Canterbury: Wednesday Night Ride [Archive] - Page 8

Peeteey

20th February 2011, 18:01

Sounds like you guys had fun!

I've spent the day in bed being force fed chicken and vege soup! The flu I've been fighting this last week seems to have arrived ...

Can't be there this Wed either or the Sun after! Buggery bollocks! I'll be there the week after I hope ... :angry:

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.

That's cool Flip! My Dad has a Panther too but only rides it when he has to take it to get a new WOF!

Transalper

20th February 2011, 20:46

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?
Possibly better going straight through, Jubilee is indeed fairly steep in places and I have seen at least one person fall from failing to control her speed going down there in to a corner. She just hadn't got a feel for the brakes yet and wasn't applying them enough or properly.
I've had an amusing run up Jubilee two up on a CBR1000F once, my passenger was sitting straight up, even leaning back on the pack rack? and causing the front to lift over every little bump until I shouted to lean forward with me so I might be able to actually steer the thing.

To finish Bossu to where it turns seal at the Lands End intersection it would have been 7km of more gravel basically the same format as the rest of Bossu you had already done, so if you had no issue with the Bossu Rd itself then yes, you could have finished it off and then descended on seal but remembering that it's crap seal with grit on some corners year round. Still could be considered easier than the gradient of Jubilee I suspect.

helenoftroy

21st February 2011, 14:12

New bike!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Where to this week?

gloplg

21st February 2011, 18:39

New bike!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Where to this week?

Nice one HOT Lady. Look forward to seeing it.

Greta Valley.

Desert Eagle

21st February 2011, 21:55

Peeteey

22nd February 2011, 04:07

The Gopro was pretty happy aswell at 960p, lasted from Christchurch until the top of the dirt road.

Cool! Another Gopro. We can get some very nice multi angle shooting going on ...

CeeJay

22nd February 2011, 07:36

Well im still buzzing from Sunday :woohoo: Lots of new experiences, great for a first trip out of the city!
The Gopro was pretty happy aswell at 960p, lasted from Christchurch until the top of the dirt road.

232837

Nice one DE. You did very well for your first out of town ride, especially since the last bit of the gravel road (Jubilee) is unsuitable for road bikes. Interesting to see how the strong wind managed to bend the power pole in your last shot... :shit::D

KiwiPhoenix

22nd February 2011, 14:26

How is everyone??

Spuds1234

22nd February 2011, 17:44

Buyasta

22nd February 2011, 18:34

Anyone in (or within walking distance from) the center of Christchurch have a bike I can borrow for an hour or so tomorrow afternoon? I want to shoot over to my parents house but have no transportation because of this bloody quake business crap.
I've got a bike you could borrow, but I'm out in Sockburn.
If you don't get any other closer offers, I could always come pick you up in my car.

KiwiPhoenix

22nd February 2011, 18:38

Spuds1234

22nd February 2011, 19:02

Thanks for the offers guys. If nothing comes up I'll possibly take you up on your offer kp as your closer to uni and I have to be over that way at some stage tomorrow.

I appreciate your offer Buyasta, but Sockburn is just a tad far away.

KiwiPhoenix

22nd February 2011, 19:45

neels

22nd February 2011, 20:47

So are we still going for a ride tomorrow?

Things have been getting steadily worse since about lunchtime saturday, so I really really could do with getting out for a ride. :scooter:

orangeback

22nd February 2011, 20:57

ive been out, checking family etc , on my wr450 and been up to the axles in liquidfication , good luck out there, the bikes the only way around fast, at the moment

chainsawbike

22nd February 2011, 21:02

i was planning to turn up for the first time tomorrow...

im still keen :)

KiwiPhoenix

23rd February 2011, 13:06

if you guys do go out, please be careful!

KiwiPhoenix

23rd February 2011, 13:10

Also, there are a couple of folks from Dunedin have come up, so if you need any help, let me know and I can arrange to get them to you!

KiwiPhoenix

23rd February 2011, 13:27

Anyone heard from Peeteey, Gloplg, Dave3362??

Flip

23rd February 2011, 19:22

Anyone heard from Peeteey, Gloplg, Dave3362??

I have just spoken to Glowplug hs is shaken but fine.

KiwiPhoenix

23rd February 2011, 20:13

I have just spoken to Glowplug hs is shaken but fine.

Good to hear!!

Peeteey

23rd February 2011, 22:03

I have just spoken to Glowplug hs is shaken but fine.

That's good to hear as it means you're also well. How'd you fare over the other side?
We had lots of broken windows so we're covered in tarpaulins at the moment but alive and well.
The power came back on today and the cat came back inside and is now either next to the heater or on her chair. That's the bit that makes me really happy as it's raining and cold outside.

This has been a great time to run out of credit on the mobile! :facepalm:

Subike

23rd February 2011, 22:17

Peeteey

23rd February 2011, 22:31

Oh, did you guys actually ride tonight? Would have been a tad cold and wet ... I went into town on the DR which was a good call. I had to go over the Bridle path as the tunnel and Sumner were closed!

Peeteey

23rd February 2011, 22:45

Im OK, no damage at all where I am, being an ex military residence, it was built a bit stronger than the normal govt building.
Has anyone heard from HOT ?
Her house was not very sound after the last shock.......and she has just taken delivery of her new ride, I hope her garage is still intact :shit:

Glad to hear you're ok, good point about HOT's house! Hope she's ok and once we're able to establish that, hope the new bike is still upright!

My three were fine thankfully as the Kat is the expensive one to repair but is not insured. But they were all upright patiently waiting for me when I looked in the garage!
Whew said I.

SpeedMonger

23rd February 2011, 23:16

Broomrider

24th February 2011, 07:29

Glad to hear you regulars are ok. My bike was in at Hampton Honda getting its 12k service when it happened. They had no bikes damaged which was lucky. No problems out here at Oxford, except no fuel left at all!:scooter:

We are in Oxford too and no damage to report other than a few broken ornaments...and a bit of superficial outside stuff...house moved alot more than in September even thuogh we are on a rock in the hills... I can only imagine how you in closer to the epicentre were feeling. My cousin was standing holding a concrete piller in the building opposite the Pine guild guiness building as he watched it collasp, he said he has never been so scared in his whole life ..luckily they got out and he bolted for home on foot as his car was in a hole. I know there are a lot of people without power who won't read this but we not so affected are doing as much as we can to help those who are. Peetey call your phone provider using their free calling line and tell them you want your mobile on one bill for now due to the quake, that way you can make calls or txt and sort it out later.

neels

24th February 2011, 09:26

Has anyone heard from HOT ?
Her house was not very sound after the last shock.......and she has just taken delivery of her new ride, I hope her garage is still intact :shit:
Mrs has been in touch with her, sounds like she's ok but the house not so much, don't know how the new bike fared...

Peeteey

25th February 2011, 00:34

Mrs has been in touch with her, sounds like she's ok but the house not so much, don't know how the new bike fared...

Glad they're ok, tried calling her and Sam today to no answer.

Anyone else unaccounted for? Anyone heard from Dave3362?

KiwiPhoenix

25th February 2011, 07:39

Glad they're ok, tried calling her and Sam today to no answer.

Anyone else unaccounted for? Anyone heard from Dave3362?

Haven't heard from him, I have texted him, but no answer! Also haven't heard from MaxF, anyone else heard from him!?

KiwiPhoenix

25th February 2011, 08:00

Just heard from MaxF, they are all ok!

KZT

25th February 2011, 08:19

Has anyone heard from HOT ?
Her house was not very sound after the last shock.......and she has just taken delivery of her new ride, I hope her garage is still intact :shit:

Hots's house is quite a mess..:facepalm:....very uneven throughout ...maybe to the point of having to be pulled down at some stage??
Helpers have been there refitting the HWCylinder and cleaning up the silt & flooding which is all through the property and garage.:blink:
The bikes in garage all fell over and suffered some damage. mainly to the CBR 250 with plastics damage..the new Tuono has some light damage but is not too bad.
Sam is fine as is everyone else that she has heard from.
She was still at home cleaning yesterday.

KiwiPhoenix

25th February 2011, 08:43

Just spoke to Dave3362, he is fine. Heading out of town so you'll get him on his cell phone!

Anyone else that we haven't heard from??

Freespaceage

25th February 2011, 11:51

Hey all, only just got power back on, still no water. We're in Huntsbury and the hill / St Martins is devastated this time. Had a major clean-up, only minor damage to the house and our one bike (mine) fell and slightly damaged. Otherwise we're all fine. Hope everyone's ok - if anyone needs anything please don't hesitate to contact me. We're here to help each other.
Leon

gloplg

25th February 2011, 16:49

Just got power on here. I hope everyone is ok.

You guys be careful out there. The roads are rather damaged!!!!

Did anyone go for a ride on Wednesday, if so where please????

I hope to see you all next WNR.

KiwiPhoenix

26th February 2011, 09:00

I was out in the car last night with the Dunedin lot dropping coffee, tea and food to the police and army guys at the cordons and can I just say they are awesome! Will type up a longer report later. Let's just say that I have never seen the city centre as quiet on a Friday night!

The roads that we saw like Fitzgerald Ave are completely buggered. There are huge cracks and holes all the way from Bealey Ave to Gloucester Street. Us lot managed to see more of the damage caused due to being allowed near the cordons.

I would say if you are out and about please take care on the roads and if you have a spare half hour go and give the cops a coffee, they really would appreciate it!!

Dave3362

27th February 2011, 18:03

Im back folks.. both of us are ok altho quite stressed.. will check about rides later.. right now im too tired to think that straight.. thanks kb for checking..

laRIKin

27th February 2011, 19:36

Spuds1234

27th February 2011, 21:12

Peeteey

27th February 2011, 22:41

I'll put my flame suite on before I say this.

I think you should give this WNR a miss the way things are this week at least.
We have been asked to keep off the roads to allow the service people to do their jobs.
And I do not think it is a good look to be seen blasting around the place with no need to go anywhere.
And the way things are you may have a problem finding a place open.

Just my thoughts.
You will do want.

I disagree. I think it would be good to go for a cruize somewhere north of the town.

Im not saying we should ride through the twisties or anything like that, just maybe head to the pub and enjoy a quiet beer.

Both good points. Maybe just designate a pub/cafe somewhere north or south and those who can or want to just meet there for drinks/hugs/laughs/a good cry/all of the above, rather than an actual ride. Means those without bikes can join too ...
Maybe if people want to and we're out of town, go for a wee ride after ...

My vote is somewhere with a loo that flushes! Oh what luxury! :blink::p

Maybe Kaiapoi or Rangiora? don't know how those places are ...

Spuds1234

27th February 2011, 23:05

Peeteey

28th February 2011, 01:48

Im back folks.. both of us are ok altho quite stressed.. will check about rides later.. right now im too tired to think that straight.. thanks kb for checking..

Glad you're ok bro! Was wondering out your nerves, hellava time to quit smoking huh?

Hope all is well and your place is ok.

been_there

28th February 2011, 08:05

I disagree. I think it would be good to go for a cruize somewhere north of the town.

Im not saying we should ride through the twisties or anything like that, just maybe head to the pub and enjoy a quiet beer.

A cruise would be good....but right now...hell no!!!!
There are lots of people that need help and I would prefer to help them than ride at this stage!!!

Spuds1234

28th February 2011, 08:09

Haha I just remembered that until the cordon or curfew lifts I cant go cruising at night anyway.

neels

28th February 2011, 08:50

Rangiora is 100% fine, everything works out there.

Kiapoi is probably fucked again.

When heading out to Rangiora there are a few large-ish cracks in the roads though. Nothing thats not driveable though.
Kaiapoi is fine from what I've seen, a few things seemed to have moved here and there but nothing serious, they've now got people from christchurch heading out there to do their shopping.

Would be good to get a break from shovelling silt and head out for a ride on wednesday.

gloplg

28th February 2011, 13:24

Kaiapoi is fine from what I've seen, a few things seemed to have moved here and there but nothing serious, they've now got people from christchurch heading out there to do their shopping.

Would be good to get a break from shovelling silt and head out for a ride on wednesday.

Folks I think I agree and see merrit in all the thoughts expressed for and against a ride on Wednesday.

My suggestion is if you want to go for a tootle/pootle/cruise and meet up somewhere in Kaiapoi/Rangiora/wherever, then go for it:drinknsin:2thumbsup:2thumbsup because the last six months have been rather stressful and a ride would bring some pleasure and normality back into our lives.

Please travel safely and take care of yourselves!

Peeteey

28th February 2011, 20:01

A little distraction.

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

gloplg

28th February 2011, 20:38

A little distraction.

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

Ouch!!!!!!!

It's a bit of a mess.

KiwiPhoenix

28th February 2011, 20:49

A little distraction.

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

Holy shit!! :eek:

Thankfully the only damage to our place was a few more cracks in the tarmac in the drive. Granted one of the bikes toppled over in the last couple of days, thankfully only minor damage!

fireliv

28th February 2011, 22:23

Hi, I think I have been in touch with most of you but if not phoenixgtr and myself are safe. We escaped to blen for a while but came back on Sunday. If any of you need help please don't hesitate to flick myself or Phoenix a pm. Happy to clear silt. Take care

Spuds1234

1st March 2011, 03:20

A little distraction.

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

Pit of paint splashed here and there and she'll be right.

Glad to see your ok bro, take care.

Peeteey

1st March 2011, 03:44

Pit of paint splashed here and there and she'll be right.

Glad to see your ok bro, take care.

Pfff, who needs windows anyway? Bunch of girls blouses, that's who! :niceone:

Spuds1234

1st March 2011, 04:42

Pfff, who needs windows anyway? Bunch of girls blouses, that's who! :niceone:

Its just like camping now.

Hope your enjoying your adventure as much as you can.

CeeJay

1st March 2011, 08:02

Pfff, who needs windows anyway? Bunch of girls blouses, that's who! :niceone:

Hey Peetey - have you got power & water? If not, you are welcome to use our shower & washing machine if thats any help to you...

Peeteey

1st March 2011, 09:54

Hey kids, part 2 is up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oVQoz6-9x0

This is of Lyttelton itself ...

This kinda sums it up:

233255

Peeteey

1st March 2011, 09:56

neels

1st March 2011, 11:37

Hey Peetey - have you got power & water? If not, you are welcome to use our shower & washing machine if thats any help to you...

Thanks! That may come in very handy soon as I think I'm starting to smell like a blue cheese :sick:
Likewise, if you need somewhere with water and lectrick we're all good at our place, and plenty of space if you need to borrow a bed or bit of floor.

CeeJay

1st March 2011, 11:38

Thanks! That may come in very handy soon as I think I'm starting to smell like a blue cheese :sick:

...PM sent with details. Riding fast reduces smells :lol:

Peeteey

1st March 2011, 16:34

...PM sent with details. Riding fast reduces smells :lol:

Thanks CJ, no PM arrived yet but our water just came on now. Was nice being woken up to the sound of the toilet filling. What a glorious sound! :yes:

And the problem with riding fast to get away from smells is that some of the smells have faster bikes than me or they catch up at the meet up points! :bleh: :chase:

CeeJay

1st March 2011, 21:00

Ah - it seems that PMs need a subject (Title) or they won't get sent... sorted now.

Good videos - shame about Lyttelton but theres a real community spirit there so I'm sure it'll bounce back...

Peeteey

2nd March 2011, 03:54

Buyasta

2nd March 2011, 05:43

Right, so who is keen for a meet up in Rangiora tonight?
Does that suit everyone? It is a little farther out of town than Kaiapoi but I just chose it randomly and there are some nice roads to get there ...

How about the Monteiths in Victoria street

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=75+Victoria+Street++Rangiora+7400,+New+Zealand&aq=&sll=-43.304169,172.595059&sspn=0.001696,0.004128&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=75+Victoria+St,+Rangiora+7400,+Canterbury,+N ew+Zealand&ll=-43.304557,172.594662&spn=0.003377,0.008256&t=h&z=18

Again, random choice. Well, not really, it's the only place I know out there.

If there is a positive response from a few then we'll do it, if no one replies in the positive then we'll leave it for another day, no worries either way.

Would be nice for a ride and to see you smelly bunch, oh wait, that's ME!

Yeah, I'm up for this... I think there have been plenty of good points on both points of view as to the appropriateness of riding under the current circumstances, but the upshot is that getting together for some socializing and group commiserating is the human coping mechanism for situations like this, and as long as we aren't out tearing it up or getting in the way, I think there's nothing disrespectful or inappropriate about getting together for a chat, and indeed the sense of camaraderie and fellowship that's (somewhat) inherent in the biker community is precisely the sort of attitude we need to have towards all our fellow man in times like these.

So, what's the plan?.. meet out there at 6, or aim to leave Christchurch about 6, or what?
Also, were you thinking we just meet out there for a bit of a chat, or go for a bit of a pootle once we're out there?

neels

2nd March 2011, 07:52

Rangiora sounds like a good plan.

Maybe could go for a short pootle from there the back way to Amberly, could always stop in at the leithfield on the way past, and the mak by the old waimak bridge is open and very bike friendly.

KiwiPhoenix

2nd March 2011, 09:24

May possibly meet you there! Sounds like a good plan!

Buyasta

2nd March 2011, 14:22

Hmmn, if this damn wind doesn't settle down I think I might skip the ride, hopefully it will, forecast is "Fine. Fresh northwesterlies easing.", so hopefully the wind will take heed and ease. :wait:

Peeteey

2nd March 2011, 14:30

So, what's the plan?.. meet out there at 6, or aim to leave Christchurch about 6, or what?
Also, were you thinking we just meet out there for a bit of a chat, or go for a bit of a pootle once we're out there?

Rangiora sounds like a good plan.

Maybe could go for a short pootle from there the back way to Amberly, could always stop in at the leithfield on the way past, and the mak by the old waimak bridge is open and very bike friendly.

May possibly meet you there! Sounds like a good plan!

Great, great and great! Shall we meet there at 6? This wind'll be fun on the motorway so am going to go this way (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Ohoka+Rd&daddr=-43.3857392,172.6389659+to:-43.351739,172.6052859+to:-43.332335,172.6005419+to:Victoria+St&hl=en&geocode=FST8af0dMURKCg%3BFXX8af0d9UJKCilRTwSOGZIxb TEAWpJMhu8AEw%3BFUWBav0dZb9JCiklCOvCqZMxbTHA_jhMhu 8AEw%3BFRHNav0d3axJCik9T5pHd5MxbTGgTZJMhu8AEw%3BFY k6a_0dwJhJCg&mra=dme&mrsp=4&sz=17&via=1,2,3&sll=-43.306146,172.598552&sspn=0.006753,0.016512&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.346154,172.601223&spn=0.107983,0.264187&t=h&z=13), less long boring roads that way and less wind, I think.

yay, see you there! Will be in by the bar ...

KiwiPhoenix

2nd March 2011, 15:54

Will be there alittle later, will try and talk bikkeechick into coming! Off to check MinxiMe, still asleep after the afternoon nap!

Flip

2nd March 2011, 18:17

Just got home, bugger its dusty in town.

Sorry I missed out today, I really wanted to head out and get some road under my wheels.

KiwiPhoenix

2nd March 2011, 20:06

Was a good night! 6 of us turned up, was great to catch up with everyone!

So where to next week?

FJRider

2nd March 2011, 20:17

Was a good night! 6 of us turned up, was great to catch up with everyone!

So where to next week?

There's a nice pub just north of Alex' ... :msn-wink:

KiwiPhoenix

2nd March 2011, 20:18

There's a nice pub just north of Alex' ... :msn-wink:

Just alittle to far away, maybe in April?? :bleh:

FJRider

2nd March 2011, 20:20

Just alittle to far away, maybe in April?? :bleh:

I'm sure it will be still there ... :niceone:

CeeJay

2nd March 2011, 20:34

Just got home, bugger its dusty in town.

Sorry I pissed about today, I really wanted to head out and get some toads under my heels.

No worries Flip - didn't know you were into that kind of thing (frog squashing). :eek5:

OK folks - tonight we started a new game on WNR whereby a member of this forum suggests a previously unvisited destination and a time to meet...

Next, everyone rides out to the rendezvous at the arranged time, orders a pint and maybe something to eat and waits for the member to arrive and entertain us (Note: it is not compulsory for the member who invites everyone to be first to arrive)...

Since tonight was the first time this game has been played - we had a few teething problems. Namely, the member forgot the bloody rendezvous and/or the bleeding time. Being a kind bunch, we decided to let the member off the hook by offering them the opportunity to buy us all a drink some time...
:soon::drinknsin:lol:

KiwiPhoenix

2nd March 2011, 22:32

No worries Flip - didn't know you were into that kind of thing (frog squashing). :eek5:

OK folks - tonight we started a new game on WNR whereby a member of this forum suggests a previously unvisited destination and a time to meet...

Next, everyone rides out to the rendezvous at the arranged time, orders a pint and maybe something to eat and waits for the member to arrive and entertain us (Note: it is not compulsory for the member who invites everyone to be first to arrive)...

Since tonight was the first time this game has been played - we had a few teething problems. Namely, the member forgot the bloody rendezvous and/or the bleeding time. Being a kind bunch, we decided to let the member off the hook by offering them the opportunity to buy us all a drink some time...
:soon::drinknsin:lol:

Nice! Said member text me tonight and admitted that he was there but left just before we all got there! But I tend to agree CJ, drinks on that said member next week! :rofl:

Peeteey

3rd March 2011, 04:24

OK folks - tonight we started a new game on WNR whereby a member of this forum suggests a previously unvisited destination and a time to meet...

Next, everyone rides out to the rendezvous at the arranged time, orders a pint and maybe something to eat and waits for the member to arrive and entertain us (Note: it is not compulsory for the member who invites everyone to be first to arrive)...

Since tonight was the first time this game has been played - we had a few teething problems. Namely, the member forgot the bloody rendezvous and/or the bleeding time. Being a kind bunch, we decided to let the member off the hook by offering them the opportunity to buy us all a drink some time...
:soon::drinknsin:lol:

Nice! Said member text me tonight and admitted that he was there but left just before we all got there! But I tend to agree CJ, drinks on that said member next week! :rofl:

Bollocks, I can't help it if you're all bloody late! You should all buy ME drinks for being the only punctual one! :bleh:
I was there just after 6, which was the arranged time, and waited on my own until 6.30 when I decided that maybe the wind had put you all off.

Was a shame to miss you all but I doubt you all sat there in silence staring at the wall because of my absence.
I went round the corner to my Dad's place and had a bloody nice curry!

KiwiPhoenix

3rd March 2011, 08:08

Bollocks, I can't help it if you're all bloody late! You should all buy ME drinks for being the only punctual one! :bleh:
I was there just after 6, which was the arranged time, and waited on my own until 6.30 when I decided that maybe the wind had put you all off.

Was a shame to miss you all but I doubt you all sat there in silence staring at the wall because of my absence.
I went round the corner to my Dad's place and had a bloody nice curry!

:rofl: excuse I did say I was going to be late, so I have an excuse :bleh: Actually we did, we never spoke to each other, just wasn't the same without you! :laugh:

CeeJay

3rd March 2011, 09:08

... being the only punctual one! :facepalm:
I was there just after 6, which was the arranged time, and waited on my own until 6.30...

OK, something doesn't gel but there must be a simple explanation provided no one is telling porkies...
I was a bit late due to being diverted via Kaikoura by the NZ Tellyban (Army). After getting to Rangiora and running into Neels & co trying to find the bloody pub, I got there at about 6:15. Now, thinking about it, as we arrived, Phoenix was just downing her second pint so she must have been there for about 5 minutes before us... :apint::lol:
This means both parties were there between 6:10 and 6:30. Hmmmm. We are talking about Monteiths Rangiora aren't we? The place was quite full but unless Peeteey was hiding or disguised as a Morris dancer, I doubt we could have missed each other...
:confused::no::wait:

gloplg

3rd March 2011, 09:41

:rofl: excuse I did say I was going to be late, so I have an excuse :bleh: Actually we did, we never spoke to each other, just wasn't the same without you! :laugh:

Sounds like fun all round:eek::msn-wink::rolleyes:

Anyone know if the TaiTap pub is still open???

A place everyone knows might be a safer bet for next WNR.:niceone::niceone:

I hope all you folks are ok and looking after yourselves.

Peeteey

3rd March 2011, 09:47

OK, something doesn't gel but there must be a simple explanation provided no one is telling porkies...
I was a bit late due to being diverted via Kaikoura by the NZ Tellyban (Army). After getting to Rangiora and running into Neels & co trying to find the bloody pub, I got there at about 6:15. Now, thinking about it, as we arrived, Phoenix was just downing her second pint so she must have been there for about 5 minutes before us... :apint::lol:
This means both parties were there between 6:10 and 6:30. Hmmmm. We are talking about Monteiths Rangiora aren't we? The place was quite full but unless Peeteey was hiding or disguised as a Morris dancer, I doubt we could have missed each other...
:confused::no::wait:

How very strange! Yep, monteiths in Rangiora on Victoria street, just down that little row of shops with the Subway and Liquorland ...
I walked in about 6.15-ish and yes, place was quite full. Had a quick look around then settled at the bar. They don't have some kind of outside area do they?

:rolleyes:

KiwiPhoenix

3rd March 2011, 10:13

OK, something doesn't gel but there must be a simple explanation provided no one is telling porkies...
I was a bit late due to being diverted via Kaikoura by the NZ Tellyban (Army). After getting to Rangiora and running into Neels & co trying to find the bloody pub, I got there at about 6:15. Now, thinking about it, as we arrived, Phoenix was just downing her second pint so she must have been there for about 5 minutes before us... :apint::lol:
This means both parties were there between 6:10 and 6:30. Hmmmm. We are talking about Monteiths Rangiora aren't we? The place was quite full but unless Peeteey was hiding or disguised as a Morris dancer, I doubt we could have missed each other...
:confused::no::wait:

BikkeeChick and myself got there just after 6.30pm, I knew we were going to be late as I had the kiddy to organise! Yeah i reckon he was hiding! :rofl:

Peeteey

3rd March 2011, 12:59

unless Peeteey was hiding or disguised as a Morris dancer

I haven't done Morris Dancing in years! :yes:

I think I remember how ...

CeeJay

3rd March 2011, 14:20

I haven't done Morris Dancing in years!
I think I remember how ...

Right - that settles it amicably and inexpensively. Next WNR, possibly at Tai Tap pub or wherever we end up, Peeteey will give us a demonstration of his Morris dancing routines...:clap:
Provided he passes muster, I'll buy him a lemonade or perhaps a cider would be more approriate...:rolleyes:

KiwiPhoenix

3rd March 2011, 16:17

I haven't done Morris Dancing in years! :yes:

I think I remember how ...

Now there is a scary thought! :eek:

Right - that settles it amicably and inexpensively. Next WNR, possibly at Tai Tap pub or wherever we end up, Peeteey will give us a demonstration of his Morris dancing routines...:clap:
Provided he passes muster, I'll buy him a lemonade or perhaps a cider would be more approriate...:rolleyes:

I'll have the camera! :bleh:

Peeteey

4th March 2011, 00:15

Peeteey will give us a demonstration of his Morris dancing routines...:clap:

Now there is a scary thought! :eek:

So what was the final verdict? Were we all in the same place at the same time?
That really is very funny! :yes:

So Tai Tap pub next week then? Meeting there at 6?
I'll be in the bar wearing a plaid suit with a rose in the top pocket and a copy of a 1965 NZ Herald under my right arm.
The password shall be "for fucks sake, THERE you are!" :shifty: :laugh:

There's a chance I can't be there next week anyhoo, was supposed to be recording a CD today and tomorrow but which clever genius do you think managed to slice his one very important finger on some broken glass?
So, all going well, I may be doing that next Wed. I'll try to do both if I can!

Buyasta

4th March 2011, 05:53

So what was the final verdict? Were we all in the same place at the same time?
That really is very funny! :yes:
Actually, it's also somewhat my fault - due to being held up by traffic I got there around 6:20, but I took a quick look around the parking lot and couldn't see any bikes anywhere, so I figured either I was too late, and you lot must had all arrived and gone off on a ride already, so I took a quick ride about some of the nearby streets, and swung back by about 10 minutes later just in case I was the first, and still seeing no bikes, decided I must have arrived too late and started to head home. I then saw a few other bikes headed in the other direction and headed back, where I found KiwiPhoenix and BikeeChick just arriving.
Anywho, I have no idea how you managed to hide your bike so well, but I must have come by for the first time while you were there.

So Tai Tap pub next week then? Meeting there at 6?
I'll be in the bar wearing a plaid suit with a rose in the top pocket and a copy of a 1965 NZ Herald under my right arm.
The password shall be "for fucks sake, THERE you are!" :shifty: :laugh:
Sounds good to me, although I believe a carnation is more traditional. ;)

gloplg

4th March 2011, 10:59

So Tai Tap pub next week then? Meeting there at 6?

I was thinking of a later meeting time say 7.15 to 7.30 to allow those of us that want to, to meet at BK at the usual time and tootle/pootle out via Halswell.

Some of us have to work:violin::violin:which may make 6.00 a little awkward.

KiwiPhoenix

4th March 2011, 11:10

I was thinking of a later meeting time say 7.15 to 7.30 to allow those of us that want to, to meet at BK at the usual time and tootle/pootle out via Halswell.

Some of us have to work:violin::violin:which may make 6.00 a little awkward.

Question is will we be able to meet at BK with all the cordons?

I would suggest meeting at the end of Moorhouse at the Hagley end next to that old white building (not sure of the name of it, I'm sure that someone will know), that way it's still quite central!?

gloplg

4th March 2011, 12:24

neels

4th March 2011, 12:28

Question is will we be able to meet at BK with all the cordons?

I would suggest meeting at the end of Moorhouse at the Hagley end next to that old white building (not sure of the name of it, I'm sure that someone will know), that way it's still quite central!?

Good idea. Sounds like a scheme!!:niceone::niceone:
Getting in and out of Moorhouse ave is a bit of a mission, I think BK might be better avoided for a while yet.

Just over the bridge from where KP suggested is a rather large car park, I imagine it's probably pretty empty once bunnings etc close. Of course there is a pub at the other side of said carpark, so it may be tempting not to bother with the ride at all.....

Peeteey

4th March 2011, 13:22

Actually, it's also somewhat my fault - due to being held up by traffic I got there around 6:20, but I took a quick look around the parking lot and couldn't see any bikes anywhere, so I figured either I was too late, and you lot must had all arrived and gone off on a ride already, so I took a quick ride about some of the nearby streets, and swung back by about 10 minutes later just in case I was the first, and still seeing no bikes, decided I must have arrived too late and started to head home. I then saw a few other bikes headed in the other direction and headed back, where I found KiwiPhoenix and BikeeChick just arriving.
Anywho, I have no idea how you managed to hide your bike so well, but I must have come by for the first time while you were there.

I thought I saw you ride past the window! I was on the dirt bike and it was parked right by the front door between two cars. I had an entire park to myself and made sure of it so others could share the park but you wouldn't see it unless you were right there as the cars on either side were people movers ...

Peeteey

4th March 2011, 13:27

I was thinking of a later meeting time say 7.15 to 7.30 to allow those of us that want to, to meet at BK at the usual time and tootle/pootle out via Halswell.

Some of us have to work:violin::violin:which may make 6.00 a little awkward.

Getting in and out of Moorhouse ave is a bit of a mission, I think BK might be better avoided for a while yet.

I reckon the central city should be avoided, it's a mess and there are still emergency services doing their thing.
I could do a meeting at 7-7.30. I have to be back in Lyttetlton by about 9 so that would give us plenty of time for a chinwag ...

CeeJay

4th March 2011, 14:40

I reckon the central city should be avoided...

Traffic around 4:30 to 6:30 is heavy just about everywhere at the moment given all of the lane restrictions, sink holes in the roads, silt piles and detours etc.

With all the stress and inconvenience that people are already enduring, I think that a group of bikes carving up congested traffic queues is a really bad idea anywhere at the moment (even though it's a sh*t load of fun in normal times).

I suggest that we ride individually to a prearranged rendezvous at some place where there are no queues after we depart en-masse. For example, Monteiths Rangiora at 6-15ish was fine for almost everyone last WNR :rolleyes::whistle::D

At the South east, Halswell Vet is a common rendezvous for organized rides...

Peeteey

4th March 2011, 15:48

Traffic around 4:30 to 6:30 is heavy just about everywhere at the moment given all of the lane restrictions, sink holes in the roads, silt piles and detours etc.

With all the stress and inconvenience that people are already enduring, I think that a group of bikes carving up congested traffic queues is a really bad idea anywhere at the moment (even though it's a sh*t load of fun in normal times).

I suggest that we ride individually to a prearranged rendezvous at some place where there are no queues after we depart en-masse. For example, Monteiths Rangiora at 6-15ish was fine for almost everyone last WNR :rolleyes::whistle::D

At the South east, Halswell Vet is a common rendezvous for organized rides...

Never a truer word, apart from that bollocks about Monteiths ... :D

Definitely meeting somewhere out of town is a good idea. Is Halswell Vets where we usually have a meetup point when riding out that way? Just after the turn off from Sparks road onto Halswell road?

CeeJay

4th March 2011, 16:16

Never a truer word, apart from that bollocks about Monteiths ... :D Definitely meeting somewhere out of town is a good idea. Is Halswell Vets where we usually have a meetup point when riding out that way? Just after the turn off from Sparks road onto Halswell road?

Yeah, thats it Peeteey, assuming its still standing?

Might be an idea to synchronise watches on Tuesday night - just to make sure everyones singing from the same songsheet. Will you be wearing your Morris kit or what? :lol:

Buyasta

4th March 2011, 18:27

Halswell is a fairly short ride from BK, so taking into account the heightened traffic and worse roads, a 6:30 rendezvous should be plenty of time, shouldn't it?
Also since we're not really riding anywhere, just down the road, we could leave at 6:45, and anyone that couldn't make it earlier or wants to take a different route could meet us at the pub at about 7.

Anyway, I'm definitely all for meeting somewhere a little further from the center of town - getting in to the BK the Wednesday before the earthquake was already ridiculous for some reason, with traffic backed up the entire length of Blenheim rd, and I had to split and filter like crazy the whole way just to arrive before you guys left, so with the earthquake induced traffic, it'd definitely be nice to avoid the heavier traffic zones.

Buyasta

4th March 2011, 18:29

I thought I saw you ride past the window! I was on the dirt bike and it was parked right by the front door between two cars. I had an entire park to myself and made sure of it so others could share the park but you wouldn't see it unless you were right there as the cars on either side were people movers ...
Huh, guess I'm blind then, sorry about that.

neels

4th March 2011, 21:33

If I come out for a ride, I'll see you at the pub when I get there. Hopefully there will still be someone there to have a drink with, and won't have buggered off for a curry.

Peeteey

4th March 2011, 21:58

Will you be wearing your Morris kit or what? :lol:

People will hear bells jangling from miles away and might think I'm some sort of emergency service :D That'll get them moving but once they see it's a morris dancer they'll really move!

Also since we're not really riding anywhere, just down the road, we could leave at 6:45, and anyone that couldn't make it earlier or wants to take a different route could meet us at the pub at about 7.

Cool, Halswell Vets at 6.45, good plan that man!

Huh, guess I'm blind then, sorry about that.

No worries, it all meant I got to my dad's in time for curry which was bloody nice! It was made by my sister in law who is Japanese. How many people didn't know that there are Japanese curries? They're quite mild but very tasty! Suits me to a tee as I'm a wuss when it comes to spice :baby:

Peeteey

4th March 2011, 22:01

If I come out for a ride, I'll see you at the pub when I get there. Hopefully there will still be someone there to have a drink with, and won't have buggered off for a curry.

Oh no, that won't happen ... They do curries in house!

Buyasta

4th March 2011, 22:15

People will hear bells jangling from miles away and might think I'm some sort of emergency service :D That'll get them moving but once they see it's a morris dancer they'll really move!
Yeah, probably straight underneath the nearest LAV or heavy machinery, in an effort to escape the horror of a world that allows rampaging morris dancers loose on an unsuspecting public.. on the upside, it may help ease traffic. :p

Peeteey

4th March 2011, 23:50

Yeah, probably straight underneath the nearest LAV or heavy machinery, in an effort to escape the horror of a world that allows rampaging morris dancers loose on an unsuspecting public.. on the upside, it may help ease traffic. :p

Sounds like a great 70's B movie, Morris Dancers On Motorbikes From HELL! :rofl:

But we shouldn't bag them too much, I mean some of them are cool!
233613

And we share a lot of the same interests i.e. Beer and Beards
233615

And some of them look kinda familiar. Remind you of anyone CeeJay?
233614
:bleh:

Buyasta

5th March 2011, 00:23

Sounds like a great 70's B movie, Morris Dancers On Motorbikes From HELL! :rofl:
Oooh, I would rather like to see someone attempt to morris dance while riding a motorbike.. that would sure show those pansies who just stand still on the seat a thing or two, eh?

CeeJay

5th March 2011, 09:28

People will hear bells jangling from miles away and might think I'm some sort of emergency service :D That'll get them moving but once they see it's a morris dancer they'll really move!

Thats the spirit - everyone could do with a bit of cheering up. Just don't forget or people might be inclined to think of you in terms of the attached pic :D

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=233628&d=1299273759

Peeteey

5th March 2011, 21:00

Thats the spirit - everyone could do with a bit of cheering up. Just don't forget or people might be inclined to think of you in terms of the attached pic :D

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=233628&d=1299273759

That's brilliant! :rofl:

Where did you find that??

oh, probably the same place I found all my pics :o

gloplg

5th March 2011, 21:57

I realise getting to BK may be a pain. However the outward journey to TaiTap should be straight forward.

I will be at BK (weather permitting) at the usual time if anyone else wants to ride out as a group.

Dave3362

6th March 2011, 09:54

halswell is ok.. oads a little bumpy but not bad so vets should be fine

Transalper

6th March 2011, 10:13

On Friday night I got groceries from Countdown by BK (my usual supermarket) BK was/is? closed but the carpark is ok but their was only one entrance/exit as Madras St was closed.
Also Moorhouse Ave is down to traffic going both ways all on the BK side of the Island so it's a bit of a pinch point and right turners share the straight through lane as oncoming traffic is in the right turning lane we'd normally use.
Gasson St once you get on it is generally ok.
I hope not too many use BK as a start place, but then I'd be surprised if the turn out is anything like normal.

gloplg

6th March 2011, 17:53

Also Moorhouse Ave is down to traffic going both ways all on the BK side of the Island so it's a bit of a pinch point and right turners share the straight through lane as oncoming traffic is in the right turning lane we'd normally use.

One of the nice things about Moorhouse Ave is the number of exits. If Gasson Street looks risky we have the option of going to Waltham Road to turn right.

Spuds1234

7th March 2011, 14:06

Right so where will we be meeting on Wednesday? Its been way to long since I caught up with you guys.

Buyasta

7th March 2011, 14:49

Right so where will we be meeting on Wednesday? Its been way to long since I caught up with you guys.
Looks like BK at 6, Halswell at 6:30 or Tai Tapu pub at 7, although there seems to be a bit of a lack of consensus.

neels

7th March 2011, 14:54

Looks like BK at 6, Halswell at 6:30 or Tai Tapu pub at 7, although there seems to be a bit of a lack of consensus.
I won't be battling my way in to BK just to battle my way back out again, traffic in town is chaos at the moment, I'll see you if I see you at halswell but more likely just straight to tai tapu.

Buyasta

7th March 2011, 14:57

I won't be battling my way in to BK just to battle my way back out again, traffic in town is chaos at the moment, I'll see you if I see you at halswell but more likely just straight to tai tapu.
Yeah, I'm also definitely not going to BK, there's just way too much chaos at the moment, I was planning on meeting at Halswell.
Gloplg was wanting to keep BK as the rendezvous though, just saying it is an option.

Peach

7th March 2011, 15:01

Hey guys, sorry to intrude on the conversation here, and I know it's off topic but Eliot and I are desperately looking for more chch riders to help us raise money for the red cross earthquake appeal. We are running a track day on the 31st of March at Ruapuna, the cost is looking like it will be ffrom $50-$60pp depending on numbers. We would really appreciate your help! Please email me on prp33@uclive.ac.nz if you would like to participate. Sorry again to jump in to this thread!

Spuds1234

7th March 2011, 16:53

The meeting place in Halswall, is it the pub that we went to after rides sometimes (this would be a while ago).

On the corner of Nicholls road and Halswall road?

Buyasta

7th March 2011, 17:13

The meeting place in Halswall, is it the pub that we went to after rides sometimes (this would be a while ago).

On the corner of Nicholls road and Halswall road?
Nope, the vet on the corner of Halswell rd and Sparks rd, here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Halswell+Veterinary+Clinic,+Halswell+Road,+Halsw ell,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&aq=1&sll=-43.586056,172.570758&sspn=0.001669,0.004128&ie=UTF8&hq=Halswell+Veterinary+Clinic,&hnear=Halswell+Rd,+Halswell+8025,+Canterbury,+New+ Zealand&z=16).

Spuds1234

7th March 2011, 17:19

Nope, the vet on the corner of Halswell rd and Sparks rd, here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Halswell+Veterinary+Clinic,+Halswell+Road,+Halsw ell,+Canterbury,+New+Zealand&aq=1&sll=-43.586056,172.570758&sspn=0.001669,0.004128&ie=UTF8&hq=Halswell+Veterinary+Clinic,&hnear=Halswell+Rd,+Halswell+8025,+Canterbury,+New+ Zealand&z=16).

Sweet. I'll catch you there. Buggered if Im heading out then around the cordon just to head out of town lol.

Peeteey

7th March 2011, 19:33

I won't be battling my way in to BK just to battle my way back out again, traffic in town is chaos at the moment, I'll see you if I see you at halswell but more likely just straight to tai tapu.

Sweet. I'll catch you there. Buggered if Im heading out then around the cordon just to head out of town lol.

I'll hopefully meet you either at Halswell or Taitap but that's IF I'm coming. Unfortunately I may be busy again, depends if I can play (bloody sliced finger) well enough to do this CD.
If not, I'll meet you there! :violin:

Spuds1234

7th March 2011, 20:35

I'll hopefully meet you either at Halswell or Taitap but that's IF I'm coming. Unfortunately I may be busy again, depends if I can play (bloody sliced finger) well enough to do this CD.
If not, I'll meet you there! :violin:

Well if you cant play well enough why cant you come.

If your playing poorly due to a sliced finger then thats not exactly going to heal instantly so why put off coming and inflict pain on yourself when you can come and work your biceps lifting a pint?

Peach

7th March 2011, 23:32

KiwiPhoenix

8th March 2011, 08:58

In my medical opinion I think you had better give that finger a rest and medicate with pub food and beer :D

I second this motion!! :woohoo::yes:

Peach

8th March 2011, 10:03

I second this motion!! :woohoo::yes:
That's two against one already :P See you there!! hehe

Peeteey

8th March 2011, 10:21

Well if you cant play well enough why cant you come.

If your playing poorly due to a sliced finger then thats not exactly going to heal instantly so why put off coming and inflict pain on yourself when you can come and work your biceps lifting a pint?

In my medical opinion I think you had better give that finger a rest and medicate with pub food and beer :D

I second this motion!! :woohoo::yes:

That's two against one already :P See you there!! hehe

:rofl: you lot! Point taken, am going to record on Thurs now anyhoo so will see you there. Will try for Halswell at 6.30. If not will see you at the pub!

Buyasta

8th March 2011, 10:30

:rofl: you lot! Point taken, am going to record on Thurs now anyhoo so will see you there. Will try for Halswell at 6.30. If not will see you at the pub!
So you're saying we can put away our Voodoo Dolls now? :innocent:

Spuds1234

8th March 2011, 12:20

So you're saying we can put away our Voodoo Dolls now? :innocent:

Na, cos if he suddenly gets better then he may decide to skip the ride and record on Wednesday.

Put em away Wednesday nigh.

Peeteey

8th March 2011, 20:30

So you're saying we can put away our Voodoo Dolls now? :innocent:

So THAT'S what happened to me finger!

Peeteey

8th March 2011, 21:02

Just got a msg from my Uncle in France:

A tough looking group of bikers were riding when they saw a girl about
to jump off a bridge so they stop.
The leader, a big burly man, gets off his bike and says, "What are you doing?"
"I'm going to commit a suicide," she says.
While he did not want to appear insensitive, he didn't want to miss an
opportunity he asked "Well, before you jump, why don't you give me a
Kiss?"
So, she does and it was a long, deep lingering kiss.
After she's finished, the biker says, "Wow! That was the best kiss I
have ever had. That's a real talent you are wasting. You could be
famous. Why are you committing suicide?"
"My parents don't like me dressing up as a girl......"

mus1cman

8th March 2011, 21:38

: Will try for Halswell at 6.30. If not will see you at the pub!

Me too...(ten characters, what the?)

KiwiPhoenix

9th March 2011, 08:42

So THAT'S what happened to me finger!

Damn, the secret is out! :shutup: :innocent:

E Ashmore

9th March 2011, 20:22

just incase anyone forgot, I was the one talking about the track day. PM me if you want more details.

Eliot

Peach

10th March 2011, 11:42

just incase anyone forgot, I was the one talking about the track day. PM me if you want more details.

Eliot

or email me prp33@uclive.ac.nz :) all proceeds go to red cross, cost is $60, running on the 31 of March

Peeteey

11th March 2011, 04:43

just incase anyone forgot, I was the one talking about the track day. PM me if you want more details.

I thought you looked familiar!

That's two against one already :P See you there!! hehe

And where were you missy? I only showed up 'cause of your medical advice ... :rolleyes:

Buyasta

11th March 2011, 10:26

And where were you missy? I only showed up 'cause of your medical advice ... :rolleyes:
Speaking of which, how did the recording session go?.. did you manage to find a type of tape that let you play without bleeding all over your Bass or ruining the sound?

Peeteey

11th March 2011, 12:15

Speaking of which, how did the recording session go?.. did you manage to find a type of tape that let you play without bleeding all over your Bass or ruining the sound?

Thanks man, went great, got it all down in about 4 hours :clap: and yes, Selloape! Worked a treat!

KiwiPhoenix

11th March 2011, 21:41

Thanks man, went great, got it all down in about 4 hours :clap: and yes, Selloape! Worked a treat!

Way to go! Good job! Go the sellotape. :rofl:

Peeteey

11th March 2011, 21:57

Way to go! Good job! Go the sellotape. :rofl:

Yea, the plaster itself kept threatening to come off as I was playing and was putting me off. So I wrapped the whole finger up to the middle knuckle in sellotape, worked a charm! It stayed put and it didn't cut off circulation, but I think that was luck ... :banana:

Gareth123

11th March 2011, 22:06

So ahhh...Silly question really...Is anyone up for a ride on Sunday? I was thinking of going to Hanmer.

Peeteey

11th March 2011, 23:55

So ahhh...Silly question really...Is anyone up for a ride on Sunday? I was thinking of going to Hanmer.

Wish I could man, I'll be heading the other way. Have a nice ride if you go ...

kerryhare

12th March 2011, 11:18

So ahhh...Silly question really...Is anyone up for a ride on Sunday? I was thinking of going to Hanmer.

Would love to but I am working.

Desert Eagle

12th March 2011, 17:22

So ahhh...Silly question really...Is anyone up for a ride on Sunday? I was thinking of going to Hanmer.

I had plans to go there this weekend, but the weather isnt looking great.. still open for Sunday if it looks alright.

3umph

12th March 2011, 17:41

good up in hanmer today

Dave-

12th March 2011, 18:50

might make an appearance this week, where's people going?

Flip

12th March 2011, 20:37

Is anybody apart from me, doing the prorider course on the 27th?

Buyasta

13th March 2011, 04:24

Is anybody apart from me, doing the prorider course on the 27th?
I'd been planning on doing this course, but I was going to switch my insurance cover to Kiwibike first for the rebate, and to make sure I was covered on a training day, but I'd completely forgotten about it since the earthquake.. It's probably too late now, but I'll look into it, so I may see you there.

Peeteey

13th March 2011, 20:40

I'd been planning on doing this course, but I was going to switch my insurance cover to Kiwibike first for the rebate, and to make sure I was covered on a training day, but I'd completely forgotten about it since the earthquake.. It's probably too late now, but I'll look into it, so I may see you there.

What's this course, when and where?

Flip

13th March 2011, 20:57

Here;

http://www.prorider.co.nz/motorcycle-training-courses.php?course=4

So where we going Wednesday? Still meeting at BK or some where else?

Buyasta

14th March 2011, 07:17

Peeteey

15th March 2011, 01:43

Fortunately it seems it isn't too late, so assuming all goes well with Kiwibike, I'll be there.. You thinking of coming along also, Peeteey?

Alas no, just looked at their prices ... Given I'm currently unemployed, that's a fair whack.

:crybaby:

leopardskin

15th March 2011, 08:13

Is anybody apart from me, doing the prorider course on the 27th?

i've done a couple of prorider courses and recommend them highly....good instructors (Karel and the likes of Dennis Charlett) - does cost a fair bit but this isn't just a "have a go day at the track"...I would do this course as well but circumstances don't allow it unfortunately :(

HondaSTrider

15th March 2011, 19:11

Broomrider and I did this course earlier this year and were planning on doing this one too but like Leopardskin circumstances have changed and we won't be making it. Will try to get on another later in the year. We too, highly recommend them! Everybody will learn something from one of these days, and it's all low-stress and fun. Great day! :2thumbsup

SpeedMonger

15th March 2011, 20:48

might make an appearance this week, where's people going?

As it is supposed to be a nice evening I'm thinking of heading over to Akaroa a bit earlier than usual. Will wait outside Halswell vet if anyone want's to join from 6-6:15 then heading off. Maybe stop at little river or taitap pub on the way back.

E Ashmore

15th March 2011, 21:10

TRACK DAY!!! TRACK DAY!!! TRACK DAY!!!

come to my track day
PM me for details:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scoote r::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::sc ooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter ::scooter::scooter:

Flip

15th March 2011, 21:22

As it is supposed to be a nice evening I'm thinking of heading over to Akaroa a bit earlier than usual. Will wait outside Halswell vet if anyone want's to join from 6-6:15 then heading off. Maybe stop at little river or taitap pub on the way back.

Great Idea. I have to meet one of my old riding buddies(and best man) at 1830 so won't be going over the hill, but I would love to pop into the taitap pub at say 2000 to 2030 for a beer and some dinner.

His name is Spanky so be nice to him or else. I might even try 3 up on the side car which will be slow.

P

KiwiPhoenix

16th March 2011, 13:51

Great Idea. I have to meet one of my old riding buddies(and best man) at 1830 so won't be going over the hill, but I would love to pop into the taitap pub at say 2000 to 2030 for a beer and some dinner.

His name is Spanky so be nice to him or else. I might even try 3 up on the side car which will be slow.

P

Sweet!! Will hang around then to see you, will be good to catch up!

Anyone wanna go for a ride to Little River and then back to the Tai Tapu pub, to meet Flip and anyone else??

SpeedMonger

16th March 2011, 14:42

Buyasta

16th March 2011, 15:03

Sweet!! Will hang around then to see you, will be good to catch up!

Anyone wanna go for a ride to Little River and then back to the Tai Tapu pub, to meet Flip and anyone else??
Sounds good to me, what time and where are we meeting?

Spuds1234

16th March 2011, 15:29

Same place as last time I'd reckon would work best.

Buyasta

16th March 2011, 15:32

Same place as last time I'd reckon would work best.
Yup, I think Halswell Vets is definitely the easiest option.

KiwiPhoenix

16th March 2011, 15:39

Yup, I think Halswell Vets is definitely the easiest option.

Yep, sounds like a plan guys! Meet you there about 6.15pm and we could leave at 6.30-6.45pm

Spuds1234

16th March 2011, 16:16

Whats this little bit of wet crap falling from the sky?

Hope it wont stop you guys.

Mobius

16th March 2011, 16:36

Hello. Hello. Is this thing working?

Just cleaned bike. See you in Halswell.

Rain Radar looks good: http://www.metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar/rain-hires-christchurch-last-2-hrs

Drifting off to the South-South East

KiwiPhoenix

16th March 2011, 16:55

Hello. Hello. Is this thing working?

Just cleaned bike. See you in Halswell.

Cool, see you there!

Peeteey

16th March 2011, 21:31

'Twas nice to see you lot tonight, good way to finish a great day! :clap:

KiwiPhoenix

17th March 2011, 07:35

'Twas nice to see you lot tonight, good way to finish a great day! :clap:

Great to catch up with everyone! Very pleasant ride despite the bugs :rofl:

Peeteey

17th March 2011, 22:54

Great to catch up with everyone! Very pleasant ride despite the bugs :rofl:

I've been bitten so much I don't even notice them much any more ...

Once bitten, 400th time apathy. :sleep:

Wouldn't make such a good song but *meh*

KiwiPhoenix

18th March 2011, 09:56

I've been bitten so much I don't even notice them much any more ...

Once bitten, 400th time apathy. :sleep:

Wouldn't make such a good song but *meh*

You must surely be immune to them by now??

I have few bites but nothing to worry about, the helmet however will need a bath!

Well, you are the musician, surely you can come up with a good song about the bugs!? :rofl:

Flip

20th March 2011, 09:30

It's raining here and I want to go out for a spin on the Harley.

What to do, what to do.

Now don't get me wrong I dont mind riding in the rain, but I don't enjoy ist as much as riding in the sun...........

CeeJay

20th March 2011, 19:21

For those that live in or know Chch and haven't seen what happened....

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4B1DFF644E2FDAFF

Shadows

20th March 2011, 22:12

For those that live in or know Chch and haven't seen what happened....

http://http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4B1DFF644E2FDAFF

Too many http's

KiwiPhoenix

21st March 2011, 07:29

For those that live in or know Chch and haven't seen what happened....

http://http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4B1DFF644E2FDAFF

You know what strikes me, other than the damage done, is how quiet it is! I've never known Chch to be so quiet.

CeeJay

21st March 2011, 10:52

...I've never known Chch to be so quiet.

Surreal isn't it... On Saturday night, instead of the usual racket of cop sirens, boy racers, HDs and other machines adept at converting gasoline into noise, I swear that when I listened really carefully, the only sound I could hear was yourself, gleefully yapping on the other side of town :msn-wink: :D

Although the weather is looking like crap until THURSDAY - are you suggesting that our well muffler-baffled group meet somewhere in a socially responsible attempt to fill the void with heart warming vibrations...? :innocent::D

Gareth123

21st March 2011, 11:43

Come out to Rangiora and have a beer at Monteiths :yes:

Spuds1234

21st March 2011, 17:03

This Wednesday there is a biker party at Tai Tapu so it better not be a shit day.

Also if we take over the place there we can always just sit inside.

Flip

21st March 2011, 17:28

This Wednesday there is a biker party at Tai Tapu so it better not be a shit day.

Also if we take over the place there we can always just sit inside.

Whose, Road Knights?

Spuds1234

21st March 2011, 21:17

Whose, Road Knights?

No, Tris and Liv were organising something out there.

I read it on facebook so it must be true.

Peeteey

22nd March 2011, 03:05

No, Tris and Liv were organising something out there.

I read it on facebook so it must be true.

Right, isn't it the same bat time, same bat channel but with more people? Some people having dinner dinner dinner dinner ... 234985 ... :D

Ok, ok, it's 4am but you get the idea ...

Peeteey

22nd March 2011, 03:12

Surreal isn't it... On Saturday night, instead of the usual racket of cop sirens, boy racers, HDs and other machines adept at converting gasoline into noise ...

The one good thing to come out of the quake is all the roads now have built in speed bumps!

The boy racers must hate it!

GREAT! :2guns:

Peeteey

22nd March 2011, 04:12

Just came across this page. It's a site I visit often but haven't seen this one yet.
Truly inspirational for us bikers who like to do things on the cheap (ok, me)

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=586241

Flip

23rd March 2011, 08:09

Anything happening tonight?

Finishing work at 1500 so have time to get home and get the scoot out today?

If the weather is a bit crappy I will probably take the car out.

leopardskin

23rd March 2011, 10:28

weather is supposed to clear - i'm keen for a ride tonight

Buyasta

23rd March 2011, 12:15

So are we just meeting at the Tai Tapu pub, or meeting in Halswell and going for a bit of a ride first like last week?

Spuds1234

23rd March 2011, 12:22

So are we just meeting at the Tai Tapu pub, or meeting in Halswell and going for a bit of a ride first like last week?

Im happy to meet at Halswell as then decide on a ride there. If the weather isnt raining Im happy to go for a ride. If its wet then we can just piss off to the pub.

I'd love to do the road to little river again. That was much fun last week.

Buyasta

23rd March 2011, 13:11

Im happy to meet at Halswell as then decide on a ride there. If the weather isnt raining Im happy to go for a ride. If its wet then we can just piss off to the pub.

I'd love to do the road to little river again. That was much fun last week.
Sounds like a plan, I'll see you guys in Halswell around 6:15-6:30.

Mobius

23rd March 2011, 16:12

Sadly, the Ducati Paso won't make the ride tonight, unless it can figure out how to get there without me. I am tied up with urgent work, and can't get there.

Hope you peeps have a good one! Take care.

KiwiPhoenix

23rd March 2011, 16:13

Im happy to meet at Halswell as then decide on a ride there. If the weather isnt raining Im happy to go for a ride. If its wet then we can just piss off to the pub.

I'd love to do the road to little river again. That was much fun last week.

I'll be doing the same but won't be heading to the pub. See you there!

Spuds1234

23rd March 2011, 16:26

Im not bailing, Im just going to not be at the start of the ride. Have to nut out a physics assignment first.

Desert Eagle

23rd March 2011, 16:34

Im not bailing, Im just going to not be at the start of the ride. Have to nut out a physics assignment first.

Thats the reason I probably will go..

KiwiPhoenix

23rd March 2011, 16:39

Im not bailing, Im just going to not be at the start of the ride. Have to nut out a physics assignment first.

ouch! Have fun!

Spuds1234

23rd March 2011, 17:40

Yay its all done. I'll catch you guys there shortly (not that your on here to read it).

Weather looks bloody good for a ride to :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

mus1cman

23rd March 2011, 20:08

weather is supposed to clear - i'm keen for a ride tonight

And great weather it was...great night for it, thanks

KiwiPhoenix

23rd March 2011, 20:43

A little cold on the way back for me! Time to put on the winter gear :cold:

Peeteey

24th March 2011, 20:14

A little cold on the way back for me! Time to put on the winter gear :cold:

I hear you on that! Glad I'm trailer-ing the DR to the trail ride this weekend, means I can take lunch, warm dry clothes and maybe an ambulance :violin:

At the very least, a hot nurse! :doctor:

KiwiPhoenix

24th March 2011, 21:20

I hear you on that! Glad I'm trailer-ing the DR to the trail ride this weekend, means I can take lunch, warm dry clothes and maybe an ambulance :violin:

At the very least, a hot nurse! :doctor:

Hope you have fun! Now don't fall off this time :rofl:

helenoftroy

24th March 2011, 21:50

I hear you on that! Glad I'm trailer-ing the DR to the trail ride this weekend, means I can take lunch, warm dry clothes and maybe an ambulance :violin:

At the very least, a HOT nurse! :doctor:

Nah! stay upright darling I'm busy this weekend!:msn-wink:

Peeteey

24th March 2011, 22:40

Hope you have fun! Now don't fall off this time :rofl:

Aww, but that's half the fun! I'm definitely going to fall off a lot with all this rain making things nice and muddy ...
Should be a soft landing then :D

Nah! stay upright darling I'm busy this weekend!:msn-wink:

:lol: Aw maaaan ...:cry:

Was lovely to see you darling, a fun night with fun people i.e. mad :yes:

KiwiPhoenix

25th March 2011, 08:18

Aww, but that's half the fun! I'm definitely going to fall off a lot with all this rain making things nice and muddy ...
Should be a soft landing then :D

Well that's ok then! :laugh:

Flip

27th March 2011, 06:00

Down at Ruapuna at the Prorider course today.
Just working on my witty replys right now on Harley Davidson's and open face half helmets.

KiwiPhoenix

27th March 2011, 10:36

Down at Ruapuna at the Prorider course today.
Just working on my witty replys right now on Harley Davidson's and open face half helmets.

How was it?

Kickaha

27th March 2011, 15:40

Down at Ruapuna at the Prorider course today.
Would have been a pretty crappy day for it

Just working on my witty replys right now on Harley Davidson's and open face half helmets.
You could probably work Johhny Rebs into it as well

Buyasta

27th March 2011, 16:46

How was it?
It was pretty damn awesome, the rain didn't really hamper things too much - it was wet in the morning and again right towards the end, but the track had time to dry out in the middle.

We all had good fun, no one came off their bikes, and I can't speak for anyone else, but I was riding a damn sight better at the end than the beginning.

Flip

27th March 2011, 17:23

Shadows

27th March 2011, 20:00

Its always surprising how much grip you have on the race track in the wet.

It certainly opens your eyes to the shitty state of our roads, doesn't it

Flip

27th March 2011, 21:04

It certainly opens your eyes to the shitty state of our roads, doesn't it

No according to Mr plod we were going too fast for the conditions. The fact that the road was as slippery as an ice rink has nothing to do with it. That the whole section of the road was replaced 2 weeks latter has nothing to do with it and that several other riders have fallen off in the same place has nothing to do with it.

Shadows

27th March 2011, 21:33

No according to Mr plod we were going too fast for the conditions. The fact that the road was as slippery as an ice rink has nothing to do with it. That the whole section of the road was replaced 2 weeks latter has nothing to do with it and that several other riders have fallen off in the same place has nothing to do with it.

You forgot the bit where he said it was all our fault for riding motorcycles in the first place.

Flip

28th March 2011, 06:03

There is some thing seriously fucked up when Transit fixes the roads after there is a certain number of accidents on them. So much for doing everything possible to reduce the road toll. It's all about money.

schrodingers cat

28th March 2011, 10:16

It's all about money.

Of course it is.
New Zealand has the landmass of the UK and 1/2 the population of greater London.

The term 'cutting according to cloth' springs to mind

CeeJay

28th March 2011, 10:53

No according to Mr plod we were going too fast for the conditions... ...That the whole section of the road was replaced 2 weeks latter has nothing to do with it and that several other riders have fallen off in the same place...

I'm missing something here - what section of road are you talking about? Did you get pulled over as a group?

Flip

28th March 2011, 15:12

Tis a sad story best told over a beer that involved 3 motorbikes, a very slipery road and a cop who was a tosser.

Peeteey

28th March 2011, 20:05

Tis a sad story best told over a beer that involved 3 motorbikes, a very slipery road and a cop who was a tosser.

That sounds interesting! A story to be heard ...

Speaking of slippery tossers, are we going for a ride this week?
Am very sore after the trail ride on Sunday (video to come) and doing anything makes me sore, anything but riding the bike strangely enough, so am chomping at the bit to do a proper ride.

How's ride, drink & story sound to all?

Flip

28th March 2011, 21:06

Strange. Thats why I am just a little sore today, my shoulders are just letting me know that I did a training day on the track 2 up on a most unsuitable heavy weight bike.

Roll on Thursday.

I'm in if I can get out of work in time to pick up the bike, otherwise I will just head to the pub after 1930 and tell you about a day spent in the rain on the side of the road looking after 3 Harleys while the riders were at the Hamner hospital.

spooltech

28th March 2011, 21:08

As a newbie I may be, Am also keen on heading out on Wed. Be good to get out, If a destination could be confirmed would be just super, as work hours are a B*tch e.c.t. Would be good to know a timeframe. Cheers :yes:

*the 30th that is...*

gloplg

28th March 2011, 22:06

Why don't all you guys n gals head for the TaiTap pub. Nice and handy and everyone knows where it is.

All you "Classics" don't forget Flip has a ride on Sunday 3rd April.

For all the members of the group who want to continue riding together over the winter we will be having a Sunday?????? ride starting on the 10th April. Flip or I will post a thread to that end in the next week or so.

Look after yourselves and ride safely folks.

KiwiPhoenix

29th March 2011, 13:32

That sounds interesting! A story to be heard ...

Speaking of slippery tossers, are we going for a ride this week?
Am very sore after the trail ride on Sunday (video to come) and doing anything makes me sore, anything but riding the bike strangely enough, so am chomping at the bit to do a proper ride.

How's ride, drink & story sound to all?

Slippery tossers?? Now you wouldn't be talking about us fine fellows would you?? :rofl:

Sounds good to me and since it's getter alittle colder, I suggest a ride to Little River and back to the Tai Tapu pub for a beer and a chin-wag :drinkup: What dae ya think?

Peeteey

29th March 2011, 22:05

I suggest a ride to Little River and back to the Tai Tapu pub for a beer and a chin-wag :drinkup: What dae ya think?

Could be fun, where to meet and what time?

Buyasta

30th March 2011, 00:14

Could be fun, where to meet and what time?

Presumably Halswell Vets at 6:15 aiming to leave at 6:30, like the last couple of weeks.

Peeteey

30th March 2011, 01:00

Presumably Halswell Vets at 6:15 aiming to leave at 6:30, like the last couple of weeks.

gggggreat! will see you there ...

KiwiPhoenix

30th March 2011, 07:45

Presumably Halswell Vets at 6:15 aiming to leave at 6:30, like the last couple of weeks.

Perfect! Even if you wanted to meet us at Miller's Flat, Peeteey about 645?

Mobius

30th March 2011, 16:04

I'll be there with bells on. Not withstanding the rather strange mental image of a bell-laden Ducati. :)

Flip

30th March 2011, 17:55

Had to bail out tonight. Put my neck out yesterday and I don't think I can do a bike trip, even a short one tonight.:violin:

KiwiPhoenix

30th March 2011, 21:50

I'll be there with bells on. Not withstanding the rather strange mental image of a bell-laden Ducati. :)

So what happened to you??

Had to bail out tonight. Put my neck out yesterday and I don't think I can do a bike trip, even a short one tonight.:violin:

Bugger, hope you feel better soon!

Peeteey

30th March 2011, 22:51

Hey kids, was sent a link to a most excellent quake video with a parody of one of my all time favourite songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6-knLM7MZA&feature=email

Made me laugh quite a bit :)

Fun ride tonight, thanks kids! Was also nice to see the increasingly elusive Mr and Mrs Cruza.
And Rik too, it's amazing how quickly someone can disappear into the distance ;)

Oh, Sam! I hope we didn't lose you along the way back! We all left together but when we arrived at the pub we noticed someone was missing, hope you're all good!

KiwiPhoenix

31st March 2011, 07:08

Nine

31st March 2011, 08:12

Yeah all fine, I had a great ride but had to get home so sorry I missed the pub stop.

Buyasta

31st March 2011, 13:06

Did most of the day 2 up. Crowe and I are stuffed. Colin my friend on the R1100RS had fun and learnt heaps as well.

Its always surprising how much grip you have on the race track in the wet.

It was great and the weather was perfect. It was great to practice in the wet a bit and in the dry.

They just uploaded the photos from the day, there are one or two good ones, like Flip leaning like crazy on his big heavy beast:
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And being two up doesn't stop him:
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One of the instructors warned me to dial back my lean angle a bit as I was in serious danger of grounding with the center stand, but from this shot it looks like my foot might be the first thing to touch ground (also, slightly worryingly, this shot is from after he warned me, I'd hate to see how close I was before):
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Peeteey

31st March 2011, 14:22

Yeah all fine, I had a great ride but had to get home so sorry I missed the pub stop.

Ah whew, we thought we'd lost you ...
Nice to meet you too!

laRIKin

31st March 2011, 16:50

Sorry I did not hang around for a drink and natter.
Did not want to be a snob.

I wanted to be home about eight and though you guys were only going to the Tai Tapu pub.
So though I could just squeeze a quick wee ride in, before catching up for a drink with you guys at the Pub and still be home by eight.

I did not realise what the time was until we all had left Little River.

I guess I better turn up next week for a catch up.
And will try not to be as tired as I was last night.

Peeteey

31st March 2011, 20:13

Hi all,

As some of you may have heard, literally, my beemer needs new mufflers. (am going deaf as a result!)
Does anyone know where I can get replacement mufflers? They seem to be very model specific.

I've emailed a bunch of places 'round the country with no luck so far. Beamer89 put me onto a dude in Auckland with some on TM but I don't think they're quite right.

Cheers for any help!

Pete

p.s. should add, it's an '85 R80RT monolever, for those poor souls that haven't been blessed by it's presence yet :D

*edit* Found some for a very good price at R Twin Works up in ... whatever area 06 is. North of the channel is a mystery to me :)

neels

31st March 2011, 21:59

Hi all,

As some of you may have heard, literally, my beemer needs new mufflers. (am going deaf as a result!)
Does anyone know where I can get replacement mufflers? They seem to be very model specific.

I've emailed a bunch of places 'round the country with no luck so far. Beamer89 put me onto a dude in Auckland with some on TM but I don't think they're quite right.

Cheers for any help!

Pete
I got the ones for my xj from cycleworks in wellington, they make them up to order, from memory around $500 delivered for the pair.

Shadows

31st March 2011, 23:49

One of the instructors warned me to dial back my lean angle a bit as I was in serious danger of grounding with the center stand, but from this shot it looks like my foot might be the first thing to touch ground (also, slightly worryingly, this shot is from after he warned me, I'd hate to see how close I was before):
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Centre stands can be buggers of things. I'd be inclined to remove it.

Gareth123

1st April 2011, 03:30

Centre stands can be buggers of things. I'd be inclined to remove it.

:gob:

But they can be so handy when your fixing your bike!

I wish my bike had a center stand.

Buyasta

1st April 2011, 15:49

:gob:

But they can be so handy when your fixing your bike!

I wish my bike had a center stand.

Yeah, it was bloody handy when my chain came off, and also comes in handy when adjusting the chain tension, lubing the chain, or checking the tyre pressures, just for the ability to freely rotate both wheels.

But yeah, judging by that picture, if I ever managed to ground the center stand, I probably would have hit with my foot first anyway.

Peeteey

5th April 2011, 12:27

Hi all,

What are people keen on tomorrow?

Ride to pub?

Meet at pub?

Flag 'cause it's dark, wet and cold?

Buyasta

5th April 2011, 12:46

Hi all,

What are people keen on tomorrow?

Ride to pub?

Meet at pub?

Flag 'cause it's dark, wet and cold?
I'm not too keen on an actual ride now that it'd be entirely in the dark, but just because we can't go on a long ride doesn't mean we can't get together at the pub for a bit of a chinwag, so I'm up for meeting at Halswell and just riding to the pub, or meeting directly at the pub.

KiwiPhoenix

5th April 2011, 13:34

I'm not too keen on an actual ride now that it'd be entirely in the dark, but just because we can't go on a long ride doesn't mean we can't get together at the pub for a bit of a chinwag, so I'm up for meeting at Halswell and just riding to the pub, or meeting directly at the pub.

I'm keen on meeting up as well. Don't mind riding directly to the pub either, usual time or do you want to meet later??

Buyasta

5th April 2011, 15:19

I'm keen on meeting up as well. Don't mind riding directly to the pub either, usual time or do you want to meet later??
I'm good with whenever, so whatever suits you guys best.

cruza

5th April 2011, 17:27

I be keen for catch up at the pub, flagging any ride as i've got a long day. prob hav tea there too

KiwiPhoenix

5th April 2011, 20:33

I'm good with whenever, so whatever suits you guys best.

I be keen for catch up at the pub, flagging any ride as i've got a long day. prob hav tea there too

We could just meet at the usual time, then spend more time eating, drinking and chatting!!

Buyasta

6th April 2011, 00:54

We could just meet at the usual time, then spend more time eating, drinking and chatting!!
Sounds like a plan!. I'll see you guys in Halswell at around 6:15 then.
Or are we just heading directly to the pub?

Peeteey

6th April 2011, 02:13

Sounds like a plan!. I'll see you guys in Halswell at around 6:15 then.
Or are we just heading directly to the pub?

I'll meet you all at the pub as I'm picking up a new indicator flasher unit at 6 on Memorial Ave. Will be nice to have working indicators again! Especially at night!
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KiwiPhoenix

6th April 2011, 08:21

Sounds like a plan!. I'll see you guys in Halswell at around 6:15 then.
Or are we just heading directly to the pub?

See you at the vets at 6.15 and we'll take a nice cruise to the pub, we'll call that the ride! :rofl:

I'll meet you all at the pub as I'm picking up a new indicator flasher unit at 6 on Memorial Ave. Will be nice to have working indicators again! Especially at night!
236012

For which bike?? Did you get your light fixed on the BMW??

See you tonight!:drinkup:

KiwiPhoenix

6th April 2011, 22:08

So Peeteey, do you have any Nickelbox?? :facepalm::innocent: :rofl:

Peeteey

7th April 2011, 18:06

So Peeteey, do you have any Nickelbox?? :facepalm::innocent: :rofl:

No, but on the way home I found I didn't have any petrol either! Coming up the town side of Gebbies Pass I heard that wonderful splutter and had a hell of a time keeping the engine going whilst trying to find the bloody Reserve tap ...
Limped home slowly, feeling a pang of concern every time I came to a hill I had to climb.
Made it tho!

KiwiPhoenix

9th April 2011, 22:46

No, but on the way home I found I didn't have any petrol either! Coming up the town side of Gebbies Pass I heard that wonderful splutter and had a hell of a time keeping the engine going whilst trying to find the bloody Reserve tap ...
Limped home slowly, feeling a pang of concern every time I came to a hill I had to climb.
Made it tho!

crap! Glad you made it home. I know how you feel about limping home, done that on a few occassions! :facepalm:

Peeteey

12th April 2011, 13:38

Bah, I won't be around Wed or Sun this week, got a gig up in Nelson I gotta practice for and the gig's on Sat and we're staying the night!

Have fun!

KiwiPhoenix

13th April 2011, 12:19

Bah, I won't be around Wed or Sun this week, got a gig up in Nelson I gotta practice for and the gig's on Sat and we're staying the night!

Have fun!

You too! Don't work too hard!

Anyone keen for tonight?

Buyasta

13th April 2011, 14:50

You too! Don't work too hard!

Anyone keen for tonight?
Seeing as it was probably just going to be the three of us, and now Peeteey can't make it, maybe we should just skip this week?

KiwiPhoenix

13th April 2011, 15:16

Seeing as it was probably just going to be the three of us, and now Peeteey can't make it, maybe we should just skip this week?

No worries, got a couple of things to do tonight! Catch you next week!

Desert Eagle

14th April 2011, 17:17

Im bogged down with uni now, so I probably wont be going out for a while...:crybaby:

On a side note, Has anyone been down Curletts road recently?

Transalper

15th April 2011, 08:50

There's no Uni on Sundays so there's always the 'Canterbury Sunday Winter Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/136506-Canterbury-Sunday-Winter-Ride)' thread option and yes to Curletts Rd is you consider last weekend to be recent.

Desert Eagle

15th April 2011, 10:57

Na its more the assignments.. guess I should be more organised..

Curletts road now has 3 lanes http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/changes-curletts-rd-traffic-flows/5/87742 the problem is that it is signposted pretty poorly, take care care going down there as a lot of drivers arent sure if they should be merging or not.