Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

[Newbi]

Hmm I wonder if any of the human types on this ride are visibly appealing??:msn-wink:

[nathanwhite]

Hmm I wonder if any of the human types on this ride are visibly appealing??:msn-wink:

Can't speak for anyone else, But I am devilishly handsome.



:laugh:

[nzspokes]

Hmm I wonder if any of the human types on this ride are visibly appealing??:msn-wink:

Im butt ugly. But produce great looking kids. :Punk:

[Phreak]

Can't speak for anyone else, But I am devilishly handsom.



:laugh:

:not::killingme:clap:

[Phreak]

^^^ Now that I've finished rolling around on the floor, seriously, that's the funniest thing I've heard all year!

(No offense intended of course, I mean it was REALLY funny!!!)

[Newbi]

You guy's are cruel, i'm sure he is devilishly handsome, at least to somebody.:msn-wink:

[Mom]

OMG! What on earth have we unleashed here :rofl:

I am nearly back :yes: I have a clearance to drive now, and am back to full time hours as of next Monday. Wont be long before I will be riding again, now that will be something to really celebrate :sunny:

[Maha]

More intrested in if i take a sleeping bag or not.

And adjust the tune of my bike to the weather and to run slicks or wets.

Thought about taking a Lilo?....:eek:

[stifmyster1]

for some reason io cant see past page 67. any one got the same issue?

[Newbi]

OMG! What on earth have we unleashed here :rofl:

I am nearly back :yes: I have a clearance to drive now, and am back to full time hours as of next Monday. Wont be long before I will be riding again, now that will be something to really celebrate :sunny:

Woohoo are ya gonna have a party?? lol:msn-wink:

[Mom]

for some reason io cant see past page 67. any one got the same issue?

Yes, the site appears to be having "issues" tonight. Poor Spankme, a hard day at the office and home to a bunch of us whinging :lol:

Very frustrating though I agree. I thought I had gone mad, posted something and then deleted it straight afterwards :confused:

[newhere]

OMG! What on earth have we unleashed here :rofl:

I am nearly back :yes: I have a clearance to drive now, and am back to full time hours as of next Monday. Wont be long before I will be riding again, now that will be something to really celebrate :sunny:

Whoop whoop awesome stuff Mom :niceone:

[Mom]

Woohoo are ya gonna have a party?? lol:msn-wink:

Funny you should say that. I will save myself for something bigger, brighter and better. Not sure the plans for New Years (one of our traditional party dates), we had a bit of time off due to one thing and another over the past year or so, but I can promise the party from Nam in July next year :yes: Book a bed early is my advice :D

[Maha]

....and on the subject of beds...they are all made for those who are staying here next Thursday night....:msn-wink:
I have been such a good house maid this afternoon..:niceone:

[Newbi]

Now remember don't stay up too late giggling or you'll be tired for ya big trip hahaha:laugh:

[blue rider]

Funny you should say that. I will save myself for something bigger, brighter and better. Not sure the plans for New Years (one of our traditional party dates), we had a bit of time off due to one thing and another over the past year or so, but I can promise the party from Nam in July next year :yes: Book a bed early is my advice :D

i am booking, just in case :devil2:

[nzspokes]

Thought about taking a Lilo?....:eek:

Sleeping on is easy, got a little thermorest. Its the sleeping in thats the issue. :bleh:

[Phreak]

I'm planning on coming up to Auckland after work on Thursday, staying the night at a friends house in west aucks, then being at the caltex bright and early... Already got it loaded into my gps, can't fricken wait!!! How many more sleeps??? Bike's running mint, gear is all ready, finances are all organised, hurry up HURRY UP HURRY UP!!! is anyone else as amped about this trip as I am?!?!?! :-D

[nzspokes]

So where were we meeting?

[blue rider]

Sleeping on is easy, got a little thermorest. Its the sleeping in thats the issue. :bleh:

need a tent? i gots one!!!!

[Newbi]

I'm planning on coming up to Auckland after work on Thursday, staying the night at a friends house in west aucks, then being at the caltex bright and early... Already got it loaded into my gps, can't fricken wait!!! How many more sleeps??? Bike's running mint, gear is all ready, finances are all organised, hurry up HURRY UP HURRY UP!!! is anyone else as amped about this trip as I am?!?!?! :-D

I am REALLY looking forward to meeting everyone, you all sound like my kind of people haha (hopefully):niceone: As for the ride part of it, bit nervous if i'm honest, only because it's a big distance for me, but bring it on I consider it a challenge and i'm determined to succeed.:Punk:

[blue rider]

:wings::wings::wings::wings::wings::wings::wings:: wings::wings:

9 sleeps left for u and me and all the other ones

nite nite

[nzspokes]

bit nervous if i'm honest, only because it's a big distance for me, but bring it on I consider it a challenge and i'm determined to succeed.:Punk:

You will be fine. Fun will be had. :laugh:

[nzspokes]

need a tent? i gots one!!!!

Dont need tent, Im sleeping under the tramp.

[Newbi]

You will be fine. Fun will be had. :laugh:

Fun, Fun is good:msn-wink:

[Newbi]

Dont need tent, Im sleeping under the tramp.

Na, sleep ON the tramp, be more cumfy:laugh:

[ynot slow]

....and on the subject of beds...they are all made for those who are staying here next Thursday night....:msn-wink:
I have been such a good house maid this afternoon..:niceone:

Many thanks,greatly appreciated guys.



I'm planning on coming up to Auckland after work on Thursday, staying the night at a friends house in west aucks, then being at the caltex bright and early... Already got it loaded into my gps, can't fricken wait!!! How many more sleeps??? Bike's running mint, gear is all ready, finances are all organised, hurry up HURRY UP HURRY UP!!! is anyone else as amped about this trip as I am?!?!?! :-D

Me too,talk about like a kid befor xmas,heading to Palmy Weds to get plane Thursday so one less sleep for me,then getting lost in Auckland till 5pm lol,can't wait.

[newhere]

I'm planning on coming up to Auckland after work on Thursday, staying the night at a friends house in west aucks, then being at the caltex bright and early... Already got it loaded into my gps, can't fricken wait!!! How many more sleeps??? Bike's running mint, gear is all ready, finances are all organised, hurry up HURRY UP HURRY UP!!! is anyone else as amped about this trip as I am?!?!?! :-D

ME!!!! :wings:

[Newbi]

Now..... Just to learn all these new names:confused:

[nzspokes]

Anybody else notice were on page 69? Hur hur. :Punk:

[nzspokes]

Now..... Just to learn all these new names:confused:

Im hopeless with names, I know people by what they ride.

[Grant`]

Im hopeless with names, I know people by what they ride.


Hoooooooondah

[Newbi]

Im hopeless with names, I know people by what they ride.

