Mid-week rides

[road king]

we have a thread for the weekend and even a thread for friday nights, but nothing for monday- friday arvo. so here it is....

[road king]

anyone going for a ride anytime this week, let me know and ill prob tag along, im not working and havint got anything better to do

[gizmo]

anyone going for a ride anytime this week, let me know and ill prob tag along, im not working and havint got anything better to do
Had a nice quick ride to Masterton And back today.
Nice weather and all.
Sorry didn't know this was here.
:2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

Good man, I was just thinking that a mid week thread would be a good idea. My spare time is spent painting atm, but no doubt there'll be plenty of opportunity in the next few months. Summer riding rocks!

[KiwiKat]

Great, I'm on for Wednesday. Who wants to ride?

[gatch]

I'm always up for a h00n somewhere, I must have gone up Paihiatua track to the ballance turn off and back one million times by now, yes one million.

Chuck an idea out there and I mine come along yeah :)

[Dadpole]

A mid-week ride sounds like a go for me. I have a fair bit of time available ATM and mid-week is stress free compared to weekend traffic.
An added bonus is the smug feeling of enjoying yourself while others are working. :2thumbsup

[road king]

Great, I'm on for Wednesday. Who wants to ride?

i would be keen for a ride on Wednesday, just name the time and place for meet up. (pref after 0910)

[zahria]

i would be keen for a ride on Wednesday, just name the time and place for meet up. (pref after 0910)

Hi, I have got a leave pass for wednesday evening, if you are planning a ride for after work, say around 5 - 7pm?

:scooter:

[road king]

was thinking something like..... up the pahiatua track, down SH2 over the rimatukas then the Paekakariki hill then back up SH1. its around 300km so probably leave palmy around 10???



let me know if your keen :done:

[enzo]

was thinking something like..... up the pahiatua track, down SH2 over the rimatukas then the Paekakariki hill then back up SH1. its around 300km so probably leave palmy around 10???



let me know if your keen :done:

fark! what a awesome little ride(LOVE THE PAEKAK HILL) wish i could get time off work, can only ride after hours. bisset honda have a ride on thursday night, leaving paihiatua at 6pm.

[zahria]

was thinking something like..... up the pahiatua track, down SH2 over the rimatukas then the Paekakariki hill then back up SH1. its around 300km so probably leave palmy around 10???



let me know if your keen :done:

Ah, righto, have fun!

[Mandy]

How long will that ride take? I'm keen as, but I have to be somewhere at 1:30 <_<

[road king]

How long will that ride take? I'm keen as, but I have to be somewhere at 1:30 <_<

google maps reckon just over 4 and a half hours, i cant really leave before 9 and i dont plan on breaking any land speed records, so mite be pushing it. if no one els is keen we could make up a shorther ride

[gatch]

What if you were to go thursday, and leave about 5pm ish ? All those bits of road are bad ass in the dry..

[road king]

i will be at the BP out towards massy at around 9 30 tomorrow morning, :scooter:

[KiwiKat]

I'm on for a 10:00am Wednesday ride, Leaving BP Fitzherbert. Maybe 2 hours, (there may be some slower riders we need to allow for) Heading over the track, mangamaire etc. and back to PN for a bite. I'm happy to plot route.

[86GSXR]

I may need a break from painting, and besides, the Daytona needs a run. A short burst sounds good, got to be back by 1230ish. If I'm there I'm there, if not I'm not......

[Pegasus]

Make sure you think of me, sitting in my exam, while you are out there having fun.

[86GSXR]

Make sure you think of me, sitting in my exam, while you are out there having fun.

Bugger, for a minute there I thought you were going to bring your Bonnie out! Good luck with your exam :D

[Pegasus]

Bugger, for a minute there I thought you were going to bring your Bonnie out! Good luck with your exam :D

Only trouble with study leave, you need to study, then they make you do an exam. All finished by lunch time though, gonna try to get out and do some more running in :yes:

[Flynn]

Only trouble with study leave, you need to study, then they make you do an exam. All finished by lunch time though, gonna try to get out and do some more running in :yes:

Yeah, I'm kinda sick of it too, a couple of times I might have exceeded the recommended 5000 rpm:innocent: and I've only popped 1 wheelie, accidently of course, well I wasn't going to let a chick on a scooter race me off from the lights, so I gave it a handful of you know what and I got one hell of a fright:shit:

Anyway back to the midweek thing, tomorrow night is work do, thurs is out, fri looks like rain.

[road king]

if no one turns up for the 9 30 ride, I'll be in for the 10

[86GSXR]

I'll show up for a 1000 (or thereabouts) departure. Quite like the idea of the track and so forth.....

[Dadpole]

I will try to catch you if you go past. I live on the track near the Mangamarie turnoff.

[86GSXR]

Only trouble with study leave, you need to study, then they make you do an exam. All finished by lunch time though, gonna try to get out and do some more running in :yes:

Saw you looking confident there Tracy, hope it went well! Running in time now? :woohoo:


I will try to catch you if you go past. I live on the track near the Mangamarie turnoff.

Missed you there I believe.

Great run over the Track, Mangamarie, Chopper route, and the obligatories at the Black Stump. Track then back :yes: Excellent crew of four, thanks guys. Shame work was calling eh, grumble, grumble. Thanks Road King for a sterling idea :niceone:

[dogsnbikes]

Someone get a early Xmas pressy that awesome Tracy do I sense that Triumphs are out numbering the jappas:clap:

[Pegasus]

Saw you looking confident there Tracy, hope it went well! Running in time now? :woohoo:

Yeah, not too much in the way of nerves this time, had to take a couple of deep breaths though. My work mate looked a little green when she turned up. Going out shortly, to relax a little. :scooter:

[Dadpole]

Thought I had missed you all. I went Mangamarie, Woodville, Ballance, over the track to Aokautere then back over to home.
Nice and relaxing with little traffic to worry about, but the haymaking season is under way with trucks & tractors on the roads.
I spotted a few places with mud and crap dragged onto the road where they have been exiting paddocks, so a bit of care is needed. :eek5:

[KiwiKat]

Yep a nice refreshing run. A couple of us are looking at going out next Tuesday, perhaps Wangas (Whangas) way.

[road king]

Yep a nice refreshing run. A couple of us are looking at going out next Tuesday, perhaps Wangas (Whangas) way.

morning or arvo??? im working next week but should be finished around midday on tuesday

[road king]

so whos up for a ride tomorrow arvo??? probably around or just after 1.

[KiwiKat]

Daughter finishes school at 1pm. Sorry RK. :(

[road king]

Daughter finishes school at 1pm. Sorry RK. :(

hasn't she got a helmet? :jerry:

[Dadpole]

Anyone up for an outing tomorrow? The weather gods seem to be smiling - and preparing to frown on the weekend.

[road king]

Anyone up for an outing tomorrow? The weather gods seem to be smiling - and preparing to frown on the weekend.

What time did you have in mind? after 1300?

I'm gona be to busy for the FNR:(

so an earlier outing would be FMS:2thumbsup

[slydesigns]

Travelling to Tauranga/Mount Maunganui on Thursday is anyones heading that way.

[Dadpole]

Sorry I missed you Roadking. I hit the road just after 12.00. A nice little outing to Masterton and back via the back roads - Mauriceville ect.
There were a couple of "moments" with melted tar (why is it always on the bit of corner you can't see until you are committed). :argh:

[ynot slow]

Anybody keen for a cruise Weds can meet me at Dannevirke,I'll be leaving Napier hopefully 12.30pm if all goes well at work.

[KiwiKat]

It's a beaut night and I'm heading out over the hill via Ashhurst. Free coffee lined up at Mangamaire.

[road king]

Any one keen for a ride to Napier tomorrow morning??

Probably leave palmy around 0945 ish.

[86GSXR]

HAd a brilliant ride to Wellie last night for AC/DC! The traffic was unreal and it was great to be able to split all the way from Piecoc :yes:

AC/DC were fantastic! Easily the best live show I've seen for ages. The production is quite spectacular and the band in good, if relaxed form. Rosie was a bit larger than I imagined and the crowd was an amazing form of entertainment in itself :rockon:

Last night was the perfect night to ride home at 2 am, calm, clear, warm, moonlit and a touch of fog just to top off the surreal feeling.

[road king]

Last night was the perfect night to ride home at 2 am, calm, clear, warm, moonlit and a touch of fog just to top off the surreal feeling.


my ride to work at 3am was so thick with fog i could only see about 10 meters ahead!!!!! was averaging about 60km/h all the way to marton.

[slydesigns]

Anyone going on the CDMTC cafe ride tomorrow night? It's Maria's last ride in NZ (flies out Thursday Morning) and will be her first on a full license!

[road king]

Anyone going on the CDMTC cafe ride tomorrow night? It's Maria's last ride in NZ (flies out Thursday Morning) and will be her first on a full license!



haven't herd anything about it.... details???

[slydesigns]

they go out every wednesday night from 6pm... bp metro (the one by the plaza and copshop).

[road king]

they go out every wednesday night from 6pm... bp metro (the one by the plaza and copshop).

can anyone tag along or is it for CDMTC members only?

[slydesigns]

Maria and I are no longer members and they tolerate us.

Ok, from the attitude on the last ride Sarah doesn't (we are lower than the maggots on 3 week old cow carcass), but the rest do!

Very friendly group and a good safe pace without being boring as well.

Wednesday just been ended up out at a Foxton beach cafe.

[Little Smurf]

they go out every wednesday night from 6pm... bp metro (the one by the plaza and copshop).

Not every wednesday night dude, The club organise cafe rides every fortnight and they are specific to Club members, sometimes we get people coming along cause they want to join the club, but other than that it's not really public knowledge hence why when you join the club you get the newsletter of all our events.

There is a few from the club that do their own Wednesday night cafe rides and these are every other Wednesday night.

[slydesigns]

hmmm... perhaps I should remove mention of it then. My bad

[Little Smurf]

Sweet as, dont worry about it glad you enjoyed the ride. Don't let a minority bother you, :yes: you go becasue you enjoy it, becasuie it's not all about them! You are right there is some good people in the club and we have a lot of fun and its what you make of it too. We are there to ride with like minded people who look out for each other when we are out and about, plain and simple :yes:

[86GSXR]

Indeed.

Heading up to Opunaki next Thursday to pick up the Daytona and drop off the Tiger if anyones at a loose end and wants a cruise. Bonus is that Kerry's installing a turbocharger into a Rocket which should be an interesting learning experience :yes: Just post up if you're keen and I'll put up a ETD closer to the time.

[chanceyy]

Indeed.

Heading up to Opunaki next Thursday to pick up the Daytona and drop off the Tiger if anyones at a loose end and wants a cruise. Bonus is that Kerry's installing a turbocharger into a Rocket which should be an interesting learning experience :yes: Just post up if you're keen and I'll put up a ETD closer to the time.


Pity work has to get in the way .. however bonus is hog ride to parliment on tues and off to Paeroa on friday ... will get to have a decent ride on the bike (and test the panniers ) :yes:

[86GSXR]

Two very worthy mid week rides. Take care on the roads and lets hope the idiots stay at bay :yes: Yes, now we must get those two Tigers out when work doesn't get in the way!

Got some stats on the Daytona earlier, nice.................

All shim clearances within specification. Leakdown tests and compression show engine in excellent condition.
Cyl One 5% 2.200bar 104psi
Cyl Two 6% 2.100bar 106psi
Cyl Three 5% 2.150bar 105psi

[chanceyy]

Two very worthy mid week rides. Take care on the roads and lets hope the idiots stay at bay :yes: Yes, now we must get those two Tigers out when work doesn't get in the way!

Got some stats on the Daytona earlier, nice.................

All shim clearances within specification. Leakdown tests and compression show engine in excellent condition.
Cyl One 5% 2.200bar 104psi
Cyl Two 6% 2.100bar 106psi
Cyl Three 5% 2.150bar 105psi

for sure .. either sat or sunday afternoon after I get back from the Tri .. will need hot choccy by then :lol: mind you have to get up around 3.30am sunday morn to get to welly for the start

good news on the daytona though :clap:

[86GSXR]

Had a great ride last night to Foxton Beach then up to Tangi. We were checking out the launching ramps for when I finally get the boat in the water. Nothing beats these summer nights riding thats for sure. Speaking of, quite keen to check out City Honda's Thursday night cafe rides http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/118857-City-Honda-Cafe-Ride

Weather dependant I'm going to head to Opunaki via the Para's, Taumarunui, and the Forgotton Highway tomorrow. I need to get a few more kms on the Tiger before Kerry gets to work. Anyone keen, post away otherwise I shall do a solo cross country :ride:

[86GSXR]

Excellent days motorcycling! Didn't quite achieve the kms I'd like to have but there we go. Headed out at 9 am yesterday morning with 19005 kms on the Tiger and dropped it off at Kerry's with 19537.

On the way I managed Feilding for fuel and latte where I'm sure I had a convo with Mike Nash about the Tiger :yes: Next up was Halcombe Hill, Marton Resevoir, Turakina Valley, Fordell and the Paraparas stopping at the lookout for 5 mins. Quite a few roadworks involving taking out some great corners. Why do they have to do that? If it ain't broke, don't fix it I say!

Straight through to Taumarunui for lunch then it was into the Forgotton Highway :woohoo:

I spent 15 mins at Grubs memorial. It's difficult to do this road without some contemplation and sadness at the loss of this man.

A short stop at Whanga then straight into Stratford and up to New Plymouth where there was some weather brewing. I took a quick trip to the waterfront and looking down towards Opunaki sure enough, looking ugly. At that moment the rain swept in so it was on with the wets and down the Surf Highway to be warmly welcomed by Kerry, Mary, and canine :yes:

The Tiger was whisked onto the lift followed by the always informative and fascinating catch up and coffee. Daytona unveiled and, hang on, what's that hugger doing on there? Shit says Kerry, I've put it on the wrong bike, better leave it there then eh :gob: Nah, just kidding, a wee present from Barry :yes: Huge thanks Baz, looks great :D

Turns out the Daytona has had quite a few mapping 'tweaks' and I'm asked to road test her. Not a problem! So in due course I'm on the road and wow, massive difference through all the range! Genius!

Get to Wanga's and am met by Barry as I can't remember how to get to the house :doh:

Great catch up with Baz and Mel and a great :drool: over the superb stuff taking place in the garage :yes:

Back on the road at 1130 in heavy rain but no worries. No :Police: and it's pretty awesome playing with what feels like a new bike at that time and place.

Great 700+ km day out.

[dogsnbikes]

Bloody good to catch up last nite Mate,the old gurl is looking good......Glad to see Kerry Play along enjoy the hugger was long over due;)

[banditrider]

Sounds like a really crap day - glad I went to work ;-)

[86GSXR]

Bloody good to catch up last nite Mate,the old gurl is looking good......Glad to see Kerry Play along enjoy the hugger was long over due;)

I'm looking forward to some muddy roads now, makes a huge difference alright :D


Sounds like a really crap day - glad I went to work ;-)

It was hard Andrew, but someone had to do it :sweatdrop

[ynot slow]

Next ride the pick up,gotta hate having to ride to Opunake,can show you a route via south of Hawera to Opunake without hitting highways,and good roads to boot,compulsery stop at Tawhiti Museum a must.

[86GSXR]

Yes, we'll probably go two up on the Buell for the pick up. Don't know when tho and I've told Kerry there's no hurry for the Tiger as I'm having too much fun on the Daytona!

[KiwiKat]

Midweek ride this Wednesday, weather permitting with Feilding Riders. Leaving Feilding BP at 6pm, informal drink and chats meeting at Murray's Irish Bar 7:30 pm.

Saturday run on as well meeting Manchester Square Feilding 10:00 am for coffee first.

[oscarnz]

Midweek ride this Wednesday, weather permitting with Feilding Riders. Leaving Feilding BP at 6pm, informal drink and chats meeting at Murray's Irish Bar 7:30 pm.

Saturday run on as well meeting Manchester Square Feilding 10:00 am for coffee first.

Its a pity I work till 6pm this week as would have loved to come along for a ride. Oh well another night.
Also would have loved to come on Saturday for coffee, but the National road race champs are on at Manfield, so a seat in the grandstand with have my name on it.

[NZsarge]

Its a pity I work till 6pm this week as would have loved to come along for a ride. Oh well another night.
Also would have loved to come on Saturday for coffee, but the National road race champs are on at Manfield, so a seat in the grandstand with have my name on it.

Don't forget. WSBK on Sky Sport 2 from 1:30 onward, gonna try and convince them to screen it live at the Ashhurst Inn (Knobbies) so a get together can be had, I know Sly has be talking to them to screen it the following Monday night but if the race is being screened live at sociable hours....

[slydesigns]

let me know what they say...

[86GSXR]

The City Honda ride was pretty good last night. 5 bikes, 6 people. The new VFR 1200 was out and it does look quite interesting. Good pace, not too fast, not too slow. Good route, Valley Rd, Saddle, Track and ended up at Rendevous for a chat. Good group and it'd be good to see a few more locals on the next one...........

[oscarnz]

Palmerston North Ladies Ride - till end of daylight saving
Tuesday nights - Leave at 6pm for a cruisy ride.
Event location:Manawatu - Palmerston North
Ladies only ride (men welcome but must ride at back of the group)
Meet at PNth Motorcycles Featherston Street (old Phil Turnbull building)

This is a no pressure ride for any ladies out there that want to build their confidence with riding with others.

End up back in town for coffee and a chat (if you wish).

[Pegasus]

Palmerston North Ladies Ride - till end of daylight saving
Tuesday nights - Leave at 6pm for a cruisy ride.
Event location:Manawatu - Palmerston North
Ladies only ride (men welcome but must ride at back of the group)
Meet at PNth Motorcycles Featherston Street (old Phil Turnbull building)

This is a no pressure ride for any ladies out there that want to build their confidence with riding with others.

End up back in town for coffee and a chat (if you wish).

Cheers Monamie, had a nice girly ride tonight. Nice coffee too.

[oscarnz]

Cheers Monamie, had a nice girly ride tonight. Nice coffee too.

Awesome stuff, I couldnt make it. Glad Monamie showed you a good time :yes:

[Pegasus]

Awesome stuff, I couldnt make it. Glad Monamie showed you a good time :yes:

Yeah, just the two of us. I went TEC :laugh: Went along Valley road. FYI: long stretch of small loose gravel (not an issue though, just took my time) No wind at all after we left the main road. Good relaxed evening.

[Monamie]

Yeah, just the two of us. I went TEC :laugh: Went along Valley road. FYI: long stretch of small loose gravel (not an issue though, just took my time) No wind at all after we left the main road. Good relaxed evening.

And a great TEC you were too...and I lead the ride-what a team!!

It was a nice ride and we managed to miss the low, blinding sun and the wind. It was a nice way to end the day.
No reason why we can't continue these jaunts after DLS ends-but probably on the weekends?
Enjoy Tuesday Tracey- and don't forget to pass on all the tips!!

[Pegasus]

And a great TEC you were too...and I lead the ride-what a team!!

It was a nice ride and we managed to miss the low, blinding sun and the wind. It was a nice way to end the day.
No reason why we can't continue these jaunts after DLS ends-but probably on the weekends?
Enjoy Tuesday Tracey- and don't forget to pass on all the tips!!

Yeah, looking forward to it. Never know, if I am not too knackered, I may turn up to say hi, or maybe even come out for a ride. (insert tui add here)

[Pegasus]

Well I took a day off work today and went to the Prorider day at Manfeild. FMS :D

Time for a nana nap now though :zzzz:

[oscarnz]

Well I took a day off work today and went to the Prorider day at Manfeild. FMS :D

Time for a nana nap now though :zzzz:

Cant wait to hear all about it Tracy

[86GSXR]

Had a GREAT ride yesterday. I heard there was an afternoon at Taupo at a good price so I went up on the Daytona. Got to the track, there were only five bikes there, magic. Introduced myself to Shaun and quickly got into it. Wow, Taupo is quite a track alright! Quite a few of the corners (read most of them lol) took me by surprise the first time around and it was very soon apparant that my tire pressures were WAY too high. That is the rear spun up and I almost lost it about three times before saying fark that and coming in. It was great having Shaun there to offer some fantastic advice and after letting about 10 psi out of each tire I was back into it and loved it. Still a few slides but that was due to the surface repairs and a bit of dust. A few more pointers from Shaun made a huge difference and I can't wait to get back there. I have to say this was an amazing day due to the complete lack of crowding, expert advice, and 3 hours of tracktime totally to ourselves. Had an amazing night ride back home too :yes:

[banditrider]

Looks like ya had some fun alright. That last piccy is awesome - scary lookin' face peering out of that helmet!

[chanceyy]

Had a GREAT ride yesterday. I heard there was an afternoon at Taupo at a good price so I went up on the Daytona. Got to the track, there were only five bikes there, magic. Introduced myself to Shaun and quickly got into it. Wow, Taupo is quite a track alright! Quite a few of the corners (read most of them lol) took me by surprise the first time around and it was very soon apparant that my tire pressures were WAY too high. That is the rear spun up and I almost lost it about three times before saying fark that and coming in. It was great having Shaun there to offer some fantastic advice and after letting about 10 psi out of each tire I was back into it and loved it. Still a few slides but that was due to the surface repairs and a bit of dust. A few more pointers from Shaun made a huge difference and I can't wait to get back there. I have to say this was an amazing day due to the complete lack of crowding, expert advice, and 3 hours of tracktime totally to ourselves. Had an amazing night ride back home too :yes:

Awesome :clap: now what bike is next out there ??????? :whistle:

[ynot slow]

Awesome :clap: now what bike is next out there ??????? :whistle:

With 4 cylinders maybe,proper bike those zukis.

[86GSXR]

One like this perhaps :D Shit, four cylinders is a bit radical eh!

[banditrider]

One like this perhaps :D Shit, four cylinders is a bit radical eh!

I likes the look of that shed - although it looks like it needs a few more bikes in there...

[86GSXR]

A shed full of bikes is a beautiful thing alright. Actually, that one is at PN Motorcycles, the Gixxers are in there for a few health checks atm. The old one started first time the other day, and the newer one took a bit of 'persuading', but she ran. It felt good to dust them off.

[oscarnz]

A shed full of bikes is a beautiful thing alright. Actually, that one is at PN Motorcycles, the Gixxers are in there for a few health checks atm. The old one started first time the other day, and the newer one took a bit of 'persuading', but she ran. It felt good to dust them off.

Awesome stuff, so when you getting your racing licence for the Winter series???

[86GSXR]

Ordered it online today :yes: Been having a good read up on requirements and suchlike as well. Can't wait to get the old warhorse out there!

[chanceyy]

Can't wait to get the old warhorse out there!

Neither can we ... its been a long time coming :)

[Meanie]

Awesome Al, you certainly timed that one right didnt ya. So few bikes, so many hours of track time..........FMS photos
While i spent the day reroofing my shed. Even had cowboyz rubbing it in when he backed out his drive

[86GSXR]

Neither can we ... its been a long time coming :)

It has a bit eh, so much on lately it seems. Making it aa priority now tho! :yes:


Awesome Al, you certainly timed that one right didnt ya. So few bikes, so many hours of track time..........FMS photos
While i spent the day reroofing my shed. Even had cowboyz rubbing it in when he backed out his drive

It was one of those FMS spontaneous days. I heard there was a bit of rubbing in going on there lol.