Cold Kiwi 3 - 5 September 2010

[shafty]

It's that time of year again Folks, so whose all going?

Info and entry forms at www.coldkiwi.co.nz

Having been stuck on a desert island (Bahrain) for the last 10 months, I'm hanging out for a ride, and the Kiwi will be a great opp to cram in some 'Bikism'.....

Shafty

[WuZards-Eugene]

It's that time of year again Folks, so whose all going?

Info and entry forms at www.coldkiwi.co.nz

Having been stuck on a desert island (Bahrain) for the last 10 months, I'm hanging out for a ride, and the Kiwi will be a great opp to cram in some 'Bikism'.....

Shafty

Are ya coming to the kiwi shafty.

I'll be there in my outfit, so shouldn't be hard to find me. Hopefully taking the toys aswell, so should be an awesome Kiwi as always.

[awayatc]

am a norf islander now.....
and it looks like I am not working then..
So I will be there...
How cold can it be...?

[_Shrek_]

am a norf islander now.....
and it looks like I am not working then..
So I will be there...
How cold can it be...?

shorts & jandels mate :whistle:

[shafty]

Are ya coming to the kiwi shafty.

I'll be there in my outfit, so shouldn't be hard to find me. Hopefully taking the toys aswell, so should be an awesome Kiwi as always.

Yes Mate, I will be home for the 'Kiwi', so will see you there and collect that beer you owe me!

Do you think a Sheiks Thobe would look out of place? :msn-wink:

[doc]

shorts & jandels mate :whistle:

Didn't you read the "No attitude" requirement. We have a lot of work to do on you yet.

You have to get thru immigration yet.

[davebullet]

After getting a taste for rallies after the 'Duck, I'm keen to go.

[crazyhorse]

Hopefully it won't be as cold as last year..... :sunny:

[nallac]

How cold can it be...?

depends on how many bourbons ya drink...

[Hopeful Bastard]

Well.. First i need a job So i can afford to come!

Then i need a bike big enough to haul my suitcase along ;) :rofl:

[jellywrestler]

shorts & jandels mate :whistle: Jock Strap and jandals is betterer

[WuZards-Eugene]

Yes Mate, I will be home for the 'Kiwi', so will see you there and collect that beer you owe me!

Do you think a Sheiks Thobe would look out of place? :msn-wink:

Note: Remember a beer for the suspicious guy wearing the hidden dynamite vest.

Will be good to see you there shafty. Finally returning home, you must be absolutely looking forward to the lovely warm weather we have here compared to Bahrain :)

[Mom]

Finally returning home, you must be absolutely looking forward to the lovely warm weather we have here compared to Bahrain :)

Not to mention the relief from all that rain over there too :yes: Lucky we dont get much here really.

[junkmanjoe]

yup
im keen to tag along this year, im a cold kiwi virgin,,,, be kind to me pleases..............

JMJ

[shafty]

Note: Remember a beer for the suspicious guy wearing the hidden dynamite vest.

Will be good to see you there shafty. Finally returning home, you must be absolutely looking forward to the lovely warm weather we have here compared to Bahrain :)

Hmmm, second thoughts, the Thobe might not be the best attire - might end up on the Bonfire!

[Thani-B]

So keen! Had an awesome time last year! All depends on uni this year though :(

[davebullet]

Is there an area on the Cold Kiwi site where KBers congregate? (I need satellite images people - stat).

[Crazy Steve]

Meh.......not another boring coldkiwi thread !!!!

Crazy Steve.

[jellywrestler]

How cold can it be...? Colder than a Mother-in-Laws kiss!

[Thani-B]

Meh.......not another boring coldkiwi thread !!!!

Crazy Steve.

So see you again this year? :bleh:

[Gibbo13p]

You have to get closer to the bonfire then mate and wear warmer clothes + stay out of the tree's! Its freezing in there


Hopefully it won't be as cold as last year..... :sunny:

[mulletman]

Hopefully it won't be as cold as last year..... :sunny:

Wasnt that bad !!!

Got the Brass Monkey this weekend now that may be cold.

[crazyhorse]

Wasnt that bad !!!

Got the Brass Monkey this weekend now that may be cold.

Good luck with that one. I've always wanted to do it - but think it may be bit too cold for me to handle. Cold Kiwi I can handle, Brass Monkey in snow and sleet etc... not so sure ;)
But have a great time. Look forward to reading the reports on here about it

[Cheshire Cat]

I can't wait!!!! :yes: :banana:

[Coldrider]

Compared to the Brass the Cold Kiwi is low rent.

[Crazy Steve]

Compared to the Brass the Cold Kiwi is low rent.

-6 to -7 deg's Coldkiwi 2009... I wouldnt call that low rent.

Don't think they will be experincing those kinda temps at the brass monkey this year !!

Crazy Steve.

[shafty]

Compared to the Brass the Cold Kiwi is low rent.

Compared with the Cold Kiwi, one could say The Brass is a 'Johnny come lately"

[shafty]

Courtesy of Wiki:

"The Cold Kiwi Motorcycle Rally,NZ's largest rally, has been held on the Plateau since 1972.Initially at 6 Crossroads on army land near the highest point on the Desert Road,it has now moved to a new site 6 km west of Waiouru on the Ohakune Road.The event is run by Ruapehu Motorcycle club in early Sept each year.The average temperature is -8C at night.Bikers sleep in their own tents but the club provides competitions, souvenirs, hot food and drinks, a bonfire, live bands and WC's.

The Brass Monkey Motorcycle Rally is a rally held annually in Oturehua, Central Otago in New Zealand. The event is held every year over the weekend on which the Queen's birthday is celebrated, usually the first weekend of June. Organised by the Otago Motorcycle Club, the event attracts around 2000 motorcycle enthusiasts from New Zealand and abroad. The rally gets its name from the fact that the venue is close to where New Zealand experienced its coldest ever temperature, - 21.6 deg C, "cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey." To warm up rally-goers, the site boasts what is described as 'the biggest bonfire ever.' 2010 will mark the event's 30th anniversary."

Of course the actual temps at each Rally depends greatly on the weather on the weekend and it can vary immensely....

[Coldrider]

I've been to 17 Brasses and 18 Cold kiwis, psst overnight temperature is nothing.

[sinfull]

I aint tough enough for that shit lol

[_Shrek_]

-6 to -7 deg's Coldkiwi 2009... I wouldnt call that low rent.

Don't think they will be experincing those kinda temps at the brass monkey this year !!

Crazy Steve.

-5 yesterday -3 today so you may be right but :whocares: my bags -30 & i sleep in a hammock :laugh:

[Quasi]

yup
im keen to tag along this year, im a cold kiwi virgin,,,, be kind to me pleases..............

JMJ

Hey Joe - any other Rapa riders going. We could all ride up together???

[Krayy]

Is there an area on the Cold Kiwi site where KBers congregate? (I need satellite images people - stat).

http://maps.google.co.nz/?ie=UTF8&ll=-39.448,175.626401&spn=0.003119,0.006968&t=h&z=18
In between the two lots of trees, just below where the incoming road has the grass median in it at the crossroads.

[shafty]

http://maps.google.co.nz/?ie=UTF8&ll=-39.448,175.626401&spn=0.003119,0.006968&t=h&z=18
In between the two lots of trees, just below where the incoming road has the grass median in it at the crossroads.

You Sir, are a GEM!

[davebullet]

http://maps.google.co.nz/?ie=UTF8&ll=-39.448,175.626401&spn=0.003119,0.006968&t=h&z=18
In between the two lots of trees, just below where the incoming road has the grass median in it at the crossroads.

Well done that man!

[WuZards-Eugene]

Well done that man!

I'll let you know what were doing so ya can join us if ya want. I usually take a more interesting route up than most of the groups that get organised. SH1's just not my flavour.

We will probably be right down the end of the trees again. was a great spot last year.

[davebullet]

I'll let you know what were doing so ya can join us if ya want. I usually take a more interesting route up than most of the groups that get organised. SH1's just not my flavour.

We will probably be right down the end of the trees again. was a great spot last year.

Cheers matey. good to see you yesterday (even if only in peak hour traffic on the motorway).

Get's me thinking.... maybe that would be a good competition for the cold kiwi, lane splitting. All we need is some truck and trailer units donated and a few blindfolds :laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

hi Quasi.

not that i know of so far,, im not sure there is to many of us over here..

but for sure your welcome to take the lead.. might even buy ya a pie on the way.. most likely meet up with the welly, kapiti coast crew over at Sanson, or bulls.

now where did i put my -10 sleeping bag..oh there it is..

JMJ

[shafty]

I have hazy recollection of someone recommending using a survival blanket as a barrier between a camping mattress/pad and the ground - does that ring a bell with anyone? Tried it?

[nallac]

I have hazy recollection of someone recommending using a survival blanket as a barrier between a camping mattress/pad and the ground - does that ring a bell with anyone? Tried it?

i have pretty hazy recollection of my CK experiences... nothing to do with the Bourbon.

[Cheshire Cat]

I aint tough enough for that shit lol
grow a pair, like shrek XD

[sinfull]

grow a pair, like shrek XD
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Bahahahahahahahahahaaaa!!!!! bling worthy

[doc]

-6 to -7 deg's Coldkiwi 2009... I wouldnt call that low rent.

Don't think they will be experincing those kinda temps at the brass monkey this year !!

Crazy Steve.

Monkey vs Kiwi pic's

The colder it is the betterer, aye Q

[shafty]

I have hazy recollection of someone recommending using a survival blanket as a barrier between a camping mattress/pad and the ground - does that ring a bell with anyone? Tried it?

Bump ................................................

[davebullet]

Not sure shafty, although I've wondered if I can loosen the heated grips and stuff them down me jocks.

[Thani-B]

Wouldn't hurt to try it. Not like a survival blanket takes up much space anyway.

I must remember to take a hot water bottle that doesn't leak this year :pinch:

[Coldrider]

Nah, you slide off it with all the sunblock lotion LOL

[Hinny]

Not sure shafty, although I've wondered if I can loosen the heated grips and stuff them down me jocks.

Apparently a high percentage of heat loss is through your groin.
Trying squeezing your old fella in one of those heated grips and you'll be sorted.
Hide it inside a sheepskin and .... I don't think I need to elaborate.

[_Shrek_]

I have hazy recollection of someone recommending using a survival blanket as a barrier between a camping mattress/pad and the ground - does that ring a bell with anyone? Tried it?

aye sharfty helps keep the damp out, thats before i started using the hammock & at the BM I put my polar fleece blanket under the sleeping bag worked a treat

[shafty]

aye sharfty helps keep the damp out, thats before i started using the hammock & at the BM I put my polar fleece blanket under the sleeping bag worked a treat

Thanks Shrek, - I was intrigued by your Hammock! Great idea, - just need a suitable structure!

[davebullet]

Thanks Shrek, - I was intrigued by your Hammock! Great idea, - just need a suitable structure!

A Triumph Rocket Roadster at either end should keep it stable.

[_Shrek_]

Thanks Shrek, - I was intrigued by your Hammock! Great idea, - just need a suitable structure!

all you need is a power/telephone poll or dear fence at 1 end as i've made up a telescopic pole for the other end which fits on bike as in pic's, only need it, if there are no trees, haven't found a rally yet where ya can't put it up :Punk:

[Gone Burger]

I'm new to biking, and have never been to a Rally before. But this sounds like a blast, and I was wondering if its open to anyone? Does it matter what kind of bike you ride etc? Sorry for the rubbish questions, but really keen to go and don't know much about it.

[reemit]

I'm new to biking, and have never been to a Rally before. But this sounds like a blast, and I was wondering if its open to anyone? Does it matter what kind of bike you ride etc? Sorry for the rubbish questions, but really keen to go and don't know much about it.
Hi Katie luv. Yep the rallys are open to everyone. Theyre goodfun specially if you like standing round a bonfire gettin pissed and talkin shyte all night. Theres a decent atmosphere and everyones friendy cos were all in the same no sleep camping nightmare. Prolly best to tag along with someone to your first rally as some of our compatriots can be a bit scary, particularly if you ride a Honda. Generally theres burgers and chips an copious amounts of grog. Flushing toilets are a luxury depending on which rally you go to so youve gotta leave your airs and graces at home.
Music, grog, mates, pukin and havin a good laugh, its all part of it.

[WuZards-Eugene]

I'm new to biking, and have never been to a Rally before. But this sounds like a blast, and I was wondering if its open to anyone? Does it matter what kind of bike you ride etc? Sorry for the rubbish questions, but really keen to go and don't know much about it.

Join us lot, shall be taking a more scenic route (altered a little from last year), as well as a support vehicle with the toys and bedding etc. Cold Kiwi is one of the better rally's, and its quite easy to turn up and spend ages trying to find familliar faces. Will be a ambling pace as we will have a mix of people riding up. Shall start off through the Waiarapa's, Pahiatua track, Pohianga Valley, Mangaweka then straigt to the rally

[Anomaly]

Join us lot, shall be taking a more scenic route (altered a little from last year), as well as a support vehicle with the toys and bedding etc. Cold Kiwi is one of the better rally's, and its quite easy to turn up and spend ages trying to find familliar faces. Will be a ambling pace as we will have a mix of people riding up. Shall start off through the Waiarapa's, Pahiatua track, Pohianga Valley, Mangaweka then straigt to the rally

as long as he doesnt find the same ggravel road as last year that will be fine as i am not going to be on the xr this year :S

but it is always a fun adventure where eugene is invloved and the kiwi is a good rally went last year

[Gone Burger]

Join us lot, shall be taking a more scenic route (altered a little from last year), as well as a support vehicle with the toys and bedding etc. Cold Kiwi is one of the better rally's, and its quite easy to turn up and spend ages trying to find familliar faces. Will be a ambling pace as we will have a mix of people riding up. Shall start off through the Waiarapa's, Pahiatua track, Pohianga Valley, Mangaweka then straigt to the rally

Cheers Eugene - yep definately keen to go now. Will be good to know someone else there for me first time. But yes, my boulevard doesn't like the gravel too much so would hope for a mostly sealed route up. Although yesterdays ride led me to some good mud and slush and I made it through just fine.

Very much looking forward to this - had better buy me a decent sleeping bag from all the photos I have seen :)

[Laava]

Was friggen cold last year, I vowed never to return.
This year I will bring the woman along so she may enjoy some crackling fires and crackling frost!

[rapid van cleef]

so, is there bands n stuff and events n what else?

[Thani-B]

so, is there bands n stuff and events n what else?

Drinking. Lots of it.

[shafty]

Drinking. Lots of it.

Check out www.coldkiwi.co.nz Mate

Yep Bands, hill climb, wheelie comp etc etc,

[duckonin]

am a norf islander now.....
and it looks like I am not working then..
So I will be there...
How cold can it be...?

at worse -2 above the Brass monkey !!

[skippa1]

Damn cold last year. Icicles inside my tent, snow falling when we arrived. New sleeping bag and thermal matress this year. Refuse to be cold this year, i will try the survival blanket to.

[Neshi]

I'm very tempted to go... should be a great experience when I hear all those stories and see the photo's.

[shafty]

Its up on the Events Calender now at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2557
- where you can register if you're going, Cheers Shafty

[Hinny]

Drinking. Lots of it.

Is that your excuse for your behaviour young lady?

[junkmanjoe]

Join us lot, shall be taking a more scenic route (altered a little from last year), as well as a support vehicle with the toys and bedding etc. Cold Kiwi is one of the better rally's, and its quite easy to turn up and spend ages trying to find familliar faces. Will be a ambling pace as we will have a mix of people riding up. Shall start off through the Waiarapa's, Pahiatua track, Pohianga Valley, Mangaweka then straigt to the rally

Hi there..

myself and a couple mates are looking to join the ride up. where and a idea of time you would be passing through masterton...if you are that is..

JMJ

[Thani-B]

Is that your excuse for your behaviour young lady?

At last years Cold Kiwi? I'd like to say yes but I don't think I did drink enough that weekend. I'll try again this year.

[Hinny]

I will give you a hand. :headbang:

[wysper]

Its up on the Events CAlender now at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2557
- where you can register if yo're going, Cheers Shafty

hahahah clicked that link and it automatically enrolled me. Nice work shafty!! Good way to boost the numbers :rofl:

[The Pastor]

dose this rally have any R18/adult content?

[WuZards-Eugene]

Hi there..

myself and a couple mates are looking to join the ride up. where and a idea of time you would be passing through masterton...if you are that is..

JMJ

We will probably be aiming to leave Caltex Rimutaka at about 8am, so masterton by 9ish. We will more than likely stop off for a break at the Mobil on the corner of Renall and Ngaumutawa Rd (Mobil on the Bypass). Feel free to tag in with us then. Below is a link to the route that we'll be taking roughly.


The Ride Route (http://www.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1193+Fergusson+Drive,+Brown+Owl+5018+(Caltex +-+Rimutaka)&daddr=Opaki+Kaiparoro+Rd+to:Nikau+Rd+to:Pohangina+ Valley+East+Rd+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+to:-39.638744,175.810432+to:Waiouru,+Manawatu-wanganui&hl=en&geocode=FaW6jP0dacZvCiGERoID9Oux5Cmt4l5K8K1AbTHLwJ f7NCHvqw%3BFV7Wkf0dYAd5Cg%3BFdoLlv0dQzd5Cg%3BFZ2vn P0dH2d8Cg%3BFY_Gnv0dV1F7Cg%3B%3BFTOYpf0d4n14CilNZa _K9EVqbTF2ZD6vFMbazg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=5&sz=12&via=1,2,3,4,5&sll=-39.651169,175.846825&sspn=0.200898,0.307961&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.456872,175.643234&spn=0.402922,0.615921&z=11)

[Quasi]

Hey Eug - I will prob join up with you lot as well, katie also keen. who's driving the support vehicle?

[Neshi]

the cold kiwi site didn't explain very well what exactly the costs are.. anybody care to enlighten me?

[junkmanjoe]

We will probably be aiming to leave Caltex Rimutaka at about 8am, so masterton by 9ish. We will more than likely stop off for a break at the Mobil on the corner of Renall and Ngaumutawa Rd (Mobil on the Bypass). Feel free to tag in with us then. Below is a link to the route that we'll be taking roughly.


The Ride Route (http://www.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=1193+Fergusson+Drive,+Brown+Owl+5018+(Caltex +-+Rimutaka)&daddr=Opaki+Kaiparoro+Rd+to:Nikau+Rd+to:Pohangina+ Valley+East+Rd+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+to:-39.638744,175.810432+to:Waiouru,+Manawatu-wanganui&hl=en&geocode=FaW6jP0dacZvCiGERoID9Oux5Cmt4l5K8K1AbTHLwJ f7NCHvqw%3BFV7Wkf0dYAd5Cg%3BFdoLlv0dQzd5Cg%3BFZ2vn P0dH2d8Cg%3BFY_Gnv0dV1F7Cg%3B%3BFTOYpf0d4n14CilNZa _K9EVqbTF2ZD6vFMbazg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=5&sz=12&via=1,2,3,4,5&sll=-39.651169,175.846825&sspn=0.200898,0.307961&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.456872,175.643234&spn=0.402922,0.615921&z=11)

okies looks good. ill have no idea of what to do when we get there as ive never been to one before...

JMJ

[Quasi]

okies looks good. ill have no idea of what to do when we get there as ive never been to one before...

JMJ

drink lots of piss, throw things on bonfire, drink more piss, ride round with cape flying, drink more piss.

[John_H]

drink lots of piss, throw things on bonfire, drink more piss, ride round with cape flying, drink more piss.

You're all class!

[davebullet]

the cold kiwi site didn't explain very well what exactly the costs are.. anybody care to enlighten me?

Apart from entry, I presume the food costs are about the same as the Cold Duck, ie:
2 cans of beer = $5
hot chips = $2
burger = $5 (?)
fish = $3 (?)
cooked breakfast - about $10 from memory?
hangi (local iwi turned up with a cookup) - $10

The main cost is the piss.

Bring lots of warm clothes, or sweet talk a lady and shack up for mutual warmth

[nallac]

drink lots of piss, throw things on bonfire, drink more piss, ride round with cape flying, drink more piss.

yip thats about right....


missed last years but the two years before it was $20 a dozen for the beer,and $10 for a four pack of bourbon...i don't know what the food prices were.

[WuZards-Eugene]

okies looks good. ill have no idea of what to do when we get there as ive never been to one before...

JMJ

I tend to find a spot to put the tent, and then set it up so its ready for me to pass out in when im really tired and disorientated (Read: wasted :beer: ), and then I wander off and check out what's happening around the site.

The band usually starts up at about 7.

One of my mates is also driving up in the car with the trailer (as he does'nt have a bike licence) and will have the toys on the back (Yes Foxee, the scooter will be coming :2thumbsup )

[WuZards-Eugene]

the cold kiwi site didn't explain very well what exactly the costs are.. anybody care to enlighten me?

$35 for tickets (prepaid) i think its $40 at the gates.
Out of all the prepaid meals, I think the best for value is the Breakfast, the dinner queue is a little bit long for me. ($10 for the breakfast)
The food at the caravan is pretty reasonable, and isn't too expensive, however if you are running on the cheap, then get some meat from the supermarket and cook it on the fire.
The experience is priceless.

[blacksheep]

$37.50 prepaid,$45 at gate.................pretty pricey eh

[Gone Burger]

sweet, so what to pack on the bike?? Sleeping bag, tent, warm cloths, booze (or do you buy it all there?), matteress? Pretty much it?

[Quasi]

sweet, so what to pack on the bike?? Sleeping bag, tent, warm cloths, booze (or do you buy it all there?), matteress? Pretty much it?

no sleeping bag - find a nice guy to keep you warm

no tent - find a nice guy with tent to keep you warm

No mattress - find nice guy, with tent, with sleeping bag, to lie on top of to keep you really warm

Booze - now you're talking.

Monsta doesn't like carrying stuff. You got room on the Bouley for mine??

[Gone Burger]

no sleeping bag - find a nice guy to keep you warm

no tent - find a nice guy with tent to keep you warm

No mattress - find nice guy, with tent, with sleeping bag, to lie on top of to keep you really warm

Booze - now you're talking.

Monsta doesn't like carrying stuff. You got room on the Bouley for mine??

Ahhh good girl - I like the way you think ;)

But yes - plenty of room on the bouley for a tent and sleeping bag for you too. Remember I'm a short ass thet sits as far forward as the seat allows so got allllll that space behind me! Load em up baby.

[Goblin]

$37.50 prepaid,$45 at gate.................pretty pricey eh


$35 for tickets (prepaid) i think its $40 at the gates.
Out of all the prepaid meals, I think the best for value is the Breakfast, the dinner queue is a little bit long for me. ($10 for the breakfast)
The food at the caravan is pretty reasonable, and isn't too expensive, however if you are running on the cheap, then get some meat from the supermarket and cook it on the fire.
The experience is priceless.$35pp online enrty at www.coldkiwi.co.nz
This is gunna be a great Kiwi!:headbang::rockon:

[Gone Burger]

So cant wait! Going to be a pretty new experience for me I reckon. Whoop whoop!

[nallac]

sweet, so what to pack on the bike?? Sleeping bag, tent, warm cloths, booze (or do you buy it all there?), matteress? Pretty much it?

its supposed to be NO BYO..

.but i haven't seen em search any one ..if ya get my hint.

[Neshi]

no sleeping bag - find a nice guy to keep you warm

no tent - find a nice guy with tent to keep you warm

No mattress - find nice guy, with tent, with sleeping bag, to lie on top of to keep you really warm


I was gonna look for a girl with all those things... But I guess if all you girls are looking for the opposite, it's gonna be a cold night!

[Gone Burger]

its supposed to be NO BYO..

.but i haven't seen em search any one ..if ya get my hint.

Good thing I don't drink then huh.. if ya get my hint ;)

[batesclan]

Will be there (1st time). As cold as the brass ? Cant be any worse than 2500kms two up on a Duke in the rain to the brass

[WuZards-Eugene]

sweet, so what to pack on the bike?? Sleeping bag, tent, warm cloths, booze (or do you buy it all there?), matteress? Pretty much it?

This is the exact list of stuffs i'll be taking on the ZX:

Rally tent (modified especially for the Drunken rally goer)
Sleeping Bag
Blow up bed
Pillow
Blanket
Large Beer Mug
Bottle of Malibu
Racing spork
Extra Set of dry trousers, jersey, gruts and socks.

And ive got it down to such an art, that I can fit all of that in both pannier bags :)

[wysper]

I was gonna look for a girl with all those things... But I guess if all you girls are looking for the opposite, it's gonna be a cold night!

So basically - if you are a guy with a tent - you will have them queuing up - all the girls.... and the honda riders? Might have to keep a big stick handy to keep the honda riders away :shutup:

[Neshi]

So basically - if you are a guy with a tent - you will have them queuing up - all the girls.... and the honda riders? Might have to keep a big stick handy to keep the honda riders away :shutup:

haha. threatening to hit them with a 'big stick' might not be the brightest idea

[jellywrestler]

I have hazy recollection of someone recommending using a survival blanket as a barrier between a camping mattress/pad and the ground - does that ring a bell with anyone? Tried it?

go over to the catering tent and ask for a couple of cardboard boxes great value also if you're a nana take a hotty, there's hot water in the catering tent all night to fill up with.
i spent last night at the site and there was a big frost on the inside of my van it was colder than a Fritzl Family reunion but warmed up quickly though

[_Shrek_]

Cant be any worse than 2500kms two up on a Duke in the rain to the brass

:scratch: only if you ride'n a Hondadavidson :dodge:

[2wheeldrifter]

Hopefully it won't be as cold as last year..... :sunny:

Soft cock!................................. :)

[SuperSonic]

Yep starting to think about going to my first CK rally! Has had one ordered the meals online before? Was it worth it? Seems like a great idea to prebook ya food.

Is anyone for Manawatu going this year?? :yes::scooter:

[GPS MAN]

I should be there...1st time!:sunny:

That is if work doesn't get in the way.............:angry:

[Gingin]

Booked -- Paid -- Work notified -- and looking forward to it :yes:

[nallac]

Yep starting to think about going to my first CK rally! Has had one ordered the meals online before? Was it worth it? Seems like a great idea to prebook ya food :yes::scooter:


the foods not atually bad...makes a change from chips and hot dogs and bourbon...

[Hinny]

Is this thread still going....SNOOOOOOOOOOOORE ! !

Crazy Steve.

You going?
We need you for the Tug o War mate.

[kinger]

I've just booked Hinny, can you ask for ToW t shirts in a xxl this year!
Bringing a spare woman as well this year. Haze's sister wants to see what all the fuss is about, so she may need a bed for the sharing of body heat, purely in a survival sense.
We'll be at the bottom of the hill again, but catch you's at the bar/camp/fire......

As normal, what with the girls working, we'll be turning up Saturday AM......it's ma thing.

[awayatc]

a spare woman ...?

Just in case the other one brakes down?

I better bring a repair kit and a pump for my blow up.......:shit:

[davebullet]

like a spare tyre, a spare woman probably comes with plenty of air.

[Thani-B]

You going?
We need you for the Tug o War mate.

Nah, I'm sure it was all me that won it last year :yes: lol. We don't need him.

[phantom]

Booked -- Paid -- Work notified -- and looking forward to it :yes:

Not booked -- not paid-- she who must be obeyed notfied -- no lectures Friday -- best price for "Maker's Mark" bourbon identified -- roll on payday:yes:

[pocketcracker]

check List ..

Pre Book .. CHECK .

meals , tick
bike , tick
sleeping bag , tick
hottie bottle , tick
Woman .. Still looking ..
Tent , tick

booze cash .. CHECK re CHECK ..YUP Got it ..

spare thermals .. clothes , boxers .. ect .. Protection .. Glasses . wat where you thinking.

any others from the naughty norf .. heading down .. cbf doing it alone

apply with in for a snuggle buddy Purely survival of course. :P Ps, no male Honda riders please ! Eeek !

[Holy Roller]

Come warm yourself at our fire, its the one with the wall of wood. My daughters bike is not ready this year still to be revinned. So her BF is driving down. Car = more of those creature comforts we all love. May not need to take my trailer this year will make for a quicker ride down, but then the trailer is part of what I do for the Cold Kiwi lol

[Gone Burger]

Sweet - getting excited now...

Brought me a super sleeping bag last week! Now need to figure out how to strap it all onto the Boulevard, but when there is a will there is a way.

Picking up some heated hand grips next week too - yes yes I am a major softy but I'm only little so warm is good.

Looking forward to meeting some knew folk there, what a great weekend to look forward to!

[WuZards-Eugene]

Sweet - getting excited now...

Brought me a super sleeping bag last week! Now need to figure out how to strap it all onto the Boulevard, but when there is a will there is a way.

Picking up some heated hand grips next week too - yes yes I am a major softy but I'm only little so warm is good.

Looking forward to meeting some knew folk there, what a great weekend to look forward to!

I've got some panniers you can borrow if ya need them. They have served many a cold kiwi, but have been retired for adventures on the trailbike.

[Gone Burger]

I've got some panniers you can borrow if ya need them. They have served many a cold kiwi, but have been retired for adventures on the trailbike.

Hey cheers Eugene - very kind of you. I got some oxford panniers that will be good on that bike so I'm all good. Just not quite sure yet how I will fasten the tent, sleeping bag, and matt on the back seat but I'm sure I'll suss it out. :)

You still heading up Friday? Last time I checked your route involved gravel? ;)

[WuZards-Eugene]

Hey cheers Eugene - very kind of you. I got some oxford panniers that will be good on that bike so I'm all good. Just not quite sure yet how I will fasten the tent, sleeping bag, and matt on the back seat but I'm sure I'll suss it out. :)

You still heading up Friday? Last time I checked your route involved gravel? ;)

I've decided to opt for taking the road (original route posted without the gravel) and am trying to find someone else to ride the WR up.

[hospitalfood]

gutted I will not be coming this year, not in the country that weekend.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Used to live up in that region for some time, a long time ago. would be cool to go along, but whos knows, so many variables and so little time.

[awayatc]

I'm who
and I knows....
enuf time..
enuf said....

[doc]

Used to live up in that region for some time, a long time ago. would be cool to go along, but whos knows, so many variables and so little time.

Your just scared that you might end up on the other side this time. Aye Making excuses already

[jellywrestler]

I've spent a couple of weekends at the site recently on working bees, we put in another two blocks of toilets, more hand basins and they now have lights. Chopped a lot of firewood for the smaller fires and of course the main bonfires are stacked high, mostly done earlier this year so dry now. A run around the site with a harrow to get rid of all the cow shit, new burnout pad, cleared some of the tress around the hill climb to get better views and runs and the list goes on.
Need to get hold of the caterers to stock marshmallows now, there's plenty of fires to toast them on...

[awayatc]

Good onya buddy......(jellywrestler)
now could you please put a reserved sign up at the biggest firewood heap for me please.....:blink:

And for some of my selected friends...:shifty:

oh ...and keep the rabble a bit further downhill please:yes:

[nallac]

Good onya buddy......(jellywrestler)

yip,top work mate...never really gave it a thought on how much work would go in to organising and getting the site ready.

[_Shrek_]

oh ...and keep the rabble a bit further downhill please:yes:

I heard they were coming for Rotovagus this year :shutup:

[awayatc]

that stinks....

[miSTa]

Must try out a NI rally soon, be good to go somewhere a little different. The ex and wannabe South Islanders could be a worry though...you know who you are.

[Goblin]

oh ...and keep the rabble a bit further downhill please:yes:


I heard they were coming for Rotovagus this year :shutup:
You know you have to get there early Friday to get the best real estate.:blip::blip: :sunny:

[doc]

Must try out a NI rally soon, be good to go somewhere a little different.

As a Mainlander I am prepared to welcome you with open arms to NZ longest running rally.

I must however drawn your attention to the prerequisites

No patches
No dogs
No glass

AND MOST IMPORTANT

NO ATTITUDES :finger:

[Coldrider]

As a mainlander also, up here R.O.A.R is not stated on the bottom of each entry.

[miSTa]

As a Mainlander I am prepared to welcome you with open arms to NZ longest running rally.

I must however drawn your attention to the prerequisites

No patches
No dogs
No glass

AND MOST IMPORTANT

NO ATTITUDES :finger:

That should be 'draw'....:finger:

[doc]

That should be 'draw'....:finger:

Hard to hide the attitude. Isn't it. Once you get thru immigration, you will need $35 to get in the gate . Thats if you haven't given all your money to some elderly neighbour to invest for you.:yes:

[_Shrek_]

NO ATTITUDES :finger:

:angry2: What Attitude :mad: I'll give you Attitude:bash: thinks us has attitude :crazy: we'll learn him:kick::ar15:

:wavey: Hi doc :love:

[miSTa]

Hard to hide the attitude. Isn't it. Once you get thru immigration, you will need $35 to get in the gate . Thats if you haven't given all your money to some elderly neighbour to invest for you.:yes:
That much! Mmmm, I gave all my money to the nice Nigerian man who emailed me. To much for then, better stay down here then.

[doc]

:angry2: What Attitude :mad: I'll give you Attitude:bash: thinks us has attitude :crazy: we'll learn him:kick::ar15:

:wavey: Hi doc :love:

I rest my case miSTa told you what to type ??? Aye :yes:

[_Shrek_]

I rest my case miSTa told you what to type ??? Aye :yes:

no only whats below :blink:


Hi doc :love:

how does that go again docony :whistle:

[shafty]

Come warm yourself at our fire, its the one with the wall of wood. My daughters bike is not ready this year still to be revinned. So her BF is driving down. Car = more of those creature comforts we all love. May not need to take my trailer this year will make for a quicker ride down, but then the trailer is part of what I do for the Cold Kiwi lol

See ya there Roller - makin more comedy vids? That last one was a crackup lol

[awayatc]

As a Mainlander I am prepared to welcome you with open arms to NZ longest running rally.

I must however drawn your attention to the prerequisites

No patches
No dogs
No glass

AND MOST IMPORTANT

NO ATTITUDES :finger:

So I suppose its no patched glass dogs then...?
Who's gonna tell him...?

[Holy Roller]

See ya there Roller - makin more comedy vids? That last one was a crackup lol

Duc riders make it so easy... lol :wari::wari: So do young uns in 100,000 apologies.

[Cheshire Cat]

see you noobs there! :banana:

[_Shrek_]

You have to get thru immigration yet.

:girlfight: who you pay'n at the ferry terminal

[tri boy]

I've spent a couple of weekends at the site recently on working bees, we put in another two blocks of toilets, more hand basins and they now have lights. Chopped a lot of firewood for the smaller fires and of course the main bonfires are stacked high, mostly done earlier this year so dry now. A run around the site with a harrow to get rid of all the cow shit, new burnout pad, cleared some of the tress around the hill climb to get better views and runs and the list goes on.
Need to get hold of the caterers to stock marshmallows now, there's plenty of fires to toast them on...


Shave for the dance of the flaming arseholes?
Heading down Sat and will catch up with a few over the w/end.
Never visited the KB compound before. trustme might hold my hand and introduce me.

[miSTa]

Never visited the KB compound before. trustme might hold my hand and introduce me.

There's a KB compound? :shit: Might just have to pay a visit...

[awayatc]

only if you know the secret wave.....

you do wave don't you...?

[jellywrestler]

Shave for the dance of the flaming arseholes?

real men do it so often that there's no need to shave

[miSTa]

only if you know the secret wave.....

you do wave don't you...?

That would make a good thread! :wavey:

[Goblin]

Shave for the dance of the flaming arseholes?



real men do it so often that there's no need to shave


That would make a good thread! :wavey:

Yes it would!:yes:

[davebullet]

only if you know the secret wave.....

you do wave don't you...?

Waving is for pussies. I'd go to the Cold Kiwi, but it might be a little too cold for me.

[_Shrek_]

There's a KB compound? :shit: Might just have to pay a visit...

you better post up root from Kapiti for us then :whistle:

[miSTa]

That would be 'route'... :Pokey:

SH1 is 210km odd, via Wanganui and Raetihi is 270km odd from the Friday night stopover to site. The latter is the preffered route. Never been on that road.

[_Shrek_]

That would be 'route'... :Pokey:

SH1 is 210km odd, via Wanganui and Raetihi is 270km odd from the Friday night stopover to site. The latter is the preffered route. Never been on that road.

:thud: well thank you miSTa spell checker, & the Wanganui & Raetihi sounds like the plan :Punk:

[Ghost_Bullet]

That would be 'route'... :Pokey:

SH1 is 210km odd, via Wanganui and Raetihi is 270km odd from the Friday night stopover to site. The latter is the preffered route. Never been on that road.

Been on that route many times as a kid... boooring... lol... but never as a big boy wooo hooooo!!!!

[Moki]

drink lots of piss, throw things on bonfire, drink more piss, ride round with cape flying, drink more piss.

At what point does one spew?

[_Shrek_]

Yes it would!:yes:

why thankyou :love: we knew.... :shifty: you would see the benefits of having us there :blink:


Been on that route many times as a kid... boooring... lol... but never as a big boy wooo hooooo!!!!

:mega: start packing you leave after 18 more :zzzz:

[Moki]

sweet, so what to pack on the bike?? Sleeping bag, tent, warm cloths, booze (or do you buy it all there?), matteress? Pretty much it?

Don't forget yer hottie, flask and coffee cup!!!!

[Gone Burger]

Don't forget yer hottie, flask and coffee cup!!!!

Sweet cheers for that - actually, i brought one of those very think roll up foam sqabs from Katmandu - looking at it now I reckon I need to get something a bit better than that!

Hope to meet some folk there, think I might be turning up on my own looking for a good spot to pitch my tent. Im sure you are all friendly buggers, so if you see a gal on her m50 looking all dazed and confused, come say hi!

[awayatc]

At what point does one spew?

oops
:shit:juz did......

[junkmanjoe]

:thud: well thank you miSTa spell checker, & the Wanganui & Raetihi sounds like the plan :Punk:

you guys thinking of the old wanganui river road....or the gay sealed route 4.......:shutup:

JMJ

[Hinny]

[QUOTE=Hope to meet some folk there, think I might be turning up on my own looking for a good spot to pitch my tent. Im sure you are all friendly buggers, so if you see a gal on her m50 looking all dazed and confused, come say hi![/QUOTE]

Bottom of the hill, turn right, on the right.
Best band on the Friday.

[Goblin]

why thankyou :love: we knew.... :shifty: you would see the benefits of having us there :blink:Yes...we need more guys to do the dance of the flaming arseholes. Jellywrestler will show you how it's done.:blip::msn-wink:

[doc]

so if you see a gal on her m50 looking all dazed and confused, come say hi!

Don't think you will be much different than the rest. especially sunday morning

[Hinny]

Don't think you will be much different than the rest. especially sunday morning

Dude- don't you know what she looks like?
I'm thinking chalk and cheese ..... Sweet cheese :yes: and squeaky old chalk on a blackboard. :shutup:

[_Shrek_]

you guys thinking of the old wanganui river road....or the gay sealed route 4.......:shutup:

JMJ

:scratch: ar that would be... :Oops: the gay sealed, as I wiff 2 tar baby's

[_Shrek_]

Yes...we need more guys to do the dance of the flaming arseholes. Jellywrestler will show you how it's done.:blip::msn-wink:

miSTa & Ghost_Bullett said they'll be into that :shutup:

[miSTa]

:scratch: ar that would be... :Oops: the gay sealed, as I wiff 2 tar baby's
That would be 'babies'... :finger:

[porky]

Sweet cheers for that - actually, i brought one of those very think roll up foam sqabs from Katmandu - looking at it now I reckon I need to get something a bit better than that!

Hope to meet some folk there, think I might be turning up on my own looking for a good spot to pitch my tent. Im sure you are all friendly buggers, so if you see a gal on her m50 looking all dazed and confused, come say hi!

Isnt the mass amarda from welly wood happening? thought you lot were pulling into mastervegus around 9 at the mobil?? Or is eugenes trying to take on another river crossing??

[WuZards-Eugene]

Isnt the mass amarda from welly wood happening? thought you lot were pulling into mastervegus around 9 at the mobil?? Or is eugenes trying to take on another river crossing??

I shall be taking the sealed route, passing through Masterton. I figured most would want to stick to the main highway, so havn't really bothered posting much more. Usually there's a bunch of people that take off from Paramata or somewhere like that and follow SH1 all the way there that most people opt to join.

If any actually do want to join, PM me and I'll send you the details. It will be about a 6 hr ride with a lack of straights, and leaving early.

[davebullet]

Sweet cheers for that - actually, i brought one of those very think roll up foam sqabs from Katmandu - looking at it now I reckon I need to get something a bit better than that!

Hope to meet some folk there, think I might be turning up on my own looking for a good spot to pitch my tent. Im sure you are all friendly buggers, so if you see a gal on her m50 looking all dazed and confused, come say hi!

Don't worry about a comfy squab to sleep on. Enough beer and lack of sleep softens the most frozen ground :laugh:

As for the KB congregation spot, have a look at these instructions and map in this post earlier in this thread (now -was that confusing?)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124109-Cold-Kiwi-3-5-September-2010?p=1129772726#post1129772726

[Hinny]

As for the KB congregation spot, have a look at these instructions and map in this post earlier in this thread (now -was that confusing?)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124109-Cold-Kiwi-3-5-September-2010?p=1129772726#post1129772726

That would be bottom of the hill, turn right and on the right., Right?

[davebullet]

That would be bottom of the hill, turn right and on the right., Right?

Right. I mean affirmative.

[Moki]

Right. I mean affirmative.

Hey bullet- you gonna make the KC this year? I reckon the orange thingy would do well on the hill climb!:yes:

[davebullet]

Hey bullet- you gonna make the KC this year? I reckon the orange thingy would do well on the hill climb!:yes:

I just emailed you at work buddy! I'm coming!

I will stay overnight in Hunterville then head up on the saturday morning. I think Mr. W is also thinking of staying in Hunterville as well (odd we both have relations there, but then again Mr. W and I are odd people). I also hear Mr. W has bought himself a Gonzo too!

I won't be bringing Speedy - I don't have a rack. Instead I'll bring the good old trusty packhorse SV.

I've just convinced Nick to come as well.... If I can just convince Timmay, then the 'duck gang can ride again.

Maybe we should ask Lauren, Kelly and their german student friend if they need a lift ;)

[Reckless]

Waving is for pussies. I'd go to the Cold Kiwi, but it might be a little too cold for me.

Yep to cold and I'm ova roaring bikes at 3am LOL!! About 14 of us are Motel ling it in Taupo might drop in on Sat though if I can spot a KB sign or flag LOL!!

[MarkH]

Hopefully it won't be as cold as last year..... :sunny:

The same weather as last year would be good - it was lovely and fine & sunny on Saturday and quite warm throughout the day. There was a pretty white layer of frost over everything when I got up both mornings too. It's got to be cold anyway - otherwise it would be called the Mild Kiwi.

[Bren]

AAAH well....wifey says yes to me......

I say....If my bike can become at least semi legal....

Where my gear....where is it...oh thats right my tent is still drying from the cold duck....must pack it up.....and my pack sxtill aint been unpacked from the duck....wasnt there a 1L milk in there....oh well...yoghurt anyone????

Oh and my house is always open if a south island rabble wants to crash...(hint to Shrek, Mista and GB)...save ya bastard payin some other plonker to put you up after ya get off the boat!

[miSTa]

We're all sorted thanks Bren. Thought GB was going to be in touch, he was talking about dropping in on our way up not that we know when. Mind you he is a slack bugger at times... :shifty:

[SuperSonic]

Yep looking good too,:yes: planets are all lining up nicely. Got a tent that won't leak the frost inside. Just going to wait a see what the weather is going to do :sunny: then booking my tickets.
Who is going on Friday? ANyone??:innocent:

[dori]

Ill be there, cant wait. Comin down on Friday from Hamilton, haven't met any of you KB lads yet, nor have I done the CK, so it'l be a good chance to say g'day.

Hope it doesn't rain all weekend.

Ill be the drunk guy with the black jacket. lol.

[nallac]

It's got to be cold anyway - otherwise it would be called the Mild Kiwi.

As long as its cold and not wet..Don't want it to be the Wet Kiwi...


Ill be the drunk guy with the black jacket. lol.

LOL....So you'll be easy to find........

[NUTBAR]

am a norf islander now.....
and it looks like I am not working then..
So I will be there...
How cold can it be...?

to answer your question. it was -4*c at 09:00 on the sunday morning last year, there were some bikes, i wont mention any models( harleys, buels):innocent: that needed jump starting that morning, lol. so i guess you could say it was mild.:shutup:

[nallac]

to answer your question. it was -4*c at 09:00 on the sunday morning last year, there were some bikes, i wont mention any models( harleys, Buells):innocent: that needed jump starting that morning, lol. so i guess you could say it was mild.:shutup:

thats what i'm not looking forward too.......specially since my batterys not that crash hot

[crazyhorse]

I think the rain is easier to handle than last years cold :cold:

But what the heck, I've been there in all sorts of weather, cold, warm, wet and snow..... and its still fun. Buggar! I can't get there this year :crybaby:

[Laava]

I was told that it was -7 and -8 last year. Felt like it anyway.
Here is a great tip! When your bike is that cold and you feel it will struggle to go[Ducati owners this means you! Hehehehe!] go over to the beverage stand and get a cup of hot water and pour it carefully over your battery. This works. Don't mention it!

[awayatc]

or go to beverage stand the nite before and just piss on it in the morning.......:scooter:

[Laava]

Ha ha! And make sure you splatter it all over everything!
Crap in the carburettor?

[awayatc]

would make it run like shit....

wouldn't that piss you off?

[MarkH]

Last year while I was waiting for the sun to turn my screen from white to clear I watched a nearby camper pull the cover off his bike to reveal a very nice looking Rocket 3. Then he tried to start it and the battery sounded rather sick. I felt sorry for him as he and his missus pushed it around to where they had batteries & jumper leads - them Rocket 3s aren't the lightest bikes in the world!

Luckily my beast fired up on the first try.

[Gareth51]

you better post up root from Kapiti for us then :whistle:

Might have to take the weekend off and show ya the way then :yes:

[_Shrek_]

Might have to take the weekend off and show ya the way then :yes:

so you got a motor in that ZIMMER frame then :whistle: best we be seeing you friday night as well :yes:

[Hinny]

Might have to take the weekend off and show ya the way then :yes:

Sounds like a plan.

[miSTa]

so you got a motor in that ZIMMER frame then :whistle: best we be seeing you friday night as well :yes:
Do we have to? :shifty:

[_Shrek_]

Do we have to? :shifty:

well :doh: you can see what dort of zimmer you need :mellow:

& me well :stupid: :laugh:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Part the way sorted, gave the bike a transfusion this arvo. The damn diff oil was thick being so bloody cold, took ages to get the 300+odd mls in.

216693 216694

[_Shrek_]

Part the way sorted, gave the bike a transfusion this arvo. The damn diff oil was thick being so bloody cold, took ages to get the 300+odd mls in.

:rolleyes: you been riding wiff miSTa to long, why didn't you warm up the oil 1st :blink:

[Ghost_Bullet]

:rolleyes: you been riding wiff miSTa to long, why didn't you warm up the oil 1st :blink:

Yeah that made sense, and I did think that as I was pouring it in...but I was time limited, so perservered. It came out mighty quick though... well and truely warm from a wee runabout.

[Goblin]

:whistle: best we be seeing you friday night as well :yes:


Do we have to? :shifty:
Oh go on with ya!

You know the real party is the Friday night.:blip:

[_Shrek_]

Oh go on with ya!

You know the real party is the Friday night.:blip:

how's the tree look'n :whistle:

[Goblin]

how's the tree look'n :whistle:

That's trees, you know....plural.:innocent:

[del-solider]

So whats the haps for the ride down? is there going to be an organised ride down from auckand or are poeple just riding down on their own?

[Bren]

Bike is booked in for tyres and wof....looks like I am going to be going to the kiwi.....Friday night after work or saturday morning....not sure yet....who is going up from welly and when?

[Ghost_Bullet]

Awesome... Bren, a little bit of polishing cleaning and packing and I will be away as well. Pre-payed and good to go.

[Bren]

Awesome... Bren, a little bit of polishing cleaning and packing and I will be away as well. Pre-payed and good to go.

When are you guys planning to leave welly? and are ya still going via wangas?

[dori]

for the last couple of weeks i've been aiming to have my stuff sorted by this weekend, but today i clicked, and realised its not this weekend at all, its next weekend!! so i got no excuses for not being ready NEXT WEEKEND!

[davebullet]

Mate and I are leaving upper hutt at 3:30pm Friday if anyone wants to convoy with us. Either PM me or leave a message here.

[Crazy Steve]

Whats the directions to this thing ?

Crazy Steve.

[tri boy]

Whats the directions to this thing ?

Crazy Steve.
Head sth to Ohakune. Between Ohakune and Waiouru is the rally site.
Sign posted as you get close. Look for bikes.

[shafty]

for the last couple of weeks i've been aiming to have my stuff sorted by this weekend, but today i clicked, and realised its not this weekend at all, its next weekend!! so i got no excuses for not being ready NEXT WEEKEND!

Love it! No excuses now Dori!

[Bren]

Mate and I are leaving upper hutt at 3:30pm Friday if anyone wants to convoy with us. Either PM me or leave a message here.

I finish work at 3.30 on Friday (Paraparaumu), and could be interested in joining up with you guys...Are ya going through the 'rapa or SH1...If SH1 I can meet you at Otaki...

[BOMBER]

I cant see the fun in hanging out freezing ya balls of with a bunch of drunken bikers trying to figure out how to eat sausage better

[dori]

probably a sausage fest, but bikes, beer, bands and bon fires, sounds like a shit load of fun to me!

[Thani-B]

Whats the directions to this thing ?

Crazy Steve.

You managed to find your way there last year...

[Hinny]

That was more than three hundred and fifty sleeps ago!

[sels1]

Do we have to? :shifty:

you might have to, yes
He's in charge of accommodation overflow

[SuperSonic]

Mate and I are leaving upper hutt at 3:30pm Friday if anyone wants to convoy with us. Either PM me or leave a message here.


I finish work at 3.30 on Friday (Paraparaumu), and could be interested in joining up with you guys...Are ya going through the 'rapa or SH1...If SH1 I can meet you at Otaki...

I could be interested on this too. What way ya going? Can met ya anyway on way. Either PM or write up here too. Bren have not see you for ages, you all good? If davebullet is going rapa way then we could shoot up on friday if ya like?:yes:

[doc]

Do we have to? :shifty:

6 days to go and the excuses are starting. Wots next "The budgie is sick and I can't make it." Or the lawns need mowing" ?

:finger:

[WuZards-Eugene]

6 days to go and the excuses are starting. Wots next "The budgie is sick and I can't make it." Or the lawns need mowing" ?

:finger:

I have to do the dishes that weekend, damn it.:bye:

[davebullet]

I could be interested on this too. What way ya going? Can met ya anyway on way. Either PM or write up here too. Bren have not see you for ages, you all good? If davebullet is going rapa way then we could shoot up on friday if ya like?:yes:

G'day. My mate Nick and I are probably going to be boring and go SH1. We are stopping off in Hunterville for the night. We're going to depart upper hutt around 3:30pm on the Friday, over the haywards, maybe paekok hill then up SH1.

[miSTa]

you might have to, yes
He's in charge of accommodation overflow
And the Jack Daniels? :cool:




6 days to go and the excuses are starting. Wots next "The budgie is sick and I can't make it." Or the lawns need mowing" ?

:finger:
Jeez man, that's a bit harsh :shit: Well actually I do have to finish pulling up the carpet before the 8th...

[buell]

And the Jack Daniels? :cool:


Jeez man, that's a bit harsh :shit: Well actually I do have to finish pulling up the carpet before the 8th...

Best get your A into G and get on with it:laugh: YeeeHaaa it's nearly friday........:apint:

[Bren]

I could be interested on this too. What way ya going? Can met ya anyway on way. Either PM or write up here too. Bren have not see you for ages, you all good? If davebullet is going rapa way then we could shoot up on friday if ya like?:yes:

Where are you based now SS? Yea am all good aye...be good to catch up with ya...I am guessing Dave and his mate will get to Otaki about 4.15-4.30...so hope I will be going up with them....come along and join in the fun...PM'd ya my mobile number....aint got credit on it till tomorrow at earliest...


G'day. My mate Nick and I are probably going to be boring and go SH1. We are stopping off in Hunterville for the night. We're going to depart upper hutt around 3:30pm on the Friday, over the haywards, maybe paekok hill then up SH1.

Whats this stopping for the night...that means one less night to PARTY! I will be going all the way up to Ruapehu

[awayatc]

Picked up Aprillia from Christchurch and scooted it up to the naki......
and will install new carb on tractor today....
Choices ....:yes:

[_Shrek_]

Might have to take the weekend off and show ya the way then :yes:

:wait: well have you sent yourself a note to put in leave, & when you receive said note tick box marked YES, :Punk: so you can show the southern boys the way so they don't get set upon by the strange locals :shutup:

[_Shrek_]

And the Jack Daniels? :cool:


Jeez man, that's a bit harsh :shit: Well actually I do have to finish pulling up the carpet before the 8th...

:Pokey: HTFU & just do it :shifty: or the moons & the wife might get out of line & you miss out onya new :scooter:


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[jellywrestler]

G'day. My mate Nick and I are probably going to be boring and go SH1. We are stopping off in Hunterville for the night. We're going to depart upper hutt around 3:30pm on the Friday, over the haywards, maybe paekok hill then up SH1.
do yourself a favour and go the back way from levin to ashhurst then feilding and up the vinegar hill road then back down state highway one about 5km to hunterville
better than the main road....

[Bren]

do yourself a favour and go the back way from levin to ashhurst then feilding and up the vinegar hill road then back down state highway one about 5km to hunterville
better than the main road....


I concur with that....would be a good way to go up....a few good twisties and will still be light enough...

[SuperSonic]

I concur with that....would be a good way to go up....a few good twisties and will still be light enough...

Yep sounds like my kinda road.:yes:

[SuperSonic]

Where are you based now SS? Yea am all good aye...be good to catch up with ya...I am guessing Dave and his mate will get to Otaki about 4.15-4.30...so hope I will be going up with them....come along and join in the fun...PM'd ya my mobile number....aint got credit on it till tomorrow at earliest...



Whats this stopping for the night...that means one less night to PARTY! I will be going all the way up to Ruapehu

In Palmy now, will get in touch closer to the day then, sounds all good to me.

[davebullet]

do yourself a favour and go the back way from levin to ashhurst then feilding and up the vinegar hill road then back down state highway one about 5km to hunterville
better than the main road....

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[Bren]

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Have you ever done vinager hill dave?

We dont need to go through Feilding if we pass through the back of Ashhurst.....and it is a bloody good road...even if we di take it slow

[davebullet]

I might have. My memory is appalling. So the map is all right but we take Coyton Rd to bypass fielding?

In anycase you can lead if you lilke. At least we'll know we'll get there! :laugh:

[Bren]

I might have. My memory is appalling. So the map is all right but we take Coyton Rd to bypass fielding?

In anycase you can lead if you lilke. At least we'll know we'll get there! :laugh:

Yup thats the one....turn left at the foursquare at ashhurst and straight through....I will probably top up my gas at ashhurst anyway...

Hoping to get wof and rego on monday...if i dont get it I wont be going up so cross fingers that I pass....anyway will keep you in the loop either way

[jellywrestler]

online tickets are still available for another 24hours, register on line and interweb banking it than the tickets will be held at the gate, cheaper than a gate entry and meals still available

[Crazy Steve]

With another week of solid rain ahead....Who thinks they can get up either side of the Hill climb this year ? ?

Im picking it will be very hard this year ! ! And absolutley no road bikes with road tyres will get anywhere near the top.

Crazy Steve.

[davebullet]

Yup thats the one....turn left at the foursquare at ashhurst and straight through....I will probably top up my gas at ashhurst anyway...

Hoping to get wof and rego on monday...if i dont get it I wont be going up so cross fingers that I pass....anyway will keep you in the loop either way

Rego should be a dead cert... unless your credit card bounces...

As far as the WOF - if it fails, let me know. I have a book of them here somewhere.

[Leber]

Anyone from Wellington heading up to Cold Kiwi on Friday morning, My plan is to leave Wellington at about 9:30-10:30am and have a relaxed ride up and arrive some time after the gates open at 3pm so I have plenty of time to pitch my tent in daylight

So if you want some company or if I can join other group that has a similar plan can you PM me or post something here.

I am flexible with time and don't mind taking a scenic route (but not to keen on taking to many narrow wet back roads at this time of the year).

[Gone Burger]

Anyone from Wellington heading up to Cold Kiwi on Friday morning, My plan is to leave Wellington at about 9:30-10:30am and have a relaxed ride up and arrive some time after the gates open at 3pm so I have plenty of time to pitch my tent in daylight

So if you want some company or if I can join other group that has a similar plan can you PM me or post something here.

I am flexible with time and don't mind taking a scenic route (but not to keen on taking to many narrow wet back roads at this time of the year).

Hey Leber.. I am heading up on Friday too, and have not yet really organised what I'm doing - like you I would like to get there in daylight to be able to set up my tent and get myself sorted for the night ahead.

I think I might be going with some freinds of a friend, a pretty large group heading up I think, leaving Friday morning. I'll try to find out by tomorrow evening and flick you a PM to let you know the details. If I can't catch up with that group, then I would love to tag along with you. Wasn't that keen on riding on my own anyway.

Hopefully I'll know more tomorrow.

:) - So very excited - don't know if I really know what I've got myself in for. Weeeee!

[jellywrestler]

:) - So very excited - don't know if I really know what I've got myself in for. Weeeee!

here's a taste...

[justaddwatertomix]

With another week of solid rain ahead....Who thinks they can get up either side of the Hill climb this year ? ?

Im picking it will be very hard this year ! ! And absolutley no road bikes with road tyres will get anywhere near the top.

Crazy Steve.

i would like to give it a go i did some hill climbs in the states in the 1950 after the war dont know if i could handle the 400mile round rip

[Gone Burger]

here's a taste...

Now that's something to look forward too! Or is it? :shit:

[_Shrek_]

:) - So very excited - don't know if I really know what I've got myself in for. Weeeee!

:shifty: don't forget the milk

[WuZards-Eugene]

With another week of solid rain ahead....Who thinks they can get up either side of the Hill climb this year ? ?

Im picking it will be very hard this year ! ! And absolutley no road bikes with road tyres will get anywhere near the top.

Crazy Steve.

I've got a safe bet on someone with a cape making it up the right side.

[Genie]

Wishing all who travel to the Cold Kiwi a safe and fun time.

[Bren]

Wishing all who travel to the Cold Kiwi a safe and fun time.

Thanks Doll....not too late for you to book on the ferry:yes:

[tri boy]

Christ j/wrestler thats a fair few years ago.:shit:
Sweet memories of drunken Gumby's, and Jangoes.
Of beer being spilt on two up CB1100F riders that didn't make up the six cross hill climb.
And sweet jelly wrestler doing things that would make a Thaiwanese $2 whore blush.:yes:

[Crazy Steve]

I've got a safe bet on someone with a cape making it up the right side.

What kinda bike ? ?

Crazy Steve.

[Goblin]

here's a taste...Jeebus! How many cans did you cop with that streak? :laugh:

[jellywrestler]

And sweet jelly wrestler : who you calling sweet!!!!????

[jellywrestler]

Sweet memories of drunken Gumby's, and Jangoes.
:
gumby was there last year, probably again this haven't seen jango for a while word has it he's still mixing with the humans...

[MarkH]

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=all
The weather forecast is currently a little shaky for Friday, but Saturday and Sunday look like they might be pretty nice.

Oh well, if I wear the wet weather gear on the ride down then that will be a little less to pack.

[jellywrestler]

http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=all
The weather forecast is currently a little shaky for Friday, but Saturday and Sunday look like they might be pretty nice.

.
have a close look at ya tyres, they should have little grooves designed to handle the rain.

[MarkH]

have a close look at ya tyres, they should have little grooves designed to handle the rain.

Yep, with some care over the tar snakes the rain shouldn't cause any problems, I'll still get there before dark on Friday.

[banjo3006]

Check out metservice.com rural taihape gives a forecast for Waiouru.
Snow Friday and Saturday for the desert road at this stage.
Looks like fun :shutup:
Bring it :yes:

[Gone Burger]

Check out metservice.com rural taihape gives a forecast for Waiouru.
Snow Friday and Saturday for the desert road at this stage.
Looks like fun :shutup:
Bring it :yes:

Right - never ridden in snow before. Any tricks to staying upright?