Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

[Newbi]

How did you get on with Lance? :sunny:

I was booked in for yesterday but the weather was so foul that I had to reschedule. So now its next weekend, in the meantime I'm revising all the theory stuff for the learner test which I'll hopefully do on the following Monday if I'm successful with Lance. So hopefully I'll be able to take my bike further than down the bloody driveway next week. Doesn't leave me very long to get used to her before I attempt a ride to the Cape, EEK:shit:

[Grant`]

I was booked in for yesterday but the weather was so foul that I had to reschedule. So now its next weekend, in the meantime I'm revising all the theory stuff for the learner test which I'll hopefully do on the following Monday if I'm successful with Lance. So hopefully I'll be able to take my bike further than down the bloody driveway next week. Doesn't leave me very long to get used to her before I attempt a ride to the Cape, EEK:shit:

Best of Luck with that!

[Newbi]

Best of Luck with that!

Thank's for that, if I fail, I will have to kill myself hahahah, Na I'll just ride my horse instead lol.:facepalm:

[Scouse]

I was planning on going to see Stephen and Dawn this wknd, you mean the aspergers twins, good luck with that then.

[Scouse]

Pm me if you are able to lead or TEC on this ride. I will lead for you if you still need someone to lead need to take the Harley for a decent ride.

[newhere]

Thank's for that, if I fail, I will have to kill myself hahahah, Na I'll just ride my horse instead lol.:facepalm:

You'll be fine :woohoo:

[Maha]

I will lead for you if you still need someone to lead need to take the Harley for a decent ride.

If thats a genuine offer Steve then yeah...the Night Rod and your good self would be most welcome...:scooter:
Was thinking about splitting into three groups of eight ...not sure yet?
The 100KPH learner limit opens things up a bit but.

[Grant`]

If thats a genuine offer Steve then yeah...the Night Rod and your good self would be most welcome...:scooter:
Was thinking about splitting into three groups of eight ...not sure yet?
The 100KPH learner limit opens things up a bit but.


Could be a goer!

[Maha]

Could be a goer!

The lunch break will be a good time sort a couple of things out...:yes:

[Maha]

Am still getting ducks in line lol,bloody work and recession sucks at mo,but looks ok to be a starter anyway,job or not is too good a ride to miss on.

Tony I have added you as being there...would hate for to miss out mate.:rockon:
If for any reason you cant make it wont be a problem.

[Grant`]

The lunch break will be a good time sort a couple of things out...:yes:

Yeah like what to eat for dinner :innocent:

[ynot slow]

Tony I have added you as being there...would hate for to miss out mate.:rockon:
If for any reason you cant make it wont be a problem.

Cheers at this stage heading up Thursday,nice warm up cruise to the start,hell be a new tyre needed from here and back lol.:scooter::woohoo::rockon:

[Mom]

you mean the aspergers twins, good luck with that then.

Who? Dont be a meanie bum.

Be good if you can come along. I loved the Night Rod at Anza, be really cool to be able to swing my leg over another one.

[Maha]

Cheers at this stage heading up Thursday,nice warm up cruise to the start,hell be a new tyre needed from here and back lol.:scooter::woohoo::rockon:

You wanna stay here? or do you have somewhere already?
I dont mind Suzukis in my garage...:innocent:

[Mom]

I dont mind Suzukis in my garage...:innocent:

Oh you dont dont you :gob: :spanking:

[nathanwhite]

The Accommodation at Coopers Beach is all ours for that weekend...:woohoo:

Marvelous. Now for the question no ones asked. How much does it cost?

[Maha]

Marvelous. Now for the question no ones asked. How much does it cost?

You no listen cookie boy....:facepalm:
We are going up there on friday after work.
We'll talk the weekend over with the managers (over a beer or three) and nut it all out.
What we are looking at is an all inclusive price for food and bed..
So late Sunday or maybe Monday you will know and then the bookings will be up to the individual/couples.....to book.:yes:

I will ask MT if he can give/create post #2 to add the booking details in.

[nathanwhite]

You no listen cookie boy....:facepalm:
We are going up there on friday after work.
We'll talk the weekend over with the managers (over a beer or three) and nut it all out.
What we are looking at is an all inclusive price for food and bed..
So late Sunday or maybe Monday you will know and then the bookings will be up to the individual/couples.....to book.:yes:

I will ask MT if he can give/create post #2 to add the booking details in.

:pinch: sorry, my bad.

[Scouse]

You no listen cookie boy....:facepalm:
We are going up there on friday after work.
We'll talk the weekend over with the managers (over a beer or three) and nut it all out.
What we are looking at is an all inclusive price for food and bed..
So late Sunday or maybe Monday you will know and then the bookings will be up to the individual/couples.....to book.:yes:

I will ask MT if he can give/create post #2 to add the booking details in.so what is the cost per room then?

[george formby]

I loved the Night Rod at Anza, be really cool to be able to swing my leg over another one.

Sounds like it's gonna be a great weekend for somebody.:facepalm:

[Maha]

so what is the cost per room then?

You know what I am worth..:love:...ang on, I dont own a Honda now...:gob:


Sounds like it's gonna be a great weekend for somebody.:facepalm:

Mark can you please inform Mr Beach House owner that on the 18th of Nov' about 30 bikers will decend upon his premisses for lunch around.....1pm?

[LankyBastard]

Sounds brilliant, all is coming together nicely!

Let me know if you still need someone to lead a group, since I origionate from Kerikeri I know the roads pretty well! And with my bright orange bike am easy to see :yes:

Can't wait!!!! :woohoo:

[Mom]

Can't wait!!!! :woohoo:

Me either! We are heading up there tomorrow for a recky! In the car :pinch:

The way things are progressing though, I should be good to go on Millie on the day :woohoo:

Managed to "walk" up the stairs on crutches today. That sure beats hopping I can tell you. I am pushing hard (with the support of my physio) to get back on my feet again. Already my shoulders and elbows are sighing with relief :laugh:

[blue rider]

The way things are progressing though, I should be good to go on Millie on the day

Managed to "walk" up the stairs on crutches today. That sure beats hopping I can tell you. I am pushing hard (with the support of my physio) to get back on my feet again. Already my shoulders and elbows are sighing with relief

most excellent news Mom :woohoo:, still take it easy....


Let me know if you still need someone to lead a group, since I origionate from Kerikeri I know the roads pretty well! And with my bright orange bike am easy to see

okay.......:innocent:

[Maha]

Yip...looks like the Bandit will grace this ride...:drinkup:
I will also check out the parking thing this weekend..Graeme did say it was ''sweet as''.
Not expecting any bullshit where thats concerned but if you a disc lock, use it.
I always do when I am not familiar with an area.

Also..three groups of 9-10 may be the best option here (for friday at least)

[newhere]

Me either! We are heading up there tomorrow for a recky! In the car :pinch:

The way things are progressing though, I should be good to go on Millie on the day :woohoo:

Managed to "walk" up the stairs on crutches today. That sure beats hopping I can tell you. I am pushing hard (with the support of my physio) to get back on my feet again. Already my shoulders and elbows are sighing with relief :laugh:

So pleased your on the mend, cant wait to catch up with you tomorrow :yes:

[nzspokes]

Yip...looks like the Bandit will grace this ride...:drinkup:
I will also check out the parking thing this weekend..Graeme did say it was ''sweet as''.
Not expecting any bullshit where thats concerned but if you a disc lock, use it.
I always do when I am not familiar with an area.

Also..three groups of 9-10 may be the best option here (for friday at least)

I cant take my bike to bed with me.:blink:

[Maha]

I cant take my bike to bed with me.:blink:

Bike in tent, you outside....thank me later..:drinkup:

[Mom]

I will take the camera with me this weekend and take some pics.

Anyone got any sensible ideas on how to protect the bottom of this cast?

Maha is going to glue a bit of carpet on it for traction, what about water proofing it? A sock is friggen useless and wont keep the sand out either :pinch:

[nzspokes]

I will take the camera with me this weekend and take some pics.

Anyone got any sensible ideas on how to protect the bottom of this cast?

Maha is going to glue a bit of carpet on it for traction, what about water proofing it? A sock is friggen useless and wont keep the sand out either :pinch:

Staple in some old Mountain bike tyres, works mint.

[The Singing Chef]

I will take the camera with me this weekend and take some pics.

Anyone got any sensible ideas on how to protect the bottom of this cast?

Maha is going to glue a bit of carpet on it for traction, what about water proofing it? A sock is friggen useless and wont keep the sand out either :pinch:

Pair of old Knee Sliders?:woohoo:

[Newbi]

Depending on how big it is, could ya cut the top off a hot water bottle and stretch that over it, waterproof and rubber so should have traction too. Just a thought.

[ynot slow]

Polyflor vinyl,heated so pliable,curve around bottonm of boot,then rod weld up front like an ugg boot maybe.

[Armi]

Me either! We are heading up there tomorrow for a recky! In the car :pinch:

The way things are progressing though, I should be good to go on Millie on the day :woohoo:

Managed to "walk" up the stairs on crutches today. That sure beats hopping I can tell you. I am pushing hard (with the support of my physio) to get back on my feet again. Already my shoulders and elbows are sighing with relief :laugh:

You're lucky. I finally get my wrist re xrayed on monday then start physio on wednesday

[ynot slow]

Be a good weekend,hope my surgeon don't decide to want to work on me the week before,will ask him to do after the ride,typical cuts n dices Mon or Fri,and only in for night,so should be all systems go to the north,be nice to view ex mil resting place in Russell.

[Armi]

I take that back. I can still walk and stuff. Must suck not being able to

[Maha]

Polyflor vinyl,heated so pliable,curve around bottonm of boot,then rod weld up front like an ugg boot maybe.

Im good Tony but not that fucken good...:(

[ynot slow]

Im good Tony but not that fucken good...:(

Have heat gun and rod weld gun ===you can do eet.Might heat the foot though lol.

[Mom]

Staple in some old Mountain bike tyres, works mint.

I dont have any - oh wait my daughter left her bike here when she went to Uni, I could steal the tyres off that :lol:


Pair of old Knee Sliders?:woohoo:

Not designed for traction though :laugh:


Depending on how big it is, could ya cut the top off a hot water bottle and stretch that over it, waterproof and rubber so should have traction too. Just a thought.

I like this one. I had an old slipper lying around for ages, just one. It got thrown away about a couple of months ago, why would we need one right slipper, with good all weather sole and sheepskin uppers that can be split and some laces attached to lace it on :pinch:


Polyflor vinyl,heated so pliable,curve around bottonm of boot,then rod weld up front like an ugg boot maybe.

Have to be safety floor :yes:


You're lucky. I finally get my wrist re xrayed on monday then start physio on wednesday

You get used to it very quickly I can assure you, you dont get a choice. I have referred myself to physio early to get some excercises on board for strength before the plaster comes off. I am also pushing myself to weight bear (supported by crutches) to get some calf muscle stimulated.

The advice from a very talented sports physio is dont worry about pain, there are drugs for that, but if it is keeping you awake at night you have taken it too far :laugh: So far so good and just quietly, I managed to "walk" on it unsupported for a few steps last night :woohoo: :sunny:

[nathanwhite]

Anyone got any sensible ideas on how to protect the bottom of this cast?


Plastic bag + ductape. :innocent: Maybe two.
If you wanna waterproof the entire cast, maybe one of the bigger rubbish bags?

[george formby]

A few strips of self adhesive velcro, the hooky side, stuck to your sole. Cut some felt, old carpet etc to size, stick to velcro for a sole.

[Maha]

Have heat gun and rod weld gun ===you can do eet.Might heat the foot though lol.

At around 300 degs I would think so....:rockon:

[Phreak]

Hey Mark, is it too late to express my interest in this ride? Haven't been for any decent rides since I left the Auckland area and I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!

(apart from the FBMC Paeora run, that is...)

[Maha]

Hey Mark, is it too late to express my interest in this ride? Haven't been for any decent rides since I left the Auckland area and I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!

(apart from the FBMC Paeora run, that is...)

Sure Scott...I add you to the list..:woohoo:

[Phreak]

Minta! Thanks mate! I'll grab a unit if they're still available :yes:

[MarkW]

Just talked to Maha and Mom on the phone......

They are sitting in the stunning accommodation with the Doubtless Bay waters lapping gently 30 metres away, beers and rum to hand watching a (typical) Northland sunset in action!

Now they know why I now live up here. Joining them tomorrow afternoon.

:yes:

[thehovel]

OK folks a bit of info to factor in. The northern most gas station has just burnt down. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10757484 Regards Richard PS no smoking in the PUB

[swbarnett]

OK folks a bit of info to factor in. The northern most gas station has just burnt down. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10757484 Regards Richard PS no smoking in the PUB
And according to the article Pukenui, the only other station between the cape and Awanui, is closing later this month.

That leaves a round trip of a little under 210km between fills.

[Mom]

Marvelous. Now for the question no ones asked. How much does it cost?

This place is wonderful!

Was woken up this morning so I could watch a big pod of dolphins playing in the bay. :woohoo:

We have done a reccy of the entire place and counted beds etc and the managers have come up with an all inclusive price of $150 per person for the weekend. This includes 2 cooked breakfasts, a BBQ Friday night and a hangi Saturday night.

Irene has been menu planning this afternoon and has come up with;

BBQ - steak, sausages coleslaw, salads (3) spuds and garlic bread.

Hangi - Pork, mutton, chicken and pigs feet :drool: Spuds, pumpkin, kumera, cabage.

Breakfasts - Bacon, sausages, eggs, toast and choice of spag or baked beans. You can have cereal as well if you can fit it in :lol:

Although she reserves the right to make adjustments to it :whocares:

Maha will give a run down of bed configurations, but there are enough beds here for everyone who wants one.

Just one note of warning for anyone on crutches on the weekend. Do not consume a skin full of wine and attempt to get up a flight of stairs :pinch: You will crash and burn DAMHIK :pinch: :facepalm:

[Maha]

If anyone wants join us here for feed either Friday or Saturday night the food will cost $15.
Let me know please for catering reasons.

[Phreak]

SOLD! Now, organising time off work... Lol! Oh yeah, that's right, I work for myself, I can take time off whenever I want!

Okay, now for the harder part, getting approval from the missus...!

Hmmm nah, she won't mind (I hope) BOOK ME IN!

[swbarnett]

the managers have come up with an all inclusive price of $150 per person for the weekend.
Does that change if you're bringing your own room (tent) ?

[blue rider]

what are "spags" ? i:blink:

[newhere]

what are "spags" ? i:blink:

Spags???? :corn:

[blue rider]

Spags???? :corn:

Breakfasts - Bacon, sausages, eggs, toast and choice of spag or baked beans

ok so i made it plural, put it sounds purple and large.....:sick:

[newhere]

Breakfasts - Bacon, sausages, eggs, toast and choice of spag or baked beans

ok so i made it plural, put it sounds purple and large.....:sick:

BWHHAHAHAHAHA nice :sick:

[tnarg]

The price is awesome, since it includes food nom nom. Work tried to say that we can't have any time off during Nov, Dec Jan... yeah right. I'm already working close to 7 days a week now. Need time off.

[Mom]

Does that change if you're bringing your own room (tent) ?

Yes it does, there is a studio room available (all to yourselves if you want to claim it LOL) It has been worked out so that everyone that attends can subsidise each other so we can all enjoy a cool weekend away.


what are "spags" ? i:blink:


Spags???? :corn:

Watties Spagetti, worms...


The price is awesome, since it includes food nom nom. Work tried to say that we can't have any time off during Nov, Dec Jan... yeah right. I'm already working close to 7 days a week now. Need time off.

I know! This place is really lovely. The hosts are fantastic, though Graeme will not let me live down my falling up stairs incident last night :shutup:

As far as work goes...

Tell them to get stuffed :sunny:

[newhere]

I know! This place is really lovely. The hosts are fantastic, though Graeme will not let me live down my falling up stairs incident last night :shutup:




Sounds like a goooood time :sunny:, sure hope you didn't do yourself any further damage!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :facepalm:

[Mom]

sure hope you didn't do yourself any further damage!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :facepalm:

No physical damage to speak of, but I am not sure I will ever live down the fact I fell up the stairs :pinch:

[newhere]

No physical damage to speak of, but I am not sure I will ever live down the fact I fell up the stairs :pinch:

te he he he, falling up stairs does take some effort :woohoo:

[swbarnett]

Yes it does, there is a studio room available (all to yourselves if you want to claim it LOL) It has been worked out so that everyone that attends can subsidise each other so we can all enjoy a cool weekend away.
Sounds good. No worries re the price at all, just curious.

Just had word to the other half. The studio room sounds good, could you please put us down for it.

[swbarnett]

As far as work goes...

Tell them to get stuffed :sunny:
Exactly. I know from personal experience what comes from working too hard. It's not worth it.

[3leaves]

This place is wonderful!

Was woken up this morning so I could watch a big pod of dolphins playing in the bay. :woohoo:

We have done a reccy of the entire place and counted beds etc and the managers have come up with an all inclusive price of $150 per person for the weekend. This includes 2 cooked breakfasts, a BBQ Friday night and a hangi Saturday night.

Irene has been menu planning this afternoon and has come up with;

BBQ - steak, sausages coleslaw, salads (3) spuds and garlic bread.

Hangi - Pork, mutton, chicken and pigs feet :drool: Spuds, pumpkin, kumera, cabage.

Breakfasts - Bacon, sausages, eggs, toast and choice of spag or baked beans. You can have cereal as well if you can fit it in :lol:

Although she reserves the right to make adjustments to it :whocares:

Maha will give a run down of bed configurations, but there are enough beds here for everyone who wants one.

Just one note of warning for anyone on crutches on the weekend. Do not consume a skin full of wine and attempt to get up a flight of stairs :pinch: You will crash and burn DAMHIK :pinch: :facepalm:

Hi guys thanks for organising the ride, great job. Just to clarify the costs, is it going to be $300 for two people one tent. Happy riding.

[george formby]

Just a quick announcement, Mom & Maha may be AWOL for a while. As they lay supine watching the sun set over the beach last night, waiting for the grapes to be peeled, they told me that they would be staying until the Crayfish & Scallops were finished. That may take until November, their was quite a lot...:yes::sunny:

[Mom]

Hi guys thanks for organising the ride, great job. Just to clarify the costs, is it going to be $300 for two people one tent. Happy riding.


Yes, that is correct $150 per person, $300 for 2.


Just a quick announcement, Mom & Maha may be AWOL for a while. As they lay supine watching the sun set over the beach last night, waiting for the grapes to be peeled, they told me that they would be staying until the Crayfish & Scallops were finished. That may take until November, their was quite a lot...:yes::sunny:

And the mad woman cooked up a heap of prawns as well, I was actually feeling a bit sick at the end :lol: Very yummy stuff though. I have to say the Stones Green Ginger Scallops were interesting to eat :yes:

[Maha]

Sounds good. No worries re the price at all, just curious.

Just had word to the other half. The studio room sounds good, could you please put us down for it.

We talked it over while there re the booking and the decision was made that the bookings be done upon arrival (the whole place is ours for that weekend)

Theres one unit that will house 5-6 smelly young fullas....:innocent:
Pm me a contact number and I'll call you.
No problem with your room.

[Grant`]

Well i am absolutely shattered now! but so happy, superbike school was great fun :scooter:

Happy with what ever, would be nice to have individual room but happy to share, so dibs if there is any single rooms not allocated yet.

:woohoo:

[blue rider]

single room or share, but a bed i must have.
And can i have extra bacon instead of "spag" or baked beans? :innocent:

[nzspokes]

Just did my first 300k ride today. My training has started.

I need to do some fitness stuff I think.

Also how to keep a nice bottle of wine cool on the bike.

[Grant`]

Just did my first 300k ride today. My training has started.

I need to do some fitness stuff I think.

Also how to keep a nice bottle of wine cool on the bike.

You buy it up there, or ride really quickly so it can't cool down (legally of course) :shutup:

[Mom]

Just did my first 300k ride today. My training has started.

I need to do some fitness stuff I think.

Also how to keep a nice bottle of wine cool on the bike.

Chiller pads :yes: although we have the use of a 4 wheeled vehicle there, the wholesalers is about 3 mins drive away so we can do a booze run once we are there.

Congratulations on 300 kms too, that is a big day out.

[newhere]

Also how to keep a nice bottle of wine cool on the bike.

Im pretty sure Maha and Anne said they would grab the drinks for us while we are out riding, so bonus not having to carry it :woohoo:

[Mom]

Well i am absolutely shattered now! but so happy, superbike school was great fun :scooter:

Happy with what ever, would be nice to have individual room but happy to share, so dibs if there is any single rooms not allocated yet.

:woohoo:

I will get mark to post up the configurations of beds shortly, oh and some more pics.

Irene said to me yesterday, I wonder what the rich people are looking at :laugh:

[Maha]

Please read the bold of post 317 about the booking.

This place would have been the Ritz in the 70's...:yes:
Decore' reflects this wonderful bygone era...:drinkup:

[Gremlin]

For the lazies: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/141753-Learner-Ride-to-Cape-Reinga-(20-November)?p=1130171648#post1130171648

I guess I'll take whatever bed is left (will confirm if I ain't coming, but I'm planning to be there), as I will be there later that day than the rest...

[Maha]

More Rooms...leave you Fondue sets/Seekers albums and Laava lamps at home...:sunny:

Plus the tent area and frontage of the units.
The tables and trampoline can be moved to make more room.

...and a pic of the sunset Norflind Stylez..:woohoo:

[Maha]

...two views of the bike storage area and driveway into the place.:scooter:

Must say that Twin Bridges road is a real drag in a car....:facepalm:

Last pic is from the unit we stayed in looking across the bay to Rangiptua.

[nzspokes]

Sweet, wont bother with the tent, I will camp under the tramp. :woohoo:

[Newbi]

:yes: Well I totally passed my BHS today, and I'm well pleased with myself. Lance was awesome, so helpful. Now learner theory here I come.

[Maha]

I guess I'll take whatever bed is left (will confirm if I ain't coming, but I'm planning to be there), as I will be there later that day than the rest...

That Beemer takes up the room for three bikes eh?...:innocent:

Sweet, wont bother with the tent, I will camp under the tramp. :woohoo:

Theres and idea..throw a fly over the Tramp...job done.

[nzspokes]

:yes: Well I totally passed my BHS today, and I'm well pleased with myself. Lance was awesome, so helpful. Now learner theory here I come.

Cool!! :woohoo:

Good on ya.

[blue rider]

Just did my first 300k ride today. My training has started.



pffft, your are not the only one. I did too :girlfight:

twas fun, and again most beautiful scenery

can't wait for the next one....!

[Mom]

:yes: Well I totally passed my BHS today, and I'm well pleased with myself. Lance was awesome, so helpful. Now learner theory here I come.

Congratulations! Really looking forward to meeting you. I have to say the Saturday markets in town are really cool.

My slippers are really classy eh :facepalm:

[nzspokes]

pffft, your are not the only one. I did too :girlfight:

twas fun, and again most beautiful scenery

can't wait for the next one....!

I was there remember... :yes: LOL

Want to do a 400k one soon. Think I need to work on fitness and flexibility. Kinda tired and sore now. Think I should start dating a masseuse. :facepalm:

[Mom]

Think I should start dating a masseuse. :facepalm:

Or take a hard pill :dodge:

[newhere]

:yes: Well I totally passed my BHS today, and I'm well pleased with myself. Lance was awesome, so helpful. Now learner theory here I come.

Yeeeha, go girl, well done! :rockon:

[nzspokes]

Or take a hard pill :dodge:

Fair call. Was thinking of cruiser pegs today. Lay back and cruze.

[blue rider]

:yes: Well I totally passed my BHS today, and I'm well pleased with myself. Lance was awesome, so helpful. Now learner theory here I come.

a new L' Angel for Maha n' Mom?

Well done!:woohoo:

[Grant`]

:yes: Well I totally passed my BHS today, and I'm well pleased with myself. Lance was awesome, so helpful. Now learner theory here I come.

Congratulations on passing!

Dumb question, but do the double beds count as 1 bed or we all supposed to cuddle up for the night? :corn:

[Mom]

Was thinking of cruiser pegs today. Lay back and cruze.

Why not? The roads up there are in great condition, it was really hard doing that trip in the car to be fair, I kept making the appropriate gear changes (out loud :o) as we approached corners :lol:

[Newbi]

Congratulations on passing!

Dumb question, but do the double beds count as 1 bed or we all supposed to cuddle up for the night? :corn:

That's a good question, not sure how someone ive just met might feel about me spooning them all night hahahaha:facepalm:

[nzspokes]

That's a good question, not sure how someone ive just met might feel about me spooning them all night hahahaha:facepalm:

Maybe I will need to shower before bed then....:sick:

[Maha]

Congratulations on passing!

Dumb question, but do the double beds count as 1 bed or we all supposed to cuddle up for the night? :corn:

Serious answer to the dumb question...:innocent:
I suspect that the double beds count as one...unless y'all are a couple..:love:
Lighter people on the bunks though...:blink:

[Phreak]

Lol sounds like a fun weekend to be had for sure! Probably be coming up Thursday arvo, staying with a mate up there, so I don't have to leave at 7am Friday... But yep, I'm definitely IN!

[Grant`]

Serious answer to the dumb question...:innocent:
I suspect that the double beds count as one...unless y'all are a couple..:love:
Lighter people on the bunks though...:blink:

Thats all good then!

Being I weigh in at a healthy 100 or so KG hopefully I tip the heavier scale and get a double bed to lax out in. :innocent:

[Maha]

Lol sounds like a fun weekend to be had for sure! Probably be coming up Thursday arvo, staying with a mate up there, so I don't have to leave at 7am Friday... But yep, I'm definitely IN!

Sweet as Scott, you know here the 'go from' place is eh?

[Maha]

Thats all good then!

Being I weigh in at a healthy 100 or so KG hopefully I tip the heavier scale and get a double bed to lax out in. :innocent:

Get in quick cuz when we get there...
Now, you still up for leading a group?...from the start?

[Grant`]

Get in quick cuz when we get there...
Now, you still up for leading a group?...from the start?

Yeah more than happy to, thinking I will come and hit you up for a place to sleep the night so I am not racing down first thing in the morning if your good with that.

I will just sit on someone smaller than me!

[Newbi]

Serious answer to the dumb question...:innocent:
I suspect that the double beds count as one...unless y'all are a couple..:love:
Lighter people on the bunks though...:blink:

Oh thats disapointing, was sooo looking forward to spooning some random biker, hahahahah.:innocent:

[nzspokes]

Oh thats disapointing, was sooo looking forward to spooning some random biker, hahahahah.:innocent:

You do know we would have been wearing leather in the sun for 8 hours right? :shit:

It aint gunna be pretty.....

[Grant`]

Oh thats disapointing, was sooo looking forward to spooning some random biker, hahahahah.:innocent:

Sure you will still have the opportunity to spoon some random biker if you really want it lol!

But its amazing, how a helmet makes everybody look so much more mysterious.

[newhere]

BWHAHAHAHA this is going to be fun :corn:

[newhere]

Oh thats disapointing, was sooo looking forward to spooning some random biker, hahahahah.:innocent:

Im sure your hubby might have something to say about that :facepalm: te he he he

[Grant`]

BWHAHAHAHA this is going to be fun :corn:

I have dibs on 3 random hook ups through out the weekend by people, anybody care to call or raise my bet?

[Newbi]

Um, is it possible to be given the name and maybe the address of the delightful place where we shall be staying, and what sort of time do you's think you will be arriving on the Friday??:yes:

[Maha]

Oh thats disapointing, was sooo looking forward to spooning some random biker, hahahahah.:innocent:

...:corn: spoon feeding is the term you are looking for..:yes:

[Maha]

Um, is it possible to be given the name and maybe the address of the delightful place where we shall be staying, and what sort of time do you's think you will be arriving on the Friday??:yes:

I will post the website on the first post...
Time?...we are looking at 4:30-5pm arrival.

[newhere]

I have dibs on 3 random hook ups through out the weekend by people, anybody care to call or raise my bet?

Watch out boys - hes coming for you :innocent:

[Newbi]

...:corn: spoon feeding is the term you are looking for..:yes:

People only qualify for spoon feeding if they are under 2 years old, and I mean actually, NOT mentally hahaha.:gob:

[nzspokes]

I have dibs on 3 random hook ups through out the weekend by people, anybody care to call or raise my bet?

What goes on tour stays on tour.

[Newbi]

Watch out boys - hes coming for you :innocent:

:love: hahahahahahahaah:woohoo:

[nzspokes]

Why not? The roads up there are in great condition, it was really hard doing that trip in the car to be fair, I kept making the appropriate gear changes (out loud :o) as we approached corners :lol:

Well I just went out to the bike and put a broom handle through the frame, I think that may be a plan.........

[Newbi]

Sure you will still have the opportunity to spoon some random biker if you really want it lol!

But its amazing, how a helmet makes everybody look so much more mysterious.

Oh God! Helmet hair!!:facepalm:

[Newbi]

What goes on tour stays on tour.

To Quote Tui, "Yeah Right" lol

[Maha]

Watch out boys - hes coming for you :innocent:

...im taken...hes gutted....:cry:

[newhere]

...im taken...hes gutted....:cry:

Lol, I bet you were at the top of the list to, bummer :shit:

[Maha]

Ok..back on topic people...:rockon:

[Grant`]

...im taken...hes gutted....:cry:

I cry myself to sleep every night! :facepalm:

So other than the ride up to the cape, do we have any activities planned?

[nzspokes]

Oh God! Helmet hair!!:facepalm:

Some dont have that issue. :facepalm:

[Newbi]

Some dont have that issue. :facepalm:

Shhhhh They can be very sensitive about it. lol:shutup:

[Mom]

Um, is it possible to be given the name and maybe the address of the delightful place where we shall be staying, and what sort of time do you's think you will be arriving on the Friday??:yes:

Flick me a PM with your cell phone # I will text you to let you know if anyting changes :yes:


I cry myself to sleep every night! :facepalm:

So other than the ride up to the cape, do we have any activities planned?

I am sure we can find something to amuse ourselves. If it is really hot we can have a swim :woohoo:

[Grant`]

I am sure we can find something to amuse ourselves. If it is really hot we can have a swim :woohoo:

Lets hope the weather is that hot by then! :sunny:

[blue rider]

I cry myself to sleep every night! :facepalm:

So other than the ride up to the cape, do we have any activities planned?

drinking beer and eating bbq is not enough activity for you :blink:

[Newbi]

Flick me a PM with your cell phone # I will text you to let you know if anyting changes :yes:



I am sure we can find something to amuse ourselves. If it is really hot we can have a swim :woohoo:

OMG, Togs? Not on your life, I'll just swim in my clothes, Noone should be subjected to that.:shit:

[nzspokes]

drinking beer and eating bbq is not enough activity for you :blink:

There may be spooning to. :blink:

And Beer. :woohoo:

Maybe wine. :woohoo:

[blue rider]

There may be spooning to. :blink:

And Beer. :woohoo:

Maybe wine. :woohoo:

and bunk beds.....:innocent:

[newhere]

OMG, Togs? Not on your life, I'll just swim in my clothes, Noone should be subjected to that.:shit:

Come on, its a good opportunity to get out in a bikini - i will be yeeha :innocent:

[blue rider]

Come on, its a good opportunity to get out in a bikini - i will be yeeha :innocent:

don't think it's a bit early for that :cold:

[nzspokes]

Come on, its a good opportunity to get out in a bikini - i will be yeeha :innocent:

I might leave mine at home.:gob:

[Newbi]

Come on, its a good opportunity to get out in a bikini - i will be yeeha :innocent:

Well you go for it, you must be blessed with a body that people dont scream and run and hide from hahahahaha:yes:

[newhere]

don't think it's a bit early for that :cold:

Cuppa concrete lovey - your coming to northland now :yes:

[newhere]

I might leave mine at home.:gob:

lol - could be a party trick :gob: :woohoo:

[nzspokes]

lol - could be a party trick :gob: :woohoo:

I dont get that drunk.

Ever.

[blue rider]

Cuppa concrete lovey - your coming to northland now :yes:

yes i am coming to northland....but its still just november :baby:

[newhere]

yes i am coming to northland....but its still just november :baby:

hehe you'll be right :yes:

[newhere]

Well you go for it, you must be blessed with a body that people dont scream and run and hide from hahahahaha:yes:

Nah lol i just don't care if they do anymore :woohoo:

[Grant`]

Nah lol i just don't care if they do anymore :woohoo:

Pffft, no one is going to run and hide from you! But I think you might be quite mad in November also :-)

[Newbi]

Nah lol i just don't care if they do anymore :woohoo:

Hahahaha Awesome:yes:

[Newbi]

I dont get that drunk.

Ever.

Oh come on, you could be like Borat hahahah, bring on the mankini hahahaha:blink:

[LankyBastard]

Well this is definately shaping up to be um....interesting???

Was a good ride for those who joined us today up to mangawhai tavern, good fun! :scooter::scooter:

[newhere]

Pffft, no one is going to run and hide from you! But I think you might be quite mad in November also :-)

Why thanks :innocent: but yeah i am quite mad so swimming in november suits my personality :rockon:

[newhere]

Well this is definately shaping up to be um....interesting???

Was a good ride for those who joined us today up to mangawhai tavern, good fun! :scooter::scooter:

I had good intentions of meeting you guys out there, but had a big night...or early morning, hmmm, either way you look at it, I was in no fit state to ride :innocent:

[newhere]

Oh come on, you could be like Borat hahahah, bring on the mankini hahahaha:blink:

ooooh it hurts, it hurts so bad, i cant get the borat mental pic out of my head ooooouch :sick:

[Newbi]

Why thanks :innocent: but yeah i am quite mad so swimming in november suits my personality :rockon:

Oh awesome, I totally love MAD mad is good, I'm slightly insane myself.:yes:

[newhere]

Oh awesome, I totally love MAD mad is good, I'm slightly insane myself.:yes:

YAY - mad loves company, we can be craaaazy together :woohoo:

[Newbi]

YAY - mad loves company, we can be craaaazy together :woohoo:

Whoo hoo, I feel a biker patch coming on, "Mad Biker Bitches":yes:

[newhere]

Whoo hoo, I feel a biker patch coming on, "Mad Biker Bitches":yes:

BWHAHAHAHAHA awesome :rockon:

[Mom]

Oh dear God what have we unleashed :laugh:

This is going to be a beauty!

[newhere]

Oh dear God what have we unleashed :laugh:

This is going to be a beauty!

te he he he :innocent:

[Newbi]

Oh dear God what have we unleashed :laugh:

This is going to be a beauty!

:innocent: Unleashed??? Whatever do you mean? Hahahaha:innocent:

[Phreak]

Oh dear God what have we unleashed :laugh:

This is going to be a beauty!

Haha fond memories of the Taupo trip we did last year coming back to me now...!

Yup, pretty sure I'll be able to find the rendezvous Mark, but I have your cell number if I do get lost... (It's been known to happen before!)

P.S. I am the quintessence of MAD...! Especially after such an awesome long trip! Y'all better start training now to keep up with my level of madness! If in doubt, just ask Fatt Max! (Or Maha, or Mom for that matter...!)

[Gremlin]

That Beemer takes up the room for three bikes eh?...:innocent:
Depends how I park it :D It is a metre wide after all...


I have dibs on 3 random hook ups through out the weekend by people, anybody care to call or raise my bet?
How you doing big boy? :love:

[Newbi]

Haha fond memories of the Taupo trip we did last year coming back to me now...!

Yup, pretty sure I'll be able to find the rendezvous Mark, but I have your cell number if I do get lost... (It's been known to happen before!)

P.S. I am the quintessence of MAD...! Especially after such an awesome long trip! Y'all better start training now to keep up with my level of madness! If in doubt, just ask Fatt Max! (Or Maha, or Mom for that matter...!)

Welcome to the Mad club, so glad you could join us:yes:

[Maha]

Haha fond memories of the Taupo trip we did last year coming back to me now...!

Yup, pretty sure I'll be able to find the rendezvous Mark, but I have your cell number if I do get lost... (It's been known to happen before!)

P.S. I am the quintessence of MAD...! Especially after such an awesome long trip! Y'all better start training now to keep up with my level of madness! If in doubt, just ask Fatt Max! (Or Maha, or Mom for that matter...!)

He who polishes his helmet in public....:corn:
While we sat around a drank piss for a few hours, young Scott rubbed away the entire time...bike looked mint though...:yes:

[blue rider]

He who polishes his helmet in public....:corn:
While we sat around a drank piss for a few hours, young Scott rubbed away the entire time...bike looked mint though...:yes:



this just sounds ......well....not right:innocent:

[Maha]

this just sounds ......well....not right:innocent:

....ah the english language :facepalm:
Hes a self confessed clean freak, this I am sure of..:blink:

[blue rider]

....ah the english language :facepalm:
Hes a self confessed clean freak, this I am sure of..:blink:

yeah that's what they say
TUI
:shutup:

[Maha]

yeah that's what they say
TUI
:shutup:

Here is the proof of said cleanliness...:yes:

[Mom]

:shutup:

Seriously, this lovey thang really is a polisher of helmets :yes: He sat and polished his for ages one morning. No shames some blokes :dodge:

[Mom]

Irene text to let me know a whale had stranded in the bay :shit:

[Newbi]

Irene text to let me know a whale had stranded in the bay :shit:

Oh that's sad, so weird the way they do that:crybaby:

[blue rider]

Irene text to let me know a whale had stranded in the bay :shit:

i actually never want to see a whale strand him/herself.

maybe because i am a mountain girl actually, whales are quite mystical, very beautiful beast to me. its not right to see them this way

[Phreak]

Aw bloody hell, I knew that was gonna come back up to haunt me! Lol!

[Newbi]

Aw bloody hell, I knew that was gonna come back up to haunt me! Lol!

Hahaha, clean is good.:yes:

[newhere]

Aw bloody hell, I knew that was gonna come back up to haunt me! Lol!

Oh well we will all be envious of your shiny bike while ours are all lined up beside it grubby as :sunny:

[Phreak]

Nah, it's not so shiny at the moment, it's about halfway through rebuild number 3 at the moment, and half the fairings are still missing, but I am hoping to have everything completed on it before the end of November! It's a lonnnng work in progress though, that's for sure...

[nzspokes]

I may have a small hold up. May need rings :facepalm:

[Newbi]

I may have a small hold up. May need rings :facepalm:

Oh no! That sux, I hope ya manage to get that sorted before the Cape trip:yes:

[Newbi]

Nah, it's not so shiny at the moment, it's about halfway through rebuild number 3 at the moment, and half the fairings are still missing, but I am hoping to have everything completed on it before the end of November! It's a lonnnng work in progress though, that's for sure...

It's ok, no need to hide the fact that you have OCD, we can provide extra bars of soap and polishing cloths for you. Hahahha, Sorry:innocent: Just having a dig:yes:

[nzspokes]

Oh no! That sux, I hope ya manage to get that sorted before the Cape trip:yes:

Well part of the joy of owning a 25 year old bike that was only produced for 2 years means parts are a little hard to get. :blink:

I may be riding my motocross bike up. Who needs lights any way?

[Maakz]

Hey y'all (Maha), yeah i'm in but aint keen on tenting it. So confirm me-aside from something dire hapnin i'm there.

[Maha]

Hey y'all (Maha), yeah i'm in but aint keen on tenting it. So confirm me-aside from something dire hapnin i'm there.

All good, you're in.

Only the TBC's will be added from here on, if your name is not on the list, sucks to be you.:corn:

[Mom]

I may have a small hold up. May need rings :facepalm:

:doh: What a bugger!

The TV news footage of the whale shows it directly infront of the lodge. I hope they can get it refloated today, poor thing is not very happy looking.

[nzspokes]

:doh: What a bugger!


Thats goes with finding my bike on its side outside work. :facepalm: great day.

I think Ive found rings but most parts are discontinued.

[Mom]

Thats goes with finding my bike on its side outside work. :facepalm: great day.

I think Ive found rings but most parts are discontinued.

Can you get the top off without taking the head off? Then you can make a base gasket for it. What you need to do is send an email around to all the shops to see if they have spares in their obsolete spares. We used to have all sorts of shit in our shop, dating back many, many years. Best of luck with it Rob, hope you can get it sorted out.

Wreckers? Not for your bike :pinch:

[nzspokes]

Can you get the top off without taking the head off? Then you can make a base gasket for it. What you need to do is send an email around to all the shops to see if they have spares in their obsolete spares. We used to have all sorts of shit in our shop, dating back many, many years. Best of luck with it Rob, hope you can get it sorted out.

Wreckers? Not for your bike :pinch:

Working on it, found rings etc in england.

[george formby]

Mom, Maha, do recall our conversation on Saturday arvo about the whales & dolphins in the bay?

Well on Monday morning a Sperm whale came in, just along from the motel. Cue twighlight zone music.

RIP (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/142888-Yamaha-DT230-for-sale)

[Maha]

Mom, Maha, do recall our conversation on Saturday arvo about the whales & dolphins in the bay?

Well on Monday morning a Sperm whale came in, just along from the motel. Cue twighlight zone music.

RIP (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/142888-Yamaha-DT230-for-sale)

...yeah saw that on TV this morning, an omen for the French V Wales game perhaps?...:corn:

[george formby]

...yeah saw that on TV this morning, an omen for the French V Wales game perhaps?...:corn:

Na, it was just late for the Japanese games.

[Maha]

Na, it was just late for the Japanese games.

Well there was shit load of sea weed washed up on the beach Sunday morning...Mega Sushi to go bro....:yes:
D.O.C said it was sick and they about to euthanas it.

(ooooo bad taste?)

[nzspokes]

Working on it, found rings etc in england.

Cool, found a place in Te awamutu that has rings etc in stock. So wont be eating for a couple of weeks to buy parts. :facepalm:

[The Singing Chef]

Well, as fortune favors me, I am without my license for possibly a couple of months. Anybody want a pillion? can most likely go on the Harley but i still want to experience corners. I will be good I promise :yes::innocent:

[Newbi]

Learner licence achieved today. So I guess I better get out there and see if I like this Bike riding thing hahaha. Just waiting on some gear.:shit:

[nathanwhite]

Learner licence achieved today. So I guess I better get out there and see if I like this Bike riding thing hahaha. Just waiting on some gear.:shit:

Very nice! :woohoo:

[nzspokes]

Learner licence achieved today. So I guess I better get out there and see if I like this Bike riding thing hahaha. Just waiting on some gear.:shit:

WOOT!!

Been for a ride yet?

[Newbi]

WOOT!!

Been for a ride yet?

No not yet, new helmet should be here tomoro tho. I'll keep ya'll posted as to how I get on, when I finally take to the road. EEK:blink:

[Armi]

Well, as fortune favors me, I am without my license for possibly a couple of months. Anybody want a pillion? can most likely go on the Harley but i still want to experience corners. I will be good I promise :yes::innocent:

Aw guts bro. How fast were you going?

[The Singing Chef]

Aw guts bro. How fast were you going?

123km/h, didn't notice the change down to an 80k zone, just cruising down a really long hill on peak rd and the copper pinged me from the top. Instant 28day suspension, and then to add the 50 demerits to my license i'm assuming that they will take if for a further 3 months.... really, really gutted. Ohwell, will be buying a race bike soon :woohoo:

[phill-k]

Hi Mum / Maha

Not sure if you are aware but the "Gas" Station just short of the cape burnt down and I believe the Mobil at Houhora was due to close so its quite possible the last fuel before the cape will before you turn North at Awanui - I'm not sure but could be Coopers Beach or back towards Kaitaia from Awanui.

The wife and I did the trip a few months ago and the road is brilliant, we will possibly follow you guys on the day if I can get away from work.

[rickstv]

123km/h, didn't notice the change down to an 80k zone, just cruising down a really long hill on peak rd and the copper pinged me from the top. Instant 28day suspension, and then to add the 50 demerits to my license i'm assuming that they will take if for a further 3 months.... really, really gutted. Ohwell, will be buying a race bike soon :woohoo:

Yeah, A cop has been sitting in Shanks Rd getting people coming up from the church and I have seen him outside the church under the tree clearly visible, but you can't see him from the Shanks Rd end.

I suppose it's a fair cop because there was an horrific bike accident opposite Macky Rd a few years ago that claimed rider and pillion. the little white crosses are there still.
Rick.

[The Singing Chef]

Yeah, A cop has been sitting in Shanks Rd getting people coming up from the church and I have seen him outside the church under the tree clearly visible, but you can't see him from the Shanks Rd end.

I suppose it's a fair cop because there was an horrific bike accident opposite Macky Rd a few years ago that claimed rider and pillion. the little white crosses are there still.
Rick.

Hmm saw those crosses, yea he parked up under the tree by the church when he was finished with me, let me ride it home at least.

I have actually often wondered why they didn't put cops out on there cause they are long straights and have seen people fly down them.

[Maha]

Hi Mum / Maha

Not sure if you are aware but the "Gas" Station just short of the cape burnt down and I believe the Mobil at Houhora was due to close so its quite possible the last fuel before the cape will before you turn North at Awanui - I'm not sure but could be Coopers Beach or back towards Kaitaia from Awanui.

The wife and I did the trip a few months ago and the road is brilliant, we will possibly follow you guys on the day if I can get away from work.

Mark Waters will be doing a trip up to see whats what re Gas...there is G.A.S at Cable Bay and a Shell Taipa...also Awanui.
The one that burnt down was at Waitaki landing? or whatever its called.

If you guys want to have a Hangi feed with us on the Saturday after the ride its $15 per head..
Just let me know so I can tell Chef.

[Maha]

Hmm saw those crosses, yea he parked up under the tree by the church when he was finished with me, let me ride it home at least.

I have actually often wondered why they didn't put cops out on there cause they are long straights and have seen people fly down them.

Black Holden per chance?

[The Singing Chef]

Black Holden per chance?

Bingo!!:first: have you encountered him too?

[Maha]

Bingo!!:first: have you encountered him too?

No...but he got a couple of mates a short time ago, at least he allowed them to ride their bikes to our place so they could arrange to have them picked up.
He pinged five other bikes the week before..:yes:

[The Singing Chef]

No...but he got a couple of mates a short time ago, at least he allowed them to ride their bikes to our place so they could arrange to have them picked up.
He pinged five other bikes the week before..:yes:

Hmm, seems like he got a good spot!!

[Newbi]

Mark Waters will be doing a trip up to see whats what re Gas...there is G.A.S at Cable Bay and a Shell Taipa...also Awanui.
The one that burnt down was at Waitaki landing? or whatever its called.

If you guys want to have a Hangi feed with us on the Saturday after the ride its $15 per head..
Just let me know so I can tell Chef.

Awanui BP will be ya last chance for gas, with Hohoura closing and the other burnt to a crisp.

[Newbi]

Mark Waters will be doing a trip up to see whats what re Gas...there is G.A.S at Cable Bay and a Shell Taipa...also Awanui.
The one that burnt down was at Waitaki landing? or whatever its called.

If you guys want to have a Hangi feed with us on the Saturday after the ride its $15 per head..
Just let me know so I can tell Chef.

Awanui BP will be your last chance for gas, with Hohoura closing and Waitiki Landing burnt to a crisp.

[Maha]

Awanui BP will be ya last chance for gas, with Hohoura closing and the other burnt to a crisp.

Its only a 260K round trip to the Cape and back from Coopers.
....and our pace will be fuel friendly.:scooter:

[blue rider]

Its only a 260K round trip to the Cape and back from Coopers.
....and our pace will be fuel friendly.:scooter:

little tank friendly too?

[Grant`]

Not necessarily petrol tank efficient though, My bike currently will maybe just manage that with an oily rag still keeping it going, might have a solution to that problem though.

Reggies bike though won't if previous posts anything to go by. (If he is coming?)

[nathanwhite]

little tank friendly too?

Mine will do 250km easily, usually starts spluttering at 270 (if I push it that far.)
Once I got up to 300km, but the tank was slightly overfilled

[Maha]

Mine will do 250km easily, usually starts spluttering at 270 (if I push it that far.)
Once I got up to 300km, but the tank was slightly overfilled

..there ya go, the trusty Scorps will do et...:scooter:

[blue rider]

..there ya go, the trusty Scorps will do et...:scooter:


ok then, :sunny:

[tnarg]

Our Bandits might be pushing it to do 260km. Sandringham to Warkworth via Woodcocks and back normally leaves around Quarter tank.
Worth a try.

[Mom]

Learner licence achieved today. So I guess I better get out there and see if I like this Bike riding thing hahaha. Just waiting on some gear.:shit:

Fantastic stuff! Well done. Now get out and RIDE!


123km/h, didn't notice the change down to an 80k zone, just cruising down a really long hill on peak rd and the copper pinged me from the top. Instant 28day suspension, and then to add the 50 demerits to my license i'm assuming that they will take if for a further 3 months.... really, really gutted. Ohwell, will be buying a race bike soon :woohoo:

28 days walking and 50 demetits, plus a fair few $$$ on the road side is usually it, unless you were also done for dangerous speed. Which ever :spanking:

You naughty boy!


Its only a 260K round trip to the Cape and back from Coopers.
....and our pace will be fuel friendly.:scooter:

There are other gas stops between Coopers Beach and Awanui. We will be fine :sunny:

I will be doing petrol stop maps soon.

[Mom]

Our Bandits might be pushing it to do 260km. Sandringham to Warkworth via Woodcocks and back normally leaves around Quarter tank.
Worth a try.

Please dont stress, there are plenty of opportunities to re-fuel. I have recently had a bike that had a dumb 220km tank range, I am well educated in looking out for fuel stops to suit, trust me.

We will be stopping to the lowest fuel range bikes :yes:

[swbarnett]

There are other gas stops between Coopers Beach and Awanui. We will be fine :sunny:
Indeed. I was up there a couple of weeks ago and according to the sign at Awanui it's 104km to the cape. Worst case scenerio is roughly 208km between refueling. Even the most gas hungry or tank-challenged bikes should be able to do that.

[Maha]

Im more worried about getting a feed along the way....:corn:
I understand theres some place up there that does monster ice-creams..:woohoo:

[swbarnett]

Im more worried about getting a feed along the way....:corn:
I understand theres some place up there that does monster ice-creams..:woohoo:
I don't know about ice-creams but there's a bakery in Awanui that does the most amazingly soft and flavourfull Lamingtons.

[Laava]

The Baker man in the old Post office building in Mangonui is awesome. I have many undersized t shirts as testament

[Phreak]

My bike's current state of tune (ie jets and needles in the carbs) means I'm lucky to get 200km out of a tank... Thinking about putting it back to standard cause the difference in power isn't that much, but that means pulling the whole thing to pieces again... Not that I don't enjoy it, but I don't have many days off at the moment... Unless anyone would be happy to carry extra gas for the more thirsty among us...? (I'm looking into small-ish fuel containers, 2 litres would be perfect...!)

[MarkW]

People - stop worrying!

I'm miles ahead of most of you.

Yes, if Awanui becomes the last gas before the Cape it is a round trip of 208km.

So early on Saturday morning, whilst most of you are still sleeping off Friday night's dinner I'll be up, stick the breakdown trailer behind the X Trail, stick the D'eauville onto the trailer and 75 litres of gas in cans into the back of the X Trail.

I'll park the X Trail on the side of the road 50km towards the Cape from Awanui, take the D'eauville off the trailer and meet you all at the Motel.

We'll do the ride as Maha has planned - if you are gas challenged on the way back from the Cape you can stop at the X Trail, get a 5 litre top up (and yes I will have both 95 and 91 octane), I'll stick the D'eauville back onto the trailer and follow you all back to the Motel for dinner.

If anyone needs diesel let me know and I can bring 20 litres of that as well.

See - simple!

Mark W

[george formby]

You got the Ngapuhi sticker on your truck bro?

[Newbi]

People - stop worrying!

I'm miles ahead of most of you.

Yes, if Awanui becomes the last gas before the Cape it is a round trip of 208km.

So early on Saturday morning, whilst most of you are still sleeping off Friday night's dinner I'll be up, stick the breakdown trailer behind the X Trail, stick the D'eauville onto the trailer and 75 litres of gas in cans into the back of the X Trail.

I'll park the X Trail on the side of the road 50km towards the Cape from Awanui, take the D'eauville off the trailer and meet you all at the Motel.

We'll do the ride as Maha has planned - if you are gas challenged on the way back from the Cape you can stop at the X Trail, get a 5 litre top up (and yes I will have both 95 and 91 octane), I'll stick the D'eauville back onto the trailer and follow you all back to the Motel for dinner.

If anyone needs diesel let me know and I can bring 20 litres of that as well.

See - simple!

Mark W

Can't say I'd leave anything on the side of the road up here, Some of the locals might take a fancy to it:bye:

[Gremlin]

I won't be with you guys on the Friday, but Saturday will be.

Seems rather extreme lengths for Mark to go to, but I'll be able to transport gas for those that are worried, if they want. Panniers have lots of room, plus emergency gas in it's own tank (if the ride is sedate I could probably do the trip 3 times over before needing gas).

I haven't come across many bikes that need gas before 200km.

[Maha]

.....:rockon:
Now, what about them ice-creams?:blink:

[Newbi]

Can I bring something sweet and chocolatey to share with peeps after dinner with coffee and or other evening beverages, or is that politically incorrect?:sunny:

[Armi]

Can I bring something sweet and chocolatey to share with peeps after dinner with coffee and or other evening beverages, or is that politically incorrect?:sunny:

Go for gold. I'm sure I'll have a stash on me.

Also I've been to the doc and it's time for me to start using my arm almost like normal again. Apparently I'm doing well and shouldn't need any support at all in 2 weeks.

And my dad has finished making the right bracket for my bike. He went a little overboard. I just wanted something functional. I'm thinking I might get them anodised.

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[The Singing Chef]

So Maha my Harley friend can't come now, they have picked up some big functions at work. So nobody wants a friendly pillion?

:bye:

[Maha]

Can I bring something sweet and chocolatey to share with peeps after dinner with coffee and or other evening beverages, or is that politically incorrect?:sunny:

Hell yeah...!
This is non pc event...:scooter:

Go for gold. I'm sure I'll have a stash on me.

Also I've been to the doc and it's time for me to start using my arm almost like normal again. Apparently I'm doing well and shouldn't need any support at all in 2 weeks.

And my dad has finished making the right bracket for my bike. He went a little overboard. I just wanted something functional. I'm thinking I might get them anodised. Will add pics in a minute

Sounding good to go.

So Maha my Harley friend can't come now, they have picked up some big functions at work. So nobody wants a friendly pillion?

:bye:

One less means more chocolate for me...I mean us...:innocent:

[Mom]

Also I've been to the doc and it's time for me to start using my arm almost like normal again. Apparently I'm doing well and shouldn't need any support at all in 2 weeks.

Good stuff! I am walking on my foot, bit naughty I have to admit but man it feels wonderful to take the pressure off my shoulders and elbows. I have to be careful the cast is not weight bearing :pinch:

5 more sleeps till the cast comes off :scooter:

[Grant`]

Good stuff! I am walking on my foot, bit naughty I have to admit but man it feels wonderful to take the pressure off my shoulders and elbows. I have to be careful the cast is not weight bearing :pinch:

5 more sleeps till the cast comes off :scooter:

That is very naughty! Just like me spending more money on my bike I don't really need to spend but I have anyway haha.

[newhere]

Good stuff! I am walking on my foot, bit naughty I have to admit but man it feels wonderful to take the pressure off my shoulders and elbows. I have to be careful the cast is not weight bearing :pinch:

5 more sleeps till the cast comes off :scooter:

yeeeha, bring on the moon boot :woohoo:

[Mom]

yeeeha, bring on the moon boot :woohoo:

I know, but I have an even more cunning plan than a moon boot :yes:

I took out a couple of ligaments from this ankle a few years ago :pinch:

It took a very long time to come right and probably contributed to the broken ankle in hindsight :doh:

I got this amazing boot then, lace up number and very supporting of the ankle, without compromising the rest of the muscles that support the ankle. I am going to use that in preference to a moon boot (if they let me of course :innocent:) My physio thinks that is a good idea at least :woohoo:

Watch this space, I will be running in no time :scooter:

[Maha]

Grant/Ashley and Myself will lead each of the three groups.
Mom will guard the rear of a group.
I now need two more TEC's please?

[Mom]

Cast comes off tomorrow!
Cast comes off tomorrow!
Cast comes off tomorrow!
Cast comes off tomorrow!

:wings::Punk::wari::banana:

I am not excited :o

:facepalm:

[newhere]

Grant/Ashley and Myself will lead each of the three groups.
Mom will guard the rear of a group.
I now need two more TEC's please?

I'll TEC :wings:

[Maha]

I'll TEC :wings:

From the start or from Whangarei?

[Grant`]

I'll TEC :wings:

You the speed demon going slow hehe :Punk:

[blue rider]

Cast comes off tomorrow!
Cast comes off tomorrow!
Cast comes off tomorrow!
Cast comes off tomorrow!

:wings::Punk::wari::banana:

I am not excited :o

:facepalm:


Yei......go mom go......but take your time please :shutup:

[Newbi]

Well was gonna take my bike for a first ride down the road this arvo/evening, but got busy cleaning out my little piggies pen:facepalm: And the pants I want won't be in until next week dammit. On the plus side I have my new helmet and new Jacket. Now to ride without proper pants or not??

[newhere]

From the start or from Whangarei?

Either or whichever suits you really :shifty:

[newhere]

You the speed demon going slow hehe :Punk:

lol...me...speed demon, not likely lol :shifty:

[Grant`]

lol...me...speed demon, not likely lol :shifty:

Sure sure, you didn't ask me to take your screen off for going to slow :shit:

[newhere]

Sure sure, you didn't ask me to take your screen off for going to slow :shit:

lol busted :innocent:

[Grant`]

lol busted :innocent:

haha we all do it occasionally :Punk:

[nathanwhite]

Cast comes off tomorrow!
Cast comes off tomorrow!
Cast comes off tomorrow!
Cast comes off tomorrow!

:wings::Punk::wari::banana:

I am not excited :o

:facepalm:

Great news!
Now lots of fun trying to walk again...

[nzspokes]

Well was gonna take my bike for a first ride down the road this arvo/evening, but got busy cleaning out my little piggies pen:facepalm: And the pants I want won't be in until next week dammit. On the plus side I have my new helmet and new Jacket. Now to ride without proper pants or not??

Yes. But do wear pants of some kind.

[Newbi]

Yes. But do wear pants of some kind.

Oh you mean I can't cruise down my road in my underwear? Hahahahha, Ew not likely.:blink:

[nzspokes]

Oh you mean I can't cruise down my road in my underwear? Hahahahha, Ew not likely.:blink:

You may find that at 50kph somewhat cold. :cold:

[blue rider]

You may find that at 50kph somewhat cold. :cold:

softie

hows your bike doing...luck with the parts?

[nzspokes]

softie

hows your bike doing...luck with the parts?

its still going. Just blowing some smoke. Saving up for the bits. Probably hit it after the training at the end of the month so its ready for the trip up north.

Its stitting out in the rain now.

[Maha]

its still going. Just blowing some smoke. Saving up for the bits. Probably hit it after the training at the end of the month so its ready for the trip up north.

Its stitting out in the rain now.

That aint no way to treat a lady....:mellow:

I pick up the FZ8 in a few hours, its back from zorst people and just needs the pack rack fitted...job done!

[Newbi]

That aint no way to treat a lady....:mellow:

I pick up the FZ8 in a few hours, its back from zorst people and just needs the pack rack fitted...job done!

OMG how exciting!!:wings:

[Mom]

Great news!
Now lots of fun trying to walk again...

Absolutely gutted this afternoon. The cast came off and the ankle was re-xrayed. It shows no sign of healing at all :shit: Not even a tiny little bit :blink:

I am back in plaster again, with a referral to an orthopedic surgeon :pinch:

Looks likely I will have to take the car north, IF I am allowed to drive by then :weep:

[nzspokes]

Absolutely gutted this afternoon. The cast came off and the ankle was re-xrayed. It shows no sign of healing at all :shit: Not even a tiny little bit :blink:

I am back in plaster again, with a referral to an orthopedic surgeon :pinch:

Looks likely I will have to take the car north, IF I am allowed to drive by then :weep:

Stink. :confused:

[Armi]

Absolutely gutted this afternoon. The cast came off and the ankle was re-xrayed. It shows no sign of healing at all :shit: Not even a tiny little bit :blink:

I am back in plaster again, with a referral to an orthopedic surgeon :pinch:

Looks likely I will have to take the car north, IF I am allowed to drive by then :weep:

Oh no! That sucks big time

[blue rider]

Absolutely gutted this afternoon. The cast came off and the ankle was re-xrayed. It shows no sign of healing at all :shit: Not even a tiny little bit :blink:

I am back in plaster again, with a referral to an orthopedic surgeon :pinch:

Looks likely I will have to take the car north, IF I am allowed to drive by then :weep:

oh no.....:hug: did they say why it was not healing? You was a good girl - was you not? :dodge:

you could drive with the singing chef? :shutup: