week anyone????

[cruza]

Well what a neat ride, pretty dry roads , cool but not cold. nice sized group too. Whose the guy that bike wouldn't start at van ash ? didn't catch ya name?

[cruza]

:2thumbsup:2thumbsupGreat ride tonight. 37 or 38 bikes. Including some new riders!!!!

Many thanks to KP for looking after the Noobs tonight. Gives me an appreciation of how much your riding skills have improved KP. I'm going to have to pedal faster in future!!

Phoenixgtr. The BIG DAY approaches. If you don't escape soon it will be too late!!!!! See you next Wednesday perhaps??? Bring Liv along too.

Duvauchelles next week anyone????


Yeah Duvauchelles sounds good to me !

[KiwiPhoenix]

:2thumbsup:2thumbsupGreat ride tonight. 37 or 38 bikes. Including some new riders!!!!

Many thanks to KP for looking after the Noobs tonight. Gives me an appreciation of how much your riding skills have improved KP. I'm going to have to pedal faster in future!!

Phoenixgtr. The BIG DAY approaches. If you don't escape soon it will be too late!!!!! See you next Wednesday perhaps??? Bring Liv along too.

Duvauchelles next week anyone????

Duvauchelles is good for me! I did promise a certain young lad that I would do this ride, so are you coming along Mr E??

No worries Gloplg, glad I could help. I just hope BikeeChick didn't mind my riding all over the place!!


Well what a neat ride, pretty dry roads , cool but not cold. nice sized group too. Whose the guy that bike wouldn't start at van ash ? didn't catch ya name?

Peetey, the guy on the Black BMW with the fancy wee lights??

Well done to BikeeChick and Pam for coming along and doing their first Wed night ride! Hope to see you ladies there next week!!??

[cruza]

Duvauchelles is good for me!



Peetey, the guy on the Black BMW with the fancy wee lights??



nah just his usual tired battery . other guy was on jappa multi

[Retroqueen]

Love that new bike mr cruza!!!!!!

[phoenixgtr]

So I got a bit delayed at home last night. I knew I wasn't going to make the carpark in time, so I shot over Dyers Pass and around the bays towards Lyttleton expecting to eventually come across the group going the other way. Sure enough, on the Sumner side of Evans Pass there's a long line of bikes heading up. It was quite impressive.

Good to see two ZX-9R's along, so many lady bikers and Tom on his very shiny NSR. Welcome back mate.

[Harvd]

Damit. Sounds like i missed out.

Rode home from work through the drizzle-rain, thought flag riding (not insured + rain = :( ) so buried my head in the garage and welded up a front stand, opened the garage door at about 6 45 'cause of the welding fumes and bam! its dry again! At least i finally got something done...

Devos, as always, sounds great

[Peeteey]

nah just his usual tired battery . other guy was on jappa multi

Glad I wasn't the only one :woohoo:
I have to charge that bloody thing about every 2 weeks and completely forgot the night before. :Oops:

So that was you on another pretty bike. I'll take the old one off your hands if you like ;) No charge even!

[helenoftroy]

brp I love you! you let me ride your bike!:love:

I apologize for any hoonish behaviour last night -I blame it all on the XR!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Well! -I enjoyed the ride,but Im sure no-one noticed....:innocent:

Kinda nice to have a smaller group,& hadnt been to the Twisted Hop for ages

Cruza - nice nice bike buddy:rockon:

The two new ladies enjoyed that,thanks Gloplg & KiwiPhoenix(who is now officially not the newbie any more!)

[leopardskin]

enjoyed the ride last night - great to follow pheonixgtr home thru old tai tapu - great wee piece of road that. always amazes me to see the different brands, styles, ages of bikes (and riders) that turn up.

[bikee chick]

Hello fellow Wednesday Night riders
The new newbie here, otherwise known as Tanya, just want to say a big thanks for making me feel welcome, rode behind Donna who was fantastic and big thanks to helen, petra and Gary for looking after me. Looking forward to next week now and riding with you all again.

Bikee Chick (Tan)

[maxf]

Hello fellow Wednesday Night riders
The new newbie here, otherwise known as Tanya, just want to say a big thanks for making me feel welcome, rode behind Donna who was fantastic and big thanks to helen, petra and Gary for looking after me. Looking forward to next week now and riding with you all again.

Bikee Chick (Tan)

Hey - no probs, you looked like you were having fun on the way back...

So KP - what's the date for the "full" test? (asks he that never had to suffer all the graduated stuff!) ... have to bring along the Gorgonzola cheeze the week after for the ritual exhaust smearing! :>

[bismarck]

So I got a bit delayed at home last night. I knew I wasn't going to make the carpark in time, so I shot over Dyers Pass and around the bays towards Lyttleton expecting to eventually come across the group going the other way. Sure enough, on the Sumner side of Evans Pass there's a long line of bikes heading up. It was quite impressive.

Good to see two ZX-9R's along, so many lady bikers and Tom on his very shiny NSR. Welcome back mate.

What bike were you on phoenixgtr?

[gloplg]

Hello fellow Wednesday Night riders
The new newbie here, otherwise known as Tanya, just want to say a big thanks for making me feel welcome, rode behind Donna who was fantastic and big thanks to helen, petra and Gary for looking after me. Looking forward to next week now and riding with you all again.

Bikee Chick (Tan)

:2thumbsup:2thumbsupYou and Pam did well last night Tanya.

Next week is Duvauchelles. It is a challange to be taken up sooner or later!!! I think you are capable of it if you take your time.

Another choice would be to go as far as Little River. KP or I wiil lead you if you wish.

Ride safely now:ride::ride:

[phoenixgtr]

Bismarck I'm the guy with the bright green ZX-6R. We talked briefly at the pub

[sammcj]

Nice wee ride guys, bit slow at the start but turned out to be good since this was only Charlotte's second ride on the back of a bike - she loved it!


Duvauchelles next week anyone????

hell yeah!, I'm off on a big ride down south fri-mon so if I'm not dead or broken down I'll be there :sweatdrop

[gloplg]

brp I love you! you let me ride your bike!:love:

I apologize for any hoonish behaviour last night -I blame it all on the XR!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Well! -I enjoyed the ride,but Im sure no-one noticed....:innocent:

Kinda nice to have a smaller group,& hadnt been to the Twisted Hop for ages

Cruza - nice nice bike buddy:rockon:

The two new ladies enjoyed that,thanks Gloplg & KiwiPhoenix(who is now officially not the newbie any more!)

Hoonish behaviour HOT Lady??? You do surprise me! :whistle: And you such a quiet an demure person:not::not::rofl::rofl:

Not a problem regards the Noobs I think both KP and I enjoyed ourselves.:scooter:

[KiwiPhoenix]

The two new ladies enjoyed that,thanks Gloplg & KiwiPhoenix(who is now officially not the newbie any more!)

No worries HoT, I'm glad that I'm not the newbie anymore, only took 4 months to get someone else to fill that position, now what was it Gloplg said, I'm a beginner now!! :rofl:


Hey - no probs, you looked like you were having fun on the way back...

So KP - what's the date for the "full" test? (asks he that never had to suffer all the graduated stuff!) ... have to bring along the Gorgonzola cheeze the week after for the ritual exhaust smearing! :>

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??


:2thumbsup:2thumbsupYou and Pam did well last night Tanya.

Next week is Duvauchelles. It is a challange to be taken up sooner or later!!! I think you are capable of it if you take your time.

Another choice would be to go as far as Little River. KP or I wiil lead you if you wish.

Ride safely now:ride::ride:

Yep, time for KiwiPhoniex to pop her Duvauchelles cherry! Like Gloplg says BikeeChick, you are more than welcome to cruise along with us!


Hoonish behaviour HOT Lady??? You do surprise me! :whistle: And you such a quiet an demure person:not::not::rofl::rofl:

Not a problem regards the Noobs I think both KP and I enjoyed ourselves.:scooter:

I most certainly did enjoy myself!! Nice to have someone who goes my speed!!!!

[Peeteey]

Hello fellow Wednesday Night riders
The new newbie here, otherwise known as Tanya, just want to say a big thanks for making me feel welcome, rode behind Donna who was fantastic and big thanks to helen, petra and Gary for looking after me. Looking forward to next week now and riding with you all again.

Bikee Chick (Tan)

Hey Bikee Chick, I was following you for most of the way round from Lyttelton until the Wheatsheaf, you did really well! You'll even be able to see your riding on Youtube soon ;)
They're a very nice bunch of people huh? Fun to be around, let alone ride with.

[Peeteey]

Oh yea, Gloplg and I both had cameras running for the Greta ride. :woohoo: I've put our footage together in a short test clip thing to see how it looks. I like it!
We need more cameras rolling on these rides, multi angles etc (and an editing nightmare, which I suck at, both editing and nightmares!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G4NSaM65Ys

See what you think.

Am slugging thru the bays run now ... :sweatdrop

[bismarck]

Bismarck I'm the guy with the bright green ZX-6R. We talked briefly at the pub

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

[ScottChappell]

Oh yea, Gloplg and I both had cameras running for the Greta ride. :woohoo: I've put our footage together in a short test clip thing to see how it looks. I like it!
We need more cameras rolling on these rides, multi angles etc (and an editing nightmare, which I suck at, both editing and nightmares!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G4NSaM65Ys


Am slugging thru the bays run now ... :sweatdrop

We will have to try and get a camera going on mine for the Duvauchelles ride next week cause it's such a good one! How do your other cameras work? Mounted on the tank or...

[gloplg]

Oh yea, Gloplg and I both had cameras running for the Greta ride. :woohoo: I've put our footage together in a short test clip thing to see how it looks. I like it!
We need more cameras rolling on these rides, multi angles etc (and an editing nightmare, which I suck at, both editing and nightmares!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G4NSaM65Ys

See what you think.

Am slugging thru the bays run now ... :sweatdrop

Looks good Pete. The only part I take exception to is being a "cheeky bugger" you lot slowed down to 20k the speed limit was 50k what is a man to do?????:innocent::innocent::lol::lol::rofl::rofl:

[cruza]

Love that new bike mr cruza!!!!!!

Yeah I'm in love too, Bit stiff on the bike last night , loosened up by old taitapu road, working the trust and confidence in it up , Going to be a hell of a weapon . very very smooth. You need a tyre for march hare? or you sorted?

[cruza]

brp I love you! you let me ride your bike!:love:

I apologize for any hoonish behaviour last night -I blame it all on the XR!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Well! -I enjoyed the ride,but Im sure no-one noticed....:innocent:

Kinda nice to have a smaller group

Cruza - nice nice bike buddy:rockon:



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.

[E Ashmore]

Duvauchelles is good for me! I did promise a certain young lad that I would do this ride, so are you coming along Mr E??

No worries Gloplg, glad I could help. I just hope BikeeChick didn't mind my riding all over the place!!

Peetey, the guy on the Black BMW with the fancy wee lights??

Well done to BikeeChick and Pam for coming along and doing their first Wed night ride! Hope to see you ladies there next week!!??

well if your going to be going to duva then i guess il have to come, shall i follow your or you follow me?

as long as i can scrounge enough for a tank of petrol i'l be there

[Subike]

Sonds like a plan for me too,
Now for the choice,
XSessive or Pocket Change
which beasty shall I bring
I promise to behave myself a little more on either one.....not

[KiwiPhoenix]

well if your going to be going to duva then i guess il have to come, shall i follow your or you follow me?

as long as i can scrounge enough for a tank of petrol i'l be there

:rofl: You can follow me from Little River, no way I'll keep up with you till then! Now be warned I'm still pretty crap on downhill corners!! So go easy on this young grasshopper!

[cruza]

Sonds like a plan for me too,
Now for the choice,
XSessive or Pocket Change
which beasty shall I bring
I promise to behave myself a little more on either one.....not

Both stand out....haven't seen ya custom one for a while:whistle:

[cruza]

:rofl: You can follow me from Little River, no way I'll keep up with you till then! Now be warned I'm still pretty crap on downhill corners!! So go easy on this young grasshopper!

You getting alot better KP ....practise practise practise

[KiwiPhoenix]

You getting alot better KP ....practise practise practise

Thank you for saying! I do feel more confident on the corners, but like you say will just have to keep practicing!

[Peeteey]

Looks good Pete. The only part I take exception to is being a "cheeky bugger" you lot slowed down to 20k the speed limit was 50k what is a man to do?????:innocent::innocent::lol::lol::rofl::rofl:

You're born to ride motox I reckon, most people slow down for the dirt stuff! :D

[Peeteey]

We will have to try and get a camera going on mine for the Duvauchelles ride next week cause it's such a good one! How do your other cameras work? Mounted on the tank or...

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!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Gloplg, you are a cheeky bugger!!! :bleh: I slowed down as I hate gravel, I haven't had that much experience with it so was being pretty cautious!

[Flip]

Hi

Peeteey thanks for posting the vids.

P_

[Subike]

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:

[gloplg]

:rolleyes:
Gloplg, you are a cheeky bugger!!! :bleh: I slowed down as I hate gravel, I haven't had that much experience with it so was being pretty cautious!

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

[gloplg]

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