Wellington: Wellington Wednesday Night Cruisy Summer Rides (TCWNR) -- 2009/10 [Archive] - Page 2

Wasp

28th October 2009, 15:49

So tempted, i have the bike at work and all.... might pop home and change this time though!!!

See ya there!

p.s. Hah, I remember my first group ride - it was with the Thrusday guys!!! The slowest bike there was a 600 and I had my little VTZ250 & L-plate

Come along - i'd be glad to ride with ya (actually Im bringing the little 250 and need some friends!!)

Cloggy

28th October 2009, 16:01

Might grace you guys with my presence tonight :P

you get to ogle my shinny red Daytona then leave it behind on the hills because of the nana rider :P
Come along, the more Daytona's the better :woohoo:
Let's see if we can get at least three tonight then, your red one, Carbonhed's black SE and my blue one.

sinned

28th October 2009, 16:10

Too windy and a chance of rain so I will miss this week

KoRe

28th October 2009, 16:11

i should be there tonight. looks like a big group!

Maki

28th October 2009, 16:20

Have a nice one. I am stuck at work.

Cloggy

28th October 2009, 16:23

As long as you're not stuck at work predicting rain for this evening.;)

Laxi

28th October 2009, 16:25

3 teeth have become 3 teeth plus 3 wisdom teeth and stay in hospital. Another couple of weeks before I can turn up and tease Laxi. ;)

:wait::wait::wait:

Quasi

28th October 2009, 16:43

As long as you're not stuck at work predicting rain for this evening.;)

Hey all. I have just ridden over from Rapa. Not a cloud in the sky there, very hot and sunny. a bit blustery on the hill but nothing major.

See you all at the DP:woohoo:

magicmonkey

28th October 2009, 17:47

Sorry guys but I've not made it tonight :( I thought I was lost and stopped to check the GPS, before I knew it I was on SH2 heading back to Wellington! I'll make sure I know exactly where I'm supposed to be going before I set off next time, doh

Quasi

28th October 2009, 18:55

Hey one and all, Hope the Kapiti ride was "cruisy" as befitting a Wednesday night. A couple of pix of the beginning. I headed back over the Hill to the Rapa, so nothing of the middle or the end

Milts

28th October 2009, 19:58

So I just got back... great ride! Shame the only other 250s there were ridden by experienced riders who left me well behind, but a big thanks to Buckbuck on the Honda 900 who hung back to make sure I didn't get left too far behind, and the rider (sorry, forgot your name!) on the sexy Ducati 999 and fluro vest who showed me some lines and the way to the pub.
Hopefully see you guys next week, was good fun... and better luck finding it next week magicmonkey!

Cloggy

28th October 2009, 20:19

As long as you're not stuck at work predicting rain for this evening.;)

Not a cloud in the sky there, very hot and sunny.

very hot and sunny

Laxi

28th October 2009, 21:12

at least we didn't get wet:woohoo:

Rev DJ

28th October 2009, 21:27

ajturbo

28th October 2009, 21:35

Great to catch up - welcome Milts - and it was good to get over the hill and back without getting wet! What a variety of machines...

(Good to see Quasi over from the rapa too - nice bike - ... judging by pic 2 being made very welcome!!??)

Some more pix below... DJ
I always make Quassi welcome.....

great ride, shame i didn't put the clear visor on, it was dark on way home... couldn't see very well coming back over the hill...

Bullitt

28th October 2009, 22:51

Looks like a good turnout. I'll see you all in about 5 weeks.

sels1

29th October 2009, 06:59

Yeah it was a good turnout. Nice grub at Gordy's bar - thanks for the free chips too! In fact Gordy threatened to get his bike out and come with us next week.

ajturbo

29th October 2009, 07:10

Yeah it was a good turnout. Nice grub at Gordy's bar - thanks for the free chips too! In fact Gordy threatened to get his bike out and come with us next week.
so ... that means... we should go to another bar??? lol

Anomaly

29th October 2009, 09:23

magicmonkey

29th October 2009, 14:28

Quasi

29th October 2009, 14:51

Great to catch up - welcome Milts - and it was good to get over the hill and back without getting wet! What a variety of machines...

(Good to see Quasi over from the rapa too - nice bike - ... judging by pic 2 being made very welcome!!??)

Some more pix below... DJ

Thanks Rev - Will hunt you down and say hello next ride.

Quasi

29th October 2009, 15:29

Don't you worry squire, I'll be joining you at the back of the pack next week :2thumbsup

Hey Milts, Good on ya for going last night....Ill be there next week on a 250 and I am not experienced so Ill stick with you if ya come along :)

And I will be riiggghhttt at the very back. See yah all there:2thumbsup

magicmonkey

29th October 2009, 15:38

And I will be riiggghhttt at the very back. See yah all there:2thumbsup

Sweet, I don't need to feel like I'm holding everyone up now :D

Laxi

29th October 2009, 15:43

did check with milts a few times to make sure he had somone with him, and he couldn't have asked for better company than guy :niceone:

Quasi

29th October 2009, 15:48

Sweet, I don't need to feel like I'm holding everyone up now :D

Youre all good mate. i have read some of your posts and you are going about it all the right way. Spending time learning, asking questions, taking the answers onboard, practising, practising in a safe environment. Good on you:2thumbsup. And never feel worried about holding anyone up. just ride your own ride, at your pace. Never ever feel you have to go faster then you are comfortable with cos some one is hustling behind yah. see you next week.

magicmonkey

29th October 2009, 15:50

Youre all good mate. i have read some of your posts and you are going about it all the right way. Spending time learning, asking questions, taking the answers onboard, practising, practising in a safe environment. Good on you:2thumbsup. And never feel worried about holding anyone up. just ride your own ride, at your pace. Never ever feel you have to go faster then you are comfortable with cos some one is hustling behind yah. see you next week.

Nah, I'm the kind of guy who'd turn up an hour late with a grin on my face rather than on time with soiled underwear ;)

zjet

29th October 2009, 18:17

Nah, I'm the kind of guy who'd turn up an hour late with a grin on my face rather than on time with soiled underwear ;)

soiled underwear make is so much easier to lean tho :2thumbsup

Laxi

29th October 2009, 18:55

soiled underwear make is so much easier to lean tho :2thumbsup

farrk is that was the smell was:lol:

marine0089

2nd November 2009, 20:25

Cloggy

2nd November 2009, 20:30

I am sure we could manage another greenie. :yes:
Just turn up. The more the merrier.

Milts

2nd November 2009, 20:35

Hey guys (and gals if there are any reading...)

I wouldn't mind joining in on the fun sometime if you are able to put up with another complete greenie?

I have had very little open road exp mind you. Have actually only been out on the open road once as wanted to "test her out" to which I ended in Palmy... Family are up there so was a nice little trip.

Last Sunday it was such a nice day that I wanted to go for a ride before it dawned on me that I didn't really know where to go :sweatdrop

I'm sure the others will say that another newbie is fine, and they were fine with me lagging behind last week so you should be more than welcome.
Bit of advice from another newbie: put in a bit of time on the open road if you can, riding over the haywards and then around to Whitby or the other way around the inlet towards Comborne is a beautiful ride and it's an 80k zone, so not quite as fast as the motorway. If you want a few more twisties you could head up Paekakariki Hill Road. Check out this link for the area I'm talking about:
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/mpl?ie=UTF8&moduleurl=http:%2F%2Fmaps.google.co.nz%2Fintl%2Fen _nz%2Fhelp%2Fmaps%2Fholidays%2Fmapplet.html&mapclient=google&ll=-41.11027,174.923286&spn=0.093252,0.222988&z=13

Even just spending a few hours on the motorway going from Wellington City to the Hutt or Porirua and back, or over from Petone to Wainuiomata will give you some important confidence which would be good for the group ride.

marine0089

2nd November 2009, 20:50

I'm sure the others will say that another newbie is fine, and they were fine with me lagging behind last week so you should be more than welcome.
Bit of advice from another newbie: put in a bit of time on the open road if you can, riding over the haywards and then around to Whitby or the other way around the inlet towards Comborne is a beautiful ride and it's an 80k zone, so not quite as fast as the motorway. If you want a few more twisties you could head up Paekakariki Hill Road. Check out this link for the area I'm talking about:
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/mpl?ie=UTF8&moduleurl=http:%2F%2Fmaps.google.co.nz%2Fintl%2Fen _nz%2Fhelp%2Fmaps%2Fholidays%2Fmapplet.html&mapclient=google&ll=-41.11027,174.923286&spn=0.093252,0.222988&z=13

Even just spending a few hours on the motorway going from Wellington City to the Hutt or Porirua and back, or over from Petone to Wainuiomata will give you some important confidence which would be good for the group ride.

Some good advice there, cheers =)

I'm already pretty confident with the straight road/motorway riding seeing as the Wellington to Palmy road is pretty much a straight line. If I recall I sat around the 100-110 mark most of the way with the occasional car pass thrown in. No dramas there.

Haven't done any twisties yet tho so the Paekakariki Hill Road could be a plan for this weekend weather permitting :woohoo:

Laxi

2nd November 2009, 21:08

seeing as we went to paraparam l would assume its the takas this week. being a bears week a few of us will probably do the ride to featherston then head back to the parrot and jigger, any idea what the forcast is:whocares:

huff3r

3rd November 2009, 08:16

The forecast is:
Max: 15 °C Min: 10 °C
(Day) (Overnight)
Cloudy, afternoon rain. Strong northerlies easing.

And i have my last exam wednesday morning, so maybe i can finally make it on the little GN... complete with cheap chinese rubber, so i wont be too quick lol

Bren

3rd November 2009, 08:32

I wonder if a relocated one eyed cantabrian would be welcome on the ride?

Hawkeye

3rd November 2009, 09:03

If you want a few more twisties you could head up Paekakariki Hill Road.

Not that good of an idea for a newbie rider. The hill is narrow and boy racers regularly use that as a race track. Also mothers doing school runs in their off roaders (that don't go off road). If your going to do that run then make sure you have an experienced rider with you until you get to know the place.

Hawkeye

3rd November 2009, 09:08

Some good advice there, cheers =)

I'm already pretty confident with the straight road/motorway riding seeing as the Wellington to Palmy road is pretty much a straight line. If I recall I sat around the 100-110 mark most of the way with the occasional car pass thrown in. No dramas there.

Haven't done any twisties yet tho so the Paekakariki Hill Road could be a plan for this weekend weather permitting :woohoo:

Hey Marine, If you want an experienced rider to go for a ride with, just PM me. I am always up for a ride and quite happy to show newbies some pointers. We have a group of us who do the Wellington Tag game regularly that get together for a tootle over the Takas for coffee on Sunday's. Again, you quite welcome to join us. Just keep an eye on the threads.

marine0089

3rd November 2009, 09:58

Hey Marine, If you want an experienced rider to go for a ride with, just PM me. I am always up for a ride and quite happy to show newbies some pointers. We have a group of us who do the Wellington Tag game regularly that get together for a tootle over the Takas for coffee on Sunday's. Again, you quite welcome to join us. Just keep an eye on the threads.

Cheers Hawkeye, might just do that.

I located and Joined the group "Ridge Runners". Assume that's what you're talking about?

Hawkeye

3rd November 2009, 10:39

Cheers Hawkeye, might just do that.

I located and Joined the group "Ridge Runners". Assume that's what you're talking about?

Yep! That's us.

Where abouts in Welly are you?

marine0089

3rd November 2009, 10:53

Yep! That's us.

Where abouts in Welly are you?

Cool :woohoo:

Im in Wellington City (not sure if people who live in the Hutt or whatever can choose different on these forums?) in Newtown. I work in Thorndon so get a total of 30minutes riding a day to work and back (and its all inner city riding :crybaby:). Not nearly enough for my liking.

Getting to meeting spots in the Hutt or where ever isn't a problem tho.

Hawkeye

3rd November 2009, 11:46

Cool :woohoo:

Im in Wellington City (not sure if people who live in the Hutt or whatever can choose different on these forums?) in Newtown. I work in Thorndon so get a total of 30minutes riding a day to work and back (and its all inner city riding :crybaby:). Not nearly enough for my liking.

Getting to meeting spots in the Hutt or where ever isn't a problem tho.

Nothing wrong with getting lots of inner city K's under your belt. Probably better that way than the other. Inner city riding teaches you to keep your wits about you. Folks that don't do inner city very much sometimes can't handle close traffic very well.

Cloggy

3rd November 2009, 16:25

I wonder if a relocated one eyed cantabrian would be welcome on the ride?

Left eyed or right eyed??

Just turn up at the meeting spot which is the carpark at Avalon Park of Fairway Drive, just over Kennedy Good Bridge. People start to arrive there from 6pm onwards. Ride usually leaves around 6.30-6.40pm.
See you there.

huff3r

3rd November 2009, 16:58

The forecast is:
Max: 15 °C Min: 10 °C
(Day) (Overnight)
Cloudy, afternoon rain. Strong northerlies easing.
lol

Forecaste keeps on changing, apparently rather than northerlies easing its now going to be northerly gale continuing towards evening... wtf? make up your mind metservice!

Laxi

3rd November 2009, 17:13

I heard a weather warning on the radio today for cold front with rain and high wind, looks like it's a case of see what it'slike tomorrow, there's always the option to head streight from the duck pond to the P&J:shutup:

325rocket

3rd November 2009, 20:32

cant make tomorrow night but my (nurse) wife has offered to give a 'how to remove a helmet off a crash victim' demo next week if you guys want.

Bren

3rd November 2009, 20:39

What sort of numbers do you expect for these rides?

sels1

3rd November 2009, 20:53

What sort of numbers do you expect for these rides?
Heya Bren

Lately its been 20-30 but depends on the weather. If its crap its only a few hardy ones...
Kapiti riders meet at Mobil Prm (by the lights) around 5ish for a 5:15 departure...normally a fairly loose arrangement but if you let us know you're coming we'll wait for ya.
Weathers not looking too flash for tomorrow tho

Hawkeye

3rd November 2009, 20:55

What sort of numbers do you expect for these rides?

Depends on the weather. If it is sunny, anywhere between 30 - 50. If it's drizzling, 25ish. If It's raining, blowing a gale and snowing, the die-hard 10-15 will still turn out.

Oh! and if your AJ, you need the back-up support van :nya:

(sorry AJ, I'll stop now)

StoneY

3rd November 2009, 20:59

:
(sorry AJ, I'll stop now)

No you wont and you know it ya evil man
:lol::shutup:

Laxi

3rd November 2009, 21:03

No you wont and you know it ya evil man
:lol::shutup:

says mr innocent:bash: :lol:

StoneY

3rd November 2009, 21:09

says mr innocent:bash: :lol:

Now I have never been called THAT before :gob:

:laugh:

Bren

3rd November 2009, 22:18

Oh! and if your AJ, you need the back-up support van :nya:

(sorry AJ, I'll stop now)

No worries there as I have not had a bike break down in over 10 years,,,

Mind you only done 3000 km on a bike in the last 10 years, and only done 3000km in the last 2 months.....

(I have had a bit of a break from bikes over the last 10 years lol)

Insanity_rules

3rd November 2009, 22:19

says mr innocent:bash: :lol:

Says my personal break down van.

Bren

3rd November 2009, 22:20

Heya Bren

Lately its been 20-30 but depends on the weather. If its crap its only a few hardy ones...
Kapiti riders meet at Mobil Prm (by the lights) around 5ish for a 5:15 departure...normally a fairly loose arrangement but if you let us know you're coming we'll wait for ya.
Weathers not looking too flash for tomorrow tho

Weather depending Selwyn...be good to see ya again

Hawkeye

4th November 2009, 05:51

Weather depending

HTFU :dodge:

Laxi

4th November 2009, 06:29

Says my personal break down van.

ya will buy a duke! nicest sounding bikes ever! pitty you guys dont get to hear them run that offen :bleh: :lol:

Hawkeye

4th November 2009, 07:31

ya will buy a duke! nicest sounding bikes ever! pitty you guys dont get to hear them run that offen :bleh: :lol:

You hear them a lot more than a Buell.....

StoneY

4th November 2009, 08:23

You hear them a lot more than a Buell.....

Yeah Drogens Buell is so quiet i can never tell if the motors running or not....

OH I get ya :Oops:

Maki

4th November 2009, 11:14

Tomorrow looks like a better day. If you have a choice I suggest you go for a ride then.

Hawkeye

4th November 2009, 11:23

Tomorrow looks like a better day. If you have a choice I suggest you go for a ride then.

OR do both....:wari::yes:

Insanity_rules

4th November 2009, 11:29

OR do both....:wari::yes:

Can't have enough riding!

ajturbo

4th November 2009, 11:55

You hear them a lot more than a Buell.....

Yeah Drogens Buell is so quiet i can never tell if the motors running or not....

OH I get ya :Oops:

HEY.... i have not push my buell now for 2 weeks.....

i think i am recovering:woohoo:

huff3r

4th November 2009, 12:39

Wow they really mean northerly gale! Rode home just before and i was all over the show on the little GN, took the back roads through johnsonville, tawa and porirua so i didnt end up roadkill!

Sorry, maybe when i get a more stable bike i'll be able to brave winds like this, but till then... maybe next week

marine0089

4th November 2009, 12:50

magicmonkey

4th November 2009, 13:39

Hawkeye

4th November 2009, 13:47

This is Wellington boy's. Ya going to have to get used that wind. It's one of the features/challenges of riding a bike in Wellington.

StoneY

4th November 2009, 13:50

Same here.

On the way to work this morning through the city was a challenge. Every time I would ride past a side street you'd get hit with a huge gust that shoved ya a good meter to the side. Lucky I wanted to get into the far right lane :sweatdrop

Bend ya elbows, stop gripping the bars like your life depends on it...you will only lean a littel if you get that sorted as opossed to the force of your stiff arms causing the bike to steer (learned that here in the Survival Skills topics)

Loose arms in the wind and no pushy pushy (or less I should say)

huff3r

4th November 2009, 13:57

This is Wellington boy's. Ya going to have to get used that wind. It's one of the features/challenges of riding a bike in Wellington.

Yeah, but your bike on its own probably weighs more than me and my bike combined, feels scary knowing theres little over 200kgs holding my wheels on the ground!

Laxi

4th November 2009, 13:59

Bren

4th November 2009, 14:19

No different to the Nor'westers down home...apart from the fact that those shitty welly winds are COLD....brrr

Laxi

4th November 2009, 15:53

No different to the Nor'westers down home...apart from the fact that those shitty welly winds are COLD....brrr

cold??? I havn't touched snow for 5 or 6 years, how longs it been for you? :lol:

Quasi

4th November 2009, 15:57

This is Wellington boy's. Ya going to have to get used that wind. It's one of the features/challenges of riding a bike in Wellington.

40 bastards in the Rapa. I staying on the dark side of the hill. Enjoy your ride, those that are mad enough to do it:cool:

Maki

4th November 2009, 16:03

I'm afraid I won't be able to make it tonight as I have to work until 6, doh! I'll drive the route over the weekend and make sure I'll be ok on the bike and hopefully swap shifts for next week, have fun tonight guys :)

Driving can be be deceptive. A route that is a bit of a pain to drive in a car can be very different and a lot of fun on the bike.

Laxi

4th November 2009, 16:08

just a note for anyone like me that was planning on doing the ride and then heading to the bears meet

Cheers everyone for your support with these meetings. The great news is that it seems the BEARs name is currently being revived allover the North Islands race scene. I hope our meetings were of some contribution:woohoo:

Big ups to all the race clubs who are offering, or considering offering the BEARs class for up and coming rounds.

With summer on the way, other commitments and daylight saving meaning most would rather have bums on bikes rather than bar stools, I will discontinue running these meetings for now. If anyone wishes to continue running them, do please feel free.

One again.
HUGE thanks everyone.
Safe and happy riding :scooter:
:cry::cry::cry:

posted yesterday

Maki

4th November 2009, 16:09

wasn't until I started paying attention to counter stearing that i realised when there was a gust id tighten my grip, usualy more on the side the gust was coming from, this actualy made me move away from the gust, I used to think my bike was just crap in the wind, now I dont have a problem with it

Good point. The wind is a great teacher.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=108605&highlight=wind+telling

"Here is a tip for all you folks who hate riding in the wind because it feels like you are getting pushed around. Well, the wind IS pushing you around and it is telling you something. It is saying: Yo! what are you doing? Why are you hanging on to the handlebars with a death grip? Why is your body so stiff? learn to ride properly or I will huff and puff and push you off the road!

If you have problems with riding in wind you can easily solve them. Just use your thighs and knees to keep yourself stable on the bike and use your hands to steer, brake and accelerate, NOT support your body while you are riding. Imagine you are holding valuable and fragile teacups in your hands. Do this and you won't even notice the wind anymore... "

The wind I can deal with. The rain I just don't like.

Pedrostt500

4th November 2009, 16:12

No different to the Nor'westers down home...apart from the fact that those shitty welly winds are COLD....brrr

Cold was this mornings job -25, repairing the doors on a blast freezer while it was running.

Hawkeye

4th November 2009, 16:52

Yeah, but your bike on its own probably weighs more than me and my bike combined, feels scary knowing theres little over 200kgs holding my wheels on the ground!

Used to ride a little single pot CBX250rs into Welly everyday. About $150 kg wet. That thing used to move in the wind until I released the death grip.

Quasi

4th November 2009, 17:27

Good point. The wind is a great teacher.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=108605&highlight=wind+telling

"Here is a tip for all you folks who hate riding in the wind because it feels like you are getting pushed around. Well, the wind IS pushing you around and it is telling you something. It is saying: Yo! what are you doing? Why are you hanging on to the handlebars with a death grip? Why is your body so stiff? learn to ride properly or I will huff and puff and push you off the road!

If you have problems with riding in wind you can easily solve them. Just use your thighs and knees to keep yourself stable on the bike and use your hands to steer, brake and accelerate, NOT support your body while you are riding. Imagine you are holding valuable and fragile teacups in your hands. Do this and you won't even notice the wind anymore... "

The wind I can deal with. The rain I just don't like.

The wind in itself is something we all need to learn to deal with. What I dont like is when you get shunted uncontrollably into the other side of the road by an extraordinarily large gust coming from an unexpected direction. The one where you have absolutely no control over the direction your bike is about to take. Thats the wind i hate. But what you have said above is spot on. Wind and corners, - its all about relaxed body especially arms.

Bald Eagle

4th November 2009, 18:02

BMWST?

4th November 2009, 18:13

The wind in itself is something we all need to learn to deal with. What I dont like is when you get shunted uncontrollably into the other side of the road by an extraordinarily large gust coming from an unexpected direction. The one where you have absolutely no control over the direction your bike is about to take. Thats the wind i hate. But what you have said above is spot on. Wind and corners, - its all about relaxed body especially arms.

Yep the unexpected direction is nasty but the bit I really hate is in the wind funnels in the CBD, stop at the lights take off and as you clear the building line its sideways time, and you haven't got much pace on for control. yuk

well take note of those spots and use your eyes when you are in the country.You can use the topography and the effect of the wind on the vegetation to judge the effect of the wind in the few hundred metres ahead.You will learn where in welly the wind funnels through.If you do get pushed countteer immediately to correct but be aware you may have to correct again...bewate of oncoming trucks etc esp when there is a strong side wind.You will suddenly be sheltered from the wind,and then exposed to its full force PLUS buffeting as the truck passes.

Hawkeye

4th November 2009, 18:45

Depends on the weather. If it is sunny, anywhere between 30 - 50. If it's drizzling, 25ish. If It's raining, blowing a gale and snowing, the die-hard 10-15 will still turn out.

Correction - If it is blowing a gale and misty, only ONE person turns up. Namely Hawkeye.

Turned up tonight to find the car park empty :weep:
Ok my clock said 6:31pm . Never passed them over Haywards or on SH2 going to the duck pond. Head to the Parrot. No sign of any bikes. Back over Haywards, round Greys Rd. Out to Mana. No sign of bikes at either of the bars there.

So here I am, at home, bar open :drinkup:.

Hawkeye - no mates.

Bren

4th November 2009, 20:43

Correction - If it is blowing a gale and misty, only ONE person turns up. Namely Hawkeye.

Turned up tonight to find the car park empty :weep:
Ok my clock said 6:31pm .

Well, we waited for you...till 6.30...then headed over to Wainuiomata beach....

one thing I can say for the welly crew....what a poor showing. I was expecting at least 20 bikes but in all I think it was ten or eleven....Nice to put some names to faces...

The CHCH crew had 35 tonight apparently....and the south island weather looked so much better than Welly....

What is it with pedestrian crossings at the apex of a corner??? Remind me again...why the hell did I come back up?

Laxi

4th November 2009, 21:09

Correction - If it is blowing a gale and misty, only ONE person turns up. Namely Hawkeye.

Turned up tonight to find the car park empty :weep:
Ok my clock said 6:31pm . Never passed them over Haywards or on SH2 going to the duck pond. Head to the Parrot. No sign of any bikes. Back over Haywards, round Greys Rd. Out to Mana. No sign of bikes at either of the bars there.

So here I am, at home, bar open :drinkup:.

Hawkeye - no mates.

we were wondering what happened to you H/E, had wondered if you were cruising the motorway trying to catch up:lol:

sels1

4th November 2009, 21:12

one thing I can say for the welly crew....what a poor showing. I was expecting at least 20 bikes but in all I think it was ten or eleven....Nice to put some names to faces...
And five of those were from Kapiti! (Welly slackers-HTFU!)
Welcome to Jonesy and Gordy (from Gordys Bar) and Bren all on their first TCWNR.

Remind me again...why the hell did I come back up?

'cause you luffs us:lol:

Hawkeye - no mates.
Yeah, we were hiding from you. Maybe txt around if the carparks empty....

StoneY

4th November 2009, 21:23

Was 6.29 on the ST4's digital when we headed out left to Naenae roundabout, along Waiwhetu, up my hill, and past Uegenes pad to the beach

Wont say it was a 'nice' ride but a ride it was :niceone:

Great to meet some new peeps, and what a grouse bunch of bikes, especially that beautiful 900 supersport, bro I gots ta have a ride one day, that things farkin gorgeous

And for wind management, all you need to know is in the survival threads, I bin practicing the good tips in there, works a treat

Insanity_rules

4th November 2009, 21:25

especially that beautiful 900 supersport, bro I gots ta have a ride one day, that things farkin gorgeous

Gulp so theres another one in the pack?

Laxi

4th November 2009, 21:26

Gulp so theres another one in the pack?

this 1 rides in the rain though mate:girlfight:

Insanity_rules

4th November 2009, 21:28

this 1 rides in the rain though mate:girlfight:

Dems fightin words, was on my way but got a customer call out. Not long got home.

Laxi

4th November 2009, 21:31

Dems fightin words, was on my way but got a customer call out. Not long got home.

coulda woulda shoulda:bleh: :lol:

Insanity_rules

4th November 2009, 21:32

coulda woulda shoulda:bleh: :lol:

Jeez the blardy motorway was fun on the way outa town. Be glad you fellas didn't go that way.

ajturbo

4th November 2009, 21:37

StoneY

4th November 2009, 21:56

Jeez the blardy motorway was fun on the way outa town. Be glad you fellas didn't go that way.

And Mt Wainui was a 'breeze' of course......

:lol:

the Hill definitley sorted some men from the men tonight, hehehehe (windy fuckin hole grrr)

Hawkeye

5th November 2009, 05:43

Was 6.29 on the ST4's digital when we headed out left to Naenae roundabout, along Waiwhetu, up my hill, and past Uegenes pad to the beach

That explains why I never passed you guy's on SH2. Got delayed departing home so missed you at the pond. Normally I would pass you heading norf. (Rapa,param, Mana etc).

Cloggy

5th November 2009, 15:39

So what did you all do when you got to the beach? Not a pub for miles.
You would have been home by about 7.15 or so StoneY?

Laxi

5th November 2009, 15:55

So what did you all do when you got to the beach? Not a pub for miles.
You would have been home by about 7.15 or so StoneY?

had a quick swim, and did some sunbathing!:shutup:
we did what any sane person does and piss off to the nearest pub wiyh a lit fire:Punk:

Clean_up

6th November 2009, 00:46

so, with the massive group of riders converging in on wellington in a couple of weeks, ya still gonna have your ride on the 17th? cause i'd be keen to have a ride that eveing i think (at this stage anyway). Would be nice to see some of wellington.

Cloggy

6th November 2009, 05:48

Only if you hang around for a day.
The BIKOI is Tuesday 17 November.
The ride will be Wednesday evening 18 November.

Hawkeye

6th November 2009, 05:59

I'm sure we can organise a Tuesday special for those staying in town on the Tuesday night. There will be a few who would like to go see our playgroung and try out the swings.:blip:

In fact, I can see me ending up playing on the swings on the Monday night as well for the folks arriving early.:clap::2thumbsup

StoneY

6th November 2009, 12:01

Quasi

6th November 2009, 15:31

On a sad note, seems BEARS has shut down over summer?

Im still keen to see the 1st Wednesday there every month regardless.
And every other Wednesday in fact.....or Tuesday, or Monday...any day with a Y in it actually
:woohoo:

yeah - it seemed to fufil what ideas Flame had for it, but dont forget its always going to fit in with TWNCR, so will still happen in some way, shape or form.

StoneY

6th November 2009, 17:18

Could always adopt Wednesdays as the RR's night until (or if) BEARS restarts

Usually a thirsty biker or two hangin round somewhere nearbye

chef

10th November 2009, 18:09

is this on tomrrow? im pretty keen for a group ride

Laxi

10th November 2009, 19:11

is this on tomrrow? im pretty keen for a group ride

yep on tomorrow, probably minus a few usuals, what did you organise a meeting for on wednesday stoneY? :rofl:

zjet

11th November 2009, 08:32

Will be out to say hi again tonight, Don't mind helping out new'er riders just hit me up when we are at the pond.

Hawkeye

11th November 2009, 10:02

I think I may start a couple of new threads, one for the 16th and one for the 17th.
I'm sure some of the out of towners would like to see a few of the Wellington roads while they are here.

StoneY

11th November 2009, 13:01

is this on tomrrow? im pretty keen for a group ride

Tomorrows ride will be a little light of some of the regulars due to the 'Volunteers" meeting at PnJ

feel free to call in to PnJ after the ride those who attend, and anyone willing to sacrifice convoying on the big event to assist marshalling

Remeber, wives, mature offspring (LOL) etc CAN assist with this it does not requires a 'BIKER' to assist on the day, Missus StoneY is comin along to help on 17th too

:)

Everyone else, enjoy Hawkeyes guided tours of the Capital on Monday and Tuesday nights next week :)

carbonhed

11th November 2009, 14:46

So what's it like down in Wellington and the Hutt?

Up here it's cool, cloudy, windy but dry.

Cloggy

11th November 2009, 16:22

So what's it like down in Wellington and the Hutt?

Up here it's cool, cloudy, windy but dry.
That is pretty much the view here as well. The odd bit of spittle, not enough to get the road damp. Certainly not enough to not ride a bike.

But I'll be giving the ride a miss, will be at the P & J instead.

Hawkeye

11th November 2009, 16:32

I may turn up at the pond but will be moving on to the P&J for the meeting

Insanity_rules

11th November 2009, 16:34

I'm going to have to go straight to P&J. I'm nursing an injured Wife at the mo.

BuckBuck#1

13th November 2009, 21:18

Bren

13th November 2009, 22:43

Look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday 18th, and any out of towners still about wanting to see the sights.

With rides Monday and Tuesday evenings as posted by Hawkeye, come Wednesday we should be able to cap off an interesting few days here in Wellington.

Also of note, Kapiti now has rides on Thursday night...if any of you guys want to come over the hill you are more than welcome....

WuZards-Eugene

18th November 2009, 10:35

So, who's game enough for a ride tonight?

StoneY

18th November 2009, 10:39

Possible.....will see how the 'dehydration factor' is at 5

:lol:

marine0089

18th November 2009, 10:41

Was raining this morning.

Is starting to clear up now though. Is meant to be fine.

http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/localWeather/wellington.html

Hawkeye

18th November 2009, 13:56

So, who's game enough for a ride tonight?

Only if I can wear black. Hold on, I always wear black. Looks like I'm in. So where do we meet?

WuZards-Eugene

18th November 2009, 13:58

Only if I can wear black. Hold on, I always wear black. Looks like I'm in. So where do we meet?

Where we always meet, (at a pub :bleh: )

Hawkeye

18th November 2009, 15:20

Where we always meet, (at a pub :bleh: )

Just so we don't confuse people....

6pm - 6:30pm at Avalon Duck pond.
Depart 6:30pm Destination to be decided by those that turn up (but will be a pub :clap:).

WuZards-Eugene

18th November 2009, 15:45

Any learners wanting to come along, feel free, i am happy to go tail today and set a sedate example.

Cloggy

18th November 2009, 16:00

Weather looks fine to me. I'll be there.

Laxi

18th November 2009, 16:13

thought I had to work tonight but just been told it's off, so will be there

marine0089

18th November 2009, 16:17

My bikes leaking fuel (again!) so still wont be there.

Hopefully next week if I can get it sorted by then.

sinned

18th November 2009, 20:44

Nice ride :mobile:

Laxi

18th November 2009, 20:59

collapsed bearing on the paikaks stuffed me up, slow 60kph ride home with the ass of the bike shaking like a motherf##k:no: thanks for the help cloggy and stain:niceone:

_STAIN_

18th November 2009, 21:03

We are pleased to announce, tonight in a unanimous decision by the Wed. night ride crew.
Nastie have been voted the most outstanding speaker from yesterday, for number of words she got out without using the f word :)

Insanity_rules

18th November 2009, 21:04

collapsed bearing on the paikaks stuffed me up, slow 60kph ride home with the ass of the bike shaking like a motherf##k:no: thanks for the help cloggy and stain:niceone:

Shit dude, thats no good. I was on the way out the door and family turned up.

sels1

18th November 2009, 21:28

.
Nastie have been voted the most outstanding speaker from yesterday, for number of words she got out without using the f word

Lol dead right. Stoney didnt let one slip either. Well done both of them.

Shit dude, thats no good. I was on the way out the door and family turned up.
maaate, just pretend you didnt recognise them...put helmet on and go:ride:

Nice little blat over the PK hill tonite, as always

Cloggy

18th November 2009, 21:38

collapsed bearing on the paikaks stuffed me up, slow 60kph ride home with the ass of the bike shaking like a motherf##k:no: thanks for the help cloggy and stain:niceone:
No worries dude. If you need a hand with anything or need tools of any description, give us a holler.
How are you going to get to work now? Need to borrow a bike? There is the Scorpio if needed. Won't be as quick as yours but will get you into town and back.

huff3r

18th November 2009, 21:40

Damn, i just keep missing these. Worked instead tonight, and i think im rostered for next wednesday too :(

StoneY

18th November 2009, 21:47

BuckBuck#1

18th November 2009, 21:56

collapsed bearing on the paikaks stuffed me up, slow 60kph ride home with the ass of the bike shaking like a motherf##k:no: thanks for the help cloggy and stain:niceone:

Now have I got a bike for you Laxi .....?

Glad you enjoyed the bike DVD's

Gordie now has the Wayne Gardner DVD.

Good ride back around the inlet. That Ducati of RevDJ's is one cool bike.

Bren

18th November 2009, 22:12

Damn, i just keep missing these. Worked instead tonight, and i think im rostered for next wednesday too :(

Dont worry mate....take a trip up to Kapiti for the thurs night rides....I will go slow...cant vouch for the rest of them though

Laxi

18th November 2009, 22:17

Now have I got a bike for you Laxi .....?

Glad you enjoyed the bike DVD's

Gordie now has the Wayne Gardner DVD.

Good ride back around the inlet. That Ducati of RevDJ's is one cool bike.

yeah, thanks for the loan of them, bloody good value, was trying to concentrate on my lines till the back wheel started shaking

Gareth51

19th November 2009, 14:00

Any learners wanting to come along, feel free, i am happy to go tail today and set a sedate example.

That was not a sedate pace up the hill...at a hundred and ....... I could still see your head light behind me

WuZards-Eugene

19th November 2009, 14:37

That was not a sedate pace up the hill...at a hundred and ....... I could still see your head light behind me

But, but, but.......Damn ya got me there. :whistle:

Seeing as my weekend riding is going to be a bit hampered, I thought I would take the opportunity to have some fun :rockon:

Rev DJ

19th November 2009, 17:04

That was not a sedate pace up the hill...at a hundred and .......

Yeh, with the lack of 250'ers the pace at times was interesting - I must add some more weight to the front of my bike to keep the wheel down!!:whistle:
Rev DJ

BuckBuck#1

20th November 2009, 22:31

I'll bring along something green for a real cruisie ride next Wednesday.:scooter::yes:

Laxi

20th November 2009, 22:34

I'll bring along something green for a real cruisie ride next Wednesday.:scooter::yes:

green? cruisie? if I didn't know better i'd be worried :rofl:

BuckBuck#1

20th November 2009, 22:38

Breaking in the new engine.......Yeah Right:2thumbsup:scooter:

marine0089

23rd November 2009, 08:41

I'm in for this Wednesday.

Went for a nice easy ride (bout 70k's) on Sunday and felt quite relaxed and comfortable.

Having said that, I'll still be at the very back :2thumbsup

Laxi

23rd November 2009, 11:35

I'm in for this Wednesday.

Went for a nice easy ride (bout 70k's) on Sunday and felt quite relaxed and comfortable.

Having said that, I'll still be at the very back :2thumbsup

was that you parked at the duck pond this morning?

marine0089

23rd November 2009, 12:05

was that you parked at the duck pond this morning?

I wish I had time in the mornings to park up at a duck pond...

Must have been some other super cool GPX owner :cool:

huff3r

23rd November 2009, 13:12

I'm in for this Wednesday.

Went for a nice easy ride (bout 70k's) on Sunday and felt quite relaxed and comfortable.

Having said that, I'll still be at the very back :2thumbsup

I'm in for wednesday too, supposed to be good weather even.

Oh, and i'll be right there at the back with you lol

Bald Eagle

23rd November 2009, 13:16

I'm in for wednesday too, supposed to be good weather even.

Oh, and i'll be right there at the back with you lol

You need to be in front so they can see your tail lights. :whistle:

huff3r

23rd November 2009, 13:36

You need to be in front so they can see your tail lights. :whistle:

If it's going at the time :lol:

Laxi

24th November 2009, 16:13

fingers crossed the weather's like this tomorrow

Quasi

24th November 2009, 17:05

fingers crossed the weather's like this tomorrow

Hope so as well. Just did the Martinborough/Cliffhanger/Masterton/Martinborough loop.What a ride.

Sheer joy to be out there on 2 wheels:niceone:. Roll on tomorrow

StoneY

24th November 2009, 17:10

Roll on any day you can and will ride, hopefully I can get out tomorrow

spacemonkey

24th November 2009, 18:34

Roll on any day you can and will ride, hopefully I can get out tomorrow

+6,000! :cool:

WuZards-Eugene

25th November 2009, 11:15

Remeber to Sponsor my Mo everyone. Info here

http://nz.movember.com/about/

huff3r

25th November 2009, 13:57

So the weathers awesome, tho slightly windy, looks like a good day for it :D
Finally, after 2 months of working every wednesday i can come to my first WNCR!

marine0089

25th November 2009, 14:05

Yip looks like it's going to be a great ride tonight.

...just gotta make sure I find the meeting place now.

huff3r

25th November 2009, 14:21

Yip looks like it's going to be a great ride tonight.

...just gotta make sure I find the meeting place now.

Its not hard to spot, i made it there the day before the Bikeoi and even turned up 1st! Knew i was in the right spot cos i recognised it from pics earlier in this thread lol.

Some quick and easy hints:

motor_mayhem

25th November 2009, 15:07

Laxi

25th November 2009, 15:58

Where do y'all go on these rides? I would like to go tonight since it's a pearler of a day but couldn't get out of work (in the city) til after 6 :( . Is there some place I could catch you up (without going warp speed as I'm on a FiXeR which can't do that)?

usualy the rapa or kapiti, it normaly gets decided as everyones getting on their bikes:lol: I pm'd you my number if you want me to text where we're headed

Quasi

25th November 2009, 16:00

Where do y'all go on these rides? I would like to go tonight since it's a pearler of a day but couldn't get out of work (in the city) til after 6 :( . Is there some place I could catch you up (without going warp speed as I'm on a FiXeR which can't do that)?

You will almost make the departure time as they dont head away till 6.30. Stunning in the Rapa, a little breezy, but nothing worrisome. Road is real wam and sticky:msn-wink:

Cloggy

25th November 2009, 16:17

Remeber to Sponsor my Mo everyone. Info here

http://nz.movember.com/about/
That's right, I'll brings my money for you tonight.

marine0089

25th November 2009, 16:20

Its not hard to spot, i made it there the day before the Bikeoi and even turned up 1st! Knew i was in the right spot cos i recognised it from pics earlier in this thread lol.

Some quick and easy hints:

Cheers Huff3r.

See ya'll there.

marine0089

25th November 2009, 19:44

Cheers for the ride BuckBuck and huff3r.

Was a nice and easy introduction :niceone:

huff3r

25th November 2009, 19:45

Cheers for the ride BuckBuck and huff3r.

Was a nice and easy introduction :niceone:

Yup, definitely a nice cruise! Cept my right foot is now aching, my GNs footpegs are so not suited to 6'3"!

Cloggy

25th November 2009, 20:35

Yup, definitely a nice cruise! Cept my right foot is now aching, my GNs footpegs are so not suited to 6'3"!
You wait till Dean finds this post. He'll be right back into his GN bashing.

Laxi

25th November 2009, 20:39

nice cheap convertable for sale on the side of the motorway:niceone:

huff3r

25th November 2009, 20:44

You wait till Dean finds this post. He'll be right back into his GN bashing.

Haha, im sure its just the way im trying to ride it ;)
We all know they are the ultimate, best bike of all time, right?

Only reason left foots ok is cos i can let it dangle under the gear lever, on a more normal angle... right foot is bent all strange to sit over the brake lever, as its made for flat-footed riding... but my legs are too bluddy long!

Cloggy

25th November 2009, 20:47

nice cheap convertable for sale on the side of the motorway:niceone:
Hell yeah,
That was a good accident. Wonder how he (or she) managed that. Those skidmarks where miles long.

Laxi

25th November 2009, 20:49

Hell yeah,
That was a good accident. Wonder how he (or she) managed that. Those skidmarks where miles long.

they were moving alright! ACC will say it was a motorcycle accident cause there were a bunch of them around:lol:

BuckBuck#1

25th November 2009, 20:54

Cheers for the ride BuckBuck and huff3r.

Was a nice and easy introduction :niceone:

Yup, definitely a nice cruise! Cept my right foot is now aching, my GNs footpegs are so not suited to 6'3"!

Glad you enjoyed your first rides through Silverstream then up the Blue Mountains Road through Whitemans Valley, Mangaroa, Maymorn, and Te Marua, then down SH2 over Mangaroa Hill, and then Wallaceville Hill and back to Silverstream.

About 53km in 53 minutes with a bit of everything, the initial Blue Mountains Road is a good 1km climb with decreasing radius corners, the road out to Whitemans Valley opening up then narrowing down to hedge rows. The climbs over Mangaroa and Wallaceville Hills are good, as are the downhill runs.

I spent a lot of time on this circuit on my first 250cc (a GN250) and now tonight was the thrid time since Sunday I did the circuit on the 250R Ninja.
Speaking of which the new Ninja is running in very well indeed, and I can see I am going to enjoy this summer and next winter on this bike.

Glad you enjoyed the ride.

Sent a text to Sels1 when I got home, 'too windy' for me on the new bike up over the Takas this evening.

I think we made a wise decision to bale and head home from Te Marua.

huff3r

25th November 2009, 21:04

Glad you enjoyed your first rides through Silverstream then up the Blue Mountains Road through Whitemans Valley, Mangaroa, Maymorn, and Te Marua, then down SH2 over Mangaroa Hill, and then Wallaceville Hill and back to Silverstream.

About 53km in 53 minutes with a bit of everything, the initial Blue Mountains Road is a good 1km climb with decreasing radius corners, the road out to Whitemans Valley opening up then narrowing down to hedge rows. The climbs over Mangaroa and Wallaceville Hills are good, as are the downhill runs.

I spent a lot of time on this circuit on my first 250cc (a GN250) and now tonight was the thrid time since Sunday I did the circuit on the 250R Ninja.
Speaking of which the new Ninja is running in very well indeed, and I can see I am going to enjoy this summer and next winter on this bike.

Glad you enjoyed the ride.

Sent a text to Sels1 when I got home, 'too windy' for me on the new bike up over the Takas this evening.

I think we made a wise decision to bale and head home from Te Marua.

Yep, i doubt the hill wouldve been much fun for a newbie on a light bike like myself lol. Forgot to mention, found out first hand what a hare going "pop" sounds like too on one of those back roads, but doesnt seem to be any mess on the bike :D

Laxi

25th November 2009, 21:11

some of the gusts coming back were "interesting":no:

Insanity_rules

25th November 2009, 21:28

some of the gusts coming back were "interesting":no:

Did you get the curry at the pub?

Laxi

25th November 2009, 21:29

Did you get the curry at the pub?

look who the cat dragged in, wasn't raining tonight:shifty: duc running ok?:spanking:

BuckBuck#1

25th November 2009, 21:30

Yep, i doubt the hill wouldve been much fun for a newbie on a light bike like myself lol. Forgot to mention, found out first hand what a hare going "pop" sounds like too on one of those back roads, but doesnt seem to be any mess on the bike :D

I wonder if that was the wee brown and white cotton tail I saw on my right down the side of the road weaving and bobbing everywhere...

Insanity_rules

25th November 2009, 21:31

look who the cat dragged in, wasn't raining tonight:shifty: duc running ok?:spanking:

Ran well over to a job in Miramar! Got my ride just not the one I wanted.

huff3r

25th November 2009, 21:32

I wonder if that was the wee brown and white cotton tail I saw on my right down the side of the road weaving and bobbing everywhere...

Yep, that was the one... i slowed down when i saw him, but he weaved and bobbed the wrong way :Oops:

Laxi

25th November 2009, 21:38

Yep, that was the one... i slowed down when i saw him, but he weaved and bobbed the wrong way :Oops:

buckbuck's got a really good dvd that shows how important bike positioning is, it made me think and realise I'm way off! working on fixing my riding lines now

Darryn

25th November 2009, 21:57

Yep, i doubt the hill wouldve been much fun for a newbie on a light bike like myself lol. Forgot to mention, found out first hand what a hare going "pop" sounds like too on one of those back roads, but doesnt seem to be any mess on the bike :D

Yea I was behind you and saw first hand the rabbit do some pretty good avoidance moves at least for the first 2 bikes, that was until you nailed it. Thanks BuckBuck#1 :niceone: also for the ride out there. I had heard of this trail (Blue Mountains Road through Whitemans Valley, Mangaroa, Maymorn, and Te Marua) but never ridden it. Caught up with a few riders on the hill and the rest of the bunch at that pub

marine0089

25th November 2009, 22:49

Yep, that was the one... i slowed down when i saw him, but he weaved and bobbed the wrong way :Oops:

Ha, I remember that little fella.

I only had a couple of seconds to avoid it once it survived bucks mighty green machine. Luckily for me I veered left while it darted right.

Did wonder if it made the gauntlet but forgot to ask when we parked up. Guess not...

sels1

26th November 2009, 07:15

Sent a text to Sels1 when I got home, 'too windy' for me on the new bike up over the Takas this evening.
Yep it was fairly breezy on the hill, we didnt stop at the top, just made a beeline for the pub. It wasnt too bad in Feathers.

BuckBuck#1

26th November 2009, 07:40

Thanks BuckBuck#1 :niceone: also for the ride out there. I had heard of this trail (Blue Mountains Road through Whitemans Valley, Mangaroa, Maymorn, and Te Marua) but never ridden it.

You're welcome Darryn. That ride is a good diversion from SH2 on the way to the Wairarapa, or on the way back. Going down Blue Mountains Road is quite a challenge too.:niceone:

BuckBuck#1

26th November 2009, 07:44

buckbuck's got a really good dvd that shows how important bike positioning is, it made me think and realise I'm way off! working on fixing my riding lines now

The dvd is currently with Gordie, I lent it to him last ride to Paekakariki. I will hand it on to anyone that may want to have a look at it. It is from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and presented by Wayne Gardener.

WuZards-Eugene

26th November 2009, 08:01

Good ride guys. Was a little bit breazy on those straights, at least most of the hill was fine tho. Cheers to all those who have sponsored me for movember.

Heres a link to what you are helping towards.

https://nz.movember.com

ecko_nzed

26th November 2009, 19:36

Good ride guys. Was a little bit breazy on those straights, at least most of the hill was fine tho.

Must have died down, cos when I came back it was farkin windy near the top of the hill. still keeps you on ur toes ;-)

WuZards-Eugene

2nd December 2009, 10:39

So,

Who's guna brave it tonight?

marine0089

2nd December 2009, 10:53

So,

Who's guna brave it tonight?

If it clears up again like yesterday...

Quasi

2nd December 2009, 11:37

So,

Who's guna brave it tonight?

me.....in my car:rofl:

Laxi

2nd December 2009, 12:12

me.....in my car:rofl:

wuss :bleh:

huff3r

2nd December 2009, 12:15

If it clears up again like yesterday...

Same here! Please :sunny:

chef

2nd December 2009, 12:54

dam im keen for a ride havent in 2 weeks :( this weather is b.s and its my only day off work

Laxi

2nd December 2009, 14:43

suns trying to shine at the moment! havn't decided if i'm going tonight, got a full on week, if I go tonight then I wont be spending any time at home till monday :rofl:

carbonhed

2nd December 2009, 15:22

It's fine and breezy up here now and I'm dying for a ride... so hopefully I'll see somebody at Avalon.

huff3r

2nd December 2009, 15:24

Yep, its suddenly just brightened up heaps here... and no trees moving outside, so should be sweet :D

chef

2nd December 2009, 15:37

anyone in welly i can meet never been out the hutt way wouldnt have a clue how to get to avalon park (cant read maps eather) ha

huff3r

2nd December 2009, 15:42

anyone in welly i can meet never been out the hutt way wouldnt have a clue how to get to avalon park (cant read maps eather) ha

It is ridiculously easy, theres some piss easy to follow satellite view and street view maps i posted just a couple of pages back. Basically just the Avalon exit off SH2 (northernmost lights before Haywards) brings you onto the correct street, and the parks on the left... should spot a decent few bikes there :D

Edit: Linky (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129534858&postcount=406)

marine0089

2nd December 2009, 15:44

anyone in welly i can meet never been out the hutt way wouldnt have a clue how to get to avalon park (cant read maps eather) ha

It's pretty easy to find dude. I managed last week no worries.

Laxi

2nd December 2009, 15:49

anyone in welly i can meet never been out the hutt way wouldnt have a clue how to get to avalon park (cant read maps eather) ha

I can meet you at petone if that helps

chef

2nd December 2009, 15:51

were abouts?? i need to get registration done to think it will take me long?

denefoster

2nd December 2009, 15:56

Turn right at Kelson, then look for the bikes on your left. Easy peasy. I'd be there, but have to go see the Topp Twins tonight with the girlie. =(

marine0089

2nd December 2009, 15:57

were abouts?? i need to get registration done to think it will take me long?

Not if you can find a post shop that's still open..

Jizah

2nd December 2009, 15:59

were abouts?? i need to get registration done to think it will take me long?

When you went for that ride with me and I showed you back to the motorway, I stopped right across from Avalon Park and you carried on. That's how close it is to the motorway.

Jizah

2nd December 2009, 16:00

woops double

Laxi

2nd December 2009, 16:07

but have to go see the Topp Twins tonight with the girlie. =(

you poor bastard! :rofl:

Nasty

2nd December 2009, 16:08

Turn right at Kelson, then look for the bikes on your left. Easy peasy. I'd be there, but have to go see the Topp Twins tonight with the girlie. =(

Might see you at the Topp Twins .. should be a good show!!!

denefoster

2nd December 2009, 16:14

Might see you at the Topp Twins .. should be a good show!!!

Woot. No idea where we're sitting, if they're assigned seats. I'll be around outside the opera house at 7:45 or so to meet Agata. Hopefully will catch you :)

Drogen Omen

2nd December 2009, 18:50

my HTFU perscription ran out so i wasnt keen on ride this arvo... so am sitting infront of fire roasting marshmellows... mmmmm

huff3r

2nd December 2009, 20:03

It wasnt even that bad! The wind was a bit extreme at the top of paekak... but no rain over this side, the hutt was nasty though!

Laxi

2nd December 2009, 20:41

has to be a 1st! 250s out-numbered the rest! but seeing as there was only 5 turned up ...... :lol:

marine0089

3rd December 2009, 09:40

I was all set to come then as i stepped out of the office it started to drizzel :no:

Not experienced enough for that sorta ride just yet.

Hawkeye

3rd December 2009, 13:21

Had someone come around to give the dog a trim. Took a little longer than expected so wouldn't make it in time so flagged it.
Bought myself to one of the oxford rider/pillion intercoms on special from WMC so installed that instead.

huff3r

9th December 2009, 11:29

So.... whos on for tonight? I just got a call from work, someone actually volunteered (without me even asking!) to work my closing shift tonight, so i'm free :D

Forecast:

Max 19°C
MIN 14°C

Cloudy periods. Blustery northerly

Blustery sounds like fun :rolleyes:

Nasty

9th December 2009, 11:43

Haywards hill road is not too bad .. but is undergoing sealing on the Pauatahaunui Side. (not the hill but the road past judgeford)

Laxi

9th December 2009, 11:48

won't be there tonight

StoneY

9th December 2009, 11:52

Yah cant attend tonight, definitely next week tho with a vengence

Hawkeye

9th December 2009, 11:59

Katana terminal...:cry: Got things to do so I'll probably not make it tonight either.

marine0089

9th December 2009, 12:16

From my office desk position it looks pretty windy outside but I will be there as long as the wind doesn't blow in any rain :niceone:

StoneY

9th December 2009, 12:18

Katana terminal...:cry:

Oh crap

Poor Katana.....
When the funeral HE?

WuZards-Eugene

9th December 2009, 12:20

Hehe, grandfathers birthday today, so we having a barbeque at home. If you guys go out down coast road, feel free to drop in.

Azi Dahaka

9th December 2009, 12:30

i may come i will confirm if i am comming later otherwise i wont be there

huff3r

9th December 2009, 13:17

From my office desk position it looks pretty windy outside but I will be there as long as the wind doesn't blow in any rain :niceone:

So you're ok with wind but not rain?

I personally am not a fan of the wind, but i can manage so i'm planning on at least turning up atm...

marine0089

9th December 2009, 13:32

So you're ok with wind but not rain?

I personally am not a fan of the wind, but i can manage so i'm planning on at least turning up atm...

Yeah the wind doesn't bother me too much (maybe i'm just not going fast enough..). I can handle the occasional push from the wind but can't say i'm such a fan of the slippery-when-wet roads.

Wind + rain... now there's a real doozy

Bald Eagle

9th December 2009, 13:41

Katana terminal...:cry: Got things to do so I'll probably not make it tonight either.

Sorry to hear that. Did you get you accessories of the body.

Azi Dahaka

9th December 2009, 14:42

as a note the weather forcast has changed to drizzle which means it may get worse and i am not up for riding in the rain and high wind at night though if the rain holds out i may still come

huff3r

9th December 2009, 14:59

as a note the weather forcast has changed to drizzle which means it may get worse and i am not up for riding in the rain and high wind at night though if the rain holds out i may still come

Yep, seems we jinxed it when we said its just wind :Oops:

Looks like soup out my window, so i might have to reconsider...

Azi Dahaka

9th December 2009, 15:16

at least it is fine over the hill and warmer i look out side and i see sun now damn the weather here in the hutt

Quasi

9th December 2009, 15:23

at least it is fine over the hill and warmer i look out side and i see sun now damn the weather here in the hutt

heads up the TWNcruisers. Sunny in the rapa, but rather blustery:headbang:

marine0089

9th December 2009, 15:40

Is still very dry here in Wellington City. Although a bit windy, it's a warm wind so the temp is up.

The wind is also dropping a tad according the metservice (dropped from strong to moderate) which is a good sign. Another is that the wind is a NW and seeing as north is fine we shouldn't really get any rain.

I'll be there at 6.

denefoster

9th December 2009, 16:25

Suiting up now, need to stop for gas, but should be there by 6.

Laxi

9th December 2009, 16:31

Katana terminal...:cry: Got things to do so I'll probably not make it tonight either.

that sux!!:grouphug:

Hawkeye

9th December 2009, 16:52

Oh crap

Poor Katana.....
When the funeral HE?

Outcome still not confirmed but I am fearing the worst.

Every panel is marked. main panels cracked. mudguard cracked. Exhaust has dents and scratches. Forks totally buggered. Tank has dent in top. Pack rack munted. All switches on bars buggered. foot brake bent and twisted. I expect that the wheel will be buckled or at least have a flat spot. Be interested to know if the frame is ok.

It all adds up. I'll be very surprised if they decide to repair.

One plus! I walked away unscathed.

Azi Dahaka

9th December 2009, 16:53

well i am on my way got to drop somethign off get some gas be there in 10

James Deuce

9th December 2009, 16:55

Outcome still not confirmed but I am fearing the worst.

Every panel is marked. main panels cracked. mudguard cracked. Exhaust has dents and scratches. Forks totally buggered. Tank has dent in top. Pack rack munted. All switches on bars buggered. foot brake bent and twisted. I expect that the wheel will be buckled or at least have a flat spot. Be interested to know if the frame is ok.

It all adds up. I'll be very surprised if they decide to repair.

One plus! I walked away unscathed.

What the? Did Buckbuck push you off or something?

Hawkeye

9th December 2009, 17:03

What the? Did Buckbuck push you off or something?

Going round a right hand sweeper on the Akas. Hit some gravel, lost the front and went down into a concrete drain. Unfortunately it was at the end of the drain at the time so the bike slammed into a pipe going under a driveway. I flew like a bird and the bike followed. The bike finished standing upside down on the bars and the pack rack. Thankfully, I travelled further than the bike did.

James Deuce

9th December 2009, 17:13

Oh my goodness! Glad you're Ok and you still have the CB!

Quasi

9th December 2009, 18:26

Going round a right hand sweeper on the Akas. Hit some gravel, lost the front and went down into a concrete drain. Unfortunately it was at the end of the drain at the time so the bike slammed into a pipe going under a driveway. I flew like a bird and the bike followed. The bike finished standing upside down on the bars and the pack rack. Thankfully, I travelled further than the bike did.

Hey Kenny - I still amazed that you walked away from this with smile,on your face:niceone:. We are all so happy that not visiting you in some hospital bed somewhere. They obviously breed them tough and strong in newcastle or wherever the heck it is u hail from). :rolleyes:

huff3r

9th December 2009, 18:28

spacemonkey

9th December 2009, 18:44

Hey Kenny - I still amazed that you walked away from this with smile,on your face:niceone:. We are all so happy that not visiting you in some hospital bed somewhere. They obviously breed them tough and strong in newcastle or wherever the heck it is u hail from). :rolleyes:

Heh I had him picked for a Glaswegian. :lol:

Laxi

9th December 2009, 19:57

Heh I had him picked for a Glaswegian. :lol:

i figured klingon

Quasi

9th December 2009, 20:08

Heh I had him picked for a Glaswegian. :lol:

i made that mistake once... he firmly gave me the bash:rolleyes:

BMWST?

9th December 2009, 21:16

Bright side - time to go shopping? :niceone:

blackbird?

spacemonkey

9th December 2009, 21:27

blackbird?

Tyres with tread?

StoneY

9th December 2009, 21:51

blackbird?

I already took that option in the (yet to be opened poll) and sweepstake!

BuckBuck#1

9th December 2009, 23:03

What the? Did Buckbuck push you off or something?

Yeah Right [Tui] James

Hawkeye

9th December 2009, 23:05

Tyres with tread?

Tyres weren't the problem. It was the gravel on the road that done it.

BuckBuck#1

9th December 2009, 23:07

Tyres weren't the problem. It was the gravel on the road that done it.

See it wasn't BB#1 after all....:scooter:

Laxi

10th December 2009, 06:53

Tyres weren't the problem. It was the gravel on the road that done it.

shit man! when you said gravel on the road I didn't think you meant THAT much gravel :no:

Hawkeye

10th December 2009, 10:57

shit man! when you said gravel on the road I didn't think you meant THAT much gravel :no:

Yeah! didn't have much chance whilst I still had some lean for the curve. Had I been on the straight I could have got through it.

sels1

10th December 2009, 15:39

Tyres weren't the problem. It was the gravel on the road that done it.

So you'll be looking for and dual purpose bike next then Ken??:msn-wink:

Bald Eagle

11th December 2009, 06:55

So you'll be looking for and dual purpose bike next then Ken??:msn-wink:

Rough quote from a certain BMW rider adventure bikes are the new cruisers so something like this then (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-259430728.htm)