In that case i'll be known as Suzuki:laugh:

[Newbi]

Anybody else notice were on page 69? Hur hur. :Punk:

That a favourite of yours, is it??:msn-wink:

[The Singing Chef]

So I am getting a new Throttle and clip on for my bike to replace the broken one and should be good to ride by friday :yes: Getting a service done on both my bikes as well :Punk:

Just took my new SV650 track bike up the road for the first time, dear god the power is awesome!! Taking it to the track on Saturday to get the feel for it etc... really excited!! My GSX will be boring after that haha.

I'm also looking forward to meeting everybody as well, will be alot of fun!!

[Grant`]

So I am getting a new Throttle and clip on for my bike to replace the broken one and should be good to ride by friday :yes: Getting a service done on both my bikes as well :Punk:

Just took my new SV650 track bike up the road for the first time, dear god the power is awesome!! Taking it to the track on Saturday to get the feel for it etc... really excited!! My GSX will be boring after that haha.

I'm also looking forward to meeting everybody as well, will be alot of fun!!

Going to suck being you after the weekend then, going back to a 250 for fun is alright, but becuase you have to your going to be pissed off all the time now, until your road bike is bigger and better.

[Maha]

I'm planning on coming up to Auckland after work on Thursday, staying the night at a friends house in west aucks, then being at the caltex bright and early... Already got it loaded into my gps, can't fricken wait!!! How many more sleeps??? Bike's running mint, gear is all ready, finances are all organised, hurry up HURRY UP HURRY UP!!! is anyone else as amped about this trip as I am?!?!?! :-D

Getting to the 'go from' point early is a good idea Scott.
Ride brief at 9:15am and away at 9:30am.
As 1/3 of the ''Logistical Managment Team'' (like that?) it is advised not to turn up at 9:05am...:corn:

[Spearfish]

Don't forget camera battery's and an empty camera storage card or two.

[Newbi]

Don't forget camera battery's and an empty camera storage card or two.

Definately, Only bringing my smaller camera tho, my SLR is too big. Are you keen to have your picture taken??:clap:

[Spearfish]

Definately, Only bringing my smaller camera tho, my SLR is too big. Are you keen to have your picture taken??:clap:

Always keen, it helps every one else look better, but I'm not on the ride.

[ynot slow]

Don't forget camera battery's and an empty camera storage card or two.

Have 3 films for me,and also digi camera,just got to make sure batteries are charged on digital lol.

[Newbi]

Have 3 films for me,and also digi camera,just got to make sure batteries are charged on digital lol.

Do people still use Film cameras?:yes:

[nathanwhite]

Do people still use Film cameras?:yes:

I do, every now and then
I'll be bringing my dad's film SLR and my DSLR

[stifmyster1]

Im bringing my video camera and my film slr. Just wish I had a decent lens for it.

[Maha]

Sounds like we will have enough material to keep this thread going for another 70 pages...:shifty:

[george formby]

Sounds like we will have enough material to keep this thread going for another 70 pages...:shifty:

I'm looking forward to the post weekend discussion, gossip, slander & speculation no doubt.... Possibly even blackmail.:yes::sunny: considering the number of cameras...

[Maha]

I'm looking forward to the post weekend discussion, gossip, slander & speculation no doubt.... Possibly even blackmail.:yes::sunny: considering the number of cameras...

...not to mention the 'did ya see' 'come on, no way' and 'no surely nots'...:blink:

[Newbi]

Right that's it!! I'm sitting in a dark corner with a bag on my head, all these cameras AND video cameras too, holy shit NO!!!:shit::eek5::blink::facepalm:

[george formby]

Right that's it!! I'm sitting in a dark corner with a bag on my head, all these cameras AND video cameras too, holy shit NO!!!:shit::eek5::blink::facepalm:

Scared you might go viral?

[Newbi]

Scared you might go viral?

Hahaha only if I start drinking, then things could get ugly lol, na I'll just arm myself with all my camera equipment and hide in peoples rooms hahaha.:innocent:

[newhere]

Getting to the 'go from' point early is a good idea Scott.
Ride brief at 9:15am and away at 9:30am.
As 1/3 of the ''Logistical Managment Team'' (like that?) it is advised not to turn up at 9:05am...:corn:

ooooooo official like :Punk:

[Grant`]

Might have to charge an appearance fee for every photo that gets taken of me.

[newhere]

Might have to charge an appearance fee for every photo that gets taken of me.

Te he he he, gotten used to the fame and hand shaking already :eek5:

[Grant`]

Te he he he, gotten used to the fame and hand shaking already :eek5:


Nope i just figure, if I make people pay they will leave me alone. Becuase really I doubt people are going to want to see my ugly face on film just doing them a favour in the long run :gob:

[Mom]

... just doing them a favour in the long run :gob:
Dont be silly, you are the best looking bringer of pigs I have ever met :yes: I dont say that lightly either :shifty:

[newhere]

Nope i just figure, if I make people pay they will leave me alone. Becuase really I doubt people are going to want to see my ugly face on film just doing them a favour in the long run :gob:

Yeah, i can't see that happening but hey, bonus about riding is we will be wearing helmets, crisis overted lol :woohoo:

[Grant`]

Dont be silly, you are the best looking bringer of pigs I have ever met :yes: I dont say that lightly either :shifty:

hahahaha well that makes me feel better :facepalm:

[Grant`]

Yeah, i can't see that happening but hey, bonus about riding is we will be wearing helmets, crisis overted lol :woohoo:

Sweet i will just have helmet hair all weekend!

[newhere]

Sweet i will just have helmet hair all weekend!

bwhahahahahahahahahaha how is that even possible :sunny:

[nzspokes]

I better polish my helmet then......

[Grant`]

bwhahahahahahahahahaha how is that even possible :sunny:

Just becuase I only have like 2mm's of hair doesn't mean to say I can't have a bad hair day eh.

[ynot slow]

Do people still use Film cameras?:yes:

Yep lol,is a SLR Canon so still takes great pics,and can get prints and also on disc which is good,just pain for costs with it.

Just unsure how mom will react to me taking piccies whilst driving lol,mind you maybe mom can manouvre out the window with camera and take action shots.

[nathanwhite]

Speaking of costs, I don't think i'll bring the film camera :(
Just keep snapping away with the canon

[Phreak]

I better polish my helmet then......

LOL! (...for reasons others here are aware of...!)

[The Singing Chef]

Going to suck being you after the weekend then, going back to a 250 for fun is alright, but becuase you have to your going to be pissed off all the time now, until your road bike is bigger and better.

Yea that's the unfortunate side to it :( Only like a year left till my full..:weep:

[Gremlin]

Hey Maha... dun forget to flick me a pm with the address of the place, as I'll need to find it in the dark on the Friday night...

[Mom]

I better polish my helmet then......

:laugh: :lol: :rofl: :lol: :laugh: I have photos of a certain someone doing exactly that on a previous trip we have organised.


LOL! (...for reasons others here are aware of...!)

:clap:

[nathanwhite]

Only like a year left till my full..

I know that feeling. 'cept I'm a little luckier as I haven't even ridden a bigger bike yet. :weep:

[nzspokes]

I know that feeling. 'cept I'm a little luckier as I haven't even ridden a bigger bike yet. :weep:

Its about 4 months for me. :bleh:

Looking around at old Litre bikes to fix up. will have to see whats around in april.

[newhere]

Yeeeha, only 6 more sleeps before our adventure, lucky me getting a days head start :headbang: Whoop whoop :clap:

[george formby]

Its about 4 months for me. :bleh:

Looking around at old Litre bikes to fix up. will have to see whats around in april.


FZR Thou, loads of go for not a lot of dough.

[The Singing Chef]

I know that feeling. 'cept I'm a little luckier as I haven't even ridden a bigger bike yet. :weep:

Bro after tomorrow when I take it to the track I think I may go insane, twisting my throttle waiting for my bike to go faster lol

[nzspokes]

FZR Thou, loads of go for not a lot of dough.

Oh yes, A nice tidy one of those would be great. Style for miles to. Love the look of the older sports bikes.

Like this one, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-421730774.htm

Would be nice to sort the chicken strips out on its back tyre.....

[Newbi]

Yeeeha, only 6 more sleeps before our adventure, lucky me getting a days head start :headbang: Whoop whoop :clap:

"Woohoo" Can't freaken wait.

[Newbi]

Thank god it's Friday, love weekends get to ride my bike, and holy crap I need the practice:laugh:

[Grant`]

Thank god it's Friday, love weekends get to ride my bike, and holy crap I need the practice:laugh:

How many k's you dun now? must be close to expert now?

[Spearfish]

So how many k's have the new intrepid adventurers done since straddling a bike at the their BHS test?

[Newbi]

Stuff all unfortunately, Pathetic I know, but other commitments hinder my progress a bit.:angry:

[Phreak]

My bike clicked over 55000 km yesterday, I bought it with 36000, what does that work out to?

Oh yeah, add it the 2 or 3 thou that I put on previous bikes...

Does that qualify me for expert status yet? :cool:

[nathanwhite]

Got the bike with 2600km on it :eek: and sofar have got it up to ~7000, so done 5000km in the 7 or so months I've had it :apumpin:

[ynot slow]

All riding is good,my bandit bought in Nov 08 had 10500km,the 12000km service(under warranty)done in March 09 incase went away at easter(didn't do east cape),then unable to ride from June-August due to suregery and still sitting on 12500km,then from Nov 09-Aug11 managed 33000km.

New bike in August 15th approx till now 6000km,in cases most weeks did 3-500km on each weekend for a while.

[Grant`]

Well my Kwaka er6 I traded in on my current bike I brought from new and traded at the end of 2 years almost to the day with 33k on the clock, My current bike I brought also brand new is just about to roll over 12 months old is just shy of 20k on the clock.

Not the best effort but not a bad one for 3 years of riding.

[Mom]

Prior to snapping my ankle, I was averaging a 1000 kms a week on Millie :laugh:


Had a lovely weekend at the beach, even managed to get my feet in the water. Knowing the President of the surf club helps, I got collected from the car park and driven down to the waters edge and taken back again so I did not twist my ankle in the soft sand :lol: Just as well I decided to take the camera this time. I sat down to take some pics of the king tide to send to a friend and the camera would not turn on :no: totally flat battery :eek:

I would have happily packed it for next weekend and got the same result :Oops:

[nzspokes]

When I got my bike it had just hit 13000. Its about to hit 20000 and ive still got 2 months before I come of my L plate.

[Phreak]

Had a bit of a worry today, went to work on the bike at an ungodly hour this morning (riding to work ALWAYS cheers me up!) - but coming home, about halfway, it suddenly lost about 50% power! Needless to say I was more than a little concerned, being that the BIG RIDE is less than a week away! So, I get home nice and slowly, the bike missing and coughing and sounding like crap, whip out a spray bottle with water in it (for just this purpose as a matter of fact), and quickly check the heat on the exhaust manifold (hot metal sizzles the water off really quick, cold metal not so much), to find that the 4th cylinder was A LOT cooler than the rest... Okay, methinks, I've only just cleaned, balanced and tuned the carbs the other week, so I'm hoping like mad it could only be one thing... Check the fuel line just to be sure, its okay. It's 3:30 in the afternoon already, so the shops (Repco, Supercheap etc) will only be open for another hour and a half at most, so I make a couple of quick phone calls to find a set of new spark-plugs - without even testing the old ones properly (I had taken them out and two looked pretty brown around the base of the white bit) which haven't been replaced in almost 18 months! (Bike was off the road for the better part of a year, I was getting around to it okay!)

Borrow the flatties car (Thank-you Thank-you Thank-you!) to speed up to Huntly Repco(the only place anywhere near with my specific spark plug) to make a $76 purchase (PLEASE DEAR GOD LET THE PROBLEM BE THE SPARK-PLUGS!!!)

Back home again, fit the new 'plugs in, fit the radiator back to it's mounting, one more quick prayer, hit the alarm button then turn key and hit the starter button...............

...and VIOLA! Hey presto, the motor fires into life, no coughing, no misfire, no nothing - infact, after an hour finding the new spark-plugs the temp needle was down to cold again, but as soon as it came to life it settled down to a nice steady even idle! That doesn't happen very often to say the least!


Suffice to say I'm smiling at this point! Yay I should be a master bike mechanic!!!



FYI: NGK CR9EH-9's (specified spark-plug for Honda CBR250's - all models) are $19.20 each at Repco, now that we are into summer again (LOTS of riding ahead) I think everyone should go out and invest some $$$ into their trusty steeds... Spark plugs are wonderful things, but miserable when they fail! Go on, DO IT!

:cool:

[nzspokes]

My plug fires every time the piston gets to TDC, so at 10000 rpm my pulg is at 20000.

True story.

[Mom]

Had a bit of a worry today...

*very worrying story*

Suffice to say I'm smiling at this point! Yay I should be a master bike mechanic!!!

:cool:

Far canal Scott, bet that got you going?

So everyone, 5 more sleeps :banana:

[nzspokes]

So im packing. Is that premature?

[Newbi]

Just a little, but they have medication for it now:msn-wink:

[nzspokes]

Just a little, but they have medication for it now:msn-wink:

Premature Packulation? :eek:






Its gunna be a long week.

[tnarg]

Think I'm all sorted now. Got a new tyre last week, scrubbed it in this weekend.
New back pack sorted. New proper riding pants brought today from Cycle Treads and most important I actually have next weekend off work. :headbang:

Might actually do an oil change this week just to make sure it's sweet for the ride.

[Foghorn]

So as I can't make it next week (Due to a Medical course) I decide that this weekend would be my trip up, did in two days instead of three and bloody well worth it, great ride.

Lots of little roadworks everywhere......

Have fun next weekend.
250544

[Maha]

So im packing. Is that premature?

I washed the Holden this afternoon...I might even point the Yamaha in the right direction...about Wednesday?..:rolleyes::rolleyes:


Think I'm all sorted now. Got a new tyre last week, scrubbed it in this weekend.
New back pack sorted. New proper riding pants brought today from Cycle Treads and most important I actually have next weekend off work. :headbang:

Might actually do an oil change this week just to make sure it's sweet for the ride.

Top effort Grant..the buzzing sound within this thread is becoming deafening....:niceone:
I picking Scott (phreak) to be the first at the Caltex...he'll be the one with a bucket of warm soapy water..:clap:

[Grant`]

So as I can't make it next week (Due to a Medical course) I decide that this weekend would be my trip up, did in two days instead of three and bloody well worth it, great ride.

Lots of little roadworks everywhere......

Have fun next weekend.
250544

Should of stopped in and said hi on your way up or down!

[Maha]

H marks the spot on Saturday 1pm....http://www.metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-7-day..:cool:

[Foghorn]

Should of stopped in and said hi on your way up or down!

Will do next time, need to know where you are......

[Maha]

Will do next time, need to know where you are......

He lives in a cave under the third bridge just north of Kawakawa...:eek:

[Foghorn]

He lives in a cave under the third bridge just north of Kawakawa...:eek:

Oh.... Well then all good I tooted as I went past.

[ajessep]

Oh.... Well then all good I tooted as I went past.

hi Maha

i have my own accommodation sorted in Mangonui. i have friends who live 2kms from the motel. sorry for advising so late. how much do i need to pay to come on ride now?

cheers, anna

[ynot slow]

...I might even point the Yamaha in the right direction...about Wednesday?..:rolleyes::rolleyes::

Leave the keys with me Thursday evening,like drying bikes at 100km after washing lol.

[Newbi]

5 sleeps:banana:

[newhere]

Had a bit of a worry today...:cool:

Phew!!!



Premature Packulation? :eek:

I love IT!!!!!! :laugh:


H marks the spot on Saturday 1pm....http://www.metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar-forecasts/rain-forecast-7-day..:cool:

Whoop whoop, looks pretty near perfect :first:

[Phreak]

Far canal Scott, bet that got you going?




You have no idea. Glad it's sorted though!

And the weather for up north is looking great for the weekend away too!!!

:cool:

[nzspokes]

Boots polished, helmet pads washed.......

[Maha]

hi Maha

i have my own accommodation sorted in Mangonui. i have friends who live 2kms from the motel. sorry for advising so late. how much do i need to pay to come on ride now?

cheers, anna

...real cheap for you now..if you are eating with us its $15 per meal.

Leave the keys with me Thursday evening,like drying bikes at 100km after washing lol.

If the helmet fits....wear it....:msn-wink:

[ynot slow]

...real cheap for you now..if you are eating with us is $15 per meal.


If the helmet fits....wear it....:msn-wink:

Mate I do a shit house job of cleaning lol,must get a decent brush and wheel cleaner,wash n shine and give my beloved a spruce up.

[Gremlin]

Done 2x 2500km weekends in the last 3 weeks, so I think the bike is all good for this weekend :laugh:

[stifmyster1]

Wow. some people do a hell of a lot of km's. I got my gn when it had just hit 13,000 and sold it just before it hit 18,000. i really did pretty much not km's didnt I :nono:.

But thats ok. Ive had the new one for a week now and will have done almost 1000 kms before the trip.
Gotta love tikitouring

[Spearfish]

Wow. some people do a hell of a lot of km's. I got my gn when it had just hit 13,000 and sold it just before it hit 18,000. i really did pretty much not km's didnt I :nono:.

But thats ok. Ive had the new one for a week now and will have done almost 1000 kms before the trip.
Gotta love tikitouring

Some say its the quality not the quantity, unfortunately my 20,000k's on a moped in 3 years gives me neither quality or quantity. :laugh:

It's a test of patience though....

[Maha]

For me, its all about the quality of the ride...and that goes for everytime I ride.
How many Ks you clock up is irrelvant if you dont take in whats around you.

My T-Shirt slogan (supplied by DMNTD) says it all.

[Newbi]

That's awesome, I want one:niceone:

[yungatart]

For me, its all about the quality of the ride...and that goes for everytime I ride.
How many Ks you clock up is irrelvant if you dont take in whats around you.

My T-Shirt slogan (supplied by DMNTD) says it all.

I remember that shirt, Mark, its my philosophy too!

[nzspokes]

For me, its all about the quality of the ride...and that goes for everytime I ride.
How many Ks you clock up is irrelvant if you dont take in whats around you.

My T-Shirt slogan (supplied by DMNTD) says it all.

Is like saying its not the size that matters but the quality? :bleh:

[Maha]

I remember that shirt, Mark, its my philosophy too!

Indeed, printed by John..who knows, might even suggest a 'To the Top 2011' T-Shirt.?

Maybe someone could come up with a better slogan?

[Maha]

Is like saying its not the size that matters but the quality? :bleh:

Size does not matter...its what you do with....:eek:

[Grant`]

Size does not matter...its what you do with....:eek:

Do you always believe what woman tell you ? :rolleyes:

[Newbi]

Women NEVER lie:msn-wink:

[Grant`]

Women NEVER lie:msn-wink:

Must be true then! :devil2:

[Mom]

Drove to and from work today, combined with a full 8am to 5.30pm day I am rooted. Ankle is protesting a bit too. Really glad to have a driver for the weekend.

Not so long now. Hey where is blue rider? Have not seen her posting for a c\few days, best I text her methinks :yes:

[nzspokes]

Drove to and from work today, combined with a full 8am to 5.30pm day I am rooted. Ankle is protesting a bit too. Really glad to have a driver for the weekend.

Not so long now. Hey where is blue rider? Have not seen her posting for a c\few days, best I text her methinks :yes:

Shes about, dont worry. We went for a really nice pootle yesterday.

My bikes been fitted with some protection tape for the panniers. Has had a few more checks.

But found riding to work with my motocross helmet on sucks.

[Grant`]

Shes about, dont worry. We went for a really nice pootle yesterday.

My bikes been fitted with some protection tape for the panniers. Has had a few more checks.

But found riding to work with my motocross helmet on sucks.

Are you lacking a helmet at present?

[Grant`]

Drove to and from work today, combined with a full 8am to 5.30pm day I am rooted. Ankle is protesting a bit too. Really glad to have a driver for the weekend.

Not so long now. Hey where is blue rider? Have not seen her posting for a c\few days, best I text her methinks :yes:

Good effort

[nzspokes]

Are you lacking a helmet at present?

Im halfway through polishing my helmet. :msn-wink:

[Grant`]

Im halfway through polishing my helmet. :msn-wink:

Fucking big helmet if its taking you that long.

[blue rider]

Drove to and from work today, combined with a full 8am to 5.30pm day I am rooted. Ankle is protesting a bit too. Really glad to have a driver for the weekend.

Not so long now. Hey where is blue rider? Have not seen her posting for a c\few days, best I text her methinks :yes:



in the kitchen making chocolate :devil2:

4 more sleeps and we get to eat it!!

[ynot slow]

in the kitchen making chocolate :devil2:

4 more sleeps and we get to eat it!!

You rock,choice.

[nzspokes]

You rock,choice.

Its epic to. Ive not had better. :clap:

[newhere]

in the kitchen making chocolate :devil2:

4 more sleeps and we get to eat it!!

Goody :niceone: I can't wait to try your famous chocy :eek:

[blue rider]

Goody :niceone: I can't wait to try your famous chocy :eek:

my friend jules who got to clean the mixing bowl,the mixing tool (whisk?) and the spoon approved of the taste, offerings to the chocolate fairye were made, and now we wait.....the ganache will hopefully be firm, yet smooth and rich , and the casing of the slap will be glossy, shiny and break with a little krk,

i really really like making chocolate, its one of this little delicate/decadent pleasures in life that are easily shared......

[stifmyster1]

seriosly. ewveryday more awesome:eek: stuff gets posted and it makes the 4 days left seem to take so much longer . hopefully my 500km ride tomoro wll take my mind off of it

[Maha]

seriosly. ewveryday more awesome:eek: stuff gets posted and it makes the 4 days left seem to take so much longer . hopefully my 500km ride tomoro wll take my mind off of it

Being 1am when you posted this...is tomorrow todays yesterday tomorrow being today or is tomorrow todays tomorrow being wednesday?

[nathanwhite]

Being 1am when you posted this...is tomorrow todays yesterday tomorrow being today or is tomorrow todays tomorrow being wednesday?

Careful, your dribbling again :bleh:

[stifmyster1]

Being 1am when you posted this...is tomorrow todays yesterday tomorrow being today or is tomorrow todays tomorrow being wednesday?

See what I mean. More awesome stuff.

[Maha]

I have just got off the phone with Irene (the manager) and she said for us to call into the Mangonui Hotel on the way (which is 2 kms from the lodge) because Sunshine FM will be there and would like to have a word with us.
Easier for us to get to the Lodge that way also.

Looking good for Crayfish and Schnapper along with the b-b-q on Friday night....:niceone:

If possible....$50 cash (each) to be paid for the food part of the stay...$100 (each) for the two nights can be card swiped or cash.

Any questions?

[nathanwhite]

[B]I have just got off the phone with Irene (the manager) and she said for us to call into the Mangonui Hotel on the way (which is 2 kms from the lodge) because Sunshine FM will be there and would like to have a word with us.

Awesome!

Pity its only a local station though :shutup:

[LankyBastard]

I heard that station was organising a wheelie/burnout comp that day, they must need some more entrants.... :headbang:

[george formby]

I heard that station was organising a wheelie/burnout comp that day, they must need some more entrants.... :headbang:

It's the annual "who can jump farthest off the wharf" competition. I think ewes lot are the Evel Knievel contingent. Bring some CRC.

They do have drag racing too, but that is farmers & fishermen in frocks & high heels.:first:

[Grant`]

Bike is washed, running mint also!

Pack Rack is on the bike but it ruins the aesthetics so badly.

Just need to pack my bag, repack and then just do it a third time to make sure I have everything I need and want to take on the trip although no doubt murphys law I will forget someting or rather lol.

[Newbi]

Bike is washed, running mint also!

Pack Rack is on the bike but it ruins the aesthetics so badly.

Just need to pack my bag, repack and then just do it a third time to make sure I have everything I need and want to take on the trip although no doubt murphys law I will forget someting or rather lol.

Yeah you will, everyone always forgets something, especially me:rolleyes::laugh:

[blue rider]

Bike is washed, running mint also!

Pack Rack is on the bike but it ruins the aesthetics so badly.

Just need to pack my bag, repack and then just do it a third time to make sure I have everything I need and want to take on the trip although no doubt murphys law I will forget someting or rather lol.


i am amazed by the amount of packing that is going one. we are only going for a weekend?
need frock, privates, extra socks, soap n brush, chocolate, vodka, cash and lisence
check tyres, oil, gas up,

am i missing something?

:confused:

[nzspokes]

i am amazed by the amount of packing that is going one. we are only going for a weekend?
need frock, privates, extra socks, soap n brush, chocolate, vodka, cash and lisence
check tyres, oil, gas up,

am i missing something?

:confused:

Frock? Are we going somewhere flash?

Some of us are brining our accommodation.

[blue rider]

Frock? Are we going somewhere flash?

Some of us are brining our accommodation.


frock as in extra set of clothes. Oh true, I forgot about the tents.

[nzspokes]

frock as in extra set of clothes.

Ok, thought I was going to need to go buy a frock there for a second.......:wacko:

[Grant`]

i am amazed by the amount of packing that is going one. we are only going for a weekend?
need frock, privates, extra socks, soap n brush, chocolate, vodka, cash and lisence
check tyres, oil, gas up,

am i missing something?

:confused:

Must remember my Frock!

But I will have a few things with me, like a puncture repair kit, first aid kit, Laptop (for plugging into my bike - don't ask), plus some extras like chain wax. All takes up room.

[nzspokes]

Must remember my Frock!

But I will have a few things with me, like a puncture repair kit, first aid kit, Laptop (for plugging into my bike - don't ask), plus some extras like chain wax. All takes up room.

I have the same issue with the laptop. My self learning ECU is running the wrong map. Must sort that.......

[ynot slow]

Packed and ready to go,thought hmm battery in film camera,checked and nearly flat,thought bugger,then saw a pack of new batteries,cool as about $30 set.

Am heading to daughters weds by bus,boring lol,and then on to Auckland thurs cool hope flight is awesome for pics and get window seat.

Even washed bike today too.

[blue rider]

Must remember my Frock!



lost in translation, obviously I use the term differently than the natives of the anglo saxon tongue.....oh well..

[Grant`]

I have the same issue with the laptop. My self learning ECU is running the wrong map. Must sort that.......

With my bike running the PC5 and Autotune pays to have it with me, although I scored off a mate a netbook, so small enough to carry fairly easily with me.

What software are you using, if you want to save yourself the hassle I will have mine with me, you are more than welcome to use it, i can pre load software on there.

[Grant`]

lost in translation, obviously I use the term differently than the natives of the anglo saxon tongue.....oh well..

Frock to me is an item of clothing hehe.

[nzspokes]

lost in translation, obviously I use the term differently than the natives of the anglo saxon tongue.....oh well..

No you were right, Grant and I were concerned we had to bring women's clothing to wear. :no:

[Grant`]

No you were right, Grant and I were concerned we had to bring women's clothing to wear. :no:

Pfffft I am not concerned other than whether i bring the floral or plain coloured one.

[blue rider]

three more sleeps girls and boys.....
one sheep two sheep three sheep four sheep five sheep zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZzzZZZZZZZZZzz:sleep:

nite nite

[nathanwhite]

, Laptop (for plugging into my bike - don't ask)


I have the same issue with the laptop. My self learning ECU is running the wrong map. Must sort that.......

All these fancy bikes..:weird:

Wait, if its a self leaning device, how is it running the wrong map? Bit of a contradiction in terms methinks

[nzspokes]

With my bike running the PC5 and Autotune pays to have it with me, although I scored off a mate a netbook, so small enough to carry fairly easily with me.

What software are you using, if you want to save yourself the hassle I will have mine with me, you are more than welcome to use it, i can pre load software on there.

No worries, im loading an app on to my phone to do it. :msn-wink:

[nzspokes]

All these fancy bikes..:weird:

Wait, if its a self leaning device, how is it running the wrong map? Bit of a contradiction in terms methinks

Youve meet my bike havent you? :laugh:

[Grant`]

No worries, im loading an app on to my phone to do it. :msn-wink:

Nice wish Dynojet would do an android app for powercommander software dang it.

[nzspokes]

Nice wish Dynojet would do an android app for powercommander software dang it.

You do know Im full of it right? :bleh:

My Avatar is really my bike.......

[The Singing Chef]

sweet, my bike is now fixed! Just looks like crap...meh... as long as the wheels still move happily then I am happy.
Got to think of what to pack now..

- Tequila
- Socks
- Condoms

That's all I can think of...:doh:

[nzspokes]

- Condoms



Geez, you got a better weekend planned than Im gunna have.

[The Singing Chef]

Geez, you got a better weekend planned than Im gunna have.

It's for shooting the Tequila :headbang:

[Newbi]

It's for shooting the Tequila :headbang:

Thought they were for poaching chicken??:nono::laugh:

[The Singing Chef]

Thought they were for poaching chicken??:nono::laugh:

Only if you are making Ballontine, but those taste like crap so no hahaha :bleh:

[Newbi]

Tequila shots it is then:msn-wink:

[Maha]

Packed and ready to go,thought hmm battery in film camera,checked and nearly flat,thought bugger,then saw a pack of new batteries,cool as about $30 set.

Am heading to daughters weds by bus,boring lol,and then on to Auckland thurs cool hope flight is awesome for pics and get window seat.

Even washed bike today too.

Theres a better than even chance I can pick you up Tony.
I will text on Thursday and let you know times etc.

[The Singing Chef]

Tequila shots it is then:msn-wink:

the trick is to fill them right up and then open the throat, get somebody to pull the condom back and then release a big load into your mouth...:banana:

[newhere]

the trick is to fill them right up and then open the throat, get somebody to pull the condom back and then release a big load into your mouth...:banana:

Sounds dodgier now than it did when you started bwhahahha :killingme

[The Singing Chef]

Sounds dodgier now than it did when you started bwhahahha :killingme

What can I say? I have a way with words! :bleh: Wait till I tell you what I do with the toothpaste, sock and butter!:rolleyes:

[stifmyster1]

Well my first half of preperation is done. Leanrt how to lean today. and no absolutly love the road from kopu to whitianga. Unfortunately also learnt that riding all day when you have never done it before makes your arms and leg muscles go on strike once it gets dark:weird:. im struggling to type this.

but ahwell. learn new stuff everyday

[Mom]

Well my first half of preperation is done. Leanrt how to lean today. and no absolutly love the road from kopu to whitianga. Unfortunately also learnt that riding all day when you have never done it before makes your arms and leg muscles go on strike once it gets dark:weird:. im struggling to type this.

but ahwell. learn new stuff everyday

Hope you slept well. We wont stress you quite so badly on the weekend, though I reckon everyone will sleep well Sunday night :yes:

[Maha]

Well my first half of preperation is done. Leanrt how to lean today. and no absolutly love the road from kopu to whitianga. Unfortunately also learnt that riding all day when you have never done it before makes your arms and leg muscles go on strike once it gets dark:weird:. im struggling to type this.

but ahwell. learn new stuff everyday

That is why I have broken the Friday ride into 3 X 80Km stints and 1 X 50Km stint...with decent breaks in between.
In fact, all three days are broken into managable gaps...:cool:

[Maha]

I always take the coffee from home when staying at a motel..that sachet stuff is undrinkable.

[Grant`]

It's for shooting the Tequila :headbang:

So you will need tequila i take it due to being stuck on a 250 for so many k's after riding your big boy bike?

[The Singing Chef]

So you will need tequila i take it due to being stuck on a 250 for so many k's after riding your big boy bike?

Haha yea!! I rode it yesterday and nearly cried, kept twisting the throttle waiting for it to move but it just pootled along. This will be a long wait for my full..

[LankyBastard]

I always take the coffee from home when staying at a motel..that sachet stuff is undrinkable.

Hmmm fitting my full espresso machine on the back.....doable i suppose, but not entirely practical :msn-wink:

[Maha]

Hmmm fitting my full espresso machine on the back.....doable i suppose, but not entirely practical :msn-wink:

.....$3 a cup?...blue rider will pay for your trip in two days.....:eek:

[nzspokes]

.....$3 a cup?...blue rider will pay for your trip in two days.....:eek:

LOL, thats so true. :laugh:

[Newbi]

Persisting down with rain up here at the moment, do hope it buggers off before Friday.

[nzspokes]

Persisting down with rain up here at the moment, do hope it buggers off before Friday.

Dont worry, its just washing the roadfs for us. It will be fine.:cool:

[Newbi]

Yeah seems to be just showers, anyway it's settled all the dust on my road and thats always a good thing. Now to go and clean and lube my chain, without a paddock stand too, this could take awhile:laugh: Ps Can anyone reccommend a good Tyre gauge for me to get?

[English Kiwi]

Yeah seems to be just showers, anyway it's settled all the dust on my road and thats always a good thing. Now to go and clean and lube my chain, without a paddock stand too, this could take awhile:laugh: Ps Can anyone reccommend a good Tyre gauge for me to get?

Good thinking Newbie...def needs a lubed chain! Mine was done a few weeks back but will prob check it again tomorrow :)

This will be a good ride and not long to go now :) whoo!! Weather's already clearing up in the city so all good for Friday!!

p.s I love 4 day working weeks!!!

[blue rider]

.....$3 a cup?...blue rider will pay for your trip in two days.....:eek:


what can I say, I am at my best when properly caffeinated, that and regular feeding times are very important.

[george formby]

Good thinking Newbie...def needs a lubed chain! Mine was done a few weeks back but will prob check it again tomorrow :)

This will be a good ride and not long to go now :) whoo!! Weather's already clearing up in the city so all good for Friday!!

p.s I love 4 day working weeks!!!

Just had a squiz at the weather me sen, south westerlies forecast. Sooo, cool, maybe the hint of a shower somewhere but predominantly fine oop here IMHO. Blue skies in the Bay today:banana:

[Swoop]

Ps Can anyone reccommend a good Tyre gauge for me to get?

http://www.consumer.org.nz/reports/tyre-pressure-gauges/we-recommend

The Supercheap Auto (second down) did extremely well on their tests (http://www.consumer.org.nz/reports/tyre-pressure-gauges/products/testtable).

[Spearfish]

Is it worth you guys rationalising the amount of doubled up gear your taking as in 10 tyre gauges and 5 sets of sockets could probably be knocked back a little?

Except puncture kits and long nose pliers of course:laugh:

[Maha]

Is it worth you guys rationalising the amount of doubled up gear your taking as in 10 tyre gauges and 5 sets of sockets could probably be knocked back a little?

Except puncture kits and long nose pliers of course:laugh:

We have a car (support vehicle) with us and I will make sure it has all the bits onboard should we need anything, theres even a substantial first aid kit in the boot, we can do everything short of a full on sex change.
Chain lube included.

[nathanwhite]

We have a car (support vehicle) with us and I will make sure it has all the bits onboard should we need anything, theres even a substantial first aid kit in the boot,
We have someone who knows how to use it? or someones?


we can do everything short of a full on sex change.


Damnit. There goes saturday nights fun. :laugh:

[george formby]

We have a car (support vehicle) with us and I will make sure it has all the bits onboard should we need anything, theres even a substantial first aid kit in the boot, we can do everything short of a full on sex change.
Chain lube included.

Ahhh, but does it have a flashing yellow light & fluoro jackets? Got to look the part you know.

[Maha]

We have someone who knows how to use it? or someones?



Damnit. There goes saturday nights fun. :laugh:

Anne was once a nurse ...and I am pretty good at fitting band-aids..:msn-wink:
Mouth to Mouth?...I am your man!...:bleh:

[Maha]

Ahhh, but does it have a flashing yellow light & fluoro jackets? Got to look the part you know.

We even have those, yes...:doctor:
There is a bike recovery on hand also...:first:
Its all covered...:cool:

[nathanwhite]

Anne was once a nurse ...and I am pretty good at fitting band-aids..:msn-wink:
Mouth to Mouth?...I am your man!...:bleh:

Sweet. I always have a first aid kit too, but not much idea on what to do with it except for the bandaids.

Mouth to mouth with maha? :buggerd:

Oh dear.

[george formby]

Sweet. I always have a first aid kit too, but not much idea on what to do with it except for the bandaids.

Mouth to mouth with maha? :buggerd:

Oh dear.

Could be spitting hangi out for days..

[blue rider]

We have a car (support vehicle) with us and I will make sure it has all the bits onboard should we need anything, theres even a substantial first aid kit in the boot, we can do everything short of a full on sex change.
Chain lube included.


you mean i don't have to pack half a garage?

I will get a tyre puncture fixing set thingy tho..., could be helpful.

[Maha]

you mean i don't have to pack half a garage?

I will get a tyre puncture fixing set thingy tho..., could be helpful.

I will have an extra one of those...but yes, a handy thing to have.

[LankyBastard]

Wow you guys have heaps of stuff, all I have on my list so far is socks....

[Maha]

Wow you guys have heaps of stuff, all I have on my list so far is socks....

Damn!....socks :confused:

[The Singing Chef]

Wow you guys have heaps of stuff, all I have on my list so far is socks....

Same as me bro! haha Towel, board shorts, sunscreen, spray paint and some lighter fluid..

[Newbi]

Right! well I just worked up a sweat cleaning my friggin Chain, kero and black crap everywhere:laugh:well not quite everywhere I was careful, Grunge brush worked a treat, then I washed my bike, taking particular care to get off any overspray of kero. Now just waiting for her to dry before giving her a polish and lube. :niceone: Oh and fitting my leather saddle bags, I don't have brackets but they are firm so pretty sure they won't get anywhere near the wheel, soon find out I guess:laugh:

[Maha]

Right! well I just worked up a sweat cleaning my friggin Chain, kero and black crap everywhere:laugh:well not quite everywhere I was careful, Grunge brush worked a treat, then I washed my bike, taking particular care to get off any overspray of kero. Now just waiting for her to dry before giving her a polish and lube. :niceone: Oh and fitting my leather saddle bags, I don't have brackets but they are firm so pretty sure they won't get anywhere near the wheel, soon find out I guess:laugh:

Are they the strap together and go under the seat type of bags?

[Newbi]

Yes indeedy they are. WHY????

[george formby]

Pfffffft. I'm still stuck in the shop, it's a gazillion degrees outside & I've been watching to many stunt videos. I want to go home & practice snapping rear mud guards.:laugh:

[Maha]

Yes indeedy they are. WHY????

I just wondered how you were going to attach them with no brackets...educated guess you might say...:cool:

[Grant`]

Sweat well I think I am pretty much ready to boogey, packing is about to commence.

[The Singing Chef]

Right! well I just worked up a sweat cleaning my friggin Chain, kero and black crap everywhere:laugh:well not quite everywhere I was careful, Grunge brush worked a treat, then I washed my bike, taking particular care to get off any overspray of kero. Now just waiting for her to dry before giving her a polish and lube. :niceone: Oh and fitting my leather saddle bags, I don't have brackets but they are firm so pretty sure they won't get anywhere near the wheel, soon find out I guess:laugh:

Make sure you warm up the chain first so it soaks in

[Newbi]

Ok then, chain cleaned and lubed, chain guard replaced, saddle bags re laced and fitted, just got to sort out what to take and pack it into aforementioned saddle bags. Hmmm anything else??:niceone:

[Grant`]

Ok then, chain cleaned and lubed, chain guard replaced, saddle bags re laced and fitted, just got to sort out what to take and pack it into aforementioned saddle bags. Hmmm anything else??:niceone:

Where are you meeting us ?

[Mom]

Ok then, chain cleaned and lubed, chain guard replaced, saddle bags re laced and fitted, just got to sort out what to take and pack it into aforementioned saddle bags. Hmmm anything else??:niceone:

When are you coming to meet us?

[newhere]

Yeehaa, IM READY whoop whoop :cool:

[Newbi]

Well to answer Mom & Grant, I was thinking I would just ride straight to the San Marino and await:wait: the sweet sound of The hoard of shiny rumbling bikes and sexy leather clad bikers:laugh::clap: Is that an acceptable idea??

[Newbi]

Yeehaa, IM READY whoop whoop :cool:

Woohoo You go you good thing:niceone:

[Mom]

Well to answer Mom & Grant, I was thinking I would just ride straight to the San Marino and await:wait: the sweet sound of The hoard of shiny rumbling bikes and sexy leather clad bikers:laugh::clap: Is that an acceptable idea??

Sounds good to me. Flick me a PM with your cell phone number. I will text you when we are leaving Paihia and that will give you an idea of when you need to leave to meet up with us at San Marino :yes:

If you get there before us, give Irene a hug from me and tell her we are not far away :banana:

[ynot slow]

Cheers Mark,at daughters place shit internet,due in 10.15ish.will bus into town,then ferry maybe to birkenhead and bus to wherever lol.Actually more than likely Albany station or whereever suits easiest.No rush happy to wander around till 5pm or so,will keep in touch.

[nathanwhite]

The hoard of shiny rumbling bikes and sexy leather clad bikers

:killingme

I think we may spoil the illusion when we turn up

[Newbi]

:killingme

I think we may spoil the illusion when we turn up

:laugh:Well the leather clad part is true at least:laugh:

[nathanwhite]

:laugh:Well the leather clad part is true at least:laugh:

Actually only some of us. I only have leather on the outside of my boots. Everything else is either denim/kevlar or synthetic (and the plastic bit up top :rolleyes:)

[Maha]

Cheers Mark,at daughters place shit internet,due in 10.15ish.will bus into town,then ferry maybe to birkenhead and bus to wherever lol.Actually more than likely Albany station or whereever suits easiest.No rush happy to wander around till 5pm or so,will keep in touch.

I have an easy day tomorrow, should be avaliable around noonish.


:killingme

I think we may spoil the illusion when we turn up

Some of us can pull it off....:cool:

[Mom]

Some of us can pull it off....:cool:

Oh, how wuuude!

[nzspokes]

1 more day at work. :clap:

Then packing last bits. Bike checked, oiled and ready.

[LankyBastard]

Hmmm still only have socks packed so far.....

[Newbi]

Hmmm still only have socks packed so far.....

Hmm I'm not sure if everyone will be ok with you lounging around in just your socks:nono::laugh:

[george formby]

Hmm I'm not sure if everyone will be ok with you lounging around in just your socks:nono::laugh:

That would depend whats in the socks. Bit of a cool sea breeze round them parts.

[Newbi]

That would depend whats in the socks. Bit of a cool sea breeze round them parts.

Well, one assumes he will have the socks on his feet, but I guess if his feet are small enough he could put an extra one in a "certain" place:killingme:laugh:

[LankyBastard]

Was I incorrect in assuming this was a "freedom" weekend away?

[Newbi]

Was I incorrect in assuming this was a "freedom" weekend away?

No no you were almost correct, it is a male only freedom weekend:msn-wink::laugh:

[LankyBastard]

No no you were almost correct, it is a male only freedom weekend:msn-wink::laugh:

One has to try :msn-wink:

[Newbi]

One most certainly does:laugh:

[Newbi]

Just 1 more sleep peeps, getting kinda excited now I have to say, should get the hell off here and work out what to pack I guess:laugh:

[Maha]

Was I incorrect in assuming this was a "freedom" weekend away?

For the 65 an over yes!....:drool:

[stifmyster1]

well im mostly ready. bike had its first service today and they sorted the clutch issue. Just not sure whether to basterdize it with ductape to protect the paint. Sure it will protect it but still. it just looks so good. :(

[nathanwhite]

well im mostly ready. bike had its first service today and they sorted the clutch issue. Just not sure whether to basterdize it with ductape to protect the paint. Sure it will protect it but still. it just looks so good. :(

Clutch issue?

and whats this about duct tape?

[Phreak]

Work: Finished.
Bike: Ready.
Petrol Tank: Full.
Bag: Packed.
GPS: Programmed.
Helmet Visor: Clean.

Anything else I'm forgetting before the trip to Auckland tonight...?

(Planning on avoiding the traffic, probably leave around 5:30-ish...)

:cool:

[stifmyster1]

Clutch issue?

and whats this about duct tape?


The clutch cable was to loose which made it really easy to change gear but made it near impossible to get it out of 1st while at a stand still. so trying to put it in nuetral meant stopping. Turning the bike off. turing the key back so i can see the nuetral light and then kicking it into nuetral.

The ductape is to prevent the panniers from wearing on the paint and possible scratching it. ive already got some scratches on the tank from the tank bag :crybaby:.

[nathanwhite]

Duct tape it. I'll show you some stuff which gets rid of the residue really easily if you leave it on for too long.

[nzspokes]

Dont use duct tape, it will scratch the paint. get some clear tape from a motor bike shop. if you are out south I have a roll of it.

Just put some on my bike. not that another scratch would matter.

[nathanwhite]

Better idea yet, electrical tape. Only really ever a temporary thing, but has zero risk of scratching

[nzspokes]

Better idea yet, electrical tape. Only really ever a temporary thing, but has zero risk of scratching electrical tape is to thin. I think the product is called mylar is what we use on mountain bikes etc. great stuff.

[Newbi]

Work: Finished.
Bike: Ready.
Petrol Tank: Full.
Bag: Packed.
GPS: Programmed.
Helmet Visor: Clean.

Anything else I'm forgetting before the trip to Auckland tonight...?

(Planning on avoiding the traffic, probably leave around 5:30-ish...)

:cool:

Ride safe, See you tomoro:niceone:

[george formby]

Well, I guess I should have a shave & a shower just in case anybody wanders up tomoz. Best tune my uke too and give it a wee polish.

Ride safe everybody & have a lovely trip. I'm jealous or maybe envious, not sure, hmmmmmmm. :laugh::drinknsin

[stifmyster1]

would you be able to bring the roll with you??? I wont be able to make it to the bike shop before it closes.

[nzspokes]

would you be able to bring the roll with you??? I wont be able to make it to the bike shop before it closes.

Where in Auck are you?

[LankyBastard]

I'll have a roll of black PVC tape we use at work, it is brilliant for protecting paint, I use it on both our bikes to stop pannier chaiffage

[Mom]

We have our first house guest :niceone:

I was texting Mark earlier asking when he was arriving and commented it was a bit like Xmas :lol:

Off to get some kai underway for us, slow cooking so I dont have to stress.

The wine is chilling nicely.

Only one more sleep peeps :banana:

[The Singing Chef]

Ok guys, bike shat itself again, electrical problem now, stupid hunk of shit. So I can't make it up to the cape with you. Really pissed off

[nathanwhite]

What specifically is not happening?

[The Singing Chef]

What specifically is not happening?

Not charging the battery, cuts out and dies whilst riding, doesn't start in neutral on side stand. Indicators are piss poor

[nathanwhite]

Not charging the battery, cuts out and dies whilst riding, doesn't start in neutral on side stand. Indicators are piss poor

:shit: Crap. not a quick fix at all

[The Singing Chef]

:shit: Crap. not a quick fix at all

NA :-( could be the actuator or or any number of things. Really gutted I can't go a

[Mom]

Ok guys, bike shat itself again, electrical problem now, stupid hunk of shit. So I can't make it up to the cape with you. Really pissed off

Ahem. You could still come up with me :blip:

[Newbi]

Ok I got a txt on my ph saying Yeeha see ya tomoro, now it has to be one of you guys, so who was it, pretty sure only Mom has my number hmmm ??:laugh:

[Mom]

Ok I got a txt on my ph saying Yeeha see ya tomoro, now it has to be one of you guys, so who was it, pretty sure only Mom has my number hmmm ??:laugh:

LOL :o

I forgot to say from meeeeeeeee :sunny:

[Newbi]

LOL :o

I forgot to say from meeeeeeeee :sunny:

Thought it must have been you, Txting is the best option service at our place sux for calls. And definately Yeehaa for tomoro:headbang::banana: