BIKEOI Taranaki

[taff1954]

Seems I may have landed myself a job as coordinator / organiser for the 'Naki, so:

Potential riders sign here!! with suggestions for date and route(s).

We have 3 Nat MP's cover the Taranaki region, Jonathon Young, Shane Adern and Chester Borrows. All 3 need to be aware that bikers are not going stand for these extortionate increases.

If you need / want to chat about it, PM me for my mobile number

[sunhuntin]

isnt borrows for wanganui? if not, why the hell is his ugly mug gracing our "welcome" signs?

depending on the day, i may be able to attend, but cant take too much time off work. already anticipating 1 or 2 days for the protest ride in welly.

[taff1954]

Borrows covers right up thru Waitotara - which is definitely in the 'Naki

[Katman]

Lets just wait and see what BRONZ says on Wednesday.

[Ixion]

Just for the record- Regional BIKEOI are nothing to do with BRONZ (unless BRONZ Taranaki wants to pick up on it ).

The National BIKEOI will only be a BRONZ initiative if the meeting so decides. If not it'll be a KB BIKEOI or just a plain BIKEOI. But none of that affects the regional ones.

[Mom]

Just for the record- Regional BIKEOI are nothing to do with BRONZ (unless BRONZ Taranaki wants to pick up on it ).

The National BIKEOI will only be a BRONZ initiative if the meeting so decides. If not it'll be a KB BIKEOI or just a plain BIKEOI. But none of that affects the regional ones.

Well said that man! Look, here we have a member that us putting a HUGE effort into this. He has already stated that it will be BIKEOI of one of no one supports his idea!

Lets get into it regardless :yes:

Thank you taff1954 for putting your hand up :clap:

[Ixion]

Actually , strictly speaking, BRONZ could only mount an Auckland BIKEOI, because we're BRONZ (Auckland), and there's no time to convene a BRONZ National meeting (they take about two years !) .

[tommygun]

Good on ya Taff, your got my support. Let me know the dates and I will arrange things at work for time off etc.

[Katman]

Well said that man! Look, here we have a member that us putting a HUGE effort into this. He has already stated that it will be BIKEOI of one of no one supports his idea!

Lets get into it regardless :yes:

Thank you taff1954 for putting your hand up :clap:

Come on Anne. Do you really want to see another Cheesecutter flop?

Until Ixion has full backing from BRONZ it is just another splinter action that will have little effect.

[bogan]

Come on Anne. Do you really want to see another Cheesecutter flop?

Until Ixion has full backing from BRONZ it is just another splinter action that will have little effect.

If you dont have anything constructive to say, STFU. Ixion is setting a fine example, keep it up mate, almost all bikers are grateful :2thumbsup

[Katman]

If you dont have anything constructive to say, STFU. Ixion is setting a fine example, keep it up mate, almost all bikers are grateful :2thumbsup

I think you need to sit back and contemplate what is needed to achieve the greater goal.

Ixion might well be getting a sense of great self gratitude at the moment but will that see us achieve our goal?

As I've already said - lets just wait and see what BRONZ says.

[cs363]

If you dont have anything constructive to say, STFU. Ixion is setting a fine example, keep it up mate, almost all bikers are grateful :2thumbsup

Indeed, though Ixion's use of offensive language on the home page of this site and elsewhere in the ACC threads is probably not a good look as far as the clean cut and educated front we are supposedly trying to present to the powers that be.

I applaud his efforts to organise things, but we must be mindful that this website as the largest motorcycling website in the country does come under scrutiny from others beside ourselves. Katman is I feel, right in the regard of keeping the language toned down and on the point of having an organised representation.
Lots of little protests will not have much effect if they result in watering down the main offensive which should be a protest ride to parliament combind with petitioning the government and attracting mass media coverage of our position.
I'm by no means suggesting that we shouldn't stage these local protests, but please don't let that be your lot, thinking that you have done your bit and not join whatever national action is planned by BRONZ.

[la 102]

im keen for this. to the guy incharge : i sent you a message.

[cs363]

Seems I may have landed myself a job as coordinator / organiser for the 'Naki, so:

Potential riders sign here!! with suggestions for date and route(s).

We have 3 Nat MP's cover the Taranaki region, Jonathon Young, Shane Adern and Chester Borrows. All 3 need to be aware that bikers are not going stand for these extortionate increases.

If you need / want to chat about it, PM me for my mobile number

So, now that we've got all the idle banter out of the way - what dates are we proposing and what course of action will be taken once we actually gain the attention of the MP's in question?
I'm in whatever the date as far as anything in New Plymouth goes and may also be up for a Wanganui mission.

[la 102]

we need lots of people..

[Pedrostt500]

Keep in mind this is not just about higher charges to motorcycleists, but also an attack on the motorcycle industry, that does supply alot of bikes for work purposes in Taranaki, ie farm bikes.
Road bike sales may not be as large in Taranaki, but if ACC was to effectivly quash road riding, then the costs of off road riding would have to go up to make up for the short fall, and many bike dealerships may have to close, because overheads would be to great.

[cs363]

Keep in mind this is not just about higher charges to motorcycleists, but also an attack on the motorcycle industry, that does supply alot of bikes for work purposes in Taranaki, ie farm bikes.
Road bike sales may not be as large in Taranaki, but if ACC was to effectivly quash road riding, then the costs of off road riding would have to go up to make up for the short fall, and many bike dealerships may have to close, because overheads would be to great.

This is a reality - I was talking to one of the major dealers in Taranaki the other day, he showed me his sales figures YTD compared to last year, down 60%! And I'm sure he's not alone.
Things are just starting to pick up with the recession gloom receding and some summer weather on the way and then the industry gets hit with this.

[taff1954]

Whether BRONZ picks this up or not, MOTORCYCLISTS across NZ need to pull together to fight these proposed changes. Most will agree that Nick Smiths' figures appear to be based on what are, at a minimum, flawed statistics.

If these increases in ACC levies go ahead, it will force many bikers either off the road, or to run the gauntlet with no rego (and like as not, no warrant either). We, as a significant sector of the road-using public, have to ensure that that any changes are based on sound, audited figures, and that the processes are transparent. Local (National Party) MP's also need to be reminded that most bikers are voters as well - we each have 2 votes at an election, electorate and party. Some electorates are close enough battles that the bikers vote can swing an entire election around.

I've put my hand up to try to get the ball rolling here in New Plymouth. What is needed right now is for a few to come forward with sound ideas to take our views to the local MP's. Like most, I have a job and a family to worry about as well, I cannot, as much as I'd like to, dedicate 100% of my time to this cause. So if you are really willing to get involved, PM me for my mobile number and let's get talking.

If BRONZ (or anyone else for that matter) decides to coordinate a nationwide process, then it's easy for us to fall in if or as necessary. In the meantime, lets get Taranaki's bikers moving on this NOW.

BTW, Jonathan Youngs electorate office is on the corner of Liardet St and Gill St - that would be the logical end point for a ride, but from where and when?

[la 102]

once times, and route for the ride is established, it would be good to advertise in newspaper, or in local motorbike shops, to spread the word. Cause im not sure how many of the naki's bikers use this website.
id like to help where i can, but im only young... (17 yrs). i guess im here to make the numbers lol
:headbang:

[paulmac]

Taff, good to see you sorting out NP. Well done for putting your hand up mate. For a taranaki ride post details and I'll passt it to all south naki riders that I know.
For the Welly ride ( once a date is decided ) I anticipate everyone joining in as the ride moves south.

I'm at Action Suzuki in hawera if you ( or anyone else ) is passing.

[ynot slow]

Taff, good to see you sorting out NP. Well done for putting your hand up mate. For a taranaki ride post details and I'll passt it to all south naki riders that I know.
For the Welly ride ( once a date is decided ) I anticipate everyone joining in as the ride moves south.

I'm at Action Suzuki in hawera if you ( or anyone else ) is passing.

Hey Paul maybe a poster posted on Chesters' office might help.After all he resides in the town.

[paulmac]

Yep, going to ring him tomorrow !

[Naki Rat]

Have PMed you Taff. Count me in if we can get a decent amount of riders together and I can probably do something in helping organise if needed :cool:

[taff1954]

Have now got a couple of non-KBers onside, just trying to establish when our local MP will be on deck - little point in trying to take a message to him if he's in Wellington. So far the best suggestion made is to have 2 groups of riders (north and south Taranaki) converge on the outskirts of NP and ride in to the city centre to the electorate office. More as I learn more

[la 102]

that sounds good :)
hopefully everyone can pull together and make this a success.
:banana:
i cant wait !!

[taff1954]

Have just had a message that Jonathon Young, MP for NPL, is willing to meet with motorcyclists from the 'Naki "... to receive and discuss their concerns" Date TBA

[Pussy]

Have just had a message that Jonathon Young, MP for NPL, is willing to meet with motorcyclists from the 'Naki "... to receive and discuss their concerns" Date TBA

Good on you for the "behind the scenes" stuff you're doing, Taff!
Let me know when you want us together. Cheers!

[Naki Rat]

Good on you for the "behind the scenes" stuff you're doing, Taff!
Let me know when you want us together. Cheers!

Ditto for me :niceone:

Also do we have a local Ulysses and/or BRONZ member onboard so we can coordinate with whatever actions they are planning?

[sunhuntin]

are you planning on doing the wellington run? if so, i would be happy to tack on to the end as it passes through wanganui. depending on the days of course. like, if you are planning on passing through on sunday, then i cant meet up, but could for monday or whenever.

[Naki Rat]

are you planning on doing the wellington run? if so, i would be happy to tack on to the end as it passes through wanganui. depending on the days of course. like, if you are planning on passing through on sunday, then i cant meet up, but could for monday or whenever.

It'd be a pretty fair bet that there will be a contingent from the Naki (possibly including King Country and beyond who travel via SH3) but I suspect details are undecided and on a 'need to know' basis at this point :whistle:

Anyway, the more the merrier so keep yourself posted on progress via this thread.

[sunhuntin]

sweet as. 10 chars.

[taff1954]

Unfortunately, due to work and personal matters the ride to Welly is out for me, HOWEVER, it's starting to look like Nov 3 for NPL / Taranaki - the only date I can guarantee we can get with our MP.

Pussy, Naki Rat, any chance we can get together over the long weekend? At the point where some assist may be needed

[tommygun]

Okay, who from the naki is going on the 17th to Wellington? My first plans are ride down Monday back Wednesday. Thoughts, suggestions, let me know if you want to tag along or vice versa etc.

Still up for a local one also. 3/11 is good for me also.

[kina]

3/11 sounds good, maybe stops along the way, at set times so people can join.

[tommygun]

Looking at the other threads the main Wellington (parliment) one will be 17/11. Awaiting to hear about the local one. Taff suggested 3/11 for the local one but this has yet to be finalised.

[la 102]

the 3/11 is a good date. ill be there.
where do we meet to start?:banana:

[taff1954]

For all waiting on an update on the ACC protest in New Plymouth:

Jonathon Young, MP for NP has agreed to meeting a delegation of Taranaki bikers on Tuesday 3rd November. This, unfortunately, is the ONLY date he will agree to.
Naki Rat, Pussy and I will be getting together Sunday afternoon to put together a workable proposal for the ride. Paulmac down in Hawera has indicated he can help rally the troops from down south.
Being a mid-week event and at relatively short notice, I realise we'll struggle get huge numbers of bikes on the road, but I'm certain we will get enough to bring public attention to the cause. There are already a few from ouside the KB ranks I've spoken to personally who will be looking to join in, and the ride is yet to be publicised outside this forum.
Barring earthquake, volcanic eruption, or my daughter going into labour a week early, I should be able to post something semi-final tomorrow evening or Monday morning.

Ride safe over the long weekend

[admenk]

Keep up the good work Taff, keep us posted on times etc and I will see if I can sneak out of work for a while on 3/11 !!

[martybabe]

Yeah good work Taff, watching and waiting for info but I'm there!:soon:

[la 102]

sounds good :)
is this a peaceful ride? or are we going to sound like thunder?
wondering if i should take my baffles out or not :P

[tommygun]

Yeah good work Taff, watching and waiting for info but I'm there!:soon:

+1 waitiing ready!

[Naki Rat]

sounds good :)
is this a peaceful ride? or are we going to sound like thunder?
wondering if i should take my baffles out or not :P

As it's all about gaining public support I don't think pissing people off by having (illegally) noisey bikes is going to help our cause :no:
If we get a good turnout the amount of bikes will be our biggest advantage in attracting attention in a positive way.

Probably one of the points for us to ponder tomorrow.

[la 102]

yea i guess :)
finally a good reason to take a day off school :)
:shifty:
ill spread the word

[taff1954]

November 3 is definitely on for New Plymouth, The basic plan is have everyone assemble at the large rest area at the intersecion of SH 3 and Mangorei Rd at 1 pm, leaving at 1:30.

The route will be into the city on SH 3 / Coronation Ave, right through to Molesworth St, then down to Liardet and to the National party offices. We will deliberately avoid Devon St. Although that may cost us a little in terms of exposure, we avoid the risk of fragmenting the ride, and of getting offside with the general public. There are still a few small details to be worked out, plus coordination with South Taranaki, but we do now have a plan.

Naki Rat and Pussy are also well involved with setting this up (thanks for this arvo's meeting guys).

Put the word out folks.

[la 102]

thanks for your efforts.
ill be there
:eek:

[cs363]

thanks for your efforts.
ill be there
:eek:

+ 1 on that.

Hope Pussy shouted the beers this arvo taff, seeing as he would have been over the moon that the missing cat turned up! :D

[tommygun]

Done, see you all there!

[Dan Mapp]

Okay, who from the naki is going on the 17th to Wellington? My first plans are ride down Monday back Wednesday. Thoughts, suggestions, let me know if you want to tag along or vice versa etc.

Still up for a local one also. 3/11 is good for me also.

17th is looking like a day ride for most of the bikers and clubs Ive being in totch with

[Naki Rat]

Okay, who from the naki is going on the 17th to Wellington? My first plans are ride down Monday back Wednesday. Thoughts, suggestions, let me know if you want to tag along or vice versa etc.

Still up for a local one also. 3/11 is good for me also.

I have accommodation booked in Petone for Monday and Tuesday nights so also plan to do the trip down Monday and return Wednesday.

Taff, Pussy and I discussed same yesterday and concensus was that the ride into Wellington on Tuesday (17th) is pretty much out of the question from any further than about Wanganui. By working the travel durations backwards from the planned start times at Porirua or Hutt Valley the departure time from the Naki makes for a huge day with potential safety issues, especially for smaller bikes or those not experienced in group riding.

We plan to put more thought into the National Bikoi once we have the NP one under our belts and will keep all posted at that stage.

[martybabe]

I have accommodation booked in Petone for Monday and Tuesday nights so also plan to do the trip down Monday and return Wednesday.

Taff, Pussy and I discussed same yesterday and concensus was that the ride into Wellington on Tuesday (17th) is pretty much out of the question from any further than about Wanganui. By working the travel durations backwards from the planned start times at Porirua or Hutt Valley the departure time from the Naki makes for a huge day with potential safety issues, especially for smaller bikes or those not experienced in group riding.

.

I agree, here to Welly on 'd' day is a mighty big ask. I shall be going down to Paraparumu on The Sunday or Monday to stop with friends. I'd still like to join up with the Naki crew as they come through though so please keep us posted. :niceone:

[GSXR Trace]

so who else is riding down on the day on the 17th? My plan was to ride to the naki monday, wellington and back tuesday and back to auckland wednesday. I have a few people that are probably going with me, is there anyone else making it a day trip from the naki?

[bogan]

Mod'd a national bikoi flyer for your local one with the details Naki Rat gave me, enjoy!

EDIT, changed John to Jonathan in flyer

[Pussy]

Mod'd a national bikoi flyer for your local one with the details Naki Rat gave me, enjoy!

Good work, bogan! :niceone:

[Pussy]

Looks like Patrick will be giving us a Police escort.
Onya Pat!

[taff1954]

As per the earlier post, Tuesday is definitely on, all details confirmed, HOWEVER...

We may have a few on small scooters who want to join. The ride has a couple of km on SH 3, - 100k zone. For the safety of these scooters, we're recomending that they wait alongside the racecourse on Coronation Ave, (just above Boys' High) and 'zipper in' as the main ride passes.

If you're going to be on one of these scooters, or know of someone who will be, please make sure this message gets out.

(Edit) If heaps turn out, we'll stop and re-group

[taff1954]

Looks like Patrick will be giving us a Police escort.
Onya Pat!

Good work Pussy, and thanks Pat :2thumbsup

[Naki Rat]

I have received a reply from the accountants who lease most of the carpark behind Jonathan Young's office for clients' parking and they ARE NOT AGREEABLE for us to use it on Tuesday due to potential inconvenience to clients, which fair enough, but it was worth a try.

This will be part of the Taranaki Bikoi briefing but for anyone who intends joining in along the route now you know :nono: Keeps us all nice and obvious out on trhe street so not so bad.

[tommygun]

Well done Mel. There is a bit in this mornings paper. Page 5. Its only brief but it gets the local protest out there to the public. Nice work.

[Naki Rat]

In light of the delay in supply of protest T-shirts I have approached Mimic photocopying (Level 2 Centre City) about getting some done in time for our protest ride/s on 3rd and 17th.

Mimic now have the Bullseye T-shirt design and the bumper sticker on file as JPGs. The price for printing onto T-shirts is not cheap but it is approximately 1 hour turn around depending on how busy they are at the time. Just ask for the ACC Protest designs and they should be onto it.

Printing onto customer's shirt is about $25 for an A4 sized 'bullseye' design, or $39.50 to print two shirts as they can print 2 x A4 transfers as an A3. Extra if they supply the T-shirt obviously.
They can also print vinyl bumper stickers though at 5 per an A3 sheet they work out about 5 for $50.

[taff1954]

Mimic now have the Bullseye T-shirt design and the bumper sticker on file as JPGs. The price for printing onto T-shirts is not cheap but it is approximately 1 hour turn around depending on how busy they are at the time. Just ask for the ACC Protest designs and they should be onto it.

Good stuff, mate.

BTW - They can print onto day-glo jackets for about $23 - same deal, takes about 1 hr

[la 102]

sweet, c u guys at 1pm tuesday

[admenk]

Hopefully see you all Tuesday - thanks for taking a lead.

[Pussy]

Hopefully see you all Tuesday - thanks for taking a lead.

Mate, Naki Rat and taff1954 have been doing heaps behind the scenes, too.
Good on them!

[la 102]

is it on rain or shine? this is the naki remember =]
:bash:

[Naki Rat]

is it on rain or shine? this is the naki remember =]
:bash:

The appointment with Jonathan Young is set in stone for 2.00pm. It happens rain, hail or shine. They breed 'em tough in the Naki :scooter:

Besides this weather is due to blow over by tomorrow (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni) :woohoo:

[admenk]

Mate, Naki Rat and taff1954 have been doing heaps behind the scenes, too.
Good on them!

Yeah, I know - thanks all round.

[la 102]

ok ill take my baffles out especially =]
i know we aren't supposed to erupt through town, but its interesting the sound my 250cc pumps out. also its a good excuse to ignore my dad when he yells at me for not being at school. (makes me deaf) :wari:
:crybaby::bash:

:scooter:

[Pussy]

ok ill take my baffles out especially =]
i know we aren't supposed to erupt through town, but its interesting the sound my 250cc pumps out. also its a good excuse to ignore my dad when he yells at me for not being at school. (makes me deaf) :wari:
:crybaby::bash:

:scooter:

I hope for your sake that this is a troll.
Don't be a wanker... and show some responsibility. Now, more than ever, motorcyclists must show professionalism

[la 102]

fine u win

[NakiNinja]

I'll be there. Taking a late lunch for an hour, I'll probably be a bit later caz of work, but shouldn't miss the departure time.

[XRVrider]

I am bikeless at the mo, but work down the street, so will walk up to add some support. Cheers for organising this taff and others.

[naphazoline]

Hoping to make it,but depends whether they've finished with my bike at the shop by then.
If not, i'll walk there in my gears.:LOL:

Have told heaps of people at work,and a couple of people put up flyers on our notice boards.

Emailed one or two guys at the Whareroa site aswell,so i'm hoping for a BIG turnout.:)

[young1]

I also hope to be there, have an appointment at 12 noon that I can not miss but will try my best to get to the meet.

[martybabe]

Hoping to make it,but depends whether they've finished with my bike at the shop by then.
If not, i'll walk there in my gears.:LOL:



I got a lovely big juicy pillion seat going spare mate if your bike isn't finished. Don't be walking dude it's, well, it's, undignified.:D

See you all tomorrow :niceone:

[naphazoline]

I got a lovely big juicy pillion seat going spare mate if your bike isn't finished. Don't be walking dude it's, well, it's, undignified.:D

See you all tomorrow :niceone:


Cheers for the offer,M,B,but i'll be very close to J.Youngs office anyway.

I'm gonna put the acid on the guys at the Honda shop to get her finished.
They're usually pretty good to me.

P.S,
I don't know how i'd go as a pillion.
I haven't done that for YEARS.:lol:
And the last time i did,i swore i'd never do it again.:gob:

No offense intended.

[martybabe]

P.S,
I don't know how i'd go as a pillion.
I haven't done that for YEARS.:lol:
And the last time i did,i swore i'd never do it again.:gob:

No offense intended.

No offence taken mate, I wouldn't fancy it either :msn-wink:
Oh well you may be able to walk there but I hope they come good with your bike, the more bikes the merrier.

[twistemotion]

I'll be there as well.

[Patrick]

Excellent day for it folks...

Love to be "in" it myself.... gotta work though, so will do what I can to help, even get my crew in on it too....

Although I can't officially "escort" you all, (as we must be seen to be unbiased and apolitical etc etc... :shutup:) I will be at Burgess Park Hill for "traffic safety reasons." :sunny:

Will see you all there for a quick chat and see what else is required further on in town......

[pritch]

A good turnout. Congratulations to the organisers and all who attended.
Y'all done good!

[nadroj]

Kudos to the workhorses.
1.Assembly point
2.Opposite National party rooms
3. Harry having his say
4. Taff
5. Jonathan Young replying

[Pussy]

A great turnout!
Special thanks to Naki Rat and taff1954 for doing a superb organising/research job! :niceone:
I feel we were listened to.
Great to see some classic machinery there to!
And thanks to Patrick being there in his "unofficial" capacity... :whistle:

[taff1954]

Being a Tuesday, workday and all that, we expected 30, 40, maybe a few more. To the several hundred that turned up, KB and non-KB alike, thanks.

With a little help from an ex MP (thanks Harry:niceone:) we took a message to our local Nat MP, which as Pussy said, was well received by him.

Thanks all that worked behind the scenes, Naki Rat, Pussy etc. And Patrick for traffic control.

And now on to Welly:rockon:

[admenk]

Great turnout, great run, great weather, great atmosphere, great organisation - thanks chaps. Let's just hope all these events will make a difference.

[martybabe]

Well I just thought that was a fantastic turn out, I gotta be honest I was quite worried that it might just be 15 blokes in a lay-by, but no, bloomin hundreds of people!

Well done every one behind it and well done to every one that turned out, made me proud to be a Taranaki biker today and then some. Brilliant.

The bloody Camera battery conked on me before I even got to the main bit but here's the three shots I did get. I only post them because you may be able to see yourself,I blame the stuffin camera operator myself.

I don't know who owns the bike in shot two but what a stunner it is :drool:

I think I can just see Nadroj in shot 3 maybe? And a very nice R5? you don't see many of those about.

Cheers guys.

[taff1954]

With the (main) local effort done today, the focus of this thread will now turn to getting people down to Wellington on the 17th.

Keep watching, same bat-place, same bat-channel

[naphazoline]

Wow....What a great day it was.

Never thought we'd get that many people on a Tuesday.:woohoo:

Thanks to Taff,Pussy,Naki rat,and anyone else who helped do this event.
Thanks Patrick for your support too.

Good to know the Naki has a strong voice.:niceone:

P.S,
Thanks and a BIG ups to the Energy Honda guys for rushing my bike to the front of the bunch,so i could make the run.:)

It's times like these that make me proud to be from the Naki.:niceone:

[yungatart]

Well done, guys!
Awesome turnout...and I see you had a great day for it too! (No Taranaki sunshine today :gob:)
Roll on to the 17th!

[Phreaky Phil]

Dawn Patrol took a few photos from the back of the bike as we rode into town. Impressive site !!

[Naki Rat]

Dawn Patrol took a few photos from the back of the bike as we rode into town. Impressive site !!

Brilliant turn out and couldn't have wished for better weather or behavior from all. Congratulations to all involved, you did motorcycling proud :clap:

Nice photos Phreaky Phil. As lead bike I looked back from the turn into Molesworth St (3 blocks on from photo 4) to see bikes still streaming over the crest of Boys High hill - very impressive :yes:

[la 102]

thanks martybabe
thats my intruder in pic #2 :):rockon:

[ynot slow]

Well done the organising team,and a typical great day in paradise.

Must be hard for the MP having to trot out the reply of being sure to take the concerns to Wellington,rather than disagreeing on the facts which have been manipulated by ACC.

[taff1954]

Well done the organising team,and a typical great day in paradise

It's spelt Taradise;)

[Phreaky Phil]

Another of Taff making his Speech

[tommygun]

Heres a few shots from me. Again big thanks to all who need it, Taff, Naki Rat, Pussy etc :2thumbsup and double bonus to meet some more KBrs.

Theres a couple more in my album also.

Bring on the 17th. :woohoo:

[cs363]

+1 on the kudos to taff, Naki Rat, Pussy and others involved in making this a success. Like others I was absolutely stunned (and quietly chuffed) at the excellent turn out.
Somebody must have had a word with the folks upstairs too, because the weather wasn't looking that flash in the morning, but come zero hour the sun was out and it had turned into a cracker day.
Good to meet a few fellow KB'ers too, even if it was brief - only problem with it being a work day I guess.
Also, thanks to Patrick and his work mates for helping make the ride run smoothly and safe.

Roll on Wellytown run.... :D

[Movistar]

Well done lads.

Unfortunately work got the better of me, but I did go past the assembly point at 12.30pm and was amazed at the turn out by that time.

As I was heading south from there, the stream of bikes still heading towards the assembly point was even more amazing.

Who knew there were that many bikers in the 'Naki?

Great effort to all those that attended.

[sunhuntin]

well done all of you!

[stevedg]

excellent stuff, +1, good work!

[Felix52]

Arrived at the meeting point at about five past one, was a little surprised to see the last of the bikes just leaving...oh well, jumped on the back of the line and followed along. It was a great sight coming over the brow of the hill near Boy's High and seeing all the bikes heading down the hill towards town (should have brought the camera).

Cheers to everyone who organised it, great weather and great turnout. :niceone: Heaps of nice bikes to perv at while we waited for the politicians, too...

[martybabe]

Arrived at the meeting point at about five past one, was a little surprised to see the last of the bikes just leaving...oh well, jumped on the back of the line and followed along..

Me too, I thought something was up as there were 3 or four bikes going my way and about 300 going the other way :laugh: I get that a lot actually, just as I arrive everyone else pisses off, I'm thinking of changing my deodorant.

Roll on the 17th :scooter:

[cs363]

, I'm thinking of changing my deodorant.

Roll on the 17th :scooter:


Maybe an aerosol on the 17th? whistle:


:http://www.brandpower.com/ssl/upload/Products02902_rexLG2.jpg

[martybabe]

Maybe an aerosol on the 17th? whistle:




Man yous quick,I didn't think anyone would notice, well spotted :laugh:

[cs363]

Man yous quick,I didn't think anyone would notice, well spotted :laugh:

Had a few beers after work Marty, seems those Steinlager Pure's clean out the brain cells! :lol:


That and a nice ride this arvo....

[twistemotion]

Thanks for all the hard work organising guys. It was great to see so many bikes turn up. I'll try my best to make it to Welly on the 17th.

[Patrick]

Awesome sights... very impressive. Well done to Taff, Pussy and all the others who organised this. Great turnout for the middle of a working day!

Glad I could help. If I couldn't be in it, I sure as hell wanted to make it all go smoothly for you all....

Got a surprise arriving at Burgess at 1.20 and found no one there though... saw the last few in town heading for the offices and thought they wanted the primo parking, LOL.

Guided some latecomers in the right direction.

Brilliant weather, even better turnout, and not one complaint!!!! I guess we have a lot of support out there after all.........

[cs363]

and not one complaint!!!! I guess we have a lot of support out there after all.........

That's really good to hear!

:niceone:

[James Deuce]

You bloody rippers.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/3028647/National-MP-Young-gets-message-from-motorcyclists

Is it just me or is the standard of reporting around the protest rides starting to pick up?

[taff1954]

Arrived at the meeting point at about five past one, was a little surprised to see the last of the bikes just leaving

Yeah, sorry about that folks... the assembly point was starting to overflow on to the road, and we were getting a bit concerned about safety, so Naki Rat and I made the call to roll out early. And yes, the article in this mornings Daily News wasn't too bad at all.

[Naki Rat]

You bloody rippers.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/3028647/National-MP-Young-gets-message-from-motorcyclists

Is it just me or is the standard of reporting around the protest rides starting to pick up?

:2thumbsup It's all about spoon feeding the reporters the 'right' information :cool:

[martybabe]

You bloody rippers.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/3028647/National-MP-Young-gets-message-from-motorcyclists

Is it just me or is the standard of reporting around the protest rides starting to pick up?

I stood next the reporter as she interviewed a couple of people, she seemed to genuinely want to understand our concerns over the issue. Good for her and the Daily News.

I don't think the day could have gone any better really, Short of old Nicky turning up and killing the proposals on the spot. I was even given verbal support by a couple of passers by as they weaved in and out of the sea of bikes and a fair bit of thumbs up and tooting from passing cars. Maybe we have got a bit more support in the none biking community than I thought.

[f0rky]

From Stuff comments:

What a bunch of whingers. All bikers are dodgy... just like the tough looking guys in the photo. I think they should be charged more. They don't respect the fact that cars are bigger and they will be the ones Build a bridge and get over it.

I'm not sure if he is being serious or just taking the piss, but I think he's talking about you Naki Rat :)

[Patrick]

From Stuff comments:


I'm not sure if he is being serious or just taking the piss, but I think he's talking about you Naki Rat :)

This "Steve" would have to be the biggest tosser out there.... Obviously can't read for himself. He'd be afraid of his own shadow, I guess. Twas an impressive turnout. Wait til Steve sees the Wellington turnout - he'll shit himself.

[Naki Rat]

The cyclists and sports people get their share of flack but my favourite in terms of entertainment value is Mickey B #46


Well I think If bikers will have to pay Higher Fees than the Weirdo Latex Wearing Camel Toed Cyclists that always get run over on the road user and tax maintained roads. and they dont pay anything. they are a distraction and they cause accidents as people laugh at there Bums bobbing in the air.and they ride side by side. and get bowled over. and that is why weird cyclists should pay more tax on cycle tyres to pay for the cost of the accidents they contribute too.And because they are a strange breed.

:rofl:

[admenk]

The Stuff comments section always bring out some classic quotes.

You have to wonder what planet some of these people are on.....mind you, I sometimes wonder what planet I'm on!

[kina]

What a great turn out, and on a work day, the polies need to have a look at the average age of those there, and work out how many have influence over voters. How many of us with adult kids, and employees etc who sympathise with us.... and of course beware of the usual trick, of starting high, and then when the rego is set at $400.00 per year, we all think we have won, but that is what they wanted all along.
Well done great show.

[taff1954]

.... the focus of this thread will now turn to getting people down to Wellington on the 17th.

I received a pack of flyers for the National Bikeoi from Lars, to be distributed wherever bikers are found - bike shops, servos, pubs, wherever. Let me know how many you want, and how to get them to you. I suggest a PM to save cluttering the thread. Now's Good (sorry Clear)

[Naki Rat]

Now that we have the Naki Bikeoi done and dusted it's time to look forward to the main event in Wellington on the 17th.

I'm planning to make the trip down on the afternoon of the 16th rather than doing the whole trip end to end with the massed ride on parliament in one huge day.
BRONZ have a ride organised for those who prefer to do the Tuesday morning ride leaving 7.00am. There are flyers at Energy Honda and elsewhere with further details on that.

A number of people have been in contact regarding the Monday trip down and a group ride appeals. For those that want to join in I'm intending to leave Egmont Village at 1.00pm so that seems like a good place to kick things off. Plenty of room to gather, fuel up (EFTPOS only available) and we will depart on time this time :whistle:

It'll be a sedate trip down, for obvious reasons and no doubt we'll pick up a few strays along the way.
See you then :cool:

[Pussy]

I'll do my best to be with the group, Naki Rat :niceone:

[Patrick]

Leave applied for... should be all go... Keep me advised.

[twistemotion]

Leave applied for... should be all go... Keep me advised.
Ditto. Leave approved for Tuesday, but I'll be leaving later on Monday arvo, staying over in Paraparaumu. Might catch up with you guys on Tuesday somewhere along the route or at parliament.

Taff is giving me some of those flyers to distribute at Hampton Downs this weekend.

[tommygun]

I'm leaving more mid morning from NP. Want to be in the old hood in upper hutt mid arvo of the 16th. If anyone was thinking about leaving early than what Naki rat, etc have posted and want company let me know and we will hatch a plan.

[taff1954]

Looks like I am going after all, probably leaving with Naki Rat & co from EGV, # 3 son along for the ride.

Hell, is this starting to snowball or what?

[tommygun]

Thats great news mate! enjoy the ride down. I will be leaving from the Avalon duckpond with the Hutt valley lot for the main ride in on 17th. I will try and hook up with the Naki crew on the day.

[Pussy]

I've been advised by work to "take some of your accrued leave".
This should work in my favour! :niceone:

[ynot slow]

I've been advised by work to "take some of your accrued leave".
This should work in my favour! :niceone:

Does that mean you carry on from Wellington to Munroe rally and enjoy the mainland?Be a bugger of a trip.

Enjoy the ride guys,be safe and seen.Bugger work gets in the way,especially as new job to start Monday,bit cheeky to ask for time off,and was looking forward to hitting the capital,ah well be there in spirit.

[Pussy]

Does that mean you carry on from Wellington to Munroe rally and enjoy the mainland?Be a bugger of a trip.

Enjoy the ride guys,be safe and seen.Bugger work gets in the way,especially as new job to start Monday,bit cheeky to ask for time off,and was looking forward to hitting the capital,ah well be there in spirit.

Now that's a bloody good idea!

[taff1954]

Wellington to New Plymouth via the South Island, now THERE'S a thought

[ynot slow]

Wellington to New Plymouth via the South Island, now THERE'S a thought

Yep can tell the boss and wife,twas the bloody gps sent us the wrong route,when explaining why you're 5 days late.

[naphazoline]

Does anyone know if there's going to be an assembly point for all the bikes to rally before heading on to parliament?

If so ,Where?

There's that many threads on this national ride,i couldn't be buggered looking through all of them for the answer.

[Naki Rat]

Does anyone know if there's going to be an assembly point for all the bikes to rally before heading on to parliament?

If so ,Where?

There's that many threads on this national ride,i couldn't be buggered looking through all of them for the answer.

What am I your mother ? :spanking:
It's all here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=110911). I'm pickin' that the SH1 Porirua (or Paraparaumu) collection point will be the go for most Naki riders.

[naphazoline]

What am I your mother ? :spanking:


Nah...You're not rough enough to be her.:lol:

Cheers for that.

[ynot slow]

Does anyone know if there's going to be an assembly point for all the bikes to rally before heading on to parliament?

If so ,Where?

There's that many threads on this national ride,i couldn't be buggered looking through all of them for the answer.

The Manawatu crew are meeting in the square,and heading down SH57 to Levin,is a nice road for a detour.

[nadroj]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/opinion/3032764/Editorial-Govt-sees-bikers-as-easy-money

Who do we credit for this?

[tommygun]

Dont know, but its a good read.

[James Deuce]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/opinion/3032764/Editorial-Govt-sees-bikers-as-easy-money

Who do we credit for this?
Jonathan MacKenzie

[GSXR Trace]

so it sounds like most are heading down on the 16th, are there any other crazies who are going down and back on the 17th? If you are looking for someone to ride with send me a PM, there are 4 of us heading down at the moment. We will be leaving early, and won't be racing down, and probably having breaky on the way. And then turning around and heading home after the protest

[tommygun]

Makes a bloody long day....no good for my old arse that....lol. Enjoy your ride down.

[GSXR Trace]

Makes for a good day if you ask me! A ride of decent distance and looking at a huge amount of bikes - how could i complain!

[taff1954]

Makes a bloody long day....no good for my old arse that....lol. Enjoy your ride down.

I'm with Tommygun.. It's me lubago do'nt ya know?

I'll be heading off a bit earlier than Naki Rat & co as well, my son, who's riding down with me wants to visit some mates on the way, so may see you somewhere along the road.

[tommygun]

Might leave about 10ish, havent firmed much up yet. Will be stopping at the Wanganui BP just before town for a refill and smoko etc other than that nothing else planned.

[taff1954]

OK, so we had a good turn out for the local ride last Tuesday, and we've got a good few heading to Wellington next week, but what else can we do to keep the pressure on in the 'Naki?

We could of had a chance this morning, unfortunately only found out an hour in advance that Tony Ryall and Jonathan Young were visiting the hospital today, but there has to be something else.... doesn't there? (Thinking of Shane Ardern for one - he could do with a visit)

[tommygun]

(Thinking of Shane Ardern for one - he could do with a visit)
All good, As long as there are no tractors around. My bikes too pretty to be squashed if he gets all fired up...lol

[twistemotion]

OK, so we had a good turn out for the local ride last Tuesday, and we've got a good few heading to Wellington next week, but what else can we do to keep the pressure on in the 'Naki?

I agree, we have to keep the momentum going, even after the 17th, so any local or regional action would be good. Maybe protest action with placards/banners at public places with all the necessary info of the campaign for the uninformed public to see.

I'm having a tough time in the office with the apathetic and ignorant bunch of sheeple (even motorcyclists/scooterists). I'm trying to educate them why were protesting. Some even try to find excuses not to make submissions to ACC, so they're trying to justify their apathy and laziness.

It's so easy to lie to these zombies, no wonder National think they can get away with it.

[Patrick]

Without going back over the whole thread.... anyone have an spare bed/floor or two in Welly?????

[naphazoline]

OK, so we had a good turn out for the local ride last Tuesday, and we've got a good few heading to Wellington next week, but what else can we do to keep the pressure on in the 'Naki?

We could of had a chance this morning, unfortunately only found out an hour in advance that Tony Ryall and Jonathan Young were visiting the hospital today, but there has to be something else.... doesn't there? (Thinking of Shane Ardern for one - he could do with a visit)

What about poster sized statistics with an eye catching logo,to post around our local shops and towns? If it hasn't already been suggested.

[twistemotion]

What about poster sized statistics with an eye catching logo,to post around our local shops and towns? If it hasn't already been suggested.
Good idea, maybe Taff knows if BRONZ or someone else has already made something like that. I'll help with putting them up and whatever else.

[paulmac]

I'm telling local riders doing the one day ride on the 17th to meet at Action Suzuki on glover road at 7 on the 17th. 7-30 departure. Shop will be open for a coffee. Should be back in the naki bout 6- 7 pm !

[GSXR Trace]

I don't mean to be a prude - but isn't 7:30 departure a little late to get a group ride to wellingotn for a 11:30 departure - considering we are meant to be trying to be very legal so that they cannot have any backlash against us?

[nadroj]

I don't mean to be a prude - but isn't 7:30 departure a little late to get a group ride to wellingotn for a 11:30 departure - considering we are meant to be trying to be very legal so that they cannot have any backlash against us?

Thats leaving from Hawera at 7-30 so nearly an hour up the sleeve.

[paulmac]

thats allowing time for coffee and breakfast on the way too !! only 3 hours to welly from hawera in a car.

[GSXR Trace]

oh sweet sorry, didn't take note of the fact it was from Hawera! ignore me!

[DVS 69]

Im in New Plymouth and were all leaving from energy honda at 7am sharp (should be quite afew of us too by the sounds) . Im going there an back in the day cos my partner works night shift so gotta be home for the kids :-)

[paulmac]

Come down Glover road on the way thru Hawera !!

[Headbanger]

Anyone have any idea if anything has been organized for Wanganui riders?

Went back a few pages, Didn't see anything.

[paulmac]

How bout meeting in the rest area over the bridge south of wanganui and joining in as the ride comes through. Bout 0815.

[martybabe]

Anyone have any idea if anything has been organized for Wanganui riders?

Went back a few pages, Didn't see anything.

Not seen anything specifically Wanganui mate but several hundred will be leaving Palmy North in the Am to meet up at 0900 hrs in sanson. Or you could meet up with the fella below, top bloke, he'll see you right.


How bout meeting in the rest area over the bridge south of wanganui and joining in as the ride comes through. Bout 0815.

[Naki Rat]

I will not be doing the trip to Wellington due to health reasons - I'm gutted about it. Essentially an ongoing sinus problem would see me feeling too rough to safely participate in the ride on parliament so I've decided to save myself and others the risk of doing so.

Do your best to monster the pollies without pissing off the public and ride safe.

[taff1954]

I will not be doing the trip to Wellington due to health reasons - I'm gutted about it. Essentially an ongoing sinus problem would see me feeling too rough to safely participate in the ride on parliament so I've decided to save myself and others the risk of doing so.

Do your best to monster the pollies without pissing off the public and ride safe.

Sorry you can't make it, mate, we'll just have to make more noise to compensate.

To everyone else heading south, have a great ride, have a safe ride, and we'll see you all at Parliament tomorrow.

[Naki Rat]

If anybody is interested in a protest T-shirt I have a spare one. Good secondhand size L black Tshirt printed (by Mimic) with the "Who's Next" logo on the back. As modelled by yours truly on the Naki Bikeoi, it does stretch to fit over leathers. $20 (cost) PM me if interested.

[eelracing]

Anyone have any idea if anything has been organized for Wanganui riders?

Went back a few pages, Didn't see anything.

Local Ulysses club have organised 2 x leaving times from the grass area near the Putiki turn-off as the rest area is undergoing roadwork construction.

Times are 07:30 leaving and 09:00 leaving.

[Headbanger]

Sweet, The plan I have come up with is to wake up,have a coffee,hit the road.


Figure I'll catch up with some sort of group along the ways that would be too big to pass....

[taff1954]

To everyone from the 'Naki who rode to Wellington today, and to those that helped us get there - thanks. When our convoy from Avalon linked into the SH1 convoy at Ngauranga, it was simply mind-blowing to see all those machines on the motorway. Just remember, as Les said, today is just the beginning. The sabre rattling is over. Now the battle begins.

[naphazoline]

I'm still buzzing out on the whole day.

I went down the day before,expecting some people to drop out cause of the weather,but when i saw how fine it was yesterday,i couldn't have been more happy.

Especially when you saw all the bikes gathered together.

[Naki Rat]

Interesting approach put forward by Mom to park out areas of Auckland with motorbikes as a disruptive protest so what opportunity do we in the Naki have to do a similar protest, perhaps even as part of a synchronised nationwide protest?

Can we get enough bikes together to park out the Waiwakaiho Valley parking area on Sunday morning? We got close to 400 on the Naki Bikeoi on a weekday so what can we acheive on a weekend?

Arrive at opening time and spend an hour or two over coffees and shopping??

[taff1954]

Interesting approach put forward by Mom to park out areas of Auckland with motorbikes as a disruptive protest so what opportunity do we in the Naki have to do a similar protest, perhaps even as part of a synchronised nationwide protest?

Can we get enough bikes together to park out the Waiwakaiho Valley parking area on Sunday morning? We got close to 400 on the Naki Bikeoi on a weekday so what can we acheive on a weekend?

Arrive at opening time and spend an hour or two over coffees and shopping??

I'll have a flat white thanks.

Posters on the bikes to explain this is what happens when bikes are taxed off the road and replaced with cars?

[Naki Rat]

I'll check later today on details such as number of parking spaces and opening times at The Valley.

Perhaps somebody can check out Centre City for the future?:cool:

[taff1954]

Will check out centre city later today.

[Shaun]

Interesting approach put forward by Mom to park out areas of Auckland with motorbikes as a disruptive protest so what opportunity do we in the Naki have to do a similar protest, perhaps even as part of a synchronised nationwide protest?

Can we get enough bikes together to park out the Waiwakaiho Valley parking area on Sunday morning? We got close to 400 on the Naki Bikeoi on a weekday so what can we acheive on a weekend?

Arrive at opening time and spend an hour or two over coffees and shopping??



I suggest the Taranaki riders all gather DIRECTLY out side the gates of the milk plant in Hawera, and stop there trucks getting on the road as your form of protest, are sure TV would love that

PS, well done to all involved in yesterdays protest ride

[Naki Rat]

I suggest the Taranaki riders all gather DIRECTLY out side the gates of the milk plant in Hawera, and stop there trucks getting on the road as your form of protest, are sure TV would love that

PS, well done to all involved in yesterdays protest ride

Ookay. And the point of protesting by pissing off Fonterra is?
We currently have the support of much of the public and need to keep it or we will get a kicking :spanking:

[Naki Rat]

Mission Bay is a little out of the way for a Sunday coffee so we'll have to make do with The Valley complex at Waiwakaiho.

There are only 200 or so parking spaces within easy walking distance of the coffee place and Subway so latecomers may have to double up on parking spaces. The aim is to demonstrate to the public the congestion that we would be causing if motorcycles are priced off the road by ACC.

Food and coffee places open at 7.00 and 7.30 respectively but as Briscoes and Rebel Sports are the first shops to open at 9.00 I plan on getting there around 8.30 for a leisurely coffee. Any cars there at that time can be replaced by bikes as they vacate parks. Probably hang around until the remaining shops open at 10.00.

The press that gave us the positive exposure of the Naki Bikeoi have been invited to drop in for a coffee with us.

See you there :cool:

[tommygun]

Most of the cars in there before opening time are staff cars and will stay there all day. To begin with you'll just piss off about 20 (if your lucky) overworked under paid retail workers. The owner of BBs cafe is a biker, just for info, and I will be turning up 'bout nine for work myself so I'll shout ya a coffee.

[twistemotion]

I was completely blown away by the shear number of bikes in Wellington, and am proud of the contribution that Taranaki made to the cause. The level of riding during the protest was superb as well. It was a great experience, and I may never again be surrounded by so many bikes. It was an amazing display of solidarity and of what can be accomplished if people actually DO something about a problem instead of just TALKING about it. Let's keep the pressure up, and show the lying politicians that we're not push-overs.

Those members of the public that may complain about our actions need to be reminded that they can thank us later for fighting to keep ACC affordable and out of the grubby paws of overseas insurance companies. I do however agree that we must select our protest actions carefully, both in terms of public opinion and keeping the interest of a sufficient number of riders to participate in relevant action.

The ride back to the Naki was wet and cold, but boy, I'm glad I went down there.

[twistemotion]

Oh, and thanks to the organisers, very well done, super slick planning!

[naphazoline]

I'll do my bit.

See ya there.:niceone:

BTW,we should wear our anti-ACC apparel so the public know we're not just a bunch of louts.
And it wouldn't hurt to hand out some flyers with stat's on them too.

[nadroj]

Anyone else see the 2 Triumphs down just south of Wanganui. They went past other bikers at a reasonable rate not long prior to their hickup. I hope they were OK.

[Naki Rat]

I've started another thread (Sticky) for Sunday's coffee morning.

If we can get some idea via that thread of how many are likely to show we'll approach BB's and Subway in advance if necessary to warn them that they may be busier than usual.

[nadroj]

Sorry - will be in Hamihole recovering from the supercross.

[Shaun]

Ookay. And the point of protesting by pissing off Fonterra is?
We currently have the support of much of the public and need to keep it or we will get a kicking :spanking:



Good attitude mate. I am just a short red head with big ares and a bad attidude, in case you had not guessed

[Naki Rat]

Good attitude mate. I am just a short red head with big ares and a bad attidude, in case you had not guessed

Nothing wrong with bad attitude, so long as it's used constructively. 5,000 plus people in Wellington on Tuesday would have been described that way by some, but regarded positively by many :clap: