Wellington Wednesday Night Cruisy Summer Rides (TCWNR) -- 2009/10

[Hawkeye]

It would need the self-deploying centre-stand and hoist option for him to get on and off it.

:bleh:

Just had the quote from the insurance. $14346 to repair.:eek5::gob:

Shopping time......:banana::wari::banana::wari::banana:

[davebullet]

:bleh:

Just had the quote from the insurance. $14346 to repair.:eek5::gob:

Shopping time......:banana::wari::banana::wari::banana:

Reading back a couple of pages, I'm amazed you got off unscathed. How did your jacket, helmet etc... fare? (If you are unscathed, I can guess the answer).

[Hawkeye]

Reading back a couple of pages, I'm amazed you got off unscathed. How did your jacket, helmet etc... fare? (If you are unscathed, I can guess the answer).

Landed flat on my knees,arms and chest. Helmet didn't even touch the ground.
Leathers have a few scuff marks and the stitching on the extra padding on the side of the leg split. But apart from that, they are ok.
The only bruise I had was where the company Blackberry was sitting in my hip pocket. (Blackberry didn't survive)

[James Deuce]

The wee man needs extra beer points for killing an accursed Blackberry. Well done that man!

[StoneY]

Did it fall out of you pocket mid cartwheel HE?
:clap:

Hawkeye rescued my 3rd (and current) cellphone on SH1 a while ago.....LMFAO
Your stealing my thunder now:baby:

[Hawkeye]

Did it fall out of you pocket mid cartwheel HE?
:clap:

Hawkeye rescued my 3rd (and current) cellphone on SH1 a while ago.....LMFAO
Your stealing my thunder now:baby:

Nah Mate! Stayed firmly in the hip pocket and became the undercarriage as I hit the ground.

[davebullet]

Nah Mate! Stayed firmly in the hip pocket and became the undercarriage as I hit the ground.

Because it gave you a bruise, it became a black-and-blue-berry.... Ok that was quite bad.

[Hawkeye]

Because it gave you a bruise, it became a black-and-blue-berry.... Ok that was quite bad.

LOL!!!!:rofl:

[magicmonkey]

Is there a ride happening tomorrow night? Just thinking I might try and swap a shift at work and head out with you guys in there is...

[James Deuce]

Don't forget your snow suit.

[magicmonkey]

Don't forget your snow suit.

snow suit :shit: Forecast looks ok, is there snow up there or something?

[StoneY]

I so wanted to be on tomorrows ride, but TPTB just confirmed, it will be 7.15pm tomorrow night my 28 days expires, FFS!:shutup:

:bye:

Edit: Bugger, its actually midnight it ticks over they just told me......
Offence was at 7.15. So thats 28 days and 4 hours 45 minutes they enforced the ban!
AAAARGH ROBBED!

[Hawkeye]

I so wanted to be on tomorrows ride, but TPTB just confirmed, it will be 7.15pm tomorrow night my 28 days expires, FFS!:shutup:

:bye:

Edit: Bugger, its actually midnight it ticks over they just told me......
Offence was at 7.15. So thats 28 days and 4 hours 45 minutes they enforced the ban!
AAAARGH ROBBED!

Tick....Tock....Tick....Tock....Tick....Tock....Ti ck....Tock....Tick....Tock....

[magicmonkey]

I so wanted to be on tomorrows ride, but TPTB just confirmed, it will be 7.15pm tomorrow night my 28 days expires, FFS!:shutup:

:bye:

Edit: Bugger, its actually midnight it ticks over they just told me......
Offence was at 7.15. So thats 28 days and 4 hours 45 minutes they enforced the ban!
AAAARGH ROBBED!

Bummer! What did you get caught doing?

I get the feeling I'm very behind on forum gossip!

[StoneY]

Bummer! What did you get caught doing?

I get the feeling I'm very behind on forum gossip!

142, sigh

Was Suzy's fault, she made me do it!
She didnt wanna sit behind that cattle hauler up the Haywards, so we gave it a 'blip' to pass the truck, and wattayaknow....SIRENS!

:lol:

[Rev DJ]

snow suit :shit: Forecast looks ok, is there snow up there or something?

No snow but plenty of diesel!! We might have to avoid the hill this week - contractors out today to try and clean it up... Rev

[magicmonkey]

142, sigh

Was Suzy's fault, she made me do it!
She didnt wanna sit behind that cattle hauler up the Haywards, so we gave it a 'blip' to pass the truck, and wattayaknow....SIRENS!

:lol:

Doh! Somehow the police seem to stop people doing all the fun things :2guns:

[Laxi]

yay my bikes got a WOF now, better late than never :whistle:

[Drogen Omen]

:bleh:

Just had the quote from the insurance. $14346 to repair.:eek5::gob:

Shopping time......:banana::wari::banana::wari::banana:

so you'll be getting one of these then...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-253612894.htm

[StoneY]

so you'll be getting one of these then...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-253612894.htm

Somehow, I dont think he will...something to do with the model name...not the brand :lol:

[Drogen Omen]

Somehow, I dont think he will...something to do with the model name...not the brand :lol:

ok i walked right into that one... hehehehe

how about this Buell XB12 XT 2008 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports//auction-246851314.htm) then????

its cheaper and its a 2008... i think it already suits him... hehehehe

plus he would have an extra $1500 to spend on bike bags (tank bag, saddle bags, etc...).....

[spacemonkey]

so you'll be getting one of these then...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-253612894.htm

Wonder why they have it listed under "dual purpose"?
is that for like riding AND pushing?? :lol:

[marine0089]

Wonder why they have it listed under "dual purpose"?
is that for like riding AND pushing?? :lol:

You get to buy a bike and get rid of that gym membership all in the 1 go ;)

[James Deuce]

snow suit :shit: Forecast looks ok, is there snow up there or something?
The hail last night was phenomenal.

[Hawkeye]

Wonder why they have it listed under "dual purpose"?
is that for like riding AND pushing?? :lol:

Nah! It's riding and weight lifting. (lifting it into the back of the van)

[Drogen Omen]

hey hey hey... whats this buell bagging business...

my bike has never broken down...

only buell i have heard of that unusually breaks down is AJ's...

all the rest of them are reliable machines...

[davebullet]

142, sigh

Was Suzy's fault, she made me do it!
She didnt wanna sit behind that cattle hauler up the Haywards, so we gave it a 'blip' to pass the truck, and wattayaknow....SIRENS!

:lol:

Not your fault. All Suzys I've known like to be stroked.

[Freakshow]

I might show up this time. I hope it still the same place and time as it use to be.

[quallman1234]

only buell i have heard of that unusually breaks down is AJ's...

all the rest of them are reliable machines...

I think thats more to do with AJ's preparedness over the bike make!

[Quasi]

I think thats more to do with AJ's preparedness over the bike make!

AJ was VERY prepared.......

He ALWAYS have the Buell recovery service on standby:argh:

[StoneY]

hey hey hey... whats this buell bagging business...

my bike has never broken down...

only buell i have heard of that unusually breaks down is AJ's...

all the rest of them are reliable machines...

HAHAHA and when it started on ONE cylinder 2 days after you got it back from the shop, that was NOT A BREAKDOWN?



:lol:

Whatever the cause, failed plug, bad workmanship (unlikely), it BROKE DOWN hahahah

And to be fair to AJ the van has only carried paint for a few weeks now
;)

[sels1]

Seeing as I had the Tiger away down to the S.I KB rally last weekend I suppose I should take the poor Bonney for a run tonight

[StoneY]

Hey whos in for meeting up at Avalon at say 12.15AM thursday for a 'late run'

:lol:

tick...tock...tick

Roll on Midnight!

[merlin]

I might show up this time. I hope it still the same place and time as it use to be.

Yeah....What time and place would that be? I'm keen to ride! :)

[magicmonkey]

Yeah....What time and place would that be? I'm keen to ride! :)

6PM by the duck pond, details in the first post on this thread ;)

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=-41.193091,174.933844&spn=0.011303,0.018239&z=15&so%20%20urce=embed

[merlin]

Thanks dude :)

[Gareth51]

Kapiti riders leave Mobil at 5:15 to ride down

[magicmonkey]

Was good to meet you all, and get introduced to a rather nice stretch of road :)

I kind of lost everyone at the end there though, after coming back down the hill all signs of bikes dissapeared so I headed off home again for some dinner. Such is the life of a GN rider!

Thanks for all your advice and whatnot, and Guy for hanging behind with me up the hill, much appreciated :D

[huff3r]

Was good to meet you all, and get introduced to a rather nice stretch of road :)

I kind of lost everyone at the end there though, after coming back down the hill all signs of bikes dissapeared so I headed off home again for some dinner. Such is the life of a GN rider!

Thanks for all your advice and whatnot, and Guy for hanging behind with me up the hill, much appreciated :D

Yep, Guy's great for helping the little 250s out, gutted i had to work tonight, maybe i'll make it next week... getting close to xmas tho..:crazy:

[merlin]

Nice one guys! :) Look forward to doing it again sometime soon
Cheers

[m]

[Quasi]

where did you go?

[Cloggy]

Up and down the Paekak and down to Monteiths in Mana.

[Laxi]

I kind of lost everyone at the end there though, after coming back down the hill all signs of bikes dissapeared so I headed off home again for some dinner. Such is the life of a GN rider

thats a bit of a bugger, we stayed in the carpark when everyone left, wuZard tried to get your attention as you were leaving to see if you wanted to stick with us seeing as ther were 2 250s in our group, but you were gone, was wondering what had happened to you when we got to the sandbar

[Anomaly]

thats a bit of a bugger, we stayed in the carpark when everyone left, wuZard tried to get your attention as you were leaving to see if you wanted to stick with us seeing as ther were 2 250s in our group, but you were gone, was wondering what had happened to you when we got to the sandbar

next time he can stick you ya laxi...i dont know when I will b back out on a wed with work but I have more wednesdays off this time round with my roster so should be ok

[magicmonkey]

thats a bit of a bugger, we stayed in the carpark when everyone left, wuZard tried to get your attention as you were leaving to see if you wanted to stick with us seeing as ther were 2 250s in our group, but you were gone, was wondering what had happened to you when we got to the sandbar

Doh, wish I'd noticed you! I was a bit worried that I might have people worrying about where I'd got to TBH, should have grabbed someone's number really for the inevitable "I got lost" text, still, there's always next time :Oops:

[BuckBuck#1]

Thanks for all your advice and whatnot, and Guy for hanging behind with me up the hill, much appreciated :D

Your welcome Ben. Enjoy the DVD, and I will catch up with you all next Wednesday.

For those that can't make it next week, have a merry xmas and happy new year, and if you are away riding on unfamiliar roads over the festive season, be safe, look well ahead, and we'll all catch up in the new year.

[Maki]

Great ride today, nice turnout. I didn't have the patience to wait for the Sandbar to produce some food so I left early, driven by hunger. I also went on a search and destroy mission after all white van drivers who obstruct traffic. :2guns:

[Gareth51]

Was a nice wee ride tonight,ended up at the R.A.T.meeting at the sandbar

[Rev DJ]

At last some decent weather on a Wednesday evening!! It was good to meet a couple of new riders... season's greetings to all... Rev

[marine0089]

Yep, Guy's great for helping the little 250s out, gutted i had to work tonight, maybe i'll make it next week... getting close to xmas tho..:crazy:

Also helps he can't thrash his ninja yet :cool:

Sadly couldn't make it either. Riding back up to Palmy next Wednesday then away down south until mid Jan so i'm out for a few weeks.

[BuckBuck#1]

Also helps he can't thrash his ninja yet :cool:

Sadly couldn't make it either. Riding back up to Palmy next Wednesday then away down south until mid Jan so i'm out for a few weeks.

Yo Marine, you take it easy out there on the roads and we'll catch up with you in 2010.

'thrash' the ninja.....the bike is running sweetly and just cleared the 1460km mark. Run in period [1600km] is all but over and motor has freed up quite significantly. A very good run last night up the Haywards and Paekakariki Hill, and dropping down from the Hornet's 198kg to Ninja's 152kg is most noticeable.

A few have asked do I miss the horsepower - Nah I just book an appointment to safely pass as and when I can. :scooter:

[StoneY]

:Offtopic:

Nice pix of last nights ride

Hope to see most of you regular TWNCR atendee's at Oriental Parade this coming Saturday for the last protest event in the Wellington Callendar this year

Tv1 and Tv3 both going to be there (your chance at fame peeps!)

We have a megaphone and will be a right soapbox gig this time!

Its a park in' using time limted parks PAST the pool toward and beyond the Fountain

details in the thread regarding the venet (just searcvh cbf finding linky lol)

See ya all there, and see ya next Wednesday if anyones showing for it!

[marine0089]

A very good run last night up the Haywards and Paekakariki Hill

Haven't done that route yet. Have been wanting to however.

That might have to be the plan for Sunday if it's nice weather.

All welcome of course :2thumbsup

[John_H]

Hi, not been on one of these rides before, I am a slow rider but really keen to enjoy riding with others. Will this be happening next wednesday?

[Laxi]

should be, but being the day before xmas eve probably wont be a big group

[davebullet]

Hi, not been on one of these rides before, I am a slow rider but really keen to enjoy riding with others. Will this be happening next wednesday?

I'm going to make an effort to come. You ride as slow as you like - no pressure. It's all about fun and meeting others.

[John_H]

I'm going to make an effort to come. You ride as slow as you like - no pressure. It's all about fun and meeting others.

Thanks very much. I would love to come but we have an eight week old daughter and my wife has just reminded me that this Wednesday is the first night we have had out since she was born and I forgot!:Oops:

I am really looking forward to catching up for a ride in the new year though.

Cheers

[merlin]

I'll most likely be going along! Weather permiting that is... :)

[sels1]

Weathers looking good.Who's coming tonite? or are ya all on the turps at the work xmas do's?

[Cloggy]

Weathers looking good.Who's coming tonite? or are ya all on the turps at the work xmas do's?
Oohh, there is a better than average chance I'll be there.
Had our booze-up at work earlier today but I stayed well away from the turps. We'll leave that for New Years at the beach.

[merlin]

I'll be there! ...unfortunately with my Ventura pack full of shit, so I will be going a bit slower....but I'll be there

[carbonhed]

I'll most likely be going along! Weather permiting that is... :)

I'm stuffed... but it's too good a day to miss. 5:15 at the Mobil.

[merlin]

I'm stuffed... but it's too good a day to miss. 5:15 at the Mobil.

So not 6pm at the duck pond?...I'm confused, dose the meeting time and place change every time?...

[Laxi]

So not 6pm at the duck pond?...I'm confused, dose the meeting time and place change every time?...

kapiti guys are spethal
6pm duck pond for the normals :lol:

[sels1]

I'm stuffed... but it's too good a day to miss. 5:15 at the Mobil.
Kapiti Mobil that is.
Hey Chris, Gareth and I are going down the Hutt early so wont be at mobil - see you at the duck pond

[merlin]

Cool bananas!

[Gareth51]

That was a good little blast over the hill tonight

[Cloggy]

That was a good little blast over the hill tonight
Yep it was very windy coming back.

The ride itself wasn't too bad either.

[Leviticus]

Is this ride on on the 30th?

[StoneY]

well if it does go ahead, all call into Ocean Beach where the KB New Years rally is on Wuzards_Eugene is organising
:niceone:

[huff3r]

well if it does go ahead, all call into Ocean Beach where the KB New Years rally is on Wuzards_Eugene is organising
:niceone:

Yeah, i have my first Wednesday off in 3 weeks and was wondering if there'll be anyyone there, or if you will have all buggered off to the NYE party at the beach :lol:

I'll come on the ride if the weathers good, so there'll be at least one person waiting at Avalon this wednesday... :niceone:

[davebullet]

I'll be there this Wednesday... time I started going!

[StoneY]

I will be there. Reckon we forget the beach, just do usual, theres enough time for the beach over the weekend

:clap:

[Drogen Omen]

yeah i wont be able to do the beach... but could be a good excuse to ride out there...

[John_H]

I'll come if my bike is back on the road. Where's the meeting place and what time?

[davebullet]

I'll come if my bike is back on the road. Where's the meeting place and what time?

Ze first post has ze details:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=106876

[Hitcher]

The forecast for later in the day looks a bit average. Tragically.

[StoneY]

Have to miss it sadly

Had a bit of 'surgery' on a rare spot to relieve a nasty swelling

Let you all chew on that, and the bar has opened now the ansthetics worn off :lol:

:apint: :2thumbsup

[davebullet]

I'll be there this Wednesday... time I started going!

I won't be there tonight... going on an all day ride instead:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=115929

[carbonhed]

What's the weather like down in Welly? That southerly front must be getting close.

[Deano]

What's the weather like down in Welly? That southerly front must be getting close.

It's building up but moving slowly. Its ok at the moment.

[carbonhed]

It's building up but moving slowly. Its ok at the moment.

Then I'll give it a go and be prepared to turn tail and flee at the first sign of precipitation... back to the warm and sheltered climes of the Coast. Hardefuknhar.

[Hans]

It's cold and windy but dry at the moment. See you there.

[Drogen Omen]

well i was going to do the last ride for 2009 but weather is turning to shit so i'm out...

have fun all.

[Hitcher]

Metvuw is forecasting rain for 7:00pm. Tomorrow though now looks like being a pearler!

[Deano]

It isn't wet until it is wet.

[huff3r]

Well im out... those 400-odd kms earlier today have me exhausted... not too mention the poor little GN!

[BuckBuck#1]

Well im out... those 400-odd kms earlier today have me exhausted... not too mention the poor little GN!

Well you could always backup again tomorrow - check out the Calendar and Meetings and Events, ride over the hill and a few hours across and around the Wairarapa.

[huff3r]

Well you could always backup again tomorrow - check out the Calendar and Meetings and Events, ride over the hill and a few hours across and around the Wairarapa.

That sounds awesome, but ive kinda maxed out my "bike money" on todays trip, and ive got work at 5pm anyway...

[Quasi]

Well you could always backup again tomorrow - check out the Calendar and Meetings and Events, ride over the hill and a few hours across and around the Wairarapa.

Hi BB - what time do you think you would be at Featherston. I could possibly join there

[BuckBuck#1]

Hi BB - what time do you think you would be at Featherston. I could possibly join there

Hi Quasi, thinking around 10.45 ish. Plan on stopping in Featherston for a coffee, at the cafe northern side of the rail crossing on the left just before the liquor store.

[Quasi]

Hi Quasi, thinking around 10.45 ish. Plan on stopping in Featherston for a coffee, at the cafe northern side of the rail crossing on the left just before the liquor store.

Thanks - keen but will see how it all pans out in the morning.

[BMWST?]

did you guys go out tonight..it was bloody cold and raining over the rapa,I txt StoneY to try and let you know at about 5:45

[BuckBuck#1]

did you guys go out tonight..it was bloody cold and raining over the rapa,I txt StoneY to try and let you know at about 5:45

Not tonight but will go tomorrow morning.

[motor_mayhem]

Is this go tomorrow?

[Cloggy]

Is this go tomorrow?
I see no reason why not. The weather looks OK. I'll be there.

[James Deuce]

Typical bloody vaguely unpleasant and windy weather. Must be Wednesday.

