Kapiti Weekend Rides

[Toaster]

How about a new thread to get more weekend ride options going for the social riders among us from the Kapiti area?


It's my birthday on Friday and I will celebrate my 38 years with a ride this weekend.... actually I pretty much do that every weekend but hey!

Either Saturday or Sunday afternoon for a blast (or in my case a dawdle) over the Paekakariki Hill for a coffee and cake and back again if anyone is keen.... might even get out to the Blue Mountains and over to the short straw cafe in Whitemans Valley if I can get a long enough leave-pass!

Can work out details closer to the time.

A bit of Hamilton V8s watching and a beer might go down well after too. Thank goodness for My Sky!

Any other rides or ideas welcome - just thought a central thread for ongoing rides from Kapiti could be good since the summer weeknight thread worked so well.


UPDATE:
As per posts further along in thread and calendar....
PLAN: 1pm this Saturday 17 April from Waikanae New World carpark by the petrol pumps (if weather is crap, then Sunday at 2pm).

Destination: Short Straw Cafe in Whitemans Valley.

Fun bits: Paekakariki Hill Road, Haywards Hill, Blue Mountains Road.

See you there.

[Bren]

Heck, I may be in for a bit of cake.......

[Big Col]

Good idea Cam, like you a ride is on most weekends, unlike you I dont need a leave pass. Will see what happens on this thread as sunday is out
me as a 4x4 event for me. and not sure If Im working Saturday. I just know I will be on bike sometime.

[roogazza]

[QUOTE=Toaster;1129716525][B]
Either Saturday or Sunday afternoon for a blast (or in my case a dawdle) over the Paekakariki Hill for a coffee and cake and back again if anyone is keen.... might even get out to the Blue Mountains and over to the short straw cafe in Whitemans Valley if I can get a long enough leave-pass!

A Busa on the Blue Mountains or Whitemans Valley !!! ??? I'm out weekends if it's fine (really fine) and early.
But we're never to meet if you are riding after midday. I just do breakfast and home, before the 4x4s and lunnies are out. G

[FatHead]

Sounds like fun. Once you work out a standard time I can probably attend once a month around the Kids activities. :2thumbsup

[Bald Eagle]

[QUOTE=Toaster;1129716525][B]
Either Saturday or Sunday afternoon for a blast (or in my case a dawdle) over the Paekakariki Hill for a coffee and cake and back again if anyone is keen.... might even get out to the Blue Mountains and over to the short straw cafe in Whitemans Valley if I can get a long enough leave-pass!

A Busa on the Blue Mountains or Whitemans Valley !!! ??? I'm out weekend if it's fine (really fine) and early. But we're never to meet if you are riding after midday. I just do breakfast and home, before the 4x4s and lunnies are out. G

I would love a monthly dawddle somewhere with good coffee, Sunday afternoons most likely.

[Leviticus]

No play for me yet, bike still in pieces. Damn

Lucky bastards ;-)

[Toaster]

No play for me yet, bike still in pieces. Damn

Lucky bastards ;-)

Buy a Suzuki this time..... bwahahaha!

[Gareth51]

I'll see how things go...Its about time I got out for a ride

[Toaster]

Good to see the interest is there.

[Eyegasm]

I'll even travel from Wainui for a ride!

I get to ride the hill just to meet up with you guys/gals/nutters.

[Toaster]

I'll even travel from Wainui for a ride!

I get to ride the hill just to meet up with you guys/gals/nutters.

I was thinking of doing the hill twice just to improve the pace second time around.

[Eyegasm]

I was thinking of doing the hill twice just to improve the pace second time around.

Yeah the Busa is a bit slow

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!

[Paul in NZ]

I'll be home this weekend and the venerable Moto Guzzi needs a gallop.. What time??

[Paul in NZ]

OOOHHHHH! There is a TOMCC ride sunday (I think) to the motorcycle swap meet at woodville....

[Bald Eagle]

OOOHHHHH! There is a TOMCC ride sunday (I think) to the motorcycle swap meet at woodville....

There's also the Ulysses Wellington Free Ambulance ride Sunday from Upper Hutt

[Toaster]

There's also the Ulysses Wellington Free Ambulance ride Sunday from Upper Hutt

Isn't that Anzac day ride as per the calendar? 25th?

[Toaster]

PLAN: 1pm this Saturday 17 April from Waikanae New World carpark by the petrol pumps (if weather is crap, then Sunday at 2pm).

Destination: Short Straw Cafe in Whitemans Valley.

Fun bits: Paekakariki Hill Road, Haywards Hill, Blue Mountains Road.

See you there.

[Toaster]

plan: 1pm this saturday 17 april from waikanae new world carpark by the petrol pumps (if weather is crap, then sunday at 2pm).

Destination: Short straw cafe in whitemans valley.

Fun bits: Paekakariki hill road, haywards hill, blue mountains road.

See you there.

calendar event here: REGISTER HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2508&day=2010-4-17)

[Paul in NZ]

OOOHHHHH! There is a TOMCC ride sunday (I think) to the motorcycle swap meet at woodville....

saturday it tis....

[Eyegasm]

Woohoo.....

Apparently I am already enrolled to this event. Shucks, am I that eager!

One question, how easy is it to find the new world in waikanae? As I don't travel through there I have no idea?

Oh wait I'll go find it on a map! Computers and interwebbie for the win!

[Bald Eagle]

CALENDAR EVENT HERE: Calendar and attendance here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2508)

You posted the link after you registered to attend, anyone who follows the link is auto enrolled for it, way to get the attendance up :lol:

[Toaster]

You posted the link after you registered to attend, anyone who follows the link is auto enrolled for it, way to get the attendance up :lol:

Fixed and tested. You can remove your name if you so wish. Or you can turn up! If there are a fair number of riders coming I will let the cafe know beforehand as it is fairly popular.

[Eyegasm]

Also if anyone from the Hutt (Lower/Upper) is keen, I will be going through the Haywards over the Hill and meeting these peeps in Waikanae. We could meet at the duckpond and depart from there (get more of a ride in)

[Quasi]

Also if anyone from the Hutt (Lower/Upper) is keen, I will be going through the Haywards over the Hill and meeting these peeps in Waikanae. We could meet at the duckpond and depart from there (get more of a ride in)

If my other weekend ride doesnt work out, and if the weather is okay, i will join you at the DP.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

I might you all meet at Waikanae.

Just have to wrestle with my new exhausts first - I mounted them slightly (read totally) incorrectly last weekend and want to fix them saturday morning.

As long as it doesn't frustrate me so much to lose the plot (it did last weekend), and I haven't thrown my toys too far, then I should turn up.

[Paul in NZ]

Depending upon weather etc we might go on the longer ride to the swap meet - undecided as yet, see how the co pilot feels...

[Toaster]

....Just have to wrestle with my new exhausts first - I mounted them slightly (read totally) incorrectly ....

They are supposed to face to the rear dude.

[Sketchy Snr]

Put my name down and should be a starter. :niceone:

[Toaster]

BUMP.....

PLAN: 1pm this Saturday 17 April from Waikanae New World carpark by the petrol pumps (if weather is crap, then Sunday at 2pm).

Destination: Short Straw Cafe in Whitemans Valley.

Fun bits: Paekakariki Hill Road, Haywards Hill, Blue Mountains Road.

Is in the calendar!

[Toaster]

Forecast fine and sunny with wind change. Perfect.

[Eyegasm]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLD MAN!!!!
--Have some cake


Yeah weather looks sweet for tomorrow....
....But this morning is shit!!!

[Toaster]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLD MAN!!!!
--Have some cake


Yeah weather looks sweet for tomorrow....
....But this morning is shit!!!

Cheers mate. I have fresh chocolate brownie to share in the office today and had a cooked breakfast early this morning.

Been invited up to Police HQ today for coffee with my old boss. I wonder if they have cake??!!

[Quasi]

Also if anyone from the Hutt (Lower/Upper) is keen, I will be going through the Haywards over the Hill and meeting these peeps in Waikanae. We could meet at the duckpond and depart from there (get more of a ride in)

Hey EG - what time at the DP tomorrow??

[Eyegasm]

Hey EG - what time at the DP tomorrow??

ummm....

Dunno how long does it take to get to Waikanae?
I was thinking 11:30, Hour and a half to get to Waikanae? Unsure of what traffic is like?
Better early than late.

Eyegasm

[sels1]

Hmmm, could be a starter too

And Hippy Bathday Cam! :)

[Quasi]

ummm....

Dunno how long does it take to get to Waikanae?
I was thinking 11:30, Hour and a half to get to Waikanae? Unsure of what traffic is like?
Better early than late.

Eyegasm

Not that long!

But i will meet you at carpark at bottom Haywards at 11.45. Lok at for yella - thats me!!:scooter:

Gonna be an awesome day weatherwise:yes:

[blackdog]

i'll join yers for the 1st leg from the haywards at 11.45, see how the hand holds up...

be good to catch up Q:)

[Quasi]

i'll join yers for the 1st leg from the haywards at 11.45, see how the hand holds up...

be good to catch up Q:)

coolios - see you there but dont overdo the hands

[blackdog]

coolios - see you there but dont overdo the hands

4 sure. just be seeing how it goes. nice n easy thats me

[slydesigns]

Dont know anyone but its my last weeks in NZ, no ones doing anything interesing here in palmy and I'm going to miss the Wellington hills on the 675 so I'm in if thats ok. Nearest twisties of worth to our new place in Townsville is 3hrs away! All the locals we ride with take their bikes up on utes and trailers to do the hills!
Will try to tag on at the Haywards for the leg to Waikanae that way I get 2 to 3 shots at the hill!

[Quasi]

4 sure. just be seeing how it goes. nice n easy thats me

nice and easy, nice and sleazy does it!!

[Quasi]

see you there Sly. Maria joining us?

[slydesigns]

Nope shes in OZ already and will be heading to Magnetic Island on the Ferry with hr new R6 "Cruella" tomorrw to ht the beaches... damnit

[Quasi]

Nope shes in OZ already and will be heading to Magnetic Island on the Ferry with hr new R6 "Cruella" tomorrw to ht the beaches... damnit

woohoo - cruella deville. your babe rocks!!

[slydesigns]

Yeah... I know

I Love my Brazilian Madwoman

Maria and Cruella in the pics

[Bren]

Well, the wife is working so I could be in.....whats this short straw cafe thingee?

[Toaster]

Well, the wife is working so I could be in.....whats this short straw cafe thingee?

Info here: short straw cafe review (http://huttnz.co.nz/2009/12/15/upper-hutt-short-straw-cafe-whitemans-valley-review/)

[Toaster]

Hmmm, could be a starter too

And Hippy Bathday Cam! :)

Thanks mate! I look forward to the hippy bath!!!!

[Toaster]

Dont know anyone but its my last weeks in NZ, no ones doing anything interesing here in palmy and I'm going to miss the Wellington hills on the 675 so I'm in if thats ok. Nearest twisties of worth to our new place in Townsville is 3hrs away! All the locals we ride with take their bikes up on utes and trailers to do the hills!
Will try to tag on at the Haywards for the leg to Waikanae that way I get 2 to 3 shots at the hill!

I like your thinking!! See you in Waikanae mate.

[Toaster]

Ride is ON. Looks like 10 bikes coming and will let the cafe know. I will check the thread around midday and see if more are coming just so they can reserve more tables etc. Those interested just list names on the calendar please.

[Paul in NZ]

Looks like Vicki and I are going to woodville for the swapmeet.

We will try and meet you at the cafe depending upon time etc - have a nice ride ;-)

[Toaster]

Looks like Vicki and I are going to woodville for the swapmeet.

We will try and meet you at the cafe depending upon time etc - have a nice ride ;-)

Good on ya. Enjoy your ride! Yep may see you at the cafe. Great day for it!

[Toaster]

The cafe knows we are coming. Looking forward to it!

[Leber]

I will meet you all at the Pauatahanui stop from about 1:30pm

[Bald Eagle]

Some quick pics at the lookout.

[spacemonkey]

Ride is ON. Looks like 10 bikes coming and will let the cafe know. I will check the thread around midday and see if more are coming just so they can reserve more tables etc. Those interested just list names on the calendar please.

THink we got a few more than 10 turn up! :D

Was a great ride today and good to meet a few more KB faces.

[Big Col]

As usual nice to meet new people, nice ride apart from those fat bitches on those poor horses, and they didnt wave.

[Bald Eagle]

Some more pics here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99052-Tag-o-rama%21?p=1129721848#post1129721848)

[Quasi]

and some more here

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99052-Tag-o-rama!?p=1129721863#post1129721863

[Gone Burger]

Great ride on a great day. Cheers for letting me tag along. I needed that ride more than I realised. Made me feel very human again. Thanks all.

[Bren]

Well, what a great day. I turned up to waikanae at about quater to one expecting to see about half a dozen bikes, but what a suprise to see I dont know but maybe 20 25 bikes (who did the count?). Weather was good, the kapiti wind was not present. Off we went. It is always a great thing being with a group of bikes and hearing them all take off...all those pistons screaming in harmony! The Paekakariki Hill is always good, but today it just felt better. Although I think it should be called the Peacockariki hill...how many spotted that roast on the side of the road...cranberry sauce anyone?

Whitmans valley, what a great road, I loved it and is another one to mark on the map, although by the looks of things it's days may be numbered as it stands...The cafe was a beaut place, and as a typical scrooge I can say great bang for the buck...The prices were excellent, and the food was not too bad either...Although a trio of us overshot it whilst perving up horses arses...

As for the ride home, great roads, great company, but a shame about all the equine holdups...

On a scale of grin factor today was a 10.5 out of 10

[Quasi]

On a scale of grin factor today was a 10.5 out of 10

I still grinning from ear to ear.

Tomorrow - If anyone interested, there is a ride tomorrow, leaving Pram railway station at 11am, heading to Lake Ferry for lunch:scooter::scooter:

Another awesome day forecast here:sunny:

[slydesigns]

I got a wave or 2 and even a smile!

[Paul in NZ]

As usual nice to meet new people, nice ride apart from those fat bitches on those poor horses, and they didnt wave.

Funnily enough - we got big cheery thank you from the lovies on those horsies...

The guzzi bit - erm - loud so we shut the throttle and coast past. I've seen what happens in a bike vs large beast encounter, horses are worth giving a wiiiiddddeee berth. Cars hurt but dont tend to kick the shite out of you trying to get up.

[Quasi]

yep - us at the back also got cheery waves and smiles. They definitely appreciated the fact the we all slowed right down, throttled off.

[slydesigns]

yeah gave me some nice clear roads for saving the wear on the front end

[Quasi]

yeah gave me some nice clear roads for saving the wear on the front end

Yeah noticed you were spending alot of time on your rear end. Nice view i had back there:innocent::innocent:

[spacemonkey]

I still grinning from ear to ear.

Tomorrow - If anyone interested, there is a ride tomorrow, leaving Pram railway station at 11am, heading to Lake Ferry for lunch:scooter::scooter:

Another awesome day forecast here:sunny:

Watch out for overly emotional village idiots Carla. :(
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121790-Rimutaka-Road-rage/page16

[Toaster]

As usual nice to meet new people, nice ride apart from those fat bitches on those poor horses, and they didnt wave.

They all waved at me ;)

[Toaster]

yeah gave me some nice clear roads for saving the wear on the front end

Love your work. Nice Mono's!

[Toaster]

Great ride on a great day. Cheers for letting me tag along. I needed that ride more than I realised. Made me feel very human again. Thanks all.

It was awesome to see you there. I was really impressed with your cornering - that course served you well... you left me behind on several of those downhills! I am so signing up for the next womans ride day!!!

[Gone Burger]

It was awesome to see you there. I was really impressed with your cornering - that course served you well... you left me behind on several of those downhills! I am so signing up for the next womans ride day!!!

Hahaha you'd look GREAT in a skirt Cam! Thanks, I really feel that course helped me out greatly. I guess having a tiny tiny bike like mine makes for easy manouvering (sorry, I'm a shocking speller!).

No really, I feel just awesome after today. I have never met such kind, fun and caring people before - never expected them all to be bikers! Think I have found my new family :)

[Toaster]

I have never met such kind, fun and caring people before - never expected them all to be bikers! Think I have found my new family :)

It actually because we are all gay and love hugging trees.

[Toaster]

...Although a trio of us overshot it whilst perving up horses arses...


You were supposed to ride around them bro, not aim AT them! Hey great to see you again today mate. Good ride. Not my best hill ride today but hey, returning to work has killed my chances to ride regularly. I might do some short rides back and forth with the odd coffee at Pauatahanui.

[Connor]

Excellent day out, beaut weather and a great ride , thanks Cam for organizing , nice to put a few more names to faces .:yes:

[Toaster]

Excellent day out, beaut weather and a great ride , thanks Cam for organizing , nice to put a few more names to faces .:yes:

Great to se you out there again Phil. Will do it again soon.

[spacemonkey]

It actually because we are all gay and love hugging trees.

Cam.... He's a lumberjack and hes ok!

[Bren]

You were supposed to ride around them bro, not aim AT them! Hey great to see you again today mate. Good ride. Not my best hill ride today but hey, returning to work has killed my chances to ride regularly. I might do some short rides back and forth with the odd coffee at Pauatahanui.

Ride for next sat maybe....Target...Beyond the Bridge Cafe, Ballance...taking in the Paihiatua Track and the Saddle road

[sinfull]

Ride for next sat maybe....Target...Beyond the Bridge Cafe, Ballance...taking in the Paihiatua Track and the Saddle road
You flaggin the forgotton world now ?

[Eyegasm]

It actually because we are all gay and love hugging trees.

And you were questioning my sexuality???

Nice ride today, even if I was forced to be TEC, Damn 250's.

Almost collected the Peacock, come flying round a bend and lo and behold theres a fricken bird in the lane!!
Managed to avoid it barely - Think my knee gave it a whack round the head.

And as always, nice to catch up with all you guy/gals and nutters (Nice bunnyhop over the Roadbump Sly!!)

Cheers
Eyegasm
Proud wearer of the only "L" PLate out today!!!

[Bald Eagle]

Nice to see you all today and 'pologies for making you wait for me, see you all next time.

[Toaster]

Nice to see you all today and 'pologies for making you wait for me, see you all next time.

Everyone rides at their own pace. This group is really good at letting people ride in a style and speed that suits them safest and best. I like to take my time myself.... crashes and injury cost me so very much in the past so I do my best to minimise the likelihood of a repeat.

Great to meet you and I hope we do it again and have a good chat too.

[Bren]

You flaggin the forgotton world now ?
Alas, it was a maybe...I cant financially manage that, the cold duck AND the brass monkey....something had to give

[Toaster]

And you were questioning my sexuality???

Hey big boy, thanks for the birthday cake and coffee. Very kind of you!

[sinfull]

I still grinning from ear to ear.

Tomorrow - If anyone interested, there is a ride tomorrow, leaving Pram railway station at 11am, heading to Lake Ferry for lunch:scooter::scooter:

Another awesome day forecast here:sunny:Damn ! Could have sworn ya said 10 am (dog hates me now after a ten minute walk) You know we'll miss the show at the taka car park being so late !

How many going on this one Quasi, who organised it ?

[Quasi]

Damn ! Could have sworn ya said 10 am (dog hates me now after a ten minute walk) You know we'll miss the show at the taka car park being so late !

How many going on this one Quasi, who organised it ?

Thinking about making the pilgrimage to the top of the hill myself just for the sideshow.

Possibly 4 from Pram - do you know Dennis? him and some others, picking up the gorgeous katie at Rimutax and 4 from the Rap. Absolutley stunning day here, feel like going for a pre ride ride:scooter:

[Toaster]

Damn ! Could have sworn ya said 10 am (dog hates me now after a ten minute walk) You know we'll miss the show at the taka car park being so late !

How many going on this one Quasi, who organised it ?

You been "walking" the dog behind the Harley again Sinfull??!! What is the show about and what time? Taka?

I'd love to ride again today but have too much on before work tomorrow. Hope it goes well Quasi.

[Quasi]

You been "walking" the dog behind the Harley again Sinfull??!! What is the show about and what time? Taka?

I'd love to ride again today but have too much on before work tomorrow. Hope it goes well Quasi.

:rofl::rofl:

The biff bash match - toyota boy meets big Mat - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121790-Rimutaka-Road-rage

[Big Col]

I better come out for a ride, chores can wait.

[Quasi]

Exactly - only prob is chores been waiting in my house for some weeks now:lol:

[sinfull]

Exactly - only prob is chores been waiting in my house for some weeks now:lol:
And ? LOl Col just clinched it for me, see ya's there !

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Great ride yesterday. Good bunch of people and some really nice bikes.

Managed to get my new pipes on in time (even though they were overshadowed by the TL1000 with the unbaffled pipes - now they were loud), was running about 10 mins late and saw you all go past on the other side of the road - just outside of waikanae - so quick u turn and caught back up with you all. Really glad I made it as it was a great relaxed ride at each persons preferred pace. Plus I finally got to ride the blue mountains road.

Big thanks to Cam for organizing the ride.

[blackdog]

good to meet yaz all out there was a bewdy ride that i needed more than i realised.....cheers cam

also bloody good to put names to faces

sittin' here wishin i coulda gone again today, not to be, so will have to see if the big purple hand goes down enough for next weekends ride :lol:

[Toaster]

You are welcome! will do it again soon.

[Quasi]

What another stunning day on the road:sunny:. After the grin producing ride that Cam organised yesterday, I was worried that today might not exceed the expectations. The Coasties put together a great team of riders, I found a few from the Rapa and we all converged at the Western Lake turnoff at Featherston to do the lake ride.:scooter: We even managed to waylay the lovely Gareth and Sels, and keep them from going home to do their lawns. Sorry guys - but trust me - the lawns and chores will always keep. :Punk:

Western Lake road is such a nice road, beautiful native bush, great sweeping corners and those looooong straights that just beg the pony to be whipped to something way faster then a gallop. And we all did whip our ponies to a frenzy – all falling behind the gorgeous Paula who was at the end before we had barely left the startline:yes:. WooHoo she ride fast!! And i am wondering how any of us are going to be able to keep up with Katie when she moves up a few CC's. Great riding girl

A nice relaxing lunch at the Ferry hotel, in fact so relaxing Marty had to have a few zzzzzz’s :sleep::sleep::sleep:at the table. We learnt all about Col's trainer wheels and other handy attachments to be had for the Wing. I am sure Ducati make similar essential attachments!

Then off to my other “local” – the Gladdy. Bianca was team leader and kept us moving along at a nice brisk pace through the Longbush twisties. This is also another great road – why would anyone want to play on the Taka’s when there all these other places that have so much more charm and speed. And so few cars (and not a toyota starlet to be seen)

We all had a quick drink at the Gladdy – then it really was time to let the Coastie Kids go home to all the boring things they had been able to put aside for a few hours:bye:. Apart from Sinny – who long ago had decided to give up boring stuff all together. he just plays with his bikes, drinks and falls out of planes.:shit::shit:

Was a great weekend for riding and catching up with old and new friends. Thanks Gals and Guys. Off to clean the bugs out of….everything.

[Gone Burger]

Thanks Quasi for a great day. Those roads are so lovely out that way. I was giggling at the back when I saw the gap between me and the group increse by the second. But pleased I didn't completely get lost from the pack. ......Just.... need.... to..... accellerate. No really, had a blast thanks to all.

Feel very satisfied, what a great weekend.

[Darryn]

Thanks Cam for organizing the great ride yesterday
I think we all had a smile on our faces somewhere on the ride. Watching that guy pull the front wheel up and cruising down the road was a blast for me. Joking with the waitress and coffee maker at The Straw Cafe about ordering the biggest flat white they had and they then deliver you a soup bowl full of the stuff you know your almost in heaven.
Great bunch of different bikes and people which made a nice afternoon outing
Catch ya at the next one

[spacemonkey]

Damn, looks like I missed a good ride today.
Should have skipped spending the day building bike trails thru the bush. :(

[Quasi]

Damn, looks like I missed a good ride today.
Should have skipped spending the day building bike trails thru the bush. :(


not only a cheeky monkey - but also a silly monkey. Just love those magic autumn days. bike trails, like housework, can keep:sunny::sunny:

[Quasi]

good to meet yaz all out there was a bewdy ride that i needed more than i realised.....cheers cam

also bloody good to put names to faces

sittin' here wishin i coulda gone again today, not to be, so will have to see if the big purple hand goes down enough for next weekends ride :lol:

Hi Ian - good to see you out on the ride, but take it easy on the hand.

[blackdog]

Hi Ian - good to see you out on the ride, but take it easy on the hand.

thanks Q, it's easy to know you should be going easy, another thing entirely making yourself do it :)

[spacemonkey]

:laugh: Yeah but I earned some good riding karma.


ok and a sore back from lifting crap all day.

[sels1]

We even managed to waylay Gareth and Sels, and keep them from going home to do their lawns. Sorry guys - but trust me - the lawns and chores will always keep..
So here we were out for a quiet morning coffee run to MB and look what happens....suduced by lovely Ducati riders...lol
Hey it was a great day out today - nice to see a few of the usual suspects and meet some new ones too. Enjoyed the run around the south Rapa, hadnt done some of those roads for ages.


But pleased I didn't completely get lost from the pack. ......Just.... need.... to..... accellerate.
You are going to be a worry when you get a bigger bike:laugh:
Good luck with the test if I dont see ya beforehand

[Quasi]

So here we were out for a quiet morning coffee run to MB and look what happens....suduced by lovely Ducati riders...lol


wasnt hard:rofl:

[Big Col]

Awsome ride today, nice to meet more kb people, good to have a laugh at all the bug covered visors, mine stayed clean, but the screen copped a bit of a pasting,
Katie with more cc,s is going to be a hard act to follow. I loved cruising round the rapa on the wing, gotta do more trips over there. Thanks Carla.

[Gareth51]

So here we were out for a quiet morning coffee run to MB and look what happens....suduced by lovely Ducati riders...lol
Hey it was a great day out today - nice to see a few of the usual suspects and meet some new ones too. Enjoyed the run around the south Rapa, hadnt done some of those roads for ages.


You are going to be a worry when you get a bigger bike:laugh:
Good luck with the test if I don't see ya beforehand


Now it wasn't a hard decision to make and it only took about 30 sec

And as for Katie.....hanging on to the sports bikes with a 250 cruiser

[sinfull]

Good day guys and gals, cheers for that, was nice to get a few miles under the belt on the heafty beast after a week of so's abstanance !

Good bunch of riders with nothing to prove but their love of motorcycling, pleasure to be involved !

[Gareth51]

Good bunch of riders with nothing to prove but their love of motorcycling, pleasure to be involved !

You hit the nail on the head there Bill ........The kinda of day you never want to end.........Mind you riding off into the sunset was a bit blinding at times

[Quasi]

Road from Kapiti, leaving New World Waikanae 10.30. Also meeting any Rapa riders in Woodville. Going to Porangahau for lunch. Route map attached. If anyone kows how to calender it, please do.

[Paul in NZ]

Stink - stuck in chch but truth be known if I was at home I'd be doing the classic bike club 'Lord of the Rings' ride ;-)

[Gone Burger]

Road from Kapiti, leaving New World Waikanae 10.30. Also meeting any Rapa riders in Woodville. Going to Porangahau for lunch. Route map attached. If anyone kows how to calender it, please do.

Sorry chick - would love to come along and play with the big kids again, but I am going to head along on the Wellington Ambulance charity ride. Enjoy the ride though, hope the weather holds up you, safe riding

[spacemonkey]

Sorry I'm out, heading up to Marton tomorrow morn. :(
Pity, it sounds a rocking good ride. :yes:

[Toaster]

Sorry I can't make it this week either, my Sunday is fully booked!

[Connor]

Wish I could, but at work this W.E Damnit

[Neshi]

had to work on uni projects unfortunately.. next chance I get I will be with you guys on one of the rides..

[KapitiLizard]

Any plans for a ride this Sunday ?

[Toaster]

Weather looks like it should dry out for the weekend!

[Big Col]

I will be going out for a ride on sunday, not sure where yet but will be heading out. Will post later in the week, May look at Paraparas Ohakune Waiouru south sh1 Vinegar hill south and home to Waikanae. 10am start at Waikanae. Anyone welcome to come along. I will be riding my mobility scooter.

[Toaster]

One of 2,000 mobility scooters in Waikanae I might add.....

[Big Col]

Yes they are popular round here. Seems most of the oldies have got one.

[Bren]

I will be going out for a ride on sunday, not sure where yet but will be heading out. Will post later in the week, May look at Paraparas Ohakune Waiouru south sh1 Vinegar hill south and home to Waikanae. 10am start at Waikanae. Anyone welcome to come along. I will be riding my mobility scooter.
So looks like its just a small ride then aye?

[sinfull]

. I will be riding my mobility scooter. Sigh in the slow group again huh ?
See how i'm feeling after the track day saturday Col could be in with a grin for that loop !

[Big Col]

A nice sunday cruise, I even got a pillion this time. So pace will be fairly relaxed. Hope to see you sunday Bill/Willy.

[Gareth51]

One of 2,000 mobility scooters in Waikanae I might add.....

Just one of the joys of living in "the holding pen for heaven"

And just think buy the time we to own one there will be regulations governing engine size ,wheels etc.and a speed limit so I'll probably never have zero demerits

[Toaster]

A nice sunday cruise, I even got a pillion this time. So pace will be fairly relaxed. Hope to see you sunday Bill/Willy.

How did the ride go on Sunday?

[Big Col]

Awsome trip, met up with Dennis on his new Harley, rode as posted but didnt go through Vinegar hill. People in cars quite good for a change most moved over to let us past. Last time I did this trip was 50 demerit points and 400 bucks. No dramas this time, yay.

[Toaster]

Yeeouch mate...... Yeah not wearing a seatbelt on the goldwing is a killer! AND 50 Demerits for riding a Honda!!!

[Big Col]

All worth it to be riding a wing, dont ever try one of these Cam as you will be in line to own one.

[Toaster]

I would love one.... awesome bike and big enough to be a mobile beer fridge!

[Big Col]

Plenty of room to cart all the bits and pieces, Oh and very smooth.

[Darryn]

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

[Toaster]

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

After the training day I thought our ride home was very well controlled! Looking forward to the next social ride.

[Eyegasm]

After the training day I thought our ride home was very well controlled! Looking forward to the next social ride.

Enjoy the training day did you?

And the ride home was controlled due to not having to slow down and wait for Katie haha
Still do not know what she is riding now!!

[Toaster]

Enjoy the training day did you?

And the ride home was controlled due to not having to slow down and wait for Katie haha
Still do not know what she is riding now!!

I am sure there will be update posts and pics under the prorider 10 May training day thread. It was brilliant!

You will have to ask Katie about her bike. It looks fantastic and she rode it very very well on the day.

[Gone Burger]

I am sure there will be update posts and pics under the prorider 10 May training day thread. I was brilliant!

You will have to ask Katie about her bike. It looks fantastic and she rode it very very well on the day.

Why thank you! Very kind of you to say that (I'll pay you later).

Will post up some pics of me bike soon when I get myself sorted. Actually, haven't taken any yet. Yikes, slack! Will hopefully be able to get out for ride with you all in the weekend.

Haha Eyegasim..... I can safely say now that yes I can keep up and it feels AMAZING! Just don't follow me as I will take you down ever wrong road possible and still turn up last!

[Toaster]

Why thank you! Very kind of you to say that (I'll pay you later).

Will post up some pics of me bike soon when I get myself sorted. Actually, haven't taken any yet. Yikes, slack! Will hopefully be able to get out for ride with you all in the weekend.

Haha Eyegasim..... I can safely say now that yes I can keep up and it feels AMAZING! Just don't follow me as I will take you down ever wrong road possible and still turn up last!

I noticed my spelling error... I meant to say "It was brilliant", not "I was"....

[blackdog]

lol, i just heard trumpets too. didn't realise it was you ...........:lol:

[Gone Burger]

I noticed my spelling error... I meant to say "It was brilliant", not "I was"....

Sure sure, honest mistake no doubt!! I'm sure someone thought you were brilliant, if they could actually see you when you flew past as a blurr.

[Toaster]

Sure sure, honest mistake no doubt!! I'm sure someone though you were brilliant, if they could actually see you when you flew past as a blurr.

I wouldn't know, had my eyes closed and didn't see a thing whilst hanging on for dear life!

[Toaster]

WELLINGTON Saturday 15 May ride north Kapiti - Manfield - Rimutakas - Haywards - Paekakariki - Kapiti Loop

Startpoint - SH1 outside the Waikanae New World Supermarket (petrol station) car park at the northern end of township.

Departure: 10am sharp

Ride plan... (tbc)

Waikanae - some bits in between - Manfeild racetrack - some other bits coming back - Rimutakas - Haywards - Paekakariki Hill Road - Waikanae.

All riders very welcome - open invitation for all bike types and people to join us for a little sojourn.

Join at any point - just let me know where beforehand (0212510017).

It would be nice to generally keep the group together, but feel free to ride your own ride or tag along behind but we will stop for catch up points if needed to regroup if we get spread out.

I will confirm all details closer to the time. No set return time.:scooter:

Maybe a coffee here: Ballance Cafe Pahiatua (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/place?cid=8249879929921319551&q=ballance+cafe+feilding&hl=en&cd=1&ei=8xTpS6ncG4_usAObl8CTCw&sll=-40.280363,175.704932&sspn=1.12829,0.327332&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.279042,172.573242&spn=0,0&z=8)

[Toaster]

Ride map could be something like this? Ideas? The long way around (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=waikanae&daddr=Arapaepae+Rd+to:Manfield+Raceway+to:91+Balla nce+Gorge+Road,+Ballance+4983+(Beyond+The+Bridge+C afe)+to:SH+2+to:SH+2+to:-41.174519,175.528564+to:Paekakariki+Hill+Rd+to:wai kanae&geocode=FZJKkP0d8UNvCinDqUePXqJAbTGDs7IaNzCWug%3BF YoHlP0dyPZyCg%3BFS0Emv0d2rd2Cimree_DZUpAbTEq8aOiPP 4xUQ%3BFbIal_0dxFF6CimrAUxaPaVBbTFceJFykTtuSw%3BFS ZIlP0d0C55Cg%3BFQoSkf0d3tF3Cg%3B%3BFQeFjf0dJkhtCg% 3BFZJKkP0d8UNvCinDqUePXqJAbTGDs7IaNzCWug&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=2&mrsp=6&sz=10&via=1,4,5,6,7&sll=-41.092807,175.891113&sspn=0.489547,1.564178&num=10&ie=UTF8&z=9)

[Quasi]

Hey Cam = looking good. I will prob leave from Rapa, so can pick up riders from Rimutex and Haywards, then over Paekak (cos i am now a Paekak slapper, thanks Devo:gob::innocent:), to Waikanae. anyone seen weather for Saturday

And - just note to all - these is a great group of riders, no attitude, no agendas. we look after all riders, all abilities, all sizes, shapes and colours, but if italian, i will take special care....

[Gone Burger]

Sounds bloody good indeedy. I'm in!

Quasi, would be keen to be picked up by you at the Rimutex on your way through (good thing your good looking!). And I heard you were a Paekak slapper - good girl, I expect nothing less!

I'm excited, looking forward to stretching my legs again.

Nice long ride, will be good to be able to keep up - well, I'll try.

[Quasi]

Sounds bloody good indeedy. I'm in!

Quasi, would be keen to be picked up by you at the Rimutex on your way through (good thing your good looking!). And I heard you were a Paekak slapper - good girl, I expect nothing less!

I'm excited, looking forward to stretching my legs again.

Nice long ride, will be good to be able to keep up - well, I'll try.

well gurlie - from what i have heard - i gonna be hard pressed to keep up with you. so will meet you at Rimutex. Sort out time later, but approx 8.45

[Gone Burger]

well gurlie - from what i have heard - i gonna be hard pressed to keep up with you. so will meet you at Rimutex. Sort out time later, but approx 8.45

Haha, game on! Nothing like a bit of testosterone amongst girls. Oh dear, did I just say that?? It's a date. Around 8.45 would be good. Love riding with ya, always have a blast.

[Quasi]

Haha, game on! Nothing like a bit of testosterone amongst girls. Oh dear, did I just say that?? It's a date. Around 8.45 would be good. Love riding with ya, always have a blast.

its a date sweetie. A yella MonstA and a black and white beast..... look out world

[Darryn]

After the training day I thought our ride home was very well controlled! Looking forward to the next social ride.

Yea mate considering what we all had done during the day the ride home was a slow walk in the park
What a Fantastic day it was and even better we survived and came out with so much
Learned some new skills. I was turning into the apex of a corner too quickly
Didn't realize how quickly the bike would pull up until we did that braking test
Amazing how fast those corners arrive when your hooning down those straights
Couldn't believe I did around 100km on that track or at 3km per lap equivalent 33 laps
Dont tell anyone else about the www.prorider.co.nz courses or they all want to go
I'm so lucky Katiepie let me know on Saturday's ride that a couple of spots had come available (Big thanks Katiepie)
Felt naked without the mohawk (thought I had a bald spot on my helmet)

Cant get over how many nice people ride bikes and so cool to see so many smiles

When are you keen for another social ride. I'll make any excuse to explore

[Darryn]

Bugger you know when your behind when you post a thread and during your chicken pecking typing a ride is organized

[John_H]

Just hearing about this pro rider thing myself, sounds right up my alley, hopefully there will be another soon. I'll be up for another social ride, I have precious little time for going on decent rides so it helps to have a good well organised ride with good people.

[Quasi]

Bugger you know when your behind when you post a thread and during your chicken pecking typing a ride is organized

normally us keeping up with you, but on this occasion i say - keep up darryn!

[Gareth51]

Count me in all going well..............and I gotta get a look at Katie's new baby.

[Gone Burger]

Count me in all going well..............and I gotta get a look at Katie's new baby.

It will be great to see ya Gareth! I have soooo much to do this weekend, but nothing is appealing as heading out for a ride with you lot ;) And yes, my new baby is just lovely. A bit unforgiving whilst stationary though. Best I don't stay stopped for too long and get going again. Ah Saturday is going to be fun.

[HappyGOriding]

Just hearing about this pro rider thing myself, sounds right up my alley, hopefully there will be another soon. I'll be up for another social ride, I have precious little time for going on decent rides so it helps to have a good well organised ride with good people.

Next pro rider (Manfield?) will be in august. I'm looking at going myself considering its just up the road

[Darryn]

normally us keeping up with you, but on this occasion i say - keep up darryn!

I'm trying but I only have 2 fingers and so many keys on this laptop (awwwe the keys are all different, hold that I found 2 that are the same)

[Eyegasm]

WELLINGTON Saturday 15 May ride north Kapiti -
It would be nice to generally keep the group together, but feel free to ride your own ride or tag along behind but we will stop for catch up points if needed to regroup if we get spread out.


So I take it the little ol 250 will be regulated to TEC duty by default then - Cheers Cam!

[sinfull]

anyone seen weather for Saturday

.. Ummmm yeah ! Do ya really wanna know ?

[Quasi]

Ummmm yeah ! Do ya really wanna know ?

Wot does that mean?? i hopeless with maps

[Bald Eagle]

Wot does that mean?? i hopeless with maps

It means it's probably gunna be pistulating down on Saturday morning.

[Eyegasm]

Wot does that mean?? i hopeless with maps

Pretty much means that it is raining from here to P.North on Saturday.

Also checked that with the metservice website and it says the same.

[sinfull]

Wot does that mean?? i hopeless with maps

http://metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-3-day

Try that one, hit the play button and it gives ya a 3 day forecast ! The darker the green the heavier the rain, till it goes to red (which you'd prolly pull over and hide in)
The little lines with tags on the end are wind direction (tag at rear) the more little tags the higher the wind speed !

But to cut a long story short the met service say shit weather all week end (but they have been known to be wrong

Here's one to confuse ya lol
http://metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/satellite-imagery/australia-ir-satellite

This one is actually pretty self explanitary, blue is clear sky, white is cold (or high) cloud, dark grey is warm (or low) cloud, (mix the white with the grey and ya get rain) the round white cloud you see over nz is in an cylonic weather pattern or low, means wind is clockwise , the blue patch below nz is an anticyclone or high ! when one meets the other the wind usually gets up there in the area they meet ! (top of one, the wind is going the same direction as the bottom of the other)

Confused ? haha Open ya curtain on sat morning and decide then !

[WuZards-Eugene]

Ummmm yeah ! Do ya really wanna know ?

Green means good to go.

[Anomaly]

Green means good to go.



haha your mean

[WuZards-Eugene]

A nice ride (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=upper+hutt&daddr=bulls+to:vinegar+hill+to:ashhurst+to:Saddle+ Rd+to:woodville+to:ballance+to:pahiatua+to:mangaon e+to:Alfredton,+Manawatu-wanganui+to:martinborough&geocode=FRx9jP0daFdvCilFhyrtsa1AbTHfXaVoQo8lLQ%3BF R_8mv0d_Sh0Cinx5zlPMTlAbTENJm7wZ_LK1w%3BFV7Gnv0dC_ J3Cin_YwHeEdVBbTEYwjp4cjlJ8g%3BFYVEmf0dWtF5CimZHsi QKLdBbTEa_TGCjXKswQ%3BFdYmmf0dzZR6Cg%3BFTqBmP0dSYN 7Cim_GbT4aLxBbTE5n9RaM1cMEQ%3BFYyCl_0dgIN6CimvCE5I qbpBbTFsExMAl7nPjA%3BFfu6lv0dlh17Cikl2Q8Sr6RBbTFS7 wOSrCyE4w%3B%3BFYxNk_0dRmZ7CilvzN-RVAxBbTEqtL8ae6OUIg%3BFU0Pi_0dakt1CimrJMAbBy1HbTHG 4l7184C1cQ&hl=en&mra=ls&via=4&sll=-40.463666,175.805969&sspn=0.396512,0.615921&ie=UTF8&z=9) , It can include fielding/manfield

[Quasi]

A nice ride (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=upper+hutt&daddr=bulls+to:vinegar+hill+to:ashhurst+to:Saddle+ Rd+to:woodville+to:ballance+to:pahiatua+to:mangaon e+to:Alfredton,+Manawatu-wanganui+to:martinborough&geocode=FRx9jP0daFdvCilFhyrtsa1AbTHfXaVoQo8lLQ%3BF R_8mv0d_Sh0Cinx5zlPMTlAbTENJm7wZ_LK1w%3BFV7Gnv0dC_ J3Cin_YwHeEdVBbTEYwjp4cjlJ8g%3BFYVEmf0dWtF5CimZHsi QKLdBbTEa_TGCjXKswQ%3BFdYmmf0dzZR6Cg%3BFTqBmP0dSYN 7Cim_GbT4aLxBbTE5n9RaM1cMEQ%3BFYyCl_0dgIN6CimvCE5I qbpBbTFsExMAl7nPjA%3BFfu6lv0dlh17Cikl2Q8Sr6RBbTFS7 wOSrCyE4w%3B%3BFYxNk_0dRmZ7CilvzN-RVAxBbTEqtL8ae6OUIg%3BFU0Pi_0dakt1CimrJMAbBy1HbTHG 4l7184C1cQ&hl=en&mra=ls&via=4&sll=-40.463666,175.805969&sspn=0.396512,0.615921&ie=UTF8&z=9) , It can include fielding/manfield

here we go... the caped warroir, trying to push the boundaries already :lol:

[Anomaly]

here we go... the caped warroir, trying to push the boundaries already :lol:

I agree wtih you lol

[Toaster]

Hey Cam = looking good. I will prob leave from Rapa, so can pick up riders from Rimutex and Haywards, then over Paekak (cos i am now a Paekak slapper, thanks Devo:gob::innocent:), to Waikanae. anyone seen weather for Saturday

And - just note to all - these is a great group of riders, no attitude, no agendas. we look after all riders, all abilities, all sizes, shapes and colours, but if italian, i will take special care....

Good idea Carla. See you in Waikanae! As far as weather goes, Welly to Palmy North indicate cloud with late showers but hey, it will change no doubt.... hopefully for the better! We can make a call on that Friday night if weather is below par for a fun ride.

I agree, all riders welcome.... just turn up and have fun. Nice comment appreciated too... the Welly region crew have been great to ride with.

[Toaster]

So I take it the little ol 250 will be regulated to TEC duty by default then - Cheers Cam!

I will bring a towbar....

[blackdog]

grrr, wish i'd read this before i'd booked meslf in for a tyre (at 10am sat!) :(

[Bald Eagle]

grrr, wish i'd read this before i'd booked meslf in for a tyre (at 10am sat!) :(

was looking for a shortish afternoon ride, even made my Sat appointment for the morning as well. Still if the weathers not flash will just stick with going to Mana for a birthday coffee Sunday arvo.

[blackdog]

was looking for a shortish afternoon ride, even made my Sat appointment for the morning as well. Still if the weathers not flash will just stick with going to Mana for a birthday coffee Sunday arvo.

we could do the 'takas, meet the crew over there and come back with 'em

[Cloggy]

Looks like I am going to make it too.
I'll be at the bottom of Haywards 8.45am onwards for a no later than 9am departure. That gives a comfortable time to get to Waikanae by 10am.

[John_H]

I think I'll meet quasi at Rimutex and head over to waikanae but alas I'll head back from there as I have fences to build!

[Darryn]

I'm keen and easily led if the weathers dryish. Catch ya guys and girls at New World all going well :clap:

[Gone Burger]

Looks like I am going to make it too.
I'll be at the bottom of Haywards 8.45am onwards for a no later than 9am departure. That gives a comfortable time to get to Waikanae by 10am.

Quasi, John and I will be meeting at the Rimutex about 8.45, so should be at the bottom of the Haywards by 9ish. Well, at least I think that's the plan

[John_H]

Quasi, John and I will be meeting at the Rimutex about 8.45, so should be at the bottom of the Haywards by 9ish. Well, at least I think that's the plan

Works for me.

[blackdog]

I think I'll meet quasi at Rimutex and head over to waikanae but alas I'll head back from there as I have fences to build!

why dunt ya get the work done first, then meet us for a trip over the hill to meet the pack and ride back?

[Quasi]

Quasi, John and I will be meeting at the Rimutex about 8.45, so should be at the bottom of the Haywards by 9ish. Well, at least I think that's the plan

Thats the plan Stan. see you at Rimutex, ready to leave 845 sharp so the clogmeister dont go without us

[Gareth51]

I think I'll meet quasi at Rimutex and head over to waikanae but alas I'll head back from there as I have fences to build!

Fences can wait

[Toaster]

I'm keen and easily led

Is that in your Curriculum Vitae? :innocent:

[Bald Eagle]

See you all at Haywards about 0900 for a short ride, will have to leave at Pram for my 10 o'clock.

[Toaster]

I think at this rate I will have to do Haywards and P Hill beforehand just for the hell of it and meet myself at Waikanae!!

[John_H]

why dunt ya get the work done first, then meet us for a trip over the hill to meet the pack and ride back?

Tempting mate but think I'll stick to plan A and just do the morning run. Not sure how the busy afternoon is gonna be for me.


Fences can wait

If I give ya my wifes cell number, can you ring her and tell her that??

[blackdog]

tyre now fitted. takeoff from haywards 0900, weather permitting

[WuZards-Eugene]

Me an Vanessa will try to make it to Rimutex by 8:45, failing that we will try for the haywards by 9am, or more likely we will roll into waikanae at 10:01am just as everyone's pulling out to leave :lol:

[Quasi]

Me an Vanessa will try to make it to Rimutex by 8:45, failing that we will try for the haywards by 9am, or more likely we will roll into waikanae at 10:01am just as everyone's pulling out to leave :lol:

Excellent - we got the makings of a great run here:scooter: us running away from you:rofl:

Looking forward to it very much - gonna be an interesting day:blink:

[Toaster]

Excellent - we got the makings of a great run here:scooter: us running away from you:rofl:

Looking forward to it very much - gonna be an interesting day:blink:

Absolutely! The weather north of Wellington doesn't look too bad either so should be a dry ride... if not, well there is always wet weather gear and spare undies. It may be my last ride in Wellington as I head to the police college next weekend for a 5 week course with Customs... its a 6 day a week course so spare time will be a tad limited.

[Anomaly]

Excellent - we got the makings of a great run here:scooter: us running away from you:rofl:

Looking forward to it very much - gonna be an interesting day:blink:



hey dont run away from me I am a innocent rider in all this...we are always late cuz of eugene not me.

[Quasi]

hey dont run away from me I am a innocent rider in all this...we are always late cuz of eugene not me.

ditch the cape you reckon?

[Bald Eagle]

ditch the cape you reckon?

nah thats needed for the aerodynamic effects

[WuZards-Eugene]

nah thats needed for the aerodynamic effects

No, its for road safety, Why do you think harley riders wear leather tassles.

[Bald Eagle]

No, its for road safety, Why do you think harley riders wear leather tassles.

too accentuate the nipples of course. ( did I say that out loud oops )

[spacemonkey]

No, its for road safety, Why do you think harley riders wear leather tassles.

i thought it was universal language for
"excuse me sir but can you direct me to the nearest gay bar? i hear its village people night tonight!" :laugh:

[Quasi]

hope everyone ready to rock and roll tomorrow.

Pickup points - Rimutex for 845 departure or haywards for 900 departure, or waikanae new world for 10am departure. Looking forward to seeing you all again

[Cloggy]

Yep almost ready to go right now.
Weather is not looking to bad for tomorrow either. I think we can leave the storm proof gear at home. Might just be the odd shower.
See you all tomorrow.

[blackdog]

sweeeet. gassed up, good to go. lookin' forward to it.

[Big Col]

Damn, another ride I miss. This working for a living sure takes up valuable riding time.

[sinfull]

No, its for road safety, Why do you think harley riders wear leather tassles. Oi !!! Some harley riders !!! Awww wait i have tassels ! But they aint leather !~

And i thought it was for letting rain run off lol hahahaa who'd do that ? Rain that is !

Feck you guys get ready early , must be a harley rider thing to stay in bed till ya hear everyone ride past and think best i get up, i'll catch em up at the next gay bar.. i mean latte stop !

Shit i will have to rise early to meet yas then, walk the dog, empty the race gear out of the van, see if the bike even starts, find some gas, check the tyre pressures, all before ten, crikey have to set me alarm for nine thirty !

[Quasi]

Shit i will have to rise early to meet yas then, walk the dog, empty the race gear out of the van, see if the bike even starts, find some gas, check the tyre pressures, all before ten, crikey have to set me alarm for nine thirty !

Just do an all nighter mate. You dont needs sleep anyway??

[sinfull]

Just do an all nighter mate. You dont needs sleep anyway?? Think i must be gettin old ! Had to stop in levin, on the way home from the test day at manfeild and buy a box of bourbon, to keep me awake for the last part of the journey !

It's taken me till now to do half of it :shit:

[Anomaly]

ditch the cape you reckon?

yep defently
:D

[Quasi]

Think i must be gettin old ! Had to stop in levin, on the way home from the test day at manfeild and buy a box of bourbon, to keep me awake for the last part of the journey !

It's taken me till now to do half of it :shit:

Wot the heck does a box of bourbon look like (empty?). So its breakfast as well??

[sinfull]

So its breakfast as well?? Trueee ! 8.30 alarm it is !

[Gone Burger]

You crazy kids!

I'll be leaving my place at 8am to have time to polish my pipes (O.K, that's even making me laugh), gas up and be ready to leave the Rimutex 8.45.

Oh no Big Col? :( Was hoping to see you there. Maybe on a Sunday next time then huh?

[Sketchy Snr]

Meeting some folk at 9-30 at Pram BP and will try catch ya's at Waikanae so keep an eye out for us or see you at manfeild. :niceone:

[KapitiLizard]

Pickup points - Rimutex for 845 departure or haywards for 900 departure, or waikanae new world for 10am departure. Looking forward to seeing you all again

What time are you passing thru Featherston? I can't do the whole round trip so I might head South over the Takas early and start my trip from over there.

[Quasi]

What time are you passing thru Featherston? I can't do the whole round trip so I might head South over the Takas early and start my trip from over there.

8am main road just by Royal

[Quasi]

Meeting some folk at 9-30 at Pram BP and will try catch ya's at Waikanae so keep an eye out for us or see you at manfeild. :niceone:

Excellant - wil keep eye out for you all but its not going to take you half hour from P'ram to Waikane

[devo]

Excellant - wil keep eye out for you all but its not going to take you half hour from P'ram to Waikane

dont forget, he's on a hog :)

[Anomaly]

all geared up and ready to leave in the morning even got the wet weathers pack just incase :)

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Hey Toaster - not going to make the ride tomorrow so most probably won't be able to catch up with you before you move to Auckland.

Had a bit of an incident on the way home tonight. Suffice to say bike in a very poor state and various bits of me hurt like a bastard. But hey, I'm in one piece so it's all good.

Would just like to say that you have been great on all the wellington rides. Top bloke who will be missed from the welly area.

Cheers

Ben

[spacemonkey]

ah shit sorry to hear that Ben! :(
what happened?????

[Gone Burger]

Hey Toaster - not going to make the ride tomorrow so most probably won't be able to catch up with you before you move to Auckland.

Had a bit of an incident on the way home tonight. Suffice to say bike in a very poor state and various bits of me hurt like a bastard. But hey, I'm in one piece so it's all good.

Would just like to say that you have been great on all the wellington rides. Top bloke who will be missed from the welly area.

Cheers

Ben

Oh Ben - was hoping like hell that that guy was O.K. Thank god you have walked away from it. I'll call you tomorrow and come visit. Don't worry about your bike - you are ok and that is the only thing that matters. Let insurance deal with the rest. Have a good sleep, sounds like you need it. Hope you're girlie is playing nurse for you ;)

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Posted details up in different thread. Suffice to say that I am fine, if a little bruised (both body and ego).

I feel like I've earned a badge or something now (but maybe that's the wine and codeine talking).

Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the ride tomorrow - I'm very envious right now and make sure that you give toaster a decent send off.

Cheers

[Quasi]

Hey Ben - that not good to hear, but youre still with us. Rest up easy mate and see you on another ride, another day:sun:

[Cloggy]

So what is the weather like up the coast?
Here in the Nui it is raining and has been raining most of the night.
Looking at the rain radar at 7am rain is fairly widespread at the moment. The blue bits indicate moderate rain.
Are we doing it?

[Quasi]

So what is the weather like up the coast?
Here in the Nui it is raining and has been raining most of the night.
Looking at the rain radar at 7am rain is fairly widespread at the moment. The blue bits indicate moderate rain.
Are we doing it?

think Cam is going to postpone. I will still go though

[Toaster]

So what is the weather like up the coast?
Here in the Nui it is raining and has been raining most of the night.
Looking at the rain radar at 7am rain is fairly widespread at the moment. The blue bits indicate moderate rain.
Are we doing it?

It is raining steady in most areas we are leaving from and riding to so officially the ride is cancelled.

However I do know Quasi will ride regardless today so feel free to go ahead.

I will look to wait for the weather to improve and will ride then.

[Sketchy Snr]

Weather update. Raining on and of in Pram, more on than off, raining in Levin, showers at Manfield.

[Gone Burger]

Fair call - not looking like it will clear either unfortunately.

Come on weather - don't you know that it's Saturday and we all want to go for a ride?? Poo to you.

If it clears up this avo I will go for a blat over the takas maybe for some garlic bread at the white swan :) - Will have to just play the waiting game today I guess wont we?

[Cloggy]

Being soft and all, I am going to sit this one out (probably in front of my fireplace).
Wouldn't have minded the odd shower but riding in rain for extended periods is not my idea of fun.
Maybe next weekend although the long range forecast shows a chance of rain for the next ten days.

[Toaster]

Agreed. There is the rest of the day yet, so it may lift later for those keen for a blat somewhere.

[Toaster]

Hey Toaster - not going to make the ride tomorrow so most probably won't be able to catch up with you before you move to Auckland.

Had a bit of an incident on the way home tonight. Suffice to say bike in a very poor state and various bits of me hurt like a bastard. But hey, I'm in one piece so it's all good.

Would just like to say that you have been great on all the wellington rides. Top bloke who will be missed from the welly area.

Cheers

Ben

Ben, I was wondering who was holding up the traffic mate! Sorry to hear of the incident and hope you and the bike recover quickly. It looks like the rain delayed ride plans given several riders were starting early to meet here. Will try another ride later and will also do a catch up with you before I go mate.

[Sketchy Snr]

Clearing at Levin and Manfeild

[Bald Eagle]

Ben sorry to hear about your off, rest and recover well. Raining steadily here at the moment so will sit this one out.

[Darryn]

Likewise here. Will live to ride another day plus I look smaller in the rain anyhow

[John_H]

Probably a good idea to wait for the weather to be a bit more clement for a ride this long. I'll keep an eye on this board later to see if anyone is up for a short blat.

[John_H]

:laugh::laugh:
Likewise here. Will live to ride another day plus I look smaller in the rain anyhow

I look bigger!

[HappyGOriding]

no rain up here for the last 20mins or so.
If anyones still planning on going I'd suggest SH1 all the way up to sanson, the closer you are to the hills the more likely of hitting a shower or three

[Bald Eagle]

no rain up here for the last 20mins or so.
If anyones still planning on going I'd suggest SH1 all the way up to sanson, the closer you are to the hills the more likely of hitting a shower or three

There's always the tag to come and get later if it lifts a bit :lol:

[blackdog]

still hosing in stokes. will wait for this arvo see what it's like then......

[HappyGOriding]

There's always the tag to come and get later if it lifts a bit :lol:

Just thinking that myself and the rains started again

[Toaster]

Likewise here. Will live to ride another day plus I look smaller in the rain anyhow

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!!

[blackdog]

well, it's stooped again here, cloud is very high, doesn't look tooo bad now :hmm:

[Toaster]

well, it's stooped again here, cloud is very high, doesn't look tooo bad now :hmm:

Yeah we may find that by 10am it is all good to go again.

[Gone Burger]

It's only drizzling up here too. Teach me for living in the Whops! I will have to decide soon as I would need to tackle the akatarawa summet and haven't done that yet on a bigger bike. Would be a slow trip for me.

[blackdog]

ok, im gonna go meet quasi at haywards at 0900, will hold on til 0915 for any mind changers to catch us up.....

c'mon lads (and ladettes, lets not be too soft now:))

[blackdog]

It's only drizzling up here too. Teach me for living in the Whops! I will have to decide soon as I would need to tackle the akatarawa summet and haven't done that yet on a bigger bike. Would be a slow trip for me.

we will wait for ya at haywards if ya like kt

[Gone Burger]

we will wait for ya at haywards if ya like kt


Thanks but there is no way I would make it down there in time. I will have to head over the summet instead. But much appreciated. Have a safe ride - hopefully see you soon!

[Denis]

To avoid road works at manakau go down sth manakau rd 1st left come out at main h/eay nth of works, have a great ride. could be a swap meet at sheep 63 mcclean st w/ville.

[sinfull]

Mad the lot of ya, pissin down here !


Goes back to bed !

[Bald Eagle]

Will see what it's like after my ten o'clock meeting. Maybe a latte at Shannon.

[HappyGOriding]

Thanks but there is no way I would make it down there in time. I will have to head over the summet instead. But much appreciated. Have a safe ride - hopefully see you soon!

Just a thought but wouldnt it be quicker to blast down and do the haywards instead of going over the aka's

[blackdog]

okey dokey, im on the way, hope tro see some of yaz soon :)

[Gone Burger]

Just a thought but wouldnt it be quicker to blast down and do the haywards instead of going over the aka's

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

[Toaster]

ok, im gonna go meet quasi at haywards at 0900, will hold on til 0915 for any mind changers to catch us up.....

c'mon lads (and ladettes, lets not be too soft now:))

Will see how it goes. Rain is coming down hard again in Kapiti. Will make a call closer to 10am.

[sinfull]

Will see what it's like after my ten o'clock meeting. Maybe a latte at Shannon.
Hmmmm they do a mean breakfast too !

[Toaster]

Mad the lot of ya, pissin down here !


Goes back to bed !

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.

[Bald Eagle]

Hmmmm they do a mean breakfast too !

The one on the main road just past the book shop ?

[Toaster]

I don't remember anyone asking my permission to rain dammit!