Canterbury: Wednesday Night Ride [Archive] - Page 7

Buyasta

21st January 2011, 06:57

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

Is that a particularly long/difficult route?.. I just got my bike back yesterday, and longwheely has done a fantastic job of fixing it up, so I definitely plan on coming along on Wednesday, but if this is a route that's doable by a novice rider on a little 225, I'd love to come along on Sunday as well.

gloplg

21st January 2011, 07:49

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

13.00 BK 13.30 depart

CeeJay

21st January 2011, 08:13

I'm in need of a part for my Zeal...

... thought it would be easy to find parts for this model in New-ZEAL-land :facepalm: but seriously, try this link if you have trouble http://www.motorcyclewrecker.co.nz/...

Gibbo89

21st January 2011, 10:30

Is that a particularly long/difficult route?.. I just got my bike back yesterday, and longwheely has done a fantastic job of fixing it up, so I definitely plan on coming along on Wednesday, but if this is a route that's doable by a novice rider on a little 225, I'd love to come along on Sunday as well.

There hasn't been a Rossi on any of the Sunday rides that are organised, there is a gravel section though, but I do not know if this gravel section is any harder than the previous Sunday ride that involved gravel. Someone will know...

dumpclutch29

21st January 2011, 13:33

Right so I broke my leg so no riding for the year unfortunatly

cruza

21st January 2011, 13:38

i enjoyed my first wnr outing tonight
to akaroa

Nice to meet ya. More HD riders should use the throttle like you do:niceone:

cruza

21st January 2011, 13:40

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

come on ....... waiting for utube vid of wnr:wait::wait::wait:

Gibbo89

21st January 2011, 13:44

Right so I broke my leg so no riding for the year unfortunatly

ouch, how?

Mully Clown

21st January 2011, 13:53

There hasn't been a Rossi on any of the Sunday rides that are organised, there is a gravel section though, but I do not know if this gravel section is any harder than the previous Sunday ride that involved gravel. Someone will know...

Considerably more goat like than what you rode the other week. Didn't stop an FJ1200(?), Bonnie and a GL145 from riding over it though.

Rashika

21st January 2011, 16:56

one day soon I'm gonna be able to stop and chat with people at the end of the run... not this week though, baby duties are so annoying at times! :msn-wink:

nice to see another Firebolt on the ride though :niceone:

Dave3362

21st January 2011, 17:19

Considerably more goat like than what you rode the other week. Didn't stop an FJ1200(?), Bonnie and a GL145 from riding over it though.

and i think they are talking about going from little river end which should make it easier as the worse gravel will be uphill which is nicer

Dave3362

21st January 2011, 17:21

and i think they are talking about going from little river end which should make it easier as the worse gravel will be uphill which is nicer

And no it didnt stop me fj1200 altho interesting going downhill on the looser stuff.. never felt the frontend do that before

Peeteey

21st January 2011, 17:58

come on ....... waiting for utube vid of wnr:wait::wait::wait:

I see! Is that all you love me for? :crybaby:

But fine, am working on it. Most of the footage is crap 'cause of all the bouncing 'round in the wind so I don't have much to work with ...

Peeteey

21st January 2011, 18:00

Right so I broke my leg so no riding for the year unfortunatly

ouch, how?

Yea, hope you're ok (other than the obvious) ...

Peeteey

21st January 2011, 18:10

13.00 BK 13.30 depart

Excellent, will be there.

Would you go round the outside or over the top thru G'Bay?

I'll meet you somewhere along the way again like last time ...

Spuds1234

21st January 2011, 18:18

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

The guy is no longer at Tuam St, but he is still trading.

Email him to see if he has what you need.

He has containers/sheds full of stuff apparently.

gloplg

21st January 2011, 18:53

Excellent, will be there.

Would you go round the outside or over the top thru G'Bay?

I'll meet you somewhere along the way again like last time ...

Pete I imagine we will be Governors Bayish 13.45 to 14.00ish

BK, Dyers, Gebbies, Rittle Liver for refreshments, Western Valley Rd, to where ever??????

This will not be a race!!!!!!!!!

If you want to see how fast you can go, try that at Ruapuna. It's safer there, with no traffic coming the other way and better road surfaces.

This is a chance for those riders who want to gain some experience with gravel. All are welcome, particularly newer riders.

gloplg

21st January 2011, 19:15

Is that a particularly long/difficult route?.. I just got my bike back yesterday, and longwheely has done a fantastic job of fixing it up, so I definitely plan on coming along on Wednesday, but if this is a route that's doable by a novice rider on a little 225, I'd love to come along on Sunday as well.

Most of the ride is on very good roads.

There is a stretch of gravel, which you do not have to do if you choose not to. The choice will be yours if you wish turn back and someone will acompany you if you want.

One of the riders has a Honda GL145 and he has had a lot of fun with no problems. So your bike should be more than adequate for the job

KiwiPhoenix

21st January 2011, 19:44

I see! Is that all you love me for? :crybaby:

But fine, am working on it. Most of the footage is crap 'cause of all the bouncing 'round in the wind so I don't have much to work with ...

Of course not me dear! How was the footage on the way back!?

dumpclutch29

21st January 2011, 20:00

Yea, hope you're ok (other than the obvious) ...

dunno really past out just hit the bak of sum car and went underneath it and he ran my leg over kinda annoying but now i have a year to do other stuff

Flip

21st January 2011, 20:17

Nice to meet ya. More HD riders should use the throttle like you do:niceone:

I don't know howto take that comment.

gloplg

21st January 2011, 20:23

I don't know howto take that comment.

Just remember Tom on his NSR

Flip

21st January 2011, 20:27

dunno really past out just hit the bak of sum car and went underneath it and he ran my leg over kinda annoying but now i have a year to do other stuff

Well if it helps, I often have a spare seat or two.

Yes thanks GP, I was using all 74hp and Tom went past me like I was standing still.

I have had the spokes all replaced on the back wheel on the old shitter and we are back on the road. I went for a ride without a spare but the bike needs the ballast.

gloplg

21st January 2011, 21:05

Yes thanks GP, I was using all 74hp and Tom went past me like I was standing still.

Yes but don't look now.................................... Tom has a .............................................. 4 stroke.

Can anyone tell me how he and his bike are after WNR please????????

Flip

21st January 2011, 21:24

I saw him on Sunday and he seemed fine..........

Toms new bike is also a V twin.

Gibbo89

21st January 2011, 23:59

dunno really past out just hit the bak of sum car and went underneath it and he ran my leg over kinda annoying but now i have a year to do other stuff

That sucks, whose fault was it? (If you remember it that is)

That sounds pretty painful!

Peeteey

22nd January 2011, 00:06

Yes but don't look now.................................... Tom has a .............................................. 4 stroke.

Can anyone tell me how he and his bike are after WNR please????????

Did he have an off? McWild and co went back to look for him, I seem to remember ...
Hope he's all good.

Peeteey

22nd January 2011, 00:11

come on ....... waiting for utube vid of wnr:wait::wait::wait:

Of course not me dear! How was the footage on the way back!?

The was back was fine, it was the first half that is pretty much useless 'cause of all the shaking. Makes me feel a little sea sick watching too much of it.

Oh, Cruza, video is being compressed as we speak.

Happy? Huh? Well Are ya, punk? :2guns:

Peeteey

22nd January 2011, 03:05

:first:

Ok, here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VY8L46E6zk

:first:

I have to be at work in a few hours but instead of :sleep:, I'm here editing videos for you lot! :weird: :bleh:

Enjoy!

(note the exclamation mark)

KiwiPhoenix

22nd January 2011, 10:34

Gareth123

22nd January 2011, 13:14

There hasn't been a Rossi on any of the Sunday rides that are organised, there is a gravel section though, but I do not know if this gravel section is any harder than the previous Sunday ride that involved gravel. Someone will know...

I remember the first gravel ride we did. Wasn't a Rossi but he tried. Was annoying as anything!

Considerably more goat like than what you rode the other week. Didn't stop an FJ1200(?), Bonnie and a GL145 from riding over it though.

My GL145 went really nicely over the Western Valley Rd. Was a little fast though at one point. Lost the back end and had to catch my bike as it fell to the right. Lucky I didn't twist my knee:doh:

and i think they are talking about going from little river end which should make it easier as the worse gravel will be uphill which is nicer

Traveling downhill on gravel isn't the most fun.

The guy is no longer at Tuam St, but he is still trading.

Email him to see if he has what you need.

He has containers/sheds full of stuff apparently.

This is his email address. Should save you from hunting it out Gibbo sales@japmcdismantlers.co.nz

Pete I imagine we will be Governors Bayish 13.45 to 14.00ish

BK, Dyers, Gebbies, Rittle Liver for refreshments, Western Valley Rd, to where ever??????

This will not be a race!!!!!!!!!

If you want to see how fast you can go, try that at Ruapuna. It's safer there, with no traffic coming the other way and better road surfaces.

This is a chance for those riders who want to gain some experience with gravel. All are welcome, particularly newer riders.

but my bike goes so well through those corners! :bleh:

Most of the ride is on very good roads.

There is a stretch of gravel, which you do not have to do if you choose not to. The choice will be yours if you wish turn back and someone will acompany you if you want.

One of the riders has a Honda GL145 and he has had a lot of fun with no problems. So your bike should be more than adequate for the job

Go the mighty 145!

But seriously a 225 will be sweet. If you start to lose it, atleast on a smaller bike you can stick you foot out and catch it. Do that on a big bike and you'll break your leg!

Buyasta

22nd January 2011, 13:27

Go the mighty 145!

But seriously a 225 will be sweet. If you start to lose it, atleast on a smaller bike you can stick you foot out and catch it. Do that on a big bike and you'll break your leg!

Heh, given the fact I weigh more than my bike, you've probably got significantly better power to weight on your 145, despite the staggering 80cc difference. ;)

But yeah, I do plan on coming along tomorrow - I can always turn back when we get to the gravel if I don't feel up to it.

Gareth123

22nd January 2011, 13:31

gloplg

22nd January 2011, 14:55

Heh, given the fact I weigh more than my bike, you've probably got significantly better power to weight on your 145, despite the staggering 80cc difference. ;)

But yeah, I do plan on coming along tomorrow - I can always turn back when we get to the gravel if I don't feel up to it.

Yes come along tomorrow. These Sunday rides are meant to be fun. You need go only as far as you are comfortable. I would much rather you turned back safely, than push on and have a prang.

Having said that, a challenge is always the way to learn more about riding and gaining skills. (Experience is something I usually gain 3 seconds AFTER I needed it.)

See you tomorrow ........ weather permitting.

If the weather looks real crap I will post by 11.00 and we can take things from there.:yes::yes::niceone::niceone:

chainsawbike

22nd January 2011, 16:07

any vague guesses as when you will be getting back?

id like to come but am catching a ride down to Alexandra on "Sunday, late afternoon ish possibly"

dumpclutch29

22nd January 2011, 17:29

That sucks, whose fault was it? (If you remember it that is)

That sounds pretty painful!

Umm i think it was abit of both i I went into the back of him so that was my fault but he just randomly stopped in the middle of the road and he had no break lights on. I was also looking at a car wanting to pull out so if he had break light i wouldnt have crashed but i wasnt paying enough attention so yea your choice

Subike

22nd January 2011, 23:21

If you guys talk to Darrrel up at Scargill for parts, he does not suffer fools. He will NOT negotiate on price, if he wants x amount for a part thats the price. He has a vast array of older jap bike parts and is willing to help, but make sure if you send him information via pic, that they are small files. A part number is better as he has comprehensive files on his stock. Where he is located there is no broardband, thus dail up speed is all he gets.
Darell will help lf you are genuine, came across as a clever person looking for a bargin he will tell you to go get fucked!Remembeber this is a guy that sells bike parts as a hobby, not an income, and recieves better offers from overseas customers. He may be slow on responce to your request. He runs a 400+ hectare farm solo. thus has limited time for fools and wankers.
Putting that aside, if you treat him with respect and not be a knobb he will help to the best of his knowlag which is vast
I am sure when he gets his collection togeather and opens his collection to public view, we will all want to view it, as it contains over 300 bikes.
I might see you tomorrow if the weather suits my ego.

gloplg

23rd January 2011, 08:07

any vague guesses as when you will be getting back?

id like to come but am catching a ride down to Alexandra on "Sunday, late afternoon ish possibly"

At this stage it looks like 4pm to 5pm ish.

The clouds look like the are breaking up.

Unless it pees down:eek::shutup::shit: I'll see you at BK at 1.00pm:niceone::niceone::niceone:

LittleAngel

23rd January 2011, 08:40

i enjoyed my first wnr outing tonight
to akaroa
:woohoo: Pleased you got along to one.... finally... :niceone:

Nice to meet ya. More HD riders should use the throttle like you do:niceone:
Ahhh I don't think jimichelle knows how to go slow .... :bleh:

Flip

23rd January 2011, 17:50

Thanks for the wet, challenging but great ride today.

Thanks for hanging around while I fixed the puncher. I appreciate it.

gloplg

23rd January 2011, 19:19

Thanks for the wet, challenging but great ride today.

Thanks for hanging around while I fixed the puncher. I appreciate it.

Yes was a trifle damp in parts. A good ride though.

I hope everyone enjoyed the ride.

Pete ........... No vid this week ........... Bugger.

Anyone for Greta Valley on Wednesday??????????

Flip

23rd January 2011, 19:23

I am in provisionally on Wednesday but I have to be in Nelson Tuesday and I won't be back to very late. Going to see how I feel on Wednesday before I make a commitment.

gammaguy

23rd January 2011, 19:47

Buyasta

23rd January 2011, 21:21

Thanks for the wet, challenging but great ride today.

Thanks for hanging around while I fixed the puncher. I appreciate it.

Yup, it was a great ride today, I had a lot of fun. It was great to meet you all, and I'll see you Wednesday.

Buyasta

24th January 2011, 09:53

Here are a couple of photos I took just after the rather gnarly dirt section (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Western+Valley+Rd&daddr=Western+Valley+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FagoZP0d0ppMCg%3BFfK5Zf0dJN9MCg&mra=me&mrcr=0&mrsp=1,0&sz=15&sll=-43.66781,172.815542&sspn=0.026852,0.066047&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.716279,172.882233&spn=0.214645,0.528374&z=12)...

My shoes & pants got rather muddy:
229756
As did my bike:
229757229758

Dave3362's bike threw a fair bit of mud straight up at him, courtesy of the missing front half of his mudguard, lucky for him he has a pretty substantial screen:
229759229760

The ride was great fun, and seeing Dave3362 maneuver that huge and heavy beast over corrugated, wet and slippery gravel was quite a sight.

I also just wanted to say thanks to Flip for making sure I didn't get lost - it was nice having a slightly slower sidecar I could just about keep up with over the hilly parts where I was less confident... Plus I'm sure Ted enjoyed being able to come along on the ride - he definitely appeared to be enjoying his ride in the sidecar.

Gibbo89

24th January 2011, 11:07

... thought it would be easy to find parts for this model in New-ZEAL-land :facepalm: but seriously, try this link if you have trouble http://www.motorcyclewrecker.co.nz/...

Cheers for the link, I also found this link on google; it's interesting, I emailed everyone on that page that had a 'contact us' link, so far the only one that has replied to me was the Hills one, (an Australian wreckers). And they said no we don't have any parts, so it wasn't like they were replying to say they had the part I need. I somehow have a feeling the NZ wreckers are not going to email me back (even just to say no we don't have that part would be nice)

The only other place that wasn't on that list is

http://www.vicwreck.com.au/ OR: http://www.victorianmotorcyclewreckers.com.au/3.html

And it looks like these people do have the part I'm after, but not that much cheaper then what Yamaha quoted me for what I am assuming is a new part vs a 2nd hard part.

The guy is no longer at Tuam St, but he is still trading.

Email him to see if he has what you need.

He has containers/sheds full of stuff apparently.

Yip, that's the fella that your brother linked me too as well, cheers. (he has not replied back yet)

This is his email address. Should save you from hunting it out Gibbo sales@japmcdismantlers.co.nz

Cheers boss.

Peeteey

24th January 2011, 15:05

Yup, it was a great ride today, I had a lot of fun. It was great to meet you all, and I'll see you Wednesday.

Good to meet you man, see you Wed!

Dave3362

24th January 2011, 16:40

Yup, it was a great ride today, I had a lot of fun. It was great to meet you all, and I'll see you Wednesday.

yeah was good meeting you too mate.. hope you enjoyed following the fj.. shes a handful alright and still dirty as.. must clean it wed before the ride.. it looks shocking in sunlight

cruza

24th January 2011, 17:22

I don't know howto take that comment.

:weird: prob as a general comment which isn't directed at HD owners that can ride round corners......you would be part of that group? i think so .

It was nice to see a hog still in my rear mirror after coming off hilltop at a good clip:niceone:

gloplg

25th January 2011, 07:18

Good to meet you man, see you Wed!

I like your new band member Pete.

Broomrider

25th January 2011, 19:19

Is the Wednesday night ride going to Greta? we'd like to come along and will ride to Woodend after work. If so what time do you think you will be going through Woodend.

gloplg

25th January 2011, 21:58

Is the Wednesday night ride going to Greta? we'd like to come along and will ride to Woodend after work. If so what time do you think you will be going through Woodend.

Probably about 7.00pm. Might pay to be a few minutes early ....... just in case.

See you there weather permitting!!!!

Broomrider

26th January 2011, 09:30

thank you :)

Hurrie

26th January 2011, 09:44

Hey everyone!!

hopefully getting my new bike today so provided it doesnt rain, i might drop by and say howdy!!

Gibbo89

26th January 2011, 09:53

Hey everyone!!

hopefully getting my new bike today so provided it doesnt rain, i might drop by and say howdy!!

Where is the old mc19 these days?

Congrats on the new bike

Hurrie

26th January 2011, 09:55

Where is the old mc19 these days?

Congrats on the new bike

its at hampton honda waiting to be picked up by the insurance company. Thanks!!! can't wait to take it for a ride :eek:

gloplg

26th January 2011, 13:15

its at hampton honda waiting to be picked up by the insurance company. Thanks!!! can't wait to take it for a ride :eek:

So what's the new set of wheels???????

KiwiPhoenix

26th January 2011, 13:43

Will be along to say hi! No bike just now, need to get some rego so hopefully be back on two wheels next week!

Gibbo89

26th January 2011, 13:59

So what's the new set of wheels???????

He now is the proud owner of a mc22 250, not a mc19 or mc17 which he used to have. He's done the trio now, just don't crash this one bro!

Hurrie

26th January 2011, 14:35

He now is the proud owner of a mc22 250, not a mc19 or mc17 which he used to have. He's done the trio now, just don't crash this one bro!

haha yeah will try not to! bike is currently leaking a bit of fork fluid and is in desperate need of brake fluid flush. so it doesnt look like i'll be coming tonight after all :crybaby:

Tacoman

26th January 2011, 15:03

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:

Hey bud one of those dudes was me, I am glad we were able to help you. always good to ride with two or more if long distance, you never know what could happen :msn-wink:

Gibbo89

26th January 2011, 16:22

haha yeah will try not to! bike is currently leaking a bit of fork fluid and is in desperate need of brake fluid flush. so it doesnt look like i'll be coming tonight after all :crybaby:

Good 'ol Waikato Yamaha eh? lol

Hurrie

26th January 2011, 16:31

Good 'ol Waikato Yamaha eh? lol

lol yeah, they also said that there was no rust in the petrol tank (they need new glasses) and the exhaust headers look pretty mean in orange/brown

Gibbo89

26th January 2011, 16:41

lol yeah, they also said that there was no rust in the petrol tank (they need new glasses) and the exhaust headers look pretty mean in orange/brown

Are you going to hit them up about it?

Hurrie

26th January 2011, 16:44

Are you going to hit them up about it?

is there much i can do about it really? (without going to court)

EDIT: Should probably migrate this conversation onto the "bike dealer problem" thread lol

Gibbo89

26th January 2011, 16:46

is there much i can do about it really? (without going to court)

It depends what they said about the bike and what the inspection by the mechanic there (or whoever it was) involved, do you have the check list thing that he used to inspect the bike?

Hurrie

26th January 2011, 16:56

It depends what they said about the bike and what the inspection by the mechanic there (or whoever it was) involved, do you have the check list thing that he used to inspect the bike?
on the checklist he said that there was no rust in the petrol tank, and the exhaust system was good. in fear of everyone getting pissed off that i'm overtaking this thread with the bike problem go to the other thread "bike dealer problem"

Flip

26th January 2011, 17:38

Spuds1234

26th January 2011, 18:17

laRIKin

26th January 2011, 20:12

There use to be a place that made sprockets in CHCH as I us to use them to make my sprockets for my Racing Side Car as you could not buy anything close to what I needed.

They have moved and do not know where they are now.

Ask around at machine shops and you should be able to find them.

You will have to get more that one made to make it worth while as the setting up cost
can be high.

I think about three sprockets makes the price good and that would keep you happy for a while.

This would be better than modifying by cutting and welding I think.
You maybe lucky and get a sprocket you could drill holes and cut out the centre to suit as this would be better I think.

You use to be able to buy blank sprockets from Trevor Kirby (SP?) (Budget Motorcycles) years ago.
Maybe they can still get you one.

gloplg

26th January 2011, 20:47

It was pissing down at home at 5.30 so I didn't bother getting the bike out. It's not nice if I get wet going to BK and putting on my monkey suit and full face just spoils the run for me.

How did it go?

15 or so of us had a good ride up to the Greta. No rain. We kept gaining numbers on the way there. Thanks to CJ for leading.

Anyone interested in a Summit Road ride on Sunday????

BK, Halswell, Gebbies, round the bays to Port, Evans pass, Summit Road through to Gebbies, with refreshments at the Wheatsheaf.

Buyasta

26th January 2011, 20:55

It was pissing down at home at 5.30 so I didn't bother getting the bike out. It's not nice if I get wet going to BK and putting on my monkey suit and full face just spoils the run for me.

How did it go?

It was good, fortunately all the rain had stopped by the time we were setting off, so the weather was nice, aside from the wind.

Thanks very much to Peeteey and (I think) Mully Clown for following me back to Christchurch, and then home, respectively, to stop me getting rear ended due to a dead tail light, I hope I didn't inconvenience you guys too much, and I'll get that bulb replaced tomorrow.

Also thanks to gloplg for riding slowly so I could keep up, and especially for the advice - I'm feeling so much more confident and in control through the corners now.

JMemonic

26th January 2011, 20:57

May need a good welder/machinist in the near future. Anyone know someone?

Rear Cagiva sprockets are rare as hens teeth. For what ever reason you cannot get aftermarket rear sprockets for my bike and Im not even going to price an OEM one because Triumph NZ suck and it'll probably take then 6-9 months to get it in. Anyway Im now in the hunt for a blank sprocket or failing that I'll find a 45 tooth sprocket and get the center of it cut out and the center of my original one welded in.

So yea, if anyone knows someone send me a pm or something.

Finding a blank sounds the best option, sprockets are normally hardened and welding them could potentially stuff that up, its a shame you have so much issues with getting parts.

neels

26th January 2011, 21:26

May need a good welder/machinist in the near future. Anyone know someone?

Rear Cagiva sprockets are rare as hens teeth. For what ever reason you cannot get aftermarket rear sprockets for my bike and Im not even going to price an OEM one because Triumph NZ suck and it'll probably take then 6-9 months to get it in. Anyway Im now in the hunt for a blank sprocket or failing that I'll find a 45 tooth sprocket and get the center of it cut out and the center of my original one welded in.

So yea, if anyone knows someone send me a pm or something.
So the ducati isn't so bad after all, at least I can get aftermarket bits for that.

A blank sprocket would be ideal, or failing that get a sprocket to suit your chain and have it redrilled with another set of holes to suit your wheel. Have PM'd you the details of someone that may be able to help.

AxN

26th January 2011, 21:58

Thanks for the pleasant ride out to Greta today. Apology to CJ for parking my bike a bit too close to your awesome V-Max at one of the regroup point...

Great to meet some people and put a face to a name. Hope to catch you guys again soon.

Scott

Mully Clown

26th January 2011, 22:07

Thanks very much to Peeteey and (I think) Mully Clown for following me back to Christchurch, and then home, respectively, to stop me getting rear ended due to a dead tail light, I hope I didn't inconvenience you guys too much, and I'll get that bulb replaced tomorrow.

Not a problem at all. There is a reflector which most people should see and the brake light still works. I chewed through heaps of bulbs on my Scorpio. Buy a spare and keep it under the seat, especially when you go in for the practical road tests.

Peeteey

26th January 2011, 23:11

That was a great fun ride tonight, perfect weather! The skies on the way home were amazing! :gob:

Scott, it was fun following your sexy Ducati. That thing sounds niiiice!

Nino, I didn't get a chance to point out that your tail light is blown. It spluttered a few times on the way back then seemed to die all together. Watch out for the :Police: and all the :weird: tailgaters who can't see when you're braking ...

have fun on Sunday, see you next Wed!

Spuds1234

26th January 2011, 23:34

Thanks guys for all the suggestions and pms.

At this stage Im hoping to go for a blank sprocket. 2nd choice will be the cutting and welding option. Getting one made sounds rather expensive but time will tell I guess.

When I do my chain and sprockets this time around Im going to invest in a scott oilier so hopefully it will be a yonks and yonks before I need another rear sprocket.

Peeteey

27th January 2011, 00:03

Here are some screen grabs from the video ...
I like Mark's filthy look at my bike :D and the Thumb War ...

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Peeteey

27th January 2011, 00:05

More ...

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Peeteey

27th January 2011, 00:11

Yet more ...

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That's all folks!

Buyasta

27th January 2011, 00:18

Here are some screen grabs from the video ...
I like Mark's filthy look at my bike :D and the Thumb War ...

Heh, yeah, that is a pretty funny expression you captured there, and some great shots... I look forward to the video. :)

Spuds1234

27th January 2011, 00:22

Anyone dealt with Motoone before?

They sell blank sprockets, I can get one for my bike for $85

http://www.motoone.co.nz/chiaravalli-525-alloy-blank-rear-sprocket-5-8x5-16-45t.html

Broomrider

27th January 2011, 05:30

It was a great ride and nice to meet you folks.... . :)
Great pictures too.

KiwiPhoenix

27th January 2011, 07:06

Yet more ...

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That's all folks!

Awesome shots there!

CeeJay

27th January 2011, 07:58

leopardskin

27th January 2011, 09:05

great ride last night - seems like ages since i've done WNR - not one of the better days in my life yesterday so was really good to give the bike and me a bit of a blast!

Broomrider

27th January 2011, 09:23

Well done Peetey. The first pic (chesty2) pretty much sums up the amazing contrasts in light making the ride interesting... Was it just me or did anyone else feel that there was an excess of :Police: about? :eek:

Yes there were a few and a bogey parked in side road...
No one looked at us, so suspect they had other fish to catch... :)

Buyasta

27th January 2011, 13:14

Well done Peetey. The first pic (chesty2) pretty much sums up the amazing contrasts in light making the ride interesting... Was it just me or did anyone else feel that there was an excess of :Police: about? :eek:

Yeah, between the two marked cars around Woodend and Amberly, and then the black unmarked Commodore we went past in the Weka pass, I was somewhat nervous about being pulled over for doing 100 on a learners, but fortunately they either didn't notice the L-Plate, or didn't care. I was wondering whether any of you had been pinged by the unmarked one, but since I was quite slow and well behind the rest of you, I guess you guys had probably already reached the Scargill turnoff and stopped for the regroup by the time he went past you.

CeeJay

27th January 2011, 14:11

Thanks for the pleasant ride out to Greta today. Apology to CJ for parking my bike a bit too close...

Scott

Nice to meet you Scott. Didn't notice you parking close mate & no need to worry anyway. Rumours about me once going berserk with a hammer when someone looked at my bike the wrong way are factually incorrect - it was a rubber hammer :laugh:

Broomrider

27th January 2011, 15:00

Yeah, between the two marked cars around Woodend and Amberly, and then the black unmarked Commodore we went past in the Weka pass, I was somewhat nervous about being pulled over for doing 100 on a learners, but fortunately they either didn't notice the L-Plate, or didn't care. I was wondering whether any of you had been pinged by the unmarked one, but since I was quite slow and well behind the rest of you, I guess you guys had probably already reached the Scargill turnoff and stopped for the regroup by the time he went past you.

They weren't interested in us...this time anyway.... :)

Transalper

27th January 2011, 17:40

...When I do my chain and sprockets this time around Im going to invest in a scott oilier so hopefully it will be a yonks and yonks before I need another rear sprocket.
See me before you do, may have one lying about here somewhere

Spuds1234

28th January 2011, 06:57

See me before you do, may have one lying about here somewhere

Yes Sir!

PM has been sent.

Peeteey

28th January 2011, 16:28

:niceone::niceone::niceone::niceone:

Hey kiddlies, here's the video from the Wed ride.
Didn't really have a chance to get into it 'till late last night, hope it makes sense and all there are no smelling pistakes ...

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

There was another camera or two I noticed, would love to see that footage also!

:niceone::niceone::niceone::niceone:

CeeJay

28th January 2011, 18:04

Very nice Peetey. If you keep up this standard of work, its just a matter of time before Mr Jackson & co will be offering you $$$ for footage....

gloplg

28th January 2011, 18:31

here's the video from the Wed ride.

Good vid Pete.

Peeteey

28th January 2011, 19:32

Good vid Pete.

Very nice Peetey. If you keep up this standard of work, its just a matter of time before Mr Jackson & co will be offering you $$$ for footage....

I wouldn't have thought there were enough trolls in my videos for that :innocent:

Cheers man, was a very fun ride ay? That beautiful sky made it difficult to watch the road ...

CeeJay

28th January 2011, 19:48

I wouldn't have thought there were enough trolls in my videos for that :innocent: ...

Oh I don't know about that Peetey. Without wishing to stroke their egos, I reckon both Gloplg and Dave3362 would make great trolls with just a little bit of make-up. :lol:

gloplg

28th January 2011, 20:54

:bleh:
Oh I don't know about that Peetey. Without wishing to stroke their egos, I reckon both Gloplg and Dave3362 would make great trolls with just a little bit of make-up. :lol:

To quote a certain Looney Tunes character "You realise this means war".

And anyway have you looked in the mirror lately??? :bleh::bleh::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Are we going to see you on Sunday CJ??????

CeeJay

28th January 2011, 21:23

Are we going to see you on Sunday CJ?

Ah - Cruza, me & a few others are heading off to Woodstock rally early Saturday morn. Not likely to be back till Sunday afternoon... Hope the weather is good for you on Sunday. :sunny:

mus1cman

29th January 2011, 07:38

Hey kiddlies, here's the video from the Wed ride.

Fantastic! :clap: Sorry to have missed this one.

Be there on Wednesday, new-tyres-willing (wore them out on the trip).

Gareth123

29th January 2011, 13:41

No riding for me tomorrow guys. I've got work in the morning and I'm shifting firewood in the afternoon.

Have a good one lads!

Buyasta

29th January 2011, 17:34

I also won't be along tomorrow, as I'm riding out to Oxford, hope you have fun!

Whats the plan for Wednesday?

HondaSTrider

29th January 2011, 18:25

:niceone::niceone::niceone::niceone:

Hey kiddlies, here's the video from the Wed ride.

There was another camera or two I noticed, would love to see that footage also!

:niceone::niceone::niceone::niceone:

Well, here's hoping my effort turns up here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjrohNK7bMA

Not up to Peeteey's standard but I don't think it's too bad for a $130 video cam! Have to completely over-ride the original sound because it's nothing but loud wind-noise.
Goes a bit dark at one stage as well when riding into the sun and it can't compensate for the extra bright light,

Hope you's like it anyway!

Broomy and I certainly enjoyed the ride and the company.

(Apologies in advance for the head-shaking!!... must learn to consiously slow my head movements down when the camera is chin mounted!!!):weep:

Peeteey

29th January 2011, 20:00

Broomy and I certainly enjoyed the ride and the company.

must learn to consiously slow my head movements down when the camera is chin mounted!!!):weep:

Nice to meet you two! I did enjoy following your beautiful bikes :)

I know what you mean about the head movements, its something I have to constantly remind myself about (not that it does much good!). :2thumbsup

Enjoyed the vid, nice to see it from someone else's point of view too.

gloplg

30th January 2011, 18:28

A good ride today for the five of us.

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Aryaeil

30th January 2011, 18:53

I have an oil filter for an R1 or R6 if somebody wants one. Save someone $20. I don't make it to the WNR very often but I can get it to someone who does. Let me know.

Peeteey

30th January 2011, 21:48

A good ride today for the five of us.

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Lovely pics there Gloplg, easy to see who the star of the show was :)

What's he chomping on in the first pic?

Where did you go?

gloplg

31st January 2011, 10:02

Lovely pics there Gloplg, easy to see who the star of the show was :)

What's he chomping on in the first pic?

Where did you go?

Ted was scrounging some of Chris's lunch (BK). Yes he did rather steal the limelight.

BK, Halswell, Gebbies, Round the Bays, Port, Evans, Summit Road, Gebbies, Wheatsheaf.

gloplg

31st January 2011, 10:06

Anyone for Taitap Pub this week??????

BK, Evans, round the bays to Diamond Harbour, over Gebbies to Taitap.

Transalper

1st February 2011, 15:04

It's likely I'll make it along this week.:scooter:

cruza

1st February 2011, 15:41

Anyone for Taitap Pub this week??????

BK, Evans, round the bays to Diamond Harbour, over Gebbies to Taitap.

Always keen for taitap as the end point. :yes: rummie talking about riding too, be good to see bike out of the garage:scooter:

just about died today , forked out $1000 dollars for a wof , rego and 10000km of ruc for the landcruiser.......and I thought running a bike was expensive:blink:

FYI
The steve longley memorial "round the bays" is on this sunday waitangi day. Only found out today he died from a heart attack mid december 2010. And how we joked years ago when he started the annual bike run, 'Ya not dead yet steve' ...guess he gets the last laugh now lol.
Been out of contact and missed the last couple of runs, but always generally a good turn out of bears bikes and classic's (100++), leaves parkhouse tavern approx 11am and returns for bbq there late afternoon.
I'm attending this year, as I missed the old buggers funeral and his hot lap round ruapuna in the back of his old ute. One of lifes characters and supporter of bears racing. :drinkup:

CeeJay

1st February 2011, 21:07

Pootled round the bays today for some fresh air. A few of the tarmac patches that were filling in the earthquake potholes between Cass & Governors have mysteriously disappeared. Also a bit of loose stuff from aftershocks on some of the corners...

SpeedMonger

1st February 2011, 23:09

Looking forward to hearing all the stories from the woodstock. :innocent:

Mr Triple

2nd February 2011, 06:46

Looking forward to hearing all the stories from the woodstock. :innocent:

Yes indeed... We hope to make it tonight so should see you all there. :)

neels

2nd February 2011, 07:42

I might even make it along for a ride tonight. :gob:

KiwiPhoenix

2nd February 2011, 08:44

Will be along in the car again tonight! Looking forward to catching up with some of you that I haven't seen in a while!

gloplg

2nd February 2011, 22:13

A good ride tonight. 20+ bikes. Hope everyone enjoyed themselves.

Some of them at Godley House.

Mr Triple

3rd February 2011, 06:54

It had been awhile since I went on one of these. Had a good ride and great to catch up with everyone. :) The Bmw 650 I was on was alright but I don't think I would buy one. The seat was uncomfortable and they aren't that easy to stand up on. :yes:

SDU

3rd February 2011, 10:04

Seen you buggars go past me while I worked! :bye:
So whose is the nice S? B?
I see KTM's only travel on the back wheel:corn:

Peeteey

5th February 2011, 01:58

:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Hey kids, video from Wednesday is up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMLSlXdq0sI

:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Gareth123

5th February 2011, 02:31

Hey kids, video from Wednesday is up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMLSlXdq0sI

So does anyone know Sonya on a Harley?

gloplg

5th February 2011, 12:44

Oxford this week anyone???????

Havn't been there for a while.

Buyasta

5th February 2011, 13:04

Oxford this week anyone???????

Havn't been there for a while.

Sounds good to me, what route were you thinking?.. Seems to me that the best route is out via Loburn and Ashley Gorge, then for those of us returning to Christchurch, the Old West Coast rd on the way back, like so (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.53982,172.65011+to:-43.310133,172.5983814+to:-43.23253,172.37962+to:-43.29684,172.1983919+to:Main+St+to:-43.39532,172.06399+to:-43.53839,172.56836+to:Moorhouse+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FXKiZ_0dE0pKCg%3BFZSiZ_0dfm5KCikPBOb69Ykxb THAUnRMhu8AEw%3BFcsja_0dbaRJCil1LQA-j5QxbTFgaXtMhu8AEw%3BFe5SbP0d5E1GCinrYFMj-ecxbTFgbThMhu8AEw%3BFbhXa_0d94lDCin5bHSM4R0ubTGhTH tMhu8AEw%3BFcBKa_0dNDVDCg%3BFQjXaf0d9nxBCimpKVZ6bw UubTExbJJMhu8AEw%3BFSqoZ_0dKC9JCinv77CUsYoxbTHAXJd Mhu8AEw%3BFYCiZ_0dekVKCg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=16&via=1,2,3,4,6,7&sll=-43.309207,172.599657&sspn=0.013569,0.033023&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.305444,172.595043&spn=0.054028,0.132093&z=14).

Flip

5th February 2011, 14:18

Sounds like a plan to me. I will actually be around this week. that is unless some thing falls over in another place and the buggers I work for send me away again.

It also sounds like a harley trip, can't see me keeping upon the old bike for this one.

Retroqueen

5th February 2011, 14:28

Peeteey

5th February 2011, 15:40

So does anyone know Sonya on a Harley?

Actually, have since learned who the kid is. Some friends live in Diamond Harbour with kids about the same age, they knew who Sonya was :)

Transalper

5th February 2011, 15:59

CeeJay

5th February 2011, 16:19

Just come from the Lees Valley/Okuku Pass and seen an SV1000 among others going through...

...just in after a fantastic ride to Akaroa. On the way back I was riding with a dude who's got the only new Norton in Australasia - bought direct from Norton in the UK. Very nice with Ohlins, Brembos etc... :drool:

Transalper

5th February 2011, 16:40

Peeteey, another exceptional video. Love the way it flashes through the ride and the handle in your hand near the end. :yes:

Flip

5th February 2011, 17:27

Will Crowe be going? wink wink nudge nudge

Probably not at this stage, wink wink.

Peeteey

5th February 2011, 19:53

Peeteey

5th February 2011, 19:54

Is it just me or is there a horrible new colour scheme in here? When I view the forum, it's gone all white and off blue ...

Buyasta

5th February 2011, 20:00

Is it just me or is there a horrible new colour scheme in here? When I view the forum, it's gone all white and off blue ...

Yeah, the site has just been upgraded to a new version of vBulletin, they're working on restoring the dark theme.. thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/134206-Upgrade-to-vB-4.1.2).

gloplg

5th February 2011, 21:21

...just in after a fantastic ride to Akaroa. On the way back I was riding with a dude who's got the only new Norton in Australasia - bought direct from Norton in the UK. Very nice with Ohlins, Brembos etc... :drool:

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm ..................... Norton961:drool::drool::drool::drool:

It didn't have a fairing though did it???????

Peeteey

5th February 2011, 21:21

Yeah, the site has just been upgraded to a new version of vBulletin, they're working on restoring the dark theme.. thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/134206-Upgrade-to-vB-4.1.2).

Whew! This is getting a bit hard on the eyes.

gloplg

5th February 2011, 21:22

Is it just me or is there a horrible new colour scheme in here? When I view the forum, it's gone all white and off blue ...

Bottom left hand corner, change it back to the dark zone!!!!!!!!

Flip

5th February 2011, 21:28

Is it just me or is there a horrible new colour scheme in here? When I view the forum, it's gone all white and off blue ...

No it's the drugs man!:innocent:

gloplg

5th February 2011, 21:29

No it's the drugs man!:innocent:

I'll have what he's having:yes::innocent::facepalm::blink:

What he really needs is a bit of "classic" riding.

I went to try out my new toy again today, switched it on, but didn't start it filming .................. an hour or so later:doh::doh::doh::facepalm::facepalm::brick::br ick::brick:

Peeteey

5th February 2011, 22:37

Bottom left hand corner, change it back to the dark zone!!!!!!!!

Ahh! So much better! Thanks!

Hey Gloplg, how was your ride today? I followed you all the way from the Wheatsheaf to Governors bay. Was in a friends car coming home from rehearsal ...

No it's the drugs man!:innocent:

Being white and all I would have thought it would be the milk man rather than the drugs man!

I was once sitting on a beach in the bahamas and people keep coming up offering their wares: drinks, food, hookers and drugs, anything you want, they'll bring it to the beach for you.
I jokingly asked for a Harley and the drugs man said "Gimme an hour!" and turned to go. I had to run after him, he thought I was serious!

Peeteey

5th February 2011, 22:50

I'll have what he's having:yes::innocent::facepalm::blink:

What he really needs is a bit of "classic" riding.

I went to try out my new toy again today, switched it on, but didn't start it filming .................. an hour or so later:doh::doh::doh::facepalm::facepalm::brick::br ick::brick:

Definition of "Classic riding": Banging someone twice your age? I mean, out on a banger twice your age? I mean, out for an age on an old banger?:blink:

Wait, what was the question again?

cruza

6th February 2011, 06:57

...just in after a fantastic ride to Akaroa. On the way back I was riding with a dude who's got the only new Norton in Australasia - bought direct from Norton in the UK. Very nice with Ohlins, Brembos etc... :drool:

love to see it, wow I,ve only seen pics of pre production bikes , be worth a few dollars :shit:

CeeJay

6th February 2011, 07:53

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm ..................... Norton961:drool::drool::drool::drool:

It didn't have a fairing though did it???????

love to see it, wow I,ve only seen pics of pre production bikes , be worth a few dollars :shit:

Check out the link - price is at the bottom of page - he must have sent them the best part of $NZ 35k to buy & ship it here. http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/Norton%20Commando%20961SE/

Its gonna be hot kiddo's - might go to Akas again - any takers?
I lost my mobile last WNR so can't contact anyone. Will wait at Halswell VET at 10ish - 3 or 4 bikes currently going.

cruza

6th February 2011, 08:00

Check out the link - price is at the bottom of page - he must have sent them the best part of $NZ 35k to buy & ship it here. http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/Norton%20Commando%20961SE/

Its gonna be hot kiddo's - might go to Akas again - any takers?
I lost my mobile last WNR so can't contact anyone. Will wait at Halswell VET at 10ish - 3 or 4 bikes currently going.

sent ya a few txts lol. call into taitapu on way back , be lots of bikes there , doing a round the bays run, going to be too hot for anything too serious and far from a watering hole

gloplg

6th February 2011, 08:28

Definition of "Classic riding": Banging someone twice your age? I mean, out on a banger twice your age? I mean, out for an age on an old banger?:blink:

Wait, what was the question again?

"Classic" riding. Not "Classic Riding". Young grasshopper one must get it right!!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Anyway your R series BMer has genetics dating from the 1920's so surely that makes it a "Classic" ride!!!!!!:yeah::nya::2thumbsup::killingme::violin ::innocent::msn-wink::wings::yes::yes:

Mully Clown

6th February 2011, 19:49

...just in after a fantastic ride to Akaroa. On the way back I was riding with a dude who's got the only new Norton in Australasia - bought direct from Norton in the UK. Very nice with Ohlins, Brembos etc... :drool:

One has to wonder why the hell he was in Akaroa and not down at Monowai for the National Rally. I look forward to seeing it around at some point.

Transalper

7th February 2011, 01:39

Just come from the Lees Valley/Okuku Pass and seen an SV1000 among others going through. We waited for them at the main river crossing and I may have em cruising through making light work of it on tape.
River was listed about 1.6cu mec flow today.
:rockon:

Here they are....
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CeeJay

7th February 2011, 09:33

Just come from the Lees Valley/Okuku Pass and seen an SV1000 among others going through....

Very interesting TA. Are you surreptitiously suggesting that those inclined towards riding outside the square might consider adding "river crossing" to their skillset? :blink:

I'm not sure if its still there but I recall a crossing at Coes Ford on the way to Selwyn Huts where we might "get our feet wet" (pun intended :facepalm:) on a Wednesday or Sunday, a few minutes ride from Tai Tapu.

Transalper

7th February 2011, 10:53

There had been whispers of what's Lees Valley like a wee while ago... Sunday guys I think.
I'll have more of the place as a whole uploaded soon..ish.

Don't know what else there is near Coes Ford but Coes Ford itself is now one of those half bridge half ford things where the water passes through pipes under the road most the time and only occasionally goes over the top.

Eddieb

7th February 2011, 18:15

Here they are....
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Wow thats way lower than when I went through last week, after you come out of the water you can see in front of you a small ramp that goes back up to the paddocks, it was over there when I went through.

orangeback

8th February 2011, 20:36

where to this week ?, as ive just brought home my old bevel ducati, might take it out for a RUN since ive not ridden it for nearly 8 years , other than going round the block 2 twice a year

KiwiPhoenix

8th February 2011, 20:38

Hope you all have a great ride tomorrow night, will miss you all! :violin:

Stuck down in Alex with some fantastic weather and no bloody bike! I really should haave brought my bike down!

Flip

8th February 2011, 20:44

I'm out too. It's Zac's birthday and we are going out for dinner.

FJRider

8th February 2011, 20:46

Hope you all have a great ride tomorrow night, will miss you all! :violin:

Stuck down in Alex with some fantastic weather and no bloody bike! I really should haave brought my bike down!

I thought you had a horse to ride ... :sunny: :yes: :innocent:

Transalper

8th February 2011, 20:55

This is the only suggestion so far...

Sounds good to me, what route were you thinking?.. Seems to me that the best route is out via Loburn and Ashley Gorge, then for those of us returning to Christchurch, the Old West Coast rd on the way back, like so (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.53982,172.65011+to:-43.310133,172.5983814+to:-43.23253,172.37962+to:-43.29684,172.1983919+to:Main+St+to:-43.39532,172.06399+to:-43.53839,172.56836+to:Moorhouse+Ave&hl=en&geocode=FXKiZ_0dE0pKCg%3BFZSiZ_0dfm5KCikPBOb69Ykxb THAUnRMhu8AEw%3BFcsja_0dbaRJCil1LQA-j5QxbTFgaXtMhu8AEw%3BFe5SbP0d5E1GCinrYFMj-ecxbTFgbThMhu8AEw%3BFbhXa_0d94lDCin5bHSM4R0ubTGhTH tMhu8AEw%3BFcBKa_0dNDVDCg%3BFQjXaf0d9nxBCimpKVZ6bw UubTExbJJMhu8AEw%3BFSqoZ_0dKC9JCinv77CUsYoxbTHAXJd Mhu8AEw%3BFYCiZ_0dekVKCg&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=16&via=1,2,3,4,6,7&sll=-43.309207,172.599657&sspn=0.013569,0.033023&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.305444,172.595043&spn=0.054028,0.132093&z=14).

If you want to include some cool/interesting country roads in that you could include Coopers Creek and View Hill between Oxford and the Waimak Gorge.
May not be high speed roads I suspect though. Only seen a couple myself and thought I must come back and explore sometime.
Looks nice to me on google maps when I drop the little man down for street view.

Buyasta

8th February 2011, 22:46

This is the only suggestion so far...

If you want to include some cool/interesting country roads in that you could include Coopers Creek and View Hill between Oxford and the Waimak Gorge.
May not be high speed roads I suspect though. Only seen a couple myself and thought I must come back and explore sometime.
Looks nice to me on google maps when I drop the little man down for street view.

That was pretty much just a suggestion of the most interesting route to go to/from Oxford, based on gloplg suggesting Oxford as the destination.

As far as going between Oxford and the Waimak gorge via Coopers Creek and View Hill, my memory is fairly poor, but I grew up in Oxford, and I'm pretty sure there are some dirt road patches, and at least one ford on that route, which I suspect would put some people off. If memory serves, Woodside rd becomes gravel about 20m after you cross the bridge over the Eyre river, and there's a fairly small ford a little past Kowhai.

Peeteey

9th February 2011, 01:44

I'm out too this week, both Wed and Sun. I'm not going to cope well ...

however, on Wed I need to go to Kaiapoi so if you're going to Oxford via some part of the Main North Road or Marshlands Rd then I'll join you for the first part ...

Transalper

9th February 2011, 09:29

That was pretty much just a suggestion of the most interesting route to go to/from Oxford, based on gloplg suggesting Oxford as the destination.
That is pretty much what they normally do when going to Oxford as far as I know, but haven't done that run with the WNRs to be sure.

The route addition I suggested is all seal as far as i can see by dropping the street view guy around it on Google maps.
There is still some nice gravel in the area but no, as far as I can tell you don't need to use it to go through View Hill and Coopers Creek any more.

neels

9th February 2011, 09:37

Normal route out to oxford is through loburn and ashley gorge, so coming from the opposite direction from transalpers suggestion. Coopers creek/view hill looks like a nice detour on the way home though, if one was heading over the waimak gorge bridge (perhaps for the tagorama game for instance) and home down the old west coast road.

A suggestion for the ride out from me, either turn off at the second motorway overbridge and head the back way into rangiora (more interesting than lineside road) or all the way up the motorway and through tuahiwi to avoid half of rangiora altogether.

I might be along tonight, depending on several things.......

CeeJay

9th February 2011, 10:50

Can't make it tonight. Had bike on the Dyno in Ashvegas last night and it seems I need a bigger engine :)

jimichelle

9th February 2011, 11:32

but oxford doesnt ring any bells so ill wait for the twisties route

KiwiPhoenix

9th February 2011, 13:18

I thought you had a horse to ride ... :sunny: :yes: :innocent:

Yep, doing that on Friday! MinxiMe done a very short pony ride today!

Can't make it tonight. Had bike on the Dyno in Ashvegas last night and it seems I need a bigger engine :)

:blink::facepalm::gob:

helenoftroy

9th February 2011, 20:52

where to this week ?, as ive just brought home my old bevel ducati, might take it out for a RUN since ive not ridden it for nearly 8 years , other than going round the block 2 twice a year

Envious!

Finally!! a Tuono Racing,hopefully will arrive early next week :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

orangeback

9th February 2011, 21:35

Envious!

Finally!! a Tuono Racing,hopefully will arrive early next week :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
you'll love it , i'm wishing i didn't sell mine for the bmw , i see there is 2 up for sale now up north,

Freespaceage

9th February 2011, 22:00

Great ride tonight - wind was a bit chilly, brought back memories of riding in winter (nasty nasty thoughts ......) :yes:

Peeteey

9th February 2011, 22:39

Envious!

Finally!! a Tuono Racing,hopefully will arrive early next week :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Where's the emoticon for extreme jealousy?

gloplg

10th February 2011, 19:50

A good ride last night. A few pics from the start.

gloplg

10th February 2011, 19:55

A few more pics from later on

Dave-

10th February 2011, 20:42

hey, so i heard you guys had a laugh at my expence.....I just wanted to let you know I'm totally fine with people having a laugh at my expence.

never stop laughing. :woohoo:

Flip

10th February 2011, 21:19

hey, so i heard you guys had a laugh at my expence.....I just wanted to let you know I'm totally fine with people having a laugh at my expence.

never stop laughing. :woohoo:

Share the joke please? I can do with a laugh.

Peeteey

11th February 2011, 02:53

I can do with a laugh.

Here's one for you then:

There once was a lady of fat
Who had triplets called Nat, Pat and Tat
It was fun in the breeding
But hell in the feeding
When they found there was no tit for Tat.

:killingme

CeeJay

11th February 2011, 09:05

hey, so i heard you guys had a laugh at my expence.....I just wanted to let you know I'm totally fine with people having a laugh at my expence.

No idea what you are talking about but admire your spirit :)
(pssst it's spelt: expenSe)

Share the joke please? I can do with a laugh.

Ah, see the above but try this....

Simple Simon met a pieman, going to the fair.
Said Simple Simon to the pieman,
"What have you got there?"
Said the pieman unto Simon,
"Pies, you dickhead."

:lol:

gloplg

12th February 2011, 06:41

Anyone for Akaroa this week???????

Flip

12th February 2011, 08:53

I'm in all going well.:innocent:

Gareth123

12th February 2011, 09:02

Anyone for Akaroa this week???????

Is that on Sunday or Wednesday?

gloplg

12th February 2011, 14:20

Is that on Sunday or Wednesday?

WNR Akaroa.

Sunday the Port Hills loop. BK, Halswell, Gebbies, round the bays to Port, Evans Pass, Summit Road to Gebbies Pass, Stop at the Wheatsheaf.

BK at 13.00 for 13.30 depart.

Gareth123

12th February 2011, 16:06

Will do my best to get there tomorrow. No guarantees though. Gotta go to work in the morning:angry:

Flip

12th February 2011, 16:25

Going ont'ng tonignt, will see what time we get in tomorow.

KiwiPhoenix

12th February 2011, 18:42

Could possibly have a few of the Southern Riders coming along on Wed night!

gloplg

12th February 2011, 19:22

Could possibly have a few of the Southern Riders coming along on Wed night!

Oh good!!!!

And when are you back???????????

KiwiPhoenix

12th February 2011, 19:36

Oh good!!!!

And when are you back???????????

Arrived back a couple of hours ago! Fantastic trip away but I'm knackered now! :blink:

FJRider

12th February 2011, 20:04

Arrived back a couple of hours ago! Fantastic trip away but I'm knackered now! :blink:

When you stay down here ... the rides to the rallys are short ... but more time to talk ...

I'm glad you enjoyed it here in paradise ...

KiwiPhoenix

12th February 2011, 20:07

When you stay down here ... the rides to the rallys are short ... but more time to talk ...

I'm glad you enjoyed it here in paradise ...

:rofl: true! The ride to the rally was the shortest I've had yet! Like you said more time to talk, mind you staying up all night will do that for you :facepalm:

Will be back before you know it! :shit:

FJRider

12th February 2011, 20:10

Will be back before you know it! :shit:

I knew THAT .... :woohoo:

gloplg

12th February 2011, 21:14

Arrived back a couple of hours ago! Fantastic trip away but I'm knackered now! :blink:

Typical!!!! I asked the wrong question!!!!!!:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

What I meant was when are you back:scooter::scooter:on WNR??????

FJRider

12th February 2011, 21:16

Typical!!!! I asked the wrong question!!!!!!:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

What I meant was when are you back:scooter::scooter:on WNR??????

When she has a bike that is legal ... :sunny:

Peeteey

12th February 2011, 23:29

Crap-ola, can't make it tomorrow, work, and Wed night I'm out too! Might be able to make it the following Sun but have a big gig the night before so may be ... tired ... on sunday morn.

Have fun you lucky buggers!

HondaSTrider

13th February 2011, 07:10

Peach

13th February 2011, 08:56

hey guys! Long time no see, whoops.. so much for riding a bunch in the summer eh! I have no bike at the moment, hoping to change that up in the next few weeks though and have to ask for your opinions!

As some of you may or may not know Eliot (with the K3 GSXR600 corona alstare edition) is selling his bike and moving on a DRZ400SM motard (I know, what?!) and even though I'm just a baby rider should I buy this off him? I can ride it, and absolutely love it! But is this a recipe for disaster?

Also, know of any 250's if you don't agree with my master plan?

P.S am only technically on my learners although will be on my restricted in the next little while
:scooter:

Peach

13th February 2011, 08:59

Hi all, A quick question..... I know I've seen it on here somewhere before but I'm buggerred if I'm trawling through 113 pages to find it and I can't define a search well enough to even narrow it down to a few pages!

How much unsealed road is there beyond Diamond Harbour if we want to go right around the coastline to Akaroa? i.e. through Purau, Port Levy, Pigeon Bay etc. Have friends down from Tauranga who are keen to follow that route and I've only ever been out to Akkers once via Little River route.

Thanks in advance guys :)

From Purau to Pigeon Bay is gravel as far as I know, would be a bit of a mission I would imagine.

Going out to Akkers via little river is the way we usually go, really nice ride just a bit flat and straight for a while at the start. Scenery is pretty awesome though.

Hope that helped :)

Flip

13th February 2011, 09:09

Hi all, A quick question..... I know I've seen it on here somewhere before but I'm buggerred if I'm trawling through 113 pages to find it and I can't define a search well enough to even narrow it down to a few pages!

How much unsealed road is there beyond Diamond Harbour if we want to go right around the coastline to Akaroa? i.e. through Purau, Port Levy, Pigeon Bay etc. Have friends down from Tauranga who are keen to follow that route and I've only ever been out to Akkers once via Little River route.

Thanks in advance guys :)

Looks like this;

http://www.youtube.com/peeteey#p/u/4/xzMUuCcaQVA

Transalper

13th February 2011, 09:24

...How much unsealed road is there beyond Diamond Harbour if we want to go right around the coastline to Akaroa?...Port Levy/Puari to Pigeon Bay is gravel. After that you got to stay on the Summit Rd otherwise all the joiners are gravel gravel gravel.
There are sealed roads dropping down in to some of the bays off the summit but you have to return back up them to the Summit to avoid the gravel between bays.

Freespaceage

13th February 2011, 09:31

Would love to come for the ride today, but going to watch the Superbikes at Ruapuna :yes: Weather looks great for watching a bit of racing.

gloplg

13th February 2011, 09:38

How much unsealed road is there beyond Diamond Harbour if we want to go right around the coastline to Akaroa? i.e. through Purau, Port Levy, Pigeon Bay etc. Have friends down from Tauranga who are keen to follow that route and I've only ever been out to Akkers once via Little River route.:)

If you are expecting a road such as the one around Lyttleton Harbour I think you will be disappointed. Most of the roads around Banks Peninsula tend to radiate out from the Summit Road, which starts at Hilltop and goes around to above Akaroa.

The road between Purau and Pigeon Bay is mostly sealed apart from about 8 to 10k between Port Levy and Pigeon Bay. Western Valley Road between Port Levy and Little River is also gravel. These roads are usable as long as care is taken.

Unless you are used to travelling on gravel I would suggest the Summit Road from Hilltop with sidetrips into some of the bays, the scenery is spectacular and well worth the effort.

Travel safely and enjoy!!

Transalper

13th February 2011, 09:44

AA Banks Peninsula Map
Light colour roads are gravel, some are steep.

I fixed some small errors on the map with photoshop. There may be others?
The map's a few years old so maybe we let them away with it.

Gareth123

13th February 2011, 10:00

Bike was running awesome yesterday, now its misfiring as if the timing is out or the spark plug is buggered. Since I've already changed the spark plug I know its not that.

Will probably be missing out on todays ride. Hopefully I'll get it fixed though.

HondaSTrider

13th February 2011, 21:17

Thanks for the replies to my "routes to Akaroa" enquiry! I knew 'here' was the place to ask!! Thanks also for the map Transalper... very helpful.

Had a great day today spectating at Ruapuna so may put those suggestions to use tomorrow.... I think I'm coming down with something terrible as I type... will never make it into work..cough cough.... :blink: :sick: :innocent:

Peeteey

14th February 2011, 19:33

As some of you may or may not know Eliot (with the K3 GSXR600 corona alstare edition) is selling his bike and moving on a DRZ400SM motard (I know, what?!) and even though I'm just a baby rider should I buy this off him? I can ride it, and absolutely love it! But is this a recipe for disaster?

Also, know of any 250's if you don't agree with my master plan?

P.S am only technically on my learners although will be on my restricted in the next little while
:scooter:

Hey Peach, nice to hear you're still alive!

I have no doubt you can ride the 600 and would ride it well but they are a powerful bike and can bite pretty hard when you least expect it. They're not designed to be passive and learner friendly, they're a race bike at heart!
I personally wouldn't recommend it for several reasons:
1) It's a serious machine and I wouldn't want to see you hurt!
2) You will be uninsured on it and liable for ANY damage you cause to yourself and others. Imagine if you cause an accident, you'll have to pay for ALL the damage. If it's not your fault the insurance will not pay for anything 'cause you're not legal on it.
They love finding ways of squirming out of having to pay.
3) The rozzers (:Police:) will also have a field day with you ...
4) A good 250 can also be a serious machine and you can avoid (hopefully) all the above issues.

If you like the race bikes then a good, modern GSXR or Ninja could be good choices. There are LOTS of Ninja 250s around for a reason I guess :)

Just my 2c, hope it helps some ...

helenoftroy

14th February 2011, 19:47

helenoftroy

14th February 2011, 20:01

Next week hope to bring my new gorgeous Beast that Im impatiently waiting for......:wait::wait::wait:

The Ducati went yesterday:bye:

Flip

15th February 2011, 19:21

Hey Peach, nice to hear you're still alive!

I have no doubt you can ride the 600 and would ride it well but they are a powerful bike and can bite pretty hard when you least expect it. They're not designed to be passive and learner friendly, they're a race bike at heart!
I personally wouldn't recommend it for several reasons:
1) It's a serious machine and I wouldn't want to see you hurt!
2) You will be uninsured on it and liable for ANY damage you cause to yourself and others. Imagine if you cause an accident, you'll have to pay for ALL the damage. If it's not your fault the insurance will not pay for anything 'cause you're not legal on it.
They love finding ways of squirming out of having to pay.
3) The rozzers (:Police:) will also have a field day with you ...
4) A good 250 can also be a serious machine and you can avoid (hopefully) all the above issues.

If you like the race bikes then a good, modern GSXR or Ninja could be good choices. There are LOTS of Ninja 250s around for a reason I guess :)

Just my 2c, hope it helps some ...

+1

Sorry I also think it is a recipe for a disaster.

jimichelle

15th February 2011, 20:44

Text me Peach & come look at Sams crb250r.Its a stunning wee bike - you know where I live,might be just right for you!.......:woohoo:

Good advise from Peeteey btw:yes:

i might be keen on the cbr my son has just been starting to show some interest for a road bike

helenoftroy

15th February 2011, 21:29

i might be keen on the cbr my son has just been starting to show some interest for a road bike

PM sent!:yes:

timg

15th February 2011, 21:32

Next week hope to bring my new gorgeous Beast that Im impatiently waiting for......:wait::wait::wait:

The Ducati went yesterday:bye: Well it was the wrong colour :facepalm: Bye Toilet Duc :bye:

helenoftroy

15th February 2011, 21:38

Well it was the wrong colour :facepalm: Bye Toilet Duc :bye:
Haahaa cheeky beast!!

...tho imagine the trouble I could have got into if it had been a red "go fast" Duc!:shit:

New bike is black:devil2:

Peeteey

15th February 2011, 21:53

Bye Toilet Duc :bye: :killingme

Flip

16th February 2011, 11:37

Well the weather is nice, I have a machining job to do at home at 1500 so I have no reason not to WNR tonight. Its been a while.

SVboy

16th February 2011, 11:39

Haahaa cheeky beast!!

...tho imagine the trouble I could have got into if it had been a red "go fast" Duc!:shit:

New bike is black:devil2:

Unlike your bank account!!

leopardskin

16th February 2011, 11:55

well just waved bye to my bike as well :bye: Hopefully if i'm a nice bloke the wife will lend me hers for ride tonight...

jimichelle

16th February 2011, 13:39

..........

Transalper

16th February 2011, 14:19

..........

thought I heard the word Akaroa...
ahh there it is...

Anyone for Akaroa this week???????

I'm out this week... or at home as the case may be.

dumpclutch29

16th February 2011, 16:07

hey guys im still alive if your worried!:clap: is that your R6 on trade me Dave???

Dave3362

16th February 2011, 16:25

Wont be along tonight.. injured my back somehow and just dont feel comfortable on the bike

Flip

16th February 2011, 16:46

Come on Dave, HTFU, take a pill.

Crowe and me are poping over a bit early for a nice romantic dinner, so I dont want all you rif raf spoiling it, OK. I will catch you up at the pub on the way home.

CeeJay

17th February 2011, 09:05

Buyasta

17th February 2011, 13:55

At least 3 of us experienced front tyre slip on the new bit of seal at road works at the bottom of Gebbies...:shit:

On arrival at Lil' River, I was surprised to see that the smaller bikes were already there with riders sheepishly looking quite pleased with themselves as they waited for the slow mob to show up. I'll bet they had a good giggle about it at the pub. :niceone:

Nice to see the girls out... Nights starting to get cooler & darker...

Yeah, that new patch of seal on Gebbies is pretty slippery, I had some wheel slip going up last night, and also going down on Sunday's ride.. definitely a good idea to take it a bit easy over that section until it's cleaned up a bit and the loose gravel on it is gone.

KiwiPhoenix

17th February 2011, 16:23

On arrival at Lil' River, I was surprised to see that the smaller bikes were already there with riders sheepishly looking quite pleased with themselves as they waited for the slow mob to show up. I'll bet they had a good giggle about it at the pub. :niceone:

Nice to see the girls out... Nights starting to get cooler & darker...

:rofl: yeah we were wondering what happened to you lot!! And yes we did have a bit of a giggle!

gloplg

17th February 2011, 21:36

we did have a bit of a giggle!

Speeking of giggles!!!!

gloplg

17th February 2011, 21:39

Some more pics

Peeteey

18th February 2011, 01:37

... And I won't be able to be there this Wed OR the Sunday after ...

Buggery Bollocks! :angry:

GLOPLG, It's up to you to annoy everyone with the video camera now, I pass the torch to you ...

At least I'll be earning money to spend on the bikes, there's always a good side

KiwiPhoenix

18th February 2011, 06:55

... And I won't be able to be there this Wed OR the Sunday after ...

Buggery Bollocks! :angry:

GLOPLG, It's up to you to annoy everyone with the video camera now, I pass the torch to you ...

Bugger, you won't be able to make it!

At least I'll be earning money to spend on the bikes, there's always a good side

Definitely!

gloplg

18th February 2011, 07:04

Still more pics

CeeJay

18th February 2011, 09:58

... And I won't be able to be there this Wed OR the Sunday after ...

GLOPLG, It's up to you to annoy everyone with the video camera now, I pass the torch to you ...

Too bad Peetey... just close your eyes and think of the money :)

No offense intended but it'll take more than a bloody torch to solve GPs photographic woes. Most of the photos I've seen are like my vision after a wild night on the turps :sick: :puke:

How about we do a whip around on WNR to help buy him a camera with reasonable resolution and a focus control? :D

Transalper

18th February 2011, 10:20

gloplg

18th February 2011, 18:47

Pretty sure by the looks of things that the pics in question are from the go pro running on automatic, though I do wonder what settings GP is using?
It could be that the pics posted are just cropped pieces out of the original leaving not many pixels to play with. The go pro HD's super wide angle shrinks things giving a lot of background as soon as they get a few meters away.
I suspect the Go Pro is best used for moving pictures (video). I still want one.

Yes TA you got it in one!!! I'm using 12xx*720. My gopro is the cheaper 960 verson of Pete's 1080. I think the video it produces considering the size of the camera is very good. I am a little disappointed with the audio. The advertising ramped up the audio aspect of the camera and while it is considerably better than my previous cam (it died) there is still considerable wind noise over 80k.

By the time I packed my good camera away you lot would be half way to Akaroa. I'm still experimenting with the gopro CJ so please be patient and bear with my bad photography!!!!!:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::fac epalm:

Peeteey

18th February 2011, 20:16

I'm still experimenting with the gopro CJ so please be patient and bear with my bad photography!!!!!:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::fac epalm:

Hi all,

The Gopro is quite capable of showing some very nice resolution screen grabs. Gloplg's ones being blurry etc are nothing to do with the camera but to do with how he's grabbing them from the video and possibly compressing/resizing them.
A direct grab from the original video looks very clear, depending on what you're shooting, and will be 1280x720 (we both shoot at 720p) but you need a program that can extract a single frame, not all can.

There are longer ways around it sometimes but they usually drop the quality at each step.

These pics are some from the last Greta ride. I posted these a while back.
To get them looking good you've got to have the right software and even then it took me bloody ages to figure out how to do it! The original video looks a bit better than these as these are compressed.

232522 232526232527

Video editing software is usually a bloomin' nightmare to get around until you find one that you can sit down and digest for a few months :yes:
I didn't realise mine could until I stumbled across a how-to for something different and noticed them mentioning the frame export option. I was jubilant to say the least!

Have a nice ride on Sun. Where and when are you going? I'll be finishing up in town at about 1.30, home by about 2 (hopefully) so if you're going this way, someone come up my drive and give me a toot. If I'm home I'll come running out and join you ...

Peeteey

18th February 2011, 20:36

Blatant advertising begins:

If anyone is at a loose end tomorrow night (Sat) and needs something to do, come along to the Isaac Theatre Royal and enjoy some great music!

http://www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/events/fiona-pears-isaac-theatre-royal

And on the 5th of March there's the Waipara Wine and Food fest. Am there with two different groups ...

If you do come along, stick 'round afterwards and say g'day!

Blatant advertising ends :innocent:

Mully Clown

18th February 2011, 22:02

http://www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/events/fiona-pears-isaac-theatre-royal

And on the 5th of March there's the Waipara Wine and Food fest. Am there with two different groups ...

If you do come along, stick 'round afterwards and say g'day!

Blatant advertising ends :innocent:

Haven't heard that name in quite a while. Think we might still have dozens of tapes (who remembers those?) bandying about with her name on. Waipara sounds more like a plan.

Buyasta

19th February 2011, 12:04

Have a nice ride on Sun. Where and when are you going? I'll be finishing up in town at about 1.30, home by about 2 (hopefully) so if you're going this way, someone come up my drive and give me a toot. If I'm home I'll come running out and join you ...

Well, we usually meet at BK at 1 to leave 1:30, so timing would probably work out.
The question now is whether there is in fact a ride tomorrow, and if so, where to?

CeeJay

19th February 2011, 12:28

Buyasta

19th February 2011, 12:34

Well, for some time I have been intending to turn right at Lil' River and then up onto the hill road (name?), around the tops and down to Wainui, maybe calling at French farm for a coffee. Flip & GP were talking about checking it out a few weeks ago but not sure if they did. The hilltop road is gravel so I'm only going if the weather is good. Anyone interested?
Something like this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.68517,172.6453+to:-43.79743,172.83899+to:Wainui+Main+Rd+to:Moorhouse+ Ave&hl=en&geocode=FdqhZ_0dbktKCg%3BFc5qZf0dtFtKCikrr1oPYiMyb TExOz5Mhu8AEw%3BFUq0Y_0dTlBNCinZKDdXCTQybTFgWI9Mhu 8AEw%3BFexjY_0dQkxOCg%3BFd6hZ_0dCUtKCg&mra=dvme&mrsp=2&sz=14&via=1,2&sll=-43.793774,172.847385&sspn=0.05322,0.132093&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.680288,172.863693&spn=0.426568,1.056747&z=11)?.. I'm in.

Transalper

19th February 2011, 14:20

Buyasta

19th February 2011, 14:24

Bossu Rd (the one on the top) was in very tidy condition three weeks ago.
One small suggestion or note is that The Okuti Valley is gravel from the start of Reynolds Valley Rd all the way up to Bossu but Kinloch Rd is seal all the way up until it meets Bossu. The choice you make would depend upon wether you want the shingle climb or a sealed climb with a couple more kms on the top.
Hmmn, so then this route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Moorhouse+Ave&daddr=-43.68517,172.6453+to:-43.81309,172.81174+to:Wainui+Main+Rd+to:Moorhouse+ Ave&hl=en&geocode=FdqhZ_0dbktKCg%3BFc5qZf0dtFtKCikrr1oPYiMyb TExOz5Mhu8AEw%3BFR53Y_0d3OVMCin9sBxcljYybTHgyD5Mhu 8AEw%3BFexjY_0dQkxOCg%3BFd6hZ_0dCUtKCg&mra=dvme&mrsp=2&sz=14&via=1,2&sll=-43.809261,172.819662&sspn=0.053206,0.132093&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.684757,172.801208&spn=0.426537,1.056747&z=11) would have a little less gravel, and is only 2km longer.

Transalper

19th February 2011, 14:30

Your second option gives 3.3km gravel on the tops after a sealed climb vs the first option 6.6km gravel climb.
I'd consider the tops nicer than the climb. Of course the ADV guys usually go up the gravel climb.

Another choice further on would be more gravel tops by going straight past Jubilee Rd (gravel decent) and out to the Bossu Rd, Lands End intersection where Bossu turns seal and becomes a narrow twisty sealed decent (grit on some corners). That just takes you further out in to the Akaroa heads then drops you down to come back past the bottom of Jubilee Rd and in to Wainui as well.

Watch out for wandering stock... and oncoming traffic which can surprise you after not seeing any long enough to get that false sense of security thinking I'm all alone up here.

CeeJay

19th February 2011, 14:42

Buyasta

19th February 2011, 14:50

OK - thats the route sorted & weather looking OK.

Now, if we meet at BK at say 1:40 for a 2:00pm departure via Dyers & Gebbies, it will give Peetey a chance to come along as we should be going through Governors at about 2:15 ish...

Alternatively, wait at Governors Bay pub upper carpark from 2:10 for a 2:15 departure from there...
Either way sounds good to me. :)
Just to clarify, is this (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=-43.623935,172.648175&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mift&mrsp=0&sz=19&sll=-43.624087,172.648387&sspn=0.001668,0.004128&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=19) the pub and parking lot you mean, if we do go with the second option?

Desert Eagle

19th February 2011, 15:04

Learners are most welcome on these runs, just let me or Flip know who you are so we can assign a helper to ride with you at your pace.

Gloplg

Hey, Ive been on my bike for a few weeks now, (Learners license). But so far its been commuting within Chch. I reckon It would be cool to get out on a ride before Uni starts.

Would It be alright for me to come along? I am getting a little more confidence, but I still consider myself to be very novice..

Buyasta

19th February 2011, 15:13

Hey, Ive been on my bike for a few weeks now, (Learners license). But so far its been commuting within Chch. I reckon It would be cool to get out on a ride before Uni starts.

Would It be alright for me to come along? I am getting a little more confidence, but I still consider myself to be very novice..
Absolutely.. I just started coming along on these rides about 3 weeks ago, having done very little open road riding, and everyone has been very welcoming and helpful.
I'm not sure if gloplg is coming along tomorrow, but he has been very helpful, by riding slowly enough that I can keep up and observe his lines through the corners, as well as giving me many tips - I'm still pretty slow, but his advice has helped a great deal.
It's a great deal of fun, and you'll probably learn a lot, so I'd definitely recommend coming along on a few rides.

Desert Eagle

19th February 2011, 15:53

Cool, So thats my afternoon sorted out! :scooter:

gloplg

20th February 2011, 09:25

Sorry folks I'm going to have to pass today.

Windows bless it's cotton sox has given up the ghost and I'm busy reinstalling it!!!!!!!! :angry::angry::facepalm::facepalm::blink::blink: Making do on my ancient laptop.

WNR Greta????

CeeJay

20th February 2011, 09:40

Buyasta - your spirit is to be commended. Volunteeing to buddy up with the new chap and watch out for him is a mighty fine thing to do.

Buyasta

20th February 2011, 11:11

Buyasta - your spirit is to be commended. Volunteeing to buddy up with the new chap and watch out for him is a mighty fine thing to do.
Feeling a touch prescient today, are we?
I'm afraid you're dead wrong though, not only am I not volunteeing, I have no idea what that is.. However I am, of course, happy to volunteer. :p

Flip

20th February 2011, 16:33

Buyasta

20th February 2011, 17:21

Sorry I had to shoot off today, if i had my shit together I would have gone in a bit earlier and got my hardware shopping sorted sooner.

Where are we going on Wednesday?

Do you like the new Avatar? it is a pic of my day on his Panther (Where the hell is Roger these days) and my uncle on probably a James. It had to be taken in the early 50's because the Panther was sold while Dad was doing BMT.

Ah well, such is life... 'twas a rather good ride, with some really amazing views, although that wind on the way home was a bit ridiculous.

Thanks to CeeJay and Freespaceage for helping me get my chain back on and tensioned right when the little bugger decided to go walkabout.

Looks like we're heading to Greta Valley on Wedneday...

WNR Greta????

Transalper

20th February 2011, 17:22

....Where are we going on Wednesday?Greta Valley was mentioned a few posts back.

Do you like the new Avatar?..Nice.

Hope those who rode today had a good one, bit of wind may have been a nuisance up top on Bossu Rd if you made it there.
I was walking bits of the crater Rim Track and it was annoying me.

Oh, I see you did have a good ride.

Roger

20th February 2011, 17:22

Do you like the new Avatar? it is a pic of my day on his Panther (Where the hell is Roger these days) and my uncle on probably a James.I used to love the way your dad rode me :love:

Buyasta

20th February 2011, 17:24

Greta Valley was mentioned a few posts back.
Nice.

Hope those who rode today had a good one, bit of wind may have been a nuisance up top on Bossu Rd if you made it there.
I was walking bits of the crater Rim Track and it was annoying me.

Actually that reminds me, which way would you advise going down - we turned left and took Jubilee rd, but it's extremely steep at one or two points... would we have been better off going straight and continuing along Bossu?