Kapiti Weekend Rides

[sinfull]

Yeah mate this weather is not clearing as hoped. The rain radar is a big pile of wet stuff. I dont mind rain riding at all but it sure aint my preference if the Sun is out tomorrow.
With ya on that one Cam ! Looks like there might be a break where it's just showers after ten for a while, but ya sure to get a drenching somewhere !

Gonna look good turning up to the 50th at a bike club in my van lol

[HappyGOriding]

Would take me 45 mins from my house to get to bottom of Haywards, but it takes 30 minutes (when comfortable) from my house to Waikanae over the summet. I'm pretty far up, just a few minutes before staglands

So then your Location should read something like: I can here the roar from here :yes:

[Bald Eagle]

Yeah mate this weather is not clearing as hoped. The rain radar is a big pile of wet stuff. I dont mind rain riding at all but it sure aint my preference if the Sun is out tomorrow.

There's a coffee meet at Mana (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129748834&page=2#post1129748834) Sunday afternoon

[sinfull]

The one on the main road just past the book shop ? Don't remember the bookshop but yeah in the straight heading north the gay horsemen or sommit !

Had to add that ghey bit cause i ride a hog lol (and i heard the guys that own it are into chutney)

[Toaster]

With ya on that one Cam ! Looks like there might be a break where it's just showers after ten for a while, but ya sure to get a drenching somewhere !

Gonna look good turning up to the 50th at a bike club in my van lol

I bought some wet weather gear to wear outside my cordura when commuting back in Auckland, but I would rather only use it when I HAVE to! If we don't get to ride today, enjoy the 50th mate.

[Gone Burger]

So then your Location should read something like: I can here the roar from here :yes:

Haha yes sure can. Hear very few cars, more bikes and plenty or "roaring" going on. And that's not just the neighbours. The stags are pretty neat too! ;) Oh how I love the country - except when its raining on a scheduled ride day

[Bald Eagle]

Don't remember the bookshop but yeah in the straight heading north the gay horsemen or sommit !

Had to add that ghey bit cause i ride a hog lol (and i heard the guys that own it are into chutney)

So Honda riders are OK then :lol:

[Denis]

Not on for me, arthritis playing up, both bikes not yet equiped with snorkels and flippers, miaght make it to sparkies later.

[Toaster]

There's a coffee meet at Mana (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129748834&page=2#post1129748834) Sunday afternoon

Oh cheers mate thanks! Will see how we go! If nothing happens today (likely given the rain) I will definitely come out tomorrow afternoon.

[HappyGOriding]

So Honda riders are OK then :lol:

I bloody hope so become one about a month ago

[sinfull]

So Honda riders are OK then :lol:
Fit in nicely lol
But tis true though, one of the better big breakies i've had, has been in there !


Not on for me, arthritis playing up, both bikes not yet equiped with snorkels and flippers, miaght make it to sparkies later.
OMG Have you gone and joined up Denis ? Wellcome !!!

[Denis]

Yep thanks sinfull. Had to get Katie to rattle the key board and bribe the admin, but enjoying it.

[Gareth51]

Still raining in Kapiti,so I'm off to work,if I can get a few hours in to day I'll be right for tomorrow

[Gareth51]

Yep thanks sinfull. Had to get Katie to rattle the key board and bribe the admin, but enjoying it.

Cleaver girl that Katie, that will cost you a coffe or two

[Toaster]

Just to spite me the blue sky is showing through and my son just vomited all over me.... twice....

[Gone Burger]

Yep thanks sinfull. Had to get Katie to rattle the key board and bribe the admin, but enjoying it.

Bloody good to see you on here my friend. Happy to help


Cleaver girl that Katie, that will cost you a coffe or two

Haha - you have noticed that I'm blonde right? I can't remember ANY jokes that imply a blonde being clever. :) Just happy to see him on here.

But I think I am clever enough not to venture out in this rain. My road is slippery, I am not used to how my bike feels on this road and the tyres are still new. Plus, its bloody huge - reckon it will take me HOURS to clean and polish later :) - We all now how obsessed I am about that.

Safe riding to anyone thats out and about. I'll text Carla and tell her not to expect much of a show, she said it hasn't been too wet so far. But its pooring at my house, so in my house I stay.

[John_H]

Bloody good to see you on here my friend. Happy to help



Haha - you have noticed that I'm blonde right? I can't remember ANY jokes that imply a blonde being clever. :) Just happy to see him on here.

But I think I am clever enough not to venture out in this rain. My road is slippery, I am not used to how my bike feels on this road and the tyres are still new. Plus, its bloody huge - reckon it will take me HOURS to clean and polish later :) - We all now how obsessed I am about that.

Safe riding to anyone thats out and about. I'll text Carla and tell her not to expect much of a show, she said it hasn't been too wet so far. But its pooring at my house, so in my house I stay.

That's a wise move. We could all go for a drive and have a big convoy of cars driving round twisty roads.......nah wouldn't be quite the same would it!

[Gone Burger]

Just to spite me the blue sky is showing through and my son just vomited all over me.... twice....

It proves how much he loves his dad Toaster. He just wanted to share his breaky with you.

Hope he is O.K. Bloody blue skys - what a tease!

[Toaster]

Update - it has cleared in Kapiti and is blowing a moderate wind. Pay to keep in mind the road surface though. We can always do a ride tomorrow when its dry. Thoughts?

[Gone Burger]

Update - it has cleared in Kapiti and is blowing a moderate wind. Pay to keep in mind the road surface though. We can always do a ride tomorrow when its dry. Thoughts?

Would you believe it.. blue sky here now too. mmmm just cant decide. It's going to be one of "those" days for me

[Toaster]

Would you believe it.. blue sky here now too. mmmm just cant decide. It's going to be one of "those" days for me

Ride update - Meet at WAIKANAE from 10am and will look to depart around 1030am to give everyone time to get there. Anyone coming that may be late text me on 0212510017 and we will wait for you.

[Gone Burger]

Right - leaving in 5 mins. Will try to get there by 10.30 but can always meet up further on. Don't want to be silly on this road.
See you soon

[HappyGOriding]

Update - it has cleared in Kapiti and is blowing a moderate wind. Pay to keep in mind the road surface though. We can always do a ride tomorrow when its dry. Thoughts?

Sundays looking alot dryer according to metservice

[Toaster]

Right - leaving in 5 mins. Will try to get there by 10.30 but can always meet up further on. Don't want to be silly on this road.
See you soon

We will wait for you in Waikanae. Take your time and ride safe.

[Gareth51]

The rain is lifting over Kapiti Island....

... hey lets nick a boat with a bike ramp and go ride over there and check out the natives!!

I had dinner with them last night

[spacemonkey]

I had dinner with them last night

Get any good crackling with that long pig? :laugh:

[Cloggy]

Well I decided at the last minute that I would tag along. So left home at 10.20am to catch up with the crew. Well I was never going to make in time for a 10.30 departure at New World in Waikanae to instead caught up at Manfield.
After watching a couple of races we went up to the windfarm, across the Saddle Track and into Pahiatua. Quick detour North for lunch at the Tui Brewery.
Then home. The group split into several smaller groups for the run home depending on where people lived. Eugene and Anomoly went for a detour through the Wairarapa. The Black Stig, Ducatigirl and myself headed down SH2 and Toaster, Katiepie, Darryn etc went home back over the Pahiatua track.
Bloody good day out, didn't strike any rain until Featherston. It then rained all the way home.

[Gareth51]

Get any good crackling with that long pig? :laugh:

Nah they were on the mainland for some fried rice and a beer

[blackdog]

haha for all the moaning and whinging this morning the weather turned out bewdy.

good to see ya all, and for those that stayed home.......nah nah nahnah nah

now i'm off for a hot bath :)

[John_H]

haha for all the moaning and whinging this morning the weather turned out bewdy.

good to see ya all, and for those that stayed home.......nah nah nahnah nah

now i'm off for a hot bath :)

Thanks for the sympathy to us home stayers!

[Gone Burger]

Fantasic day everyone. I got home at about 6.30 and am absolutely knackered.

What a beautiful day it turned out to be up north huh? The heavens opened up for me as I headed over the Haywards back home. There were two accidents too which slowed things down a little.

But a great days riding. Some really good roads up that way, and stunning scenery. Just loved the wind farm... could feel the "air in my hair"!

Great riding, first class company, and one very very dirty bike for me to clean tomorrow.

But tonight, I now have a very hot date with a bottle of wine, popcorn and a movie.

Have added some photos - not too clever so am sure I would have stuffed that up somehow. Thanks everyone, what a bloody fantastic bunch you all are!

[Sketchy Snr]

Not on for me, arthritis playing up, both bikes not yet equiped with snorkels and flippers, miaght make it to sparkies later.

Hey Denis, your online mate well done :niceone:

[Anomaly]

Well I decided at the last minute that I would tag along. So left home at 10.20am to catch up with the crew. Well I was never going to make in time for a 10.30 departure at New World in Waikanae to instead caught up at Manfield.
After watching a couple of races we went up to the windfarm, across the Saddle Track and into Pahiatua. Quick detour North for lunch at the Tui Brewery.
Then home. The group split into several smaller groups for the run home depending on where people lived. Eugene and Anomoly went for a detour through the Wairarapa. The Black Stig, Ducatigirl and myself headed down SH2 and Toaster, Katiepie, Darryn etc went home back over the Pahiatua track.
Bloody good day out, didn't strike any rain until Featherston. It then rained all the way home.

wish i followed you now cloggy we didnt get back till 8.30 (eugene took a wrong turn and found gravel and i decided what the heck lets just keep going) I am sure Eugene will post up exactly what we did at some stage...but it was a good ride...im pretty sure that is the fastest speed my bike has stayed at for a while (pushed my limits abit but it was good :) ) thanks all

[gray-ways]

So much for you soft cocks that stayed at home, we had a great day, weather was almsot summery at Manfield,
We spllit ranks on the way home,Carla went north to Taihape, Dennis and I decided to go to Sparkies at Himatangi instead of the Tui Brewery, how ever when we reached Sparkies Dennis decided that the talent that we had been ridning with was 200% better than at Sparkies so we hot footed it over the Paihatua Track and met up with the crew again at the Tui Brewery, who by the way had just arrived , not sure what they were doing up at the wind farm either that or D and I had a tail wind.
Quick beer and a bite, fueled up in Paihiatua and then headed back over the Track.
Struck rain north of Levin and suffered wet undies all the way home.
A great ride, for those that stayed home, should have been there guys,and to those that were there what a neat group of people, met some new faces,the regular crew are a great bunch to ride with,caring, funny and human,thanks Cam for organising a great ride and to the rest of the crew thanks for a fantastic day.

[Gone Burger]

thanks Cam for organising a great ride and to the rest of the crew thanks for a fantastic day.

Second that - Thanks heaps Cam for getting us all sorted and out riding. Much appreciated. Nice space suit too! Hope you can squeeze in one more ride before you bugga off and leave us all. Hope you know that we all take it personally, and think that we must smell.

But yes, thank you. We are all going to miss you and Busa

[Cloggy]

Funny that.
I am sure we all went to the same windfarm but this can't have been the case.
The windfarm I went to all the turbines were spinning. In the pics Katie took they are all standing still.

[Cloggy]

wish i followed you now cloggy we didnt get back till 8.30 (eugene took a wrong turn and found gravel and i decided what the heck lets just keep going)
You should know better of Eugene and his "detours" :laugh:
Wouldn't be the first time he's found gravel.
He does take you some awesome places though and he certainly seems to know his way around. (most of the time).

[Big Col]

Hey Denis good to see you now online.

[Gone Burger]

Hey Denis good to see you now online.

And great to you the both of you out on the ride yesterday. Some good tunes there Col - you got me in the groove from the very start.

[Big Col]

Yeah KT saw you dancing, was going to join ya. Managed to hold back though.

[Quasi]

Fantasic day everyone. I got home at about 6.30 and am absolutely knackered.

What a beautiful day it turned out to be up north huh? The heavens opened up for me as I headed over the Haywards back home. There were two accidents too which slowed things down a little.

But a great days riding. Some really good roads up that way, and stunning scenery. Just loved the wind farm... could feel the "air in my hair"!

Great riding, first class company, and one very very dirty bike for me to clean tomorrow.

But tonight, I now have a very hot date with a bottle of wine, popcorn and a movie.

Have added some photos - not too clever so am sure I would have stuffed that up somehow. Thanks everyone, what a bloody fantastic bunch you all are!

Hey Team - what an awesome ride. Was great to see the turn out inspite of the weather trying to put us all off at the start. I most envious of stage two - its a great wee ride, and even tho the Tui is almost my local i never been there.

Monsta and I met up with another gorgeous Monsta and we spent the afternoon doing what all sensible Monstas do:innocent:

[Toaster]

A great ride, for those that stayed home, should have been there guys,and to those that were there what a neat group of people, met some new faces,the regular crew are a great bunch to ride with,caring, funny and human,thanks Cam for organising a great ride and to the rest of the crew thanks for a fantastic day.


Second that - Thanks heaps Cam for getting us all sorted and out riding. Much appreciated. Nice space suit too! Hope you can squeeze in one more ride before you bugga off and leave us all. Hope you know that we all take it personally, and think that we must smell.

But yes, thank you. We are all going to miss you and Busa

Hey, thanks for that Graham and Katie, my pleasure to herd the cats and organise a ride when we can. It has been an absolute blast being back down In Wellington and meeting so many fun and funny social riders! I have loved it and am sad to leave you all behind.

I will try to get in a short coffee and cake ride before I go north.

[Toaster]

Monsta and I met up with another gorgeous Monsta and we spent the afternoon doing what all sensible Monstas do:innocent:

By the looks of it, parked up outside a motel and making little Monstas??!!!!

[Quasi]

By the looks of it, parked up outside a motel and making little Monstas??!!!!

No Cam! - thats what bad Monsta do!!:sick::sick::shutup:

[Quasi]

wish i followed you now cloggy we didnt get back till 8.30 (eugene took a wrong turn and found gravel and i decided what the heck lets just keep going) I am sure Eugene will post up exactly what we did at some stage...but it was a good ride...im pretty sure that is the fastest speed my bike has stayed at for a while (pushed my limits abit but it was good :) ) thanks all

Hey Vanessa - great to have you on the ride with us and you did really well, flying along behind us as though you been doing it forever. Well done

Gravel - Eugene - lost - it sort of goes without saying that this was going to happen?

[Bald Eagle]

By the looks of it, parked up outside a motel and making little Monstas??!!!!

You have a naughty mind Cam

[Darryn]

Wow another great turnout considering the circumstances and weather
Thanks Cam for bringing it all together and providing a another excuse to get out
What a great stop at Manfield track to watch some motor racing
Always enjoy the Saddle Road and could never bring myself to be put through the torture of that George
Also like Katiepie enjoyed the wind blowing gentle through my mohawk at the windfarm (I'm still working on my head-flick after first removing my helmet but practice does make perfect)

Thanks also to Eugeine for the back roads leading to the Tui Brewery Cafe

Great Cafe and always have been past it but never stopped
Was I the only one who ordered a dish only to see someone elses different dish come out and wish I had ordered that (Cam's pancakes with bacon)
Also hit the rain on the way home but hay its always great to give the gear a wash anyhow

Thanks all for the company, smiles and laughter
Catch ya all at the next one

[Eyegasm]

Man, It sounds like I missed out on a good ride.

I had a bit of a windfall in a poker game Friday night and then went out and got a lil tipsy (Read Drunk)
Woke the next morning and knew I was in no condition to ride.

Damn top shelf!!!

[sinfull]

Was a bit slow out the gate, but got out there in the end, missed you lot at manfeild but met up with my kids to watch a few races ! Stayed for one too many (could see the crap rolling in again) and met the rain in woodville, couldn't be arsed stopping to drag the wets out, so was a little damp on arrival to my destination in Pahiatua ! But by the time i passed out at 5 am i was well warm lol
Rocked home through fog firstly and then rain from shannon south yesterday feeling like doing it all again lol !
Good call to go ahead on saturday Cam, was bloody surprised how quick the weather changed from crap to brilliance !

