Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

[The Singing Chef]

:niceone:

Got some photo's to add.251104251105251106251107251108251109

We(Me +1) had an Awesome weekend, thanks very much to EVERYBODY involved.
Apart from the great fun, the riding tips and help were most welcome. looking forward to the next ride.:niceone:

Haha all you need now is ghost chips mate

[newhere]

:laugh:Oh I see what's going on here:laugh: bullying on mass:laugh: I feel like I slow eveyone down is all, that's why I like riding on me own, just me trying to keep up with, well no one hahaha. It's a bloody LONG way just to get to Auckland, let alone then go for a huge ride. Jeeze you people are mental,:wacko: Good mental but mental nonetheless:laugh::love:love you long time though:laugh:

We all felt exactly that way when we started out, give yourself a break sweets, no one becomes confident or an expert overnight!!!!!

[blue rider]

:niceone:

Got some photo's to add.251104251105251106251107251108251109

We(Me +1) had an Awesome weekend, thanks very much to EVERYBODY involved.
Apart from the great fun, the riding tips and help were most welcome. looking forward to the next ride.:niceone:

you lost your head....:blink:

[The Singing Chef]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

:msn-wink:

Man some dickhead ate half of my pizza that I left in the fridge, now no one wants to admit it was them... I think I might have a smorgasbord of free food courtesy of their pantry now..

[Newbi]

But I wasn't riding and no body spanked me!! :no:

Yea we shall all be riding, I can ask a :Police: to follow us and he will probably offer to give us lifts as well!!

Well I would rather have a cop behind me than a certain other being:sick:

[Boots]

It's all good I'll bring a car next time cos Mom will be riding, so i'll have room for heaps of food and goodies etc, got a trailer too if needed.:bleh:

A car??? Nooooooo!

[blue rider]

We all felt exactly that way when we started out, give yourself a break sweets, no one becomes confident or an expert overnight!!!!!

what "newhere" said, it takes at least three sleeps to be confident, and four sleeps to be an expert.

[Grant`]

:laugh:Oh I see what's going on here:laugh: bullying on mass:laugh: I feel like I slow eveyone down is all, that's why I like riding on me own, just me trying to keep up with, well no one hahaha. It's a bloody LONG way just to get to Auckland, let alone then go for a huge ride. Jeeze you people are mental,:wacko: Good mental but mental nonetheless:laugh::love:love you long time though:laugh:

no bullying, just quitters get given a lot of shit and you don't look like a quitter, Kaitaia to Whangarei or Warkworth is not that far for you to come in one trip!

You have the Mangamukas to Kohukohu to practise your riding on, that is like motorcycle heaven!

[nzspokes]

:laugh:Oh I see what's going on here:laugh: bullying on mass:laugh: I feel like I slow eveyone down is all, that's why I like riding on me own, just me trying to keep up with, well no one hahaha. It's a bloody LONG way just to get to Auckland, let alone then go for a huge ride. Jeeze you people are mental,:wacko: Good mental but mental nonetheless:laugh::love:love you long time though:laugh:

Nah, nobody got held up. Not that kinda ride.

Get hubby to trailer the bike down then, he can pick you up at the end.

[newhere]

:niceone:

Got some photo's to add.251104251105251106251107251108251109

We(Me +1) had an Awesome weekend, thanks very much to EVERYBODY involved.
Apart from the great fun, the riding tips and help were most welcome. looking forward to the next ride.:niceone:

Oh headless one, can we please call +1 Julie now :laugh:

[The Singing Chef]

no one becomes confident or an expert overnight!!!!!

Speak for yourself!! I am now confident in diesel slicks and the best 5 ways to slide over them and that happened in 1 day! :shit:

[newhere]

Well I would rather have a cop behind me than a certain other being:sick:

Te he he he :laugh:, indeed :shutup:

[nzspokes]

you lost your head....:blink:


I had to look at that 3 times to make sure I wasnt really tired or nuts.

[Maha]

:niceone:

Got some photo's to add.251104251105251106251107251108251109

We(Me +1) had an Awesome weekend, thanks very much to EVERYBODY involved.
Apart from the great fun, the riding tips and help were most welcome. looking forward to the next ride.:niceone:

The pic of you and Plus1 is Calander material Owen....:niceone:

[Boots]

The grin on your face when you got off your bike up there will be one the most enduring memories I will take away from this weekend Jo.



The grin on Jo's face at the Cape, and the grins on Julie's face at Twin Bridges and Maungatapere. Magic!

[blue rider]

The pic of you and Plus1 is Calander material Owen....:niceone:

the headless one?

[Maha]

the headless one?

Nup...the one outside the pub...the headless one also rates though...:laugh:

[Newbi]

Te he he he :laugh:, indeed :shutup:

I knew you would like that one babe:love: ya. Thanks for being soooo awesome, don't think I told ya that yet, really was appreciated :love::love::love:

[Newbi]

Nah, nobody got held up. Not that kinda ride.

Get hubby to trailer the bike down then, he can pick you up at the end.

I'm pretty sure I've heard people say your not a "proper" biker if you trailer it anywhere:laugh: Oh and BTW I could trailer it myself, Girls can do "anything" ya know:msn-wink: shh don't tell anyone but that had already crossed my mind hahaha.

[newhere]

I knew you would like that one babe:love: ya. Thanks for being soooo awesome, don't think I told ya that yet, really was appreciated :love::love::love:

All good sweets I have been there to :love: always ride your own ride - it's what will make you happy and keep the riding passion alive :sunny:

[The Singing Chef]

I managed to successfully infiltrate another photo...:shifty:

[Newbi]

no bullying, just quitters get given a lot of shit and you don't look like a quitter, Kaitaia to Whangarei or Warkworth is not that far for you to come in one trip!

You have the Mangamukas to Kohukohu to practise your riding on, that is like motorcycle heaven!

I know what your trying to do there Grant, you have me pegged quite well:msn-wink: hmm quitter, me? I DON"T THINK SO!!!:laugh::bleh:

[Grant`]

I know what your trying to do there Grant, you have me pegged quite well:msn-wink: hmm quitter, me? I DON"T THINK SO!!!:laugh::bleh:

hehe :niceone:

[Grant`]

I managed to successfully infiltrate another photo...:shifty:

Fat head! :bleh:

[The Singing Chef]

Fat head! :bleh:

It is big boned thank you very much!

[swbarnett]

I am thinking a Sunday afternoon thing, bit of a pootle in the morning, finishing up at ours for a BBQ lunch and a couple of cold ones. Even if it is a kid weekend or what have you kids could also come along, it would just mean parent misses the ride. Suits me I am not riding anyway :innocent:

Everyone gets so busy at this time of the year, Sunday arvo should be easy to sort.

Let me confer with head office and set a date :niceone:
Sounds perfect.

[reggie1198]

Hi Ducati man

u went just a "wee" bit faster out the front than Grant did. pushed me a bit. i liked!! but did gulp on a couple of crners.

was just behind scott before u took off.

Ooops, sorry.

It wasn't till we stopped and Grant pointed out that a couple of the bikes were pretty much tapped out at 100 - 110 that it dawned on me how effortless the big bike is. I think that the guys (and girls) on the smaller displacement bikes 150 - 250cc did bloody great to maintain 80 - 100 kph speeds, with the bigger engine comes a fatter rear tyre, so I can fully understand the gulps. Phreak said the same thing about corner entry speeds when we got to the cape, he was watching his speedo coming up to the corners whereas I was looking ahead for possible crap on the roads so wasn't really thinking about the speed side of things, TBH, Grant did a fantastic job up front, and as I did the TEC coming back from the cape I had a bit better idea of what you guys are having to do to maintain the open road speeds.
Sometimes being pushed a bit can be fun, other times not so much, I am glad it wasn't the latter.

Reggie

[blue rider]

that was the fun part of the ride, being challenged in all ways.
i don't think I ever went that fast that long......and while the bigger bikes might have more uuumpf it is fun to have a skinny little one to throw (?) around. Easy n nimble.

the only hazard was the wind at times other than that whohoo :Punk:

[newhere]

Ooops, sorry.

It wasn't till we stopped and Grant pointed out that a couple of the bikes were pretty much tapped out at 100 - 110 that it dawned on me how effortless the big bike is. I think that the guys (and girls) on the smaller displacement bikes 150 - 250cc did bloody great to maintain 80 - 100 kph speeds, with the bigger engine comes a fatter rear tyre, so I can fully understand the gulps. Phreak said the same thing about corner entry speeds when we got to the cape, he was watching his speedo coming up to the corners whereas I was looking ahead for possible crap on the roads so wasn't really thinking about the speed side of things, TBH, Grant did a fantastic job up front, and as I did the TEC coming back from the cape I had a bit better idea of what you guys are having to do to maintain the open road speeds.
Sometimes being pushed a bit can be fun, other times not so much, I am glad it wasn't the latter.

Reggie

Oh yeah, many thanks for TEC that leg of the trip, I appreciated it very much :niceone:

[3leaves]

I managed to successfully infiltrate another photo...:shifty:

Plus 1 here - a toy boy? I think not - you would be tooooooooooooooooooo much trouble :eek:

[The Singing Chef]

Plus 1 here - a toy boy? I think not - you would be tooooooooooooooooooo much trouble :eek:

Haha it's not like I bang pots or anything hahaha.

[ajessep]

Ooops, sorry.

It wasn't till we stopped and Grant pointed out that a couple of the bikes were pretty much tapped out at 100 - 110 that it dawned on me how effortless the big bike is. I think that the guys (and girls) on the smaller displacement bikes 150 - 250cc did bloody great to maintain 80 - 100 kph speeds, with the bigger engine comes a fatter rear tyre, so I can fully understand the gulps. Phreak said the same thing about corner entry speeds when we got to the cape, he was watching his speedo coming up to the corners whereas I was looking ahead for possible crap on the roads so wasn't really thinking about the speed side of things, TBH, Grant did a fantastic job up front, and as I did the TEC coming back from the cape I had a bit better idea of what you guys are having to do to maintain the open road speeds.
Sometimes being pushed a bit can be fun, other times not so much, I am glad it wasn't the latter.

Reggie

dont know about the others but my gulps were due to lack of skill not size of my bike :-) I was the limitation. feels great to be pushed a bit ...

[ajessep]

Ooops, sorry.

It wasn't till we stopped and Grant pointed out that a couple of the bikes were pretty much tapped out at 100 - 110 that it dawned on me how effortless the big bike is. I think that the guys (and girls) on the smaller displacement bikes 150 - 250cc did bloody great to maintain 80 - 100 kph speeds, with the bigger engine comes a fatter rear tyre, so I can fully understand the gulps. Phreak said the same thing about corner entry speeds when we got to the cape, he was watching his speedo coming up to the corners whereas I was looking ahead for possible crap on the roads so wasn't really thinking about the speed side of things, TBH, Grant did a fantastic job up front, and as I did the TEC coming back from the cape I had a bit better idea of what you guys are having to do to maintain the open road speeds.
Sometimes being pushed a bit can be fun, other times not so much, I am glad it wasn't the latter.

Reggie

later in trip (3rd day) i rode a lot better. unlike all yr experienced riders - i cant cruise thru corners. i changed my approach and went down a couple of gears and felt much more comfortable in corners and felt more in control. actually redlined it at one stage (but wasnt speeding) one day i will master the art of not having to slow down coming up to corners but that is years away. until the i will slow down some time before the corners (without braking :-)

[Phreak]

later in trip (3rd day) i rode a lot better. unlike all yr experienced riders - i cant cruise thru corners. i changed my approach and went down a couple of gears and felt much more comfortable in corners and felt more in control. actually redlined it at one stage (but wasnt speeding) one day i will master the art of not having to slow down coming up to corners but that is years away. until the i will slow down some time before the corners (without braking :-)

Lol just don't get to doing what I do and hit the redline every time you shift! Hehe...

It all comes with experience, and I think you'll surprise yourself how fast you'll learn! But I thought it was really cool to see you approaching corners with more confidence on the final day, you looked right at home on the bike. :niceone:

[Mom]

Te he he he, stoked i wasn't the "and the kitchen sink" chicky on this trip :laugh:

I had to laugh when we got to the motel and opened the boot, I doubt we could have fitted anything else in the car :lol:

Hey 3leaves? When are you off to parts north? Be good if you guys can come along to the BBQ. I had a sneaky feeling it was really soon?

[Maha]

later in trip (3rd day) i rode a lot better. unlike all yr experienced riders - i cant cruise thru corners. i changed my approach and went down a couple of gears and felt much more comfortable in corners and felt more in control. actually redlined it at one stage (but wasnt speeding) one day i will master the art of not having to slow down coming up to corners but that is years away. until the i will slow down some time before the corners (without braking :-)

Maakz was following me all of day 1 and 2 and I could see her move to the right side (instead of maintaing the same postion) of the lane coming into a left hander. You can maintian your speed when you can see alot more of the road through a corner.
She would then drop back into the staggered formation.
Being to the left of our lane she was already set up for any right hand corner..
If its a left/right/left situation...entering that first corner in the correct postion puts in the right place for the next without having to button off.

[Boots]

later in trip (3rd day) i rode a lot better. unlike all yr experienced riders - i cant cruise thru corners. i changed my approach and went down a couple of gears and felt much more comfortable in corners and felt more in control. actually redlined it at one stage (but wasnt speeding) one day i will master the art of not having to slow down coming up to corners but that is years away. until the i will slow down some time before the corners (without braking :-)

Part of entering corners is being in the right gear and at the right speed. There is a riding style (can't remember what it's called) which incorporates using only engine braking before corners, the idea is to be very smooth (and perhaps less noticeable to cops).

You'll improve more quickly than you think.

[blue rider]

Part of entering corners is being in the right gear and at the right speed. There is a riding style (can't remember what it's called) which incorporates using only engine braking before corners, the idea is to be very smooth (and perhaps less noticeable to cops).

You'll improve more quickly than you think.


that style is called the broken back brake.
i am sure Matt already has a song for it. <_<

[blue rider]

riding only with the engine break was actually quite relaxing, there was no choice but to make sure you where at the right speed. At times riding along the windy bits felt like flying. Good fun.

[nzspokes]

Maakz was following me all of day 1 and 2 and I could see her move to the right side (instead of maintaing the same postion) of the lane coming into a left hander. You can maintian your speed when you can see alot more of the road through a corner.
She would then drop back into the staggered formation.
Being to the left of our lane she was already set up for any right hand corner..
If its a left/right/left situation...entering that first corner in the correct postion puts in the right place for the next without having to button off.

I found I need to look a lot further through corners. Got that from Mark W but my helmet sits a bit low on my face to make it comfortable so the helmet was blocking my view. Was intresting how much it helped my corner speed.

Through the twin bridges my bike was sliding at the rear through corners when I unleashed the bikes amazing 31bhp.

It was probably all the weight I had on the back of the bike though.

[Grant`]

Through the twin bridges my bike was sliding at the rear through corners when I unleashed the bikes amazing 31bhp.



or your tyres are in serious need of replacing lol.

[Boots]

riding only with the engine break was actually quite relaxing, there was no choice but to make sure you where at the right speed. At times riding along the windy bits felt like flying. Good fun.

Yeah. It's quite a fun exercise to do it sometimes while going through a gorge or something. ... Although it's not as relaxing when the engine is screaming while you whack it down gears to slow down quickly.

[The Singing Chef]

or your tyres are in serious need of replacing lol.

Then you can't drift!!

[ynot slow]

I dropped Tony to the bus station and still got to work for 8am :yes:

Truly and humbly appreciated,can not say thank you to you guys enough,am absolutely blessed to call you guys true f.cken friends.

[nzspokes]

or your tyres are in serious need of replacing lol.

Funny you should say that. Its getting down in the centre so its getting swapped out this week, me bike came with a spare pair of wheels with near new tyres. But it was sliding when I was leaning so heaps of tread there. Got my chicken strips down to about 2mm to. :Punk:

just need to get some tyre levers to swap em over now.

[ynot slow]

Grants bike pic at twin bridges.Cover photo lol.
Uploaded pics of trip on my albums open to anyone to view.

[swbarnett]

Got my chicken strips down to about 2mm to. :Punk:
Be carefull, those are actually called "safety strips" in my book. It's what's left over when you go in to hot.

[nathanwhite]

(17 also if Ash/Becks and Matt were in focus)
And thats a great photo of Bo and Irene.
I might let Anne have a go at doing that flickr thing with our photos also...cos I have no idea..
We have some good shots of the bikes coming up the Brynderwyns/leaving the bridges etc...

That was the point. In that photo people are surplus to the food. Only filling space :innocent:

You can make a free flickr account that'll let you host some 200 pics. Going pro for unlimited storage is ~$25US, and the system is pretty easy to use

[The Singing Chef]

Grants bike pic at twin bridges.Cover photo lol.
Uploaded pics of trip on my albums open to anyone to view.

the pic of grants bike is really good Tony!!

[Grant`]

the pic of grants bike is really good Tony!!

Yeah worked out well having the fricking ugly rider step away from the vehicle for a few minutes :innocent:

[Newbi]

Yeah worked out well having the fricking ugly rider step away from the vehicle for a few minutes :innocent:

Oh hardly, don't be so hard on yourself. Jeeze man:weird: Your bike's not bad either:laugh:

[Maha]

the pic of grants bike is really good Tony!!

Thats a Calander Pic....:niceone:
I will make a call today and things rolling.

[The Singing Chef]

Yeah worked out well having the fricking ugly rider step away from the vehicle for a few minutes :innocent:

Yea I had to throw out at least 20 photos because of you! Thanks :-p

[Maha]

Grants bike pic at twin bridges.Cover photo lol.
Uploaded pics of trip on my albums open to anyone to view.

Any more pics you think can make the Calander Tony, I am in need of 5 more.

[Grant`]

Yea I had to throw out at least 20 photos because of you! Thanks :-p

Sorry I will try harder next time to not be in the way of photos haha

[Grant`]

Oh hardly, don't be so hard on yourself. Jeeze man:weird: Your bike's not bad either:laugh:

Heh your to kind, I see what you did there :Police:

[blue rider]

just got an email from the boys at the Red Baron Workshop, I can pick up my little transformer!

Yei, i did not enjoy walking to work, riding is much more fun. :clap:

[nathanwhite]

just got an email from the boys at the Red Baron Workshop, I can pick up my little transformer!

Yei, i did not enjoy walking to work, riding is much more fun. :clap:

Scenic ride home? :msn-wink:

[Boots]

just got an email from the boys at the Red Baron Workshop, I can pick up my little transformer!

Yei, i did not enjoy walking to work, riding is much more fun. :clap:

Cool! :niceone: Now no dropping it again :msn-wink:

[Grant`]

just got an email from the boys at the Red Baron Workshop, I can pick up my little transformer!

Yei, i did not enjoy walking to work, riding is much more fun. :clap:

Woohoo get out there and ride and ride and ride some more, before the weather turns to crap like they are predicting it will.

[Maha]

I have been talking to the Printer today and they said no problem, all I have do is get a stick to them with the pictures on and they'll do the Calendar. I will start a seperate thread about it other wise stuff will get lost inside this black hole...:confused:

Looking at $15-20 per Calendar.

[English Kiwi]

just got an email from the boys at the Red Baron Workshop, I can pick up my little transformer!

Yei, i did not enjoy walking to work, riding is much more fun. :clap:


Woohoo get out there and ride and ride and ride some more, before the weather turns to crap like they are predicting it will.

I would hate to walk to work...well actually would take me like a few hours! :facepalm: haha riding to work is definately more fun

Don't say the weather will turn crap!! I was just getting used to wearing my jeans again...

[nzspokes]

I would hate to walk to work...well actually would take me like a few hours! :facepalm: haha riding to work is definately more fun

Don't say the weather will turn crap!! I was just getting used to wearing my jeans again...

It would take me forever to walk but 5 mins to ride.

[Grant`]

Don't say the weather will turn crap!! I was just getting used to wearing my jeans again...

Well i am only spouting what the weather man said, but realistically what do they know. :facepalm:

[Newbi]

Heh your to kind, I see what you did there :Police:

Dam:facepalm:I thought i might have got to it first:laugh: didn't wanna make anyone uncomfortable:innocent:

[Gremlin]

Sounds like you want piccies fast Maha, so here is my album for now: http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb236/_Gremlin/20111118%20Learner%20Ride%20to%20Cape%20Reinga/

The write up etc will take a bit of time, as I still haven't done a previous ride either...

If you want higher Res, just ask...

[Grant`]

Dam:facepalm:I thought i might have got to it first:laugh: didn't wanna make anyone uncomfortable:innocent:

lol its all good :love:

[swbarnett]

Cool! :niceone: Now no dropping it again :msn-wink:
She didn't drop it. It just wanted a rest...

[Maha]

Sounds like you want piccies fast Maha, so here is my album for now: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=4209

The write up etc will take a bit of time, as I still haven't done a previous ride either...

If you want higher Res, just ask...

Pic 15 is the Money shot Alan...thats the Calander Cover...!

[ynot slow]

She didn't drop it. It just wanted a rest...

Hehe just like us all on Sunday night needing a rest.

[swbarnett]

I would hate to walk to work...well actually would take me like a few hours! :facepalm:
I could walk but I don't think it would be appreciated on the bridge.

Either that or 40km around the harbour.

Of course, in my job, telecommuting is definitely an option.

[Gremlin]

Pic 15 is the Money shot Alan...thats the Calander Cover...!
Uh, so 15 in the album or 3015?

Flick me a pm with email and url to pic, and I'll email you the high res one. Forum limits won't let me attach the high res.

[Newbi]

lol its all good :love:

And true:msn-wink:

[Grant`]

I could walk but I don't think it would be appreciated on the bridge.

Either that or 40km around the harbour.

Of course, in my job, telecommuting is definitely an option.

Heh i get to walk to and from work every day as its only about 15 mins to get there, rain or shine and I just work doubly hard to get out on the bike hence the 20,000k although I think i will have to get back out and do a few 2k weekends to be on par with gremlin.


And true:msn-wink:

your secret is safe :msn-wink:

[Grant`]

Some photos I took on my phone while floating around.

[Grant`]

oops one extra

[blue rider]

She didn't drop it. It just wanted a rest...

thank thee you're to kind! :love:

[nzspokes]

Heres mine, not many. Was having to much fun. Nice one of Sabine.

[Mom]

Looking at that pic of the lighthouse shows how far away it was to walk. I was determined to get down to it, not travelling all that way to look at it from the carpark. The walk back up was challenging :lol: Still, got there :niceone:

[blue rider]

Looking at that pic of the lighthouse shows how far away it was to walk. I was determined to get down to it, not travelling all that way to look at it from the carpark. The walk back up was challenging :lol: Still, got there :niceone:

yes that was a bit of a worry to see you get down there, but its good to have you in all those pictures. It would have been less special without you. :niceone:

[Grant`]

Just brought me a digital handy cam (albeit a cheap one) so I can actually video footage properly while at these sort of events, Track Days.

[blue rider]

Just brought me a digital handy cam (albeit a cheap one) so I can actually video footage properly while at these sort of events, Track Days.

did gremlin infect you with gadgeteritis?

[Grant`]

Nah i just saw cheap one and did what i normally do, impulse buy.

Gremlins gadgetitis and mine are completely different, he buys practical shit for his bike where as I don't :mellow:

[caspernz]

Couldn't make it for the weekend run, but monday was ok for a run to Cape Reinga as well....

Oh and the lighthouse pic is from an earlier trip, also done on a weekday.

[Grant`]

Couldn't make it for the weekend run, but monday was ok for a run to Cape Reinga as well....

Oh and the lighthouse pic is from an earlier trip, also done on a weekday.

