Wellington: Wellington Wednesday Night Cruisy Summer Rides (TCWNR) -- 2009/10 [Archive] - Page 4

KoroJ

17th February 2010, 16:23

......... Sells usually gets everyone on the hill and all those near the front just allow him to pass (boy the Bonny can corner!)

On the Paekak' Hill maybe but last time I followed him on the Rimutakas, I passed him to avoid being dazzled by the shower of sparks...

I have noted the comments on the various threads and have to agree that the riding etiquette, by some on this ride, leaves much to be desired.

Yes, and in the past I recall a lead and TEC were assigned to mentor the slower and beginner riders.

BuckBuck#1

17th February 2010, 17:50

Left home here at 5.50pm gutters dry, Duckpond - well good for the ducks misty rain. Got home at 6.50pm streets and gutters still dry.

Gareth51

17th February 2010, 18:11

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

Been doing this ride on a regular basis for the last 3 years and it has gone through changes like everything The main one came about when it was noted that someone need to take responsibility and be responsible for everyone

What was said back then was we would turn up at the duck pond,chew the fat with a few other bikers and if a biker rode off in one direction and a few others went the same way,it was not a organized ride

I suggest the name should be changed to the Wednesday meet at the duck pond

If someone puts up a event on the calendar they should become responsible to turn up and take control or delegate to someone they trust to organize a leader,tec and briefing.

I did this for 4x4 trips...got the permits...got the keys ...signed the papers...did the briefing....etc...etc.

I agree with what Stoney said and the only problem we have is when slow bikes go to the front and hold up the others

This has become one of the safest rides I go on these days.

Gone Burger

17th February 2010, 18:21

Cloggy

17th February 2010, 18:25

Bugga. I turned up at the Duck Pond tonight at 6.26pm. I waited for 5 minutes and it seems that I must haved arrived too late. Hope the ride went well. I made an honest attempt but it seems I stuffed up my timing. Maybe next time.
You must have missed us be mere minutes.
No ride tonight.
I turned up to find Buck Buck sitting there by himself. Then shortly after Lilly2W and Ukiwi turned up. That was it. So around 6.20 - 6.25 we decided home, lasagna and beer sounded like a better idea than a ride in the rain.

BuckBuck#1

17th February 2010, 18:27

....what Cloggy said.

Laxi

17th February 2010, 18:35

lasagna and beer sounded like a better idea than a ride in the rain.

you're startin to sound like insanity now :bleh: :rofl:

Gone Burger

17th February 2010, 18:36

mmmm beer and lasagna do sound good. Good to know I didn't muck it up (actually skived off work and hour early to get home get my bike in time). Saw the rain had kicked in in Wellington, but it was rather pleasant in Upper Hutt. Not to worry, I had a nice wee ride on my own, did a bit of a ticky tour home. I'll try again next week (hopefully the weather is much better).

Enjoy the booze and food!

StoneY

17th February 2010, 18:45

mmmm beer and lasagna do sound good. Good to know I didn't muck it up (actually skived off work and hour early to get home get my bike in time). Saw the rain had kicked in Wellington, but it was rather pleasant in Upper Hutt. Not to worry, I had a nice wee ride on my own, did a bit of a ticky tour home. I'll try again next week (hopefully the weather is much better).

Enjoy the booze and food!

I was there till 5.55 and as the rain started saidstuff it' and went to a mates then home for hot food :)

Drogen Omen

17th February 2010, 18:52

hope to have the buell back on the road by March. saving up $700 for Service, WOF and Rego.

hope i get atleast one or 2 rides in before daylight savins eneds...

Str8 Jacket

17th February 2010, 19:04

I agree with what Stoney said and the only problem we have is when slow bikes go to the front and hold up the others

What, cause its a fucken race?!?!

Gareth51

17th February 2010, 21:26

What, cause its a fucken race?!?!

Too slow for a race....... not as slow as the tuesday ride .......... not as fast as the thursday.......but just right for old papa bear

davebullet

17th February 2010, 21:46

Oh you lot are just a bunch of softies. bit of rain - pfffttt! :dodge:

What's it like on the 'takas anyway with all the roadworks? Worth avoiding at the present?

RyanC

18th February 2010, 05:37

Hey if the weathers good next week im keen to go for a ride on wednesday with you guys

Quasi

18th February 2010, 07:15

Oh you lot are just a bunch of softies. bit of rain - pfffttt! :dodge:

What's it like on the 'takas anyway with all the roadworks? Worth avoiding at the present?

Only if you want to avoid for the next three years :rofl:

The road works and double yellosw have slowed it right up, but great Rapa rides once you get over the other side

WuZards-Eugene

19th February 2010, 12:57

As I usually stand up and say "OFF TO FEATHERSTON", I shall take my opportunity here to straighten out a few things.

