Auckland: Learners and Newbie Ride [Archive] - Page 2

Mom

28th May 2011, 17:23

MadDuck

28th May 2011, 17:25

Good range of bikes too scorpios/250 ninjas/cruisers/600's/900's/1300's and even a lone volty...

Even had a tractor..... Great day. Awesome weather. Great bunch of people. Good food. Nice ride. Sure beats working :woohoo:

Mom

28th May 2011, 17:27

Even had a tractor..... Great day. Awesome weather. Great bunch of people. Good food. Nice ride. Sure beats working :woohoo:

Do you fancy curry for tea? Means heading up here is all...

MadDuck

28th May 2011, 17:29

Thanks for the invite. I am about to head out to a work thing. Oh joy!

nathanwhite

28th May 2011, 17:45

Awesome ride! Little windy, but added to the fun. Thanks Maha and everyone else who made it happen today.

So when is the next one?

Maha

28th May 2011, 17:57

I will edit the 1st post when I decide on a date...:yes:
I already have the route planned...:corn:

Wizard

28th May 2011, 18:29

Awesome ride !! . Thanks a lot guys for the ride. perfect organisation , it is always nice to meet new people , Looking forward for the next ride. :yes:

Mom

28th May 2011, 18:56

Awesome ride! Little windy, but added to the fun. Thanks Maha and everyone else who made it happen today.

So when is the next one?

It did get a bit blustery on the Mangawhai road for sure. Always good to ride it when it is like that, for that was really gentle by comparison to what it can get like in places. The wind shear is an interesting thing to experience. Look to the vegetation on the side of the road for clues, trees that grow in one direction only are a good clue :lol:

You guys on your scorpios will get blown around a bit more than I will on my bike, coping with that is a good skill to have. Just relax, keep drive momentum happening, ride into the wind, dont cruise. Relax your arms, grip the tank with your knees and grin like a mad thing :D

I have seen a rather large bloke on a little 150 FXR, getting hammered on a ride. From behind it looked like he was turning a hard right hander, when in fact he was simply going straight, leaning against the wind to go straight :lol:

Thanks for coming along today, we had a blast!

The End

28th May 2011, 19:00

It did get a bit blustery on the Mangawhai road for sure. Always good to ride it when it is like that, for that was really gentle by comparison to what it can get like in places. The wind shear is an interesting thing to experience. Look to the vegetation on the side of the road for clues, trees that grow in one direction only are a good clue :lol:

You guys on your scorpios will get blown around a bit more than I will on my bike, coping with that is a good skill to have. Just relax, keep drive momentum happening, ride into the wind, dont cruise. Relax your arms, grip the tank with your knees and grin like a mad thing :D
Thanks for coming along today, we had a blast!

Yea it was good fun for sure! I was surprised at how the scorpio actually managed to keep up! :woohoo:

Great day out, just a little sore from the seat. Not a bad price to pay for some great riding though!:rockon:

Mom

28th May 2011, 19:05

Yea it was good fun for sure! I was surprised at how the scorpio actually managed to keep up! :woohoo:

Great day out, just a little sore from the seat. Not a bad price to pay for some great riding though!:rockon:

The Scopio is a cool little bike, light on its feet and very forgiving if you make a mistake. Does highway speed and then some. Your botty will get used to riding distances :yes: The more you ride the less it hurts... after a while

You guys did really well today...

Toaster

28th May 2011, 19:33

What a great day. Good company, good attitudes and good weather as well. Always wonderful to meet new people, and to catch up with some old friends. Toaster, lets not leave it that long again eh?

Thanks to everyone that turned up today, to make it such a cool day. See you on the next one :yes:

I am on annual leave until 10 June so will keep an eye out for any rides and any future weekends free when they eventuate during my shift roster.

It was great to finally catch up since our coffee and chat at Nasty's place last year in Wellington. I had a great ride back over Woodcocks and gave the ST a chance to stretch its legs a bit.

Excellent to see so many new bikers getting out there and giving group riding a go.

Will keep up posting shiftworker rides for those free and able to ride during the week too.

Smallfishnz

28th May 2011, 20:07

Thanks Maha and Mom for a great route havent been up there for years

Mom

28th May 2011, 20:34

I am on annual leave until 10 June so will keep an eye out for any rides and any future weekends free when they eventuate during my shift roster.

It was great to finally catch up since our coffee and chat at Nasty's place last year in Wellington. I had a great ride back over Woodcocks and gave the ST a chance to stretch its legs a bit.

Excellent to see so many new bikers getting out there and giving group riding a go.

Will keep up posting shiftworker rides for those free and able to ride during the week too.

I have every second Friday off. Next one is an off one. Would love to come along if Friday fits your roster.

TOTO

28th May 2011, 20:49

thats it , I hate all of you :brick:

Toaster

28th May 2011, 20:57

I have every second Friday off. Next one is an off one. Would love to come along if Friday fits your roster.

Sweet, I am still on holiday then.

Mom

28th May 2011, 20:59

thats it , I hate all of you :brick:

I will come hug you tomorrow if you are working :love: I need a TOTO. My helmet had a go at self destruction on Friday, without even hitting the road. Flew to bits at slow speed. I went back and retrieved the bits :yes: Well the ones I could find that is :lol:

unstuck

28th May 2011, 21:12

Sounds like an awesome day. Doesnt look like the mangawhia pub has changed much,and im guessing some of those other pics are at the lookout on sh16? Wish i could of been there.:yes:

Mom

28th May 2011, 21:18

Sweet, I am still on holiday then.

I am going to Rotorua in the car that day...

Not my fault, I blame Maha :yes:

Maha

28th May 2011, 21:47

Sounds like an awesome day. Doesnt look like the mangawhia pub has changed much,and im guessing some of those other pics are at the lookout on sh16? Wish i could of been there.:yes:

The Tavern is a great place on day like today, heaps of sun/great food.
During the cooler months they have the fire going inside and if its wet? just hang your gear around it, have a beer or coffee, something to eat etc. Its only 40 minutes from home so a nice easy obtainable venue at short notice.
The lookout? yes that be it, a must stop anytime on such a stunning day.

nzmikey

28th May 2011, 21:54

thats it , I hate all of you :brick:

Yeah i was gunna call you about it but figured that you would be working , sorry dude & i did call you tonight but you did not answer :p

steelphoenix

30th May 2011, 16:42

jaffaonajappa

30th May 2011, 16:50

Here's a few more pictures - a couple of them are very like Maha's... :facepalm:

Wide angle pics......awesome. Can see both sides of some of them bigger Hondas :)

MadDuck

30th May 2011, 18:01

thats it , I hate all of you :brick:

But WE love you TOTO...can't you feel the love? :love:

unstuck

30th May 2011, 19:11

WOW. There is one dude in one of those panorama shots that has only got half of his legs, amazing he can ride a bike.:yes:

Mom

30th May 2011, 19:12

Here's a few more pictures - a couple of them are very like Maha's... :facepalm:

All pics are GREAT! Post them up, you took heaps :yes: We have been waiting for yours to appear. Was lovely to meet you. 300 kms is not a bad effort :headbang:

unstuck

30th May 2011, 19:15

The Tavern is a great place on day like today, heaps of sun/great food.
During the cooler months they have the fire going inside and if its wet? just hang your gear around it, have a beer or coffee, something to eat etc. Its only 40 minutes from home so a nice easy obtainable venue at short notice.
The lookout? yes that be it, a must stop anytime on such a stunning day.

Used to go for a blat up there to the pub on the xr600 when i lived at pakiri.Up the beach to te-ari point and then the gravel to mangawhi. Awesome times.:yes:

brendonjw

31st May 2011, 08:37

Thanks to everyone - great fun, and really neat meeting new people and getting to go on a good long ride. All up I did over 300km on Saturday! :woohoo:

Here's a few more pictures - a couple of them are very like Maha's... :facepalm:

Haha so your sister didnt kill you for blowing her off for the ride :innocent:
Hope everyone had a safe trip back, i had to get back to aucks so kept going when everyone pulled into the Caltex to top up. All up it was a good day and was good to meet some new peps, thanks for organising it Maha

steelphoenix

31st May 2011, 16:19

Haha so your sister didnt kill you for blowing her off for the ride :innocent:
No, I am still alive and kicking. We went last night instead (no Hornet Swarm for me), and she made me pay for the movie and gelato. *sigh*

Still, wouldn't have traded it for anything. :)

Maha

6th June 2011, 16:38

Date posted on post 1.
SATURDAY THE 18TH
Any suggestions/concerns/criticism from those that attend are welcome.

Foghorn

6th June 2011, 18:12

Date posted on post 1.

Any suggestions/concerns/criticism from those that attend are welcome.

Woooo hooooo...... Can't wait.

We could go and do some south rides if people want, but I am happy just going for a ride..... :scooter::scooter::scooter:

stifmyster1

13th June 2011, 18:23

Im keen for this one.

rickstv

14th June 2011, 14:06

Why not?
Rick.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::bana na::banana:

tnarg

14th June 2011, 16:26

Hi all when will the next ride be. Been on KB for years as a dirt rider but just started on the road and keen for some newbie rides. Would be cool to meet some other noobs.

tnarg

14th June 2011, 16:28

Ok after all these years you would think I would know how to read posts haha. Ok so there is a ride on the 17th. Keen as if im not working.

Maha

14th June 2011, 16:37

No Saturday the 18th...:scratch:

Mom

14th June 2011, 18:46

The weather looks to be ok too, good stuff! Looking forward to meeting some new people.

tnarg

14th June 2011, 18:46

Oops. Ok the 18th.

hellokitty

14th June 2011, 21:45

No Saturday the 18th...:scratch:

Poos:( I am picking up my new bike that day.... when is the next one? I will be a real newbie on the new bike.... :2thumbsup I will need some TLC I think, especially in a group ride.

jaffaonajappa

14th June 2011, 21:47

edit. Disregard....

Mom

15th June 2011, 06:27

Poos:( I am picking up my new bike that day.... when is the next one? I will be a real newbie on the new bike.... :2thumbsup I will need some TLC I think, especially in a group ride.

I saw you turned :yes:

What time are you picking it up?

nathanwhite

15th June 2011, 09:32

I'm Keen.

Are we doing a group thingy over the bridge again?

Maha

15th June 2011, 13:41

I'm Keen.

Are we doing a group thingy over the bridge again?

Hopefully that can be arranged, you guys did a good job of that last time.

Mom

15th June 2011, 18:50

Hopefully that can be arranged, you guys did a good job of that last time.

I will go down and get them if needed.

Gremlin

15th June 2011, 19:05

I'll only know later on Friday if I'm free Saturday... will update then.

Mom

15th June 2011, 19:19

I'll only know later on Friday if I'm free Saturday... will update then.

Weather is looking shite for Saturday, may have to put a rain date in for Sunday.

hellokitty

15th June 2011, 19:31

I saw you turned :yes:

What time are you picking it up?

Not sure yet, and if it is raining hard, Mr Hellokitty will ride it home for me as I am a bit cautious until I know the bike.

Maha

15th June 2011, 19:47

Reserve day....Sunday

If Saturday is crap.

stifmyster1

16th June 2011, 18:28

saturday is meant to be mega crap. and sunday just crap. Dammit. If it gets postponed could it be two weeks from now. got madigras next weekend

MadDuck

16th June 2011, 18:44

Well Saturday is looking like a good day to take the car and go leather jacket shopping....

Mom

16th June 2011, 18:45

Well Saturday is looking like a good day to take the car and go leather jacket shopping....

I am thinking the same Ducky :yes: I know, how about you come up after jacket shopping and stay the night?

Foghorn

16th June 2011, 21:34

I am happy to go over the bridge and help bring group over....

Either day is fine for me, I will just keep an eye out to see which day. :2thumbsup

nathanwhite

16th June 2011, 21:44

:weep: I'm out. Family thing popped up on Saturday and I have work on Sunday

stifmyster1

16th June 2011, 22:11

im possible out. ive got school summative coming up so if its bad weather i dont want to risk getting sick in the slightest

Grant`

17th June 2011, 15:50

Thoughts on where the ride is heading? Just so i can decide if I can make it or not lol :-)

Maha

17th June 2011, 16:37

Thoughts on where the ride is heading? Just so i can decide if I can make it or not lol :-)

At this stage Grant its looking like a Sunday ride and the end destination this time is Puhoi via the Water Cranium/Clarktown/Christene and the ''farm track''....if you know what I mean..:lol:

Mom

17th June 2011, 17:17

At this stage Grant its looking like a Sunday ride and the end destination this time is Puhoi via the Water Cranium/Clarktown/Christene and the ''farm track''....if you know what I mean..:lol:

I can work it out but not sure others will. They might if they think hard though, cool ride! Better stop raining, not sure the newbies are ready for my colourful root :innocent:

Grant`

17th June 2011, 17:42

At this stage Grant its looking like a Sunday ride and the end destination this time is Puhoi via the Water Cranium/Clarktown/Christene and the ''farm track''....if you know what I mean..:lol:

Well I can honestly say I have no idea what that means or where those places are lol.

I have also never been to the puhoi pub before, just never got around to it, however if I do get to go, I will end up going on a bit of roundabout way to get there.

Whangarei>Waipu>Mangawhai>Te Hana>Wellsford>SH16>Woodcocks to looking at the map Ahuroa road and through to the pub.

kaiwaka is a bit of a fail at the moment with the road works :mad:

Gremlin

17th June 2011, 20:21

Can't make Saturday now, got to sort some stuff on the bike, and Sunday I may be working, not confirmed at this stage...

Maha

17th June 2011, 23:04

Well I can honestly say I have no idea what that means or where those places are lol.

I have also never been to the puhoi pub before, just never got around to it, however if I do get to go, I will end up going on a bit of roundabout way to get there.

Whangarei>Waipu>Mangawhai>Te Hana>Wellsford>SH16>Woodcocks to looking at the map Ahuroa road and through to the pub.

kaiwaka is a bit of a fail at the moment with the road works :mad:

Ahuroa rd is gravel..
But the ''farm track'' = Woodcocks...

Maha

17th June 2011, 23:07

Ride is POSTPONED through to Sunday.

Just got back from West Auckland and the rain was intense most of the way.

blue rider

17th June 2011, 23:12

yeah, keep telling myself that learning how to ride in the rain is going be good for me - somehow.

Grant`

18th June 2011, 09:39

Right ok, maybe I won't go that way then.....

Maybe just along woodcocks completely and down from Warkworth to Puhoi instead.

Maha

18th June 2011, 10:29

Right ok, maybe I won't go that way then.....

Maybe just along woodcocks completely and down from Warkworth to Puhoi instead.

If we time it right tomorrow we might meet up along the way...could always wait at the Mahu College which will be a stop point anyway.

Grant`

18th June 2011, 10:56

Maha

18th June 2011, 15:32

So just so I have this straight are you guys going to go from 17 across to Kumeu/Helensville and head 16 then Woodcocks down to Puhoi or am I on the complete wrong track....

Just trying to play it out in my head lol.

Mind is sort of elsewhere with my studying for exam on Monday.

How could the weatherfuckenforecasters get it so wrong?
Its been the warmest day this week here today....:mad::D
I dont care what the weather holds tomorrow, the Honda will see the light of day.

Mom

18th June 2011, 17:51

How could the weatherfuckenforecasters get it so wrong?
Its been the warmest day this week here today....:mad::D
I dont care what the weather holds tomorrow, the Honda will see the light of day.

I hope it is REALLY cold :yes: I will get a chance to test my new heated grips :love:

Maha

18th June 2011, 18:36

I hope it is REALLY cold :yes: I will get a chance to test my new heated grips :love:

Heated grips are for .....which reminds me, I have to pick up my winter gloves from Pakaranga.....:lol:

Grant`

18th June 2011, 18:38

Heated grips are for girls....:lol:

Hey watch who your calling a girl :girlfight:
I love my heated grips on my bike!

Maha

18th June 2011, 18:47

Hey watch who your calling a girl :girlfight:
I love my heated grips on my bike!

I rode the bandit and they were set at 70%...yes, I can see the attraction and if you are riding everyday in all weather then yes. Would I have them, no. I could have really done with them once from memory. I just swallow a couple of MAN pills...:killingme

damn that sounds dodgy

Grant`

18th June 2011, 19:06

I rode the bandit and they were set at 70%...yes, I can see the attraction and if you are riding everyday in all weather then yes. Would I have them, no. I could have really done with them once from memory. I just swallow a couple of MAN pills...:killingme

damn that sounds dodgy

I am not doing so much of it anymore, I do like the fact there a big grip so easier to hold on to.

+ I just got a pair of Goretex gloves so wet hands should be a thing of the past for me now!

As to your man pills and swallowing I ask no questions you tell me nothing.

Grant`

18th June 2011, 19:10

hellokitty

18th June 2011, 19:47

I hope it is REALLY cold :yes: I will get a chance to test my new heated grips :love:

Hey watch who your calling a girl :girlfight:
I love my heated grips on my bike!

I am not doing so much of it anymore, I do like the fact there a big grip so easier to hold on to.

I looooooove heated grips - I find winter weight gloves or thermal liners too bulky, and my hands go numb in the cold.
The bigger grip makes my hand closer to the clutch as well which comes in handy, as there is only so far that the lever can be adjusted - I have my thumb joint fused/pinned and don't have much of a reach anymore.

I have to confess that I use the heated grips for autumn, winter and spring, but I am just a delicate little flower....

Anyways as my new bike won't be ready until Tuesday, I may come along on the 750 tomorrow.

hellokitty

18th June 2011, 19:51

Caltex 10am for 10.30 departure???

Is this still the meeting point? Or is it the BP on the main highway north?

Maha

18th June 2011, 20:40

While I think about it, what time you planning on getting to Puhoi? Leaving whangarei around 10'ish should put us somewhere near Warkworth around 12'ish after we take the tiki tour route to avoid the roadworks.

If we are here or there abouts I will text you but make the school the meeting point.

Caltex 10am for 10.30 departure???

Is this still the meeting point? Or is it the BP on the main highway north?

Caltex see you there....

Foghorn

18th June 2011, 20:53

Anybody needing a hand to cross the bridge?

If so please post early.

Mom

18th June 2011, 21:00

Realy looking forward to tomorrow :yes:

Gremlin

19th June 2011, 01:25

Won't be there... got work to sort.

On a related note, my heated grips just stopped working a couple of days ago :mad: Not a bad innings for over 65,000km though. Have to find out where it's broken and sort at some point.

Maha

19th June 2011, 08:21

Cant beleive the stunning day it turned out to be here yesterday.
No rain to be seen until after 5pm and it was only a short burst.
Reading this morning that Auckland/Kerikeri/Kaikohe all got 35mm yesterday?

Anyway, RIDE IS ON so anyone who is keen see you at the Caltex.

The Singing Chef

19th June 2011, 08:24

Maha

19th June 2011, 08:53

I'm in, i may also be bringing a mate. will see you guys at caltex 10am yeah?

Yeah cool as...10.30 leave.

Mom

19th June 2011, 09:04

Not cold enough :mad:

I am going to use the grips anyway :sunny:

Can't wait, see you all soon!

The Singing Chef

19th June 2011, 15:08

Albeit a little wet, was good fun though, good lunch and company. Look forward to the next one. Thanks Maha

Foghorn

19th June 2011, 15:50

Thanks team for the ride..... Maybe Saturday would have been better..... Lol. Great learning for myself though... Thanks again.

hellokitty

19th June 2011, 15:54

I am glad you guys had a great ride - I didn't come as I just wasn't in the right frame of mind - no point riding (especially in a group) when you are tired and distracted :mad: and grumpy.
As I have found from past experience, this is when you have "accidents"

MadDuck

19th June 2011, 16:17

What a great ride and great day out!

The wet was not toooooo wet for most of the day and it was well worth getting out. Only real bugger is the bike is filthy once again. What a pity the bike cleaning fairy never visits my house.

The Singing Chef

19th June 2011, 16:20

Mom

19th June 2011, 16:21

Well, the heated grips are fantastic! I have to admit it felt a bit weird to have heat under my hands, but oh so nice. Pity it was so mild today, I actually had to turn them off in Clarksville, I started to steam up my visor I was getting so hot :lol:

Got a wet seat, got wet hands and arms. Some of that rain was obviously quite heavy :yes: Well done all for a great day out, see you on the next one.

MadDuck

19th June 2011, 16:42

She's scared of your Harley...

HA! Well she wont be visiting those ones we saw at the Puhoi either then.

Maha

19th June 2011, 17:19

Woodcocks in the wet...oh joy I hear one say....:2thumbsup
The Hells Angels chaps were a friendly bunch offering up answers to any question about thier bikes.
Love the magic trick of a Duck morfing into a Tui over lunch...:killingme (pic to follow)
Met up with Grant and Camille at Warkworth and treated them to a world famous Maha coffee on the way home...:yeah:
...Clan? ...what Clan?....:confused:
The Foghorn word ledger is on the increase...:lol:

Mom

19th June 2011, 17:53

...Clan? ...what Clan?....:confused:

Maybe this one

http://www.xfire.com/communities/maha/roster/

:rofl:

Grant`

19th June 2011, 18:13

Well made it home finally :-)

Was pretty happy with todays ride, did 237.5k's before my gas light came on which for my bike is pretty good (13 litres of gas) Filled up at 260ks and managed to squeeze 13.82litres in. Those PR3's are magic, a lot more confidence in the wet going around the corners definitely feel I can lean the bike over with out worrying about something giving way which in turn made me a lot smoother today hence better gas mileage.

Hopefully this should improve again once i put my Power Commander in.

But aside from all that was a great ride, also survived the coffee and the cat trying to stake its ownership of me!

Look forward to the next one and anyone up this way is more than welcome to stop in for a coffee or a place to crash any time! :beer:

Foghorn

19th June 2011, 18:22

Grant`

19th June 2011, 18:36

Yeah come this way ya bastards! Leave a little earlier :2thumbsup

Foghorn

19th June 2011, 19:34

Yeah come this way ya bastards! Leave a little earlier :2thumbsup

I like that idea... :woohoo::woohoo:... We could go up through Dargaville.... and then on to Whangarei ..... maybe back through Mangawhai...

It would be a long day, but would be an awesome ride.... :scooter::scooter::scooter:

hellokitty

19th June 2011, 19:43

Only real bugger is the bike is filthy once again. What a pity the bike cleaning fairy never visits my house.

She's scared of your Harley...

:killingme Yeah, the bike cleaning fairy must be scared of Suzukis, Yamahas, and Hondas as she has never visited my house. I have never had a Kawasaki (that was in 1 piece anyway) so maybe she only does Kawasakis?

Grant`

19th June 2011, 19:44

I like that idea... :woohoo::woohoo:... We could go up through Dargaville.... and then on to Whangarei ..... maybe back through Mangawhai...

It would be a long day, but would be an awesome ride.... :scooter::scooter::scooter:

Nah you don't want to go to Dargahole :)

Take SH12 and then turn off at Paparoa and come up throug the Paparoa/Oakleigh road thats good fun, have lunch at the Pizza Barn in Waipu...

Hint hint heheh.

MadDuck

19th June 2011, 19:47

Take SH12 and then turn off at Paparoa and come up throug the Paparoa/Oakleigh road thats good fun, have lunch at the Pizza Barn in Waipu...

Done that a few times....it is a great day out. May be a bit far for learners though???

Maha

19th June 2011, 20:04

Nah you don't want to go to Dargahole :)

Take SH12 and then turn off at Paparoa and come up throug the Paparoa/Oakleigh road thats good fun, have lunch at the Pizza Barn in Waipu...

Hint hint heheh.

That is a good ride...I used to do it as a sort of regular ride called the Brynderwyn Bypass. Haven't done it for a while now.
Duckster has a point so I would open it up to who ever wants to do it.
Would do SH1 to Paps though (quickest route for leaners)

Paparoa/Oakleigh is 40 kms of yum yum if the weather has been legal.
But yeah, I could some calculations ...K's/Time.

Grant`

19th June 2011, 20:05

Done that a few times....it is a great day out. May be a bit far for learners though???

Yeah Possibly, I dunno I was always doing mad trips on my bike so I sort of forget that some people are not like me lol.

:banana:

Foghorn

19th June 2011, 20:15

May be a bit far for learners though???

Well I would be keen.... always like the idea of long rides.

rickstv

19th June 2011, 21:02

Mom

19th June 2011, 21:16

Good ride today chaps and chapesses. Moms tip about the Pledge on my visor was a good one. The water streamed off during the heavier down pours.

Now I wonder how it would work on Cordura? :tugger: My jacket is drying in front of the fire, I need it dry for tomorrows commute.

Woodcocks is quite a technical ride on a good day without the added difficulty of a wet road. Foghorn did really well to get through that. I'm impressed.:yeah:

Rick.

I laughed when Maha complimented you on the weather tightness of your jacket at Puhoi :pinch:

I think throwing it down is a better description of that rain :yes: My brand new pants let the dampness in :( Very disappointing :nya:

I think investing in a good root is the go personally. I have a full body root, but am thinking a 2 piece one may well be the shizz!

Foghorn did well on a couple of occasions :yes:

Spearfish

19th June 2011, 21:23

I laughed when Maha complimented you on the weather tightness of your jacket at Puhoi :pinch:

I think throwing it down is a better description of that rain :yes: My brand new pants let the dampness in :( Very disappointing :nya:

I think investing in a good root is the go personally. I have a full body root, but am thinking a 2 piece one may well be the shizz!

Foghorn did well on a couple of occasions :yes:

Moms coded message...?!?

rickstv

19th June 2011, 21:24

[QUOTE=Mom;1130090021]

I think investing in a good root is the go personally. I have a full body root,

Oooooh, I love it when you talk dirty.:lol::lol:

Grant`

19th June 2011, 21:33

My 2 piece held up well, and my new goretex gloves were awesome! I

Mom

19th June 2011, 21:39

Moms coded message...?!?

Hmmmmm, should I share? It is documented on here somewhere, and plenty know the story...

I think investing in a good root is the go personally. I have a full body root,

Oooooh, I love it when you talk dirty.:lol::lol:

Nothing, but nothing beats a good root :yes:

My 2 piece held up well, and my new goretex gloves were awesome! I

Gorrrrrrrrrrrrretex...

I love it when you talk dirty :sunny:

Grant`

19th June 2011, 21:44

Gorrrrrrrrrrrrretex...

I love it when you talk dirty :sunny:

Hmmmmm should I even ask ?

Mom

19th June 2011, 21:49

Hmmmmm should I even ask ?

Tis the rolling rrrrrrrrrrrrr's I hear :drool:

That and the fact the insides of your gloves were dry and warm :yes: My very expensive H2O gloves were saturated! Even heated grips can not make up for soaking wet leather gloves, and the struggle it is to get them on your hands.

Grant`

19th June 2011, 21:53

Tis the rolling rrrrrrrrrrrrr's I hear :drool:

That and the fact the insides of your gloves were dry and warm :yes: My very expensive H2O gloves were saturated! Even heated grips can not make up for soaking wet leather gloves, and the struggle it is to get them on your hands.

Yes I am very very happy with my purchase! First set of winter/water proof gloves I have ever brought that actually work and do as there supposed to. Stay Dry!

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr its getting cold, I can rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrroll my rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr's as well. :lol:

Spearfish

20th June 2011, 08:36

Hmmmmm, should I share? It is documented on here somewhere, and plenty know the story...

Nothing, but nothing beats a good root :yes:

Ok, so Moms code is well known or is it something unique to here?
e.g If I go into a bike shop and ask for either a lower body root to match my upper body root or a full body root they will point me in the direction of their riding gear not the door or maybe Honda bikes on display?

Foghorn

20th June 2011, 18:52

Foghorn did well on a couple of occasions :yes:

Foghorn did really well to get through that. I'm impressed.:yeah:

Rick.

Well thanks for the kind words :o, I do try my best and I wouldn't be learning if it wasn't for these rides, I am very happy there are experienced riders willing to take time out to help the less experienced.
Long may the rides continue.

Mom

20th June 2011, 19:00

Well thanks for the kind words :o, I do try my best and I wouldn't be learning if it wasn't for these rides, I am very happy there are experienced riders willing to take time out to help the less experienced.
Long may the rides continue.

You are so much improved from the first time you came out with us, it is wonderful to see. I am hoping to get a Licensed Instructor along on one of the rides. She actually knows what she is talking about :yes: as opposed to us just encouraging you to get out there :dodge:

I enjoy these rides too :2thumbsup

Grant`

20th June 2011, 20:06

Well thanks for the kind words :o, I do try my best and I wouldn't be learning if it wasn't for these rides, I am very happy there are experienced riders willing to take time out to help the less experienced.
Long may the rides continue.

If ya want to do some longer rides and are keen to get away for a weekend, Give us a yell bud...

More than happy to take you on some roads up this way and give you a general tiki tour around, but that goes for anybody thats keen really and wants to get away or see Northland...

Can even come and meet you along the way somewhere.

The Singing Chef

20th June 2011, 20:33

If ya want to do some longer rides and are keen to get away for a weekend, Give us a yell bud...

More than happy to take you on some roads up this way and give you a general tiki tour around, but that goes for anybody thats keen really and wants to get away or see Northland...

Can even come and meet you along the way somewhere.

Very Keen!!

Grant`

20th June 2011, 20:36

Very Keen!!

Just give me a weekend with a bit of notice and your more than welcome.

The Singing Chef

20th June 2011, 20:41

Just give me a weekend with a bit of notice and your more than welcome.

Will do, when i get a weekend off that is :(

Grant`

20th June 2011, 20:53

Will do, when i get a weekend off that is :(

I know that feeling bud! oh well it happens.

The Singing Chef

20th June 2011, 20:55

I know that feeling bud! oh well it happens.

Yep, damn hospitality, ahwell look forward to that ride mate , cheers

Grant`

21st June 2011, 18:47

No worries bud :-)

Ricardo S

24th June 2011, 20:21

the weather doesn't look too bad for the weekend...

http://www.timeanddate.com/weather/new-zealand/auckland/hourly

Maha

25th June 2011, 08:03

the weather doesn't look too bad for the weekend...

http://www.timeanddate.com/weather/new-zealand/auckland/hourly

Short answer No.
I will post the new ride on post 1 later.
We are expecting thunderstorms and hail today, right now its only really windy.

*JULY 9TH*

Maha

25th June 2011, 14:39

placidfemme

25th June 2011, 14:42

Here is a map of our next ride...Saturday July 9th
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Dairy+Flat+Hwy&daddr=-36.54507,174.46292+to:-36.25355,174.5766+to:-36.203106,174.5810352+to:-36.1147133,174.5647638+to:-36.101055,174.5579513+to:Waipu,+Northland&hl=en&ll=-36.328403,174.476624&spn=0.761181,1.229095&sll=-36.121029,174.553914&sspn=0.02385,0.038409&geocode=FXzJ0P0d5NVoCg%3BFdJd0v0dyBdmCikBDEDLlBwNb TEgc4UGYe8AEw%3BFZLQ1v0d2NNnCikjCYlUu-kMbTHRqYQGYe8AEw%3BFZ6V1_0dK-VnCin9Ato-PuoMbTERmoQGYe8AEw%3BFefu2P0dm6VnCikR9CKr5pQMbTHxc IQGYe8AEw%3BFUEk2f0d_4pnCilzne9t_5QMbTHQX9IGYe8AEw %3BFaXq2v0dIdplCil3XzWaE5cMbTFwFaNDYe8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrsp=4&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5&z=10

might I suggest: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Dairy+Flat+Hwy&daddr=-36.54507,174.46292+to:-36.25355,174.5766+to:-36.203106,174.5810352+to:-36.1147133,174.5647638+to:-36.101055,174.5579513+to:Waipu,+Northland&hl=en&ll=-36.328403,174.476624&spn=0.761181,1.229095&sll=-36.121029,174.553914&sspn=0.02385,0.038409&geocode=FXzJ0P0d5NVoCg%3BFdJd0v0dyBdmCikBDEDLlBwNb TEgc4UGYe8AEw%3BFZLQ1v0d2NNnCikjCYlUu-kMbTHRqYQGYe8AEw%3BFZ6V1_0dK-VnCin9Ato-PuoMbTERmoQGYe8AEw%3BFefu2P0dm6VnCikR9CKr5pQMbTHxc IQGYe8AEw%3BFUEk2f0d_4pnCilzne9t_5QMbTHQX9IGYe8AEw %3BFaXq2v0dIdplCil3XzWaE5cMbTFwFaNDYe8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrsp=4&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5&z=10

Well balls... that didn't work

Maha

25th June 2011, 14:46

might I suggest: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Dairy+Flat+Hwy&daddr=-36.54507,174.46292+to:-36.25355,174.5766+to:-36.203106,174.5810352+to:-36.1147133,174.5647638+to:-36.101055,174.5579513+to:Waipu,+Northland&hl=en&ll=-36.328403,174.476624&spn=0.761181,1.229095&sll=-36.121029,174.553914&sspn=0.02385,0.038409&geocode=FXzJ0P0d5NVoCg%3BFdJd0v0dyBdmCikBDEDLlBwNb TEgc4UGYe8AEw%3BFZLQ1v0d2NNnCikjCYlUu-kMbTHRqYQGYe8AEw%3BFZ6V1_0dK-VnCin9Ato-PuoMbTERmoQGYe8AEw%3BFefu2P0dm6VnCikR9CKr5pQMbTHxc IQGYe8AEw%3BFUEk2f0d_4pnCilzne9t_5QMbTHQX9IGYe8AEw %3BFaXq2v0dIdplCil3XzWaE5cMbTFwFaNDYe8ABQ&mra=dpe&mrsp=4&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5&z=10

Well balls... that didn't work

Im sure the pizza will taste the same anyway Tammy....:drool:

There are a couple of 'technical' uphill 25k corners between Mangawahi/Langs Beach for learners and cruisers so if you are a leaner on a cruiser sucks to be you...:killingme

Na piece of piss, gear selection/momentum and head position will get you around...:2thumbsup

placidfemme

25th June 2011, 16:41

Im sure the pizza will taste the same anyway Tammy....:drool:

nah... pizza in Queenstown tastes heaps better and after 1800km and no food I'm sure it will taste absolutely amazing!

Mom

25th June 2011, 17:22

nah... pizza in Queenstown tastes heaps better and after 1800km and no food I'm sure it will taste absolutely amazing!

No food :shit: He would never make it :killingme

You never know though Tammy, we could well be looking at a trip south one of these fine days? I have a wonderful new bike you see :sunny:

placidfemme

25th June 2011, 17:29

No food :shit: He would never make it :killingme

You never know though Tammy, we could well be looking at a trip south one of these fine days? I have a wonderful new bike you see :sunny:

lol yes no food would be a stretch! I noticed your new toy! Very cool!

Foghorn

26th June 2011, 15:59

There are a couple of 'technical' uphill 25k corners between Mangawahi/Langs Beach for learners and cruisers so if you are a leaner on a cruiser sucks to be you...:killingme

Do you not like me coming along?? :p:p

I'll be there, and will complete the ride with a smile on my face. :)

Grant`

26th June 2011, 16:02

Mom

26th June 2011, 19:58

Just to ruin that buzz I heard today that I Pizza Barn is currently closed (not sure why or for how long either). However there is another cafe in Waipu that is meant to be quite good on same side of the road about 20 metres further along right on the corner of the intersection...

Its fairly new there, but supposed to be quite good.

Yeah, we had a thought about thqat too today, I think they close for June or something, but like you say, there are other options :yes:

Have you seen this?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/139333-Happy-as-pig-in-muck

Some guys are really, really cool :yes:

Maha

26th June 2011, 20:46

Do you not like me coming along?? :p:p

I'll be there, and will complete the ride with a smile on my face. :)

Just teasen'...its a fun ride Brendon...:nya:

Just to ruin that buzz I heard today that I Pizza Barn is currently closed (not sure why or for how long either). However there is another cafe in Waipu that is meant to be quite good on same side of the road about 20 metres further along right on the corner of the intersection...

Its fairly new there, but supposed to be quite good.

The Pizza barn is closed for all of June for staff holidays...July 9th may just scrape in...:killingme
We will double check though, off to Ruakaka on friday for the weekend.

Mom

26th June 2011, 21:05

off to Ruakaka on friday for the weekend.

I will check it out :yes:

Bring on the weekend!

Grant`

27th June 2011, 07:34

I will check it out :yes:

Bring on the weekend!

Have fun in Ruakaka, if you up this way let me know and I can repay ya for the coffee.

Maha

3rd July 2011, 17:26

Have fun in Ruakaka, if you up this way let me know and I can repay ya for the coffee.

We didn't venture to far from the Caravan Grant...
Some friends up there live in a half round barn (a big bastard) so we sat in the with the log fire going drinking piss, its only two minutes walk to the camp.

We did however go into Waipu on Saturday for a pizza...
They were closed for all of June, opened again on July 1st..:corn:

Mom

3rd July 2011, 18:02

Have fun in Ruakaka, if you up this way let me know and I can repay ya for the coffee.

You will keep! Thanks you for the pigurines too btw, I have not got the last one on to the pig fairy thread :facepalm:

We didn't venture to far from the Caravan Grant...
Some friends up there live in a half round barn (a big bastard) so we sat in the with the log fire going drinking piss, its only two minutes walk to the camp.

We did however go into Waipu on Saturday for a pizza...
They were closed for all of June, opened again on July 1st..:corn:

Bloody beautiful pizza too...

Log fires, rain on the roof, bottle of Baileys...:love:

I have had a simply wonderful weekend.

hellokitty

3rd July 2011, 21:17

Hey Mom - when is the next ride? I feel I would benefit from some TLC in a group situation :love:

Mom

3rd July 2011, 21:49

Hey Mom - when is the next ride? I feel I would benefit from some TLC in a group situation :love:

Thinking it is this weekend coming?

Maha?

Maha

4th July 2011, 07:05

Hey Mom - when is the next ride? I feel I would benefit from some TLC in a group situation :love:

Thinking it is this weekend coming?

Maha?

Yip, that what it says on Post one...where all the information is...:innocent:

hellokitty

4th July 2011, 19:39

Yip, that what it says on Post one...where all the information is...:innocent:

Thanks - I didn't realise that you put the new date for the next ride on the first post.
Smart really, saves trawling through to find it.
Were are we going? Or is it a secret? I would like to bring Mr Hellokitty if I can twist his arm...

Mom

4th July 2011, 20:36

Smart really, saves trawling through to find it.
Were are we going? Or is it a secret? I would like to bring Mr Hellokitty if I can twist his arm...

he is clever like that :shit:

I did not realise he did that either :facepalm:

I dont know where we are going, well, technically I do... Think north, think Pizza :yes:

Gremlin

6th July 2011, 03:29

Won't be there... last weekend in NZ for 6 odd weeks... I fly out the following Saturday at 0600 for 6 weeks of riding in the USA...

Too many things to sort before then...

Foghorn

8th July 2011, 19:14

If anybody needs a hand over the bridge let me know.

Mom

8th July 2011, 19:20

If anybody needs a hand over the bridge let me know.

Are you still keen? The wind is horrible :laugh: Man, I really love your attitude!

Foghorn

8th July 2011, 19:25

Are you still keen? The wind is horrible :laugh: Man, I really love your attitude!

No point just riding in the sunshine..... Riding in this weather increases your skill and trust in your bike and yourself. And I just love learning....

Maha

8th July 2011, 20:54

No point just riding in the sunshine..... Riding in this weather increases your skill and trust in your bike and yourself. And I just love learning....

Well said that man....
Ride is still on at this point...wind is ok, rain is ok...both elements together can be an arse.
Looks like wind tomorrow...might stay away from intend route on the way to pizzaland.

hellokitty

8th July 2011, 21:18

No point just riding in the sunshine..... Riding in this weather increases your skill and trust in your bike and yourself. And I just love learning....

:msn-wink: I love your attitude too - was good riding with you last weekend. I am hoping to ride tomorrow too.

Grant`

8th July 2011, 21:25

Hopefully will get to ride tomorrow and meet up with you guys again :wings:

Maha

9th July 2011, 07:58

Its 12 degs.:msn-wink:
Its not as windy.:eek:
Its not raining.:shifty:
So dry roads/light breeze and a little bit chilly means..
Its on :scooter:

MadDuck

9th July 2011, 08:18

Wet and miserable here. Have a good ride - I will see what tomorrow looks like.

Ricardo S

9th July 2011, 08:43

who is up??? can i join? :D

Maha

9th July 2011, 08:52

who is up??? can i join? :D

Sure can...
Blue skies to the north and beaming sunshine here right now, lets hope it stays that way.
Thats where the weather is coming from right?

Pic shows the weather conditions at the moment in the direction of the ride.

Ricardo S

9th July 2011, 16:43

That was a good day and ride! thanks guys :D

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Foghorn

9th July 2011, 16:56

Excellent ride much more learning done. Can't wait till next time.

Maha

9th July 2011, 17:16

Started out in fine weather, had fine weather through to lunch then more fine weather for the ride back to base.:sunny:
Seems we cleared SH16 shortly before they closed it.:Police:
Handled the few gusts to Wellsford where there were about 19 drops of rain.
We were stopped anyway so it didn't matter.
Had a good run through to Waipu, opted for the Brynderwyns (timing issue)
Sorry about that Grant (who was waiting for us in M/Whai...:eek:
Pizza and chips for lunch..
Carmel turned up from Whangarei followed soon after by Grant..
Enquired as to the condition of the coast...didn't seem to bad :shifty: so thats the way we came back.
Was a good run through there, photo stop at Langs then onto Mangawhai and some back roads back to Warkworth.
All n' All a good days ride...
Already planning the next.

nathanwhite

9th July 2011, 17:21

+1. Marvelous day out.

Thank you so much for organising maha/mum

looking forward to the next

Grant`

9th July 2011, 17:46

Yeah good times, even with me waiting in Mangawhai for no reason I still had fun riding which is what its all about :Police:

Mom

9th July 2011, 17:47

+1. Marvelous day out.

Thank you so much for organising maha/mum

looking forward to the next

Doogal, ya little hunny! I know your name is not Doogal, but I have decided that is what I am calling you :bleh:

What a great day indeedy, seems we had perfect timing, the weather outside at the moment is appalling!

Wind...

What wind? Thanks guys, looking forward to the next one too!

Mom

9th July 2011, 17:49

Yeah good times, even with me waiting in Mangawhai for no reason I still had fun riding which is what its all about :Police:

Oh man, you made me one very happy Mommy today, I may even have to sleep with you, oh, I mean it :lol:

Thanks Grant, as always, good to see you both, get newhair (sic) to post up as well.

Grant`

9th July 2011, 18:21

Oh man, you made me one very happy Mommy today, I may even have to sleep with you, oh, I mean it :lol:

Thanks Grant, as always, good to see you both, get newhair (sic) to post up as well.

Its always nice to be able to make someone happy :shifty:

nzspokes

9th July 2011, 19:40

Looks like you guys had fun.

I will try to make the next one.......

Mom

9th July 2011, 20:19

Looks like you guys had fun.

I will try to make the next one.......

You would be very welcome. Best Maha stops talking about planning something southern and gets on with actually planning something :sunny:

hellokitty

10th July 2011, 10:48

I am sorry I didn't make it - I had the most horrendous headache - well it wasn't that bad until I rode and then it was really terrible, so I gave up and went home :no:

Mom

10th July 2011, 10:50

I am sorry I didn't make it - I had the most horrendous headache - well it wasn't that bad until I rode and then it was really terrible, so I gave up and went home :no:

There is always next time.

Maha

10th July 2011, 14:55

I am sorry I didn't make it - I had the most horrendous headache - well it wasn't that bad until I rode and then it was really terrible, so I gave up and went home :no:

A group ride with us means we ride as a group.
You will enjoy the next route, very cruiser freindly....:msn-wink:

hellokitty

10th July 2011, 15:17

A group ride with us means we ride as a group.
You will enjoy the next route, very cruiser freindly....:msn-wink:

As long as it doesn't have that horrendous corner you guy were talking about in another thread.... :confused:

Maha

10th July 2011, 15:41

As long as it doesn't have that horrendous corner you guy were talking about in another thread.... :confused:

To be honest with you, that corner went largely un-noticed yesterday.
Personally I feel it an easier corner heading south in a 'less to think about' way, and thats the way we did it.
I thought Brendon may have a bit of trouble with it so I let the five other riders go ahead so he could follow me only.
It was no worry's to him.
But to answer your question?
No we will be keeping it more....local...:msn-wink:

baptist

16th July 2011, 00:33

I think that might be good for me, not done a group ride in 20 years (grumpy old git I guess:violin::whistle:) and that was an insane free for all, not good. Hope I can join you guys?

Mom

16th July 2011, 06:25

I think that might be good for me, not done a group ride in 20 years (grumpy old git I guess:violin::whistle:) and that was an insane free for all, not good. Hope I can join you guys?

I am sure you can come along, us grumpy old gits should stick together :yes:

Maha

18th July 2011, 15:22

Saturday August 6th:sunny:

MPJ

19th July 2011, 16:50

I havent done a group ride yet, but could be keen to come along on the next one if time will allow

Maha

19th July 2011, 17:35

I havent done a group ride yet, but could be keen to come along on the next one if time will allow

The ride on the 6th will be kept local enough for anyone to peel off if time is an issue.

Grant`

19th July 2011, 18:20

The ride on the 6th will be kept local enough for anyone to peel off if time is an issue.

Does local enough mean Whangarei? Sweet as that will be awesome! :corn:

G4L4XY

20th July 2011, 00:37

Hey there, i've been riding for just over a year now and im a confident rider, im looking for a group ride which isn't too basic, new to the auckland area and well riding on the motorway is boring, im looking for some good corners to ride, would I be suitable attending this group ride?

Mom

20th July 2011, 06:07

Maha

20th July 2011, 06:59

Does local enough mean Whangarei? Sweet as that will be awesome! :corn:

Get ya shit together and you guys can always stay here on the friday night...:yes:

Hey there, i've been riding for just over a year now and im a confident rider, im looking for a group ride which isn't too basic, new to the auckland area and well riding on the motorway is boring, im looking for some good corners to ride, would I be suitable attending this group ride?

You will probably like where we're going then, a little bit of SH1 but not to much, no motorway though...:corn:

G4L4XY

20th July 2011, 14:23

I'm coming!

Grant`

23rd July 2011, 08:20

Get ya shit together and you guys can always stay here on the friday night...:yes:

Sounds kinky! :blink:

Maha

23rd July 2011, 09:42

Sounds kinky! :blink:

I'll set the dungeon up..........:devil2:

howzer

24th July 2011, 19:51

Hey id like to come to the next one. Put me down if there's space.

Maha

25th July 2011, 19:00

Hey id like to come to the next one. Put me down if there's space.

There is space...only once have had to split the ride up but cant see that happening again anytime soon.

Mom

25th July 2011, 21:37

There is space...only once have had to split the ride up but cant see that happening again anytime soon.

Unless we get a big influx of real newbies...

Now that would be really cool. Not often I get to be the lead rider :headbang:

rickstv

29th July 2011, 22:43

Yep, I'm in on this one too if there is room.
Rick.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Mom

30th July 2011, 07:36

Yep, I'm in on this one too if there is room.
Rick.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Most excellent indeedy!

Beth Stewart

30th July 2011, 10:24

Hi I haven't been on a ride with a group for ages, before I came off my bike at the end of January, could I please tag along?

Maha

30th July 2011, 13:31

Hi I haven't been on a ride with a group for ages, before I came off my bike at the end of January, could I please tag along?

Certainly can. See you at the start point next saturday.

Grant`

30th July 2011, 14:58

I'll set the dungeon up..........:devil2:

Might have to take you up on that offer if it still stands. Carmels daughter is going to her dads that weekend so we should be free to come along.

:love:

Maha

30th July 2011, 15:11

Might have to take you up on that offer if it still stands. Carmels daughter is going to her dads that weekend so we should be free to come along.

:love:

Yeah all good, looking for a ride north tomorrow.:yes:

Grant`

30th July 2011, 15:16

Armi

30th July 2011, 20:25

I would like to come along to the next one

Mom

31st July 2011, 08:01

Oh well if weather holds up give us a yell, no plans this weekend so may be able to catch up :-)

If I had thought about it earlier instead of editing my post at 5:37pm I would of suggested you come up and stay the night here doh.

LOL, all is good. We scattered my Moms ashes yesterday, so we had a house full and some have stayed overnight as well. Once they are gone we are free as all day :sunny: And it looks beautiful out there. Bit chilly though, just about 4 degrees at ours at the moment :violin:

Maha

31st July 2011, 08:23

I would like to come along to the next one

Fingers crossed for a :sunny: day, see you there.

Grant`

31st July 2011, 08:52

We meant to be heading up to Waikokupu Cafe in Waitangi with some mates, leaving about 10:30 if your able, otherwise if you heading past that way swing by.

love the :sunny: weather!

blue rider

31st July 2011, 09:16

Maha

31st July 2011, 09:25

Hi all,

i would love to come along next week Sat 06.08.11 (dates i often get wrong)
but I still sport the sylish L, so am restricted in speed :bye: and have not gone over the bridge yet to the other side of AKL.
So if riders want to meet up to go over the bridge I will gladly join the fun:ride:

Everybody so far has been is ok with the speed minimum...70kph is not a safe cruising speed. Where able (straight bits) riders are ''encouraged'' to keep up with the lead rider (and that is not difficult) Speed minimum is set at 80kph. We provide a safe environment for new riders to ride as a group.

blue rider

31st July 2011, 09:35

Hi Maha,

been following the messages after your rides, they really sound like good fun and well organized. I do ride daily, but always on my own, so have never been in a group ride. Usually I just commute and do little weekend rides, the What If road, or left left right
So this will be a first and I am looking forward to it and meeting other riders esp. you and Mom....!

And with this lovely weather today, I shall go for a coffee now, somewhere nice :sunny:

Mom

31st July 2011, 09:45

And with this lovely weather today, I shall go for a coffee now, somewhere nice :sunny:

He means 80 kph MAXIMUM, not minimum. Yeah, our rides are failrly laid back, be good to see you come along. There are a few that have come over the bridge for the first ime to get to our rides, usually there is someone that will come and meet up with you for company. Just keep watching this thread. If there are no takers I can always come across and get you :yes:

blue rider

31st July 2011, 10:01

Hello Mum, I am quite happy to cross the bridge, I just would not know which lane to choose. I easily get lost.... when on my own:facepalm:,

see you next week

Foghorn

31st July 2011, 11:59

Hello Mum, I am quite happy to cross the bridge, I just would not know which lane to choose. I easily get lost.... when on my own:facepalm:,

see you next week

I am more than happy to meet you at Caltex Fanshaw Street and then cross the bridge together.

If anybody else wants to meet there just post so we now how many are coming :yes:

The End

31st July 2011, 14:07

blue rider

31st July 2011, 15:29

If the weather is playing along I shall meet you at the Caltex, what time? (do they have coffee?)

Maha

31st July 2011, 17:19

I am more than happy to meet you at Caltex Fanshaw Street and then cross the bridge together.

If anybody else wants to meet there just post so we now how many are coming :yes:

If the weather looks like it will behave, I should be there :)

If the weather is playing along I shall meet you at the Caltex, what time? (do they have coffee?)

Yes they do serve caffine in a cup, as does the the Caltex at Diary Flat...:yes:
As for the weather?...food is best eaten in the :sunny: outside in a garden bar right?

Foghorn

31st July 2011, 23:47

If the weather is playing along I shall meet you at the Caltex, what time? (do they have coffee?)

I would look to leave the Caltex at about 9am.

nathanwhite

1st August 2011, 12:55

He means 80 kph MAXIMUM, not minimum.

yeah? only half of the rides I have been on with you have done this

Maha

1st August 2011, 13:48

yeah? only half of the rides I have been on with you have done this

What I mean by that 80kph thing is, that is lowest speed to be maintained when possible (ie: straight bits)...for the real new riders that turn up, that can be fast enough and we have to take that into consideration. That is the whole point of these rides.
We have no problem with giving up every 3rd saturday or so to lead a ride at this pace.
I have said before that ...as a group ride, we ride as a group.
The slowest in that group basically sets the pace.
I couldn't do it every weekend, it would drive (sorry, ride) me nuts...
I admit that on the last ride I couldn't help myself at one point but I pulled it back soon after...:innocent:

Ride 6 is only about 145kms, but for those coming from outside the area, that could be big enough with a lunch stop.

nathanwhite

1st August 2011, 14:32

I have said before that ...as a group ride, we ride as a group.
The slowest in that group basically sets the pace.

Fair enough.
First ride I went on, I was scared to death of the 80kph speed, but it was a good introduction to it. Next ride it was easy as pie.

Oh and I'm coming on saturday. :yes: :headbang:

Mom

1st August 2011, 18:22

Fair enough.
First ride I went on, I was scared to death of the 80kph speed, but it was a good introduction to it. Next ride it was easy as pie.

Oh and I'm coming on saturday. :yes: :headbang:

Yay! and yes it is all in your mind that speed hurdle. Next thing you know we will have to put anchors on the scorpio to slow you down :dodge:

MadDuck

1st August 2011, 19:34

I will be along as per usual if needed that is :scooter:

Foghorn

1st August 2011, 21:55

I will be along as per usual if needed that is :scooter:

Your always needed MadDuck :yes:

Foghorn

1st August 2011, 22:08

What I mean by that 80kph thing is, that is lowest speed to be maintained when possible (ie: straight bits)...for the real new riders that turn up, that can be fast enough and we have to take that into consideration. That is the whole point of these rides.
We have no problem with giving up every 3rd saturday or so to lead a ride at this pace.
I have said before that ...as a group ride, we ride as a group.
The slowest in that group basically sets the pace.
I couldn't do it every weekend, it would drive (sorry, ride) me nuts...
I admit that on the last ride I couldn't help myself at one point but I pulled it back soon after...:innocent:

Ride 6 is only about 145kms, but for those coming from outside the area, that could be big enough with a lunch stop.

I think it is a great thing you guys are doing Maha, I know you have all given me the confidence required to ride better, and the 80Km thing is very much just a mind block, and I can't see there being many officers that would pull you over doing between 80 and 100km with an L plate on unless you were being stupid.

Keep it up I love the rides :woohoo::woohoo:

hellokitty

2nd August 2011, 06:36

I can't see there being many officers that would pull you over doing between 80 and 100km with an L plate on unless you were being stupid.

Or in your case, what is left of your L plate, a thin little yellow sliver :yes:
the rest of it is in Waiwera....

nathanwhite

2nd August 2011, 10:45

Next thing you know we will have to put anchors on the scorpio to slow you down :dodge:

:killingme Anchors? Slow down?

Nah, I have a much more reasonable solution, speed time up so I can get my restricted faster :yes:

newhere

2nd August 2011, 20:01

I'll set the dungeon up..........:devil2:

Oooo now that sounds reaaaally kinky hahahaha

Mom

2nd August 2011, 20:04

Oooo now that sounds reaaaally kinky hahahaha

:blip: :shutup:

blue rider

2nd August 2011, 20:22

What I mean by that 80kph thing is, that is lowest speed to be maintained when possible (ie: straight bits)...for the real new riders that turn up, that can be fast enough and we have to take that into consideration. That is the whole point of these rides.
We have no problem with giving up every 3rd saturday or so to lead a ride at this pace.
I have said before that ...as a group ride, we ride as a group.
The slowest in that group basically sets the pace.
I couldn't do it every weekend, it would drive (sorry, ride) me nuts...
I admit that on the last ride I couldn't help myself at one point but I pulled it back soon after...:innocent:

Ride 6 is only about 145kms, but for those coming from outside the area, that could be big enough with a lunch stop.

i think I can handle 80 kmh, but I haven't been on any lengthy rides yet so 145 kms seems much and I have never been on a group ride and most of my riding is in the city and surroundings, and most importantly i do insist on regular feeding times :innocent:

but i am keen as :yes: so I will be at the Caltex on Saturday

Mom

2nd August 2011, 20:33

but i am keen as :yes: so I will be at the Caltex on Saturday

You will have fun, I promise. Come and say hi when you arrive, you will be very welcomed. Bear in mind some have been riding together for a few times now so chat easy, but we are all a very friendly bunch.

blue rider

2nd August 2011, 20:55

Maha

3rd August 2011, 07:32

thanks for the invite, i do hope i manage well!

Try not to over think it, these ride are designed around people such as yourself.
Relax and enjoy the day....I assure you, you will get a real kick out of it.

Armi

3rd August 2011, 17:54

I went to get some practice in higher speed zones with a longer distance than I'm used to and accidentally did this: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Saddleback+Rise,+Murrays+Bay,+Auckland&daddr=-36.6332101,174.6699494+to:-36.62292,174.67205+to:-36.6281954,174.636218+to:-36.2964479,174.5230137+to:Rodney+St&hl=en&ll=-36.575835,174.8172&spn=0.910948,1.234589&sll=-36.297453,174.521813&sspn=0.02857,0.038581&geocode=FcqGz_0dF2RqCilvUZ7xODoNbTFr70hzs-jvKA%3BFYYF0f0dfUBpCikjBIs_bSMNbTGA4BMHYe8AEw%3BFb gt0f0dskhpCinp2rNPdCMNbTGhihsHYe8AEw%3BFR0Z0f0durx oCinZKS6j-iINbTGAA4YGYe8AEw%3BFQEp1v0dhQJnCimvJVc3s-gMbTGw9RwHYe8AEw%3BFaQb1v0d7AZnCg&mra=dme&mrsp=5&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4&dirflg=t&z=10)

Also I find some boots and a neck sock thing to stop the wind getting at your neck helps a lot with feeling comfortable at speed. It might be 1 or the other but I'm not sure cause I got mine at the same time.

Maha

3rd August 2011, 17:59

I went to get some practice in higher speed zones with a longer distance than I'm used to and accidentally did this.
Also I find some boots and a neck sock thing to stop the wind getting at your neck helps a lot with feeling comfortable at speed. It might be 1 or the other but I'm not sure cause I got mine at the same time.

I just use a beanie with the lid cut off as a nexk warmer, works a treat...
...get it at www.bikegeardonecheap.com.

The End

3rd August 2011, 21:11

...get it at www.bikegeardonecheap.com.

I actually clicked it... :facepalm:

nzspokes

3rd August 2011, 21:27

You guys are lucky. I cant make it as its my day to have my kids. Sounds like its going to be fun!!

hellokitty

3rd August 2011, 22:39

You guys are lucky. I cant make it as its my day to have my kids. Sounds like its going to be fun!!

Get a sidecar and put the kids in it :shutup:
Weather permitting I will be there (no waterproof pants)

Maha

4th August 2011, 07:53

Get a sidecar and put the kids in it :shutup:
Weather permitting I will be there (no waterproof pants)

:sunny: times....see you there :yes:

nathanwhite

4th August 2011, 21:23

I would look to leave the Caltex at about 9am.

Ill meet you guys there.

Beth Stewart

5th August 2011, 09:21

You will have fun, I promise. Come and say hi when you arrive, you will be very welcomed. Bear in mind some have been riding together for a few times now so chat easy, but we are all a very friendly bunch.

Hi, I would like to join in and come along. I would meet up with you at Caltex Dairy Flat at around 10.00am, if this is correct? Have ridden with KB on Wednesday nights last year but haven't ridden in a group since dropping my bike on a corner end of January.

LankyBastard

5th August 2011, 09:37

Just waiting on a replacement licence before I can book and sit my full, until then Becca is on the trusty ninja as her bike is sold! So hopefully we can again join you all soon (oh my broken foot has finally healed too which helps) :yes:

hellokitty

5th August 2011, 12:18

thanks for the invite, i do hope i manage well!

:yes: You will be fine! I am easily worried and I enjoyed the last ride I did with Mom and Maha.

Try not to over think it, these ride are designed around people such as yourself.
Relax and enjoy the day....I assure you, you will get a real kick out of it.

Yep! A good environment to get used to group rides.

Hi, I would like to join in and come along. I would meet up with you at Caltex Dairy Flat at around 10.00am, if this is correct? Have ridden with KB on Wednesday nights last year but haven't ridden in a group since dropping my bike on a corner end of January.

:woohoo: Awesome Beth! :woohoo: More Sportys!!! You will recognise me of course! I will be the pink one....

Mom

5th August 2011, 18:11

Hi, I would like to join in and come along. I would meet up with you at Caltex Dairy Flat at around 10.00am, if this is correct? Have ridden with KB on Wednesday nights last year but haven't ridden in a group since dropping my bike on a corner end of January.

Be lovely to meet you.

Just waiting on a replacement licence before I can book and sit my full, until then Becca is on the trusty ninja as her bike is sold! So hopefully we can again join you all soon (oh my broken foot has finally healed too which helps) :yes:

We will look forward to that oh choser of most excellent food :sunny:

More Sportys!!! You will recognise me of course! I will be the pink one....

Bloody, harley riders :laugh:

blue rider

5th August 2011, 18:16

Ill meet you guys there.

see you and Foghorn there at 9 am

Mom

5th August 2011, 18:27

I am riding tomorrow:sunny:

Was in doubt, I have been really full of the cold for the last couple of days. It is impossible to ride, when sneezing, blowing your nose and generally being distracted by feeling like you have 10 bricks in your head with a driping tap for a nose, and one eye that cries for good measure :violin:

Even this morning I was talking pillioning. However, my miracle lemon, ginger and honey drinks have done their job, unless I feel really bad in the morning I am riding :woohoo:

See you all there.

Foghorn

5th August 2011, 21:36

See everybody that is meeting at Caltex Fanshaw at 9am tomorrow, and then a cruise over to Caltex Dairy Flat.
:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

nathanwhite

5th August 2011, 21:47

horror upon horrors I am pulling out. Sorry all.

I binned on scenic drive and have some repairs to effect. So ill be out of riding for a while.
(incidentally where would I find yamaha parts?)

And yes, I'm fine

nathanwhite

5th August 2011, 21:49

Unless of course someone has a spare size M helmet and wouldn't mind me pillioning :innocent:

edit: scratch that. parents won't let me use the car

The End

5th August 2011, 22:40

See everybody that is meeting at Caltex Fanshaw at 9am tomorrow, and then a cruise over to Caltex Dairy Flat.
:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

At this stage, I'll be there.

Will post in the morning if I cannot make it. :rockon:

blue rider

6th August 2011, 07:07

getting ready to meet at Fanshaw street, just hoping it won't rain, as my jacket is no good....

The End

6th August 2011, 07:39

getting ready to meet at Fanshaw street, just hoping it won't raid, as my jacket is no good....

Doesn't look like it will be bad at all

"Today
Partly cloudy

Max 15°C
MIN 10°C

Becoming mostly cloudy. Westerlies freshening."

blue rider

6th August 2011, 07:46

Doesn't look like it will be bad at all

"Today
Partly cloudy

Max 15°C
MIN 10°C

Becoming mostly cloudy. Westerlies freshening."

yep I saw that. all geared up and ready to go.

Sorry to hear about NathanWhite.....I hope the damage is not too bad on the bike?

Maha

6th August 2011, 08:16

Mom

6th August 2011, 08:25

nathanwhite

6th August 2011, 12:15

on closer inspection, i'm going to have to stick it in a shop, when the handlebars are straight, the front wheel is off to the right....don't wanna mess around with the shocks myself.

Stupid mistake really, braked mid corner instead of leaning in more.

The End

6th August 2011, 15:54

Greattttttttttt day and ride, really had a great time.

Thanks heaps to everyone who made it happen :2thumbsup

Foghorn

6th August 2011, 16:02

Excellent ride, loved the day can't wait till the next one. :-)
Hopefully BlueRider gets home alright not sure what happened.

The End

6th August 2011, 16:19

Excellent ride, loved the day can't wait till the next one. :-)
Hopefully BlueRider gets home alright not sure what happened.

Pretty sure I saw her get off at Fanshawe Street, I waved at you both and went ahead to get off at the Greenlane offramp instead.

blue rider

6th August 2011, 16:24

Excellent ride, loved the day can't wait till the next one. :-)
Hopefully BlueRider gets home alright not sure what happened.

she got lost again......wrong exit :facepalm: luckily she does know the city and got home alright.
I had a ball, this was a great experience, lovely people, nice scenery, pretty bikes, MOM and MAHA!!! absolutely fantastic.

thanks for all the tips and how to's

Great day :yes:

Maha

6th August 2011, 16:32

blue rider

6th August 2011, 16:35

...ahhhhhh coffee time.
Was a good day, train tracks?..what train tracks....:innocent:
I had a moment in some loose metal at one stage but the Honda knows not to piss me off so all is good.
Will put some pics up soon as they are loaded.

you took pictures? hmmmmm I should get glasses, there seems to be an awful lot of things I don't see :blink:

thanks for organizing these rides, I will come along again for sure.

Maha

6th August 2011, 16:50

you took pictures? hmmmmm I should get glasses, there seems to be an awful lot of things I don't see :blink:

thanks for organizing these rides, I will come along again for sure.

..at times it looked you were having a blast.
And yes makes sure you attend more rides...:scooter:
Those Vance Hines pipes on Beths 883 sound the biz, dont think horses are to keen on them..:blink:

Foghorn

6th August 2011, 16:56

Those Vance Hines pipes on Beths 883 sound the biz, dont think horses are to keen on them..:blink:

Yeah I want to try and find some for my little bike...

blue rider

6th August 2011, 16:59

..at times it looked you were having a blast.
And yes makes sure you attend more rides...:scooter:
Those Vance Hines pipes on Beths 883 sound the biz, dont think horses are to keen on them..:blink:

at times?? All the time, I guarantee you even my bike was smiling when we got home.