Canterbury: Wednesday Night Ride [Archive] - Page 5

Peeteey

5th December 2010, 19:52

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Hi all, just a quick note in case anyone is interested, I'm selling my camera setup, the whole shebang, with 3 bullet cameras, HDD recorder, case, cables, battery, power adapters, chargers etc plus more if I can find it in my cupboard.

I also have a second hand Gopro HD that I bought 'cause it was cheap but came into a few unexpected dollars so will combine that with selling this and buy one new, supporting local business and all that.

Both going cheap, would love them to go to one of you lot who will have fun with them.

Feel free to get in touch, chat, make an offer etc

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bikee chick

5th December 2010, 21:03

Its not that far past waikari in time compared to going to the greta... the Hurunui pub would be a good stop as well..

worst thing I was in Amberley most of Wednesday catching up with some people and stopped in at Waipara as well... if only I had waited longer...

Hanmer would be a good over night stop... some great roads up here

Is that and invitation for us all to stay at your place...hope you have room...

3umph

5th December 2010, 21:06

lol... do not have the room at the moment, looking for a bigger place to live so maybe...

R1madness

6th December 2010, 17:27

so it sounds like eyeryone likes the idea of aka or dev so good start eh. now a less stop route? skip the rejoin at the vet and little riv head streight to Dev or Aka but do from vet to blue duck at reduced pace to allow catch ups the road is boring that bit anyway, still talkin to owners of dev cafe. Yea Dave i know the pub is stuffed... im sure 1 o the aka pubs does chips and nibbles so wull be on the phone tomorrow to confirm a destination.

SpeedMonger

6th December 2010, 19:32

fireliv

6th December 2010, 20:09

Does every man and his dog run this ride these days?

Let the Anarchy begin.... will probably do my own thing methinks over dyers and gebbies, where the roads have bends in them.

Comments like these make me glad I quit the ride..... :blink:

Dave-

6th December 2010, 20:10

yeah, lets work it out on wednesday at about 6:29....

kerryhare

6th December 2010, 23:49

Comments like these make me glad I quit the ride..... :blink:

I quit them to.

Peeteey

7th December 2010, 01:58

Comments like these make me glad I quit the ride..... :blink:

I quit them to.

And you are missed as a result! :bye:

bikee chick

7th December 2010, 12:06

Hey guys off the topic i know but i am trying to find a flatmate..if you guys know of anyone can you direct them to the post in rant n rave and bikie angels please. Or pm me, add is on trade me
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=337025892
Tanya

bikee chick

7th December 2010, 12:10

I quit them to.

Comments like these make me glad I quit the ride..... :blink:

It is really sad when I turn up and there are no girls there...I too am really sick of the bitching and moaning and politics of the whole thing pull your heads in and work together...lets have a girls ride, and let boys join us if they want too...

been_there

7th December 2010, 12:53

It is really sad when I turn up and there are no girls there...I too am really sick of the bitching and moaning and politics of the whole thing pull your heads in and work together...

This is an internet forum what do u expect, what bitching and moaning has there been on the actual ride or while we are assembled at BK, please inform us all....

lets have a girls ride, and let boys join us if they want too...

Well, that is not working together now is it?

Wow people are quiting the rides because of comments made?

No one has to follow the route to where we are going and could meet us all there. This has been quite good as it provides others with the thrill etc that they want.

so it kind of floats most peeps boat....
10 cents over

longwheely

7th December 2010, 13:27

I thought that KB stood for Kiwi Biker forum not Kiwi Bitchy forum and people say the the English are whinging, they don`t have a patch on Kiwi`s

If someone is good enough to take time out of there busy day to ring around and sort somewhere for 30+ bikers to turn up to be fed and watered and has taken the time to organize a ride that will cater for 99% of the riders on that ride. this is not an organized event just a few like minded bikers that say we are riding from here to there and anyone is welcome to join us.
we have lost a lot of the older more experienced riders due to this sort of BS and as soon as we start to get some of them back they are reminded why they stopped coming in the first place
if people cut the BS for a few minutes then they may learn something you never know stranger things have happened.
And thats my 11 cents worth

bikee chick

7th December 2010, 13:35

This is an internet forum what do u expect, what bitching and moaning has there been on the actual ride or while we are assembled at BK, please inform us all....

Well, that is not working together now is it?

Wow people are quiting the rides because of comments made?

No one has to follow the route to where we are going and could meet us all there. This has been quite good as it provides others with the thrill etc that they want.

so it kind of floats most peeps boat....
10 cents over

And they bite too what fun....

I thought that KB stood for Kiwi Biker forum not Kiwi Bitchy forum and people say the the English are whinging, they don`t have a patch on Kiwi`s

If someone is good enough to take time out of there busy day to ring around and sort somewhere for 30+ bikers to turn up to be fed and watered and has taken the time to organize a ride that will cater for 99% of the riders on that ride. this is not an organized event just a few like minded bikers that say we are riding from here to there and anyone is welcome to join us.
we have lost a lot of the older more experienced riders due to this sort of BS and as soon as we start to get some of them back they are reminded why they stopped coming in the first place
if people cut the BS for a few minutes then they may learn something you never know stranger things have happened.
And thats my 11 cents worth

Well said (BTW I am one of the older inexperienced one who liked riding with the older experienced riders)

been_there

7th December 2010, 13:44

And they bite too what fun....

:facepalm:

typical.......

bikee chick

7th December 2010, 14:16

:facepalm:

typical.......

heheheheheheheh....:innocent:

neels

7th December 2010, 14:30

Yeah, kind of agree, far too much yap for a ride that only takes a couple of hours.

Last weeks ride to Greta was more like what I would consider a 'normal' wed night ride, a destination decided and everybody heading in the same direction by the same route.

All this discussion and people heading in different directions makes my feeble little brain hurt, I just want to join the bunch and follow the person in front without having to think about which group I've ended up riding with.

cruza

7th December 2010, 17:59

Does every man and his dog run this ride these days?

Let the Anarchy begin.... will probably do my own thing methinks over dyers and gebbies, where the roads have bends in them.

meeh.... like the idea of fish n chips at akar's thru , and haven't spotted any mufti's in campervans .......yet:shutup:

R1madness

7th December 2010, 18:31

Lol you lot are just so fun. Actually i was offering a sugestion was all. But thats all good Hornet maybe you could come up with a new alternative route or destination for next week. It seems to be that if a decent route is not half planned you all bitch and moan about overpriced drinks, no or crap food, flat streight roads, etc. Just turning up at BK and thinkin it can be done there and then is stupid. We did greta last week eh but since they resealed a big part of it yesterday you prob would give it a miss but if noone checked or called ahead and we went there this week you would all say its not orginised enough...
:facepalm:

phoenixgtr

7th December 2010, 19:03

It's disappointing watching all the bitching that's been going on this year. What scares me is that this seemed to work better when shy little me was in charge.

We've lost some destinations, which doesn't help at all, but we had a tried and true system developed over the last 3 years and it just seems to have been forgotten.

First of all, regroups are important, not only to ensure that everyone gets there, but it makes it feel like a group ride. A lot of people have said they haven't felt like group rides lately. In saying that, I realize those at the front of the group get frustrated waiting around with the huge groups that have been turning up. One way to deal with it would be to have a "middleman". Once the middleman arrives at the regroup, the front half carries on and the middleman waits for tail end to carry on. Of course this effectively divides the group in 2 and requires someone with half a brain to play middleman. I dunno, may not work too well.

As for routes Maybe we need to return to the system we had last year whereby we had half a dozen standard routes and rotated, with something a bit different now and then. Of course the earthquake has dealt to a couple of our routes, the most contentious being duvauchelles.

What is wrong with little river pub? It's ideal because it means those less inspired can stop there while rest of us carry on to duvauchelles/akaroa/wherever and back to join them. I know some people have mentioned not liking little river pub but I've never had a problem there.

In the end it's pretty simple: if we're not taking the same route to the same destination then we're not part of the same group are we

SpeedMonger

7th December 2010, 19:09

Comments like these make me glad I quit the ride..... :blink:

Well, I'm glad that you are glad. Comments like these are very... helpful?? :violin:

SpeedMonger

7th December 2010, 19:40

It's disappointing watching all the bitching that's been going on this year. What scares me is that this seemed to work better when shy little me was in charge.

In the end it's pretty simple: if we're not taking the same route to the same destination then we're not part of the same group are we

Yep, you left a void that I thought had been filled at the start of the season, hence my earlier comment. I simply asking the question.

R1Madness, I also do not think that it is appropriate for a self promoting Motorcycle Shop owner [it is in all of your posts] to start directing the ride, unless the said person / business is going to sponsor the food and drinks at the end?? :yes:

But that is just my opinion - not bitching.

Also remember that in the past there was always a ride going to Duvauchelles as an alternative so you could choose either the standard ride wherever it went or the Duva ride.

orangeback

7th December 2010, 19:55

Does every man and his dog run this ride these days? will probably do my own thing methinks over dyers and gebbies, where the roads have bends in them.
this is my thoughts as well , i rock up see where its going. If i don't like it . i do my own thing. mostly over the hill. with out someone telling me what to do, or how to ride. I always stop for a beer at one of three pubs, then go home, DONE i"ve had my bike fix for the week.
unless there corners involved i wont go, as i put in around 600km a week in a cage for work.

laRIKin

7th December 2010, 20:22

So is the WNR ride to Akaroa?

It sounded the most popular, just different ways to get there and where to stop and eat.

Dave-

7th December 2010, 20:46

The ride has got too big, some people want a committee, some people want a chilled out ride where we sort of make it up as we go, some people dont like some people, some people dont like where we go, some people dont like how we get there, some people dont like how others are riding.

Best I can do is run a ride that caters to the majority and the small percentage of people who want to do something a bit different are welcome to do so, just make sure you come tell me before the "breifing", so I can tell people and they wont end up following you and getting lost.

phoenix, I've tried splitting the ride into 2, didnt work out really...

fireliv

7th December 2010, 21:05

Well, I'm glad that you are glad. Comments like these are very... helpful?? :violin:

Neither was your pathetic comment....in the first place.

When Tristan, Ryan and I ( yes hornet a founding rider) started this we did so wanting to find a place to make friends and have a ride. Sadly shit has happened which made me not want to ride, most of it the crap on this site and thread ( I only come on this site to check this thread..)

I miss the easiness the ride used to have. Phoenix has always stated the general rules. It seams that a few fuckwits have forgotten why this ride exists- to share in a passion we are all have, enjoy a group ride and enjoy the company. Its disappointing Hornet to get on this thread (was thinking I might try and make this one as I hear the last one was good) and see you taking about anarchy without giving r1 a chance (who was willing to put some effort in). Now Phoenix tells me you are a nice guy and i do remember meeting you when you did ride a hornet but right now I think you are a apart of the problem.

Maybe I will come along in the new year sometime have a good ride all those who go this week.

CeeJay

7th December 2010, 21:45

The ride has got too big... some people dont like how others are riding. ...I've tried splitting the ride into 2, didnt work out really...

Well – congratulations, this is more or less what I suggested weeks ago. Once any group gets beyond a certain size, it’s quite normal for dissent and disorder to ensue.

There are two distinct types of people turning up at BK and both have quite different expectations. The first subgroup I would describe as: “People into slow synchronous pootling off to…(Pubs, Cafés etc). For brevity I refer to this subgroup as “PISSPOTs”. The second subgroup I would describe as: Racy, anarchic, troublesome boys and girls. For brevity I refer to this subgroup as: “RATBAGs”.

Since the beginning of time these types of groups have always been at loggerheads. As long as the overall turnout is, say, 30 or more bikes, I think the best overall solution is to get a divorce and split into WNR-P and WNR-R rides.

I suggest that the WNR-R subgroup should start its own forum and meet at McDonalds Sydenham before f*cking off over Dyers pass or wherever else the rats want to go…

No offence intended to anyone - just a bit of common sense wrapped up with a bit of fun :D

Dave-

7th December 2010, 21:55

Well – congratulations, this is more or less what I suggested weeks ago. Once any group gets beyond a certain size, it’s quite normal for dissent and disorder to ensue.

There are two distinct types of people turning up at BK and both have quite different expectations. The first subgroup I would describe as: “People into slow synchronous pootling off to…(Pubs, Cafés etc). For brevity I refer to this subgroup as “PISSPOTs”. The second subgroup I would describe as: Racy, anarchic, troublesome boys and girls. For brevity I refer to this subgroup as: “RATBAGs”.

Since the beginning of time these types of groups have always been at loggerheads. As long as the overall turnout is, say, 30 or more bikes, I think the best overall solution is to get a divorce and split into WNR-P and WNR-R rides.

I suggest that the WNR-R subgroup should start its own forum and meet at McDonalds Sydenham before f*cking off over Dyers pass or wherever else the rats want to go…

No offence intended to anyone - just a bit of common sense wrapped up with a bit of fun :D

I tried getting the faster guys to leave at 6:15 it didn't work.

Spuds1234

7th December 2010, 22:40

Now that the Wednesday night ride and evolved into something entirely different than what it was when it started, why not start a completely new ride, one that caters to the people that dont like what the WNR has become?

longwheely

7th December 2010, 23:21

:corn::corn::corn:

Gareth123

8th December 2010, 00:15

I tried getting the faster guys to leave at 6:15 it didn't work.

Maybe have the slower guys leave from somewhere else? McD's or Countdown Colombo st perhaps?

helenoftroy

8th December 2010, 06:28

I need to ride the Ducati so will be along tonight:woohoo:

....cause next week she goes back to Trevor Pierce to have the crap fairing repairs sorted:angry2::crybaby:

Hopefully one of my work colleagues,Darryl will be along tonight on his Sporty

Dave-

8th December 2010, 06:38

....cause next week she goes back to Trevor Pierce to have the crap fairing repairs sorted:angry2::crybaby:

Imsorrywhat?

helenoftroy

8th December 2010, 06:40

Imsorrywhat?

I know I know!!
will show ya tonite:crybaby:

KiwiPhoenix

8th December 2010, 07:19

Well – congratulations, this is more or less what I suggested weeks ago. Once any group gets beyond a certain size, it’s quite normal for dissent and disorder to ensue.

There are two distinct types of people turning up at BK and both have quite different expectations. The first subgroup I would describe as: “People into slow synchronous pootling off to…(Pubs, Cafés etc). For brevity I refer to this subgroup as “PISSPOTs”. The second subgroup I would describe as: Racy, anarchic, troublesome boys and girls. For brevity I refer to this subgroup as: “RATBAGs”.

Since the beginning of time these types of groups have always been at loggerheads. As long as the overall turnout is, say, 30 or more bikes, I think the best overall solution is to get a divorce and split into WNR-P and WNR-R rides.

I suggest that the WNR-R subgroup should start its own forum and meet at McDonalds Sydenham before f*cking off over Dyers pass or wherever else the rats want to go…

No offence intended to anyone - just a bit of common sense wrapped up with a bit of fun :D

So that makes me a PissPot! :rofl: I like it!

I won't be doing the ride tonight, got myself a bad cough and sore throat, will be along to wave bye bye, then off to Alexandra tomorrow! :woohoo:

been_there

8th December 2010, 07:44

....cause next week she goes back to Trevor Pierce to have the crap fairing repairs sorted:angry2::crybaby:

Sorry to hear about this

been_there

8th December 2010, 07:50

So AKA's it is? or Duav?
Weather not looking flash though....

Hey Rik/Ian would be good to catch up been a while!!

Dave-

8th December 2010, 11:22

akaroa, back to little river pub (cheap food, very yummy - dunno why flip doesnt like them?)

bikee chick

8th December 2010, 12:25

So that makes me a PissPot! :rofl: I like it!

I won't be doing the ride tonight, got myself a bad cough and sore throat, will be along to wave bye bye, then off to Alexandra tomorrow! :woohoo:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHICKY...Hope you are having a great day and enjoying your self...take care xx:love:

KiwiPhoenix

8th December 2010, 13:09

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHICKY...Hope you are having a great day and enjoying your self...take care xx:love:

Cheers chick! Had a wonderful lunch, must do it again! :love:

willytheekid

8th December 2010, 13:19

laRIKin

8th December 2010, 19:05

Hey Rik/Ian would be good to catch up been a while!!

Well that is why I was going to do a WNR.
To catch up with you lot before Christmas.

There was a discussion on where to ride to and where to stop to eat and drink.
Seemed quite innocent to me.
And out of the blue (to me) a few started to talk about people being bitchy?
Must have missed something that happened in the past?

So I lost interest and did what I normally do.
And went for a nice wee ride by my self.

I ride to relax and unwind.

Some of you need get out to ride more and stay off the net.

And I hope to catch up with those of you I know and have a good Christmas.
And hope to see you guys at Woodstock.

Dave-

8th December 2010, 20:43

what a good ride, sorry about the dyers pass, I forgot to mention I'd be going that way, and that we wouldnt be stopping at halswel but I think everyone worked that out later.

I got to duvauchelle and couldnt be bothered going to akaroa, thermal gloves under my riding gloves made it feel like my fingers were big unweildy sausages, and my tyres were so cold they were slipping in corners which was annoying me.

Peeteey

8th December 2010, 21:16

Could be interested Peteey, will give ya a call once I check the $finaces$....you still need a battery for the BMW? (still got one for ya...@ xmas $ of course lol)

PS: you going 4 a ride tonight? (might come down and met ya if so)

Hey man, sorry, I never see this thread after lunch time on the day as am at work. Yes, still keen on battery! If you're keen on a camera then we can just take the battery price off the camera price, easy peasy!

Nice ride tonight, shoulda come along!

Peeteey

9th December 2010, 08:21

*yawn* Morning all, yesterday's video is up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO5N41zgDMU

Filmed on the new Gopro!

Should be available in a few minutes, still processing as of now ...

Fun ride, thank you peeps! Was nice to see so many brave the :cold:

SpeedMonger

9th December 2010, 09:53

Also had a pleasant 5:30 Fish & Chip run to Aka, minus the megalomaniacs.....:innocent:

been_there

9th December 2010, 16:11

FYI
Publician at the Little River pub said he wasn't going to be open on either tues/weds next week....
Not that we would be going that way? but hey just passing on the message in case others where looking to go that way. Also saw the Hill Top was under some renovations? Didn't look open from the few seconds i could see.... :innocent:

specter

9th December 2010, 17:05

what time does the sun go down? im contemplating a little ride over to aka

neels

9th December 2010, 17:07

what time does the sun go down? im contemplating a little ride over to aka
9:02pm

http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/christchurch

specter

9th December 2010, 17:08

9:02pm

http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/christchurch

i need it down to the exact nano second

neels

9th December 2010, 17:11

i need it down to the exact nano second
Who do I look like, Bob McDavit? And if I do, please shoot me.

Lovely night for a ride, I'd be tempted to join you if I didn't have 700k's lined up for tomorrow.

specter

9th December 2010, 17:14

Who do I look like, Bob McDavit? And if I do, please shoot me.

Lovely night for a ride, I'd be tempted to join you if I didn't have 700k's lined up for tomorrow.

where you off to now?

neels

9th December 2010, 17:15

where you off to now?
Right now off to the garage to pack the bike.

Tomorrow the kb rally in the Catlins via the scenic route through Tekapo

KiwiPhoenix

9th December 2010, 18:25

Right now off to the garage to pack the bike.

Tomorrow the kb rally in the Catlins via the scenic route through Tekapo

Safe ride guys! And to all that are going to the Rally this weekend, see you on Sat!

Gareth123

12th December 2010, 18:20

I'm heading to Hanmer Springs next weekend to camp for a night. Anyone else interested?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/132064-Saturday-18-12-2010-Camping-at-Hanmer-Springs?p=1129930488#post1129930488

R1madness

12th December 2010, 19:29

[QUOTE=The Hornet;1129926818]Yep, you left a void that I thought had been filled at the start of the season, hence my earlier comment. I simply asking the question.

R1Madness, I also do not think that it is appropriate for a self promoting Motorcycle Shop owner [it is in all of your posts] to start directing the ride, unless the said person / business is going to sponsor the food and drinks at the end?? :yes:

dude are you a nubee to the rides? I led them for most o last year and put my name up so that everyone knows who they are talkin to rather than hide behind a fake id and a fake reputation. Sure i got plenty to say but at least i can back it up with over 20 years of industry experience 14 years racing and 6 nz titles as head mechanic and 4 times national drag champion as well as being interested in passing on technical riding tips that can only be gained from actually riding and working on motorcycles.

Shit hornet maybe it should b you shoutin me the drinks lol

Dave-

12th December 2010, 19:45

I tried to make my user name as unambigious as possible.....someone had beaten me to it, guess I better change my real name to dave- haha!

where did hornet post that? is it a PM?

I'm pretty out of ideas where to go this week guys, but I did go over evans pass and the bays roads and they're 99.99% gravel and roadworks free, there's still a 30kph spot on evans where the road merges in both directions, but I think if we're all careful then we'll be fine.

So I thought I'd motion a ride over evans, through the bays, to diamond harbour, then back to taitap hotel?

As an alternative some could go over summit road? I'm personally not in favour of running the whole ride over summit, but if a few hardy souls wanted to tackle it I'd have no complaints, or even if the adventure kids wanted to go over the bridal path?

feel free to jump in with another idea? we could ride to ashley gorge for example?

specter

12th December 2010, 20:06

my ride to aka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHzOg-fKXk4

Gibbo89

12th December 2010, 20:23

where did hornet post that? is it a PM?

post 1027 bro.

I'm pretty out of ideas where to go this week guys, but I did go over evans pass and the bays roads and they're 99.99% gravel and roadworks free, there's still a 30kph spot on evans where the road merges in both directions, but I think if we're all careful then we'll be fine.

So I thought I'd motion a ride over evans, through the bays, to diamond harbour, then back to taitap hotel?

As an alternative some could go over summit road? I'm personally not in favour of running the whole ride over summit, but if a few hardy souls wanted to tackle it I'd have no complaints, or even if the adventure kids wanted to go over the bridal path?

feel free to jump in with another idea? we could ride to ashley gorge for example?

I'm keen for wherever, evans etc sounds good. What's the road to the gorge like?

Gibbo89

12th December 2010, 20:28

my ride to aka

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHzOg-fKXk4

cool vid boss, what do camera mounts cost?

Dave-

12th December 2010, 20:46

post 1027 bro.

I'm keen for wherever, evans etc sounds good. What's the road to the gorge like?

ah, found it.

the road to the gorge is straight and boring....but when you get to the gorge there's like 4 nice corners....and then you get to ride all the way back...I'm just putting it out there....

spectre that scraping sound is you getting knee down amirite? amirite?!?

cruza

12th December 2010, 21:08

:corn::corn::corn:

Well my bike is all go again , will be out for the usual wed nite blat .........:innocent:

SpeedMonger

12th December 2010, 22:10

[QUOTE=The Hornet;1129926818]
dude are you a nubee to the rides? I led them for most o last year and put my name up so that everyone knows who they are talkin to rather than hide behind a fake id and a fake reputation. Sure i got plenty to say but at least i can back it up with over 20 years of industry experience 14 years racing and 6 nz titles as head mechanic and 4 times national drag champion as well as being interested in passing on technical riding tips that can only be gained from actually riding and working on motorcycles.

Shit hornet maybe it should b you shoutin me the drinks lol

Sorry, you have a snowballs chance of that I'm afraid lol.

Quite a venerable resume you have there. One would presume then, with such vast experience that you would certainly be able to tell a good bike from a dog, and yet a certain bike shop mentioned gratuitously on this site would give the rspca a run for it's money it seems. Ironic isn't it.....

Incidentally, if you check the website rules, bike shops are supposed to have their own login identity for advertising purposes.

Been doing these rides since 2008, so no I wouldn't call myself a nubee, it was actually a lot of fun back then, no leaders, tec's and choice of destination on the night and there was usually a choice of two if you didn't want to do the main ride.

Peeteey

12th December 2010, 23:02

Well my bike is all go again , will be out for the usual wed nite blat .........:innocent:

Excellent! Good to hear, but are you going to stop at the pub afterwards and mingle with us mere mortals? ;)
Was sad to see you go ripping past last week without saying HI, and being chased by a silver bee is no excuse! For either of you! :angry:

imdying

13th December 2010, 09:14

Incidentally, if you check the website rules, bike shops are supposed to have their own login identity for advertising purposes.Hey numbnuts, Ian is a known "good cunt" (TM) so stop trying to push his buttons.

imdying

13th December 2010, 09:26

Spuds1234

13th December 2010, 09:32

It would be mint to head to the Bealy hotel for a drink one Wednesday. Might have to leave a bit earlier so we dont have to much sun in our eyes.

CeeJay

13th December 2010, 09:37

Excellent! Good to hear, but are you going to stop at the pub afterwards and mingle with us mere mortals? ;)
Was sad to see you go ripping past last week without saying HI, and being chased by a silver bee is no excuse! For either of you! :angry:

Ah, I may be able to shed some light on the apparent snobbery and hope that Cruza will forgive me for posting it since he is a humble type and not prone to making a fuss. This report may seem like total bollocks and I would not believe it myself had I not seen it with my own eyes.

As I was rounding a corner on the downward leg to Duvauchelle, I saw what appeared to be a wild or mad pig bound from the roadside bushes towards Cruzas bike! Cruza tried to fend it off with his boot but missed and the thing snapped its frothing jaws and bit off his left footpeg. It then spun around and disappeared back into the undergrowth, dropping the footpeg in the process. Hornet, Mully & myself, who were following, were totally stunned as Cruza, looking like a seasoned speedway pro, recovered from the attack and calmly screeched to a halt. :shit:

To assist Cruza, who was somewhat shaken and now had no left footpeg, we rigged a bungy from his left boot up and around his neck and down to the d-ring of his right glove. Although this scheme kept his foot off the road, it had the unfortunate side effect that whenever he opened the throttle, the tension in the bungy caused his leg to rise slightly, forcing an upshift. When that happened, the bike would slow and Cruza would open the throttle even more to compensate. Had we serrendipitously invented the worlds first automatic motorcycle transmission or just a very cheap upshifter ??? :shifty:

By the time they got back to Little River, Hornet was concerned that the bungy around Cruza's neck might have caused him to asphyxiate slightly and so was riding shotgun to make sure he was still in control and not in some unnatural state of pleasure. Any thought of stopping for a beer was totally inappropriate as you will appreciate...:shit:

cruza

13th December 2010, 14:46

:laugh::killingme , umm yeah errr sounds bout right:facepalm:

Not a snob peeteey, group decision with cool evening and the nights mishap, we carried on back to taitapu too have a brew. thought about it as we flashed past, but sore leg etc , decided to leave it. hopefully see ya this week:yes:
Have to say the last 4 wed rides we done have been good, what I used to enjoy about the wnr . whateva bitching that is going on at mo, I'm trying to stay out of . All I want is a stress free blat on the bike with some mates.

schrodingers cat

13th December 2010, 19:45

whateva bitching that is going on at mo, I'm trying to stay out of . All I want is a stress free blat on the bike with some mates.

x2

Work is pretty demanding and the last thing I want when I get a night free is any stress.

I thought the WNR was sorta a good buggers club but the online shenanigans are unpleasent reading

Dave-

13th December 2010, 20:58

why does everyone get so upset about forums? seriously? It's just words.

it's not like they're throwing punches on the ride...

Spuds1234

13th December 2010, 21:01

why does everyone get so upset about forums? seriously? It's just words.

Cos its the internet bro.

It just is, much the same way as buttered toast always landing butter side down. No one knows why it happens, but it always does.

Dave-

13th December 2010, 21:04

Cos its the internet bro.

It just is, much the same way as buttered toast always landing butter side down. No one knows why it happens, but it always does.

SHUT UP OR ILL FUCK YOU UP YO!

jokes lol!

phoenixgtr

13th December 2010, 21:05

Now that would be entertainment.

Liv and I won't be along this week. We're road tripping to Nelson for a wedding.

Have a good one

Gareth123

13th December 2010, 21:35

why does everyone get so upset about forums? seriously? It's just words.

it's not like they're throwing punches on the ride...

BIFF! BAM! KAPOW! BONK! SMACK!

Theres some internet punching for you!

Spuds1234

13th December 2010, 21:37

shut up or ill fuck you up yo!

Jokes lol!

you think you could take me bro?? I cut you!!

Peeteey

14th December 2010, 00:57

Now that would be entertainment.

Liv and I won't be along this week. We're road tripping to Nelson for a wedding.

Have a good one

That sound like fun! Have fun and ride safe. Would be nice to see you both before a ride one of these fine days. I say before 'cause you both leave me in the dust ...

BIFF! BAM! KAPOW! BONK! SMACK!

Theres some internet punching for you!

And with that, I'm off to watch some old Batman reruns! Good suggestion. :yes:

you think you could take me bro?? I cut you!!

The only thing you need to cut him is a pattern for a new dress :D :love:

Gibbo89

14th December 2010, 09:26

neels

14th December 2010, 10:03

These exchanges of opinions that get nasty on here never seem to be a big deal at the ride itself? Or am I just oblivious to the WNR people bickering in the corner of the pubs? (Or at BK before the ride leaves)
Have you not noticed the groups at the opposite sides of the BK carpark, gun hands dangling at the ready in case there's a shootout?

Anyway, my 35c+gst;

My understanding is that the WNR is intended to be a group ride, so if you want to go on a group ride, turn up at the BK carpark and ride with the group. If you want to go somewhere else or don't want to ride with the group, then maybe post another thread and meet somewhere else, and ride where you want to.

To simple?

Gibbo89

14th December 2010, 10:12

Have you not noticed the groups at the opposite sides of the BK carpark, gun hands dangling at the ready in case there's a shootout?

Hmm, remind me to bring my assless chaps to the next ride then lol. :sick:

Anyway, my 35c+gst;

My understanding is that the WNR is intended to be a group ride, so if you want to go on a group ride, turn up at the BK carpark and ride with the group. If you want to go somewhere else or don't want to ride with the group, then maybe post another thread and meet somewhere else, and ride where you want to.

To simple?

Edit: No, I don't think that's too simple. Simple is good.

I personally do not care where I ride, yeah long straights are boring for me but it isn't like we're heading down to Timaru via State Highway 1.

If R1madness organises the kind person at Duvauchelles cafe to stay open for us and has pies and beer or chips and coke etc then I'm more than happy to head straight to Akaroa from Halswell and then back to the cafe.

Anyhoo, what's the plan for tomorrow night?

helenoftroy

14th December 2010, 23:15

So I thought I'd motion a ride over evans, through the bays, to diamond harbour, then back to taitap hotel?

As an alternative some could go over summit road? I'm personally not in favour of running the whole ride over summit, but if a few hardy souls wanted to tackle it I'd have no complaints, or even if the adventure kids wanted to go over the bridal path?

Im keen to ride,the Ducati is back at Trevor Pierce for more work and the loan bike is covered with his advertising so I refuse to ride it:oi-grr::bs: so will bring the DR ...

Any or all of this ride cool with me!:woohoo:

helenoftroy

14th December 2010, 23:23

Other short jaunts:

(Total return distance)

BK Moorhouse -> Akaroa (161km)
BK Moorhouse -> Castle Hill(194km)
BK Moorhouse -> Hanmer Springs (270km)
BK Moorhouse -> Windwhistle -> Mount Somers -> Rakaia -> BK (229km)
BK Moorhouse -> Jacksons (358km)
BK Moorhouse -> Lake Tekapo (450km)
imdying has some awesome ride suggestions here
early in the new year we should just do it!:yes:

Windwhistle or Hanmer would be perfect...all the others are great rides too:scooter:

Gibbo89

14th December 2010, 23:24

the loan bike is covered with his advertising so I refuse to ride it:oi-grr::bs:

Are you not keen to be a moving billboard??

SpeedMonger

15th December 2010, 06:34

Have you not noticed the groups at the opposite sides of the BK carpark, gun hands dangling at the ready in case there's a shootout?

Anyway, my 35c+gst;

My understanding is that the WNR is intended to be a group ride, so if you want to go on a group ride, turn up at the BK carpark and ride with the group. If you want to go somewhere else or don't want to ride with the group, then maybe post another thread and meet somewhere else, and ride where you want to.

To simple?

No, not too simple Neels, and precisely what I'll be doing tonight.

I'll just say this, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

If you are going to rip off fellow kiwi bikers, then just bowl in trying to run the show, crowing how great you are, desperately advertising yourself in an effort to dupe more kiwi bikers, then expect a reaction from people that actually give a shit about their fellow riders wellbeing.

Hope you all have a good ride tonight, I know I will. :scooter:

imdying

15th December 2010, 10:06

If you are going to rip off fellow kiwi bikers, then just bowl in trying to run the show, crowing how great you are, desperately advertising yourself in an effort to dupe more kiwi bikers, then expect a reaction from people that actually give a shit about their fellow riders wellbeing.What exactly do you mean and who exactly are you aiming it at?

imdying

15th December 2010, 11:14

Who beat up the MC19 recently? I need a headlight bracket from one...

Gibbo89

15th December 2010, 11:22

Who beat up the MC19 recently? I need a headlight bracket from one...

His username is: Hurrie

imdying

15th December 2010, 11:26

Righto... well if you read this Hurrie, it's not rooted, and you want to sell it, give me a PM.

Dave-

15th December 2010, 11:42

arrrrrrrrgh it's wet and cold :(

Gibbo89

15th December 2010, 11:48

It isn't raining here...:yes:

specter

15th December 2010, 11:49

arrrrrrrrgh it's wet and cold :(

man up!!

is my wof sorted?

Flip

15th December 2010, 12:05

arrrrrrrrgh it's wet and cold :(

Come on grow a pair. I have just taken a 97 year old dude for a trip around Chch on the old bike.

I am just a bit wet, but not cold.

Dave-

15th December 2010, 12:50

man up!!

is my wof sorted?

all good for friday fella

Come on grow a pair. I have just taken a 97 year old dude for a trip around Chch on the old bike.

I am just a bit wet, but not cold.

I'm more annoyed about the roads being all slippy than being cold and wet.

specter

15th December 2010, 14:41

all good for friday fella

thanks muchly

Flip

15th December 2010, 15:57

I'm more annoyed about the roads being all slippy than being cold and wet.

Not that you are on 40's technology cross ply tires, anyway its quite simple, slow down in the wet, easy peasy.

Dave-

15th December 2010, 16:12

Not that you are on 40's technology cross ply tires, anyway its quite simple, slow down in the wet, easy peasy.

but i get more horsepowers when it's cold!

Flip

15th December 2010, 16:32

but i get more horsepowers when it's cold!

So do I....... and I can use them all.....

JellyBellyKelly

15th December 2010, 19:00

hope cruza hasn't come off again this week........ damn wild pigs

or anyone else

leopardskin

15th December 2010, 20:31

great ride tonight - wound up riding in the sunshine which was totally unexpected - never been up St Andrews hill before either...cool

Dave-

15th December 2010, 20:39

So do I....... and I can use them all.....

all 20 of them?

btw, ride was good tonight.

Flip

15th December 2010, 21:18

All 24 Horse Power.

KiwiPhoenix

15th December 2010, 21:40

Had a good ride in the car tonight, took some photos as you all were leaving so will post up tomorrow!

Gibbo89

15th December 2010, 21:40

hope cruza hasn't come off again this week........ damn wild pigs

or anyone else

You jinxed it.

I hope the bandit is not too badly damaged mate.

Gibbo89

15th December 2010, 21:41

Ride tonight was a good one. Heading up St Martins was a good change too.

JellyBellyKelly

15th December 2010, 21:51

You jinxed it.

I hope the bandit is not too badly damaged mate.

shite i'm sorry.... who was on the bandit?

Gibbo89

15th December 2010, 22:02

shite i'm sorry.... who was on the bandit?

Toby, I have no idea what his username is. He came down in the best possible place, and then hopped back on and finished the ride. He said the bike seemed fine, so fingers crossed eh.

Peeteey

16th December 2010, 04:17

Toby, I have no idea what his username is. He came down in the best possible place, and then hopped back on and finished the ride. He said the bike seemed fine, so fingers crossed eh.

I was going to ask the same question, dunno if he wants it in the video or not ...

Toby, if you're reading, please send me a PM (not a bloody politician!) and lemme know if you'd like your laying-down type bike in the vid or not.

helenoftroy

16th December 2010, 08:33

Peeteey

16th December 2010, 11:04

My boy Casualty & I had a great ride last night!:yes:
Thats how WNRs should be,bit of discussion,wee deviation up the hill,then just smile factor riding....

It was fun wasn't it? :yes::scooter:
I had a very fun 30 seconds when I tried to keen up with you HOT on the summit road. I say 30 seconds because that's how long it took for you to go from being in front of me to being out of sight! Nice to stretch the legs a little ...

I do think we should do that ride in reverse so the sun isn't in our eyes all the way from Gebbies to Tai Tapu. Maybe head for the Speights Ale House in Ferrymead instead?

Peeteey

16th December 2010, 11:15

While I think of it, I did have an idea of a slight deviation from a regular route. I'm not sure if this has been done already but thought I'd put it out there to see what popular opinion might be.

A slightly more interesting way of doing the Oxford run. The difference is that you turn off the motorway as soon as possible, Ohoka road.
Then head for Rangiora via that back road, much nicer than the motorway then that boring long road out.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Belfast,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&daddr=-43.3857,172.63867+to:-43.3609987,172.6116493+to:Rangiora,+New+Zealand+to :Loburn,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand+to:Oxford,+Canter bury,+New+Zealand+to:Belfast,+Canterbury,+New+Zeal and&hl=en&geocode=Fcr8aP0d-hdKCikphTahM4wxbTHgX3mEhu8ABQ%3BFZz8af0dzkFKCilRTw SOGZIxbTEAWpJMhu8AEw%3BFRpdav0dQdhJCinvrDocU5IxbTF Q5YZMhu8AEw%3BFUQ-a_0dDZpJCin9dAmFiJQxbTEAp3mEhu8ABQ%3BFUUMbP0dR71IC ilbq7IViaoxbTHQhHmEhu8ABQ%3BFX5ca_0da3hDCil1JJuqe-IxbTHQnHmEhu8ABQ%3BFcr8aP0d-hdKCikphTahM4wxbTHgX3mEhu8ABQ&mra=ls&via=1,2&sll=-43.384092,172.468872&sspn=0.341837,0.727158&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.300197,172.372055&spn=0.171155,0.363579&t=h&z=12

This could be a multi level ride. People could stop/turn back in Rangiora if they didn't want to go further, that wee extra road on the way out is quite nice, wouldn't be such a long ride then and only a little bit of motorway.
Then at Oxford people could take the quick way home shown on the map or go the same way in reverse to get back the scenic route.

Is there a more scenic way to get back to town from Oxford? I don't know of one.

The full route shown is 108k from Belfast to Belfast.

What say the mob?

Vgygrwr

16th December 2010, 12:26

Your map suggests turning off the motorway at the second exit I think, the first is Tram Rd. If you take Tram Rd you can add a few corners by going down Giles Rd to Island Rd.
Recall someone suggesting going to the Cust pub, rather than Oxford, via German Rd (the suspension test) then Summer Hill and Mill Rds. If desparate for corners coming back from Cust you can take Oxford Rangioria Rd then Swannanoa Rd at Fernside, Patersons Rd, Wards Rd down Manderville Rd to South Eyre Rd back to Tram Rd. From where I live this loop seemed about the best I could find if I didn't have three hours to go somewhere more inspiring.

Buyasta

16th December 2010, 15:15

Wait, you guys take Tram Rd when you're heading out to Oxford?.. If you want a less boring route with less traffic, take the Old West Coast rd (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.4816253,172.3041279+to:-43.3925963,172.0614143+to:Oxford,+Canterbury,+New+ Zealand&hl=en&geocode=FW6iZ_0dxkxKCg%3BFeeFaP0d_yZFCiknIUJ6MPkxb THACTpMhu8AEw%3BFazhaf0d5nJBCimpKVZ6bwUubTEwbJJMhu 8AEw%3BFX5ca_0da3hDCil1JJuqe-IxbTHQnHmEhu8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=1,2&sll=-43.394446,172.085724&sspn=0.107897,0.264187&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.365126,172.074738&spn=0.431798,1.056747&z=11) - it's a fair bit longer, in terms of distance, but about the same in terms of time, and generally a much nicer drive/ride.

Dave-

16th December 2010, 16:14

YES PEETEEY! MOAR SUGGESTIONS!

Hampton Honda have offered to put on fish and chips, and fizzy drink at some stage.

Maybe the first ride of the new year?

Paws

16th December 2010, 16:21

Hey guys, Bike is fine, just needs a new indicator lens and a bloody good wash and I'm only slightly sore today so all in all I think I got a good lesson for a small price.

Toby

cruza

16th December 2010, 20:25

My boy Casualty & I had a great ride last night!:yes:
Thats how WNRs should be

Sun came out,a natter at the TaiTap pub then home(that pub is excellent for us)

Was Good aye , skies cleared , roads dried and the first bit of sun all day. After all the wild pork from last weeks run it was a nice change to find a xmas lamb on the road two corners further on......
Well I guess last wnr before xmas next week..... hell where has the year gone...:blink:

SpeedMonger

16th December 2010, 20:55

btw - MR Waspy Hornet - let others fight their own battles if they so wish but leave it off KB & lets just do what we love - ride bikes:woohoo:

Yeh I hear you, have made my opinions known and that is that. If anyone wants to be a chump and go through the same hassles then that is their problem.

helenoftroy

16th December 2010, 21:01

Yeh I hear you, have made my opinions known and that is that. If anyone wants to be a chump and go through the same hassles then that is their problem.

:niceone:

Well said that man!

SpeedMonger

16th December 2010, 21:06

Was Good aye , skies cleared , roads dried and the first bit of sun all day. After all the wild pork from last weeks run it was a nice change to find a xmas lamb on the road two corners further on......
Well I guess last wnr before xmas next week..... hell where has the year gone...:blink:

I must admit I was a bit concerned at was was going to be around the next corner lol. No dodging stray footpegs this time though :facepalm::woohoo:

Peeteey

16th December 2010, 21:58

Peeteey

16th December 2010, 22:13

Your map suggests turning off the motorway at the second exit I think, the first is Tram Rd.

Oops, yea, for some reason I think of it as the first exit. I guess it's the first overpass maybe? dunno

Even taking it a bit further, going Oxford, Scenic hwy to Waddington then old west coast rd back. Going between the river and Darfield, Kirwee, west melton etc.

That would be a bloody long ride tho ... about 150k, close to 2 hours of fast(-ish for some like me!) riding

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=belfast,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&daddr=Rangiora,+New+Zealand+to:Loburn,+Canterbury, +New+Zealand+to:Oxford,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand+to :-43.3863695,172.037751+to:Riccarton,+Canterbury,+Ne w+Zealand&geocode=Fcr8aP0d-hdKCikphTahM4wxbTHgX3mEhu8ABQ%3BFUQ-a_0dDZpJCin9dAmFiJQxbTEAp3mEhu8ABQ%3BFUUMbP0dR71IC ilbq7IViaoxbTHQhHmEhu8ABQ%3BFX5ca_0da3hDCil1JJuqe-IxbTHQnHmEhu8ABQ%3BFf_5af0ddxZBCin7SJg6ig8ubTFxNDl Mhu8AEw%3BFRbJZ_0do59JCilPKAZa84oxbTEgqXmEhu8ABQ&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=3&mrsp=4&sz=10&via=4&sll=-43.375109,172.146149&sspn=0.622882,0.764923&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.398063,172.338409&spn=0.622646,0.764923&t=h&z=10

Anyhoo, just bantering some sleep deprived ideas around :woohoo:

Spuds1234

16th December 2010, 23:21

Oops, yea, for some reason I think of it as the first exit. I guess it's the first overpass maybe? dunno

Even taking it a bit further, going Oxford, Scenic hwy to Waddington then old west coast rd back. Going between the river and Darfield, Kirwee, west melton etc.

That would be a bloody long ride tho ... about 150k, close to 2 hours of fast(-ish for some like me!) riding

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=belfast,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&daddr=Rangiora,+New+Zealand+to:Loburn,+Canterbury, +New+Zealand+to:Oxford,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand+to :-43.3863695,172.037751+to:Riccarton,+Canterbury,+Ne w+Zealand&geocode=Fcr8aP0d-hdKCikphTahM4wxbTHgX3mEhu8ABQ%3BFUQ-a_0dDZpJCin9dAmFiJQxbTEAp3mEhu8ABQ%3BFUUMbP0dR71IC ilbq7IViaoxbTHQhHmEhu8ABQ%3BFX5ca_0da3hDCil1JJuqe-IxbTHQnHmEhu8ABQ%3BFf_5af0ddxZBCin7SJg6ig8ubTFxNDl Mhu8AEw%3BFRbJZ_0do59JCilPKAZa84oxbTEgqXmEhu8ABQ&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=3&mrsp=4&sz=10&via=4&sll=-43.375109,172.146149&sspn=0.622882,0.764923&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.398063,172.338409&spn=0.622646,0.764923&t=h&z=10

Anyhoo, just bantering some sleep deprived ideas around :woohoo:

Actually its not that long. You will end up in town at the same time after the ride as you normally would, its just that the destination (if we go to a pub in town) is at the end of the ride not the middle.

EDIT: Its a similar distance as the usual Greta Valley ride.

Buyasta

17th December 2010, 00:14

Taking the Old West Coast rd may be about 20km longer, but it really does take about the same length of time as taking Tram rd - I grew up in Oxford, so I've travelled back and forth both routes hundreds of times, and both routes average out to 40-50 minutes if you stick to the speed limit, although Tram rd feels a hell of a lot longer because of the ridiculously boring 25km straight.
Alternatively, if you wanted a route that's only marginally longer than Tram Rd, and takes about the same length of time as the other two routes, there's always South Eyre rd (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.3655262,172.3142529+to:-43.3549838,172.2809422+to:-43.33587,172.2514331+to:-43.299909,172.1874253+to:Burnt+Hill+Rd&geocode=FW6iZ_0djUxKCg%3BFWpLav0djE5FCim1jFVmueQxb TEA2H5Mhu8AEw%3BFZl0av0dbsxECim9zeD8auMxbTGR_jhMhu 8AEw%3BFUK_av0dKVlECikDXbk-VuIxbTFBYZJMhu8AEw%3BFbtLa_0dIV9DCik1X_Xz2x0ubTFht jhMhu8AEw%3BFVZQa_0d5l1DCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4&sll=-43.331671,172.236443&sspn=0.108009,0.264187&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.335167,172.299957&spn=0.432011,1.056747&z=11).. it's been many years since I've been that way, but if memory serves, it's a little less boring than Tram rd.

Gareth123

17th December 2010, 02:09

Alternatively, if you wanted a route that's only marginally longer than Tram Rd, and takes about the same length of time as the other two routes, there's always South Eyre rd (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.3655262,172.3142529+to:-43.3549838,172.2809422+to:-43.33587,172.2514331+to:-43.299909,172.1874253+to:Burnt+Hill+Rd&geocode=FW6iZ_0djUxKCg%3BFWpLav0djE5FCim1jFVmueQxb TEA2H5Mhu8AEw%3BFZl0av0dbsxECim9zeD8auMxbTGR_jhMhu 8AEw%3BFUK_av0dKVlECikDXbk-VuIxbTFBYZJMhu8AEw%3BFbtLa_0dIV9DCik1X_Xz2x0ubTFht jhMhu8AEw%3BFVZQa_0d5l1DCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4&sll=-43.331671,172.236443&sspn=0.108009,0.264187&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.335167,172.299957&spn=0.432011,1.056747&z=11).. it's been many years since I've been that way, but if memory serves, it's a little less boring than Tram rd.

Yeah, South Eyre Road has some corners at the start. Then only 20km of straight riding:innocent:

Buyasta

17th December 2010, 03:33

Yeah, South Eyre Road has some corners at the start. Then only 20km of straight riding:innocent:

I did say "a little less boring".. and a 20km straight still leaves it a full 5km less boring than Tram Rd. ;)

As I said though, I'd really recommend going via the Old West Coast Rd - it's a much nicer drive than Tram Rd, although it's certainly still not a particularly exciting ride - certainly no real opportunities for faster riders to get their knees down.. just the least boring route to Oxford that won't take significantly longer than the alternatives.

neels

17th December 2010, 08:13

I did say "a little less boring".. and a 20km straight still leaves it a full 5km less boring than Tram Rd. ;)

As I said though, I'd really recommend going via the Old West Coast Rd - it's a much nicer drive than Tram Rd, although it's certainly still not a particularly exciting ride - certainly no real opportunities for faster riders to get their knees down.. just the least boring route to Oxford that won't take significantly longer than the alternatives.
The last time I went for a ride out to Oxford, I decided the most interesting way home was the same way we went out.

imdying

17th December 2010, 09:48

imdying has some awesome ride suggestions here
early in the new year we should just do it!:yes:

Windwhistle or Hanmer would be perfect...all the others are great rides too:scooter:One thing I didn't consider was fuel range. If some nice person could make up a Google Maps thingy with those routes and the service stations available...

Peeteey

17th December 2010, 22:29

One thing I didn't consider was fuel range. If some nice person could make up a Google Maps thingy with those routes and the service stations available...

Castle hill:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Sydenham,+Canterbury,+ New+Zealand&daddr=Castle+Hill,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=FYCiZ_0dVEtKCik9ICjYG4oxbTE52w7VPrel_g%3BF X29bP0dmTQ8CikbYen1YWkubTHQ4XmEhu8ABQ&mra=ls&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.310476,93.076172&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=10

Hanmer Springs:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Sydenham,+Canterbury,+ New+Zealand&daddr=Hanmer+Springs,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=FYCiZ_0dVEtKCik9ICjYG4oxbTE52w7VPrel_g%3BF d0Zd_0dmShNCilHWVRveWMwbTHwc3mEhu8ABQ&mra=ls&sll=-43.372565,172.17493&sspn=0.712755,1.454315&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=9

Windwhistle > Mount Somers > Rakaia > BK

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Sydenham,+Canterbury,+ New+Zealand&daddr=Windwhistle,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand+to:Moun t+Somers,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand+to:Rakaia,+Cante rbury,+New+Zealand+to:347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Sydenh am,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=FYCiZ_0dVEtKCik9ICjYG4oxbTE52w7VPrel_g%3BF TQGaP0dcCs8CinzDLlu9NgtbTHgxnmEhu8ABQ%3BFQggZf0di1 s3Cilnbq9iCjEsbTFgkXmEhu8ABQ%3BFdZVZP0dKttACin9TnL rOJUtbTGApnmEhu8ABQ%3BFYCiZ_0dVEtKCik9ICjYG4oxbTE5 2w7VPrel_g&mra=ls&sll=-43.03306,172.73828&sspn=1.433458,2.90863&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=10

Jacksons:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Sydenham,+Canterbury,+ New+Zealand&daddr=Jacksons,+West+Coast,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=FYCiZ_0dVEtKCik9ICjYG4oxbTE52w7VPrel_g%3BF U3Hc_0dbkA5CilLeiQhmgAvbTEwzXmEhu8ABQ&mra=ls&sll=-43.634945,172.021395&sspn=0.709658,1.454315&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=9

Lake Tekapo

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Sydenham,+Canterbury,+ New+Zealand&daddr=Lake+Tekapo,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=FYCiZ_0dVEtKCik9ICjYG4oxbTE52w7VPrel_g%3BF S2JYP0dlkcpCimZrDHBGpkrbTHAgnmEhu8ABQ&mra=ls&sll=-43.141935,172.08346&sspn=1.430926,2.90863&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.832546,171.559753&spn=1.414641,2.90863&t=h&z=9

I have no idea about petrol stations along the way but there's enough towns scattered around ...

Buyasta

18th December 2010, 00:06

Map of petrol stations all over NZ. (http://koordinates.com/layer/152-nz-petrol-stations/)
Or if you want one that's easier to see when zoomed in (And appears to be more accurate), go to Yellow Pages Maps (http://maps.yellow.co.nz/), then select a region, and you should see a little blue button saying "50+" with an arrow next to it, click on that and select petrol stations, and it'll show you all the petrol stations in an area if you zoom in far enough.

laRIKin

18th December 2010, 10:29

My boy Casualty & I had a great ride last night!:yes:
Thats how WNRs should be,bit of discussion,wee deviation up the hill,then just smile factor riding....

laRIKins gixxer had a flashing dash,R1 had it sussed,all good to go

Sun came out,a natter at the TaiTap pub then home(that pub is excellent for us)
The break-off faction even caught up at the pub which was cool:Pokey::bleh:

btw - MR Waspy Hornet - let others fight their own battles if they so wish but leave it off KB & lets just do what we love - ride bikes:woohoo:

Well I have found out what caused the flashing light.
The last owner of person (NOT Ian) that worked on the bike, or was just bad luck.

A wee bolt had falling out of the Exhaust control system's electric drive motor.
So the cable drum fell off (so the valve stayed open) and was not sending the right info back to the computer.
So it had a hissy fit.:shit:
Big red lights that flash on, on the dash do upset me.

Sorry if the sudden stop upset anyone.:doh:

O the good old Guzzi's never had this problem, other problems and you could fix them with s hammer and hack saw.:bash:

Peeteey

18th December 2010, 12:44

Sorry if the sudden stop upset anyone.:doh:

Oh, I thought it was Ian that had the technical issue as it was he that waved us on by ...
Oh well, the video I'm uploading is a bit wrong in that regard ...

Shite! What a scorcher today! I hope no one is sweating to profusely in their leathers ... (which, of course, we should all be wearing ... ATGATT) :D

Ghost_Bullet

18th December 2010, 18:36

Shite! What a scorcher today! I hope no one is sweating to profusely in their leathers ... (which, of course, we should all be wearing ... ATGATT) :D

Ha as I drove in the car, so many bikes on the road, riders in all maner of undress, each to there own I guess, sure it must be refreshing ridin near naked!!! Not for I though.

Peeteey

18th December 2010, 20:11

Ha as I drove in the car, so many bikes on the road, riders in all maner of undress, each to there own I guess, sure it must be refreshing ridin near naked!!! Not for I though.

Yea, once you've seen the ... skidmarks ... from someone coming off their bike at speed in shorts and a t shirt, you will always wear your gear afterwards! :sick:
Same reason I don't wear open face helmets. (Double :sick:)

Peeteey

19th December 2010, 10:37

Hey kids!

Video is up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wGC8J29D3E

This week starring a certain special someone we all know and love.

Dave-

19th December 2010, 11:25

Hey kids!

Video is up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wGC8J29D3E

This week starring a certain special someone we all know and love.

best work yet! Mostly because im in it, but im pretty humble.

Buyasta

19th December 2010, 11:37

best work yet! Mostly because im in it, but im pretty humble.

Indeed, it must be tempting to boast of your awesome (and hilarious) superpowers of spontaneous theme music and fancy captioning.

Gareth123

19th December 2010, 16:40

I love you Dave! Can I have your autograph? How about your children?:love:

Dave-

19th December 2010, 18:33

I love you Dave! Can I have your autograph? How about your children?:love:

you may bare my children and I will sign one with a tattoo gun.

Gareth123

19th December 2010, 18:39

you may bare my children and I will sign one with a tattoo gun.

OMG! Your so AMAZING! Thankyou!

Peeteey

19th December 2010, 19:28

best work yet! Mostly because im in it, but im pretty humble.

We aim to please :hug::p

KiwiPhoenix

19th December 2010, 19:57

Sorry but where was Dave in the vid?? I never saw him :blink: :rofl:

Nzpure

19th December 2010, 20:09

specter

19th December 2010, 20:53

Hey kids!

Video is up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wGC8J29D3E

This week starring a certain special someone we all know and love.

everyone says they saw dave but i didnt quite notice him? :shutup:

btw dave, thanks for your guys doing my wof, they fixed my horn now i can toot at people and be more of a nuisance :D

Gibbo89

19th December 2010, 20:59

Hey guys, Is there a cruise on the 22nd?
I'm pretty keen to come along and the wifes father said he'll dust of the old cx500 and take her for a spin. So just like to know what the destination will be this week?

There will be a ride, I'm sure of that. As for the destination, I'm not so sure. Just watch this thread... it will be spoken about soon enough. Either tomorrow or Tuesday is my guess.

Flip

19th December 2010, 21:54

Well I see Dave made it onto Peeteey's video last week. He was kind of hard to identify without all the flash editing, either that or he has a neon flashing sign sticking out his bottom.

Would like to make it this week, work (the curse of the working class) has been getting in the way of my wee Wednesday rides the last few weeks.

Spuds1234

19th December 2010, 23:44

So I'll be there this week hopefully. Finish work at 5.30 so thats plenty of time to get to BK.

See you all there.

Peeteey

20th December 2010, 01:40

I'll be there with bells on. Do the rides ever take a break over the hols? Hope not! I'm keen to ride every Wed, regardless :woohoo:

As far as I can see, there's only one Wed I won't be able to make it to and that's the 9th of Feb! That's one too many I have to miss :angry:

As for spotting Dave in the video, bet you didn't know I was the creator of Where's Waldo?

I'm pretty subtle ay? :killingme

Transalper

20th December 2010, 07:06

Cracked me up. Nice job P.:laugh::corn:

Dave-

20th December 2010, 11:20

Peeteey

20th December 2010, 14:20

Flip

20th December 2010, 14:30

What about strippers and beer?

Dave-

20th December 2010, 14:58

That's a big ride, would people be interested in having chips and stuff after a ride like that?
I'm keen for anything but my vote would go towards a shorter ride, more time for hanging out, gasbagging and well-wishing afterwards ... but like I said, keen on anything! :)

yeah I did look at that, i think it was 2 hours 15 minutes from BK around the loop and back to hampton honda, which all in 1 go is probably a bit of an ask.

ideas on going to hilltop or duvauchelle, doing a u turn and heading back?

Flip, Mr Ito doesnt feel beers and strippers fits the family friendly image Honda is going for.

Buyasta

20th December 2010, 14:59

So this week!

Weather is looking okayish at this point, 3 day rainfall data looks promising for both north and south roads till about 10ish when it looks like cloud and rain will spill over the alps.

Do we want to do Peeteey's north flat straight route for a laugh?

Also as a reminder Hampton Honda have offered to put on chippies and fizzy after the ride, so we could re-enter christchurch via Yaldhurst road then just nick down to carmen road, it'd be about a 2 hour ride, few stops at important junctions.

Thoughts?

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done. :weep:

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

Spuds1234

20th December 2010, 15:31

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

You wont hold anyone up, everyone just rides at their own pace, minds their own business, and the regroup stops along thew way ensure that we all arrive somewhat together.

Then its a free for all. Do what you what, go home the way you want etc.

If you want someone to follow you just put a post up here or ask around at the ride. No one I know of bites (to much) so you shouldnt have a problem finding someone.

Gareth123

20th December 2010, 15:42

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done. :weep:

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

I've got Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Mondays off. PM me if your keen to go for a ride. I don't often get a chance to go on the WNR that often, I start work at 5am, a few people go for a ride on Sundays occasionally, you'd be more than welcome to come along then too.

Buyasta

20th December 2010, 15:52

I've got Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Mondays off. PM me if your keen to go for a ride. I don't often get a chance to go on the WNR that often, I start work at 5am, a few people go for a ride on Sundays occasionally, you'd be more than welcome to come along then too.

Ah, nice, I may well take you up on that once my bike is fixed - I'm keen to meet some of you folks, and it'd probably be a good idea to get some experience riding with others before I try joining a larger group like the WNR.

Dave-

20th December 2010, 16:30

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done. :weep:

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

bleh rubbish, we've had people with paper learners licenses come along, you'll be fine.

Gibbo89

20th December 2010, 17:01

What about strippers and beer?

Your shout? I'm keen :shit:

Gibbo89

20th December 2010, 17:06

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done. :weep:

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

These WNR's are learner friendly. Just hang at the back with maybe 1 person behind you to make sure you are not left behind. The only thing about being on these rides is that not many stick to the 70k limit on the learners. But saying that, there are bugger all big straights on the routes we take so sticking with the people at the back is not too tricky. Just don't push that wee scorpio too hard, as she may blow up! :scooter:

Flip

20th December 2010, 17:15

Flip, Mr Ito doesnt feel beers and strippers fits the family friendly image Honda is going for.

Aaaaarrrrrrrggggggg Honda strippers! Poke my eyes out please?

Flip

20th December 2010, 17:20

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done. :weep:

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

Hi. If you have any concerns about holding other riders up, well firstly don't, and if you do I can bring along a old bike that only does 80kph and I can hold them up for you.

Transalper

20th December 2010, 18:44

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done. :weep:....
What's wrong with the bike? Is it more than just the tyre question over there (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/132366-A-few-tyre-queries-tubed-tubeless?p=1129936720#post1129936720)...

Oh, and this IS supposed to be the Learner friendly ride in Christchurch.
Hang near the back, you'll find the other novices and laid back, relaxed riders and there are some there. (not counting the ones that tear off out riding their skills chasing the ones that just want to go fast).

Dave-

20th December 2010, 18:48

Aaaaarrrrrrrggggggg Honda strippers! Poke my eyes out please?

http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/8900000/GIRL-HONDA-CBR-motorcycles-8978081-1152-864.jpg

ok more for me :D

specter

20th December 2010, 19:04

got me a new bike today

226725

now im back to the unconfident stage, cant corner for shit, and general sucky riding... oh wait nothings changed?:facepalm:

but on a more serious note now to learner level again but with a few extra ponies, and 4cyl really does sound better than two!

Spuds1234

20th December 2010, 19:07

Why is she a honda stipper?

There was nothing to do with honda in that picture.

Peeteey

20th December 2010, 19:37

Why is she a honda stipper?

There was nothing to do with honda in that picture.

No no, you've got it all wrong! She's a paint stripper :innocent: and just got too hot and had to take a few layers off ... All very innocent, just like me :D

The bike just happened to be in the background ...

Spuds1234

20th December 2010, 19:47

The bike just happened to be in the background ...

Stop telling lies. I saw no bike.

Gibbo89

20th December 2010, 20:42

Dave-

20th December 2010, 21:12

specter

20th December 2010, 21:21

1. Nice bike
2. How much debt are you now in?!
3. Sweet bike

1.thank you
2.11,000
3.i know!

very nice dude, take it easy, 4x more ponies will get you into trouble 16x faster.

but it's 1.6*10^60 times funner.

yes shes a very very quick bike, so far im only using 1/6th of the throttle and its really fast, bit to scared to take it over 10k

Flip

20th December 2010, 21:42

It's actually 1.1*10^4 funnier.

So does that mean that there will be beer and strippers at the honda shop Dave?

helenoftroy

21st December 2010, 02:14

ideas on going to hilltop or duvauchelle, doing a u turn and heading back?

Like the sound of that!:yes:

So does that mean that there will be beer and strippers at the honda shop Dave?
Sheeez you boys are easily distracted!:nono:

I dont want beer or strippers...
I like champagne served by lovely young men:msn-wink:

Buyasta

21st December 2010, 04:16

These WNR's are learner friendly. Just hang at the back with maybe 1 person behind you to make sure you are not left behind. The only thing about being on these rides is that not many stick to the 70k limit on the learners. But saying that, there are bugger all big straights on the routes we take so sticking with the people at the back is not too tricky. Just don't push that wee scorpio too hard, as she may blow up! :scooter:

Yeah, I don't have a problem going over 70, and I also plan on sitting my restricted as soon as the bike is rideable again, so that shouldn't be an issue.
As far as not pushing the Scorpio too hard, I was rather surprised at how effortlessly I can cruise at 100 on it - I'm very big and heavy, and the GZ250 I had a few years back could only manage about 95 if I went anywhere near a mild incline or headwind.

What's wrong with the bike? Is it more than just the tyre question over there (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/132366-A-few-tyre-queries-tubed-tubeless?p=1129936720#post1129936720)...

Oh, and this IS supposed to be the Learner friendly ride in Christchurch.
Hang near the back, you'll find the other novices and laid back, relaxed riders and there are some there. (not counting the ones that tear off out riding their skills chasing the ones that just want to go fast).

Yeah, I just got the bike a couple of weeks ago, so I need to get it all checked out, and get it a service. At the moment the front brakes are pretty marginal as the brake fluid reservoir is nearly empty, and although I could just refill that myself before taking it for it's service, I think there's something dodgy with the front wheel or suspension - it basically feels like the front wheel is shimmying side to side.

So yeah, not at all keen on riding it till it's been checked out by a professional, cause it was scary as hell going down Moorhouse surrounded by traffic the other day when the front wheel started feeling like it wasn't properly attached to the bike.

SVboy

21st December 2010, 09:14

If Hondas are ghey, then Honda strippers may only appeal to a certain persuation of the population........

Gibbo89

22nd December 2010, 11:05

No rain forecast for this evening, good times. She'll be a bit blustery though. Do we know where we're off too? Or is the decision being made once at the carpark?

Peeteey

22nd December 2010, 14:14

No rain forecast for this evening, good times. She'll be a bit blustery though. Do we know where we're off too? Or is the decision being made once at the carpark?

Wherever we go I'll need to have room to pushstart the bike. Yep, I've managed to root the battery in the *other* bike now :facepalm:

Gibbo89

22nd December 2010, 14:34

Wherever we go I'll need to have room to pushstart the bike. Yep, I've managed to root the battery in the *other* bike now :facepalm:

Good work peeteey.:facepalm:

Flip

22nd December 2010, 14:42

Any idea where you are going?

Looks like I will be stuck at work for another couple of hours and might head off if I know where you are going?

Dave-

22nd December 2010, 14:46

Duvauchelle? Akaroa?

Flip

22nd December 2010, 14:50

Cheers.

CU

KiwiPhoenix

22nd December 2010, 16:00

Duvauchelle? Akaroa?

Stopping where??

I doubt I have petrol range to get all the way to Aka and back with this wind! :shit:

Gibbo89

22nd December 2010, 16:15

Stopping where??

I doubt I have petrol range to get all the way to Aka and back with this wind! :shit:

maybe top up in tai tapu before we head out to duv or aka's. i'm thinking about petrol top up too

Dave-

22nd December 2010, 16:16

Stopping where??

I doubt I have petrol range to get all the way to Aka and back with this wind! :shit:

Stopping at the turn off onto the akaroa highway at the end of gebbies pass, and in little river.

it's only 160km to akaroa and back again....

KiwiPhoenix

22nd December 2010, 16:32

Stopping at the turn off onto the akaroa highway at the end of gebbies pass, and in little river.

it's only 160km to akaroa and back again....

Not getting the range at the mo, especially with the winds!

Flip

22nd December 2010, 16:34

Can I suggest you think seriously about riding tonight, its blowing very strongly at home. Be careful out there today.

specter

22nd December 2010, 16:50

Not getting the range at the mo, especially with the winds!

really? the gpx did 450 to a tank!

Gibbo89

22nd December 2010, 20:22

really? the gpx did 450 to a tank!

I bet her tank is small as, compared to the gpx's.

Gibbo89

22nd December 2010, 20:25

Good ride tonight, bit windy but not too bad. The route round the bays etc was probably a better option compared to the akaroa one.

I see there is a ride tomorrow too... tempting... :sunny:

KiwiPhoenix

22nd December 2010, 21:10

really? the gpx did 450 to a tank!

My wee 250 has a 9L tank and with a rather big girl on the seat and some head winds, she struggles!

Good ride tonight, even with the winds, the wee girl got there slowly mind you! I was complaining of the slow ride to the pub, alhough nothing compared to the slow ride from Cass Bay to Lyttleton, stuck behind an ambulance doing 30kmh, then the tunnel was down to one lane for maintenance and not mentioning a certain cameraman that frightened the crap out of me when he disappeared from my mirrors! Thankfully all good, just the camera wanting to ride the bike instead of being a pillion, hope you managed to get that on camera!

bikee chick

22nd December 2010, 21:16

i had a great ride, on the back on this really cool guy's super tourer..i actually like being a pillon once in a while..i get to look around and zone out...i almost fell asleep it was so smooth :innocent:

specter

22nd December 2010, 21:44

My wee 250 has a 9L tank and with a rather big girl on the seat and some head winds, she struggles!

that makes sence unlike my 18 odd liter tank!

KiwiPhoenix

22nd December 2010, 22:19

that makes sence unlike my 18 odd liter tank!

:rofl: yeah big difference in tank sizes!

KiwiPhoenix

22nd December 2010, 22:20

Peeteey

23rd December 2010, 14:25

KiwiPhoenix

23rd December 2010, 15:31

:woohoo:

G'day folks, Merry Christmas to all! :yes:

Here's the video from last night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMkl1hBem_4

Hope you all have a great Xmas and wonderful New Year.

(hope to see you all next week anyhoo)

:woohoo:

Merry xmas to you too! Great video, once again and thanks for leaving in the camera jumping! :rofl:

Gibbo89

23rd December 2010, 16:02

:woohoo:

G'day folks, Merry Christmas to all! :yes:

Here's the video from last night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMkl1hBem_4

Hope you all have a great Xmas and wonderful New Year.

(hope to see you all next week anyhoo)

:woohoo:

I have a feeling that the dude with the flag, was also packing a long board and my guess is that he was gonna jump back on it once we'd driven past and head down that hill also.

edit: did you have a gremlin pushing your camera onto its side?

Dave-

23rd December 2010, 16:17

:woohoo:

G'day folks, Merry Christmas to all! :yes:

Here's the video from last night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMkl1hBem_4

Hope you all have a great Xmas and wonderful New Year.

(hope to see you all next week anyhoo)

:woohoo:

That dust tornado was actually a skyline that doesnt realise the winner is usually the one who does a victory doughnut....

Peeteey

23rd December 2010, 16:55

Merry xmas to you too! Great video, once again and thanks for leaving in the camera jumping! :rofl:

Thanks, you too!
I think my camera got a little suicidal :bye: Lucky I had it tethered!

I have a feeling that the dude with the flag, was also packing a long board and my guess is that he was gonna jump back on it once we'd driven past and head down that hill also.

edit: did you have a gremlin pushing your camera onto its side?

I did notice the board, and the crew further down the road waiting for him. Would have been fun to wait and follow him down actually ... :)

That dust tornado was actually a skyline that doesnt realise the winner is usually the one who does a victory doughnut....

Bah, that's ruined the whole video for me now! Bloody Skylines. Was it really? That sucks!

dumpclutch29

23rd December 2010, 23:33

sounds like great fun
would enjoy doing these rides what time do you guys normally finish. Ive still got a 10pm curfew

Gibbo89

23rd December 2010, 23:40

sounds like great fun
would enjoy doing these rides what time do you guys normally finish. Ive still got a 10pm curfew

So do I bro, you'll be well home before 10pm.

Heck, by 10pm you could be tucked up in front of the fire with a nice cup of Milo. :sick:

p.s nice wee bike you have there, and welcome to KB

Peeteey

24th December 2010, 01:57

sounds like great fun
would enjoy doing these rides what time do you guys normally finish. Ive still got a 10pm curfew

Hey man, you made it! Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Peeteey

25th December 2010, 19:55

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

KiwiPhoenix

26th December 2010, 15:42

Right, who asked for aftershocks?? :facepalm::blink:

gloplg

27th December 2010, 07:02

Right, who asked for aftershocks?? :facepalm::blink:

Quite!!!!

My bichons are looking for whoever is shaking the den so they can express their discontent appropriately.:2guns::mad::mad::ar15::angry2::angr y2::finger:

Where to this week????

Akaroa seeing as how the wnr got blown to TaiTap last week?????

KiwiPhoenix

27th December 2010, 09:31

Akaroa sounds good to me!

Gibbo89

27th December 2010, 11:41

Round the Bays, Gebbies, Millers Road to Aka's? Or leave from Halswell?

SpeedMonger

27th December 2010, 15:54

Quite!!!!

My bichons are looking for whoever is shaking the den so they can express their discontent appropriately.:2guns::mad::mad::ar15::angry2::angr y2::finger:

Where to this week????

Akaroa seeing as how the wnr got blown to TaiTap last week?????

Would like to have gone this week, but tied up till next wed. Hope you have a good ride over.:scooter:

gloplg

27th December 2010, 18:44

Round the Bays, Gebbies, Millers Road to Aka's? Or leave from Halswell?

The first part sounds like a scheme:yes::yes:

gloplg

27th December 2010, 18:45

Would like to have gone this week, but tied up till next wed. Hope you have a good ride over.:scooter:

Tied up???????????

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Sounds interesting:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Subike

27th December 2010, 19:05

I went to Akaroa today, the road was good most of the way there with the exception of the downhill side to Barrys Bay from the hill top. They have been doing some resurfacing on the downhill lane about a kilometer from the hill top, bloody gooves in the road that catch your wheel and upset your lines, be wary of them as they are on some of the tight corners. Also there is a nasty bump just at the bottom of the Robinsons Bay hill, could be a tad upsetting for some.....

Mully Clown

28th December 2010, 16:06

Will be more traffic (read rental cars) out and about as well. So expect the ride to split up quite considerably.

Peeteey

28th December 2010, 22:57

Will be more traffic (read rental cars) out and about as well. So expect the ride to split up quite considerably.

And let's not forget said rental cars driving on the wrong side of the road.
Ask Bill at Budget about it ...

Gibbo89

28th December 2010, 22:58

And let's not forget said rental cars driving on the wrong side of the road.
Ask Bill at Budget about it ...

When he crashed a few months ago?

Peeteey

28th December 2010, 23:17

When he crashed a few months ago?

That's the one, very lucky to be ok by the sounds of it.

CeeJay

29th December 2010, 07:11

Will be more traffic (read rental cars) out and about as well. So expect the ride to split up quite considerably.

Did the Dyers, Gebbies, Taitap loop on Sunday. Bulk traffic towing boats heading to Akas...

Also, heard that Taitap pub was closed on Monday (earthquake?) so if you're planning on a lemonade there - might be an idea to check if it is open.

Not sure if its the time of year but perceive an increase in the number of car drivers that think a motorcycle in their rear view mirrors is some kind of personal challenge...

Take care everyone, Happy New Year, see y'all next week - hopefully on my new mount :scooter:

Gibbo89

29th December 2010, 09:19

Leaving at 6.30pm will be all good.::scooter:

Looking like a great day for it.

KiwiPhoenix

29th December 2010, 10:15

Looks like I'll only be heading to Little River, I was hoping to take the big bike but still needs some attention, not going to be able to fix it in time. So have to take the wee 250, fuel range is pretty crap!

Gibbo89

29th December 2010, 14:13

Is it blustery out there again?

KiwiPhoenix

29th December 2010, 14:17

It's pretty windy but not as bad as last week by the looks of it!

Gibbo89

30th December 2010, 00:14

Good ride tonight, a few new faces too. A tad windy on the way home but who cares, riding in a straight line on an angle is pretty fun anyway :sunny:

Hope I wasn't holding you up Helen.

Peeteey

30th December 2010, 02:30

Good ride tonight, a few new faces too.

Yep, t'was fun indeed! Haven't been over to Akas for ages, such a nice road when you're in the mood.
Nice to meet the new people, what a small world Chch is :yes:

Hope I wasn't holding you up Helen.

I reckon the speed of light would hold her up! And she'd look pretty casual about it too :laugh:

Video is on the way up too, should be there tomorrow so long as Youtube's uploader doesn't f**k it up again ... :violin:

KiwiPhoenix

30th December 2010, 08:54

Nice ride last night, the wind and me are going to have serious words :blink: :rofl:

Lovely to see a couple of new faces, hope to see you again!

FJRider

30th December 2010, 09:06

Nice ride last night, the wind and me are going to have serious words :blink: :rofl:

Lovely to see a couple of new faces, hope to see you again!

Ya missed the big bike ... didn't ya :lol:

KiwiPhoenix

30th December 2010, 09:08

Ya missed the big bike ... didn't ya :lol:

Yes!!

I think I've outgrown the 250. She is a lovely bike and great for riding about but I need a bigger bike now! Will now have to get my ass into gear and et my 750 on the road!

FJRider

30th December 2010, 09:13

Yes!!

I think I've outgrown the 250. She is a lovely bike and great for riding about but I need a bigger bike now! Will now have to get my ass into gear and get my 750 on the road!

Then get your FULL licence ... :killingme

First things first girl ... :yes:

KiwiPhoenix

30th December 2010, 10:13

Then get your FULL licence ... :killingme

First things first girl ... :yes:

Have to wait till Feb for that!

helenoftroy

30th December 2010, 10:21

Hope I wasn't holding you up Helen.

I reckon the speed of light would hold her up! And she'd look pretty casual about it too :laugh:

Gibbo89!enjoyed following you home!:yes:
Your riding is excellent buddy!And Sheez!my old thumper is sprocketed down for off-road stuff so shes quite happy to cruise at the speed you were doing

Lol!Peeteey DRs do not travel at the speed of light!(but you do say the nicest things:hug:)

Hope my Orthopaedic Surgeon still loves me when he hears I was back riding again 6 days after a Menisectomy!:facepalm:

CeeYay arrived as we were sitting in the garden at Little River....a beautiful v-twin soundtrack,his new ride:scooter: is huge,naked and very very sexy:innocent:

Just dont let the bike shopping Retroqueen anywhere near it please!!!:shit::love:

dumpclutch29

30th December 2010, 12:24

although i couldnt come I did spot you guys.
Peeteey you saw me on the my green kawi and waved just as you entered duvauchelle outside the petrol station see you all next time hopefully

Peeteey

30th December 2010, 12:55

Lol!Peeteey DRs do not travel at the speed of light!(but you do say the nicest things:hug:)

You're very welcome darling. I do maintain that you could ride a rock and it would go quick!

although i couldnt come I did spot you guys.
Peeteey you saw me on the my green kawi and waved just as you entered duvauchelle outside the petrol station see you all next time hopefully

I was wondering if that was you! I saw you looking at me with a look of either recognition or amusement (I get that often on a bike like mine) so when I thought about it later, I figured it could have been you.

Did you have a nice ride?

Peeteey

30th December 2010, 12:57

:corn::corn::corn::corn::corn:

Video is up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYSkY8Z-rNo

:corn::corn::corn::corn::corn:

dumpclutch29

30th December 2010, 13:52

You're very welcome darling. I do maintain that you could ride a rock and it would go quick!

I was wondering if that was you! I saw you looking at me with a look of either recognition or amusement (I get that often on a bike like mine) so when I thought about it later, I figured it could have been you.

Did you have a nice ride?
yea it was good I didnt know where you were riding to akaroa. I was visiting a friend is there a ride next week?

Peeteey

30th December 2010, 14:13

yea it was good I didnt know where you were riding to akaroa. I was visiting a friend is there a ride next week?

Don't see why not! I'll be there with maybe a few other die-hards! :)

SpeedMonger

30th December 2010, 14:32

:corn::corn::corn::corn::corn:

Video is up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYSkY8Z-rNo

:corn::corn::corn::corn::corn:

Lol I like the Monty Python excerpts, but no Parrots?

Shame you didn't film CeeJays new bike, I think I can guess what it is....:innocent:

Peeteey

30th December 2010, 19:12

Lol I like the Monty Python excerpts, but no Parrots?

Shame you didn't film CeeJays new bike, I think I can guess what it is....:innocent:

Hee hee, no parrots. Couldn't think of how to make them fit without being totally random!

I did go out for a look but totally forgot to take the camera and I think that by the time I did go out with the helmet on and camera rolling he'd already gone.

Shame, it is rather pretty :yes:

Speaking of pretty bikes, where were you? ;)

mus1cman

30th December 2010, 19:39

Nice to meet the new people, what a small world Chch is :yes:

Video is on the way up too, should be there tomorrow so long as Youtube's uploader doesn't f**k it up again ... :violin:

Hi from one of the "new faces". Will certainly repeat the experience - in a few weeks time after the holiday away...

...so long as the video footage is kind to the newbie!

KiwiPhoenix

30th December 2010, 19:44

Hi from one of the "new faces". Will certainly repeat the experience - in a few weeks time after the holiday away...

...so long as the video footage is kind to the newbie!

Hiya! Have a great holiday and we'll see you when you get back!

Peeteey

30th December 2010, 20:04

Hi from one of the "new faces". Will certainly repeat the experience - in a few weeks time after the holiday away...

...so long as the video footage is kind to the newbie!

Ha ha, notice I only left in footage of you leaving me behind? :D

That wasn't hard to do, all the footage was like that!

mus1cman

30th December 2010, 21:27

Ha ha, notice I only left in footage of you leaving me behind? :D

That wasn't hard to do, all the footage was like that!

I'll keep you on. Made me look positively like I know what I'm doing.

It's a nice record - see you again.:yeah:

CeeJay

30th December 2010, 21:49

...
CeeJay arrived as we were sitting in the garden at Little River....a beautiful v-twin soundtrack,his new ride :scooter: is huge,naked and very very sexy :innocent:

Just dont let the bike shopping Retroqueen anywhere near it please!!! :shit::love:

Lol I like the Monty Python excerpts, but no Parrots?

Shame you didn't film CeeJays new bike, I think I can guess what it is....:innocent:

Ah - A new bike is the next best thing to a new baby. :yes: Actually, not new at all, just new to me. She's an '06 Yam MT-01 with just 6.8k km and as you can see, pretty near mint. The best analogy is a Harley type motor in a sport frame with sport suspension & brakes. It handles like a dream in the twisties and pulls like a train... what more could a man want :facepalm:

SpeedMonger

30th December 2010, 22:10

Hee hee, no parrots. Couldn't think of how to make them fit without being totally random!

I did go out for a look but totally forgot to take the camera and I think that by the time I did go out with the helmet on and camera rolling he'd already gone.

Shame, it is rather pretty :yes:

Speaking of pretty bikes, where were you? ;)

The bike has been parked up for a week in lieu of parental duties, but I will be along next Wed and will hopefully put some more km on it before then too :yes:

Incidentally, I noticed with the Gopro footage (nice and clear) that the distances seem to be stretched out, is that something to do with the lens type?

SpeedMonger

30th December 2010, 22:19

Ah - A new bike is the next best thing to a new baby. :yes: Actually, not new at all, just new to me. She's an '06 Yam MT-01 with just 6.8k km and as you can see, pretty near mint. The best analogy is a Harley type motor in a sport frame with sport suspension & brakes. It handles like a dream in the twisties and pulls like a train... what more could a man want :facepalm:

Ah ha, congrats! It looks mint. This isn't the one that you were originally looking at tho, is it??

CeeJay

30th December 2010, 23:21

Ah ha, congrats! It looks mint. This isn't the one that you were originally looking at tho, is it??

No mate. Theres a good lesson here for anyone contemplating buying a used bike via Trademe. That is, get the rego number from the seller and buy the LTA report via http://www.carjam.co.nz. Its about $13.50 and tells you all you need to know about the history of the bike. I looked at several bikes and found that many had been re-registered (ie probably crashed), had money owing on them and even one in which the odometer had been running backwards. Apart from that there is also the old 'caveat emptor' advice - verify what the seller claims in their ad is true...:blink:

Peeteey

31st December 2010, 00:31

Incidentally, I noticed with the Gopro footage (nice and clear) that the distances seem to be stretched out, is that something to do with the lens type?

Yea, because it's so wide angle (170deg) everything looks far away. It makes the sensation of motion much much better as you can actually see things whizzing by on the edges. If it were zoomed in more it looks like you're pootle-ing when you may be doing some chronic speeds.
Makes it look to us cruisers like we're actually going as fast as it feels!
i.e. 100k feels like warp factor 9 to me :facepalm: