Canterbury: Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride [Archive] - Page 7

gloplg

27th September 2012, 18:48

I was thinking about popping along and coming for a hoon, I figure cause I'm so new (still under 20 hours ever on a bike) it would be good to see how others ride, maybe get some advice, but.. I'd be riding a lil 125 with a top speed of 90.. so don't really wanna hold anyone up (unless this is the learners pace anyway) lol thoughts?

I went along on my first ride with about the same amount of experience as you, and it was really enlightening. I say go for it.

I just pretend my second WNR didn't happen :baby:

I have suggested BK, Halswell, Old TaiTap, Gebbies, round the bays to Port, thru the Tube to either the Valley or the Ferrymead, for the cruisey group. So 90k won't be too far off the pace. So come along and enjoy the ride MS.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

I think the faster group was talking about going to the Hurunui Pub. If they are could they leave a few minutes earlier please.

Thankyou BOR I hope to see you along on Wednesday. I hope your "pancake" is going well. :eek::laugh::laugh:

And second ride?????? What second ride??

Box of riddles

27th September 2012, 19:05

I'll definitely be along, just so I can do another WNR on the cibby before I sell it.

madscientist

27th September 2012, 23:21

I went along on my first ride with about the same amount of experience as you, and it was really enlightening. I say go for it.

I just pretend my second WNR didn't happen :baby:

With that.. I am convinced then :) I shall endevour to attend.. Anyone wanna place bets that I'm gonna stall or fall off pulling in to the carpark and look like a right tool?

gloplg

29th September 2012, 18:42

rossirep

29th September 2012, 18:55

I did a road:ride::ride:course today with 2drive safe. Thankyou Duncan I had an interesting and informative day. I enjoyed today. :2thumbsup:2thumbsup I will have to practice a lot to to overcome forty years of habits.:shit::yes::yes:

For anyone is considering doing a riding course Duncan Seed has courses for most riders and skill levels.

so what sort of things did it cover and what were you doing wrong for the last 40 years that you need to change your old habits..??

2DriveSafe

30th September 2012, 09:34

I did a road:ride::ride:course today with 2drive safe. Thankyou Duncan I had an interesting and informative day. I enjoyed today. :2thumbsup:2thumbsup I will have to practice a lot to to overcome forty years of habits.:shit::yes::yes:

For anyone is considering doing a riding course Duncan Seed has courses for most riders and skill levels.

Thanks G I think we all had a good time yesterday.The weather and roads were both awesome as was some of the riding -eventually! Lol. Hopefully i'll come down this WNR work permitting!
Duncan

maxf

30th September 2012, 17:32

Sounds good to me. Just let me know when you want to go.

Would be up for a blat but sidelined with a free dinner :facepalm::facepalm::shifty: , will have to hold it until next week (or later, got a new job to start so timetable could well be a bit screwed up).

Have a good ride, all.

SpeedMonger

30th September 2012, 19:19

SpeedMonger

30th September 2012, 19:24

I just pretend my second WNR didn't happen :baby:

Was that the cbr that tried to dig a tunnel from little river to duvauchelles??:confused:

Subike

30th September 2012, 19:25

Maybee you little bike riders can follow me on my little bike, I promise not to go too fast.....
Seriously!

gloplg

30th September 2012, 19:33

Maybee you little bike riders can follow me on my little bike, I promise not to go too fast.....
Seriously!

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme

Box of riddles

30th September 2012, 19:57

Was that the cbr that tried to dig a tunnel from little river to duvauchelles??:confused:

Nah, I just tried to pick some flowers in Greta valley.

SpeedMonger

30th September 2012, 22:36

Nah, I just tried to pick some flowers in Greta valley.

Ah that one, at least you didn't end up pushing up the daisies :yes:

KiwiPhoenix

1st October 2012, 07:31

Hey guys, sorry I won't be riding, got other commitments on Wed nights now, but please stay safe and keep the rubber on the road!

Gareth123

1st October 2012, 08:03

Is anyone keen on the Hurunui on Wednesday night? If not I'll turn up at burger king and ride the hills with whoever shows up.

Hopefully the weather is fine. A day like yesterday would be ideal.

Gazzar

1st October 2012, 12:11

:yes: yes just picked up the bike last Friday I am now working down here for a bit I will be working on moor house on Wednesday night but will try to meat up with you riders around 6pm unless I can get off work.:yes::woohoo:

Shoshoni

1st October 2012, 15:42

Is anyone keen on the Hurunui on Wednesday night? If not I'll turn up at burger king and ride the hills with whoever shows up.

Hopefully the weather is fine. A day like yesterday would be ideal.

I'd be keen to do the Hurunui run but looking at Met Services Forecast for Wednesday "Mainly fine, chance late shower. Northwesterlies" So it's starting to look like typical WNR weather.

Jen

1st October 2012, 17:49

:scooter: Keen to ride anywhere. I"ll be a starter on Wednesday :)

Is anyone keen on the Hurunui on Wednesday night? If not I'll turn up at burger king and ride the hills with whoever shows up.

Hopefully the weather is fine. A day like yesterday would be ideal.

Box of riddles

1st October 2012, 18:21

Ditto, I'll be a starter aswell.
I do believe the weather gods have decided it must rain every WNR, just so we get wet.

3umph

1st October 2012, 21:17

So what is it??? the Hurinui or a ride round the hills?? if its the hills I'd rather got jetboating

3umph

1st October 2012, 21:18

is someone taking direction or just going to be a lot of procrastination b/s

SMOKEU

1st October 2012, 21:42

is someone taking direction or just going to be a lot of procrastination b/s

Haha how's it going? I haven't heard from you in a while.

gloplg

1st October 2012, 23:25

is someone taking direction or just going to be a lot of procrastination b/s

As I said in several earlier posts the faster guys can go to the Hurunui if they choose and those that are left can go around the Port Hills.

The "faster guys" can either leave about 6.15 or depart from elsewhere.

For "those that are left" we will have a very short briefing at 6.25 to leave at 6.30.

My suggestion for the cruisey group is BK, Halswell, Old Taitap Rd, Gebbies, round the bays to Port and thru the tube to the Valley.

Gareth123

2nd October 2012, 01:58

is someone taking direction or just going to be a lot of procrastination b/s

For those who want to go to the Hurunui, I will be waiting on the side of the road just north of Woodend on my KLR.
Meet there at 6.

2DriveSafe

2nd October 2012, 05:09

For those who want to go to the Hurunui, I will be waiting on the side of the road just north of Woodend on my KLR.
Meet there at 6.

Garath don't be lazy - ride into town with me then make the trip back out - waste some fuel!! setting off about 5.15 - PM me if you want to meet up for the ride in

D

Gareth123

2nd October 2012, 07:39

Garath don't be lazy - ride into town with me then make the trip back out - waste some fuel!! setting off about 5.15 - PM me if you want to meet up for the ride in

No. I like lazy. If no one is keen I'll meet everyone at bk

3umph

2nd October 2012, 18:35

Haha how's it going? I haven't heard from you in a while.

yeah good...

Jen

2nd October 2012, 20:30

rossirep

2nd October 2012, 21:19

As I said in several earlier posts the faster guys can go to the Hurunui if they choose and those that are left can go around the Port Hills.

The "faster guys" can either leave about 6.15 or depart from elsewhere.

For "those that are left" we will have a very short briefing at 6.25 to leave at 6.30.

My suggestion for the cruisey group is BK, Halswell, Old Taitap Rd, Gebbies, round the bays to Port and thru the tube to the Valley.

so let me get this right..... the faster guys should ride the straight boring roads to the Hurunui for a pizza,... and the slow guys get to ride round the hills with all the bends and cool things..??? maybe its cause im new, but that seems a lil backwards to me...,

3umph

2nd October 2012, 21:29

some straight bits but an awesome roads that I have travelled hundreds of times and never bored of it...
rather waipara to hurinui to the port hills any day

rossirep

2nd October 2012, 21:35

some straight bits but an awesome roads that I have travelled hundreds of times and never bored of it...
rather waipara to hurinui to the port hills any day

whats so good about it..? or are you scared of the hills is that why you dont like to ride them.?

3umph

2nd October 2012, 21:46

whats so good about it..? or are you scared of the hills is that why you dont like to ride them.?

Its a great bit of road that I like... suppose its because I grew up out that way and commuting that road a lot the past few years when living in Hanmer

ridden the hills heaps in the past when I last lived in CVhch so no not scared of them... dont know where you get that Idea from...

rossirep

2nd October 2012, 21:55

Its a great bit of road that I like... suppose its because I grew up out that way and commuting that road a lot the past few years when living in Hanmer

ridden the hills heaps in the past when I last lived in CVhch so no not scared of them... dont know where you get that Idea from...

sorry, i just dont understand why the faster guys would want to ride on straight bits of roads for the 1st WNR and the slower cruiser guys would want to go for a nana ride round the hills..? surely the faster guys would have more fun round the hills on their sports bikes and the slow nana harley riders would enjoy the straight road the nui has to offer?? but hey thats just my way of thinking.. i know straight roads dont do it for me
and if the "fast riders" get thier kicks from staight roads and pizza, maybe they just aint that fast... lol,

Mully Clown

2nd October 2012, 22:17

It's more a case of the so called "fast guys" headed off for a 160km return trip while the so called "slow guys" head off on a 50km loop around the city.

Both roads are interesting in their own ways.

gloplg

2nd October 2012, 23:31

Gareth123

3rd October 2012, 01:43

How do we meet at woodend at 6 when we meet at BK at 6? shesh dude give us time to gather the folks. Woodend will be at 6:30? i work so can't make it earlier than 6. Keen to go to Hurunui, hills ride isn't so great for me in the winds expected, so i'll be part of whoever wants to go to the hurunui for that great pizza

Well I figured people wouldn't really want to head all the way into town, just to come back out. And based on previous experience, you'd probably be at woodend by 7.

Also as its a longer trip, it would possibly be nice to sit in the sun to eat pizza.

Just my 2 cents.

I'll check back later today and decide what I'm gonna do. If no one is keen for the 6pm meet, then I'll just do the hills with Gloplug. I don't mind where we go, as long as the company is good.

Also, as a note to everyone here, please do not feed the trolls. Recognise when you are being wound up, ignore it and move on.

rossirep

3rd October 2012, 06:00

JMemonic

3rd October 2012, 09:05

I have copied this off the "Regular learner rider cruise" thread. There were rather a lot of similar posts.

"iv been on the WNR in the past and its not my thing. to many wannbe leaders there tryin to act like the "big kb dog" sit behind me, follow me, follow my lines, if you want advice ask me, blah blah blah...thats its off putting and if i was new to biking half the fuck heads on this site would put me off becoming a biker.

so i like to come on here wind up the geeky mofo's for a laugh and then ride with real non internet friends who like to ride the same way as me and have fun doing it with out all the PC crap that comes along with riding on the WNR"

Meh "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" or in this case those who don't know the past are destined to repeat it.

Nothing worse than going for a ride in a group and having to scrape some silly bastard off the side of the road and load them into an ambulance, or having said silly bastard blame the riders who applied first aid, organised the meat wagon and calmly explained to the cops what happened so next weeks ride is not bogged down in law enforcement.

Sometime folks who are offering help do so because they can see potential for a mess occurring, or they may have a tip that will help out, to add another proverb, he who is his own teacher, has a fool for his pupil.

Don't want to come there is no obligation to, unhappy with the format well organise another ride, its been done in the past and will be again.

We used to let the "faster riders" head to the same destination and leave earlier that way the learners would not get in their way or tangled up, at the end we all got a feed and a drink, had a good time and used our bike for what they were meant for. There were occasions where the faster riders were overtaken by the slower group as the all stopped for a ciggie or simply the guy was not that fast after all.

gloplg

3rd October 2012, 11:05

Meh "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" or in this case those who don't know the past are destined to repeat it.

Nothing worse than going for a ride in a group and having to scrape some silly bastard off the side of the road and load them into an ambulance, or having said silly bastard blame the riders who applied first aid, organised the meat wagon and calmly explained to the cops what happened so next weeks ride is not bogged down in law enforcement.

Sometime folks who are offering help do so because they can see potential for a mess occurring, or they may have a tip that will help out, to add another proverb, he who is his own teacher, has a fool for his pupil.

Don't want to come there is no obligation to, unhappy with the format well organise another ride, its been done in the past and will be again.

We used to let the "faster riders" head to the same destination and leave earlier that way the learners would not get in their way or tangled up, at the end we all got a feed and a drink, had a good time and used our bike for what they were meant for. There were occasions where the faster riders were overtaken by the slower group as the all stopped for a ciggie or simply the guy was not that fast after all.

Agree!!!!!!! Now let's leave this person to go and bother others.

For those who came in late the cruisey ride is BK, Halswell, Old Taitap rd, Gebbies, round the bays to Port, thru the tube to the Valley.

For the others who want to go further from town I believe Gareth is having a meetup at Woodend around 6.00pmish????

Ride safely and enjoy.

willytheekid

3rd October 2012, 11:28

Sounds good to me. Just let me know when you want to go.

Sorry mate, looks like Im out, had a stomach bug since sunday :sick:
...have a great run :niceone:

Gareth123

3rd October 2012, 15:36

Well, since no one seems keen I'll see you all at BK around 6. Hopefully it doesn't get too cold!:cold:

Jen

3rd October 2012, 15:44

ok so we all going round the hills it seems. Fine by me, wind hasnt got up and i'm keen to get on the old bike and plod...look forward to see you all in about an hour and 15 ish...:wings:

Agree!!!!!!! Now let's leave this person to go and bother others.

For those who came in late the cruisey ride is BK, Halswell, Old Taitap rd, Gebbies, round the bays to Port, thru the tube to the Valley.

For the others who want to go further from town I believe Gareth is having a meetup at Woodend around 6.00pmish????

Ride safely and enjoy.

Buyasta

3rd October 2012, 15:44

Well, since no one seems keen I'll see you all at BK around 6. Hopefully it doesn't get too cold!:cold:

Forecast looks pretty good, looks like the weather has decided to play ball just this once, in honour of the first WNR of the season.

I'll see everyone at BK at 6.

Box of riddles

3rd October 2012, 15:52

See everyone at 6, now to decide what bike to bring :woohoo:

Jen

3rd October 2012, 15:57

See everyone at 6, now to decide what bike to bring :woohoo:

lol nice to have a choice! one day......

Peeteey

3rd October 2012, 16:02

lol nice to have a choice! one day......

Ha ha, I have to choose which bike is broken the least :D

Box of riddles

3rd October 2012, 16:27

Ha ha, I have to choose which bike is broken the least :D

Pretty much this. Loose chains suck, and so does not having to tools to do anything about it.

Hurrie

3rd October 2012, 20:09

Thought i might update you guys on the events of our Wednesday night ride since me and Peter never made it to the pub. So initially coming out of the Lyttleton Tunnel i lost sight of the front pack and assumed you guys went straight through the 100km/h zone. I shot through the 100km/h zone thinking that i'd catch up but you guys must you have turned off somewhere. At this point in time i was followed by Peter on his Virago who's bike decides that now's as good a time as any to run out of petrol :facepalm: luckily though it started up after a few attempts with whatever was left in his reserve tank and we limped it to the nearest petrol station. We than made our way back to Opawa in an attempt to find you guys. We gave up after about half an hour riding around and getting hungrier so we decided to call it a night.

On the way home we got pulled over for what has to be the funniest police stop ever. I'll let you guys figure out why that is. :laugh:
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Buyasta

3rd October 2012, 20:26

Thought i might update you guys on the events of our Wednesday night ride since me and Peter never made it to the pub. So initially coming out of the Lyttleton Tunnel i lost sight of the front pack and assumed you guys went straight through the 100km/h zone. I shot through the 100km/h zone thinking that i'd catch up but you guys must you have turned off somewhere. At this point in time i was followed by Peter on his Virago who's bike decides that now's as good a time as any to run out of petrol :facepalm: luckily though it started up after a few attempts with whatever was left in his reserve tank and we limped it to the nearest petrol station. We than made our way back to Opawa in an attempt to find you guys. We gave up after about half an hour riding around and getting hungrier so we decided to call it a night.

On the way home we got pulled over for what has to be the funniest police stop ever. I'll let you guys figure out why that is. :laugh:

Ah, Transalper has the missing number plate, he saw it on the side of the road, and pulled over to grab it.. I actually commented that it wouldn't be so fun getting pulled over when your numberplate with rego and wof had fallen off, it's rather unfortunate you ran into a cop on the way home.
We were headed to the Valley Inn Tavern, right here (http://goo.gl/maps/X9NTe).

Transalper

3rd October 2012, 20:28

LOL, was just writing this when my internet went down...
Anyone lost a licence plate with Reg and WOF stickers attached off a 2009 Yamaha XV250 I picked it up off the middle of the road in Gebbies Pass tonight.
If you want it back let me know but the only bit fully intact is the Rego holder. Maybe a souvineer for the owner though.

Now, why did it fall off?... well it is because you can not attach a licence plate to a bike by only two screws at the top and then hang stuff off it like rego & wof holders at the bottom.
The metal fatigues through vibration from bike and/or road and sooner or later well I think you know the result. I've seen it happen over and over but usually on adventure bikes including my own which is actually how the shop mounted it from new... but it didn't last.

Other than that a pleasant enough ride tonight and Gareth, I'd be happy doing the Huruni Pizza run sometime on me 'Alp. Corners may be good but I wouldn't want to let a few straights put me off going somewhere... after all the only real corners are gravel and I didn't see any of those tonight either..

Box of riddles

3rd October 2012, 20:33

Zipties are your friend with regards to fastening numberplates, it made for an interesting discussion though.
The ride tonight was great and it's a pity the wait on the food was so long, it looked tasty.

Hurrie

3rd October 2012, 20:34

LOL, was just writing this when my internet went down...

Haha hey man, if you could PM me your cell number i'll forward it onto the owner of the virago. Thanks for picking it up!

Peeteey

3rd October 2012, 20:43

Lovely ride tonight, cheers all.

Nice to see some old faces and meet some new ones. :drinknsin

VTwins

3rd October 2012, 21:07

Hi guys, nice to see everyone for the first time. I'm the guy in the Virago with the broken off plate - yeah learnt my lesson, and I guess it came new like that too!

Ride was excellent - I had a little trouble keeping up in the bendy bits, Hurrie took it slow with me and we ended up loosing the greater crowd. Great ride never the less, see ya'll next Wed!

gloplg

3rd October 2012, 21:17

Good ride tonight. Thanks to all who came along.

Little River next week. Weather and light permitting a quick trip over to Barrie's Bay for those who want to.

gammaguy

3rd October 2012, 22:20

that sounds like a ride I could go for

tonight was too cold for me,ive been too long in the tropics:sunny:

gloplg

3rd October 2012, 22:27

that sounds like a ride I could go for

tonight was too cold for me,ive been too long in the tropics:sunny:

Hey GG if you are still riding one of those smokey smelly things you can be TEC.:shit::shit::laugh::laugh:

Will be good to see you again:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

I was nice and warm tonight but then I was well ruggedup because I'm a woose.

Peeteey

3rd October 2012, 23:04

gammaguy

3rd October 2012, 23:33

Hey GG if you are still riding one of those smokey smelly things you can be TEC.:shit::shit::laugh::laugh:

Will be good to see you again:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

I was nice and warm tonight but then I was well ruggedup because I'm a woose.

smoky smelly things are all i ride<_<

as for being TEC,I might find that a challenge.

Maybe ill bring the 125.....

gloplg

4th October 2012, 10:18

smoky smelly things are all i ride<_<

as for being TEC,I might find that a challenge.

Maybe ill bring the 125.....

It will be good to see you again regardless of what you are riding.

Were you experimenting with flavoured oil??? I know someone was using 2stroke that smelled of vanilla or banana or something???? It made peering through the haze a more interesting experience:banana::banana:

Gareth123

4th October 2012, 13:16

It will be good to see you again regardless of what you are riding.

Were you experimenting with flavoured oil??? I know someone was using 2stroke that smelled of vanilla or banana or something???? It made peering through the haze a more interesting experience:banana::banana:

I wonder if they could make it smell like cigars or marijuana? I don't smoke either but they both smell fantastic!

gloplg

4th October 2012, 19:05

I wonder if they could make it smell like cigars or marijuana? I don't smoke either but they both smell fantastic!

Just as long as the marijuana smell doesn't have the same effect as the real thing. My riding is bad enough normally.:shit::shit::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm :

Peeteey

5th October 2012, 05:00

Just as long as the marijuana smell doesn't have the same effect as the real thing. My riding is bad enough normally.:shit::shit::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm :

That would certainly put the 'Glo' in Gloplg :D

Peeteey

5th October 2012, 23:04

Hi kids, quick vid from the ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ET85j5KSQ

Gareth123

6th October 2012, 00:26

What music did you have playing in the background of that video Pete? I quite enjoyed it's chilled out sound.

Shadowjack

6th October 2012, 10:24

Just at a guess, mind: "Garden of the Forking" by J Lang?

Wot it said at t'end of video

Gareth123

6th October 2012, 11:59

Wot it said at t'end of video

I'll be honest, I didn't get to the end of the video. It went black and finished so I closed that tab. Maybe I'll have to watch the credits in future.

Peeteey

6th October 2012, 17:11

What music did you have playing in the background of that video Pete? I quite enjoyed it's chilled out sound.

Quite nice huh? It's really hard finding good songs that could go with a bike video that isn't the usual loud rock. There's plenty of free (Creative Commons) stuff around but a lot of it is a bit ... amateur or under par. Then from time to time you'll come across a real Gem.

Just at a guess, mind: "Garden of the Forking" by J Lang?

Ha ha SJ! Nice to know you're still alive and kicking :D
The name of that song really brings to mind visions of Botanic, culinary porn ... :shit:

SpeedMonger

8th October 2012, 19:14

Quite nice huh? It's really hard finding good songs that could go with a bike video that isn't the usual loud rock. There's plenty of free (Creative Commons) stuff around but a lot of it is a bit ... amateur or under par. Then from time to time you'll come across a real Gem.

Ha ha SJ! Nice to know you're still alive and kicking :D
The name of that song really brings to mind visions of Botanic, culinary porn ... :shit:

Cool vid as usual Peeteey. Was wondering how come the "Fridge" left you in it's considerable wake, if you had more power you could have grabbed a tinny or two on the way past....:drinkup:

Peeteey

9th October 2012, 09:40

Cool vid as usual Peeteey. Was wondering how come the "Fridge" left you in it's considerable wake, if you had more power you could have grabbed a tinny or two on the way past....:drinkup:

Ha ha! He rides that thing rather nicely, I was enjoying sitting behind him watching how well he guides that behemoth, especially 2 up!

How're you, Mr Hornet?

madscientist

9th October 2012, 10:54

smoky smelly things are all i ride<_<

as for being TEC,I might find that a challenge.

Maybe ill bring the 125.....

OOh does that mean there will be more in the "Slow Group" haha maybe I should just take a 15 min head start next wed so I can hit the hills with everyone else

gloplg

9th October 2012, 11:07

Cool vid as usual Peeteey. Was wondering how come the "Fridge" left you in it's considerable wake, if you had more power you could have grabbed a tinny or two on the way past....:drinkup:

More like a 25cu ft chest freezer than a fridge, surely????:laugh::laugh::laugh: Mind you the lad piloting that thing is known to be rather quick in the corners.

Good vid Pete!!!

Anyway!!!!!

WNR. Weather sounds ok??? Little River.

BK, Dyers Pass, Gebbies Pass, left onto Millar/er's Road, first regroup just before the Akaroa hiway on Millar/er's Road, Akaroa Hiway to Little River pub.

If the weather and daylight are ok I will be going over to Barry's Bay, anyone else who thinks that's a good idea, ........................ Go for it!!!!

gloplg

9th October 2012, 11:15

OOh does that mean there will be more in the "Slow Group" haha maybe I should just take a 15 min head start next wed so I can hit the hills with everyone else

Hey MS the 125 that GG is talking about produces more power than most 250's and corners on rails.

Mind you once in a while we can pass him as he refuels. :whistle::whistle::nya::nya:

rossirep

9th October 2012, 11:50

More like a 25cu ft chest freezer than a fridge, surely????:laugh::laugh::laugh: Mind you the lad piloting that thing is known to be rather quick in the corners.

Good vid Pete!!!

Anyway!!!!!

WNR. Weather sounds ok??? Little River.

BK, Dyers Pass, Gebbies Pass, left onto Millar/er's Road, first regroup just before the Akaroa hiway on Millar/er's Road, Akaroa Hiway to Little River pub.

If the weather and daylight are ok I will be going over to Barry's Bay, anyone else who thinks that's a good idea, ........................ Go for it!!!!

awesome, sounds like a better ride than the hurinui.. everyone loves the hills.. ;-) hope the weather holds up for the WNR thou.

madscientist

9th October 2012, 13:23

Hey MS the 125 that GG is talking about produces more power than most 250's and corners on rails.

Mind you once in a while we can pass him as he refuels. :whistle::whistle::nya::nya:

Ah well, just have to save my pennies for a faster bike :P

cruza

9th October 2012, 13:24

madscientist

9th October 2012, 13:27

More like a 25cu ft chest freezer than a fridge, surely????:laugh::laugh::laugh: Mind you the lad piloting that thing is known to be rather quick in the corners.

Good vid Pete!!!

Anyway!!!!!

WNR. Weather sounds ok??? Little River.

BK, Dyers Pass, Gebbies Pass, left onto Millar/er's Road, first regroup just before the Akaroa hiway on Millar/er's Road, Akaroa Hiway to Little River pub.

If the weather and daylight are ok I will be going over to Barry's Bay, anyone else who thinks that's a good idea, ........................ Go for it!!!!

I'd be keen to try Barry's Bay / Akaroa / Wainui but the longer the trip the further behind I'll end up :P

SpeedMonger

9th October 2012, 21:46

Ha ha! He rides that thing rather nicely, I was enjoying sitting behind him watching how well he guides that behemoth, especially 2 up!

How're you, Mr Hornet?

All good here, looking forward to some good rides this season, provided the wnr weather curse has been lifted.

If it's not raining in the morning I should be along tomorrow - will even have my clear visor fitted .......... hehe

SpeedMonger

9th October 2012, 22:00

may pop along for a ride wed . need to get some km's on bike to run motor in before opening it up:devil2: . Hear another one has gone dark and sold her road bike today :facepalm: end up being wed nite dualsport adv ride........

Ok that's it, will have to bring a hammer, stake, holy water and of course the silver bullet .

Peeteey

9th October 2012, 22:12

end up being wed nite dualsport adv ride........

Excellent! It shows we're all maturing :laugh:

will even have my clear visor fitted .......... hehe

Oh yea, forgot about that :D

cruza

10th October 2012, 16:07

Excellent! It shows we're all maturing :laugh:

just a tad ......can't get too serious<_<

Me and L plater scooting off little bit earlier , see ya back a L/R pub if ya don't pass us!

R1madness

10th October 2012, 18:48

rossirep

10th October 2012, 19:29

Hi everyone, man it's been ages since I've been on here, (not long enough I hear some cry lol). Good 2 see WNR is still alive and well. I might even manage to get along to the occasional ride when I'm in CHCH. Have fun and stay safe.. And if ya only got the choice of 1 choose fun lol......

yip fun is always good, hey i would be keen on some help setting up the forkie and springy things on my bike some time if ya able to help.. i know last time you turned it into a new bike for me.

lil twist here, lil turn there.. its sounds so easy when ya know what ya doing.. ;-)

Peeteey

10th October 2012, 22:10

Sorry to have missed the ride tonight, got caught up Dirt biking with Jen and her son. Daylight saving messes with my head.
How was it? No dramas I hope ;)

SpeedMonger

10th October 2012, 22:28

Sorry to have missed the ride tonight, got caught up Dirt biking with Jen and her son. Daylight saving messes with my head.
How was it? No dramas I hope ;)

Very undramatic really, apart from the loose chip on the Gebbies turn off at Teddington. Your absence was duly noted.

Thumbs up for the food at the Little River pub, cheap and very tasty and I'm not crook....yet......

Peeteey

11th October 2012, 02:15

Thumbs up for the food at the Little River pub, cheap and very tasty and I'm not crook....yet......

Excellent! it's it still the same people? I seem to remember the people there last season were trying to sell.

gloplg

11th October 2012, 10:07

Excellent! it's it still the same people? I seem to remember the people there last season were trying to sell.

Yes, and yes for the last two or three years.

Was a lovely evening for a ride last night. Thanks to all who came along.

Oxford via Ashley George next WNR???

Buyasta

11th October 2012, 12:22

Was a lovely evening for a ride last night. Thanks to all who came along.

Oxford via Ashley George next WNR???

It was indeed a great ride last night, and Oxford via the gorge sounds good for next week.

Jen

16th October 2012, 20:15

may pop along for a ride wed . need to get some km's on bike to run motor in before opening it up:devil2: . Hear another one has gone dark and sold her road bike today :facepalm: end up being wed nite dualsport adv ride........

And I"m already missing her...:weep:..she never gave me the pain that one night on the DR caused lol

gloplg

16th October 2012, 23:37

And I"m already missing her...:weep:..she never gave me the pain that one night on the DR caused lol

So are you coming along tonight to let us see your new toy?????

BK, Moorhouse to Fitz, Fitz up Hills to Marshlands, Left on Main North, First regroup. Motorway to second turnoff (Ohoka turnoff) right onto Island Rd, Skewbridge Rd, Flaxton Rd into Rangiora, Thru Rangiora over the Ashley Bridge to Loburn, second regroup on Hodgsons Rd just off Loburn Whiterock Rd. Then the usual route via Ashley George to The West End Pub in Oxford.

Any folks from the north of town can join up at the first regroup. Anyone from Rangiora keep an eye out for us on Ivory or Ashley Sts.

Transalper

17th October 2012, 05:39

Little bit of talk in the ADV forum of some of us splitting away to get there via gravel and at least one decent ford, I'm up for that.

torican

17th October 2012, 09:12

Hey guys... what time is depart from BK? Would the slower group be accepting to a GN125? Not going to break speed records obviously but still hit open road at 100-110 ok...

Gareth123

17th October 2012, 09:30

Hey guys... what time is depart from BK? Would the slower group be accepting to a GN125? Not going to break speed records obviously but still hit open road at 100-110 ok...

You'll be fine man. Come along. There's plenty of people who just like to cruise a long. Not everyone likes to race.

gloplg

17th October 2012, 10:25

Little bit of talk in the ADV forum of some of us splitting away to get there via gravel and at least one decent ford, I'm up for that.

No Probs. Where were you planning to split??? BK or somewhere along the route???? Me being nosey!!!

GN125's are welcome. Meet BK 6.00pm depart 6.30pm.

Shoshoni

17th October 2012, 11:01

No Probs. Where were you planning to split??? BK or somewhere along the route???? Me being nosey!!!

GN125's are welcome. Meet BK 6.00pm depart 6.30pm.

We will end up turning of at Tram Rd since all the other entrances are closed for the North Side of the Waimak.

Transalper

17th October 2012, 11:15

We will end up turning of at Tram Rd since all the other entrances are closed for the North Side of the Waimak.

Yep, so ADVers take the first turn over the big bridge, roadies take the second.
ADVers could separate from the group at the Main North Rd (Chaneys Corner) regroup if we haven't done so already to make sure anyone who wasn't paying attention at the brief doesn't accidently follow us.

leopardskin

17th October 2012, 11:42

might join up with you's at Chaneys just around the corner from Marshland Rd then (sounds like that's the first re-group?)

madscientist

17th October 2012, 13:53

Hey guys... what time is depart from BK? Would the slower group be accepting to a GN125? Not going to break speed records obviously but still hit open road at 100-110 ok...

I'm on a 125 :) and I'm proudly showing my L-Plateness

gloplg

17th October 2012, 13:56

I'm on a 125 :) and I'm proudly showing my L-Plateness

Yes but are you going to show it to us tonight??????????

madscientist

17th October 2012, 15:50

Yes but are you going to show it to us tonight??????????

We shall see... we shall see..

although its highly likely, I only take it off if I'm riding out of hours or with a passenger :o

Gareth123

17th October 2012, 19:02

Saw you lads and ladettes fly through Rangiora. Saw a few familiar bikes. Hope it was a good one guys!

Shoshoni

17th October 2012, 20:21

I enjoyed tonight's ride need to do more ride's like it, I only got off once when I bogged the rear :lol:

Transalper

17th October 2012, 20:43

I enjoyed tonight's ride need to do more ride's like it, I only got off once when I bogged the rear :lol:

And by that he means the wheels were turning but the bike had stopped moving. Quite entertaining, bike was fairly clean until that.
Shoshoni and I were the only two that split off for the Adv route.
Was all good, I was very happy on the gravel, rocks & in the watery bits on the first decent test of the roady tyres on the Transalp. I managed to stay out of the bog.
Working out how to cross the last ford with out filling our boots just out of Oxford was fun too.
I believe we arrived at the Pub not long after the main group.

gloplg

17th October 2012, 21:58

Saw you lads and ladettes fly through Rangiora. Saw a few familiar bikes. Hope it was a good one guys!

Yes G. .......... What happened to you????? You were missed.

We had a good ride. Some sunstrike which was a pain. The rain held off until I was nearly home. I hope everyone else got home reasonably dry.

Next WNR to Tai Tap Pub via Diamond Harbour.

Buyasta

17th October 2012, 22:06

The rain held off until I was nearly home. I hope everyone else got home reasonably dry.

Unfortunately I did get the chance to see how waterproof my new jacket is, and the answer was not particularly waterproof at all - by the time I got home the front of my t-shirt had accumulated rather a lot of water.

Gareth123

18th October 2012, 01:19

Unfortunately I did get the chance to see how waterproof my new jacket is, and the answer was not particularly waterproof at all - by the time I got home the front of my t-shirt had accumulated rather a lot of water.

I have yet to find a jacket that is actually waterproof. No matter what the label says, I always end up with a GoreTex layer over the top.

Gareth123

18th October 2012, 01:38

Yes G. .......... What happened to you????? You were missed.

Work happened. I had to take yesterday(Wednesday) instead of today off. Since I'm starting at 3am, I thought I'd better have an early one.

I really want to find a new job. If anyone knows of something going, let me know.

gloplg

18th October 2012, 09:02

Work happened. I had to take yesterday(Wednesday) instead of today off. Since I'm starting at 3am, I thought I'd better have an early one.

I really want to find a new job. If anyone knows of something going, let me know.

Hmmmmmmmmmm. Work. ........ The curse of the motorcycling class.

torican

18th October 2012, 12:50

Unfortunately I did get the chance to see how waterproof my new jacket is, and the answer was not particularly waterproof at all - by the time I got home the front of my t-shirt had accumulated rather a lot of water.

Lucky my end... Few spits of rain when I got onto Moorhouse... was pretty much dry when I got home..

Had a ball anyway - was a great first time... Next week... What is the path? Diamond Harbour then U turn and back via Gebbies to Tai Tap?

SpeedMonger

19th October 2012, 23:18

Yes G. .......... What happened to you????? You were missed.

We had a good ride. Some sunstrike which was a pain. The rain held off until I was nearly home. I hope everyone else got home reasonably dry.

Next WNR to Tai Tap Pub via Diamond Harbour.

I was off crook wed :sick: so no riding. Listened out for you lot going past but didn't hear a thing, only heard one solitary v-twin all night. How many were in the group?

fireliv

20th October 2012, 22:21

Boo! On of these days I might pop along for a ride. Been 2 years since Tris and I decided to step back, might be time to start again soon.

Good to see you are all still getting out there though!

Peeteey

21st October 2012, 00:25

Boo! On of these days I might pop along for a ride. Been 2 years since Tris and I decided to step back, might be time to start again soon.

Good to see you are all still getting out there though!

YAY!

Btw, nice avatar pic! :D

gloplg

21st October 2012, 07:10

Lucky my end... Few spits of rain when I got onto Moorhouse... was pretty much dry when I got home..

Had a ball anyway - was a great first time... Next week... What is the path? Diamond Harbour then U turn and back via Gebbies to Tai Tap?

Yes. Through the Tube to Port, round the Bays, regroup at the shops by Godley House, then as he said.

Boo! On of these days I might pop along for a ride. Been 2 years since Tris and I decided to step back, might be time to start again soon.

Good to see you are all still getting out there though!

Long time no hear FL. Be good to see you and Tris again.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

fireliv

21st October 2012, 07:32

YAY!

Btw, nice avatar pic! :D

Look familiar does it! C ya tomorrow!

Asher

24th October 2012, 06:51

I might be finishing work abit late but I might make an attempt at catching up by going over dyers

Peeteey

24th October 2012, 22:31

Hey kids, nice ride this evening, cheers all!

Here's some pics from the ride:

272202 <--- I think someone might have fallen in love with Max's new bike :yes:

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272203

272200

272198

272199 <--- The pub seems to have beefed up security! Made me just a little nervous ...

KiwiPhoenix

25th October 2012, 07:26

Nice photos Peeteey!

gloplg

25th October 2012, 17:00

Yes nice pics Pete!!!!

Anyone for pizza next WNR????

orsem

25th October 2012, 18:54

Hi all, thinking I might tag along one night....do you put up with newish female riders, or it a blokes only thing??

gloplg

25th October 2012, 21:22

Hi all, thinking I might tag along one night....do you put up with newish female riders, or it a blokes only thing??

All riders welcome. Come along and talk to us at BK. We don't bite. Some of us do remember being newish ourselves:eek5::eek5::eek5:

smithmZXR

25th October 2012, 22:09

Hi,

As title says, anyone up for a ride Sat or Sun (pref sat before rain comes around) to Aka or Kai? Let me know. Cheers.

maxf

25th October 2012, 22:33

I think someone might have fallen in love with Max's new bike :yes:

No comment. Might not be so attactive now, it's got the old topbox grafted on the back (knew that bracket for the fire-risk spots I took off was good for something!)

Yep, nice ride too, did enjoy myself a bit more away from the road whale; have to see how I go for next Weds, pizza does sound nice but don't want to be too late back either (and still working out fuel gauge accuracy vs reality for ranges too).

gloplg

26th October 2012, 08:14

Yep, nice ride too, did enjoy myself a bit more away from the road whale; have to see how I go for next Weds, pizza does sound nice but don't want to be too late back either (and still working out fuel gauge accuracy vs reality for ranges too).

Are you finding more leverage with the wider handlebars easier on your back?:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

As for fuel there is the Z at Amberley coming and going. :devil2::devil2::devil2:

Might need the top up after tucking into all those pizzas. (Just envy speaking, they won't have any GF pizzas. ........ Damn it all) :brick::brick::brick:

cruza

26th October 2012, 10:14

Nice pics pete, sunset over handlebars pretty cool. I ended up going fishing with ryan , the lure of fresh salmon is pretty strong at the mo:cool: .
Max's new bike looks pretty tidy, very comfy to ride those gs's ....... think you really need one pete too fill that long distance Adv gap in your garage :whistle:

Peeteey

26th October 2012, 17:53

Nice photos Peeteey!

Thanks girl! Either of your boys up for a ride next week?

Yes nice pics Pete!!!!

Thanks G! How'd your video turn out? Mine was a bit poo this time around

Nice pics pete, sunset over handlebars pretty cool. I ended up going fishing with ryan , the lure of fresh salmon is pretty strong at the mo:cool: .
Max's new bike looks pretty tidy, very comfy to ride those gs's ....... think you really need one pete too fill that long distance Adv gap in your garage :whistle:

Ha ha! I'd love one, you got one you're willing to donate? :2thumbsup

How was salmon?

Peeteey

27th October 2012, 18:34

Hey guys, does anyone have any old Android phones lying around they want to get rid of?
Wife's phone just bricked itself ...:crazy:

madscientist

28th October 2012, 02:02

Hey guys, does anyone have any old Android phones lying around they want to get rid of?
Wife's phone just bricked itself ...:crazy:

How bricked is it? depending on the phone the firmware could be reloaded, try holding Volume-Up (or Volume-Down) and turn it on, see if you get a recovery option.

gloplg

28th October 2012, 07:13

Anyway as promised next WNR. ........ Pizza!!!!!!

Hurunui Pub.

BK, Moorhouse, Fitz, Hills, Marshland, first regroup Main North Rd just before the motorway entrance. Second regroup Amberley opposite the Z at the truck stop. And left at Waipara with the final regroup at the Pub.

The folk living in the north of town may like to join up at the first regroup. Anyone living further north may like to join up in Woodend etc.

Peeteey

28th October 2012, 14:09

How bricked is it? depending on the phone the firmware could be reloaded, try holding Volume-Up (or Volume-Down) and turn it on, see if you get a recovery option.

Alas it's a total brick. It was suck in a boot loop, sometimes called a soft brick, but now it won't turn on at all, called a hard brick.
There's no recovery or fast boot options as it's completely stock.
I think at this point it can only be recovered via hardware, and I would imagine the price of that would be more than a new second hand phone.

Peeteey

28th October 2012, 14:13

Anyway as promised next WNR. ........ Pizza!!!!!!

Hurunui Pub.

Yum! Cheap and relatively tasty pizza takes some beating

3umph

28th October 2012, 16:51

gloplg

28th October 2012, 17:47

Give the pub a heads up that a group are coming up

Yes good idea will do. :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

What were the road conditions like up that way?????

Shoshoni

29th October 2012, 15:43

rossirep

29th October 2012, 18:45

Subike

29th October 2012, 19:13

so is everyone going to be going to the Hurunui ? or will there be some people going for a ride round the hills..?? im in need of some new rubber, but a quiet ride round the hills would be fun if the weather is like it is now. ;-)

still plenty of time to do it tonight ,, took over an hour to get home to wigram from waltham tonight, and somehow I consumed 4 liters of fuel doing it, Funny I never stopped at a set of lights doing it either....dont need to have an excuse rossi, just some fuel, and a warm night

Gareth123

29th October 2012, 20:09

What time do you guys reckon you'll be blasting past The Peg? I'll meet you all there.

maxf

29th October 2012, 20:10

Second regroup Amberley opposite the Z at the truck stop.

2 points of order, Mr Chairman:
- watch out for that new damn kerb they've put in at the truck stop, always forget it's there, me
- be prepared for sunstrike again. Bit of electrical tape across the visor just above your normal line of sight does wonders - and easy to peel off if it don't work for you.

Should see you all same Bat channel, same bat time (and we know who the old bats are, eh? :cool:)

3umph

29th October 2012, 21:17

Give the pub a heads up that a group are coming up.... suppose I better venture to this one... was up that way today

Road was good... just roadworks past Amberley

gloplg

29th October 2012, 23:39

A few peep's will be doing the Adventure Route to Hurunui Hotel so if anyone else is interested in doing some of the gravel roads your more than welcome to join us.
Were hoping to leave a little earlier than the main group that is if everyone turns up on time :wait:

Go for it!!! See you at the Pub. Enjoy!!!! And travel safely.

What time do you guys reckon you'll be blasting past The Peg? I'll meet you all there.

I don't think we will be going past the Peg G. We usually turn off the Main Nth Rd at the Motorway onramp, after travelling up Marshland Rd. 18.45 should see us at the first regroup, between the top of Marshland Rd and the motorway onramp. See you there!!!

2 points of order, Mr Chairman:
- watch out for that new damn kerb they've put in at the truck stop, always forget it's there, me
- be prepared for sunstrike again. Bit of electrical tape across the visor just above your normal line of sight does wonders - and easy to peel off if it don't work for you.

Should see you all same Bat channel, same bat time (and we know who the old bats are, eh? :cool:)

Yes. ......... Now where is that tape that the dogs haven't got down on yet????? BLOODY DOGS!!!!!!!!!

Road was good... just roadworks past Amberley

Thanks for that Mr 3. Spoke to Travis at the pub.

3umph

30th October 2012, 18:47

Should be at Woodend to meet yopu guys and gals...

Meet you there if you want Gareth say at 6.45 outside of the ATV place/ old garage

Jally Bean

30th October 2012, 19:04

I have a specialists appointment in town at 5:20 but I'm going to try and get to the first regroup point between main north road and motorway by 6:45 - is there a phone I can txt so let you know if I am on my way and maybe if it is tight someone will wait five for me?
Thanks

3umph

30th October 2012, 20:06

PM sent :cool:

SpeedMonger

30th October 2012, 20:16

Yes good idea will do. :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

What were the road conditions like up that way?????

will be waiting at amberley, unless I get hungry for pizza and might just see you there :-)

Gareth123

31st October 2012, 11:18

Meet you there if you want Gareth say at 6.45 outside of the ATV place/ old garage

Sounds good to me.

Jally Bean

31st October 2012, 11:31

>> Originally Posted by 3umph
>> Meet you there if you want Gareth say at 6.45 outside of the ATV place/ old garage

I'm planning the same

Gareth123

31st October 2012, 20:21

Cheers for a good night guys. I'm glad I made it to this one.

Jally Bean

31st October 2012, 20:29

Cheers for a good night guys. I'm glad I made it to this one.

Yes was a great ride for me too thanks and great to meet so many of you! Just a little chilly at the end there :)

Mr Triple

31st October 2012, 20:51

Awesome to catch up with everyone, was a last minute thing for me and happy thar I did.

mulletman

31st October 2012, 21:18

Was a nice ride :niceone: .. more bug splatter tonite than my ride to Akaroa today. :scooter:

Jally Bean

31st October 2012, 21:21

Was a nice ride :niceone: .. more bug splatter tonite than my ride to Akaroa today. :scooter:

There were a lot of bugs! They need to learn to get out of the way :bash:

Shoshoni

31st October 2012, 21:33

Had a ball tonight was a lot of fun doing those gravel roads again, glad I was out front every time I looked behind me to see the others could just make out there headlights in the dust cloud :ride:

orangeback

1st November 2012, 06:26

so is everyone going to be going to the Hurunui ? or will there be some people going for a ride round the hills..?? im in need of some new rubber, but a quiet ride round the hills would be fun if the weather is like it is now. ;-)

john a few of us ride round the hills every week now, as you know this wnr has become petty and divided in last couple years , (no rules apply, if anybody falls off, we will still stop and pick them up ) applies, There seams to be 2 groups doing the same thing.

onearmedbandit

1st November 2012, 11:16

mulletman

1st November 2012, 11:24

BTW , remember to at least clean your forks of those bugs b4 you go out on ya bikes, dont want the bugs to harden and cause fork seal problems...:no:

gloplg

1st November 2012, 17:18

Anybody want fish and chips in Akaroa next WNR???

rossirep

2nd November 2012, 19:25

john a few of us ride round the hills every week now, as you know this wnr has become petty and divided in last couple years , (no rules apply, if anybody falls off, we will still stop and pick them up ) applies, There seams to be 2 groups doing the same thing.

sweet, really need some new rubber as i got zero faith in my front and rear at the mo, so will sort that out and come along, but may even just head there this week if the weather is all good and go for a quiet ride. ;-)

Emlyn

3rd November 2012, 17:59

Anybody want fish and chips in Akaroa next WNR???

I have added this to my calendar, will see how the weather is. Need to get km's up on my new girl... And practice my social skills... It's been to long! :)

gloplg

3rd November 2012, 18:32

I have added this to my calendar, will see how the weather is. Need to get km's up on my new girl... And practice my social skills... It's been to long! :)

Nice one EM be good to see you again. If the weather is grotty this week then. .......... There is still next week:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

yoyo 2wheels

3rd November 2012, 21:18

Anybody want fish and chips in Akaroa next WNR???

Yes! now that sounds like a ride worth turning up to, count me in.... if the weathers mint

Peeteey

3rd November 2012, 23:14

Sounds like a good plan!

Peeteey

4th November 2012, 23:05

Went for a nice little pootle today, the old girl hummed along like a dream :D
Only took me 7 hours! :laugh:

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Gazzar

5th November 2012, 08:06

Hopefully I can get off work and come as it sounds like a good ride :niceone: I really enjoyed last weeks ride and good to meet new riders

mulletman

5th November 2012, 11:20

Went for a nice little pootle today, the old girl hummed along like a dream :D
Only took me 7 hours! :laugh:

272722

Far out man 7 Hrs ???

mulletman

5th November 2012, 11:24

Anybody want fish and chips in Akaroa next WNR???

Its gonna be fancy greasys cause the other aint built yet. (the burnt down one)

gloplg

5th November 2012, 12:26

Its gonna be fancy greasys cause the other aint built yet. (the burnt down one)

Bugger!!!!

Thanks for the headsup MM.

Anyone for Akaroa and then back to Rittleliver Pub????

Gets us back over Hilltop before full dark.

Mully Clown

5th November 2012, 22:06

Bugger!!!!

Thanks for the headsup MM.

Anyone for Akaroa and then back to Rittleliver Pub????

Gets us back over Hilltop before full dark.

Or you could just stop at Hilltop.
http://www.thehilltop.co.nz/menu.html

Peeteey

5th November 2012, 22:29

Far out man 7 Hrs ???

:yes: Yea man, tho most of that was stopped visiting people. Was the purpose of the trip, and with the beaut weather calling, just had to go!

Peeteey

5th November 2012, 22:31

Or you could just stop at Hilltop.
http://www.thehilltop.co.nz/menu.html

Hilltop sounds good to me. Those that want more of a blat can go on to Akas then back again mebbe.

gloplg

6th November 2012, 08:59

Or you could just stop at Hilltop.
http://www.thehilltop.co.nz/menu.html

Great!!! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup A new destination. Their website looks good!!

Nice one MC would you like to contact them to give them a headsup please.

Mr Triple

6th November 2012, 18:31

Sounds great...if I finish work on time I may just have to come along.

Mully Clown

6th November 2012, 23:00

Great!!! :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup A new destination. Their website looks good!!

Nice one MC would you like to contact them to give them a headsup please.

I'll try to. Though I might not have much access to phones tomorrow.

03 325 1005

cruza

7th November 2012, 12:05

Hopefully be along tonite, will just wait in taitapu ,if not will catch up at hill top

gloplg

7th November 2012, 12:22

Hopefully be along tonite, will just wait in taitapu ,if not will catch up at hill top

I don't know how many will be coming via Halswell. I will be going Dyers and Gebbies. You could wait at first regroup Millars Rd just before SH75.

Sorry haven't posted route yet:Oops:

BK, Dyers, Gebbies, L onto Millars Rd (near the end of the first shortish straight after Gebbies) first regroup as above Millars Rd just before SH75. Some will go the whole way to Akaroa some will stop at Hilltop Pub.

See you tonight, travel safely.

Peeteey

7th November 2012, 16:00

I'll meet you at Governors Bay then :)

Peeteey

7th November 2012, 23:41

Cheers for the enjoyable ride folks :niceone:

The locals at the Hilltop clearly have good taste :
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Here's a wee shot of ShadowJack riding off into the sunset
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gloplg

9th November 2012, 07:46

Good pics Pete.

A reasonable turnout at Hilltop, I hope everyone had an enjoyable ride.

Next WNR Greta Valley anyone??

maxf

9th November 2012, 22:13

ck riding off into the sunset

Where's an embeddable link to "Long Way Home" by Supertramp when you need it, eh? :yes:

And agree on the nice ride; the R1100 may be out for the next couple as the squeaking bird is overtightened rear swingarm bearings; some people just don't know when to stop, really. Probably saveable but a bit of a fiddly PITA I wasn't expecting to have to wade into just yet (and murphy's law rules that the specific BIG (27mm) spanner I've got for the same bolts on the K1100 isn't big enough for the the R, they made the damn lock nuts bigger so off to George Henry's tomorrow, probably on the way to your alternator!)

Emlyn

11th November 2012, 04:03

Good pics Pete.

A reasonable turnout at Hilltop, I hope everyone had an enjoyable ride.

Next WNR Greta Valley anyone??

Greta would be great ... I will try again to plan the wnr into my week. :-)

gloplg

11th November 2012, 07:06

Greta would be great ... I will try again to plan the wnr into my week. :-)

Nice one E.

Are the Rangiora etc folk planning on Woodend as a joinup point at about 7.00pm???

Emlyn

12th November 2012, 17:31

7ish at Woodend works for me :)

Gareth123

13th November 2012, 08:13

Financial constraints mean that I won't be along this week.:weep:

Have a good ride guys!

Peeteey

14th November 2012, 16:56

Bit late but have a nice ride you guys! Am staying home to put the new regulator into the BMW (thanks Max and Graham!)

Emlyn

14th November 2012, 18:06

Can't seem to get along.... Sick child this time!
See some of you at the Magpie no doubt.

Trust you have a great ride this evening :-)

gloplg

16th November 2012, 08:17

Bit late but have a nice ride you guys! Am staying home to put the new regulator into the BMW (thanks Max and Graham!)

Good luck getting the Beemer up and running again PT.

Next WNR Port Levy. Via Dyers and Purau. (No TA I'm not going over Western Valley Rd but you go for it!!!!:devil2::devil2::devil2::devil2:)

Lots of tight and twisty to get me back in practice on the baby Guzzler. (Or fall off and make a Charlie of myself):nya::nya::nya::nya:

maxf

17th November 2012, 22:13

Am staying home to put the new regulator into the BMW (thanks Max and Graham!)

So how did it go? Got mine to stop squeaking - amazing how tight someone can over-torque a tapered roller bearing (enough to raise .25mm pits for each roller, all high-chrome case-hardened steel, totally munted)... lucky they didn't strip the thread on the adjuster plug or crack the casting IMHO. Luckily had a spare bearing anyway so it's in now & the rubber ducky has been retasked elsewhere...

Port Levy sounds good, maybe the Taitap? I know it's later in the trip for some but they were good sorts for the invasion last time round -and parking ass and getting some food without having too get too deep back into riding mode was (aka relaxing) was most pleasant too. Sad there's no Godley house, was a good stop-over for the less adventurous (more thirsty?) but no point in flogging a dead horse (unless you're a a politician).

gloplg

18th November 2012, 07:18

So how did it go? Got mine to stop squeaking - amazing how tight someone can over-torque a tapered roller bearing (enough to raise .25mm pits for each roller, all high-chrome case-hardened steel, totally munted)... lucky they didn't strip the thread on the adjuster plug or crack the casting IMHO. Luckily had a spare bearing anyway so it's in now & the rubber ducky has been retasked elsewhere...

Port Levy sounds good, maybe the Taitap? I know it's later in the trip for some but they were good sorts for the invasion last time round -and parking ass and getting some food without having too get too deep back into riding mode was (aka relaxing) was most pleasant too. Sad there's no Godley house, was a good stop-over for the less adventurous (more thirsty?) but no point in flogging a dead horse (unless you're a a politician).

Good that you got things sorted Max. The Taitap it is then.

Peeteey

19th November 2012, 20:30

So how did it go?

Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to try it out yet. I've got all the bits ready to go, and connectors to make a short earth cable, just no time!
Argh, I think it's time to win lotto and retire! :yes:

madscientist

19th November 2012, 23:15

After a couple of weeks absence I hope to see you all there this wed (assuming the Suzuki passes its warrant) I may be able to keep up now

frak

20th November 2012, 12:25

Newbies are welcome to just come along right? Wouldn't mind attending :)

Is the meeting place still Moorhouse BK at 6pm?

cowboyz

20th November 2012, 17:05

I'm hanging out in Christchurch this week. Might bring the ten out to meet some of you guys. Play nice . I'm not as bad as the Norf says I am!

gloplg

20th November 2012, 17:12

After a couple of weeks absence I hope to see you all there this wed (assuming the Suzuki passes its warrant) I may be able to keep up now

Sure MS be good to see you again

Newbies are welcome to just come along right? Wouldn't mind attending :)

Is the meeting place still Moorhouse BK at 6pm?

Yes. .............. Unless someone has changed it on me:lol::lol:

I'm hanging out in Christchurch this week. Might bring the ten out to meet some of you guys. Play nice . I'm not as bad as the Norf says I am!

Hmmmmmm. ........... Tell us more?????:lol::lol:

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2012, 08:56

I'm hanging out in Christchurch this week. Might bring the ten out to meet some of you guys. Play nice . I'm not as bad as the Norf says I am!

You'll fit right in with this crew! :bleh:

Have a safe ride guys.....

gloplg

21st November 2012, 11:17

You'll fit right in with this crew! :bleh:

It's been so long since you have ridden with us that we have forgotten what you look like.

Also we 've changed, we are now angelic, law abiding, model citizens.:whistle::whistle::bs::bs:

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2012, 11:22

It's been so long since you have ridden with us that we have forgotten what you look like.

Also we 've changed, we are now angelic, law abiding, model citizens.:whistle::whistle::bs::bs:

You wouldn't recognise me if I did show up, I'm 26kg lighter!!

Also, insert Tui line here (.......................)

gloplg

21st November 2012, 13:17

You wouldn't recognise me if I did show up, I'm 26kg lighter!!

Also, insert Tui line here (It's all true.......Honest :innocent::innocent::innocent:.)

26kg. ................... And you were such a slim figure of a gel too.

KiwiPhoenix

21st November 2012, 13:25

26kg. ................... And you were such a slim figure of a gel too.

Thank you for saying, even if it isn't true! Downside to losing the weight (other than having to spend money on new clothes/bike gear) is that my bike is very heavy now!! I weigh 70kg and the bike 250kg :shit: My muscles are complaining!!!

Shoshoni

21st November 2012, 16:02

I will be along on the Bus tonight the DR need's some tender care with a sledge hammer.

Jen

21st November 2012, 16:10

great evening to finally get along on my new old putt putt.

Peeteey

21st November 2012, 16:55

the DR need's some tender care with a sledge hammer.

That's MY kind of mechanicking! :D :laugh:

cruza

21st November 2012, 16:58

i'll pop along for a beer at taitapu after tea . Been a lovely day for riding

cruza

21st November 2012, 17:01

I will be along on the Bus tonight the DR need's some tender care with a sledge hammer.

Have a complete bike for spare parts id you happen to over tenderise something

JellyBellyKelly

21st November 2012, 19:02

Thank you for saying, even if it isn't true! Downside to losing the weight (other than having to spend money on new clothes/bike gear) is that my bike is very heavy now!! I weigh 70kg and the bike 250kg :shit: My muscles are complaining!!!

and you look SO hot now babe..... well done you :first:

frankthegeek

21st November 2012, 20:27

It was a good ride on a great day thanks all see you next week I would think :P

gloplg

21st November 2012, 20:30

frankthegeek

21st November 2012, 20:39

I good with pizza what ever works Im easy

frak

21st November 2012, 21:01

The Italian spat the dummy:bash: and fouled a plug tonight. It got me home and with another plug out to Taitap for :drinkup:. Hope everyone enjoyed their ride tonight.

Pizzas next week anyone??? Hurunui??

Some of us thought you were stopping to take photos/video! :laugh:

Thanks for letting me tag along tonight everyone. Was great to meet you all and hopefully see you next Wednesday :)

Shoshoni

21st November 2012, 21:03

That's MY kind of mechanicking! :D :laugh:

Yep I was getting frustrated just had the front wheel bearings replaced and I put bike back together then the speedo decided to take a dump and since it's the vapor I'll have to break out the multimeter.

Have a complete bike for spare parts id you happen to over tenderise something

Thanks but I should be fine just have to track down a bad wire in the mean time I put the old analog one back forgot how ugly they are.

Peeteey

22nd November 2012, 12:20

Hi all,

Here's the video from the Hurunui pizza run last time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIfmSnH6p-g

Mully Clown

22nd November 2012, 20:51

Hi all,

Here's the video from the Hurunui pizza run last time

Love the camera position.

Gareth123

22nd November 2012, 21:06

Who is that handsome devil in the cowboy hat?

Also, you cutting at the 3.33 minute mark was extremely smooth. Except for the fella that magically appears down by the bar;)

neels

22nd November 2012, 21:17

Well I tried to come out for a ride with you guys last night, got to BK too late and you'd left, bike was running like a bag of shit so turned off at the wheatsheaf thinking you'd all be gone, only a couple of bikes at taitapu when I got there so misfired my way home and called it a night.

Maybe next week, thinking I might take the drz out for a hoon and take the long way via kaiwara rd for a pizza....

Transalper

23rd November 2012, 09:41

....
Maybe next week, thinking I might take the drz out for a hoon and take the long way via kaiwara rd for a pizza....

That road will make you really late but worth every second.

brp

23rd November 2012, 11:53

The Italian spat the dummy:bash: and fouled a plug tonight. It got me home and with another plug out to Taitap for :drinkup:. Hope everyone enjoyed their ride tonight.

Pizzas next week anyone??? Hurunui??

Stick with the mighty Honda :D Yah pump it along like a demon :devil2:

gloplg

23rd November 2012, 18:40

Stick with the mighty Honda :D Yah pump it along like a demon :devil2:

Reregistering the GB next week. Be back for the following WNR. .............. Hurunui next week. ......... Akas the week after????? That road was made for a Hooooooooooonda. Bring yours along brp!!!!

Peeteey

23rd November 2012, 18:43

Who is that handsome devil in the cowboy hat?

Also, you cutting at the 3.33 minute mark was extremely smooth. Except for the fella that magically appears down by the bar;)

Ha ha, that edit was completely unintentional, I was being pretty slap-dash with the cutting by then :)

Also, I think that was a fellette ...

gloplg

27th November 2012, 09:57

Next WNR Hurunui Pub for PIZZAS:drool::drool::drool:

BK, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Hills, Marshland, 1st regroup Main Nth Rd between top of Marshland and motorway onramp. Up to Amberley, second regroup in the layby opposite the Z station, L at Waipara through the Weka pass to Waikari and finish at the Hurunui Pub.

For those of us with shorter fuel range, there is the option of refills in Amberley. Please let us know so you don't get left too far behind.

Peoples from north of CHCH can joinup either at the first regroup, Woodend, or anywhere along the route.

See you there folks. ........... Travel safely.

Gareth123

27th November 2012, 11:53

I should be along for most WNR as of next week. I say should because things will possibly change. I start a job that has an 8am start on Thursday so yay for me! :D

gloplg

27th November 2012, 12:21

I should be along for most WNR as of next week. I say should because things will possibly change. I start a job that has an 8am start on Thursday so yay for me! :D

Are you still Baking?????

Gareth123

27th November 2012, 16:29

Are you still Baking?????

Yip. Sunday through Thursday. 1am starts except for Thursday. I start at 8am on Thursdays.

Ghost_Bullet

27th November 2012, 19:21

I aint been on no Wed ride thang in like ages, almost year/s so could be a doer, cause the Hurunui is my side of town, and it aint a bad place to go, good memories of almost becoming an alcoholic living at that pub as part of my job. Epic times... not so many memorization's... the ones I do hAVE are good ones :rolleyes:

Mr Triple

28th November 2012, 10:52

Shoshoni

28th November 2012, 20:57

Sorry I didn't stop for you guys at the bridge on the way back I didn't want to hold up traffic, I didn't see what happened so I hope you & your bike are all right.
The lolipop man was trying to tell me something but I can't hear anything with the ear plugs in, then he pointed behind me and I saw Max had his hazard lights on and someone was picking up there bike.

gloplg

28th November 2012, 21:46

I hope everyone had a good night tonight. I enjoyed my pizza:sunny::sunny:, it was yummy:p:p!!!!!!

That was me at the Ashley bridge SS.:Oops::Oops: After my Italian disgraced itself last week:bash::bash:, my dear old GB went on strike and laid down for a:zzzz::zzzz::zzzz: in the middle of the road:blink::shit::facepalm::facepalm:.

Thankyou Max,:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup without your help I would have been very deep in IT. Have more or less straightened the clutch lever, it has a nice sine wave in it.

Anyone for Akaroa next WNR????

Gareth123

29th November 2012, 01:03

That was me at the Ashley bridge

What happened? I hope it was only your ego that was bruised. Did you hit some gravel or something?

KiwiPhoenix

29th November 2012, 07:17

gloplg

29th November 2012, 10:52

What happened? I hope it was only your ego that was bruised. Did you hit some gravel or something?

G my ego is so badly bruised it will probably never recover.:violin::violin: :violin:I remained more or less upright throughout, it was GB that hit the gravel.:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

My dear old GB has one very bad habit, when it comes back to idle it will on some occasions cut out. I understand it is a carburation issue with the GBs. As the electric leg is US I have to use my own. I overbanced when when kickstarting. GB fell over. Max assisted getting a flooded engine restarted. Took fifteen minutes or so.

Big bouquet to Max and the people who helped pickup GB. (Getting too old for this game):killingme:killingme:killingme

Like Gareth says, hope it's only a bruised ego!? Hope your ok?

KP my ego is nearly as bruised as the time I dropped (Walter?????) but ego is the only personal casualty. Clutch lever and gear pedal slightly bent and soon straightened enough to be usable. (note to self. .... MUST FIX THE ELECTRIC START. .........)

KiwiPhoenix

29th November 2012, 11:00

KP my ego is nearly as bruised as the time I dropped (Walter?????) but ego is the only personal casualty. Clutch lever and gear pedal slightly bent and soon straightened enough to be usable. (note to self. .... MUST FIX THE ELECTRIC START. .........)

Walter can take it!!! I've dropped him 4 times now... :facepalm: go the electric starts...... I remember this time when GP knocked the electric starts...... :shutup:

Glad your ok though!

gloplg

29th November 2012, 11:12

I remember this time when GP knocked the electric starts...... :shutup:

:shutup:
:shutup::shutup:
:shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::s hutup::shutup::shutup:

KiwiPhoenix

29th November 2012, 11:13

:shutup:
:shutup::shutup:
:shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::s hutup::shutup::shutup:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
:bleh:

Subike

29th November 2012, 11:16

:shutup:
:shutup::shutup:
:shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::s hutup::shutup::shutup:

so I have to hold my tongue about little lie downs now?

where is the video shot?

gloplg

29th November 2012, 11:17

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
:bleh:

When will you be WNRing again KP????

KiwiPhoenix

29th November 2012, 11:19

When will you be WNRing again KP????

Probably not till next summer, got lots on at the mo....

gloplg

29th November 2012, 11:21

so I have to hold my tongue about little lie downs now?

where is the video shot?

Yes SB here is where you get your own back.:yes::yes::yes::yes:

Max didn't have his camera on. :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::shutup::shutup::shu tup::shutup::shutup::shutup:

KiwiPhoenix

29th November 2012, 11:26

so I have to hold my tongue about little lie downs now?

where is the video shot?

Ain't payback a b*tch! :rofl: love it!!:clap:

KiwiPhoenix

29th November 2012, 11:27

Yes SB here is where you get your own back.:yes::yes::yes::yes:

Oh goodness yes! :rofl:

gloplg

29th November 2012, 12:49

so I have to hold my tongue about little lie downs now?

where is the video shot?

Hey what happened to you last night. You were missed.

Subike

29th November 2012, 13:51

Hey what happened to you last night. You were missed.

Working overtime tends to make you tired, not worth the risk riding when energy levels are low Gary. 11hrs work then ride 200k, not a really wise move at my age. Well any age for that matter. It will be the new year before work slows up enough , dont want the "lets lie down for a wee sleep" demon catching me again eh.

Shoshoni

29th November 2012, 14:46

G my ego is so badly bruised it will probably never recover.:violin::violin: :violin:I remained more or less upright throughout, it was GB that hit the gravel.:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

My dear old GB has one very bad habit, when it comes back to idle it will on some occasions cut out. I understand it is a carburation issue with the GBs. As the electric leg is US I have to use my own. I overbanced when when kickstarting. GB fell over. Max assisted getting a flooded engine restarted. Took fifteen minutes or so.

Big bouquet to Max and the people who helped pickup GB. (Getting too old for this game):killingme:killingme:killingme

KP my ego is nearly as bruised as the time I dropped (Walter?????) but ego is the only personal casualty. Clutch lever and gear pedal slightly bent and soon straightened enough to be usable. (note to self. .... MUST FIX THE ELECTRIC START. .........)

Good to know your all right, your not the only one who has falling over and had bruised ego as Crim keeps reminding me about a river crossing we did :facepalm:.

neels

29th November 2012, 14:50

Good to know your all right, your not the only one who has falling over and had bruised ego as Crim keeps reminding me about a river crossing we did :facepalm:.
I thought falling over for the amusement of others was an occupational hazard and therefore acceptable part of river crossings.

Transalper

29th November 2012, 15:19

Yep, that's what river crossings are for. So we can have a laugh at those that don't make it before we go and give a hand... and then spread it round the web if it was caught on camera.

gloplg

29th November 2012, 17:34

Good to know your all right, your not the only one who has falling over and had bruised ego as Crim keeps reminding me about a river crossing we did :facepalm:.

Yes SS??? Do tell!!

Shoshoni

30th November 2012, 13:17

Yes SS??? Do tell!!

We came in from Loburn side and get to Okuku River and no one want's to go first with our bikes.
So I waid through on foot river flow is about knee height I get to the other side and turn back.
On the way back the guys are pointing at something behind me (and no it wasn't Jaws) I turn lose my footing and fall in and I'm sitting in water up past my chest, I knew that we would get wet on the ride but I wasn't expecting to be that wet.

Transalper

30th November 2012, 15:34

Ah, so falling over in a river while your bike stays nice n dry on the riverbank. Yep, you in trouble now.

gloplg

30th November 2012, 16:52

We came in from Loburn side and get to Okuku River and no one want's to go first with our bikes.
So I waid through on foot river flow is about knee height I get to the other side and turn back.
On the way back the guys are pointing at something behind me (and no it wasn't Jaws) I turn lose my footing and fall in and I'm sitting in water up past my chest, I knew that we would get wet on the ride but I wasn't expecting to be that wet.

Yes quite. Did the others come in to rescue you?:no::no::no::no: I bet the ratbags stood there and laughed. These things are funny provided they don't happen to me. The Okuku. .................. Snow melt:eek5::eek5::shit::shit::cold::cold::cold::col d:

Hey this was about you falling over. ............ The DR didn't have anything to do with it. I mean apart from taking you to where there was ..............:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facep alm::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup::shutu p:

Shoshoni

30th November 2012, 19:49

Yes quite. Did the others come in to rescue you?:no::no::no::no:

No rescue I was just glad they weren't getting there cameras out.
The river was high from rainfall a few days earlier.

gloplg

1st December 2012, 08:03

No rescue I was just glad they weren't getting there cameras out.
The river was high from rainfall a few days earlier.

Yes be thankful there were no gopros around. Unlike on Wednesday night. I have a few rather dark seconds of vid complete with audio of me going down with GB!!

maxf

1st December 2012, 16:21

Well, slightly off topic but the K1100 has gone as of this AM, so you lot will have to be stuck with me on the bra-less Guzzi lookalike now; the K11 is staying local so do not wave :wings: /honk :Punk: /give finger :motu: to the new owner, it won't be me!! Already wonder how long I can resist the temptation to put road tyres on the new beasty (even found the sheepskin again! - fluffy to make up for the lack of funky seat curves). Had one almost-wheelie so far - going around a corner - so maybe not.

If it's Akas again this week, be warned that the coffee @ the Hilltop is mighty tempting; they really need to get the F&C going again, then lazy asses like me would be happy to go the extra (literally).