You need a yoshi pipe, mr swbarnetts one is fucking horn!

[caspernz]

You need a yoshi pipe, mr swbarnetts one is fucking horn!

Yeah I thought about that, but spent my pennies at Crown Kiwi Tech to get the suspension sorted. Best money I ever spent on my bike....

[The Singing Chef]

Just brought me a digital handy cam (albeit a cheap one) so I can actually video footage properly while at these sort of events, Track Days.

Just bought a Contour HD 1080p, looks like we shall make a good team! haha, though i am looking at getting a handy cam as well so I can do the full on doco for other trips :Punk:

[stifmyster1]

should have told me you wanted a proper camera for the day. i had mine in the pack

[Mom]

should have told me you wanted a proper camera for the day. i had mine in the pack

We actually had it in the car then on the way up :rofl:

[The Singing Chef]

Ok, I am going to play around with some lyrics and get the cape song written. Got a music track made already. Watch this space

[Maha]

If you want any of these pics I can email you.

[Maha]

Six more....
Good ones of Plus1 and...The SW's...:niceone:

[rickstv]

If you want any of these pics I can email you.

I dont think I would want that first picture in an album of mine if I was the rider::no:

Looks like you guys had a fantastic time. If I can get away next time, count me in.

Rick.

[Maha]

I dont think I would want that first picture in an album of mine if I was the rider::no:

Looks like you guys had a fantastic time. If I can get away next time, count me in.

Rick.

Next one is in the early stages as we speak/type...:shifty:
As to when?...yet to be decided.
But great, we have our first confirmed booking.
1030kms at first glance with a 400km 2nd day.

[The Singing Chef]

Six more....
Good ones of Plus1 and...The SW's...:niceone:

Great Photos, Who was the Photographer? :shifty:

[Grant`]

Was real shame I didn't have this a week earlier to put in my bike :facepalm:

[Maha]

Was real shame I didn't have this a week earlier to put in my bike :facepalm:

You doing the front sticks while ya at it?

[Grant`]

You doing the front sticks while ya at it?

Yeah they are going down end of next week to get sorted out. So will all get put into the bike together along with a warrant and hopefully my new rearsets.

[3leaves]

Six more....
Good ones of Plus1 and...The SW's...:niceone: Awesome photo's man.:niceone:

[Mom]

Awesome photo's man.:niceone:

When are you guys heading home? I want to plan a BBQ for a Sunday before Xmas.

[Maha]

Yeah they are going down end of next week to get sorted out. So will all get put into the bike together along with a warrant and hopefully my new rearsets.

Should post it on my Ohlins thread...get some milage out of it....:laugh:

[3leaves]

When are you guys heading home? I want to plan a BBQ for a Sunday before Xmas.

Heading away on the 13th.,:drinkup: We are full on until then.:crazy: Won't be able to catch-up before that.
Have a great time and thanks for the thought.

[Gremlin]

Blog took some time, but got there in the end.

Part 1: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/2359-Learner-Friendly-Ride-to-Cape-Reinga-Part-1-%2818-11-2011%29

Part 2: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/2360-Learner-Friendly-Ride-to-Cape-Reinga-Part-2-%2820-11-2011%29

Pictures: http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb236/_Gremlin/20111118%20Learner%20Ride%20to%20Cape%20Reinga/ (relocated to Photobucket)

[Mom]

Blog took some time, but got there in the end.

I am shocked and horrified that I am shorter than Jessica :gob: I thought I was at least the same height :lol: Mind I do remember thinking as I went to dismount that it was a hell of a long way down :facepalm:

As usual a very entertaining read young Gremlin, you forgot to mention the effect of your lights in the dark, I truely have never seen anything so BRIGHT. Actually wondered what the hell was coming down the road.

You did very well in TEC, I specially enjoyed the weaving approaching Hohoura on the way south :rofl: I am certain if it had been dark I would have seen sparks :shutup:

As far as forgetting your toothbrush on the way home, I reckon that was deliberate given the obvious fun you were having when you overtook us after you had turned back south again :yes:

Walking down the hill to the lighthouse was all good, the up hill was a bit of a mission. I admit I had to dig a bit there towards the end :pinch: Still I was not going to miss out for anything.

[Gremlin]

Oh yeah... one of the guys was keen as on Saturday night to stand in front of the bike and find out the full effect of the lights. :blink:

He was Okay-ish on low beam but lost sight on high beam as I lit up the house :D :innocent:

[Maha]

Oh yeah... one of the guys was keen as on Saturday night to stand in front of the bike and find out the full effect of the lights. :blink:

He was Okay-ish on low beam but lost sight on high beam as I lit up the house :D :innocent:

I believe the good folk at the Mangonui Pub ducked for cover as well...:eek:

[Phreak]

Such a fun weekend! When's the next one? If it's before Xmas, I may not be able to come, work commitments and the bike getting some more love in the next few weeks as such...

[Grant`]

Such a fun weekend! When's the next one? If it's before Xmas, I may not be able to come, work commitments and the bike getting some more love in the next few weeks as such...

Its going become a 'Whens the next one' instead of 'Are we there yet' until Maha snaps and gives us a date :woohoo:

by the way 'Whens the next one' :love:

[Mom]

Its going become a 'Whens the next one' instead of 'Are we there yet' until Maha snaps and gives us a date :woohoo:

by the way 'Whens the next one' :love:

Oh dear God... I have to live with him you know :lol:

[The Singing Chef]

Oh yeah... one of the guys was keen as on Saturday night to stand in front of the bike and find out the full effect of the lights. :blink:

He was Okay-ish on low beam but lost sight on high beam as I lit up the house :D :innocent:

Haha yea that was lethal, still can't see right

[Phreak]

Its going become a 'Whens the next one' instead of 'Are we there yet' until Maha snaps and gives us a date :woohoo:

by the way 'Whens the next one' :love:

LOL :Punk:

[blue rider]

Its going become a 'Whens the next one' instead of 'Are we there yet' until Maha snaps and gives us a date :woohoo:

by the way 'Whens the next one' :love:


agreed :soon: pretty please

[newhere]

Blog took some time, but got there in the end.

Part 1: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/2359-Learner-Friendly-Ride-to-Cape-Reinga-Part-1-%2818-11-2011%29

Part 2: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/2360-Learner-Friendly-Ride-to-Cape-Reinga-Part-2-%2820-11-2011%29

Pictures: http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb236/_Gremlin/20111118%20Learner%20Ride%20to%20Cape%20Reinga/ (relocated to Photobucket)

Fantastic blog :wings:

[The Singing Chef]

So whens the next one guys? :shifty:

[newhere]

So whens the next one guys? :shifty:

+1 te he he he :sunny:

[Phreak]

Now now, lets not upset the mighty Maha, folks...

:innocent:

[Maha]

Now now, lets not upset the mighty Maha, folks...

:innocent:

I was going to give you a little gift for being such a big help on the Sunday when we got back..
I think you will love it...its orange/blue in colour...:yes:
Theres a booklet that goes with it.

[Grant`]

I was going to give you a little gift for being such a big help on the Sunday when we got back..
I think you will love it...its orange/blue in colour...:yes:
Theres a booklet that goes with it.

Nice :yes:

[blue rider]

I was going to give you a little gift for being such a big help on the Sunday when we got back..
I think you will love it...its orange/blue in colour...:yes:
Theres a booklet that goes with it.



oh a mini me for the baby repsol, how very neat! :yes:

[blue rider]

oh a mini me for the baby repsol, how very neat! :yes:


and it comes with history and educational reading!! even betterer.

[Maha]

oh a mini me for the baby repsol, how very neat! :yes:

I have 54 others here, my bestes you have probably seen...the rest are in our room.

[blue rider]

I have 54 others here, my bestes you have probably seen...the rest are in our room.

you have 54 mini me 's ? :blink:

oh dear.

i think a saw a few

[swbarnett]

Haha yea that was lethal, still can't see right
Indeed. I was keeping an eye on my mirrors. As soon as he got behind me I lost sight of anything behind him.

[blue rider]

Indeed. I was keeping an eye on my mirrors. As soon as he got behind me I lost sight of anything behind him.

i actually pulled over once, thinking he should overtaking, not realizing who it was.

his bike hovers.....like a UFO

[nathanwhite]

I want to plan a BBQ for a Sunday before Xmas.

Sounds fun! I'll have to see if work will let me have some more time off :brick:

Also, i'll be staying at langs just before and for a little while after christmas :woohoo: Gateway to northland!

[nzspokes]

I will be in for BBQ as long as I dont have kiddys. :Punk:

[Phreak]

I was going to give you a little gift for being such a big help on the Sunday when we got back..
I think you will love it...its orange/blue in colour...:yes:
Theres a booklet that goes with it.

Very cool! You don't have to though, I know how you prize your collection... I was just being a friendly biker...

P.S. I've just finished a 12 hour night shift so I apologise if I sound like a zombie this morning, I'm off to bed now...

:yawn:

(Oh yeah, I'd love to come up for a BBQ but I dunno if my work will let me at this point in time... Xmas holiday rush and all...)

[Grant`]

oh yeah my Rizoma Rearsets have arrived and I didn't have to pay Customs Duty :wings:

Penny is going to be off the road for next week or so while forks are being completed and everything else is getting put on the bike.

But weekend of the 10th/11th she will be flying! :love:

[nathanwhite]

But weekend of the 10th/11th she will be flying! :love:


Sommat like this? (http://wallpaperart.altervista.org/Immagini/moto-salto-1024x768.jpg) :shutup:

Would be fun hanging on to that methinks... :shit:

[blue rider]

BBQ mmmmmmmmmmmhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

:drool:

when

:wait:

[Maha]

B-B-Q
This coming Sunday being the 4th for those who can make it...High Noon at our place.
Y'all know where that is eh?

Could even make it Saturday afternoon???

Dont worry about meat, we'll get some steak and sausages sorted.
But we will need chocolate...
BYO drink.

I will probably need to edit this post later....:shifty:

[Grant`]

B-B-Q
This coming Sunday being the 4th for those who can make it...High Noon at our place.
Y'all know where that is eh?

Could even make it Saturday afternoon???

Dont worry about meat, we'll get some steak and sausages sorted.
But we will need chocolate...
BYO drink.

I will probably need to edit this post later....:shifty:

Not sure if I can make Sunday or not to be honest. Will let ya know.

[blue rider]

Not sure if I can make Sunday or not to be honest. Will let ya know.

you come on saturday, so sunday is made?

[nathanwhite]

Saturday would be easier then Sunday for me, But if I leave by 3ish I should be alright

[Maha]

Just keep checking post 1631 for updates...thoughts and brain farts happen on a regular basis here..:eek5:

[swbarnett]

B-B-Q
This coming Sunday being the 4th for those who can make it...High Noon at our place.
Y'all know where that is eh?

Could even make it Saturday afternoon???

Dont worry about meat, we'll get some steak and sausages sorted.
But we will need chocolate...
BYO drink.

I will probably need to edit this post later....:shifty:
Damn! I'm on call this weekend. I'll have to see if I can get cover...

[nzspokes]

I cant do Sunday as have kiddys and Sat have to pick em up by 6. Have a good time.:niceone:

[Phreak]

Yeah, I'm working all weekend so won't be able to make it... Hope you all have a blast though!

:Punk:

[Mom]

Rob this is a day event, so feel free to come along for an hour or so if you want. Seeing as the cat herding is going to plan, I have decided we will do it both days :sunny: So no matter what you guys can make it :lol:

So, to re-cap. BBQ at ours this weekend, both days, from mid day onwards...

I might even bake some bread :drool:

[blue rider]

Rob this is a day event, so feel free to come along for an hour or so if you want. Seeing as the cat herding is going to plan, I have decided we will do it both days :sunny: So no matter what you guys can make it :lol:

So, to re-cap. BBQ at ours this weekend, both days, from mid day onwards...

I might even bake some bread :drool:

most excellent and wise decision.......:yes:
will make sweets friday night....:clap:

[Mom]

most excellent and wise decision.......:yes:
will make sweets friday night....:clap:

Most excellent, you could come up Saturday and stay the night :D

[newhere]

Rob this is a day event, so feel free to come along for an hour or so if you want. Seeing as the cat herding is going to plan, I have decided we will do it both days :sunny: So no matter what you guys can make it :lol:

So, to re-cap. BBQ at ours this weekend, both days, from mid day onwards...

I might even bake some bread :drool:

Awesome, not sure if I am going to be able to fit it in but will you know when I do :yes:

[blue rider]

Most excellent, you could come up Saturday and stay the night :D

you have a house guest....!:drinknsin

[Grant`]

Feck with the parts that are going on the bike I just added up, I have spent close to $7.5k this year in after market parts for my bike!

[blue rider]

Feck with the parts that are going on the bike I just added up, I have spent close to $7.5k this year in after market parts for my bike!



poor thing, need a tissue? :shutup:

[Grant`]

poor thing, need a tissue? :shutup:

No i need it all on there so I can ride it!

Have set myself a goal of 15000 kilometres by April next year - Figure I should be able to get close to it at least :-)

[The Singing Chef]

Rob this is a day event, so feel free to come along for an hour or so if you want. Seeing as the cat herding is going to plan, I have decided we will do it both days :sunny: So no matter what you guys can make it :lol:

So, to re-cap. BBQ at ours this weekend, both days, from mid day onwards...

I might even bake some bread :drool:

Woo Hoo!! I shall be there, Is it possible to sleep on the grass outside? I may be a little tiddly... :crazy:

[Phreak]

Feck with the parts that are going on the bike I just added up, I have spent close to $7.5k this year in after market parts for my bike!

Bloody hell, that's more than what I bought my bike for! :shit: Wanna sponsor me...? Lol :woohoo:

[ynot slow]

Love to be there but will be in spirit,youngest daughter turns 20 on Friday and going to see her,am a proud dad for sure.

[The Singing Chef]

Love to be there but will be in spirit,youngest daughter turns 20 on Friday and going to see her,am a proud dad for sure.

Bring her along, I will welcome her to the club :love:

[nzspokes]

Feck with the parts that are going on the bike I just added up, I have spent close to $7.5k this year in after market parts for my bike!

Feck, I would be happy with half that as budget for a new big boy bike. But good on ya. :niceone:

Ive got stop looking and finding bikes I would love. :facepalm:

[Phreak]

Okay, so I've found my dream bike... Whatta ya reckon Grant?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=402452175

I reckon it'd do for at least a little while, it even has my initials on it!

[nzspokes]

Okay, so I've found my dream bike... Whatta ya reckon Grant?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=402452175

I reckon it'd do for at least a little while, it even has my initials on it!

My current dream bikes,

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=426974461

Or

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=427822425

Guess I have simple tastes.

[newhere]

Okay, so I've found my dream bike... Whatta ya reckon Grant?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=402452175

I reckon it'd do for at least a little while, it even has my initials on it!

oooh la la, that's one hot bike :yes:

[stifmyster1]

Ill try make it the the barbecue. I dont finish till 5:30 though so earliest i could get there is 6ish. that too late?

[Mom]

Ill try make it the the barbecue. I dont finish till 5:30 though so earliest i could get there is 6ish. that too late?

On SAturaday? Not at all seeing as we have guests LOL

[Grant`]

Okay, so I've found my dream bike... Whatta ya reckon Grant?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=402452175

I reckon it'd do for at least a little while, it even has my initials on it!

Not a fan of the dukes to be honest, other than the Streetfighter and Multistrada, i would actually prefer one of these.

251747

[ynot slow]

Bring her along, I will welcome her to the club :love:

As much as I'd be happy to call you son in law(true)she is taken at moment,a locksmith so free bike keys for me lol.

[The Singing Chef]

As much as I'd be happy to call you son in law(true)she is taken at moment,a locksmith so free bike keys for me lol.

:yes: very kind of you Tony. free keys are always good!! I need some spares, the amount of times I lock myself out of the house you'd think I would learn

[Gremlin]

Feck with the parts that are going on the bike I just added up, I have spent close to $7.5k this year in after market parts for my bike!
I can probably top that... except not all of it has been spent this year... just a large chunk. :shifty:

Still, if the shop guys grin every time you walk in, you know you're on a list somewhere :wari:

Won't be able to make this weekend for a BBQ

[Grant`]

I can probably top that... except not all of it has been spent this year... just a large chunk. :shifty:

Still, if the shop guys grin every time you walk in, you know you're on a list somewhere :wari:


Its an obsession thats for sure, first name basis with the guys at the shop, you can see them rubbing there bloody hands together every time I show up at the front door.

[george formby]

My current dream bikes,

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=426974461

Or

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=427822425

Guess I have simple tastes.

I have just had a KB'er from Holland (Clint) turn up on an ER 5, exacary the same as advertised. He seems a happy camper with it. That bike is cheap too.:yes:

[nzspokes]

I have just had a KB'er from Holland (Clint) turn up on an ER 5, exacary the same as advertised. He seems a happy camper with it. That bike is cheap too.:yes:

Ive been to see it and its nice. I can have it for $1200 but my finance came through with a 50% intrest rate. :shit:

So Im gunna miss it I think.


It just needs a clean up and a bit of paint.

[george formby]

Ive been to see it and its nice. I can have it for $1200 but my finance came through with a 50% intrest rate. :shit:

So Im gunna miss it I think.


It just needs a clean up and a bit of paint.

There will be another one for sale in a couple of months.... Don't buy to many Christmas pressies...:yes:

[Maha]

Ive been to see it and its nice. I can have it for $1200 but my finance came through with a 50% intrest rate. :shit:

So Im gunna miss it I think.


It just needs a clean up and a bit of paint.

The ER5?...its yours for $1001:00..reserve met @ $1000.

[swbarnett]

Rob this is a day event, so feel free to come along for an hour or so if you want. Seeing as the cat herding is going to plan, I have decided we will do it both days :sunny: So no matter what you guys can make it :lol:

So, to re-cap. BBQ at ours this weekend, both days, from mid day onwards...

I might even bake some bread :drool:
Cover arranged. We'll be there Saturday afternoon.

[ajessep]

so if i hadnt have been to nass this week i wouldnt have known re bbq. this site STILL drives me nuts.

will TRY to get there sunday but unlikely sorry :-( wishing i was there ....

[blue rider]

so if i hadnt have been to nass this week i wouldnt have known re bbq. this site STILL drives me nuts.

will TRY to get there sunday but unlikely sorry :-( wishing i was there ....

you must TRY harder then....:innocent:

[newhere]

Hi all, if all goes good for time I should be dropping by at least for a cuppa and yarn sometime tomorrow arvo, see you then :sunny:

[The Singing Chef]

I shall be popping in after work tomorrow, will go and see the latest addition to my family, my little brother Levi. Then will promptly race up Woodcocks and arrive with a smile on my face and a smoke in my mouth.

[blue rider]

I shall be popping in after work tomorrow, will go and see the latest addition to my family, my little brother Levi. Then will promptly race up Woodcocks and arrive with a smile on my face and a smoke in my mouth.

how many are you now? but anyways...congrats

[The Singing Chef]

how many are you now? but anyways...congrats

10 or 11 now, lost count a long time ago, and I lost the piece of paper with their names on it, Shit :Oops:

[Mom]

Excellent! Meat purchased, well some of it anyway. The creative stuff :yes:



Am really looking forward to this weekend. We just got our Chrsitmas tree. It smells divine :drool: First year in a long time with a real one, am surprising myself with my attitude to Christmas this year. Really looking forward to it. No stress, pressies bought, fun and good times ahead.

Really looking forward to seeing any one that manages to get here tomorrow, or Sunday. There will be heaps of food, and some kind of normal hospitality :lol:

[The Singing Chef]

Excellent! Meat purchased, well some of it anyway. The creative stuff :yes:



Am really looking forward to this weekend. We just got our Chrsitmas tree. It smells divine :drool: First year in a long time with a real one, am surprising myself with my attitude to Christmas this year. Really looking forward to it. No stress, pressies bought, fun and good times ahead.

Really looking forward to seeing any one that manages to get here tomorrow, or Sunday. There will be heaps of food, and some kind of normal hospitality :lol:

Don't worry "Super Chef" is here...White sauce anyone?

[Mom]

Don't worry "Super Chef" is here...White sauce anyone?

I worry about you :yes:

I dont know whether to :spanking: Or to :rofl:

I know what you are talking about, definately not required at this stage :laugh:

[The Singing Chef]

I worry about you :yes:

I dont know whether to :spanking: Or to :rofl:

I know what you are talking about, definately not required at this stage :laugh:

Hahaha my Mum worries about me too... :innocent:

Spanking always goes down well, should I bring my paddle? :shit:

Oh I shall save it up for an appropriate time then..:shifty:

[Mom]

Hahaha my Mum worries about me too... :innocent:

Spanking always goes down well, should I bring my paddle? :shit:

Oh I shall save it up for an appropriate time then..:shifty:


You rude little shit :love:

You leave your paddle at home!

[The Singing Chef]

You rude little shit :love:

You leave your paddle at home!

But I thought we could go kayaking?!

You have such a dirty mind Mom!!!

[nzspokes]

Not sure if I will make it, if I do it will be Saturday.

[Mom]

Not sure if I will make it, if I do it will be Saturday.

We are home all day Saturday :yes: :drinkup:

[Phreak]

Okay, so I just found out this afternoon that I might have Sunday off, but im stuck for transport now, baby-blade is getting some more work done... Bugger it all! Will try 'borrow' someone's car for the day... ;-)

[nzspokes]

Okay, so I just found out this afternoon that I might have Sunday off, but im stuck for transport now, baby-blade is getting some more work done... Bugger it all! Will try 'borrow' someone's car for the day... ;-)

Just take a new bike for a test ride from a shop. A really long one. :niceone:

[Mom]

Okay, so I just found out this afternoon that I might have Sunday off, but im stuck for transport now, baby-blade is getting some more work done... Bugger it all! Will try 'borrow' someone's car for the day... ;-)

Hmmm, I wonder if my lovely wants to come norf???

[newhere]

Hmmm, I wonder if my lovely wants to come norf???

Good idea, she could give Scott a ride :wings:

[Phreak]

Just take a new bike for a test ride from a shop. A really long one. :niceone:

Lol now theres an idea! I know a certain shop with a really nice new repsol on display... Oh the fun I could have!

Lol but seriously though, I can pay for the gas if Rach is keen, Mom... From the sounds of things, be good for her to get away too... :-)

[Armi]

I might show up both days. I THINK my bike is going fine now... The missus has headed off to Nelson for the weekend.

[Maha]

We bought a new B-B-Q today...had too really, the old should not be eaten off ever again :facepalm:
One of those four burner with a side wok burner....

[Newbi]

:shit:No idea where you guys live, sounds like you'll have a good time tho, enjoy:drinkup:

[nzspokes]

:shit:No idea where you guys live, sounds like you'll have a good time tho, enjoy:drinkup:

They live in Warkworth, easy ride down for ya!!

Hope youve been getting some rides in.:Punk:

[newhere]

:shit:No idea where you guys live, sounds like you'll have a good time tho, enjoy:drinkup:

If you want to come down I heading south from Whangas around 10.30 11 ish and could ride with you to their place and ride back with you later - let me know :sunny:

[Newbi]

Even if I decide to call in, I'll be driving in my "cage" not riding my bike. Not quite up for a ride to Auckland I'm afraid. And I know they are in Warkworth, but that doesn't narrow it down quite enough:laugh:

[newhere]

Even if I decide to call in, I'll be driving in my "cage" not riding my bike. Not quite up for a ride to Auckland I'm afraid. And I know they are in Warkworth, but that doesn't narrow it down quite enough:laugh:

Oh you would be sweet, the roads to there are way easier than what you tackled up north :yes: But either works fine :sunny:

[ajessep]

I worry about you :yes:

I dont know whether to :spanking: Or to :rofl:

I know what you are talking about, definately not required at this stage :laugh:

oh dear Mom, u do realise that all the chef took note of was "at this stage". young guys are always hopeful. wait til they'v been divorced, ripped off, slapped hahahaha

me - not guilty! wasnt that stupid.

[Phreak]

oh dear Mom, u do realise that all the chef took note of was "at this stage". young guys are always hopeful. wait til they'v been divorced, ripped off, slapped hahahaha

me - not guilty! wasnt that stupid.

Lol sounds like someone has very little confidence in males...?

[The Singing Chef]

oh dear Mom, u do realise that all the chef took note of was "at this stage". young guys are always hopeful. wait til they'v been divorced, ripped off, slapped hahahaha

me - not guilty! wasnt that stupid.

have some faith in me Anna! haha and Ive been through my share lol

[Maha]

Even if I decide to call in, I'll be driving in my "cage" not riding my bike. Not quite up for a ride to Auckland I'm afraid. And I know they are in Warkworth, but that doesn't narrow it down quite enough:laugh:

If you can make it Jo, all good, if you want to stay, there is room, its a big ask being 300 kms one way:blink:
Be wonderful if you turn up...I let Anne deal with the directions/address etc if you need to know.

[Mom]

Lol but seriously though, I can pay for the gas if Rach is keen, Mom... From the sounds of things, be good for her to get away too... :-)

I'll text her.


:shit:No idea where you guys live, sounds like you'll have a good time tho, enjoy:drinkup:

We are very easy to find Jo, just off the main drag really. Heaps of room here at the inn too if you do get down this way, please feel free to stay over.


oh dear Mom, u do realise that all the chef took note of was "at this stage". young guys are always hopeful. wait til they'v been divorced, ripped off, slapped hahahaha

me - not guilty! wasnt that stupid.

What is even funnier though is he actually makes a mean white sauce :rofl: :killingme

[The Singing Chef]

I'll text her.



We are very easy to find Jo, just off the main drag really. Heaps of room here at the inn too if you do get down this way, please feel free to stay over.



What is even funnier though is he actually makes a mean white sauce :rofl: :killingme

my white sauce brings all the girls to the yard

[newhere]

Hey all, my plans have changed so not heading down your way now :cry:, have a great time :yes:

[nzspokes]

Sorry wont be there. :bye: Life is working against me at the moment. :facepalm:

[Grant`]

Bike is in the shop having all of its xmas' at once and I have lent my car to someone to drive to Auckland so I am outties for visiting this weekend. But hope everybody has a great time.

[Mom]

Well we are ready :D

I am about to sit down and have a relax. Or I might decorate the tree :blink:

[The Singing Chef]

Well we are ready :D

I am about to sit down and have a relax. Or I might decorate the tree :blink:

will be there around 4ish. can you pm me your address please.

[The Singing Chef]

Just to let you know :-p need me to bring anything?

[Maha]

Really cool afternoon/evening..those that came are still asleep (well in bed anyway) :rolleyes:
Night ended just after midnight..b-b-q went a couple of rounds as did the chocolate...(best yet!):love:
Suggestion was made that we go to Waipu for lunch today...I woke up with the thought of Mangawhai Tavern....:psst:
Will see what happens when the sleepy six arise :sleep:

[george formby]

Really cool afternoon/evening..those that came are still asleep (well in bed anyway) :rolleyes:
Night ended just after midnight..b-b-q went a couple of rounds as did the chocolate...(best yet!):love:
Suggestion was made that we go to Waipu for lunch today...I woke up with the thought of Mangawhai Tavern....:psst:
Will see what happens when the sleepy six arise :sleep:

It's wet & blustery here today. Weather is not too good either.

[Maha]

It's wet & blustery here today. Weather is not too good either.

Hahahaaaa...sounds like a good up night your end also.....:bleh:
Now raining here so wont be going anywhere me thinks.


Home baking was bought by way of chocolate chip shortbread and almond shortbread.

Very more-ish and yum, thanks to Irene and Steve.
Tea/Coffee/Coke and shortbread on the table...:cool:

[Mom]

I have just put the pork crackling in the oven :drool:

Bloody wine, made me forget to do it last night, still be tasty for brekky :yes:

[Maha]

We have loaned Sabine the 'root' becuase of the pending and now arrived rain...:eek:
Natrually Matt gets in on the action and wants to pull/stroke her beak...:confused:

[blue rider]

the crackle arrived, and Mom and I are NOT going to share :drool:

[george formby]

While your all smacking your gums together I'm thinking of taking Jas out in the rain to practice her emergency stops on knobblies. Is that cruel?

[The Singing Chef]

While your all smacking your gums together I'm thinking of taking Jas out in the rain to practice her emergency stops on knobblies. Is that cruel?

:clap: That sounds abit to easy!! Throw down some oil and gravel... :devil2:

[Mom]

What a lovely weekend. Good food, good wine, great company. Thanks guys, I have really had a wonderful weekend. I hope you all get home safely, not dry perhaps :pinch: but safe. Mind you one of you will be dry as a bone in the root :lol:

Pics from Maha soon...

[Boots]

Home safe but very, very wet - will teach me not to bring my wets :doh:

Thanks for a great time everyone! :clap: :drinknsin

[The Singing Chef]

What a lovely weekend. Good food, good wine, great company. Thanks guys, I have really had a wonderful weekend. I hope you all get home safely, not dry perhaps :pinch: but safe. Mind you one of you will be dry as a bone in the root :lol:

Pics from Maha soon...

Home now, reasonably dry.. All got split up a few times but then managed to keep form till the motorway.

It was a fantastic weekend guys, thank you so much for having me/us. Lots of laughs all around and great food on the new barbie.
So I am all in one piece minus the bloody side stand, glad I caught the damn bike though. :cool:

[Armi]

glad I caught the damn bike though. :cool:

Woo yeah that was close. Great weekend. I love how it stops raining and the sun shines a bit as soon as I get home.

Thanks a lot Mom and Maha :rockon:

[Mom]

Woo yeah that was close. Great weekend. I love how it stops raining and the sun shines a bit as soon as I get home.

Thanks a lot Mom and Maha :rockon:

Funny You should say that. It is really nice up here now. Said to Maha, pity they did not stay a bit longer, they would have had a dry ride home :eek:

[blue rider]

to chime in with the others,

thanks for food and wine and strawberries and laughter.....I have much enjoyed myself.
thanks

i also must mention that i was kept warm and dry thanks for the most amazing root ever. I am sure Maha will post appropriate pictures, but I will tell you so much..... I will go and buy my own root next week, that good it is. :bleh:

[Maha]

Yeah good catching skills there Matt.
Thanks to all for the mint weekend...Steve/Irene/Vaughn/Matt/Sabine and Anna.
Hope the root was warm and dry as predicted...:msn-wink:
A decent root is a great investment.:cool:

[blue rider]

Yeah good catching skills there Matt.
Thanks to all for the mint weekend...Steve/Irene/Vaughn/Matt/Sabine and Anna.
Hope the root was warm and dry as predicted...:msn-wink:
A decent root is a great investment.:cool:

well i must admit it was not the most fashionable root, but warm and dry it was :laugh:

[newhere]

Sounds like you guys had a great weekend - so gutted to miss it but will catch up soon :clap:

[blue rider]

Sounds like you guys had a great weekend - so gutted to miss it but will catch up soon :clap:

it would have been good to have you here. hopefully next time is a better time :drinknsin

[The Singing Chef]

I have been looking at new bikes since getting home, some nice 400/600's out there...hmm

[blue rider]

I have been looking at new bikes since getting home, some nice 400/600's out there...hmm

but do they sport duct tape?:devil2:

[nzspokes]

well i must admit it was not the most fashionable root, but warm and dry it was :laugh:

:eek5::buggerd: Sounds like you guys had a good time.

[The Singing Chef]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-427159658.htm

All the way down in Nelson though, hmm...could mean a flight down and ride up? :headbang:

[The Singing Chef]

OOooohhhh I want a GSR750, now those are sexy!!

[Newbi]

So gutted to have missed the bbq, sounds like a riot. Possibly be heading down next wknd for some retail therapy with a mate, ahh gotta love chrissy shopping, well I do anyhoo:niceone::laugh:

[ynot slow]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-427159658.htm

All the way down in Nelson though, hmm...could mean a flight down and ride up? :headbang:

You can do it,get them to put it on ferry and pick up in Wellington,fly elcheapo jetstar to welly,then I can meet ya and ride back halfway or so,hell take you back via the Naki and SH3 to Awakino,Mokau,great ride to Te Kuiti.:confused::chase::Police:

[The Singing Chef]

You can do it,get them to put it on ferry and pick up in Wellington,fly elcheapo jetstar to welly,then I can meet ya and ride back halfway or so,hell take you back via the Naki and SH3 to Awakino,Mokau,great ride to Te Kuiti.:confused::chase::Police:

Hmmmm very tempting, would have to try and sell my bike first though to get the funds :(

[blue rider]

Hmmmm very tempting, would have to try and sell my bike first though to get the funds :(

you really think someone will give you money for the bike? :dodge:

[Maha]

Home safe but very, very wet - will teach me not to bring my wets :doh:

Thanks for a great time everyone! :clap: :drinknsin

Bet that shower felt good though?...:niceone:


Sounds like you guys had a great weekend - so gutted to miss it but will catch up soon :clap:

Was a real blast...got to see four spooners mid afternoon....:sleep:...I went bearing chocolate...:confused:

[The Singing Chef]

Bet that shower felt good though?...:niceone:



Was a real blast...got to see four spooners mid afternoon....:sleep:...I went bearing chocolate...:confused:

It ended up with a 2 to 1 female to male ratio..needless to say I was in heaven.. :eek::rolleyes:

[swbarnett]

Funny You should say that. It is really nice up here now. Said to Maha, pity they did not stay a bit longer, they would have had a dry ride home :eek:
Funny indeed. No matter. That'll teach these "noobs" what comitted riding is really about.

[swbarnett]

Thanks for a great time everyone! :clap: :drinknsin
Ditto!

Best weekend I've had in a looooooong time.

Definitly the best weekend I've ever had while on call, even with 4 calls through the night (3:00, 3:30, 4:00 and 07:00 ah, thems the breaks). Thanks heaps guys for the loan of your internet hook-up.

[swbarnett]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-427159658.htm

All the way down in Nelson though, hmm...could mean a flight down and ride up? :headbang:
Very nice indeed (although personally I prefer black). I'd have to say I'm loving it's larger sibling. I think from memory the only real difference is the extra 150cc.

[The Singing Chef]

Very nice indeed (although personally I prefer black). I'd have to say I'm loving it's larger sibling. I think from memory the only real difference is the extra 150cc.

What's the handling, power etc like? I am also tossing up on a GSR750 :msn-wink: With a strong side stand

[ajessep]

Home now, reasonably dry.. All got split up a few times but then managed to keep form till the motorway.

It was a fantastic weekend guys, thank you so much for having me/us. Lots of laughs all around and great food on the new barbie.
So I am all in one piece minus the bloody side stand, glad I caught the damn bike though. :cool:

So I am! it would have fallen on Luka :-(

[ajessep]

Woo yeah that was close. Great weekend. I love how it stops raining and the sun shines a bit as soon as I get home.

Thanks a lot Mom and Maha :rockon:

sorry for calling u Dougal, hope u enjoyed your time in bed with three girls and one guy :-) i wont tell anyone.

[nathanwhite]

sorry for calling u Dougal, hope u enjoyed your time in bed with three girls and one guy :-) i wont tell anyone.

seriously? Doogal is a lot better looking. :msn-wink:

[The Singing Chef]

So I am! it would have fallen on Luka :-(

That would not have been good, I wouldn't have let it anyhow. Lucky I was wearing my superman undies! (Disclaimer: I was not actually wearing superman undies)

[newhere]

hope u enjoyed your time in bed with three girls and one guy :-) i wont tell anyone.


Aaaah now i see what i missed out on!! :killingme

[ajessep]

Ditto!

Best weekend I've had in a looooooong time.

Definitly the best weekend I've ever had while on call, even with 4 calls through the night (3:00, 3:30, 4:00 and 07:00 ah, thems the breaks). Thanks heaps guys for the loan of your internet hook-up.

ah now i know who you are. could you pls make your signature a big longer????!!!!

[ajessep]

seriously? Doogal is a lot better looking. :msn-wink:

there was room for all Dougal but u didn tmake it.

[Armi]

Thanks to all for the mint weekend...Steve/Irene/Vaughn/Matt/Sabine and Anna.

None of that Vaughn bull... There's an extra A in there to make things a bit more confusing.

[nathanwhite]

I know, I know. Weather and work kept me away. :(

[ajessep]

sadly didnt make it up to maha and mom's SAT but did today. very relaxing!

key events -

* pork crackling which involved a bucket of salt but didnt taste like a bucket of salt. i got a wee bit, Sabine got the rest ha ha ha. it was great crackling but not four hours later on my way out to dinner when i could still taste it, but then i did eat more crackling than i've ever eaten in one sitting.
* The Princess bed. Sabine needed a siesta, no surprise after all that pig! four of us joined her though Vaughan chickened out after realising it involved jumping into bed with the chef.
* The chef snores.
* The chef's bike is still falling apart.
* Mark and Anne are great hosts.
* Sabine was desperate for a root.

[The Singing Chef]

* The chef snores.
* The chef's bike is still falling apart.


Haha I swear it was Sabine, I never snore <_<

And my bike hates me, and just wants a rest

[swbarnett]

What's the handling, power etc like? I am also tossing up on a GSR750 :msn-wink: With a strong side stand
I'm no Rossi but, now that I'm really getting to know the Katana after having it for six moths I'm very plesaed with how I can throw it around. Even fully loaded with camping gear I don't really notice any difference in the handling. As for power I certainly have no problem slotting in between cars at open-road speeds from a standing start (as you may have observed tonight). Mostly I ride between 4 and 6 thou rpm (top gear at 100k is about 4,500) but when you want to get moving a quick twist really delivers.

The attachment below is from a site that I find reasonably good for bike comparisons (once you get past all the flashy ads). The red line is for the GSR750 and the blue line is the GSX750F (known as the Katana in the U.S.)

It seems to boil down to the fact that the Katana is a sports-tourer and more of an all-rounder whereas the GSR is a sports-naked and more of a "track-style" or street-fighter.

On paper the GSR is 30kg heavier with a top speed 10mph lower and a smaller tank (17.5L compared to 20 on the Katana).

This, of course is comparing 750s. I've heard opinions that the Katana 600 is a bit low on power which is one reason I went for the 750 (apart from it being in the right place at the right time).

[The Singing Chef]

I'm no Rossi but, now that I'm really getting to know the Katana after having it for six moths I'm very plesaed with how I can throw it around. Even fully loaded with camping gear I don't really notice any difference in the handling. As for power I certainly have no problem slotting in between cars at open-road speeds from a standing start (as you may have observed tonight). Mostly I ride between 4 and 6 thou rpm (top gear at 100k is about 4,500) but when you want to get moving a quick twist really delivers.

The attachment below is from a site that I find reasonably good for bike comparisons (once you get past all the flashy ads). The red line is for the GSR750 and the blue line is the GSX750F (known as the Katana in the U.S.)

It seems to boil down to the fact that the Katana is a sports-tourer and more of an all-rounder whereas the GSR is a sports-naked and more of a "track-style" or street-fighter.

On paper the GSR is 30kg heavier with a top speed 10mph lower and a smaller tank (17.5L compared to 20 on the Katana).

This, of course is comparing 750s. I've heard opinions that the Katana 600 is a bit low on power which is one reason I went for the 750 (apart from it being in the right place at the right time).

Hmm, seems the Katana would suit my desires more, as I would like to travel abit eventually. Maybe a little more comfortable as well, and cheaper haha