Canterbury: Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride [Archive] - Page 8

gloplg

4th December 2012, 17:31

Don't know about the rest of you but I might drop in to see Mark and Cathy at the Little River Pub on the way back. With my air cooled engines I prefer to let them cool down a bit after the climb up to Hilltop.

Anyway, BK, Gasson and Colombo, Dyers Pass, round the bays to Gebbies Pass, Millers Rd 1st left after Gebbies, 1st regroup end of Millers Rd near SH 75 (road to Akaroa), on to Akaroa. If you want a second regroup tell me at BK and we will have it at the old Rittle Liver railway station (I might need a pit stop).

Shoshoni

5th December 2012, 21:27

Enjoyable ride tonight, took the POV with me and no one felt like falling off in front of the camera :Pokey:

Box of riddles

5th December 2012, 21:35

Well I tried :bleh:

mulletman

5th December 2012, 21:48

Well I tried :bleh:

Did you go thru the tunnel ? Went back to look for ya.:wait:

gloplg

6th December 2012, 00:04

Enjoyable ride tonight, took the POV with me and no one felt like falling off in front of the camera :Pokey:

Well I tried :bleh:

Did you go thru the tunnel ? Went back to look for ya.:wait:

Good to see you guys last night.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup I hope you all enjoyed yourselves and avoided :Police::Police: on the way home.

My Italian dropped the earth line off the battery :bash::bash: Montreal/St Asaph on the way home. (No it isn't on video) I pushed to Montreal/Cashel where I felt totally:buggerd: and started taking bits off. (Yes Max the light did work) After taking a nut and screw off the number plate holder, the Italian decided to go again:scooter::scooter:.

Anyway next WNR PIZZA again anyone

Box of riddles

6th December 2012, 15:50

Did you go thru the tunnel ? Went back to look for ya.:wait:

Yeah I did, ton of roadworks around there now.

Peeteey

11th December 2012, 01:09

Gareth123

11th December 2012, 06:35

So are we on for pizza tonight? I don't finish work until 630 so I'll be leaving Rangiora around 7. Which means I'll probably see you all at the pub.

Is anyone meeting in Woodend like last time? If you guys are, I'll be sure to swing by just in case the main bunch hasn't gone past yet.

Sorry Pete, Can't help you out with a fridge.

neels

11th December 2012, 07:17

So are we on for pizza tonight?
Possibly, except that it's only tuesday........and this is the wednesday night ride thread.

KiwiPhoenix

11th December 2012, 07:45

Hey lovely Christchurch people, does anyone have a spare fridge we could borrow for a few days around the 28th Dec? Anything would be a help but medium to large even better!
Getting married you see, need space and refrigeration for food for families coming to stay.

Love you long time ...

Sorry, can't help you on that! Big CONGRATS for the upcoming wedding! xo:wings:

gloplg

11th December 2012, 09:17

Hey lovely Christchurch people, does anyone have a spare fridge we could borrow for a few days around the 28th Dec? Anything would be a help but medium to large even better!
Getting married you see, need space and refrigeration for food for families coming to stay.

Love you long time ...

Nice one Pete. Congrats to you and the soon to be Mrs Pete:sunny::2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:sunny:

rossirep

11th December 2012, 11:35

anyone going for a blast round the hills this wednesday ride.?? lil river, hill tops or akaroa.??

Peeteey

11th December 2012, 21:29

Nice one Pete. Congrats to you and the soon to be Mrs Pete:sunny::2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:sunny:

Thanks mate tho she's been missus Pete for 10 years next week! :woohoo:

Sorry, can't help you on that! Big CONGRATS for the upcoming wedding! xo:wings:

Cheers lovely one, looking forward to it :D

gloplg

11th December 2012, 23:25

Thanks mate tho she's been missus Pete for 10 years next week! :woohoo:

I think she has been very patient then.

I hope things go well for the pair of you:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

gloplg

11th December 2012, 23:32

Anyway, tonight if anyone is interested. Pizzas!!!!

BK, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Hills, Marshland, first regroup just before the motorway onramp on the Main North Rd. North to Amberley, second regroup at the truck stop opposite the Z. A chance for those with short range to refuel. Waipara, Weka Pass and third regroup at the Hurunui Pub.

I will lead out of town and as usual when I'm not going fast enough feel free to overtake.

gloplg

13th December 2012, 22:13

Last nights ride. Thanks for the company and stimulating conversation Guys.

http://youtu.be/aon7b3rZW3M

gloplg

13th December 2012, 23:00

OK I said I had the vid camera running. Beemer. ........ You hold it while I kick it.

http://youtu.be/QWt2w8D5Dfo

willytheekid

14th December 2012, 06:42

OK I said I had the vid camera running. Beemer. ........ You hold it while I kick it.

:yawn:...looks like good spot....I has nap now :laugh:
http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/3/2/129120664066819708.jpg
...Have a great xmas mate :love: (And no more road naps! :laugh:...you could possibly start a trend there)

madscientist

14th December 2012, 07:16

Hey lovely Christchurch people, does anyone have a spare fridge we could borrow for a few days around the 28th Dec? Anything would be a help but medium to large even better!
Getting married you see, need space and refrigeration for food for families coming to stay.

Love you long time ...

I forgot to look last night, but my upright fridge/freezer should still be in storage, (there may even be two) if you want to borrow them

gloplg

14th December 2012, 07:40

(And no more road naps! :laugh:...you could possibly start a trend there)

Thanks WTK you have a good Christmas too.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Road naps?:yawn::zzzz::zzzz:????? Didn't someone else in the group start that particular trend:innocent::innocent::innocent:??????

Peeteey

14th December 2012, 23:50

Hey look, someone took a pic of me bike!

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/products/gopro/mounts/Dsc04515_bruce.jpg

gloplg

15th December 2012, 13:40

Hey look, someone took a pic of me bike!

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/products/gopro/mounts/Dsc04515_bruce.jpg

Yeah Right. ........................:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::b leh:

I think for next WNR a shortish ride around the Port Hills to the Valley Inn.

Does anyone want to do a ride boxing day and 2nd January????

Have a good Christmas and New Years everyone!!!!!!!

Peeteey

17th December 2012, 23:44

Here's something I got up to a while back with some of our other KB nut cases ...

Have a great Xmas and New Years folks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIPMz4N-FO0

maxf

18th December 2012, 17:38

Yeah Right. ........................:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::b leh:
I think for next WNR a shortish ride around the Port Hills to the Valley Inn.
Does anyone want to do a ride boxing day and 2nd January????
Have a good Christmas and New Years everyone!!!!!!!

Ditto to all; may not make it this week, people leaving the next day so probably not politic to disappear.

Mully Clown

18th December 2012, 22:45

Here's something I got up to a while back with some of our other KB nut cases ...

Have a great Xmas and New Years folks

The want for a dirt bike is creeping up. How many people keep their semi-roadworthy? Or do I really need to start shopping for some sort of utility vehicle or van...?

gloplg

18th December 2012, 23:20

The want for a dirt bike is creeping up. How many people keep their semi-roadworthy? Or do I really need to start shopping for some sort of utility vehicle or van...?

Hey MC how did you get on with your brush with:Police::Police::Police::Police:?????

I hope things have turned out ok!!!!!

Peeteey

19th December 2012, 01:26

The want for a dirt bike is creeping up. How many people keep their semi-roadworthy? Or do I really need to start shopping for some sort of utility vehicle or van...?

;-) good man, we'll get you over to the dark side yet ...
I've still got the DR which I keep woffed and safe, Transalper's WR ditto, the rest of us were on Dirt bikes.
I can't really use the DR for the scrambly type stuff anymore which is why I got the KDX. Extremely light and grunty but you do need a trailer. (dear Santa ...)

Do tell about the Popo ...

neels

19th December 2012, 07:16

The want for a dirt bike is creeping up. How many people keep their semi-roadworthy? Or do I really need to start shopping for some sort of utility vehicle or van...?
I keep my DRZ400 road legal, I'm not really a motocross type so it does everything I need it to do off road, I got it to replace my off road only XL250 because I got sick of having to transport it places to go for a ride.

Transalper

19th December 2012, 10:12

Going from dedicated off road CRF to the both worlds WR250R was one of the best moves I've ever done. There are trade offs all over that decision but for the slightly more weight gained by road stuff and electric leg (which I had on the CRF anyway) to be able to go off the trail on to road and on to more trail further on really opens up the possabilities. Eg. Waimak single track, exit to Darfield for a pie and back... or no worries about popping out of the Waipara river on to seal when lost or short of time.:yes:

Edit: should also say that when riding with the others on dedicated OR bikes it is still nice to Van out sometimes to save tyres or so that I'm not Trail riding in ADV clothes dealing with the long cold highway slog home and hot trails in the same trip.

neels

19th December 2012, 10:53

or no worries about popping out of the Waipara river on to seal when lost or short of time.:yes:
So which was it? I noticed in the video you ventured onto the seal, I'm assuming Mt Cass Rd down to Waipara.

Transalper

19th December 2012, 11:02

So which was it?...

lol, bit of both, been a long time and was having a few issues choosing the best path the nearer the Pub we got. When we did get to the Pub the rest of the ADVers had gotten tired of waiting and left. I caught them up by shortcutting the next bit.

edit: I'm very keen to do some better exploring both up and down stream based from the Waipara Pub soon.

McWild

19th December 2012, 11:47

For anyone interested I will be riding to Duvauchelles via Dyer's tonight at about 6 30, if anyone would like to join post up and I'll come to the carpark, no replies I'll go by myself. Take care tonight everyone.

neels

19th December 2012, 12:03

edit: I'm very keen to do some better exploring both up and down stream based from the Waipara Pub soon.
Funny, I was going to post the same thing.

From what I can remember from quite a few years ago it should be good upstream from the pub to at least stringers bridge, maybe back down the road, no main road riding required to complete the loop for those less road legal people :whistle:.

Probably should continue this discussion in the adv thread......

Peeteey

19th December 2012, 20:03

Funny, I was going to post the same thing.

From what I can remember from quite a few years ago it should be good upstream from the pub to at least stringers bridge, maybe back down the road, no main road riding required to complete the loop for those less road legal people :whistle:.

Probably should continue this discussion in the adv thread......

Count me in for more river adventures, that was great fun! I'll be much freer after the first week of Jan ...

Peeteey

19th December 2012, 20:09

Subike

19th December 2012, 20:25

lol, bit.

edit: I'm very keen to do some better exploring both up and down stream based from the Waipara Pub soon.

go see the fella in the house on the riverbed behind the pub, he is biker nutts, and may have information for you about the river bed.
the house looks like a car wreakers, but there are some interesting bikes under the house and in the containers.

gloplg

20th December 2012, 10:25

Was feeling a little bummed out I didn't have time to come join the ride tonight so it was really nice to be in the kitchen, doing dishes unfortunately, and hearing a chorus of very recognisable bike horns going past.

Thanks guys, have an awesome xmas!

Bike horns Peeteey?????? :innocent: :innocent::innocent::whistle::whistle::whistle: I just don't know what you are on about???????

gloplg

20th December 2012, 15:33

Anyway here is last nights vid. Beware of a Beemer making noises.

http://youtu.be/Fth8u-iQPCU

gloplg

22nd December 2012, 18:45

Have a good Christmas and New Year everyone.

I will be at BK for the next two Wednesday nights if anyone wants to go for a short ride.

Jen

23rd December 2012, 15:44

Ditto, wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year, looking forward to having my new bike on the road and running sweet early January so I can join you all and be geared up for Woodstock Rally...bring it on!:niceone:

Have a good Christmas and New Year everyone.

I will be at BK for the next two Wednesday nights if anyone wants to go for a short ride.

gloplg

26th December 2012, 20:11

looking forward to having my new bike on the road and running sweet early January so I can join you all ...bring it on!:niceone:

Nice one Jen. Ride safely. See you soon.

Anyway. ........................... WNR. ................... Lovely weather tonight.:killingme:killingme (Insert Tooheys add)

I went to BK .:cold::cold: ........... In the cage, for chips and a thick shake. Everyone (wisely) stayed away. Stay warm and dry folks, might see you next week.

Xsannz

31st December 2012, 18:51

bit off topic

i have been away a while eq's wedding, buying a house, change of jobs and a short stint in aus.

i used to hang around on a orange colored custom sp2 for a while.

Now back in the saddle again on a blue zx10r.

wondering if anybody wants to catch up a go for a ride this Wednesday or Tuesday evening/arvo?

Retroqueen

2nd January 2013, 20:28

did iloggin silly me coming back onto kiwibikerjust reminds mwe of what i'm missing miss you allbut i'll be backjust youwatchme:Oi::Oi::Oi::Oi::Oi::Oi::Playnice::Playn ice::Playnice::Playnice::clap::clap::clap::clap::c lap:

gloplg

2nd January 2013, 21:32

http://youtu.be/Tt8yBJ2lDTY
did iloggin silly me coming back onto kiwibikerjust reminds mwe of what i'm missing miss you allbut i'll be backjust youwatchme:Oi::Oi::Oi::Oi::Oi::Oi::Playnice::Playn ice::Playnice::Playnice::clap::clap::clap::clap::c lap:

Hi RQ you have been missed. Be good to see you again.

Our ride tonight started as five but one went looking for fuel and didn't return. The rest of us had our enthusiasm dampened a little, but enjoyed the ride.

Retroqueen

3rd January 2013, 17:50

well mr plug it would be mighty difficultrightnowcausethepromisesof mototriding my whhelchair haven;yvomto fruition:mad::mad:

gloplg

6th January 2013, 17:42

Does anyone want to go to Little River this week????

Jen

6th January 2013, 19:30

Does anyone want to go to Little River this week????

Happy to go anywhere, just glad to be back on the road :) see you all Wednesday :woohoo:

Xsannz

7th January 2013, 16:26

hmmm hopefully this weather holds and we don't get drenched otherwise ill have to start calling it my curse,

every Wednesday nite i have turned up to has poured with rain...

maxf

7th January 2013, 17:26

Weather could be reasonable : http://metservice.com/maps-radar/rain-forecast/rain-forecast-3-day ... that's asuming the forecasters get it right anyway :crazy: :brick: :crazy:
So if it is LR then there's no point in washing all the bee-splatter off the bike before the midges get to it again, eh?

gloplg

7th January 2013, 23:25

gloplg

9th January 2013, 20:32

Good ride tonight. Thanks for the company tonight folks. Good to see some familiar faces along with some new ones.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

neels

9th January 2013, 20:37

Crap, is it wednesday already. Was going to go for a ride this week. :facepalm:

Peeteey

9th January 2013, 22:10

Hey Subike,

You were right, when I got home my rear tyre was 10 psi ... oops :)

Subike

9th January 2013, 22:47

Hey Subike,

You were right, when I got home my rear tyre was 10 psi ... oops :)

glad you got there ok Pete, pays to sit at a sensible pace eh, hey great riding from all on a great night.

Jen

11th January 2013, 17:21

Crap, is it wednesday already. Was going to go for a ride this week. :facepalm:

Keep up ole boy! Do you need a text reminder next week? :killingme

gloplg

14th January 2013, 08:04

Oxford via Ashley Gorge next WNR???

Jen

14th January 2013, 17:28

Oxford via Ashley Gorge next WNR???
Lovely,haven't done that run for ages :niceone:

gloplg

14th January 2013, 17:39

Lovely,haven't done that run for ages :niceone:

Yes.

Route will be BK, moorhouse to Fitzgerald, Fitz, Hills, Marshland. First regroup in the usual spot on the Old Main North Road just short of the motorway onramp. Folk from the north of town may want to join us there. Motorway, second offramp, Skewbridge Rd and into Rangiora along the Flaxton?? Rd. Second regroup in the usual spot at Loburn. On to Oxford via Ashley Gorge.

Destination the pub at the west end of Oxford. (I will edit this later when I get home!!!)

Buyasta

16th January 2013, 13:56

Yes.

Route will be BK, moorhouse to Fitzgerald, Fitz, Hills, Marshland. First regroup in the usual spot on the Old Main North Road just short of the motorway onramp. Folk from the north of town may want to join us there. Motorway, second offramp, Skewbridge Rd and into Rangiora along the Flaxton?? Rd. Second regroup in the usual spot at Loburn. On to Oxford via Ashley Gorge.

Destination the pub at the west end of Oxford. (I will edit this later when I get home!!!)

Sounds good, I just managed to get my bike back in once piece, so I'm in. :D

Xsannz

16th January 2013, 14:14

Danm right past my front door... Cant make it tonight as i have somebody coming to look at one of my bikes...

Buyasta

16th January 2013, 21:33

gloplg

17th January 2013, 09:07

Well, that was a fairly fun ride, although it turned out a little eventful for my taste.

I forgot my backpack in the pub, so turned back a few km out of Oxford. Then I ran out of gas just as I was turning onto Minchins rd, and had to flick it to reserve, then ran out again about 28km later, tipped the bike over to the left to move the fuel over to the petcock side and ran out for the final time 800m shy of the Old West Coast rd/West Coast rd intersection. After my flatmate came with a fuel can and I'd put a litre or two in, I found my headlight had stopped working - high beam worked fine, but low beam, nothing, which made the 8km final stretch back home rather interesting.

On the bright side, going through the electrics will give me something to do tomorrow. :)

Yes .................. Well :eek::eek::eek: ....................... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm:scratch::scratch::scratch: ............... Interesting times you live in BY. Glad you made it home ok.

In comparison my ride home was deadly dull and booring, but I enjoyed it, and the company last night. Thanks to all who came along.

Looking outside this morning maybe the weather last night was rather good. Last time I said it wasn't going to rain it did eh Max.

Anyway ............. Anyone for pizza next WNR???? Hurunui Pub????

Peeteey

19th January 2013, 02:21

Quick wee vid from the other week, mainly testing out the new Sony camera.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYahAKEhPmg&feature=youtu.be

gloplg

19th January 2013, 07:47

[QUOTE=Peeteey;1130482124]Quick wee vid from the other week, mainly testing out the new Sony camera.QUOTE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYahAKEhPmg&feature=youtu.be[/video][/QUOTE)]

Interesting Pete. I like the video especially the stabilisation.

As for tyre pressure, had I been more on to it you could have used my 12 volt compressor which I have been carring for some months now.:doh::doh::doh:

Gareth123

19th January 2013, 09:36

Georged

19th January 2013, 19:02

Crap, is it wednesday already. Was going to go for a ride this week. :facepalm:

I have a question for Peeteey re bass playing - would you like to email me at george.drayton@xtra.co.nz so that i can ask a question or two....tks gd P.S does anyone have his email address they could send to me?

Buyasta

20th January 2013, 15:06

Blown headlight bulb would be my guess.

It appears to have been a loose connection in the nest of wiring above the headlight - after poking around while doing some other stuff I noticed it'd started working again, and while I had a go at trying to find where the issue was by prodding and pulling various bits of wiring, I couldn't get it to stop working again.
Ah well, it works now, and if it ever crops up again I know roughly where to look, if it does it again I'll do a more thorough job of going through the wiring.

Spuds1234

21st January 2013, 09:34

It appears to have been a loose connection in the nest of wiring above the headlight - after poking around while doing some other stuff I noticed it'd started working again, and while I had a go at trying to find where the issue was by prodding and pulling various bits of wiring, I couldn't get it to stop working again.
Ah well, it works now, and if it ever crops up again I know roughly where to look, if it does it again I'll do a more thorough job of going through the wiring.

If you ever get the time and the inclination might pay to replace that part of the wiring. It would suck to loose your headlight suddenly going into a bend at night just because you twisted the bars just the right way...

Gareth123

21st January 2013, 09:56

willytheekid

21st January 2013, 11:20

This man (although it kills me to say it) speaks the truth. It does suck to lose your headlight halfway round a bend at night. I have never pulled up a bike as quickly as I did that time on the way to Nelson!

Completely normal for old Trumpys :laugh:

I had a 71 trident that used to blow EVERY bulb at once for no apparent reason...heaps of fun at night...POOF!...no lights...no dash..and no clean undies!:laugh: (And it was the model with conical hubs!...you get to use the brakes 3 times...and ONLY 3 times before they over heat lol)

And +1...fix it!...sparky problems are buggers to find...but much easier to do so in the garage...than on the side of the road!:niceone:

Buyasta

21st January 2013, 14:12

If you ever get the time and the inclination might pay to replace that part of the wiring. It would suck to loose your headlight suddenly going into a bend at night just because you twisted the bars just the right way...

This man (although it kills me to say it) speaks the truth. It does suck to lose your headlight halfway round a bend at night. I have never pulled up a bike as quickly as I did that time on the way to Nelson!

And +1...fix it!...sparky problems are buggers to find...but much easier to do so in the garage...than on the side of the road!:niceone:

Hmmn, these are some good points, I'll have another poke around. I'm hoping the issue is a loose connection where the headlight wires connect to the headlight plug, in which case it'll just need a quick resolder, because if it's in the big run of wiring running back to the rest of the electrics beneath the seat it'll be a freaking nightmare to find and fix.

Spuds1234

21st January 2013, 14:34

Hmmn, these are some good points, I'll have another poke around. I'm hoping the issue is a loose connection where the headlight wires connect to the headlight plug, in which case it'll just need a quick resolder, because if it's in the big run of wiring running back to the rest of the electrics beneath the seat it'll be a freaking nightmare to find and fix.

If its just a big run of wire, just replace the whole lot.

Way easier than trying to find the break in the wire.

Buyasta

21st January 2013, 15:21

If its just a big run of wire, just replace the whole lot.

Way easier than trying to find the break in the wire.

When I say a run of wire I mean pretty much every wire in the entire damn bike, probably a good 20m or so worth.

Turns out the problem was in fact at the socket though - the wire had snapped inside it's insulation at the point it crimps into the h4 socket, so depending which direction it was being pushed or pulled it wasn't making a connection.
Unfortunately to fix it properly I need a new H4 female socket, and those don't appear to be so easy to find - I can't find anywhere in NZ that has them listed online.
In the meantime I can just solder the wire onto the old crimp connector and jam it back in, but it looks like I might have to order a plug from the states if I want to fix it properly. :(

Subike

21st January 2013, 16:30

Unfortunately to fix it properly I need a new H4 female socket, and those don't appear to be so easy to find - I can't find anywhere in NZ that has them listed online.
ly. :(

Canterbury Auto Electrical service LTD 159/161 Waterloo road Hornby, go there and for about $6 you can get a new plug with connectors, You can also get plug sets, in 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/ wire plugs, male with female set, which are great for repairing looms.
A point, soldered joints are NOT as long lasting as crimped joints. A soldered joint will flex and break in the vibrational environment of a bike, Always use crimped joints for repairs, other wise you will get the ""Lucas Lord of Darkness"" gremlin invade your electrics.

Buyasta

21st January 2013, 17:59

Canterbury Auto Electrical service LTD 159/161 Waterloo road Hornby, go there and for about $6 you can get a new plug with connectors, You can also get plug sets, in 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/ wire plugs, male with female set, which are great for repairing looms.
A point, soldered joints are NOT as long lasting as crimped joints. A soldered joint will flex and break in the vibrational environment of a bike, Always use crimped joints for repairs, other wise you will get the ""Lucas Lord of Darkness"" gremlin invade your electrics.

Awesome, thanks for that, I'll pay them a visit tomorrow.
I decided that since it'd replace the plug anyway, I'd chuck a headlight relay kit in, and I was going to solder the wire onto the old connector until that arrives, but for a few bucks for a new connector, I may as well do it properly even in the short term.
I realize soldered connections won't hold up as well as crimped ones in a vibration-heavy environment, it just would've been for a temporary connection.
I've been getting some good use out of some posi-lock and posi-twist (http://www.posi-lock.com/) connectors I grabbed a week or so back out of curiosity, they're so much easier than crimping, and you can just undo and redo them if you need to make changes.

KiwiPhoenix

22nd January 2013, 08:17

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Buyasta

22nd January 2013, 09:56

Cheers for the tip Subike, that place is awesome. I picked up the H4 socket for $4.60, and a quick clip, strip and posi-lock later, my headlight issue is all sorted. :D

Peeteey

23rd January 2013, 00:29

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Ha ha, thanks chick, the marketing world is missing out not having you. :D

Peeteey

23rd January 2013, 00:38

Completely normal for old Trumpys :laugh:

Speaking of completely normal, where are we slightly not-so-normal people going this week?

Willy, when you joining us again bro, miss you!

willytheekid

23rd January 2013, 07:05

Speaking of completely normal, where are we slightly not-so-normal people going this week?

Willy, when you joining us again bro, miss you!

Gidday Peeteey :2thumbsup

I just can't seem to find the time sorry mate (2 kids and a retarded dog to look after an all that...and they also cost so much to run! lol)

I did try to catch up with ya a few weeks backs...was just too fine a day, so I had to keep riding past work lol, ended up out your way (eventually), gave you a call...but your better half said you was..."working!?!":crazy:

...but I promise, I will make some form of an effort soon to catch up with everyone:yes:...and then go for a ride! :scooter:
(Just as long as Gloplg promisies not to doze off and have another "road nap" on a bridge:lol:...he's such a trend setter!{word has it...he invented planking!!:yes:...honest!:innocent:)

Have great ride tonight everyone ;) (truly wish I was there :weep:)

Buyasta

23rd January 2013, 07:42

Speaking of completely normal, where are we slightly not-so-normal people going this week?

Pretty sure Gloplg mentioned pizza at the Hurunui tonight at the last WNR.

gloplg

23rd January 2013, 09:34

Anyway ............. Anyone for pizza next WNR???? Hurunui Pub????

BK, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Hills, Marshland. First regroup as usual, Old Main North Road just before the Motorway onramp. Folk from the north of town may want to join up here. Anyone further north, Rangiora etc, is more than welcome to join up along the way. Motorway etc, second regroup as usual Amberley truckstop opposite "Z" servo.

Last time we went it was suggested by the manager that because there could be some delay we preorder our pizzas by phone. If anyone wants to I will do this at BK at about 6.15pm.

gloplg

23rd January 2013, 09:55

(Just as long as Gloplg promisies not to doze off and have another "road nap" on a bridge:lol:...he's such a trend setter!{word has it...he invented planking!!:yes:...honest!:innocent:)

Have great ride tonight everyone ;) (truly wish I was there :weep:)

Splutter ........ Splutter .........cough ........ cough Hurumphhhhh .........:innocent::innocent::innocent::killingme: killingme:killingme:sleep::sleep::sleep:

WTK!!!! I can see I'm going to have to keep a very close eye on you. Always assuming I get to see you at all. Last time we caught up at Gareth's bbq???? February?? last year, too long.

So it was lovely grey Guzzler, HD, now Hoooonda????? What with all my :sleep::sleep::sleep: I can't keep up. Hope to see you soon!!!!!!

gloplg

23rd January 2013, 10:02

I've been getting some good use out of some posi-lock and posi-twist (http://www.posi-lock.com/) connectors I grabbed a week or so back out of curiosity, they're so much easier than crimping, and you can just undo and redo them if you need to make changes.

Thanks for posting this with the link BY. Looks an interesting alternative to crimping. Please let us know how you get on with them.

Buyasta

23rd January 2013, 10:21

Thanks for posting this with the link BY. Looks an interesting alternative to crimping. Please let us know how you get on with them.

I've been finding them bloody brilliant - so much quicker and easier than crimping, and if you need to undo them for any reason it's a matter of a few seconds to undo them and do them back up. I've got 10 of the posi-locks, 3 of the posi-twists and a posi-tap on the bike at the moment, mostly for the Vapor and dash unit, along with a few for the headlight, and putting all 13 of those connectors on was quicker than the two crimped butt connectors I'd put on before I found the posi-lock stuff.

The only place I've found in NZ that stocks them is fastbikegear.co.nz (http://www.fastbikegear.co.nz/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=481&zenid=b5d16068424607d01c90d2f84842b2ad), but their pricing is actually cheaper than the manufacturers online shop, at least for the multi-packs, and their shipping is very quick.

cruza

23rd January 2013, 10:27

I've been finding them bloody brilliant - so much quicker and easier than crimping, and if you need to undo them for any reason it's a matter of a few seconds to undo them and do them back up. I've got 10 of the posi-locks, 3 of the posi-twists and a posi-tap on the bike at the moment, mostly for the Vapor and dash unit, along with a few for the headlight, and putting all 13 of those connectors on was quicker than the two crimped butt connectors I'd put on before I found the posi-lock stuff.

The only place I've found in NZ that stocks them is fastbikegear.co.nz (http://www.fastbikegear.co.nz/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=481&zenid=b5d16068424607d01c90d2f84842b2ad), but their pricing is actually cheaper than the manufacturers online shop, at least for the multi-packs, and their shipping is very quick.

Sounds like you need a complete bike for spare parts:whistle: even has a brand new headlight unit...... have a look on trademe
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-552869186.htm
Need to make room for another bike.

willytheekid

23rd January 2013, 10:29

Splutter ........ Splutter .........cough ........ cough Hurumphhhhh .........:innocent::innocent::innocent::killingme: killingme:killingme:sleep::sleep::sleep:

WTK!!!! I can see I'm going to have to keep a very close eye on you. Always assuming I get to see you at all. Last time we caught up at Gareth's bbq???? February?? last year, too long.

So it was lovely grey Guzzler, HD, now Hoooonda????? What with all my :sleep::sleep::sleep: I can't keep up. Hope to see you soon!!!!!!

:killingme(thought I would get a bite from that post lol).....:innocent:

The more people keeping an eye on me the better mate (I do require constant supervision:yes:...according to my better half anyway)

Yeah...been playing musical bikes for the last year lol...but to fair...that "crusier" was for rehab purposes only :killingme (Had to go...I was wearing it out in the corners!)
...as for the Honda:love:...well...you will see;) (they just don't make em like this anymore.....750cc V4 with gear driven cams and a "modified" exhaust:drool:)

BUT....I Just (finaly) confirmed that my mechanic's WOF guy is back from his "extended" holiday(been waiting for two weeks), so im out to newbrighton after work to see rodger again, then pop into a mates...then I may just have to call into BK just to say gidday and catch up with you all ;) (sorry...I can't go for the ride tho:weep:)

...see you all tonight (is it still 6ish at BK??)

Buyasta

23rd January 2013, 11:19

Sounds like you need a complete bike for spare parts:whistle: even has a brand new headlight unit...... have a look on trademe
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-552869186.htm
Need to make room for another bike.

Oh don't worry, I saw when you linked it in the DR thread, and it's on my watchlist - I made the first bid on it, and I'll get back in on the bidding come Sunday - the idea of having a complete parts bike handy is definitely appealing. :yes:

...see you all tonight (is it still 6ish at BK??)

Yup, we still do 6pm meeting for 6:30 departure. :)

willytheekid

23rd January 2013, 11:30

Yup, we still do 6pm meeting for 6:30 departure. :)

Cheers for confirming that:first:

...see how long its been! lol

C u there ;)

Peeteey

23rd January 2013, 22:16

Lovely ride tonight folks, cheers!

Nice to see some of you long lost stragglers too :) Miss you mad buggers. :lol:

Freespaceage

24th January 2013, 18:27

Great ride last night, was really good to see and catch up with you all. I looked like one big bug splat when i got home :sick:

Lovely ride tonight folks, cheers!

Nice to see some of you long lost stragglers too :) Miss you mad buggers. :lol:

Peeteey

24th January 2013, 20:57

I looked like one big bug splat when i got home :sick:

Tell me about it! I was starting to have trouble seeing as I peeled off from you guys heading back into town! Poor old moths get such a hard time ...

EJK

24th January 2013, 21:25

Hey guys mind if I tag along next week? I don't ride fast.

Peeteey

25th January 2013, 00:56

Who's this handsome young fella?

277075

Jeez my pipes are low to the ground! No wonder it always bottoms out going over the bumps at the Oxford Petrol Station. I always remember just before ... *Scraaape* :facepalm:

Buyasta

25th January 2013, 07:58

Great ride last night, was really good to see and catch up with you all. I looked like one big bug splat when i got home :sick:

Tell me about it! I was starting to have trouble seeing as I peeled off from you guys heading back into town! Poor old moths get such a hard time ...

Yeah, by the time I hit Christchurch and got off the motorway I was having trouble seeing anything through the splattered bugs too, but given how many had ended up on the visor, there was no way I was gonna open it and get them in the face instead. :sick:

Hey guys mind if I tag along next week? I don't ride fast.

Oh don't worry, we're all very welcoming, albeit mostly in a welcome to the nuthouse kind of way. ;)

So, what's the plan for next week?

gloplg

25th January 2013, 09:02

Hey guys mind if I tag along next week? I don't ride fast.

Hi EJK welcome. You know where we meet and what time???? Haven't decided our destination yet. Might make it somewhere fairly local like the Taitap pub or?????

Unless someone has a desired destination???

gloplg

25th January 2013, 09:13

EJK

25th January 2013, 11:03

Hi EJK welcome. You know where we meet and what time???? Haven't decided our destination yet. Might make it somewhere fairly local like the Taitap pub or?????

Unless someone has a desired destination???

6:00pm at burger king moorhouse last time I remember, correct?

Hope to see you lads.

Peeteey

25th January 2013, 13:38

6:00pm at burger king moorhouse last time I remember, correct?

Hope to see you lads.

That's the one, we tend to leave about 630 after a natter.

gloplg

27th January 2013, 17:49

Peeteey

27th January 2013, 21:09

Weeeeellllllllllllll it looks like I'm Wellywood bound this Wednesday. So as suggested the WNR could go to the TaiTap Pub, via "the tube" and around the bays either to Diamond Harbour or just straight over Gebbies.

Have a good night guys, travel safely.

We'll miss you G man! Have fun up there.

I was thinking about suggesting we do a similar run but backwards, ending up in Lyttelton. There are some nice places to stop/eat/drink there and I think Freeman's has $15 pizza and pasta Mon-Thurs, and an outside area for general malarkying.

So how about we go round the outside of the hills to Gebbies Pass (or go up Dyers then Summit rd to gebbies), then around the bays to Lyttelton and stop there? Something a little different just for shits and giggles. :wari:

Been thinking a lot about other places to go, any suggestions?

Ciao!

Peeteey

28th January 2013, 01:42

Some of us went through Greta Valley on the way home from the Hurunui last week. It's a great time of the evening to be riding through there I tells ya!

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

Buyasta

29th January 2013, 10:52

Some of us went through Greta Valley on the way home from the Hurunui last week. It's a great time of the evening to be riding through there I tells ya!

Nice one Peeteey, as we were riding along the Scargill Valley road and I saw that awesome sky I was wishing I'd brought along my GoPro, but since I'm far too lazy to actually edit or do anything with the footage afterwards, so this is much better. :msn-wink:

The IS on that Sony really is incredibly effective, it really gives it a kinda surreal quality - it looks like you're just floating along a few cm above the road or something, gives quite the contrast when you switch back to the GoPro.

Buyasta

29th January 2013, 11:11

I was thinking about suggesting we do a similar run but backwards, ending up in Lyttelton. There are some nice places to stop/eat/drink there and I think Freeman's has $15 pizza and pasta Mon-Thurs, and an outside area for general malarkying.

So how about we go round the outside of the hills to Gebbies Pass (or go up Dyers then Summit rd to gebbies), then around the bays to Lyttelton and stop there? Something a little different just for shits and giggles.

I'd be down for that, I think the best way is probably going around the outside of the hills via the old Tai Tapu road, then over Gebbies and around the bays back to Lyttleton - up Gebbies, up the Summit rd, down Dyers and around the bays is also an option, but on my current tyres, I'd prefer the first option.

Subike

29th January 2013, 16:15

If you are going to take that route, then I might have to meet you at Halswell vets, Just around the corner from the lights.
Sounds like a good evenng for a ride along the top in that direction, low chance of sun strike, and possibly a low wind factor too.

rossirep

29th January 2013, 17:26

Some of us went through Greta Valley on the way home from the Hurunui last week. It's a great time of the evening to be riding through there I tells ya!

you got these awesome cameras and thats all you film with them boring rides where nothing exciting happens... next time stick it upside down so it makes the video just alil bit exciting.. im just saying.

Subike

29th January 2013, 17:28

you got these awesome cameras and thats all you film with them boring rides where nothing exciting happens... next time stick it upside down so it makes the video just alil bit exciting.. im just saying.

is that so he can film you the right way up as you go blasting past?
:bleh:

rossirep

29th January 2013, 18:01

is that so he can film you the right way up as you go blasting past?
:bleh:

that wont work, as i dont do pizza and or boring slow rides. ;-) and i only go to Akaroa and we all know you guys never ride that far..lol,

Subike

29th January 2013, 18:15

that wont work, as i dont do pizza and or boring slow rides. ;-) and i only go to Akaroa and we all know you guys never ride that far..lol,

I have passed you in both directions on that road heaps of time, Akaroa is a nice training session on any sized bike.
You just need it to practice corners for things like ........well, not telling you cause you only ride that one road,,,,,eh :msn-wink:

rossirep

29th January 2013, 18:26

I have passed you in both directions on that road heaps of time, Akaroa is a nice training session on any sized bike.
You just need it to practice corners for things like ........well, not telling you cause you only ride that one road,,,,,eh :msn-wink:

next time you "pass" me pop ya hand out and give me a wave, cause i dont remember it happening.
and i dont think i need to practice corners, as iv got them pretty well sussed, its that straight road riding i have trouble with.. lol,

Peeteey

30th January 2013, 00:46

I was wishing I'd brought along my GoPro, but since I'm far too lazy to actually edit or do anything with the footage afterwards, so this is much better. :msn-wink:

Ha ha! Well, at least you're honest! :innocent: I'm getting pretty lazy with the editing too, RSI doesn't help but mainly it's just apathy. :)

I'd be down for that, I think the best way is probably going around the outside of the hills via the old Tai Tapu road, then over Gebbies and around the bays back to Lyttleton - up Gebbies, up the Summit rd, down Dyers and around the bays is also an option, but on my current tyres, I'd prefer the first option.

Cool, I reckon 'round the outside might be the go then, might have the sun in our eyes for the first bit but *meh*

you got these awesome cameras and thats all you film with them boring rides where nothing exciting happens... next time stick it upside down so it makes the video just alil bit exciting.. im just saying.

Righto mate, next video will have plane crashes, explosions, nudity and gratuitous violence. Just for you. :laugh:

KiwiPhoenix

30th January 2013, 07:32

Righto mate, next video will have plane crashes, explosions, nudity and gratuitous violence. Just for you. :laugh:

Obviously hasn't seen any of your earlier work Peeteey....

Cheech

30th January 2013, 11:30

Hi guys. Im a little new to Christchurch and am keen to go on some bike rides. Ok if i tag along tonight?

Asher

30th January 2013, 11:55

I went over the summit road on Monday and it was a great ride with the fog sitting about 5m above the road and the sun shunning through.

I might come out tonight if I don't finish work too late.

willytheekid

30th January 2013, 12:05

...Righto mate, next video will have plane crashes, explosions, nudity and gratuitous violence. Just for you. :laugh:

So you DO want me to come along for more rides!:eek:
....I KNEW you all loved my arseless chaps, green laser and trying to pick fights with Gloplug* :laugh: (*he fights dirty!...so Ive given up...sick of getting my arse kick by an "aged" gentleman :crybaby::laugh:)

Have a great trip tonight everyone :love:

...and keep up the vids peeteey :msn-wink: (some of us like watching our mates enjoying there ride)

ps: thought this might make ya laugh peeteey - http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/8241076/Fur-play-cops-drive-stolen-alpaca-home

lol

Buyasta

30th January 2013, 12:43

Hi guys. Im a little new to Christchurch and am keen to go on some bike rides. Ok if i tag along tonight?
Absolutely, all are welcome!

ps: thought this might make ya laugh peeteey - http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/8241076/Fur-play-cops-drive-stolen-alpaca-home

Bah, this is clearly just propaganda from an Alpaca media relations group!

"It went in easy as... they're all neck. It was happy as Larry with it's head out the window while we drove along."
I've had to wrangle Alpacas in between pens and into horse floats before, and if there's one thing they're not, it's easy or co-operative. I once had one damn near break my foot trying to jump over a fence into the next pen rather than walk through the gate I was trying to usher it through... into the same damn pen it was trying to jump into!

willytheekid

30th January 2013, 12:56

Bah, this is clearly just propaganda from an Alpaca media relations group!

I've had to wrangle Alpacas in between pens and into horse floats before, and if there's one thing they're not, it's easy or co-operative. I once had one damn near break my foot trying to jump over a fence into the next pen rather than walk through the gate I was trying to usher it through... into the same damn pen it was trying to jump into!

:laugh:...yeah they look like they could "throw down" if they wanted...(and I bet that do weigh JUST enough to nearly break ya foot!)

http://stuff.pyzam.com/funnypics/0/alpacaftw.jpg

...they scare me!...Ive heard storys!! (From the Alpaca media relations group no less)

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/funny-puns-your-doom-shall-be-warm-and-soft.jpeg?w=500

....SOON!!:shit:

:laugh:

EJK

30th January 2013, 21:27

Good ride tonight guys.

It was good to see you Internet folks in real life.

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Subike

30th January 2013, 22:03

I enjoyed that, slow enough for me to keep up, what with the fresh surface and a slow car...didnt even have to use my brakes much.
And hey , sorry I didnt say Hi to the new fellas, sat at the wrong table, but didnt need a feed, you giys sure got some tasty looking pizza.
Must got there again, great little place.
Would love to have taken the top road along the hills, If we get a Wed night without wind, I just has to be done....please :shutup:

KiwiPhoenix

30th January 2013, 23:04

Great to see everyone tonight! Been a while for me...

EJK, great to see you back out on the bike! Thanks for the pizza!

As for the rest of you, great to see you all!

Peeteey

31st January 2013, 21:31

Great to see everyone tonight! Been a while for me...

Was really lovely having you back, it's just not the same without you!

gloplg

2nd February 2013, 07:05

Would love to have taken the top road along the hills, If we get a Wed night without wind, I just has to be done....please :shutup:

Yes SB. Will do it WNR after next. I went over the Summit Road yesterday on a "training run". The long grass on the sides of the road had just been cut and was spread on parts of road, made for an "interesting" ride.

If anyone is interested I might be persuaded to ride on the odd Friday night after work. I need some challenging roads to regain some of my riding skills.

Does anyone know if the fish and chip shop in Akaroa has reopened yet????

Anyway next WNR Greta Valley??

Asher

2nd February 2013, 07:24

Does anyone know if the fish and chip shop in Akaroa has reopened yet????

Yup it has.

Buyasta

2nd February 2013, 10:22

Yup it has.

I was told it'd burned down a second time after having been rebuilt and reopened, though I'm not sure whether or not that's true.

Subike

2nd February 2013, 10:37

I was told it'd burned down a second time after having been rebuilt and reopened, though I'm not sure whether or not that's true.

It was the bakery at the north end of the shopping area that had the second fire. Not the fish in chip shop. I personally dont think the new shop has the quality product the old shop had. I was dissapointed with the last feed I had there.
Glowplug, Fir night can be good, but I do it on a friday arvo, less traffic on the ride up the hill.
Will pass on Gretta, do enough long straight road rides to rallys ..prefer the short commute to the hills and then the corners on the Keeway. Long roads are not as enjoyable.

Gareth123

2nd February 2013, 14:37

Yes SB. Will do it WNR after next. I went over the Summit Road yesterday on a "training run". The long grass on the sides of the road had just been cut and was spread on parts of road, made for an "interesting" ride.

If anyone is interested I might be persuaded to ride on the odd Friday night after work. I need some challenging roads to regain some of my riding skills.

Does anyone know if the fish and chip shop in Akaroa has reopened yet????

Anyway next WNR Greta Valley??

I would definitely be up for a Friday night ride! Hell yes! Just message me the day before and I will be there! (Unless I'm working the Saturday morning)

KiwiPhoenix

3rd February 2013, 20:05

Have a safe ride guys, I'll be heading back from Lake Brunner on Wed. :Punk:Taking the long way home after the Vincent Rally....:woohoo:

conadz

4th February 2013, 17:31

Hey Guys, planing to attended this wednesdays ride as my first in chch.
Anything i need to be prepared for? Hopefully this weather clears up :sunny:

Spuds1234

4th February 2013, 17:36

Hey Guys, planing to attended this wednesdays ride as my first in chch.
Anything i need to be prepared for? Hopefully this weather clears up :sunny:

Just have a full tank and you'll be right.

gloplg

4th February 2013, 17:50

Hey Guys, planing to attended this wednesdays ride as my first in chch.
Anything i need to be prepared for? Hopefully this weather clears up :sunny:

Just have a full tank and you'll be right.

Yes Spuds has it right, along with suitable gear for riding.

WNR Greta Valley.

BK, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Hills, Marshland. First regroup off the top end of Marshland just before the motorway onramp. Folk from the north of town may like to join up here. Up the Motorway through Woodend (Rangiora etc folk may want to join up here.) Second regroup at the truckstop opposite Z Amberley. Turn off at Waipara and through the Weka Pass to Waikari, third regroup at the turnoff to Scargill Valley. Through Scargill Valley to the Greta Pub. Some 190k return to Christchurch.

See you all on Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!

Spuds1234

4th February 2013, 17:57

suitable gear for riding.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00130/F_2006Viral_e-mails_130537a.jpg

These are great on those hot summer nights. They keep your feet nice and cool.

KiwiPhoenix

4th February 2013, 18:57

Have a great ride folks, turns out due to the weather we're heading back Thursday now. Will probably enjoy the west coast more in the dry!

FJRider

4th February 2013, 19:10

Have a great ride folks, turns out due to the weather we're heading back Thursday now. Will probably enjoy the west coast more in the dry!

Yep ... apparently ... it DOES rain in Paradise ... :innocent:

:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny: ... tomorrow ... :laugh:

cruza

5th February 2013, 11:10

Yep ... apparently ... it DOES rain in Paradise ... :innocent:

:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny: ... tomorrow ... :laugh:

But very welcome rain , fire risk up here in the tinder dry cond's been a real worry for alot of people.

FJRider

5th February 2013, 11:17

But very welcome rain , fire risk up here in the tinder dry cond's been a real worry for alot of people.

Situation normal for this area ... 9 months of the year. EVERY year.

Walter (and co) is heading for the Haast as I type. Fresh snow on the hills ... sun but bugger all warmth.

Both arrived safe in Fox.

conadz

5th February 2013, 18:47

Yes Spuds has it right, along with suitable gear for riding.

WNR Greta Valley.

BK, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Hills, Marshland. First regroup off the top end of Marshland just before the motorway onramp. Folk from the north of town may like to join up here. Up the Motorway through Woodend (Rangiora etc folk may want to join up here.) Second regroup at the truckstop opposite Z Amberley. Turn off at Waipara and through the Weka Pass to Waikari, third regroup at the turnoff to Scargill Valley. Through Scargill Valley to the Greta Pub. Some 190k return to Christchurch.

See you all on Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!

Brilliant, just dont leave me to far behind, Im still struggling to keep my bearings around central Christchurch :laugh:

EJK

5th February 2013, 21:01

Brilliant, just dont leave me to far behind, Im still struggling to keep my bearings around central Christchurch :laugh:

Don't worry I don't ride fast :-)

190kms. Should be a decent ride.

gloplg

6th February 2013, 21:19

A good ride tonight. Thanks to all who who came along.

If anyone wants to go for a quick ride around the hills on Friday I will be at BK just after 6.00pm.

Gareth123

7th February 2013, 19:26

A good ride tonight. Thanks to all who who came along.

If anyone wants to go for a quick ride around the hills on Friday I will be at BK just after 6.00pm.

Where are we off too? I'm keen although that may change if work needs me.

Gareth123

8th February 2013, 13:47

Sorry guys, I'm out for tonight. I just cant be bothered doing anything at all today.

gloplg

11th February 2013, 11:58

Anyone want to do the Summit Road this WNR??????

conadz

11th February 2013, 13:31

I'm down for that, really enjoying the dyers pass and conjoining roads. Sorry I couldn't make it last week, bike troubles left me tinkering till about 8 :pinch:

neels

11th February 2013, 20:53

Anyone want to do the Summit Road this WNR??????
Maybe not a go, there is a sign at marleys hill which says the summit road is closed to gebbies pass from 7am to 7pm for road works for Le Race.

Have rung the number twice to try and get more info as we go up there for work, but nobody at the other end seems to know anything about it, so may be road works, may be no road works, or anything in between such as new seal and loose gravel.

Subike

11th February 2013, 21:02

:angry::angry::angry::angry: need new crush bushes in back wheel, no long rides for me till replaced.

And the XS11 is not registered......

Peeteey

11th February 2013, 22:22

:angry::angry::angry::angry: need new crush bushes in back wheel, no long rides for me till replaced.

And the XS11 is not registered......

You can hop on the back of the Kat if you like :lol:

gloplg

11th February 2013, 23:23

Maybe not a go, there is a sign at marleys hill which says the summit road is closed to gebbies pass from 7am to 7pm for road works for Le Race.

Have rung the number twice to try and get more info as we go up there for work, but nobody at the other end seems to know anything about it, so may be road works, may be no road works, or anything in between such as new seal and loose gravel.

Thanks Neels. I will go and have a look.

Peeteey

12th February 2013, 00:04

Thanks Neels. I will go and have a look.

I came over Dyers tonight and I did notice a sign saying something about roadworks or closure of side road. At the point they had the sign, a side road was some several hundred feet up or down the cliff so I just thought they were barmy, maybe it meant the summit?

Shoshoni

12th February 2013, 13:47

Anyone want to do the Summit Road this WNR??????

The Summit Road is closed 10km in from Dyers Pass Road

Summit Road Road Stabilization
start date Monday 11-2-2013
expected resolution 22-2-2013

Also looks like they have given access for logging trucks up by the hang gliding area :sick:

How about Aka's then back to Little River?

gloplg

12th February 2013, 17:23

The Summit Road is closed 10km in from Dyers Pass Road

Summit Road Road Stabilization
start date Monday 11-2-2013
expected resolution 22-2-2013

Also looks like they have given access for logging trucks up by the hang gliding area :sick:

How about Aka's then back to Little River?

Bugger. ........................ Ok does anyone fancy trying the fish and chip reincarnation in Akaroa????

EJK

12th February 2013, 17:47

Bugger. ........................ Ok does anyone fancy trying the fish and chip reincarnation in Akaroa????

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Peeteey

13th February 2013, 15:31

Bollocks to rain and bollocks to work. *sigh*

Was really keen to explore Weston valley road some more tonight. Ah well, responsibility beckons.

Have a nice ride to those that brave the rain ...

Shoshoni

13th February 2013, 20:26

Bollocks to rain and bollocks to work. *sigh*

Was really keen to explore Weston valley road some more tonight. Ah well, responsibility beckons.

Have a nice ride to those that brave the rain ...

Think you scared them all off PeeTeey with the rumor :psst: about it raining somewhere.
Had a nice ride great company and only a few damp spots on the roads around Governors Bay .

gloplg

14th February 2013, 01:00

Think you scared them all off PeeTeey with the rumor :psst: about it raining somewhere.
Had a nice ride great company and only a few damp spots on the roads around Governors Bay .

I will second that SS, thanks for your company tonight I also had a good ride.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwZ_4Bw-6fg

Peeteey

14th February 2013, 22:12

I also had a good ride.

Nice angle GP! :niceone:

Peeteey

16th February 2013, 11:47

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

A wee mellow ride that myself and Trial Rider did last night around to Port Levy.

Nothing beats a Russian doing reggae on a New Zealand video :)

gloplg

16th February 2013, 13:29

Anyway. ........... shall we try for fish and chips again????

Peeteey

20th February 2013, 01:18

Anyway. ........... shall we try for fish and chips again????

Hmm, where's my original post gone?

Anyhoo, sounds good. Dunno if I feel like going all the way to Akas so I might peel off at little river and go over Weston.

Transalper

20th February 2013, 06:52

.... so I might peel off at little river and go over Weston.

I could be up for that. Was saving the gas for the Avon City Suzuki Tekapo Adventure but...

willytheekid

20th February 2013, 07:15

Hmm, where's my original post gone?

Anyhoo, sounds good. Dunno if I feel like going all the way to Akas so I might peel off at little river and go over Weston.

That reminds me, must catch up with you soon Peeteey to grab that camera :msn-wink: (been sick as a dog all weekend, was gonna come out and see you on sunday...figured you'd kill me if I bought the flu with me :crazy: lol)

Safe ride tonight everyone :love:

Peeteey

20th February 2013, 15:46

I could be up for that. Was saving the gas for the Avon City Suzuki Tekapo Adventure but...

Good man, see you soon

That reminds me, must catch up with you soon Peeteey to grab that camera :msn-wink: (been sick as a dog all weekend, was gonna come out and see you on sunday...figured you'd kill me if I bought the flu with me :crazy: lol)

Safe ride tonight everyone :love:

You flu and my cold would get on well i reckon. :)
Ill be driving past your place on sat, weather permitting, and may be in a rush but if you meet me at the end of your road, we could do a shady deal then ...

Peeteey

20th February 2013, 15:48

G man, you talking everyone through hallswell or gov bay? Ill meet you along the way

Peeteey

20th February 2013, 16:34

Actually, scratch that, am too nackered tonight so will hopefully see you all next week!

rossirep

20th February 2013, 18:17

I could be up for that. Was saving the gas for the Avon City Suzuki Tekapo Adventure but...

but they dont do pizza there do they.??? .. or were you just tryin to be a cunny funt,..??

dont worry dude i wasnt trying to join ya lil KB WNR gang and show how shit you are at riding. was just giving ya a lil heads up.. hope the road works didnt spook ya

Transalper

20th February 2013, 21:13

but they dont do pizza there do they.??? .. or were you just tryin to be a cunny funt,..??
..... was just giving ya a lil heads up.. hope the road works didnt spook ya

Yep the second one... tryin to ba a cunny funt.
Gloplug did say thank you for the warning, think/thought you heard him.
Personally road condition don't bother me except the 30 and 50k signs that often accompany the temporary potentially interesting bits.
After discussing other options we did go with the original plan A ...to Akas for the Fish n chips.

gloplg

20th February 2013, 23:11

Anyway a good ride this week. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves.

Next WNR should suit SB as he has been asking for the summit road. Got your bike up and running again SB???

Peeteey

26th February 2013, 20:02

Righto, are you going up Dyers then along the summit? If so, will meet you at the top.

Lemme know.

Mr Triple

26th February 2013, 22:18

I might even pop along this week :-)

Peeteey

26th February 2013, 22:28

I might even pop along this week :-)

Good man! :)

gloplg

26th February 2013, 23:36

mulletman

27th February 2013, 14:57

WNR BK out through Halswell, Old TaiTap, Gebbies, down to Teddington, round through Governors Bay, up Dyers Pass Rd to the Summit Rd, accross the top to Gebbies and around the bays to Port, thru the Tube to The Valley.

Gebbies end of summit road has surface repairs with some loose gravel still about, should be able to see it tho.

gloplg

27th February 2013, 15:06

Gebbies end of summit road has surface repairs with some loose gravel still about, should be able to see it tho.

Hey thanks for the heads up MM.

I think most of us can go through some loose gravel with no problems at all. There was a couple of Ks of fresh seal not far from Akaroa last week which no one seemed to have any bother with.

Peeteey

27th February 2013, 16:01

Peeteey

27th February 2013, 19:14

thru the Tube to The Valley.

Which "The Valley" were you talking about? I went to the logical one i.e. Heatcote and no one was there. :weep:

conadz

27th February 2013, 19:18

That was my first ride on summit road :drool:
I'm speechless.

yoyo 2wheels

27th February 2013, 19:43

That was my first ride on summit road :drool:
I'm speechless.

yeah same! narrow, road works and the odd branch in the face but other than that not tooo bad

conadz

27th February 2013, 19:49

If anyone's keen for a play up and down there another afternoon, flick me a message. That was incredible on a 250 haha

Shoshoni

27th February 2013, 19:52

Saw Pete heading into the Tunnel didn't think we were that late.

I stopped at the Teddington Intersection and had a chat to Mr Triple, by that time you guys were long gone thought we would catch up with everyone at Heatcote pub but no one was there.

mulletman

27th February 2013, 20:04

Err :Oops: , didnt read GPs post properly re the 'Valley' bugger.
Good ride tho :niceone:

mulletman

27th February 2013, 20:08

yeah same! narrow, road works and the odd branch in the face but other than that not tooo bad

Then that was pretty good riding by you then :clap:

Subike

27th February 2013, 20:09

WNR BK out through Halswell, Old TaiTap, Gebbies, down to Teddington, round through Governors Bay, up Dyers Pass Rd to the Summit Rd, accross the top to Gebbies and around the bays to Port, thru the Tube to The Valley.

March Hare this weekend Gary. Will get a good ride in then, then its off to Blenheim for Easter. So not many wed nights for me this side of Christmas

gloplg

2nd March 2013, 08:08

That was my first ride on summit road :drool:
I'm speechless.

yeah same! narrow, road works and the odd branch in the face but other than that not tooo bad

I'm glad that you liked the summit road. It is challenging. I heard a whisper that Evans to Dyers section might be reopening soon. Yipeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

Saw Pete heading into the Tunnel didn't think we were that late.

I stopped at the Teddington Intersection and had a chat to Mr Triple, by that time you guys were long gone thought we would catch up with everyone at Heatcote pub but no one was there.

Ah yes weeeeeeelllllllllllll. Sorry about that guys. My bad!!!!!!! I have a sidecar guru who lives in the valley and I went to see him:spanking: :spanking:

Does anyone want to go to Little River via Barrys Bay next WNR??????

Jen

3rd March 2013, 14:50

Does anyone want to go to Little River via Barrys Bay next WNR??????

Now that my bike is running sweet, I"m keen for a ride this WNR...see you at BK :):banana:

Peeteey

3rd March 2013, 19:38

Sounds like fun, we could go via my new favourite road: :devil2:

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

cruza

3rd March 2013, 19:54

Sounds like fun, we could go via my new favourite road: :devil2:

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

in the dry.........clay hell slippery after bit of rain :whistle: what way do you come down lytt side?

Peeteey

3rd March 2013, 20:35

in the dry.........clay hell slippery after bit of rain :whistle: what way do you come down lytt side?

True, rain would make it even MORE fun! :D

I hopped back on Dyers Pass to get home, this track stops at the summit. I have yet to find a track to take me down the other side. Bridle path would still be shut I guess.

Hop on your new DR and we'll go exploring ...

Shoshoni

4th March 2013, 07:24

Sounds like fun, we could go via my new favourite road: :devil2:

Nice Vid Pete, looks a lot different than when I went down it a couple of years back there were no side paths to take had to take the DR into those deep ruts.

cruza

4th March 2013, 20:08

True, rain would make it even MORE fun! :D

I hopped back on Dyers Pass to get home, this track stops at the summit. I have yet to find a track to take me down the other side. Bridle path would still be shut I guess.

Hop on your new DR and we'll go exploring ...

Yeah thats what I thought , bridle path be only paper road on lytt side to ride down . Guess the fence still up on summit road that side? been ages since I've ridden that side for a look....

Lol...every time I'm over your way these days your working...... darn that new wife must be a slave driver pete :scratch:

Peeteey

4th March 2013, 20:34

Nice Vid Pete, looks a lot different than when I went down it a couple of years back there were no side paths to take had to take the DR into those deep ruts.

Those little side tracks make life much easier fer sure tho I did go into some of the deeper ones on the first ride, just for ... fun. Won't be doing that again in a hurry :)

every time I'm over your way these days your working...... darn that new wife must be a slave driver pete :scratch:

Ha ha, aren't they all? :chase:

babysteps

5th March 2013, 11:01

Sounds like fun, we could go via my new favourite road: :devil2:

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

You lucky bastard! Last time I tried to go up there it was full of Mountain Bikers!

Peeteey

5th March 2013, 15:48

You lucky bastard! Last time I tried to go up there it was full of Mountain Bikers!

Just make sure that they're in a ditch when you run over them to make your ride that much smoother ;) The only one I saw was near the top and he was going up so I had to take my hat off to him, no way in hell I could ride up there on a pushbike!

Actually, it was their tracks that helped quite a bit finding a good path through some of the tougher bits.

miSTa

5th March 2013, 19:52

So BK at 6pm, and heading to Barrys Bay and Little River? Yeah why not, been a few years since the last WNR.

Peeteey

6th March 2013, 16:02

You'll have to have fun without me tonight, hard as that may seem :)

Looks like it'll be a nice eve for it

gloplg

7th March 2013, 07:54

Ok guys so where did you wind up going to last night????

Jen

10th March 2013, 21:37

Ok guys so where did you wind up going to last night????

we went to hilltop. . only to find it booked out.. so back to little River for a drink and catch up. . great ride ty guys

gloplg

10th March 2013, 21:44

we went to hilltop. . only to find it booked out.. so back to little River for a drink and catch up. . great ride ty guys

I feel like the Summit Road again?????

Daylight saving ends April 7th that means four more weeks including this one.

Steven1912

13th March 2013, 11:49

Hey, just moved down from Wellington for uni and was looking to go out on rides. Would this still be on tonight, and still at the BK carpark?

Shoshoni

13th March 2013, 12:56

Hey, just moved down from Wellington for uni and was looking to go out on rides. Would this still be on tonight, and still at the BK carpark?

Yes still on for tonight at Burger King car park Moorhouse Ave, meeting time is 6pm & departure time is 6:30pm.

gloplg

15th March 2013, 16:45

Next WNR someone said something about Rangiora via Ashley gorge and Oxford.

Anybody we know in Rangiora. ................... Gareth!!!!!!!

Shoshoni

19th March 2013, 06:26

Next WNR someone said something about Rangiora via Ashley gorge and Oxford.

Anybody we know in Rangiora. ................... Gareth!!!!!!!

Stopping at Rangiora for a drink and maybe something to eat would be good change with the nights getting shorter and less warmer, also won't have to ride so far back to CHCH after the stop.

Gareth123

19th March 2013, 10:06

Next WNR someone said something about Rangiora via Ashley gorge and Oxford.

Anybody we know in Rangiora. ................... Gareth!!!!!!!

I would be keen for a catch up on the Wednesday night. Unfortunately I have work Thursday morning at 1am. :weep:

Peeteey

19th March 2013, 23:31

Sorry all, family in hospital, will be in there.
Have a fun ride! How many WNRs do we have left?

gloplg

21st March 2013, 16:14

Two more WNR's to go this season. Next WNR to Little River and the last one Halswell, Gebbies and around the bays to The Valley or ????

Peeteey

22nd March 2013, 22:56

to The Valley or ????

So when you say "To The Valley", are you actually going to show up? :facepalm:

conadz

23rd March 2013, 17:03

Went over the summit this afternoon, those few patches of gravel have been cleaned up, so that's a option for the last ride.
Also went on to do the purua port levy road. :drool:

Still stumps me how many amazing roads there are down here.

gloplg

23rd March 2013, 18:20

gloplg

23rd March 2013, 18:21

So when you say "To The Valley", are you actually going to show up? :facepalm:

More to the point is Pete. ........................... Are you going to show??????:innocent::innocent::innocent:

3umph

24th March 2013, 15:37

On a slightly different note....

3 of us are going for a squirt up to Hanmer tomorrow after work for a $20 steak at the monteiths bar up there...

Leaving the Peg @ 6pm (Monday)

conadz

25th March 2013, 10:16

Might join you if theres no complaints, no hard feelings if there is.
Futher question, wheres the peg? :laugh:

gloplg

25th March 2013, 10:26

Might join you if theres no complaints, no hard feelings if there is.
Futher question, wheres the peg? :laugh:

The Peg is the pub on the left at Belfast just before the northern motorway starts. Happy riding. Travel safely

3umph

25th March 2013, 10:46

Its 125km approx up there so we wont be stopping on the way for peope to catch up....

Valkyrie

26th March 2013, 07:54

Hiya, will be joining you this week. Thanks gloplg for the chat on the forecourt :-)
See you at BK

Shoshoni

26th March 2013, 17:13

Two more WNR's to go this season. Next WNR to Little River and the last one Halswell, Gebbies and around the bays to The Valley or ????

So this week to Little River which way were you thinking of taking Dyers Pass over Gebbies, Cashmere Rd to Old Tai Tapu Rd or Halswell out to Little River.
My vote is Cashmere, Old Tai Tapu, Little River :yes:

gloplg

26th March 2013, 23:26

Hiya, will be joining you this week. Thanks gloplg for the chat on the forecourt :-)
See you at BKHey not a problem see you tonight.

So this week to Little River which way were you thinking of taking Dyers Pass over Gebbies :yes:

Yep gives us some interesting roads. BK, Dyers, round the bays to Gebbies, First regroup at Millers/Akaroa hiway corner. Second regroup Little River Pub. Those that want to could go and have a look at Barries Bay.:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

Asher

27th March 2013, 09:30

I've got to fit some new brake pads on after work but if im not finished to late I will catch you guys up on the way and go to barrys bay and back to the LR pub

Peeteey

27th March 2013, 16:17

Righto, I'll meet you in gov bay

Shoshoni

27th March 2013, 20:22

One more ride done and one more WNR ride to go, had a blast coming home moon light over the those hills look nice.

Transalper

27th March 2013, 21:28

Great night, calm, warmish while the sun was still up and yeah, on the way home the moon lit country very nice until the cloud hid it again approaching the city.
I even took a moment to move the Tag in the local game.
Surprisingly small turn out, though it can be nice like that.

gloplg

27th March 2013, 21:36

One more ride done and one more WNR ride to go, had a blast coming home moon light over the those hills look nice.

Great night, calm, warmish while the sun was still up and yeah, on the way home the moon lit country very nice until the cloud hid it again approaching the city.
I even took a moment to move the Tag in the local game.
Surprisingly small turn out, though it can be nice like that.
Yes a great ride tonight. The small turnout made for a compact group. Next week last WNR of the season!!

Valkyrie

27th March 2013, 22:22

gloplg

28th March 2013, 11:17

I'm looking foreword to the day I can have a ride like tonight, curly roads clear of traffic, mild weather, mist n moon, easy company... And come home feeling relaxed. Instead of being pumped and exhausted from adrenaline because there is so much to learn. I take my hat off to you guys.

With the limited time you have been riding I think you are doing well. I believe that within a few months you will find riding a lot easier. The guys you saw last night each have decades of experience. We have ridden together for a number of years and trust each other's skills. Give yourself some time. Relax the tight grip on the controls that is something which saps your energy!!!

EJK

3rd April 2013, 10:13

What's the route for tonight guys?

Shoshoni

3rd April 2013, 11:12

Two more WNR's to go this season. Next WNR to Little River and the last one Halswell, Gebbies and around the bays to The Valley or ????

My vote is to end up at Tiatapu Pub.

Valkyrie

3rd April 2013, 15:08

EJK

3rd April 2013, 15:46

My bike's too little for this weather. Lovely to have met some of you you last week, lucky to get my gn over 80 in a head wind :scooter: so sadly won't join you tonight. Enjoy last WNR
C u on bike no.2 next daylight saving:yes:

Although I'm on a litre bike I don't ride fast. It's not about how fast you can ride but who you ride with.

I got pinged by cops yesterday on the way from hanmer springs so... I'll slow down tonight.

EJK

3rd April 2013, 18:45

Good ride tonight. Never knew that part of summit road existed. Some slip and slide here and there, bumping over cattle stop.

See you guys after winter.

Shoshoni

3rd April 2013, 20:00

Yep another good tonight, made it to the pub just as it was starting to rain a little. What happened to Conan he was with us then disappeared.

conadz

3rd April 2013, 20:13

gloplg

3rd April 2013, 22:02

A big thankyou to all who participated this season in the WNR. I hope you enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you all next season.

Box of riddles

3rd April 2013, 22:22

Once again I only showed up once or twice, bike trouble again >__>
Crossing my fingers next summer is a ton better.

Shoshoni

4th April 2013, 12:04

Cheers guys, been a great couple of rides :niceone:
I was with you till westmoreland (just after cashmere road hits 70k). Hit the horn and waved but i guess my womanly horn wasn't up to the challenge :laugh:
If there's a day with some good weather please flick me a message, always keen for a ride.

Once the Skull Candy earphone go in and helmet on I can't hear much even my own horn which is about 115db.
And yes I can still hear Emergency Vehicles just not much else.

pyroguy55

14th April 2013, 21:49

EJK

15th April 2013, 00:00

hey guys, moving to chch soon and buying a bike. When I lived in Auckland they had a ride on Wednesday nights that stopped at an empty car park where we would practice various skills for 30min or so then head off to a pub. anything like that happen in chch or does it all stop through winter?

Welcome to South Island. You must be talking about NASS for new/ learner riders. Unfortunately Canterbury riders go into hybernation in winter :cold:

mulletman

15th April 2013, 00:09

Welcome to South Island. You must be talking about NASS for new/ learner riders. Unfortunately Canterbury riders go into hybernation in winter :cold:

Speak for yourself man :scooter: cold it maybe but quite a few of us still get around :cold:

Valkyrie

15th April 2013, 08:36

Aye .. I'll join in anything like that, as it gets dark n frosty in evenings, how's Saturday Sunday or Monday?

cfxjason

15th April 2013, 08:55

sounds good to me to lets ride

EJK

15th April 2013, 13:40

I regularly enjoy riding up and down Cashmere upto the Sign of Kiwi and about. When you see a blue bike that way, give me a wave. :wavey:

conadz

15th April 2013, 18:28

count me in :niceone:

Valkyrie

15th April 2013, 21:27

Hey EJK , been waving at you last few weekends :-):woohoo:

pyroguy55

17th April 2013, 23:22

I will be selling my car so my missus can get one and I can get a bike again. It will be all I use to get around, come hell or high water haha. Will def be keen to get a ride or something started up as I don't want to waste those beautiful calm sunny winter mornings on the weekends.

EJK

17th April 2013, 23:28

Hey EJK , been waving at you last few weekends :-):woohoo:

Say, in a week or two on a good weather Saturday I'm gonna ride to Akaroa and back.

I'll post here if anybody wants to tag along :)

gammaguy

18th April 2013, 01:16

Once the Skull Candy earphone go in and helmet on I can't hear much even my own horn which is about 115db.
And yes I can still hear Emergency Vehicles just not much else.

You should buy a bike that sounds better:Punk:

gloplg

18th April 2013, 11:35

You should buy a bike that sounds better:Punk:

You are too high on the smell of 2stroke oil to notice what anything sounds like aren't you??:facepalm::innocent::innocent: How goes it and where and how have you been since ?????

gloplg

1st May 2013, 11:27

Will meet this Saturday at BK Moorhouse 2pm for a stroll over to Akaroa???? Weather permitting.

Valkyrie

1st May 2013, 18:48

Suggestion for another weekend, Greta Valley plus Motunau... Nice twisty bit, catchup at Greta pub then home

gloplg

2nd May 2013, 11:37

Suggestion for another weekend, Greta Valley plus Motunau... Nice twisty bit, catchup at Greta pub then home

Sounds good. Could make this one for Saturday 11th May, doing our usual via Waikari and Scargill Valley. As it will be daylight both ways we could do Scargill Valley on the way back too.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup