Kapiti Coast Thursday Night Cruise 2009-2010

[Toaster]

Dame I do not think I can make it to start point by 6:30pm, was looking forward to this one, hope you have a dry ride.


Shame you missed it mate. It was a good ride and some great backroads. Sadly it was a fairly wet ride despite the great efforts by our forecast researchers pre-departure. I for one was soaked through by the time I got home well after 10pm.

Like Darryn said, some of those roads would be fabulous in dry weather.

[Big Col]

I bet Im not the first person on KB to put wet weather gear on after its rained, Caught out big time, Not as bad as some though. I heard mention that wets were at home in wardrobe. I immediately felt much better.

[Leviticus]

I bet Im not the first person on KB to put wet weather gear on after its rained, Caught out big time, Not as bad as some though. I heard mention that wets were at home in wardrobe. I immediately felt much better.


Did get a bit damp didn't it? LOL Mine were at home too.

[Darryn]

Considering the conditions 7 hardcore riders turned up
Even after the best of planning we got slammed with rain between Shannon and Himitangi

Some can get depressed others can make use of certain situations

Cam decided he would make use of the time and wash his t shirt during the ride by leaving his vents open on his jacket
Mark decided to wash himself and his iphone although it seemed to be deeply asleep and wouldn't wake when we stopped for a drink afterwards (I think its on its way back to recovery)
I decided to wash the insides of my boots by leaving my leggings tucked into them and thinking the slipstream will hold off the water (I was wrong - again)

You just can't beat experience and boy doesn't wet roads change your riding style - I think most of us experience a slip or slips somewhere on the ride but we all survived

Nice back road up that way (Shannon via Okuku Road - Opiki) and looking forward to trying it again in the dry

[Toaster]

Do you always tuck your pants into your socks Darryn?????????????????


Yeah it was a balls-out ride with that weather. I had one front end slip and two rear end slides. Great to get my washing done though.

[allycatz]

Do you always tuck your pants into your socks Darryn?????????????????


Yeah it was a balls-out ride with that weather. I had one front end slip and two rear end slides. Great to get my washing done though.
Meh, bet he tucks his tshirts into his undies too

[Toaster]

Now that IS a scary mental picture!

[Darryn]

Kapiti Riders Thursday Night Ride (18th February) 6:30pm Takeoff

After washing all the bikes last week its time for a blow dry. Where else can this be achieved but Makara :whistle:

Heres this weeks game plan for all interested or silly enough to follow :scooter:

Paraparaumu - Paekakariki Hill - Paremata Road - Grenada via backroad to Johnsonville - Makara - Karori - Drink stop Shepherds Arms Tinakori Road :drinkup: then homeward bound

Start point - South end of the car park outside The Warehouse Coastlands takeoff 6:30pm

All bike types and riders welcome
Join us at any points on the way just lets us know where

Please note takeoff at 6:30pm instead of 7:00pm

Catch ya there

Ps please check the thread beforehand if weather is dicey. The insane ride regardless

25th Feb - Next weeks ride Wainuiomata Coast Road

[Big Col]

Im gonna miss this one, as a 4wd trip around lower north island is happening for me.

[Darryn]

Im gonna miss this one, as a 4wd trip around lower north island is happening for me.

Hi Collin
Notice required with 300 witnesses signatures acceptable
Have fun out there mate and enjoy your adventure
Catch ya the following week

[roadracingoldfart]

Hi Collin
Notice required with 300 witnesses signatures acceptable
Have fun out there mate and enjoy your adventure
Catch ya the following week

Colin would have trouble with 300 people , hes not popular enough ;):weep:

I will come along but im sad to say it will be my final trip as well. The rego runs out on the CBR600 next weekend and then the beasty will be morphed into a racebike of some sort.

See you all at Coastlands start point.

Paul.

[Toaster]

Looks good and hope to make it again. Spent 4 hours cleaning the bike and basic maintenance today.... was very dirty after that wet ride.

[Leber]

I am working late tonight so can not do this ride, but I will do a quick detour pass the Shepherds Arms on the way home, I may catch you all there.

[Darryn]

Ok People doesn't look too good out there and its not worth slipping off the road for so at this stage so tonight's ride will be canceled

[Toaster]

Ok People doesn't look too good out there and its not worth slipping off the road for so at this stage so tonight's ride will be canceled

You are getting so soft!

Just kidding.... good call. Hopefully better weather this weekend.

[Darryn]

You are getting so soft!

Just kidding.... good call. Hopefully better weather this weekend.

Yea checked the webcams in Wellington and also metservices rain radar and it don't look good at all
Whats it like in your neck of the woods Cam

[Toaster]

Yea checked the webcams in Wellington and also metservices rain radar and it don't look good at all
Whats it like in your neck of the woods Cam

Was good in Petone but by the time I got back here it was all wind and rain.

[Toaster]

Lets hope the fine weather holds for Thursday. Last run was a heck of a wet one.

[Bren]

HTFU.....heck my thursday night ride was not only wet but got caught up behind a house being moved and then in a convoy of trucks between Pukerua bay and Otaki...what a scary ride home...

[Toaster]

HTFU.....heck my thursday night ride was not only wet but got caught up behind a house being moved and then in a convoy of trucks between Pukerua bay and Otaki...what a scary ride home...

I wasn't complaining that it was wet...... I turned up and rode in the rain anyway! The visor was so dirty with road grime I had to stop and clean it. Visibility and slippery roads were a pain but it was still a good ride and some great roads. Would just be more fun in the dry.

Looks like the weather will be okay this Thursday.

[Darryn]

Kapiti Riders Thursday Night Makara Ride (25th February) 6:30pm Takeoff

Rained off last Thursday night so well do it this week

Here's the game plan for all interested or silly enough to follow

Paraparaumu - Paekakariki Hill - Paremata Road - Grenada via backroad to Johnsonville - Makara - Karori - Drink stop Shepherds Arms Tinakori Road then homeward bound

Start point - South end of the car park outside The Warehouse Coastlands takeoff 6:30pm

All bike types and riders welcome
Join us at any points on the way just lets us know where

Please note takeoff at 6:30pm instead of 7:00pm

Catch ya there

Ps please check the thread beforehand if weather is dicey. The insane ride regardless

[Leviticus]

The insane ride regardless

Or a Yamaha:Punk::Punk:

[Toaster]

Will leave my regard at home then.

[Leviticus]

Will leave my regard at home then.

I left mine at home, along with my waterproofs

[Toaster]

I left mine at home, along with my waterproofs

No need for "water poofs" tonight!

[Toaster]

Heading all the way out to Makara beach?

Not sure if I will meet in Kapiti or this side of the Paekakariki Hill, but will definitely ride tonight. Weather is much improved despite the wind..... funny that in Wellington!

You coming via Grays Road or the Whitby side?

[mazz1972]

Have fun tonight all....stay upright! I'm sure hubby (Craig) will join you again sometime....he's not getting home in time at the moment.

[Darryn]

Great night for it :2thumbsup
All green for launch tonight
Catch ya all here or on the way :scooter:

[sels1]

All green for launch tonight
Well I did manage to launch myself , but not in the usual way....
Other than that it was a good ride tonight.

[Gareth51]

Was a good ride tonight guys,got a totally different view of campervans,......I mean Goldwings after tonight, must have something to do with the rider I think

[Toaster]

Yep all good. I even enjoyed my sojourn off into the backwaps - those wind turbines up that south makara road were worth the extra ride to see. HUGE!!!

[Big Col]

As usual a good ride and good laugh at Gordies, sadly no chips but he reckons will sort next week.

[Sketchy Snr]

Was a good ride tonight guys,got a totally different view of campervans,......I mean Goldwings after tonight, must have something to do with the rider I think

Check his avatar ( maybe that says it all ) :laugh:. Maybe he runs it on "Redbull" Good ride all Thanks.

[Leviticus]

Yep all good. I even enjoyed my sojourn off into the backwaps - those wind turbines up that south makara road were worth the extra ride to see. HUGE!!!

So now I have to go Right to the very end of Wainui Coast Road And South Makara Road to see what I missed.

That's another whole ride in itself.

:stupid:

[Toaster]

So now I have to go Right to the very end of Wainui Coast Road And South Makara Road to see what I missed.

That's another whole ride in itself.

:stupid:


It was just my feeble excuse for being slower than the rest!

[Darryn]

Fun ride with hard case group - others always welcome as long as you can laugh :niceone:
A few stories or laughs to be had during or after the ride. Sels - Can't wait for your next story as the actions you add will keep me smiling for weeks afterwards. You were let down by Chris missing the catch of your beer in the process but we can work on improving his reaction speed, hold on just remembered he does ride a Triumph that had a bladder problem when surrounded by other stationary riders
Cams (aka Toaster) is now in charge of off-route sightseeing. Actually I'm also a bit jealous about not doing that road for a look see myself
Garth has learned to never follow my line until I can repaint one of those corner centre lines
Hard case outing and adventure

[Darryn]

Kapiti Riders Thursday Night Ride - Kapiti Coast to Wellingtons Shores (4th March) 6:30pm Takeoff :scooter:

Here's this weeks game plan for all interested or silly enough to follow

Paraparaumu - Paekakariki Hill - Haywards - Round the bays and coast Wellington then homeward bound for a liquid refreshment :apint:

Start point - South end of the car park outside The Warehouse Coastlands takeoff 6:30pm

All bike types and riders welcome
Join us at any points on the way just lets us know where

Catch ya there :woohoo:

Ps please check the thread beforehand if weather is dicey. The insane ride regardless

[sels1]

Out of town (Chathams) so will have to give it miss this week - but should be good for next week. Not too many Thursdays left til the end of daylight saving!

[dragon_fly]

Hi guys
my hubby and i would be keen on a ride.
not keen on piecock hill, know of a bad thing happening there, my hubby promised to never ride it.
would be keen as to do another route or do you always do the same??
we would be coming down from Otaki. Get home at around 6... so should be there on time.

can we get a number to text havent worked out how to save these forun things on here yet...lol
Dragon_Fly and Dave1050

[Leviticus]

would be keen as to do another route or do you always do the same??
we would be coming down from Otaki. Get home at around 6... so should be there on time.

can we get a number to text havent worked out how to save these forun things on here yet...lol
Dragon_Fly and Dave1050

Normally always Over "the Hill" , but tomorrow I will be on a different bike, so more than happy to take the other route to pauatahanui.

I leave Levin around 6, so see ya there

[Darryn]

Hi guys
my hubby and i would be keen on a ride.
not keen on piecock hill, know of a bad thing happening there, my hubby promised to never ride it.
would be keen as to do another route or do you always do the same??
we would be coming down from Otaki. Get home at around 6... so should be there on time.


Welcome Dragon_Fly
No problem if you would like to ride a different route and bypass Paekakariki Hill
We stop for a catch up at Pauatahanui carpark opposite the dairy and service station anyway
Catch ya at the warehouse paraparaumu carpark tomorrow

[carbonhed]

Can't make it tomorrow unfortunately. Got rellies coming over for tea... have a good one.

[Gareth51]

Can't make it tomorrow unfortunately. Got rellies coming over for tea... have a good one.

Now that's dam inconsiderate of them

[carbonhed]

Now that's dam inconsiderate of them

Yeah. Families... what can you do? :laugh:

[Leber]

I will meet you all at Pauatahanui carpark opposite the dairy and service station about 6:45pm.

[Toaster]

Hoping to make it there too. Last time the bikes came by just after 7pm.

[Maha]

Hoping to make it there too. Last time the bikes came by just after 7pm.

Really? what time did the riders turn up?

[Toaster]

Really? what time did the riders turn up?

Very witty Mark. (must.... spread... around... more.... bling.....)

[Toaster]

Darryn I will see you at Pauatahanui.... around 645pm with Leber.

[Toaster]

That was a great ride tonight.

Darryn, I think you need to stop using diesel in your bandit. I thought you were going to follow me over Haywards??!! hehehehe........

[Gareth51]

Another good Kapiti ride

[Darryn]

That was a great ride tonight.

Darryn, I think you need to stop using diesel in your bandit. I thought you were going to follow me over Haywards??!! hehehehe........

Diesel Its cheaper than that unleaded stuff you put in yours and if you warm it up its a great cologne
Mate I tried but tonight you were a man possessed and since I have no yearly membership for "get off a ticket" or a "beep beep theres a man ahead with a ticket book who could ruin your night" device I thought better for it
Was a nice ride around the bays but boy its getting dark a little quicker than it use to
Should I remind you that it was me waiting at that intersection (while you and Mark did your own sightseeing tour again) ensuring your presence at the drink stop
What are you doing on the net anyway I thought you still had to negotiate your riding time with your wife
My turn to giggle - hehehe

[Toaster]

Diesel Its cheaper than that unleaded stuff you put in yours and if you warm it up its a great cologne
....
What are you doing on the net anyway I thought you still had to negotiate your riding time with your wife
My turn to giggle - hehehe

I thought you wore perfume??!!

I just realised half the rides are seasonal and will be finishing soon anyway. Yes it did get dark earlier. Major bug scrubbing tonight. Just sitting here applying for a job and watching KB spy tick over.

[Toaster]

I can see how these rides will become less and less and more weekend focused as summer slips away.

[Darryn]

Another good Kapiti ride

Are you still thinking about that bar waitress Gareth or am I along in my thoughts. She did bring great things to the table

[Toaster]

As we left, she asked me who was the guy wearing the perfume.............

[Bren]

I was sitting outside work last night at 7pm, looking at the blue sky, and the sun on the hills and I was thinking Bugger!!!, I should not be here, I should be riding....was a primo night last night....might have to pull a sickie real soon I think!

[Leviticus]

Thanks all once again for a great ride. I Didn't enjoy the first hour or so, as was getting used to the heavy old Nine, and Grays Road was taken very cautiously, but loved going round the bays, and the blast back, but heard this strange noise in my helmet, Like kind of whistling. Never noticed it before, wasn't going any faster than usual. Any ideas Darryn?

Did notice on the way back that painted on speedo digits don't illuminate from behind, and the bulb in the 0-60mph zone is blown. All good fun.

[Toaster]

Yeah it was a good ride over and back. Yet another detour getting lost in the dark, but hey, its all part of the adventure.

Close call with that stock truck changing lanes into my lane. Emergency braked to avoid becoming a burger patty. What is it with me and livestock.... first cows, then sheep, then rabbits and now a whole cattle truck??!!

[Sketchy Snr]

Good ride last night, timed perfect for the sunset. It dosn't get much better than that. Hope to see some of you tomorrow maybe.

[Gareth51]

Meet at Waikanae Subway at 8am for those going to the Apiti Scamper tomorrow

[Gareth51]

Are you still thinking about that bar waitress Gareth or am I along in my thoughts. She did bring great things to the table

I wounder if she would to be our friend

[sels1]

I can see how these rides will become less and less and more weekend focused as summer slips away.

Happens every year, funnily enough.

So whos going to the Cold Duck Rally this May?

[Darryn]

Thanks all once again for a great ride. I Didn't enjoy the first hour or so, as was getting used to the heavy old Nine, and Grays Road was taken very cautiously, but loved going round the bays, and the blast back, but heard this strange noise in my helmet, Like kind of whistling. Never noticed it before, wasn't going any faster than usual. Any ideas Darryn?


Aha but did you get the tune?
Was with one flick of the button and I was in stealth mode. Must have a bolt not polished right. Darn its giving my position away. Will put it in the wind tunnel tonight and fine tune the mighty black beast for this weeks ride :2thumbsup

[Darryn]

Kapiti Riders Thursday Night Ride - The Blue Mountains and Whitemans Valley (11th March) 6:30pm Takeoff :chase:

Buckbuka#1 took me for this ride some months ago (Blue Mountains - Whitemans Valley) and thought it might make a pleasant adventure (No moaning on the moonshine road as it can be bypassed :shifty:)

Here's this weeks game plan for all interested or silly enough to follow

Paraparaumu - Paekakariki Hill - Haywards - Silverstream - Blue Mountains - Whitemans Valley - Moonshine Road - Greys Road - Home homeward bound for a liquid refreshment

Hay if your not keen on some of the roads you can always meet and regroup at the points shown on the map link below
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&g=nz&num=10&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110840280826152945252.0004815798538e3c5ba5c&ll=-41.095912,174.954529&spn=0.544371,1.194763&z=10


Start point - South end of the car park outside The Warehouse Coastlands takeoff 6:30pm


All bike types and riders welcome
Join us at any points on the way just lets us know where
Well debate on the drink stop during the ride :apint:

Catch ya there :scooter:

Ps please check the thread beforehand if weather is dicey. The insane ride regardless

[Toaster]

Looks great although I may be riding the Busa up to Auckland on Thursday for a week or so trip. If I don't go until Friday I will be in.

[Leber]

I will meet you all again at Pauatahanui carpark/turning area about 6:45pm.

[Bren]

Happens every year, funnily enough.

So whos going to the Cold Duck Rally this May?

With Bells on Selwyn.....The Cliffhanger is 2 weeks away too...could be interesting!

[sels1]

With Bells on Selwyn.....The Cliffhanger is 2 weeks away too...could be interesting!

The Cliffhanger is the same weekend as the Capital Coast Adventure ride (a goodie) and the Triumph RAT Raid. I wish people wouldnt put these events all on the same weekend!!!
And I wont be atending any, as I'm off to CHCH for a 50th. Oh, and its my wed anv that weekend too!

[Toaster]

Well, looks like I will be here both this and next week, just had to cancel my auckland trip as I have a course to attend next week with the Wellington regional chamber of commerce.

Rain and wind possible Thursday night..... perfect for the insane regardless riders eh Darryn. I need a wash anyway.

[Toaster]

Only 21 hours until the ride.... bring it on!

(I really need to get a job..............)

[Toaster]

Anyone riding tonight? Weather is very windy here in Grays Rd and occassional skiffs of rain. How is north and Hutt?

[Gareth51]

Won't be there tonight,still at work,and a bit stiff after last nights ride

[Darryn]

Just did a search on the Trentham Weather Station and it looks alright over there
Heres the link http://www.wmac.org.nz/trenthamweather/
I thinks its worth a go

Hay if it turns nasty then well just come back

[Quasi]

Won't be there tonight,still at work,and a bit stiff after last nights ride

Why??????? It wasnt that hard, even this vertically challenged rider coped!!!!:rofl:

[Toaster]

Southeries turning to rain (metservice).... so who is insane and going to ride regardless.... since that seems to be the motto!!

[Toaster]

I see Saturday and Sunday are fine..... I am aiming to ride both days for those keen.

[Darryn]

Well I'm going to give it a go
Will text or call you Cam from the start point in Paraparaumu and see how many turn up
If numbers low then well postpone it till next week. Can do the same Aaron if you send me your phone number via private message

[Toaster]

Well I'm going to give it a go
Will text or call you Cam from the start point in Paraparaumu and see how many turn up
If numbers low then well postpone it till next week. Can do the same Aaron if you send me your phone number via private message

Sweet. Once I get the text I will gear up and meet you at the usual regroup point in Pauatahanui.... or not if postponed!

[Toaster]

Well I'm going to give it a go
Will text or call you Cam from the start point in Paraparaumu and see how many turn up
If numbers low then well postpone it till next week. Can do the same Aaron if you send me your phone number via private message

Actually, screw it, I will ride over the hill and meet you at the start point. I'll head over and fuel up at the pak in save.

[Leber]

Well I'm going to give it a go
Will text or call you Cam from the start point in Paraparaumu and see how many turn up
If numbers low then well postpone it till next week. Can do the same Aaron if you send me your phone number via private message

Had the hell ride home from work tonight, I will give tonights ride a miss. thanks.

[Big Col]

Keen for a ride over the weekend sometime, not sure when as visitors arrive friday and not sure when they leave.

[Toaster]

Good ride tonight despite the wind and rain!

[Connor]

Yep excellent ride other than the Ducati electrics doing what Ducati electrics do lol

[Bren]

Keen for a ride over the weekend sometime, not sure when as visitors arrive friday and not sure when they leave.

There is an organised ride on sat coming up from welly if you are intersted....


Meeting at the Duckpond from 7:30am, leaving at 8am

If anyone would like to hook in at Pauhatanui we should be going past at around 8:15am, just gather in the carpark outside the dairy etc and we shall pull in.

Head over the Paekakariki Hill and off Waikanae, if anyone would like to hook in there, just wait outside New World in SH1 and we shall pull in at around 9am, then head straight to Manakau, arriving at 10am for breakfast. If there is anyone else that would like to hook in at any point, just look for a group going past with a big red and white ZX10 with black pannier boxes, and then just pull in behind us. If you go through Levin, you're with the wrong group.

Please post up whether you will be having breakfast by Friday so I can let Peter and Michelle know how many are coming as they are opening early especially for us.

The pace of this ride will be casual slow to allow for those with lesser experience.

Peoples from the Manawatu are more then welcome to meet us there at 10.

For those who don't know where the duck pond is (Avalon Park, Lower Hutt), go along the Western Hutt Road (Motorway, SH2) and take the Avalon turn off. Go across the bridge and pull into the carpark on the Left (its not hard too miss).

After breakfast, those who are wanting to, can then join in for a ride over the Paihiatua Track, then go through Mangamarie, Mauriceville and head out to Martinborough for Lunch. From there, the world is your oyster.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120120-Saturday-Morning-Breakfast-Ride

[Toaster]

I dont think that ride ever happened. Sun is shining.... good excuse to go for a blast.

[Toaster]

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)

[Toaster]

You chaps missed a good ride Sunday. That is a great loop Darryn.... will definitely do that again!

[Darryn]

Hi there Cam
Good on ya
That Vinegar Hill is a pearler ride and great stuff taking a group on Sunday
Sorry I missed it as I was up at a locksmithing conference in Napier
After a few drinks on Saturday night at the Bluewater Hotel I came up with a plan to explore the Napier to Taihape Road (The Gentle Annie) on the way home Sunday as another locksmith mate from Wanganui had also ridden up on his Honda VTR
Its a must ride and dont be put off with the 26km of gravel as its well worth the effort
Took us around 1 hour 45 minutes for that stage
Wouldn't mind doing it again from the Taihape side but thats another cunning possible weekend group ride idea for the future :msn-wink:

Catch ya Thursday night all going well

[Darryn]

Forgot to add about last Thursdays ride
The confirmed insane are Cam, Phil, Malcolm and myself
At a guess we rode in rain for about 20% of the ride but hey the gear got a well deserved clean
The Blue Mountains and Whitemans Valley was a blast but would be even better on a finer day
Moonshine Road at night time in the rain is a new experience and luckily I managed to stop myself from pulling over and slashing my wrists to take the pain away
Maybe it was that rabbit which popped onto the road and then insisted on drag racing Phil that helped
Catch ya at the next one

[Toaster]

The confirmed insane are Cam, Phil, Malcolm and myself....

Maybe it was that rabbit which popped onto the road and then insisted on drag racing Phil that helped
...

Good to ride in all conditions, rain, wind, tsunami.... its all good experience.

Sunday was a great ride too. Awesome roads.

[Toaster]

... 26km of gravel

Gee that is deep gravel !! :P

[Leber]

I may have skipped an old post, what is the planned route for tomorrow’s ride?

[Darryn]

Kapiti Riders Thursday Night Ride - Quick rip around the block (18th March) 6:30pm Takeoff

Well with night coming a little sooner these days I thought it might be time for just a quick ride around the block and a little more social time

Here's this weeks game plan for all interested or silly enough to follow

Paraparaumu - Pukerua Bay - Airlie Road - Plimmerton - Greys Road - Paekakariki Hill - Paraparaumu (Gordy's Bar) for a liquid refreshment


Start point - South end of the car park outside The Warehouse Coastlands takeoff 6:30pm


All bike types and riders welcome
Join us at any points on the way just lets us know where

Catch ya there :yes:

Ps please check the thread beforehand if weather is dicey. The insane ride regardless

[Toaster]

I am so in I am inside myself.

[Sketchy Snr]

Another good night and a good crew :niceone:.

[Toaster]

Darryn, let me know if you confirm that rideplan for next week as discussed tonight. I might do it Sat a.m. for kicks.

[Darryn]

Darryn, let me know if you confirm that rideplan for next week as discussed tonight. I might do it Sat a.m. for kicks.

Hi there Cam
Can confirm next weeks ride will be Blue Mountains and Whitemans Valley
What time on Sat am are you thinking about venturing out as I can possibly escape and replace my presence at home with a cardboard cutout holding a tv remote and sitting on a chair in the lounge

Even open it up for a ride for all who also waste life in front of our computers at this hour

[Toaster]

Sweet. Well I dont need to be home until 3pm at the latest.... got to go pick up family at the airport (all three pillion).

How about a mid morning ride and coffee?

[Darryn]

Well funny you should mention that, Never been to the Blue Mountains Harley Cafe (we'll hide the motorbike badges and spray some chrome on the bikes) will totally put them off the scent and by not showering in the morning
I'll leave Waikanae 9:30 ish and should be Pauatahanui carpark around 10 ish.
Does that suit?
Anybody else keen to escape for a morning cruise

[Toaster]

Well funny you should mention that, Never been to the Blue Mountains Harley Cafe (we'll hide the motorbike badges and spray some chrome on the bikes) will totally put them off the scent and by not showering in the morning
I'll leave Waikanae 9:30 ish and should be Pauatahanui carpark around 10 ish.
Does that suit?
Anybody else keen to escape for a morning cruise

See you there. Although I might need a coffee at the cafe across the road first.....

[Sketchy Snr]

Would like to come guys but have a few things that need doing today, have a good ride.

[Quasi]

Is a stunning day in the Rapa - off for a ride now.

Dont forget the Cliffhhanger is on this weekend at Gladstone.

[Toaster]

Reasonably windy here in Pauatahanui. Sunny though.... all good.

[carbonhed]

We should put together a ride around the block ( Pahiatua - backroad Wairarapa - Rimutakas) one weekend before the autumn ends.

[Toaster]

Sounds like a plan in the making.

[Quasi]

We should put together a ride around the block ( Pahiatua - backroad Wairarapa - Rimutakas) one weekend before the autumn ends.

i am keen - wld come over for that

[Darryn]

We should put together a ride around the block ( Pahiatua - backroad Wairarapa - Rimutakas) one weekend before the autumn ends.

Sounds great Chris what weekend suits or is this Sunday 28th March too soon

[Leviticus]

I'm up for one of them, but 28th would be no good for me as there is a poker run on from Levin this saturday

[carbonhed]

Sounds great Chris what weekend suits or is this Sunday 28th March too soon

Ack! A decision required and so cruelly out of the blue.

Was thinking about doing that trackday at Manfield on the 27th... but screw getting up that early just to be sure of getting a place... so that means I would have to pre book and monday is the last day for that... You fancy a trackday?

[Sketchy Snr]

Sounds great Chris what weekend suits or is this Sunday 28th March too soon

Too soon for this chap. Away that weekend.

[carbonhed]

Ack! A decision required and so cruelly out of the blue.

Was thinking about doing that trackday at Manfield on the 27th... but screw getting up that early just to be sure of getting a place... so that means I would have to pre book and monday is the last day for that... You fancy a trackday?


Actually the trackday's the weekend after... April 3rd. So that's no longer a problem.

[Quasi]

this saturday is Mothers Day at Manfield, Sunday is Hog poker run, Wellington,

[Toaster]

Saturdays are better for me, or Sunday afternoons.

[Darryn]

Ack! A decision required and so cruelly out of the blue.

Was thinking about doing that trackday at Manfield on the 27th... but screw getting up that early just to be sure of getting a place... so that means I would have to pre book and monday is the last day for that... You fancy a trackday?


What track day is it as I cant seem to find it under track days. Mind you I do ride a Suzuki Bandit so I'm always a little behind

[carbonhed]

What track day is it as I cant seem to find it under track days. Mind you I do ride a Suzuki Bandit so I'm always a little behind

Tackday's on the 3rd April CDMTCI.

[Darryn]

Taking the kids to see there grandparents in Auckland over that Easter weekend so would miss out on that trackday. I see there's another on the 26th April. Good excuse to take a weekday day off

[Gareth51]

Tackday's on the 3rd April CDMTCI.

Got me pre-paid under duress......have to go now

[Sketchy Snr]

Got me pre-paid under dourest......have to go now


:laugh: And the pressure is on now because you've see how its done now. :laugh: Wheelstanding onto the front straight.

[carbonhed]

Got me pre-paid under duress......have to go now

Likewise! Are you riding up?

[Darryn]

Kapiti Riders Thursday Night Ride - The Blue Mountains and Whitemans Valley (23rd th March) 6:30pm Takeoff

Hi Guys
Sorry I have to attend a funeral in Palmerston North that afternoon and not sure if I will make it back in time for the ride but may catch up for a drink afterwards
Was thinking Whitemans Valley and Blue mountains for a blast

Paraparaumu - Paekakariki Hill - Haywards - Silverstream - Blue Mountains - Whitemans Valley - Greys Road - Home homeward bound for a liquid refreshment

or you guys can have a chat and arrange another destination if that doesn't suit

Start point - South end of the car park outside The Warehouse Coastlands takeoff 6:30pm


All bike types and riders welcome
Join us at any points on the way just lets us know where

[Toaster]

Sorry mate, I love that route but am unable to make it Thursday night as I have preparation to do for interviews on Friday.

[Sketchy Snr]

Could be a quiet one, i'm not 100% sure as i go away on Friday morning so playing it by ear at the this stage.

[Bald Eagle]

Could be a quiet one, i'm not 100% sure as i go away on Friday morning so playing it by ear at the this stage.

A weekend without Snr, can get some tag catch up maybe :lol:

[sels1]

So who's going tonight? I could be a starter....
and flexibe about destination

[Leviticus]

Im in for tonight, the planned route was blue mountains/ whitemans valley, but depending on the turnout its flexible.

See y'all 6.30

The insane ride regardless (thanks darryn)

[Gareth51]

With weather like this it must be time to blow out some cobwebs haven't had a ride for a while

[carbonhed]

I'll be there.

[Leber]

I will meet you all again at Pauatahanui carpark/turning area about 6:45pm.

[carbonhed]

Well that was quite an eventfull evening! Hope you've finally managed to get back home Mark... spectacular slide. And poor Gareth's pride and joy the victim of a blind geriatric... gutting.

[Gareth51]

Well that was quite an eventfull evening! Hope you've finally managed to get back home Mark... spectacular slide. And poor Gareth's pride and joy the victim of a blind geriatric... gutting.

If you can't see a bike with twin head lights doing 30k 10mts away,no other vehicles on the road you gotta be blind.just hope they take his licence away before he kills someone

[Leviticus]

Good ride up until my chain snapped. Just wanna say a big thank you to Darryn for collecting me and dropping me home. If you ever need anything then I'll be there. Big thanks to my pal Jono in upper hurt for storing the bike, shame he was too pissed to give me a lift. Shame he lives up a fucking hill as well. Pushing a dead xt is no fun.

[Leviticus]

Sorry to hear of your off Gareth. Take his licence away I say.

[sels1]

Yep it was sad to see the Striple all bent but it was intact enough for me to ride it back to it's garage while Hop-along drove my car. Then took the Tiger for a blat over the PK hill to try and find the rest but to no avail so went to the pub found them in the carpark having just arrived. And I must say I like Jonseys new bike - good choice mate - yet anouther quality Triumph on the Coast.

[sinfull]

If you can't see a bike with twin head lights doing 30k 10mts away,no other vehicles on the road you gotta be blind.just hope they take his licence away before he kills someone

Doh !!!! Sucks mate

[jonesy63]

hi one and all. Those unable to attend the ride last night missed a good one. Except an off before we started and a broken chain enroute, all went well. Might be missing in action next week as off to Hawkes Bay Friday am and will be loading up the wheels. Jonesy

[Toaster]

Heck!!! Looks like I missed a rather incident filled ride!!

[Toaster]

Moving up to Kapiti this weekend!

[Leviticus]

Not sure how fast i was going, but measured at 45 metres

[carbonhed]

I bet every one of those metres is vividly etched on your memory :laugh: Watching you trying to push it off the road with a locked up rear wheel and 100kph traffic bearing down on you is etched on mine... you got the job done in record time!

[Darryn]

Wow guys one night away and look what I miss :shit:
Got home from Palmerston North just before 9pm then did a run to pick up Mark after hearing of his dilemma
I must admit the thought of the chain busting and then jamming the back wheel up at any speed makes me cringe. Well done for holding on to it
Gareth sorry to hear you got knocked off your bike on the way to the start point :argue:
I take from sels1 description you have a foot or leg injury. Are you ok?
Welcome Cam to Kapiti. We are not all related here and luckily only last week we got running water and power put on so your timing is impeccable
Well lads next week I'm off to Auckland to visit family on Thursday but wondering if for the last ride we either swap to Wednesday or I'm happy to catch up with you guys on a weekend ride

ps Do I need a passport past the Bombay Hills

[Toaster]

Not sure how fast i was going, but measured at 45 metres

There is a formula used to calculate speed from skidmark length, but its been a few years and I can't remember it! Impressive skill to keep it together mate. I am sure the flatspot on your tyre is equally impressive!!

[Leviticus]

Impressive skill to keep it together mate. I am sure the flatspot on your tyre is equally impressive!!

Thankfully engine didn't get damaged, otherwise adding oil to the equation would have been a different story. Tyre survived ok, I assume that with me using the front brake kept a lot of weight off the rear, although about halfway through the skid the rear started to squirm, so the feet went down to steady me.

And adrenaline is brown BTW

[Bren]

If you can't see a bike with twin head lights doing 30k 10mts away,no other vehicles on the road you gotta be blind.just hope they take his licence away before he kills someone
Sorry to hear of your off Gareth...hope you are okay!

Moving up to Kapiti this weekend!
There goes the neighbourhood!



Well lads next week I'm off to Auckland to visit family on Thursday but wondering if for the last ride we either swap to Wednesday or I'm happy to catch up with you guys on a weekend ride

ps Do I need a passport past the Bombay Hills
Well, I have thursday off so was planning to make the ride on thursday night, only right really...but if you guys do swap for wednesday let me know,
and as for the passport, thats only needed when you are coming back down (to keep them frikkin aucklanders out)

[Toaster]

There goes the neighbourhood!
....
and as for the passport, thats only needed when you are coming back down (to keep them frikkin aucklanders out)

Funny you say that given I have been living in Auckland the last five years! Clearly passport control was not working the day the Busa flew past.

[Bren]

Funny you say that given I have been living in Auckland the last five years! Clearly passport control was not working the day the Busa flew past.

Well I guess we better alert the authorities....dont need undesireables about aye


maybe I should look in the mirror

[carbonhed]

I just think that it's wonderfull to know that if you're broken down and abandoned on the side of a desolate, dark highway in the middle of the night in the pissing rain and howling wing... a simple phone call will bring aid and assistance... even to the uttermost ends of this earth. Just call 027 666 666 and ask for Darryn on the Bandit.

[Toaster]

Well I guess we better alert the authorities....dont need undesireables about aye


maybe I should look in the mirror

You wont see it coming bud ;)

[Darryn]

I just think that it's wonderfull to know that if you're broken down and abandoned on the side of a desolate, dark highway in the middle of the night in the pissing rain and howling wing... a simple phone call will bring aid and assistance... even to the uttermost ends of this earth. Just call 027 666 666 and ask for Darryn on the Bandit.

Hay if he mentioned rain & wind that would have been a different story

[carbonhed]

Hay if he mentioned rain & wind that would have been a different story

Pussy :laugh:

Have you added a red mohawk to your helmet? Cos I saw someone that looked suspiciously like you sporting one today.

[Leviticus]

Hay if he mentioned rain & wind that would have been a different story

If there had been wind and rain...

a: i wouldn't have been out

b: i would have got my phone wet again

[Toaster]

Pussy :laugh:

Have you added a red mohawk to your helmet? Cos I saw someone that looked suspiciously like you sporting one today.

It's his actual hair!

[carbonhed]

It's his actual hair!

Pubic??????????

Degenerate!

[Darryn]

Have you added a red mohawk to your helmet? Cos I saw someone that looked suspiciously like you sporting one today.

Great, spent $280 bucks on a new Vario Touring Screen which I received and fitted that morning and its my $35 mohawk he notices

[carbonhed]

Great, spent $280 bucks on a new Vario Touring Screen which I received and fitted that morning and its my $35 mohawk he notices

Hell if $9000 worth of chrome bling on a Sporty completely passes me by what chance a Variomatic Touring Scream????

Red mohawks on the other hand......

[Toaster]

Pubic??????????

Degenerate!

Whats that song.... riding dirty... or white and nerdy........... now its Red and curly!!

[sels1]

I'm off to Auckland to visit family on Thursday but wondering if for the last ride we either swap to Wednesday I like Wed rides, but it will be the last of the Wgtn Wed nite rides (which I usually attend) What if we rode down and joined the welly crew for the last night?



Moving up to Kapiti this weekend!

There goes the neighbourhood!
Nah, good stuff - what area?

[Bald Eagle]

Moving up to Kapiti this weekend!

another player for Team Kapiti tag-o-rama :lol:

[Toaster]

There goes the neighbourhood!
Nah, good stuff - what area?

Waikanae. It WAS as peaceful place.....................

[Toaster]

another player for Team Kapiti tag-o-rama :lol:

Could be, although I start work next week!

[sels1]

So anyone interested in joining the Welly Wed ride tonight? Meet at Mobil by the lights 5:15ish to ride down to Avalon.
(If that time is a bit tight for ya let me know, we could go a bit later)

[jonesy63]

Hi there one and all. Anybody fromt he kapiti riders keen for the local ride tonight. txt me on 0274 421 927.
Cheers Jonesy

[Bren]

Question....IS there going to be a Thursday Night Ride this week...???? I am actually free this thursday night so keen gto catch up

[Toaster]

I am busy tonight but am keen on a ride Thursday night. Any ideas where?

[Bren]

Here is an idea then....Start out at the normal spot...what time are you guys leaving now? 6.30 isnt it?...head over the piecock and haywards,through moonshine hill and over to lower hutt into High St and stop at the Caddilac Diner for a snack, then back over the hills to Pram

[jonesy63]

Bugger can't do tomorrow.. will be at usual meeting place tonight 6.15 - 6.20 leaving around 6.30 ish .. thought Paecoc hill, Haywards out to Wainui coast then back to Pram and the cobb for a refreshment.

Jonesy

[Darryn]

Yep Jonesy I'm keen on that. Catch ya there tonight

[Paul in NZ]

Ah crap - I'm actually free tomorrow night (thursday) if anyones keen.. Just got to decide which old wreck is most suitable for a spin (ie how far etc)

[Bren]

Ah crap - I'm actually free tomorrow night (thursday) if anyones keen.. Just got to decide which old wreck is most suitable for a spin (ie how far etc)

if we go over the piecock and moonshine rd to the hutt its around 80km....and then back just over piecock is another 50...total 130km

[Paul in NZ]

if we go over the piecock and moonshine rd to the hutt its around 80km....and then back just over piecock is another 50...total 130km

Sweet as - if it was going to be a long ride I'd dust off la Guzzi but a wee jaunt like this prob suits the Triumph. See you there (assuming the home renovation gods are kind today)

[Leber]

I will meet you all again at Pauatahanui carpark/turning area about 6:50pm.

[Paul in NZ]

I will meet you all again at Pauatahanui carpark/turning area about 6:50pm.

One assumes we will not be leaving kapiti at 7 then? 6:30 ready to rock?

[Toaster]

Yep. See you all then. Lots of holiday traffic. Just watch out for day dreaming nut bars in holiday mode pulling out on us.

[Bren]

One assumes we will not be leaving kapiti at 7 then? 6:30 ready to rock?

With bells on...or a horn at least....be good to catch up on a ride again

[Matey]

I'll be there too. About time I got in a thursday ride, they look a bit more interesting than the Avalon - Featherston Weds sessions.

[Bren]

I'll be there too. About time I got in a thursday ride, they look a bit more interesting than the Avalon - Featherston Weds sessions.

well, depending on the concensus, this could be the last one until daylight savings starts up again in spring

[Bren]

Well, good to be part of it tonight...bloody had to take the night off work though lol....(seriously had booked the "long" weekend ages ago)...The moonshine road is interesting to say the least, and am so glad the only traffic was the white wagon....

Well, the cadillac diner gets my thumbs up, and am thinking next spring we should organise a ride that ends up there, maybe with both Kapiti and Hutt riders, and totally fill the place, and the street outside with bikes...sort of make it like the Ace Cafe of the Hutt, they definately seemed biker friendly there...seems to be a place that the Fonz would roll up to on his Triumph Trophy...

Oh, and the burgers were too much for this old boy
202509

[Paul in NZ]

Second that - see if we can do a 'bike night'.....

[Toaster]

I see your second and raise you one.... third it!!

[Toaster]

I really enjoyed doing the Paekakariki Hill Road at night. Going north always seems a better ride than south for some reason.

That Moonshine Road was a tad narrow in places! I got the feeling it would be more entertaining going the other direction.Thanks to the numbnuts blocking the road with his car on one corner.... glad I was taking my time on the down-hill!

I agree about the cafe..... nice atmosphere and good food. Coffee was not hot enough, but hey, I am a coffee snob. Great company, cheers.

[Matey]

I agree with all of the above, it was a great way to start the long weeekend. Kudos to Cam for getting the 'Busa down Moonshine with an oily rear tyre - rather you than me!

[Toaster]

Yeah I think they must have serviced the chain while cold. Lube everywhere! Didn't see it until I got to Coastlands. Was fine except for left handers.

[Toaster]

I feel the need for an Easter Monday afternoon ride if anyone is around. Might do PK Hill, Grays Rd, Whitby Inlet, Haywards, coffee somewhere and back again to Kapiti.

Went to Whitemans Valley today. The Short Straw Cafe was great. Nice cake and coffee.

[Matey]

I could be a starter, not sure at this stage but will know for sure by tomorrrow morning.

[Toaster]

Sweet. I will be free from 1pm... ish and will ride anyway. Weather is forecast to improve with the gusty winds reducing.

[Bren]

would love to...but got the in law bullshit going on....as if I dont see them enough!

[Toaster]

I will go from the New World carpark petrol station in Waikanae at 1pm or just after if anyone is keen. My number 0212510017.

[Gareth51]

Would love to , but still a wee bit sore so decided to come into work and catch up on some paperwork
I think I should pull the curtains so that I can't see the weather

[Quasi]

Rapa riders going over the Track, down SH1, back over the Takas. Departing Martinborough 10am. May see you on the road. Awesome riding to you all today

[Big Col]

Will see how im placed, if I get chores done could be a starter.

[sinfull]

If ya were headed north , we could be a starter, but there is something about heading towards wellington that upsets me !

[Toaster]

Will see how im placed, if I get chores done could be a starter.

I missed your call mate and can't seem to retrieve the voicemail for some reason. I will look at a 2 hour ride and coffee max, with a lot to get done later today before work tomorrow.

[Toaster]

If ya were headed north , we could be a starter, but there is something about heading towards wellington that upsets me !

Wind???!!!

[Matey]

I'll meet you at Mobil Kapiti traffic lights, 1-10pm.

[sinfull]

Wind???!!! Haha nah, though it was a cool southerly we hit coming through the wairarapa yesterday, was totally under dressed for that blast !
All hail saddlebags i say , just so happened i had a wind break and some leggings stashed, so warm as toast after our carterton brunch !

But flag my comments about heading north ! Just seen the build up comming into Otaki so wouldn't like to be heading in a southerly direction at all today !

[Toaster]

I'll meet you at Mobil Kapiti traffic lights, 1-10pm.

Sweet.

Will make a stop point at top of Paekakariki Hill to sort out destination from there.

[Matey]

A beautiful Kapiti afternoon, quick fang over the Paekak hill and a cup of coffee , what a great way to wind up the holiday weekend. Cheers Cam, see you at the next ride.

[Toaster]

A beautiful Kapiti afternoon, quick fang over the Paekak hill and a cup of coffee , what a great way to wind up the holiday weekend. Cheers Cam, see you at the next ride.

You are welcome Mark. It was a perfect day for a ride. Had a nice wee power-slide leaving the cafe. I think I had too much caffeine in my Latte-bowl!

I am keen to make the next ride over to the short straw cafe. Would probably need another hour or so for the extra distance from Kapiti.

[Toaster]

New Thread for the Kapiti winter weekend rides if anyone is keen: CLICK HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121854-Kapiti-Weekend-Rides?p=1129716525#post1129716525)

[Darryn]

Escape for this ride Saturday 8th May 1pm takeoff

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/123024-Kapiti-and-Wellington-riders-Coffee-Run-Saturday-8th-May-1pm-takeoff

[Bren]

:Punk:WOOHOO....No more shift work..:Punk:.in three weeks I start working the hours of 7am to 4pm.....so bring on 2010-2011 Kapiti Coast Thursday Night Cruises:scooter:....when does Daylight Savings kick off again?:rolleyes:

[Sketchy Snr]

:Punk:WOOHOO....No more shift work..:Punk:.in three weeks I start working the hours of 7am to 4pm.....so bring on 2010-2011 Kapiti Coast Thursday Night Cruises:scooter:....when does Daylight Savings kick off again?:rolleyes:

:soon: 2012

[jonesy63]

hi there. If weather ok this coming sunday afternoon (1st August) . would any body be keen fior a ride. let me know. 0274 421 927.

[sels1]

hi there. If weather ok this coming sunday afternoon (1st August) . would any body be keen fior a ride. let me know. 0274 421 927.

Hiya Jonesy - havnt seen you out for a while
Hop over to the Kapiti Weekend ride thread, there is people going out most weekends:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121854-Kapiti-Weekend-Rides/page75

[jonesy63]

Counting down. Daylight saving starting 26th September. Suggest first possible Thursday night ride to be on the 30Th Sept. Usual meeting place Warehouse Carpark South end. 6.00 leave around 6.30. Possibly still a bit dark to leave for ride at 7 pm. Any ideas for a route much appreciated, Just not Aka Hill Road. Broke the Duc :doh:on the last attempt.

cheers Jonesy :woohoo:

[Bren]

Jonsey, thread for this year is already up....thought I had linked it to this thread
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128038-Kapiti-Coast-Thursday-Night-Cruise-2010-2011?p=1129849847#post1129849847