[Hawkeye]

Other engagement so I won't be there

[Rev DJ]

I'll be there... DJ

[StoneY]

Bit gusty, bit overcast....lets roll team
See you all there

[merlin]

I'll have to pass this time... :(

[sels1]

Im off to Hutt Hosp to visit my new grandson so I will probably time it to be there tonite

[Quasi]

Im off to Hutt Hosp to visit my new grandson so I will probably time it to be there tonite

Hey - congrats Selwyn. Youre far too young to be a grandad!!

[Cloggy]

Twas a good little blat up the Paekakariki Hill and down to the new Monteiths Bar in Paraparaumu. Not a single car on the hill so we got a very nice flowing ride going.
Only a small handful of hardy souls turned up. Perhaps 10 bikes.
The wind was not an issue, certainly on the coast it seemed like it was a lot calmer.
Came back home over the hill of course. Only two or three cars so we got a nice run back as well.

[Rev DJ]

Came back home over the hill of course. Only two or three cars so we got a nice run back as well.

... yes, it was a good run there and back - my radar detector was getting a real workout - lots of boys in blue! Hope no one got pinged... DJ

[sinned]

It has been a while since I have been on this ride or any ride. Weather looks good. Might be there this week.

[ajturbo]

sorry but i will be doing this....

http://www.splashanddash.co.nz/Site/Dates_%26__Distances.html

[ecko_nzed]

sorry but i will be doing this....

http://www.splashanddash.co.nz/Site/Dates_%26__Distances.html

bugger that for a laugh, that harbour is going to be cold :cold:

besides it looks too much like exercise :apumpin:

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

Don't normally make this ride but just might be able to come out tonight.

[aer0]

so ive not been on the wed night ride in over 2 years but looks like today is gonna be the day i make my return!

my workmate just bought a new bike so he will coming along too

[huff3r]

Not working tonight for the first time in a while, so if the weathers not too bad i'm in :D

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

so ive not been on the wed night ride in over 2 years but looks like today is gonna be the day i make my return!

my workmate just bought a new bike so he will coming along too

I'll make sure I ride behind you then....worked well for me last time! :rofl:

[aer0]

I'll make sure I ride behind you then....worked well for me last time! :rofl:

harhar funnyguy

my wallet is hurting right now, ive just been and paid for the speedo calibration

[WuZards-Eugene]

Will see you guys there. Should be a good night for a run over the hill.

[Gareth51]

The bikes have been gathering dust in the back of the garage so it's about I got out for a blat

[madmal64]

The bikes have been gathering dust in the back of the garage so it's about I got out for a blat

Far out! To get to my bike I have to move the mulcher, mower, compressor, a stack of power leads and 2 cars.
I may be there if I get all the shit sorted so I can get to my bike after work.

[Lilly2w]

The most excellent ride home, completely still and NO Cars!! marvellous!

[Gareth51]

The most excellent ride home, completely still and NO Cars!! marvellous!

Untill that black thing you love went flying past

[madmal64]

Untill that black thing you love went flying past

Take it easy. 95 remember 95.

Was good to catch up with some of the welly crew again.

[Gareth51]

Take it easy. 95 remember 95.

Was good to catch up with some of the welly crew again.

Yeah I know..I know ...I know

[Lilly2w]

Untill that black thing you love went flying past

Tease! thanks to you I spent half the night searching for tripples on the interweb!

[sels1]

Tease! thanks to you I spent half the night searching for tripples on the interweb!

Lol
You need to talk to RantyDave about his one
And go into the Dealer and take one for a decent test ride. (Better let Him-indoors have a go too:laugh:)

And yes it was a good night for a ride - and good to see a few bods I havnt seen for a while

[ecko_nzed]

was an awesome nite for a ride, nice not getting blown about on the hill.

Apologies to Rev DJ, sorry if I cut you up on the hill on the way back, thought you had seen me and were running wide into the corner to let me go :o

[Rev DJ]

Apologies to Rev DJ, sorry if I cut you up on the hill on the way back, thought you had seen me and were running wide into the corner to let me go :o

Yep, I did see you and was making some room - no worries... DJ

[Drogen Omen]

Tease! thanks to you I spent half the night searching for tripples on the interweb!

Speed triple very nice but too expensive...

you need one of these...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=252000625
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-265525395.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-265131689.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-257937286.htm

[blackdog]

Speed triple very nice but too expensive...

you need one of these...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=252000625
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-265525395.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-265131689.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-257937286.htm

that xb9s looks good value

[ecko_nzed]

Speed triple very nice but too expensive...

you need one of these...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=252000625
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-265525395.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-265131689.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-257937286.htm

or you could try one of these;
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Tools/Airtools-compressors/Compressors/auction-265313698.htm

chuck some wheels and handle bars on it and hey presto identical to a Buell ;):bleh:

[huff3r]

or you could try one of these;
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Tools/Airtools-compressors/Compressors/auction-265313698.htm

chuck some wheels and handle bars on it and hey presto identical to a Buell ;):bleh:

Nah, cos those air compressors are reliable :bleh:

Sorry guys, was at the point of collapsing from exhaustion so decided a bikee ride was the last thing i needed lol

[ecko_nzed]

Yep, I did see you and was making some room - no worries... DJ

cool as.

btw the 999 sounds awesome punching out of corners

[sels1]

Speed triple very nice but too expensive...

you need one of these...
Hmm, I'd be sticking with a brand with increasing market share due to a good product, not a brand thats going out of business....:whistle:....:laugh:

[Drogen Omen]

or you could try one of these;
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Tools/Airtools-compressors/Compressors/auction-265313698.htm

chuck some wheels and handle bars on it and hey presto identical to a Buell ;):bleh:

hey hey hey i would like to point out i have never had any issues with my bike. well apart from a dead spark plug after WMCC had it for servicing...

[Drogen Omen]

Hmm, I'd be sticking with a brand with increasing market share due to a good product, not a brand thats going out of business....:whistle:....:laugh:

hmmmm... not sure what your intel is but Buell didnt go out of business... HD closed them down cause they were more popular than thos shit tractors HD makes.

same will happen with MV Agusta cause HD owns 50%

[Laxi]

haha love it! buells are even copping it from the gn kid :rofl:

[Drogen Omen]

haha love it! buells are even copping it from the gn kid :rofl:

GN's are awesome... well at least the original Japanese ones are... I still own a GN250 and a DR350 (another well made bike)... they just keep going and going and going...

[Laxi]

wasn't making a remark on GNs (though I am dubious about their "awesomeness") just that it used to be GN riders that got given crap, now it seems to have moved on to buells, AJ rocks :laugh:

[sels1]

hmmmm... not sure what your intel is but Buell didnt go out of business... HD closed them down cause they were more popular than thos shit tractors HD makes.

same will happen with MV Agusta cause HD owns 50%

S'alright mate, just windin ya up.:jerry:

[huff3r]

GN's are awesome... well at least the original Japanese ones are... I still own a GN250 and a DR350 (another well made bike)... they just keep going and going and going...

Hey, the chinaman ones aren't too bad either, mine seems sweet :D
The tiny little bit of rust it had was a $20 Supercheap Auto fix :bleh:

[Gareth51]

S'alright mate, just windin ya up.:jerry:

No you're not

[Drogen Omen]

Must be time to start taking the piss outa those Hyosung's... give the bikes that actualy woprk a break... but then again we could also give Ducati riders crap also... hehehehehe

went to the thursday ride to say hi... seems as tho the motard riders go on the thursday ride...

[Rev DJ]

seems as tho the motard riders go on the thursday ride...

:msn-wink: Paul Henry got into trouble for using that word on TV... careful!!

DJ

[Rev DJ]

Must be time to start taking the piss outa those Hyosung ... Ducati riders ... hehehehehe

Hey, I score on both counts!! :woohoo:

[Drogen Omen]

Hey, I score on both counts!! :woohoo:

hahaha yeah... must be a massive difference going from a Hyosung to a Ducati...

[James Deuce]

hahaha yeah... must be a massive difference going from a Hyosung to a Ducati...
Can I borrow your sig pic?

[Drogen Omen]

Can I borrow your sig pic?

sure... nice to see another Buell rider on here... you coming along to the wednesday ride next week?

[Insanity_rules]

Hey, I score on both counts!! :woohoo:

I only get one of those counts! Have to Buy a Hyobag. I only have a Ducati, a Honda and a Norton

[Laxi]

I only get one of those counts! Have to Buy a Hyobag. I only have a Ducati, a Honda and a Norton

dont worry dude! you make what ever you're ridding, gay :bleh: :rofl:

[Insanity_rules]

dont worry dude! you make what ever you're ridding, gay :bleh: :rofl:

How do you know? Attracted are we?

[spacemonkey]

Hey, I score on both counts!! :woohoo:

Now you just need to borrow a Buel for next week and you could have the trifecta! :D

[Rev DJ]

Bloody rain!!!!!

Anyway, checking the forecast, it looks as if the only really fine evening this week will be Tuesday.

Are you guys up for shifting the Wednesday evening ride to Tuesday (tomorrow) - just for this week? DJ

[Lilly2w]

Could be a goer, aside from Tuesday the 10 day forecast is looking pretty woeful!!

[marine0089]

Summer (yeah right)

[Laxi]

Summer (yeah right)
dont get me started :angry2:
only got outside work at the moment and today was the 4th day i've been able to work since Xmas :cry:

[marine0089]

dont get me started :angry2:
only got outside work at the moment and today was the 4th day i've been able to work since Xmas :cry:

Ha well this is my first day back at work and typical, it's the first nice day in ages.

Spent 2 weeks of my holiday chasing the rain down south in a tent =(

[Rev DJ]

There is a good number of people heading out this evening TUESDAY as tomorrow's weather may well revert to winter... 6:30pm at the DuckPond. DJ

[ajturbo]

i will be missing this dam it..... have a Vic club meeting to attend

[Drogen Omen]

i'll be there...

was just thinking to myself... hmmm its a little cold and windy, then realized it was the fan next to me... hahahahaha man i need a coffee badly...
:stupid:

[Cloggy]

Grand idea.
I'll be there. Looks like an awesome night for a ride over the hill.

[Drogen Omen]

was a very nice ride over the hill... it was one of those days where the bike just seem to flow round all the corners perfectly...

yay i has no more chicken strips...

massive sun strike on the way back though... couple corners i could only see BlackStigs tail light lighting up... so used it as a guide till i could see again...

[Rev DJ]

Great turn-out - and good to see some Kapiti riders (sorry didnt get your names...) and a new lass (Duc Rider) from Greytown (Quasi, we said she should PM you!). We were hassled by a "keen" M3 cage driver on the way out - and who was that Harley rider on the way back...? Man, he was hoofing it - keeping up with sticky-shod sports-bikes!! He was flyin'...

I'm also thinking of starting a fund to buy Stoney a pair of platofrm boots!!

And if the weather holds we might be able to do this all again tomorrow?? DJ

[blackdog]

And if the weather holds we might be able to do this all again tomorrow?? DJ

could be keen, weather actually lookin' pretty good from here

[captain_andrey]

Looks like you had a nice turnout. I saw you all going the other way over the hill. Couldn't wait till 630 to leave cos I had to be back in town early.

[KapitiLizard]

and good to see some Kapiti riders (sorry didnt get your names...)

The Kapiti riders were Richard (Aprilia) and Andy (Suzuki). We both enjoyed the ride and will be back for more...

[Drogen Omen]

Looks like you had a nice turnout. I saw you all going the other way over the hill. Couldn't wait till 630 to leave cos I had to be back in town early.

yeah i saw you as we headed down the other side...

was an awesome end to the day...

[Rev DJ]

I'll be back for more... see you at the pond... DJ

[Lilly2w]

I'm keen to head out to! seeing as i missed out due to poxy bastard arse work last night.

[sels1]

Kapiti riders meet at Mobil by the lights 5ish for a 5:15 departure

[Laxi]

wont be making it again, bikes out of action for a bit :(

[Nasty]

Yeah .. that was a bummer mate .. glad you ok though :)

[Quasi]

wont be making it again, bikes out of action for a bit :(

Hey Laxi - hope nothing too serious and you back on the road soon

[sinned]

It was a great night for a ride. The Tin Hutt is a good destination in good weather. May there be more good rides this season.

[ecko_nzed]

It was a great night for a ride. The Tin Hutt is a good destination in good weather. May there be more good rides this season.
yes those big black clouds didn't come to much. Haven't been to the Tin Hut in at least 15 years, it's gone from a shit hole, to a rather nice pub. Twas all very civilized having a quiet on the lawn.

[Matey]

Hi, just a quick correction, the Aprilia riders name is Mark. Looking forward to another go next week!

[Gareth51]

That was a good little ride tonight,just what the TCWNR is all about

[Gareth51]

About 35 bikes was not to many for the Tin Hut

[sels1]

About 35 bikes was not to many for the Tin Hut

Especially if you're first to the bar eh?
Good to see the usual suspects, and a few new ones

[Toaster]

I was riding the other way after having been over the hill that day. Saw a reasonable number of bikes heading towards the hill along the Hutt bypass road and wondered if it was you lot.

[sinned]

I was riding the other way after having been over the hill that day. Saw a reasonable number of bikes heading towards the hill along the Hutt bypass road and wondered if it was you lot.
Are you going to join us this week? We need more busa's to balance up the growing Triumph pack.

[Toaster]

Sure, will aim to join in this week.

Where and when? 630pm in Avalon is it? Over the hill ride planned?

[Laxi]

bikes in tss at the moment, hoping to get it back tomorrow arvo so I can make it this week

[spacemonkey]

Man that thing falls apart under you a lot Laxi!
What happened this time?

[madmal64]

Have a great ride tomorrow folks. Im going to be out of town finding a few more corners and trying some more wedges.

[sinned]

Sure, will aim to join in this week.

Where and when? 630pm in Avalon is it? Over the hill ride planned?

Meeting point is in the first post of this thread. Decision on ride made by the assembled group.

[StoneY]

Will be there on the gas guzzler...seriously who the fuck thought a 17 liter tank would be enough for a 990 Rotax long stroked close ratio'd Vee Twin with 99 Nm of grunt?

Have to refill every 120-130 kms FFS!

Think ill just tow my own mini bowser round...lol god lnows the bitch can too!

[WuZards-Eugene]

Hmmmm, Looks rather sunny today. Maybe some special attire is needed. :Punk:

[marine0089]

Sadly I wont be able to make it.

Missing these rides on a day like this absolutely kills me =(

I'm going to have to re-jig my weeks activities I think!

[Rev DJ]

Hmmmm, Looks rather sunny today. Maybe some special attire is needed. :Punk:

Will bring a camera!!

[sels1]

Kapiti riders meet at Mobil by the lights 5ish for a 5:15 departure

Beautiful sunny day up here but I can see thunderclouds in the Wairarapa

[Toaster]

Which way do you come over? Paekak hill rd? I will be staying on Grays Rd and could join up.



Kapiti riders meet at Mobil by the lights 5ish for a 5:15 departure

Beautiful sunny day up here but I can see thunderclouds in the Wairarapa

[sels1]

Which way do you come over? Paekak hill rd? I will be staying on Grays Rd and could join up.

Is there another way???..ha - yeah we will be heading thru Pauatahanui around 5.30-5.40 at a guess. We will look for you in the layby opp the cafe by the servo

[Toaster]

Is there another way???..ha - yeah we will be heading thru Pauatahanui around 5.30-5.40 at a guess. We will look for you in the layby opp the cafe by the servo

Yep, I know that spot. Often used by ther Thursday Kapiti rider group also.

I will do my best to get there. In the middle of moving today. If not there, just shoot on through.

[Gareth51]

I'm going for sure

[Cloggy]

Hmmmm, Looks rather sunny today. Maybe some special attire is needed. :Punk:
Awww, my gawdd.
Noooo!!!!
You're not going as Borat are you????

[Laxi]

Man that thing falls apart under you a lot Laxi!
What happened this time?

it fell from under me :eek:, they said today it looks like a write off, farkn great day, an hour and a half sitting in traffic watching the cool people filter past:weep: and it looks like I missed Wuzard trying to get his cape hooked on passing cars

[spacemonkey]

Bugger about the bike.... What next for you?
I left town way too late and didn't get to the duckpond in time.
Decided it was a nice night to visit featherston and got there to find the WWNCST mob had thought the same and were sitting at the pub I'd aimed for :D

[Cloggy]

I thought it was far too nice a night to sit at the pub, so went for a blast around the lake instead.
Absolutely awesome. Shitloads of bugs though, don't know how people manage without visors.

[sels1]

Nice weather, good turnout, good blat over the Tukas, good blats over the Pkak Hill - all in all a good night out

[Toaster]

I thought it was far too nice a night to sit at the pub, so went for a blast around the lake instead.
Absolutely awesome. Shitloads of bugs though, don't know how people manage without visors.

Nice to meet you tonight. Yeah lots of bugs and sunstrike on the way back south. I forgot my clear visor in my mad rush to get out the door in time. Had moths flapping about in my helmet around my ears by the time I got home. Gear and bike coated in bug bits.

Good turnout for a nice night. Anyone doing Thursday night ride?

[Gareth51]

It was a good run tonight,the ride back got progressively quicker.....the quickest I've ever done Paekok hill,feeling a bit stuffed now,not as young and fit as I was.

[Matey]

Excellent ride which looks like becoming a regular feature for me. Hopefully with a few more miles on the Aprilia I wont be too far behind on the way back to the sunny coast! - Gareth was absolutely right - those guys were almost airborne!

[sinned]

Very fast run around the lake last night? The name of this ride could be changed to reflect the nature of the ride. The TCWNR (The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride) is hardly a fitting name for the ride now it is faster paced and lacking newbie 250cc riders. It could be called TWNHR (The wednesday night hoon ride)

[Cloggy]

Varies from night to night though.
This last ride was a little fast, thinking about it, last weeks (Tuesday night) ride was a little faster than usual as well. So maybe things are speeding up a little. There certainly are less small bikes than last year.
But you need to ride your own ride. The last thing we need is people feeling pressured into riding beyond their ability or what they are comfortable with.
I lost contact with the front group coming down the hill and by the time I got to the Western Lake turn-off there was no one there waiting. But that is allright.
I had a great ride around the lake at my own pace. Moved over when a faster person wanted to pass me and let him go. I certainly wasn't going to try and keep up and push myself beyond my comfort zone.
So I had a great Cruisy Wednesday night ride. :scooter:
Cruisy for me being my pace which is faster than some and slower than others.:niceone:

[captain_andrey]

Also, everyone generally goes at a groups pace up to featherston and from there on, its ride your own ride. Round the lake certainly was fast :), I should know, I was in the lead :)

[merv]

So are you guys just telling cops when and where to look out for you or something with all this talk of pace?

[davebullet]

Ride your own ride makes sense... problem is when riding your own ride scares others by overtaking in the same lane.

Are we going to get a cough? Or was it a non-KBer?

[ajturbo]

So are you guys just telling cops when and where to look out for you or something with all this talk of pace?

i think the noob's need to be told this about 12 times a year......

[Toaster]

Just a matter of mixing up the ride route. Keeps it fresh and interesting too.

[sinned]

Nice day for a quiet ride

[sinned]

Enjoy the ride - I have to cancel.

[Toaster]

How did the ride go?

[captain_andrey]

Passed a police truck on a bend, he didn't complain.

[Toaster]

Police truck? As in a "Booze Bus"??

They should make extra revenue and hire them out as party buses. Then you can blow in the machine before you drive home.

[captain_andrey]

The one they ferry prisoners in.

[marine0089]

Maybe it was already full...

[Str8 Jacket]

Passed a police truck on a bend, he didn't complain.

Good for him...

[Toaster]

Who's up for this weeks ride? I assume its over the hill as usual.

[Neshi]

coming along tonight as well.. probably ending up riding at the back with my 250cc but hey, riding is fun no matter the place where I ride! :D

[captain_andrey]

Weather looks shite :(

[Neshi]

just noticed yea.. I hope it clears up before 6.

[captain_andrey]

Well its raining in the hutt and is meant to get worse :(

[blackdog]

Well its raining in the hutt and is meant to get worse :(

rain bordering on torrential here now......

[Neshi]

raining in wellington city as well.. we'll see about it. when it's not so bad around 6 I'll be there.. or are the rides cancelled with rain?

[sels1]

raining in wellington city as well.. we'll see about it. when it's not so bad around 6 I'll be there.. or are the rides cancelled with rain?
The ride is never cancelled, but if the weather is crap people simply dont turn up. Having said that, there is nearly always some who turn up regardless of weather.
I hear the Royal pub in Featherston will be closed tonight.
Looking at the weather radar and forecast there will be some showers around. Its still fine on the Kapiti coast at the moment, hard to say how long it's going to last - but it is always better here in a southerly

[Toaster]

Nothing wrong with riding in the rain, just bring an umbrella.

[sels1]

Nothing wrong with riding in the rain, just bring an umbrella.

yeah I think I will chuck the wets on and take the Tiger for a run.

kapiti riders meet Mobil at 5ish as usual for 5.15 departure

[Toaster]

yeah I think I will chuck the wets on and take the Tiger for a run.

kapiti riders meet Mobil at 5ish as usual for 5.15 departure

I will try to make it, but have friends in hospital with pregnancy complications - early baby arrival.... 12 weeks early. Am child minding for now.

[blackdog]

sunshine trying to poke through here currently, so ya mite be awright

[sels1]

when it's not so bad around 6 I'll be there..
Good to see you made it tonight - and it was a bonus to meet your bike's old owners!

It didnt rain and the group that did turn up had a nice run over the Paekak Hill out to Gordy's in Pram

[Toaster]

It was a good ride. No rain, no bins.

Although I did hit a rabbit 50m from home. What is it with me and animals on the blimmin roads??!!

Took me ages to catch it and put it out of its misery. People driving past must have thought I was nuts, jumping about in the long grass in the Busa's headlight beam.

[Lilly2w]

Was an excellent ride, thought it had started to rain coming thru pauatahanui but it was just millions of bugs! (Tried to feed them to the car spiders but they weren't interested) Did you see the crash on the way back to paekak?

[Lilly2w]

It was a good ride. No rain, no bins.

Although I did hit a rabbit 50m from home. What is it with me and animals on the blimmin roads??!!

Took me ages to catch it and put it out of its misery. People driving past must have thought I was nuts, jumping about in the long grass in the Busa's headlight beam.

wabbit stew for dinner tomorrow?

[Gareth51]

It was a nice little ride tonight and not a drop of rain

[Gone Burger]

Bugga. And I nearly turned around in upper Hutt to join you all. I was just looking at those Rimutakas and was thinking about my shitty small tyres on wet corners and headed home. My loss - will make more of an effort next time.

Thanks for dealing with the Rabbit. Much appreciated. Would have been a hoot to watch!

[Toaster]

wabbit stew for dinner tomorrow?

Rabbit on TOAST with a hint of size 13 boot.

[Matey]

'busa vs rabbit and you still had to go and finish it off?!
Really relaxed ride out tonight, who needs the Royal when you get free chips at Gordy's

[Toaster]

'busa vs rabbit and you still had to go and finish it off?!
Really relaxed ride out tonight, who needs the Royal when you get free chips at Gordy's

Only crushed its back right leg with the front wheel. I couldn't leave it to suffer.

Free chips were a plus! Best ride I have had over the hill yet.

[Gareth51]

It was a good ride. No rain, no bins.

Although I did hit a rabbit 50m from home. What is it with me and animals on the blimmin roads??!!

Took me ages to catch it and put it out of its misery. People driving past must have thought I was nuts, jumping about in the long grass in the Busa's headlight beam.

Sels ran over a possum coming back over the hill one night and I nearly ran over a Tiger.....shouldn't try and race each other

[Leviticus]

Only crushed its back right leg with the front wheel. I couldn't leave it to suffer.

Free chips were a plus! Best ride I have had over the hill yet.

So you saying you had trouble catching a LIMPING rabbit?

[Toaster]

So you saying you had trouble catching a LIMPING rabbit?

Nice.... very nice. I walked straight into that one!

[Toaster]

Sels ran over a possum coming back over the hill one night and I nearly ran over a Tiger.....shouldn't try and race each other

"We weren't racing officer, it was close formation flying practice!"

[BuckBuck#1]

At last night’s TCWNR there was a small gathering and generally all were experienced riders with one novice Learner. Though the ride was up Paekakariki Hill and to Gordies Bar in Paraparaumu, I was content to ride TEC over the Haywards Hill to Pauahatanui from there I lead to Battle Hill, where I had announced before leaving the Duckpond that was my turnaround point. Approaching Battle Hill I indicated left and slowed down to let the group pass, and was very pleased to see on my way back that the novice rider was being followed by a TEC experienced rider – cheers Sels1.

Now to move on:

Read with extreme interest.

Attending last night’s ride, 10 February, someone at the Duckpond drew my attention to Rant and Rave thread started on 27 January by Str8 Jacket - Helen well done, and well said. I have just found it this morning.

That particular evening when you stopped at the top of the Rimutaka Hill and I met you there, I most certainly could empathise with you, your feelings and views.

With the utmost of respect reflecting upon the legacy that was left by Uncle B, and with thanks to Trudes and many others, by having a bench seat placed at the Duckpond carpark, I have agonised over these past few weeks about the future of The Wednesday Night Cruisie Ride TWNCR and the legacy attached to this event.

Some may say that society changes and so TWNCR has changed too. Well I don’t think it is the bikes that have changed, nor so much the riders, that have been attending for years, nor the new faces of ‘experienced’ and novice riders that attend (ah hum haven’t seen too many 250cc bikes or novice riders…wonder why) – but rather what has changed are the various attitudes. Sadly some may think that the original intent of TCWNR has been lost and that Wednesday Night is for the more experienced riders on larger bikes wanting to do their own thing. Well there is nothing much more I can say about that…but I have agonised about what I could do and to maintain the legacy of why we have a mid week ride that was established to assist newer riders and to provide a social environment.

I was reminded last night of the recent years when I attempted to establish a slower paced group ride leaving the Duckpond on Wednesday evenings fifteen minutes before TCWNR. Back then there were strong opinions basically ‘take your ride meeting point somewhere else attitude’. And last night it was reiterated that TCWNR has changed. Perhaps another way of looking at it is that TCWNR has a reputation and riding behaviour now that unfortunately does not openly encourage slower riders.

Well this past weekend I thought the time was right to setup a Tuesday evening ride program through to the end of the current daylight saving season geared very much toward those that want slower paced rides. Destination, routes, and optional turnaround points.

After the first ride Tuesday this week, I was encouraged by the enthusiasm displayed by the five novice riders that attended and one other experienced rider -thank you Toaster for your assistance much appreciated.

I will attend both the Tuesday and Wednesday rides, and one thing will not change at either ride and that is my riding attitude.

On a Wednesday I will be happy to lead any TCWNR on one or more occasions between now and the end of daylight saving. The decision by consensus of the group on the evening and that the group is tolerant enough to ride behind a 250cc bike and remain behind the lead rider, but I think that is most unlikely to occur…but please prove me wrong.

Safe Riding Everyone

[ajturbo]

i do not care what the leader is riding..... the only.. (ONLY) reason i over take the leader (unless they indicate me to) is if i think they are a danger to him/herself and or me.....

if fact a lot of the time i welcome being lead around..... just lay off the whips!!!.... you know who i'm talking about

[BuckBuck#1]

i do not care what the leader is riding..... the only.. (ONLY) reason i over take the leader (unless they indicate me to) is if i think they are a danger to him/herself and or me.....

if fact a lot of the time i welcome being lead around..... just lay off the whips!!!.... you know who i'm talking about

Good point AJ, and though some of us may not feel it our place, but on a Wednesday Night if we see a rider that may appear to be a danger to him/herself, then whatever the rider's shortcomings are, a well placed 'please don't take any offense but would you welcome some feedback on your riding technique' comment could be useful. Two things can be achieved - one, that the observation was raised, and two, the rider hopefully accepts to listen and evaluate.

And who were you talking about?

[Toaster]

.... Perhaps another way of looking at it is that TCWNR has a reputation and riding behaviour now that unfortunately does not openly encourage slower riders.

Well this past weekend I thought the time was right to setup a Tuesday evening ride program through to the end of the current daylight saving season geared very much toward those that want slower paced rides. Destination, routes, and optional turnaround points.

After the first ride Tuesday this week, I was encouraged by the enthusiasm displayed by the five novice riders that attended and one other experienced rider -thank you Toaster for your assistance much appreciated....

Tuesday's ride was well organised and executed BuckBuck. Glad to help out and enjoyed it and looking forward to next week. I am sure more 250/Learner/Novice riders will come along to what is a well suited ride program.

Wednesday was a nice relaxed pace and yes we ensured our 250 rider was looked after. Great to see him have a crack at the Paekakariki hill. I am enjoying that hill more and more and as often as I can.

[Neshi]

I really loved the wednesday ride and didn't really cared that the bigger bikes were more experienced and faster than me. (When I crank open the throttle I just come over 120k's) My main reason to be there is to ride my bike and see some great NZ scenery as well, meeting other people is great as well, but thinking I can keep up is foolish thinking. The ride was great, the hill was awesome and a great learning road. The small group was fun as well, I liked meeting my bikes previous owners! I will turn up every wednesday if that is ok with everybody, and I hope more 250's will turn up and accompany me :)

[Gone Burger]

Hey Neshi.

Great to hear you enjoyed the ride. I am dead keen on coming along too. But Since I live miles away I have to mkae sure I ride me bike into work that day. If its aweful weather in the morning I leave the bike at home. But if it is a good start then you will definately be seeing me and my 250 along as well. Keen to do both the Tueday and Wednesday night rides. I personally love riding with bigger bikes too. And there is so much experiece to gain to in a group like that. I feel very comfortable on my bike, and can't wait to meet more friends via the rides.

Fingers crossed for the weather next week, looking forward to another couple of good rides!

[StoneY]

Overcast, still and muggy...see ya all at the Duckpond!
Its KTM time wooohooo!

[StoneY]

Hmmmm. Just read some of the content from last 2 pages.....

Since when has the WNCR had a 'designated' ride leader? Not in the period I have attended anyway.... I have never seen anyone get miffed for being passed, Sells usually gets everyone on the hill and all those near the front just allow him to pass (boy the Bonny can corner!)

Thought we all do our own ride? Own pace, mind the slower guy as you pass him? Be carefull and always encourage safety...thats been the way I have experienced it anyway but I have only been on KB about 7 months or so

It usually just falls into two groups that naturally sort thier own order.......the slightly quicker riiders usually break away on River Road.
Never seen any indication of the cranage being described in the previous page, however i was not there that night so cant comment

Will be there tonigt, and expect the usual haggle over destination and the usual ride order sort to occur....see ya all there

[Str8 Jacket]

Since when has the WNCR had a 'designated' ride leader? Not in the period I have attended anyway.... I have never seen anyone get miffed for being passed,
Not that I am saying that it *should* be run like this now however TCWNR was always set up to have a leader and a TEC. Those that wanted to go there own ride left first and then the rest followed. Trudes has already said but TCWNR was originally set up as a ride to encourage learners who wanted to stay riding in a group ride to 'follow the leader' and not worry as there was always someone waiting for them at the back should anything happen. Those that wanted to do their own thing went first. All was sweet but like apes TCWNR has evolved.
Although I won't personally attend them again I am not trying to put anyone down or point fingers at anyone, its just what has happened.



I have never seen anyone get miffed for being passed,
I have no problems being passed. Safely. What I experienced wasn't being passed it was being part of a wannabe 'Superbike Race' riding a 'Bucket'. If I had wanted to race I would've gone racing.

[StoneY]

Ill see how tonight goes then, wasnt taking a dig at ya Hell's just noting my own experience to date :yes:

[John_H]

I should be back on the road in 2-3 weeks and will definitely be attending one of these nightly rides.