Wellington: Wellington ANZAC day ride [Archive]

matthewt

19th April 2005, 23:21

Ditto...
Say Matthew, why aren't YOU coming to the rally? Those MV's surely don't dissolve if left outside do they? :msn-wink:

You obviously haven't seen my bike recently. Living proof that MV's can take lots of neglect and still keep going.

I'm not going because I never thought I'd get the time away, I was planning on doing the Southern Cross so was saving my time off for that. Now I'm not doing the SC I hadn't thought about it.

Mind you with the wife and kids in ChCh for the weekend anything could happen :)

If the weather isn't too crappy I might turn up for a day. I quite fancy a couple of trips through the Parapara's.

20th April 2005, 05:04

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Would love to join you Matt but we'll be on our way back from Pukekohe on Monday.

Have a safe ride guys/guyesses.
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flyin

20th April 2005, 11:26

I'm keen for a ride on monday.... I don't want to commit now because i'll probably forget over the long weekend but it sounds good :niceone:

I'll post monday morn if I remember....

mikey

20th April 2005, 11:33

ill be up for a ride@!

White trash

20th April 2005, 11:35

ill be up for a ride@!

Change ya bloody signature will ya mate! It's making me sick.

James Deuce

20th April 2005, 11:37

I'm in! 340km to do before Tuesday.

sAsLEX

20th April 2005, 11:41

will be at dawn then civic service then the bar all day bugger :msn-wink:

bear

20th April 2005, 13:36

Could be in. What time you planning to meet?

F5 Dave

20th April 2005, 17:46

I could be keen.

k14

20th April 2005, 17:56

will be at dawn then civic service then the bar all day bugger :msn-wink:

Thought getting up at like 4 wouldn't be something to skite about, Ill think of you while im sleeping.

F5 Dave

20th April 2005, 18:00

. . . Ill think of you while im sleeping.

perv :whistle:

k14

20th April 2005, 18:02

Argh dammit, I just re read that and was going to change it, too late.

F5 Dave

20th April 2005, 18:06

Well I can edit it out of my post. . .

But I’ll need your wheels. . .
Wets if you have them

Slingshot

20th April 2005, 18:40

I'll be keen if the weather's good...but gotta stain the deck this weekend so if I can get than done on Saturday or Sunday then I'm there.

Isn't it lucky they don't surcharge gas on public holidays.

matthewt

20th April 2005, 21:16

Shall we say Caltex Upper Hutt at 10am and then leaving Martinbrough at 12. I figure going around the lake to get to Martinbrough and then an early lunch at the Fish. That way the sleepy ones can meet us at the Fish at 12 if that suits them.

No route after that yet but I'll confer with my sources and sort something out (Are you listening J2/M6).

Somewhere just over 300k's suits me. Not too long but a decent blast never the less.

Dafe

20th April 2005, 21:31

I'm in, as long as it ain't pissin down or freezing :cold: !!!

k14

20th April 2005, 21:32

Well I can edit it out of my post. . .

But I’ll need your wheels. . .
Wets if you have them

Dream on, ill have yours if you're offering.

James Deuce

20th April 2005, 22:50

James Deuce

20th April 2005, 22:51

I'll be keen if the weather's good...but gotta stain the deck this weekend so if I can get than done on Saturday or Sunday then I'm there.

Isn't it lucky they don't surcharge gas on public holidays.

Nice to have you along, but don't type stuff like that last sentence, in a public forum, EVER AGAIN!

Sheesh - talk about giving away evil plans to oil companies for free!

bear

21st April 2005, 08:39

I'm in, as long as it ain't pissin down or freezing :cold: !!!

Ditto .

Slingshot

21st April 2005, 17:55

Nice to have you along, but don't type stuff like that last sentence, in a public forum, EVER AGAIN!

Sheesh - talk about giving away evil plans to oil companies for free!

My bad...I promise never to do it again!:niceone:

Does anyone know if the fish will be open in the morning? I know there are rules anout not opening before midday but I'm not sure if that applies to cafes.

Might have to pack a cut lunch:sick:

bear

21st April 2005, 18:24

My bad...I promise never to do it again!:niceone:

Does anyone know if the fish will be open in the morning? I know there are rules anout not opening before midday but I'm not sure if that applies to cafes.

Might have to pack a cut lunch:sick:

I thought it was 1pm, and I'm not sure if it applies to cafes (might mean the 15% surcharge though) - cut lunch, no thanks, rather have a pie from the servo.

F5 Dave

22nd April 2005, 09:27

My bad...I promise never to do it again!:niceone:
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Arrgh!!! can you promise to never say that again either. :angry2: What poxy American started that? Too lazy to type ‘mistake’,

heck even if you have to ‘mstk’ would be better.

Slingshot

22nd April 2005, 18:06

Arrgh!!! can you promise to never say that again either. :angry2: What poxy American started that? Too lazy to type ‘mistake’,

heck even if you have to ‘mstk’ would be better.

My mistake...I too loathe that saying and I should be banished to the depths of hell for using it. :confused:

she_said

22nd April 2005, 19:35

ahhhhh crap i wont be back on the road for atleast a couple of weeks :brick: :brick: :brick:

Slingshot

24th April 2005, 13:54

Looks like the forecast is crappy for tomorrow :(

matthewt

24th April 2005, 17:19

Looks like the forecast is crappy for tomorrow :(

Yup, It don't look to good at all.

I was going to ride up to National Park today. When I got up at 6:30 the hail and rain started. So I went back to bed.

James Deuce

24th April 2005, 19:57

Rode over the hill tonight. Happy to report that Dunlop 208s are bloody good in the wet, freezing, slushy rain.

Harden up you softies. See you at the Flying Fish.

matthewt

24th April 2005, 20:26

Rode over the hill tonight. Happy to report that Dunlop 208s are bloody good in the wet, freezing, slushy rain.

Harden up you softies. See you at the Flying Fish.

Are you for real ??

James Deuce

24th April 2005, 20:35

Are you for real ??

Yes.

Posting in glorious 32 kbps dial-up from the Mother-in-law's PC.

I have a 1000km service on Tuesday to prepare for. I hope they clean my bike, because it is approaching Mangell6/Mathewt levels of filth. Well not really, but on my scale of bike cleanliness, it isn't looking good.

On another note, I stopped at Greytown supermarket to get some cream for the meringues, but there was only 2 litre bottles on the shelf. 2 litres of cream. Won't fit under the seat, or down the front of my jacket. 2 litres bottles. Blimey.

StoneChucker

24th April 2005, 20:45

About 30 mins ago, the thunder here (Stokes Vegas) caused the windows to bend out slightly. It lasted so long, and so intensely that it could have been an earthquake, had you not seen the lightening. Our decks are now covered in think hail, which will not melt :cold: The wind is howling constantly, with the only relief from the howl being the hiss of the rain on the roof, which becomes deafening at times...

So, what time you guys leaving then? :shifty: I definitely won't be coming, even if it's a good day. Had a long ride over the rally, and I'm keen to have a day of doing nothing.

Speaking of the Fish, for those who have "fished" recently, how is the service? The last few times I've been there there have been a few mumbles :( (Not too sure if I like the surcharge either, my bowl lattes are becoming equal in price to fuel!). Still a good spot tho.

James Deuce

24th April 2005, 20:50

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Speaking of the Fish, for those who have "fished" recently, how is the service? The last few times I've been there there have been a few mumbles :( (Not too sure if I like the surcharge either, my bowl lattes are becoming equal in price to fuel!). Still a good spot tho.

It's a little dodgy, and I hope they sort their attitude out. The newbies seem a little intimidated by us "bikers" and aren't particularly friendly, plus the coffee has been stink the last couple of times I've been there. Also the food, while still lovely, has decreased in portion size about 50%. I'm thinking of ignoring them and making Wild Oats the local.

There are a couple of regular waitresses still working at Te Kai Moana, but that may not be enough to convince me to keep going there.

Start at Maccas Upper Hutt McCafe, ride past the "Fush" and flip them the bird, and stop at Wild Oats for lunch I reckon.

StoneChucker

24th April 2005, 22:05

Wild Oats is a good'un. Nice to sit outside if the weathers good, and great indoor seating if it's too hot, or wet, etc...

I've always said, they'll miss the revenue from the bikers if we all left.

matthewt

24th April 2005, 22:11

I hope they clean my bike, because it is approaching Mangell6/Mathewt levels of filth. Well not really, but on my scale of bike cleanliness, it isn't looking good.

I really don't think I've seen Mangell6's bike dirty you know. After newly 4000k on the big50 it hardly looked used. I was hoping to clean mine today but that hasn't happened, it's errr...... well...... lets just say not up to your standard.

NOTE: Meetings times are 10am at U/Hutt Caltex (leave by 10:15) and 12:00 outside the Fish in Martinbrough. The idea is to have had lunch by the 12:00 meeting time. This might be a bit tricky depending on holiday hours but we'll see.

I suggest anyone going has a look here at 9am incase we all write it off as a bad idea. If Jim's over the hill then that's helpful since 90% of the riding will be over there so he'll have a better idea of how bad the weather is.

James Deuce

24th April 2005, 22:57

I'll make sure I post an update by 9am.

matthewt

25th April 2005, 01:49

I'll make sure I post an update by 9am.

Cheers big ears.

Now if I could just move the PC a little closer to the bedroom I wouldn't have to get out of bed to check the update...

Slingshot

25th April 2005, 03:49

OK...I'm probably not gonna make it this morning...need sleep now!

25th April 2005, 05:03

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Our plans changed and we didn't go to Pukekohe after Manfeild, so we're at home now. However, the weather hasn't improved sufficiently for me to even consider coming on the ride - sorry Matt.

Last night's thunder and hail was some of the worst I've ever heard/seen.

Jim2 - I don't envy you riding over the hill in this weather. Take care.

Hope eveyone got back from National Park okay (I guess there's a thread, haven't gotten to it yet).
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James Deuce

25th April 2005, 08:14

We have heavy showers from the South, of diminishing frequency.

The weather forecast is for the rain to go away altogether by the afternoon, and Tuesday will be a clear, fine day.

Will post more at 9am.

badlieutenant

25th April 2005, 08:24

It wont help you at al to know that the Bay of Islands is sunny with no clouds :D maybe it will fine up there later

James Deuce

25th April 2005, 08:49

The last big shower never eventuated and the sun is shining again - however, the roads will be very wet, and it is likely that it will rain on you at some point during the day.

matthewt

25th April 2005, 09:05

So are you still riding j2 ??

:baby:

flyin

25th April 2005, 09:13

hmm, who's still keen? is the hill even open? twas closed for a while yesterday....... I rode home at 2 this mornin in a convieniently timed calm spot!!

matthewt

25th April 2005, 09:16

Well, in order for me to get to the Caltex in time I need to leave in 20 minutes. I'm still in my PJ's.

StoneChucker

25th April 2005, 09:16

hmm, who's still keen? is the hill even open? twas closed for a while yesterday....... I rode home at 2 this mornin in a convieniently timed calm spot!!

Just heard on the radio that there is snow :cold: on the Rimutaka hill. If I can find my snow chains, I'll be over to meet ya. (btw I don't have snow chains, and I won't be over to meet you) :msn-wink:

James Deuce

25th April 2005, 09:18

So are you still riding j2 ??

:baby:

Yes, but I'm probably just going to drone north over the Pahiatua track and back down through Sanson, just to avoid the snow on the hill.

Blimey, I wouldn't ride today if I didn't need to.

I'm going to take it very easy and stop lots, except for the ever increasing rpm upper limit.

matthewt

25th April 2005, 09:21

Sorry to be a :baby: but I'm not keen on doing the hill with snow on it.

If I was already over there I'd be up for it but I'm not so I aren't.

Safe riding Jim.

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bear

25th April 2005, 09:21

Okay, well that's sealed the deal for me, I'll save the ride for another day me thinks.

flyin

25th April 2005, 09:25

mmmm i'm in the "not too keen on the snow" party........ might go for a thrash later as it's sunning here in Tawa, who's up for a race down moonshine road?

StoneChucker

25th April 2005, 09:29

mmmm i'm in the "not too keen on the snow" party........ might go for a thrash later as it's sunning here in Tawa, who's up for a race down moonshine road?
I'll give Kearneys (towing) and Hutt City panel n paint the heads up :Punk:

matthewt

25th April 2005, 09:32

I'm going to hole up for the day for a combination of xBox and dvd's.

flyin

25th April 2005, 09:33

HAHAHA Tis an intense road aye! took a mate ('goodgirl') on a GSX250 down there the other day...... heaps a fun but I kept having to stop and wait......... and then ,when i was really moving, this little black kitten was playin in the road..... fun stoppies for the pussy......

mikey

25th April 2005, 13:09

just been uip wainui an around western hills. tad nippy. wearing a balclava under helmet. scares crap out of petrol station workers.

bits of gorse on wainui hill an strage wind gusts going wrong way around most hills. tad slippery to.

leave takas until shiness up a bit

James Deuce

25th April 2005, 17:24

Home!

979kms, all ready for the 1000km service tomorrow. I hope Sawyers will clean it for me because I reckon I'd struggle to shift some of that crud with my worn out toothbrush.

I've just about run out of superlatives to describe the R6. I've been giving the upper reaches of the rev counter a workout today, and it just fires a grappling hook out, snares the horizon and reels it in until hit hits you between the eyes, hard and fast. Even in the wet it just hooks up and goes.

The Dunlop 208s on it are beyond description too. They've had the worst riding conditions I've experienced, from sleet, to slick clay, to shiny tarseal, and a couple of inches of standing water around Gray's road. Not only did I never even get a twicth out of them, the feedback communicated through the bars and your arse is exemplary. There is a constant line of chatter from, "You're just about out of traction, pal", to, "Yawn. Pussy."

My new waterproof Oxtar's are actually waterproof too! I hate cold feet, and I hate wet cold feet, but thanks to the boots and a nice thick pair of woolen socks, I had no issue with my southern extremities. I thought my trousers were leaking at one point, but it was just the fuel in the tank matching temperature with the atmospheric conditions. Felt like a large cube of ice gripped between my legs at crotch level. Reminded me of that girl I went out with when I was 19...

StoneChucker

25th April 2005, 19:33

My new waterproof Oxtar's are actually waterproof too! I hate cold feet, and I hate wet cold feet, but thanks to the boots and a nice thick pair of woolen socks, I had no issue with my southern extremities.

Good stuff Jim! I find my Rrrrrrrrrr is also great in the wet, if you're not cocky :msn-wink: Say, how much did those Oxtar's set you back? I need new boots! And, do you wear cordura? What sort, and it THAT water proof?

I'd love gear I can ride in, and stay 100% warm and dry...

matthewt

26th April 2005, 04:35

I reckon I'd struggle to shift some of that crud with my worn out toothbrush.

If you ever need it I've got a small waterblaster that is pretty handy when I clean the Brutale.

James Deuce

26th April 2005, 06:43

If you ever need it I've got a small waterblaster that is pretty handy when I clean the Brutale.

Thank you sir, I may just take you up on that.

bungbung

26th April 2005, 08:34

do you wear cordura? What sort, and it THAT water proof?

Those Teknic pants remained dry on Sunday, as did my Oxtar boots.

Last rally with the really heavy rain, the pants leaked into my crotch. I didn't have the boots then so I can't comment.

sels1

26th April 2005, 09:50

And, do you wear cordura? What sort, and it THAT water proof?

My (relatively cheap) R-Jays sure got a soak testing coming out of National Park after the rally and stood up ok. Like Jim2 mentioned - thought I had a leak around thighs but I checked it at Oakune petrol stop - all dry - it was just the cold perhaps from the tank or maybe the airflow around the tank. The Pants had the liner in (for the first time since I bought them) because they are normally too warm. At those sort of temps (3deg+windchill)I will have to get some thermal undies for next time. I guess warmth depends on the number of layers you wear under your waterproof suit.

matthewt

26th April 2005, 19:06

Thank you sir, I may just take you up on that.

He he, it's only been used twice :msn-wink:

I was going to include a photo to show the Brutale's current state but the digital camera is away in ChCh. I could use the Handycam, video the bike, play it back on the DVD recorder and burn it to a DVD. Put the DVD in my PC and take a frame.... But it all sounded a bit like hard work.

StoneChucker

26th April 2005, 19:39

He he, it's only been used twice :msn-wink:

I was going to include a photo to show the Brutale's current state but the digital camera is away in ChCh. I could use the Handycam, video the bike, play it back on the DVD recorder and burn it to a DVD. Put the DVD in my PC and take a frame.... But it all sounded a bit like hard work.
Sheesh, some people are just so lazy! :msn-wink: