Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride

[gloplg]

Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride

Meet at Burger King Moorhouse 6.00pm for departure at 6.30pm.

This is not a race from point A to point B. If you want to "see how fast you can go" then please just go somewhere else.

Learners are most welcome on these runs, just let the organiser know who you are so we can assign a helper to ride with you at your pace.

As a lot of our favourite haunts are munted, have our members given thought to other destinations?????? ...........PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

Old favourites still functioning

Duvauchelles-Akaroa.
Oxford.
Greta valley Pub.
Taitap Pub.
Little River Pub.
Wheatsheaf.
And anywhere else anybody can come up with.

We don't like rules but!!!

1. Rider Responsibility
It is the responsibility of each and every rider to ride safely and within their abilities. If any rider acts in a dangerous manner then they will be asked to leave. Remember, you not only put yourself at danger but also the other riders and the general public. If you do not understand this then do not come.

2. Rider Assistance
At the car park we’ll ask that riders who would like some one on one help will be asked to put their hands up and we’ll ask some of the more experienced riders to provide that help. Please don’t be shy. This is an excellent opportunity to ride with and learn from people who have many decades of riding under their belts.

3. Leader
The cruisy group will have a lead rider appointed each week. Obviously it will be someone with reasonable skill so as to not piss everyone off. The leader will stop at the pre-determined regroup points and wait for the entire group to arrive before departing. Please give the leader a little space. If they are not travelling fast enough for you then overtake them and leave the group. We will see you at our destination.

4. Tail End Charlie
A TEC will also be determined as a safety measure.No body will ever be left behind on these runs.

5. Rossi clones
If you wish to do your own thing then feel free, but please leave a bit earlier, before the rest of the group!! We'll see you at the pub (and we expect some beers waiting for us when we arive). There's nothing worse than someone trying to be Rossi and carving up the slower riders to get to the front. That's when accidents happen. Leave first, ride hard and do not place the other's at risk. If we find you in a ditch we will provide first aid until the ambulance arives, but do not expect any sympathy on the web afterwards. If we find you talking to Mr Plod we will take and post photos.

Disclaimer: Neither myself, nor any other participant is responsible for another rider's actions. Each rider is responsible for their own riding.

Most of this was copied from Pheonixgtr, thanks Tristan.

Gloplg.

[Spuds1234]

Been looking forward to this one for most of winter.

Must be time to sort out rego and insurance on the bike I think.

[Dave-]

Was wondering if these would carry on.

I'll have a chat to the boss and see if we can do fish and chips here at Hampton Honda after a few rides!

Might be in the market for a wee classic at some stage of summer (or a track car) but we'll see what happens...

[Freespaceage]

:woohoo: Thanks for starting the thread Glo. Looking forward to the rides and catching up with you all again.:woohoo:

[gloplg]

:woohoo: Thanks for starting the thread Glo. Looking forward to the rides and catching up with you all again.:woohoo:

No Probs.

Due to work (the curse of the motorcycling class) I will not be able to go on most of the rides.:crybaby::crybaby: I might have to continue riding on sundays.

You folk enjoy yourselves and ride safely.

[JellyBellyKelly]

hi all
since paul (cruza) and i have split, i'm now selling my motorbike (on trademe search kawasaki er500)........ enjoy your rides. thanks to all the lovely awesome people i've met over the last couple of years and PARTY ON :woohoo:
cheers, kelly

[Spuds1234]

Sorry to hear about that.


i'm now selling my motorbike (on trademe search kawasaki er500)

Dont make any hasty decisions though.

[Freespaceage]

Why don't we start another thread for summer Sunday rides - I'm sure quite a few people would like to come if they cannot make the Wed ride and especially if the weather is great?




No Probs.

Due to work (the curse of the motorcycling class) I will not be able to go on most of the rides.:crybaby::crybaby: I might have to continue riding on sundays.

You folk enjoy yourselves and ride safely.

[SpeedMonger]

Argh that's no good GP. looking forward to the wnrs starting again in whatever form they take. :scooter:


No Probs.

Due to work (the curse of the motorcycling class) I will not be able to go on most of the rides.:crybaby::crybaby: I might have to continue riding on sundays.

You folk enjoy yourselves and ride safely.

[neels]

Argh that's no good GP. looking forward to the wnrs starting again in whatever form they take. :scooter:
As long as we can get everyone going in the same direction, and avoid the bitching about what that direction should be, it should be a good summer.

Looking forward to something to do on a wednesday night now that the mountain bike night racing is finished :scooter:

[SpeedMonger]

I promise to behave! :innocent::facepalm:

[cruza]

I promise to behave! :innocent::facepalm:

what on the road or in the pub?:innocent:

Working on a kicksart wed nite stuff, maybe afterwork barbie etc first few weeks, talked to a few people who seem to be interested. Kb stuff really died off during winter, shame our queen of party's split town..........but i guess we could honour her with a dr650 bar.......:drinkup: knew i brought it for some reason:innocent:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Also looking forward to this! Must get the bike organised.

[Peeteey]

what on the road or in the pub?:innocent:

Working on a kicksart wed nite stuff, maybe afterwork barbie etc first few weeks, talked to a few people who seem to be interested.

That sounds awesome! I'm keen, anything to do with saussies, white bread and tomato sauce and I'm in really ...
Oh, and lashings of butter on the bread :D

MMmmm

:drool:



Oh yea, and you lot

[Freespaceage]

Got my bike today - took it for a ride. :gob: I'm in love.............................:yes: Can't wait for the Wednesday night rides.

[helenoftroy]

what on the road or in the pub?:innocent:

Working on a kicksart wed nite stuff, maybe afterwork barbie etc first few weeks, talked to a few people who seem to be interested. Kb stuff really died off during winter, shame our queen of party's split town..........but i guess we could honour her with a dr650 bar.......:drinkup: knew i brought it for some reason:innocent:

Haahaa !! & I really miss all you gorgus people too !!:bye:

Just dont get my old DR telling any stories on me.......:innocent::facepalm:

We can party on come rally season or come up for a ride & visit me in Paradise :yes:

[Mr Triple]

Argh that's no good GP. looking forward to the wnrs starting again in whatever form they take. :scooter:

Be great to have a catch up not been out on bike for yonks, apart from going to work. May just have to come along this Wednesday. :)


what on the road or in the pub?:innocent:

Working on a kicksart wed nite stuff, maybe afterwork barbie etc first few weeks, talked to a few people who seem to be interested. Kb stuff really died off during winter, shame our queen of party's split town..........but i guess we could honour her with a dr650 bar.......:drinkup: knew i brought it for some reason:innocent:

Sounds great be into something like that Cruza :yes:


Got my bike today - took it for a ride. :gob: I'm in love.............................:yes: Can't wait for the Wednesday night rides.

Awesome.. Good on you, look forward to seeing the machine!!


hi all
since paul (cruza) and i have split, i'm now selling my motorbike (on trademe search kawasaki er500)........ enjoy your rides. thanks to all the lovely awesome people i've met over the last couple of years and PARTY ON :woohoo:
cheers, kelly

Oh that's a bugger all round Kelly, do you need to sell it right away or do you just want to move on from this. Double sadness for you and everyone else involved. :)

[Emlyn]

hi all
since paul (cruza) and i have split, i'm now selling my motorbike (on trademe search kawasaki er500)........ enjoy your rides. thanks to all the lovely awesome people i've met over the last couple of years and PARTY ON :woohoo:
cheers, kelly

Sorry to hear this RG... hard to get opportunities while your boys are little, I bet you will be like me and it will be something to come back to.

I am a bit like you at the moment, tempted to sell, my reason is because for two years I had an awesome, experienced rider to look out for me... my confidence is knocked by the thought of going out alone. I know there is heaps of support here from our fellow riders... I just need to take that step, and I haven't yet :facepalm:

Hugs to you, keep in touch :yes: xoxo

[gloplg]

what on the road or in the pub?:innocent:

Working on a kicksart wed nite stuff, maybe afterwork barbie etc first few weeks, talked to a few people who seem to be interested. Kb stuff really died off during winter, shame our queen of party's split town..........but i guess we could honour her with a dr650 bar.......:drinkup: knew i brought it for some reason:innocent:

Sounds like a good idea Cruza good luck with barbies. Makes sense with the lack of daylight at this time of the year.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[gloplg]

Why don't we start another thread for summer Sunday rides - I'm sure quite a few people would like to come if they cannot make the Wed ride and especially if the weather is great?

Hmmmmmmmmmm. ........... Anyone interested in a ride next Sunday?????????

[FJRider]

... my confidence is knocked by the thought of going out alone. I know there is heaps of support here from our fellow riders... I just need to take that step, and I haven't yet :facepalm:

Experienced riders GET their experience from doing the miles ON the road ... usually ALONE ...

You get quite selfish riding alone ... stopping whenever YOU like ... as FAST (or slow) as YOU like (or feel comfortable at) ... with rides just as long as it takes YOU ...

Just stopping at the top of as pass somewhere ... to watch the world pass by ... or not ... travelling by yourself DOES have advantages ...

Just go DO IT ... then you wont regret you didn't ...

[KiwiPhoenix]

Experienced riders GET their experience from doing the miles ON the road ... usually ALONE ...

You get quite selfish riding alone ... stopping whenever YOU like ... as FAST (or slow) as YOU like (or feel comfortable at) ... with rides just as long as it takes YOU ...

Just stopping at the top of as pass somewhere ... to watch the world pass by ... or not ... travelling by yourself DOES have advantages ...

Just go DO IT ... then you wont regret you didn't ...

I agree! You just have to get out there and do it! I've done the Alexandra road a few times by myself and love the freedom!

[Stylo]

Hmmm might have to come along sometime , just a little pensive that you fast guys might overtake me all the time like the campervans do ?

[FJRider]

Hmmm might have to come along sometime , just a little pensive that you fast guys might overtake me all the time like the campervans do ?

EVERY ride is experience ... EVERY ride is different ... just do it ...

[SpeedMonger]

You could stick a few bangers up your exhaust pipe, they'd be done by the time yo get to the destination...:innocent:


what on the road or in the pub?:innocent:

Working on a kicksart wed nite stuff, maybe afterwork barbie etc first few weeks, talked to a few people who seem to be interested. Kb stuff really died off during winter, shame our queen of party's split town..........but i guess we could honour her with a dr650 bar.......:drinkup: knew i brought it for some reason:innocent:

[CeeJay]

...just a little pensive that you fast guys might overtake me all the time like the campervans do...

Everyone gets overtaken sooner or later mate. On one ride last year I got passed by 20 bikes in 10 minutes. Mind you, at the time, I was stopped on roadside fixing a puncture. :laugh:


You could stick a few bangers up your exhaust pipe...

Now Hornet - this is a family show, no lewd suggestions from you please :rofl:

[cruza]

You could stick a few bangers up your exhaust pipe, they'd be done by the time yo get to the destination...:innocent:

Thought you would have got sick of picking gravel out of your banger by now...:innocent:

[Spuds1234]

Thought you would have got sick of picking gravel out of your banger by now...:innocent:

So where are we going this Wednesday?

*Crosses fingers hoping I can make it*

[cruza]

So where are we going this Wednesday?

*Crosses fingers hoping I can make it*

Well my place is out this week , after weekend dust storm , should be ok for next week, bbq moved outside and was test fired 2 weeks ago:sunny: .

Anyone have a ground roller? putting top soil in backyard and resowing some grass seed this week. winter been tough on it with extra dog running round.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I won't be along for a couple of weeks, need to get some stuff organised first, have fun and stay safe!

[cruza]

I won't be along for a couple of weeks, need to get some stuff organised first, have fun and stay safe!
Can't you operate a bbq?:innocent:

[Peeteey]

Hmmm might have to come along sometime , just a little pensive that you fast guys might overtake me all the time like the campervans do ?

Ha ha, you haven't seen me or my bike yet have you? It's usually me that makes the campervans go so slow ... :lol:

[Peeteey]

Well my place is out this week , after weekend dust storm , should be ok for next week, bbq moved outside and was test fired 2 weeks ago:sunny: .


I'd love to have people 'round to my place but I'm not sure the missus would be so keen, will check and get back to you.
Cruza can operate the BBQ, I tend to just fry the shite out of things on full tit the whole time. I like charcoal :D

[KiwiPhoenix]

Can't you operate a bbq?:innocent:

Of course I can but you know that the BBQ is a man's work! :shutup:

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'd love to have people 'round to my place but I'm not sure the missus would be so keen, will check and get back to you.
Cruza can operate the BBQ, I tend to just fry the shite out of things on full tit the whole time. I like charcoal :D

Must take a mental note not to eat BBQ made by Peeteey....:blink:

[CeeJay]

To get this seasons WNR under way - here is the plan for this week.
Meet Burger King Moorehouse from 6-00 pm for ~6:20ish depart.
Up Ferry rd, through tunnel & around bays to Purau.
Back track then over Gebbies to Halswell & home.

Any volunteers for Tail-end Charlie? hmmm....Tail-end Harley :lol::shutup:

[Flip]

Tail-end Harley :lol::shutup:

Get stuffed!:innocent:

[Freespaceage]

Sounds good to me - I'll keep you company at the back Flip :ride:



To get this seasons WNR under way - here is the plan for this week.
Meet Burger King Moorehouse from 6-00 pm for ~6:20ish depart.
Up Ferry rd, through tunnel & around bays to Purau.
Back track then over Gebbies to Halswell & home.

Any volunteers for Tail-end Charlie? hmmm....Tail-end Harley :lol::shutup:

[SpeedMonger]

Thought you would have got sick of picking gravel out of your banger by now...:innocent:

Stop, you will give me nightmares about gravel!:crybaby:

[Peeteey]

To get this seasons WNR under way - here is the plan for this week.
Meet Burger King Moorehouse from 6-00 pm for ~6:20ish depart.
Up Ferry rd, through tunnel & around bays to Purau.
Back track then over Gebbies to Halswell & home.

Any volunteers for Tail-end Charlie? hmmm....Tail-end Harley :lol::shutup:

Excellent! I'm happy to be TEC as I usually am anyhoo :)
But I'd like to be just behind a certain new Harley ... Bet it sounds sweet!

[leopardskin]

if we going round the bays it won't be Flips harley at the tail thats for sure

[Transalper]

Stop, you will give me nightmares about gravel!:crybaby:

mmmm gravel, like riding in gravel :drool:

[maxf]

I like charcoal :D

My eldests first word was "burnt", taught to her by some loving aunts one evening.

If I make it I can lounge around with the laid-back types at the back (surprising, that).... :yes::yes::woohoo:

[Gareth123]

Hmmmmmmmmmm. ........... Anyone interested in a ride next Sunday?????????

What time were you planning on going? I have Sundays off work.

[Transalper]

so what happened to you last Sunday, we waited at Halswell until 10:55am.

I expect to be there tonight, I usually try make the first WNR of the season.

[cruza]

off to get wof for the triple and a new number plate for the DR , ......expensive things these bikes:facepalm:

[Gareth123]

so what happened to you last Sunday, we waited at Halswell until 10:55am.

I expect to be there tonight, I usually try make the first WNR of the season.

Well I got home from work and sat down. Then I fell asleep :facepalm:

[Transalper]

ha ha.

Well, my day has been busier than expected, now doubtful I'll make it tonight. Maybe next week.
Have a good one and stay safe everyone.

[Peeteey]

Any volunteers for Tail-end Charlie? hmmm....Tail-end Harley :lol::shutup:


Sounds good to me - I'll keep you company at the back Flip :ride:



If I make it I can lounge around with the laid-back types at the back (surprising, that).... :yes::yes::woohoo:


off to get wof for the triple and a new number plate for the DR , ......expensive things these bikes:facepalm:

Right you lot, I'll meet you 'round the bays as you go past my place so I won't be able to be TEC but will just filter in somewhere as you go past.
See you later! :woohoo:

[CeeJay]

Right you lot, I'll meet you 'round the bays as you go past my place....

If you can do it Peetey - wait near the exit to the tunnel, you might hear an interesting symphony of exhausts amplified by the big tube. :innocent::shit:

Also, if anyone is interested - drop into Tai-Tap pub for a lemonade before heading home - be a good chance to catch up...

[KiwiPhoenix]

Righty ho, rego done, so I'll be along!! (at the back as per normal) :laugh:

[Spuds1234]

Sadly I picked up a shift at work due to needing money to get things legal again so will miss this ride.

But I'll hope to catch you guys next week.

[maxf]

Nice ride, but showing I'm out of form (was I ever in it?) on the stiff wrists and grumpy butt - glad I copped out early for Geddes, as well as being able to see all the patching before it went dark...

Good to see everyone too, will try to see for next Weds...

[KiwiPhoenix]

So first Wed night ride on the big bike and I had a blast!! Not as slow as I thought but still in the slow category :laugh:

[leopardskin]

yay WNR is back - good to see some of the familiar faces....even McWild on his new bike :facepalm:

[cruza]

Awesome nite!! ol' dr got a thrashing chasing ceejay and co. Hard core group as usual chatting and bullshitting the nite away at taitapu pub. :drinkup:
Roll on next wed:yes:

[Mr Triple]

Awesome nite!! ol' dr got a thrashing chasing ceejay and co. Hard core group as usual chatting and bullshitting the nite away at taitapu pub. :drinkup:
Roll on next wed:yes:


Really... Bullshiting, that must of been you Cruza... the rest of us were just chatting!
Great to catch up has been a while. Looking forward to some more, next time I may start with you all. Although catch is fun to. :yes:

[Freespaceage]

Great ride tonight - was nice catching up with you all.:yes:

[SpeedMonger]

Really... Bullshiting, that must of been you Cruza...

I'll second that! Great ride and night first up.

Note to self, make sure to fit clear visor next week. :facepalm:Was a tad dark on way home, but back safe and sound.

[Freespaceage]

:laugh:He he, my son had the same problem as we didn't realise it's still getting dark early. Had to ride back with his visor up - thankfully wasn't hungry when he got home as he ate enough bugs on the way home. :laugh: They were out in force - summer is definitely on the way.


I'll second that! Great ride and night first up.

Note to self, make sure to fit clear visor next week. :facepalm:Was a tad dark on way home, but back safe and sound.

[KiwiPhoenix]

:laugh:He he, my son had the same problem as we didn't realise it's still getting dark early. Had to ride back with his visor up - thankfully wasn't hungry when he got home as he ate enough bugs on the way home. :laugh: They were out in force - summer is definitely on the way.

:rofl: I know the feeling, I had a few in my helmet as well!

[Transalper]

...Note to self, make sure to fit clear visor next week. :facepalm:Was a tad dark on way home....


:laugh:He he, my son had the same problem as we didn't realise it's still getting dark early......

I post this every year, can't believe people are still doing that and I even posted a reminder on the Wednesday night meet up thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/137105-Christchurch-Wednesday-night-meet-up?p=1130153612#post1130153612) a week before this thread started.
Face palm is right... :whocares: not a big deal I guess, just saying is all... and it gets cold too a lot of evenings this time of year, pack that extra layer.

[SpeedMonger]

:whocares::whocares::whocares::whocares::whocares:

Geeze, the seasons barely started and already the flames are up to my ankles..

You better believe it nanny Tranny (didn't see your informational posting on the other thread - perhaps posting in this thread would be the go next year). Will be prepared for next week...

.. and thanks to all those who offered loan helmets... even if they didn't belong to them lol.


I post this every year, can't believe people are still doing that and I even posted a reminder on the Wednesday night meet up thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/137105-Christchurch-Wednesday-night-meet-up?p=1130153612#post1130153612) a week before this thread started.
Face palm is right... :whocares: not a big deal I guess, just saying is all... and it gets cold too a lot of evenings this time of year, pack that extra layer.

[cruza]

.. and thanks to all those who offered loan helmets... even if they didn't belong to them lol.

:facepalm: aleast you didn't mention any names....

[Peeteey]

Was a good fun ride, nice to be on the bike again!
(and it was even nice to see you lot too!)

Definitely in love with that new Nightster :yes:

Video's up too:


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

[cruza]

Was a good fun ride, nice to be on the bike again!
(and it was even nice to see you lot too!)

Definitely in love with that new Nightster :yes:

Video's up too:


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

That camera is pretty good peeteey, massive step froward from your first trails , that had wires ,hard drives, tape and a crank handle.......
What sort of dosh for a setup like that? .....could have many uses being pov:shutup:

Notice for offer of $25 for my bike hasn't risen from last time either lol . Going good at mo, just done a carb mod and fitted new air cleaner, ......must be aleast worth $50 now......

[Buyasta]

Video's up too:


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

Nice vid Peeteey, and wow, those new pipes sure do make a hell of a difference.


That camera is pretty good peeteey, massive step froward from your first trails , that had wires ,hard drives, tape and a crank handle.......
What sort of dosh for a setup like that? .....could have many uses being pov:shutup:


Bout $400 if you buy in NZ (http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics-photography/video-cameras/video-cameras/other/auction-410877559.htm).. the exchange rate isn't so good right now, so you'll only save about $40 buying from the states (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GoPro-HD-Helmet-HERO-1080p-Video-Camera-CHDHH-001-/180730087427?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Came ras&hash=item2a145a4803) instead.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Was a good fun ride, nice to be on the bike again!
(and it was even nice to see you lot too!)

Definitely in love with that new Nightster :yes:

Video's up too:


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

Great vid Peeteey! Can honestly say that I didn't think that I was that fast, felt I was going slow. is nice to be out and about again!

[Vgygrwr]

Bit slow to post but great evening for riding wasn't too cold on the way home. Couple of group shots

[Peeteey]

Bit slow to post but great evening for riding wasn't too cold on the way home. Couple of group shots

Fantastic! :niceone: Cheers!

[Peeteey]

That camera is pretty good peeteey, massive step froward from your first trails , that had wires ,hard drives, tape and a crank handle.......
What sort of dosh for a setup like that? .....could have many uses being pov:shutup:

Notice for offer of $25 for my bike hasn't risen from last time either lol . Going good at mo, just done a carb mod and fitted new air cleaner, ......must be aleast worth $50 now......

Yea man, I think my early vids should be in some kind of museum or something tho the crank handle was useful for hitting smartarses over the head with ...
As for the $25, all I can say is depreciation!


Nice vid Peeteey, and wow, those new pipes sure do make a hell of a difference.


Yea man, my ears aren't ringing for days after a ride any more!
You coming along next week, haven't seen you in donkeys yonks ...


Great vid Peeteey! Can honestly say that I didn't think that I was that fast, felt I was going slow. is nice to be out and about again!

Was nice to be on a bike again huh? I've really missed it. As for your speed, what's new? I've always had trouble keeping up with you even when you were on your 250 but now, well, we'll never see each other apart from the beginning and end of the rides :D

[Buyasta]

You coming along next week, haven't seen you in donkeys yonks ...
Sadly not anytime soon - the WOF on my bike expired a few months back, and it needs a bunch of work to get a new one, so I'm saving up, but it'll probably be a while before it's back on the road. :(

[KiwiPhoenix]

Was nice to be on a bike again huh? I've really missed it. As for your speed, what's new? I've always had trouble keeping up with you even when you were on your 250 but now, well, we'll never see each other apart from the beginning and end of the rides :D

God yes! Bike is awesome and have spent the last couple of months building up the confidence. Oh I remember a few times that you have overtaken me when I was going really slow (yeah me, slow!)

Bugger Buyusta, hope you get back to us soon!

[gloplg]

Sadly not anytime soon - the WOF on my bike expired a few months back, and it needs a bunch of work to get a new one, so I'm saving up, but it'll probably be a while before it's back on the road. :(

Have missed your friendly smiling face. Hope we will see you soon.

Hmmmmmmmm. ......... Whar's happening with the weather later today??????? Getting cabin fever. might have to go for a :scooter::scooter:.

BK 11.00 for 11.30.

[SpeedMonger]

:facepalm: aleast you didn't mention any names....

That's right, no names :shutup: lol.

So to anyone heading to the ride on Wednesday - heed Transalpers advice, and my (and Freespaceage's son) bad visor experiences, and use or take a clear visor /sunnies on the rides. OK? End of.

[SpeedMonger]

Cool pics, but must remember to suck in..... Nice to meet you btw.


Bit slow to post but great evening for riding wasn't too cold on the way home. Couple of group shots

[gloplg]

but must remember to suck in.....

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. ......... Yes I know the feeling.

[Peeteey]

must remember to suck in.....


Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. ......... Yes I know the feeling.

Ha ha, I thought it was just the winter layers :innocent:

[gloplg]

Ha ha, I thought it was just the winter layers :innocent:

The winter layers of what Pete??????????:facepalm::corn::corn::psst:

[SpeedMonger]

The winter layers of what Pete??????????:facepalm::corn::corn::psst:

True on both counts, lol.

[SpeedMonger]

So what's the go for tomorrow? Forecast keeps changing... Need to decide whether to take a chance and ride in to work or stay nice and dry on 4 wheels, hmmmmm.....

[longwheely]

:corn::corn::corn:

[Peeteey]

Weather looks pretty shitty right now, hope it clears up by tonight!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Getting drier out here, but will be waiting to see what happens later!

[Transalper]

Getting drier out here, but will be waiting to see what happens later!

Yeah, supposed to be better later.
I'll be at the start with ya wet weather pants and my own 'just in case'.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Yea, supposed to be better later.
I'll be at the start with ya wet weather pants and my own 'just in case'.

Sweet, will be there!

So where are we going to ride too?? How about Little River?

[gloplg]

:corn::corn::corn:

Long time no hear???? How are you?? What's happening??

[Peeteey]

Sweet, will be there!

So where are we going to ride too?? How about Little River?

There are some pretty low and grey looking clouds rolling over the hills from there at the mo ...

[Transalper]

So I take that to mean there be less lake flys tonight.
My fuel tank tells me I should just be doing a shortish token ride tonight.

[cruza]

I'm out sorry, got to take some stuff to a mates workshop for welding about 5pm, Free so have to work in with him:yes:
Home later just txt.

[KiwiPhoenix]

There are some pretty low and grey looking clouds rolling over the hills from there at the mo ...

Bugger! Although the clouds are everywhere, guess we'll be working out where to go at short notice. I don't mind as long as it's not raining.

[Peeteey]

Those clouds have arrived and they're heading your way, if they haven't arrived already.
I'm out anyhoo as I'm a bit nackered and can't see straight. :violin:
Have fun, see you next week! :scooter:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Those clouds have arrived and they're heading your way, if they haven't arrived already.
I'm out anyhoo as I'm a bit nackered and can't see straight. :violin:
Have fun, see you next week! :scooter:

Will try!! :laugh: Enjoy your evening!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Sorry folks, looks like I'm out. DP still isn't home from work so will be playing catch up depending on when he gets home.

[SpeedMonger]

After going to all the trouble to fit my clear visor (AGV's version of the rubik cube) I ended up driving in to work today so no ride for me either, and am away next week so no WNR for two whole weeks! :bye: At least it should be warmer and lighter by then :scooter:

[Transalper]

Only Supds and I showed up and he was just there to say hi so we chin-wagged a bit and headed our separate ways.
A txt with KiwiPhoenix arranged the return of her forgotten wet weather pants from a couple of weeks ago, now I'm back home saving the gas for bigger things in the weekend and KiwiPhoenix was last seen heading off for a late WNR of her own. :niceone:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Only Supds and I showed up and he was just there to say hi so we chin-wagged a bit and headed our separate ways.
A txt with KiwiPhoenix arranged the return of her forgotten wet weather pants from a couple of weeks ago, now I'm back home saving the gas for bigger things in the weekend and KiwiPhoenix was last seen heading off for a late WNR of her own. :niceone:

:woohoo: a wee pottle for me round town and a bite to eat before doing another lap then home. A little cold but not as wet as I thought!

[R1madness]

well its tuesday and noone has asked the obvious... so let me...

Who is comming and where too???

Since light is a problem... (or at least the lack of it) how about BK... the vets... old Tai Tapu rd... Black tulip... the bays... stop in lyttleton. Home via tunnel???

Should have us in lyttleton by sunset and riding away from the setting sun for most of the fun bits...

Any other suggestions or destinations...??? oh and does anyone know of somewhere open there to stop at???

[R1madness]

Well i have been looking around and since there is not much in the way of a bar/cafe open in lyttleton on a wed how about governors bay for a stop and eat/coffee/beer instead??

[neels]

Well i have been looking around and since there is not much in the way of a bar/cafe open in lyttleton on a wed how about governors bay for a stop and eat/coffee/beer instead??
Another option we have been to in the past is speights ferrymead, only another 5 mins from lyttleton.

[R1madness]

yep i like that idea... back in the city before (or just on) dark.
:yes:

[Peeteey]

Sounds like a plan! :niceone:

[Mully Clown]

Seems there is now another option for Wednesday nights as well. Handy for those out North or who want to check out what else is happening.
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Sounds like this week will have the Tiger 800 on show and the Canterbury chairman of the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).

Not sure what I'll do yet.

[SpeedMonger]

What do they do on this ride Mully, just meet at the pub? The advert doesn't give much away.


Seems there is now another option for Wednesday nights as well. Handy for those out North or who want to check out what else is happening.
248366

Sounds like this week will have the Tiger 800 on show and the Canterbury chairman of the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).

Not sure what I'll do yet.

[been_there]

Wouldn't of minded stopping at the Valley Inn to see the new girl...But speights ale is another goodie with plenty of parking.

[Mully Clown]

What do they do on this ride Mully, just meet at the pub? The advert doesn't give much away.

Sounds like they've only just started and I haven't spoken to anyone that has been yet. I think the idea is pub, natter, bikes to look at (K1600GT recently) and probably rides in the future as well.

I might head out there and have a look tonight. Or do the usual BK run.

[neels]

Wouldn't of minded stopping at the Valley Inn to see the new girl...But speights ale is another goodie with plenty of parking.
I like the sound of that too, now that it's back in business would be good to stop in for a look.

[cruza]

meet you guys at halswell vets as ya go past. Remind kp to txt me when ya leaving, will join the ride then bugger off for tea else where after ride i think ,.....was at sp8's ale house last nite:shutup:

[CeeJay]

I'm going to Valley Inn for a lemonade after the ride.

[KiwiPhoenix]

meet you guys at halswell vets as ya go past. Remind kp to txt me when ya leaving, will join the ride then bugger off for tea else where after ride i think ,.....was at sp8's ale house last nite:shutup:

I'll remember! :yes: see you there!

[R1madness]

A mixed and very social group turned out tonight for a nice warm ride. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and most even made the last stop at the NEW VALLEY INN for a yarn and a cola.... or whatever lol.
MMMM i liked the MT01... it sounded mint blasting along behind it from the vets to Blue duck (formerly the black tulip), also the dude on the BUELL :gob:mint man :yes: ... what a sound as you went past.... and tidy riding too. Good to see so many out this early in the riding season....

Are we thinking about next wed yet ???? :rockon:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Had a great ride tonight!

Big thanks to Peeteey, ShadowJack and Transalper for your help tonight! Feeling sore but I'll live!

[Spuds1234]

Had a great ride tonight!

Big thanks to Peeteey, ShadowJack and Transalper for your help tonight! Feeling sore but I'll live!

Did you drop your beast?

[KiwiPhoenix]

Sort of. The old bugger doesn't like being started in 1st gear. Dropped it on my knee. Got it strapped and taken some painkillers, but it's going to hurt in the morning! :facepalm:

[R1madness]

oh bugger. I hope you will be out again next week tho...

[Iggy]

Sort of. The old bugger doesn't like being started in 1st gear. Dropped it on my knee. Got it strapped and taken some painkillers, but it's going to hurt in the morning! :facepalm:
Aww dang....sorry to hear of your misfortune Donna, hope you heal up well.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Aww dang....sorry to hear of your misfortune Donna, hope you heal up well.

Thanks! Feeling very sore but I'll live. :violin:

[Peeteey]

:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Hi all, video is up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHTc7MVvXYA

:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

[Peeteey]

Aww dang....sorry to hear of your misfortune Donna, hope you heal up well.

Iggy, there was only one red Ducati I think on the ride, was that you? If so I really enjoyed following you, very nice riding!

[Peeteey]

Thanks! Feeling very sore but I'll live. :violin:

That's what you get for trying to play footsie with a 200kg bike! :innocent:

Glad you're alright, was a little worried when I turned round and saw you sprawled under your bike :shit:

[KiwiPhoenix]

That's what you get for trying to play footsie with a 200kg bike! :innocent:

Glad you're alright, was a little worried when I turned round and saw you sprawled under your bike :shit:

True. Didn't appreciate the weight on that side, must weigh less on the other side :blink::facepalm:

It's the only sprawling I'm doing just now! :shifty: :shutup:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Once again great vid Peeteey. You must send me that footage if you have any!!?? :shutup:

[CeeJay]

:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Hi all, video is up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHTc7MVvXYA


Well done Peetey - that's the bestest goddam video I've seen this week. :innocent::shutup:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Well done Peetey - that's the bestest goddam video I've seen this week. :innocent::shutup:

Only cause your ass is in it this week :shit:

[FJRider]

Only cause your ass is in it this week :shit:

I only saw your bike ... your ... um .... was not seen this week ... :shifty:

[CeeJay]

Only cause your ass is in it this week :shit:

Lol. Think the Valley Inn is a pukka venue for post ride session. Food was nicely cooked and reasonably priced (compared to SP8s alehouse). Chef is ex Volcano.

[Peeteey]

Well done Peetey - that's the bestest goddam video I've seen this week. :innocent::shutup:

Thanks CeeJay, thought you might like it!


Only cause your ass is in it this week :shit:

Knew someone would beat me to that punchline :niceone:

Was a good fun ride ay and that pub gets my vote, I like that the outdoors area isn't just some small cordoned off porch for smokers to huddle on.

[SpeedMonger]

Awesome vid ... except for that flatulent bike at the front ... the one with the rider with the bad stutter lol. Nice to see my waterproofing ingenuity will be world famous :Punk:

Was a great venue, look forward to stopping there again in the future. Feel sorry for the proprietors at the Wheatsheaf tho, they would have been rubbing their hands together as the bikes rolled into the carpark only to start wringing them as their "customers" roared away again :innocent: lol


:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

Hi all, video is up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHTc7MVvXYA

:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

[Peeteey]

Awesome vid ... except for that flatulent bike at the front ... the one with the rider with the bad stutter lol. Nice to see my waterproofing ingenuity will be world famous :Punk:

Was a great venue, look forward to stopping there again in the future. Feel sorry for the proprietors at the Wheatsheaf tho, they would have been rubbing their hands together as the bikes rolled into the carpark only to start wringing them as their "customers" roared away again :innocent: lol

Thanks man, kiwi ingenuity reigns supreme! :)
I was thinking along similar lines regarding the Wheatsheaf, we probably shouldn't meet IN their car park but on that strip next to it, plenty of room there for us all.
But by the look of the car park, they weren't exactly quiet, hope they didn't mind.

I think this was the first ride ever that I arrived before you did!
What is the world coming to? :D

[KiwiPhoenix]

I only saw your bike ... your ... um .... was not seen this week ... :shifty:

For the first time Peeteey was out in front!! Although plenty of my ass on YouTube! :facepalm:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Knew someone would beat me to that punchline :niceone:



And it just had to be me!!! :facepalm::shutup::blink:

[cruza]

Was awesome ride on wed , think there will be more stops at the valley inn this year.....
Nice vid peteey , hang out to watch them each week now lol.

roll on wed....:shifty:

[Iggy]

Iggy, there was only one red Ducati I think on the ride, was that you? If so I really enjoyed following you, very nice riding!
Yeah mate, was me in front for a time. Knew you had camera, so had to make sure I behave myself on the road :innocent:

[FJRider]

... plenty of my ass on YouTube! :facepalm:

I shall refrain from comment ... as you are a dear friend ... :sunny: :shifty: :innocent:

[KiwiPhoenix]

I shall refrain from comment ... as you are a dear friend ... :sunny: :shifty: :innocent:

thank you! :innocent::corn::facepalm::shutup:

[Peeteey]

Yeah mate, was me in front for a time. Knew you had camera, so had to make sure I behave myself on the road :innocent:

So that's why you were looking in your mirrors all the time!

Sniff, I thought you were admiring my classy lights on my bike ...

[Mully Clown]

So that's why you were looking in your mirrors all the time!

Sniff, I thought you were admiring my classy lights on my bike ...

Probably trying to dodge the reflection of those lights :laugh:

[SpeedMonger]

I think this was the first ride ever that I arrived before you did!
What is the world coming to? :D

How did you do that? Don't let it happen again, ok? :2guns: lol

[Peeteey]

Probably trying to dodge the reflection of those lights :laugh:

Then he'll really be in trouble once I get my sewing kit out, watch this space :D

[KiwiPhoenix]

Then he'll really be in trouble once I get my sewing kit out, watch this space :D

What have you got planned Mr Peeteey? :corn::shifty:

[Iggy]

So that's why you were looking in your mirrors all the time!

Sniff, I thought you were admiring my classy lights on my bike ...
Thought they were landing lights from an aircraft:confused:....:laugh:

[Iggy]

What have you got planned Mr Peeteey? :corn::shifty:

This will be interesting..........:corn::corn::D

[Peeteey]

What have you got planned Mr Peeteey? :corn::shifty:


Thought they were landing lights from an aircraft:confused:....:laugh:

Just you wait and see :shifty: :D :eek5:
And I think I've figured a way to use Velcro and glue so no pinholes in my waterproofing :violin:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Just you wait and see :shifty: :D :eek5:
And I think I've figured a way to use Velcro and glue so no pinholes in my waterproofing :violin:

I'm saying nothing! :shutup::shutup::blink::facepalm:

[Peeteey]

I'm saying nothing! :shutup::shutup::blink::facepalm:

You just said something! :chase:

[KiwiPhoenix]

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac154/shadowjacknz/liberace_glittering_costume.jpg

you know the scary thing, I can actually believe that he would wear something like and actually be able to pull it off! :facepalm:

[cruza]

Ova afew bourbons and wales vs french game last nite Ceejay floated the idea of bring a pillion this week for wnr........:shutup::love: .
Well both of us sorted..... anyone else keen?

[FJRider]

Ova afew bourbons and wales vs french game last nite Ceejay floated the idea of bring a pillion this week for wnr........:shutup::love: .
Well both of us sorted..... anyone else keen?

Lets see what you come up with ... after tonights game ... :shifty:

[Peeteey]

Ova afew bourbons and wales vs french game last nite Ceejay floated the idea of bring a pillion this week for wnr........:shutup::love: .
Well both of us sorted..... anyone else keen?

Like a theme you mean? Hmm, Pillion, pillion, where to find a pillion ... ?

[Iggy]

Just you wait and see :shifty: :D :eek5:
And I think I've figured a way to use Velcro and glue so no pinholes in my waterproofing :violin:
:blink::corn::D

[SpeedMonger]

Ova afew bourbons and wales vs french game last nite Ceejay floated the idea of bring a pillion this week for wnr........:shutup::love: .
Well both of us sorted..... anyone else keen?

Is he going to ride on the back of your bike ? :love::killingme

Might be "bring your wet weather gear night" if the forecast is right.....

[Peeteey]

you know the scary thing, I can actually believe that he would wear something like and actually be able to pull it off! :facepalm:

Ha ha! That takes me back to high school! We did a play based in the brilliant disco era and our drama teacher got all her husbands old outfits out of the cupboard. Some of them were priceless! I wore a very well made, and rather tight where it mattered, white suit that had huge bell bottom trousers, man that was cool. :cool:

[SpeedMonger]

Ha ha! That takes me back to high school! We did a play based in the brilliant disco era and our drama teacher got all her husbands old outfits out of the cupboard. Some of them were priceless! I wore a very well made, and rather tight where it mattered, white suit that had huge bell bottom trousers, man that was cool. :cool:

Not spandex and sequins I hope?? I will definitely want to be well in front of you if that is the case.

[neels]

Ova afew bourbons and wales vs french game last nite Ceejay floated the idea of bring a pillion this week for wnr........:shutup::love: .
Well both of us sorted..... anyone else keen?
So you guys have finally caught up to where I've been at for a couple of years now...

[KiwiPhoenix]

So you guys have finally caught up to where I've been at for a couple of years now...

He does tend to be alittle slow sometimes! :blink::facepalm:

[gloplg]

I wore a very well made, and rather tight where it mattered, white suit that had huge bell bottom trousers

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. ................. My mind (feeble such as it is) boggles at the thought of you dressed like that Peetey.:shit::violin::violin::innocent::innocent:

[R1madness]

What a great idea... lol. come on people you must know someone that would enjoy a ride on the back... if not im sure i could find a couple of people to take up some seats, oh and i can probibly lend out some spare gear if anyone needs it for a pilion.

[cruza]

He does tend to be alittle slow sometimes! :blink::facepalm:

Think I"ve done quite well this month:shutup:

Ceejays pillion pulled the pin when she saw the size of his:shit: mto1 beast, never mind be plenty other takers.......:love:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Well looks like I won't be riding for a few weeks. Turns out my twisted knee is a non-displaced tibia plateau fracture, so now have a leg brace and crutches. Back to the Ortho dept next week for a check up and they'll see what is going to happen! :blink::facepalm:

[neels]

Well looks like I won't be riding for a few weeks. Turns out my twisted knee is a non-displaced tibia plateau fracture, so now have a leg brace and crutches. Back to the Ortho dept next week for a check up and they'll see what is going to happen! :blink::facepalm:
Bugger. :shit:

That'll learn you for chucking 200kg of bike at your leg, won't it now.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Bugger. :shit:

That'll learn you for chucking 200kg of bike at your leg, won't it now.

It would have been better if I had let the bike land on it, instead I have this teeny tiny fracture! :blink:

[FJRider]

It would have been better if I had let the bike land on it, instead I have this teeny tiny fracture! :blink:

Sorry to hear of the painful problem ... how's Walter ... ??? :innocent:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Sorry to hear of the painful problem ... how's Walter ... ??? :innocent:

He is fine.... :whocares:

[Transalper]

Well looks like I won't be riding for a few weeks. Turns out my twisted knee is a non-displaced tibia plateau fracture, so now have a leg brace and crutches. Back to the Ortho dept next week for a check up and they'll see what is going to happen! :blink::facepalm:

That's no good, hope it heals quickly and heals well.

[KiwiPhoenix]

That's no good, hope it heals quickly and heals well.

Thanks. And thank you everyone for your well wishes. Feeling alittle low just now, bike is sitting there and I can't ride it :cry:

[SpeedMonger]

Thanks. And thank you everyone for your well wishes. Feeling alittle low just now, bike is sitting there and I can't ride it :cry:

Hope you have a speedy recovery, doesn't like you are going to miss much this week, the forecast is pretty awful. Think i will be talking the tin top in tomorrow.

[Gareth123]

Well looks like I won't be riding for a few weeks. Turns out my twisted knee is a non-displaced tibia plateau fracture, so now have a leg brace and crutches. Back to the Ortho dept next week for a check up and they'll see what is going to happen! :blink::facepalm:

Your the reason our ACC levys are so high!:facepalm:

You watch, I bet they go up again now:innocent:

[gloplg]

Thanks. And thank you everyone for your well wishes. Feeling alittle low just now, bike is sitting there and I can't ride it :cry:

Not good to hear KP. I hope you recover fully, quickly!!!!!!!! You look after yourself and take care.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hope you have a speedy recovery, doesn't like you are going to miss much this week, the forecast is pretty awful. Think i will be talking the tin top in tomorrow.

I'm actually quite thankful the weather is crap, don't feel as bad :laugh: I can't ride but never can you guys!!


Your the reason our ACC levys are so high!:facepalm:

You watch, I bet they go up again now:innocent:

:rofl: at least I can recoup some of my money, paid 2 years worth on both cars and bikes!


Not good to hear KP. I hope you recover fully, quickly!!!!!!!! You look after yourself and take care.

Thanks again everyone for the well wishes.

Feel free to pop in for coffee, but be advised you will be shown the kettle and asked to make me one also! :laugh:

[Spuds1234]

Feel free to pop in for coffee, but be advised you will be shown the kettle and asked to make me one also! :laugh:

Whats a kettle? Im no good with kitchen stuff, having a penis and all that.

[Spuds1234]

I know what a teapot is. Not that I'd ever want to ride one.

http://www.katanatom.co.uk/images/teapot_2.jpg

[KiwiPhoenix]

Whats a kettle? Im no good with kitchen stuff, having a penis and all that.

:rofl: it's alright I can train you in making a coffee! :facepalm:

[KiwiPhoenix]

I know what a teapot is. Not that I'd ever want to ride one.

http://www.katanatom.co.uk/images/teapot_2.jpg

nice bike! I like it.

[Spuds1234]

nice bike! I like it.

You have no taste ;)

These (http://www.suzukicycles.org/GSX-series/GSX750S_Katana.shtml) are real Katanas. The one Im restoring is 2nd from the bottom (and I must say its looking pretty good so far).

[willytheekid]

Well looks like I won't be riding for a few weeks. Turns out my twisted knee is a non-displaced tibia plateau fracture, so now have a leg brace and crutches. Back to the Ortho dept next week for a check up and they'll see what is going to happen! :blink::facepalm:

:shit: get better soon mate.

[KiwiPhoenix]

You have no taste ;)

These (http://www.suzukicycles.org/GSX-series/GSX750S_Katana.shtml) are real Katanas. The one Im restoring is 2nd from the bottom (and I must say its looking pretty good so far).

I like the 1981 bike.


:shit: get better soon mate.

Thanks!

[neels]

I think I'll leave my bike in the garage tonight.

[gloplg]

Hmmmmmmmmmm. ......... Looking outside at the moment, I'm rather glad I didn't get tonight off.:cold::cold::cold: Maybe next week.

:ride::ride:Rittle Liver anyone?????

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hmmmmmmmmmm. ......... Looking outside at the moment, I'm rather glad I didn't get tonight off.:cold::cold::cold: Maybe next week.

:ride::ride:Rittle Liver anyone?????

sounds good, may have the the ok to drive next week, if so I'm in!

[been_there]

It not soo bad out there :blink:....Only gone sideways a couple of times down Moorhouse ave this morning :shit:
Cagers where polite today for a change :innocent:
Had a play in the water down Lincoln rd too, shame it wasnt on the YZ though...

So next week.....Little river? And those who want to go the one extra over to aka's and back to LR?

[ellipsis]

...it may take til next wednesday to clear the highway out our way, LR...easy two foot deep from round the lake til way past the township...little yachts would do it...

[KiwiPhoenix]

We also have little lakes out in our back garden, need to get the canoes out!

[gloplg]

sounds good, may have the the ok to drive next week, if so I'm in!

Unless you want to risk your life on the back of the honda again????:shit::shit::blink::blink::facepalm::face palm:

[gloplg]

...Little river? And those who want to go the one extra over to aka's and back to LR?

