Canterbury: Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride [Archive] - Page 2

KiwiPhoenix

5th November 2011, 16:21

Hi all,

Last Sunday Transalper and I went for a wee adventure around Western Valley road to Birdlings Flat.

Here's the video if you're interested. Was a great fun ride! :woohoo:

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCqdQgNbP4I

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3ggzAAPjoM

Hmm, where's the 'embed video' button gone?

See what you guys mean about the gravel on Birlings, wow!

Peeteey

5th November 2011, 16:27

See what you guys mean about the gravel on Birlings, wow!

Man, that was quick! Do you LIVE here or something? :innocent:

KiwiPhoenix

5th November 2011, 18:45

Man, that was quick! Do you LIVE here or something? :innocent:

:laugh: I was in my email account when you posted!! But yes some days I do!

SpeedMonger

5th November 2011, 22:46

[QUOTE=Peeteey;1130189316]Hi all,

Last Sunday Transalper and I went for a wee adventure around Western Valley road to Birdlings Flat.

Here's the video if you're interested. Was a great fun ride! :woohoo: [End Quote]

I tried to watch but kept falling asleep :sleep: Where are the wheelies, swearing and bitche$? lol:sleep:

KiwiPhoenix

6th November 2011, 08:23

What a fantastic day! Going to pack a small picnic for MinxiMe and we'll be along in the car! Looking forward to it!

Peeteey

6th November 2011, 10:42

I tried to watch but kept falling asleep :sleep: Where are the wheelies, swearing and bitche$? lol:sleep:

*Shakes head in pity*

Alas Wheelies, Swearing and Bitche$ were all on holiday so I had to put up with their substitutes Cleanliness, Godliness (twins, they're always next to each other) and apathy. :D
Meh, use what you got I believe the saying goes ...

I promise next time to keep it under 3 minutes and to include lots of visual stimuli just for you :lol:

Peeteey

6th November 2011, 10:44

Alas I won't be there today, whoop for RSI. I should just have an easy day so an going back to bed with the cat!

KiwiPhoenix

6th November 2011, 16:31

Alas I won't be there today, whoop for RSI. I should just have an easy day so an going back to bed with the cat!

Hope you are feeling better!? Was a good day today.

MinxiMe and I turned up early and had a quick bite to eat at BK, then waited till everyone turned up, which turned out to be MaxF and Gloplg. We hadn't heard from Peeteey so they went over Dyers and I went via Halswell. Roads were quite busy but maintained a good flow. Got to Little River said hi to R1Madness, Larikin and Sal. MaxF and Gloplg decided not to go over to Akaroa but I had promised MinxiMe chips. So we headed over only to be stuck behind a black Ferrari!! MinxiMe was so excited "it's a rari" he did however pull over and we passed as MM gawked at it!! After some chips and hotdogs we headed back. Traffic was pretty heavy at this point. It was a rather quiet drive back as MM fell asleep, so just came home.

As for the road conditions, apart from the usual potholes, ripples and dead animals, no grit to be seen on either side! :banana:

brons01

6th November 2011, 17:41

hope all is going well for the wed night rights, i asked if the 250s could roll up but looks like its going to a few weeks till that can happen now, ends up dog training start that week and day. oh well hope to catch a ride soonish. but me and the bro did manage to take the 250s up to nelson on saturday via blenhiem. fuck the cold lewis and hay whats a few more km's when you are on a bike..

Peeteey

6th November 2011, 18:40

We hadn't heard from Peeteey ...

Hiya, turns out I couldn't have gone anyhoo as the WOF on the Kat is out. D'oh.

Had a nice relaxing day in the sun with the cat. :sleep:

SpeedMonger

6th November 2011, 19:40

Alas I won't be there today, whoop for RSI. I should just have an easy day so an going back to bed with the cat!

I hope your cat is not like the one in red dwarf, because that would be cause for concern.

The next vid should include the cat doing some riding , I saw some doco with a cat riding in a wee basket on the front a harley. ... and I have just seen your next lighting project for the beemer.... TESLA coils, would look awesome!

Peeteey

6th November 2011, 19:54

I hope your cat is not like the one in red dwarf, because that would be cause for concern.

The next vid should include the cat doing some riding , I saw some doco with a cat riding in a wee basket on the front a harley. ... and I have just seen your next lighting project for the beemer.... TESLA coils, would look awesome!

Ha ha, the cat from Red Dwarf is very funny but I don't think I'd like him curled up under my covers ...
I would LOVE to get some Tesla coils on the bike, how cool that'd look at night!
In fact, if I rigged it right then the coils could arc to me making the rider part of the show!

eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJqoRaphiEk

Mully Clown

6th November 2011, 22:12

Anyone else going to check out the bike drags on the 19th November?
250181

Peeteey

7th November 2011, 01:49

Anyone else going to check out the bike drags on the 19th November?
250181

That could be cool! is that a Fri or sat? Hmm.
Isn't that also the Magpie weekend?

LBD

7th November 2011, 02:42

So 7 hardy souls braved the weather, actually wasn't that bad, alittle cold on the way home. Heading to the Valley Inn via Gebbies Pass, we all tootled along losing Peeteey to a dodgy battery but eventually found him at the pub with a different bike. Good ride and thank you to all that was behind me, hope you didn't have too slow a ride!!

Been 3 weeks since I've been on the bike and I can feel it in the ol' joints, going to be sore in the morning. :facepalm: Perhaps going back the way we came wasn't such a great idea! :rofl: Also thanks to everyone for making sure I was in neutral!! :laugh:

Was good to catch up with you all....

Phenix....following you back the way we came...I thought you may appreciate the extra lighting....:msn-wink:

KiwiPhoenix

7th November 2011, 15:17

Was good to catch up with you all....

Phenix....following you back the way we came...I thought you may appreciate the extra lighting....:msn-wink:

I most certainly did! Hope I didn't go to slow for you over the hills...

Brons1: nice job going all the way to Nelson. Looking forward to catching up with you at some point.

Lil Miss FB

7th November 2011, 19:55

KiwiPhoenix

7th November 2011, 20:00

hey guys,

im keen to come on one of these rides. When is it decieded where the ride is too??

I have just got my bike and am yet to get insurence so will organise that this week and would like to come out on a ride posibly next week.
Any feedback on what the rides are like and or the group of people??

thanks kelly

You didn't happen to be riding to Little River yesterday?? I saw a gorgeous blue Balius that I drooled over :drool:

Post up a destination and everyone will yay or nay it. Usually know by Tuesday/Wednesday, although some nights it has been decided on the night!

LBD

8th November 2011, 00:10

I most certainly did! Hope I didn't go to slow for you over the hills... .

Any time spent on two wheels is good...be it a hoon or a pootle.

The next day I went for a pootle to Decanter bay and Friday I delivered the bike olly to Casbolts via Gebbies and summit road.

Hope to catch up again March (Ish)

KiwiPhoenix

8th November 2011, 06:11

Any time spent on two wheels is good...be it a hoon or a pootle.

The next day I went for a pootle to Decanter bay and Friday I delivered the bike olly to Casbolts via Gebbies and summit road.

Hope to catch up again March (Ish)

:laugh: yeah true, just some of us are slower than others! (not been riding that bike long, since June!) So still getting used to him.

Was lovely to meet you, will catch up again!

stevewederell

8th November 2011, 15:15

? Destination for tomorrow night?

stevewederell

8th November 2011, 15:16

Oh shit sorry everybody, forgot to put a "Smiley" <_<

KiwiPhoenix

8th November 2011, 15:56

the smileys are everywhere ;)

as for destination, short run for me, need to save the pennies for the Magpie!:woohoo:

R1madness

8th November 2011, 17:06

hey all, i have been chatting to a couple of the regulars this week and they seem keen for a Akaroa ride if the weather is good. Those wanting a shorter ride could stop at little river and we could catch you on the way back.
So i propose ...
BK, Halswell vets, old tiatapu rd, Little river... stop at the pub for those wanting a short ride... carry on over the hill for the rest. NO stop at Aka just a uturn and head back to Little River to catch up with everyone else for a lemonade (or coke for those wanting something stronger lol). Then a nice cruise home...
Thoughts??? Ideas??? Options???

R1madness

8th November 2011, 17:18

hey guys,

im keen to come on one of these rides. When is it decieded where the ride is too??

I have just got my bike and am yet to get insurence so will organise that this week and would like to come out on a ride posibly next week.
Any feedback on what the rides are like and or the group of people??

thanks kelly

Hi Kelly, The rides are only loosely orginised but we all try to look out for the new riders and make sure they enjoy themselves. Its not a race and there are riders of all ages and experiance levels as well as a vast variety of bikes from Harleys to sport bikes.
Come along. Im sure you will have a good time.

Peeteey

8th November 2011, 18:19

So i propose ...
BK, Halswell vets, old tiatapu rd, Little river... stop at the pub for those wanting a short ride... carry on over the hill for the rest. NO stop at Aka just a uturn and head back to Little River to catch up with everyone else for a lemonade (or coke for those wanting something stronger lol). Then a nice cruise home...
Thoughts??? Ideas??? Options???

