Wednesday Night Ride

[SpeedMonger]

wide angle also makes corners look a bit better cause you can see where the bike is going, as opposed to a tighter lens which would sort of pan when it came to a corner.

Thanks for your help today Dave, it was much appreciated. Unfortunately it turns out I have two punctures (there was a second tiny hole about 50mm along from the first) so not confident in putting two plugs so close together. I will be chasing you up first thing Wed to see if you can get those Road Attacks in and fitted for me for a good price.:facepalm:

Hope you had a good ride up north.

[been_there]

where to this week.......

[KiwiPhoenix]

Happy new year guys! :love:

So where to this week?? My vote is for Greta Valley.

[Spuds1234]

I second Greta, wont be going quite as fast through there as I did last time I went though :facepalm:

[BonnieLass]

Hi I might have to join you one Wed night soon. I saw you all go past The Governors Bay Hotel last week while I was having a coffee with a few bikers after an afternoon ride.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hi I might have to join you one Wed night soon. I saw you all go past The Governors Bay Hotel last week while I was having a coffee with a few bikers after an afternoon ride.

Would be great to see you!

[Peeteey]

Hi I might have to join you one Wed night soon. I saw you all go past The Governors Bay Hotel last week while I was having a coffee with a few bikers after an afternoon ride.

Was that you that gave me (on the ratty BMW) a nice big wave?

[BonnieLass]

Was that you that gave me (on the ratty BMW) a nice big wave?

No that was laRIKin, I was sitting back enjoying my flat white :)

[Peeteey]

No that was laRIKin, I was sitting back enjoying my flat white :)

Ah, I only had a really quick glance over my shoulder but I thought I recognised whoever it was I saw but not enough to actually know who it was!

Hope you guys had a great new years! Also hope you come for a ride this Wed :D

[Peeteey]

Oh, new video up for those that are interested:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEr4EL9Yg9I

:woohoo:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Oh, new video up for those that are interested:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEr4EL9Yg9I

:woohoo:

Great video!

[Peeteey]

Great video!

Thanks chick, just a bit of fun :)

You coming along this week?

[KiwiPhoenix]

Thanks chick, just a bit of fun :)

You coming along this week?

Yep, on the 750, fingers crossed! I'll be bringing along FJRider, he is coming up tomorrow for a couple of days!

See ya then!

[FJRider]

Yep, on the 750, fingers crossed! I'll be bringing along FJRider, he is coming up tomorrow for a couple of days!

See ya then!

I'm being led astray ... again ....

Love it ... :lol:

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'm being led astray ... again ....

Love it ... :lol:

I know you do, that's why I do it! :rofl: Besides, I've managed to put more km's on the 750 than you! :blink::shit: I think about 1700kms now!

[FJRider]

I know you do, that's why I do it! :rofl: Besides, I've managed to put more km's on the 750 than you! :blink::shit: I think about 1700kms now!

that all ... try harder ... :lol:

[KiwiPhoenix]

that all ... try harder ... :lol:

Not bad for a newbie!

[FJRider]

Not bad for a newbie!

Not bad at all ....

[KiwiPhoenix]

Not bad at all ....

Will be putting more Km's on it Wed, if we finish the work on it!

[FJRider]

Will be putting more Km's on it Wed, if we finish the work on it!

depends on how much we find ...

[JWALKER]

hey ya.

finally have a wednesday night off work for a massive change, so should be along for the ride and will probably bring the missus on the back too.
any idea of where you guys are headed?

[SpeedMonger]

Thataway... or maybe thisaway for a change. I need new tyres so won't be going either way unless by a miracle the supply chain is open and willing on wednesday. Forecast is looking a bit grim for the next few days tho...

[Peeteey]

hey ya.

finally have a wednesday night off work for a massive change, so should be along for the ride and will probably bring the missus on the back too.
any idea of where you guys are headed?


Forecast is looking a bit grim for the next few days tho...

Wasn't there a plan for Greta Valley? It is supposed to be raining on Wed ... :facepalm:

[Flip]

21 deg and some drizzle at the moment, sounds like great weather for a ride. I for one can't ride in todays heat, it just kills me, you know what I don't ride in and haven't for years.

[Spuds1234]

Just quietly going off topic here for a bit.

Does anyone know of a good metal polisher kinda guy in town?

Need to get the top of my Kat engine done and the engine side covers.

[CeeJay]

...Does anyone know of a good metal polisher...


Try Escort Metal Polishers - Maldon St Sydenham but check. Not sure when they re-open.

[JWALKER]

Wasn't there a plan for Greta Valley? It is supposed to be raining on Wed ... :facepalm:

thats good enough for me. yeah, think there is a little drizzle, but i hope its long gone by then

[SpeedMonger]

thats good enough for me. yeah, think there is a little drizzle, but i hope its long gone by then
I didn't want to say G.... Valley, as it's not one of my fav rides, but someone went and remembered. Good on ya Peeteey.. but then if it is raining it will be a good one to miss lol :facepalm::innocent::bleh:

[SpeedMonger]

Try Escort Metal Polishers - Maldon St Sydenham but check. Not sure when they re-open.

Oi, you need to upgrade your profile bike, must be at least a 180cc stepthru now :woohoo: looking forward to seeing this torque beast :scooter:

[CeeJay]

Oi, you need to upgrade your profile bike, must be at least a 180cc stepthru now :woohoo: looking forward to seeing this torque beast :scooter:

Nope - still the same, but must admit that the Turbo has not been fitted...yet...:D

[gloplg]

Nope - still the same, but must admit that the Turbo has not been fitted...yet...:D

Ok so you keep the little Honda in the back porch so you can ride it out to the garage!!! The ST90 is in very nice condition too by the way.

Hows about you show us some pics of the beast you have lurking out in the garage?????? :yes::scooter::rockon::gob::blink::cool::drool::dr ool::drool::drool:

[SpeedMonger]

Nope - still the same, but must admit that the Turbo has not been fitted...yet...:D I'd like to see you ride that the Greta Valley:shit:

[Mully Clown]

I'd like to see you ride that the Greta Valley:shit:
That would be great to do if there were a couple of you on like minded machinery. The torque beast is very very nice.

[Peeteey]

I didn't want to say G.... Valley, as it's not one of my fav rides, but someone went and remembered. Good on ya Peeteey.. but then if it is raining it will be a good one to miss lol :facepalm::innocent::bleh:

Thanks! We aim to please.

To tell the truth, I don't mind doing a different run, Greta is nice but it's about as far away from where I live as possible. All that highway for a short, lovely stretch ...

But, I just like riding with you nutters so anywheres good :)

[Gareth123]

What time do you guys shoot through Woodend? I wouldn't mind jumping on the back of the pack there.

[Gareth123]

Scratch that guys, I just remembered my back tire has a rather large bald spot which causes the back end to slide around like crazy. I can't get it replaced until Thursday either:crybaby:

Guess I'll be missing this one too:bye:

[CeeJay]

...Hows about you show us some pics of the beast...

Mully & myself rode to Akaroa on Monday (the really hot day). Instead of coming back the same way, we turned right at the top of the first hill out of Akaroa and returned via what I think is called the Summit Road. Plenty of twisties on a road in good condition, sod all traffic, fantastic views down into the harbour on one side (see pic) and out into Pegasus Bay on the other. I doubt there would be more than 10 minutes difference over the standard route & think that on the next Aka trip we should take this road either on the way and/or the return...:2thumbsup

227910

[neels]

Plenty of twisties on a road in good condition, sod all traffic, fantastic views down into the harbour on one side (see pic) and out into Pegasus Bay on the other. I doubt there would be more than 10 minutes difference over the standard route & think that on the next Aka trip we should take this road either on the way and/or the return
It is a fun bit of road, the only thing I found was that the view can be very distracting from the twisties, especially if you ride it at about sunset like I did a while back.

Definately a good alternative route back from Akaroa

[Dave-]

I wont be along this week either guys, bit biked out from the last few days and a bit pocketed out....and it's fuckin raining :angry:

have a fun safe ride everyone!

[gloplg]

Mully & myself road to Akaroa on Monday (the really hot day). Instead of coming back the same way, we turned right at the top of the first hill out of Akaroa and returned via what I think is called the Summit Road. Plenty of twisties on a road in good condition, sod all traffic, fantastic views down into the harbour on one side (see pic) and out into Pegasus Bay on the other. I doubt there would be more than 10 minutes difference over the standard route & think that on the next Aka trip we should take this road either on the way and/or the return...:2thumbsup

227910

I was wrong about your bike CJ. It isn't a beast......... it's a beast and a half!!!!:yes::yes:

I like your idea about a different way to or from Akaroa as well. I have only travelled that part of the summit road during the middle of the day. I wonder how sunstrike would effect us late in the day?? It could make for particularly interesting riding. :facepalm::facepalm:

And it's raining again. Damn it!!

[Monja]

Thanks! We aim to please.

To tell the truth, I don't mind doing a different run, Greta is nice but it's about as far away from where I live as possible. All that highway for a short, lovely stretch ...

But, I just like riding with you nutters so anywheres good :)

Yeh i'm in the same boat here, it's a looong way from home - although if it stops dam raining i'll come along anyway

[Peeteey]

Hmm, if this rain keeps up I don't think I'll come along ...
Shame, was keen to try out new camera mount.

Oh well, the weekend maybe? Anyone keen for a ride on sat/sun avo make up for this crap weather?

[Gibbo89]

Hmm, if this rain keeps up I don't think I'll come along ...
Shame, was keen to try out new camera mount.

Oh well, the weekend maybe? Anyone keen for a ride on sat/sun avo make up for this crap weather?

I'll probably be keen boss. Sunday would be my vote

[Buddha#81]

I'm in, last blast on the XR in motard trim before i start the check over and adventure conversion before DB11.

BK at 6?

[Gibbo89]

BK at 6?

Yes indeedy.

[Monja]

So, Sunday ride?

[Peeteey]

So, Sunday ride?

Yea, I'm keen for an afternoon jaunt. Anyone else?

[Gibbo89]

Yea, I'm keen for an afternoon jaunt. Anyone else?

Yeah brosuf, where are you keen to head?

[KiwiPhoenix]

You wimps!! It wasn't raining all the way from Woodend to Hanmer then to Greta, only cloudy. :rofl:

Bumped into Flip and Mrs Flip at the Greta Valley, nice to see them!

[Flip]

Farking typical, two spots of rain and you all give in and go home.

There were some really legless dollies at the pub looking for a good time tonight and you were not there.

227983

I didn't get wet at all this evening and it was quite warm in north canterbury.

P

[Peeteey]

Farking typical, two spots of rain and you all give in and go home.

There were some really legless dollies at the pub looking for a good time tonight and you were not there.

I didn't get wet at all this evening and it was quite warm in north canterbury.

P

Hee hee, would have been nice to see you lovely lot but I decided to wimp out this evening and spend some quality time with the missus, the cat and a movie. Was great! (saw Inseption in case you're wondering, was good.)

Anyhoo, Sunday's looking good. Thinking about going somewhere new but at 3.30am the brain's a little blank. Any good ideas anyone?

[KiwiPhoenix]

Farking typical, two spots of rain and you all give in and go home.

There were some really legless dollies at the pub looking for a good time tonight and you were not there.

227983

I didn't get wet at all this evening and it was quite warm in north canterbury.

P

I didn't realise that Dolly was drinking :blink::shit: I did have to wonder why she was quiet all the way home unlike the other small thing in the back who kept asking about the park mixed with "where's Spuds1234 (insert name here)??" Made for an interesting drive home!

[Spuds1234]

I didn't realise that Dolly was drinking :blink::shit: I did have to wonder why she was quiet all the way home unlike the other small thing in the back who kept asking about the park mixed with "where's Spuds1234 (insert name here)??" Made for an interesting drive home!

Apparently I'm just that awesome lol.

[Gareth123]

So, Sunday ride?

Yes. Keen. Please tell me more!

[kerryhare]

and apparently Alex now rides a scooter. She saw a scooter waved and said bye Alex. You were the topic of conversation for her.

[Dave-]

hey cool people, I'm at the track this tuesday to go around and around in circles for hours at whatever achievable speed I can gain.

lots of other cool people are gonna come and attempt something similar (although I doubt with as much grace and pace as myself) it's just a canterbury car club trackday, so pay $50 and go for gold.

Because it's not my trackday I can't really invite you per se...but inform you that we'll be there having a blast!

see you from about 12ish.

[Peeteey]

Yes. Keen. Please tell me more!

Trying to think about places we don't often go, or never. It's easy to find a different pub but the route to get there ...
Hmm ...

We've stopped at the Speights in Ferrymead a few times, that was nice. Maybe a Dyers, Bays, Evans, along summit then down St. Andrews hill, Ferrymead? Nothing too strenuous ...

Or we could take our togs if it's a nice day and end up in a nice bay for a swim, just around from Diamond Harbour is nice ...

Or end up at the Night n Day in sumner for icecream ...

Or ...

Or ...

[Gareth123]

Trying to think about places we don't often go, or never. It's easy to find a different pub but the route to get there ...
Hmm ...

We've stopped at the Speights in Ferrymead a few times, that was nice. Maybe a Dyers, Bays, Evans, along summit then down St. Andrews hill, Ferrymead? Nothing too strenuous ...

Or we could take our togs if it's a nice day and end up in a nice bay for a swim, just around from Diamond Harbour is nice ...

Or end up at the Night n Day in sumner for icecream ...

Or ...

Or ...

If a people are keen for a swim, how about one of the Bays around from Purau? Port Levy or somewhere like that?

[Gibbo89]

We could go around the bays to port levy then through that road that takes you near little river and either go to like the duvauchelles/akaroa area or somewhere like little akaloa on the summit road over on the peninsula etc.

[Mully Clown]

We could go around the bays to port levy then through that road that takes you near little river and either go to like the duvauchelles/akaroa area or somewhere like little akaloa on the summit road over on the peninsula etc.

CeeJay and myself were talking about something similar to that the other day. But going from Port Levy to Pigeon Bay then up to the summit, then either Akaroa or Little River. Would definitely be a starter for something like that sometime.

[Gibbo89]

CeeJay and myself were talking about something similar to that the other day. But going from Port Levy to Pigeon Bay then up to the summit, then either Akaroa or Little River. Would definitely be a starter for something like that sometime.

Yip that sounds pretty good. I'd show you the map from google but I don't know how to copy and paste a specific route :facepalm:

[Mully Clown]

Yip that sounds pretty good. I'd show you the map from google but I don't know how to copy and paste a specific route :facepalm:

Set the map up exactly how you want it. Then click link which is just above the map and on the right. Paste the link in here.

[Flip]

I trust you know that its a gravel road after Port Levy.

[CeeJay]

This subject was broached a few weeks ago but somehow got swallowed up in the bickering (RIP). The salient point is that both Western Valley Rd and the Port Levy to Pidgeon Bay road are UNSEALED. Now, I (and I know some others) are of the view that riding road bikes on unsealed roads is or should be a basic motorcycling skill. As such we appeal to everyones sense of adventure to give it a go. In the right company and by following a few common sense rules, you will be:

SAFE
UPSKILLING
REWARDED BY NOT RETURNING VIA THE SAME ROUTE

The worst that will happen is that your chain and wheel rims will get dusty and need to be hosed down (& lubed) when you get home. However, you will be smiling because of the satisfaction in knowing that you now have a new skill that will open up other possible rides. :woohoo:

[SpeedMonger]

This subject was broached a few weeks ago but somehow got swallowed up in the bickering (RIP). The salient point is that both Western Valley Rd and the Port Levy to Pidgeon Bay road are UNSEALED. Now, I (and I know some others) are of the view that riding road bikes on unsealed roads is or should be a basic motorcycling skill. As such we appeal to everyones sense of adventure to give it a go. In the right company and by following a few common sense rules, you will be:

SAFE
UPSKILLING
REWARDED BY NOT RETURNING VIA THE SAME ROUTE

The worst that will happen is that your chain and wheel rims will get dusty and need to be hosed down (& lubed) when you get home. However, you will be smiling because of the satisfaction in knowing that you now have a new skill that will open up other possible rides. :woohoo:

By virtue? of having a tail tidy, there would be handfuls of gravel peppering my taillight and rear cowl if I were to go off roading :facepalm: It is bad enough now with all the loose chip flying about at the moment. Ergo, can we also please have an alternative sealed route to the destination for the wussies :violin::yes: Unless Hampton's will let me borrow the Honda Monkey SE ....

[SpeedMonger]

hey cool people, I'm at the track this tuesday to go around and around in circles for hours at whatever achievable speed I can gain.

lots of other cool people are gonna come and attempt something similar (although I doubt with as much grace and pace as myself) it's just a canterbury car club trackday, so pay $50 and go for gold.

Because it's not my trackday I can't really invite you per se...but inform you that we'll be there having a blast!

see you from about 12ish.

Don't you have to have a full set of leathers for this Dave?

[CeeJay]

By virtue of having a tail tidy, there would be handfuls of gravel peppering my taillight and rear cowl if I were to go off roading...

Ah - we need to clear up a common confusion here. You will not be going fast enough to kick up gravel either onto your own bike or anyone elses. I am not talking about "off-roading" in the sense that you are interpreting it. The road in question (Port Levy to Pidgeon Bay) is only ~14km. At a maximum speed of 20 kph, it takes 14/20 hrs or ~40 minutes. I did it on the Hornet 3 weeks ago, no problem at all. The unsealed section is more like steering your bike at slow speed down a 14km driveway. As long as you don't touch your front brake at all, there is very little risk, especially as there will be others around to help and guide you...:scooter:

[Dave-]

Don't you have to have a full set of leathers for this Dave?

No, although I HIGHLY recommend it, the canterbury car club will let you on with good coredura.

and unfortunatly the monkey is currently on static display only, although I believe a man is working on it....

[Dave3362]

This subject was broached a few weeks ago but somehow got swallowed up in the bickering (RIP). The salient point is that both Western Valley Rd and the Port Levy to Pidgeon Bay road are UNSEALED. Now, I (and I know some others) are of the view that riding road bikes on unsealed roads is or should be a basic motorcycling skill. As such we appeal to everyones sense of adventure to give it a go. In the right company and by following a few common sense rules, you will be:

SAFE
UPSKILLING
REWARDED BY NOT RETURNING VIA THE SAME ROUTE

The worst that will happen is that your chain and wheel rims will get dusty and need to be hosed down (& lubed) when you get home. However, you will be smiling because of the satisfaction in knowing that you now have a new skill that will open up other possible rides. :woohoo:

Id be into that ride on sunday. love taking the big fj on gravel carefully

[Subike]

Ah - we need to clear up a common confusion here. You will not be going fast enough to kick up gravel either onto your own bike or anyone elses. I am not talking about "off-roading" in the sense that you are interpreting it. The road in question (Port Levy to Pidgeon Bay) is only ~14km. At a maximum speed of 20 kph, it takes 14/20 hrs or ~40 minutes. I did it on the Hornet 3 weeks ago, no problem at all. The unsealed section is more like steering your bike at slow speed down a 14km driveway. As long as you don't touch your front brake at all, there is very little risk, especially as there will be others around to help and guide you...:scooter:

huh 20kph on shingle on a road bike......that slow??????? where did you learn to ride on shingle.Im sure there may be a few of us around that road old BSA's, Trumpys, or AJS's when we were youngins at a good pace on shingle roads.
Gloplug....you should be one.
20kph.......I guess the world is changing, the old Dunlop fabric tyres were pretty good on shingle .....oh yeah, too much horse power in the modern bikes.....

[CeeJay]

huh 20kph on shingle on a road bike......that slow??????? where did you learn to ride on shingle. Im sure there may be a few of us around that road old BSA's, Trumpys, or AJS's when we were youngins at a good pace on shingle roads....Gloplug....you should be one...

You are right Suspekt - but you just let everyone know what an old bugger you are :) while I'm still a young bugger and couldn't possibly be old enough to know how fast you old buggers used to ride the shingle :innocent:. So, looks like you, gloplug & me are going to be doing duty as tutors to get these (other) young buggers schooled up eh?

[Gibbo89]

Fuck it, I'd do that trip. I'll Rossi it sideways too if you want.

[Dave-]

You are right Suspekt - but you just let everyone know what an old bugger you are :) while I'm still a young bugger and couldn't possibly be old enough to know how fast you old buggers used to ride the shingle :innocent:. So, looks like you, gloplug & me are going to be doing duty as tutors to get these (other) young buggers schooled up eh?


pfft who needs teaching?

I'll back the r6 into any shingle corner at 170kph while racing a hyper-sonic jet and snorting coke of the titties off a hooker...blind folded....with my arms tied behind my back....and ice skates on my feet....oh and my theme music will be playing...

peeteey could catch the whole thing on video if it didnt happen in less than 1/25th of a second...

[CeeJay]

...I'll Rossi it sideways...


...I'll back the r6 into any shingle corner at 170kph...

Well I know you young whippersnappers are just joking (I hope) but from a group perspective, we need to get everyone over the 14km as quickly and as safely as possible. The road has quite severe corrugations in places that if ridden over at any speed will cause your bike to go into resonance. Thats why the old BSAs, Trumpies etc used to literally shake themselves to bits. Since we will be quite a long way from help (medical or other), taking unnecessary risks is just plain dumb. We don't really want TV news filming one of us being choppered off to hospital, do we? :shit:

[Spuds1234]

Well I know you young whippersnappers are just joking

Dave never jokes. If he says he's done it or will do it then its a done thing.

[Peeteey]

peeteey could catch the whole thing on video if it didnt happen in less than 1/25th of a second...

That's why I film at 60fps!


So for tomorrow, shall we say 1pm at BK? Enough time for a leisurely ride and be home in time for tea. Gives me a chance to get some sleep too!

What say the masses?

[gloplg]

You are right Suspekt - but you just let everyone know what an old bugger you are :) while I'm still a young bugger and couldn't possibly be old enough to know how fast you old buggers used to ride the shingle :innocent:. So, looks like you, gloplug & me are going to be doing duty as tutors to get these (other) young buggers schooled up eh?

I totally agree with you about learning to ride on gravel roads.

However my experience of gravel roads is rather historical/hysterical. I think there are better people than me, in our group, to share their experience on gravel roads.

Transalper and/or HOT Lady have vastly more current knowledge and experience of gravel than I and I would like to ask them to assist please.

Thank you for your vote of confidence SB and CJ and may I join your "Gravel 101"????:yes::scooter::ride::ride:

[Gareth123]

That's why I film at 60fps!


So for tomorrow, shall we say 1pm at BK? Enough time for a leisurely ride and be home in time for tea. Gives me a chance to get some sleep too!

What say the masses?

Sounds good. Are we going for a swim?

[dumpclutch29]

Isnt it meant to rain on Wednesday? Kinda typical. been wanting to go on a ride with you guys for ages but the weather has been crap is wednesday the only day you all meet?

[Gibbo89]

Isnt it meant to rain on Wednesday? Kinda typical. been wanting to go on a ride with you guys for ages but the weather has been crap is wednesday the only day you all meet?

Looks like there is most likely a ride tomorrow it would seem. Peetet suggested 1pm i think, go back a page or two and see what was said.

[CeeJay]

I've got someone coming to check out the Hornet "after lunch". To be on the safe side, can we meet at Cashmere Club car park at say 1:30 since its near the bottom of Dyers anyway. Otherwise we could meet at the Wheatsheaf or Purau.

[Peeteey]

Sounds good. Are we going for a swim?

Could be good tho it sounds like people want to do some gravel so maybe they won't be stopping at the beach? Maybe bring togs just incase? I might do the same if the weather is warmer :)


Isnt it meant to rain on Wednesday? Kinda typical. been wanting to go on a ride with you guys for ages but the weather has been crap is wednesday the only day you all meet?

Come along tomorrow, 1pm at BK, see who turns up and decide what people are keen for.


Looks like there is most likely a ride tomorrow it would seem. Peetet suggested 1pm i think, go back a page or two and see what was said.

Yep, sounds good. There is a remote chance that, after all this, I may not be able to make it. Have been offered some work in the early evening and things are pretty dire so have taken it. All depends on time and sleep. Will let you know if I'm not coming.

Actually Gibbo, have sent you a txt. Can you let me know where people want to go tomorrow (once you've all arrived) and which pass you'll be going over (Evans/Dyers/Gebbies) and I'll meet you there at the bottom i.e. Lyttelton, Governors Bay or Weatcheaf Tavern. Saves me going all the way into town and back again. :D
May well be on the dirt bike.

[Gibbo89]

I don't care where to meet but we need to sort our shit out. ceejay is requesting somewhere nearer the foot of dyers pass (that road is fine for me to take compared to evans or gebbies. If anyone here can post up where they prefer to meet or if they don't mind meeting CJ where he requests tehn maybe that should be the go?

[Peeteey]

I don't care where to meet but we need to sort our shit out. ceejay is requesting somewhere nearer the foot of dyers pass (that road is fine for me to take compared to evans or gebbies. If anyone here can post up where they prefer to meet or if they don't mind meeting CJ where he requests tehn maybe that should be the go?

Righto,

For the sake of making a plan how 'bout you lot meet CJ there at 1.30 and I'll wait for you at the other side of the hill in Governors Bay.

The Cashmere club is at 50 Colombo Street right near the base of the hill.

Map here! (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?client=opera&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest&ie=UTF8&q=cashmere+club&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=cashmere+club&cid=0,0,10587817502051589877&t=h&z=16)

Then on 'round the bays? Think I might take the DR if the mood takes me so will be slow but should be fun on the shingle if we go that far.

In the small chance that I won't be able to come I'll post here and txt you before hand Gibbo, I've got your number so long as it's correct here in your KB details.

However I really wanna ride so it'll take a lot to hold me back!

[Subike]

I was not trying to suggest that the speed on shingle needs to be at the legal limit. contary to what the law makers try to make us believe 100kph may be the limit, but not always the safest. But 20kph on shingle is too slow for safe riding over a longer distance than a driveway. You need to get to a speed tha allows the bike to float under you using the gyroscopic effect of the wheels to keep you upright, use the rear brake only and constantly scan the road for the right lines. Ride in the wheel tracks not the loose stuff. Stand on the pegs on the corrogations. you should all be able to do that anyway. and corners? turn them, dont fear them. oh, trebble the distance between bikes is a good idea.
Cow shit on sealed roads is more dangerous than shingle, god knows there is plenty of that around the port hills
But as an after thought, mmm, maybee not. We ae talking KB'ers afterall

[SpeedMonger]

Well I know you young whippersnappers are just joking (I hope) but from a group perspective, we need to get everyone over the 14km as quickly and as safely as possible. The road has quite severe corrugations in places that if ridden over at any speed will cause your bike to go into resonance. Thats why the old BSAs, Trumpies etc used to literally shake themselves to bits. Since we will be quite a long way from help (medical or other), taking unnecessary risks is just plain dumb. We don't really want TV news filming one of us being choppered off to hospital, do we? :shit:

At least it will be 14km that you will be safe from getting a speeding ticket! :woohoo:

[CeeJay]

For the sake of making a plan how 'bout you lot meet CJ there at 1.30 and I'll wait for you at the other side of the hill in Governors Bay.

The Cashmere club is at 50 Colombo Street right near the base of the hill.

Map here!... (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?client=opera&oe=utf-8&channel=suggest&ie=UTF8&q=cashmere+club&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=cashmere+club&cid=0,0,10587817502051589877&t=h&z=16)

Good enough. There is some cycling event going on this weekend so I'll scoot out soon to make sure we won't get held up. Watch this space...

There's been enough banter about the gravel now - let's just do it and time how long it takes each person to get over the 14 kms without damaging themselves or their bikes.
:woohoo:

[CeeJay]

At least it will be 14km that you will be safe from getting a speeding ticket! :woohoo:

Smart*rse mofo :lol:

[Transalper]

Ok, I been away in the other Island for a while and only really started catching up on this thread this morning.

Checking my GPS track logs it takes my partner J on her DR650 (which she finds a bit big n heavy for her on gravel) about 36 minutes to do the 14km gravel bit from Little river back to Port Levy.

Also the bit about not touching the front brake is both good advice and bad.

The front brake will still give you the better stopping performance on gravel but you have to be more subtle, more carefully progressive with its application.... BUT however you sportbikers or anyone with touchy brakes may find you are indeed better off eliminating the risk of lock up all together by leaving it alone completely unless crashing in to something is imminent in which case use it and even lock it to dump the bike thus saving yourself maybe ? :facepalm:
The DR on the other hand has very tame front brakes enabling me to easily progressively apply it and feel the lock starting so as to get it stopping well yet avoid the full on lock, though if well balanced and upright the front wheel can be skidded with out issue for a bit anyway (not recommended you try it on a painted bike first time).

I'll see if I can get along but no guarantees at this stage as still in recovery mode from the NI trip :violin:

[gloplg]

I'll see if I can get along but no guarantees at this stage as still in recovery mode from the NI trip :violin:

Thanks for the advice TA. Hope to see this afternoon.

So the plan as I understand it is to meet at BK at 1.00pm and go via the Cashmere Club for CJ. Dyers Pass, Diamond harbour, Purau, Port Levy, Pigeon Bay and ???????

See you all there.

[Transalper]

Other stuff springs to mind....

Corrugation is hard to accelerate on so I usually don't try too hard, just cruise over it and accelerate when it smooths out and just to be annoying it is more common on uphill exits from corners. On the straighter bits if you encounter it and can get you speed up then bikes tend to float over the top making it feel smoother but make sure you give yourself enough time or space to slow down for the next bend especially if you are choosing not to use the front brake, it'll take ages to stop so experiment a bit to find out how things are reacting.

Let the bike move about, if you fight it or put your weight on the handle bars you will make it worse (same as on the race track).

On corners lean the bike in and the body out is what I was taught, like in a slow speed carpark type manoeuvring style (just remembering back to the roadsafe course a few years back, same technique).
Some corners will just about be a slow to almost stopped, turn the bike and go again experience. I still get that on the DR in some cases also.

A heap of info results on 'how to ride motorcycle on gravel roads (http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=road+bikes+on+shingle&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#hl=en&expIds=17259,18168,20782,23756,24878,27400,28155&xhr=t&q=how+to+ride+motorcycle+on+gravel+roads&cp=12&pf=p&sclient=psy&client=firefox-a&hs=rag&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=how+to+ride+motorcycle+on+gravel+roads&gs_rfai=&pbx=1&fp=28f6b3b14a1a140e)', some good info, some bad. it's all just opinions you know.

[CeeJay]

Great stuff TA - hope you can make it - come on, you know you want to...

I've just been over Dyers and the story with the cyclists is that they are riding up Hackthorne rd (eeeekk!!!) to where it meets Dyers and down Dyers to Cashmere. The worst that will happen is that the downhill bit will be closed for a few minutes each time the group does a circuit. They've got marshalls all over the place so it won't be a problem.

Lyttelton Harbour is like a milkpond and there's barely a zephyr of wind so it should be a fantastic afternnoons ride... bring your cameras. Water bottle might be an idea as well...

Sadly, theres no pub or cafe at Pidgeon Bay. However, the road back up to the Summit rd is great and then its a right turn and more twisties to Hilltop, where we join the main road and down the hill to Lil' River & home...

If anyone is having butterflies about the gravel bit - you needn't worry. However, no one is going to force you to do it and you'll have to ride home the same way you came...

[Gibbo89]

In the small chance that I won't be able to come I'll post here and txt you before hand Gibbo, I've got your number so long as it's correct here in your KB details.

However I really wanna ride so it'll take a lot to hold me back!

I got your texts last night, I replied maybe like an hour later then again about 5 mins after that. I assume you didn't get them? I'll go double check my phone but I'm sure they sent eh. (weird)

Looks like it will be a great day for a ride.

[Freespaceage]

Looks like a fantastic day for a ride - see you all at BK at 1:00. :yes::yes::yes:

[Peeteey]

Just stumbled out of bed. :yawn:

Yay, see you lot soon.

So to all that might check this before leaving:

-BK at 1
and/or
-Cashmere club at 1.30
-I'll meet you in Gov Bay just at the bottom of the hill
-FUN!

[Peeteey]

That was FUN! :yes:

What a beaut day for it too ...

Thanks all, hope the XR is ok ...

[Gibbo89]

Yeah, as Peetey said, hope all is well with the XR apart from the bent bars.

Good ride today boys...

That gravel road was pretty easy to manage really, no tight or tricky bits you just needed to go at your own speed.

[helenoftroy]

Not Sams(Casualtys) XR I hope???:facepalm:

Would have loved the ride you guys did today but was on the Ducati at Mount Cook which was pretty damm awesome too:woohoo:

Agree that shingle is something all riders should experience!:yes:

[Peeteey]

Not Sams(Casualtys) XR I hope???:facepalm:

Would have loved the ride you guys did today but was on the Ducati at Mount Cook which was pretty damm awesome too:woohoo:

Agree that shingle is something all riders should experience!:yes:

No it wasn't Sam, you can relax, mum!

Mt. Cook, very nice. would have been beautiful there today, did you take a camera?

[Spuds1234]

I nearly went on this ride. From what I hear Im definitely glad I didnt.

Seen to many accidents in my time.

[Peeteey]

I nearly went on this ride. From what I hear Im definitely glad I didnt.

Seen to many accidents in my time.

I think he was all good, finished the ride and all. From what I could see he just had a bend handlebar and that was all.

There was a certain guy there who looked alarmingly like you ... ;)

Here's (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Governors+Bay,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&daddr=-43.6762,172.83514+to:Little+River,+Canterbury,+New +Zealand+to:Governors+Bay,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=FbZeZv0dtWlKCilNKloETCEybTGgcXmEhu8ABQ%3BF diNZf0dREFNCikJHZ1hMCwybTEwNz5Mhu8AEw%3BFSAWZP0ddY 9MCikxRtx5CjEybTGghHmEhu8ABQ%3BFbZeZv0dtWlKCilNKlo ETCEybTGgcXmEhu8ABQ&mra=ls&via=1&sll=-43.700644,172.762756&sspn=0.339549,0.727158&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.763656,172.783356&spn=0.339192,0.706558&t=h&z=11) the map of wot we done.

Hey TA, was it Harmon's track you went down? You would have hung a right just once the Summit road hits the main road?
It's a public road? No gates etc? Might have to investigate :)

[Gareth123]

I think he was all good, finished the ride and all. From what I could see he just had a bend handlebar and that was all.

There was a certain guy there who looked alarmingly like you ... ;)

Who was that?:facepalm:

[Peeteey]

Who was that?:facepalm:

Jesus mate, what are you doing up so late? :drinkup:

[Gareth123]

Jesus mate, what are you doing up so late? :drinkup:

Normally start work at 5am. Hard to sleep through past 4am when my alarm usually goes off.

[Peeteey]

Normally start work at 5am. Hard to sleep through past 4am when my alarm usually goes off.

Bloody hell, 5am is bed time! I think if my employer tried to get me into work at 5am I'd quit, unless it had something to do with warming up Swedish bikini models :yes:

Ah, that takes me back ...

[Gareth123]

Bloody hell, 5am is bed time! I think if my employer tried to get me into work at 5am I'd quit, unless it had something to do with warming up Swedish bikini models :yes:

Ah, that takes me back ...

Well as a baker, I do get to play with some hot buns!

[Transalper]

I think he was all good, finished the ride and all. From what I could see he just had a bend handlebar and that was all...........
I never saw any accidents, everything looked fine when I caught up on the Port Levy-Pigeon Bay Rd after a late start. I have stiffer bars on the DR to make them harder to bend.



Hey TA, was it Harmon's track you went down? You would have hung a right just once the Summit road hits the main road?
It's a public road? No gates etc? Might have to investigate :)

Harmons Track sounds right. No gates, just watch out for horse riders near the bottom and around the few houses on the flat.

[Peeteey]

Well as a baker, I do get to play with some hot buns!

Yum, hot buns! just what I feel like right now. Just crawled out of bed and need food, love buns!






(Tee hee "love buns") :rolleyes:

[SpeedMonger]

Well as a baker, I do get to play with some hot buns!

Not your own I hope, I always wondered about you bakers :innocent:

[Peeteey]

I never saw any accidents, everything looked fine when I caught up on the Port Levy-Pigeon Bay Rd after a late start. I have stiffer bars on the DR to make them harder to bend.

Must have been on the port hills I guess before I met up with them.



Harmons Track sounds right. No gates, just watch out for horse riders near the bottom and around the few houses on the flat.

Cool, now that the DR is feeling more how I like it after adjusting the suspension, I am keen to go find tracks like that. Might scour the hills on Google Maps and see what shows up ...

Oh, figured that the Dusty Butt, being about 500k per day, would be what we rode, repeated five times, then doing the same thing again the next day!

Bloody hell!

[Mully Clown]

Oh, figured that the Dusty Butt, being about 500k per day, would be what we rode, repeated five times, then doing the same thing again the next day!

Bloody hell!

Hell of a lot more than 14% gravel though. Surely someone is keen to do that on road bikes?

[dumpclutch29]

seeing as i had to work :facepalm: on Monday and missed whatever you guys were doing is there anything planned this week. Wednesday looks pretty terrible

[Transalper]

Hell of a lot more than 14% gravel though. Surely someone is keen to do that on road bikes?

yea, normally closer to 50%+ unsealed stuff including dirt, gravel, rocks, 4x4 ruts and bogs, fords and other interesting and sometimes challenging terrain.

Few pics from the last route scouting mission early December over here. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124411-DB1k-2011-route-planning/page16)

[gloplg]

WNR.........Was thinking about TaiTap pub, via Evans, around the bays to Diamond Harbour, Gebbies. A few may want to go Dyers Pass, Summit Rd, Evans Pass.

The ones going Evans Pass would leave at the usual time. The few going via the Summit Rd could leave at 6.20pm.

Next weeks "Gravel 101" on Sunday is Western Valley Rd. TA and HOT Lady are welcome to show us how to handle the gravel. Meet at BK 1.00pm, depart around 1.30pm

[dumpclutch29]

WNR.........Was thinking about TaiTap pub, via Evans, around the bays to Diamond Harbour, Gebbies. A few may want to go Dyers Pass, Summit Rd, Evans Pass.

The ones going Evans Pass would leave at the usual time. The few going via the Summit Rd could leave at 6.20pm.

Next weeks "Gravel 101" on Sunday is Western Valley Rd. TA and HOT Lady are welcome to show us how to handle the gravel. Meet at BK 1.00pm, depart around 1.30pm

sounds good. but its ment to bucket down with rain do you guys still go on those days?

[Gibbo89]

sounds good. but its ment to bucket down with rain do you guys still go on those days?

Do you want to ride in the rain? If it's raining then I don't think anyone will go, if it might be alright then some will turn up.

[gloplg]

Do you want to ride in the rain? If it's raining then I don't think anyone will go, if it might be alright then some will turn up.

You know me GB I'm just a woose. When it comes rain to I use 4 wheels.

Hopefully the weather forcast is wrong. Will post closer to the time.

[Mully Clown]

As we headed up Dyers Pass on Sunday there was a cycle race on (http://www.elitenationals.co.nz/). They didn't have the roads fully closed off and were somehow allowing cyclists to battle down Hackthorne Rd at 80kph dodging between the cars which were potentially driving down there as well.

How much effort would it take to get some partially closed roads and do some real bike racing in the area? It would somehow be perceived as unsafe, it couldn't be any worse than what was happening on that hill though.

[dumpclutch29]

As we headed up Dyers Pass on Sunday there was a cycle race on (http://www.elitenationals.co.nz/). They didn't have the roads fully closed off and were somehow allowing cyclists to battle down Hackthorne Rd at 80kph dodging between the cars which were potentially driving down there as well.

How much effort would it take to get some partially closed roads and do some real bike racing in the area? It would somehow be perceived as unsafe, it couldn't be any worse than what was happening on that hill though.

we can all wish to that but bloody health and saftey and acc would moan and by the time they approved hover cycles would have been invented. atleast we have a race track at ruapuna it does the job

[Peeteey]

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

Video from Sunday is up:


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

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



Sunday sounds like fun! I've heard of that road, never ridden it.

[Buyasta]

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

Video from Sunday is up:


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

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



Sunday sounds like fun! I've heard of that road, never ridden it.

That chest-mounted view is rather good, although your comment at 1:59 is a touch disturbing. :sick: :p

[Dave3362]

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

Video from Sunday is up:


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

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



Sunday sounds like fun! I've heard of that road, never ridden it.

That comment pete at 1:59 is very disturbing

[Peeteey]

That chest-mounted view is rather good, although your comment at 1:59 is a touch disturbing. :sick: :p


That comment pete at 1:59 is very disturbing

I swear I don't know what you're talking about ... :bleh:

[dumpclutch29]

im going to miss the rides this week aswell a truck from the quarry shared half of its load with me and broke my indicator and all the faring on the right hand side of my bike. $1546 to repair. $350 for a cover for his truck you do the math:Pokey::Pokey::Pokey:

[Peeteey]

im going to miss the rides this week aswell a truck from the quarry shared half of its load with me and broke my indicator and all the faring on the right hand side of my bike. $1546 to repair. $350 for a cover for his truck you do the math:Pokey::Pokey::Pokey:

Bugger! That's sad news. You weren't on the bike at the time were you?

[dumpclutch29]

Bugger! That's sad news. You weren't on the bike at the time were you?

yeah I was

[Peeteey]

yeah I was

You're OK tho?

[dumpclutch29]

You're OK tho?

yeah just annoyed already started repairs lucky I had that much in the bank good bye new exhaust :cry:

[helenoftroy]

Oh, figured that the Dusty Butt, being about 500k per day, would be what we rode, repeated five times, then doing the same thing again the next day!
Bloody hell!


yea, normally closer to 50%+ unsealed stuff including dirt, gravel, rocks, 4x4 ruts and bogs, fords and other interesting and sometimes challenging terrain.

Few pics from the last route scouting mission early December over here. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124411-DB1k-2011-route-planning/page16)
Transalper,Budda,TimG,Casualty me & the rest of us do the Dusty Butt next weekend!!!!:woohoo::woohoo:

Its the most fantastic adventure(our kiwi mini Paris-Dakar)with a bunch of the most awesome riders,thru spectacular terrain....bring it on!:scooter:

[Peeteey]

Transalper,Budda,TimG,Casualty me & the rest of us do the Dusty Butt next weekend!!!!:woohoo::woohoo:

Its the most fantastic adventure(our kiwi mini Paris-Dakar)with a bunch of the most awesome riders,thru spectacular terrain....bring it on!:scooter:

I'm so jealous 'cause I will not be able to go. Got some work on, which I need, and the arms wouldn't hold up to it.
There are a couple of trail rides coming up, Scargill and Mt. Sommers. Will hopefully do one of those but I have a big gig in the middle of Feb, don't wanna risk the body too much before then :doctor:

Have fun you lucky buggers!

[Gibbo89]

yeah just annoyed already started repairs lucky I had that much in the bank good bye new exhaust :cry:

got insurance?

[cromagnon]

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

Video from Sunday is up:


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



I did a similar ride around the bays with a mate to akaroa on sunday leaving about 3pm though. It was a nice day out there. Lucky you didnt go over western valley as we were snaking all the way up.


Transalper,Budda,TimG,Casualty me & the rest of us do the Dusty Butt next weekend!!!!:woohoo::woohoo:

Its the most fantastic adventure(our kiwi mini Paris-Dakar)with a bunch of the most awesome riders,thru spectacular terrain....bring it on!:scooter:

looking forward to this too :2thumbsup

[gloplg]

Weeeeeeellllllll.......... If the weather stays like this.......... We might not get wet tonight......... On the outside that is.

Even the summit road looks clear at the moment!!!!

Anybody out there going for a ride tonight???????

[Peeteey]

Doesn't look too bad out there, not too cold/hot or raining. Good day for it! :niceone:

[Dave-]

seen the weather? it's suppose to rain lots and lots

[Mully Clown]

seen the weather? it's suppose to rain lots and lots

Head to Hill Top and wait it out? Could be another Brisbane coming through.

[Peeteey]

Weeeeeeellllllll.......... If the weather stays like this.......... We might not get wet tonight......... On the outside that is.

Even the summit road looks clear at the moment!!!!

Anybody out there going for a ride tonight???????

I'm keen if it doesn't start raining before we leave. What's a bit of rain between friends?

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'll be along in the car to say hi! Not doing the ride tonight as I'm catching up with a good friend for coffee! :bleh:

[Peeteey]

Actually, there's some bad looking rain coming over the hills to the south so I'm out. It may get really nasty soon.
Can't come Sunday as have a gig, see you next week!

[Dave3362]

Ill be showing up. make decision at bks

[Dave-]

seen the weather? it's suppose to rain lots and lots

i was right.

nah suppose to clear up tomorrow then be fine for trackday friday, then racing saturday and sunday!!!

[CeeJay]

I've just ridden back from Oxford - its raining out there and in towards the port hills but dry in between. When conditions are doubtful as they are today :cold:, why don't we just automatically postpone WNR to TH(ursday)NR and so on?

[Mully Clown]

Little bit wet (spitting), little bit windy and a little bit cold in Addington. I would if someone else was keen. If not it might be a good idea to get out of work before it hits.


Edit: Who was it?
Police warn motorcyclists after teen clocked at 204km/h
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10699281

Edit2:

why don't we just automatically postpone WNR to TH(ursday)NR and so on?
and possibly a Wednesday Pub Night.

[Spuds1234]

Could nearly have been me, but I didnt get a ticket lol.

[kerryhare]

I'll be along in the car to say hi! Not doing the ride tonight as I'm catching up with a good friend for coffee! :bleh:

You could have taken them along.

[dumpclutch29]

got insurance?

yeah but im 17 and i was also in a hit and run (he hit me) that i lost my no claims bonus over so im going to have to pay it myself because in the long run the premiums will go up and i cant afford that so yeah kind of annoying but cest la vie

[dumpclutch29]

i was right.

nah suppose to clear up tomorrow then be fine for trackday friday, then racing saturday and sunday!!!
i think im a marshal for that might see you there

[SpeedMonger]

I've just ridden back from Oxford - its raining out there and in towards the port hills but dry in between. When conditions are doubtful as they are today :cold:, why don't we just automatically postpone WNR to TH(ursday)NR and so on?

What a Stirling suggestion! I am up for a ride tomorrow night if you are.:Punk:

[SpeedMonger]

Head to Hill Top and wait it out? Could be another Brisbane coming through.

I hope you packed your snorkel and water wings lol

[KiwiPhoenix]

You could have taken them along.

It was our beloved BikeeChick that I was meeting!

[Peeteey]

I can't make it tomorrow 'cause I gotta work so, if you insist on going for a ride, you're not allowed to enjoy it! :bleh:

[dumpclutch29]

off topic but how do you get your youtube channel name under all your posts peeteey?

[dumpclutch29]

off topic but how do you get your youtube channel name under all your posts peeteey?

oops never mind I figured it out :facepalm:

[helenoftroy]

looking forward to this too :2thumbsup

Ooops cromagnon!missed your name out of the Dusty Butt riders,but don't think I've meet you?
Catch up at the Gladstone,in Fairlie next Friday night:niceone::soon:

[helenoftroy]

Ride tonight if the weather behaves?:scooter::yes:

[CeeJay]

Looking good - where are we going HOT? In the last week I've ridden to Arthurs Pass, Pidgeon Bay, Blenheim & Oxford - what about Leeston or Rakaia Huts stopping at Rabbiters Rest pub (Springston) for a fanta on the way home? Different but road is pretty straight (i.e boring). Need to avoid :Police:...
:eek:

[Peeteey]

Anyone keen on a blat tomorrow (Fri) during the day?

Didn't go Wed, can't go tonight but tomorrow, oh yea!

[SpeedMonger]

Looking good - where are we going HOT? In the last week I've ridden to Arthurs Pass, Pidgeon Bay, Blenheim & Oxford - what about Leeston or Rakaia Huts stopping at Rabbiters Rest pub (Springston) for a fanta on the way home? Different but road is pretty straight (i.e boring). Need to avoid :Police:...
:eek:

BK at 6 it is then, best get a move on. Need some bendy roads tho...

[Mully Clown]

Sounds good. So long as somewhere sells something vaguely edible.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Anyone keen on a blat tomorrow (Fri) during the day?

Didn't go Wed, can't go tonight but tomorrow, oh yea!

What time?? I could be up for a blat!

[dumpclutch29]

anyone going to the races at ruapuna on Saturday?

[Mully Clown]

anyone going to the races at ruapuna on Saturday?
What racing?

A few turned up tonight. Had a decent ride and checked out some other destinations.

[Dave-]

anyone going to the races at ruapuna on Saturday?

YUP!

racing :) woot woot

and sunday is racing too!

and friday is trackday/practise

[helenoftroy]

Where did you guys ride tonight?

Will see you guys out at the track tomorrow!!:msn-wink:

[Peeteey]

What time?? I could be up for a blat!

Good one, maybe a short afternoon jaunt somewhere? Maybe to find some afternoon tea?
Ah, when do you need to pick up the wee one?
Shall we say 1pm at ... Hmm ... Let's see ... Don't suppose you know the BK on Moorhouse ave?
Lemme know tomorrow if that suits or not, I'll be asleep till at least 12 so msg me here, will check it once I wake up.
Everyone is welcome to join if they're free, or even very cheap! :eek:

[dumpclutch29]

What racing?

A few turned up tonight. Had a decent ride and checked out some other destinations.

theres some motorbike racing i think its CAMS with a few other bike classes in it

[dumpclutch29]

YUP!

racing :) woot woot

and sunday is racing too!

and friday is trackday/practise
what nike you racing im a marshal on saturday

[Dave-]

what nike you racing im a marshal on saturday

#64 in buckets!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Good one, maybe a short afternoon jaunt somewhere? Maybe to find some afternoon tea?
Ah, when do you need to pick up the wee one?
Shall we say 1pm at ... Hmm ... Let's see ... Don't suppose you know the BK on Moorhouse ave?
Lemme know tomorrow if that suits or not, I'll be asleep till at least 12 so msg me here, will check it once I wake up.
Everyone is welcome to join if they're free, or even very cheap! :eek:

I would need to be back at my place for 2.30pm, to pick up the munchkin. Give me a call on my cell when you get up, heading to get the oil/filter changed. I have at least another couple of people coming along on the ride!

[dumpclutch29]

#64 in buckets!

cool I might see you there and dont crash on my corner!!!

[Dave-]

in field sweeper on the wide line is my problem corner...watch for exhaust touch downs, they're super 100% fun...

[Peeteey]

I would need to be back at my place for 2.30pm, to pick up the munchkin. Give me a call on my cell when you get up, heading to get the oil/filter changed. I have at least another couple of people coming along on the ride!

Hiya, am gonna have to miss today, not enough sleep dammit!
Am off back to bed. Have a fun ride!

[dumpclutch29]

in field sweeper on the wide line is my problem corner...watch for exhaust touch downs, they're super 100% fun...

I think im on the S turn on corner 4 but I dont know I might try and get the dipper on something

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hiya, am gonna have to miss today, not enough sleep dammit!
Am off back to bed. Have a fun ride!

As it turned out, we didn't get out either, the bike wouldn't work properly! Ah well, hopefully it will be a simple thing (never is though) Hoping to get out on Monday.

[Peeteey]

As it turned out, we didn't get out either, the bike wouldn't work properly! Ah well, hopefully it will be a simple thing (never is though) Hoping to get out on Monday.

Turns out I was more tired than I thought. I didn't wake up till 6pm! :sleep:

Bloody nice sleep tho, got woken up by the cat telling me it was time for tea ...

Hope the bike is ok, do you know what it is/was?

[KiwiPhoenix]

Turns out I was more tired than I thought. I didn't wake up till 6pm! :sleep:

Bloody nice sleep tho, got woken up by the cat telling me it was time for tea ...

Hope the bike is ok, do you know what it is/was?

:rofl: nice cat!

It's the battery, long story short, it needs a good charge, so have left it at Cruza's place to charge and I'll (hopefully) pick it up on Monday!

[neels]

:rofl: nice cat!

It's the battery, long story short, it needs a good charge, so have left it at Cruza's place to charge and I'll (hopefully) pick it up on Monday!
With all of your battery issues lately, probably best you get yourself to the hardware shop and get yourself a charger, save you heaps in petrol.

[SpeedMonger]

Where did you guys ride tonight?


Went out to The old "Rabbiters Rest" Springston Pub via Saby's Rd then round through Gebbies to Evans ending up at Ferrymead Alehouse.

Was a good ride, saw some new scenery then a good blat around the hills to finish off with.

[dumpclutch29]

picking up my bike at some ungodly hour tomorrow and rushing/speeding to get to ruapuna to get my corner for the races

[Peeteey]

With all of your battery issues lately, probably best you get yourself to the hardware shop and get yourself a charger, save you heaps in petrol.

With my beemers dodgy battery, my charger has been a life saver many times.

[neels]

Went out to The old "Rabbiters Rest" Springston Pub via Saby's Rd then round through Gebbies to Evans ending up at Ferrymead Alehouse.

Was a good ride, saw some new scenery then a good blat around the hills to finish off with.
I sussed out a ride out that way a while back, then things got silly on this thread so I flagged it.

Might post it up if I can sort out a bike that actually works properly to come out for a ride.

[helenoftroy]

Went out to The old "Rabbiters Rest" Springston Pub via Saby's Rd then round through Gebbies to Evans ending up at Ferrymead Alehouse.

Was a good ride, saw some new scenery then a good blat around the hills to finish off with.


I sussed out a ride out that way a while back, then things got silly on this thread so I flagged it.

Might post it up if I can sort out a bike that actually works properly to come out for a ride.

That sounds like a bit of a change....be keen to ride out that way,all new for me!

Is the Duc misbehaving?
Mines for sale........:bye:

[neels]

Is the Duc misbehaving?
Nothing serious, fixed a couple of things that weren't working, now needs it's clothes back on so I can take it in to get some worn out bits replaced.


Mines for sale........:bye:
That's not on, I can keep up with you on that round the hills, but not when you're on the DR.

So what are you buying instead :eek:

[helenoftroy]

Have my eye on another Hot Italian:devil2:

[neels]

Have my eye on another Hot Italian:devil2:Have you been spending too much time hanging around with that dodgy fella from down south, and been swayed.....

[SpeedMonger]

Have my eye on another Hot Italian:devil2:

Time for a Honda .... :weird::bleh:

[dumpclutch29]

charging my camera to film dave comin first today!

[Gareth123]

Is there a ride tomorrow afternoon?

[Gibbo89]

Is there a ride tomorrow afternoon?

yeah, gloplg mentioned it a page or 2 back, he mentioned the western valley road as the gravel section I think

[dumpclutch29]

ok there was a pretty extreme crash at ruapuna did you see it dave on the bring side we got an early lunch

[Spuds1234]

ok there was a pretty extreme crash at ruapuna did you see it dave on the bring side we got an early lunch

Everything alright I hope?

[dumpclutch29]

Everything alright I hope?

his bike was totaled it was in a real state but i think the guy was alright he had to go in the ambulance but i dont think he was that bad

[Dave-]

ok there was a pretty extreme crash at ruapuna did you see it dave on the bring side we got an early lunch

nah I didnt see it, I was having a nap in pits (actual) I saw the aftermath though, poor trumpet....

plus I didnt crash! well I got crashed into, which crashed me into someone else, so they crashed into me for good measure, but we all stayed up, was epic.

[CeeJay]

...well I got crashed into, which crashed me into someone else, so they crashed into me for good measure, but we all stayed up, was epic...

Good skills Dave. I swear that if you hadn't been involved in that fracas, you'de have damn near got the chequered flag! :first:, or :second:, or :third: (I've always wanted to use those smilies ;))

[dumpclutch29]

nah I didnt see it, I was having a nap in pits (actual) I saw the aftermath though, poor trumpet....

plus I didnt crash! well I got crashed into, which crashed me into someone else, so they crashed into me for good measure, but we all stayed up, was epic.

awesome I couldn't remember your number and thought you were 40 something I was the marshal in the sweeper tower where all the action was happening. there was someone in your race who crashed on the first lap of the first practice session that looked embarrassing

[Peeteey]

Have my eye on another Hot Italian:devil2:

Oh dear! HOT you do seem to like those Italian bad boys!

And you're using a quote from me as your signature! I'm so honoured! :2thumbsup

[helenoftroy]

Oh dear! HOT you do seem to like those Italian bad boys!

And you're using a quote from me as your signature! I'm so honoured! :2thumbsup

Lol! this Italian is very enticing(& thats putting it mildly!)...........:msn-wink:

Peeteey! your post bout my rock riding was just so funny! - had to use it:killingme

[helenoftroy]

Time for a Honda .... :weird::bleh:

The Predator is stunning!

I just have this thing for twins.......:devil2:

[gloplg]

Sorry guys wont be along today.

Have a good ride and travel safely.

[Mully Clown]

Sorry guys wont be along today.

Have a good ride and travel safely.

With this heat and wind I can almost understand that. The push bike (sans lycra) is looking rather tempting though.

Probably still be queued up at BK like usual.

[Dave3362]

Was good ride today even if only 3 of us showed up. western valley road is interesting

[Gareth123]

Couple of pics from today...

[Mully Clown]

It was good ride. Thanks for the photo.

Wednesday - where to and which roads?

[cruza]

Was good ride today even if only 3 of us showed up. western valley road is interesting

tis a good twisty road, carted few loads of timber out of there in a truck, tad tight on some corners....:shit:

prob got a keen pillion for wed, hoping Hot and others may be along to lead her astray:wait:

[helenoftroy]

prob got a keen pillion for wed, hoping Hot and others may be along to lead her astray:wait:
She needs leading astray??:confused:

cruza really!!As if I know anything about leading astrayness!!:ride::msn-wink:

[Gareth123]

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-347874849.htm

[imdying]

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-347874849.htm

Offer him $1500 for it.

[FJRider]

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.



Be more interested in the service history rather than the mileage ...

[Peeteey]

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

Hey kids, put up a video from a Waimak ride I did recently with Neels and a couple of others.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy36uN3S7H4

I'm not as sore as I was after last time!

Enjoy.

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

[CeeJay]

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-347874849.htm

A few weeks ago I agonised over what bike to buy and the decision kept changing as more information about different bikes came to light. Based on the experience of buying & selling in the current market, I would suggest that you could do a lot better with your 4.5k if that is your budget. It's most definitely a buyer's market so if I were you, I'd be looking at bikes priced at around the 6k - 7k mark and offer them 4.5k cash. Some will no doubt think you are wasting their time but there will be others who are really motivated to sell. Stick to your guns, be patient and there are bargains to be had... :wait:

[FJRider]

A few weeks ago I agonised over what bike to buy and the decision kept changing as more information about different bikes came to light. Based on the experience of buying & selling in the current market, I would suggest that you could do a lot better with your 4.5k if that is your budget. It's most definitely a buyer's market so if I were you, I'd be looking at bikes priced at around the 6k - 7k mark and offer them 4.5k cash. Some will no doubt think you are wasting their time but there will be others who are really motivated to sell. Stick to your guns, be patient and there are bargains to be had... :wait:

Depending on the price he was offered it at ... :msn-wink:

[Gibbo89]

Because almost everyone in this thread knows more about bikes than I do what is your opinion on this one? A mate has offered it to me but the mileage is a bit of a worry.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-347874849.htm

Not for 4.5k bro

I had a quick look at sports bikes in chch for similar price and there is not a lot on TM currently, (unless you count 250's).

Do you have a budget? And what size bikes are you looking at?

What CJ and FJ said are valid points, it's definitely a buyers market.

[Gareth123]

I reckon I could knock him down to $3500 if he doesn't manage to sell it in a reasonable time frame:wait:

It has been pretty well maintained, I know the mechanic he takes it too for the bikes services.

I don't need it, I have a bigger bike already but a third bike would be nice.:innocent:

[neels]

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

Hey kids, put up a video from a Waimak ride I did recently with Neels and a couple of others.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy36uN3S7H4
Thanks so much. :doh:

And anyway, it wasn't the first corner.

[Transalper]

...Hey kids, put up a video from a Waimak ride I did recently with Neels and a couple of others.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy36uN3S7H4
...

That's a bloody awesome vid Peeteey.
I'm sorry to have missed out on the ride. :bye:
I like how the vid includes so much more than just a ride with the swim and underwater bit, and the water leaking out the boots etc.
The angle worked quite well too. Being so low and seeing the way the handlebars are moving about adds a dimension to it.

[KiwiPhoenix]

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

Hey kids, put up a video from a Waimak ride I did recently with Neels and a couple of others.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy36uN3S7H4

I'm not as sore as I was after last time!

Enjoy.

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

Thanks for that! After what I said yesterday this will help big time. Will email you the details!

[Gibbo89]

I wonder if the rain will come tonight, it doesn't look likely so far...

[CeeJay]

What about Little River, up the hill & turning left at Hilltop onto Summit road and following that on to Akaroa. Have a fanta & a pie there and return via the main road route? Any takers? :cool:

[sammcj]

through the tunnel around ,gov bay over gebbies to little river?


Keen!

FYI - Weather tonight: Mainly fine. Evening light rain. Late cool southerlies.

[jimichelle]

through the tunnel around ,gov bay over gebbies to little river?

[Mully Clown]

What about Little River, up the hill & turning left at Hilltop onto Summit road and following that on to Akaroa. Have a fanta & a pie there and return via the main road route? Any takers? :cool:

Something old and somethig new. Perfect.

[Gibbo89]

Something old and somethig new. Perfect.

Something like this?

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Christchurch+8011+(Bur ger+King)&daddr=-43.67517,172.65635+to:Summit+Rd,+Duvauchelle,+Cant erbury+to:-43.71889,172.95504+to:-43.78159,173.02164+to:Akaroa,+Canterbury&hl=en&geocode=FZ-nZ_0d1U9KCiFeDMXnuqXpEA%3BFd6RZf0d3oZKCinRpAfahyQy bTGxLz5Mhu8AEw%3BFWe6ZP0dsKFOCim9xsjKOs0zbTG1lvoK9 kOx0w%3BFRbnZP0doBVPCinL4eWNfNIzbTHw22hMhu8AEw%3BF SryY_0dyBlQCimROqoS7c4zbTFBm5ZMhu8AEw%3BFe6bY_0dRk lPCikT3kUJCswzbTGgWnmEhu8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1,3,4&sll=-43.700644,172.846527&sspn=0.495428,1.234589&ie=UTF8&z=10

[KiwiPhoenix]

through the tunnel around ,gov bay over gebbies to little river?

This gets my vote!

[Mully Clown]

Something like this?

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=347+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Christchurch+8011+(Bur ger+King)&daddr=-43.67517,172.65635+to:Summit+Rd,+Duvauchelle,+Cant erbury+to:-43.71889,172.95504+to:-43.78159,173.02164+to:Akaroa,+Canterbury&hl=en&geocode=FZ-nZ_0d1U9KCiFeDMXnuqXpEA%3BFd6RZf0d3oZKCinRpAfahyQy bTGxLz5Mhu8AEw%3BFWe6ZP0dsKFOCim9xsjKOs0zbTG1lvoK9 kOx0w%3BFRbnZP0doBVPCinL4eWNfNIzbTHw22hMhu8AEw%3BF SryY_0dyBlQCimROqoS7c4zbTFBm5ZMhu8AEw%3BFe6bY_0dRk lPCikT3kUJCswzbTGgWnmEhu8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1,3,4&sll=-43.700644,172.846527&sspn=0.495428,1.234589&ie=UTF8&z=10

That's the one. Those that wanted could do the tunnel and Little River if they wanted. We'd probably stop at Little River on the way back anyway.

If someone wanted they could do Dyers, Summit, Bays, Gebbies, Hilltop, Summit, SH75, Little River.

[CeeJay]

Just a suggestion but why don't we meet at Governors Bay pub (upper) carpark at say 6:00. Then it doesn't matter how we get there. :)

[Gibbo89]

Just a suggestion but why don't we meet at Governors Bay pub (upper) carpark at say 6:00. Then it doesn't matter how we get there. :)

It's probably a good idea but not everyone will check this thread before the ride and will just automatically go to BK

[sammcj]

Just a suggestion but why don't we meet at Governors Bay pub (upper) carpark at say 6:00. Then it doesn't matter how we get there. :)

Don't think we'll make it there by then, also then we'll miss going through the tunnel with the perrdy bike sounds!
Why not keep it at the tried and true BK @ 6-6.30?

[gloplg]

It's probably a good idea but not everyone will check this thread before the ride and will just automatically go to BK

I agree!!

I also like your like your route too CJ.

So BK, Dyers pass, Gebbies Pass, Rittle Liver, L at Hilltop, Summit Road to Akaroa sounds great!!!!!!!:niceone::niceone::niceone:

See you all at BK................. If it doesn't rain........

[KiwiPhoenix]

I agree!!

I also like your like your route too CJ.

So BK, Dyers pass, Gebbies Pass, Rittle Liver, L at Hilltop, Summit Road to Akaroa sounds great!!!!!!!:niceone::niceone::niceone:

See you all at BK................. If it doesn't rain........

Rain?? Wash your mouth out young man!! :rofl:

Some of us are going through the tunnel, I like the sound of the bike as it goes through!! See you all there!

[gloplg]

Rain?? Wash your mouth out young man!! :rofl:

All right then how about


EARTHQUAKE!!!!!!!!

[sammcj]

All right then how about


EARTHQUAKE!!!!!!!!

Yeah felt that one pretty well at my place.

I haven't felt one while riding before - what's it like? I know They've thrown my car around noticeably.

[JWALKER]

will anyone be leaving bk carpark at 6.30pm?

[Transalper]

Just pretty much everyone as far as I can see.

[Flip]

Yeah felt that one pretty well at my place.

I haven't felt one while riding before - what's it like? I know They've thrown my car around noticeably.

I did a strong one in Wellington a few years ago, it felt like a flat tire. I pulled over on the motorway couldn't find a problem the saw on the news that there had been a shake. The bike just went all wobbley.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Good ride tonight, except for that damn wind!!

Thanks for the coffee Peeteey.

[FJRider]

Good ride tonight, except for that damn wind!!

Thanks for the coffee Peeteey.

250 .... or .... 750 ... :lol:

[KiwiPhoenix]

250 .... or .... 750 ... :lol:

750, the 250 has no rego at the mo, speaking of which, the 750 is out of rego now *hint hint* :bleh:

[CeeJay]

Thought I had fixed my puncture ("nail" looked like part of a bicycle spoke). Got away about 7:30 at a fair clip. The repair lasted until about 2 kms after Millers road exit, then things went wobbly. Hauled up, tyre was soft and hot. Some bikes stopped after a bit and turns out they had joined up with WNR at the Wheatsheaf. Think sammcj was one of them. If so thanks mate and pass on my thanks to the other two. I owe you some CO2 bottles. Anyway, another repair and slow trip back to Halswell for air and home....:niceone:

[FJRider]

750, the 250 has no rego at the mo, speaking of which, the 750 is out of rego now *hint hint* :bleh:

oop's forgot about that ... Will sort it. :doh:

Go alright ???

[KiwiPhoenix]

oop's forgot about that ... Will sort it. :doh:

Go alright ???

Sweet! Email sent with details!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Thought I had fixed my puncture ("nail" looked like part of a bicycle spoke). Got away about 7:30 at a fair clip. The repair lasted until about 2 kms after Millers road exit, then things went wobbly. Hauled up, tyre was soft and hot. Some bikes stopped after a bit and turns out they had joined up with WNR at the Wheatsheaf. Think sammcj was one of them. If so thanks mate and pass on my thanks to the other two. I owe you some CO2 bottles. Anyway, another repair and slow trip back to Halswell for air and home....:niceone:

I did wonder how things went, now I know. Hope you get it sorted and we see ya back out on the road!

[jimichelle]

i enjoyed my first wnr outing tonight
to akaroa

[sammcj]

After 5 or 6 months with next to no riding - bloody hell I was rusty, didn't get into the bends nearly enough, oh well, I'm sure it'll come right with a bit of daily riding.

Twas' bloody windy and some of those roads we're pretty munted.
I turned back just before Akaroa hoping to miss those dark clouds... which never actually amounted to anything :doh:




Thought I had fixed my puncture ("nail" looked like part of a bicycle spoke). Got away about 7:30 at a fair clip. The repair lasted until about 2 kms after Millers road exit, then things went wobbly. Hauled up, tyre was soft and hot. Some bikes stopped after a bit and turns out they had joined up with WNR at the Wheatsheaf. Think sammcj was one of them. If so thanks mate and pass on my thanks to the other two. I owe you some CO2 bottles. Anyway, another repair and slow trip back to Halswell for air and home....:niceone:

No worries! - Glad to hear you got home alright, hopefully the shop can repair the bugger (properly)!

[KiwiPhoenix]

i enjoyed my first wnr outing tonight
to akaroa

Good to see you last night, have to say though, I was drooling over your bike!

[Gibbo89]

I'm in need of a part for my Zeal, are there any wreckers in Chch I can go to, or are they all up North these days?

Chur

[Mully Clown]

I used these guys about 10 years ago. Back when I was hooning around on a Kawasaki GA2A.

http://www.japmcdismantlers.co.nz/

[Gibbo89]

I used these guys about 10 years ago. Back when I was hooning around on a Kawasaki GA2A.

http://www.japmcdismantlers.co.nz/

I may be wrong, but I think these guys no longer exist?

[Gibbo89]

I saw a Zeal being wrecked on TM, I'll ask that fella first. :niceone:

[Peeteey]

Thanks for the coffee Peeteey.

Always welcome, hope all the tech talk didn't bore you too much!


i enjoyed my first wnr outing tonight
to akaroa

Nice to meet you, I was the fella with the ratty BMW you parked next to in the car park.


After 5 or 6 months with next to no riding - bloody hell I was rusty, didn't get into the bends nearly enough, oh well, I'm sure it'll come right with a bit of daily riding.


Nice to see you again Sam! I'd go mad if I took time off riding.

Having said that, I am amazed I lasted 15 years with no riding, bloody hell it's nice being back on a bike good and proper ...

[Peeteey]

Oh yea, there was talk of a Sunday ride up Weston Valley Road again. What sort of time you thinking, Gazza?