Classic run in Christchurch [Archive]

Flip

21st November 2010, 19:49

How about making a sunday monthly historic connection classic run on the first Sunday of the month.........

I was thinking about, but not limited to:

1, Summit road, being a historic road that was made by hand by out of work people during the depression, ending up at the Godley point ww2 gun emplacements (bring a torch).

2, Out to Okains bay on as many of the back roads as possible for a visit at the Okains museum.

3, Trip around Christchurch ending up at Wigram museum.

4, Trip around lake Ellesmere ending up at the Yaldhurst Transport Mueseum.

I was thinking about starting off at a central public public place, say the square at 10,00 or outside the canterbury mueseum at the same time. I don't want to limit it to just vintage-classic bikes, bring what you ride, but I don't go much faster than 80 kph so where ever we go it won't be a fast trip (for me that is).

What you think?

BEAMER89

21st November 2010, 20:27

Hi Flip great idea the destinations sound good, count me in:woohoo::scooter:
Cheers Graham

far queue

21st November 2010, 20:56

Yep, sounds good. 1st Sunday in Feb I'll be heading home from the Vincent County rally and March I'll be heading home from the March Hare. But otherwise, I'll be there.

Flip

22nd November 2010, 14:50

Gibbo89

22nd November 2010, 15:57

Done

I have edited the first post, but....

Dec 5th 2010, Summit road, being a historic road that was made by hand by out of work people during the depression, ending up at the Godley point ww2 gun emplacements (bring a torch). You might consider bringing a picnic cut lunch and a thermos flask on this one. Bring a torch so you can go down into the underground magazines. It's well worth taking an hour or so to do a little exploring around this historic park area.

Leaving outside the Canterbury Museum 10,30. Bring what ever you like, but this will be a slow trip for some of us.

Might be a pretty learner friendly trip too for those that will not want to go much faster than 70 to 80k's per hour? Not suggesting that you need to have to 'watch over them' or anything, but the speeds that some of the old bikes are going to be traveling at, and cornering-wise I don't see the learners being left behind too much.

Just a thought, might not be good as the WNR is meant to be the learner friendly ride etc.

edit: maybe scratch the idea, learners get enough special treatment as it is without the likes of flip having to worry about learners on the sunday ride too

Flip

22nd November 2010, 18:40

Nought stopping anybody going another route or even coming on this one, espcially on a Bantum or Cub, no problem with learners here.

It's just me and Ted going for a ride on our old bike, if anybody else wants to come they are welcome to tag along. The VCC don't organise too many rides so I thought I would.

Spuds1234

22nd November 2010, 22:43

I have added this ride to my diary. I doubt I'll have the Katana ready by then but I should be there on the Raptor. Very keen to have a look at the underground magazines so I should have a torch in hand as well.

If any learner wants someone to look after them or something I'll put my hand up. Seems Im getting slower in my old age and no longer like tearing up the roads at a million miles an hour like I used to, so I dont mind hanging at the back or anywhere they maybe.

Retroqueen

24th November 2010, 08:26

Done

Dec 5th 2010, Summit road,

Leaving outside the Canterbury Museum 10,30. Bring what ever you like, but this will be a slow trip for some of us.

Added to my dairy as well.... Nice excuse to bring the Honda out

neels

24th November 2010, 08:53

If I get the scoot back together in time I might come and play catch up for a while, assuming it can actually make it up to the summit road in the first place. :scooter:

scumdog

24th November 2010, 08:54

Wow! - a great thread, I'd join in if I lived nearer.

I have a black-belt in nana-riding so that kind of modest pace would suit me fine - no feeling a need to fang-it everywhere or getting passed by ego-riders:yes:

Flip

24th November 2010, 14:38

If I get the scoot back together in time I might come and play catch up for a while, assuming it can actually make it up to the summit road in the first place. :scooter:

My old bike has 24 hp and weighs 340kg, and I am often 2 up, it also boils the carbs when it gets hot. It takes me ages also to clinb up hills, but I get there in the end.

gloplg

28th November 2010, 09:59

My old bike has 24 hp and weighs 340kg, and I am often 2 up, it also boils the carbs when it gets hot. It takes me ages also to clinb up hills, but I get there in the end.

And frequently before most of the mob have got their gloves off!!! (some of us have very tight gloves):innocent::facepalm::blink:

Flip

28th November 2010, 20:10

And frequently before most of the mob have got their gloves off!!! (some of us have very tight gloves):innocent::facepalm::blink:

Some of us can't get their gloves off because we are such tight fisted wankers, see I said it.

Spuds1234

28th November 2010, 20:39

Sigh...

Am now working this day so I can afford to hit up the KB rally.

Why cant I have lots of money and do the things I want when I want. Lifes just not fair.

gloplg

29th November 2010, 19:18

Some of us can't get their gloves off because we are such tight fisted wankers, see I said it.

Oh I say Sir!!!!!!!!!!

I take it you are speaking for yourself and not anyone else????!!!!!!!!

Flip

3rd December 2010, 15:08

Spoke to Norman from the Godley Point historic association. He said there was a working party there on Sunday cleaning off graffiti. They know a few bikes are coming and the place will be unlocked.

neels

3rd December 2010, 17:19

Spoke to Norman from the Godley Point historic association. He said there was a working party there on Sunday cleaning off graffiti. They know a few bikes are coming and the place will be unlocked.
Now I need to sort my shit out and get the scoot back together by sunday morning.

It's a great place up there to have a poke around at all the bits and pieces hiding amongst the trees

gloplg

5th December 2010, 13:56

A few pics for the album

Flip

5th December 2010, 18:22

Sunday Jan 2nd, Out to Okains bay on as many of the back roads as possible for a visit at the Okains Bay Museum.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&so...,0.877533&z=10

http://www.okainsbaymuseum.co.nz/

Start outside the Canterbury Mueseum at 10,00 for a 10,30 depature.

I'm not opposed to taking the around bays and going over Gebbies, but its going to be a long ride at 80kph for me as is. There is petrol and a small shop in Okains bay. Again like last time bring your walking shoes, a lunch and some thing to drink. There is a lovely beach which is worth a look see. Okains bay is very popular this time of year so expect to see a few people over there. Just a note about the road, the drop down from the summit road into Okains bay is very steep, I have to be carefull I don't burn my brakes out going down and it's a first gear slog for my old bike coming up.

It's going to be interesting doing the Akaroa GP on Sunday morning, but its nothing to worry about. Keep to the left and let them pass.

I suggest the we or at least the old bikes come back to town in a group. I should have Crowe on standby again with my ute if we need it.

Gibbo89

5th December 2010, 19:22

Sunday Jan 2nd, Out to Okains bay on as many of the back roads as possible for a visit at the Okains Bay Museum.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&so...,0.877533&z=10

http://www.okainsbaymuseum.co.nz/

I'm not opposed to taking the around bays and going over Gebbies, but its going to be a long ride at 80kph for me as is. There is petrol and a small shop in Okains bay. Again like last time bring your walking shoes, a lunch and some thing to drink. There is a lovely beach which is worth a look see. Okains bay is very popular this time of year so expect to see a few people over there. Just a note about the road, the drop down from the summit road into Okains bay is very steep, I have to be carefull I don't burn my brakes out going down and it's a first gear slog for my old bike coming up.

It's going to be interesting doing the Akaroa GP on Sunday morning, but its nothing to worry about. Keep to the left and let them pass.

I suggest the we or at least the old bikes come back to town in a group. I should have Crowe on standby again with my ute if we need it.

Is the meeting point at the museum again? Sounds like a good ride. I will try find the cable for my cell phone and add some pics of that Porsche and Alfa Romeo and some of the bikes. If I'm in Chch on the 2nd then I'll probably be keen.

Cheers for organising it Flip. Did Ted enjoy the trip back? I assume him being wet on the way back helped the wind cool him down for the drive home.

Flip

5th December 2010, 19:29

Ted was a little shit at the pub, tried to pick a fight with another dog there.

I have added the start point to the previous post.

Clay

5th December 2010, 19:53

Flip this is a great idea (just found the thread today), we need something like this in Wellington. Today I took the CJ on the annual toy ride, Paremata into town. I certainly wasn't last out of the starting blocks but was last by miles when we got to town.

Appears to me it turned into a race when we got on the motorway, everyone was flying past me. I lost sight of the last one around Tawa turnoff, got to the gorge and a couple of bikes past me and waved. I figured they were on the run and followed them which turned out to be the wrong way :angry:

It really surprised me when we were parked up and checking out the rides how modern, clean and shiny everything was. Was 1 super nice restored Commando, a couple of trumpies, 3 v8 trikes, 2 scooters and the other 500+ bikes were modern. You know the type that don't smell like motorsykles!

Yesterday I had the CJ on a Bronz charity ride for SPCA, did about 120km, most at a leisurely pace. I actually lead the pack for about half an hour. The ride into town was a tight group doing 70 - 80k.

Must look into this further.

far queue

5th December 2010, 20:28

Thanks for organising this ride Flip, it was great, and you did a wonderful job with the weather gods too.

Ted was a little shit at the pub, tried to pick a fight with another dog there.And he was so good up 'til then too - the short leash seemed to do the trick though.

Pics
1. Ready to go
2. Ted
3. Nice old Porsche and Alfa
4. Regroup at start of Godley Head Rd
5. Godley Head carpark
6. Lunch for 2

Retroqueen

5th December 2010, 20:44

I had a great day.... thoroughly enjoyed the summit today on the smaller bike. She coughed and spluttered a little bit but was beautiful on the way home with not a problem. So I think she was just telling me off for leaving her in garage for so long.

Two fellow lady "Classic bike owners" were sorry they missed the ride and promised they'll keep a better eye on the threads so perhaps next time the AJS and the other Honda and maybe even that gorgeous triumph her hubby has, will be out with us.

As well as the ride the wander about the Gun emplacements was really cool and between you all, it was fascinating listening to the bloke talk and getting the answers to my questions. A really great day and the photos are cool too!!
Thanks everyone, if I'm in town I'll see you next time.

neels

6th December 2010, 10:24

What a great day for a ride :scooter:

The old scoot behaved herself, it seems I might have finally ironed out most of the bugs with it now, had a great ride along the summit road overtaking the tourists even if it was a bit of a grind in 2nd on a couple of the climbs. I might even be brave enough to take it a bit further afield next time, as long as I've got the whole day free to get there and home again.

Was good to have a bit of a poke around the bits and pieces at Godley Head (watching out for the bearded bogeyman hiding in tunnels in the dark), enjoying the sunshine and looking at the view.

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PeterJ

6th December 2010, 20:24

There is petrol and a small shop in Okains bay.

You might want to check up on that as last time I was over there the shop had closed and they were trying to find someone to take it over. Very reasonable terms too I believe, especially if you had a few kids to bolster the school roll!.

Flip

7th December 2010, 10:33

I was there 4 weeks ago and it was open then. But point taken.

gloplg

27th December 2010, 18:51

I was there 4 weeks ago and it was open then. But point taken.

Is everyone ready for next Sunday??????:scooter::scooter::chase::ride::ride:

Flip

27th December 2010, 19:11

Yep still going.

Might just be me at this stage.

far queue

27th December 2010, 19:25

I'm still keen, unless it's blowing like a bastard as it seems to be a lot lately.

Spuds1234

27th December 2010, 22:05

Im going to try and make this one. Im working the night shift so hopefully I wont get called into work in the morning like last time.

BEAMER89

28th December 2010, 12:47

H Flip

l hope you dont mind but l put up a link of the this Classic ride on the BFTP site so hopefully we can get some new face's and bikes along.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?do=discuss&discussionid=2016

For any one that has a BFTP [blast from the past] pre 90's bike check out this KB BFTP group, some great info and threads on there.:yes::scooter::woohoo:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=110

Cheers Graham

Gibbo89

28th December 2010, 23:15

I am pretty keen to make an appearance, does anyone know about a refuel? I am a bit paranoid you see :innocent:

helenoftroy

29th December 2010, 08:46

I would love to come!....will bring the oldest bike in the garage(she could race in pre '89s) :woohoo:

Gibbo89

30th December 2010, 00:16

I am pretty keen to make an appearance, does anyone know about a refuel? I am a bit paranoid you see :innocent:

Hmm, got 165 k's out of 10 litres tonight, and that's from me giving the bike a pretty good thrash. So perhaps 240k's out of a tank at the moment. How big is the trip, Flip?

far queue

30th December 2010, 11:56

Hmm, got 165 k's out of 10 litres tonight, and that's from me giving the bike a pretty good thrash. So perhaps 240k's out of a tank at the moment. How big is the trip, Flip?According to Flips post below, there's fuel available at Okains Bay.

I'm not sure of the planned route, or if one's been planned yet, but ...
This (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Canterbury+Museum,+Christchurch,+Canterbury&daddr=Okains+Bay+Store,+Okains+Bay+Road,+Okains+Ba y&hl=en&geocode=FRzFZ_0dkxZKCiGM8M4ETqrYfQ%3BFRgMZf0dNW5QC iFIq-96brj5cw&mra=ls&sll=-43.652969,172.861633&sspn=0.583261,1.058807&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.692204,172.639847&spn=0.291439,0.529404&t=h&z=11) route via Tai Tapu is 86km
This (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Canterbury+Museum,+Christchurch,+Canterbury&daddr=-43.6121678,172.6503339+to:Okains+Bay+Store,+Okains +Bay+Road,+Okains+Bay&hl=en&geocode=FRzFZ_0dkxZKCiGM8M4ETqrYfQ%3BFfmHZv0dXW9KC inLeZlBtSYybTEgDWtMhu8AEw%3BFRgMZf0dNW5QCiFIq-96brj5cw&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1&sll=-43.637566,172.695465&sspn=0.291704,0.529404&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11) route via Dyers Pass, Teddington, Black Tulip is 88km.
This (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Canterbury+Museum,+Christchurch,+Canterbury&daddr=-43.612168,172.650334+to:-43.65928,172.82696+to:Okains+Bay+Store,+Okains+Bay +Road,+Okains+Bay&hl=en&geocode=FRzFZ_0dkxZKCiGM8M4ETqrYfQ%3BFfiHZv0dXm9KC inLeZlBtSYybTEgDWtMhu8AEw%3BFfDPZf0dUCFNCilxexHYIS wybTGgJD5Mhu8AEw%3BFRgMZf0dNW5QCiFIq-96brj5cw&mra=dvme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=1,2&sll=-43.707594,172.781296&sspn=0.291364,0.529404&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11) route via Dyers Pass, Teddington, Port Levy is 81km but includes about 7km of gravel.

All distances are one way, so double to return - in other words you should be fine whatever way we go.

I'd be keen to head to Okains via the 1st route (via Tai Tapu) and back via the 2nd route (via Black Tulip, Teddington). That way we can stop for "refreshments" at the Wheatsheaf on the way back, and it's handier for Flip and Ted to scoot home.

Sunday Jan 2nd, Out to Okains bay on as many of the back roads as possible for a visit at the Okains Bay Museum.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&so...,0.877533&z=10

http://www.okainsbaymuseum.co.nz/

Start outside the Canterbury Mueseum at 10,00 for a 10,30 depature.

I'm not opposed to taking the around bays and going over Gebbies, but its going to be a long ride at 80kph for me as is. There is petrol and a small shop in Okains bay. Again like last time bring your walking shoes, a lunch and some thing to drink. There is a lovely beach which is worth a look see. Okains bay is very popular this time of year so expect to see a few people over there. Just a note about the road, the drop down from the summit road into Okains bay is very steep, I have to be carefull I don't burn my brakes out going down and it's a first gear slog for my old bike coming up.

It's going to be interesting doing the Akaroa GP on Sunday morning, but its nothing to worry about. Keep to the left and let them pass.

I suggest the we or at least the old bikes come back to town in a group. I should have Crowe on standby again with my ute if we need it.

ellipsis

30th December 2010, 12:05

...as an aside...Im in Riddled Liver if anyone ever gets stuck and needs a place to fix or store a bike while out this way on the Peninsula and Max at Duvauchelle Motors is a motorcyclist and a cool ,cool bloke...

Gibbo89

30th December 2010, 13:08

According to Flips post below, there's fuel available at Okains Bay.

I'm not sure of the planned route, or if one's been planned yet, but ...
This (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Canterbury+Museum,+Christchurch,+Canterbury&daddr=Okains+Bay+Store,+Okains+Bay+Road,+Okains+Ba y&hl=en&geocode=FRzFZ_0dkxZKCiGM8M4ETqrYfQ%3BFRgMZf0dNW5QC iFIq-96brj5cw&mra=ls&sll=-43.652969,172.861633&sspn=0.583261,1.058807&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.692204,172.639847&spn=0.291439,0.529404&t=h&z=11) route via Tai Tapu is 86km
This (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Canterbury+Museum,+Christchurch,+Canterbury&daddr=-43.6121678,172.6503339+to:Okains+Bay+Store,+Okains +Bay+Road,+Okains+Bay&hl=en&geocode=FRzFZ_0dkxZKCiGM8M4ETqrYfQ%3BFfmHZv0dXW9KC inLeZlBtSYybTEgDWtMhu8AEw%3BFRgMZf0dNW5QCiFIq-96brj5cw&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1&sll=-43.637566,172.695465&sspn=0.291704,0.529404&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11) route via Dyers Pass, Teddington, Black Tulip is 88km.
This (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Canterbury+Museum,+Christchurch,+Canterbury&daddr=-43.612168,172.650334+to:-43.65928,172.82696+to:Okains+Bay+Store,+Okains+Bay +Road,+Okains+Bay&hl=en&geocode=FRzFZ_0dkxZKCiGM8M4ETqrYfQ%3BFfiHZv0dXm9KC inLeZlBtSYybTEgDWtMhu8AEw%3BFfDPZf0dUCFNCilxexHYIS wybTGgJD5Mhu8AEw%3BFRgMZf0dNW5QCiFIq-96brj5cw&mra=dvme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=11&via=1,2&sll=-43.707594,172.781296&sspn=0.291364,0.529404&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11) route via Dyers Pass, Teddington, Port Levy is 81km but includes about 7km of gravel.

All distances are one way, so double to return - in other words you should be fine whatever way we go.

I'd be keen to head to Okains via the 1st route (via Tai Tapu) and back via the 2nd route (via Black Tulip, Teddington). That way we can stop for "refreshments" at the Wheatsheaf on the way back, and it's handier for Flip and Ted to scoot home.

Cheers mate, that 3rd route looks interesting :yes:

That's the only one I haven't done before. But I do not care where I go, as long as the bike gets there. Currently the metservice is saying theres a chance of some rain on Sunday. Fingers crossed that this isn't the case. I hope I have recovered well enough to wake up early on Sunday after New Years :innocent:

Flip

31st December 2010, 21:33

far queue

1st January 2011, 07:16

I just want to keep it simple:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Canterbury+Museum,+Christchurch,+Canterbury&daddr=-43.5309644,172.631864+to:-43.53096,172.63304+to:-43.53096,172.634525+to:-43.5342,172.6366+to:-43.54258,172.63662+to:-43.566,172.60382+to:-43.575731,172.585396+to:-43.61237,172.57098+to:-43.63057,172.56168+to:Okains+Bay+Store,+Okains+Bay +Road,+Okains+Bay&geocode=FRzFZ_0dkxZKCiGM8M4ETqrYfQ%3BFSzFZ_0dOCdKC in_ENyYPooxbTEhwjtMhu8AEw%3BFTDFZ_0d0CtKCilBrHE9PI oxbTFx2pFMhu8AEw%3BFTDFZ_0dnTFKCikxeJVgPIoxbTFhwTt Mhu8AEw%3BFYi4Z_0duDlKCikRNB9HPYoxbTHR6ztMhu8AEw%3 BFcyXZ_0dzDlKCimb_GxkEIoxbTFAQTxMhu8AEw%3BFVA8Z_0d rLlJCimtPKMEYiAybTERET1Mhu8AEw%3BFU0WZ_0dtHFJCil5a AqdRyAybTFij4yotzzhKA%3BFS6HZv0dZDlJCimnMLRv5iEybT Eg0j1Mhu8AEw%3BFRZAZv0dEBVJCilZK4CSACIybTGA7z1Mhu8 AEw%3BFRgMZf0dNW5QCiFIq-96brj5cw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=14&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9&sll=-43.528513,172.644138&sspn=0.020411,0.054846&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.599787,172.727051&spn=0.163098,0.438766&z=11

It takes me ages to get the old bike over Dyers at the best of times. We have the climb over the Akaroa on this run.One slight change required to this - you've chosen to go up Worcester St from the museum to Cambridge Tce, but the section between Montreal and Cambridge is one way the other way, therefore heading up Hereford instead would be required like this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Canterbury+Museum,+Christchurch,+Canterbury&daddr=-43.53206,172.632852+to:-43.53096,172.634525+to:-43.5342,172.6366+to:-43.54258,172.63662+to:-43.566,172.60382+to:-43.575731,172.585396+to:-43.61237,172.57098+to:-43.63057,172.56168+to:Okains+Bay+Store,+Okains+Bay +Road,+Okains+Bay&geocode=FRzFZ_0dkxZKCiGM8M4ETqrYfQ%3BFeTAZ_0dFCtKC ildpPF9PooxbTGB0TtMhu8AEw%3BFTDFZ_0dnTFKCikxeJVgPI oxbTFhwTtMhu8AEw%3BFYi4Z_0duDlKCikRNB9HPYoxbTHR6zt Mhu8AEw%3BFcyXZ_0dzDlKCimb_GxkEIoxbTFAQTxMhu8AEw%3 BFVA8Z_0drLlJCimtPKMEYiAybTERET1Mhu8AEw%3BFU0WZ_0d tHFJCil5aAqdRyAybTFij4yotzzhKA%3BFS6HZv0dZDlJCimnM LRv5iEybTEg0j1Mhu8AEw%3BFRZAZv0dEBVJCilZK4CSACIybT GA7z1Mhu8AEw%3BFRgMZf0dNW5QCiFIq-96brj5cw&hl=en&mra=dvme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8&sll=-43.533492,172.632272&sspn=0.009131,0.016544&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16).

Spuds1234

1st January 2011, 10:48

Whats the road like over to the bay?

Flip

1st January 2011, 11:37

The road into the bay is narrow and steep. It takes me ages to get down because I have 30's technology brakes and its a first gear climb out.

The summit road is a bit narrow and very windy. But its very do-able.

Spuds1234

1st January 2011, 14:08

Is it a sealed or a metal road?

Last time I went over there I was 7 or 8 and it was in Dads car and it was pissing down.

Flip

1st January 2011, 14:32

Its sealed.

neels

1st January 2011, 17:47

Is it a sealed or a metal road?

Last time I went over there I was 7 or 8 and it was in Dads car and it was pissing down.
It's all good, i went to okains bay a while back to pick up a tag, summit road from hilltop and down to the bay was all good, and from there to akaroa via the summit road was good too.

I might make this, I'll see how adventurous I'm feeling on the day.

Gibbo89

1st January 2011, 20:13

I was actually there today, the petrol status is:

due to a lack of petrol in Chch (something like this) they are out of 91, but they do offer diesel.

So at least flip's sidecar is covered :innocent:

I have talked my uncle into coming tomorrow, he does not have a vintage bike, but he is no Rossi either.

See you all there :sunny:

far queue

1st January 2011, 20:35

I'm looking forward to it. The weather is forecast to be fine and warm though probably nor west, but as long as we stay in the lee of the side car rig we should be fine :dodge: see ya'll tomorrow ...

gloplg

1st January 2011, 21:44

but they do offer diesel. So at least flip's sidecar is covered :innocent:

Take care there young grasshopper. Have you never heard of feather dusters at 100 metres, at dawn????? :facepalm::facepalm::innocent::yes::shutup::rofl:: rofl::rofl::rofl:

See you tomorrow Matt. At 10.00ish........ Minus feather duster.

far queue

1st January 2011, 21:47

Take care there young grasshopper. Have you never heard of feather dusters at dawn, at 100 metres????? :facepalm::facepalm::innocent::yes::shutup::rofl:: rofl::rofl::rofl:WTF? Have you been drinking? You know you typed that out loud :facepalm:

gloplg

1st January 2011, 21:52

WTF? Have you been drinking? You know you typed that out loud :facepalm:

It's an age thing. You know ............... goes with the grey hair, loss of short term memory, walking stick, bad eyesight, deafness, lets see what have I missed...............

Oh yes now I remember.....................

Oh no damn it I forgot...........

See you all tomorow.

far queue

1st January 2011, 22:00

... See you all tomorow.Just leave the flying helmet and celery at home OK :nono:

Gibbo89

2nd January 2011, 08:34

Take care there young grasshopper. Have you never heard of feather dusters at 100 metres, at dawn?????

No I have not, I need to acquire a phrase book from last century so I have some idea of what your saying to me. Like the time you said something about chasing me up a tree or something. :blink:

She's looking a bit windy currently.

gloplg

2nd January 2011, 14:55

something about chasing me up a tree or something. :blink:

It was kidding you up a gum tree and then chopping it (the gum tree) down.

Good idea about the phrase book though young grasshopper!!!!!!!!!

Anyway!!!!!!!! Rather a good run today. When we all arrived at our destination!!!!!

Rather like the words of the old song "Do you know the way to San something, something, something...................

I followed the example of our "fearless leader" and took a wrong turn and did a tiki tour of Little Akaloa. A rather steep road in both directions.

Flip

2nd January 2011, 15:42

Had a neat ride also, got stung by some thing on the way home so I am sitting quietly at home and have taken some antihistamine.

The head wind on the way home kept my speed to under 80kph was a bit of a bugger. I am really pleased with how the old bike is running now.

Gibbo89

2nd January 2011, 16:29

Great ride today, not too much wind compared to the last WNR's. I think that summit road could be part of a WNR to akaroa, it has some great corners and less traffic.

What you need flip, to power through that 90k barrier is supply Mrs Flip, or Ted with an oar like the Maori use on the Waka's :yes:

What was the Museum like Flip? Also, where did it sting you?

far queue

2nd January 2011, 16:50

Yes, another great ride and I did this (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Christchurch+Akaroa+Rd&daddr=-43.703131,172.6191377+to:-43.5957904,172.7440381+to:-43.5694388,172.7202241+to:-43.5587517,172.7181242+to:-43.5557132,172.7169329+to:-43.5481132,172.6987878+to:Marine+Parade&geocode=FTy8ZP0dJNNJCg%3BFaUkZf0dgfVJCikx-p3d0TwybTFwVT5Mhu8AEw%3BFfLHZv0dZt1LCilnq-OBeigybTFQMH9Mhu8AEw%3BFeIuZ_0dYIBLCimnizYM7icybTH xMj1Mhu8AEw%3BFaFYZ_0dLHhLCimZYc_39ScybTER4zxMhu8A Ew%3BFX9kZ_0dhHNLCinjy3DyHogxbTHhp3tMhu8AEw%3BFS-CZ_0doyxLCimZ6vkpLogxbTGhr3tMhu8AEw%3BFcJzaP0dyIxL Cg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=16&via=1,2,3,4,5,6&sll=-43.558516,172.717953&sspn=0.009128,0.016544&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.613708,172.698898&spn=0.29182,0.529404&t=h&z=11) nice wee pootle home too with a refreshment stop at the Wheatsheaf as planned. You WNR's might want to consider it sometime .......... when you're not arguing

Pics later ...

far queue

2nd January 2011, 17:51

Here you go ...

Spuds1234

3rd January 2011, 01:22

Woke up early for this ride and bloody well knocked my hand on the table and dislocated my middle finger. Cant use a clutch to save my life at the moment.

Will definitely have to make the next one though.

Gibbo89

3rd January 2011, 11:49

Woke up early for this ride and bloody well knocked my hand on the table and dislocated my middle finger.

Drink more milk :yes:

Spuds1234

3rd January 2011, 14:10

Drink more milk :yes:

Yes Mum.

Today its not to bad. Not going to be shifting like Rossi for a week or so though lol.

Flip

15th January 2011, 13:48

Look like I got pinged for speeding on 2-1-11 at 1051 .... 55kph Sparks Rd between Gainsborough and Lyttleton St.

Going to get the photo and get it framed.

far queue

15th January 2011, 14:12

You're such a hoon with all that power on tap, it's hardly surprising :dodge: I just shot out to the letter box but no wee surprises for me yet :innocent:

Spuds1234

15th January 2011, 14:34

Look like I got pinged for speeding on 2-1-11 at 1051 .... 55kph Sparks Rd between Gainsborough and Lyttleton St.

Going to get the photo and get it framed.

Speeding kills Flip, think of all the innocents that you killed that day by going 5kmh? over the limit.

Also put a pic of the photo up here to so we can all have a laugh.

Flip

15th January 2011, 16:31

I guess I will have to find a way to fit my Fuzzdetector to the front of my 70 year old motorcycle.

If you were in a group you will be OK.

BEAMER89

15th January 2011, 17:10

Look like I got pinged for speeding on 2-1-11 at 1051 .... 55kph Sparks Rd

Hay Flip
l got one on the old Bmw toaster on the Sat 1-1-11 at 11.58am [shame it wasnt at 11.11am lol] l was doing 56kph. l will be getting a photo as well, just as a momento.:Police:
Cheers Graham

Voltaire

15th January 2011, 22:05

Hay Flip
l got one on the old Bmw toaster on the Sat 1-1-11 at 11.58am [shame it wasnt at 11.11am lol] l was doing 56kph. l will be getting a photo as well, just as a momento.:Police:
Cheers Graham

wow old toasty getting pinged for speeding.....
Fastest I managed was about 130 :msn-wink:

Flip

16th January 2011, 09:35

Sunday 6th Feb 2011

The Canterbury Classic Bike Run to the Wigram Airforce Mueseum.

Meeting at the Canterbury Mueseum at 1000 for a 1030 departure.

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far queue

16th January 2011, 10:13

Enjoy yourselves all. I'll be riding home from Alex that day.

BADGRL

18th January 2011, 22:27

Two fellow lady "Classic bike owners" were sorry they missed the ride and promised they'll keep a better eye on the threads so perhaps next time the AJS and the other Honda and maybe even that gorgeous triumph her hubby has, will be out with us. .

Yay I finally stumbled across this topic Retroqueen!! I'll aim to have her on the rd for the 6th Feb... will bring tow rope also :D Micky's keen, however if 2up pushes it's limits I may need to off load my pillion onto some one rofl!

I'll give the poor wee bike a prep talk but perhaps we can meet yas at the start then tag along again towards the end, I'm dying to view the Wigram museum again :S

Gibbo89

18th January 2011, 23:26

Yay I finally stumbled across this topic Retroqueen!! I'll aim to have her on the rd for the 6th Feb... will bring tow rope also :D Micky's keen, however if 2up pushes it's limits I may need to off load my pillion onto some one rofl!

I'll give the poor wee bike a prep talk but perhaps we can meet yas at the start then tag along again towards the end, I'm dying to view the Wigram museum again :S

Hi badgrl, you don't need to go to the Museum if you don't want to, you could always just come along for the ride then head home once back in Chch :niceone:

gloplg

21st January 2011, 20:13

The ride for 6th Feb looks good Flip.

Do you have an entrance price for the Wigram Museum please????

Kickaha

21st January 2011, 20:16

Do you have an entrance price for the Wigram Museum please????

There is no charge, donations only

gloplg

21st January 2011, 20:19

There is no charge, donations only

Thanks for that.

Flip

21st January 2011, 20:32

Is there any food there? it's going to be lunch when we arive.

far queue

21st January 2011, 21:55

Is there any food there? it's going to be lunch when we arive.Yep, there's a cafe with hot and cold food and drinks, and also a souvenir shop. They're all set up for tourists.

neels

21st January 2011, 22:02

Is there any food there? it's going to be lunch when we arive.They used to do good sausage rolls, but it was a little while ago when I wandered across the road from 2TTS at morning tea time.

I may even be able to make this one, hopefully my new toy is classic enough.

BADGRL

30th January 2011, 20:57

Hi badgrl, you don't need to go to the Museum if you don't want to, you could always just come along for the ride then head home once back in Chch :niceone:

Aaaaah yikes dunno if she's gonna be ready in time :( If not I'll try pop down to the Museum anyways I've been hanging out to go there for months!

gloplg

30th January 2011, 21:17

Aaaaah yikes dunno if she's gonna be ready in time :( If not I'll try pop down to the Museum anyways I've been hanging out to go there for months!

You realise BG that the "classic" could be either the bike or the rider. Are you a "classic" yourself?????????

BADGRL

31st January 2011, 22:13

Haha good thinking!... but I'm only half way there :laugh:

gloplg

1st February 2011, 12:22

Haha good thinking!... but I'm only half way there :laugh:

"Classic" in humans is a state of mind so you could be classed as "classic" at a young age if you so choose. :yes::yes::woohoo::woohoo::innocent::innocent::sun ny::sunny:

Buyasta

4th February 2011, 21:21

"Classic" in humans is a state of mind so you could be classed as "classic" at a young age if you so choose. :yes::yes::woohoo::woohoo::innocent::innocent::sun ny::sunny:

Indeed, neither my bike nor I are anywhere near old enough to count as classic, but I certainly plan on coming along, it's been years since I've been to the airforce museum, and I could do with a nice celebratory ride to commemorate the new 6R license I just got this morning. :woohoo:

Still, if it'll help me blend in, I could complain loudly about things not being built like they used to be, the price of milk/petrol/whatever, and these damned newfangled intertubes thingamajiggers. :p

Flip

5th February 2011, 10:06

Buyasta

5th February 2011, 10:43

Don't forget to moan about; getting bald, fat, grey, the little buttons on cell-phones, the youth of today, how fast people drive, the government, anything to do with computers, so many things so little time.

Ooh, that's a good point...

Still, if it'll help me blend in, I could complain loudly about things not being built like they used to be, the price of milk/petrol/whatever, and these damned newfangled intertubes thingamajiggers. :p

Look at this damn young upstart mocking the entirely justified concerns of the sensibly-aged... we should string the little bastard up!

Howsat?.. I think I'm getting the hang of this cantankerous.. er, I mean, "classic" state of mind thing. :p

gloplg

5th February 2011, 12:37

I think I'm getting the hang of this cantankerous.. er, I mean, "classic" state of mind thing. :p

I mean ................... What can I say ............. I rest my case.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

See all of you "classic" types tomorrow 10.00am, if you can get your zimmer frames started.

Retroqueen

6th February 2011, 16:18

OH what a great way to spend the day. the knight on the trusty "ehem ehem" stead arrived this morning and off we went for just the best jaunt around the Canterbury countryside.
Once I learnt how to extricate myself from the sidecar all was well!
the heat was intense hence the ehem about the trusty stead but the on board mechanic had it sussed in 15 minutes flat. I mean who carries spare head gaskets or is that something classic riders just know intuitively!!
On to the museum and BADGRL turned up to say hi!
Was quite the feeling sitting in that side car with the wind back in my face and watching the country go by!! awesome guys and thanks so much flip for taking me out today. Here's some pics.

BEAMER89

6th February 2011, 16:42

:sunny::sunny:Shit that was HOT:sunny:

Great photo's Petra:yes:, good to see you out and about also good to meet more KBers:woohoo:. Thanks For the great company guys, looking forward to next mounth already:scooter:
Cheers Graham

gloplg

6th February 2011, 16:52

A great day to be out and about. Good to see RQ back, glad you enjoyed!!

A few pics, not as good as RQ's though.

What was the temp today???? I mean apart from bloody hot.

Flip

6th February 2011, 17:10

36 ish I believe, shit it was hot. The old bike was boiling its carbs today it was missing and backfiring, had trouble keeping its speed up.

Great to see you out and about today RQ.

Buyasta

6th February 2011, 18:02

It was 35 when I checked Metservice once I got home, but it could well have been even hotter earlier, either way.. too damn hot.

It was nice meeting those of you I hadn't already, a nice ride, and the museum was interesting... I'm looking forward to next month, hopefully it'll be (a lot) cooler.

BADGRL

14th February 2011, 19:20

It's not the same with out the ol' girl... I will have to pull a finger!! Nice to meet you all I'll look forward to next months adventure :)

Flip

15th February 2011, 18:08

Shit, next month............ well......................

Does anybody know of any motorcycle collections near or around canterbury?

Flip

3rd March 2011, 21:19

Because of some other comitments I won't be around for a couple of weeks.

See you in april.

The Lone Rider

3rd March 2011, 22:01

Who owns the olive drab sidecar?

It's biggles ain't it?

I'd be keen to get some photos and have a talk about the bike and put it in the next mag issue.

Buyasta

4th March 2011, 05:42

Who owns the olive drab sidecar?

It's biggles ain't it?

I'd be keen to get some photos and have a talk about the bike and put it in the next mag issue.
Nope, that's Flip.

Redmoggy

5th March 2011, 15:32

So when is the next ride, got a fresh engine in the TR6 and need to stretch her legs some more.

gloplg

5th March 2011, 21:52

So when is the next ride, got a fresh engine in the TR6 and need to stretch her legs some more.

Flip is away for a few weeks. I'm picking the next classic ride will be the first Sunday in April. He will probably update the site on his return.

Stay tuned. Hope to see you on the next classic.

Flip

5th March 2011, 22:08

Just organise one for yourself and make it happen. Take pics and let me know what I have missed out on.

The weather tomorow is crap and I am a sook in wet weather. How about next week?

gloplg

6th March 2011, 11:07

Just organise one for yourself and make it happen. Take pics and let me know what I have missed out on.

The weather tomorow is crap and I am a sook in wet weather. How about next week?

Will you be back by then???? If so what about the Yaldhurst Transport Museum??? (origionally one of your destinations)

Flip

25th March 2011, 08:36

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo::woohoo:

Sunday 3rd April

Meet Curlets Rd Shell, Cnr Curlets and Blenheim Rd. 10.00

Going this month to the Yauldhurst Transport Museum April

Was going to Going to Horrorata to see a large collection of old bikes: http://www.jeffmarshallsuzuki.co.nz/cms/rides-news/motorcycle-collection but the owner is away at a rally this day.

Then off to Horrorata for lunch.

Much credit to Graham- BEAMER89 for jacking this up

far queue

25th March 2011, 09:56

Excellent, and as daylight saving finishes that morning don't forget to put your clocks back or you'll be hanging around for an hour waiting.

BADGRL

2nd April 2011, 07:31

OOOOOOOAAAA!! I'm gonna miss this one again. I'm dying to bring the ol' girl out with yas and I love the Yaldy Museum!

far queue

2nd April 2011, 09:34

Buyasta

2nd April 2011, 10:25

After lunch at Hororata I'm planning on heading home via Waimak Gorge and Ashley Gorge (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Hororata,+Canterbury&daddr=Oxford,+Canterbury+to:Loburn+School,+Hodgson s+Road,+Loburn,+Canterbury+to:Christchurch+Norther n+Motorway&geocode=FVGpZ_0d19E_CinlFwaF0uYtbTEQ4nmEhu8ABQ%3BF X5ca_0da3hDCil1JJuqe-IxbTHQnHmEhu8ABQ%3BFZMObP0djJhICiFnZniCUCemzCnF5Yk EkOoxbTFeNj3e_KURUg%3BFdVpaf0dt2pKCg&hl=en&mra=dme&mrsp=3&sz=12&sll=-43.427492,172.729111&sspn=0.13913,0.264702&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.423004,172.335663&spn=0.55656,1.058807&t=h&z=10) if anyone's interested. That's about 100 km from Hororata, or about 150km from the 10am meeting point, to the end. There's fuel available at Oxford if you're concerned - that's about 88km from the start.

Sounds like a plan. :)

If no one is actually stopping in Oxford, I'd advise avoiding Main St - since Jo Seagar opened her cafe a few years back, Oxford gets pretty crowded at the weekend, particularly on Sundays.

If people aren't afraid of half a km of gravel it's easiest to turn left opposite the pub and take Mill rd, Bush rd and Church st (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Hororata,+Canterbury&daddr=-43.2939689,172.1743454+to:Church+St+to:Loburn+Scho ol,+Hodgsons+Road,+Loburn,+Canterbury+to:Christchu rch+Northern+Motorway&geocode=FVGpZ_0d19E_CinlFwaF0uYtbTEQ4nmEhu8ABQ%3BF fBia_0dCSxDCinvJH5F1B0ubTFxQZJMhu8AEw%3BFSRua_0dLl 5DCg%3BFZMObP0djJhICiFnZniCUCemzCnF5YkEkOoxbTFeNj3 e_KURUg%3BFdVpaf0dt2pKCg&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=15&via=1&sll=-43.29648,172.192326&sspn=0.028455,0.066047&ie=UTF8&z=15), but if people want to avoid gravel or stop for fuel, most of the traffic and both pelican crossings are after Bay rd, so you can stop at the Challenge and take Bay rd then Church st (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Hororata,+Canterbury&daddr=Church+St+to:Loburn+School,+Hodgsons+Road,+L oburn,+Canterbury+to:Christchurch+Northern+Motorwa y&geocode=FVGpZ_0d19E_CinlFwaF0uYtbTEQ4nmEhu8ABQ%3BF SRua_0dLl5DCg%3BFZMObP0djJhICiFnZniCUCemzCnF5YkEkO oxbTFeNj3e_KURUg%3BFdVpaf0dt2pKCg&hl=en&mra=mrv&sll=-43.29648,172.192326&sspn=0.028455,0.066047&ie=UTF8&z=15).

Buyasta

3rd April 2011, 15:34

Well, that was a good ride, definitely a lot more fun than the unbearable heat of last time.
Here are a couple of pictures:

There was a rather interesting sky going on..
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On the way up out of the Waimak gorge..
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The only time I got a decent shot of Flip and Crowe in the sidecar was as I passed..
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Majestic steed with slightly less majestic rider ;)..
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Watch out, it's Peeteey and the enormous finger of dooooom!
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Peeteey

3rd April 2011, 19:21

Watch out, it's Peeteey and the enormous finger of dooooom!

Well, I can honestly say it hasn't been called that in a while :lol:

That's a great shot! It looks like I'm in some shitty hiphop video (aren't they all?), especially with my other hand on my enormous finger of doom! :innocent:

Flip

3rd April 2011, 21:53

I can just see Peeteey singing this to a rap beat; This little piggy rode a honda.

Great ride, glad I wasnt too far behind everybody.

toycollector10

5th April 2011, 17:45

Those are great pictures from Buyasta.

What camera do you use and how is it mounted?

Cheers, TC

Buyasta

5th April 2011, 18:41

Those are great pictures from Buyasta.

What camera do you use and how is it mounted?

Cheers, TC
It's a GoPro HD Hero 1080p, chin mounted like so:

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Although the last two shots I wasn't actually wearing the helmet at the time, hence the upwards angle.

toycollector10

10th April 2011, 19:17

Buyasta

11th April 2011, 02:08

It's going to be a long wait for Santa for me then, I think....When in video mode are you happy with the GoPro? When I was using a cheaper bike mounted video the vibrations of the bike went in and and out of synch with the frames per second of the camera. The result was just rubbish. Do you get a lot of wind noise in video mode?

I've only had the camera a couple of weeks, so I'm still playing around with it to figure out which shooting mode I like best, but given it's size and pricing I'm pretty happy with the video quality.. If you want to check out some footage, Peeteey uses the exact same camera, shooting at 720p, so if you check out his youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/peeteey, you'll see plenty of example footage.
I need to do some more daylight shooting to get more comparison footage, but I am beginning to think I might also go with 720p, as 1080p has a narrower field of view which I don't like quite as much, and I'm not sure I'll be doing slowmo shots often enough for the doubled framerate of 720p60 to be worth it.
Anyway, if you don't need to shoot in 720p60 or 1080p, there's the GoPro Hero 960, which is pretty much identical except for the lack of those two shooting modes, and is a bit cheaper.

As far as the audio goes, there is a fair bit of wind noise, but not as much as I was expecting. It's also worth noting that GoPro say that the non-waterproof backdoor will provide better sound up to 100mph, but I haven't tried it as I don't really care about the sound either way, I'm really only interested in the video footage.

Peeteey

12th April 2011, 13:36

Do you get a lot of wind noise in video mode?

I've only had the camera a couple of weeks, so I'm still playing around with it to figure out which shooting mode I like best, but given it's size and pricing I'm pretty happy with the video quality.. If you want to check out some footage, Peeteey uses the exact same camera, shooting at 720p, so if you check out his youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/peeteey, you'll see plenty of example footage.
I need to do some more daylight shooting to get more comparison footage, but I am beginning to think I might also go with 720p, as 1080p has a narrower field of view which I don't like quite as much, and I'm not sure I'll be doing slowmo shots often enough for the doubled framerate of 720p60 to be worth it.
Anyway, if you don't need to shoot in 720p60 or 1080p, there's the GoPro Hero 960, which is pretty much identical except for the lack of those two shooting modes, and is a bit cheaper.

As far as the audio goes, there is a fair bit of wind noise, but not as much as I was expecting. It's also worth noting that GoPro say that the non-waterproof backdoor will provide better sound up to 100mph, but I haven't tried it as I don't really care about the sound either way, I'm really only interested in the video footage.

Hey fellas. The 1080 model has the Herobus port on the back, an extension port, but the 960 doesn't. That's the only other difference.
That port could be useful if you're like me and always want to 'play' with things and make them do something they're not really supposed to.
The one thing I'm gonna get is the external battery pack. It should double your battery life and also, when it's not on the camera, it can be charged via USB so now, finally, the Gopro has an external battery charger!
There's also an LCD screen for it so you can see what you're recording and also playback footage on camera.

As for wind noise, it's not too bad with the closed back on it, especially if you roll all the tops off the EQ in your editor. The sound is still crap when compared to an actual video camera but it's better than most action type cams around.
The open back is basically a wind noise fest! I can't use it but lots of people do, maybe I'm just picky ... well, ok, I am picky!

Buyasta, it's interesting hearing you say you're gonna go 720 instead of 1080. I was watching back the footage you gave me and I was thinking that the 720 60fps makes it look so much smoother! It's not as good in low light but hey, it looks nice and crisp!
Granted the 1080 has a narrower field of view but it's still plenty wide and would look great! I think I'm becoming a resolution snob!
I just can't use the 1080 mode on my cam 'cause of some dead pixels that show up when I do! :(

Buyasta

12th April 2011, 17:57

Hey fellas. The 1080 model has the Herobus port on the back, an extension port, but the 960 doesn't. That's the only other difference.
That port could be useful if you're like me and always want to 'play' with things and make them do something they're not really supposed to.
The one thing I'm gonna get is the external battery pack. It should double your battery life and also, when it's not on the camera, it can be charged via USB so now, finally, the Gopro has an external battery charger!
There's also an LCD screen for it so you can see what you're recording and also playback footage on camera.

As for wind noise, it's not too bad with the closed back on it, especially if you roll all the tops off the EQ in your editor. The sound is still crap when compared to an actual video camera but it's better than most action type cams around.
The open back is basically a wind noise fest! I can't use it but lots of people do, maybe I'm just picky ... well, ok, I am picky!

Buyasta, it's interesting hearing you say you're gonna go 720 instead of 1080. I was watching back the footage you gave me and I was thinking that the 720 60fps makes it look so much smoother! It's not as good in low light but hey, it looks nice and crisp!
Granted the 1080 has a narrower field of view but it's still plenty wide and would look great! I think I'm becoming a resolution snob!
I just can't use the 1080 mode on my cam 'cause of some dead pixels that show up when I do! :(

Yeah, like I said, I need to play around with it some more to do more of a comparison - I haven't shot any in standard 720p to compare the smoothness, and I've really only shot a tiny bit in 1080p, which looked like crap because the sun was about 90% set and there just wasn't enough light.
So yeah, I'm beginning to consider 720p, which I hadn't really done before because I'm also a bit of a resolution snob, but I definitely haven't decided yet - I basically need to film a decently lit ride each in both 720p and 1080p so I can do a proper apples to apples comparison of the footage.

gloplg

12th April 2011, 19:54

You make sure the apples are ripe Nino .................. or you will get a bellyache.:innocent::innocent::facepalm:

I agree about the sound quality of the gopro. The advertising raves about the sound, however I think the reality leaves a little to be desired.

Missed :ar15::ar15:you two last Sunday, this week Greta.

Peeteey

12th April 2011, 22:09

Yeah, like I said, I need to play around with it some more to do more of a comparison - I haven't shot any in standard 720p to compare the smoothness, and I've really only shot a tiny bit in 1080p, which looked like crap because the sun was about 90% set and there just wasn't enough light.
So yeah, I'm beginning to consider 720p, which I hadn't really done before because I'm also a bit of a resolution snob, but I definitely haven't decided yet - I basically need to film a decently lit ride each in both 720p and 1080p so I can do a proper apples to apples comparison of the footage.

I think 720 at 60fps is about as good as it's going to get because of the extra smoothness and lower warping of the image.
At 30fps, when there is fast movement you get blurring of fast moving frames but at 60fps this is dramatically reduced so even the high action looks nice.
However, it does take up a lot more space! Anyone want to donate a nice fast 32gb SDHC card or seven? :D

Won't see you tomorrow or Sun. Practising for a crazy gig up in Nelson.

Peeteey

12th April 2011, 22:19

I can just see Peeteey singing this to a rap beat; This little piggy rode a honda.

Great ride, glad I wasnt too far behind everybody.

Kinda like This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CYwNWHZuT0&feature=related)? I love it!

Buyasta

13th April 2011, 01:11

I think 720 at 60fps is about as good as it's going to get because of the extra smoothness and lower warping of the image.
At 30fps, when there is fast movement you get blurring of fast moving frames but at 60fps this is dramatically reduced so even the high action looks nice.
However, it does take up a lot more space! Anyone want to donate a nice fast 32gb SDHC card or seven? :D

Won't see you tomorrow or Sun. Practising for a crazy gig up in Nelson.
Hmmn, righto, may be worth sticking with 720p60 then, but like I said, I do plan on doing a comparison when I have time.
Filesize really isn't much of a concern - I'm using a 32GB SD card, so I run out of battery before space, and anytime I charge the battery I'd be emptying the SD card anyway, so the only reason I was considering 720p over 720p60 was if there wasn't any real difference in smoothness, as it would either cut encoding times in half if I left footage at 60fps, or remove the necessity of cutting the framerate if I went with 24/30fps output.

You make sure the apples are ripe Nino .................. or you will get a bellyache.:innocent::innocent::facepalm:

I agree about the sound quality of the gopro. The advertising raves about the sound, however I think the reality leaves a little to be desired.

Missed :ar15::ar15:you two last Sunday, this week Greta.
Yeah, sadly I was extremely busy with a couple of assignments last weekend, but I should hopefully be there this weekend.

Buyasta

13th April 2011, 01:19

Kinda like This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CYwNWHZuT0&feature=related)? I love it!
Heh, that was great, I particularly loved the moral of the story.

gloplg

16th April 2011, 12:54

Yeah, sadly I was extremely busy with a couple of assignments last weekend, but I should hopefully be there this weekend.

What a luuuvvly :not::not: day. Hopefully better :yeah::yeah: tomorrow!!!!!!!

gloplg

17th April 2011, 09:10

Sorry folks I'm out for today.

Is everyone ok after the shake last night???????

Flip

25th April 2011, 12:55

Classic Bike Run Sunday 1st. 1100 hrs at Macdonalds Sydenham Colombo st.

Note the change of time and place.

Heading off to the private bike collestion in Horrorata.

http://www.jeffmarshallsuzuki.co.nz/cms/rides-news/motorcycle-collection

Then off to Horrorata for lunch.

Much credit to Graham- BEAMER89 for jacking this up.

BEAMER89

30th April 2011, 18:56

Looks like the weather Gods are going to be nice to us again tomorrow:woohoo:
See you all tomorrow
Cheers Graham

Nine

1st May 2011, 10:16

Have a great ride today, gutted I won't be joining but I have an exam tomorrow and I think that needs some attention.

gloplg

1st May 2011, 16:34

Have a great ride today, gutted I won't be joining but I have an exam tomorrow and I think that needs some attention.

Hope to see you in future. Either the "Classic" ot the "Sunday Winter" ride.

Good luck with the exam tomorrow.

gloplg

1st May 2011, 16:39

A good ride today.

8 bikes with 10 in the group enjoyed looking at a large number of "Hondas" in various states of repair.

A big thanks to Graham, aka beemer89, for his organisation.

Pics later when I've organised them.

gloplg

1st May 2011, 17:13

Pics from today

KiwiPhoenix

1st May 2011, 18:04

Had a great time today, thanks to Beamer89 for organising this and also for letting me ride pillion! Also big thanks to Flip and MaxF for the pillion seat! :drinkup:

BEAMER89

1st May 2011, 19:57

Hay all:woohoo:
We also had a great day out with some awesome people today, lm glad you guys enjoyed the day aswell.
Really enjoyed that small stretch of shingle road [even pretended to be lost so l could have a extra little play on the dirt :shutup::innocent:]

A few of us wont be around for the next Classic Sunday ride as it will be the queens birthday/Brass Monkey weekend. :angry: maybe we could make that our Classic ride all the way to the Brass:gob:
Cheers Graham

Voltaire

1st May 2011, 20:17

Pics from today

What he needs is a camera and a Trade Me account:innocent:

Flip

1st May 2011, 22:05

maxf

1st May 2011, 22:49

Had a great day too... thanks for the organisation, although I don't really want **quite** so much of that fine base-corse gravel..!!

willytheekid

2nd May 2011, 10:51

Thank you for the awesome day out everyone, Loved catching up with you guys & girls :love:
Twas a great trip (just what I needed) loved the company and the ride....except for that gravel lol...."PhatGirl" lived up to her name and was like riding a drunk whale on that gravel road :laugh:

Flip - LOVED the sidecar, so glad to have finally got a close look.
Gloplg - the V40...she's such a little beauty!
Peeteey - Loved the socks! :killingme

And a big thanks to beamer89 for organising the bike tour :yes:

Really hope to join you all on another ride soon

Flip

2nd May 2011, 21:52

Peeteey

3rd May 2011, 02:03

Peeteey - Loved the socks! :killingme

So did I! They made my trip home very cozy! :) Thanks KP!!

Thanks. I really enjoyed the gravel, finally I could keep up, I was thinking about passing Peeteey on it but thought is might be a bit dangerous.

Yea, I'd probably fall on you! :yes:

Big Thanks to the mad BMW man for organising the ride, was great to see everyone! :niceone:

And thanks to the Italians and a certain German for making the whole trip so pleasant on the ears!

KiwiPhoenix

3rd May 2011, 08:14

So did I! They made my trip home very cozy! :) Thanks KP!!

No worries! Hope you an use them in other ways as well :blink::facepalm::rofl:

willytheekid

3rd May 2011, 09:46

No worries! Hope you an use them in other ways as well :blink::facepalm::rofl:

...other ways? .....:blink:

Was great to see you again KiwiPhoenix :yes:

Peeteey

3rd May 2011, 12:32

No worries! Hope you an use them in other ways as well :blink::facepalm::rofl:

Sex Sex Sex! It's all the youth of today can think about! :yes:

KiwiPhoenix

3rd May 2011, 16:39

Sex Sex Sex! It's all the youth of today can think about! :yes:

Believe it or not I was thinking that you could wear them as socks, you know, on your feet! :laugh:

gloplg

3rd May 2011, 20:40

And thanks to the Italians and a certain German for making the whole trip so pleasant on the ears!

That "christmas tree" of your's fairly whispers along now Pete.:yes::yes::2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Peeteey

3rd May 2011, 21:42

That "christmas tree" of your's fairly whispers along now Pete.:yes::yes::2thumbsup:2thumbsup

I know! My ears are very happy now :D
I'm still deaf but that's through to much Rock'n'Roll and not to do with the bike any more :headbang:

Peeteey

4th May 2011, 11:36

Video is up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfHd5GlNKKc

:woohoo::woohoo:

KiwiPhoenix

4th May 2011, 12:51

Great vid Peeteey! Love the doughnuts, nice to see it whilst not in the sidecar!!!!

BEAMER89

4th May 2011, 20:00

Awesome work with the vid Pete, :woohoo:

gloplg

4th May 2011, 21:16

Video is up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfHd5GlNKKc

:woohoo::woohoo:

Good vid Pete!!!!!!!!!!!

Will have to pick your brains on premiere. Paid money and not using it:doh::doh:

Peeteey

6th May 2011, 03:42

Here's a video of the trail ride myself and Transalper did a while back. Lots of fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAgOUyeF4MQ

Smooches!

Peeteey

11th May 2011, 16:59

Good vid Pete!!!!!!!!!!!

Will have to pick your brains on premiere. Paid money and not using it:doh::doh:

Cool, I'll have some time this weekend if you will ...

gloplg

25th May 2011, 19:30

Where are we going on the next classic????????????

Gareth123

25th May 2011, 22:13

First weekend of every month? Brass Monkey.

Unless we postpone it for a week.

gloplg

27th May 2011, 23:05

First weekend of every month? Brass Monkey.

Unless we postpone it for a week.

Damn:Oops::doh: I forgot. The brass is too :cold::cold: for me anyway, I'm a woose.

Peeteey

31st May 2011, 02:21

KiwiPhoenix

31st May 2011, 09:46

Yea, too bloomin' cold for a long ride just to watch other people get drunk :D

Would rather stay in bed with the cat! :yes:

If its a nice day on Sat I'll be up for a pootle with any other non brass type people ...

Can't do Sun tho ...

Ahh, you don't know what you are missing!! Thankfully I can say that being a chick and since I don't have any brass balls to freeze off, it'll be sweet (providing it doesn't rain!!) :blink:

willytheekid

31st May 2011, 10:24

Ahh, you don't know what you are missing!! Thankfully I can say that being a chick and since I don't have any brass balls to freeze off, it'll be sweet (providing it doesn't rain!!) :blink:

:killingme......check the weather report Kiwi, cos sorry to say it mate....I think your in for a "experiance" weather wise for the brass monkey this year.(balls or not..somethings gonna get frozen off lol)

And Im firmly with Peeteey on this subject....warmth = good!....standing in muddy padock freezing arse off = BAD! (and whats with that large ball of burning fire up in tha sky?....burns us it does!)
Besides...ride with strangers?...or ride with you crazy/fun guys n girls.....easy choice!.

Have a great trip tho Kiwi :love:, try to stay out of trouble...no fighting!:girlfight:, racing!:scooter: or illegal gambling!:mega: (I did say "try"!)....We will think of you on sat night...while im sitting infront of the fire...cosy...warm...and remembering the time it was so cold my tent shattered!.....:yes:.....oh yes.....that cold!

Ride safe Kiwi .....& of course everyone else whos going.:love::cold::love:

KiwiPhoenix

31st May 2011, 16:10

:killingme......check the weather report Kiwi, cos sorry to say it mate....I think your in for a "experiance" weather wise for the brass monkey this year.(balls or not..somethings gonna get frozen off lol)

And Im firmly with Peeteey on this subject....warmth = good!....standing in muddy padock freezing arse off = BAD! (and whats with that large ball of burning fire up in tha sky?....burns us it does!)
Besides...ride with strangers?...or ride with you crazy/fun guys n girls.....easy choice!.

Have a great trip tho Kiwi :love:, try to stay out of trouble...no fighting!:girlfight:, racing!:scooter: or illegal gambling!:mega: (I did say "try"!)....We will think of you on sat night...while im sitting infront of the fire...cosy...warm...and remembering the time it was so cold my tent shattered!.....:yes:.....oh yes.....that cold!

Ride safe Kiwi .....& of course everyone else whos going.:love::cold::love:

Thanks! :rofl:

The great thing about the brass is the hulking great big bonfire they light to keep us all warm! Very toasty. Besides last year there was about 4in of snow, so cozy as!