Sounds like fun, the road over the hill is apparently quite good now.
I'd probably stop at little river but I'll call it on the day

Freespaceage

8th November 2011, 18:25

Sounds like a great idea - I'll try make it tomorrow, would be nice to catch up with you all.:yes:

SpeedMonger

8th November 2011, 18:36

Just to bring a dose of reality to the thread... Looks like another crappy Wednesday evening is on the way and even Thursday is iffy this week. Happy happy joy joy...

neels

8th November 2011, 18:38

Just to bring a dose of reality to the thread... Looks like another crappy Wednesday evening is on the way and even Thursday is iffy this week. Happy happy joy joy...
Yep, if the weather is as forecast mine will be sitting in the garage wasting rego money tomorrow night. :weep:

Lil Miss FB

8th November 2011, 18:39

You didn't happen to be riding to Little River yesterday?? I saw a gorgeous blue Balius that I drooled over :drool:

Post up a destination and everyone will yay or nay it. Usually know by Tuesday/Wednesday, although some nights it has been decided on the night!

hey! yep that was me. My first proper ride. I recently brought it ( a week ago ). love it already!! so differnent riding as apose to riding bitch hehe :P

Ok thats great.! i look forward to comming along.

thanks kelly.

Lil Miss FB

8th November 2011, 18:47

Hi Kelly, The rides are only loosely orginised but we all try to look out for the new riders and make sure they enjoy themselves. Its not a race and there are riders of all ages and experiance levels as well as a vast variety of bikes from Harleys to sport bikes.
Come along. Im sure you will have a good time.

ok great. My friend and i would like to come along. will be next wensday. so will look out for where the ride is then. as im not confident enough if i decide at any point to turn around and come back(with my friend) is that going to disrupt the group?

thanks kelly.

KiwiPhoenix

8th November 2011, 18:50

hey! yep that was me. My first proper ride. I recently brought it ( a week ago ). love it already!! so differnent riding as apose to riding bitch hehe :P

Ok thats great.! i look forward to comming along.

thanks kelly.

excellent! I saw you at the start of the Tai Tapu road, the bike caught my eye and then you and the other person you were riding with pulled into Little River whilst I was with Gloplg and MaxF. Lovely bike!! Can't wait to see it up close!!

neels

8th November 2011, 18:52

ok great. My friend and i would like to come along. will be next wensday. so will look out for where the ride is then. as im not confident enough if i decide at any point to turn around and come back(with my friend) is that going to disrupt the group?

thanks kelly.
As long as you let someone know you're heading home then whatever works for you is fine, there's usually someone bringing up the rear so just stop when you've had enough and let them know. If the weather is actually ok my son will probably be along with his L plate on, there's always company for those not so keen on scraping the pegs around corners.

KiwiPhoenix

8th November 2011, 18:52

KiwiPhoenix

8th November 2011, 18:53

As long as you let someone know you're heading home then whatever works for you is fine, there's usually someone bringing up the rear so just stop when you've had enough and let them know. If the weather is actually ok my son will probably be along with his L plate on, there's always company for those not so keen on scraping the pegs around corners.

What he said ;)

FJRider

8th November 2011, 18:53

You'll be fine ... but it is a free country and you can come and go as you please.

But let (wait for) the TEC (Tail end charlie)Let him/her know you are pulling out if you do. Otherwise you will have people looking for you ...

Lil Miss FB

8th November 2011, 18:59

excellent! I saw you at the start of the Tai Tapu road, the bike caught my eye and then you and the other person you were riding with pulled into Little River whilst I was with Gloplg and MaxF. Lovely bike!! Can't wait to see it up close!!

Yes, We had gone through old tai tap road just so i could get a bit comfortable. Then met up with some others and headed out to little river. was a good ride. If you see me out next time introduce yourself. :) I was riding with my partner, he hung back with me and let the others go. we soon caught up with them. Just good to know that if somthing does go wrong you have someone behind you.

kelly.

KiwiPhoenix

8th November 2011, 19:02

Yes, We had gone through old tai tap road just so i could get a bit comfortable. Then met up with some others and headed out to little river. was a good ride. If you see me out next time introduce yourself. :) I was riding with my partner, he hung back with me and let the others go. we soon caught up with them. Just good to know that if somthing does go wrong you have someone behind you.

kelly.

I know what you mean. FJRider and a few others (you know who you are) were great at keeping an eye on me, they still do!! :2thumbsup

neels

8th November 2011, 19:05

I know what you mean. FJRider and a few others (you know who you are) were great at keeping an eye on me, they still do!! :2thumbsupIf they can keep up :facepalm:

KiwiPhoenix

8th November 2011, 19:06

If they can keep up :facepalm:

:rofl: of course!! Yeah right ;)

Spuds1234

9th November 2011, 11:23

cruza

9th November 2011, 12:56

If the weather is shit, you guys are more than welcome to come around to mine for a few hours and talk bike shit. Or I might be able to arrange $5 pints at my work if you'd prefer that. Let me know asap though.

where's work?
Stripped sump bung on landcruiser this morning (been on way out for a while), so be busy tonite fixing it, prob just retap and oversize plug.

Spuds1234

9th November 2011, 13:16

Spags on Victoria Street.

Not a bar per say, but plenty of booze to be drunk none the less (the pizza is good to).

Shadowjack

9th November 2011, 16:08

Not for me tonight - low beam bulb has gone, and the front end needs dismantling to fit the new one :(. A Friday morning job, I reckon.

Spuds1234

9th November 2011, 16:40

Well I for one am not going out in this, however if anyone wants a beer or two Im more than happy to meet them at Spags on Victoria Street.

Put a post up here if your keen.

gloplg

9th November 2011, 17:00

Hmmmmmmmmmmm ........ What a lovely night for a ride:not::no:

Freespaceage

9th November 2011, 17:27

Blah! The one night I get home early........................................

Transalper

9th November 2011, 17:28

Yea this kind of rain wouldn't be too bad if I was hangimg out for a ride... but I'm not.

mmm Spags... I like Spags. Kind of have another plan for tea tonight though.

Peeteey

9th November 2011, 19:21

Not for me tonight - low beam bulb has gone, and the front end needs dismantling to fit the new one :(. A Friday morning job, I reckon.

Really? Just to change a bulb???

Spuds1234

9th November 2011, 19:52

Really? Just to change a bulb???

Its a similar job to take out the tail light lens of the Katana bro. I've got some photos to send you regarding that as I know exactly how its done after meticulously cleaning every part of my rear fender yesterday if you still need help.

Gibbo89

9th November 2011, 19:54

gloplg

9th November 2011, 21:46

Is it just me or is this weather a fucking piss take for the third month of spring? I don't think we've had 3 days of consecutive good weather since spring has arrived. It better equate to a long warm autumn, otherwise this shit is stupid!

You do realise that the weather has turned to shit because I organised to have tonight off, don't you.:mad::mad:

The Wednesdays I don't have off work, the bloody weather is lovely and fine!!!!!!!

been_there

10th November 2011, 07:11

You do realise that the weather has turned to shit because I organised to have tonight off, don't you.:mad::mad:

The Wednesdays I don't have off work, the bloody weather is lovely and fine!!!!!!!

Maybe you need to sacrifice yourself to work for the greater good.... :yes: :killingme

Gareth123

10th November 2011, 07:58

Is it just me or is this weather a fucking piss take for the third month of spring? I don't think we've had 3 days of consecutive good weather since spring has arrived. It better equate to a long warm autumn, otherwise this shit is stupid!

Sposed to get 3 months of the good stuff or so I hear starting mid Decemberish.

gloplg

10th November 2011, 13:25

Maybe you need to sacrifice yourself to work for the greater good.... :yes: :killingme

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. ............... Then I would have Sundays off ............... and they would probably rain as well.:crazy::angry::angry:

Peeteey

10th November 2011, 13:43

Its a similar job to take out the tail light lens of the Katana bro. I've got some photos to send you regarding that as I know exactly how its done after meticulously cleaning every part of my rear fender yesterday if you still need help.

Yes please! :not: I need all the help I can get (insert witty wise crack here, especially you Gloplg!)
For some reason, doing anything with fairings scares me ...

Can you see my email address on my profile page? If not I'll send it to you ...

Muchas Gracias (insert witty wise crack here about grassy asses, especially you Gloplg!)

willytheekid

10th November 2011, 14:21

Yes please! :not: I need all the help I can get (insert witty wise crack here, especially you Gloplg!)
For some reason, doing anything with fairings scares me ...

Can you see my email address on my profile page? If not I'll send it to you ...

Muchas Gracias (insert witty wise crack here about grassy asses, especially you Gloplg!)

Hay Peeteey :)

Hows the BMW coming along...sorry I havn't had a chance to get back to you....rough weekend and busy week.
I have managed to do some reading and checking the wiring diagram.
Any progress yet ? (and did you give MaxF a call?)

-Willy

Spuds1234

10th November 2011, 14:29

Yes please! :not: I need all the help I can get (insert witty wise crack here, especially you Gloplg!)
For some reason, doing anything with fairings scares me ...

Can you see my email address on my profile page? If not I'll send it to you ...

Muchas Gracias (insert witty wise crack here about grassy asses, especially you Gloplg!)

Flick me a pm with your email bro. I cant be fucked trying to format shit using the vb code shit on here.

R1madness

10th November 2011, 17:56

How about we try for the ride planned for last wed this wed? For those that dont want to look it up it was...
BK, Halswell vets, old tiatapu rd, Little river... stop at the pub for those wanting a short ride... carry on over the hill for the rest. NO stop at Aka just a uturn and head back to Little River to catch up with everyone else for a lemonade (or coke for those wanting something stronger lol). Then a nice cruise home...

If its a planned early people can have time to free themselves up. The more the merrier i say :yes:.
I like that it doesnt matter what anyone rides, choppers cruisers sports naked tourers dualpurpose 250cc or 2300cc learner to racer and everything in between, we all like looking at the different bikes on display. I dont normally see 2 of the same model at any of the rides. :Punk:

Shadowjack

10th November 2011, 18:06

Really? Just to change a bulb???
Really. Just to change a bulb. :crazy:
(That's why the :( and the :crazy:)

KiwiPhoenix

10th November 2011, 18:25

I won't be riding Wed night, saving the bike for the Magpie!! :Punk:

neels

10th November 2011, 21:14

I won't be riding Wed night, saving the bike for the Magpie!! :Punk:What, you reckon it's that close to the end of it's life?

Peeteey

10th November 2011, 21:37

Hay Peeteey :)

Hows the BMW coming along...sorry I havn't had a chance to get back to you....rough weekend and busy week.
I have managed to do some reading and checking the wiring diagram.
Any progress yet ? (and did you give MaxF a call?)

-Willy

Hey bro, I've not had a chance to think about it yet, let alone do anything. So far today I've had 3 hours sleep and I've been working from 9am-7.30pm "And he's STILL going!" ("OI") :D
Ahem, anyhoo, haven't called Max yet, hope to over the weekend. He's a lovely chap is our max ...
I have looked at the diagram many times and it makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever! I can't see how the + gets to the 'Gen' bulb for a start ... :wacko: :rolleyes:

Peeteey

10th November 2011, 21:53

What, you reckon it's that close to the end of it's life?

I think she means it's saving up all it's gravity to unleash on her once she gets to the car park ... :lol:

250428

KiwiPhoenix

11th November 2011, 09:17

What, you reckon it's that close to the end of it's life?

I think she means it's saving up all it's gravity to unleash on her once she gets to the car park ... :lol:

250428

:rofl: Thanks for the reminder guys!! :bleh: Nah, more like saving myself for it, knee is still playing up (not to mention saving my money) :laugh:

Shadows

12th November 2011, 10:14

Sposed to get 3 months of the good stuff or so I hear starting mid Decemberish.

Ahh. That elusive period often referred to as "Summer".

gloplg

12th November 2011, 23:46

Ahh. That elusive period often referred to as "Summer".

Your not going to be put off by a little rain are you???????????????

gloplg

12th November 2011, 23:48

Hey is it just me or are we all missing our posting times and dates???????????

Peeteey

13th November 2011, 01:32

Ahh. That elusive period often referred to as "Summer".

You should try living in the UK. Summer is kinda an urban legend over there, gets 'sightings' like bigfoot does.
And I've just recognised your avatar. They were very good, at least the first 3 official ones were ...

Hey is it just me or are we all missing our posting times and dates???????????

I think its just you man, I get all my posting times right on the money! I'm very clever like that :D

You mean you can't see that you posted that at 00:48?

Dave-

14th November 2011, 09:42

Sell the R6, get to ride a friends fireblade, and I'm 2 up with a very pretty girl!

where're we off to this wednesday? still the meet at 6 leave at 6:30 deal?

gloplg

15th November 2011, 11:24

Hey is it just me or are we all missing our posting times and dates???????????

I think its just you man, I get all my posting times right on the money! I'm very clever like that :D

You mean you can't see that you posted that at 00:48?

Yes, when I'm running Win7 x64,:no::no: I can't see the posting times and dates and I am having problems putting smilies on the posts:eek::eek:.

However when I'm running Win XP I can:yes::yes: see dates and times. Smilies are also less of a problem:niceone::niceone:?????????

Might have to ask a question or two of our Moderators to find out what settings I need to change.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. ................. So much for progress, bloody windows:mad::mad:

Dave-

15th November 2011, 14:31

Not coming now :(

Going tonight instead!

Tomorrow night I have to sit around at work drinking beer and eating pizza hearing a guy talk about our awesome new rev-it gear (we got silly amounts of it in and it's all so awesome they had to send a man to tell us about it!)

Leaving University of Canterbury Student Association (UCSA) carpark around 7ish flick me a txt oh two won siz won won five seven too.

Jally Bean

15th November 2011, 19:37

I was hoping to come along this week as I have no kids tomorrow night - is anyone planning to be there? The weather looks not great? You still go if wet?

Spuds1234

15th November 2011, 19:47

The weather looks like it will be sweet tomorrow night, so Im picking there will be a few of us there.

Peeteey

16th November 2011, 00:23

Alas I'm out this week but next week I'm back with a vengeance!

Have a fun ride you lucky buggers ...

Jally Bean

16th November 2011, 07:28

The weather looks like it will be sweet tomorrow night, so Im picking there will be a few of us there.

That's great thanks! I'm really hoping there will be someone there who can tell me how to drive this forum a bit better. I thought I had it set up to email me messages on this thread and ummmm it did once but I can't get it to do it again. Cross with myself - I'm a programmer, I should be able to drive it with my eyes closed :confused:

Spuds1234

16th November 2011, 09:17

That's great thanks! I'm really hoping there will be someone there who can tell me how to drive this forum a bit better. I thought I had it set up to email me messages on this thread and ummmm it did once but I can't get it to do it again. Cross with myself - I'm a programmer, I should be able to drive it with my eyes closed :confused:

I think they are having a few issues with things at the moment after the server migration or something. Or atleast your not the only one:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/144044-Subscription-emails-not-coming-through

Jally Bean

16th November 2011, 10:40

I think they are having a few issues with things at the moment after the server migration or something. Or atleast your not the only one:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/144044-Subscription-emails-not-coming-through

Perfect thanks! LOL maybe a need to just spend more time on here.

Shadowjack

16th November 2011, 19:47

KiwiPhoenix

16th November 2011, 20:10

Six hardy souls arrived at the BK car-park, five meandered up Dyers, along the Summit Rd, out at Gebbies, and made a strategic withdrawal to the warmth of the Tai Tapu pub. That wind was blustery and cold. Never mind, I'm home now, and feeling grouse. Famous Grouse, that is - thank you!!!!!, Shadowjack-children!

Nice, me however was out and about in the car, buggered up my knee again yesterday. Minor car crash, jumped on the brakes and now my poor knee is swollen, however it won't stop me from doing the Magpie. Just have to take some painkillers!

Transalper

16th November 2011, 20:25

Yeah, was quite happy to end up at TaiTapu instead of Little River this time.
Nice to meet Jally Bean too.

Mully Clown

16th November 2011, 22:13

It was warm(ish) and (very) windy on the way back through the bays. Great to get out for a mid-week ride again.

gloplg

17th November 2011, 00:01

Six hardy souls arrived at the BK car-park, five meandered up Dyers, along the Summit Rd, out at Gebbies, and made a strategic withdrawal to the warmth of the Tai Tapu pub. That wind was blustery and cold. Never mind, I'm home now, and feeling grouse. Famous Grouse, that is - thank you!!!!!, Shadowjack-children!

Yeah, was quite happy to end up at TaiTapu instead of Little River this time.
Nice to meet Jally Bean too.

It was warm(ish) and (very) windy on the way back through the bays. Great to get out for a mid-week ride again.

You see guys, when I sacrifice myself to work, the weather is ok. When I have a Wednesday night off work to ride it rains:brick::brick:

Sounds like you enjoyed yourselves:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Peeteey

17th November 2011, 00:05

Nice, me however was out and about in the car, buggered up my knee again yesterday. Minor car crash, jumped on the brakes and now my poor knee is swollen, however it won't stop me from doing the Magpie. Just have to take some painkillers!

Man, you've really got it in for that knee haven't you?
How's the car? Glad you're ok.

KiwiPhoenix

17th November 2011, 05:38

Man, you've really got it in for that knee haven't you?
How's the car? Glad you're ok.

Yep. Can't do things by half! :laugh: Feels a little tender but all good. Car is ok and still drivable, damage to the right front wheel arch and bumper. Insurance claim is in (2 weeks before the renewal :cry:) so all in their hands for the time being.

Jally Bean

17th November 2011, 12:02

Nice to meet Jally Bean too.
Glad I came to say Hi - I was freezing by the time I got home so good job I never ventured up the hill with you. Will pack a thermal next time, even if I am sweating my buns off when I leave home.

Just ordered a lowering kit for my bike so will be feeling braver when that is fitted - can't imagine trying to tackle somewhere like the Wheatsheaf carpark on it the way it is.

And I'm am still not getting notified of posts on here even though my settings are 'immediate by email' so I will just have to slack off my work and come and check you out more often.

Peeteey

17th November 2011, 20:05

:banana::banana:

Hey kids, if anyone is keen for a beer and pizza, I'm playing down at the Brewery in Woolston tomorrow (fri) night 11pm-1am.
Filling in with a friends band while he recovers from some health issues so never played this kind of music before (country blues stuff) and never played with the band before either. :eek:

Heckling is allowed in exchange for pizza! :niceone:

:banana::banana:

FJRider

17th November 2011, 20:10

And I'm am still not getting notified of posts on here even though my settings are 'immediate by email' so I will just have to slack off my work and come and check you out more often.

Check your SPAM ... they seem to appear there now ...

