14th May '05 - KB ride for all down SH22

[Motoracer]

So, how about it folks?

It'll be a Kiwibiker ride like the old times down SH22 to the BP in Narawahia and we can decide how long we want to make it depending on the conditions etc after lunch.

Here are some details:

Date: Saturday the 14th of May 2005.
Time: Meet up at 9:00AM and ETD will be 9:30AM.
Starting point: Papakura Autobhan.
Ride location: Lunch at Narawahia through SH22.

All paces are welcome and as usual, I'll still be riding if it's pissing down with rain.

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Message below is an update
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Righty-ho, looks like we got ourselves a briliant KB ride ahead of us for tomorrow!! :Punk:

Thank you everyone for showing interest, I am sure when you come tomorrow and go on the ride, you'll have an awesome time!

Regarding the weather, Met service says few possible showers in Auckland BUT, we won't be in Auckland. From the look of things, southbound, weather seems fine as it says "Fine in Hamilton with increasing clouds". Sounds good enough to me! :niceone:

As for the numbers, if we have low numbers turning up for tomorrow, it should still be in the 20s, otherwise if we get a good turn out, we are expecting numbers in the 40s (holly crap!). Last time I think we had 40 something bikes as well when I organised that "Noob training ride". If we get into the 50s, this will be the biggest KB ride ever!

Due to the size of the pack, it is obviously going to take a bit of time to get through the ride. So, I am just planning for a ride to Hamilton and then back to Auckland via SH22. I say Hamilton because the BP station in Narawahia is not big enough to cater for such large numbers. We will stop at a point in Hamilton for lunch and fuel up, then we will head back the same way through SH22. People wanting to do their own thing can split up from the main group later on, if they wish to ride on further towards Raglan or towards Waihi. I will however be going back the same way and leading people who are unsure about the route or who are reletively new to riding or people just wanting to stick with the main group and just do SH22 from Auckland to Hamilton and back to Auckland.

Meet up time at the Papakura Autobhan is still at 9:00AM, and then we are aiming to depart at 9:30 sharp! If you are not there by this time you will either missout on the ride or if you know the route, just ride down SH22 and chances are you'll catch us along the way because it'll take time for waiting for the guys at the back etc etc, and as always, we will have rest stops.

Everyone, if you don't have my cell no. it might be a good idea to take it down now. 021 155 9376. If there are any problems, text or ring me. If you are texting, please indicate who you are in KB!

[Quasievil]

mmmmmm 22 on Saturday then trackday on taupommmmmm OKAY im in

[bugjuice]

bugger, you beat me to it. I was going to post up another to try to make up for my 'failed' misery last weekend. Oh well, if someone else is organising it, then it should go way better. Happy to help where I can, but I'll be there. If it's raining hard, I may question it as my tyres aren't great in the wet at the moment (need a new front) so wouldn't want to risk it for nothing. Hoping it's good weather tho. I'll be there..

what about splitting off at the layby place we normally stop at, and going down to Raglan instead? Just an idea, I'll shut up..

[Motoracer]

what about splitting off at the layby place we normally stop at, and going down to Raglan instead? Just an idea, I'll shut up..

Don't know where this place is so it wouldn't help me lead other people through if I get lost myself. Is this place a lot more convenient than the Autobhan?

I am just sujesting a ride to Narawahia as of yet. We can decide on either going to raglan or going back the same way or going back through some different route or if you guys are real keen and hard bastards, we can go to Morensvill, Then Waihi, then Whangamata, then Kopu then back through Hunua for a wicked loop ride!

[enigma51]

Im in ....... if i have the bike back!

[enigma51]

Ooops sorry cant make it wifes birthday got to spend some time with her.

[Quasievil]

Don't know where this place is so it wouldn't help me lead other people through if I get lost myself. Is this place a lot more convenient than the Autobhan?

I am just sujesting a ride to Narawahia as of yet. We can decide on either going to raglan or going back the same way or going back through some different route or if you guys are real keen and hard bastards, we can go to Morensvill, Then Waihi, then Whangamata, then Kopu then back through Hunua for a wicked loop ride!


I think Ive heard of such a place, maybe if no rain a BBQ could be had, will have to confirm next week.

[Motoracer]

Ooops sorry cant make it wifes birthday got to spend some time with her.

LOL Cool as man. Catch you next time!

[Motoracer]

I think Ive heard of such a place, maybe if no rain a BBQ could be had, will have to confirm next week.

F-ing awesome!!!!!! :Punk:

This could be another big KB ride! Keep me updated man.

[bugjuice]

Don't know where this place is so it wouldn't help me lead other people through if I get lost myself. Is this place a lot more convenient than the Autobhan?

I am just sujesting a ride to Narawahia as of yet. We can decide on either going to raglan or going back the same way or going back through some different route or if you guys are real keen and hard bastards, we can go to Morensvill, Then Waihi, then Whangamata, then Kopu then back through Hunua for a wicked loop ride!
no, it's not an alternative meeting point.
it'd actually be a bit shorter overall ride than making it all the way to Narawahia (???). Have a look here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9804), it's the road that splits off to the coast at the bottom, have a look at the left-hand kink in the road. Down in Raglan is a few pubs for a nice steak sammy, and I think there's a gas station there to fill up too.. I think Quasi should be able to comment on this better than I, but like I said, just a suggestion for something slightly different.

the pic is the only one I've got that might jog your memory. The photo is where we all stopped on the n00b ride and we're all in the lay by, the road turning off the main is the one going down to Raglan, altho I've never done it myself. It's sign posted that way.

[Yarg]

that looks like the road that may not be tarsealed all the way. Last time I travelled that road it had about 12km of gravel. Thick gravel at that. would like to know from someone more local if it has been tarsealed. :ride:

[Motu]

You are talking about SH22,it goes to Te Uku,you turn off SH22 turning right at that point where you are stopped....you just think it's still SH22.The REAL SH22 goes to Te Uku...a couple of kms gravel....that's got ya worried now eh?

[Motoracer]

no, it's not an alternative meeting point.
it'd actually be a bit shorter overall ride than making it all the way to Narawahia (???). Have a look here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9804), it's the road that splits off to the coast at the bottom, have a look at the left-hand kink in the road. Down in Raglan is a few pubs for a nice steak sammy, and I think there's a gas station there to fill up too.. I think Quasi should be able to comment on this better than I, but like I said, just a suggestion for something slightly different.

the pic is the only one I've got that might jog your memory. The photo is where we all stopped on the n00b ride and we're all in the lay by, the road turning off the main is the one going down to Raglan, altho I've never done it myself. It's sign posted that way.

Oh ok. Sorry, I missunderstood you. I thought you meant leaving Auckland from a different point.

I've heard that there are gravel sections down that way. Have they cleared it up all the way to Raglan now?

[Motoracer]

You are talking about SH22,it goes to Te Uku,you turn off SH22 turning right at that point where you are stopped....you just think it's still SH22.The REAL SH22 goes to Te Uku...a couple of kms gravel....that's got ya worried now eh?

Yea, I just found that out while planning another ride last time.

Gravel doesn't worry me since I'll most probably be on the XR with new knobblies. But since I did say a ride for all, it wouldn't be too great to expect everyone to go through gravel as well.

Care to join us, on this one Motu? :niceone:

[bugjuice]

Oh ok. Sorry, I missunderstood you. I thought you meant leaving Auckland from a different point.

I've heard that there are gravel sections down that way. Have they cleared it up all the way to Raglan now?
Quasi and a few others aren't too far away from there, may be they'd be kind enough to go see? If not, I'll find the time to head down myself to go check..

[Motu]

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Care to join us, on this one Motu? :niceone:
I'm self employed - I have 52 unpaid days off a year,all of them sundays...

[stify]

i'm in for the upsized 22/loop combo,as long as it not to wet and i git om before it gets to dark :blink:

[Two Smoker]

YOU WOULDNT BELIEVE IT!!! But this morning my powervalves have started playing up on the RG agin :crybaby: so will probably have to miss this one out :(

[erik]

I'll be there!
Not sure if I'll go the full Waihi/Whangamata loop thing if you decide to go that way though, might just head back up SH22. I'll see how I feel on the day.

[MikeL]

ETD will be 9:30AM.

9:30 KB time = 10:00
9:30 : MR time = 10:30

:-p

[Zed]

All paces are welcome and as usual, I'll still be riding if it's pissing down with rain.You can have the whole road to yourself then cos I'm done with ridng 22 in the wet! Otherwise I'd muchly like to join you. :cool:

[chickenfunkstar]

Sounds good to me.
I've done SH22 once before and thought it was great.

How far is it from Narawahia to Waihi?
Is it a big mission?

[Kwaka-Kid]

wicked Sudeep! thats what im talkin about boys! :D

Will aim to make it but will say im a poor shot.

lets just see, gl on getting heaps of fellow KB'ers attending, wicked.

[Cary]

that looks like the road that may not be tarsealed all the way. Last time I travelled that road it had about 12km of gravel.:ride:

Come on you road riders, harden up :devil2:
Sounds like a good ride to me.

[Two Smoker]

Well this might be too good to miss.... so i will most likely be there.... and if my bike blows up, its all your guys fault!!!

[pyrocam]

hmmm do the 22 again or help friend move.
:ride: :niceone:
that wasnt hard.
after todays rain disaster Ill only meekly raise my hand. see what the weather is like.

[Coldkiwi]

You can have the whole road to yourself then cos I'm done with ridng 22 in the wet! Otherwise I'd muchly like to join you. :cool:

There goes a wise man :msn-wink:

[Quasievil]

Sounds good to me.
I've done SH22 once before and thought it was great.

How far is it from Narawahia to Waihi?
Is it a big mission?
its about a hour of boredom as you go across the Hauraki cop invested plains

[Quasievil]

Why not go to Ngruawhahia refuel then out to Raglan for lunch and return on the same road, or if you want a bigger ride go down to WhataWhata then down to the Kawhia turn off (awesome road here) then to kawhia for lunch, total ride time 3 hours one way

or Raglan 2 hours one way

[HDTboy]

Count me in if it's blue overhead, maybe even if it's grey, but not if it's leaking.

[Kwaka-Kid]

sounding like we could need a support vechile.

Id be keen again should i have the day free.

[Zed]

Don't know where this place is so it wouldn't help me lead other people through if I get lost myself. Is this place a lot more convenient than the Autobhan?

I am just sujesting a ride to Narawahia as of yet. We can decide on either going to raglan or going back the same way or going back through some different route or if you guys are real keen and hard bastards, we can go to Morensvill, Then Waihi, then Whangamata, then Kopu then back through Hunua for a wicked loop ride!As far as beginnings go, I reckon that the best route to SH22 from AB, Papakura is the off-ramp at Drury, take a right under the overbridge then turn left into Old GSR, then right into Runciman Rd (awesome road), all the way through to Bombay Rd(?), turn left and go up past the Bombay service stations and hook a right to the motorway on-ramp, then up SH1 for 3kms to the LH Ridge Rd off ramp, on to Ridge Rd (choice road) and the rest is plain sailing...I recommend (for everyone's enjoyment) that we head off on this route. :ride:

Bugjuice, it might pay to discuss your thoughts on this thread about how to lead the group? Things were a bit cloudy on our ride last week...I'm just glad everyone made it to 22 this time, even if some only made it down part way! :pinch:

[Sutage]

Whats the skill level of this one? :msn-wink:

Any other newbs wanna go with me? :D

Ill decide closer, only getting bike tomorrow so hmm

[Aitch]

Is sealed aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the way.

[Two Smoker]

Whats the skill level of this one? :msn-wink:

Any other newbs wanna go with me? :D

Ill decide closer, only getting bike tomorrow so hmm

If you can do highway speeds, it should be sweet... It doesnt state "for fast riders" so that means all skill levels.....

[crashe]

Buggar buggar buggar buggar...... I won't be there for the ride.

But please all ride safely..... and have a great day.

[erik]

As far as beginnings go, I reckon that the best route to SH22 from AB, Papakura is the off-ramp at Drury, take a right under the overbridge then turn left into Old GSR, then right into Runciman Rd (awesome road), all the way through to Bombay Rd(?), turn left and go up past the Bombay service stations and hook a right to the motorway on-ramp, then up SH1 for 3kms to the LH Ridge Rd off ramp, on to Ridge Rd (choice road) and the rest is plain sailing...I recommend (for everyone's enjoyment) that we head off on this route. :ride:

Bugjuice, it might pay to discuss your thoughts on this thread about how to lead the group? Things were a bit cloudy on our ride last week...I'm just glad everyone made it to 22 this time, even if some only made it down part way! :pinch:
Sounds interesting, I haven't done Ridge road yet.
Gets my vote. :)

[erik]

Whats the skill level of this one? :msn-wink:

Any other newbs wanna go with me? :D

Ill decide closer, only getting bike tomorrow so hmm
I'd suggest doing some shorter rides first, I'd guess that from west auckland to Ngaruawahia and back would be fairly taxing on your concentration and tiring if you've only been riding a week or so.
Work your way up to it, don't be in too much of a rush to go on big rides or ride fast.
First thing I suggest is finding a decent sized carpark and practicing doing figure 8's and braking. Also you can learn a lot from reading; one book I'd recommend is "Proficient Motorcycling" which you can get from the Waitakere libraries (well, it's out at the moment, but it'd be wise to request it). It covers heaps of stuff, I only read parts of it and it was still helpful.

[bugjuice]

Bugjuice, it might pay to discuss your thoughts on this thread about how to lead the group? Things were a bit cloudy on our ride last week...I'm just glad everyone made it to 22 this time, even if some only made it down part way! :pinch:
nah, these guys are pro's at this, so it'll go fine.
The problem on the last ride was that I wasn't prepaired for such a large group and didn't have the right time to think about it and look after the newbies. I also kind of did the bad thing, and 'assumed' a few things which kinda fell flat.

One being that the guys up the front knew about the second-bike-stops rule. This is quite a key thing, something that should have been pointed out before we set off.

I/We also should have clearly agreed the route, and explained it to everyone.

I am glad I said about the stops too. I obviously didn't make it past the first, so I can only assume the second one happened ok, then you all continued on to BP, where I did meet you all. Even after then, things still fell apart.

I am also glad we had the car following, even if it was a guy with no tools and a broken leg. Was an extra bod and a shelter from the rain.

It also helps to have at least one throttle-man. This way, you can delegate and get some much needed help. Most of it is just plain sailing and a nice ride, but that's only if the ground rules and speeches have been made.

Seeing everyone there at that time just threw me off, and on reflection, I can see the error of my ways. I know I won't forget for next time, it's just a shame it went like that the first time!

[NinjaBoy]

I'd suggest doing some shorter rides first, I'd guess that from west auckland to Ngaruawahia and back would be fairly taxing on your concentration and tiring if you've only been riding a week or so.
Work your way up to it, don't be in too much of a rush to go on big rides or ride fast.

Feint is organising a Newbie ride this Sat out west.



First thing I suggest is finding a decent sized carpark and practicing doing figure 8's and braking.

Figure 8 ??? still trying master that after xx years of riding ...



Also you can learn a lot from reading; one book I'd recommend is "Proficient Motorcycling" .

Great book... Highly recommended ...

[Motoracer]

Sweet!! This is exactly what I wanted. Its great to have the old regulars join the ride as it'd be great to do what we used to do, which is really THE most fun part about KB.:Punk: P.S. It'll be great to meet all you new people as well. :)



As far as beginnings go, I reckon that the best route to SH22 from AB, Papakura is the off-ramp at Drury, take a right under the overbridge then turn left into Old GSR, then right into Runciman Rd (awesome road), all the way through to Bombay Rd(?), turn left and go up past the Bombay service stations and hook a right to the motorway on-ramp, then up SH1 for 3kms to the LH Ridge Rd off ramp, on to Ridge Rd (choice road) and the rest is plain sailing...I recommend (for everyone's enjoyment) that we head off on this route. :ride:

Bugjuice, it might pay to discuss your thoughts on this thread about how to lead the group? Things were a bit cloudy on our ride last week...I'm just glad everyone made it to 22 this time, even if some only made it down part way! :pinch:

Hey Matt, That's my fav route as well! We will be going via that way and the ride will be on my lead. This isn't some organised club ride, so people don't have to follow me and they can pass me or whatever but since I put up the idea, I will be taking responcibility of the route and making sure everyone knows where they are going etc.

At this stage I am not in favour of taking the new route to Raglan as it sounds a bit risky for a group ride. If you only have a few small numbers, it is OK to experiment some other time.

[FEINT]

I am organising the newbie ride this saturday the 7th of May, but isn't this 22 ride on the 14th next week?

i hope none of you turns up this Saturday thinking it is on.. :whistle: :whistle:

[MacD]

At this stage I am not in favour of taking the new route to Raglan as it sounds a bit risky for a group ride. If you only have a few small numbers, it is OK to experiment some other time.

As Motu pointed out SH22 is actually the route all the way to Te Uke and has several km of unsealed road. The KB rides take the route through Waingaro to Ngaruawhahia (which appears to be the main route when you ride it). The option is then to head down to Whatawhata and out to Raglan via SH23.

The Wises map has SH22 marked straight through to Te Uke.

[Motu]

Yeah,hell of a long way around when the road goes straight there....

[Motoracer]

I am organising the newbie ride this saturday the 7th of May, but isn't this 22 ride on the 14th next week?

i hope none of you turns up this Saturday thinking it is on.. :whistle: :whistle:


This ride is not this Saturday, as I'll be thousands of KMs away from NZ in Kuala Lumpur so it is definetly NEXT Saturday the 14th of May '05.

Thank you for your post as well MacD.

[enigma51]

Wonder if the wife can move her birthday hmmmmmmmm Dam I so want to go!

[Ghost Lemur]

Wonder if the wife can move her birthday hmmmmmmmm Dam I so want to go!

Tell her one of her presents is a few hours peace and quiet. Give her breakie in bed before you go and a nice present (something shiney?). And then when you get back take her out for a romantic meal.

Hey it might work.

Someone remember to take a camera along. Looking forward to some writeups and pics.

[Sutage]

so the newb ride is the 14th of may? or the 7th? :P

[V Twin Raver]

I wanna go, but got no bike.............................

[White trash]

I wanna go, but got no bike.............................

I told ya.............. :msn-wink:

[DEATH_INC.]

Draco may be in.....
I think I'll bow out as I'm off to taupo the next day too.....

[Two Smoker]

, so people don't have to follow me and they can pass me or whatever but since I put up the idea, I will be taking responcibility of the route and making sure everyone knows where they are going etc.
.
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA :lol: :killingme New Tui ad....


Yeah Right.
"Im Going to Pass MR"

Tui.



Ill give it a go (Passing you) But i just cant seem to ride the RG hard anymore :( We will see...

[erik]

so the newb ride is the 14th of may? or the 7th? :P
It's the 7th. See here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=11646).

[Madguitarist!]

I'd be keen to join you guys!

just serviced my forks with heavier oil and wanna see how it handles now, the old oil was shyites and the right fork had noticeably less oil! haha!! no wonder I was pogoing around the corners last weekend on 22!! :laugh:

Also got newish rear supercorsa's I picked up from two smoker to try out. Shud be good as loong as it stays dry!! :whistle:

[Motoracer]

Also, if some people who are new to riding bikes want a bit of a one on one help with their riding, I'll also offer that for part of the ride. You can just come up to me and ask on the day.

P.S. Good luck TS :devil2:

[Two Smoker]

P.S. Good luck TS :devil2:

Oh its on now!!! And if i lose.... it was because of my powervalves :whistle:

So we have KK coming, now we need F/F, CK Affman etc then it will be like old times...

[Zed]

Oh its on now!!! And if i lose.... it was because of my powervalves :whistle:

So we have KK coming, now we need F/F, CK Affman etc then it will be like old times...Careful now TS, you sound like you are committing to this ride! Will you keep your word though? :yes: :no: :laugh: :msn-wink:

[Two Smoker]

Careful now TS, you sound like you are committing to this ride! Will you keep your word though? :yes: :no: :laugh: :msn-wink:

Yeah mate, im coming along :niceone: And you better be as well :niceone: we want it like old times...

[Zed]

Yeah mate, im coming along :niceone: And you better be as well :niceone: we want it like old times...Hey I've ridden the last 4-5 weekends in a row dude, so based on those stats it's looking promising, but you never can tell?! :msn-wink:

[dss3]

I'll meet you guys somewhere along the way providing I have got new camshaft sorted for my bike. Otherwise i'll have to dust off the avanti sprint...

[danb]

For the newbies:

Ok, if all goes well a few workmates are having a ride out to kawakawa bay and if anyone is interested in joining they are welcome.
Note this will be a slowish ride so ideal for newbies (Including me)

If we do decide to do it I shall make a new thread on Monday.

[Gazzar]

hopefully be there if on rain and i get out of building at home. :ride: :whistle:

[johnsf1980]

For the newbies:

Ok, if all goes well a few workmates are having a ride out to kawakawa bay and if anyone is interested in joining they are welcome.
Note this will be a slowish ride so ideal for newbies (Including me)

If we do decide to do it I shall make a new thread on Monday.

Sounds like a good ride that Id be interested in joining in on... may be you should start a new thread about it?

[NinjaBoy]

I'm keen to do this ride but have to be back in AKL by 1pm. How long is the ride to Ngaruawahia ? If we can get there in a couple of hours it gives me 1.5 hrs up SH1 back to AKL? :niceone:

[SPman]

F/F will be working.
I thought Dave was on a months hols, the day after the last ride? He'll prob be in the South Is.

I'll prob be there if its not wet (again)

[danb]

Sounds like a good ride that Id be interested in joining in on... may be you should start a new thread about it?

I need to discuss it with a few mates of mine first. Hopefully monday I shall have an answer.

[Two Smoker]

Ah yes true, i forgot he was on leave.
Good spotting.

But if he wasnt on leave he woulda been working... either way he aint comin!!

Yeah mate, you better be coming... its been a while since i have heard your bike running :whistle:

[Zed]

Youll only hear it as i blast past you.
Then you will have to catch up at the waypoints to hear it again.
:msn-wink:What, no more TL1000R test rides for TS?? :msn-wink:

[Jeremy]

Should I tag along?

I don't know the route, as I only got my restricted last Tuesday so I haven't even been out of greater Auckland. And I'm not entirely sure if I should just wait for the next newbie ride it's just this is the first Saturday that I've gotten off work since the start of the year.

[justsomeguy]

Should I tag along?

I don't know the route, as I only got my restricted last Tuesday so I haven't even been out of greater Auckland. And I'm not entirely sure if I should just wait for the next newbie ride it's just this is the first Saturday that I've gotten off work since the start of the year.

You say you got your restricted?? So you're probably ok.....:niceone:

But how much riding have you done?? Not just commuting I hope.

[Waylander]

Should I tag along?

I don't know the route, as I only got my restricted last Tuesday so I haven't even been out of greater Auckland. And I'm not entirely sure if I should just wait for the next newbie ride it's just this is the first Saturday that I've gotten off work since the start of the year.

Go ahead and go mate. Best way to get better at riding is to ride when ever possible. Don't worry about not knowing the route cause someone will and they will be sure to wait for you when/if you fall a little behind.

[justsomeguy]

Go ahead and go mate. Best way to get better at riding is to ride when ever possible. Don't worry about not knowing the route cause someone will and they will be sure to wait for you ....................when/if you fall a little behind.


:killingme:laugh: :killingme:lol::killingme



Edit: Sorry, couldn't help myself..........

[Jeremy]

You say you got your restricted?? So you're probably ok.....:niceone:

But how much riding have you done?? Not just commuting I hope.

The daily commute into Auckland from Manukau to get to Uni. Panmure roundabout both ways 3x a week. 8km of night riding each week due to youth group. ~900km/month for the past 3 months.

EDIT: Scratch that I just checked the speedo, I've done 3000km in the past 2 months.

[Waylander]

:killingme:laugh: :killingme:lol::killingme



Edit: Sorry, couldn't help myself..........


Also Jeremy I suggest not following behind this guy. He rides funny.

[Two Smoker]

Thought you might wanna give him a go on your bike?

Hey mate, ive got good rep on Blackbirds... havnt blown one up or crashed one.....

[justsomeguy]

Also Jeremy I suggest not following behind this guy. He rides funny.

Is that your excuse...... old fella......:laugh:

[justsomeguy]

The daily commute into Auckland from Manukau to get to Uni. Panmure roundabout both ways 3x a week. 8km of night riding each week due to youth group. ~900km/month for the past 3 months.

EDIT: Scratch that I just checked the speedo, I've done 3000km in the past 2 months.

Ok so you've done about 3000 kms in the past 2 months.... and you've got your restricted....... so you are over 25?? got through CBTA??

And if you're over 25... then I assume you've had a bit of experience on the road...... know what to look out for..... that sort of stuff...

I say do come. It will be a great experience for you and you will learn a lot by looking at the pros. Who are all very helpful people...... cos they've helped me heaps.

[Jeremy]

Anyway I'm in unless it hails. I'll probably be the one who misses the BP turn off in the first place and ends up in Hamilton.

EDIT: In response to above post.

Nope, I'm 18. I've done 3000km due to Uni. I only did about 500km in the 3 months before that as I was getting used to riding. I'd had my learners for a month or so before I got my bike, as I decided to wait until after exams. And since I'd spent the past year and a half saving for the bike I could last another month.

[Zed]

The daily commute into Auckland from Manukau to get to Uni. Panmure roundabout both ways 3x a week. 8km of night riding each week due to youth group. ~900km/month for the past 3 months.

EDIT: Scratch that I just checked the speedo, I've done 3000km in the past 2 months.That's a bit of riding you've done there Jeremy. Start coming on a few KB rides and you'll probably double that rate. I've done nearly 6000kms on my newish bike now, only owned that for 7 weeks. I commute to work 5 days a week and usually ride on Saturdays. :spudwave:

[Waylander]

Anyway I'm in unless it hails. I'll probably be the one who misses the BP turn off in the first place and ends up in Hamilton.

Oh if you do that just head to my place and you can let me ride your bike.:niceone:

Anyone else who lives in Manukau gonna go on this ride? Would be nice of you to meet up with Jeremy here somwhere y'all know and show him how to get to the BP

[Zed]

Hey mate, ive got good rep on Blackbirds... havnt blown one up or crashed one.....Yeah and I'm keen to take a K5 Gixxer6hundy for a good blast too! :Punk:

I'm sure you'd ride your Dad's 'Bird with respect Chris.

[Sutage]

I wanna go too, but only if theres a few of us slower guys going.

i went on the newb ride so will be 2nd ride, just dont wanna be the only slow rider..

any other slow riders wanna go? and maybe ask a nice experienced rider to lead us :msn-wink:

:D

[Zed]

Oh if you do that just head to my place and you can let me ride your bike.:niceone:

Anyone else who lives in Manukau gonna go on this ride? Would be nice of you to meet up with Jeremy here somwhere y'all know and show him how to get to the BPIf need be I can turn off at Manukau and meet up with the dude at Rainbow Springs or summat? Easy peasy...unless I'm running late that is? MR time I think it's known as on KB? :killingme

[justsomeguy]

I wanna go too, but only if theres a few of us slower guys going.

i went on the newb ride so will be 2nd ride, just dont wanna be the only slow rider..

any other slow riders wanna go? and maybe ask a nice experienced rider to lead us :msn-wink:

:D

Yeah don't worry man... I'll be coming..... on a half broken bike.

I ride at a stand-still to walking pace...... so no worries......:whistle:

[Jeremy]

If need be I can turn off at Manukau and meet up with the dude at Rainbow Springs or summat? Easy peasy...unless I'm running late that is? MR time I think it's known as on KB? :killingme

Rainbows End? Isn't rainbow springs that trout farm in Rotorua?

Anyway I'll leave from the Manukau BP (The one on the corner of redoubt and the great south road) at 8:30, which'll leave me plenty of time to get to the Papakura BP. If someone wants to go out of their way to show me the way then thanks, but I "should" be fine.

[Zed]

Yeah don't worry man... I'll be coming..... on a half broken bike.

I ride at a stand-still to walking pace...... so no worries......:whistle:You ride quick for a noob JSG! I remember being held up behind you a few times on that wet ride down 22. :ride:

[Zed]

Rainbows End? Isn't rainbow springs that trout farm in Rotorua?Yeah I'll be coming via Taupo to meet up with you!! :laugh:

You havn't been a South Aucklander for long have you Jerry?

[justsomeguy]

You ride quick for a noob JSG! I remember being held up behind you a few times on that wet ride down 22. :ride:

Really?? Awww shucks thanks Zed........My new best friend :not:

[Zed]

Really?? Awww shucks thanks Zed........My new best friend :not:Have you bought your new helmet yet?

[justsomeguy]

No.. gonna ride in the same one.....

Am inbetween jobs at the moment..... so am trying my best with what I've got.....

[Zed]

No.. gonna ride in the same one.....

Am inbetween jobs at the moment..... so am trying my best with what I've got.....Well you'd better have replaced the visor at least! Please don't tell me you havn't done that...don't tell me. :no:

[SPman]

Hey mate, ive got good rep on Blackbirds... havnt blown one up or crashed one.....
Yet....................:whistle:

[justsomeguy]

Well you'd better have replaced the visor at least! Please don't tell me you havn't done that...don't tell me. :no:

OK I wont........ find out on the day..... heheheheh:devil2:

[Zed]

OK I wont........ find out on the day..... heheheheh:devil2:But you can't even see out of the right eye through that badly scratched visor man...shell out for a new one today!!

[justsomeguy]

But you can't even see out of the right eye through that badly scratched visor man...shell out for a new one today!!

I can see fine....... it's like a woman wearing a veil (european/wedding style)

you can;t see their face but they can see yours.......

and my visor is usually gets covered completely in bugs anyway........ so I'm used to it.

Don't worry I'm not doing this by choice.....

OK time to go watch the races........ lets see what shoemaker does today.....damn I missed the start........... Goodnight ......sweet dreams

[Ghost Lemur]

Yet....................:whistle:

hehe :killingme

Was waiting for it...

[Two Smoker]

Yet....................:whistle:

I also was waiting for someone to say that.... hehehe

[Motoracer]

I was away over the weekend and now I am back.


I'm keen to do this ride but have to be back in AKL by 1pm. How long is the ride to Ngaruawahia ? If we can get there in a couple of hours it gives me 1.5 hrs up SH1 back to AKL? :niceone:

It depends. Super quick riders can do it under 1 hour and on average it takes about 1hr.30mins - 1hr.45mins to get to Narawahia. As a group, our AIM will be to take approximately 2hrs since there will be regrouping and rest stops etc, provided that there are no other incidents.

I'd say it would be a safe bet for you to make it back by 1.



Should I tag along?

I don't know the route, as I only got my restricted last Tuesday so I haven't even been out of greater Auckland. And I'm not entirely sure if I should just wait for the next newbie ride it's just this is the first Saturday that I've gotten off work since the start of the year.

I wouldn't leave you behind so you won't get lost, don't worry about that. Most of our paces would be a lot quicker than yours because of a number of reasons but most of us doesn't mind waiting at the stops. We all have had to start somewhere, so don't worry. Sutage is coming on this ride as well and he is on a very similar bike to yours so you probably won't be riding all by yourself. If you want any riding help, as I have said earlier, I'd be happy to assist. Just keep in mind though, this route is quite technical and the distance of the ride is quite long. If this is going to be your first ever proper road ride, I'd sujest you take a lot of care. This might be a bit like jumping on the deep end of the pool but you will learn a lot quicker.

[Quasievil]

I hope a experienced rider is going to stay with the slow guys and make sure they are okay and hold a good safe speed, maybe teach them some stuff.

Do right for the newbies:msn-wink:

[Waylander]

If this is going to be your first ever proper road ride, I'd sujest you take a lot of care. This might be a bit like jumping on the deep end of the pool but you will learn a lot quicker.

You mean there is another to learn? Damn, why didn't anybody tell me!!

[Quasievil]

Settle Down guys if you have a general ride going on open to all, make some provisions for the slow and new riders, they are coming to get some skills and learn from the experienced riders.

Consider the Fact they will try and keep up with you because they are young and full of testosterone so have a couple of good riders hang back and help them out and make sure they dont go to fast on this challenging peice of road.

I personally will be pissed if I read about another fucking crash, so from Uncle Quasi, settle down on the road and look after the newbies.:yes:

I have been to one newbie funeral this last week, dont need to go to another

[Motoracer]

so from Uncle Quasi, settle down on the road and look after the newbies.

Thanks for bringing that up Quasi!

OK, something needs to be made clear here. I do like helping out people and I hate crashes just as much as the next person. However, I am only offering my help for part of the ride for a few newbies cause at the end of the day I am there to have fun as well. Specially since road rides are very rare for me (less than 1ce a month). If other people who come are happy to help out with being a guide for the guys at the back, then great! You guys can take turns etc.

[trev]

this route is quite technical and the distance of the ride is quite long.

An option might be to take the enclosed route on the way down. It is windy but not hilly & the roads are in better nick than SH22. There is very little other traffic.
The full "loop" ( as shown returning via SH22 )from the Papakura Roadhouse back to the Roadhouse is 300kms.

[duckman]

All other things being equal - I'll be there. :ride:

[Stroker Girl]

Hi all, I'll be keen on coming on the ride and maybe drag along a few non KB's (if thats ok!). :msn-wink:

With the newbies, maybe some of the more experienced riders could take turns riding at the back like MR suggested to show the others some good lines, braking distances etc but have a swap over at the stops so they can have a blat as well.

I'm normally around the back of the group anyway, so I don't mind taking a turn (though I wouldn't call myself experienced) riding at the end.

[Motoracer]

An option might be to take the enclosed route on the way down. It is windy but not hilly & the roads are in better nick than SH22. There is very little other traffic.
The full "loop" ( as shown returning via SH22 )from the Papakura Roadhouse back to the Roadhouse is 300kms.

Cheers for the input but there is just one problem...

THIS IS A SH22 RIDE! :) This isn't a newbie specific ride or a ride for newbies in particular. If they wish to join us, that is fine. They will be in good hands. However this ride is for everyone to enjoy the great roads through SH22. Thus the ride will not be modified to better suit a certain group of people who are out numbered by the rest (For this ride).

[Motoracer]

Hi all, I'll be keen on coming on the ride and maybe drag along a few non KB's (if thats ok!). :msn-wink:

Yep, that's perfectly fine! :niceone:

[dss3]

However, I am only offering my help for part of the ride for a few newbies cause at the end of the day I am there to have fun as well.

I dont mind cruisin along towards the rear for a while, 'specially as I will be kinda running in my bike after some more major "surgery" on it.

_daryl

[Zed]

Thanks for bringing that up Quasi!

OK, something needs to be made clear here. I do like helping out people and I hate crashes just as much as the next person. However, I am only offering my help for part of the ride for a few newbies cause at the end of the day I am there to have fun as well. Specially since road rides are very rare for me (less than 1ce a month). If other people who come are happy to help out with being a guide for the guys at the back, then great! You guys can take turns etc.I'm quite happy to pitch in and lead the newbies for 1/4 to 1/3 of 22. I'm sure a few of us can share the responsability no probs. We'll sort it out on the day, see who turns up? Right MR? :niceone:

[swanman]

If fine weather, I'll be tha. :ride: Anyone want to meet up in Northshore to cruise down to Papak?

[Zed]

Anyone want to meet up in Northshore to cruise down to Papak?Yep for sure. Make a time & place later in the week depending on how many are going from the Shore? :D

[Sheep Dags]

Yep I'm keen again if the weather's a-ok. Will be keen to meet up at Cycletreads BPR like last time. Wonder how many will be coming to this one? Might have to book out the whole of the carpark at Papakura if it's anything like last time :-p

[Aitch]

I'll be the old bloke on the big black GS1200SS......still learing how to ride the gorgeous beast! I'm off to Cambridge to visit friends, so may peel off at Ngaruawahia.

[Gazzar]

The daily commute into Auckland from Manukau to get to Uni. Panmure roundabout both ways 3x a week. 8km of night riding each week due to youth group. ~900km/month for the past 3 months.

EDIT: Scratch that I just checked the speedo, I've done 3000km in the past 2 months.

Gome and join in mate or you will read the threads after the ride and kick your self. :kick: Just ride to your skill level and you will enjoy it.{ trust me } :ride: :niceone:

[Waylander]

Jist realized something.... where is Firefight?

[Waylander]

He is on holidays in the south island dude.
anyway if he was at work the ride falls on his day at work... but thanks for asking:niceone:

Was just wondering where he was. A thread about a ride on 22 that's 9 pages long and no sign of him.

[danb]

For those who have posted in here and want an easy ride out to Kawakawa bay.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=11864

[MikeL]

I'll be there. Haven't done 22 for, let me see, at least a week now...

[Motoracer]

Sweet! This is gunna be one big KB ride! Let's hope that the weather will be good for us.


I'm quite happy to pitch in and lead the newbies for 1/4 to 1/3 of 22. I'm sure a few of us can share the responsability no probs. We'll sort it out on the day, see who turns up? Right MR? :niceone:

Yep, that's right Matt. We'll see on the day.

Thank you to the people who haver offered to helpout. I am sure the guys at the back of the pack will appreciate that very much.

[bugjuice]

not sure if I can make this one. Nothing to do with the sale (I'd be riding that back tyre off if I could), but I have forced commitments for the weekend that I can't re-arrange. So have to duck out on this.
Hope you guys have a good ride out there, and fingers crossed for the weather for you all!!

[V Twin Raver]

Damn it......anybody got a bike I can borrow. I don't think a bike shop is going to let me take one for the weekend to trial.



Just compiled a list of bikes going on this ride so its easy to see.. Holy crap 27 bikes.. C'mon guys lets make this a biggun! Those with a ? are maybes at time of writing.

MotoRacer
SpeedMedic
Quasi
Stifarms
Two Smoker
Erik
MikeL
Zed
chickenfunkstar
KwakaKid?
Cary
PyroCam?
HDTboy
Sutage
Draco?.nice dunlop hat... (Death you better make a special effort to show!!)
Madguitarist
dss3
Gazzar?
ninjaboy
SPman
Jeremy
JustSomeGuy
duckman
Stroker Girl + mates
Swanman
Sheepdags
Aitch.

[chickenfunkstar]

Gee, that is alot of people.
Can't wait! :Punk:

[bugjuice]

Aparently there is a '04 636 for sale... maybe you could TEST ride it to see if you really want it.
*ahem*.. if there's any long distance riding/fun to be had, then I have it or no one does... sorry V.. but if the exchange of cash was involved, then I have no say.

Not really looking forward to a fellow KBer buying it tho. No offence to anyone, but to be reminded about what you had to give up is a bit of a kick in the nuts. It's like watchin your best mate ride yer missus.. just shouldn't happen..

[Waylander]

*ahem*.. if there's any long distance riding/fun to be had, then I have it or no one does... sorry V.. but if the exchange of cash was involved, then I have no say.

Not really looking forward to a fellow KBer buying it tho. No offence to anyone, but to be reminded about what you had to give up is a bit of a kick in the nuts. It's like watchin your best mate ride yer missus.. just shouldn't happen..

What if someone bought it with the intention of selling it back to you when you are ready?

[bugjuice]

What if someone bought it with the intention of selling it back to you when you are ready?
you calling my bike a hoe?
curious. I'm listening..

[Waylander]

you calling my bike a hoe?
curious. I'm listening..

Believe me mate f I had a job right now I would be at the bank tryng for a looan to get your bike (May have fallen in love with it) and wouldn't mind selling it back to you in the future when you were ready. Love yours but want one that is officially mine ya know? Anyway we'll see how things go here in the next week or so and if I get the job I'm chasing and if you still have it I start setting things in motion. Don't hold your breath though my luck with the emplyment industry here s somewhat lacking.

[bugjuice]

not sure if I can make this one. Nothing to do with the sale (I'd be riding that back tyre off if I could), but I have forced commitments for the weekend that I can't re-arrange. So have to duck out on this.
Hope you guys have a good ride out there, and fingers crossed for the weather for you all!!
fuk, ok, looks like I might be making it after all. Set my place, I'll try me best.
Don't mind holding back with the newbies either, so stick me on the list for that if I can make it. If it's definates needed, then don't worry, but happy to help where I can..

[Fart]

Can I just turn up on that day or do I need to be put on the list first? I dont know, maybe I have to be in Hamilton on Sat. I am not going to Hammy, I can come for the ride.

[Ixion]

Can I just turn up on that day or do I need to be put on the list first? I dont know, maybe I have to be in Hamilton on Sat. I am not going to Hammy, I can come for the ride.
Hm . I probably have to cage to Whangamata that day. If not I may come and nana along with the slow riders - nanas and newbies, sounds right. Especially if it rains.

[Motoracer]

Can I just turn up on that day or do I need to be put on the list first? I dont know, maybe I have to be in Hamilton on Sat. I am not going to Hammy, I can come for the ride.

No need to be in the list. SM was just giving us an idea of the numbers and names of the interested parties (cheers man!)

Just turn up if you can make the ride.

P.S. Were you going to Hamilton on your bike? SH22 is THE best route from Auckland to Hamilton! Our lunch stop is 20mins north of Hamilton City center.

[Sutage]

Can anyone meet me out west? I live in Titirangi, dont wanna motorway by myself yet and plus i dunno the way to the meeting point :P

PM or post in here if you can

cheers

-richard

[justsomeguy]

Can anyone meet me out west? I live in Titirangi, dont wanna motorway by myself yet and plus i dunno the way to the meeting point :P

PM or post in here if you can

cheers

-richard

PM Me your address, I'll come pick you up.

Or else we could meet at Shell Greenbay at 8:30am.

[Sutage]

PM Me your address, I'll come pick you up.

Or else we could meet at Shell Greenbay at 8:30am.

Shell Greenbay sounds good to me. Thanks:D

[bugjuice]

Shell Greenbay sounds good to me. Thanks:D
could always post your address, then we can all pop round for a cuppa later :msn-wink:

[Fart]

P.S. Were you going to Hamilton on your bike? SH22 is THE best route from Auckland to Hamilton! Our lunch stop is 20mins north of Hamilton City center.


Excellent ! I will ask my mate and may ride with you guys till HAmmy. :niceone:

[Zed]

PM Me your address, I'll come pick you up.Is that an offer to pillion him JSG?? :rofl:

[johnsf1980]

Ok guys we've cancelled the Kawakawa Bay ride and are coming on this one instead :ride: Should take this ride to over 30 bikes!!

Will lag at the back keeping company with those who are only permitted to ride at 70 kmph :niceone:

Is anyone from east auckland going? We'd like to meet up with someone who knows the way to the meeting place.

Is there going to be a support vehical coming along that will have a bit of equipment to use if we have minor breakdowns, punctures, etc?

[meister]

thanx for the heads up on the ride moto...done that ride a coupla times with a mate, but this weekend - and at the risk of sounding old - i've got a round of golf on saturday morning and am not likely to be finished until just short of lunchtime...then of course a few rounds at the nineteenth, but not too many, mr cop!!!!!!

anyone riding out to sth head around 6:30am keep an eye for me on my bike...great twisty road, perfect for beginners, and the perfect thing before and after a good game...remember, a bad game of golf is still better than a good day at work...unless you work where i do and see the lovelies i do!!!!eek! :msn-wink:

[Two Smoker]

Well ive just found out that the disks i bought are warperd :crybaby: so i have to take them down to F1 engineering to get them checked out...

I will be towards the back due to the fact i will have 3 brake discs on my back...

[Ixion]

..anyone riding out to sth head around 6:30am keep an eye for me on my bike...great twisty road, perfect for beginners, ..

Do be careful, anyone going for a burn on that road. Harry Hariup drives over it several times a day, on the wrong side of the road, cutting the corners, as always. There has been more than one fatality when a bike has encountered Harry on those twisties.

Ride safe folks, and remember, black squishy bits down, pink squishy bits up, always.

[Zed]

Do be careful, anyone going for a burn on that road. Harry Hariup drives over it several times a day, on the wrong side of the road, cutting the corners, as always. There has been more than one fatality when a bike has encountered Harry on those twisties.Now now Ixion, there's no need to start telling scary stories to get the newbies all worried!! :nono:

I've ridden down SH22 many times this year and havn't once had any close calls with "Harry" or even witnessed such driving antics! If 22 is dry I'm sure all riders will have a blast if they keep to their own pace and stay on the right, I mean left, side of the road. :msn-wink:

[Ixion]

Now now Ixion, there's no need to start telling scary stories to get the newbies all worried!! :nono:

I've ridden down SH22 many times this year and havn't once had any close calls with "Harry" or even witnessed such driving antics! If 22 is dry I'm sure all riders will have a blast if they keep to their own pace and stay on the right, I mean left, side of the road. :msn-wink:

Eh - no , not SH22, the road up to South Head. Harry doesn't seem to lurk on SH22.And I'm sure everyone will have great fun , rain or shine. Nothing wrong with riding in the rain .

[DEATH_INC.]

Na,I won't be there TS,I'm off to taupo on sunday.....and I'll be bb sitting sat so draco can come..... :no:

[Two Smoker]

Na,I won't be there TS,I'm off to taupo on sunday.....and I'll be bb sitting sat so draco can come..... :no:

Gutted :( Ill organise with you fixing my subframe soon... my forks have arrived :D So i can move the bike around now :yes:

[Zed]

Eh - no , not SH22, the road up to South Head.Ooopps sorry...just as well! :D

[Sheep Dags]

Well I'm pretty much a definate... Not sure if I'll bring the rugged 750 or the 4hundy. I'll decide on the day

Hope the weather's good!
- Mike

[2_SL0]

hmmm, If I turn up then thats means Im there, if I dont then well I wont.
But are you coming back up 22 as I may race down after work and meet up on the way back up.

[johnsf1980]

Some of us from East Auckland are going to meet up at the Caltex in Mt Wellington at 8:30 am and ride to the Papakura Autobahn together if anyone else from the east side wants to join us.

[Sutage]

Some of us westies are meeting at 8.30 at shell in green bay :D

if anyone else wants to come

[HDTboy]

As much as i'd love to come and play, my toys need some lovin. Have fun guys

[Madmax]

I may come and help out
(most saturdays i have a hangover)
will know friday, :drinknsin

[loosebruce]

Na,I won't be there TS,I'm off to taupo on sunday.....and I'll be bb sitting sat so draco can come..... :no:

Babysitting is that what you call pulling a TL to bits "again" these days :D

Yeah as much as i'd love to come, a TL without a swingarm in it would be rather hard to ride, god knows i'm stupid enough to try though. :no:

[BigB]

I'm in, haven't been for a ride down 22 in ages, should be fun.

:niceone:

[Cary]

Some of us from East Auckland are going to meet up at the Caltex in Mt Wellington at 8:30 am and ride to the Papakura Autobahn together if anyone else from the east side wants to join us.

I'll see you there :niceone:

[bugjuice]

ok, so what time and where are the shore guys/gals meeting?

[pommie girl]

ok, so what time and where are the shore guys/gals meeting?

Sounds like a good idea. Not sure if I'm going to come along - will depend on the severity of my hangover and what time I made it home from the Friday night... but if I'm relatively with it, I'll join ya!

[Krayy]

Sounds like a good idea. Not sure if I'm going to come along - will depend on the severity of my hangover and what time I made it home from the Friday night... but if I'm relatively with it, I'll join ya!
Trust us, the adrenaline rush from doing 22 (even relatively sedately) is a hell of a lot more fun than getting a hangover.

[hondacmx450]

hi all i would like to do this ride i will be comeing up from hamilton so were is the meeting point in auckland please and at what time can some one pm me thank you will be the first ride with kbers

[hondacmx450]

and why do i have a red dot by my name am in the bad books with some one

[justsomeguy]

hi all i would like to do this ride i will be comeing up from hamilton so were is the meeting point in auckland please and at what time can some one pm me thank you will be the first ride with kbers

Come straight down SH1. You will PASS a big BP/Cafe/Rest Stop area ON YOUR SIDE of the motorway.

RIDE PAST this area and in another few mins you will see a similar area ON THE OTHER SIDE of the motorway. That is the meeting point.

Take the next exit and rejoin the motorway heading south and you will see the big blue boards with Gas, food, toilets, etc on the motorway until you see the signs for the area.

See you there.:niceone:

[dss3]

hi all i would like to do this ride i will be comeing up from hamilton so were is the meeting point in auckland please and at what time can some one pm me thank you will be the first ride with kbers

I am in Hamilton and will ride up 22 and meet the Auckland bunch somewhere along the way if you wanna meet up and head up together. Then ride back down with the others?

-daryl

[Waylander]

I am in Hamilton and will ride up 22 and meet the Auckland bunch somewhere along the way if you wanna meet up and head up together. Then ride back down with the others?

-daryl
You two could meet up with Quasi and then ride up together. Kinda hard to find the entrance to the autobahn if you've never been there before since you actually have to go a fair bit into papakura before you get to a turn around.

[Zed]

Come straight down SH1. You will PASS a big BP/Cafe/Rest Stop area ON YOUR SIDE of the motorway.

RIDE PAST this area and in another few mins you will see a similar area ON THE OTHER SIDE of the motorway. That is the meeting point.

Take the next exit and rejoin the motorway heading south and you will see the big blue boards with Gas, food, toilets, etc on the motorway until you see the signs for the area.Now I'm lost! :wacko:

[Waylander]

Now I'm lost! :wacko:

Yea that didn't make much sense to me either. That's why I suggested the meet up here in Hams and ride up together. Dss3 should know where it is and f he doesn't I know Quasi does.

[swanman]

Yep for sure. Make a time & place later in the week depending on how many are going from the Shore? :D

How about 0830 at Cyclespot, Barry's Point road?

[Sheep Dags]

How about 0830 at Cyclespot, Barry's Point road?


Yep, how about Cycletreads? On the right (correct) side of the road to go straight on the motorway.
I'll be there at 8.30 anyways on the VFR400


Catch ya,
Mike

[swanman]

I am bringing a mate on a RF900 so again it looks as if this is going to be a big ride. Forecast looks promising too.:yes:

[bugjuice]

Yep, how about Cycletreads? On the right (correct) side of the road to go straight on the motorway.
I'll be there at 8.30 anyways on the VFR400


Catch ya,
Mike
cos cyclespot is a big empty space off the road and out of the way of people getting to the shops.. it's just easier. Then when we pull off, we just wait for a huge gap in the traffic and all pull out. If that fails, then the traffic lights will probably be red so you can catch up then, else if it's a really bad start, then you can just speed up a little more and catch up on the motorway. But never had problems before. The wide space just makes it easier to conjour up

[SPman]

Well, I'm probably out - just discovered I'm on Saturday shift!
So, unless I can find someone to cover, I'm f**ked!

[justsomeguy]

Forecast looks promising too.:yes:

Hmm......:whocares: .............:D

[aff-man]

if i have the 600 back i might pop along for a bit . Gotta be back by 1:30 though so might leave a bit earlier. I'll know what is happening with the sad looking cibber tomorrow :no: :no: :no: :no:

[johnsf1980]

Some of us from East Auckland are going to meet up at the Caltex in Mt Wellington at 8:30 am and ride to the Papakura Autobahn together if anyone else from the east side wants to join us.

For those who have asked: Caltex is at 280 Mt Wellington Highway.... its close to the motorway on ramp :)

[DEATH_INC.]

Babysitting is that what you call pulling a TL to bits "again" these days :D
He he.....yeh,that too........Maybe if we get done soon enough we can put the rugrat in chipmunks and do a quick 'testride' down 22..... :devil2:

[danb]

Come straight down SH1. You will PASS a big BP/Cafe/Rest Stop area ON YOUR SIDE of the motorway.

RIDE PAST this area and in another few mins you will see a similar area ON THE OTHER SIDE of the motorway. That is the meeting point.

Take the next exit and rejoin the motorway heading south and you will see the big blue boards with Gas, food, toilets, etc on the motorway until you see the signs for the area.

See you there.:niceone:

Are you talking about where Mc Donald’s is??

[danb]

Johnsf1980
DanB
TristanK
Cary
NinjaBoy
Ricksta
Fart – Maybe??
Feint – Maybe??

For the maybes can you confirm if you are going to meet at Caltex in Mt Wellington and if anyone else is going to meet us there as well, so we don’t leave anyone behind?

[sAsLEX]

Johnsf1980
DanB
TristanK
Cary
NinjaBoy
Ricksta – Maybe??
Fart – Maybe??
Feint – Maybe??

For the maybes can you confirm if you are going to meet at Caltex in Mt Wellington and if anyone else is going to meet us there as well, so we don’t leave anyone behind?

what time? and a cell num( pm me if need be) will prob stop there on way down from the southern rodney district! will txt if cant make it.

[ricksta]

i'm still not 100% sure wether i'm coming or not...

i've talked to Feint and Limmy about this route and they both said that its very twisty and not recomended for noobs... i wont try to go fast and match the experienced riders though, i'll ride on my own pace with other slow riders... just wondering if theres anyone who knows the way around and willing to ride with us... so we wont get lost? i dont want to ruin anyone's weekend though... only if u feel like taking it slow.

i'll let the east boys know tomorrow if i'm still coming.

[justsomeguy]

Are you talking about where Mc Donald’s is??

Ok here's the simple answer.

The BP rest stop. Before the Papakura exit. Travelling south via SH1.

[danb]

Well im still on my looser plate so yea it will be a slow cruse down there 70km/h.
Sounds like there are going to be some experienced riders coming in the slow group so it should be good. Please PM me if you do decide to come and i will try and update the list.

[ricksta]

what time? and a cell num( pm me if need be) will prob stop there on way down from the southern rodney district! will txt if cant make it.
we'll meet there at 8.30

[ricksta]

Well im still on my looser plate so yea it will be a slow cruse down there.
Sounds like there are going to be some experienced riders coming in the slow group so it should be good. Please PM me if you do decide to come and i will try and update the list.
sure thing bro :yes:

[justsomeguy]

Well im still on my looser plate so yea it will be a slow cruse down there 70km/h.
Sounds like there are going to be some experienced riders coming in the slow group so it should be good. Please PM me if you do decide to come and i will try and update the list.

Mate half of us are on the L plates.....

Just take the bloody thing off and if a coppa stops you just say too many cages give you a hard time with it and that 70 is suicidal cos cages drive over you thinking that you are doing 110........

Never been stopped before, but if I am that's what I'm gonna tell them.

[danb]

Mate half of us are on the L plates.....

Just take the bloody thing off and if a coppa stops you just say too many cages give you a hard time with it and that 70 is suicidal cos cages drive over you thinking that you are doing 110........

Never been stopped before, but if I am that's what I'm gonna tell them.

Hmm Didnt quite work out for TristanK :no:

[ricksta]

Hmm Didnt quite work out for TristanK :no:
as long as u drive carefully and not speed, no cops is gonna stop ya :ride:

[Zed]

as long as u drive carefully and not speed, no cops is gonna stop ya :ride:Don't believe it! A cop can smell a newbie motorcyclist a mile away, and if he spots you without that lovely L-plate attached he'll nab you for it! :nono: :msn-wink:

[danb]

Don't believe it! A cop can smell a newbie motorcyclist a mile away, and if he spots you without that lovely L-plate attached he'll nab you for it! :nono: :msn-wink:

Well said!

[Waylander]

Don't believe it! A cop can smell a newbie motorcyclist a mile away, and if he spots you without that lovely L-plate attached he'll nab you for it! :nono: :msn-wink:

Funny how they can do that and yet I went 5 months riding around on my TEXAS plates and didn't even see more than one cop and yet as soon as I get the NZ plate I get pulled over three times.:whistle:

[justsomeguy]

Just ride confidently, follow the road rules, be a courteous rider and you should be fine......most cops will not pull you over unless you give them a reason.

Wasn't Tristank caught for speeding???

I'm sure the cop must have caught him due to suspicious behaviour.

Cops don't just randomly target people - that would simply be inviting more abuse and make them look more unprofessional than the media paints them.

But then again you guys ride those mini bikes (CBR's)........ so cops kinda figure out that it's a 250 and check you out.

[danb]

Just ride confidently, follow the road rules, be a courteous rider and you should be fine......most cops will not pull you over unless you give them a reason.

Wasn't Tristank caught for speeding???

I'm sure the cop must have caught him due to suspicious behaviour.

Cops don't just randomly target people - that would simply be inviting more abuse and make them look more unprofessional than the media paints them.

But then again you guys ride those mini bikes (CBR's)........ so cops kinda figure out that it's a 250 and check you out.

Speeding 90 in a 50k zone without L plate.
$1300 worth of fines!

[justsomeguy]

Speeding 90 in a 50k zone without L plate.
$1300 worth of fines!

Ah ha!! Told you so.

Ride at 55ish in a 50 zone and you're just another bike rider.

When you see a cop, just look at him like you would any other time.

Just behave as you would normally.

Cos a good cop is like a dog ... they will simply sense your fear.

[justsomeguy]

Speeding 90 in a 50k zone without L plate.
$1300 worth of fines!

But then again I'm no saint either...... worst crime was doing 105 in my old 88 MR2 in a bus lane during morning rush hour.

Well I was 20, coming from driving old corollas to a MR2, it was all my money and I was over the moon.

Sad thing in a few weeks I ran an orange light and so did an SUV who didn't give me right of way........ her (yeah typical soccer mom) fault so I got my full money back after the car was written off.

But I loved that car and you try and find me a mint 88 MR2 with 112 genuine K's..........:no:

Moral of the rant: Do the crime, do the time.

[justsomeguy]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: my mistake ....... here's some pictures..........

[Zed]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: my mistake ....... here's some pictures..........That's much better JSG - "a picture speaks 1000 words" :msn-wink:

[Motoracer]

OK, another heads up. You have to be able to do atleast 100kmph where safe to do so. If some of you are serious about doing this ride while traveling at a maximum of 70kmph only, you are NOT ready for SH22 or most of the other long distance open road rides for that matter.

If it is the legality you are worried about then trust me, I have done it all from been pulled over, loosing my licence, taken for a ride in the squad car etc etc. Riding without the L plate is NOT a big deal! If you ride with a plate, then do 100kmph on the motorway, then you'd be a dumbarse!

Almost everyone who goes out for rides while on thier 6L, just take their plate off for the ride, then ride sensibly without doing anything dumb and attracting attention from the law. If you do get caught, be honest and upfront about everything else then say that the plate had fallen off or was stolen and you never got around to getting another one. 9/10 times you'll get away with it (just the fine for no L plate).

I said everyone can come including newbies but if you are talking about going only 70kmph max, you'd have to be joking. If that's the case then even the trip down to Narawahia and back will take up the whole day! Come if you are comfertable with doing atleast 100kmph.

As for SH22 not being suitable for newbies. Load of crap. Ask sAsLEX, Two smoker and many many others who did SH22 back when they were reletively new to riding. Nothing went wrong there and for a bonus, they probably became better riders a lot quicker from doing so. People with the wrong attitude towards riding will crash no matter where. SH22 is full of twisty corners, yes but riding bikes for most is about corners. The more you do them, the more you learn about riding your bike.

Anyway, I hope my point was clear and that I didn't put off anyone from coming along.

[Quasievil]

Im Going to ride up 22 from Hammy to meet up with you lot (if weather good) so will see you guys Saturday

Big Ups MR for the organising

[sAsLEX]

As for SH22 not being suitable for newbies. Load of crap. Ask sAsLEX, Two smoker and many many others who did SH22 back when they were reletively new to riding. Nothing went wrong there and for a bonus, they probably became better riders a lot quicker from doing so. People with the wrong attitude towards riding will crash no matter where. SH22 is full of twisty corners, yes but riding bikes for most is about corners. The more you do them, the more you learn about riding your bike.


quite a long ride for those who haven't been riding long with regards to riding fitness etc so keep hydrated good breakfast take breaks etc

plus take it nice and slowly if you're new to 22, note new to 22 not riding, there a few bit to trick the over confident, just ask FF for a re-enactment of Vladi taking the gravel road rather than a turn.

:ride:

[Zed]

How about 0830 at Cyclespot, Barry's Point road?Ok Swanny & other Northshoreites, I'll meet you all at Cyclespot on Sat morning but I am definately leaving for Papakura dead on 8.30am...no exceptions. :2guns:

[Sutage]

Bleh dunno if i can make it, just asked for day off and he said no. what a wanker. gonna speak to boss tho or try get it covered, not looking good tho

[Zed]

Bleh dunno if i can make it, just asked for day off and he said no. what a wanker. gonna speak to boss tho or try get it covered, not looking good thoDude, didn't you tell him you were going *motorcycling*? :Punk:

[bugjuice]

JSG - another friend coming from west is going to meet up with you at 8.30. He's on a green/white ZXR250. He's fairly sure he can make it. I'll text you if he can't make it by tomorrow night at the latest. If you don't hear from me, then all's good..

[bugjuice]

Dude, didn't you tell him you were going *motorcycling*? :Punk:
amature mistake... tut tut...

[Sutage]

The boss rides bikes, the department manager doesnt, so ill ask the boss tonight, he surely understands the need to bike and not work.

Shoulda just called in sick but dont like leaving ppl short, what a bunch of knobs. Try and do them a favour and get fucked myself.

[Ixion]

..

I said everyone can come including newbies but if you are talking about going only 70kmph max, you'd have to be joking. If that's the case then even the trip down to Narawahia and back will take up the whole day! Come if you are comfertable with doing atleast 100kmph.

..

While I agree with you about the L-plate silliness - and that holding back to 70 would be a tedium, do bear in mind (not Motoracer, but those affected by the L status thing) that (a) some of the 250's won't be too happy at much over 100kph anyway and (b) over 120kph on an L license , if you get stopped it's licence losing and bike impounding time. :eek:

As a matter of interest , if the ride is 300km, at 100kph steady speed this would take 3 hours . At 70kph this would take 4.3 hours. So the maximum extra time, riding legally, is 1.3 hours but in reality is less because some of the time even the fastest bikes will have to come down below 100kph

If you're exceeding 100kph of course then the difference is according more (no problem myself with someone caning it at whatever over the 100 they think they can get away with :niceone: - just pointing out that the difference is not actually "all day", so if some of the Lplaters do feel uncomfortable about exceeding "their" speed limit they would still finish in a reasonable time. And the 10kph tolerence means they can do 80 legally.)

Have fun ride safe
:ride: :ride: :ride: :ride:

[Sheep Dags]

Ok Swanny & other Northshoreites, I'll meet you all at Cyclespot on Sat morning but I am definately leaving for Papakura dead on 8.30am...no exceptions. :2guns:



Yep, same. I'll be there before 8.30, leaving AT 8.30.
The forecast at this stage looks promising! See you Saturday!

[loosebruce]

He he.....yeh,that too........Maybe if we get done soon enough we can put the rugrat in chipmunks and do a quick 'testride' down 22..... :devil2:

What and risk breaking the damn thing again the day before the tarck day, no thanks, i'll break it at the track if thats okay with you. :devil2:
Ned to sus out some bigger leathers too, the FAT aint going nowhere and i could barly sit on the bike last time at Taupo let alone move around.

All you peeps have a good one on Sat and hopefully in a couple of weeks i'll be out there with you, hopefuly i last longer than one week of KB rides this time.

[pyrocam]

im not reading 15 pages. is there anything I need to know thats different from the ussual. autobahn. 9am. bring a spare bulb this time....

[Mr Skid]

..
day before the tarck day, no thanks, i'll break it at the track if thats okay
..

..
Ned to sus out some bigger leathers too
..

So if someone lends you their leathers, they'll come back the same huh? :shifty:

[MadDuck]

Ok Swanny & other Northshoreites, I'll meet you all at Cyclespot on Sat morning but I am definately leaving for Papakura dead on 8.30am...no exceptions. :2guns:

If the weather stays as good as TV says...I will catch you guys at Cyclespot too.

[Sheep Dags]

im not reading 15 pages. is there anything I need to know thats different from the ussual. autobahn. 9am. bring a spare bulb this time....



Yep, you're onto it! :-p

[pyrocam]

Yep, you're onto it! :-p
Cheers mate
CU guys there

[NinjaBoy]

we'll meet there at 8.30


Guys I think we should aim to leave around 8.30. Don't want to miss the main group at AB. :yes:

[crashe]

OK you all know I wont be on this ride, and the reason why I wont be doing it.

But can one of the experienced riders who really knows 22, please wait at the corner where I, Feint, Limmy and MLCrisis went wrong (we took the high road instead of the low road) We ended up coming out at the back of Huntly.
So that no one gets lost and then you all have a head count at each stop.

Please ride at your own pace and don't try to keep up with the faster riders.
The faster ones will always wait for you at each stop.
Enjoy riding 22 and have fun doing it.

Ride safe and keep on smiling.
:ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride:

[pyrocam]

OK you all know I wont be on this ride, and the reason why I wont be doing it.

But can one of the experienced riders who really knows 22, please wait at the corner where I, Feint, Limmy and MLCrisis went wrong (we took the high road instead of the low road) We ended up coming out at the back of Huntly.
So that no one gets lost and then you all have a head count at each stop.

Please ride at your own pace and don't try to keep up with the faster riders.
The faster ones will always wait for you at each stop.
Enjoy riding 22 and have fun doing it.

Ride safe and keep on smiling.
:ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride:


I dont suppose you could lend me that sheepskin then LOL.

my arse got mighty sore by the time I was back in puke. as you proberly read it was quite a day for me (and SC and BJ and the rest)

actually. Im thinking about stuffing a small pillow down my cordura's this time. hope it helps.

[pyrocam]

actually. Im bringing my bike-cam this time. since im going to be at the back (slowest bike of the bunch) if anyone would like anything 'not recorded' when im behind you then let me know. of course there is stuff on the cam that I will be deleting when arriving at the end anyway so if you want you can get a copy of anything before it gets deleted.

I am having some troubles with my firewire at the moment (if you want something) worst case scenario its going to be TV quality at 15fps and no sound.

or I lend the tape/camera to BJ or someone who has the setup.

If anyone thinks that I shouldnt even bother bringing a cam (I got harrased at the orewa BP for having one by some slightly wanky bikers) perhaps harrased isnt the right word. perhaps just advice that it was silly (Im only saying that incase it was a fellow KB'r)

[Waylander]

actually. Im bringing my bike-cam this time. since im going to be at the back (slowest bike of the bunch) if anyone would like anything 'not recorded' when im behind you then let me know. of course there is stuff on the cam that I will be deleting when arriving at the end anyway so if you want you can get a copy of anything before it gets deleted.

I am having some troubles with my firewire at the moment (if you want something) worst case scenario its going to be TV quality at 15fps and no sound.

or I lend the tape/camera to BJ or someone who has the setup.

If anyone thinks that I shouldnt even bother bringing a cam (I got harrased at the orewa BP for having one by some slightly wanky bikers) perhaps harrased isnt the right word. perhaps just advice that it was silly (Im only saying that incase it was a fellow KB'r)

Take it mate then make sure I get a copy so I can get my fix.

[sAsLEX]

If anyone thinks that I shouldnt even bother bringing a cam (I got harrased at the orewa BP for having one by some slightly wanky bikers) perhaps harrased isnt the right word. perhaps just advice that it was silly (Im only saying that incase it was a fellow KB'r)

beware they have the same gravitational effect as new leathers/fairings/bikes do to terra firma and to be carefull

[pyrocam]

beware they have the same gravitational effect as new leathers/fairings/bikes do to terra firma and to be carefull

oh dont worry. I mean. I appreciate the advice. but ive been up to wellsford and back with it on and ive learnt to be a mostly good boy.

ok ill fix it up and get it going. for this. It should be an awesome video although all people are gonna see is the rear of other bikes lol

edit upon re-read: wait. are you refering to severe damage to new equipment or the effect it has upon your riding confidence

[Mr Skid]

beware they have the same gravitational effect as new leathers/fairings/bikes do to terra firma and to be carefull
Yeah, wot he said. If in doubt ask Loose Bruce!

[sAsLEX]

edit upon re-read: wait. are you refering to severe damage to new equipment or the effect it has upon your riding confidence


Like see what happens when people buy new suzukis?! they fall over pretty soon after that, Zapf and Riff Raff come to mind, due to the fact that new and shiny things love to meet gravel and tarseal!

oh and when its on film evryone can watch over and over how yu make a silly mistake and drop it in to some trees aye Bruce :Punk:

[justsomeguy]

Right my bike is being repaired and was told it would be ready by Friday.

It better be...... :mad:

Bloody MR you've built up too much hype over this ride......you little shit :devil2:

[ricksta]

Guys I think we should aim to leave around 8.30. Don't want to miss the main group at AB. :yes:
:yes: yea i think we should meet about 15 minutes earlier and leave at 8.30 ... i'll PM everyone and let them know.

[justsomeguy]

actually. Im bringing my bike-cam this time. since im going to be at the back (slowest bike of the bunch) if anyone would like anything 'not recorded' when im behind you then let me know. of course there is stuff on the cam that I will be deleting when arriving at the end anyway so if you want you can get a copy of anything before it gets deleted.

I am having some troubles with my firewire at the moment (if you want something) worst case scenario its going to be TV quality at 15fps and no sound.

or I lend the tape/camera to BJ or someone who has the setup.

If anyone thinks that I shouldnt even bother bringing a cam (I got harrased at the orewa BP for having one by some slightly wanky bikers) perhaps harrased isnt the right word. perhaps just advice that it was silly (Im only saying that incase it was a fellow KB'r)

Please bring it.:yes:

It will interesting to see me fully off the bike knee in the air 1 foot from the road surface taking 45 corners at 15:Punk:

[Waylander]

Please bring it.:yes:

It will interesting to see me fully off the bike knee in the air 1 foot from the road surface taking 45 corners at 15:Punk:
It really is quite impresive to see. Shame I saw it from ground level.

[justsomeguy]

It really is quite impresive to see. Shame I saw it from ground level.

Thank you. When are you getting sorted to see it again?? Serious question??

[sAsLEX]

or the bike a foot in the air over some of 22ś unique road surfaces!

at a bit over 15 mind you!

[Waylander]

Thank you. When are you getting sorted to see it again?? Serious question??
At the moment no clue. Hopefully gonna be getting a new ignition end of the month so I can get it running agian but don't know when I'll be able to get it road legal. And I certainly wouldn't mind seeing it again just next time from a higher veiwpoint.

[justsomeguy]

at a bit over 15 mind you!

Hopefully I should get there by this time next year.

[justsomeguy]

At the moment no clue. Hopefully gonna be getting a new ignition end of the month so I can get it running agian but don't know when I'll be able to get it road legal. And I certainly wouldn't mind seeing it again just next time from a higher veiwpoint.

Sure matey.. fingers crossed eh...:yes:

[aff-man]

Bike is in pieces at Mt Eden so no riding for me :no: :no: :no: :no:

[justsomeguy]

Bike is in pieces at Mt Eden so no riding for me :no: :no: :no: :no:

Shit sorry to hear...... unless mine gets fixed soon ... simple job though...... I may not make it either... :yes:

[johnsf1980]

For those who have asked: Caltex is at 280 Mt Wellington Highway.... its close to the motorway on ramp :)

Just a quick note regarding the time... we leave the Caltex (to ride on to the main meeting point at Papakura) at 8:35 am latest so please be there by around 8:20 am.

[pyrocam]

Ive just done a quick rip off my camera, nothing super. just riding through town at night. but it gives an idea of the footage Im getting on saturday unless someone comes up with another gig of ram and a working firewire card. or I can lend it out easy enough.
anyway. size wise, it came out pretty well.

its mostly uncompressed just a quick divx'ing

zipped it for the attachment reasons. if you want you can try download it from pyrocam.com which is up when im awake or at work at the moment.
(as a rule 8am to 12pm)

[pyrocam]

Just a quick note regarding the time... we leave the Caltex (to ride on to the main meeting point at Papakura) at 8:35 am latest so please be there by around 8:20 am.

wait. it is a 9:00 meeting time isnt it? or do I have to get up earlier :(

[justsomeguy]

wait. it is a 9:00 meeting time isnt it? or do I have to get up earlier :(

No they are coming from another location and meeting at another location before meeting us.

[Zapf]

Ive just done a quick rip off my camera, nothing super. just riding through town at night. but it gives an idea of the footage Im getting on saturday unless someone comes up with another gig of ram and a working firewire card. or I can lend it out easy enough.
anyway. size wise, it came out pretty well.

its mostly uncompressed just a quick divx'ing

zipped it for the attachment reasons. if you want you can try download it from pyrocam.com which is up when im awake or at work at the moment.
(as a rule 8am to 12pm)

If you want to give me the AVI's I have access to gigs of ram and can arrange a firewire port... :)

[Zapf]

Like see what happens when people buy new suzukis?! they fall over pretty soon after that, Zapf and Riff Raff come to mind, due to the fact that new and shiny things love to meet gravel and tarseal!

oh and when its on film evryone can watch over and over how yu make a silly mistake and drop it in to some trees aye Bruce :Punk:

yea.... hence I will be on a used 400 Honda naked now :)

[johnsf1980]

Just had a look at the metservice website and they are now predicting rain tomorrow :mad: :argh:

[dveus]

I'll try and make it along tomorrow. Just been sent home from work cause I gotta headache but im sure I can get rid of that by then.

[stify]

will catch all u peeps at tuakau bridge if weather lookin ok....9.45-10 ish and
:wait:

[Fart]

How any peeps coming on this ride so far?

[Sutage]

Blah, not coming sadly, cant get the day off. Hope you all have fun :D

[bugjuice]

all the weather forecasts say it's gonna rain.. MR, could have picked a better day, couldn't you..??

[Motoracer]

Righty-ho, looks like we got ourselves a briliant KB ride ahead of us for tomorrow!! :Punk:

Thank you everyone for showing interest, I am sure when you come tomorrow and go on the ride, you'll have an awesome time!

Regarding the weather, Met service says few possible showers in Auckland BUT, we won't be in Auckland. From the look of things, southbound, weather seems fine as it says "Fine in Hamilton with increasing clouds". Sounds good enough to me! :niceone:

As for the numbers, if we have low numbers turning up for tomorrow, it should still be in the 20s, otherwise if we get a good turn out, we are expecting numbers in the 40s (holly crap!). Last time I think we had 40 something bikes as well when I organised that "Noob training ride". If we get into the 50s, this will be the biggest KB ride ever!

Due to the size of the pack, it is obviously going to take a bit of time to get through the ride. So, I am just planning for a ride to Hamilton and then back to Auckland via SH22. I say Hamilton because the BP station in Narawahia is not big enough to cater for such large numbers. We will stop at a point in Hamilton for lunch and fuel up, then we will head back the same way through SH22. People wanting to do their own thing can split up from the main group later on, if they wish to ride on further towards Raglan or towards Waihi. I will however be going back the same way and leading people who are unsure about the route or who are reletively new to riding or people just wanting to stick with the main group and just do SH22 from Auckland to Hamilton and back to Auckland.

Meet up time at the Papakura Autobhan is still at 9:00AM, and then we are aiming to depart at 9:30 sharp! If you are not there by this time you will either missout on the ride or if you know the route, just ride down SH22 and chances are you'll catch us along the way because it'll take time for waiting for the guys at the back etc etc, and as always, we will have rest stops.

Everyone, if you don't have my cell no. it might be a good idea to take it down now. 021 155 9376. If there are any problems, text or ring me. If you are texting, please indicate who you are in KB!

[sAsLEX]

MotoRacer
SpeedMedic
Quasi
Bugjuice (back in)
Stifarms
Two Smoker
Erik
MikeL
Zed
chickenfunkstar
KwakaKid?
Cary
PyroCam
Draco
Madguitarist
dss3
Gazzar?
ninjaboy
Jeremy
JustSomeGuy
duckman
Stroker Girl + mates
Swanman + a mate
Sheepdags
Aitch
Fart
johnsf1980
BigB
JudderBar?
MadMax?
Pommie Girl?
hondacmx450
Ricksta
MadDuck
Zapf
dveus
+sAsLEX

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[Fart]

The weather is only for cloudy in Auckland and sun shine in Hammy. :Punk:

Is this gonna be a fast or easy ride?

[Fart]

What time you reckon we gonna reach Hammy? I have to meet a friend in Hammy.

[Motoracer]

What time you reckon we gonna reach Hammy? I have to meet a friend in Hammy.

Our ETA for Hamilton should be about 1230hrs at the latest.

[johnsf1980]

Our ETA for Hamilton should be about 1230hrs at the latest.

ETA back in Auckland is?

[Motoracer]

ETA back in Auckland is?

Taking lunch and fuel stop into consideration, ETA back in Auckland should be 1615hrs at the latest. However if everything flows through smoothly, we can probably shave an hour off that time.

[Motoracer]

three hours to get to hamy through 22?????????????
Wont be waiting that fucken long.

I can do it in about 1 hour on my Gixxer 6 if it's a non stop redlining ride all the way through but from what I've heard from other people's experiences and since we have some newbies comming along as well, I guesstimated a max of about 3hrs taking the rest stops into consideration as well.

How long do you reckon it'll take for the group to get there?