[sels1]

Was planning to join you guys but got given free tickets to the wine and food fest at the stadium and as I had family on one of the stands thought Id better put in an appearance. Getting in for free was one thing, getting without spending $ was a whole different matter!

[Bald Eagle]

Was planning to join you guys but got given free tickets to the wine and food fest at the stadium and as I had family on one of the stands thought Id better put in an appearance. Getting in for free was one thing, getting without spending $ was a whole different matter!

So there really is no such thing as a free lunch then :cry:

[sels1]

So there really is no such thing as a free lunch then :cry:
The trouble with free samples is if they are so good you may end up buying the product!

[Matey]

Yes, definately a top day out - great to meet lots of new people. Almost lost it on the Pahiatua track (as did someone else, eh Darryn!) a bit soggy after Shannon but who cares about a bit of water.

[Quasi]

Yes, definately a top day out - great to meet lots of new people. Almost lost it on the Pahiatua track (as did someone else, eh Darryn!) a bit soggy after Shannon but who cares about a bit of water.

Cripes - that almost happened to me too on Sunday morning:sick:. Road was wet, three corners on there that i hate, one of them always catches me out.
One day - i will haev the perfect ride on the Track - just need to keep practising I guess:innocent:

[Gone Burger]

Cripes - that almost happened to me too on Sunday morning:sick:. Road was wet, three corners on there that i hate, one of them always catches me out.
One day - i will haev the perfect ride on the Track - just need to keep practising I guess:innocent:

Seemed to have been a slippery weekend everywhere. I hit diesel on the Haywards heading into a hill on the way back. Gave me a hell of a fright, wasn't expecting it. Gave a little bit of throttle heading into the hill and my back end was doing it's own thing.

Good to learn what it feels like though whilst still under control.

Bike is clean and shiny now. Washed it yesterday and polished it tonight. Man, I need to get out more.

[Sketchy Snr]

Seemed to have been a slippery weekend everywhere. I hit diesel on the Haywards heading into a hill on the way back. Gave me a hell of a fright, wasn't expecting it. Gave a little bit of throttle heading into the hill and my back end was doing it's own thing.

Good to learn what it feels like though whilst still under control.

Bike is clean and shiny now. Washed it yesterday and polished it tonight. Man, I need to get out more.

You look damm sexy on that bike Katie, ( would of looked a lot hotter on a sporty tho, i might add ). :msn-wink:

[Gone Burger]

You look damm sexy on that bike Katie, ( would of looked a lot hotter on a sporty tho, i might add ). :msn-wink:

That made me laugh - cheers. Its sure no harley! :) But I have a life time of bikes ahead of me and its a good start. They did try and sell me a sporty.. Wasn't sold on the colour. Such a bloody girl!

[Quasi]

That made me laugh - cheers. Its sure no harley! :) But I have a life time of bikes ahead of me and its a good start. They did try and sell me a sporty.. Wasn't sold on the colour. Such a bloody girl!

hey you sexy wee thing (lol) - want to do a girle fish and chip run to riversdale on the weekend if weather ok - perhaps me, you, Bee and Viv.

[Sketchy Snr]

That made me laugh - cheers. Its sure no harley! :) But I have a life time of bikes ahead of me and its a good start. They did try and sell me a sporty.. Wasn't sold on the colour. Such a bloody girl!

I'll let you off, its Black and chrome. Nice :niceone:

[Gone Burger]

hey you sexy wee thing (lol) - want to do a girle fish and chip run to riversdale on the weekend if weather ok - perhaps me, you, Bee and Viv.

Yep - sounds great! I have a mostly free weekend - got to visit the nephew and neice in Featherston on Saturday late avo but free as a bird the rest of the weekend. Perhaps grab a cold drink at the White Swan in Greytown afterward?

[Darryn]

Yes, definately a top day out - great to meet lots of new people. Almost lost it on the Pahiatua track (as did someone else, eh Darryn!) a bit soggy after Shannon but who cares about a bit of water.

Jeeze Mark didnt realize you were that close

I just though shit that corner's tightening up, then quickly squeezed my butt cheeks, let out a wee bit of air which in turn increased my lean angle and gave the impression that I was intending to ride that line at that angle (we wont talk about the passing beforehand which didnt help one bit with our entry speed will we)


Did increase the heart rate after it restarted down the road
For anyone who's ridden that road its the first corner when just entering the double passing lanes from Pahiatua side close to the hills (watch that unmarked grubbie little corner)

[Quasi]

Yep - sounds great! I have a mostly free weekend - got to visit the nephew and neice in Featherston on Saturday late avo but free as a bird the rest of the weekend. Perhaps grab a cold drink at the White Swan in Greytown afterward?

k - i will see what the others are up to

[Toaster]

You have a naughty mind Cam

Merely logical and scientific!!

[Toaster]

I just though shit that corner's tightening up, then quickly squeezed my butt cheeks, let out a wee bit of air

I wondered what that was when I rode through it......

I usually reserve that for a long straight and a fist full of throttle!

[WuZards-Eugene]

Had a blast on the weekend. After splitting off at Pahiatua Vanessa and I rode out to Alfredton, where I then mistaken the turn off for Tinui as the turn off for Masterton (although in my defence, the sign did say Masterton, even though I wasn't looking). We were cruising along quite comfortably, untill I saw the gravel. As I had previously ridden this road on the XR when I went to the One Night Stand, I knew that the gravel went on for quite a long way. After telling Vanessa that the gravel went on for ages, she was still keen to go across it, and as I knew it was a pretty well kept road, I agreed to it and we continued on at a very ginger pace. As Vanessa plodded along, I had a bit of fun creating some dust clouds and testing out the traction of Pilot Power 2's under adverse conditions :). 30ks later, we were finally back on the seal, and headed for Masterton (another 60k to go) as it begun to hose down. After a stop off at the Mobil, we headed off over the hill, and back home. I think next time when I mention that there's a long amount of gravel, we might be turning around hehe.

[Eyegasm]

Bike is clean and shiny now. Washed it yesterday and polished it tonight. Man, I need to get out more.

Or... you could clean mine for me!

Mine just gets a wash, you could polish/wax it for me while I have a beer!

[WuZards-Eugene]

Or... you could clean mine for me!

Mine just gets a wash, you could polish/wax it for me while I have a beer!

And I might just have to give you a hand with that beer, thirsty work that it is :).

[Gone Burger]

And I might just have to give you a hand with that beer, thirsty work that it is :).

You boys are hillarious. Maybe I set up a "bike wash day" in the Akatarawas, fill up the beer fridge, put on a BBQ, wash your bikes... Hang on - whats in it for me? I want cupcakes and wine. The funny thing is, bike gets dirty again as soon as I head up the gravel driveway. when will I learn?

[Bald Eagle]

You boys are hillarious. Maybe I set up a "bike wash day" in the Akatarawas, fill up the beer fridge, put on a BBQ, wash your bikes... Hang on - whats in it for me? I want cupcakes and wine. The funny this is, bike gets dirty again as soon as I head up the gravel driveway. when will I learn?

Make it a working bee and concrete the driveway :lol:

[Eyegasm]

Make it a working bee and concrete the driveway :lol:

What are you implying there...

Me and Eugene concrete her drive in exchange of washing our bikes, beer and a BBQ???

Could be tempting, Whats your BBQing skills like Katie?

[Gone Burger]

What are you implying there...

Me and Eugene concrete her drive in exchange of washing our bikes, beer and a BBQ???

Could be tempting, Whats your BBQing skills like Katie?

Awesome - no burnt sausies round here!

[GreenZX]

hey you sexy wee thing (lol) - want to do a girle fish and chip run to riversdale on the weekend if weather ok - perhaps me, you, Bee and Viv.

Hi Quasi I'm up for a ride to Riversdale. Could be busy Saturday morning.
Viv

[Quasi]

Hi Quasi I'm up for a ride to Riversdale. Could be busy Saturday morning.
Viv

hey there gorgeous girl. Good to see you on here.

Happy to ride at any time to get us all on the ride. so either later on Saturday? or Sunday morning suit you better? and need to check weather map too

carla

[Toaster]

It is so good to see the thread getting momentum and rides happening. Enjoy the ride to Riversdale!

[Gone Burger]

hey there gorgeous girl. Good to see you on here.

Happy to ride at any time to get us all on the ride. so either later on Saturday? or Sunday morning suit you better? and need to check weather map too

carla

Hey chickie, I won't be able to do late avo on Saturday, need to visit the family in Feathers. It's always a tricky one finding a time that everyone can make huh? Perhaps Sunday if you and I don't head up for the forgotten highway? I'm still undecided about that one..

[Eyegasm]

It is so good to see the thread getting momentum and rides happening. Enjoy the ride to Riversdale!

Put a skirt on and join em Cam.

[Toaster]

Put a skirt on and join em Cam.

You are about the 4th person to tell me that. I may be part scottish but hey, no kilt here!

I can't make the ride. I start my new job this Sunday and only get Saturday off to get ready and pack etc.

[Quasi]

Hey chickie, I won't be able to do late avo on Saturday, need to visit the family in Feathers. It's always a tricky one finding a time that everyone can make huh? Perhaps Sunday if you and I don't head up for the forgotten highway? I'm still undecided about that one..

Perhaps we should go for Sunday as Viv no good for Sat morning. If sunday, could open up to those that got dangly bits?

[Bald Eagle]

....open up to those that got dangly bits?

Would that be Suzukis then ?

[spacemonkey]

Would that be Suzukis then ?

Hooray I can go then! :D

[Gone Burger]

Perhaps we should go for Sunday as Viv no good for Sat morning. If sunday, could open up to those that got dangly bits?

Well said! Yes Sunday would be good I reckon. Think it would be too big a day for me for the forgotten highway anyway. Gals and folk with Dangly bits welcome :) - Including Suzukis! Score - I'm in too

[Quasi]

So - This is a ride for anyone. If it suits all - Sunday 23 May. Meet at Top of Rimutaka at 10am, ride to Martinborough for coffee, Gladstone/Longbush to Cliffhanger hill. This comes out on Masterton/Riversdale road, onwards to Riversdale, Fish and chips by the Sea, return the same way but stop at Gladstone Hotel, then onwards.

Will post a map when i work out how to do maps thingy (unless anyone wants to do in the meantime)

[spacemonkey]

Sounds good. :)

[Eyegasm]

Quasi, you missed the last part.

Take all our bikes to Katies for a clean and wax!!!

[John_H]

Is this open for all or just a girls only ride. I'm a bit of a girl if that helps at all?

[Gone Burger]

Is this open for all or just a girls only ride. I'm a bit of a girl if that helps at all?

Everyone - the more the merrier! Weather looking good for Sunday too at this stage.

[John_H]

Everyone - the more the merrier! Weather looking good for Sunday too at this stage.

Awesome! It's my birthday so it will be my birthday ride! Anyone know approx how long this ride will take?

[Quasi]

Any Kapitit riders coming? 8.30m depart for you??

[Bald Eagle]

Any Kapitit riders coming? 8.30m depart for you??

There is such a thing as 8.30am on Sundays ?

[Sketchy Snr]

:laugh: These dangly bits may be a starter.

[Wannabiker]

I am keen...if boys are allowed.....Havent been to Riversdale before.

[Quasi]

I am keen...if boys are allowed.....Havent been to Riversdale before.

Hi- open to all, especially ducatii riders:yes: which one you gonna ride?

I willl post a map today.

[Wannabiker]

Hmmm let me see......eeeny meenie miney mo....... will have to see which one goes. lol.

[gray-ways]

If Duc riders with dangly bits are allowed to come I'll be there,
how about Kapiti riders meet at Pram railway Station at 8-30 leave at 8-45, and pick up any stray errant Wgtn riders at Caltex tukus on the way,see you Sunday.:scooter::ride::yes:

[Quasi]

If Duc riders with dangly bits are allowed to come I'll be there,
how about Kapiti riders meet at Pram railway Station at 8-30 leave at 8-45, and pick up any stray errant Wgtn riders at Caltex tukus on the way,see you Sunday.:scooter::ride::yes:

Duc's, dangles, all bases covered - see you there:yes:

So - leave Pram Rail at 8.45, leave Rimutax 9.45. Top of Taka 10am, then on to Martinborough for coffee

Here is the route from Martinborough onwards http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=100388570820236920097.000486e98d2177f2d5ab2&ll=-41.061751,175.815582&spn=0.372251,0.890579&z=11

I have know idea if map will work or not. First time for me

Don't know if riders want to gas up in Martinborough first?

Anyone seen weather for Sunday:sunny:

[Bald Eagle]

Well done the map works.

[Quasi]

Well done the map works.

Phew - thanks Paul - you joining us.

[Denis]

Awesome! It's my birthday so it will be my birthday ride! Anyone know approx how long this ride will take?

So this means you,ll be wearing your birthday suit?

[Bald Eagle]

Phew - thanks Paul - you joining us.

Regrettably I don't see fuel allowance for an extra 400km ( one weeks commuting )in the budget.

[Gone Burger]

Duc's, dangles, all bases covered - see you there:yes:

So - leave Pram Rail at 8.45, leave Rimutax 9.45. Top of Taka 10am, then on to Martinborough for coffee

Here is the route from Martinborough onwards http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=100388570820236920097.000486e98d2177f2d5ab2&ll=-41.061751,175.815582&spn=0.372251,0.890579&z=11

I have know idea if map will work or not. First time for me

Don't know if riders want to gas up in Martinborough first?

Anyone seen weather for Sunday:sunny:

Sweet - meet you crazy kids at the Rimutex by 9.45. Weeee we are gonna have a lovely day.

[spacemonkey]

Cool see you lot at the Rimutex :D

[John_H]

So this means you,ll be wearing your birthday suit?

Nah, don't want to ruin the ride for everyone.

[Eyegasm]

Cool see you lot at the Rimutex :D

OK, someone clarify for me...

What the hell is Rimutex? is that the Caltex prior to the start of the takas?

Yes I am an idiot

[Bald Eagle]

OK, someone clarify for me...

What the hell is Rimutex? is that the Caltex prior to the start of the takas?

Yes I am an idiot
Yes and Yes

[Eyegasm]

Cheers BE

Yet your answers to my questions were slightly incorrect.

What the hell is Rimutex? your answer "Yes"
is that the Caltex prior to the start of the takas? your answer "Yes"

I am an idiot was a statement! haha

[John_H]

Cheers BE

Yet your answers to my questions were slightly incorrect.

What the hell is Rimutex? your answer "Yes"
is that the Caltex prior to the start of the takas? your answer "Yes"

I am an idiot was a statement! haha

Yes yes no yes maybe yes no yes only on mondays yes please no - decipher that one.

[Eyegasm]

Yes yes no yes maybe yes no yes only on mondays yes please no - decipher that one.

A really weird orgasm????:lol:

[Anomaly]

Had a blast on the weekend. After splitting off at Pahiatua Vanessa and I rode out to Alfredton, where I then mistaken the turn off for Tinui as the turn off for Masterton (although in my defence, the sign did say Masterton, even though I wasn't looking). We were cruising along quite comfortably, untill I saw the gravel. As I had previously ridden this road on the XR when I went to the One Night Stand, I knew that the gravel went on for quite a long way. After telling Vanessa that the gravel went on for ages, she was still keen to go across it, and as I knew it was a pretty well kept road, I agreed to it and we continued on at a very ginger pace. As Vanessa plodded along, I had a bit of fun creating some dust clouds and testing out the traction of Pilot Power 2's under adverse conditions :). 30ks later, we were finally back on the seal, and headed for Masterton (another 60k to go) as it begun to hose down. After a stop off at the Mobil, we headed off over the hill, and back home. I think next time when I mention that there's a long amount of gravel, we might be turning around hehe.


Haha you knw I will follow you anywhere :P

Nah long gravel ill make sure im on the xr next time just like cold kiwi :D

[sels1]

Anyone seen weather for Sunday:sunny:
Sunday
23 May
Masterton
Max 15°C
MIN 8°C

Mostly fine, chance late shower. Northerlies

[Quasi]

Sunday
23 May
Masterton
Max 15°C
MIN 8°C

Mostly fine, chance late shower. Northerlies

Cheers - thanks Mr Met!!

Sunday is sun day - yay

[Toaster]

Cheers - thanks Mr Met!!

Sunday is sun day - yay

I am jealous I can't be there! Nooooooooooooooooooo!

[Paul in NZ]

Can't make this ride but might be able to seak down and see you off from Pram railway stn....

[Gareth51]

You are about the 4th person to tell me that. I may be part scottish but hey, no kilt here!

I can't make the ride. I start my new job this Sunday and only get Saturday off to get ready and pack etc.

I'm sitting in my Auckland motel and thinking you poor bugger.......giving up Kapiti for this place

[Toaster]

I'm sitting in my Auckland motel and thinking you poor bugger.......giving up Kapiti for this place

Thankfully I am about 40 minutes north of there in the country mate. Great lifestyle, beaches only 20 minutes away and some great biker roads. The bummer is the commute all the way to the airport for work! I am sure the Busa can handle it.

[Gareth51]

Any Kapitit riders coming? 8.30m depart for you??

Driving back from Auckland tomorrow night ,so it will depend what time I get home

[Gareth51]

Thankfully I am about 40 minutes north of there in the country mate. Great lifestyle, beaches only 20 minutes away and some great biker roads. The bummer is the commute all the way to the airport for work! I am sure the Busa can handle it.

Next time we catch up might be at one of those Walkworth partys then

[Toaster]

Next time we catch up might be at one of those Walkworth partys then

Very likely mate. Looking forward to it.

[Paul in NZ]

Which carpark are you meeting in? One out the front? Might wizz down on the Mighty Maverick for shits n giggles and if so I need to avoid the highway (cough).. 100cc only goes so far ya know...

[Quasi]

hi Cam,, we will miss you on the ride on Sunday. Good luck with the training and get yourself some time off so we can all have one last ride before you and the family head northwards.

Carla

[Gone Burger]

hi Cam,, we will miss you on the ride on Sunday. Good luck with the training and get yourself some time off so we can all have one last ride before you and the family head northwards.

Carla

I second that. Make sure you can come along on one last ride AT LEAST before your move. We would organise a Sunday ride if you ended up having some time free. There is something "on order" that we need to give you if you join us for a ride.


Bumped into Bianca today Carla in Greytown. We are both very much looking forward to tomorrow! See you at the summit. xx

[devo]

weather's lookin good so scout n I and prolly sketchy will join in at pram and ride to top of tuka's with you's.
Oh,and will bring dangly bits as well.:)

[spacemonkey]

Yeah weathers looking good until nightfall..... meant to be a storm on the way tomorrow night and bad weather till Wed so that's my Monday commute @5am looking unpleasant(er). :(

[Quasi]

weather's lookin good so scout n I and prolly sketchy will join in at pram and ride to top of tuka's with you's.
Oh,and will bring dangly bits as well.:)

yeehah - my three favourite Kapiti men all on one ride. See you at the top boys.

[Darryn]

Hi there Quasi
Never been to Riversdale so keen to explore some of your home ground. Will link up with the Kapiti crew at Paraparaumu rail station also
Could you do a small favor and remove all double yellow lines on the Rimutakas beforehand
It just makes the ride a little easier for those with viewable number plates

[sels1]

Okay...todays chores done, ducks lined up, should be a starter
More Kapiti dangly bits headin your way Quasi

[Gone Burger]

Okay...todays chores done, ducks lined up, should be a starter
More Kapiti dangly bits headin your way Quasi

Oh goodie - well done. It will be wonderful to see you Sels.

Denis - are you going to finally bring that Harely out and burn off the cobwebs??

[spacemonkey]

More Kapiti dangly bits headin your way Quasi

:eek5::sick::sick::sick::sick::sick::sick:

[Leber]

I'm keen to join the ride too unfortunately can only go as far as coffee in Martinborough, will try and catch the Kapiti riders as they go through Pauatahanui village.

[Gareth51]

Back from up north so I should be there

[Big Col]

I need to come along and explore the rapa a bit more, Look forward to catching up with you lot.

[Quasi]

Morning riders. High cloud in the Rapa, clearing rapidly, sun trying very hard to shine. See you all soon.

The Q

[John_H]

Morning riders. High cloud in the Rapa, clearing rapidly, sun trying very hard to shine. See you all soon.

The Q

See you at the you top of the hill!

[blackdog]

welly tag is <5 minutes from rimutex since ya gonna be close this am:)

could be a BIG group tag


ahhh, bugger it. oilchange can wait, i'm on the way.........

[Denis]

Oh goodie - well done. It will be wonderful to see you Sels.

Denis - are you going to finally bring that Harely out and burn off the cobwebs??

Have to make it next w/end of to eastbourne todayall going well, you never know,I could catch you all on the takas, have a good & safe ride, your all a magic bunch.

[blackdog]

cheers guys, was a sweeet burn over the hill and back (following leber back, he'll be due a new set of pegs soon :))

[devo]

Yup, good ride over to Marty and back
Good to meet a few more folk, I'll have forgotton your names again by tomorrow :)
Managed to knock most of the frilly bits of the noo front tyre.
And next time I order my coffee, I'll be asking for a number.:yes:

[John_H]

What an awesome ride! Thanks to Carla who arranged it all, thanks to Katie for the Stella and thanks to the biker gods for such good riding weather!! Bring on the next one!

[spacemonkey]

Yep was a damn good ride today. :yes:
Cheers Carla & Co :D

[pauldarney]

awesome ride, Thanks to all good day out

[GreenZX]

Hi All

Thanks for an awesome ride.

[Gareth51]

Was a damn good ride to day,thanks Carla.
The Bonnie was getting pushed to its limit at times today and what a great bunch of riders we have on these rides

[Gone Burger]

Thanks Carla for organising yet another fantastic ride! As per usual first class company and gorgeous roads. I'm buzzing - that was such a blast. Thank was a bloody good ride back Denis, thanks for playing!

And John - you are welcome. Happy Birthday mate (belated)!

[gray-ways]

Thanks Carla for organising an excellent day, welll done, always a pleasure to ride with you and our group, couldn't wish for a nicer group of people.

[sels1]

Good times eh? nice to catch up with the usual suspects and meet a couple of new ones. Always a few laughs when this lot get together. This weeks job is to get a new back tyre...one too many slippery moments today...

[Gone Burger]

A few snaps...

[Sketchy Snr]

The full ride sounds exellent folks. The half ride just fitted perfect for the day and other arrangements, great to see such a good turn out of bikers of all sorts enjoying the ride and company. Thanks Q. :niceone:

[Darryn]

Thanks Carla for organizing the cool ride today
The GPS on the bike said 396 km total from start to finish for me here in Waikanae
Must say the burger at Riversdale was a bloody good feed
Has anyone else found the Rimutakas always seems to have a white long wheelbase van that holds up all traffic or is it just me
Great day with a great bunch of riders. Always a good laugh to be had

[Paul in NZ]

ARRRGH!

This is NOT what I wanted to hear! I took the mighty Maverick down to see you guys off so I wouldnt be tempted to go 'just' to the top of the hill etc etc... I was secretly hoping it would rain (dammit)..

On the other hand - I joined the Raumati sth residents assoc in planting out over 2,000 trees around a local wetland (I've planted around 7,000 now one way or another) so it was worth missing a ride for. Even managed a kayak this evening for a fish (no fish - just caught the same stupid shark about 7 bloody times - it had more holes in it than a sieve....)

Glad you guys had a great ride! Kapiti ROCKS!



so..... anyone up for a mid year, mid winter Kapiti party???

[Darryn]

Hi All

Thanks for an awesome ride.

Thanks GreenZX for your awesome leading on todays ride

[Cloggy]

Jeepers, looks like an awesome turn-out and I missed out on a great ride.
Decided to give up todays ride to visit an old friend on the coast whom I hadn't seen for at least six years. He recently joined this forum so I need to get him out on these riders.
Still managed to do a few kays today and with (by the looks of it) all Wellington bikers over the hill in the Wairarapa I had free reign of the Paekakariki Hill.

[Quasi]

Hey guys and gals. What an awesome ride, what a fantastic group of people and a lovely way to farewell autumn:yes:. Thanks Viv, Ross and the Red rooster for your great points skills. Kept us all en route and all together. :scooter:

I failed miserably as TEC:shit:, lost the tail enders before even leaving Martinborough, and then lost the last group completely after leaving the Gladdy. My only excuse is that they were too slow.:Punk::Punk:

Looking forward to the next ride and Vivs girlie expedition on the forgotten highway

[sels1]

Hi All
Cheers for leading the way
And welcome (back?) to KB

[Quasi]

so..... anyone up for a mid year, mid winter Kapiti party???

Hey Mate - great idea....whats your address

[Gareth51]

Hi All

Thanks for an awesome ride.

Thanks for setting the pace although the the Bonnie was struggling at times there no worries about falling asleep

[Neshi]

as soon as my schedule is less crowded I will join you guys again. I've been way too busy with uni, even spending weekends from morning till evening here.. :(

[Gone Burger]

Thanks for setting the pace although the the Bonnie was struggling at times there no worries about falling asleep

And what a fine pace that was too. I still enjoy turning up last, even when I don't get lost :)

Viv - you are smooth chick! Just saw this green blurr fly past me. Awesome to watch. Good to keep everyone awake huh? :)

[2wheeldrifter]

Thanks Carla for setting up a wonderful day ridng, well done on a well executed day :) and to all others making a stranger feel welcome and right at home...great bloody bunch! :) (even the poms lol)

Had a blast, you guys are spoiled with roads down here!

Cheers all! :)

[Gone Burger]

as soon as my schedule is less crowded I will join you guys again. I've been way too busy with uni, even spending weekends from morning till evening here.. :(

Hey Neshi - it would be great to see you out again. But yes, I imagine the joys of uni is keeping you well snowed under. All in good time, plus there is summer to look forward to. Actually, we have been so lucky with the weather these past few weekends.

[Darryn]

Hey guys and gals. What an awesome ride and a lovely way to farewell autumn:yes:. Thanks Viv, Ross and the Red rooster for your great points skills. Kept us all en route and all together. :scooter:


I'm not a rooster just a crossed breed turkey :rolleyes:

Thanks Tail end charlie Carla, Ross, Viv, Bianca and Selwyn and anyone else who also did some unseen point dutys or leading on the run :2thumbsup

[Quasi]

I'm not a rooster just a crossed breed turkey :rolleyes:


a mongrel by any other name!!!

was a great day. Did you get that loud and clear Cam??

[Wannabiker]

Yep, a darn fine day. Feeling shattered now though. What a great bunch of people to ride with and spend time with! So....where we going next weekend....? Mrs Wannabiker will be moving down here for her new job this week, and was gutted she couldnt be here for todays ride....

[Neshi]

Hey Neshi - it would be great to see you out again. But yes, I imagine the joys of uni is keeping you well snowed under. All in good time, plus there is summer to look forward to. Actually, we have been so lucky with the weather these past few weekends.

haha yea you're right. Not much fun spending so much time indoors, but it has to be done. I can probably join next weekend though, as all my deadlines are for this week.
It's good to hear you all are still riding, even though the nice warm weather has past.

[Bald Eagle]

=Paul in NZ;1129761339

so..... anyone up for a mid year, mid winter Kapiti party???


Hey Mate - great idea....whats your address

Could probably manage that since my old dunga aint up to these endurance trips :lol:

[Paul in NZ]

Hey Mate - great idea....whats your address


Could probably manage that since my old dunga aint up to these endurance trips :lol:

Yeah well - thats doable I suppose.... It wouldnt be the first time we have had a KB open house here...

I was thinking more a ride to a Kapiti venue mid winter but either is good.

[Eyegasm]

Was a most excellent adventure.

Had a bit of everything, Coffee, Cows, Dogs, That crap Gravel/Silt/Sand and fine company.

Loads of thanks to those that stopped and pointed the way, and to Carla for organising.
Special thanks to Glen for keeping the lil 250 in his mirrors on the way to the Gladdy.

Was a brisk start to the morning turning up to the top of the takas an hour early. Then
all of a sudden the top is covered in bikes was quite awesome.

Finally scraped a footpeg going up the Takas, scared the living daylights out of me.

Cheers everyone!

[sels1]

Yeah well - thats doable I suppose.... It wouldnt be the first time we have had a KB open house here....
Thats true - my first ever KB event was a Xmas party at Pauls place, back in 04 when KB had about 1500 members - a good night it was


I was thinking more a ride to a Kapiti venue mid winter but either is good....
Thats a good idea - let someone else pour the drinks and do the dishes. There are several options we could look at, one could be Gordys Bar - we have a good relationship with Gordy (a biker) with the Wed night and Thurs night rides.

[Bald Eagle]

Thats true - my first ever KB event was a Xmas party at Pauls place, back in 04 when KB had about 1500 members - a good night it was


Thats a good idea - let someone else pour the drinks and do the dishes. There are several options we could look at, one could be Gordys Bar - we have a good relationship with Gordy (a biker) with the Wed night and Thurs night rides.

Great idea , a semi local ride around the Kapiti Horwhenua and finish at Gordys for the usual.

[sinfull]

Sounds like a fun day, sorry we missed it and catching up with you lot ! But least i got an excuse or three lol

Was expecting a southern kber for coffee, have a wrist thats having trouble holding on to dangly bits let alone a heavy clutch lever and a harley in bits !

Next one !

[2wheeldrifter]

Was a most excellent adventure.

Had a bit of everything, Coffee, Cows, Dogs, That crap Gravel/Silt/Sand and fine company.

Loads of thanks to those that stopped and pointed the way, and to Carla for organising.
Special thanks to Glen for keeping the lil 250 in his mirrors on the way to the Gladdy.

Was a brisk start to the morning turning up to the top of the takas an hour early. Then
all of a sudden the top is covered in bikes was quite awesome.

Finally scraped a footpeg going up the Takas, scared the living daylights out of me.

Cheers everyone!

No worries Clint... keep up the good riding Dude!

[Neshi]

Thats true - my first ever KB event was a Xmas party at Pauls place, back in 04 when KB had about 1500 members - a good night it was


must've been awfully crowded!

[Eyegasm]

No worries Clint... keep up the good riding Dude!

Keep up being the operative words there. Or I could use your approach and overshoot the turnoff!!

[GreenZX]

Cheers for leading the way
And welcome (back?) to KB

Thanks it's good to back in NZ. Missed the decent roads.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Sounds like everyone had a good time. I was planning on meeting you lot on the hill with the new off-road beast, but got a bit carried away, so ended up just staying on the dirty stuff (:gob: gravel and mud an stuffs :gob:). Will post some pics when i finally figure out where the adv tag is hehe.

Lets just say, I quite like blue now.

[junkmanjoe]

Oh big cole.. could have given me a buzz mate,
would have been keen to tag along on this ride out to the coast....
thats if an adventure is allowed to join in.

keen to check out ya new beemer as well..
im sure i could keep up with your guys and gals road bikes..

next time...

JMJ & 9FIDY

[John_H]

Thanks Carla for setting up a wonderful day ridng, well done on a well executed day :) and to all others making a stranger feel welcome and right at home...great bloody bunch! :) (even the poms lol)

Had a blast, you guys are spoiled with roads down here!

Cheers all! :)

Even the poms - The cheek of it! We're just over here trying to improve the gene pool!

[2wheeldrifter]

Keep up being the operative words there. Or I could use your approach and overshoot the turnoff!!

Ahhh so true, but in doing so I actually get in more riding K's eh? :yes:

[2wheeldrifter]

Even the poms - The cheek of it! We're just over here trying to improve the gene pool!

You maybe right John, I have seen some strange follows around here in the streets the last few days, I thought inbreeding wasn't a allowed any more, but been proving wrong!

Anyway I ride home tomorrow, got 6hrs basking in the sun I think the weather man said, lucky me :)

[sels1]

must've been awfully crowded!

Was talking nationwide - was 1500 odd then, nearly 20,000 now. My, how KB has grown!

[Paul in NZ]

must've been awfully crowded!

It was more crowded with the awful than awfully crowded....

Nah - we did it 2 or 3 times, usually had a ball but I think KB is a bit big for 'open house' these days...

Amongst the options could be having a cheap upside down xmas meal some place and could invite significant others etc? However a ride sounds fun.

[Rev DJ]

A couple more pics from the weekend - huge fun - and thanks again to Carla and co for your efforts - very much appreciated... DJ

[Gone Burger]

A couple more pics from the weekend - huge fun - and thanks again to Carla and co for your efforts - very much appreciated... DJ

Hahaha none of the bikes wanted to socialise with the cruiser! Must have smelt, or been my exceptionall bad parking. Racist bikes :)

[spacemonkey]

Hahaha none of the bikes wanted to socialise with the cruiser! Must have smelt, or been my exceptionall bad parking. Racist bikes :)

Tell the truth now Katie..... You parked over there on purpose cos your a bike snob! :p
Bikes like my crusty ol bandit not good enough to be seen with your new bling bike aye! ;) :laugh:

[Big Col]

Katie didnt want to risk any scratches on her new baby, so parked in another county. No one allowed near it.

[Toaster]

Hahaha none of the bikes wanted to socialise with the cruiser! Must have smelt, or been my exceptionall bad parking. Racist bikes :)

Yes well, we have seen your parking at Manfield!

[Gone Burger]

Yes well, we have seen your parking at Manfield!

Oh no - I thought no one had seen that and that I got away with it? :Oops:

Stink :( I suck at parking that bike. Where I first park it where it ends up every time.

[gray-ways]

Hey Cam,
Do you qualify for the JAFA tag yet or do you have to do something memorable first like do a godiiva up Queen St
on the Hayabusa, you need to have a farewell ride with the KaRapaiti crew before we forget what you look like,
as you alkready know you missed a great CB orged ride on Sunday, Katie still smiling.Take care.

[Toaster]

Not until late June. I dont have much spare time but will do something one weekend though! Even if its a short ride and coffee. Yes it will be great to catch up before I head north mate!!

[devo]

gone bluddy quiet in here
must be the weather huh.?

[sels1]

gone bluddy quiet in here
must be the weather huh.?
Ya think? lol
Put another log on the fire.....

[Sketchy Snr]

gone bluddy quiet in here
must be the weather huh.?


Ya think? lol
Put another log on the fire.....

:shutup: Some of us were out working in the rain ya buggers.

[devo]

:shutup: Some of us were out working in the rain ya buggers.

ya wanna watch that, it'll go all wrinkly

[Bren]

Toaster...I thought ya had buggered off already.....

[Neshi]

i was told it would rain alot during winter in new zealand, especially wellington. but this?
I didn't expect it at all and it's been raining for the past 2 weeks non-stop. And I need to get on my bike each day. it's not fun, I can tell you that..

plus that, as I haven't got a dryer, I can't dry my clothes.. guess I'll have to put some wires at the ceiling of my room :S

[Quasi]

gone bluddy quiet in here
must be the weather huh.?

Correct = had to go to Oz to dry out and warm up. Just back now - the weather there is soooo much warmer

[JR1]

i was told it would rain alot during winter in new zealand, especially wellington. but this?
I didn't expect it at all and it's been raining for the past 2 weeks non-stop. And I need to get on my bike each day. it's not fun, I can tell you that..

plus that, as I haven't got a dryer, I can't dry my clothes.. guess I'll have to put some wires at the ceiling of my room :S


i feel ya brother, im on my bike every day too..

i gota come along to one of these rides sometime too!!

[Bald Eagle]

Correct = had to go to Oz to dry out and warm up. Just back now - the weather there is soooo much warmer

You been enjoying yourself while we've been riding through the daily car-wash twice a day :cry: not fair.

[Quasi]

You been enjoying yourself while we've been riding through the daily car-wash twice a day :cry: not fair.

Was hard work.... tis a tough life pouring wine all day.....

[spacemonkey]

You had a wine pouring job and you didn't even think to fly me over there (all expense paid of course) to reprise my wine pouring skillz?? How selfish can ya get Quasi! :oi-grr:

Ssssalight I'll forgive ya....... One day. :weep::weep:

[John_H]

Was hard work.... tis a tough life pouring wine all day.....

Sounds like a bit of a busman's holiday!

[Toaster]

Toaster...I thought ya had buggered off already.....

No mate, not yet. I am on a course until late June and leave then. Will hope to get a short ride in at some stage weather and study commitments allowing.

[Eyegasm]

So, Apparently metservice is predicting a not so terrible weekend.

I say we get Cam out for a coffee before he does a runner!! That is if the wifey
will let Cam outside to play??? We promise only to go to the end of the street and back!!!!

[Bald Eagle]

So, Apparently metservice is predicting a not so terrible weekend.

I say we get Cam out for a coffee before he does a runner!! That is if the wifey
will let Cam outside to play??? We promise only to go to the end of the street and back!!!!

...ah but which street. As it's a long weekend Monday would be good.

[Gone Burger]

Long weekend? Woo hoo - I had completely forgotten. Looks like I'll be out all weekend on the bike then if the weather gives us a chance. Getting withdrawl syptoms. Hope we can all head outsomewhere.

[John_H]

Long weekend? Woo hoo - I had completely forgotten. Looks like I'll be out all weekend on the bike then if the weather gives us a chance. Getting withdrawl syptoms. Hope we can all head outsomewhere.

I know what you mean, I'm a weekend warrior so a rainy day means quite a while out of the saddle!

[Toaster]

....let Cam outside to play??? We promise only to go to the end of the street and back!!!!

I bet I can beat you to the end of the street and back......

[Big Col]

Only if no sheep around the place Cam.

[rjg]

So, Apparently metservice is predicting a not so terrible weekend.


Like all things in life, I only believe forecast if it's what I want to hear.

Good to see you folks are still alive and riding. I'm keen for some weekend cruising if the sun shines.

[Eyegasm]

I bet I can beat you to the end of the street and back......

I don't doubt that you could beat me to the end of the street and back.

You're bigger than me

[Ratti]

and older. and his pants fit him....

I'm working of getting my weekends back so hoping to be able to do weekend rides in a few weeks. I'll keep checking in here to make sure you are not going without me!

[Bald Eagle]

and older. and his pants fit him....

I'm working of getting my weekends back so hoping to be able to do weekend rides in a few weeks. I'll keep checking in here to make sure you are not going without me!

hyperscoots are welcome on the coast anytime

[Ratti]

have you bought yours yet? We could swap rides sometime and you could take Ducky for a spin. I reckon he'd do nicely for commuting from the Coast into town. Heck of a lot of fun. and they do come in other colours than dayglo yellow- but they are much harder to see.

[Gone Burger]

and older. and his pants fit him....

:rofl::rofl::rofl:


It would be great to see you on another ride Ratti!

[Bald Eagle]

Still on the geriatric Honda.. the lotto shop keep giving me the wrong tickets.

[Ratti]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:


It would be great to see you on another ride Ratti!

Wait till you meet Ducky, he's a sight to behold! Enjoying your new ride?

[Gone Burger]

Wait till you meet Ducky, he's a sight to behold! Enjoying your new ride?

Love the name, very affectionate! Haha can't wait to see it. And yes, loving my new beastie. Simply AWESOME, and a very, very smooth ride indeed.

[GreenZX]

:D:D
Love the name, very affectionate! Haha can't wait to see it. And yes, loving my new beastie. Simply AWESOME, and a very, very smooth ride indeed.

Are we need to get you on a sports bike so you can park with the rest of us.

[Gone Burger]

:D:D

Are we need to get you on a sports bike so you can park with the rest of us.

Ah yes, as for the parking. Whoops!

Funny you should say that, I get the feeling I'm being a little greedy with wanting 2 bikes? One of each... just gotta buy that lucky ticket this week. I must be mad as a snake, but this motorcycling business is just so addictive!

[John_H]

Okay, anyone seen forecast for the weekend and if so are there many people interested in a ride to celebrate our monarchy's birthday??

[spacemonkey]

I get the feeling I'm being a little greedy with wanting 2 bikes?

Course not... Don't be silly!

wanting 2 bikes? One of each... !

I say yes, it's time for you to go shopping again. ;) :D

[Big Col]

Its normal to have 2 or 3 bikes, well no argument here.

[Quasi]

Okay, anyone seen forecast for the weekend and if so are there many people interested in a ride to celebrate our monarchy's birthday??

Hi John - I am keen as for a ride. Have no idea what weather doing tho

[Bald Eagle]

Hi John - I am keen as for a ride. Have no idea what weather doing tho

7 day rain forecast show fine for all of Monday

[John_H]

7 day rain forecast show fine for all of Monday

We can aim for monday. Can someone think of a route? I am not a native so don't know my way round too well!

[Quasi]

We can aim for monday. Can someone think of a route? I am not a native so don't know my way round too well!

Over the Takas, round Western Lake, Lake Ferry lunch, Martinborough coffee, Gladdy for Ale, Home?

[Bald Eagle]

Over the Takas, round Western Lake, Lake Ferry lunch, Martinborough coffee, Gladdy for Ale, Home?

Pity there isn't a good ride on the western side of the great divide :lol:

[blackdog]

work stands in the way for me on monday. sat or sun i'm good though if anyones keen and weather plays ball.

[Gareth51]

Its normal to have 2 or 3 bikes, well no argument here.

Just got my sexy little black black girl back.....seems ages since I've had my leg over her........look foward to a good ride

[Quasi]

Just got my sexy little black black girl back.....seems ages since I've had my leg over her........look foward to a good ride

Indeed she is a most sexy gal Gareth. Bet you cant wait to get astride.:innocent:

Nice bit of advertising btw

[blackdog]

i'm planning a ride to palmy 2moro to look at a new bike, anyone keen for a spin is welcome to come for a ride. maybe the scenic/long way home?

[Neshi]

read in the paper this weekend'll be dry with some sun, and rain'll come pouring down on monday again...

[Ratti]

what time you planning on leaving Stig?

[blackdog]

what time you planning on leaving Stig?

was thinking 9-9.30ish

[Quasi]

read in the paper this weekend'll be dry with some sun, and rain'll come pouring down on monday again...

sauturday has a big sun hanging over the Rapa - anyone keen on a ferry run for Lunch or too far out of the way for the Coastal marauders? Could meet top of the hill 11am which means you dont need to be out of bed too early. If ferry too far, could do Marty for coffee or lunch or turn right after Greytown, nice wee back road along the tararuas, go to Carterton for coffee/lunch

[Ratti]

was thinking 9-9.30ish

drat, too early. I cant get away till 11.30ish. not to worry. Enjoy the ride!

[blackdog]

drat, too early. I cant get away till 11.30ish. not to worry. Enjoy the ride!

aw sorry bout that. will see wot the weathers like, may delay til abit later :)

[Ratti]

sauturday has a big sun hanging over the Rapa - anyone keen on a ferry run for Lunch or too far out of the way for the Coastal marauders? Could meet top of the hill 11am which means you dont need to be out of bed too early. If ferry too far, could do Marty for coffee or lunch or turn right after Greytown, nice wee back road along the tararuas, go to Carterton for coffee/lunch

Looks like I wont be able to go for a blat with Stig ( it's NOT a date right????:msn-wink:)

So i'd be in to try and sneak away for a few hours on Saturday. Can't do a long ride, no more than 3 hours max as I have a gig that night and my lovely chap driving down to stay for the weekend. No promises but I could give it my best shot...
Not a local so only vaguely know the existance of the places you are talking about.

[John_H]

sauturday has a big sun hanging over the Rapa - anyone keen on a ferry run for Lunch or too far out of the way for the Coastal marauders? Could meet top of the hill 11am which means you dont need to be out of bed too early. If ferry too far, could do Marty for coffee or lunch or turn right after Greytown, nice wee back road along the tararuas, go to Carterton for coffee/lunch

I definately been keen for either, probably ferry would be better. I can do Saturday or Monday.

[Ratti]

aw sorry bout that. will see wot the weathers like, may delay til abit later :)

ok, see how it goes

[Quasi]

Looks like I wont be able to go for a blat with Stig ( it's NOT a date right????:msn-wink:)

So i'd be in to try and sneak away for a few hours on Saturday. Can't do a long ride, no more than 3 hours max as I have a gig that night and my lovely chap driving down to stay for the weekend. No promises but I could give it my best shot...
Not a local so only vaguely know the existance of the places you are talking about.

Hiyah Faith- lets see how the others are placed but Saturday looking like THE day to ride:sunny::sunny:. If we do the Ferry we could almost get you home in 3 hours and its a lovely ride. and you could bring your lovely man with you so we can assess him for you:shifty:

[Gone Burger]

may not be able to head out on Saturday - have to get my house ready for photographs and a sale. Need sunshine to get eveything done like lawns and hedge trimming etc.

Bugga! Enjoy the ride folks, Jealous much!

[John_H]

I have now been told I can't head out on Saturday - have to get my house ready for photographs and a sale. Need sunshine to get eveything done like lawns and hedge trimming etc.

Bugga! Enjoy the ride folks, Jealous much!

You should do it on Sunday then because you need to let it all dry out, take it from me I'm a landscaper!

[Gone Burger]

You should do it on Sunday then because you need to let it all dry out, take it from me I'm a landscaper!

I completely agree, but its just much easier that way to bow down and just get it out of the way

[Ratti]

Unfortunatly Lovely Man is a complete bikaphobe. If he knows Im out on one of the bikes, he texts me all the time to make sure I have not offed along the way.
Bless him, he thinks Im great, but has lived quite a different life to me and bikes are waaaaaaaaaaaaay outside of his experience. Not to worry, I'll let him know tonight that he will be flying solo here for a while on Saturday.

[John_H]

I completely agree, but I have been told and its just much easier that way to bow down and just get it out of the way

True, you have to pick your battles and sometimes the best option is just to appease!

[Quasi]

I have now been told I can't head out on Saturday - have to get my house ready for photographs and a sale. Need sunshine to get eveything done like lawns and hedge trimming etc.

Bugga! Enjoy the ride folks, Jealous much!

Oh damm Katie - now that means half the guys wont come either:sick:. The thrill of watching your wee butt on that great machine was always gonna be a big drawcard:shutup::innocent::shit::blink:

Ah well - if the weather up to it, I will be happy to ride again on Sunday if you get leave pass then:sunny:

[Quasi]

Unfortunatly Lovely Man is a complete bikaphobe. If he knows Im out on one of the bikes, he texts me all the time to make sure I have not offed along the way.
Bless him, he thinks Im great, but has lived quite a different life to me and bikes are waaaaaaaaaaaaay outside of his experience. Not to worry, I'll let him know tonight that he will be flying solo here for a while on Saturday.

Well done - you picked a nice one. Where are the rest of them hiding??

[devo]

I completely agree, but I have been told and its just much easier that way to bow down and just get it out of the way

on its own, and out of context, that sounds rather interesting. :)

[Ratti]

Katie, you told him you were going out on Saturday didnt you?

I dont know woman, never tell the buggers anything if its going to interfere with your intentions.

[Quasi]

Unfortunatly Lovely Man is a complete bikaphobe. If he knows Im out on one of the bikes, he texts me all the time to make sure I have not offed along the way.
Bless him, he thinks Im great, but has lived quite a different life to me and bikes are waaaaaaaaaaaaay outside of his experience. Not to worry, I'll let him know tonight that he will be flying solo here for a while on Saturday.

Well done - you picked a nice one. Now - where are the rest of them hiding??

[Ratti]

He picked me actually! Weird, not sure what he thinks he sees, but he's convinced it's fabulous so who am I to argue?