The new format for the Wednesday Night Cruisy Rides shall be:

Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston
Featherston

However changes to the ride shall be left up to the discretion of the attendees of the night, otherwise, its "OFF TO FEATHERSTON"

Bald Eagle

19th February 2010, 13:08

WuZards-Eugene

19th February 2010, 14:23

...................what's in Feathersto... thingy ?????????????????????????????????????

A Pub

The Royal Hotel to be exact.

Ratti

20th February 2010, 17:03

BuckBuck#1

20th February 2010, 17:08

As a returning rider, I am following this thread with interest.
I'd love to do slow, learner appropriate rides with experienced riders. the point being to gradually work my way up the skill levels. Without regular input from those experienced riders who are ABLE AND WILLING to teach, the tuesday night rides sound like a bit of a blind leading the blind experience.

just as an aside here, this has gotta be one of the more restrained and respectful threads on KB.. Im so proud of yous fellas, I knew you play nicely if you wanted to.

You are correct on all counts. When you feel it is appropriate it is very useful to attend an Advanced Refresher Course, particularly as a returning rider. On two courses I have attended, quite a proportion of those attending are 'returning riders.'

Perhaps you may want to come out to a Tuesday ride, meet a few of the 'experienced riders' and make a decision there to go for a ride, you are more than welcome.

Ocean1

20th February 2010, 20:26

How about...
TFR

Yeah.

No, see what the problem here is, is that some of the CWNR dudes are so fast they're there again the week beforer, before the slightly more sedate riders have finished.

If'n we had a friday ride some of us'd have to slow down some, or we'd meet last weeks Friday Night Fang coming home.

I think.

Toaster

21st February 2010, 18:51

Looks like the weather will be good for Wednesday!

Nasty

22nd February 2010, 08:27

This thread is for discussion of the Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride ... it is not a general Chit chat thread nor a lets not have the ride and do another one.

the alternate ride proposed is now in this thread:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119200-Wellington-Alternate-Wednesday-Night-Ride

Tuesday and friday etc - sort them out yourselves. General crap will be moved to PD or rant and rave depending on the crap in them.

WuZards-Eugene

22nd February 2010, 21:18

Well I guess we need even numbers of rides on the given days, so for those that are interested, I bring you this.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119250-Wellington-After-Work-Tuesday-Rides?p=1129659560#post1129659560

Drogen Omen

24th February 2010, 10:38

Haven't finished the light mod on the Buell and need WOF and Rego so wont be along till April.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/118585-Cornering-light-mod

StoneY

24th February 2010, 11:50

So, whos along tonight then? Looks like a great evening to cross the Hill (we allowed to say that?)
:lol:

merlin

24th February 2010, 12:40

I'm keen!

I haven't been in a while...Is it still at the duck pond at 6pm, or have things changed?

Cheers guys!

StoneY

24th February 2010, 13:04

I'm keen!

I haven't been in a while...Is it still at the duck pond at 6pm, or have things changed?

Cheers guys!

Yep, Duckpond mate as always

sels1

24th February 2010, 14:21

Kapiti riders.... meeting at Mobil 5ish for a 5:15 departure

Wasp

24th February 2010, 15:05

will be there, a mates coming too

davebullet

24th February 2010, 18:39

the tuesday night rides sound like a bit of a blind leading the blind experience.

Well, if you want known quality tuition - might pay to pays ya money and do a course with a pro as BuckBuck said. I'm not blind, just dumb. Life skills are useful when listening to the amateur explain skills. You can tell if someone is blowing smoke up their own arse.

spacemonkey

24th February 2010, 20:06

Was a good ride over to the Royal tonight. :yes:

My apology's to any I held up going over the hill, the lil 600 bandit combined with my cornering skills= slow.

Gone Burger

24th February 2010, 20:13

sels1

24th February 2010, 20:30

Thanks for letting me tag along on the ride. Had a great time. Also thought I was holding a few up and tried to give as much room as possible to pass. Thanks to whoever that was who followed me over on the way back, was very kind of you. And of course to the other for follow me over. Just want you to know it was appreciated. Hope to try it agian next week.

You're welcome :) Hey it was good to see you finally made it this time!

Matey

24th February 2010, 20:40

Another great Weds ride, although wearing a black visor was not the smartest thing I have ever done. Made the Paekak hill on the way home a sphincter loosening experience. Doh!!!

Matey

24th February 2010, 20:57

P.S. Thanks for waiting at the top of the hill guys, sorry I didnt stop but my eyes were full of moths

Laxi

24th February 2010, 21:14

back on 2 wheels after the weekend, so will be there next week

Cloggy

24th February 2010, 21:32

back on 2 wheels after the weekend, so will be there next week
FZR 400 eh? Nice :niceone:

Laxi

24th February 2010, 21:36

FZR 400 eh? Nice :niceone:

good price:eek: though I may need to talk to you about borrowing the scorpio :rofl:

ecko_nzed

24th February 2010, 22:21

FZR 400 eh? Nice :niceone:

go the 400's, perfect weapon for attacking the hill. Good choice Laxi.

Laxi

24th February 2010, 22:24

go the 400's, perfect weapon for attacking the hill. Good choice Laxi.

thanks ecko, i lost a bit of confidence after dropping the zzr, but after riding the fzr down from new plymouth on the weekend, should be ready to go

ecko_nzed

24th February 2010, 22:45

thanks ecko, i lost a bit of confidence after dropping the zzr, but after riding the fzr down from new plymouth on the weekend, should be ready to go

musta missed you dropping the the ZZR, hope you didn't injure yourself? the FZR is a good step up from a two fiddy. not enough power to be intimidating, but still enough to have some fun :scooter:

sels1

25th February 2010, 07:32

P.S. Thanks for waiting at the top of the hill guys, sorry I didnt stop but my eyes were full of moths

No worries. And you'll remember the clear visor next time then :). The bug numbers were amazing eh, it was like riding thru heavy rain

StoneY

25th February 2010, 07:42

go the 400's, perfect weapon for attacking the hill. Good choice Laxi.

I noticed. Scared the crap outa me when I saw ya headlights in my mirror :S

ecko_nzed

25th February 2010, 21:28

I noticed. Scared the crap outa me when I saw ya headlights in my mirror :S

Would have be happy to sit behind you but it was too bloody noisey :laugh:

Gareth51

25th February 2010, 22:21

Like always it was another good Wednesday ride with a cruisy bunch of riders

StoneY

26th February 2010, 09:37

Would have be happy to sit behind you but it was too bloody noisey :laugh:

What was that? Cant hear ya over the damn unbaffled akrapovic's..........................

:mega:

spacemonkey

28th February 2010, 16:25

Thanks for letting me tag along on the ride. Had a great time. Also thought I was holding a few up and tried to give as much room as possible to pass. Thanks to whoever that was who followed me over on the way back, was very kind of you. And of course to the other for follow me over. Just want you to know it was appreciated. Hope to try it agian next week.

Hey was that you I saw playing on the hill today?.... Recognised the jacket and bike. :yes:
Think I spotted your bike in Featherston and again just near the summit when I was broken down on the side of the road by the roadworks.

Gone Burger

28th February 2010, 17:49

Hey was that you I saw playing on the hill today?.... Recognised the jacket and bike. :yes:
Think I spotted your bike in Featherston and again just near the summit when I was broken down on the side of the road by the roadworks.

Yep, that was me. Is my tiny bike that noticable on the road? ;) Ah that was you on the side. Bike O.K? Hope you got it running alright and weren't stranded up there for too long. Heading along on Wednesday?

spacemonkey

28th February 2010, 18:32

Heh not that many of those funky lil Keyways around ya know. ;)
I'll be along on Wed again if the bikes fixed. :yes:

From the summit heading to Featherston on the 1st tight left hander the linkage between the gear change pedal and the motor snapped in half so I was stuck in 2nd gear, after riding back up from Featherston I stopped on the down hill slope and forced it into 4th by hand for the rest of the ride home to Miramar. :(

sinfull

3rd March 2010, 15:35

Anyone from Pram riding over tonight ?

Hawkeye

3rd March 2010, 20:07

Well I shot over Haywards but was running a little late. Reach the car park opposite the quarry bang on 6:30 so pulled over rather than passing the crowd heading in the other direction as I headed south to Avalon. Waited.....and waited......and waited......until 6:40.
You obviously decided to head in another direction rather than over either of the hills.
Came home and cut the grass instead.

Cloggy

3rd March 2010, 20:09

I think we went past the car park at 6.41.
Must have just missed ya. Which is a shame cause we haven't seen you for a while.

Gareth51

3rd March 2010, 22:35

Couldn't make it tonight....................catching up on work

sinned

4th March 2010, 21:01

Looks as if no one turned up?

Gone Burger

4th March 2010, 21:03

There was a pretty good turnout. Although I only rode with them all for a moment as I was at full acelleration and my bike just couldn't fight the wind to keep up with the group.

Fun none the less

StoneY

5th March 2010, 07:49

There was a pretty good turnout. Although I only rode with them all for a moment as I was at full acelleration and my bike just couldn't fight the wind to keep up with the group.

Fun none the less

Bet my Suzy looking more attractive every day ya get closer to that full license huh?

LOL

Ratti

5th March 2010, 08:08

10/10 for sheer persistance Stoney. Gotta love a tryer eh? Leave Katie alone, she will get what she wants to once she's got her licence

Gone Burger

5th March 2010, 08:09

How right you are. Soooooo frustrating not being to get to 100 sometimes. I'm dreaming of a future of being able to accelerate (sensibly).

StoneY

5th March 2010, 14:59

How right you are. Soooooo frustrating not being to get to 100 sometimes. I'm dreaming of a future of being able to accelerate (sensibly).

Ah that removes Suzy from the check list then :lol:
Mental that machine...utterly mental!

KoroJ

5th March 2010, 18:58

How right you are. Soooooo frustrating not being to get to 100 sometimes. I'm dreaming of a future of being able to accelerate (sensibly).

Oh dear!.......I thought you were just riding smoothly with easy acceleration and minimal braking on the hill.

JR1

6th March 2010, 09:24

hey guys im new to riding in welly, these rides still on? im keen to meet some fellow bikers down here

Toaster

6th March 2010, 10:15

hey guys im new to riding in welly, these rides still on? im keen to meet some fellow bikers down here

Yes they are. One on Tues for learners/novices, two on Wednesday (one normal one slow) and two on Thursday... and whatever else gets organised on the fly as well!

Nasty

6th March 2010, 10:51

Koro - I thought that was you I saw on the hill ... I was coming back from feathers with a couch on the tralier!

KoroJ

6th March 2010, 16:58

Koro - I thought that was you I saw on the hill ... I was coming back from feathers with a couch on the tralier!

Wednesday or this morning? (Ken & I were off to Scamper around Apiti today)

Gone Burger

6th March 2010, 17:31

Oh dear!.......I thought you were just riding smoothly with easy acceleration and minimal braking on the hill.

Thanks KoroJ. I am trying really hard to be in the right gear on the hill, instead of being on the break all the time. It's mostly the straights on the highway I am having trouble with. Completely fine on a nice night and I seem to keep up with the pack a bit better. But add a teaspoon in head wind into the mix, and she slows right down when in my top 2 gears. But I have some training coming up soon, and will just keep practising.

Thanks for your help too, much appreciated :)

davebullet

7th March 2010, 06:31

Thanks KoroJ. I am trying really hard to be in the right gear on the hill, instead of being on the break all the time. It's mostly the straights on the highway I am having trouble with. Completely fine on a nice night and I seem to keep up with the pack a bit better. But add a teaspoon in head wind into the mix, and she slows right down when in my top 2 gears. But I have some training coming up soon, and will just keep practising.

Thanks for your help too, much appreciated :)

Talk to Huff3r on this site. He can make a GN250 do speeds and things a GN250 just shouldn't be able to do!

Toaster

7th March 2010, 09:12

Nitrous ;)

ecko_nzed

7th March 2010, 09:37

anyone up for a cruise today?

Drogen Omen

7th March 2010, 09:57

anyone up for a cruise today?

cant today, im off to the soccer game.

i was up for a cruise lastnight and friday night but got no money on my cell so couldnt txt you and you weren't on msn or facebook... Aer0's bike failed WOF...

as soon as Aer0 gets his WOF we having a beer/coffee in castlepoint if you keen...

ecko_nzed

7th March 2010, 11:20

cant today, im off to the soccer game.

i was up for a cruise lastnight and friday night but got no money on my cell so couldnt txt you and you weren't on msn or facebook... Aer0's bike failed WOF...

as soon as Aer0 gets his WOF we having a beer/coffee in castlepoint if you keen...
depends when he gets it, getting to the predicament you were in last year, with having to stay close in case my daughter decides to make an early appearance

Gareth51

7th March 2010, 22:19

Nitrous ;)

Inhaled....injected......or swallowed ?....................beats alcohol

StoneY

8th March 2010, 13:04

Koro - I thought that was you I saw on the hill ... I was coming back from feathers with a couch on the tralier!

And this is realting to the organisation of the WNCR how>>?????????

:lol:

See ya all on Wednesday!

Nasty

8th March 2010, 13:50

And this is realting to the organisation of the WNCR how>>?????????

:lol:

See ya all on Wednesday!

It was when they were on the Wednesday night ride - and I was on the hill ... is that special enough for you.

sels1

10th March 2010, 06:57

Looks like a good day for it.
Kapiti riders meet at Mobil 5:15

StoneY

10th March 2010, 10:04

Looks good enough to pre-warn the Royal ya think????
Cant see why we would go elsewhere in this weather!

james007

10th March 2010, 11:31

..or the Green Man or the White Swann or the Tin Hutt..

Looks good enough to pre-warn the Royal ya think????
Cant see why we would go elsewhere in this weather!

StoneY

10th March 2010, 13:01

..or the Green Man or the White Swann or the Tin Hutt..

True true...but the Tin Hutt NEVER welcomes us man....in fact they see us and shut the kitchen!
We know the Royal loves us at least :)

Gone Burger

10th March 2010, 14:59

Enjoy the ride tonight. Going to give it a miss - can't keep up with ya all :) - Lovely night, safe riding.

Gareth51

10th March 2010, 15:09

With weather like this ya gota make the most of it

denefoster

10th March 2010, 15:19

Enjoy the ride tonight. Going to give it a miss - can't keep up with ya all :) - Lovely night, safe riding.

Aw, you do just fine really. Don't feel like you're holding people up. I'm a big nana and go slow anyhow :) No excuses !

Quasi

10th March 2010, 15:38

Enjoy the ride tonight. Going to give it a miss - can't keep up with ya all :) - Lovely night, safe riding.
Hey Katie - do it!! I am coming over for the ride and i am the Nana rider of all time. We can be the TEC's Wont hold anyone up then

spacemonkey

10th March 2010, 15:46

I'm out this week (perfect night for it though) I'll be out placating the surfer greenie in me (http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=2863), cleaning up around Owhiro bay tonight.

Toaster

10th March 2010, 16:37

Enjoy the ride tonight. Going to give it a miss - can't keep up with ya all :) - Lovely night, safe riding.

Slacker!!!

Quasi

10th March 2010, 19:16

Gareth51

10th March 2010, 21:49

Was just intending to have a cruise ride to night but when bikes go past you on one wheel its hard not to have fun.Both hills were in good condition,thought I was making good time going down the hill until I heard the roar of a harley and Russ went pass me like I was going backwards

ecko_nzed

10th March 2010, 21:51

was an awesome night for an awesome ride. Great turn out of beautiful machines at the DP. Nice slow ride over the hill for me, by the time i got to the Royal everyone else was ready to leave.....

Forgot my camera so no pix. Does that mean it didnt happen???

So it wasn't just me! The rate that everyone left when me and cloggy turned up, I thought I musta smelled :-/

hang on maybe it was cloggy ;-)

Cloggy

11th March 2010, 05:46

It was probably more our look, covered in millions of splattered bugs after our wee blat around the lake, that put them off their wedges and beer.

StoneY

11th March 2010, 08:38

StoneY

11th March 2010, 08:39

It was probably more our look, covered in millions of splattered bugs after our wee blat around the lake, that put them off their wedges and beer.

I got smattered leaving Featherston. Utterly smothered in bugs!

Toaster

13th March 2010, 13:54

Sunday afternoon ride here: LINK (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120277-WELLINGTON-Sunday-14-March-Afternoon-Ride-North-to-Vinegar-Hill-casual-all-bikers)

Bren

13th March 2010, 15:04

Sunday afternoon ride here: LINK (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120277-WELLINGTON-Sunday-14-March-Afternoon-Ride-North-to-Vinegar-Hill-casual-all-bikers)
We have our very own "KB Spammer!"

Toaster

13th March 2010, 17:50

We have our very own "KB Spammer!"

See you on the ride then??!!

Drogen Omen

15th March 2010, 13:55

blackdog

15th March 2010, 14:09

I should be at this weeks ride if the weather holds...

I should really do oil, oil filter and air filter change though before the wednesday ride... havent changed them since 3500km's and now am at 14,800km's...

no oil change for 11,000km? remind me i don't want to buy it when u want to sell :lol:

i'm guessing the extra wnr aint gonna make a shitloada difference...........

Cloggy

15th March 2010, 18:01

Yeah come along for the ride.
Don't worry about the oil, this will be just getting nice, thick, black and gooey by now. Will last another 10000 kays no sweat. :niceone:

Drogen Omen

15th March 2010, 18:08

its a good old american bike... will last for ever on one oil change... hahahaha

not like the euro and jap crap bikes that need an oil change every 1000km's... hahahahahah

captain_andrey

15th March 2010, 18:22

Sooo.... anyone wants to buy a CBR600RR?

325rocket

15th March 2010, 18:33

Sooo.... anyone wants to buy a CBR600RR?

so it happened then???

Drogen Omen

15th March 2010, 18:35

Sooo.... anyone wants to buy a CBR600RR?

??? how come your selling it?

Quasi

15th March 2010, 19:25

I should be at this weeks ride if the weather holds...

I should really do oil, oil filter and air filter change though before the wednesday ride... havent changed them since 3500km's and now am at 14,800km's...

sigh - i wont be able to make it - duchess in for million dollar 30K service.....

Drogen Omen

15th March 2010, 20:06

sigh - i wont be able to make it - duchess in for million dollar 30K service.....

doh!!! surly the Duchess doesn't need the complete engine rebuild service does she? must be cheaper to buy a new bike...

have you tried a Buell XB9S? there is even one in Yellow: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-271141484.htm
or in Red: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-277182337.htm

that was the only thing that stopped me from getting a Ducati...

Quasi

15th March 2010, 20:24

doh!!! surly the Duchess doesn't need the complete engine rebuild service does she? must be cheaper to buy a new bike...

have you tried a Buell XB9S? there is even one in Yellow: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-271141484.htm
or in Red: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-277182337.htm

that was the only thing that stopped me from getting a Ducati...

Red you say......... hmmmm - mighty fine price and my fav colour no less.

ecko_nzed

15th March 2010, 21:54

Sooo.... anyone wants to buy a CBR600RR?
do you a straight swap for the RVF, that seems fair to me :lol:

seriously though, why you selling it, it's only just run in?

captain_andrey

15th March 2010, 23:05

Here is why :(
200565

Eyegasm

16th March 2010, 09:19

Oh Captain, What did you go and do that for???

Bald Eagle

16th March 2010, 09:39

Here is why :(
200565

bit extreme to sell it though, just park it till the paperwork passes ?

captain_andrey

16th March 2010, 09:42

I'm off to Europe for a year in 2 months. If I get a good offer I will sell it, otherwise, it stays and waits for me to come back.

StoneY

16th March 2010, 10:54

Oh Captain, What did you go and do that for???

Coz he could LOL
Powerful bikes and these issues, sorta hand in hand!
Very familiar document to me as well, LOL

StoneY

16th March 2010, 11:01

doh!!! surly the Duchess doesn't need the complete engine rebuild service does she? must be cheaper to buy a new bike...

have you tried a Buell XB9S? there is even one in Yellow: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-271141484.htm
or in Red: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-277182337.htm

that was the only thing that stopped me from getting a Ducati...

I sold one of these for my mate Rob when his epilepsy got too full on for safety
The Super Duke eats em alive man
Carla, buy a KTM YAY!

Quasi

16th March 2010, 12:23

I sold one of these for my mate Rob when his epilepsy got too full on for safety
The Super Duke eats em alive man
Carla, buy a KTM YAY!

Na - sorry - my heart will always belong to the Italian

carbonhed

17th March 2010, 14:13

So what's the weather like down there in Welly/Hutt/Rapa?

Up here it's partly cloudy, cool, with a brisk South Easterly blowing off the ranges.

StoneY

17th March 2010, 14:28

Blustery southerly (far from warm too) with big clouds and big blue patches racing accross the heavens
Im missing tonight, too many prior commitments.
Weather not looking best for a Hill crossing thats for sure

spacemonkey

17th March 2010, 14:30

Cold blustery southerly with sun and scattered cloud.
Nasty gusts hitting the ridge line I'm sitting on right now

carbonhed

17th March 2010, 14:54

Not exactly ringing endorsements for TCWNR....

Oh well I feel like a ride anyway. So... suited and booted it is.

Thanks guys.

sels1

17th March 2010, 15:45

Its nice enough up the Coast - I'll come for ride n then head back to Gordys

Quasi

17th March 2010, 15:46

sun is shining in the rapa.

denefoster

17th March 2010, 15:47

Think I'll be there as well

spacemonkey

17th March 2010, 16:06

sun is shining in the rapa.

Just a sliiiight problem with it being a bit dodge riding over the hill to get there at the mo. :(

Do ya think they'd object if I tried to put my bike on the train and told them "the motor doesn't go, so its a pushbike!"? :lol:

Quasi

17th March 2010, 16:34

Just a sliiiight problem with it being a bit dodge riding over the hill to get there at the mo. :(

Do ya think they'd object if I tried to put my bike on the train and told them "the motor doesn't go, so its a pushbike!"? :lol:

getting a bit dark looking out here now too.

yep - i can see they gonna fall for that one Dave. Good to see you on Sunday. Let me know next time you coming over (not tonight). Could meet you at the top.

denefoster

17th March 2010, 16:39

Nah, I'm going to scratch tonight. Bike is too close to 10k service already and it's not booked in till after the hillclimb. Doh.

sels1

17th March 2010, 19:19

Gone Burger

17th March 2010, 19:30

Hi sels. I rode past on the highway about 6.20pm, but decided to keep heading home as I could no longer feel my hands, and pulling my clutch lever in was becoming hard work! :) Spent the day freezing in the cold cold industrial building that I work in. Hopefully its good weather for next week. I'd like to give one of these rides another attempt. Sorry you didn't get the full ride in.

325rocket

17th March 2010, 20:17

I rode past on the highway about 6.20pm, but decided to keep heading home as I could no longer feel my hands, and pulling my clutch lever in was becoming hard work! :).

heated grips!!! youll never look back!

ecko_nzed

17th March 2010, 22:03

Well 2 of us came from down from Kapit but only 1 Hutt rider at the Pond. (if fact even the pond was empty - must have been a sign!)
So the decision was made to flag it and head off back over the PK hill to the sunny coast :)

Would have been 2 hutt riders if you hadn't left early, 3 if Katiepie had heated grips :cold:

You buggered off just as I was turning off towards the KGB. I headed to the pond to see if there were more coming, but alas, t'was empty. I figured if the man with the most up to date weather forecasts in the country had buggered off, I should take it as a sign?:confused:

So I headed for the lovely, sunny Upper Hutt (I'm sure Drogen and Katiepie will back me up :yes:) for some dinner and watched Rnd 1 of the world superbikes again (going to be an exciting session!)

Gareth51

17th March 2010, 22:30

I'm glad I chose tonight to work,should be nice for the Kapiti Thursday ride

Gone Burger

18th March 2010, 08:24

So I headed for the lovely, sunny Upper Hutt (I'm sure Drogen and Katiepie will back me up :yes:)

It was actually - very odd. All of a sudden there wasn't a breath of wind, the sun was out, and very little traffic around. Did even consider heading over the hill on my own for a wee ride, just my hands did get the better of me. Woke up to an awesome frost this morning.

carbonhed

18th March 2010, 09:09

Well 2 of us came from down from Kapit but only 1 Hutt rider at the Pond. (if fact even the pond was empty - must have been a sign!)
So the decision was made to flag it and head off back over the PK hill to the sunny coast :)

What an unpleasant reminder that winters on the way! Freezing hands, slippery on the Hill... meh. Time to invest in one of those Pinlock inserts and maybe a set of winter corduras.

StoneY

18th March 2010, 09:54

Next Wednesday is pretty much the last one I would guess?

Drogen Omen

18th March 2010, 14:25

Would have been 2 hutt riders if you hadn't left early, 3 if Katiepie had heated grips :cold:

You buggered off just as I was turning off towards the KGB. I headed to the pond to see if there were more coming, but alas, t'was empty. I figured if the man with the most up to date weather forecasts in the country had buggered off, I should take it as a sign?:confused:

So I headed for the lovely, sunny Upper Hutt (I'm sure Drogen and Katiepie will back me up :yes:) for some dinner and watched Rnd 1 of the world superbikes again (going to be an exciting session!)

yeah was warm and sunny in upper hutt... rain seemed to stop at hayrads... strange...

saw you ride past me so i pulled over just before the haywards lights to wait for you... as i waited Selse rode past me on his way to Gordy's... i waited another 5 mins and then headed off..

i would have gone for ride to gordy's if you came past...

o'well guess its next week...

Drogen Omen

18th March 2010, 14:30

my muffler turned up this morning. got it off Trade me for $1. gona cut it up and de-baffle it, shorten it and add 2 muffler tips.

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Do-It-Yourself-Buell-Mods/How-To-Build-your-own-Exhaust

will keep me bussy over the cold winter unridable weeks...

also still trying to fix issue with DR350, has still no spark... crate of beer and BBQ lunch/dinner if someone wants to have a go at fixing it...

StoneY

19th March 2010, 07:33

will keep me bussy over the cold winter unridable weeks...

..

Bro....thought you was a biker?
HTFU its just rain ffs

Drogen Omen

19th March 2010, 13:16

Bro....thought you was a biker?
HTFU its just rain ffs

i ride in the rain enough commuting to work and back everyday... i'm not fgoing to go for a fun ride in the rain...

so i can work on customizing my muffler after i get home each day...

sels1

19th March 2010, 15:34

You buggered off just as I was turning off towards the KGB. I headed to the pond to see if there were more coming, but alas, t'was empty. I figured if the man with the most up to date weather forecasts in the country had buggered off, I should take it as a sign
Ha yeah I saw you but was already headin thru the lights

Next Wednesday is pretty much the last one I would guess?
Pretty much yeah. Some years a few keen ones carry it on a week or two longer but the dark and the cold gets them sooner or later. Switch to weekend rides.

StoneY

29th March 2010, 11:51

Long term weather looking iffy....lets hope this nice spell holds a few more days and send the 09/10 season off with a roar!

spacemonkey

29th March 2010, 16:03

Yeah if the weather holds I'm deff keen for a last blast. :D

Hawkeye

29th March 2010, 16:22

:bye:Due to other commitments, this week is yet another Wed night I can't make it. I think I have managed to attend a mind blowing twice this year. Where have all of the weeks gone to?...:bye:

sels1

31st March 2010, 06:52

Last Wed of the season....weather forecast fine....no reason not to come along really....

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

Drogen Omen

31st March 2010, 09:15

im there. bike has had an oil change and Power-Up nnl690 added to oil, runs real nice...

muffler however is not ok, came off the curb yesterday and smacked bottom of muffler on the curb and now is making a rattling sound like something is loose inside it... have checked muffler is secure so has to be inside the muffler... will check it on the 4 day weekend...

sels1

31st March 2010, 14:07

now is making a rattling sound like something is loose inside it... .
Dont worry mate, thats normal for a Buell.....:dodge::laugh:

Quasi

31st March 2010, 19:33

All i can say is....... if there aint no pix, it didnt happen:slap: :innocent::scooter:

anyway - even though i have only done a few of TCWNR, I am always blown away by the enthusiasm and friendliness of our local riders. Looking forward to a winter of blue skies and great rides and meeting some of you on a ride. :soon::sunny: (just stay well away from me in the carparks) :rofl:

Carla

spacemonkey

31st March 2010, 20:18

heh way to make an entrance Quasi! :lol:
Will be keeping the camera handy in the future. ;)

Was a great ride yet again to the Royal, only very sparse traffic on the hill.
And the bike passed the 50,000km mark right at the bridge on the Featherston side.

Cloggy

1st April 2010, 20:21

OK, what did we miss? Was the yellow monster tired and needed a rest?

sels1

2nd April 2010, 13:21

All i can say is....... if there aint no pix, it didnt happen

Lol, it was a great save I must say. Nothing like a large audience to make you put in the extra effort. Glad we didnt have to help you pick it up.

sinned

4th April 2010, 16:50

20 bikes at the last ride for the season. Here are some pics. :yes:

Drogen Omen

8th April 2010, 22:12

my buell has suffered the same fate as AJturbo's bike and now requires a support vehicle...

battery dies on the motoray coming home from work the other day, charging system seems to be the issue. not enough power to charge the battery.

:( :(

was time to put her away for winter anyway...

Quasi

9th April 2010, 06:51

Drogen Omen

9th April 2010, 18:43

was easily fixed - was a wiiring issue i think

i hope like hell mines a wireing issue... Stator, Alternator are around $700 each :(

Laxi

31st August 2010, 21:20

so..... kickn off on the 30th? :Punk:

spacemonkey

31st August 2010, 21:53

You back from Aussie then???

Laxi

1st September 2010, 18:50

long story, havn't made it outta the country yet

spacemonkey

1st September 2010, 18:58

:blink:
okaaaaaaay???????

Hows the porridge then? :innocent:

Hawkeye

1st September 2010, 20:05

3 weeks (plus a little bit) to daylight saving. Bring it on....:wari::ride:

spacemonkey

1st September 2010, 20:15

Guess I'd better hurry up and get another bike then! :Punk:

sels1

1st September 2010, 21:24

Anyone up for a beer on Friday?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128035-Kapiti-Drinks-(hosting-3-Southern-KBers)-Friday-nite-(3-Sept)

Bren

1st September 2010, 23:01

Kapiti Coast Thursday night cruise thread link
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128038-Kapiti-Coast-Thursday-Night-Cruise-2010-2011?p=1129849847#post1129849847

Drogen Omen

2nd September 2010, 16:57

Hey does anyone know the guys who rides the black husqavana motard? He’s come along on some rides before…

Can’t remember what his name is on here…

Saw him on Willis street the other day and told him I had a ride planned for Sunday 5th September… but that was before I worked out it was father’s day… so I have had to change the ride to Sunday 26th September…

Hope he see’s this post…

ajturbo

2nd September 2010, 17:40

your kid is too young to bother with Fathers day....

stop commercializing him!!!
:shifty::shifty::shifty:

Drogen Omen

2nd September 2010, 18:09

your kid is too young to bother with Fathers day....

stop commercializing him!!!
:shifty::shifty::shifty:

hahahaha hey its my first... all the rest i'll probs forget about...

plus i haven't finished the muffler for the buell yet...

Hawkeye

2nd September 2010, 18:19

hahahaha hey its my first... all the rest i'll probs forget about...

plus i haven't finished the muffler for the buell yet...

How long does it take to do the muffler.... You've been on with that for months. What the hell have you been doing all this time....:scratch:

Drogen Omen

2nd September 2010, 18:47

How long does it take to do the muffler.... You've been on with that for months. What the hell have you been doing all this time....:scratch:

took me forever to find stainless steel mesh... ended up finding it at an arts and crafts shop...

plus low on funds also... need to get me some more packing also... then weld it shut...

ecko_nzed

4th September 2010, 11:59

Hey, such I nice day thought I'd go for a ride, as it might be a bit windy tomorrow (yes I know I'm a big girls blouse). heading out late arvo, for those of us that have chores to do.

Destination, open to discussion?????, but think somewhere in the wairarapa for a coffee.

3 pm Rimutex if you're keen?

Andrew 027 474 8360

captain_andrey

9th September 2010, 11:26

So have you guys started these rides yet? I have to say I am going to miss them. There is a wednesday ride over here in Sweden as well, more like a wednesday gathering. Took some pix:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=248746&id=614848452&l=db36b67cc0

Who knew swedes like to have fun too.

Drogen Omen

9th September 2010, 12:01

captain_andrey

9th September 2010, 12:52

nice.

how you liking it there?

haven't started rides yet. think they start back up on the 29th September.

Its nice, getting colder though. Getting ready to part the bike for the winter.

Riding here is nice, roads are pretty good but a little flat. No police anywhere except cities so people just drive whatever speed they feel like. A local cop told me they dont do speed traps on high speed roads because they want people to look at the road and not look out for cops and drive 'irrationally'. You seem to be more likely to get pulled over for hogging the fast lane than for actually overtaking someone at high speed.

Here are some swedish roads for you:

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