Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

[phoenixgtr]

Every Wednesday - Meet at Burger King carpark on Moorhouse Ave at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm departure.

Right, I know a few of us have been looking forward to this. The first official ride will be Weds 30th of September. This is the first Weds after daylight savings kicks in. See you all there!!

These rides are designed to be a social ride and an opportunity for newer riders to gain experience from the not so new riders. The destination will generally be a pub for a drink and a chat.

I must stress that this is not a race from point A to point B. If you want to "see how fast you can go" then please don't come along.

Ideally we will decide on a route on the thread beforehand and we will have a briefing at the carpark before we leave when we will explain the route and re-group points.

1. Rider Responsibility
It is the responsibility of each and every rider to ride safely and within their abilities. If any rider acts in a dangerous manner then they will be asked to leave. Remember, you not only put yourself at danger but also the other riders and the general public. If you do not understand this then do not come.

2. Rider Assistance
At the carpark we’ll ask that riders who would like some one on one help will be asked to put their hands up and we’ll ask some of the more experienced riders to provide that help. Please don’t be shy. This is an excellent opportunity.

3. Leader
The cruisy group will have a lead rider appointed each week. Obviously it will be someone with reasonable skill so as to not piss everyone off. The leader will stop at the pre-determined regroup points and wait for the entire group to arrive before departing.

If you wish to do your own thing then feel free, but please leave the BK carpark earlier, before the rest of the group!! We'll see you at the pub (and expect some beers waiting for us). There's nothing worse than someone trying to be Rossi and carving up the slower riders to get to the front. That's when accidents happen. Leave first.

4. Tail End Charlie
A TEC will also be determined as a safety measure.

For a link to descriptions of some of the regular routes we take go here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1823496&postcount=521) and here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1834883&postcount=642).

Please keep this thread on topic
Last years thread is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=81075)

Disclaimer: Neither myself, nor any other participant is responsible for another rider's actions. Each rider is responsible for their own riding.

[McWild]

FIRST POST!

HELL YEAH!!!


First ride, Diamond harbour I think.

Let the riding begin!

[Flip]

Its going to be a short ride for me.

[phoenixgtr]

Its going to be a short ride for me.

Not if you come down to the carpark first

[EJK]

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[SVboy]

Last evening season I felt we had a wee rift between the "fast" crew and the "social" riders. The fast crew usually left first, then the social group. Is that seen as the way things will go this time. Makes sense to me, as riders can pick their pace/group/ skill level[?] accordingly. As long as it is not seen as an us/them thing, just different riders wanting different things from the WNR.

[Dave-]

Last evening season I felt we had a wee rift between the "fast" crew and the "social" riders. The fast crew usually left first, then the social group. Is that seen as the way things will go this time. Makes sense to me, as riders can pick their pace/group/ skill level[?] accordingly. As long as it is not seen as an us/them thing, just different riders wanting different things from the WNR.

there's a ride that goes out to Duvachelle every Wednesday, it departs at 6:15.

sometimes the cruisy Wednesday night ride also goes to Duvachelle.

so far as I can tell there is no more a rift between the two rides as there is a rift between two different sunday rides.

[phoenixgtr]

Just like last year I imagine there will be a group of riders who won't want to deal with the leaders and TEC's and slower riders and all that. That's ok. There's nothing wrong with that, just leave earlier like I said here:



If you wish to do your own thing then feel free, but please leave the BK carpark earlier, before the rest of the group!! We'll see you at the pub (and expect some beers waiting for us). There's nothing worse than someone trying to be Rossi and carving up the slower riders to get to the front. That's when accidents happen. Leave first.


Not everyone wants the same thing from these rides. That's natural and that's why the "rift" formed last year

[McWild]

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Good timing for not having a bike there EJ. You can always come on the back of the RGV! :sunny:

Have bling to wipe your tears up with.

[EJK]

Good timing for not having a bike there EJ. You can always come on the back of the RGV! :sunny:

Have bling to wipe your tears up with.

lol true, bad timing. Oh well.

Back of your RGV? I'd rather walk! :lol:

[Flip]

You are welcome to hitch a ride with me. It's unlikely that she who sets the rules will go on many of these rides (she works wed night).

[fireliv]

Last evening season I felt we had a wee rift between the "fast" crew and the "social" riders. The fast crew usually left first, then the social group. Is that seen as the way things will go this time. Makes sense to me, as riders can pick their pace/group/ skill level[?] accordingly. As long as it is not seen as an us/them thing, just different riders wanting different things from the WNR.

No rift. I know that these riders prefer to go to Duvouchelle (one day I will learn to spell it) but they could do the same route just leave earlier (6.15?) Otherwise we will always see them when the cruizys go to duvouchelles. :scooter:

[Dave-]

Back of your RGV? I'd rather walk! :lol:

you probably will walk anyway...

points to the person who quotes this post later in summer when Andrews bike inevitably blows up.

[phoenixgtr]

you probably will walk anyway...



Ba doom tishhh!!

EJ there will be plenty of pillion seats available if you wish at least till you get your own bike

[Mr Triple]

Oh yes looking forward to getting back into these:scooter:

[McWild]

you probably will walk anyway...

points to the person who quotes this post later in summer when Andrews bike inevitably blows up.

Wouldn't the appropriate verb be "push"?

*has given in to inevitability*

[BADGRL]

Bring on daylight savings, can't wait!!

[EJK]

Haha, thanks for the pillioning options but I'll consider only when I'm desperate to go on a bike. Till then I'll wait for 2011 to come.

[KiwiPhoenix]

You are welcome to hitch a ride with me. It's unlikely that she who sets the rules will go on many of these rides (she works wed night).

What about little ol' me?? :bye: I thought I was your pillion!:crybaby:

:lol:

[stanleychung]

winter commuting has left me craving for the return of the wed night cruises. Looking forward to it. :scooter:

Better start cleaning off all that winter muck off the plastic chrome again. :crybaby:

[onearmedbandit]

Sal and I could be keen to come along sometime. We're planning on riding every night we can after work.

[JMemonic]

winter commuting has left me craving for the return of the wed night cruises. Looking forward to it. :scooter:

Better start cleaning off all that winter muck off the plastic chrome again. :crybaby:

Where have you been Stanley?? We have had maintenance nights you could have come along to.

[JellyBellyKelly]

yay i can't wait to join in. got regular babysitter organised already :woohoo:

[kerryhare]

I hope to be along to when not working. Hopefully not as a pillion. Just need to get the exhaust sorted. Oh and sit my learners (must make a note, go and do next week).

[Flip]

Yea Stan where have you been hiding man, you know us custom riders have to stick together.

[DrJekyll]

Looking forward to this one! missed most of last season.. got new bike... still getting used to it....!! :stupid:

[stanleychung]

Where have you been Stanley?? We have had maintenance nights you could have come along to.

I thought my bike was still under the blasted factory warranty i couldnt breath on it without voiding it so I didnt really make an effort to pop by. I should have really, being a bit anti social i guess. Sorry, poor excuse really :mellow:


Yea Stan where have you been hiding man, you know us custom riders have to stick together.

Havent hid anywhere in particular still pretty much ride everyday to work and home. Dreaming of getting a Harley (coming to the end of my restricted soonish) :yes:

[Mr Triple]

Looking forward to this one! missed most of last season.. got new bike... still getting used to it....!! :stupid:

I wondered where you had gone... A nice little jump from a 250 to a 1250.. look forwad to catching up again.:)

[phoenixgtr]

I went for a ride to Diamond Harbour today, purely in the interests of inspecting the roads - yeah right.

City side of Dyers Pass - brilliant, clear, a bikers dream (apart from the traffic and cyclists)
Other side of Dyers Pass - still quite gritty, particularly on the slow corners
Bottom of Dyers through to Wheatsheaf - some patches of grit, but pretty good
Diamond Harbour road - good, very good
Around the bays to Lyttleton - one patch of roadworks? Not really sure what it was, but there was a splippy slide sign a couple of metres before it, so not enough time to slow down and I hit it with reasonable speed and had an exciting 2 wheel drift
Evans Pass - clear

[Dave-]

anyone hit up gebbies?

old taitap - gebbies - diamond harbour could be a goer....if the pub is still there...

[McWild]

Gebbies hasn't had any grit for the last couple of months, can't see why that would have changed.
Old Tai Tapu is reliable as ever, just gotta watch out for that bit near the horse place as usual.

Got a $230 speeding ticket today lol. Who says I'm not wild and outgoing.

Speeding is bad kids, mmkay?

[Flip]

They only gritted the harbor side of Dyers pass on Saturday morning cause of the frost, it was swept clear last week I think a few psycholists fell off.

[Harvd]

gebbies is sweet, still staying damp on that tight hairpin though

[fireliv]

Gebbies hasn't had any grit for the last couple of months, can't see why that would have changed.
Old Tai Tapu is reliable as ever, just gotta watch out for that bit near the horse place as usual.

Got a $230 speeding ticket today lol. Who says I'm not wild and outgoing.

Speeding is bad kids, mmkay?

U are bad! And you can speed thats amazing!! Silly bugger you must have been clocked quite high!

[Transalper]

lol, I'd love to have the money to throw away on speeding tickets but I don't so I don't tend to speed, but that's just one good reason not to.

[Dave-]

starting the sweep stakes for who can quote this post when andrew is ticketed on a wednesday night ride later this summer...

[Flip]

Lets send Andrew out first. He can be our designated decoy.

[EJK]

Ever after Andrew getting his ticket, the tags on this thread is getting.... hot :rolleyes:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Got a $230 speeding ticket today

:pinch:

What speed were you doing? :eek5:

[Oakie]

Must try and get out with you guys a few times this summer. Mrs Oakie and I have sold our Hondas and bought a Bandit to share. We're doing a tour up the West Coast in November so a bit of Wednesday night practising is probably a good idea.

[Dave-]

I have it on good authority that gebs is clear, bit of dampness on that head pin, but its a shit corner anyway.

and phoenix is right, that sign needs to be placed better, there is one back a bit further warning of road works but they're dotted all along there to the point where you slow down but dont see any road works, so by the 5th one you go "flag it", fortunately I was on the outlook for the sign so didnt even run into the grit.

R6 goes well :D

[_Shrek_]

We're doing a tour up the West Coast in November so a bit of Wednesday night practising is probably a good idea.

:Offtopic: :calm: have you been on the Bottle Lighting in Reefton? it's a 500k mistery tour of the west cost $45 pp & you get lunch, dinner & badge I think it's the 14th Nov but will know for sure later.

[Oakie]

:Offtopic: :calm: have you been on the Bottle Lighting in Reefton? it's a 500k mistery tour of the west cost $45 pp & you get lunch, dinner & badge I think it's the 14th Nov but will know for sure later.
Damn. We'll be passing through Reefton on our way home on the 13th.

[Spuds1234]

R6 goes well :D

When did you get that beast? What happened to the 400 in Tiger fairings (or whatever it was).

Congrats on the new bike. Gotta love the new bike smell.

[Dave-]

When did you get that beast? What happened to the 400 in Tiger fairings (or whatever it was).

Congrats on the new bike. Gotta love the new bike smell.

saturday, I was going to pop over on sunday to show off catch up but had an essay due, im surprised ben hasn't said anything....

eh, for the cost of 2x R6s I would've had 1x old, carbureted, slippery gearboxed, underpowered, tank.

thanks man, see you wednesday?

[DrJekyll]

went gov's bay/gebbies the other night and its still a little patchy grit but generally not too bad!
need to remember that tinted visors ain't a great move when ya go for a ride at 5pm...

[Geordie_Biker6]

where the freekin freek is moorhouse ave? just moved here the other day from whakatane near rotorua. living in hornby just off main south. is it close?

[phoenixgtr]

It's one of the main roads in town mate...

[Flip]

2 weeks to go

[Lil'M]

where the freekin freek is moorhouse ave? just moved here the other day from whakatane near rotorua. living in hornby just off main south. is it close?

Go down main south road towards town, over sockburn bridge and round the roundabout into the 3rd left.. go through about 10 sets of lights, over another bridge through some more lights and thats the beginning of moorhouse.. Through about another 5 sets of lights, over the bridge then look out for it on ya left :2thumbsup
Now hows that for directions!! Looking forward to getting out on some more rides soon

[_Shrek_]

Go down main south road towards town, over sockburn bridge and round the roundabout into the 3rd left.. go through about 10 sets of lights, over another bridge through some more lights and thats the beginning of moorhouse.. Through about another 5 sets of lights, over the bridge then look out for it on ya left :2thumbsup
Now hows that for directions!! Looking forward to getting out on some more rides soon

sounds like a male giving directions :2thumbsup just as well we know differant :blip:

[McWild]

Did the Dyer's to Evan's part of summit road this afternoon and not a piece of grit to be found!

It was funtastic.

One thing to watch out for is rogue sheep. One section in particular was so incredibly awkward.

I was just riding at a nice and cruisy pace, admiring the road an all, and I spot a few bits of crap on the road.
"Aha!" thinks I. "I will avoid these with care".

So I keep riding, and I spot a few sheep on the side of the road. I of course do the manly thing to do, and I pull over and take a photo of my bike next to the sheep with my phone.
Because that lamb was oh my god so incredibly cute/delicious.

Anyway, once again I start off, and continue on.

Then I notice these small white patches among the tussock.
And holy shit.

THE HILLS HAVE EYES.

I had unknowingly ridden into sheep territory, and they look pissed.
Think skinny white ginga teenager (aka me) walking into Wanganui. Waving a banner supporting the patch ban. Dressed in pink.
Many of them are on the road, clearly attempting to ruse me into stopping for just a second. I narrowly miss a small lamb. I keep riding, hoping, PRAYING to get to a cattle stop.

As you can see, I made it. But it was close.
So just watch out for sheep on the Summit road, k?
They mean business.

[Dave-]

so you did what with sheep?

[Emlyn]

mmm... Dave... I think he is trying to distract us all from the real goings on of the evening... what do you think??? :buggerd: :banana:

[JMemonic]

so you did what with sheep?

Yeah you did what??

Folks I draw your attention to the first photo in this link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1859243&postcount=677)

Now thats gotta be worth points :)

[Retroqueen]

Did the Dyer's to Evan's part of summit road this afternoon and not a piece of grit to be found!

It was funtastic.



Blimey we must have just missed each other!!! I turned right at the kiwi and went to Gebbies..... No sheep for me but still some shitty grit. :dodge::dodge:
Gotta practise using my front brakes !!!!! Getting better at it!!
see you all tomorrow.

[Dave-]

Yeah you did what??

Folks I draw your attention to the first photo in this link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1859243&postcount=677)

Now thats gotta be worth points :)

photoshopped.

[McWild]

Way to catch dinner for the tribe there Dave.


The traditional "Here kitty kitty!" hunting method.

What a hard man. A moving rock sculpture you are.

[Flip]

Way to catch dinner for the tribe there Dave.


The traditional "Here kitty kitty!" hunting method.

What a hard man. A moving rock sculpture you are.

Have you got velcro on your riding boots?

[Dave-]

Have you got velcro on your riding boots?

on his gloves you mean....

[Retroqueen]

Good night!!
great turn out and the young lads got on well!!
Lovely to See Daves new machine and to see longwheely and his lady turn up on NZ registered bikes!!
Flip I hope the harley doens't have too many dings and your rear end feels better in the morning...... dang cages!!!!:girlfight::girlfight::girlfight:

Is next week the last one???

[Retroqueen]

Oh what a dick!!! and I only had a pint... Wrong thread........... as you were...

[JMemonic]

Oh what a dick!!! and I only had a pint... Wrong thread........... as you were...

Ahh but a pint of what, a pint of scotch is different to a pint of water :)

[Spuds1234]

Flip I hope the harley doens't have too many dings and your rear end feels better in the morning...... dang cages!!!!:girlfight::girlfight::girlfight:

Sounds like trouble? What happened and is everyone alright?

[Retroqueen]

Sounds like trouble? What happened and is everyone alright?

I didn't totally catch up with it but flip turned up late cause he had a wee alteraction with a car on the way to maintanence night. He said he had a bruised rear end and the harley is okay cause its got all those safety bar things....... but this is only what I heard so maybe flip can enlighten us.

[Flip]

Yep.

A car pulled out of the Huxley-Colombo st Mobil, did not see me, and I dropped the Harley it doing an emergency swerve around it.

Did a bueaty skid and think I pushed the bike over sooo far I rode right onto the fenders that are on my bike. Ground right through the 1" tube. Landed on my ass and skidded into the car. The bike actually went in front of the car and skidded to a stop.

Minor damage to me and the scooter. The fenders and the highway pegs need replacing but seems like there is no other damage. Can't even claim that I suffered any damage myself. Got a sore ass, my right hand is tender and I feel like I have fallen off a motor bike.

Because I could not get up after hitting the road, an ambo was called, the rozza turned up. The driver was mortified that he had caused the accident. The cops were good, told the other driver that he was being charged with 'careless'. The ambo were brillant checked me out and let me go.

The best thing is I didn't even miss out on any drinking time.

[Spuds1234]

Shit. I'd almost call that a good night.

[laRIKin]

The best thing is I didn't even miss out on any drinking time.

Good to hear that you are OK and the bike is not to badly damaged.
And of course you got your priority's right.:drinkup:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Good to hear that you are all ok Flip. So will the bike be fxed in time for the 1st ride of the summer??

[Flip]

Good to hear that you are all ok Flip. So will the bike be fxed in time for the 1st ride of the summer??

I left the scooter at Rolling Thunder. Don't need it this weekend. They say it will only take a week to fix, but the bike is rideable now. About time you got a bike then you could take me on the back....
I could borrow a mates BMW the ME109 as I call it. It might be fixed it might not. Given you are going to Diamond Harbour I can always walk down to the pub from home.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I left the scooter at Rolling Thunder. Don't need it this weekend. They say it will only take a week to fix, but the bike is rideable now. About time you got a bike then you could take me on the back....
I could borrow a mates BMW the ME109 as I call it. It might be fixed it might not. Given you are going to Diamond Harbour I can always walk down to the pub from home.

I'm working on the licence thing as we speak, then I need to get my ass into gear and get a bike,just not sure I can afford one just now *keeps fingers crossed that I win the lottery tomorrow night* I would be more than happy to let you on the back! LOL Have a few people that I owe!

[Dave-]

I could borrow a mates BMW the ME109 as I call it.

haha

might have to start refering to all beemers are "messerschmidt"

[KiwiPhoenix]

Achtung Baby!

[glanvillejon]

Bandits Rule!

[glanvillejon]

Just bought my new 1200 Bandit, up from the ole GN250! I will definately be there for a cruise, look forward to meeting you all!
Jon.

[Bren]

Well, I should have a bike by the first ride (04 GSX250)....so will be there with bells on...(hopefully)

[gammaguy]

Mc Wild said:
So I keep riding, and I spot a few sheep on the side of the road. I of course do the manly thing to do, and I pull over and take a photo of my bike next to the sheep with my phone.

those dang sheep are getting smart huh.next thing we know they will have laptops too!!:innocent:

[Dave-]

10 days!

10 char!

[cruza]

Just bought my new 1200 Bandit, up from the ole GN250! I will definately be there for a cruise, look forward to meeting you all!
Jon.

You'll be pleased , they are a great all rounder , even known to give other bikes a hurry up round the hills:shutup: . See ya on some of the rides

[Oakie]

Bandits Rule!

Mmmm. Bandits!

[SpeedMonger]

You'll be pleased , they are a great all rounder , even known to give other bikes a hurry up round the hills:shutup: . See on some of the rides

Is that why you went Italian? To let the rest of us catch up? hehe :wari:

[Spuds1234]

Is that why you went Italian? To let the rest of us catch up? hehe :wari:

We only catch up though when it breaks down. Atleast thats my experience with Italian bikes.

[cruza]

We only catch up though when it breaks down. Atleast thats my experience with Italian bikes.

Fair comment, you get the odd niggle now and again , but if that really bothers you , ya just steer clear and buy something else.

[cruza]

Is that why you went Italian? To let the rest of us catch up? hehe :wari:


:whistle: You'll keep mr hornet:whistle: . Hope ya coming to the odd rally this season:drinknsin

[gloplg]

I left the scooter at Rolling Thunder. Don't need it this weekend. They say it will only take a week to fix, but the bike is rideable now. About time you got a bike then you could take me on the back....
I could borrow a mates BMW the ME109 as I call it. It might be fixed it might not. Given you are going to Diamond Harbour I can always walk down to the pub from home.

Hi Flip good to hear you are ok. Shame about your mount. Bloody car drivers don't see smaller vehicles even if they are harleys. Bring the 109 along on wednesday the ride will do you good!!!!

See you all on Wednesday. Travel safely

[phoenixgtr]

Diamond Harbour via Tai Tapu & Gebbies

A nice easy one for the first we ride. We know that all of these roads are clear from grit, so it should be a good ride. We'll regroup in Halswell on Halswell Rd, just after turning off Sparks Rd. We'll take Old Tai Tapu Rd to make it a little interesting (will get someone to stop on the corner so everyone can see where to turn). Regroup again at the carpark when when turn off onto Gebbies Pass. From there we'll head all the way to Godley House.

Anyone who wants to take a different route, or wants to get there with a bit of pace, then go for it, but leave early.

If there's any newer riders who'd like a more experienced rider to follow them (or vice versa) and give them some tips then come see me at th BK carpark and we'll find someone (I'll be the one in the red leather jacket yelling at you all)

See you next week!!!

[glanvillejon]

I just did that ride on Monday and road was pretty good, apart from a bit of shit from cows at beginning of Gebes pass. I will be there on Wednesday, twill me my first time on the Wed night rides. See you all there!

[Transalper]

...If there's any newer riders who'd like a more experienced rider to follow them...
I'm not so keen on that idea.
When I take a new rider under my wing I prefer to have them follow me, I ride quietly and keep an eye on them in my mirror so as I'm not pulling away in to the distance.
So if there's a nervous rider that thinks they would gain more confidant doing it that way round then that is an option.

Fingers crossed for nice weather.

[glanvillejon]

I'm not so keen on that idea.
When I take a new rider under my wing I prefer to have them follow me, I ride quietly and keep an eye on them in my mirror so as I'm not pulling away in to the distance.
So if there's a nervous rider that thinks they would gain more confidant doing it that way round then that is an option.

Fingers crossed for nice weather.
I am a new rider and would probably feel more comfortable following an experienced rider. I think this would be more beneficial for me to watch and learn.

[AxN]

Am looking forward to it :) Would be good to meet and learn some tips from the more experienced riders.

[fireliv]

Basically if you want to be followed or be the follower let us know and you can sort it out between yourself and the person who is staying with you.


I bags Tail End Charlie

[Dave-]

Basically if you want to be followed or be the follower let us know and you can sort it out between yourself and the person who is staying with you.


I bags Tail End Charlie

dibs leader

unless phoenix wants?

[longwheely]

[QUOTE=phoenixgtr;1129421735]Diamond Harbour via Tai Tapu & Gebbies
(will get someone to stop on the corner so everyone can see where to turn)

And if they had a camera to take pic`s of the first ride and the people that turned up, that might be cool tooooo.

[Bren_chch]

wow its this time again! Wednesday night rides - cool, i got a 250 now and will be keen for some cruises.

[fireliv]

dibs leader

unless phoenix wants?

Doubt it he hates being leader!

[stanleychung]

Is it wednesday yet? :scooter: can't wait ;)

[imdying]

wow its this time again! Wednesday night rides - cool, i got a 250 now and will be keen for some cruises.Ohhh, still the TZR? Seen any MC28s around for sale?

[Dave-]

it's probably going to rain....always rains for the first few WNR

[Mr Triple]

it's probably going to rain....always rains for the first few WNR

Come on Dave don't think like that... It's going to be nice and dry with some warm air!! :)

[phoenixgtr]

it's probably going to rain....always rains for the first few WNR

Pessimist!! Burn him!!

[Dave-]

it's not pesimism...

http://metservice.co.nz/public/localWeather/christchurch.html

[Transalper]

I like this one better, not saying it's more accurate but this very second it looks better.... http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=5

Still going to be colder and dark for the ride home.

[Bren_chch]

Ohhh, still the TZR? Seen any MC28s around for sale?

Its still a tzr 3ma, but this one is meaner! :2thumbsup

Rebuilt the motor and got it running yesterday, chur!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvPRgk3WUSs

[glanvillejon]

it's not pesimism...

http://metservice.co.nz/public/localWeather/christchurch.html
I agree, the weather forecast has been pretty acurate the last week, unfortunately the forecast for tommorow is RAIN! I won't feel it wearing my Spool gear tho hehe

[Spuds1234]

I won't feel it wearing my Spool gear tho hehe

Dont be so sure. I always had a few leaks in my Spool pants.

Give me a nylon suit any day.

[Bren_chch]

Dont be so sure. I always had a few leaks in my Spool pants.

Give me a nylon suit any day.

para-rubber used to do some REALLLLY cheapo plastic over suits, they was awesome. now they dont have them, just expensive flash ones! bah

[glanvillejon]

Dont be so sure. I always had a few leaks in my Spool pants.

Give me a nylon suit any day.
mmmm now you have me paranoid! lol To be completely accurate with my last comment, I have a spool jacket but Mobig pants and they have been ok so far touch wood! I guess I will find out if it persists down on my next trip to the coast! lol

[McWild]

:2thumbsup
Rebuilt the motor and got it running yesterday, chur!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvPRgk3WUSs

Oh boy, I love me a good reverse cylinder... that is really nice!

I don't suppose it's derestricted though? I've read that the 3MAs especially are really difficult to fully derestrict because of the need for Sugo pipes and ignition, which are meant to be quite rare/expensive.
Then there's the reverse cylinder chambers, which although ridiculously cool would be pretty difficult to track down, I guess.
Next step should be repainting it in Malboro colours. You know you want to!

We just need Imdying to bring his Lucky Strike and it will be a stroker festival :wari:

[Dave-]

Oh boy, I love me a good reverse cylinder... that is really nice!

I don't suppose it's derestricted though? I've read that the 3MAs especially are really difficult to fully derestrict because of the need for Sugo pipes and ignition, which are meant to be quite rare/expensive.
Then there's the reverse cylinder chambers, which although ridiculously cool would be pretty difficult to track down, I guess.
Next step should be repainting it in Malboro colours. You know you want to!

We just need Imdying to bring his Lucky Strike and it will be a stroker festival :wari:

why does it only take 3 to be a 2 stroker festival?

[McWild]

Because you're a dick.

[Bren_chch]

Oh boy, I love me a good reverse cylinder... that is really nice!

I don't suppose it's derestricted though? I've read that the 3MAs especially are really difficult to fully derestrict because of the need for Sugo pipes and ignition, which are meant to be quite rare/expensive.
Then there's the reverse cylinder chambers, which although ridiculously cool would be pretty difficult to track down, I guess.
Next step should be repainting it in Malboro colours. You know you want to!

We just need Imdying to bring his Lucky Strike and it will be a stroker festival :wari:

cheers... did you see the white one i was riding for a while last year? Ya cant beat that sound!

I've done a bit of port work, carb, intake flow, derestircted the airbox and the header part of the exhaust, adjusted timing.

Apparently the mod to std exhaust pipes which is quite a large job can give you up to 8hp so thats my next step. I just wanted to get it going first.

Yeah... the sugo stuff is meant to be ok, but there are cheaper alternatives that give just as good results. after the exhausts are done i'll replace the ignition... when money allows! I'm looking for 60hp at the wheel, more than that is possible but i don't want to make it a time bomb, i'd like it to be my everyday bike in the summer and do a race or 2 on it every now and then.

I wont paint it, i really like the blue its quite different! i will hunt down some copies of yamaha 3ma race stickers though.

[Bren]

Hey Guys...I pick up my new(for me) bike tomorrow night from Timaru....so guess what....I can make it on the wed night ride...:2thumbsup

[glanvillejon]

Hey Guys...I pick up my new(for me) bike tomorrow night from Timaru....so guess what....I can make it on the wed night ride...:2thumbsup
Awesome! What new bike are you picking up dude?

[Bren]

Awesome! What new bike are you picking up dude?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=108687


Its a 94 GSX750F

[glanvillejon]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=108687


Its a 94 GSX750F
Sweet, might see you tomoro night - unless its pissing down! I know I know toughen up! I have the gear just hate rain! lol

[Transalper]

You riding Tuesday evening as well as Wednesday evening with the rest of us? or just got your days wrong?

[glanvillejon]

You riding Tuesday evening as well as Wednesday evening with the rest of us? or just got your days wrong?
Ohhps shit, its only Monday! my bad! lol

[Emlyn]

Goodness... reading this, anyone would think us humans melt in the rain or something!!! Be there, or be soft!! :P

[glanvillejon]

Goodness... reading this, anyone would think us humans melt in the rain or something!!! Be there, or be soft!! :P
Ouch! lol I just need to pick up my helmet window wiper! lol

[McWild]

cheers... did you see the white one i was riding for a while last year? Ya cant beat that sound!

I've done a bit of port work, carb, intake flow, derestircted the airbox and the header part of the exhaust, adjusted timing.

Apparently the mod to std exhaust pipes which is quite a large job can give you up to 8hp so thats my next step. I just wanted to get it going first.

Yeah... the sugo stuff is meant to be ok, but there are cheaper alternatives that give just as good results. after the exhausts are done i'll replace the ignition... when money allows! I'm looking for 60hp at the wheel, more than that is possible but i don't want to make it a time bomb, i'd like it to be my everyday bike in the summer and do a race or 2 on it every now and then.

I wont paint it, i really like the blue its quite different! i will hunt down some copies of yamaha 3ma race stickers though.

What's the exhaust work on the 3MAs? Just gutting them?
I know you can do it on the RGVs but it just gives a bit more top end.
I think with a bit of ignition work mine can make 60rw as it has ignition, pipes, carbs and air filter all aftermarket. Just need to find a reliable and cheapish dyno to give me a place to start. Do you know of any such dynos?

Haven't seen the other 3MA I'm afraid, wish I had though. That looks niiiice.
Although I prefer the 3MAs to the rest of the series, the nicest TZR I've laid eyes on was a turquoise 3XV turning onto the motorway on my commute. That was a hell of a nice bike, wish I had caught up with the owner for a chat! Probably be worth $$$$$ though, best I refrain from window shopping.
One of the guys at Hampton Honda has an original MC28 Repsol NSR, that thing is incredible. One of something like 1000 ever produced.

Well yeah can't wait to hear it in person.

[Emlyn]

Ouch! lol I just need to pick up my helmet window wiper! lol

lol :) Turn your head, slightly and regularly ;) Trick of the trade for clearing your visor ;) :)

[glanvillejon]

lol :) Turn your head, slightly and regularly ;) Trick of the trade for clearing your visor ;) :)
Yip someone told me that a couple of days ago, I tested it out today and your right it works pretty well lol Apparently there is a type of anti fog stuff that if you put on the OUTSIDE of your visor, it creates a film which helps the rain slide off........gotta find me some of that.
I am new to riding (bigger than a GN250) so any other trade secrets are always welcome! lol

[longwheely]

Yip someone told me that a couple of days ago, I tested it out today and your right it works pretty well lol Apparently there is a type of anti fog stuff that if you put on the OUTSIDE of your visor, it creates a film which helps the rain slide off........gotta find me some of that.
I am new to riding (bigger than a GN250) so any other trade secrets are always welcome! lol

It does work but i can`t get on with it, when it rains hard the water runs
like a streem and you still can`t see through it, it`s like looking through the bottom of a pint glass.

[glanvillejon]

It does work but i can`t get on with it, when it rains hard the water runs
like a streem and you still can`t see through it, it`s like looking through the bottom of a pint glass.
Oh ok, I was on a ride yesterday and talking to a few of them that use one particular one. They say it is great, I'll give it a try then post what it is and where you can get it from.

[Emlyn]

Oh ok, I was on a ride yesterday and talking to a few of them that use one particular one. They say it is great, I'll give it a try then post what it is and where you can get it from.

Be good to hear how you find it... my gloved hand works well when all else fails.. that, however, is all about timing ;) :) Be good to meet you Wednesday mate, come say hi :):2thumbsup

[glanvillejon]

Be good to hear how you find it... my gloved hand works well when all else fails.. that, however, is all about timing ;) :) Be good to meet you Wednesday mate, come say hi :):2thumbsup
I should be there! lol Can't appear to be soft lol You can't miss me, Im the tall bald guy with a gotee riding the hot looking bandit! lol

If anyone is interested in the "safer roads" scheme the government is looking at for improving safety on the roads there is a section relating to motorcycles on page 31&32 I think it is, you can have a say online - would be worth a look. Click on this link to check it out:
http://www.transport.govt.nz/saferjo...s/default.aspx

[AxN]

Being such a noob that I am... I am slightly concerned about the (probably-would-be) rainy weather on Wednesday night. So the ride will still go on Wednesday night rain or shine? And how long will it approximately take from Moorehouse BK via Gebbies to Diamond Harbour? (I couldn't find it in the thread)

Scott

[glanvillejon]

Being such a noob that I am... I am slightly concerned about the (probably-would-be) rainy weather on Wednesday night. So the ride will still go on Wednesday night rain or shine? And how long will it approximately take from Moorehouse BK via Gebbies to Diamond Harbour? (I couldn't find it in the thread)

Scott
Going by some of the posts of the hard core rain lovers I would say it will go ahead rain or shine. It is appx 40Kms to Diamond harbour - 30-40mins?? Then depending on the route back another 30. Plus talking time!

[Bren_chch]

What's the exhaust work on the 3MAs? Just gutting them?


No, you have to shorten some parts and lengthen other parts, quite a big job.




I think with a bit of ignition work mine can make 60rw as it has ignition, pipes, carbs and air filter all aftermarket. Just need to find a reliable and cheapish dyno to give me a place to start. Do you know of any such dynos?


for 2 strokes i think its called Dynoworx - ashburton. http://www.dynoworx.co.nz/

for 4 stroke stuff i use triple-r-superbike in chch http://www.triple-r-superbike.co.nz/ they have a very good dyno.

[phoenixgtr]

Being such a noob that I am... I am slightly concerned about the (probably-would-be) rainy weather on Wednesday night. So the ride will still go on Wednesday night rain or shine? And how long will it approximately take from Moorehouse BK via Gebbies to Diamond Harbour? (I couldn't find it in the thread)

Scott

It will go ahead rain or shine. There will just be alot less turn up if it's raining. Should take less than an hour and a half to get to Diamond Harbour with all the stops etc.

[helenoftroy]

Great timing!!:woohoo:

Just home yesterday from Europe and man!!!I have missed my bikes sooo much!!:crybaby:

Roll on good weather!

See you all Wednesday hopefully:hug:

[LBD]

Wed 21st...sun will shine, roads will be dry, will be a car fee night o Canterbury roads, and LBD may just make it along for the ride.

Look forward to meeting a few O you...

[Mr Triple]

Great timing!!:woohoo:

Just home yesterday from Europe and man!!!I have missed my bikes sooo much!!:crybaby:

Roll on good weather!

See you all Wednesday hopefully:hug:

Well then welcome back.. hope you had a great time and maybe see you Weds...:)

[Emlyn]

Wed 21st...sun will shine, roads will be dry, will be a car fee night o Canterbury roads, and LBD may just make it along for the ride.

Look forward to meeting a few O you...

... and a week later, we go for our ride!! lol... lets hope we get the same for Wed 30th :p, Cheers, Em :)

[sondela]

Great timing!!:woohoo:
Just home yesterday from Europe and man!!!I have missed my bikes sooo much!!:crybaby:
Roll on good weather!
See you all Wednesday hopefully:hug:

Welcome Home HOT!! =)

[Dave-]

Great timing!!:woohoo:

Just home yesterday from Europe and man!!!I have missed my bikes sooo much!!:crybaby:

Roll on good weather!

See you all Wednesday hopefully:hug:

helen! you're back!!

excellent.

racing this weekend too?

[DrJekyll]

will be there with bells on (new addition to the bandit of course) - though still hoping it doesn't rain!
getting used to these wheels in the wet! :eek5:

[far queue]

You know, if I hadn't read the lead up to this post it would sound decidedly dodgy :shifty:

Be good to hear how you find it... my gloved hand works well when all else fails.. that, however, is all about timing ;) :) Be good to meet you Wednesday mate, come say hi :):2thumbsup

[Bren_chch]

You know, if I hadn't read the lead up to this post it would sound decidedly dodgy :shifty:

:2thumbsup

u must be almost as sick as me!!

[R1madness]

oh yay wed rides. count me in.

[laRIKin]

Welcome back Helen.

[Flip]

I don,t think the scooter will be fixed by tomorow, bugger.

Rolling thunder have kindly offered to wash it and put it back on the road so I can tag along. The parts are coming from Aust and they say the dust storms are delaying air freight shipments.

If I pick it up I have to get it back to them in a couple of days which will cause me problems as 'the boss' is in Wellington this week.

Bugger, bloddy careless car drivers.....

Whatever happens I will pop down to the pub when I hear you ride past. I want to catch up with Transalper cause I am thinking about getting a dual purpose trail bike.

[glanvillejon]

You know, if I hadn't read the lead up to this post it would sound decidedly dodgy :shifty:
Hahahaha LMFAO, im actually just about pissing myself!

[Dave-]

flip, I'll give ya a toot as I go by

[KiwiPhoenix]

Welcome back HOT, hope you had a great time!

[JMemonic]

Welcome back HOT, will be good to see all the pic's

On another note I will not be along tomorrow have a good night all.

[rosie631]

I won't be there tomorrow either. Giving the bike a bit of a facelift this week. In pieces in my garage at the moment. Should be all good for the weekend.

[tupelo]

Do any L-PLate riders go on these rides?

[Transalper]

In a word.... yes.

[tupelo]

Cool.. Hope is not raining too hard then because I am real keen. Did the same ride on my own on Sunday.

[McWild]

Do any L-PLate riders go on these rides?

As TA said... yes.

I wore my L plate through pretty much the entire season last year and it was a bloody hoot. If you're not that into riding before them, you will be!


flip, I'll give ya a toot as I go by

And MY AXE!

Seriously though I would give you a toot but it sounds like roadrunner finally being strangled by Wile E Coyote...

I'll give it a rev, that will be more audible.

[Emlyn]

Hahahaha LMFAO, im actually just about pissing myself!

lol!! and I am blushing furiously!!! Seemed all very innocent at the time !! :) :2thumbsup :girlfight:

[stevewederell]

Great timing!!:woohoo:

Just home yesterday from Europe and man!!!I have missed my bikes sooo much!!:crybaby:

Roll on good weather!

See you all Wednesday hopefully:hug:

Welcome back HOT, we've been wondering when you'd turn up again

[Emlyn]

It's not raining in Rangoon... hope its like this in town too.. bring on the bikes!! :):calm:
Cheers
Em )

[KiwiPhoenix]

Just looked out the window, it has stopped for now but it's still wet.

I'll be along in the cage tonight to see you all off, will bring my camera!

[cruza]

It's not raining in Rangoon... hope its like this in town too.. bring on the bikes!! :):calm:
Cheers
Em )

Just cloudy now. Rug up warm and ya be sweet.
We'll be there next week all going well:whistle:

[glanvillejon]

It's not raining in Rangoon... hope its like this in town too.. bring on the bikes!! :):calm:
Cheers
Em )
I see blue sky and sunshine!!!! yay, I HATE RAIN!

[Dave-]

sunny but cold i think...

better than wet i guess.

[glanvillejon]

sunny but cold i think...

better than wet i guess.
Yeah I'm not toooo worried if its a bit chilly, just hate the rain!! It just takes all the fun out of it grrrr

[Transalper]

All got the route sorted... way back from post 86 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129421735&postcount=86)

Everyone remembering that tinted visors and riding home in the dark don't go well together.
It was getting dark about 8pm yesterday and dark enough to be night by 8:30pm.
I plan to be home around 9:15pm.

[glanvillejon]

All got the route sorted... way back from post 86 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129421735&postcount=86)

Everyone remembering that tinted visors and riding home in the dark don't go well together.
It was getting dark about 8pm yesterday and dark enough to be night by 8:30pm.
I plan to be home by 9:15pm.
haha classic, I'm sure there will be someone pulling over to change their visors! lol I'll keep an eye out for you on your DR TA. I'm the big tall bald guy with a gotee riding that sexy green bandit! Love it!

[been_there]

better than wet i guess.

Much better than wet

[been_there]

All got the route sorted... way back from post 86 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129421735&postcount=86)

Everyone remembering that tinted visors and riding home in the dark don't go well together.
It was getting dark about 8pm yesterday and dark enough to be night by 8:30pm.
I plan to be home around 9:15pm.

Luckily I changed mine last week.... :2thumbsup
Almost time :beer:

[glanvillejon]

Luckily I changed mine last week.... :2thumbsup
Almost time :beer:
Yip, tick tock tick tock lol Bein a newbie to Kiwi Biker, I'm not gonna have a clue who anyone is lol And trying to match names to user names is gonna be fun! lol

[stanleychung]

:eek5: Come on stay fine, stay fine, stay fine :crazy:

[glanvillejon]

:eek5: Come on stay fine, stay fine, stay fine :crazy:
If you have never prayed before START NOW!!!! The blue bits are starting to disapear grrrrr

[Harvd]

Aaaaand i got confused by the daylight and forgot! Hope it was a goodun and i can see its still dry so far...

Next week

[kerryhare]

Hope all had a good ride tonight,:2thumbsup

[glanvillejon]

Hope all had a good ride tonight,:2thumbsup
Was a great Ride, weather held out which was great! Don't know if I enjoyed riding home in the dark for the first time! I'm in one piece tho so can't have done toooo badly lol Was awesome to meet you all! Probably won't be there next week as I have to go away for work.

[Transalper]

Yep home now too, right on time.
I'd say it went off with out a hitch, except to say it seems when there are about 30 bikes we need a little more room when regrouping outside the Halswell Vet.
I saw nothing to make me roll my eyes or make me think they're asking for trouble.

Roll on the next one.

[Retroqueen]

Was excellent!!! enjoyed it heaps. Nice to see new faces. See you next week!!

[Retroqueen]

Do any L-PLate riders go on these rides?

Ya did good!!!!!
Hope you enjoyed!! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[tupelo]

Ya did good!!!!!
Hope you enjoyed!! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

I really enjoyed it..thanks for waiting for me a couple of times. Riding on those roads at night was a real learning curve.

[kerryhare]

I am looking forward to coming on these rides sometime soon.

[Bren]

Missed the ride...Had forgotten I had promised my daughter to take her to the movies....so went and saw The new jack black film...Year One....in my opinion it sucked but she liked it.....Then over to BK to have dinner (her choice)...Saw Brent and Emlyn there...first KBers to check out my new wheels...(I saw ya lookin Brent)

[glanvillejon]

I really enjoyed it..thanks for waiting for me a couple of times. Riding on those roads at night was a real learning curve.
I concur with the night time thing! my first time in the dark on my new bandit, makes it a bit harder to look where you are going when you can't see past where the light shines! and bloody cars with lights on high beam doesn't help either.

[been_there]

Was a good wee run.
Enjoyed going back to Lyttleton and not finding any grit..
Forgot just how dark it gets with no street lights

[Ghost_Bullet]

Was good to make it along tonight, what was the deal with the tunnel, Roadworks? Was cool to zip over through Sumner though and still home just after 9.30. Hopefylly will be able to make the ride next week.

[Dave-]

great ride everyone, told ya the weather would be sweet

[fireliv]

Good ride!!! Missed everyone at the start but caught up.

Feeling a bit slow today, just wasnt feeling the corners but all good, I know I will settle into it and still getting use to the SV (enjoying it though)

Good to see everyone again, esp Helen!!! :2thumbsup

[JMemonic]

Was good to make it along tonight, what was the deal with the tunnel, Roadworks? Was cool to zip over through Sumner though and still home just after 9.30. Hopefylly will be able to make the ride next week.

They have been working on the tunnel for a few weeks now, new lights, repairing the damaged tiles etc, oh and have fitted a few new cameras as well from what I hear.

[Emlyn]

Great ride and awesome to meet more of you folk. We took Dyers pass on the way home, that was breathtaking, looking over the lights of the city. Had to remind myself to watch the road! What a tourist!
Enjoyed hot chocolate and chocolate moouse fix at BK, where we got to check out Brens new baby, as he said. Very tidy looking bike Bren, well done and enjoy :)
Cheers all, see you next week! :hug:
Em :2thumbsup

[phoenixgtr]

Sweet ride guys and girls. We had a turnout in the mid thirties!!...for a pretty average day really. Great to see so many faces that I haven't seen in six months...and some new ones too :2thumbsup

[true-to-life]

Yea Groovy cool, pleased the weather held nicely, I needed a blat and that was a nice smooth trip.

[stanleychung]

It was a great turn out. Good to see so many familiar faces and some new ones too. Sorry i didnt stop for a drink with the rest of you at the final destination.

Me and Gloplug pootled back to chch via dyers and it was magic conditions. Thanks Gloplug for waiting up for me in places. I know i was exceptionally taking my time. lol.:2thumbsup

[KiwiPhoenix]

Great turn out last night! Nice to see so many new faces and some of the old ones, you know who you are!!! :whistle:

Anyways, as you know I was walking about taking pictures and managed to get most of you as you were leaving the car park. I haven't put them on here as there is over 60 photos, if you want a copy of yourself leaving the car park, drop me a PM with your email address and the bike you ride and I'll email you the photo, please bear in mind that it will be reduced as I'm still on dial-up. If you want a good copy, bring me a CD or a pen drive and I'll get it to you!

Hope you like the pictures!

[KiwiPhoenix]

And some more.....

[KiwiPhoenix]

and some more....

[KiwiPhoenix]

and some more....

[AxN]

Thanks for organising the ride last night. I enjoyed it throughly :) Will need to pick the lines better next time :p It was nice to meet some of you the first time, and am looking forward to the next ride (and fairer weather, dare I say)

Scott

[phoenixgtr]

And some more.....

OMG to the second photo post #187 WTF am I doing!?!?

"Ah ah ah ah Stayin alive, stayin alive"

...I seem to have lost my ability to hide from photos

[KiwiPhoenix]

:lol:

Sorry, no getting away from my camera! Check out my facebook page, I've posted a few photos of you guys on that!

[glanvillejon]

:lol:

Sorry, no getting away from my camera! Check out my facebook page, I've posted a few photos of you guys on that!
could you add me on FB? might be easier to look at pics on there.
Just look me up: Jon Glanville
Awesome!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Sweet just checking for you now!

[Emlyn]

Awesome pics KP... good stuff.. thanks so much for sharing these... Night One Yay! :)

[KiwiPhoenix]

No problem, at least I can make myself useful on the nights I'm not riding! Gets me out the house and seeing all you lovely people!!

[Flip]

OMG to the second photo post #187 WTF am I doing!?!?

"Ah ah ah ah Stayin alive, stayin alive"

...I seem to have lost my ability to hide from photos

You put your left foot in.
You take your left foot out.....

[glanvillejon]

Awesome pics KP... good stuff.. thanks so much for sharing these... Night One Yay! :)
Yay I have a new profile pic for FB! lol All those who want to add me on FB feel free! Just search: Jon Glanville (OBVIOUSLY!) LOL

[McWild]

It was good.

[Flip]

YEEEEE HAAAAAAAA!

My bike if fixed.

CU all next week.

P_

[glanvillejon]

YEEEEE HAAAAAAAA!

My bike if fixed.

CU all next week.

P_
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :2thumbsup

[Wet]

It was good.

Did those 3 grand pipes perform?

[McWild]

Well I own them...

And I always perform... :cool:

[cruza]

so where is ride next week:whistle:

[Ghost_Bullet]

so where is ride next week:whistle:

On your ass, and on a motorbike?:oi-grr:

[LittleAngel]

Looks like you guys had a good turn out and a good ride.... :2thumbsup

Awesome pics KP! :niceone:

I'm gonna try and come along one night..... *fingers crossed I finish work early!*:doctor:

[laRIKin]

A good wee ride and thanks.

Good to hear that you are back on the road Flip.:2thumbsup

And to the noobies that turned up.
Keep coming and you will meet and make new friends.

I noticed a few were sitting by them self.
Butt in and introduce your self, we do not bite, we were playing a bit of catch with people that we had not seen over winter.:Oops:

[LittleAngel]

On your ass, and on a motorbike?:oi-grr:

A man and a donkey riding a motorsickle... now that's not something you see everyday!

[JMemonic]

And I always perform... :cool:

One could say that :yes: but I wont.

[Guzza]

"When my BO got so bad that the armpits of my leathers began to rot, I started using soap when I showered and I had to wash from here, all the way down! Last time I'm buying Chinese made Italian leathers!"

[LBD]

Wot a motley looking crew....I should blend in quite nicely.

[AxN]

Yeh I have to admit that I was just in awe of all the new faces and the gorgeous bikes (quietly wiping away my drooling) Will definitely make an effort to talk to more nice people next time.

Scott



And to the noobies that turned up.
Keep coming and you will meet and make new friends.

I noticed a few were sitting by them self.
Butt in and introduce your self, we do not bite, we were playing a bit of catch with people that we had not seen over winter.:Oops:

[AllanB]

Looks like a good turn-up - I am worried that you all 'form-a-circle' before the ride .... on Honda rides we at least get to know each other before 'forming-the-circle'........ :buggerd::buggerd::buggerd::buggerd::laugh::laugh:

I'll have to get myself away from work early one Wednesday and join in the fun - any excuse to get photos of my bike on the net :2thumbsup

[Dave-]

Yeh I have to admit that I was just in awe of all the new faces and the gorgeous bikes (quietly wiping away my drooling) Will definitely make an effort to talk to more nice people next time.

Scott

awesome man, glad you made it.

keep coming and this ought to be a great summer.

[stanleychung]

YEEEEE HAAAAAAAA!

My bike if fixed.

CU all next week.

P_

Rolling Thunder: Hi Flip, the Road King is all fixed up and ready to go.
Flip: Thats great
Rolling Thunder: Oh by the way we've taken the liberty while it was in here to fit the Screamin' Eagle® Street Legal Stage II Kit bringing your motor now to 103 Cubic Inches
Flip: Wha??:eek5:

:2thumbsup See you next wednesday.

[Pete.Viking]

They have been working on the tunnel for a few weeks now, new lights, repairing the damaged tiles etc, oh and have fitted a few new cameras as well from what I hear.

Cameras to watch for dangerous driving, burn-outs, etc or are they speed cameras??

[cruza]

On your ass, and on a motorbike?:oi-grr:

You on the turps again?

[cruza]

Cameras to watch for dangerous driving, burn-outs, etc or are they speed cameras??

thru the tunnel a few times today, seems to be a camera every 50 metres now, lights are alot better

[McWild]

Lol no more silly shit for me and Tom then!

EDIT: FUCK YOU PHOENIX FOR DESTROYING OUR BEAUTIFUL TAGS

[phoenixgtr]

Jeez man. I didn't think anyone cared :girlfight:

[McWild]

Tell that to children!

Those tags were all they had!

[glanvillejon]

Jeez man. I didn't think anyone cared :girlfight:
Where is next weeks ride??? Not sure if I will be able to make in mind you..... but I'll:calm: TRY!!

[JMemonic]

Cameras to watch for dangerous driving, burn-outs, etc or are they speed cameras??

Yes... There is one radar unit at the Lyttelton end of the tunnel as far as I know but have seen all sorts of test vehicles and equipment hanging around there so who knows.

[glanvillejon]

Yes... There is one radar unit at the Lyttelton end of the tunnel as far as I know but have seen all sorts of test vehicles and equipment hanging around there so who knows.
I know a guy who works in tunnel control. They have always been able to work out your avg speed through tunnel from one end to the other. If you are speeding excessively they will pull you up and give you a ticket. I find it's just easier to stay around the 50-55kmph and then it doesn't matter what they do to catch speeders.

[Harvd]

I know a guy who works in tunnel control. They have always been able to work out your avg speed through tunnel from one end to the other. If you are speeding excessively they will pull you up and give you a ticket. I find it's just easier to stay around the 50-55kmph and then it doesn't matter what they do to catch speeders.

Whoops!

So if i go reeeal fast then stop for a bit im sweet?

[glanvillejon]

Whoops!

So if i go reeeal fast then stop for a bit im sweet?
YIP! in theory! I let my speed fluctuate a wee bit. smart arse! lmfao

[laRIKin]

Yeh I have to admit that I was just in awe of all the new faces and the gorgeous bikes (quietly wiping away my drooling) Will definitely make an effort to talk to more nice people next time.

Scott

Well make sure you talk to me next time.:2thumbsup.
Sometimes it is hard to break the ice with people you have not meet or been introduced to.:o

[Transalper]

....Sometimes....
That's an understatement if ever I heard one.

[glanvillejon]

Well make sure you talk to me next time.:2thumbsup.
Sometimes it is hard to break the ice with people you have not meet or been introduced to.:o
I was there for the first time and spoke to some real nice ppl! But I'm a sales rep and talk (bullshit) for a living so doesn't worry me meeting new ppl.

[laRIKin]

That's an understatement if ever I heard one.

True as I meant to go over and talk to people as well.:Oops:

[McWild]

Lol no more silly shit for me and Tom then!

EDIT: FUCK YOU PHOENIX FOR DESTROYING OUR BEAUTIFUL TAGS

Lol red rep Cruza?

Srsly? I didn't even start it haha.

:hug:

[JMemonic]

Tell that to children!

Those tags were all they had!

Yeah especially that red headed kid, only way he ever got shown any loving.

[Transalper]

Lol red rep Cruza?......

lol, I had considered giving you the same and a bit of abuse over it but I holdith my tongue because in person you don't seem so pathetic and the matter is trivial now your mess has been cleaned up.

Edit: oh, I see you spaming the tags again, or before I jump up and down are you saying someone else doing it in your name?
This is why I think the tags are a waste, no one takes them seriously, but then that is already a whole thread on its own in the site stuff forum.

[Dave-]

Lol red rep Cruza?

Srsly? I didn't even start it haha.

:hug:

he was probably more annoyed at your abuse of phoenix, he may not understand the relationship you 2 share.

next ride, around the bays back into town for a beer at twisted hop?

I kinda miss the hop.

[gloplg]

It was a great turn out. Good to see so many familiar faces and some new ones too. Sorry i didnt stop for a drink with the rest of you at the final destination.

Me and Gloplug pootled back to chch via dyers and it was magic conditions. Thanks Gloplug for waiting up for me in places. I know i was exceptionally taking my time. lol.:2thumbsup

Not a problem Stanley my senior moments slowed me down somewhat. A great ride with all the crew. Will see you all on Wednesday. Where are we going this week???? And Stanley Fireliv "pootles" we "tootled".

[McWild]

Yeah especially that red headed kid, only way he ever got shown any loving.

I know, what do I... I mean, what does he have now.



oh, I see you spaming the tags again, or before I jump up and down are you saying someone else doing it in your name?
This is why I think the tags are a waste, no one takes them seriously, but then that is already a whole thread on its own in the site stuff forum.

Well one user can only place 2 and there were about 10 so I am forced to assume there were other people involved.
Pretty sure I'm not narcissistic (enough) to tag it ten times anyway.


I guess placing arbitrary and ultimately pointless tags in a thread is not in fact such harmless fun after all!
Look, I'll even change my two to "tags are bad" and "ride with caution" in honour of the occasion. I can do nothing about "rape mcwild for lunch" and "love me mcwild!!!" though. Although they are awesome so I hope they stay.


Um anyway back to the WNRs, Dave do you mean over Gebbies and back through around Sumner or somesuch?

[gloplg]

Yeah especially that red headed kid, only way he ever got shown any loving.

Hey leave the "Red HEaded Kid" alone he adds flavour to my otherwise dull day.

Last year you were talking about a first aid course. Has anything happened about that please??? Would be interested. I will carry a minimul first aid kit on the bike, really hope I don't need to use it. The riding seems to have settled down (hopefully)!!!

[longwheely]

Well make sure you talk to me next time.:2thumbsup.
Sometimes it is hard to break the ice with people you have not meet or been introduced to.:o

who are you again

[phoenixgtr]

he was probably more annoyed at your abuse of phoenix, he may not understand the relationship you 2 share.

Oh I loves my McWild. He's so sexy with all that red hair

Seriously though people, we're just winding each other up


next ride, around the bays back into town for a beer at twisted hop?

I kinda miss the hop.

So do I young Dave, so do I. Perhaps it's an option. Another option is finding some random way to end up at the Wheatsheaf. They're friendly to us in there.

[laRIKin]

who are you again

I have no idea.:innocent:

[gloplg]

Oh I loves my McWild. He's so sexy with all that red hair

Seriously though people, we're just winding each other up



So do I young Dave, so do I. Perhaps it's an option. Another option is finding some random way to end up at the Wheatsheaf. They're friendly to us in there.

Dyers pass, summit road, lyttleton, wheatsheaf via governors bay??????

[Dave-]

Oh I loves my McWild. He's so sexy with all that red hair

Seriously though people, we're just winding each other up



So do I young Dave, so do I. Perhaps it's an option. Another option is finding some random way to end up at the Wheatsheaf. They're friendly to us in there.

wets route?

dyers-summit road-evans pass-lyttelton-bays-wheatsheaf?

[fireliv]

I know, what do I... I mean, what does he have now.




Well one user can only place 2 and there were about 10 so I am forced to assume there were other people involved.
Pretty sure I'm not narcissistic (enough) to tag it ten times anyway.


To be fair I believe that you were going to other users houses and adding tags from their accounts..... so not quite the inoccent party. Just remember that people dont know about the relationships that people may have outside of this forum and that saying certain things might me taken the wrong way by other people.... just a thought.

And McWild if you wanted some man loving time with Phoenix you have to ask me first! :woohoo:

Yes pootling is about the speed I ride at!!! I dont know what is faster a tootle or a pootle, I think a pootle must be...

Wets route sounds fine to me as long as it isnt wet (like raining)

[cruza]

Lol red rep Cruza?

Srsly? I didn't even start it haha.

:hug:

Yep , tone ya language down.

Looking at one of the latest tags , someone else needs a kick in the pants.

[TuonoTom]

I hope you all realise that you're feeding one of the biggest (and sexiest imo) trolls on KB...

[Bren]

Okeys, hope the weather is gonna be good....this time i don't want to miss it...look out for Greta and myself on wed night...oh and also my daughter

[Ghost_Bullet]

Okeys, hope the weather is gonna be good....this time i don't want to miss it...look out for Greta and myself on wed night...oh and also my daughter

Forcast for Wed is for Sun and Moonshine, that cant be bad!!!

[phoenixgtr]

My only concern with Wet's route is the condition of Summit road. Anyone been up there recently?? It's a good ride though

[Flip]

Its fine. I drove it on Saturday and it was all clear.

It's my fav ride up there.

[phoenixgtr]

As far as I'm concerned that's a green light

As we discovered on previous rides it's too difficult to re-group at the sign of the kiwi, so we won't. We'll head all the way through to the carpark at the top of Evans Pass and regroup there. We'll then head down through Lyttleton and have a quick catch up at the bay just past the tunnel roundabout and then onto the Wheatsheaf. These guys are much more friendly to us than Godley House, so well be good to them. Just be careful in their gravel carpark. I've seen more than one bike go down there in my 2 short years in Chch

Google map here (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Ave,+Christchurch,+Canterbury+ 8011&daddr=-43.5427,172.642593+to:Dyers+Pass+Rd+to:Summit+Rd+t o:Summit+Rd+to:Sumner+Rd+to:554+Governors+Bay+Tedd ington+Rd,+Lyttelton,+8971&geocode=%3B%3BFeKiZv0dEVtKCg%3BFUffZv0dJipLCg%3BFV LLZv0dG-dLCg%3BFWCbZv0dg5VLCg%3B&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=15&via=1&sll=-43.54494,172.64534&sspn=0.015553,0.027509&safe=active&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.604262,172.685165&spn=0.248607,0.700378&z=11)