Saturday Winter (not the WNR)

[dangerous]

Depends on pipe , some are able to be redone, pretty hard on most factory ones thru whats often done is a wrap put around the existing, like a sleave.

[Gibbo89]

Depends on pipe , some are able to be redone, pretty hard on most factory ones thru

my factory ones are able to be done apparently, if my insurance company allows it...

[Gibbo89]

is anyone going for a saturday ride? i havn't checked the weather, assuming it will be ok, are people going for a ride?

[willytheekid]

is anyone going for a saturday ride? i havn't checked the weather, assuming it will be ok, are people going for a ride?

sounds good (off work & have repaired the guzzi's damage) -have even asked the missus if I can go out and play lol
Yell if its on Gibbo :) ....gotta finish off my winter tyres before fitting the summer set :yes:

[Gibbo89]

sounds good (off work & have repaired the guzzi's damage) -have even asked the missus if I can go out and play lol
Yell if its on Gibbo :) ....gotta finish off my winter tyres before fitting the summer set :yes:

i am just kinda keen to get out on the bike, with new scratches on the exhaust, bent brake lever, bent foot peg too. i know some people have bigger things to worry about at the moment, but some may be keen for a wee blast in an attempt to forget about the mess for a couple/few hours.

at least you have permission now willy!

[maxf]

Maybe go to Lyttleton to toast marshmallows on the remains of the leaking/caught fire fuel tanks? :sick::angry::blink::innocent: (yes that went around our place too)

Any particular ideas where?

[SpeedMonger]

What's this about Duvauchelles pub being demolished? True or vicious rumour???

[willytheekid]

i am just kinda keen to get out on the bike, with new scratches on the exhaust, bent brake lever, bent foot peg too. i know some people have bigger things to worry about at the moment, but some may be keen for a wee blast in an attempt to forget about the mess for a couple/few hours.

at least you have permission now willy!

Snap! Just replaced my broken mirrors, straightened bent front sub frame & rear brake lever, and have put a nice coat of wax over my freshly cracked fairing & front visor....sob...friggin quake!
But keen as to go for a "real" ride!, I usually just go to work & back....haven't been for a "wee blast" in months....and yes....I have permission to come out and play lol
.....sorry to hear about your damage Gibbo....it sucks ay.

[dangerous]

What's this about Duvauchelles pub being demolished? True or vicious rumour???
theres a lot of them rumours going about



Maybe go to Lyttleton to toast marshmallows on the remains of the leaking/caught fire fuel tanks? :sick::angry::blink::innocent: another rumour I asume?

[neels]

Weather forecast for tomorrow looks good, so I'm keen for a ride, maybe heading north away from the earthquake faults may be a good idea.

Another go at Greta seeing as the plan was slightly interrupted last saturday?

[Flip]

Mr Plug and myself discussed trying to do the Scargill loop this saturday.

I expect the road to Akaroa will be bussy this weekend as folk check their batches.

Any day without a major earthquake is a good day.:sunny:

[T.W.R]

maybe heading north away from the earthquake faults may be a good idea.


:shutup: there's more fault lines North of ChCh than there is South :yes:

[Gibbo89]

Snap! Just replaced my broken mirrors, straightened bent front sub frame & rear brake lever, and have put a nice coat of wax over my freshly cracked fairing & front visor....sob...friggin quake!
But keen as to go for a "real" ride!, I usually just go to work & back....haven't been for a "wee blast" in months....and yes....I have permission to come out and play lol
.....sorry to hear about your damage Gibbo....it sucks ay.

at least your getting your repairs underway. i just don't know whether to pay the excess and get everythig done, or to just fix the brake lever and toughen up with some scratches and bent foot peg.

but in saying that HOT's bike sounded like it got a lot more tamed than mine

[maxf]

another rumour I asume?

Definitley - went around Tues from memory, was in the paper with a reponse from Mobil; sorry, thought everyone had heard it, so was being silly about it.

[KiwiPhoenix]

If you do go out this weekend, please take care! Daughter and I have come back down to Alexandra for a week (partly due to docs advice and wanting to get a good sleep! :sleep:

[Gibbo89]

reasonalbe sleep last night i thought. shock at like 12.30am then again at 7am ish. some sound sleep inbetween though

[Spuds1234]

I feel sorry for you guys that cant sleep. Im finding them quite pleasant now and hardly ever wake up.

But then again I've always found it easy to get to sleep and I've always been a heavy sleeper.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I feel sorry for you guys that cant sleep. Im finding them quite pleasant now and hardly ever wake up.

But then again I've always found it easy to get to sleep and I've always been a heavy sleeper.

I'm also a heavy sleeper but this has frazzled my nerves, hence the reason for getting away! Found the sleeping tablets doc gave me wonderful, had a great sleep last night!

Take care up there and I'll see you soon! xoxox:love:

[maxf]

So we should all come down there for a quick cuppa?:yes::yes::innocent:

Good you're looking after yourself anyway, no point in glossing over it and no stigma - I think this whole "you'll have aftershocks for weeks" thing is a big wake up (sadly literally for some) for the wider NZ public, it's always been portrayed as sort of becoming definite outcomes from a fixed initial event after maybe 3-7 days (eg tidy up, repair, or relocate while evaluate/rebuild)... Again, a bit of a big reality to live with.

[gloplg]

Mr Plug and myself discussed trying to do the Scargill loop this saturday.

I expect the road to Akaroa will be bussy this weekend as folk check their batches.

Any day without a major earthquake is a good day.:sunny:

Yes could be a nice day for it.

Same arrangement as last week with riders joining in along the way. (Check my post for last week Page 64.)

And I second that about no major quakes. Quakes of 3 to 4 I can live with if I have to. My flat on the second story of a 100+ year old wooden house gets whiplash with 5 to 7 quakes!!!!:blink::shit::shit::sick::sick:

[KiwiPhoenix]

So we should all come down there for a quick cuppa?:yes::yes::innocent:

Good you're looking after yourself anyway, no point in glossing over it and no stigma - I think this whole "you'll have aftershocks for weeks" thing is a big wake up (sadly literally for some) for the wider NZ public, it's always been portrayed as sort of becoming definite outcomes from a fixed initial event after maybe 3-7 days (eg tidy up, repair, or relocate while evaluate/rebuild)... Again, a bit of a big reality to live with.

FJRider has offered his place to anyone that needs it! Only thing is you'll have to put up with me and my daughter :rofl:


Yes could be a nice day for it.

Same arrangement as last week with riders joining in along the way. (Check my post for last week Page 64.)

And I second that about no major quakes. Quakes of 3 to 4 I can live with if I have to. My flat on the second story of a 100+ year old wooden house gets whiplash with 5 to 7 quakes!!!!:blink::shit::shit::sick::sick:

Have a safe ride guys! Gloplg, I did wonder how your place went..

[neels]

Just in case anybody doesn't already know, the chaneys onramp onto the motorway is trashed, and the old waimak bridge is possibly still closed. Probably the best way out of town is to ride the waves down cranford street and up the main north road.

So one way or another I'll pick you guys up at the pub in belfast on the way through, unless someone posts otherwise for a change of route.

See ya on the road.

[dangerous]

So one way or another I'll pick you guys up at the pub in belfast so meet up point 1.. the peg

[willytheekid]

Just in case anybody doesn't already know, the chaneys onramp onto the motorway is trashed, and the old waimak bridge is possibly still closed. Probably the best way out of town is to ride the waves down cranford street and up the main north road.

So one way or another I'll pick you guys up at the pub in belfast on the way through, unless someone posts otherwise for a change of route.

See ya on the road.

I live in waikuku, so I will be waiting at the waikuku servo @ 12:30 :) (will be there @ 12:15 just in case)
Could ya keep an eye out for me & Phat Girl ?...wave furiously!....Im blind! lol
Look forward to seeing everyone :)

[SpeedMonger]

:shutup: there's more fault lines North of ChCh than there is South :yes:

Who's fault is that then??:innocent:

[T.W.R]

Who's fault is that then??:innocent:

A big mover & shaker of some description :shutup:

[far queue]

so meet up point 1.. the pegWhat time do you reckon? I think I need a ride ...

Edit: Just read previous posts and it looks like you'll be at the Peg around 1220, so I'll be there by 1215.

[willytheekid]

Just found out my work will not be paying me for being off work due to quake :mad:(our building has been closed till Monday)
Hence I will not be joining you today.
......bullshit ay!

[gloplg]

What time do you reckon? I think I need a ride ...

Page 64 for rough timetable

[gloplg]

Who's fault is that then??:innocent:

Who got a new mover and shaker recently???????????

Looking forward to seeing it Mr Net!!!!!!!!

[Gibbo89]

see you at BK

[dangerous]

Just found out my work will not be paying me for being off work due to quake :mad:(our building has been closed till Monday)
Hence I will not be joining you today.
......bullshit ay!
so why that stop ya from riding... more stress means ya need to do extra km's.
listen out for me I might drop in on ya.

[willytheekid]

scratch previous comment! Just got another call from work....they ARE paying us YAY!!!
Will c u at waikuku servo @ 12:30 ish dan.

[gloplg]

Can you imagine my surprise (the first 2 pics) when I arrived at BK this morning to find 14 or so bikes lined up in the car park.:clap::clap:

Only to be told that:nono::nono: They were going off road over the penninsular. :doh::doh: Closer inspection revealled the bikes to be offroaders rather than our usual SatRide bikes.

Anyway later after the other mob left we had a good ride up to the Greta Valley for lunch.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Good to see that you guys are getting out and about! Safe riding!!

Daughter and I drove to Q-town today, great roads, I will be doing these roads on the bike soon enough!

[willytheekid]

A few pics :)
Had a great ride and it was really nice to finally meet everyone :yes:
Some Beautiful bikes to look at....loved it!

[leopardskin]

great to get out on the bike - the Elvis was fair blasting along. bit of battery charging when i got home ....and the ninja lives yay - hot grips left on maybe? they were on when i turned key on the charged up bike....damn those hot grips ..but they're so good. great road thru to the greta pub isn't it.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Glad you had a safe ride guys!

Was just wondering, anyone know how Roger is doing, haven't heard from him in a while!?

[maxf]

great to get out on the bike - the Elvis was fair blasting along. bit of battery charging when i got home ....and the ninja lives yay - hot grips left on maybe? they were on when i turned key on the charged up bike....damn those hot grips ..but they're so good. great road thru to the greta pub isn't it.

Stash a relay somewhere with control power from the ignition? (or are these the fancy ones that lose the setting if you turn them off?) ... Should only be two extra wires (ign - maybe use one of the dreaded tap-ons - and a light earth for control side) and split the +ve feed line to the grip controller after the fuse ...

[maxf]

Great to see all today - good to be under some controlled, intentional movement too! :yes::yes:

Also - for those interested
1) ECAN liquefaction poster - wish they'd made this more public!!
http://ecan.govt.nz/publications/General/solid-facts-christchurch-liquefaction.pdf

2) EQC "EQCare" policy outline - what you can claim for, excesses etc... came with the reply to our claim, so I guess lots will already have it but again, would be damn nice to have it as a flyer with the std insurance documentation!!
http://eqc.govt.nz/insurance/guide.aspx

Flip - did you get enough kms or did you just carry on up north? :innocent:

[Flip]

Went the long way home. Had a great ride, it was great to get a few miles under my belt today. Very therapeutic .

[SpeedMonger]

Who got a new mover and shaker recently???????????

Looking forward to seeing it Mr Net!!!!!!!!

Ah well, if you had been on last weeks ride..... lol. I was on parental duty today, so had to content myself with pulling the bikes exhaust system apart and painting the catalytic converter. I had a dilemma - black or silver. Black would have been sensible and inconspicuous but silver would look cool. Went for silver (which it turns out is more a light grey) and now wishing I had used black! That's the breaks, it was a PITA to get off and back on too. Still, it looks better than the bare metal finish it was and hopefully won't corrode. So i can stay that way for a while.

Then just to finish off replaced the thermostat and rocker cover gasket on the boy's Corolla ( the one that you saw me in the other night).

Wish I had been riding though :scooter:

[helenoftroy]

Can you imagine my surprise (the first 2 pics) when I arrived at BK this morning to find 14 or so bikes lined up in the car park.:clap::clap:

Only to be told that:nono::nono: They were going off road over the penninsular. :doh::doh: Closer inspection revealled the bikes to be offroaders rather than our usual SatRide bikes.

Anyway later after the other mob left we had a good ride up to the Greta Valley for lunch.
Your face was priceless when I told you we were doing a different ride!We had a fantastic day

Pleased you all had a good ride too... reckon these bikes of ours are pretty awesome things that a ride can be such a theraputic experience that helps put all life throws at us in perspective(well it does for me!!:2thumbsup)

Thanks guys for the offers of bikes,pillion seats etc and all your kind thoughts & offers of help this last week...love to you all:hug:

[Transalper]

Yea, weren't sure which direction the Adventure was going when I sorted which day it would be so borrowed the BK carpark idea but made sure we would leave before it got too confusing mixing sealed road and dirt road riders.
The resulting photos etc from our ride are over there (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/127659-Canterbury-basic-Adventure-Cruise-Saturday-11-September-2010/page3) from post #37 on.

Some of us Adv guys went home from Akaroa using the main highway and have reported that the road is in pretty good condition all things considered. I noted a the odd extra bump and a couple of thin cracks across the seal between Akaroa and Duvauchelle so continue to respect the road as being a road not a track as you should always do anyway.
Akaroa itself appeared to have very little damage.
Duvauchelle Pub is taped off, we went on the dirt road behind it so didn't have a good look at it from the front.
Godley House is cordoned off and has a red sticker on it so both those favourite stops are in trouble.
218475

The Weatie had lights on and cars in the carpark and looked like it was operating normally as we rode past about 5:45pm.

I'm meeting some sealed road riders at the Peg for an 11am departure today, lunch at Cheviot and home via Gore Bay (just in case anyone is looking to get out for more therapy today I'm sure they won't mind others joining in)

[gloplg]

Yea, weren't sure which direction the Adventure was going when I sorted which day it would be so borrowed the BK carpark idea but made sure we would leave before it got too confusing mixing sealed road and dirt road riders.
The resulting photos etc from our ride are over there (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/127659-Canterbury-basic-Adventure-Cruise-Saturday-11-September-2010/page3) from post #37 on.

Some of us Adv guys went home from Akaroa using the main highway and have reported that the road is in pretty good condition all things considered. I noted a the odd extra bump and a couple of thin cracks across the seal between Akaroa and Duvauchelle so continue to respect the road as being a road not a track as you should always do anyway.
Akaroa itself appeared to have very little damage.
Duvauchelle Pub is taped off, we went on the dirt road behind it so didn't have a good look at it from the front.
Godley House is cordoned off and has a red sticker on it so both those favourite stops are in trouble.
218475

The Weatie had lights on and cars in the carpark and looked like it was operating normally as we rode past about 5:45pm.

I'm meeting some sealed road riders at the Peg for an 11am departure today, lunch at Cheviot and home via Gore Bay (just in case anyone is looking to get out for more therapy today I'm sure they won't mind others joining in)

Thanks for the heads up TA.

Akaroa next Saturday anyone??????????

[KiwiPhoenix]

Thanks for the heads up TA.

Akaroa next Saturday anyone??????????

Pissed Penguin next weekend and I'm not sure how many of the Chch lot are going, I'm planning on taking little miss along in the car!

[gloplg]

Your face was priceless when I told you we were doing a different ride!

Hmmmmmmmmmm................ Redder than usual face was it HOT Lady...............:gob::yes::yes:

Great that you guys enjoyed yourselves!!!!!!!!!!

[Dave3362]

Ill be into that ride gloplug.. on holiday for 2 weeks so will show up

[Peeteey]

Pissed Penguin next weekend ...

Pissed Penguin?

Sounds like I missed out on two good rides! Oh well, turned out to be a good thing, got a well paying gig that night so all in all a good day, apart from not riding.

Hoping to get the BMW back in action this week, depends on work load.

Glad everyone is ok after the groovin' and shakin'. Looking forward to seeing you all for definite when the Wed night rides start up.

Love to all

[SpeedMonger]

Yes I will put my vote in for that one.


Thanks for the heads up TA.

Akaroa next Saturday anyone??????????

[kerryhare]

Pissed Penguin?

l

Next weekend nugget point catlins. One of my favourite rallies.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Pissed Penguin?



Rally down at Kaka Point, Caitlins. First rally for me in the car! :Punk:Since I have mini me!

[gloplg]

Yes I will put my vote in for that one.

OK Mr Net. See you there.

Anyone else with information on road conditions, around the bays, Dyers Pass, Evans Pass, Gebbies Pass, Summit Road??????????? Akaroa hiway????????

Please be forthcoming, or fifthcoming if you prefer!!!!!!!!:bleh::bleh::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Subike]

OK Mr Net. See you there.

Anyone else with information on road conditions, around the bays, Dyers Pass, Evans Pass, Gebbies Pass, Summit Road??????????? Akaroa hiway????????

Please be forthcoming, or fifthcoming if you prefer!!!!!!!!:bleh::bleh::rofl::rofl::rofl:



I went via sumner over the sumit road to the kiwi then down to govners, then around to the weatsheaf yesterday, apart from a few new bumps in the road at avondale, no difference. weatsheaf was open with the usual tractors parked up, and I did see a certain yellowish old 3 wheeler on the road at 12.30pm. ya didiint wave Flip ! LoL. Took another pootle around leeston ,sprinfeild, burna,m and green park today, nothing out of the ordinary there either. Hoprfully others can shed some more light on other roads for you.
mmm.... roll on daylight saving.....

[AxN]

OK Mr Net. See you there.

Anyone else with information on road conditions, around the bays, Dyers Pass, Evans Pass, Gebbies Pass, Summit Road??????????? Akaroa hiway????????

Please be forthcoming, or fifthcoming if you prefer!!!!!!!!:bleh::bleh::rofl::rofl::rofl:

According to the city council website: Sumner Road from Oxford Street to Summit Road is currently closed. We rode to Akaroa last weekend, except some distorted surfaces just outside of Halswell, the rest of the way to Akaroa was just the usual.

[gloplg]

I went via sumner over the sumit road to the kiwi then down to govners, then around to the weatsheaf yesterday, apart from a few new bumps in the road at avondale, no difference. weatsheaf was open with the usual tractors parked up, and I did see a certain yellowish old 3 wheeler on the road at 12.30pm. ya didiint wave Flip ! LoL. Took another pootle around leeston ,sprinfeild, burna,m and green park today, nothing out of the ordinary there either. Hoprfully others can shed some more light on other roads for you.
mmm.... roll on daylight saving.....


According to the city council website: Sumner Road from Oxford Street to Summit Road is currently closed. We rode to Akaroa last weekend, except some distorted surfaces just outside of Halswell, the rest of the way to Akaroa was just the usual.

Thanks Guys appreciate the feedback:yes::yes::2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[leopardskin]

Gebbies was ok on Sunday apart from a 30km/hr marked corner heading up to the summit had half the road coned off because of subsidence so more care needed at what is already a dangerous corner.

[gloplg]

Next weekend nugget point catlins. One of my favourite rallies.

Now is this penguin pissed because he /she has had his/her space invaded by a group of humans??????

Or did the penguin get pissed so it could cope with the invasion of its space by a group of humans???????????

[JMemonic]

Now is this penguin pissed because he /she has had his/her space invaded by a group of humans??????

Or did the penguin get pissed so it could cope with the invasion of its space by a group of humans???????????

No it got intoxicated (pissed) by the leavings (half empty cans) and joined the party the oddly clad humans on those two wheeled vehicles were holding in proximity to its nesting ground.

[Hey wait for me!]

Akaroa sounds good to me :) :woohoo:

[Peeteey]

You lucky buggers, I'll be busy rehearsing all weekend :sweatdrop but that at least means I get to play Disco at very loud volumes! It's even more fun to play than it is to dance to :woohoo:

[KiwiPhoenix]

No it got intoxicated (pissed) by the leavings (half empty cans) and joined the party the oddly clad humans on those two wheeled vehicles were holding in proximity to its nesting ground.

:rofl: thats one way of describing it!


You lucky buggers, I'll be busy rehearsing all weekend :sweatdrop but that at least means I get to play Disco at very loud volumes! It's even more fun to play than it is to dance to :woohoo:

Good luck for Sat Peeteey, hope you enjoy, we'll have a drink or three for you! :woohoo:

[Gibbo89]

anyone care to suggest where i should buy some oil for an oil change on the wee zeal?

im not keen to start a debate an oil on this site, people just start having hissy fits...:girlfight:

[Transalper]

What, did someone say oil debate... there's a good one going on in the Adventure Forum as we speak.

I was getting mine from Don at Pit lane but since he's closed at this moment I'll probably go down to Budget MC Spares in Wilsons Rd for my next Oil & Filter combo.

[neels]

Repco sell Castrol 4T motorcycle specific oil, or if you're not into Castrol (and given the state of Manchester street at the moment) Budget Motorcycles probably have something suitable.

[Flip]

Great a oil debate.......... Ok who is using what?

I use Valvolene 20w40 mixed fleet lube in everything but the harley which has HD syn3 youknow the one it has tassels on the bottle.

I buy bulk packs of the valvolene when I see them on sale and use the same oil in every car and bike I own.

[Transalper]

At the moment I usually use Spectro 4 SAE 10w40.
Using it in the DR650, CRF230, KLX125 and was using it in Js GSX600 when she had it.

[Gibbo89]

cheers guys, i'll head down tomorrow and hopefully get it done before the sat ride. umm, noobish question, why say i might not be a fan of castrol? i don't want the cheapest and don't want the most expensive either, just one that helps the high revving 250 :yes:

[Gibbo89]

on my 1997 owners manual i found, it says it recommends sae 10w/40

[Transalper]

I'm sure they will suggest something from their range if you ask when you get there.
It probably don't matter which you use as much as changing it regularly does. A lot of us (me included) do filters every time too where as others do filters every second time.

Spectro is about $50 for 4 liters. DR650 filters about $15. IIRC.

I'd like a cheaper oil... off to look up Flips Valvolene now.:sherlock:

[Gibbo89]

I'm sure they will suggest something from their range if you ask when you get there.
It probably don't matter which you use as much as changing it regularly does. A lot of us (me included) do filters every time too where as others do filters every second time.

sweet as, yeah the tall fella is helpful on wilsons road. i'll do my filter every oil change, might aswell seeing as im down there lol

[dangerous]

I was getting mine from Don at Pit lane but since he's closed at this moment I'll probably go down to Budget MC Spares in Wilsons Rd for my next Oil & Filter combo.wouldent go near that place if I was paid to...


Repco sell Castrol 4T motorcycle specific oil, or if you're not into Castrol (and given the state of Manchester street at the moment) Budget Motorcycles probably have something suitable. 4T is full syn? its good shit but a bit dear hence a semi syn beter value for money
piss off, budget


on my 1997 owners manual i found, it says it recommends sae 10w/40 correct or 15/40 (10's for well below zero*) Flips bikes cant be compeared to yours hench his heavy weight oil.


anyone care to suggest where i should buy some oil for an oil change on the wee zeal?... repco, super cheap, bike shops load their prices, any semi syn will do.

[neels]

wouldent go near that place if I was paid to...
piss off, budgetNot a fan then ;)

4T is full syn? its good shit but a bit dear hence a semi syn beter value for money4T is non synthetic, $40-something for 4 litres. Seemed to work OK in my XJ. It's 15W-50 rather than 10W-40 but I can't see that making a huge difference when you look at the temp ranges for different oils in the manual.

Weather looks good for tomorrow, other than possibly a bit breezy, so hopefully I should be able to make it for a blat to Akaroa.

[SVboy]

I like ELF 10/40 semi syn. Available from most bike shops-I use it in the GSXR 750, the 600, the Motard and the bucket. About $55-4L.

[Flip]

I stand corrected Valvolene diesel extra. 15W40 SL. love the stuff. Landrover loves it too.

About the only diference between these medium diesel oils and passanger vehicle oil is the diesel oil has a stronger detergent package, just don't use them if the car has a cat because the metal molecule in the detergent pollutes the cat.

[Gibbo89]

went to budget motorcycle spares, i got 4 liters of oil and a filter for $80, the oil was $62. but i'll need to buy another 1 litre for the next oil change as this oil change will be 2 point something litres apparently.

im wondering if there is a wee washer type thing that will need replacing as well? to do with the sump or the bolt thing that you undo when removing the current oil.

[Transalper]

Never replaced that sump bung washer yet but sometimes looking at it I think it could use a new one.
Careful not to strip ya threads etc etc. Damned if you leave it too loose, damned if you over tighten it.

[Gibbo89]

Never replaced that sump bung washer yet but sometimes looking at it I think it could use a new one.
Careful not to strip ya threads etc etc. Damned if you leave it too loose, damned if you over tighten it.

if it needs replacing i'll haul over to budget again to get a new washer before the ride tomorrow. here's hoping the weather is good. so much for the storm as big as australia!

[Peeteey]

anyone care to suggest where i should buy some oil for an oil change on the wee zeal?

im not keen to start a debate an oil on this site, people just start having hissy fits...:girlfight:

I get some Synthetic special motorcycle only oil from Budget. It's good stuff, especially for smaller engines that have a hard life :sweatdrop
Can't remember what it's called tho :wacko: but it came highly recommended.

[Gibbo89]

its such a mission getting the oil filter off....iv been trying for over an hour. anybody have any suggestions? im on my way to repco now to see if i can find something to help get it off. So annoying!:eek5:

[Flip]

I have a special socket wrench you can borrow or just hammer a sharp screwdriiver through it and unwind it with that.

[Gibbo89]

I have a special socket wrench you can borrow or just hammer a sharp screwdriiver through it and unwind it with that.

cheers flip, the 2nd option might do the trick. thanks for the offer. i went to repco, they had shut early it seems...

[gloplg]

I have a special socket wrench you can borrow or just hammer a sharp screwdriiver through it and unwind it with that.

Is this a maintenance thred????????????????

I needed to get that out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oil...................... As Flip will tell you modern bikes which have their oil lubricate the engine as well as the clutch and gearbox are exceedingly hard on their oil!!!!!!!!!!!

I change the oil and filter at about half the recomended distance. Filters are cheap, I change mine each time I do the oil, false economy not to. At the moment I'm using a semi sinthetic 10/40 grade. During the warmer weather I will be running a heavier grade straight mineral oil.

Totally confused yet??????????

Unlike some I have found Budget to be good to deal with.

[neels]

cheers flip, the 2nd option might do the trick. thanks for the offer. i went to repco, they had shut early it seems...
So I'm assuming its a spin on filter, if it is a leather belt wrapped around it works good to unscrew them, or in the case of the wife's golf the other night a roof rack tie with a bit of bike inner tube over it.


Anyhoo, sorry to drag this thread back on topic, but are we still going to akaroa tomorrow? If we are I probably should adjust my mufflers to their ''up" position as I might be tempted to have some fun on my new toy.

[gloplg]

Anyhoo, sorry to drag this thread back on topic, but are we still going to akaroa tomorrow?

Yes weather permitting .......... And how dare dare you drag the thred back on topic:pinch::yes::eek5::gob::crazy::whistle::yawn: :wacko:

[neels]

Yes weather permitting .......... And how dare dare you drag the thred back on topic:pinch::yes::eek5::gob::crazy::whistle::yawn: :wacko:
Terribly sorry your honour, just trying to figure out where I need to be about lunch time tomorrow.

I think the new black beast needs a good thrashing and scraping around some corners, so Akaroa sounds like just the ticket. Got to get rid of those chicken strips somehow.

[Gibbo89]

cheers for the suggestion neels, i can grip it with my hand all good... its just on so damn tight that it won't budge.

sorry for hijacking the thread for a day or so, im sure you all loved it really... here's hoping i notice a difference on the ride tomorrow. hope the rain stays away for the ride.

[gloplg]

sorry for hijacking the thread for a day or so, im sure you all loved it really...

No need to apologise. And yes I'm sure most of us loved it.

See you all later this morning at BK.

[Flip]

See you at the wheatsheaf, got to take Ted for a walk and don't have time to get into town as well.

[Hey wait for me!]

Hey our thoughts are with Louise and Neels. Hope Louise is comfortable now. So sorry to hear what happened today :(

[KiwiPhoenix]

What happened??

[dangerous]

Hey our thoughts are with Louise and Neels. Hope Louise is comfortable now. So sorry to hear what happened today :(

All good, Neil and bike road to the horspiddle cos Louise is a lazy lass and flew in the westpac chopper with a treadly rider that tried imertating a hedge hog in the middle of the road.
Nothing broken but she will no doubt be hobling for a while and Neil will be ducking the flack (car and trailer U turned on em) So Im asuming at this point Louise is sinking back some liquid pain killers...

ps: Carl, watch how you word such posts as I had a few panic calls, your opening line leads astray.

[Flip]

Well we are all relieved here to hear she is OK.

[neels]

Well, interesting end to the ride.

Thankfully nothing broken, off to the hospital and much waiting around for xrays etc, in the end a badly bruised foot and leg. Fortunate that it happened where there were already volunteer firemen and paramedics, and a rescue helicopter on route.

Big thank you to everybody for stopping and lending a hand, and holding her hand while I talked to the nice policeman, mrs neels apologies for all the screaming but she couldn't help it because it really really fucking hurt.

Ta for sorting out gear to go in the chopper, the escort back into the hospital, couldn't find your blanket Flip so I'll pop into the chopper base on monday and see if it's floating around there somewhere.

[Hey wait for me!]

So glad that Louise is ok. Fjrider and me were stuck on the other side of the cyclist accident. We heard the chopper but had no idea that there had been another accident. My cell phone went flat on the ride out there (Murphys fucking law!!) so when we could ride back we were very sad to hear what happened!!. Neil do you have a perminant set of finger nail holes in your back??

[helenoftroy]

So pleased to hear that Lou will be ok!:eek5:

Thoughts and :hug:s to the lovely Mrs neels....

[dangerous]

mrs neels apologies for all the screaming but she couldn't help it because it really really fucking hurt.
Ohh fark, the mind boggles at the language and volume :whistle:


ps: Carl, watch how you word such posts as I had a few panic calls, your opening line leads astray, a they'll be ok would have been sweet.

[gloplg]

mrs neels apologies for all the screaming but she couldn't help it because it really really fucking hurt.

No need for Mrs N to apologise N. She was in agony. And that really does Fing HURT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope she recovers soonest.

[Gibbo89]

so i take it neels had an off?? good to hear both are ok... what happened??

[Iggy]

Only just read this about Neels and Mrs Neels, I hope Mrs Neels make a quick recovery. Not the kind of news you want to hear from a nice couple so take care and hope to catch up with you both soon.:)

[neels]

A quick rundown of our (fortunately) minor altercation on the ride yesterday, for those that are wondering what the hell we're on about.

Coming around the bend at the Little River pub on the way to Akaroa, there were flashing lights ahead and I was wondering what was going on. About the same time the van coming the other way started turning right across my lane into the pub carpark. A quick thought of shit he's not turning is he, fuck he is, fuck he's not stopping, aimed for the bit of clear road in front as he had a trailer on the back. Got a slight bump on the back and had a bit of a wobble so thought he'd just clipped the back of the bike and I should stop to see if there was any damage, until the screaming from the back told me I needed to stop a bit quicker. Pulled over and mrs executed the fastest dismount I've ever seen, got down on the ground and informed me in no uncertain terms that the van had infact hit her foot and it fucking hurt.

Fortunately there were already firemen, medics and police there as the flashing lights were for a cyclist that had crashed up the road, ironically the guy that hit us was the STMS for the event who was clearing the road so the rescue chopper could land. So after some attention from the assembled emergency services, mrs was stuck in the chopper with the cyclist and sent on her way to the hospital, a quick chat to the local policeman to sort out what had happened and where, and I was off to the hospital to check out how things were. After not too much waiting around, xrays and some poking and prodding they established that nothing was broken, so off home to put her feet up.

So the end result is one badly bruised foot and leg, one destroyed right boot that thankfully did it's job, a new racing stripe down my rh muffler. Could have been much much worse, so all in all we're counting ourselves pretty lucky.

Cheers to everyone for the help at the time and the kind thoughts since.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Big huggs to you both!

[Gibbo89]

A quick rundown of our (fortunately) minor altercation on the ride yesterday, for those that are wondering what the hell we're on about.

Coming around the bend at the Little River pub on the way to Akaroa, there were flashing lights ahead and I was wondering what was going on. About the same time the van coming the other way started turning right across my lane into the pub carpark. A quick thought of shit he's not turning is he, fuck he is, fuck he's not stopping, aimed for the bit of clear road in front as he had a trailer on the back. Got a slight bump on the back and had a bit of a wobble so thought he'd just clipped the back of the bike and I should stop to see if there was any damage, until the screaming from the back told me I needed to stop a bit quicker. Pulled over and mrs executed the fastest dismount I've ever seen, got down on the ground and informed me in no uncertain terms that the van had infact hit her foot and it fucking hurt.

Fortunately there were already firemen, medics and police there as the flashing lights were for a cyclist that had crashed up the road, ironically the guy that hit us was the STMS for the event who was clearing the road so the rescue chopper could land. So after some attention from the assembled emergency services, mrs was stuck in the chopper with the cyclist and sent on her way to the hospital, a quick chat to the local policeman to sort out what had happened and where, and I was off to the hospital to check out how things were. After not too much waiting around, xrays and some poking and prodding they established that nothing was broken, so off home to put her feet up.

So the end result is one badly bruised foot and leg, one destroyed right boot that thankfully did it's job, a new racing stripe down my rh muffler. Could have been much much worse, so all in all we're counting ourselves pretty lucky.

Cheers to everyone for the help at the time and the kind thoughts since.

sounds like you two were pretty lucky! So was it the front of the van that clipped you? i.e you went left around the van as it was pulling in front of you?

must have been a good day for the ride apart from the van incident...

I was meant to be on the ride but the fucking oil filter was such a mission. I went to super cheap to buy a specific oil filter wrench thing, brought it back, tied it around the filter and the damn thing snapped... she was on pretty tight it would seem. finally got it off at about ten past 12. oh well, guess she is ready for next weeks ride i guess.

[far queue]

... Could have been much much worse, so all in all we're counting ourselves pretty lucky...Indeed! Glad to hear you're both OK...ish. I did chuckle at the fast dismount bit though after watching her efforts last weekend, I guess she's learnt the technique now and you wont need to carry an apple box for her after all :dodge:

Did the dickhead van driver get a ticket?

[SDU]

A quick rundown of our (fortunately) minor altercation on the ride yesterday,

So the end result is one badly bruised foot and leg, one destroyed right boot that thankfully did it's job, a new racing stripe down my rh muffler. Could have been much much worse, so all in all we're counting ourselves pretty lucky.

Cheers to everyone for the help at the time and the kind thoughts since.

So glad to hear that the accident wasn't any worst and you both (& the bike) got off lightly.
Hope Mrs N heals well & fast:hug:
on the bright side I hope she enjoyed the chopper ride & got to see the city in a new light.
Take care guys

[gloplg]

Does anyone know if Pheonixgtr aka Triston aka Mr Fireliv is about?????? Havn't seen or heard anything from or about him for yonks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was wondering if he was going to start this season's WNR thread????????

Ten more days:eek::msn-wink::niceone::clap::devil2::cool::banana::2thumbs up:hug::whistle::woohoo::yes::scooter::innocent::w ings::soon::soon::soon:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Check out this thread!!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128739-KP-s-NEW-BIKE?p=1129864017#post1129864017 :niceone:

[Dave3362]

Glad to hear lou is ok. sorry i didnt stop but didnt realise anything had happened until karl and i came back.. by then you had both gone.. get well soon

[Peeteey]

Could have been much much worse, so all in all we're counting ourselves pretty lucky.

Cheers to everyone for the help at the time and the kind thoughts since.

Jeez, I miss a few rides and you all get up to mischief! Glad you're both, all things considered, well Neels, sounds like it was a hell of a scare.

Hope Mrs Neels recovers soon and isn't in too much pain.

[Peeteey]

Ten more days:eek::msn-wink::niceone::clap::devil2::cool::banana::2thumbs up:hug::whistle::woohoo::yes::scooter::innocent::w ings::soon::soon::soon:

Aw man, I'm going to be away on tour for pretty much all of Oct so will have to miss out on the first few rides.
Was thinking about taking the bike with me, nothing like being paid to ride 'round the country (Kerikeri to Invercargill) but decided I'd rather take the easy route and be driven by someone else ... :) :laugh:

[SpeedMonger]

Glad to hear lou is ok. sorry i didnt stop but didnt realise anything had happened until karl and i came back.. by then you had both gone.. get well soon

The same sentiments from me, but feel even worse as I carried on over the hill as I had limited time.

The three of us that got past the accident had guessed that you were waiting for the cyclist to be removed from the scene, and I pushed on. I hope you have a speedy recovery Mrs N.

On the bright side it was a great day for a ride over the hill and the weather in Akaroa was awesome. The new beast ran well with much grinning along the way....:scooter:

[Mr Triple]

The same sentiments from me, but feel even worse as I carried on over the hill as I had limited time.

The three of us that got past the accident had guessed that you were waiting for the cyclist to be removed from the scene, and I pushed on. I hope you have a speedy recovery Mrs N.

On the bright side it was a great day for a ride over the hill and the weather in Akaroa was awesome. The new beast ran well with much grinning along the way....:scooter:

Good to hear your bike went well and you're stilll very happy with it :) I would of liked to have been there but had otther things on.
Also sorry to read about the mishap on the ride... get well soon Lou :)

[SpeedMonger]

Good to hear your bike went well and you're stilll very happy with it :) I would of liked to have been there but had otther things on.
Also sorry to read about the mishap on the ride... get well soon Lou :)

Wondered what you were up to:msn-wink:. No doubt you got out and about on the Tiger?

Was sad to see the Duvauchelles pub all taped up. Hopefully they will be able to repair / replace it soon

[Mr Triple]

Wondered what you were up to:msn-wink:. No doubt you got out and about on the Tiger?

Was sad to see the Duvauchelles pub all taped up. Hopefully they will be able to repair / replace it soon

No I don't get out this weekend bugger it all, great weekend for it aye. Yes the pub will be missed on the Wednesday night ride for sure, so hope they get it up and running by then :niceone:

Went for a ride last weekend with a friend who was two up around the block in the persisting rain.
Went well till they turned off at Waddington and just after that they came off and he broke his arm, she was alright. :(

[gloplg]

Anyway next Saturday is our last SatRide!!!!!!!!!!:bye::bye::crybaby::crybaby::cryb aby:

I was wondering about BK, Evans, Summit Road, Dyers pass down to Governors Bay, round the bays to Purau, over to Port Levy and back to the Wheatsheaf.

There was interest in continuing the SatRides, however I'm working on Saturdays as soon as daylight saving starts. Is anyone interested in a ride on Sundays??????

[cruza]

Shit all fun and games this saturday then, while I was truckin south . Very lucky I'd say mr and mrs neels. Hope van driver fronts up for repairs.
Such a different road in the weekends compared to week nights......alot less looney's on the road.

[Transalper]

Yes, hope mrs Neels isn't put off too.

Just a small note for those that hate grit - Purau, over to Port Levy had a lot of grit down on the Purau side when we went through a couple of weeks ago.
Maybe it will be clearer now but I'm not so sure about that.

[willytheekid]

DID SOMEONE SAY SUNDAY RIDES!?!?!?!:eek:

:niceone: Damn straight Im keen (I get sundays off soon..YAY!:wings:)

My best wishes to mr and mrs neels...hope you guys and the bike arn't to shaken up.
:doctor:
...bloody scary when they turn into ya like that

[dangerous]

DID SOMEONE SAY SUNDAY RIDES!?!?!?!:eek:

:niceone: Damn straight Im keen (I get sundays off soon..YAY!

Sunday arvo... has always been aside for a ride, 9 out of 10 times ending up at the Wheatsheaf. Often live music over the summer etc, some going straight there some riding all day to get there. Im never far away.

[KiwiPhoenix]

So are we meeting tonight?? I really need to get out on the bike!

[Flip]

So are we meeting tonight?? I really need to get out on the bike!

Me too.

P_

[KiwiPhoenix]

Me too.

P_

So even if it's only us 2, it'll be good to catch up! :niceone:

[Freespaceage]

I'm in as well, really want to get onto the bike - time and place?

[KiwiPhoenix]

Meet you guys at the Moorhouse Ave BK carpark 6pm (ish)??

[Freespaceage]

Great, c u there.

[Flip]

Just got home so sorry I won't make it tonight.

[caz83]

Sunday arvo... has always been aside for a ride, 9 out of 10 times ending up at the Wheatsheaf. Often live music over the summer etc, some going straight there some riding all day to get there. Im never far away.

live music sounds good ta me!! Count me in 4 the odd Sun.....need some practise round the corners, i think im startin to lose wot little confidence I did have....

[Subike]

OK who is going to put up the thread for this years CHCH WED Night Ride.
I know it starts with daylight saving, but where will the first ride go to etc.
I may have a few riders here where I live that might get involved.
But I need information to get their interest.
On a similar vein,
When is the next learners open ride day out at Ruapuna.
I have a friend here who has not ridden for a few years, had a heart attack 5 years ago and has lost his confidence to ride again. He still has his bikes. He would be interested in a learners type track day to see if he can get back on his bike in an enviroment that is safer than the road, with people around to get encouragement from
Thanks guys

[gloplg]

OK who is going to put up the thread for this years CHCH WED Night Ride.

OK Done.............

[Peeteey]

I'll hopefully be there for the last Sat ride. Bike should be out of the shop by then, but might just have to take one of the others if it's not. Just so long as the :Police: keep their distance :nono:

Oh, new video up, no bikes tho ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEpUqiTXhPs

[Mr Triple]

Sweet... as long as I don't get called back into work again, I would like to be along for the last Saturday Ride. I have only done two since you guys got this kicked off! Keen for the Sunday rides that I read about on here.... gonna start a new thread for those? GP... you're going strong! :)
Em is tossing up whether to bring her bike or hitchhike! :):bleh:
Cheers,
Brent.

[dangerous]

Em is tossing up whether to bring her bike or hitchhike! :):bleh:

well thats a easy decision...

[gloplg]

Sweet... as long as I don't get called back into work again, I would like to be along for the last Saturday Ride. I have only done two since you guys got this kicked off! Keen for the Sunday rides that I read about on here.... gonna start a new thread for those? GP... you're going strong! :)
Em is tossing up whether to bring her bike or hitchhike! :):bleh:
Cheers,
Brent.

Hope to see both of you.

As for threads I was going to see how much interest there was.

I suppose the best way to guage interest is to throw up a thread and see what happens.

[Gibbo89]

is anyone going for a pootle tomorrow?

[Emlyn]

Woohoo! Weather looks great (even if a bit 'blowweeee'!) looking forward to being along for the last of the 'winter' season :) See you all at BK :)

[KiwiPhoenix]

Have a great ride guys!

[gloplg]

is anyone going for a pootle tomorrow?

We will be going for a ride tomorrow .................... pootle ......... is that something the dog leaves on the lawn?????????????

[Peeteey]

We will be going for a ride tomorrow .................... pootle ......... is that something the dog leaves on the lawn?????????????

Isn't it the pottle you put the thing the dogs leaves on the lawn in?

A "Pootle" ...

[SpeedMonger]

Have fun tomorrow on your pootle pottle, and ride safe. Certainly blowee out here...

[Gibbo89]

We will be going for a ride tomorrow .................... pootle ......... is that something the dog leaves on the lawn?????????????

I thought i'd try a word out, guess not many are fans it would seem! Hopefully see you guys tomorrow

[gloplg]

I thought i'd try a word out, guess not many are fans it would seem! Hopefully see you guys tomorrow

Have you ever been kidded up a gum tree and then had it chopped down???????:yes::yes::wings::wings::innocent::inno cent::laugh::laugh::eek::eek::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Gibbo89]

Have you ever been kidded up a gum tree and then had it chopped down???????:yes::yes::wings::wings::innocent::inno cent::laugh::laugh::eek::eek::rofl::rofl::rofl:

ahh not yet!

[gloplg]

ahh not yet!

I think you should take a careful look around for woodchips and gumtree leaves.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Flip]

Well you have lost me young bugger GP!

[gloplg]

Well you have lost me young bugger GP!

If you had been kidded up a gum tree and then had it chopped down on you there would be wood chips and gumtree leaves in evidence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Flip]

It would really be a situation I would have to personally experience before I could comment on. However knowing you I would not now willingly climb a tree if you were at the bottom with a chain saw behind your back.

[Gibbo89]

It would really be a situation I would have to personally experience before I could comment on. However knowing you I would not now willingly climb a tree if you were at the bottom with a chain saw behind your back.

my thoughts exactly. I hope there is not a pocket sized chainsaw in that wee bag on the back of your honda gloplug. :scooter:

[gloplg]

It would really be a situation I would have to personally experience before I could comment on. However knowing you I would not now willingly climb a tree if you were at the bottom with a chain saw behind your back.

If I was able to kid you up a gum tree my chainsaw would be hidden behind someone elses back unril I needed it.

[Dave3362]

If I was able to kid you up a gum tree my chainsaw would be hidden behind someone elses back unril I needed it.

so thats what you were trying to get me to hide glo

[Flip]

I will take that on board as a saw point, thanks.

[Transalper]

Enough already !!! :weird:

Anyway....

....our last SatRide!!!!!!!!!!:bye::bye::crybaby::crybaby::cryb aby:

I was wondering about BK, Evans, Summit Road, Dyers pass down to Governors Bay, round the bays to Purau, over to Port Levy and back to the Wheatsheaf....

Is this the plan?? or have i missed something?
Might come along if my day starts well.

[gloplg]

Enough already !!! :weird:

Anyway....


Is this the plan?? or have i missed something?
Might come along if my day starts well.

Hey that sounds like a plan. Let's do it....................

Anyway chainsaws are nasty noisy smelly dangerous things that sneeky people use to chop down gum trees.

[leopardskin]

i'm in Scotland so will miss the last Saturday ride - hope its a good one!

[gloplg]

I will take that on board as a saw point, thanks.

I mean well ................ What else can I say.:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[SpeedMonger]

Hey that sounds like a plan. Let's do it....................

Anyway chainsaws are nasty noisy smelly dangerous things that sneeky people use to chop down gum trees.

That's because they are too strokes, speaking of which what has happened to McWild? :doh:

[gloplg]

That's because they are too strokes, speaking of which what has happened to McWild? :doh:

He got religion and bought a four stroke.........Tristan's old Kawasaki

Are you coming on the last SatRide??????

[Gibbo89]

That's because they are too strokes, speaking of which what has happened to McWild? :doh:

he's around. he wants rid of his 600cc though i think! he wants to downgrade/downsize i believe

[willytheekid]

Have a safe and enjoyable ride everyone :niceone:
...got work!...sob,otherwise I would join ya

....oh and Im lookin after my puppy (sooty)...poor little bugger got hit by a car on wens :(...damn cat jumped him while out for a walk with his mum lol...He ran straight into a car trying to get "revenge"....charlotte was not happy-->:crybaby:
..he'll be ok, just a learnin curve...cars hurt!...and cats are quicker than fat puppys!

Hay Peeteey!, still got a nice "shiny" new battery sittin in the shed if ya still want it :p...I know your a poor muiso lol, but offer still stands, grab now pay...whenever (I don't care...just don't tell my missus! lol)

[SpeedMonger]

He got religion and bought a four stroke.........Tristan's old Kawasaki

Are you coming on the last SatRide??????

Unfortunately not, I have parental duties right through to next weekend so will miss the WNR too.:nono:

[kerryhare]

I would like to come along. But I will be sleeping. Bugger night shift.

[Transalper]

Nice day out thanks people.

[gloplg]

Nice day out thanks people.

Yes a very nice end to the winter Saturday rides.

My thanks to all who participated and made the rides so enjoyable for me.:yes::2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Emlyn]

Thanks all, really enjoyed the ride and catching up. What a fantastic day it was for riding! I enjoyed travelling some new roads today... and meeting some new folks.
Good on you Gloplug and Flip for organising this weekend ride option over the winter... looking forward to a few Sunny Sunday rides with you fellas!

Cheers all,
Em :love:

[Freespaceage]

Thanks for a great ride and thanks for being patient with us. Was great to meet you all and looking forward to the Wednesday rides. :2thumbsup

[Mr Triple]

Cheers Gloplug for orgainising the Saturday rides, what a fantastic way to see the last one out for the season... even though it was only about the 3rd one I made it along for!

A great ride out to Port Levy, then back to the Whettie for a feed... phew... cos I was STARVING! :)
Great to meet the new guys... pleased you got your bike sorted :) Be great to see you along on the Wednesday night rides.... as long as I can make it too!
We had a nice ride back over Gebbies, then followed Transalper round old Tai Tapu road... what a mess that was! :Punk:

[Peeteey]

Have a safe and enjoyable ride everyone :niceone:
...got work!...sob,otherwise I would join ya

....oh and Im lookin after my puppy (sooty)...poor little bugger got hit by a car on wens :(...damn cat jumped him while out for a walk with his mum lol...He ran straight into a car trying to get "revenge"....charlotte was not happy-->:crybaby:
..he'll be ok, just a learnin curve...cars hurt!...and cats are quicker than fat puppys!

Hay Peeteey!, still got a nice "shiny" new battery sittin in the shed if ya still want it :p...I know your a poor muiso lol, but offer still stands, grab now pay...whenever (I don't care...just don't tell my missus! lol)

Hey man, sorry to hear about the puppy! I would be :crybaby: as well! I'm a real sook when it comes to animals of any kind, especially when they get hurt because of a human.
I get all worried and so on if my cat so much as sneezes, it's true!

I'm still keen on the battery, I was actually out your way on Thurs and totally forgot about it! :facepalm:
Hopefully we'll catch up on the Wed ride! Woop! Bring it on! :Punk:

[SpeedMonger]

Sounds like you all had a good day out, and no dramas! Going to be a long week with no riding.:shutup: :facepalm: Will just have to polish the bike instead. :love:

[cruza]

Sounds like you all had a good day out, and no dramas! Going to be a long week with no riding.:shutup: :facepalm: Will just have to polish the bike instead. :love:

mid week thurs/fri blat of interest this week mr hornet?:innocent:

[caz83]

Yes a very nice end to the winter Saturday rides.

My thanks to all who participated and made the rides so enjoyable for me.:yes::2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Thanks Gazza for your help and patience towards me! Mite c ya wed nite maybe, if not, definitely in a few weeks....
Does anyone know why it sayd scooter boy under my name? lol

[Gibbo89]

Thanks Gazza for your help and patience towards me! Mite c ya wed nite maybe, if not, definitely in a few weeks....
Does anyone know why it sayd scooter boy under my name? lol

Because your a boy and you ride a scooter?

Nah, it is to do with the amount of posts you have typed up on this fantabulous site.

check it out here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/faq.php?faq=kb_site_utitles#faq_kb_site_utitles2

But you can make it say what you like there instead in your profile settings.

[KiwiPhoenix]

mid week thurs/fri blat of interest this week mr hornet?:innocent:

Excuse me, don't you have something that you have to do for me!!?? *and get your minds outta the gutter*

[maxf]

Excuse me, don't you have something that you have to do for me!!?? *and get your minds outta the gutter*

I know you've got something to pick up from me... and suprisingly, it's still here in one piece.

[SpeedMonger]

mid week thurs/fri blat of interest this week mr hornet?:innocent:

It would be if I could fit three on the bike and still enjoy it. :scooter: Will be able to go out on Sat arvo or Sunday though.

Looks like you have other commitments as well.... :innocent: :shit: :yes:

[helenoftroy]

Thanks for a great ride and thanks for being patient with us. Was great to meet you all and looking forward to the Wednesday rides. :2thumbsup
Pleased you guys had a great ride

Perfect day for it!:yes:

Tis beautiful over at Port Levy and I got to swap bikes on the way back to the pub - Martins immaculate RZ350:wari:
Awesome,beautifully handling wee beast -that was fun:love:

[willytheekid]

Hey man, sorry to hear about the puppy! I would be :crybaby: as well! I'm a real sook when it comes to animals of any kind, especially when they get hurt because of a human.
I get all worried and so on if my cat so much as sneezes, it's true!

I'm still keen on the battery, I was actually out your way on Thurs and totally forgot about it! :facepalm:
Hopefully we'll catch up on the Wed ride! Woop! Bring it on! :Punk:

Hey Peeteey, sorry I can't make it Wens...work...as usual...sigh!
Hope you all have a great ride tho :niceone:
But on a good point....guess who gets sundays off as of next week!..ME!! :wings:
So I will be able to catch up with everyone on a sunday ride :yes:
Battery isn't going anywhere Peeteey, sitting in the shed all charged up with your name on it ;) (Im home sun/mon from now).

And Sooty the puppy is feelin much better now, stopped hobbling around and putting most of his weight on leg now...and back to chewing my clothes at every given opportunity :facepalm:..bless him!

[KiwiPhoenix]

I know you've got something to pick up from me... and suprisingly, it's still here in one piece.

Will be out tonight so can pop in later if that suits! Will drop you a text!

[SpeedMonger]

So GP, is there going to be a ride this weekend then?

[Freespaceage]

We're going to try the Mag-NZ run this Sunday - Repco Northwood to Akaroa and finishing at Avon City Suzuki. Sounds like fun.


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128225-Mag-NZ-Canterbury-launch-Flag-Run-(3rd-Oct-2010)

[Mr Triple]

So GP, is there going to be a ride this weekend then?

Hey Hornet, keen for a ride Saturday. If you are heading out, leave a message here, or throw me a text.... woohooo... no work for me this weekend! :woohoo:

[SpeedMonger]

Hey Hornet, keen for a ride Saturday. If you are heading out, leave a message here, or throw me a text.... woohooo... no work for me this weekend! :woohoo:

Yep that'd be great. Was thinking of going to Akaroa for a change lol. Would be able to head away around midday as per the usual winter ride. Perhaps we could meet up at BK in case anyone else wants to go over as well?? Will text you in the morning.

[Mr Triple]

Yep that'd be great. Was thinking of going to Akaroa for a change lol. Would be able to head away around midday as per the usual winter ride. Perhaps we could meet up at BK in case anyone else wants to go over as well?? Will text you in the morning.

Perfect... met you, and anyone else keen, at BK at 11.30 for a noon ride to Ak'ers... in the same form as the usual, awesome, Saturday ride :D

[SpeedMonger]

See you there :woohoo:

[Flip]

Would you like me to change the header on this topic to say the Sat rides are running all year?

Just woken up, don't know if I will make it today. Been away most of the week and I am very short on sleep.

[A_Mans_Ruin]

say whhhhhaaattttt, I didnt think to check the saturday winter ride forum... :doh:
Lovely ride to little river today tho.... dyers/gebbies and govs bay is a lil more bumpy than I remember but good (lonely) times all the same....
AWESOME winter is OVER :woohoo:

[cruza]

Well I have the whole weekend off next week!! so I'm in for a blat :woohoo: long live the sat ride lol

[Emlyn]

Would you like me to change the header on this topic to say the Sat rides are running all year?

Just woken up, don't know if I will make it today. Been away most of the week and I am very short on sleep.

Hey Flip, great to see you this morning, and yes, go on, change the thread to what ever you choose to keep the Saturday ride going... that sounds like a great idea for others to let all know what they are up too, and give us all a chance to tag along.:yes:
@A-Mans-Ruin, so sorry to have missed you for this ride today! Are you going to be about on Wednesday for the WNR? Or maybe next Saturday for a blat?? Would be great to finally get to meet you!! :) :woohoo:
We had a awesome ride today... I had to play 'catch up' a fair bit... but it was an awesome day for a ride with pretty good traffic conditions etc... heaps of fun! :):love:
Cheers,
Em.

[A_Mans_Ruin]

Yeah should be able to catch up on Saturday for a ride at this stage, be great to put more faces to names.
provided no one decides to go into labour on me lol....
Dam babies can be so inconsiderate when they are ready to come its garunteed to be when Im getting my leathers on lol!!! :facepalm:

[Emlyn]

Whoooppppps.... wrong log it... Mr Triple here! :D

Ran into Flip at BK, thanks heaps for the ride around with ya side-care, both the kids and I really appreciated the spin!
Hornet, Em and I (with the tribe) headed over to Ak'ers, enjoyed a late lunch at the local FnC outlet. Traffic wasn't bad, considering it was the middle of the day, on a sunny day. Really enjoyed it. Have to do it again sometime Mr Horrrrrnet. :D220257220258

[Guzzi-chick]

Hey, haven't been on the threads for a while, but glad your keeping the sat rides going, my bike is out of the shed and so am going to make the effort to ride in for a few of your Sat rides. Might even con the hubby aswell. Taken back over our diner in Amberley, been busy doin it up as a coffee stop whatever, so Amberley not so far to ride in from which will be awesome :yes: Will be good to catch up with a few of the gals.

[SpeedMonger]

Whoooppppps.... wrong log it... Mr Triple here! :D

Ran into Flip at BK, thanks heaps for the ride around with ya side-care, both the kids and I really appreciated the spin!
Hornet, Em and I (with the tribe) headed over to Ak'ers, enjoyed a late lunch at the local FnC outlet. Traffic wasn't bad, considering it was the middle of the day, on a sunny day. Really enjoyed it. Have to do it again sometime Mr Horrrrrnet. :D220257220258

Yes indeed, was a great day out. Now looking forward to Wednesday :scooter:

[gloplg]

Whoooppppps.... wrong log it... Mr Triple here! :D

Ran into Flip at BK, thanks heaps for the ride around with ya side-care, both the kids and I really appreciated the spin!
Hornet, Em and I (with the tribe) headed over to Ak'ers, enjoyed a late lunch at the local FnC outlet. Traffic wasn't bad, considering it was the middle of the day, on a sunny day. Really enjoyed it. Have to do it again sometime Mr Horrrrrnet. :D220257220258

Anyone for Akaroa Sunday after next???????????????

Next Sunday is one of my days of religous observance (BATHURST) so I will be out to lunch all day.

Meet at BK 11.30am for 12.00 noon departure.

[caz83]

Because your a boy and you ride a scooter?

Nah, it is to do with the amount of posts you have typed up on this fantabulous site.

check it out here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/faq.php?faq=kb_site_utitles#faq_kb_site_utitles2

But you can make it say what you like there instead in your profile settings.

haha ya wouldnt c me on a scooter lol oh and im a gal!!!
Cheers

[caz83]

Anyone for Akaroa Sunday after next???????????????

Next Sunday is one of my days of religous observance (BATHURST) so I will be out to lunch all day.

Meet at BK 11.30am for 12.00 noon departure.

r the sat rides still goin now? Mite c u this wed or in a couple of sundays...

[dangerous]

Lots out on the road today, did the usual gebbies to Wheatsheaf for beer... was good in the sun.

[far queue]

Whoooppppps.... wrong log it... Mrs Triple here! :D

Ran into Flip at BK, thanks heaps for the ride around with ya side-care, both the kids and I really appreciated the spin!That bike soooooooooo needs an MG34 machine gun fitted to it :ar15:

[Mr Triple]

Whoooppppps.... wrong log it... MRS Triple here! :D


....

Hey Mr Far Queue, Just cos you finished winding up fellas on the other thread, doesn't mean you can come over here winding me up.... ya meany bum! :P
lol.

[Gareth123]

Anyone for Akaroa Sunday after next???????????????

Next Sunday is one of my days of religous observance (BATHURST) so I will be out to lunch all day.

Meet at BK 11.30am for 12.00 noon departure.


So that would be the 17th? I can probably talk a few mates into a ride over the hill.

[far queue]

Hey Mr Far Queue, Just cos you finished winding up fellas on the other thread, doesn't mean you can come over here winding me up.... ya meany bum! :P
lol.Hey I'm not fussy. We really need a couple more smiley's on here too, like a fishing one and a hook line and sinker :laugh:

[gloplg]

Hey I'm not fussy. We really need a couple more smiley's on here too, like a fishing one and a hook line and sinker :laugh:

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Or a gum tree to kid people up and then chop down.:yes::innocent::facepalm::shit::violin::psst: :devil2::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[SpeedMonger]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Or a gum tree to kid people up and then chop down.:yes::innocent::facepalm::shit::violin::psst: :devil2::rofl::rofl::rofl:

I would like to see a hangman's noose :spanking:

[maxf]

Well, felt like a right noddy today when turned up and nobody there - didn't quite pickup on the "sunday" AND the "17th", had assumed a typo on the date... :innocent:

Anyway, I'm ready to go for tomorrow if it's still on (pending no other claims, like callouts that stuffed last WNR for me)... will there be anyone there this time? :facepalm:

[Jackal]

When do you guys plan to start the weekend winter rides again. Do we have to wait for the first frost or is it when your Wednesday night numbers start to drop off due to the weather:cold:

[Shadowjack]

Hi Jackal,
Nice to see you posting - have a look here
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/136506-Canterbury-Sunday-Winter-Ride
SJ