Jally Bean

17th November 2011, 20:33

Check your SPAM ... they seem to appear there now ...
Voila! So they do! WTF?:woohoo::woohoo:

Jally Bean

17th November 2011, 20:36

And I got promoted to Scooter Boy. Very nice.

longwheely

17th November 2011, 23:30

one of these days i might just turn up, but not next week :bleh:

gloplg

18th November 2011, 00:05

If the weather is fine on Sunday does anyone want to go for a tootle/pootle/:ride::scooter: because I'm starting to get cabin fever again.

I was thinking BK 12:00 for depart 12:30

KiwiPhoenix

18th November 2011, 06:12

If the weather is fine on Sunday does anyone want to go for a tootle/pootle/:ride::scooter: because I'm starting to get cabin fever again.

I was thinking BK 12:00 for depart 12:30

A few of us will be heading back from the Magpie on Sunday, doubt I'll be in any condition to ride again! :rofl:

Jally Bean

18th November 2011, 06:30

If the weather is fine on Sunday does anyone want to go for a tootle/pootle/:ride::scooter: because I'm starting to get cabin fever again.

I was thinking BK 12:00 for depart 12:30

I would, but I have somewhere I have to be at 2pm so it would have to be earlier or a very short ride for me. But I might come down and say hi again, and then potter off in my own direction. Would be good to meet a few more of you.

KiwiPhoenix

18th November 2011, 09:36

I would, but I have somewhere I have to be at 2pm so it would have to be earlier or a very short ride for me. But I might come down and say hi again, and then potter off in my own direction. Would be good to meet a few more of you.

Most of us will be travelling back from the Magpie Rally, I think the only place most of us go after a rally is bed, or is this just me?? Will be good to catch up with you soon!

been_there

18th November 2011, 09:44

I am going to play in the dirt instead (Broomfield Buster)...the weather doesn't matter for that!!!! :bleh:

Jally Bean

18th November 2011, 09:54

Most of us will be travelling back from the Magpie Rally, I think the only place most of us go after a rally is bed, or is this just me?? Will be good to catch up with you soon!

Maybe next year I can get A into G and get to the Magpie too. Last rally I went to was the March Hare a couple of years ago - my riding buddy had to take anti-flamms for his knees for days before hand so he could be there and sent me off to bed with a flea in my ear at a reasonable hour. I woke up fresh as a daisy - think I might need a different riding buddy?

KiwiPhoenix

18th November 2011, 16:10

Maybe next year I can get A into G and get to the Magpie too. Last rally I went to was the March Hare a couple of years ago - my riding buddy had to take anti-flamms for his knees for days before hand so he could be there and sent me off to bed with a flea in my ear at a reasonable hour. I woke up fresh as a daisy - think I might need a different riding buddy?

Can say if you go with us lot, you probably won't get much sleep! :laugh:

Spuds1234

18th November 2011, 21:21

Maybe next year I can get A into G and get to the Magpie too. Last rally I went to was the March Hare a couple of years ago - my riding buddy had to take anti-flamms for his knees for days before hand so he could be there and sent me off to bed with a flea in my ear at a reasonable hour. I woke up fresh as a daisy - think I might need a different riding buddy?

Dont forget to bring milk. Its a tradition for the rally virgins to bring milk to their first rally, part of their initiation I guess you could say.

Jally Bean

18th November 2011, 21:47

Can say if you go with us lot, you probably won't get much sleep! :laugh:
:niceone:

Dont forget to bring milk. Its a tradition for the rally virgins to bring milk to their first rally, part of their initiation I guess you could say.
Ummmm milk? I don't drink it... so what would you do with it?

Spuds1234

18th November 2011, 21:53

Ummmm milk? I don't drink it... so what would you do with it?

What goes on at a rally, stays at the rally :shutup:

Jally Bean

18th November 2011, 22:01

What goes on at a rally, stays at the rally :shutup:

LOL I obviously been escaping lightly at the Hare then!

Spuds1234

18th November 2011, 22:16

LOL I obviously been escaping lightly at the Hare then!

Oh well in that case I can tell you. But just not in public.

Peeteey

19th November 2011, 02:07

I am going to play in the dirt instead (Broomfield Buster)...the weather doesn't matter for that!!!! :bleh:

That looks like a great ride, wish I knew about it sooner!
Have fun

Transalper

19th November 2011, 08:11

That looks like a great ride, wish I knew about it sooner!
Have fun

You want to know what trail rides are on just look here... http://www.myrides.co.nz/trail-rides-xidc53532.html
It has most (not all) trail rides listed.

been_there

19th November 2011, 10:18

You want to know what trail rides are on just look here... http://www.myrides.co.nz/trail-rides-xidc53532.html
It has most (not all) rides trail listed.

+1 ...
Found some neat spots over the coast a couple of weeks ago...was shame that the rivers where high and fast, but just made it more interesting crossing them. Will try and get some footage for ya's...

Peeteey

19th November 2011, 13:21

You want to know what trail rides are on just look here... http://www.myrides.co.nz/trail-rides-xidc53532.html
It has most (not all) trail rides listed.

Yep, I do love that site, I just forgot to check it for the last age ... D'oh.

That ride is close, cheap and lunch is included, can't get much better! :yes:

Peeteey

19th November 2011, 15:35

If the weather is fine on Sunday does anyone want to go for a tootle/pootle/:ride::scooter: because I'm starting to get cabin fever again.

I was thinking BK 12:00 for depart 12:30

Absolutely! If we do the Summit road then I'll meet you at the base of the hills on Colombo, or were you thinking of going the other way?

Peeteey

19th November 2011, 15:35

Will try and get some footage for ya's...

Excellent!

gloplg

19th November 2011, 23:28

Absolutely! If we do the Summit road then I'll meet you at the base of the hills on Colombo, or were you thinking of going the other way?

You know that thinking is not one of my strong points Peeteey:facepalm::facepalm::killingme:killingme But that sounds good to me. Or we could just make it up as we go along as usual.

Freespaceage

20th November 2011, 14:57

:niceone: Awesome ride today guys - weather was perfect, company was great. Good to catch up with you all again. Looking forward to more summer rides!

gloplg

20th November 2011, 17:41

:niceone: Awesome ride today guys - weather was perfect, company was great. Good to catch up with you all again. Looking forward to more summer rides!

How is the arm???

Great day for the ride today, five of us:ride:to the Wheatsheaf for a:drinknsinand good conversation.

Thanks guys.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as I did.

Freespaceage

20th November 2011, 17:47

Much better thanks. Went to the pharmacy and got some cream - they didn't have Peeteey's cure for all 'evils', so had to do with second best. Blister is now the size of a 2 Dollar coin - next time I'll remember to keep my arm away from hot exhausts!

How is the arm???

KiwiPhoenix

20th November 2011, 18:18

gloplg

20th November 2011, 19:58

Weather for Wednesday looks like rain. ................. Still.

If Tuesday's weather is good would anyone be keen????????????????

Peeteey

20th November 2011, 20:06

Weather for Wednesday looks like rain. ................. Still.

If Tuesday's weather is good would anyone be keen????????????????

I'd be keen but I finish work at 6.30. Would you mind a slightly late one? Maybe leave at 7? Maybe we could explore the summit road between St Andrews and Sumner then stop off in Heathcote for a bevvie?

Peeteey

20th November 2011, 21:39

:niceone: Awesome ride today guys - weather was perfect, company was great. Good to catch up with you all again. Looking forward to more summer rides!

Great day for the ride today, five of us:ride:to the Wheatsheaf for a:drinknsinand good conversation.

Thanks guys.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as I did.

Absolutely, beaut day for it!
As Shadowjack pointed out after following me, I was spending more time sightseeing than keeping my eyes on the road in some parts! :laugh:
It sucks living in such a scenic place :love:

Thanks for a fun ride guys

gloplg

20th November 2011, 23:26

Absolutely, beaut day for it!
As Shadowjack pointed out after following me, I was spending more time sightseeing than keeping my eyes on the road in some parts! :laugh:
It sucks living in such a scenic place :love:

Thanks for a fun ride guys

Now after all that vid1 is up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKz8vcqFOH8

And vid2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBrSLdisJN4

sibrit

21st November 2011, 12:21

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2011, 14:02

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2011, 14:03

gloplg

21st November 2011, 14:11

Hi all. Name's Andy, and yes, I'm a Brit. Moved to ChCh in September after 15 years in Tokyo. Shipped my Duc over. It's in the shop getting reg'd. Any problem going to the meeting without a ride? Just want to meet some riders with experience and knowledge of NZ roads. V. much looking forward to seeing the sights.

Hi Andy, I take it you've had a good look at this thread and haven't been scared off. That being the case, weather permitting rock on up at Burger King Moorhouse carpark (corner Moorhouse Ave and Madras Street) 6:00pm on a Wednesday. Or at a time posted by someone organising a ride.

Wednesdays of late have been rather shitty weather wise. This Wednesday looks true to form so I had proposed Tuesday if anyone is interested. BK 6:00 meet for 6:30 depart.

Keep an eye on this thread and turn up and make yourself known. Hope to see you soon.

Damn it beaten to the draw by KP again.:facepalm::facepalm::2guns::2guns:

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2011, 14:59

Damn it beaten to the draw by KP again.:facepalm::facepalm::2guns::2guns:

What can I say?? Us young uns are definitely quick :bleh:

gloplg

21st November 2011, 16:29

What can I say?? Us young uns are definitely quick :bleh:

Yes. ....................... In the words of "Mr Loaf" "Life is a lemon and I want my money back":baby::baby:

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2011, 17:20

Yes. ....................... In the words of "Mr Loaf" "Life is a lemon and I want my money back":baby::baby:

If life gives you lemons, make lemonade! :laugh::bleh:

gloplg

21st November 2011, 17:26

Anyway KP speeking of lemons. .................. How's your knee

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2011, 17:52

Anyway KP speeking of lemons. .................. How's your knee

Feeling much better, still sore but getting there!

FJRider

21st November 2011, 17:53

If life gives you lemons, make lemonade! :laugh::bleh:

OR ...

Cupcakes ... :yes:

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2011, 17:54

OR ...

Cupcakes ... :yes:

Or scones .......

Hawk

21st November 2011, 17:59

just chop down the B*** lemon tree no more problems or baking lol

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2011, 18:02

just chop down the B*** lemon tree no more problems or baking lol

Now where is the fun in that!? :bleh:

FJRider

21st November 2011, 18:03

just chop down the B*** lemon tree no more problems or baking lol

But ... I love cupcakes AND scones ... :laugh:

Hawk

21st November 2011, 18:05

depends on want you use to cut it down with :innocent:

fj

Now didnt your mum tell you sweet things are bad for you , maybe a lemon tree for you ( goes well with the worm thats in the bottom of the bottle:drinknsin)

FJRider

21st November 2011, 18:09

depends on want you use to cut down with :innocent:

Baking IS womens work ... I cant cut down on Donna's baking ... I dont get enough NOW ... :blink:

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2011, 18:11

Baking IS womens work ... I cant cut down on Donna's baking ... I dont get enough NOW ... :blink:

You'll just have to come up and try some of MinxiMe's baking!

FJRider

21st November 2011, 18:16

You'll just have to come up and try some of MinxiMe's baking!

After ARMY cooking :shutup: ... I'm looking forward to it .... :msn-wink:

Jally Bean

21st November 2011, 18:34

Hi all. Name's Andy, and yes, I'm a Brit. Moved to ChCh in September after 15 years in Tokyo. Shipped my Duc over. It's in the shop getting reg'd. Any problem going to the meeting without a ride? Just want to meet some riders with experience and knowledge of NZ roads. V. much looking forward to seeing the sights.

I turned up to my first ride last week with my bike but the weather changed so quickly I didn't have enough warm layers on so just said Hi and chatted a while. I figure it will make it easier to turn up next time.

Where in the UK? Scots lass here

I'm from Wirral, between Liverpool and Chester, been here 18 years. Any more we should know about?

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2011, 18:40

I'm from Wirral, between Liverpool and Chester, been here 18 years. Any more we should know about?

A couple of other people from the UK ride with us, LongWheely and Madmaxx (who now lives up in Nelson)

Transalper

21st November 2011, 18:57

Loads of UK people riding here now in the Adventure forum

sibrit

21st November 2011, 19:16

That's exactly the sort of replies I expect from bikers. Good to see. So no. Not scared off at all (famous last words). :mellow:

I was (still am, I guess) a long-term member of Tokyo Riders and Gaijin Riders... Did a lot of touring around the Kanto Plain, even as far west as Nagano. Whizzed around Fuji Speedway and Tsukuba tracks on Duc days but I ain't no racer. Besides, they don't let you race 2-up... :no:

As for my heritage... I hail from NE London, but that means nowt since I grew up just north of Southampton, and like I said, spent the last 15 years living and working in Tokyo. Along with 25 million other office rats.

So I'll be making my way down to BK for 6pm this Wednesday.

Freespaceage

21st November 2011, 19:41

Wednesdays of late have been rather shitty weather wise. This Wednesday looks true to form so I had proposed Tuesday if anyone is interested. BK 6:00 meet for 6:30 depart.

Sounds like a great idea - if I make it home on time, I'll definitely be there!

sibrit

21st November 2011, 20:03

So, tomorrow then. All good.

gloplg

21st November 2011, 21:19

Sounds like a great idea - if I make it home on time, I'll definitely be there!

How's that arm of yours????? It did sound as if it was rather :doctor::doctor: yesterday???

So, tomorrow then. All good.

See you tomorrow SB, come and make yourself known. I'm the greyheadded old fart on the blue Honda GB400.

Jally Bean

21st November 2011, 21:23

I'm the greyheadded old fart on the blue Honda GB400.

I just sold my GB400 TT - feeling bit sad about that. I don't think I ever saw a blue one...

gloplg

22nd November 2011, 05:36

I just sold my GB400 TT - feeling bit sad about that. I don't think I ever saw a blue one...

Yes I think I would be rather sad to see my old GB sold too JB, she tends to be a rather faithful old stead. An earlier owner repainted her so she is different. (A bit like the rider:blink::facepalm::innocent::innocent: )

TNR/WNR tonight I was thinking of a fairly short ride, BK, Halswell, Old Taitap, Gebbies, round the bays, through the tube to the Valley for some:drinknsin:drinknsin. What say the troops???????

Weather looks good at the moment 06:30hrs. If only it will hold off for another few hours???????????

Freespaceage

22nd November 2011, 10:23

How's that arm of yours????? It did sound as if it was rather :doctor::doctor: yesterday???

It ain't lookin pretty, but won't keep me off my bike:yes:

Jally Bean

22nd November 2011, 12:49

Yes I think I would be rather sad to see my old GB sold too JB, she tends to be a rather faithful old stead. )
Yeah what have I done - I feel like I swapped my brood mare for a stallion and may have bitten off more than i can chew.:facepalm:

TNR/WNR tonight I was thinking of a fairly short ride, BK, Halswell, Old Taitap, Gebbies, round the bays, through the tube to the Valley for some:drinknsin:drinknsin. What say the troops???????

Weather looks good at the moment 06:30hrs. If only it will hold off for another few hours???????????

Sounds good but I have my children tonight. But I will be thinking of you all.

Peeteey

22nd November 2011, 13:08

Yes I think I would be rather sad to see my old GB sold too JB, she tends to be a rather faithful old stead. An earlier owner repainted her so she is different. (A bit like the rider:blink::facepalm::innocent::innocent: )

TNR/WNR tonight I was thinking of a fairly short ride, BK, Halswell, Old Taitap, Gebbies, round the bays, through the tube to the Valley for some:drinknsin:drinknsin. What say the troops???????

Weather looks good at the moment 06:30hrs. If only it will hold off for another few hours???????????

Sounds great, I should be able to make BK at 6 or just after ...

whowhatwhere

22nd November 2011, 13:32

Should be able to tag along on this one. See y'all randoms at 6.

gloplg

22nd November 2011, 14:59

Yeah what have I done - I feel like I swapped my brood mare for a stallion and may have bitten off more than i can chew.:facepalm:

Sounds good but I have my children tonight. But I will be thinking of you all.

Is your tripple the 675 or the 1050?????

And there are frequently rides on Sundays weather and children permitting.

Speaking of the weather has anyone looked out doors today:eek::eek: What's that big yellow thing:sunny::sunny:??????????

Transalper

22nd November 2011, 15:57

...

Speaking of the weather has anyone looked out doors today:eek::eek: What's that big yellow thing:sunny::sunny:??????????No !! Bad gloplg, don't look at it, it will make you blind!! :doh:

KiwiPhoenix

22nd November 2011, 15:59

No !! Bad gloplg, don't look at it, it will make you blind!! :doh:

He'll scare it away! :bleh:

Freespaceage

22nd November 2011, 20:33

He'll scare it away! :bleh:

Actually he did scare it away - as soon as we took off for the ride, saw Glo and off it went behind the clouds :laugh:. Hope you feel better Glo.

Ride was thoroughly enjoyable, great to catch up with everyone, good to see new faces as well.

whowhatwhere

22nd November 2011, 20:59

Cheers for the ride folks!

jimichelle

22nd November 2011, 21:07

formally known as the wed night ride?
lol
and if the weather happens to be good wed?

gloplg

22nd November 2011, 21:39

:innocent:
No !! Bad gloplg, don't look at it, it will make you blind!! :doh:

That's why I wear glasses, come to think of it don't you wear glasses, or is that your cousin???

He'll scare it away! :bleh:

I have that effect on small children as well, but as they get older I usually get scared of them!!!:baby::baby:

Actually he did scare it away - as soon as we took off for the ride, saw Glo and off it went behind the clouds.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. .............................. :rolleyes::rolleyes: Actually the vids show the sun quite clearly 'til the end of our ride:innocent::innocent:

Cheers for the ride folks!

No probs. Hope to see you again soon!!!!!!!!!

been_there

23rd November 2011, 12:14

Is your tripple the 675 or the 1050?????

A street triple = 675
A speed triple = 1050

sibrit

23rd November 2011, 13:25

Nice to meet you all at BK. Thanks for the tip on heading up to Duane's Bikes. Will do that once I've got my ride.

And to give you lot an idea of the roads I travelled in Japan, see this YouTube:

http://youtu.be/lIPTCxhBAeM

Watch for the little red car around the 3:55 mark, and I'm finally past the slower riders from around 10:30. :wings:

sibrit

23rd November 2011, 13:57

formally known as the wed night ride?
lol
and if the weather happens to be good wed?

Maybe call it the midweek ride? That way we're safe if it ends up being a Tuesday or a Thursday due to uncooperative weather.

Meh. I think it should be fixed to Wednesdays, whatever the weather, and peeps show up in appropriate gear. Like eskimos. :blink:

Transalper

23rd November 2011, 13:58

...And to give you lot an idea of the roads I travelled in Japan, see this YouTube:
http://youtu.be/lIPTCxhBAeM
If you like that stuff you probably enjoy most of the Arakoa run and if you want slightly more open corners with a few straights here n there the round trip Lewis and Arthurs Passes with or without extras like out to Westport down the West coast, and of course further a field... most the rest of the country. :D (not counting the 45 minutes on the Canterbury Planes in any given direction inland :yawn: )

sibrit

23rd November 2011, 14:41

(not counting the 45 minutes on the Canterbury Planes in any given direction inland :yawn: )

Same in Japan. We spend an hour on the Tomei, Chuo or Kan-etsu to get to the best roads, cos believe you me, you don't want to be on the low roads in traffic on a hot day. If you don't melt, your bike will. :mellow:

gloplg

23rd November 2011, 15:54

A street triple = 675
A speed triple = 1050

Thanks for that.

Peeteey

23rd November 2011, 19:10

Same in Japan. We spend an hour on the Tomei, Chuo or Kan-etsu to get to the best roads, cos believe you me, you don't want to be on the low roads in traffic on a hot day. If you don't melt, your bike will. :mellow:

I can believe it! I did roads down south of Japan, that were quite a bit tighter than that, in a big 8 seater van. Thank god for aircon!
They're an interesting people, huh? They seem to follow every rule to the letter except for the speed limit. I don't think we saw more than 2 cops on our two week trip, again amazing after the roads here.

Bet you're hanging out for your baby to arrive. When it does there's plenty of good riding around here, like Transalper said, just go in any direction, apart from East unless your bike is amphibian. :laugh:

gloplg

24th November 2011, 12:24

Anyway ...................... after all that, did any brave souls go for a WNR??????

If anyone wants to go for a short stroll on Sunday there was mention of exploring the summit road between Evans and Dyers. With a stop over after for :drinknsin:drinknsin

Here is a link for the vid from Tuesday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8xQ0g7zrk8

sibrit

25th November 2011, 11:29

Just a quick note to follow up what I mentioned on Tuesday about encoding video with your GPU.

Most likely it will either be through the nVidia Cuda (http://www.nvidia.com/object/cuda_home_new.html) or ATI Stream (http://www.amd.com/US/PRODUCTS/TECHNOLOGIES/STREAM-TECHNOLOGY/Pages/stream-technology.aspx) API's.

If you've got a recent nVidia card and Intel processor, try out Badaboom (http://badaboomit.com/). It's supposedly the best on the market. For owners of ATI/AMD cards, you can take a look at Cyberlink MediaEspresso (http://www.cyberlink.com/products/mediaespresso/overview_en_US.html). These are paid products.

The piece of freeware I used was the Freemake Video Convertor (http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/).

Hopefully this information will be useful to those riders who insist on having video evidence of their escapades. :scooter:

ellipsis

25th November 2011, 11:48

...any of you Chch bikers out and about on sunday arvo should call in to the Tai Tap...they are having a band out in the garden from 1 til 5...serious 70's rock n roll, in one of the coolest garden bars ever.....

Peeteey

25th November 2011, 15:56

sibrit

25th November 2011, 18:36

That sounds like me! Anyone else keen? :Punk::woohoo:

Count me in... Now I've got my ride. :love::woohoo:

Of course, I have no farkkin idea where it is. But I probably could figure it out eventually. That's what GPS is for, right?

So... Meet up at BK early on, or make our own way there? :rockon:

Subike

25th November 2011, 18:44

mmm that sounds like a go too for me, sunday eh,
tai tapu pub.......a short jaunt from here
will just have to fire up the yammy

Gareth123

25th November 2011, 21:47

That sounds like me! Anyone else keen? :Punk::woohoo:

Yes. Blah blah blah message too short

Peeteey

25th November 2011, 22:32

Spuds1234

25th November 2011, 23:28

What say the masses?

Yes 10char

Gareth123

25th November 2011, 23:33

Peeteey

25th November 2011, 23:57

Something Like this then?

http://g.co/maps/qj4mm

Cool, exactly. Or if we felt like a slightly longer hoon, we could incorporate the summit road bit thusly:

http://g.co/maps/fdbyy

Gareth123

26th November 2011, 02:40

Cool, exactly. Or if we felt like a slightly longer hoon, we could incorporate the summit road bit thusly:

http://g.co/maps/fdbyy

I thought the road between B and C was closed. I haven't been over that road for a long time!

sibrit

26th November 2011, 07:23

I saw this on the CCC website:

"The Summit Rd remains closed between Cavendish Saddle and the top of Rapaki Track. This closure is in place under the CERA legislation and significant penalties may occur if people are found within the cordoned area. This section of the road is under very high risk of rockfall and is also subject to remedial work making this a very unsafe area"

No idea if that is B <-> C :confused: And would you believe it, I forgot my knobblys. :blink:

When shall we meet?

Transalper

26th November 2011, 08:46

I want to ride somewhere Sunday, was thinking about Lees Valley but could be in for something more basic like this, and I do have a knobbly on up front.

gloplg

26th November 2011, 12:22

Cool, lots of interest for Sunday, excellent!

Shall we go via Lyttelton, Governors Bay and Gebbies Pass? Kinda like a 'show the new guy around' day?
We could incorporate the 'explore whats left of the Summit road' in too if people felt like a longer blat.

What say the masses?

Something Like this then?

http://g.co/maps/qj4mm

Cool, exactly. Or if we felt like a slightly longer hoon, we could incorporate the summit road bit thusly:

http://g.co/maps/fdbyy

You guys sound like you have it all sussed. Great!!!!:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

I won't be riding tomorrow due to still having the dreaded lurgi:sick: I will come along to BK in the cage, to see you off. 12:00 for 12:30 depart????

Peeteey

26th November 2011, 13:22

Hey kids,

I have some friends in town and we're lunching at about 11.30 or 12. I really want to be able to do both.

I was wondering if you lovely, and might I add very attractive, people would consider going slightly later, say meeting at 1 for a 1.30 depart?
That would mean we'd arrive in Tai Tap at about 2, listen to the band (who start at 1) once they've warmed up and we could all be home in time for afternoon tea and crumpet(s).

Even if it was a 1pm depart, I could possibly make that too but it would be a rush.

But if that's a hassle then don't worry about it, I'll just come and join you at the pub afterwards.

Gareth123

26th November 2011, 13:33

I have the day off so I can do anything I want. I'll meet you at BK before 1330 if thats how you want it.

gloplg

26th November 2011, 16:16

meeting at 1 for a 1.30 depart?
home in time for afternoon tea and crumpet(s).

What can I say, sounds like a scheme:innocent::facepalm::yes:

Freespaceage

26th November 2011, 16:49

Sounds like a good plan, meet at 1:00 for 1:30 depart. I'll see if I can round up more troops. I prefer Gareth's route though, (sorry Peeteey) I'd hate to put knobbly's on my bike :D.

Gareth123

26th November 2011, 17:41

Sounds like a good plan, meet at 1:00 for 1:30 depart. I'll see if I can round up more troops. I prefer Gareth's route though, (sorry Peeteey) I'd hate to put knobbly's on my bike :D.

I could've been wrong about that section of road being closed. I have no idea about it's current state at all.

Also, I may be out for tomorrow. I seem to have run out of scratch this week :brick: and I still need to buy gas. Lucky I'm working locally next week and will only have to make 2 trips to town. If I'm not there by 1330 tomorrow, don't wait for me. I won't be coming:cry:

Transalper

26th November 2011, 18:57

I can confirm the Summit Rd, Godley Head and even simply Evans Pass are not accessible at all from Sumner, the road is closed from the top Seaview Rd intersection, pretty much where the last houses are.
I actually really enjoy the roller coaster road out to Sumner at present.

Back on the other end it is also closed at the top of the Rapaki Road/Track if you ride it from Dyers Pass ~5km toward Sumner, but is nice and quiet up there now except a few cyclists and a wedding party with the odd car, ok it still has traffic but not as much as before. I went looking today while testing the latest maintenance I've done on the Transalp.
I'll probably do me own thing going earlier Sunday, I want to go further than Taitapu.

Peeteey

26th November 2011, 23:06

Also, I may be out for tomorrow. I seem to have run out of scratch this week

So all you have left is " 'n' sniff"? :nya: :lol:

I'll probably do me own thing going earlier Sunday, I want to go further than Taitapu.

Will you join us on the first part of the ride? If not, have a fun day!

Spuds1234

26th November 2011, 23:42

1pm works best for me. Im going to be hung over.

Hell you guys might have to save me a seat at the bar and I'll get there around 3 :shit::shit:

Peeteey

27th November 2011, 01:25

1pm works best for me. Im going to be hung over.

Hell you guys might have to save me a seat at the bar and I'll get there around 3 :shit::shit:

Ha ha! Well done lad! We'll make sure you get a seat right next to the biggest amplifier ...

Flip

27th November 2011, 06:25

Don't you ever sleep?

Spuds1234

27th November 2011, 10:45

Don't you ever sleep?

Nope, in this day and age who has time for sleep? Its just a waste of time when there is so much to do.

Thats why I smoke meth so I never have to sleep.

Freespaceage

27th November 2011, 17:53

Good ride today, nice to catch up with everyone. Hope you feeling better Glo.

Transalper

27th November 2011, 18:48

Not bad, that warm patch was a surprise, more so how much warmer it was than the fact it was warmer.
Forecast is good for Wednesday finally too.... hope it stays like that.

Shoshoni

27th November 2011, 21:01

Not bad, that warm patch was a surprise, more so how much warmer it was than the fact it was warmer.
Forecast is good for Wednesday finally too.... hope it stays like that.

Was the south side in good condition coming back, did you go all the way down to Weedons Ross Rd?

Transalper

27th November 2011, 21:12

After leaving you lot I went straight to Darfield, spent my money at Pit Lane, got gas and continued down Kimberley Rd and entered the river roads there.
To get home I turned left for the long way, went up to the gorge then across the bridge and down the north bank gravel. That gate at the MX tracks was open so that was a bonus, I got to exit down at the Old Bridge.
I got wet feet on the deep one on the North bank but only from dabbing both feet, no stopping :woohoo:

gloplg

28th November 2011, 17:57

A slight variation on last Sundays vid thanks to Peeteey:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8gbN_FB8BM

Weather looks good WednesdayYehaaaaa

Transalper

28th November 2011, 18:49

A slight variation on last Sundays vid thanks to Peeteey:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8gbN_FB8BM

Weather looks good WednesdayYehaaaaa

:pinch: I'm sorry I actually can't watch that, it made me a bit :sick: like motion sickness which I get as a passenger in the car sometimes.
Actually some of Peeteeys do similar to me at times.
I played with pic in pic stuff and now don't bother unless it's for a special scene and for a short time. I think it's just too much happening on the screen at once.
When watching videos with two or more views I find I started to cover one and watch the other, then rewind an go again on the interesting bits I want to see in the other view... which is often shrunk to small to see properly.
If you use garbage mattes or Masks (can't remember which) and position other video in the window created by the matte(or mask) for best view of the bike behind or what ever, you do not have to shrink the video but will of course loose some off the sides,top and bottom depending how you position it.
But.... what I do now is take the two views and cut between one and other and the other other in this case but have each one use the full screen.

Well that's hopefully taken as constructive criticism, something to think about. I assume some people may in fact like it like you've done anyway.

and yes, fingers crossed, I should be in again if the forecast holds for Wednesday.... but where ??

gloplg

28th November 2011, 22:41

:pinch: I'm sorry I actually can't watch that, it made me a bit :sick: like motion sickness which I get as a passenger in the car sometimes.
Actually some of Peeteeys do similar to me at times.
I played with pic in pic stuff and now don't bother unless it's for a special scene and for a short time. I think it's just too much happening on the screen at once.
When watching videos with two or more views I find I started to cover one and watch the other, then rewind an go again on the interesting bits I want to see in the other view... which is often shrunk to small to see properly.
If you use garbage mattes or Masks (can't remember which) and position other video in the window created by the matte(or mask) for best view of the bike behind or what ever, you do not have to shrink the video but will of course loose some off the sides,top and bottom depending how you position it.
But.... what I do now is take the two views and cut between one and other and the other other in this case but have each one use the full screen.

Well that's hopefully taken as constructive criticism, something to think about. I assume some people may in fact like it like you've done anyway.

and yes, fingers crossed, I should be in again if the forecast holds for Wednesday.... but where ??

Pop yourself a motion sickness pill TA.:facepalm::facepalm: Yes and thanks, critique taken as positive.:2thumbsup Most of the other bike action is seen as a black dot. I was wondering about how to work on that and change the black dot into a recognisable form. But one thing at a time. You know how slowly I move:killingme:killingme

As for where on Wednesday, I'm sacrificing myself to work for the greater good. (Gadzooks and forsooth, shades of "Hot Fuzz"):killingme:killingme

Hows about The Greta Valley Pub. Have you been there yet this season???????

KiwiPhoenix

28th November 2011, 23:40

Unfortunately I'm out for the next few weeks. My knee is playing up, had an MRI and I do have a fracture (long story) may be along in the car though!

gloplg

28th November 2011, 23:45

Unfortunately I'm out for the next few weeks. My knee is playing up, had an MRI and I do have a fracture (long story) may be along in the car though!

Sorry to hear about that KP you look after yourself now.:doctor::doctor:

Peeteey

29th November 2011, 00:48

But.... what I do now is take the two views and cut between one and other and the other other in this case but have each one use the full screen.

Yea, I think that's the overall winner on the day for pretty much any video. The pic in pic is cool for a while or a scene but ultimately you can't beat simply switching from one cam to the next.
I've been wanting to do that in all my recent videos but with the arms protesting after editing for a while I need to just quickly bash the video out somehow without getting to fancy.
I think I've sussed a slightly easier way to get that result within my editor tho so will try it next time we all go out with cameras rolling.

All that being said, I really do like G's video, it looks different to most other bike vids out there and its a cool idea. I can watch it no worries and is a cool experiment and learning curve. Plus it adds to replayability. I've watched it several times to take in the different angles.

Bring on Wednesday! I think, out of three, I might have one working bike :blink:
The Kat did enjoy the ride on Sun but was making some strange noises I thought. Might just be that I haven't ridden it in ages and aren't used to them. Hope that's all it is!

BMW has elec probs
DR has slipping clutch

:facepalm:

Transalper

29th November 2011, 10:37

...
Hows about The Greta Valley Pub. Have you been there yet this season???????

The Little River pub with a dash to Akaroa for some has been spoken of the last several rides but not reached with the crap weather too IIRC.

been_there

29th November 2011, 10:44

The Little River pub with a dash to Akaroa for some has been spoken of the last several rides but not reached with the crap weather too IIRC.

Would be great too finally get there!!!!
A wee dash to Aka's would be nice too....:innocent:

ellipsis

29th November 2011, 11:25

...you all know that the Hilltop has new owners and is a normal pub again with normal prices and more regular hours...?

neels

29th November 2011, 11:26

...you all know that the Hilltop has new owners and is a normal pub again with normal prices and more regular hours...?
Nope, thanks for the update.

KiwiPhoenix

29th November 2011, 13:59

...you all know that the Hilltop has new owners and is a normal pub again with normal prices and more regular hours...?

Sweet! Might be worth a trip up there at some point!

Shadows

29th November 2011, 18:38

...you all know that the Hilltop has new owners and is a normal pub again with normal prices and more regular hours...?

Nine bucks for a bowl of chips and I think it was seven bucks per pint of some weasel piss pilsner.

Hate to have seen what the old owners were charging, or was it that they didn't ever sell weasel piss and chips?

sibrit

29th November 2011, 19:17

A slight variation on last Sundays vid thanks to Peeteey:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8gbN_FB8BM

Weather looks good WednesdayYehaaaaa

Is that from the ride after stopping for the band? Cos I don't remember going over a cattle grid at any time... :confused:

gloplg

29th November 2011, 19:29

Is that from the ride after stopping for the band? Cos I don't remember going over a cattle grid at any time... :confused:

I'm not surprised you don't remember, this vid was from last Sunday and you didn't have your bike back then!!!

Subike

29th November 2011, 19:34

So was there one for that little pootle on sun?
I know some pic you took Glow,
But did anyone else?

Freespaceage

29th November 2011, 19:36

I'm not surprised you don't remember, this vid was from last Sunday and you didn't have your bike back then!!!

:rofl: Me thinks someone had one too many shandies on Sunday!!!!! :rofl:

SpeedMonger

29th November 2011, 20:16

Would be great too finally get there!!!!
A wee dash to Aka's would be nice too....:innocent:

I'm going to go over the hill to AKA for Fish & Chips by the sea :niceone: Will be going a bit early (after work) so if anyone wants to join, will be going past the Halswell Vet about 5:45.

gloplg

29th November 2011, 20:46

:rofl: Me thinks someone had one too many shandies on Sunday!!!!! :rofl:

Oh surely not you FSA:apint:

been_there

30th November 2011, 07:53

I'm going to go over the hill to AKA for Fish & Chips by the sea :niceone: Will be going a bit early (after work) so if anyone wants to join, will be going past the Halswell Vet about 5:45.

Alas I shall not be going now....sounded like a plan.
Watch ya parking.. :innocent:

Georged

30th November 2011, 11:29

Is anyone thinking of a somewhat shorter ride rather than to and from AKA - a rather long haul for me from Southshore - it would be well past my bedtime when I got home. regards

George

Transalper

30th November 2011, 11:55

I'm keen for the Little River Pub or a look at the Hill Top, I have no plans to go the rest of the way to Akaroa.
I have options to get home with gravel from those places if I feel like it at home time.

gloplg

30th November 2011, 13:13

You guys:bye::bye:have a good ride tonight where ever you wind up going:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Shoshoni

30th November 2011, 13:24

Was up on the summit Rd doing a short ride between the SOKiwi and Gebbie's Pass wind wasn't bad until I got back into town.

KiwiPhoenix

30th November 2011, 14:15

I'll be along in the car to see you all off.... :crybaby: saving my knee for the big ride to Nelson (KB Rally) :woohoo:

maxf

30th November 2011, 15:20

Won't be along tonight - but have a **real** excuse this time! (eg not just "feeling knackered") :bye::bye: :facepalm:

Everyone have fun & stay safe - couldn't really ask for better weather, eh?! :shit:

KiwiPhoenix

30th November 2011, 15:25

Freespaceage

30th November 2011, 15:34

My little one has a school thing on this evening, so I won't be able to make it tonight. Have a great ride!

sibrit

30th November 2011, 16:02

:rofl: Me thinks someone had one too many shandies on Sunday!!!!! :rofl:

Only had 2! But that was more than enough.

Will be down at BK tonight at 6pm. Maybe earlier to grab a salad.

Nine

30th November 2011, 16:14

Wow, this has been a long time coming! I'm finally free to join the ride, will be down at BK around 6 :)

Peeteey

30th November 2011, 16:41

I'll probably be out tonight, have run out of time! Might be able to meet you at the Blue Duck on your way past tho, will join up with you there if I make it on time, don't bother waiting tho in case I decide to flag.
Gotta see if any of the bikes are working!

had21h

30th November 2011, 16:48

Been over a year :yes:, catch everybody tonight.

SpeedMonger

30th November 2011, 18:54

Gareth123

30th November 2011, 19:40

Didn't end up heading over the hill. Noticed a front end whine not far from work this morning, I thought it must be the road surface or maybe a slow leak affecting tyre, but tyre pressure ok. Didn't think more of it till about to leave, and heading down the road it started up again. Sounds like a 4wd with knarly off road tyres driving on asphalt - a droney whine. I figured it could be slack chain or wheel bearing but after only 5K km I wouldn't have though the wheel bearings would be an issue. Checked chain and it was a tad slack, so headed home, but after tightening and lubing this is not the issue. Blardy thing.

If it starts happening, shift down through your gears or up through your gears. If it stops when you change into a gear (2nd for me) then you can be pretty sure its the gear box. Happens when the holes that feed oil to the "free" gears in the gear box clog up with oil and the gear starts shimmying around a bit. Annoying as hell but won't do any serious damage unless you leave it for a while.

The noise will stop when you change gears because the fixed gears will lock onto the free gears stopping it from happening. It will probably do it in neutral as well.

Only way to fix this is to pull the gear box apart and unclog the little holes.

SpeedMonger

30th November 2011, 20:25

If it starts happening, shift down through your gears or up through your gears. If it stops when you change into a gear (2nd for me) then you can be pretty sure its the gear box. Happens when the holes that feed oil to the "free" gears in the gear box clog up with oil and the gear starts shimmying around a bit. Annoying as hell but won't do any serious damage unless you leave it for a while.

The noise will stop when you change gears because the fixed gears will lock onto the free gears stopping it from happening. It will probably do it in neutral as well.

Only way to fix this is to pull the gear box apart and unclog the little holes.

Will try that but the noise builds with speed and stays the same even if you pull the clutch and coast, so I think it must be either the front tyre, wheel bearing or maybe the chain or front sprocket which is hidden behind a cover with other bits in the way. Will pull it apart on weekend and see if something comes to light

FJRider

30th November 2011, 20:29

Will try that but the noise builds with speed and stays the same even if you pull the clutch and coast, so I think it must be either the front tyre, wheel bearing or maybe the chain or front sprocket which is hidden behind a cover with other bits in the way. Will pull it apart on weekend and see if something comes to light

Try a different road surface ... a coarse chip seal perhaps ...

Shoshoni

30th November 2011, 20:47

Was an interesting ride back think it was windier or felt like it coming out of the corners.

leopardskin

30th November 2011, 20:51

seems like ages since i've done a WNR - enjoyed the ride - wind and riding into the setting sun heading into corners....interesting..and can't fault the basket of fishy things at the pub!

maxf

30th November 2011, 21:37

Didn't end up heading over the hill. Noticed a front end whine not far from work this morning, I thought it must be the road surface or maybe a slow leak affecting tyre, but tyre pressure ok. Didn't think more of it till about to leave, and heading down the road it started up again. Sounds like a 4wd with knarly off road tyres driving on asphalt - a droney whine. I figured it could be slack chain or wheel bearing but after only 5K km I wouldn't have though the wheel bearings would be an issue. Checked chain and it was a tad slack, so headed home, but after tightening and lubing this is not the issue. Blardy thing.

Last time I had that I'd left out one of the rear brake caliper bolts after doing the clutch and the caliper had see-sawed the rear ABS sensor into the toothed sensor ring. Luckily had a spare bolt (pinched one from the centerstand) and sensor lasted the trip, but wasn't cheap.

Maybe speedo gears (if it's still mechanical), toothed sensor rings, stone in a brake caliper, stupid pad depth warning "finger" thing (that drags on the disk) if they have them on Jap bikes as well as cars.... hose against tyre, could be lots of things. Could you get the front end up and spin it with a drill chuck held up against the tyre?

(and don't forget to allow for cables etc moving when the front sags under load too).

Good hunting..

Transalper

30th November 2011, 21:39

....Might be able to meet you at the Blue Duck on your way past tho, will join up with you there if I make it on time.....We didn't go past the Blue Duck, we came off Gebbies and turned left (2.9km short of the Blue duck) to the Little River Pub. Don't think anyone there had read your post before departing.

Was an ok ride and $10 for 2 Sasuages, 2 eggs and chips was a good tea for me.
Would have been warmer with out the wind I think and I agree it did seem worse on the way home (but still quite manageable).
Should have pulled that extra layer out and put it on before leaving the Pub.

On the way home I stopped to watch the sun set across Lake Ellesmere, it's a lot like watching it across the sea on the West Coast how the sun appears to grow as it reaches the horizon.

Gareth123

1st December 2011, 02:44

Will try that but the noise builds with speed and stays the same even if you pull the clutch and coast, so I think it must be either the front tyre, wheel bearing or maybe the chain or front sprocket which is hidden behind a cover with other bits in the way. Will pull it apart on weekend and see if something comes to light

How is your speedo/tacho driven? Might be a cable or the actual unit itself then.

Transalper

1st December 2011, 09:18

No little stones caught up in the brake calipar etc ? can make noises and damage discs without actually jamming anything.

KiwiPhoenix

1st December 2011, 19:26

Nice to catch up with everyone last night! Sounds like it was an interesting ride!!

Peeteey

1st December 2011, 19:29

... Noticed a front end whine ...

Sure it wasn't the rider? :laugh: :innocent:

(I can't believe I was the first one to chime in with that!)

Love you really! :love:

KiwiPhoenix

1st December 2011, 19:32

Sure it wasn't the rider? :laugh: :innocent:

(I can't believe I was the first one to chime in with that!)

Love you really! :love:

I thought you were going to say something like "You sure the Mrs wasn't attached to the front?"

Peeteey

1st December 2011, 20:22

I thought you were going to say something like "You sure the Mrs wasn't attached to the front?"

Well I don't think I know Mrs. Hornet so there's no way that I could say something like that :nono:

KiwiPhoenix

1st December 2011, 20:30

Well I don't think I know Mrs. Hornet so there's no way that I could say something like that :nono:

:laugh: you gentleman you!

misterO

1st December 2011, 20:39

Spotted! I was in Akaroa tonight and saw six or so v twin sport bikes rumbling through town- two Ducatis, a VTR, a SP1 (or 2) and an unidentified Suzuki. I was very jealous of you jokers- today was a superb day for a ride over the hill.

SpeedMonger

1st December 2011, 21:12

Well I don't think I know Mrs. Hornet so there's no way that I could say something like that :nono:

Just as well, or it would be pistols at dawn time :ar15: ;-)

Didn't mean to hijack the thread. All good suggestions, I lifted the front end tonight and removed and checked the calipers for stones (there did seem to be a lot of turning resistance with them on than I would have expected and a scraping sound) but everything looked in order, no stones still plenty of pad material, the disks themselves have some scoring lines. Max, great minds must think alike as I spun the wheel up with my drill before reading this, lol, and no noise with calipers off, and no rumble or movement from bearings. There is no speedo drive on the front wheel so presume that there is an electronic sensor on the drivetrain somewhere.

Ah well, will just have to eliminate one thing at a time.

Peeteey

1st December 2011, 21:22

Speaking of spotted, I thought I saw Larikin and possibly R1madness and a few others loitering around Linwood Ave Mcd's the other day ...

Was a quick glance tho but if it wasn't you then you guys have some doppelgängers ...

gloplg

2nd December 2011, 00:40

Didn't mean to hijack the thread.:nya::nya:

Yes you did. Isn't that what these threads are for.

How's the bike now???? I do hope this isn't a complication caused by your misadventure a while ago. That would really suck.

Unless it has been caused by you using the bike???? If you left it in the shed the way I do, it would never wear out!!!!:scratch::bs::whistle::wacko::innocent:

sibrit

2nd December 2011, 05:55

I wouldn't know one of you guys from any other rider on the road - as yet - so couldn't say if I passed any of you when I headed out to Arthur's Pass yesterday.

Those long straights are, well, awfully boring. All you can hope for is to catch up with a slow moving truck and get to overtake. And then hope there are none after Springfield.

Oh. There was a section between Springfield and Castle Hill that is being resurfaced. A kilometer or so. Had to poodle along to avoid dumping my bike in the loose gravel they has as a road surface. Would be fine for you "dusty butt" types. And I was a bit surprised at the number of 1-lane bridges on what is, essentially, a major highway.

And can cagers really not do those corners unless they are going under 70? Seems that my lean angle is inversely proportional to the posted corner speed. :yes: Except for the 35's and 45's. I do slow down a bit for those.

But boy! What great scenery! :clap: