Wednesday Night Ride

[cruza]

I think it was Cruza, followed by Mr hornet who overtook me (i slowed down and let you pass me :not:) on the way back to Chch and Cruza almost tamed a Mother duck and her young ones, Cruza then braked quite hard, with mr hornet just behind him.

I think it was you two :scratch:

Yep . just had time for controlled brake and swerve, great having confidence in riding buddy following thru , otherwise probably few ducklings short about now by taking easy route.
Mustn't have been my night , had cat in halswell road run out in front of me , stop, then start leaping in air after moths...........bugger the approaching bike lol . :facepalm:

[schrodingers cat]

enjoyed the ride last night - mrs leopardskin did too - her first ride on the back on ninja - another bonus was the vastly improved mileage with wifey on the back - how does that work??

Less drag.

[Hey wait for me!]

Well it was definitely the night for losing things, I had my back pack on and had changed my visors for the ride home in the dark and got home to find my bag had come open.. goodbye $60 black tinted visor!! @#$#@ so if anyone happens to come upon it between litte river and St Asaph St!:confused: aside from that,great ride!!

[SpeedMonger]

Yep . just had time for controlled brake and swerve, great having confidence in riding buddy following thru , otherwise probably few ducklings short about now by taking easy route.
Mustn't have been my night , had cat in halswell road run out in front of me , stop, then start leaping in air after moths...........bugger the approaching bike lol . :facepalm:

Hmm sorry about that Gibbo, I wondered if that was you, was bit of a ducking surprise to all, but crisis averted. :innocent:

I thought that cat was having a fit in the middle of the road, darting all over the place.....:facepalm:

[Tacoman]

Well it was definitely the night for losing things, I had my back pack on and had changed my visors for the ride home in the dark and got home to find my bag had come open.. goodbye $60 black tinted visor!! @#$#@ so if anyone happens to come upon it between litte river and St Asaph St!:confused: aside from that,great ride!!


Oh dude those visors dont come any cheap aye? could be laying somewhere anywhere hope you find it or hook another one up at good price :shit:

[Gibbo89]

Hmm sorry about that Gibbo, I wondered if that was you, was bit of a ducking surprise to all, but crisis averted. :innocent:

Nah, your alright man. Just was an interesting moment there on the way home. Sounds like most people had a weird moment or two, cats spazzing on the road, ducks crossing, missing wives, visors, wallets and 2 people coming off bikes at low speeds.

All I can say is, bring on next week. :woohoo:

[neels]

Sounds like most people had a weird moment or two, cats spazzing on the road, missing wives, visors, wallets and 2 people coming off bikes at low speeds.
Geez, I take a week off and everything goes to shit:blink:

I was keeping an eye out for you guys going past from up on the hill, while I was working :(

Greta Valley sounds good for next week.

[Flip]

The Wednesday night ride is always an adventure, one way or another.

This weeks map:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.53989,172.650146+to:-43.4954193,172.6563144+to:-42.9580494,172.7608741+to:Tavern+Dr&geocode=FUSiZ_0dWkxKCg%3BFU6iZ_0dom5KCinPgMADHooxb THrgr4D-pXTjQ%3BFQVQaP0duoZKCikJfjWsXYkxbTFtQtP-LKVyQQ%3BFR-DcP0dKh9MCilTChj8OK0xbTFl1HILVLc5CQ%3BFXhqcP0d3ExP Cg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=14&via=1,2,3&sll=-43.495958,172.669029&sspn=0.020422,0.054846&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.235198,172.894592&spn=0.656333,1.755066&z=9

Let me know if this looks right, I have just had a big glass of Wiskey and well, it was a very big glass.

This is a great open road ride for beginners, it is a mix of motorway and 'B' roads. If you have any concerns about riding back into town at night, just let us know we can put you into a pod of riders heading back into town after dinner at the cafe.

[FJRider]

You think FJ would know better than to leave his bike in my garage and leave the keys :blink: :rofl:

I won't be along next week, have a fashion show prep to do, me being the model, this could be interesting! So have a great and safe ride guy!

I know who I can :yes: ... and whom can't ... :gob:

No questions yet ...from the person concerned yet ... as to what damage was done. Apologies at the time ... but within an hour ... stated, it wasn't his fault ??? :blink:

[gloplg]

The Wednesday night ride is always an adventure, one way or another.

This weeks map:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.53989,172.650146+to:-43.4954193,172.6563144+to:-42.9580494,172.7608741+to:Tavern+Dr&geocode=FUSiZ_0dWkxKCg%3BFU6iZ_0dom5KCinPgMADHooxb THrgr4D-pXTjQ%3BFQVQaP0duoZKCikJfjWsXYkxbTFtQtP-LKVyQQ%3BFR-DcP0dKh9MCilTChj8OK0xbTFl1HILVLc5CQ%3BFXhqcP0d3ExP Cg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=14&via=1,2,3&sll=-43.495958,172.669029&sspn=0.020422,0.054846&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.235198,172.894592&spn=0.656333,1.755066&z=9

Let me know if this looks right, I have just had a big glass of Wiskey and well, it was a very big glass.

This is a great open road ride for beginners, it is a mix of motorway and 'B' roads. If you have any concerns about riding back into town at night, just let us know we can put you into a pod of riders heading back into town after dinner at the cafe.

Looks and sounds good.

You still interested in the Summit Road Sunday??? If so what time?? Or better yet ring me Saturday night.

[SpeedMonger]

Geez, I take a week off and everything goes to shit:blink:

I was keeping an eye out for you guys going past from up on the hill, while I was working :(

Greta Valley sounds good for next week.

What, were you tending to a flock of sheep??:love:

[Gibbo89]

What, were you tending to a flock of sheep??:love:

lol, good call. :shutup:

[Flip]

Looks and sounds good.

You still interested in the Summit Road Sunday??? If so what time?? Or better yet ring me Saturday night.

Any time. I can go early, or take Edward Scisorbottom for a walk in the hills and go at lunch. You could meet me at home.

Could you call the Greta and give them a warning about what is heading their way?

[cruza]

Well after a long day. There is a new bike in the garage. Have to be close to neels buy of the year. A very very good package buy.
Rumgirl will be a happy biker chick I'm sure:love:, Been hard work to found a bike that fits her wants/budget/and my standards.

Big thanks to kb'er mygsxf in nelson for giving up some time/helping. Great having a kb netwrk round the country, keeps the world turning. :sunny:

[gloplg]

Well after a long day. There is a new bike in the garage. Have to be close to neels buy of the year. A very very good package buy.
Rumgirl will be a happy biker chick I'm sure:love:, Been hard work to found a bike that fits her wants/budget/and my standards.

Big thanks to kb'er mygsxf in nelson for giving up some time/helping. Great having a kb netwrk round the country, keeps the world turning. :sunny:

Good one, nice to hear you have been successful:yes::yes::2thumbsup:2thumbsup What did you get???

[Iggy]

Well after a long day. There is a new bike in the garage. Have to be close to neels buy of the year. A very very good package buy.
Rumgirl will be a happy biker chick I'm sure:love:, Been hard work to found a bike that fits her wants/budget/and my standards.

Big thanks to kb'er mygsxf in nelson for giving up some time/helping. Great having a kb netwrk round the country, keeps the world turning. :sunny:

Come on Cruza, spill the beans......what did you get your beloved?
I wont tell:shutup:

[SpeedMonger]

Well after a long day. There is a new bike in the garage. Have to be close to neels buy of the year. A very very good package buy.
Rumgirl will be a happy biker chick I'm sure:love:, Been hard work to found a bike that fits her wants/budget/and my standards.

Big thanks to kb'er mygsxf in nelson for giving up some time/helping. Great having a kb netwrk round the country, keeps the world turning. :sunny:

Does it have a set of Antlers for handlebars?? :innocent:

Well done, sounds like you have scored a gem. Look forward to finding out what it is.....

[KiwiPhoenix]

Well after a long day. There is a new bike in the garage. Have to be close to neels buy of the year. A very very good package buy.
Rumgirl will be a happy biker chick I'm sure:love:, Been hard work to found a bike that fits her wants/budget/and my standards.

Big thanks to kb'er mygsxf in nelson for giving up some time/helping. Great having a kb netwrk round the country, keeps the world turning. :sunny:

:laugh: I've seen it and it's a beauty! Rumgirl may have to watch out, I may have a ride before her!! Hey what about the biker chick in Chch that helped you??? :rofl:

[JMemonic]

Well after a long day. There is a new bike in the garage. Have to be close to neels buy of the year. A very very good package buy.
Rumgirl will be a happy biker chick I'm sure:love:, Been hard work to found a bike that fits her wants/budget/and my standards.

Big thanks to kb'er mygsxf in nelson for giving up some time/helping. Great having a kb netwrk round the country, keeps the world turning. :sunny:

The more important question is did you fill the freezer???

[cruza]

The more important question is did you fill the freezer???

Stopped at two spots but no luck . limited with time and 3yr old , to have serous look.
Leave it to rumgirl To show off her bike. Probably at burgerking wed and a quiet local ride this week for us, before group thing. few minor things to do on it first . been parked in garage 99% of its 3year life . Will be fully sorted by next week.
Sorry thanks donna , needed extra set of hands to get it off the trailer safely:sunny: . be lucky if ya get a ride I'd say , be her new baby.
So if ya do know what it is, don't spill the beans aye . sent rummie pics and she is super excited.

[SpeedMonger]

and a quiet local ride this week for us, before group thing. .
I'll believe that when I see it!:gob:

3yrs old eh, sounds like you got a great deal considering the vintage you were looking at. You could take a pic of one little bit of it so that we can start guessing and speculating, a bit like tagorama.

Took the youngest lad up to lake Lyndon for a trip today, was awesome watching all the bikes heading off to the coast, sadly one cb thou was not among them :violin: The friendly aforementioned constabulary :Police: was also cruising up and down the highway, so if you haven't left yet keep your eyes peeled :scooter: between Sheffield and Porters Pass.

[JellyBellyKelly]

You could take a pic of one little bit of it so that we can start guessing and speculating, a bit like tagorama.

it's gorgeous - black with some silver bits
it has 2 wheels
and hopefully i'll be riding in next day or two YAY :love:

lots of thanks to all involved :clap:... can't wait to see it in person :wings:

[cruza]

it's gorgeous - black with some silver bits
it has 2 wheels


since your on the plane now....it's not black

very close to your fav colour.
lol Yes Hornet , give me shit , but ya didn't see the several thousand km's I idled behind and with her while she was learning . Ye ha the scorpio is gone :woohoo:

[neels]

lol Yes Hornet , give me shit , but ya didn't see the several thousand km's I idled behind and with her while she was learning . Ye ha the scorpio is gone :woohoo:
Looking forward to seeing the new beastie...

I can see a bit of idling along behind for me with the boy when he gets out on his bike, I might have to play TEC with the L platers for a while when he gets up to speed enough to come along on a WNR. I guess you do what you have to in order to get them out riding.

[Gibbo89]

Looking forward to seeing the new beastie...

I can see a bit of idling along behind for me with the boy when he gets out on his bike, I might have to play TEC with the L platers for a while when he gets up to speed enough to come along on a WNR. I guess you do what you have to in order to get them out riding.

I must be mistaken, but it almost sounds like you are not looking forward to hanging at the back with the L plate riders (i.e. the cool kids) :gob:

[neels]

I must be mistaken, but it almost sounds like you are not looking forward to hanging at the back with the L plate riders (i.e. the cool kids) :gob:
I don't know how you could have got that from what I said :innocent:

Besides, it's probably where I really belong anyway :killingme

[3umph]

SO it's Greta Valley this week???

Have not been to a WNR this year due to shifting up to Nth Canterburty If so I might have to haul down and meet you guys and gals at Waikari for the ride across to The Greta...

what time do you expect to go throught Waikari???

[Flip]

About 715 ish at Waikari.

[helenoftroy]

SO it's Greta Valley this week???

Have not been to a WNR this year due to shifting up to Nth Canterburty If so I might have to haul down and meet you guys and gals at Waikari for the ride across to The Greta...

what time do you expect to go throught Waikari???

Hello stranger!!
Yeah tis been a long time....:bye:
Woodstock was'nt it?:Oops:

[Gibbo89]

Pretty interesting reading those tags now. McWild features quite a bit now.

I don't think I will be on the ride tomorrow, getting the wee zeal serviced, and probably some new tyres too. The back tyre is starting to look pretty bald.

Hope the weather is good for you guys tomorrow.

[Dave-]

Eliot and I wont be in attendence this week, exams looming.

might be along next week, but we'll see.

[Subike]

another casualty to the attendance of the ride
and for the next for weeks min i think.
my little motor cross event last week was a bit more than expected.
bikes OK, a bent hand brake lever, bent handle bars and a bent rear signal light stalk,
all fixable with spares in the shed,
but ,, fuck,bugger, damb, curse, and all those other words
When the bike landed on me, it broke my arm....
Didn't notice on the ride home, but Thurs morning, well, a tad swollen,
rather painful, went to Doc, = xray, = fuck! BROKE!
Just remember slow speed falls off of " push bikes" into road works can do more damage than you think, well thats what I told the doctor. And ACC.
So thats twice, in 6 mths, the same arm.....
have fun guys
and watch out for grass, its more dangerous than tarmac!

[Gibbo89]

another casualty to the attendance of the ride
and for the next for weeks min i think.
my little motor cross event last week was a bit more than expected.
bikes OK, a bent hand brake lever, bent handle bars and a bent rear signal light stalk,
all fixable with spares in the shed,
but ,, fuck,bugger, damb, curse, and all those other words
When the bike landed on me, it broke my arm....
Didn't notice on the ride home, but Thurs morning, well, a tad swollen,
rather painful, went to Doc, = xray, = fuck! BROKE!
Just remember slow speed falls off of " push bikes" into road works can do more damage than you think, well thats what I told the doctor. And ACC.
So thats twice, in 6 mths, the same arm.....
have fun guys
and watch out for grass, its more dangerous than tarmac!

that sucks subike, how long does that kind of break take to heal?

heres hoping for a swift recovery.

don't be like corey flynn and consistently break the same arm every 6 months! (what it seems like anyway)

[KiwiPhoenix]

another casualty to the attendance of the ride
and for the next for weeks min i think.
my little motor cross event last week was a bit more than expected.
bikes OK, a bent hand brake lever, bent handle bars and a bent rear signal light stalk,
all fixable with spares in the shed,
but ,, fuck,bugger, damb, curse, and all those other words
When the bike landed on me, it broke my arm....
Didn't notice on the ride home, but Thurs morning, well, a tad swollen,
rather painful, went to Doc, = xray, = fuck! BROKE!
Just remember slow speed falls off of " push bikes" into road works can do more damage than you think, well thats what I told the doctor. And ACC.
So thats twice, in 6 mths, the same arm.....
have fun guys
and watch out for grass, its more dangerous than tarmac!

Ouch! Hope you recover quickly!

[Spuds1234]

Estimated time of arrival at Woodend?

Around 7? I'll hook onto the back of the group when it goes past.

[gloplg]

went to Doc, = xray, = fuck! BROKE!
Just remember slow speed falls off of " push bikes" into road works can do more damage than you think, well thats what I told the doctor. And ACC.
So thats twice, in 6 mths, the same arm.....

OUCH!!!!!

That "push bike" of yours has a lot to answer for, as well as the "road works".:yes::yes::facepalm::facepalm::sick::sick::shutup ::innocent:

You look after yourself SB. Keep posting and letting us know how you are getting on. I look forward to your return to WNR.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[gloplg]

Besides, it's probably where I really belong anyway :killingme

Does that mean I have to negotiate a "Black Duke" at the back of the pack????? I'm not sure my riding skills are up to that.:facepalm::facepalm::rofl::rofl:


Anyway the ride this week.

Our destination is the Greta Valley Cafe and Bar. They are expecting us and the kitchen will be staffed, or stuffed, or something.

BK, Moorehouse to Fitzgerald, Hills to Marshlands, left onto Main North Rd, 1st regroup just before Motorway onramp, 2nd regroup in Amberly opposite Shell Servo, L at Waipara, 3rd regroup Waikari on Waikari Valley Rd, and onto the Greta Pub.

[helenoftroy]

When the bike landed on me, it broke my arm....
Didn't notice on the ride home, but Thurs morning, well, a tad swollen,
rather painful, went to Doc, = xray, = fuck! BROKE!

Oh buddy-feel for you!!

Caught the cylinder head of my R100GS nipping up the Rapaki track a couple of years ago,picked her up, carried on to Little River & home,week later got so feed up with my swollen purple useless right arm got it xrayed - broken:facepalm:

...and I'm the spinal/orthopaedic nurse!:whistle::Oops:

Got a loaner bike,a blue one of course! so will be along tonight:scooter:

[Subike]

well got tyhe cast replaced this morning,
a nice fiberglass one in mandatory male black,
wonce i replace the bars, and fit a palm throyyle i'll be good to go again.
new cast from below the elbow, so can ride ...yeah!
maybee next week, but only if there no hills.

[neels]

Got a loaner bike,a blue one of course! so will be along tonight:scooter:
You haven't broken the DR as well have you? :dodge:


Does that mean I have to negotiate a "Black Duke" at the back of the pack????? I'm not sure my riding skills are up to that.:facepalm::facepalm::rofl::rofl:
Shouldn't be too much of a problem, I discovered last night how hard it is to ride it slow


maybee next week, but only if there no hills.
Or grass......

[imdying]

We should overlay it with a layer of carbon twill :D

[Gibbo89]

Got a loaner bike,a blue one of course! so will be along tonight:scooter:

hmm, i think i saw you pulling out of trevor pierce just as i was pulling in. pretty big bike you got lent, big and naked too. (not you :lol:)

[tupelo]

Great ride tonight ...enjoying the new bike...lots more fun.
A quick audit of my pockets when I got home and confirm I returned with everything I left with. :facepalm:Lesson learned.

[gloplg]

Good ride tonight. Thanks to HWFM for leading.:yes::yes: 28 bikes at Greta Valley.:drinkup::drinkup:

Was everybody happy with the food tonight????????

Oxford next week?????

[helenoftroy]

hmm, i think i saw you pulling out of trevor pierce just as i was pulling in. pretty big bike you got lent, big and naked too. (not you :lol:)

Geez Matt!pleased you added the bit on the end!:sick::facepalm:

I was pretty surprised to get the XJR1300....will be a very comfortable ride to head to the Culverden Fete tomorrow

Awesome ride tonight,I really really love the Scargill road and great riding with a good group,BEAMER89 was blatting along in front of me at a wicked pace!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Gibbo89]

Geez Matt!pleased you added the bit on the end!:sick::facepalm:

I was pretty surprised to get the XJR1300....will be a very comfortable ride to head to the Culverden Fete tomorrow

Awesome ride tonight,I really really love the Scargill road and great riding with a good group,BEAMER89 was blatting along in front of me at a wicked pace!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Haha sorry Helen. how does the XJR compare to the st4?

[helenoftroy]

Haha sorry Helen. how does the XJR compare to the st4?

Its very easy to ride,handles well,smooth,powerfull and comfortable....

......and I really really miss my Ducati!:cry:

[willytheekid]

See you at the Culverden Fete Helen..not taking the Guzzi tho, taking the family for a day out shopping and eating!
Will keep an eye out for ya tho :yes:

[Flip]

Great ride tonight. Crowe said she enjoyed the run.

See how bright those +50% are..........

Its a long run for me but we got home at 22.35.

[Spuds1234]

Your plus 50's wernt much brighter than my bulb I reckon. Although when this bulb packs a sad I'll probably put the biggest brightest wont melt the reflector bulb in that I can find.

[3umph]

Hello stranger!!
Yeah tis been a long time....:bye:
Woodstock was'nt it?:Oops:

not quite Helen... one of the Ruapuna days I think...

Bugger could not make it I got dragged out fishing but passed the Greta on the way home but the driver would not stop in.... saw a few bikes leaving when we passed

[helenoftroy]

well got tyhe cast replaced this morning,
a nice fiberglass one in mandatory male black,
wonce i replace the bars, and fit a palm throyyle i'll be good to go again.
new cast from below the elbow, so can ride ...yeah!
maybee next week, but only if there no hills.


We should overlay it with a layer of carbon twill :D
Lol!dont tempt him!he'll be trying the cast as a slider....:devil2:

have a palm throttle if you want a loan......:whistle:

[Subike]

Lol!dont tempt him!he'll be trying the cast as a slider....:devil2:

have a palm throttle if you want a loan......:whistle:

hey awsome idea!
as long as i keep off the grass, :innocent:

palm throttle under constrution as we speak,
went for a short trial ride around the block this morning,
yup, all woking ok, at 15kph lol
and i avoided council grass berms

[gloplg]

hey awsome idea!
as long as i keep off the grass, :innocent:

palm throttle under constrution as we speak,
went for a short trial ride around the block this morning,
yup, all woking ok, at 15kph lol
and i avoided council grass berms

Are you giving up ALL grass??????:doobey::innocent::innocent::rofl::rofl :

[SpeedMonger]

Was a good ride once on the scargill road, that Hyosung was humming:yes:

I've deliberate on posting this but.... I got a tad brassed off by one young "hotshot" who seemed desperate to get in front of me on two seperate occasions, causing me to have to brake hard on the second where they overtook into oncoming traffic and pulled in braking directly in front of me. After all that, they then cornered like a stuck pig along the scargill road so ended up overtaking them anyway.:facepalm::finger:

I realise that everyone had the right to participate in the ride, but that behaviour doesn't make sense to me. If you get your jollies from passing people in a straight line then try drag racing. Cornering is where motorcycling is at, and I suggest not bothering trying to get to the front of the group if you're no good at it. I also suggest not trying to put other peoples lives at risk or this will result :spanking:

[helenoftroy]

Was a good ride once on the scargill road, that Hyosung was humming:yes:

I've deliberate on posting this but.... I got a tad brassed off by one young "hotshot" who seemed desperate to get in front of me on two seperate occasions, causing me to have to brake hard on the second where they overtook into oncoming traffic and pulled in braking directly in front of me. After all that, they then cornered like a stuck pig along the scargill road so ended up overtaking them anyway.:facepalm::finger:

I realise that everyone had the right to participate in the ride, but that behaviour doesn't make sense to me. If you get your jollies from passing people in a straight line then try drag racing. Cornering is where motorcycling is at, and I suggest not bothering trying to get to the front of the group if you're no good at it. I also suggest not trying to put other peoples lives at risk or this will result :spanking:

Agreed:angry:

Know exactly who your talking about...he passed me on the left earlier-like Transalper, I dont like that!

hope he reads this, but don't think he posts here

[gloplg]

Was a good ride once on the scargill road, that Hyosung was humming:yes:

I've deliberate on posting this but.... I got a tad brassed off by one young "hotshot" who seemed desperate to get in front of me on two seperate occasions, causing me to have to brake hard on the second where they overtook into oncoming traffic and pulled in braking directly in front of me. After all that, they then cornered like a stuck pig along the scargill road so ended up overtaking them anyway.:facepalm::finger:

I realise that everyone had the right to participate in the ride, but that behaviour doesn't make sense to me. If you get your jollies from passing people in a straight line then try drag racing. Cornering is where motorcycling is at, and I suggest not bothering trying to get to the front of the group if you're no good at it. I also suggest not trying to put other peoples lives at risk or this will result :spanking:


Agreed:angry:

Know exactly who your talking about...he passed me on the left earlier-like Transalper, I dont like that!

hope he reads this, but don't think he posts here

Ah Mr Net, Hot Lady, maybe you two could talk to him, show him the error of his ways?????????????? :spanking::spanking::spanking:

[JellyBellyKelly]

:ride: where to this week???????

[Gibbo89]

:ride: where to this week???????

oxford.... :yes:

[schrodingers cat]

Hold on. Look up and you see the quote



Cornering is where motorcycling is at

I'd prefer a few bent bits so as to wear the tyre evenly
Hope this bloody wind drops.

[gloplg]

:ride: where to this week???????

Nice bike Rumgirl. You coming to Oxford this week??????

BK, Marshlands Rd, Rangiora, Loburn, Ashley Gorge, West Oxford Hotel.

I am going to ring the hotel in a few minutes.

[gloplg]

Hold on. Look up and you see the quote



I'd prefer a few bent bits so as to wear the tyre evenly.

Yes Mr Net is right, anybody can go fast on the straights, even me, but it takes a few corners to loose the "Rossis".

Next week SC we will have a few corners for you!!!!:yes::2thumbsup:2thumbsup:wings::wings:

[cruza]

Nice bike Rumgirl. You coming to Oxford this week??????

Yeah we were talking bout it, thru back of ashley, loburn etc is it ?

[Flip]

Yes Mr Net is right, anybody can go fast on the straights, even me, but it takes a few corners to loose the "Rossis".

Next week SC we will have a few corners for you!!!!:yes::2thumbsup:2thumbsup:wings::wings:

OK whats "SC"?

[cruza]

Nice bike Rumgirl. You coming to Oxford this week??????

BK, Marshlands Rd, Rangiora, Loburn, Ashley Gorge, West Oxford Hotel.

I am going to ring the hotel in a few minutes.

love that edit aye:innocent:

[helenoftroy]

OK whats "SC"?

schrodingers cat I believe:yes:

[gloplg]

OK whats "SC"?


schrodingers cat I believe:yes:

Got it in one Hot Lady!!!:yes::woohoo::violin::2thumbsup:innocent::w ings:

You coming to Oxford this week:chase::apint::drinknsin

[Spuds1234]

Where abouts in Goona should I meet up with guys on the ride?

Gloplug, any chance you put up the route in google maps so I can figure out the best place to meet up?

[helenoftroy]

Got it in one Hot Lady!!!:yes::woohoo::violin::2thumbsup:innocent::w ings:

You coming to Oxford this week:chase::apint::drinknsin

No,not this week.. the trailbike is not set up to make this ride enjoyable

....and I will be in Auckland at a conference:doctor:

[schrodingers cat]

Dammit - Thursday ride in the tin budgie to Jafaland now Wed morning. Bung. See you all next week

[Aryaeil]

I assume the ride will go up Ashley street in Rangiora about 7:15ish? I may be tempted to tag on the back after work.

[gloplg]

love that edit aye:innocent:

A very useful feature the ability to edit.:rofl::rofl:

[Flip]

Looks like I am out as well today.

We are being audited by ACC and I doubt I can get home and get the scooter back into town by 630.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'm also not able to make it, hope you guys have a great ride! Stay safe guys!

[neels]

Have a good ride guys and gals, did the ride out there on labour weekend monday & the roads were looking rather lovely.

I won't be along, out visiting family for a birthday and then off home to figure out how to pack the duc for Nelson in the weekend :woohoo:

[Gibbo89]

Won't be a long tonight as I am going to be at the Chopper Reid show.

seems like you guys will have awesome weather.

[yokiniqu]

If he does not post here, then chances are he probably is not aware of the WNR rules. Passing on the inside sounds dodgy at the best of times. More of a track move and not one for the road. Somebody just needs to have a quite word in his ear.



Agreed:angry:

Know exactly who your talking about...he passed me on the left earlier-like Transalper, I dont like that!

hope he reads this, but don't think he posts here

[leopardskin]

Won't be a long tonight as I am going to be at the Chopper Reid show.

I won't be along either - wish i was going to see Chopper! but am going to see Leonard Cohen instead...tough choice!

[TuonoTom]

I have a new bike! (and a new name to go with it). Can't wait to come along to the WNR as soon as I have my full license. Until then the Aprilia will be getting a lot of cleaning....

[KiwiPhoenix]

I have a new bike! (and a new name to go with it). Can't wait to come along to the WNR as soon as I have my full license. Until then the Aprilia will be getting a lot of cleaning....

I know that feeling well!!!

A friend of mine has left a Yamaha XJ750 in my garage with keys, granted I do ride it up and down the drive :shutup: to maintain the battery, thankfully I have my wee 250 that I can ride legally but have booked the Defensive driving course to get my full down to 3 months, which means I could potentially sit my full in Dec, just before the KB Rally!

[sammcj]

I'll be there! Will be taking it easy tonight.

[Transalper]

If he does not post here, then chances are he probably is not aware of the WNR rules. Passing on the inside sounds dodgy at the best of times.......
It's not a WNR rule, it is actually illegal to do it (pass on the left within the same lane).
Quote from The Official New Zealand Road Code for Motorcyclists (http://nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/motorcycle-road-code/about-riding/passing.html)

You can only pass on the left when:

* there are two or more lanes on your side of the centre line and you are able to pass safely by using the left-hand lane, or
* the vehicle you are passing:
- has stopped, or
- is signalling a right turn, or
- is turning right, or
* you are directed to by a police officer.

At all other times, when you are passing, you must pass on the right.

[Spuds1234]

Just saw the ride go past me on my push bike. Hope you guys have a one tonight.

[sammcj]

Good ride guys.
Shame about the cops being out for some minor offense $$.
Maybe time to stop broadcasting where we go?

[gloplg]

Some 25??? bikes tonight.

Sunstrike was the biggest problem, apart that is from :Police: pinging one of our number for travelling 50mm off the ground. Now I wonder who that was???????????

A nice twisty ride lined up for next week. I will get Flip to post a map.

Thanks to Mr Net for leading tonight:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Gibbo89]

What did the popo do?

[yokiniqu]

Yep well don't tell me, tell him.



It's not a WNR rule, it is actually illegal to do it (pass on the left within the same lane).
Quote from The Official New Zealand Road Code for Motorcyclists (http://nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/motorcycle-road-code/about-riding/passing.html)

[yokiniqu]

Actually Transalper, there are some rules on the first page of this forum, which basically states that if your gonna try and race - don't bother joining in.

Rather than YOU vent your frustration here, just why don't you just talk to him.



It's not a WNR rule, it is actually illegal to do it (pass on the left within the same lane).
Quote from The Official New Zealand Road Code for Motorcyclists (http://nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/motorcycle-road-code/about-riding/passing.html)

[ducobsessed]

hi all

dont mean to thread jack but with pitlane closed where do you guys recommend getting your tires changed?

cheers

[Ghost_Bullet]

hi all

dont mean to thread jack but with pitlane closed where do you guys recommend getting your tires changed?

cheers

I hear Monday, Pitlane are reopening, somewhere down the back lane, behind where he was.

[ducobsessed]

nice one, thanks ghost. i'll get in the queue :)

[specter]

hmmm. im moving to chch this sat, would be keenn to learn the roads...

[Gibbo89]

hmmm. im moving to chch this sat, would be keenn to learn the roads...

this ride will show you some of the best on show that are close to Chch

[CeeJay]

hi all

dont mean to thread jack but with pitlane closed where do you guys recommend getting your tires changed?

cheers

If you want tyre service, an alternative to Pitlane is "Budget Motorcycle Spares" at 334 Wilsons Rd (south of AMI Stadium, just before cnr with Shakespear Rd).

[Transalper]

Actually Transalper, there are some rules on the first page of this forum, which basically states that if your gonna try and race - don't bother joining in.

Rather than YOU vent your frustration here, just why don't you just talk to him.
I vented weeks ago and by doing it here I'd hope it would be seen by other people who may also be doing it.
Seeing it all rise up again I was simply stating a fact that it's law rather than a particular WNR rule as you suggested and quoting you just gave my post some context. I'm sorry that seems to have offended you.

Unfortunately my facial recognition is not great and I didn't fully identify the bike either but ifI was able to identify the rider in question at the destination i would have spoken to him/her directly as well as posting here as I want to fix everyone, not just one at a time.

[Gibbo89]

If you want tyre service, an alternative to Pitlane is "Budget Motorcycle Spares" at 334 Wilsons Rd (south of AMI Stadium, just before cnr with Shakespear Rd).

+1 i just had my front tyre put on there. they put it on for me while i waited as they were not that busy at the time

[onearmedbandit]

Pitlane is reopening this week, operating from the back of the store.

[specter]

this ride will show you some of the best on show that are close to Chch

cool cant wait, hopefuly ill be able to come out this wednesday if im not tied up at work :scooter:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Pitlane is reopening this week, operating from the back of the store.

Awesome news! Need to check out some parts...

[JellyBellyKelly]

if im not tied up at work :scooter:

:blip: what do you do for a living??????? :rofl:

[specter]

:blip: what do you do for a living??????? :rofl:

im an army medic... im just starting corp traning and i have no idea whats happening, i could knock off at regular times or possibly not.

hopefuly i do get plenty of chances to ride!

[Gibbo89]

im an army medic... im just starting corp traning and i have no idea whats happening, i could knock off at regular times or possibly not.

hopefuly i do get plenty of chances to ride!

I think you now reside in Burnham, not 'Bunham'.

Did you get your bike shipped down or did you purchase a bike once down here?

[specter]

I think you now reside in Burnham, not 'Bunham'.

Did you get your bike shipped down or did you purchase a bike once down here?


haha bloody broken keyboard! (because it couldnt possibly be my fault :innocent:)

na im riding it down from palmy on saturday! but im hoping for a new bike @ xmas

[Gibbo89]

haha bloody broken keyboard! (because it couldnt possibly be my fault :innocent:)

na im riding it down from palmy on saturday! but im hoping for a new bike @ xmas

couldn't have been you eh... haha

new bike at xmas sounds pretty sweet, any idea what it would be?

[specter]

couldn't have been you eh... haha

new bike at xmas sounds pretty sweet, any idea what it would be?

i really am undecided! theres about 6ish bikes id be keen to have but dont know which one is right for me.... might be a s@$t load of test riding over the xmas break

[specter]

my wish list goes something like this

yamaha r6
daytona 675
gsx r750 k4-k8 (i have ridden a 750 before)
speed tripple
rgv250

as you might be able to tell, im into my sports bike's

but i feel im too big for the supersports, but then again i wont know untill i ride them.


oh and i almost forgot to add: turbo hayabusa! :shutup:

[neels]

na im riding it down from palmy on saturday! but im hoping for a new bike @ xmas
Good luck with the ride, I've done that one in reverse myself, although it was a few years ago on a 1974 CB360.

Have fun bike shopping, there's no better excuse for lots of riding on lots of bikes. :scooter:

[brp]

....and I will be in Auckland at a conference:doctor:

"No wonder there's no money for patients" :D


Cheerz for the road code Tranz

[Flip]

So...... Where we going on wed?

[Dave-]

tunnel-bays-diamond harbour-wheatsheaf.

keen?

[gloplg]

tunnel-bays-diamond harbour-wheatsheaf.

keen?

Close but not quite. Will post on Monday.

[specter]

tunnel-bays-diamond harbour-wheatsheaf.

keen?

no idea where that is.. but yes keen

[gloplg]

Ok it must be Monday.

This weeks route.

BK, Colombo, Dyers Pass, Summit Rd, Evans pass, Port, round the bays, to Purau and back to the Wheatsheaf.

If there is enough daylight left at purau some might want to tackle the Port Levy road, it has plenty of twisties, but could be a real challenge in the dark.

[Flip]

Map

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Gasson+St&daddr=-43.542016,172.6426548+to:-43.54662,172.64267+to:-43.596235,172.6613408+to:-43.590761,172.7434644+to:Governors+Bay+Teddington+ Rd+to:Puari+Rd&geocode=FYmhZ_0dglFKCg%3BFQCaZ_0dXlFKCinNS06BG4oxb TFOqLvrS3svuw%3BFQSIZ_0dblFKCinBbHaDBIoxbTG7gHG0tI EjXg%3BFTXGZv0dXJpKCinJaTcs0iYybTEFR_3CJdnxdA%3BFZ fbZv0dKNtLCilFSVn-eigybTHAzFlPCeC5Bw%3BFW6sZf0d9JhKCg%3BFbn7Zf0dckhN Cg&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=5&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4&sll=-43.668244,172.666969&sspn=0.010182,0.027423&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.609731,172.75589&spn=0.163071,0.438766&z=11

I have mapped it all the way to Puari in Port Levy. The map says it is a 2 hour 86km ride. Purau would be a nice length for me. I don't know what the Purau-Port Levy road looks like at the moment, I will do a reconnaissance and report.

[Subike]

im an army medic... im just starting corp traning and i have no idea whats happening, i could knock off at regular times or possibly not.

hopefuly i do get plenty of chances to ride!

cool army medic, you can help us silly buggers that fall off when stationay or walking pace and break arms! :shutup:

[Dave-]

Ok it must be Monday.

This weeks route.

BK, Colombo, Dyers Pass, Summit Rd, Evans pass, Port, round the bays, to Pourau and back to the Wheatsheaf.

If there is enough daylight left at pourau some might want to tackle the Port Levy road, it has plenty of twisties, but could be a real challenge in the dark.

I'm going to skip the whole summit road - evans pass waste of time shebang and just nick through the tunnel.

anyone who wants to join is more than welcome.

actually fuck the bays, they're creeping with grit, I'll go over dyers.

[helenoftroy]

"No wonder there's no money for patients" :D

Cheeky beast!:spanking:
We are just lowly Duty Managers,no corporate extras for us tho we still manage to have a wickedly awesome time at Conferences......

cool army medic, you can help us silly buggers that fall off when stationay or walking pace and break arms! :shutup:

Some of us silly buggers manage to break things even when we are the medic!:Oops:

[Mully Clown]

I'm going to skip the whole summit road - evans pass waste of time shebang and just nick through the tunnel.

anyone who wants to join is more than welcome.

actually fuck the bays, they're creeping with grit, I'll go over dyers.

Pity Godley House is still dead. You could take public transport that far.

Did round the bays and up Evans tonight. Some gravel patches (unmarked) and potholes between Governors and Lyttelton. Evans seemed fine apart from the 30k section.

[phoenixgtr]

I'm with Dave's route. Not everyone wants to do Summit Road all the time

[Dave-]

yeah summit is shit, let's flag that, evans pass and the bays from lyttelton to govenors bay (evans and the bays until road works are finished and cleaned up)

So I'll be leading a ride over dyers pass, to diamond harbour, turn around and go back over gebbies and stop at the taitapu pub.

I'll do a stop across the road from the wheatsheaf, diamond harbour, then finally at the taitap pub.

once again everyone is welcome to join me.

[Retroqueen]

:facepalm::facepalm: Need to take Matt to an exhibition at the art gallery this Wednesday for a home work project! have a great ride every one

[cruza]

yeah summit is shit, let's flag that, evans pass and the bays from lyttelton to govenors bay (evans and the bays until road works are finished and cleaned up)

So I'll be leading a ride over dyers pass, to diamond harbour, turn around and go back over gebbies and stop at the taitapu pub.

I'll do a stop across the road from the wheatsheaf, diamond harbour, then finally at the taitap pub.

once again everyone is welcome to join me.

Sounds good to me . few others keen on taitapu again ,food and service A1 .
Shame bout that retro, sure ya still have fun , your boy coming to magpie again this year?

[KiwiPhoenix]

Sounds good to me . few others keen on taitapu again ,food and service A1 .


What time do you think you'll get to the pub?? I may go on my own wee route and meet you all there!

[helenoftroy]

yeah summit is shit, let's flag that, evans pass and the bays from lyttelton to govenors bay (evans and the bays until road works are finished and cleaned up)

So I'll be leading a ride over dyers pass, to diamond harbour, turn around and go back over gebbies and stop at the taitapu pub.

I'll do a stop across the road from the wheatsheaf, diamond harbour, then finally at the taitap pub.

once again everyone is welcome to join me.

Im in!:scooter::scooter::scooter:

There might be a new gorgeous,ever so sexy wee Italian turning up this week I hear:love:....someone has a new addition to his garage....:niceone:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Im in!:scooter::scooter::scooter:

There might be a new gorgeous,ever so sexy wee Italian turning up this week I hear:love:....someone has a new addition to his garage....:niceone:

Sounds interesting.....:shit:

[Dave-]

Im in!:scooter::scooter::scooter:

There might be a new gorgeous,ever so sexy wee Italian turning up this week I hear:love:....someone has a new addition to his garage....:niceone:

wee? he's gone and beaten us youngins to "first with a thou"....and who would've guessed?

[helenoftroy]

wee? he's gone and beaten us youngins to "first with a thou"....and who would've guessed?

Thats right!:facepalm:

so thats two new sexy Italians,one big, one smaller:love:

lol and no I never would've guessed either!:msn-wink:

[SpeedMonger]

Has this thread become Bike Guess Who? :yes:

[SpeedMonger]

Sounds good to me . few others keen on taitapu again ,food and service A1 .
Shame bout that retro, sure ya still have fun , your boy coming to magpie again this year?

Another thumbs up for Taitapu, but am going to do the longer ride (for hard bstds)

[kerryhare]

What time do you think you'll get to the pub?? I may go on my own wee route and meet you all there!

I may come with you as well. Will reply to your txt in the morning.

[Peeteey]

yeah summit is shit, let's flag that, evans pass and the bays from lyttelton to govenors bay (evans and the bays until road works are finished and cleaned up)

So I'll be leading a ride over dyers pass, to diamond harbour, turn around and go back over gebbies and stop at the taitapu pub.

I'll do a stop across the road from the wheatsheaf, diamond harbour, then finally at the taitap pub.

once again everyone is welcome to join me.

:yes: Sweet as, I'll be there so long as the Beemer passes a WOF. Will have to hurry up and get new lights connected too :cool:

Just thinking about pub food has made me hungry! 3.26am, 6 hours till breakfast ... :crazy:

[McWild]

Im in!:scooter::scooter::scooter:

There might be a new gorgeous,ever so sexy wee Italian turning up this week I hear:love:....someone has a new addition to his garage....:niceone:

Won't be til after the 17th if all goes well. Someone had eyes bigger than their licence :shutup:

Just like most of us ahaha.

[Gibbo89]

so what has happened to gloplg's route? mutiny must be afoot :rofl: :blink:

[neels]

so what has happened to gloplg's route? mutiny must be afoot :rofl: :blink:
Yep, with all this dissention in the ranks, I might just give it a miss and take the trail bike out for a ride instead.

That and the fact that the duc will probably be still naked in the garage

[Gibbo89]

That and the fact that the duc will probably be still naked in the garage

nothing wrong with going naked :woohoo:

[BEAMER89]

Sweet as, I'll be there so long as the Beemer passes a WOF. Will have to hurry up and get new lights connected too

Hi Peeteey:yes:
Be good to see you back on the wed night rides, How was your trip bud?
Cheers Graham

[gloplg]

Another thumbs up for Taitapu, but am going to do the longer ride (for hard bstds)

Mr Net!!!! Looks like me and thee might be the only ones game enough to tackle the challenges of the summit road and around the bays. Second time this season for the summit road, how does that get to be "all the time"????

[SpeedMonger]

Mr Net!!!! Looks like me and thee might be the only ones game enough to tackle the challenges of the summit road and around the bays. Second time this season for the summit road, how does that get to be "all the time"????

Oh well GP, gives people a choice. Personally I enjoy the riding most on WNR so the longer twistier ride suits me.

People will have a choice on which way to go which is always a good thing and a staggered arrival at the pub will save the queues ( except far queue).

[Peeteey]

Hi Peeteey:yes:
Be good to see you back on the wed night rides, How was your trip bud?
Cheers Graham

Hey G, it was great fun thanks!
Glad I didn't ride tho, almost 6,500km in total I think, we literally circumnavigated the whole of both islands. Invercragill to Kaitaia. Almost bought an XL600R when I was up there too ;)

So long as the old girl gets her WOF I'll be there tomorrow. Well, I'll probably be there anyhoo but not riding (other than going home) if I'm not legal. :violin:

[Peeteey]

Yep, with all this dissention in the ranks, I might just give it a miss and take the trail bike out for a ride instead.

That and the fact that the duc will probably be still naked in the garage

Hey Neels, If you're up for a jaunt this weekend 'round the waimak (or anywhere else for that matter) I'll be keen, need to try out my new 'Im not as hard as I used to be' settings and adjustments on the DR ...

Anyone else keen?

[Mr Triple]

Another thumbs up for Taitapu, but am going to do the longer ride (for hard bstds)

As long as I get away from work early enough, I will add to the number choosing this route... see the rest of you at the Tai Tapu Pub :D

[neels]

Hey Neels, If you're up for a jaunt this weekend 'round the waimak (or anywhere else for that matter) I'll be keen, need to try out my new 'Im not as hard as I used to be' settings and adjustments on the DR ...

Anyone else keen?
Definately keen, weather looks good for friday, sound like a good way to spend your day off?

[CeeJay]

As a relative newcomer to the WNR and possibly at risk of being flamed for this post, could I please put in a request to those leading either or any group:
1) Make yourself known to new people - we have no idea what you look like from your avatar.
2) In general, I and some others think that far too much time is being wasted at the BK carpark. If we are having a group ride at 6:00pm, why can't we move off at say 6:15 instead of hanging around the carpark until after 6:30pm?

[neels]

why can't we move off at say 6:15 instead of hanging around the carpark until after 6:30pm?
Because most wednesdays you'd be gone before I got there :killingme

There is no compulsion to turn up at 6:00, the ride is advertised as meeting then and leaving at 6:30, so if you want to roll in at 6:25 and avoid the hanging around fair enough. Some of us like to catch up with people and drool at the new bikes for a while before we ride, some don't.

If you want to know who's leading a ride ask anyone that's there, they won't bite and most people are happy to meet new wednesday night riders, and someone should be able to point you in the direction of the person you're looking for.

[JMemonic]

As a relative newcomer to the WNR and possibly at risk of being flamed for this post, could I please put in a request to those leading either or any group:
1) Make yourself known to new people - we have no idea what you look like from your avatar.
2) In general, I and some others think that far too much time is being wasted at the BK carpark. If we are having a group ride at 6:00pm, why can't we move off at say 6:15 instead of hanging around the carpark until after 6:30pm?

On point two some folks come from outside of the city, Rangiora, Kaiapoi those places, the 6:30 start gives them time to get there, just as an aside this ride has been running a few years now, experience has shown these times work.

On point one there used to be a rider briefing, everyone gathered around and it was easy to work out who was leading which ride etc, I take it this is not being done now? I cant make it often now days as working situation has altered so I am a little at a loss as to why you are having trouble identifying the leaders.

As to getting to know the folks, wander around say hi and don't like some sit on your bike, in the corner or away from the group then complain that no one interacted with you as has happened in the past. These folks are unlikely to bite, its not just up to them to meet you.

[imdying]

2) In general, I and some others think that far too much time is being wasted at the BK carpark. If we are having a group ride at 6:00pm, why can't we move off at say 6:15 instead of hanging around the carpark until after 6:30pm?Probably because some people need time to get work, gear up, and get back into town? Perhaps you could try turning up at 6:15-20? Relax... it's daylight savings :sunny:

[Hey wait for me!]

The Wednesday night ride time of arriving at 6 but leaving at 6.30 gives people the choice to come earlier to catch up with friends,check out bikes and meet new people,and also gives people a choice whether to turn up early or turn up at 6.25 if they like. Without fail before we leave the car park we always brief in a group where we are going,where the stops are along the way and who is leading and who is tail end charlie. It can be hard to find out who is who if you can't see their face on their avatar but the best way is to introduce yourself to another rider that night. Each night there is a mixture of who turns up to ride but socialising at the pub with other riders is the best way to find out. We always try and cater for experienced riders to beginners. New people don't be afraid to ask on this thread also. We have a great bunch of people and are always willing to help out in anyway we can. There are a number of routes we ride and not every route suits everyone. We tend to stick to about 6-8 different routes and as seasons and earthquakes change so do the conditions. Some loving the twisties and some the gentle riding and the straights,its hard to please all the people all the time. We are open to new routes and don't be afraid to suggest a route on this thread. I hope Jmemonics reply and this one helps answer some questions :yes:
On point two some folks come from outside of the city, Rangiora, Kaiapoi those places, the 6:30 start gives them time to get there, just as an aside this ride has been running a few years now, experience has shown these times work.

On point one there used to be a rider briefing, everyone gathered around and it was easy to work out who was leading which ride etc, I take it this is not being done now? I cant make it often now days as working situation has altered so I am a little at a loss as to why you are having trouble identifying the leaders.

As to getting to know the folks, wander around say hi and don't like some sit on your bike, in the corner or away from the group then complain that no one interacted with you as has happened in the past. These folks are unlikely to bite, its not just up to them to meet you.

[longwheely]

[QUOTE=Hey wait for me!;1129904672] It can be hard to find out who is who if you can't see their face on their avatar but the best way is to introduce yourself to another rider that night.

Hey wait for me looks nothing like his avatar so when you get to BK car park he is the one that looks like Kermit the frog he`s green and every thing :facepalm:

[been_there]

I might arrive 5:55pm just cause I can...but who the fuck cares!!!
Early, on time whatever floats your boat

[phoenixgtr]

Except longwheely really does have a flaming skull. Scared the shit out of me the first time I met him, but once you get to know him he really is a friendly demon :facepalm:

[been_there]

Except longwheely really does have a flaming skull. Scared the shit out of me the first time I met him, but once you get to know him he really is a friendly demon :facepalm:

cough...cough... bullshit :facepalm: :innocent:

[longwheely]

Except longwheely really does have a flaming skull. Scared the shit out of me the first time I met him, but once you get to know him he really is a friendly demon :facepalm:

LOL :rofl:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Except longwheely really does have a flaming skull. Scared the shit out of me the first time I met him, but once you get to know him he really is a friendly demon :facepalm:

He's really just a pussy-cat! Now I said pussy CAT, get your minds out of the gutter!

[KiwiPhoenix]

As a relative newcomer to the WNR and possibly at risk of being flamed for this post, could I please put in a request to those leading either or any group:
1) Make yourself known to new people - we have no idea what you look like from your avatar.
2) In general, I and some others think that far too much time is being wasted at the BK carpark. If we are having a group ride at 6:00pm, why can't we move off at say 6:15 instead of hanging around the carpark until after 6:30pm?

On point 1, like everyone has said, just jump in and say Hi, we don't bite that much, it can also depend on the amount of bikers we have, sometimes there isn't time to get round and meet everyone, the pub is a good way to get to meet everyone!

On point 2, as the others have said, you don't have to turn up till 6.25pm or not at all and just meet us at the destination. It's up to you what you want to do!

Looking forward to meeting you!

[Booswap]

BWHAHAH you guys have now probley scared the poor fellow off. Hes going to have to buy a new bike and gear, change his name and login and maybe get some plastic surgery.

Just come see the bloke on the red ninja i don't bite ;P

[Hey wait for me!]

[QUOTE=Hey wait for me!;1129904672] It can be hard to find out who is who if you can't see their face on their avatar but the best way is to introduce yourself to another rider that night.

Hey wait for me looks nothing like his avatar so when you get to BK car park he is the one that looks like Kermit the frog he`s green and every thing :facepalm:


cough...cough... bullshit :facepalm: :innocent:

Who could be scared off with a rider with their head on fire or when he takes his helmet off looks like Eddie from Iron Maiden-hang on is that the other way round? and have Chopper Reid bowling up to ya spouting "How the fuck are ya?". As for Kermit (AKA-Hey wait for me!), well that dodgy little bastard is worth staying away from at the best of times! not to mention his bike could explode into a million little Korean bits at any moment!!!

[far queue]

People will have a choice on which way to go which is always a good thing and a staggered arrival at the pub will save the queues ( except far queue).Eh? :confused:

[gloplg]

Good ride tonight. The two groups worked and I think most people got what they wanted.

Did anyone count the bikes tonight????

Little River next week?? With the option of a blat to Akaroa for those that want it??

[McWild]

Tonight was mint, great weather, bikes, and people. Good to feel as though I don't just use the bike for commuting.

Also I hate to ruin it but damn it I can't contain it any longer. I am genuinely not responsible for the tags this season. I have no problem with them, since they're hilarious, but I promise it wasn't me.

Will try and see you all next week.

[Dave-]

great ride everyone, bring on a whole summer of rides.

[helenoftroy]

Beautiful night for a ride:scooter:

Was laughing following timg's new Ducati -backfiring all over the place!:clap:

Great to have a catch-up with some old faces - SuziQ,Rashika and thunder

Taitap pub works well:yes:

My DR looks a bit outta place with all your gorgeous bikes......

[Mully Clown]

The ride was really good, I don't know how you other lot could handle cutting the ride in half like you did. Even if it did make it more enjoyable having less people on the ride.

Went home via Gebbies in Dyers. With a fogged up visor, fogged up glasses, in the fog, with a smokey car in front of me. Thought my bike was smoking until I spotted the lights ahead in the mist. Might be time to investigate some eyewear that doesn't fog.

Peeteey - sorry for not stopping at the Teddington side of Gebbies. Thought you were just messing with your camera, obviously something else was up?

The Hornet - thanks for the rest of your chips :sick: Really needed after that pizza.

[Dave-]

The ride was really good, I don't know how you other lot could handle cutting the ride in half like you did. Even if it did make it more enjoyable having less people on the ride.

quality not quantity. ;)

but I felt splitting the ride made it more manageable too, so we might as well do it where appropriate.

[Gibbo89]

Tonight was mint, great weather, bikes, and people. Good to feel as though I don't just use the bike for commuting.

Also I hate to ruin it but damn it I can't contain it any longer. I am genuinely not responsible for the tags this season. I have no problem with them, since they're hilarious, but I promise it wasn't me.



the tags are awesome, and you do feature quite regularly in them don't you lol.
Everyone can add two tags to each thread, so anyone else can feel free to make this the most tag crazy thread ever :facepalm:

I do not think the fella who was on the 600 or 636 posts on here, but if he does then 'my bad' for running wide on one of the corners heading up dyers pass (in Cashmere area), I assume he/you were trying to pass me on the corner? on the outside of me that is, none of that undertaking rubbish.

Just going past the lytelton tunnel some copper pulled out in front of me and the fella from oxford on the cb1000 or cb1300, so was forced to follow him at 50k's for the early part of the bays and got well left behind.

I was hauling ass to catch up once he pulled over, but could not :bye:

most might have seen me revving my bikes tits off on the way to purau, (still thought i'd be able to catch up with gloplg and the rest of the summit road crew) and did not notice them coming towards me from purau, so got there and the fella on the big honda caught up and he and myself just went back to Chch from purau.

Was a great ride up on the summit road though, was awesome being above the cloud line/sea mist or whatever that was. Some pretty mint views :yes:

See you all next week.

[Peeteey]

Peeteey - sorry for not stopping at the Teddington side of Gebbies. Thought you were just messing with your camera, obviously something else was up?


No worries, nothing too major, just my front brakes exploding! 223169

Just after turning towards the hills at the Weacheaf, doing about 100km, felt a little jolt, saw something (my brake tube-thing it turns out) flying past my head at speed spewing liquid! Gingerly touched the front brakes to find a limp lever. Thanked my lucky stars it wasn't my wheel flying off!

In the attached pic, there should be two tubes coming out the top. The one still there is the input from the reservoir, the missing one goes up from the little stump on the right, over the top of the wheel (between it and the mud guard) to the brakes on the other side. That over-the-top tube is what came off.

Seems the tyre caught it and ripped it off in a frontwards motion. It's sheared off cleanly on both sides at the little stump bit so hopefully will be an easy fix for the shop tomorrow!

Sam, green Ninja 250 up from Queenstown, stopped and followed me home. Pottered along at about 40k, remembering that the front brake does 90% of all your braking and that the rear brake on the bmw is bad at best.

The real bugger is both Sam and I make vids for Youtube and neither of us had our cameras running! Buggery bollocks! I always miss the good shit! :violin:

All in all, nothing major, had a good giggle about it :facepalm:

Poor old bike, she doesn't like to appear anything less than indestructible so is feeling a little embarrassed :Oops:

[Peeteey]

Was a great ride up on the summit road though, was awesome being above the cloud line/sea mist or whatever that was. Some pretty mint views :yes:


Man yes, it was really pretty, and coming into Lyttelton, the suns rays breaking through the cloud between the hilltops, just stunning.

And guess who captured NONE of it on camera because it was pointing at the bloody road???? :facepalm:

[Dave-]

re: peeteey's brakes

I had the R6 clipping 240 at the end of the ruapuna straight when I thought my front brakes had failed, I went to start braking but it felt like there was nothing there, much like what you would've felt.

So I used the rear to chop the bike down from 240 to like 90 for the first corner haha.

I checked out my brakes on the back straight and they were sweet again, I looked them over and talked to a few guys and it cant have been brake fade, sure they were hot but they came back almost straight away, I think what happened it my hand slipped and didnt pull back hard enough....scared the shit out of me though lol

[EJK]

tags are awesome. It shows how much we love McWild ;-)

[Peeteey]

Definately keen, weather looks good for friday, sound like a good way to spend your day off?

:woohoo: Sweet, anyone else keen for a bit of dirt action this weekend? :woohoo:


Get your mind out of the gutter, Donna!

[McWild]

the tags are awesome, and you do feature quite regularly in them don't you lol.
Everyone can add two tags to each thread, so anyone else can feel free to make this the most tag crazy thread ever :facepalm:


My reason for mentioning is that last year I was the one that released the kraken known as tags and got in trouble for it, and I'm sure to many came across as a self obsessed cock since most of them were self referential. Thus I wanted to play it safe and clear my name.

[KiwiPhoenix]

No worries, nothing too major, just my front brakes exploding! 223169

Just after turning towards the hills at the Weacheaf, doing about 100km, felt a little jolt, saw something (my brake tube-thing it turns out) flying past my head at speed spewing liquid! Gingerly touched the front brakes to find a limp lever. Thanked my lucky stars it wasn't my wheel flying off!

In the attached pic, there should be two tubes coming out the top. The one still there is the input from the reservoir, the missing one goes up from the little stump on the right, over the top of the wheel (between it and the mud guard) to the brakes on the other side. That over-the-top tube is what came off.

Seems the tyre caught it and ripped it off in a frontwards motion. It's sheared off cleanly on both sides at the little stump bit so hopefully will be an easy fix for the shop tomorrow!

Sam, green Ninja 250 up from Queenstown, stopped and followed me home. Pottered along at about 40k, remembering that the front brake does 90% of all your braking and that the rear brake on the bmw is bad at best.

The real bugger is both Sam and I make vids for Youtube and neither of us had our cameras running! Buggery bollocks! I always miss the good shit! :violin:

All in all, nothing major, had a good giggle about it :facepalm:

Poor old bike, she doesn't like to appear anything less than indestructible so is feeling a little embarrassed :Oops:
:gob:Holy cow! Hope you manage to get it sorted! Although almost leaving your bag behind at the carpark wasn't a good sign :blink::facepalm:


:woohoo: Sweet, anyone else keen for a bit of dirt action this weekend? :woohoo:


Get your mind out of the gutter, Donna!

:rofl: wasn't even thinking anything like that! :blink::innocent::shutup: Besides someone did say that I could have a blat on your dirtbike!??

[KiwiPhoenix]

CeeJay, great to see you again! Didn't realise it till you mentioned Ruapuna, man what a small place indeed!

Beamer89 and also to the person who was following us: hope I wasn't too slow on the Old Tai Tapu rd for you guys!! Wasn't sure what condition the rd was going to be in...

[leopardskin]

great ride. i enjoyed the summit road last night, not always the case with the cyclists sheep runners campervans diesel, and road conditions not always ideal (but its not Ruapuna though is it) - and round the bays - the odd road works here and there but signs were up.

[willytheekid]

Good ride tonight. The two groups worked and I think most people got what they wanted.

Did anyone count the bikes tonight????

Little River next week?? With the option of a blat to Akaroa for those that want it??


Gidday Gloplg :)

Is there a ride on sat? ....could be keen if there is.
Im on training for the next 4 weeks so I actually have the weekends off :wings:

[CeeJay]

CeeJay, great to see you again! Didn't realise it till you mentioned Ruapuna, man what a small place indeed!

Thanks for that KiwiPhoenix. Glad to see that you got yourself some wheels. Yep, NZ is a small place, especially since we are probably more mobile than many countries. Also, the older we get the faster things go. Here is some proof: A recent pic from the heads-up display in a German police car following a "young fella" on a Hayabusa....

223222

Story at: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/retiree-nabbed-in-234kmh-bike-ride/story-e6frfku0-1225950611039

[Peeteey]

:gob:Holy cow! Hope you manage to get it sorted! Although almost leaving your bag behind at the carpark wasn't a good sign :blink::facepalm:

Ha ha, I seem determined to forget that poor old bag, that's the second time I've almost done that on a WNR!
Yep, Beemer is all go again, The nice guys at Budget paid for the pricey ($30 from SafeRbrakes) repair so we're on the road again ...



:rofl: wasn't even thinking anything like that! :blink::innocent::shutup: Besides someone did say that I could have a blat on your dirtbike!??

Who said that??? Who's offering out my bikes to strange women? Oh wait, was that me? :blink:

[gloplg]

Gidday Gloplg :)

Is there a ride on sat? ....could be keen if there is.
Im on training for the next 4 weeks so I actually have the weekends off :wings:

Sorry SatRides finished the week before WNR started again. Could maybe be tempted to do a ride on Sunday though.

[FJRider]

Sorry SatRides finished the week before WNR started again. Could maybe be tempted to do a ride on Sunday though.

I'm sure somebody .. somewhere in Christchurch ... will be going for a ride ... somewhere ....

If they are ... and don't mind company ... they will be in touch ... I guess ...

Thats what these forums are for ... aren't they ???

[gloplg]

I'm sure somebody .. somewhere in Christchurch ... will be going for a ride ... somewhere ....

If they are ... and don't mind company ... they will be in touch ... I guess ...

Thats what these forums are for ... aren't they ???

You mean that's what we have been doing all this time????:shit::blink::innocent::innocent::rofl::ro fl::rofl::rofl:

[gloplg]

I'm sure somebody .. somewhere in Christchurch ... will be going for a ride ... somewhere ....

If they are ... and don't mind company ... they will be in touch ... I guess ...

Thats what these forums are for ... aren't they ???

Anyway what happened to you last night????

[Peeteey]

I'm sure somebody .. somewhere in Christchurch ... will be going for a ride ... somewhere ....

If they are ... and don't mind company ... they will be in touch ... I guess ...

Thats what these forums are for ... aren't they ???

And for pressing the ... button? ;)

[FJRider]

Well ... I'll be going for a ride (here in Central though ..) on saturday ... :yes:

may even go tomorrow too .... :innocent:

[FJRider]

And for pressing the ... button? ;)

I seem to press the WRONG buttons ... :innocent:

Even when I get on the computer too .... :facepalm:

[SpeedMonger]

T

The Hornet - thanks for the rest of your chips :sick: Really needed after that pizza.

haha I knew you'd eat them. watch out or you'll end up like me, then you'll have to trade the bonnie for a rocket to haul your big ass around :facepalm:

[SpeedMonger]

I seem to press the WRONG buttons ... :innocent:

Even when I get on the computer too .... :facepalm:

... these dots are... feckn contagious.... now look.... what you... have started.....:scooter:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Ha ha, I seem determined to forget that poor old bag, that's the second time I've almost done that on a WNR!
Yep, Beemer is all go again, The nice guys at Budget paid for the pricey ($30 from SafeRbrakes) repair so we're on the road again ...

Who said that??? Who's offering out my bikes to strange women? Oh wait, was that me? :blink:

Glad to hear the bike is back on the road! Yep you did offer..... (now look what FJRider has started.....)


I'm sure somebody .. somewhere in Christchurch ... will be going for a ride ... somewhere ....

If they are ... and don't mind company ... they will be in touch ... I guess ...

Thats what these forums are for ... aren't they ???

As FJRider has said, there is usually a ride on somewhere, just pop a message on here and you'll probably get a response!


I seem to press the WRONG buttons ... :innocent:

Even when I get on the computer too .... :facepalm:

I'm saying nothing..... (that will be a first for me :laugh:)


... these dots are... feckn contagious.... now look.... what you... have started.....:scooter:
They are aren't they...... :rofl:

[neels]

I'm sure somebody .. somewhere in Christchurch ... will be going for a ride ... somewhere
Well I'd be keen for saturday morning......seeing as the duc has been in bits this week......and no trail biking so far due to school prizegivings (damned kids achieving ruining my fun) and people having other plans.....putting the duc back together now.....so if anybody is keen for a ride I have an itch to scratch.....

[SpeedMonger]

Thanks for that KiwiPhoenix. Glad to see that you got yourself some wheels. Yep, NZ is a small place, especially since we are probably more mobile than many countries. Also, the older we get the faster things go. Here is some proof: A recent pic from the heads-up display in a German police car following a "young fella" on a Hayabusa....

223222

Story at: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/retiree-nabbed-in-234kmh-bike-ride/story-e6frfku0-1225950611039

That'll be you on your new BB-King :Police::spanking:

[cruza]

haha I knew you'd eat them. watch out or you'll end up like me, then you'll have to trade the bonnie for a rocket to haul your big ass around :facepalm:

its a good thing .....makes the tyres stick to the road better.....:corn:

[KiwiPhoenix]

its a good thing .....makes the tyres stick to the road better.....:corn:
So having an ample rear end is a good thing :rofl:

[cruza]

Taitap pub works well:yes:

My DR looks a bit outta place with all your gorgeous bikes......

tis a good place indeed.

With you punting the dr along it was making a few other bikes work to keep up:blink:

[FJRider]

So having an ample rear end is a good thing :rofl:

It is MY turn to remain silent ... :shutup: :sick: :facepalm:

[neels]

It is MY turn to remain silent ... :shutup: :sick: :facepalm:
With years come wisdom....:killingme

[FJRider]

With years come wisdom....:killingme

I must still be young ... much to learn still ...

[Peeteey]

I must still be young ... much to learn still ...

I plan on not learning a thing ... Who are you people anyway? :confused:

[Peeteey]

Hey, have a squizz at this:

http://picasaweb.google.com/miob80/BlogphotoS#5414757294130302978

:yes: Mmmmmm :yes:

It's my birthday soon ... :yes:

I'd love either that or most of the BMWs in his colection ... :yes:

[helenoftroy]

OMG I love that cafe racer!

[Peeteey]

OMG I love that cafe racer!

Uh-huh, very yummy! It's funny the things you stumble on when you can't sleep!

[SpeedMonger]

Uh-huh, very yummy! It's funny the things you stumble on when you can't sleep!

I wonder if it's brakes work?? Small rear end required by the look of it.:innocent:

[KiwiPhoenix]

It is MY turn to remain silent ... :shutup: :sick: :facepalm:

:rofl: not like you!!


I plan on not learning a thing ... Who are you people anyway? :confused:

This explains alot! :laugh:


Hey, have a squizz at this:

http://picasaweb.google.com/miob80/BlogphotoS#5414757294130302978

:yes: Mmmmmm :yes:

It's my birthday soon ... :yes:

I'd love either that or most of the BMWs in his colection ... :yes:

Would that be a hint then?? :drinkup: besides mine is before yours!!!!


I wonder if it's brakes work?? Small rear end required by the look of it.:innocent:

That rules me out then! :rofl:

[Peeteey]

I wonder if it's brakes work?? Small rear end required by the look of it.:innocent:

I'd think of it as a convincing necessity for sticking to a diet! Kinda like my new jacket, it's 'almost' too small ... :corn:

[SpeedMonger]

Will be heading over the hill to Akaroa on Sat morning if anyone wants to join. Will leave from BK at 12.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'd think of it as a convincing necessity for sticking to a diet! Kinda like my new jacket, it's 'almost' too small ... :corn:

What do you mean diet?? I don't need a diet (although I am saying this slightly under the influence of incohol!!) :rofl:

[CeeJay]

Will be heading over the hill to Akaroa on Sat morning if anyone wants to join. Will leave from BK at 12.

Would have been a starter B. You must realize that often there is quite a time lag between posting your message and the time the message appears on KB. The upshot is that potential riders won't be aware of your intentions until hours or mins after you have departed.

It was so f*cken perfect today that anyone not taking advantage of the conditions, unless constrained by family or other commitments, must be considered a total fwit. :)

[SpeedMonger]

Would have been a starter B. You must realize that often there is quite a time lag between posting your message and the time the message appears on KB. The upshot is that potential riders won't be aware of your intentions until hours or mins after you have departed.

It was so f*cken perfect today that anyone not taking advantage of the conditions, unless constrained by family or other commitments, must be considered a total fwit. :)

Yep I know but I had other commitments which changed last night so off I go, shame you can't make it.

[CeeJay]

Yep I know but I had other commitments which changed last night so off I go, shame you can't make it.

:facepalm: Oh oh... Apologies...please ignore my previous post. I went to a BBQ and had one or two (hiccup). Got home and saw your post. Forgetting that it was Friday, thinking it was Saturday night and the ride had been rode already. I'm up for it today, Saturday, if you are still going...

[SpeedMonger]

Yep I am going regardless, will call in at BK just before 12 then heading off.

[leopardskin]

sounds like a plan stan

[Mully Clown]

I'll probably be there.

[neels]

Epic reading fail. Got as far as saturday morning in the hornet's post when I read it late this morning, just read the leaving at 12 part now.

Could have been riding instead of putting a f*#king car alarm in my sons f*#king car, what a f*#king shit of a job.

[Flip]

Was that you lot I saw riding through Governs bay today?

Where we going Wednesday?

[gloplg]

Little River next week?? With the option of a blat to Akaroa for those that want it??


Was that you lot I saw riding through Governs bay today?

Where we going Wednesday?

..............................

[Mully Clown]

Was that you lot I saw riding through Governs bay today?

Where we going Wednesday?
Yeah that was us. Not to be confused with the bike cop that was seen heading along a similar path sometime later.

[Flip]

Didnt see any rozza, but i turned off at the victoria dog park and let ted run around.

[Dave-]

yeah akaroa. keen

the akaroa ride wont be stopping.

[SpeedMonger]

Was that you lot I saw riding through Governs bay today?

Where we going Wednesday?
Yep, would recognise you anywhere in that thing. Was a good ride today, beautiful weather over there and the traffic was reasonably light too, and best of all no bloody lake bugs!!:woohoo:

Sorry for the confusion on the way back CJ I was heading back on Old West Coast road so was going via taitapu.

Was wondering why I had a pile of gravel on my seat, then realised - bloody tail tidy! :facepalm:

[CeeJay]

....
Sorry for the confusion on the way back CJ I was heading back on Old West Coast road so was going via taitapu.

Was wondering why I had a pile of gravel on my seat, then realised - bloody tail tidy! :facepalm:

No Worries TH - I figured what was going on but Gebbies is the quickest for me...

Are you sure the gravel didn't fly off my tyre as I was passing you? :ride:

What happened to the other group we were supposed to meet up with in 'Lil River & Akaroa?

[leopardskin]

we got to akaroa just as you were leaving

[specter]

can any one tell me whereabouts any good bike shops are? i had a aimless ride yesterday and came up with nothing, looking for some stores that have some sweet bikes to drool over and also somewhere to get my bike serviced

[Gibbo89]

For those that are keen to do the akaroa run without stops, should the group leave a little bit earlier?

[CeeJay]

...bike shops are? ... looking for some stores that have some sweet bikes to drool over and also somewhere to get my bike serviced

Can't vouch for any of these as I do all my own servicing...Use google to get the exact address or map.

Norjo in Main South road (Kwackers)
Superior Motorcycles in Cashel St
Just Motorcycles in Hawke St, New Brighton - generic bike servicing and theres all sorts of used bikes in there - quite a treasure trove :) .

Most of the other brand dealers are all at the bottom end of Manchester St, just past Pak'n'Save except Hampton Honda in Hornby and Avon Suzuki off Sockburn roundabout.

[Gibbo89]

can any one tell me whereabouts any good bike shops are? i had a aimless ride yesterday and came up with nothing, looking for some stores that have some sweet bikes to drool over and also somewhere to get my bike serviced

Just motorcycles in New Brighton are good. Hawke Street
Trevor Pierce Yamaha. Ferry Road
honda shop. Manchester Street
Sportszone Suzuki. Manchester Street
Street and Sport. Manchester Street
Norjo's on Main South Road (I dont recommend these guys though)
Emoto. St Asaph Street

there are more too, but that's all I can think of at the moment

[Dave-]

can any one tell me whereabouts any good bike shops are? i had a aimless ride yesterday and came up with nothing, looking for some stores that have some sweet bikes to drool over and also somewhere to get my bike serviced

I've just started working at Hampton Honda so will vouche for them :) come have a chat on wednesday if you're interested in buying an R6 :)

[KiwiPhoenix]

Depending on the weather I could be up for a ride to Akaroa :woohoo:

[cruza]

yeah akaroa. keen

the akaroa ride wont be stopping.

may try to get away early if poss and have fish n chips in akar's again

[specter]

I've just started working at Hampton Honda so will vouche for them :) come have a chat on wednesday if you're interested in buying an R6 :)

haha dont get me excited

[Dave-]

haha dont get me excited

excitement!

[SpeedMonger]

I've just started working at Hampton Honda so will vouche for them :) come have a chat on wednesday if you're interested in buying an R6 :)

Crikey, what are you doing there? Don't know if I want you working on my bike:bleh:

[SpeedMonger]

may try to get away early if poss and have fish n chips in akar's again

Yep I'm keen for that too.

[schrodingers cat]

If its nice and warm I'd be up for a blast over the hill.

If there is a cold wind I have several other options.

[Aryaeil]

I've had all my stuff done at Hamptons over the past year. Not that a Honda needs much doing! No complaints at all, good people.

[Dave-]

Crikey, what are you doing there? Don't know if I want you working on my bike:bleh:

haha :P I'm doing spare parts over summer.

[Spuds1234]

haha :P I'm doing spare parts over summer.

Pity it wasnt a suzuki shop (and 6 months ago). You could have given me the mad hookups for my Katana.

[SpeedMonger]

haha :P I'm doing spare parts over summer.

Ah well, will no doubt see you there at some point. Taking bike in this week sometime for 6K service. Clocking up the km pretty quickly :facepalm:

[Dave-]

Pity it wasnt a suzuki shop (and 6 months ago). You could have given me the mad hookups for my Katana.

Avon City offered me a job, but it was ony super-part time to begin with and I really needed fulltime.

and 6 months ago I was buried in exams :P

[Mr Triple]

may try to get away early if poss and have fish n chips in akar's again


Yep I'm keen for that too.


Try and make it this week... again... if work allows. Gonna show up two up on the Bros... figure if the Tiger stays in the garage I can't break it!! With Em running 'flintstone style' on the back we will try to keep up!! :shit::shutup::facepalm:

[Dave-]

6:15 departure for akas?

[CeeJay]

may try to get away early if poss and have fish n chips in akar's again


Yep I'm keen for that too.


6:15 departure for akas?

Brilliant - I'm in.

[helenoftroy]

Have I mentioned lately how desperately I miss my Ducati??:weep::weep::weep:

Will just go to Little River tomorrow I think...
But if Casualty comes we might go via Western Valley Rd -cause we can!:yes:

[Gibbo89]

Have I mentioned lately how desperately I miss my Ducati??:weep::weep::weep:

any idea on when it will be back in your garage?

[SpeedMonger]

Try and make it this week... again... if work allows. Gonna show up two up on the Bros... figure if the Tiger stays in the garage I can't break it!! With Em running 'flintstone style' on the back we will try to keep up!! :shit::shutup::facepalm:

Bugger, is it playing up again? Hope you manage to get along tomorrow.

[SpeedMonger]

Brilliant - I'm in.

I think cruza is probably talking 5:30ish like last time. Get a lot more light that way.

[Gibbo89]

I think cruza is probably talking 5:30ish like last time. Get a lot more light that way.

i assume even leaving at that time the ride back would be in the dark?

decisions decisions, that's even if the 250 would keep up! I have not been to akaroa on the bike yet, so it is pretty tempting :yes:

[Peeteey]

Hey kids, video from last week is up, minus anything eventful apart from some fog and a bunch of dudes in leather, if that's your thing ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49zrxcT6Vqs

See y'all tomorrow :woohoo:

[helenoftroy]

any idea on when it will be back in your garage?
New fairing still not here from Italy,then the repaired fairings will be colour-matched and done(that will be at least another week...)Was told 4-6 wks for parts to arrive,its now been 7.....:no:

[CeeJay]

I think cruza is probably talking 5:30ish like last time. Get a lot more light that way.

Even better! Just hope all those going to Akaroa can make it...

[Dave-]

I think cruza is probably talking 5:30ish like last time. Get a lot more light that way.

I cant leave that early, I'll see what people want to do on the night, I'm ok with riding in the dark, it's much like riding at day but with less light.

[been_there]

Hey Dave

Im keen to go straight thru to aka's (no stops), u-turn and head back to little river for a drink

[gloplg]

I cant leave that early, I'll see what people want to do on the night, I'm ok with riding in the dark, it's much like riding at day but with less light.

Sunset tonight is 8.37pm so there will be usable light until about 9.00pm, two and a half hours should be enough time to do BK to Akaroa and back to Little River with most people off the hills before dark.

Those of our number that don't want to tackle the hills can stop at Little River and keep the bar warm for the others.

[Retroqueen]

I so want to ride the old girl and thanks to a strong young fella :innocent: she started up well yesterday but not so sure I want to ride her if its cold.
See you tonight ... no hills for the two old girls so keeping seats warm sounds like a plan.