Kapiti Weekend Rides

[Rev DJ]

Fun ride this morning - it had almost everything - but no rain!! Good to catch up with Cloggy, Neshi, EyeG and Katiepie. Eugene was here and then gone -:shit: did you make it back off the beach, Eug?? Devo swung by for the blat round the inlet...
Some of the slower sections out to Makara were a good learning experience!! I'll post some pics in a mo - just trying to get the uploader app working :blink:
I'll leave Cloggy to update the thread about Katie's mystery fluid!!

DJ

[Neshi]

it was great fun riding with you today. Weather was great and it looked like it was gonna be a beautiful day. Unfortunately the moment I rode into Welly the skies darkened and I even had to wipe some drops of my vizer!
Did some shopping to clean my bike, but when it's gonna rain there is not much of a point doing it. Maybe just to get the salt off.. Btw, Wellington Motorcycles is funny sometimes. When I crashed my bike something like 8 weeks ago I went there to order new parts, ETA 6 weeks (already ridiculously long) went there today and they still didn't have my parts. Ill be getting a call Monday as to what is taking them so long.

[Gone Burger]

ahhhhhh that feels better - got a good ride out of my system. Cheers DJ for getting us sorted. And you bloody bet me to the Avalon turn off you cheeky bugga! Timing huh?

As usual, got to my road and it absolutely bucketed down, and now that I'm home, and soaked, its stopped. Pretty funny actually, and what even stranger is that I just loved being out in it. Not a car to be seen, no wind and the rain filling up the Akatarawa Valley making it look so beautiful. Enjoyed the ride greatly, cheers. You O.K Eugene? ;)

Hahahaha oh dear, I'm not going to live the "fluid"down am I?

Now for a peaceful afternoon of cleaning the bike, and hanging in the garage with my awesome dogs. What a great day. Only down side was that my phone got soaked in my pocket 5 minutes from home and now wont work. Whoops!

[Gone Burger]

Looks like another catch up ride 4 me or a flag it,

Hi Denis.

Sorry about missing you. Did you make it out in the end? We had a few minutes down at Makara in the AMAZING wind, then decided to go and find a nice cafe to have a coffee and bite to eat in. Went out to Petone via Karori. Didn't have cell phone reception out at the beach to call you. Cheers for the heads up about the cafe times out there. But we were also trying to beat the afternoons rain.

[Rev DJ]

Here we go... that took a while... :mellow: DJ

[Neshi]

pictures :)

[Denis]

Hi Denis.

Sorry about missing you. Did you make it out in the end? We had a few minutes down at Makara in the AMAZING wind, then decided to go and find a nice cafe to have a coffee and bite to eat in. Went out to Petone via Karori. Didn't have cell phone reception out at the beach to call you. Cheers for the heads up about the cafe times out there. But we were also trying to beat the afternoons rain.
Yep got there never caught up to you lot, Rd was bloody awful,cop slowed me up on way in. A very dirty bike now cleaned

[rjg]

Shame I missed the group ride, but I thought it might be rude to kick the girlfriend out of the house early enough to make the meet. I pottered out to Makara anyway and got there about 10:30. Hell of a breeze out there. I think I passed Eugene on my way in but not sure. That road from jville was a mess! I was practising slow riding on the way in and cornering on the way out to Karori. Carried on from Welly central around the bays to Owhiro Bay before popping into Motorad and Wellington Motorcycles to do some daydreaming.

[Cloggy]

I'll leave Cloggy to update the thread about Katie's mystery fluid!!





Hahahaha oh dear, I'm not going to live the "fluid"down am I?

I just want to know why you would carry something like this around??:gob:

[John_H]

Here we go... that took a while... :mellow: DJ

That is such a nice looking bike Katie. I'm jealous, I was itching to get out today but have been landscaping my house all day. Might pop out for a spin tomorrow if weather is good. Glad you all had a good time and the weather held out for you.

[Quasi]

Hey Guys and Gals - sounds as though you had fun out on the road. I also spent the day on the road - doing photoshoot for ACC rider safety website. Started the day in gale force winds, followed by torrential rain, slippery roads, a bit of diesel, bit of mud. Made for an interesting day. Now I desperate for a REAL ride on the yella beauty. If anyone interested in ride tomorrow, somewhere, anywhere - hands up here.

[spacemonkey]

Well I'll see what the weathers like when I get up tomorrow Quasi, if it's like today I could be keen for a ride with ya. :yes:

[Quasi]

Well I'll see what the weathers like when I get up tomorrow Quasi, if it's like today I could be keen for a ride with ya. :yes:

wot - muddy, wet, windy, diesely.........

[Sketchy Snr]

Hey Guys and Gals - sounds as though you had fun out on the road. I also spent the day on the road - doing photoshoot for ACC rider safety website. Started the day in gale force winds, followed by torrential rain, slippery roads, a bit of diesel, bit of mud. Made for an interesting day. Now I desperate for a REAL ride on the yella beauty. If anyone interested in ride tomorrow, somewhere, anywhere - hands up here.

I'll be heading north tomorrow towards Manfeild. Yer i know BORING but i'll have to do some detours.

[spacemonkey]

wot - muddy, wet, windy, diesely.........

Ok so I watched the tv weather..... snow warning for the rimutaka rd. :(

Yeah looks like that might be a one way mish heading out your way tomorow..... If I actually manage to make it over intact!

[Quasi]

Ok so I watched the tv weather..... snow warning for the rimutaka rd. :(

Yeah looks like that might be a one way mish heading out your way tomorow..... If I actually manage to make it over intact!

go on... you can do it....if you do, i will meet you at the top

[spacemonkey]

lol your a hard shella Quasi! :lol:

What sort of time were you thinking of?

[Quasi]

I'll be heading north tomorrow towards Manfeild. Yer i know BORING but i'll have to do some detours.

And the detours are?........

do they involve large hills, snow, tight twisties???

If i can coerece the amazing monkey man over the hill we could ride north to watch the amazing boy racer strut his stuff, whilst talking a load of bull with the amazing elder statesman

[Quasi]

lol your a hard shella Quasi! :lol:

What sort of time were you thinking of?

going on curent rate of alcohol .... not too early:sunny:

PS - never use the word Sheila and Quasi in the same sentence. Can only lead to major cat fight

[Ratti]

bugga, have committments elswhere on weekends for the next little while.
'Wee Willie' fluid Katie??? Almost as good as ' weird to sit there looking down at this little thing between your legs'

Can anyone sneak away during school hours?

[Quasi]

bugga, have committments elswhere on weekends for the next little while.
'Wee Willie' fluid Katie??? Almost as good as ' weird to sit there looking down at this little thing between your legs'

Can anyone sneak away during school hours?

Ratti - dragqueen hyperscoot - is there something you not telling us?

[Ratti]

Nope, you've met Ducky. Not only is it the gayest bike you'll ever see, he is definatly a drag queen. Totally an attention seeker. Just wait till I bling him up with fake fur, false eyelashes around the headlights and glue on rhinestones...

[Quasi]

Nope, you've met Ducky. Not only is it the gayest bike you'll ever see, he is definatly a drag queen. Totally an attention seeker. Just wait till I bling him up with fake fur, false eyelashes around the headlights and glue on rhinestones...

yep - definately a drag queen lurking there....Could we have a girlie day and play with Ducky and bling him up.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Fun ride this morning - it had almost everything - but no rain!! Good to catch up with Cloggy, Neshi, EyeG and Katiepie. Eugene was here and then gone -:shit: did you make it back off the beach, Eug?? Devo swung by for the blat round the inlet...
Some of the slower sections out to Makara were a good learning experience!! I'll post some pics in a mo - just trying to get the uploader app working :blink:
I'll leave Cloggy to update the thread about Katie's mystery fluid!!

DJ

Was good fun seeing everyone again, especially during these times of, well, winter.

Didn't stay down at the beach too long. Didn't see you lot when I went through Karori, so I shot off to Red Rocks and had a play round the coast.

[Quasi]

lol your a hard shella Quasi! :lol:

What sort of time were you thinking of?

wow - just peeked out my window:cold::cold:.
The furtherest i will be going today is to my woodshed to get firewood, so i can sit in front of my roaring fire with some chick lit and a nice bottle of Pinot. Snow definitely near by

[spacemonkey]

And I was just about to txt ya for a time.......... NOT!
Too much imperial stout last night, what was I thinking?!?!?!?!?!?!?:!?!

[Rev DJ]

I just want to know why you would carry something like this around??:gob:

There is definitely a story here but KTP is not telling!!?? :blink:

[blackdog]

There is definitely a story here but KTP is not telling!!?? :blink:

helmets need polishing

[Bren]

I pity those that rode yesterday in Kapiti....the rain up Otaki way was absofuckinglutely horrendous.....the roads were more like rivers...Hope everyone was safe

[Neshi]

hmm.. we had a great day. Sunshine and a little windy, nothing to worry about! :)

[ants67]

well i will be keen to get out and back on the bike soon and tag along on sum of your rides, i am going nuts not being able to get out due to health problems for the last couple of years , but that is returning now so i will be happy to get out when the weather is good, going to the dairy and back just does not really make up for a ride , i look forward to seeing some of you soon.

[John_H]

Who is going to go??

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124654-Next-Pro-Rider-Training-at-Track-Days

[Gone Burger]

Who is going to go??

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124654-Next-Pro-Rider-Training-at-Track-Days

I might be going for my third time :) - loved it that much. But might hire a wee sports bike for the day perhaps?

[John_H]

I might be going for my third time :) - loved it that much. But might hire a wee sports bike for the day perhaps?

I think I'll book for September.

[rjg]

Who is going to go??

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124654-Next-Pro-Rider-Training-at-Track-Days

I put my name forward for 25 Sep. Would be great to get some good training in.

[Gone Burger]

I put my name forward for 25 Sep. Would be great to get some good training in.

Yep you sure won't regret it at all. Very good training for all levels of riders. Good stuff!

[Cloggy]

well i will be keen to get out and back on the bike soon and tag along on sum of your rides, i am going nuts not being able to get out due to health problems for the last couple of years , but that is returning now so i will be happy to get out when the weather is good, going to the dairy and back just does not really make up for a ride , i look forward to seeing some of you soon.
Good on ya Anthony. Be good to see you out there.

[John_H]

Good on ya Anthony. Be good to see you out there.

Was it good getting back on the daytona??

[Cloggy]

Was it good getting back on the daytona??
It always is. I hadn't ridden it since going to see Ants a couple of weeks ago. It's bloody cheap to run over these winter months. A tank of gas lasts 3 weeks.:shit:
Hopefully this coming weekend will bring good riding weather.

[John_H]

It always is. I hadn't ridden it since going to see Ants a couple of weeks ago. It's bloody cheap to run over these winter months. A tank of gas lasts 3 weeks.:shit:
Hopefully this coming weekend will bring good riding weather.

Yeah, I really want to get out this weekend, sunday preferably as I am laying concrete at my place on saturday.

[Quasi]

Yeah, I really want to get out this weekend, sunday preferably as I am laying concrete at my place on saturday.

Okay - whre too. Perhaps Denis's idea of Para Paras? is this a bit ambitious for a day ride in mid winter?

[Neshi]

Yep you sure won't regret it at all. Very good training for all levels of riders. Good stuff!

I might attend one of those days as well.. Got my eye on a pretty decent paying job, if I get it... I can allow myself some extra expenses :)

[John_H]

Okay - whre too. Perhaps Denis's idea of Para Paras? is this a bit ambitious for a day ride in mid winter?

Plans are a changin, can't do sunday anymore. Are you keen on Saturday, anyone else? Don't ask me where to go, I'm not a native, I'm exotic with a terrible sense of direction. What is para paras? How long is it?

[Quasi]

Plans are a changin, can't do sunday anymore. Are you keen on Saturday, anyone else? Don't ask me where to go, I'm not a native, I'm exotic with a terrible sense of direction. What is para paras? How long is it?

I am flexible for either day.

The Para Paras are from Wanganui to Raetihi

[Gone Burger]

Alas, I won't be able to make it out on Saturday. Got a baby shower to plan for a friend - could be interesting:blink: . Looks like the better of the two days for a ride too as this stage, although weather is changing by the hour almost these days.

[Eyegasm]

Alas, I won't be able to make it out on Saturday. Got a baby shower to plan for a friend - could be interesting:blink: . Looks like the better of the two days for a ride too as this stage, although weather is changing by the hour almost these days.

Ssssshhhhhhhh!!!!!!

I want to get a sneaky ride in the morning before I have to pick my boy up for his Birthday.
Saturday morning is all I have....P-p-p-p-p-please don't spoil it.....

[John_H]

Ssssshhhhhhhh!!!!!!

I want to get a sneaky ride in the morning before I have to pick my boy up for his Birthday.
Saturday morning is all I have....P-p-p-p-p-please don't spoil it.....

Excellent, another attendee!

[Eyegasm]

Excellent, another attendee!

My short ride is going to be a little too short John.

I'll be out at 8am till about 11am as I have to pick my boy up at midday.

[Neshi]

depends on you guys and gals.. I can do both days. if there is a ride on each, I will attend each ;)

[ants67]

Good on ya Anthony. Be good to see you out there.
shuld be ready for ride in 3 weeks away? am in dorkland working for the next few weeks , but i will be good to catch
up again.

[timohummel]

Yeah the para paras is a beautiful ride also I wish sometimes there would be more enduro bikes around.
The ride up the whanganui river is probably the best in NZ but about 25km dirt road ending up in Raetihi

[Quasi]

OKay riders. Any one up for weekend ride or thought about where to go. Saturday looks like the day weatherwise. What about out to Castlepoint? Then maybe part route 52, over the Track, down SH1. Home. wherever that may be

[Ratti]

I could sneak away for a short time after lunch on saturday. this has been a crap week and I need to blow it all away.

[devo]

OKay riders. Any one up for weekend ride or thought about where to go. Saturday looks like the day weatherwise. What about out to Castlepoint? Then maybe part route 52, over the Track, down SH1. Home. wherever that may be

sorry girlie
tis abit far for me at this time of year
I'll prolly stick to this side for a bit, tho I must admit, I do love the tuka's.
Mind you, a coupla blats over paekak can still float the boat.:)

[Quasi]

sorry girlie
tis to far to go at this time of year
I'll prolly stick to this side for a bit, tho I must admit, I do love the tuka's.
Mind you, a coupla blats over paekak can still float the boat.:)

Hey Tag Meister - its just a thought. We could instead just spend the day going up and down the PK.:scooter:

[Gone Burger]

Looks like I might be free to sneak out for a ride Saturday avo now. Could meet up with you all somewhere perhaps. I should be out on the bike by around midday. Then the weekend is all mine - it would be rude not to share it with my bike :)

[rjg]

OKay riders. Any one up for weekend ride or thought about where to go. Saturday looks like the day weatherwise. What about out to Castlepoint? Then maybe part route 52, over the Track, down SH1. Home. wherever that may be

Sounds like a good ride, and Saturdays weather looks great so far.

[rjg]

I could sneak away for a short time after lunch on saturday. this has been a crap week and I need to blow it all away.


Looks like I might be free to sneak out for a ride Saturday avo now. Could meet up with you all somewhere perhaps. I should be out on the bike by around midday. Then the weekend is all mine - it would be rude not to share it with my bike :)

I like the way you ladies think

[devo]

Hey Tag Meister - its just a thought. We could instead just spend the day going up and down the PK.:scooter:

dont go changing any plans Carla
just saying I'll be staying closer to home.

[Stormer]

Castlepoint sounds alright...another 104kph run huh??

[Quasi]

Castlepoint sounds alright...another 104kph run huh??

Absolutely - we are very conscientious round here!!

[Wannabiker]

Noooooooooooooo darn, Mrs W has arranged for someone to come and quote on new curtains for the house on Saturday. Only 2 weekends left till I head off to a tropical island for 3 weeks ( work, gosh darn it)

[blackdog]

Castlepoint sounds alright...another 104kph run huh??

if it's a sunday ride i'm in.

[Quasi]

Noooooooooooooo darn, Mrs W has arranged for someone to come and quote on new curtains for the house on Saturday. Only 2 weekends left till I head off to a tropical island for 3 weeks ( work, gosh darn it)

sorry Ross - that is definitely girlie stuff:sick:. you are absolutely not required to be there for curtain measuring:innocent::innocent:

[Wannabiker]

I might end up with girlie curtains... whats wrong with my black curtains...its a serviceable colour!!!! Ferkn cream coloured curtains...my house is looking like woman lives here...

[John_H]

Well i'm still in for a saturday ride.

[Ratti]

how about Castlepoint for the folk who have a bit more time to spend, and us'uns wot need to be closer to home could take a wee afternoon blat somewhere? Katie, remember that place out Raumati way that we went to with BukBuk one time? If we can find it again, That was close and a nice place...and we have the option of going over the P'Kok hill if we want to.

Leave Avalon Duckpond at 1.15?

[Bald Eagle]

how about Castlepoint for the folk who have a bit more time to spend, and us'uns wot need to be closer to home could take a wee afternoon blat somewhere? Katie, remember that place out Raumati way that we went to with BukBuk one time? If we can find it again, That was close and a nice place...and we have the option of going over the P'Kok hill if we want to.

I believe I might know where you speak of - overlooking the beach ?

[Ratti]

Yup thats the place. Meet you there shall we?

[Quasi]

how about Castlepoint for the folk who have a bit more time to spend, and us'uns wot need to be closer to home could take a wee afternoon blat somewhere? Katie, remember that place out Raumati way that we went to with BukBuk one time? If we can find it again, That was close and a nice place...and we have the option of going over the P'Kok hill if we want to.

Leave Avalon Duckpond at 1.15?

Much as I hate to not ride with all my riding mates, I sense that this is the most practical solution. I need to get up and going in the morning, and erally want to do CP. May try and be back in time to meet at DP or the secret place at Raumati. Any clues?

[Ratti]

NOt a secret Chook...jsut cant remember how to get there. We turned off to left heading north, which road? Buggered if I know, but Im sure Birdy will set us on the right track

[Bald Eagle]

Much as I hate to not ride with all my riding mates, I sense that this is the most practical solution. I need to get up and going in the morning, and erally want to do CP. May try and be back in time to meet at DP or the secret place at Raumati. Any clues?

It's no secret, Waterfront Bar behind the swimming pool. Turn left on Raumati Road, stop in at Cafe Eagle 132A then down to Waterfront. :lol:

[Quasi]

It's no secret, Waterfront Bar behind the swimming pool. Turn left on Raumati Road, stop in at Cafe Eagle 132A then down to Waterfront. :lol:

thought that would be the one - cheers Paul

[Ratti]

It's no secret, Waterfront Bar behind the swimming pool. Turn left on Raumati Road, stop in at Cafe Eagle 132A then down to Waterfront. :lol:
Can you recommend the coffee and scones at Cafe Eagle?

[Bald Eagle]

Can you recommend the coffee and scones at Cafe Eagle?

I can recommend the coffee and cheese board, haven't made scones in ages so they might not be to flash.

[Quasi]

Can you recommend the coffee and scones at Cafe Eagle?

I can recommend the coffee at screaming eagle cafe

[Ratti]

hmmmm, could be the AD crowd invite themselves to cafe Eagle for cofee....

[Bald Eagle]

hmmmm, could be the AD crowd invite themselves to cafe Eagle for cofee....

Home made cheese muffins, if I know in time.

[John_H]

Sorry Carla but the afternoon would probably suit me better too, I might tag along with them. Is there no way you can come with us??

[HappyGOriding]

Home made cheese muffins, if I know in time.

Mmmmmmmm cheese muffins

[devo]

Mmmmmmmm cheese muffins

you got a tag to fetch before you go munching on muffins.:)

[Ratti]

Birdy..you sweet talker you....I envisage no problem at all descending enmasse on Cafe Eagle for excellent coffee, cheese muffins and conversation...

er, how will Mrs Eagle feel about that tho?

[Gone Burger]

you got a tag to fetch before you go munching on muffins.:)

LMAO couldn't help but laugh reading that. :rofl:

[Quasi]

So.... is there anyone in the house who wants to ride to Castlepoint. If not I will come and meet you at the Duck Pond 1pm

[Gone Burger]

So.... is there anyone in the house who wants to ride to Castlepoint. If not I will come and meet you at the Duck Pond 1pm

Sorry lovely lady, tied up in the morning. Wish I could. Not sure if I'll be able to make the afternoon either. Will just have to see how timing goes tomorrow.

[Quasi]

Sorry lovely lady, tied up in the morning. Wish I could. Not sure if I'll be able to make the afternoon either. Will just have to see how timing goes tomorrow.

well - no takers for Castlepoint, so will meet whoever appears at the Duck Pond. Any coastie outriders going to come over Paekak and escort us back to the wild frontier

[John_H]

well - no takers for Castlepoint, so will meet whoever appears at the Duck Pond. Any coastie outriders going to come over Paekak and escort us back to the wild frontier

Sorry Carla, I might be able to meet you on the other side of the hill (your side), I'll see how I go and let you know here tomorrow.

[John_H]

well - no takers for Castlepoint, so will meet whoever appears at the Duck Pond. Any coastie outriders going to come over Paekak and escort us back to the wild frontier

Sorry Carla, I might be able to meet you on the other side of the hill (your side), I'll see how I go and let you know here tomorrow.

[Stormer]

Going over the hill while on call is out for me, so I`ll do a solo run to Castlepoint instead and post up the pics of the beach for ya.

[Quasi]

Going over the hill while on call is out for me, so I`ll do a solo run to Castlepoint instead and post up the pics of the beach for ya.

what time do you think you will leave Masterton??

[Stormer]

what time do you think you will leave Masterton??

Hey there.
Should get underway 10.30ish...enough time for the roads to dry off a bit.

[Quasi]

Hey there.
Should get underway 10.30ish...enough time for the roads to dry off a bit.

Hey Stormer - looks like I am out for Castlepoint. will do short Rapa ride, then over then hill to meet whoever is at the Duckpond. Will keep in touch and another day! Rubber down and ride safe.

[Neshi]

so that's at the pond at 1.30? I'll be there

[Quasi]

so that's at the pond at 1.30? I'll be there

No Neshi - 1pm for 1.15 departure. I will bring a map for you, and a clock!

[Gone Burger]

No Neshi - 1pm for 1.15 departure. I will bring a map for you, and a clock!

Oh dear.... this could be fun ;)

[Quasi]

Oh dear.... this could be fun ;)

Yep - we havent even left and already hes lost

[blackdog]

anyone keen on meeting me for a 5.30am ride into work is more than welcome to join me :rofl:

have a good ride guys, my fingers are crossed for good weather sunday

[Neshi]

Oh dear.... this could be fun ;)

Yep - we havent even left and already hes lost

haha... :p
1pm it is.. I'll even be a little early!

[girlzchris]

I am in.. I will see you guys at 1pm at the ducky...

[Quasi]

Damm - I m out.Just did a wee rapa ride - my tyre now down to the wire. I be off the road for a day or two till I can replace. Have an awesome ride folks.

Q

[Cloggy]

Would have loved to join you lot today but need to make the best of the good weather today to do some some wee jobs outside around the house.
Tomorrow looks like crap.
Off to the Gold Coast in a day or two for some much needed "sun therapy".

[spacemonkey]

Just looked outside..... *sigh* that we have been reduced to calling this good weather. :weep:

[Quasi]

Just looked outside..... *sigh* that we have been reduced to calling this good weather. :weep:

Tis a summer day in the Rapa, and I cant ride anymore :-(

[Ratti]

Mattias, you are a serious worry my friend! For goodness sake, stay in the middle of the bunch this time ok? I bags TEC...or possibly the Rat-tail?

Birdy??? INcoming KBr's wanting cheese muffiny things and coffee.

[Stormer]

Had a good ride to Castlepoint, although there were quite a few sections of road that just don`t dry out this time of year...real wet and slick, you can smell the dampness.
Coolish and a bit windy at the beach, but the dose of fresh sea air is good.

[Bald Eagle]

Good to see you all , call in again sometime. Coffee always available, spare parts for 250's optional. :lol:

[Ratti]

Thanks for the caffiene Birdy....
It's amazing what you can fix with bits of ladder. Something to add that to my 'must carry' list.
Item 2001/ 1 medium sized aluminium ladder

Was a nice wee blat. Although, how many times to I have to say...DONT BLOODY FOLLOW RATTI. I do NOT know where the heck I am going. Groovy wee widget that you have there tho Richard, saved the day!

[rjg]

Good to see you all , call in again sometime. Coffee always available, spare parts for 250's optional. :lol:


Thanks for the caffiene Birdy....
It's amazing what you can fix with bits of ladder. Something to add that to my 'must carry' list.
Item 2001/ 1 medium sized aluminium ladder

Was a nice wee blat. Although, how many times to I have to say...DONT BLOODY FOLLOW RATTI. I do NOT know where the heck I am going. Groovy wee widget that you have there tho Richard, saved the day!

Cheers for coffee and well done on Neshi's bike repair.
Great to keep meeting people on these rides. Ratty, that gadget has saved me many a time.

Thanks to those who waited at Pauatahanui, you prob could have had a coffee while you wiated for me.

[Ratti]

wot is it? the gadget I mean...we might have to change your name to Inspector Gadget

[rjg]

It was just my phone (Palm Treo) with built in GPS and google maps

[Ratti]

'just' he says.
might have a wee look at one of them babies....does it make coffee and clean up the dishes?

[rjg]

Bald Eagle makes a good coffee and the misses does the dishes

[Bald Eagle]

Bald Eagle makes a good coffee and the misses does the dishes

No the Eagle does the dishes as well , Mrs Eagle came home later with different hair colour and shopping bags. :-)

[Gone Burger]

Thanks to those who waited at Pauatahanui, you prob could have had a coffee while you wiated for me.

No don't be silly, we weren't there long, you did really well. Sorry though, it seems that road just got the better of me today and I had to answer to its calls. But I knew you wouldn't be far behind, so well done!

Ahhhhhhh that's better. My goodness, that felt bloody FANTASTIC on the hill today, absolutely LOVED every minute of being on the bike. Still smiling. So nice to get some dry ground below the wheels to "find my feet".

[Eyegasm]

Bald Eagle....
....Fixing to-fiddys with Aluminium ladders and duct tape since ages ago.

What a pro.

And Katie, I see you have taken the "Ooooooohhhhh" out of your Boul"Oooooooohhhhh"vard :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Cheers all for the ride, I better spend some time with the boy now.
Cant miss all of his birthday...

[Gone Burger]

And Katie, I see you have taken the "Ooooooohhhhh" out of your Boul"Oooooooohhhhh"vard :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Cheeky monkey, it seems you weren't the only one that noticed my stuff up! I am such a dork, cheers for pointing that out! :doh:

[John_H]

No don't be silly, we weren't there long, you did really well. Sorry though, it seems that road just got the better of me today and I had to answer to its calls. But I knew you wouldn't be far behind, so well done!

Ahhhhhhh that's better. My goodness, that felt bloody FANTASTIC on the hill today, absolutely LOVED every minute of being on the bike. Still smiling. So nice to get some dry ground below the wheels to "find my feet".

You were absolutely flying on the hill Katie. I swear you got about 3 feet of air at one point. It was a pleasure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt-aib0zqDY

[Neshi]

yea... seems there is always something the matter with me, or with the bike.
I will take her to the doctor asap and get her fixed up. Just hope there is no other 'unseen' damage done... Sprocket and maybe a chain is expensive enough.

Will have to take better care of her, that's what I learned today.

[Neshi]

double post

[John_H]

double post


double post

Double quote.

[Bald Eagle]

yea... seems there is always something the matter with me, or with the bike.
I will take her to the doctor asap and get her fixed up. Just hope there is no other 'unseen' damage done... Sprocket and maybe a chain is expensive enough.

Will have to take better care of her, that's what I learned today.

So pleased to see you got home OK. If you can pop the piece of the ladder in the post or in the letter box next time your passing will be good, otherwise I can't clean the windows:lol:

[Neshi]

So pleased to see you got home OK. If you can pop the piece of the ladder in the post or in the letter box next time your passing will be good, otherwise I can't clean the windows:lol:

I'd like to thank you again for your help. Glad I was able to ride home. Even though it felt like there was something wrong with the bike with every bump I encountered in the road.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Anyone feel like joining me for a bit of a cruise on Saturday. Looking at, say, Hawera and back in time for a certain someones partae.

[Paul in NZ]

Anyone feel like joining me for a bit of a cruise on Saturday. Looking at, say, Hawera and back in time for a certain someones partae.

The only reason anyone would go to hawera is to have the pleasure of leaving it....

(just grumpy 'cos I've been workin up that way)

[Ratti]

Anyone feel like joining me for a bit of a cruise on Saturday. Looking at, say, Hawera and back in time for a certain someones partae.

You better be back in time for it....
not sure if i told you yet, but have decided that dress ups can wait for next time. wear anything you want tho. Id really like to see this cape that I have heard so much about.

[John_H]

Who's up for a ride on Sunday? Saturday looks like we should be building an Arc so Sunday looks the best day.

[Quasi]

Who's up for a ride on Sunday? Saturday looks like we should be building an Arc so Sunday looks the best day.

meeeee:scooter::yes:

[Gone Burger]

Not me unfortunately. Have my first open home on Sunday, and will have them every week for quite some time. I suppose I had better be there since I am selling it privately :) hehe

Have fun if you do manage to get out. If Saturdays weather improves (yeah right) I'll be out on the bike all day

[Eyegasm]

I shall be out on Sunday. I am getting withdrawls from not riding the taka hill.

[Paul in NZ]

The Twin Cam M/C lads are having their annual bike show thing in the mall at coastlands and have asked if I want to put a bike in amoungst all the HD's... Last time I think I parked the trophy there, I'm thinking the 1971 Suzuki AC50 should be a hoot this year ;-)

[Bald Eagle]

Depending on water depth Sunday's a possibility for me.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Trail riding on Sunday, so yep im up for a ride, just the wrong sort. Saturday is my road cruising day.

[Bald Eagle]

meeeee:scooter::yes:

You got new rubber on the duc then ?

[Quasi]

You got new rubber on the duc then ?

should be all done today. Then a serious ride in order so i can assess the new contis:scooter:

[devo]

Who's up for a ride on Sunday? Saturday looks like we should be building an Arc so Sunday looks the best day.

not this week folks

[Quasi]

not this week folks

the master of the understatement!!

[Ratti]

Saturday is out..oddly enough!
Sunday I expect to be too hungover to do anything more than recover!

Think of me while you are out there tho...

[Sketchy Snr]

The Twin Cam M/C lads are having their annual bike show thing in the mall at coastlands and have asked if I want to put a bike in amoungst all the HD's... Last time I think I parked the trophy there, I'm thinking the 1971 Suzuki AC50 should be a hoot this year ;-)

Hoot aside, your Trophy needs to be seen and appreiciated, a very nice bike man . Ask Randell if you can have both :cool:

[Paul in NZ]

yeah -well, thanks ;-) but really its just a nice old bike going through one of its shiney phases... (and about to go through new rings phase)... Still, I going for a wof tomorrow with him for the trophy and will ask his preference. He got a real laugh from the suzuki and people love to see it as its pretty hilarious. A heck of a lot of people had them back in the day and have good memories of em....

I replaced the throttle cable tonight and the choke cable tonight on the Trophy as the old one was getting a bit sticky.. NOS choke (real deal from the 1960's) and top quality new throttle cable - $21 each... I love old bikes...

[Rev DJ]

Got soaked last weekend doing the Army thing :ar15: so was hoping for some fine stuff :sunny: this Saturday for a good long ride - looks like I am out of luck!! :crybaby: DJ

[John_H]

Got soaked last weekend doing the Army thing :ar15: so was hoping for some fine stuff :sunny: this Saturday for a good long ride - looks like I am out of luck!! :crybaby: DJ

Can't you come out to play Sunday?

[Quasi]

Can't you come out to play Sunday?

I can.....

[John_H]

I can.....

I know you can and must! I think you're always available!!

[Gone Burger]

Can't you come out to play Sunday?

My open home finishes at 1pm - so if it's fine I'll take the beastie out for a spin for a couple of hours. Let me know what direction you might be and I might be able to meet up

[John_H]

My open home finishes at 1pm - so if it's fine I'll take the beastie out for a spin for a couple of hours. Let me know what direction you might be and I might be able to meet up

Cool! Don't ask me where were going, Carla is the organised one!

[Bald Eagle]

Can't you come out to play Sunday?


I can.....


I can ..on this side of the great divide if it's fine

[Paul in NZ]

There is a wellington classic bike club ride sunday over the akatarawas if you lot think you can keep up? Leaves cenotaph at 1pm but I will be at brown owl say - um - 1:30 if its not pissing down... (not cos I'm scared of the rain but akatarawa road was closed today from a slip)

[Gone Burger]

There is a wellington classic bike club ride sunday over the akatarawas if you lot think you can keep up? Leaves cenotaph at 1pm but I will be at brown owl say - um - 1:30 if its not pissing down... (not cos I'm scared of the rain but akatarawa road was closed today from a slip)

The road is still closed - it first got closed this morning due to an accident, but I think the massive slip past the twin bridges has let loose again. i'll keep ya posted - it was closed for a week last time that slip went, and the road is closed at the same point again. Oooo I'd love to see you all go past - I'm up past the wellesley camp on the next straight. Give me a toot!! (lookout for the mass of flaxes).

[Paul in NZ]

The road is still closed - it first got closed this morning due to an accident, but I think the massive slip past the twin bridges has let loose again. i'll keep ya posted - it was closed for a week last time that slip went, and the road is closed at the same point again. Oooo I'd love to see you all go past - I'm up past the wellesley camp on the next straight. Give me a toot!! (lookout for the mass of flaxes).

Will see what happens sunday - weather reports not great. Good luck with the house sale, things are picking up ;-)

[Gone Burger]

Will see what happens sunday - weather reports not great. Good luck with the house sale, things are picking up ;-)

Thank you. Yes, I must be positive about it all. I'll jump on here tomorrow and let you know if the road is still closed or not too

[Paul in NZ]

Thank you. Yes, I must be positive about it all. I'll jump on here tomorrow and let you know if the road is still closed or not too

Don't stress too much as a lot of the classic blokes wouldn't know an email from a space shuttle so it would be tricky to alert em.. Even then, they would probably just go regardless... ;-) They are refreshingly old school...

[John_H]

Afternoon looks like the only window for riding tomorrow with the rain. Do we have many takers for a wee blat?

[blackdog]

Afternoon looks like the only window for riding tomorrow with the rain. Do we have many takers for a wee blat?

yup i'm in. wouldn't mind being at the cenotaph to see the old skoolers

[John_H]

yup i'm in. wouldn't mind being at the cenotaph to see the old skoolers

Cool, I think Carla and Katie were keen for a ride in the arvo.

[blackdog]

Cool, I think Carla and Katie were keen for a ride in the arvo.

sweeeeeeeeet

[Quasi]

Okay Chaps and Chappesses - just back from Hawkes Bay. whats the plan? Whats the weather man say?

[John_H]

Okay Chaps and Chappesses - just back from Hawkes Bay. whats the plan? Whats the weather man say?

Tomorrow afternoon looks the best bet. There is a bit of a classic bike rally at the cenotaph tomorrow at 1pm. We could go and stick our noses is there and then I am open to suggestions.

[Quasi]

Tomorrow afternoon looks the best bet. There is a bit of a classic bike rally at the cenotaph tomorrow at 1pm. We could go and stick our noses is there and then I am open to suggestions.
So could meet at Cenotaph at 1?

[John_H]

So could meet at Cenotaph at 1?

We are all from upper/lower hutt neck of the woods so we could meet down here? Any good ride suggestions from then on?

[Quasi]

We are all from upper/lower hutt neck of the woods so we could meet down here? Any good ride suggestions from then on?

Okay - Rimutex at X oclock? and then onwards to........?

Sorry - lack of sleep - bit brain dead at the moment. Could do the Takas, round western lake, ferry and/or Martinborough?

or

martinborough, Gladstone, cliffhanger, Back of Alfredton, Pahiatua track, rounf windmills, back over track and back down Wairarapa

[blackdog]

Okay - Rimutex at X oclock? and then onwards to........?

Sorry - lack of sleep - bit bain dead at the moment. Could do the Takas, round western lake, ferry and/or Martinborough? or martinborough, Gladstone, cliffhanger, Back of Alfredton, Pahiatua track, rounf windmills, back over track and back down Wairarapa

i think the wevver might be a bit pissy, but 12 at rimutex sounds good to me, and play by ear from there

[John_H]

i think the wevver might be a bit pissy, but 12 at rimutex sounds good to me, and play by ear from there

Sounds good to me.

[Quasi]

i think the wevver might be a bit pissy, but 12 at rimutex sounds good to me, and play by ear from there

Excellant - slowly the plan formulates itself.

I can update rapa weather in morning

[Gone Burger]

Paul - Akatarawa Road is still closed - :-( Helpful for me today ba hum bug!

As for a ride.. if it fines up ill head out about 1.30.

[John_H]

Paul - Akatarawa Road is still closed - :-( Helpful for me today ba hum bug!

As for a ride.. if it fines up ill head out about 1.30.

Awesome, we'll see you there.

[Quasi]

Awesome, we'll see you there.

OKay - grey here with some blue patches, road dampish, occassion very fine misty rain drifting across. see you all at Rimutex at 12

[John_H]

OKay - grey here with some blue patches, road dampish, occassion very fine misty rain drifting across. see you all at Rimutex at 12

Pretty much ditto here. 12 it is. Bummer for me with no usable wet weathers at the moment, could be damp day for me! Anyone got any waterproof overtrousers I could borrow?

[John_H]

Good effort for the three of us who braved the weather today. Damp trousers, cold to the bones, $4.00 tiny caramel slice but still well worth it for a little exertion!

[Gone Burger]

Good effort for the three of us who braved the weather today. Damp trousers, cold to the bones, $4.00 tiny caramel slice but still well worth it for a little exertion!

Hey pleased you made it out John. Sorry that I stood you all up, but it didn't stop raining all day at my place. Fingers crossed for next weekend then huh, and I feel like bursting from lack of a good ride this week.

[John_H]

Hey pleased you made it out John. Sorry that I stood you all up, but it didn't stop raining all day at my place. Fingers crossed for next weekend then huh, and I feel like bursting from lack of a good ride this week.

We missed you today but the ride was fairly short lived but still worth it. I'm hoping that it will be sunny for me next weekend as I'm off to the other hemisphere on Tuesday. I will really look forward to catching up with you and the rest of the crew when I get back!

[Gone Burger]

We missed you today but the ride was fairly short lived but still worth it. I'm hoping that it will be sunny for me next weekend as I'm off to the other hemisphere on Tuesday. I will really look forward to catching up with you and the rest of the crew when I get back!

Have a safe trip! See you in a few weeks when I'm sure we'll get an awesome full days riding under our belts! (learning how to be optimistic again, bare with me, working on it).

Saw some of the chaps from the classic bike run up my way today. They went past my place, and never came back. I assume they jumped the road block and just kept going. Hard bikers.... GOOD STUFF! I gave them all my silly grin as I passed them in my cage (stink one Katie).

[John_H]

Have a safe trip! See you in a few weeks when I'm sure we'll get an awesome full days riding under our belts! (learning how to be optimistic again, bare with me, working on it).

Saw some of the chaps from the classic bike run up my way today. They went past my place, and never came back. I assume they jumped the road block and just kept going. Hard bikers.... GOOD STUFF! I gave them all my silly grin as I passed them in my cage (stink one Katie).

Ha ha, I know that silly grin from doing it myself. I'm not very cool at all really. Jumping the road block, now that's hardcore. I took Prudence home for a hot bath and slippers - not quite as hardcore!

[junkmanjoe]

hi all anything on the cards for next sunday, im looking to get out for the day.

JMJ
NZ

[Gone Burger]

hi all anything on the cards for next sunday, im looking to get out for the day.

JMJ
NZ

Hey junkmanjoe... I think we are all hoping so too. Depends on the weather. May try to look at a full days riding somewhere up North if the sun pops its head out to play. Plenty of us itching to get a good days riding in. will keep ya posted.

[Quasi]

hi all anything on the cards for next sunday, im looking to get out for the day.

JMJ
NZ

Hi Joe - ditto what Katie said. I did a couple rides over the hill in the rain today to scrub the new tyres in. They stick in the rain!!!

[John_H]

Hi Joe - ditto what Katie said. I did a couple rides over the hill in the rain today to scrub the new tyres in. They stick in the rain!!!

I'm sorry but no one is allowed to have any fun on bikes if I am not able to partake. Sorry I don't make the rules.

[Bald Eagle]

Sorry I don't make the rules.


:rofl: There's no rules in here this is KB

[Gone Burger]

I'm sorry but no one is allowed to have any fun on bikes if I am not able to partake. Sorry I don't make the rules.

Fair call - ok kids, that's it. Lets play monopoly instead. :violin:

Actually, I just remember I can't do Sunday again. Oh well, will just have to look forward to Saturday instead.

[John_H]

:rofl: There's no rules in here this is KB

Just the unwritten rules of the road. :ride:

[spacemonkey]

I'm sorry but no one is allowed to have any fun on bikes if I am not able to partake. Sorry I don't make the rules.

You don"t make em, we just break em! :p

[junkmanjoe]

Hi Joe - ditto what Katie said. I did a couple rides over the hill in the rain today to scrub the new tyres in. They stick in the rain!!!

if they stick in the rain,,,there going be wicked on the dry....
i might sit a bit higher than you gals and guys,, but that be ok aye..

JMJ

[Quasi]

Hey John,

We are going to have lots of fun while you away, but do have an awesome trip and we may let you join a ride on your return. Hope you didnt get too wet going home. I got soaked but it was worth it! Now just got to dry off the leathers so I can do it all again

[John_H]

Hey John,

We are going to have lots of fun while you away, but do have an awesome trip and we may let you join a ride on your return. Hope you didnt get too wet going home. I got soaked but it was worth it! Now just got to dry off the leathers so I can do it all again

Thanks Carla. Do have some fun, just not too much :). It was definitely worth it, I would have gone stir crazy if I hadn't gotten out, there was heaps of oily diesely patches on the hill on the way back. Looking forward to getting out again.

[HappyGOriding]

Echo echo echo gone bloody quite in here
Anyone up for a ride this weekend? Saturday looks good (high cloud). How bout that para para run that was discussed but never happened. Could do with a decent ride tis been waaaay to long

[Gone Burger]

Echo echo echo gone bloody quite in here
Anyone up for a ride this weekend? Saturday looks good (high cloud). How bout that para para run that was discussed but never happened. Could do with a decent ride tis been waaaay to long

Yes well I'm in for a long ride - more riding and just a few stops I reckon! Don't mind where - free as a bird for the whole day.

[Neshi]

I'd definately be keen for a long ride (without getting lost), as long as I can get my bike in my possesion tomorrow! Forecast looks like it will be a dry (maybe even sunny) day!

[Gone Burger]

Denis? Col? Daryn? Grey? Gareth? Sels? I miss you guys - come and play :cry:

[Eyegasm]

Denis? Col? Daryn? Grey? Gareth? Sels? I miss you guys - come and play :cry:

How could they refuse a beg like that???

[Gone Burger]

How could they refuse a beg like that???

Oh I can turn it on better than that. If I get no bites from any of them I'll throw a tanty! No boys - you REALLY don't want that.

[Ratti]

O boy..that would be worth watching Kitten!

I am upcountry sorting out the shop this weekend, if you go past Wanganui on Saturday, text me cos thats where i'll be! Meet yas for caffiene somewhere? O maybe in Marton with my LM...

happy riding folks

[Neshi]

if you start whining I'll send you in the naughtycorner! :)

[Eyegasm]

if you start whining I'll send you in the naughtycorner! :)

They call it "Time Out" in schools now.

Yet I still say time out is a video game place!!

[Ratti]

Politically correct Eyegasm? That doesnt seem like you?
Hey have you seen Hopeful's signature? You're famous on KB dude....if only people knew the entire story

[WuZards-Eugene]

Sorry, I don't really post my rides that much anymore, too many people cant go further than Martinborough. I'll be going for a bit of a cruise Saturday morning, if anyone wants to join in just PM me. Will be going to Pongaroa, then Dannevirke and back for a nice days cruise Don't PM me if you don't like the idea of 8 hrs riding.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Echo echo echo gone bloody quite in here
Anyone up for a ride this weekend? Saturday looks good (high cloud). How bout that para para run that was discussed but never happened. Could do with a decent ride tis been waaaay to long

Sorry; im alergic to straight roads

[Eyegasm]

Politically correct Eyegasm? That doesnt seem like you?
Hey have you seen Hopeful's signature? You're famous on KB dude....if only people knew the entire story

AHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA :rofl:

Which one was Hopeful???

[Bald Eagle]

AHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA :rofl:

Which one was Hopeful???

We are all for ever hopeful ....

[Neshi]

so much for Wellington Motorcycles and them washing/cleaning the bike. I have brought it to get fixed and a service... it was on their lawn for 2 weeks and they havent even scrubbed it off with a cloth.

[Bald Eagle]

so much for Wellington Motorcycles and them washing/cleaning the bike. I have brought it to get fixed and a service... it was on their lawn for 2 weeks and they havent even scrubbed it off with a cloth.

did they give you back the ladder bracket ?

[Quasi]

Sorry, I don't really post my rides that much anymore, too many people cant go further than Martinborough. I'll be going for a bit of a cruise Saturday morning, if anyone wants to join in just PM me. Will be going to Pongaroa, then Dannevirke and back for a nice days cruise Don't PM me if you don't like the idea of 8 hrs riding.

Any gravel on the roads of yours? I am keen but my baby doesnt like it and I know you are the gravel fiend

Anyone else riding tomorrow. To good to stay at home

[HappyGOriding]

Sorry; im alergic to straight roads

When have the para paras been straight

So is anyone interested was thinking of cutting in at mangaweka afterwards and comin through rangawahia maybe going down the eastside if weather holds good

[Gone Burger]

Any gravel on the roads of yours? I am keen but my baby doesnt like it and I know you are the gravel fiend

Anyone else riding tomorrow. To good to stay at home

Same here. I like long rides - just without the gravel. Don't ask me for a destination - I'm usless with that!

[spacemonkey]

Sorry, I don't really post my rides that much anymore, too many people cant go further than Martinborough. I'll be going for a bit of a cruise Saturday morning, if anyone wants to join in just PM me. Will be going to Pongaroa, then Dannevirke and back for a nice days cruise Don't PM me if you don't like the idea of 8 hrs riding.

Your a hard man but a good man! :yes:
Too much on for an 8 hour ride for me. :(

[Quasi]

Your a hard man but a good man! :yes:
Too much on for an 8 hour ride for me. :(

Okay - does this suit anyone.

Meet Rimutex at Xoclock.
Over haywards, piecock, up SH1, over track or saddle road. Down SH2 to Eke, Rout 52 to Masterton, then either down sh2 to Featherston or over back road to Martinborough, then over hill to whence you all came

[WuZards-Eugene]

When have the para paras been straight

So is anyone interested was thinking of cutting in at mangaweka afterwards and comin through rangawahia maybe going down the eastside if weather holds good

parapara's aint straight, but there's alot of straights before it. I do my best to stay off main roads.

[Gone Burger]

Okay - does this suit anyone.

Meet Rimutex at Xoclock.
Over haywards, piecock, up SH1, over track or saddle road. Down SH2 to Eke, Rout 52 to Masterton, then either down sh2 to Featherston or over back road to Martinborough, then over hill to whence you all came

That sounds like a goodie.

sorry Eugene - at 8am my road is still completley covered in ice. Keen to wait it out just a little longer in the morning.

[spacemonkey]

Okay - does this suit anyone.

Meet Rimutex at Xoclock.
Over haywards, piecock, up SH1, over track or saddle road. Down SH2 to Eke, Rout 52 to Masterton, then either down sh2 to Featherston or over back road to Martinborough, then over hill to whence you all came

Sounds good, I think Brent is planning on being at the rEmutex at 9:30? :yes:

[WuZards-Eugene]

8am, Rimutex,

Route is Masterton, Pongaroa, Dannevirke, Woodville Saddle, Pahiatua Track, Mangamarie, Mauriceville, Masterton, Home.

[Gone Burger]

8am, Rimutex,

Route is Masterton, Pongaroa, Dannevirke, Woodville Saddle, Pahiatua Track, Mangamarie, Mauriceville, Masterton, Home.

Have a safe ride Eugene and crew.

Carla and I looking at meeting somewhere closer to 9.30ish at Rimutex to head in opposite direction - up the coast, back down the Rapa.

[motor_mayhem]

I can't leave til closer to midday. what time would you get to masterton? meet y'all there or something?

[Gone Burger]

I can't leave til closer to midday. what time would you get to masterton? meet y'all there or something?

Can't remebr how long the route takes to get over that side, been a while since I have done it. I would imagine early afternoon though.

Sketchy - you going to come play? we miss you too ;)

[Gone Burger]

Mmmmm well we are all rather hopless. Where is Toaster when you need some decent organising done? How much did he pay you all to turn up for a ride? :innocent:

O.K - so see who ever, where ever, somewhere out on the roads tomorrow - my number is 021750505 if anyone has a point to meet up along the way. I'll be at the Rimutex 9.30 to go somewhere. :blink:

[Eyegasm]

See you there (Rimutex) at 9:30am

[Neshi]

same.. I'll be there at 9.30, if I can find it (yea, joke around...)

[rjg]

See you there

[spacemonkey]

Yep I'll be there too. :)

[HappyGOriding]

Okay - does this suit anyone.

Meet Rimutex at Xoclock.
Over haywards, piecock, up SH1, over track or saddle road. Down SH2 to Eke, Rout 52 to Masterton, then either down sh2 to Featherston or over back road to Martinborough, then over hill to whence you all came

What time would you all be arriving up here ? Could meet at caltex levin if its not to late

[Gone Burger]

What time would you all be arriving up here ? Could meet at caltex levin if its not to late

Gees I'm hopless with timings. But I imgine well get away from the Rimutex around 9.45 - up and over Paikak hill, and perhaps in Levin around 11am? My cell phone number is posted abouve somewhere. We'll swing into the Levin Caltex when we come through. Shouldn't be too far off that mark I reckon

[HappyGOriding]

Gees I'm hopless with timings. But I imgine well get away from the Rimutex around 9.45 - up and over Paikak hill, and perhaps in Levin around 11am? My cell phone number is posted abouve somewhere. We'll swing into the Levin Caltex when we come through. Shouldn't be too far off that mark I reckon

yeah I guess I could wait round till then, be good to go on a decent group ride. Ok looks like I've got time to take the dog for a walk, go to the supermarket, do the lawns etc etc

[Gone Burger]

yeah I guess I could wait round till then, be good to go on a decent group ride. Ok looks like I've got time to take the dog for a walk, go to the supermarket, do the lawns etc etc

Sweet = hope my timing is not too far out, I haven't been up that way for a wee while, may actually be there a little after that. Will try and push through - hopefully see you soon.

Right - I'm off. Road still covered in ice, but ive left it as long as possible.

[Bald Eagle]

Sweet = hope my timing is not too far out, I haven't been up that way for a wee while, may actually be there a little after that. Will try and push through - hopefully see you soon.

Right - I'm off. Road still covered in ice, but ive left it as long as possible.
Pretty sure that was you I saw northbound on the Raumati Straight. I was headed in to Welly in the cage, could see your smile from the other side of the highway :-)

[blackdog]

12 hrs at work later and i'm a little jealous, the weather looked perfect for it! hope yaz had fun anywayz:)

wanna go again 2moro?

:edit: just seen the weather it looks goooooooood

[Gone Burger]

Lovely day out folks!

And was very pleased to get a good number along after being so indecisive. Sorry about that.

Hope you all made it home safely!

A few snaps from the day.

[Gone Burger]

Pretty sure that was you I saw northbound on the Raumati Straight. I was headed in to Welly in the cage, could see your smile from the other side of the highway :-)

haha yes that would have been me. Bloody smile is a dead giveaway! Must try and be more discrete or get a tinted visor :)

[Quasi]

Lovely day out folks!

And was very pleased to get a good number along after being so indecisive. Sorry about that.

Hope you all made it home safely!

A few snaps from the day.

Hahaha - pic 1 - four asses - all in a row :rofl:

[Quasi]

was a great day to be out and about. Nice wind round Eke (s always). may have to go and do the same again tomorrow.

Great riding with a great bunch of riders. Thanks for coming everyone

[motor_mayhem]

If you do tomorrow, can I go too? I was an almost today, ecept for my own crappy sence of direction

[blackdog]

was a great day to be out and about. may have to go and do the same again tomorrow.

Great riding with a great bunch of riders. Thanks for coming everyone


If you do tomorrow, can I go too? I was an almost today, ecept for my own crappy sence of direction

10am duckpond then up the hill? (10.15 haywards if we can tempt any coasty cruisers out?)

11am summit then the 'rapa? (got any nice roads Q?;))

[Quasi]

10am duckpond then up the hill? (10.15 haywards if we can tempt any coasty cruisers out?)

11am summit then the 'rapa? (got any nice roads Q?;))

mmmmm - only the best roads.

have got people coming for lunch, but a wee ride over the hill prior may just be on order:scooter:

[Quasi]

If you do tomorrow, can I go too? I was an almost today, ecept for my own crappy sence of direction

Hey Patrick - sorry we couldnt quite connect yesterday, We kept thinking of you, just half hour behind us, at each stop. Katies sense of direction just about as good as yours I think

It was an awesome day out there and a great ride but there will be plenty more.

[junkmanjoe]

hi Quasi what time you heading for the hill.
3 of us adv chaps are going to the winui coast, maybe tag along for the twistys....stunning day, we leaving carterton about 9:30ish.

JMJ

[Quasi]

hi Quasi what time you heading for the hill.
3 of us adv chaps are going to the winui coast, maybe tag along for the twistys....stunning day, we leaving carterton about 9:30ish.

JMJ

Could meet you in Feddy at 9.45.

I will ride to Rimutex, see if anyone there and go back over again. Too good to stay at home

[junkmanjoe]

okies we wont be hard to miss....

JMJ

[Quasi]

okies we wont be hard to miss....

JMJ


haha - me neither - if its big and yella its either me or the sun - today its both.

[Gone Burger]

have a safe ride eveyone *mumbles under breath as she looks outside at the BEAUTIFUL weather*.

I might get a couple of hours in late afternoon myself.

[rjg]

have a safe ride eveyone *mumbles under breath as she looks outside at the BEAUTIFUL weather*.

I might get a couple of hours in late afternoon myself.

At least its good weather for an open home

[Wannabiker]

Hey guys and gals. Would have loved to join you today, but alas I have literally been dropped on a tropical island by an Australian Navy boat, with food and water for 5 days. ... I am looking for my friend Wilson....round like a soccer ball....lol!!

. I am currently on Viatapu, the largest (but least populated) island in the Tuvalu group. Sitting way north of Fiji, and just south of the equator. You may see on TV3 news over the next few days / weeks that NZ Army is doing an exercise over there. i am part of the recce team and now just have to wait until the remainder of troops and equipment turn up.

I have just walked from the jetty / landing area, to our base at Motoufoua high school. Weather is 32 deg and about 60% humidity.... so it is like Gisborne at xmas!! The sea water is like swimming in a lukewarm bath, and the tropical fish are amazing!!

Looking forward to catching up with you all on the weekend of 17 - 18 July.....

Ride safe all...
]
Ross

[Quasi]

Hey guys and gals. Would have loved to join you today, but alas I have literally been dropped on a tropical island by an Australian Navy boat, with food and water for 5 days. ... I am looking for my friend Wilson....round like a soccer ball....lol!!

. I am currently on Viatapu, the largest (but least populated) island in the Tuvalu group. Sitting way north of Fiji, and just south of the equator. You may see on TV3 news over the next few days / weeks that NZ Army is doing an exercise over there. i am part of the recce team and now just have to wait until the remainder of troops and equipment turn up.

I have just walked from the jetty / landing area, to our base at Motoufoua high school. Weather is 32 deg and about 60% humidity.... so it is like Gisborne at xmas!! The sea water is like swimming in a lukewarm bath, and the tropical fish are amazing!!

Looking forward to catching up with you all on the weekend of 17 - 18 July.....

Ride safe all...
]
Ross


:sunny::sunny:

Hey Ross - you have no idea what you are missing over here. The best riding weekend for ages. Been up and down the Hill a few times already. Now -where too next?

[Quasi]

have a safe ride eveyone *mumbles under breath as she looks outside at the BEAUTIFUL weather*.

I might get a couple of hours in late afternoon myself.

hey Chickie - text me if your going out. I have people for lunch, but hopefully they wont stay too long and I can go ride some more. Its stunning over here. Had to go and play on the hill this morning.

[Wannabiker]

:sunny::sunny:

Hey Ross - you have no idea what you are missing over here. The best riding weekend for ages. Been up and down the Hill a few times already. Now -where too next?

Staying on this island for the duration. I hope to get my fishing line out this afternoon!! Its a tough life....waiting here. It is a custom here that NO work is done on Sundays. I would hate to upset the local population by doing any work today!!

It is only sunny there this weekend because I am not there!!

[Neshi]

well.. if that is so, would you be so kind to stay away some more? hahaha!
Weather is perfect... had a nice ride around the bay's (back and forth) but unfortunately the bloody cages kept polluting the road.

[Cloggy]

Anyone keen on a ride tomorrow?
Looks like the weather may not be too bad.
I haven't been for a ride in three weeks and am itching to get out on the road.

[Eyegasm]

Sup Cloggy, Keen as beans mate. I wont have internet tonight so wont be able to check what time your thinking of departing.

Give me a text on 021 067 1127.

Chur

[Quasi]

yep - me too Pierre

[Jizah]

Where will you meet and what time?

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

I might actually join you all - got bike back on Thursday!

Couple of hours round paekok today and it all feels good again.

[Cloggy]

Well I am open to suggestions.
Guess we could meet at Haywards at say 10.30am and see what the day brings?

[StoneY]

Sigh... kids weekend, gonna miss all the fun

[rjg]

Cracker day tomorrow, gotta ride somewhere

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Ok, I'll check this thread again in the morning but 10:30 at the haywards carpark for the meeting place sounds good to me.

Cheers