What ever spins your wheels. :shit::facepalm::2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[KiwiPhoenix]

Unless you want to risk your life on the back of the honda again????:shit::shit::blink::blink::facepalm::face palm:

Thank you! Will keep you posted on how I get on, but if I can I will! :Punk:

[Shadows]

Well looks like I won't be riding for a few weeks. Turns out my twisted knee is a non-displaced tibia plateau fracture, so now have a leg brace and crutches. Back to the Ortho dept next week for a check up and they'll see what is going to happen! :blink::facepalm:

Damn, that sounds painful. Heal up soon, Summer's coming!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Damn, that sounds painful. Heal up soon, Summer's coming!

Thank you!

I've been very humbled by everyone's support, thank you so much!

[gloplg]

Thank you! Will keep you posted on how I get on, but if I can I will! :Punk:

Goodo you concentrate on getting better!!:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Monty69]

Had to ride to work on wednesday in that downpour (i dont have a car), i dont mind the rain but gale winds and flooded roads made it very exciting to say the least, then putting my soggy gear back on to ride home in the arvo was great:cold:. It would have been funny to see some sportbikes cross the flooding at little river though! wonderhow high the air intake is on my sv... :crazy:
Cmon sunshine next wed....

[Peeteey]

Had to ride to work on wednesday in that downpour (i dont have a car), i dont mind the rain but gale winds and flooded roads made it very exciting to say the least, then putting my soggy gear back on to ride home in the arvo was great:cold:. It would have been funny to see some sportbikes cross the flooding at little river though! wonderhow high the air intake is on my sv... :crazy:
Cmon sunshine next wed....

Wow! That sound crazy, sometimes those rides can be the most fun to huh? Apart from soggy gear of course ...
Was the flooding that bad? Just slap some knobblies on and you'll be sweet :D those SVs will go anywhere, or so I've heard.

[2DriveSafe]

Hi All, just letting you know that if you decide not to go out for a ride this wednesday night ( who knows what the schizophrenic weather will do) then you are welcome down at the Papanui Club on Sawyers arms road from 7.30.

IAM ( Institute of Advanced Motorists) monthly meeting is on there and then. We will have a representative from ACC with us ( as they are helping fund our BURT MONROE reviver Stop next month) and 2 St John's Paramedics doing a First Response/ First Aid for an accident scene training session. If the weather isn't good and you get there early they have a great restaurant and fairly cheap( good value for money) food

I also have a few copies of Roadcraft the police riders handbook($20) for a couple of you and some copies of Advanced motorcycling the essential skills($25) for anyone who is interested.

Hopefully see some of you there, if not enjoy the evening riding and be safe!

D :bye:

[gloplg]

:2thumbsup
Hi All, just letting you know that if you decide not to go out for a ride this wednesday night ( who knows what the schizophrenic weather will do) then you are welcome down at the Papanui Club on Sawyers arms road from 7.30.

IAM ( Institute of Advanced Motorists) monthly meeting is on there and then. We will have a representative from ACC with us ( as they are helping fund our BURT MONROE reviver Stop next month) and 2 St John's Paramedics doing a First Response/ First Aid for an accident scene training session. If the weather isn't good and you get there early they have a great restaurant and fairly cheap( good value for money) food

I also have a few copies of Roadcraft the police riders handbook($20) for a couple of you and some copies of Advanced motorcycling the essential skills($25) for anyone who is interested.

Hopefully see some of you there, if not enjoy the evening riding and be safe!

D :bye:

Thankyou D. If the weather turns to custard we might see you at the Pap Club.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[SpeedMonger]

This has popped up in years past and discussed just the other day, but if it seems a Wednesday is definitely going to be naff weatherwise :sick: (like tomorrow is) but the following day is going to be fine :sunny: (like Thursday is and last week was), then why not roll over to the Thursday night? This would also give people unable to usually make Wednesday's attend on the Thursday maybe.

Perhaps the the ride would better be named the Canterbury Mid-Week Ride or Canterbury Undefined Night Tour - would make for an interesting abbreviation at least :innocent::innocent:

[Peeteey]

Perhaps the the ride would better be named the Canterbury Mid-Week Ride or Canterbury Undefined Night Tour - would make for an interesting abbreviation at least :innocent::innocent:

Or:
Possible Ride In Christchurch?
Wednesday Alternate Night Kneesup (in the) Event (of) Rain?
Biking In the Town of CHristchurch?

Hmm ...

Anyhoo, I can't do Thurs as it's a late one for me. Work from 9am-8pm ish so won't make it.
That alternative thing on Wed sounds good tho!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Well good news for me is that I no longer have the leg brace. Bad news is that I still have the crutches and the worst news is that I'm not allowed to ride for 3 weeks!!! :blink: Looking doubtful I'll be doing the Magpie!

Gloplg, thanks for the pillion offer but won't be able to ride.

[gloplg]

Well good news for me is that I no longer have the leg brace. Bad news is that I still have the crutches and the worst news is that I'm not allowed to ride for 3 weeks!!! :blink: Looking doubtful I'll be doing the Magpie!

Gloplg, thanks for the pillion offer but won't be able to ride.

You take care and get better!!!!!!!!! :doctor::doctor:

Weather looks doubtful for:cold: tonight, will have to hope for a good:sunny: afternoon????????

Damn it will probably be another month before I can wangle another Wednesday:angry::angry:

[Peeteey]

You take care and get better!!!!!!!!! :doctor::doctor:

Weather looks doubtful for:cold: tonight, will have to hope for a good:sunny: afternoon????????

Damn it will probably be another month before I can wangle another Wednesday:angry::angry:


I reckon the weather will hold out for tonight, looks clear over to the south. Maybe a wee pootle 'round the hills to that place in Heathcote?
Anyone keen?
If there's others on here keen then I could be in so long as I get a nana nap :D If not I'll just go to bed!

[Monty69]

Perhaps the the ride would better be named the Canterbury Mid-Week Ride or Canterbury Undefined Night Tour - would make for an interesting abbreviation at least :innocent::innocent:

Thats the best idea ive heard yet, and funny as....

[gloplg]

If it doesn't rain?????????? ............. I'll head into BK. It will be :cold: but I have clothes for that. As long as it doesn't bucket down. I've got cabin fever, need to go for a ride ........... somewhere.

[Monty69]

Dyers pass rd, governors bay to gebbies pass, out to Little river or hill top is always a blast, but its just started drizzling again here in hornby...

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'll be at the car park in the car, like you Gloplg, got cabin fever. Been stuck in for a week!! Will be good to see you all!!

[Peeteey]

There's some nasty looking rain coming over the hills from the south ...
I've just found a leak in my ceiling so I'm out. Poos!
Have fun if you guys go!

[Spuds1234]

There's some nasty looking rain coming over the hills from the south ...
I've just found a leak in my ceiling so I'm out. Poos!
Have fun if you guys go!

Stop ruining a potentially good thing!

If you guys want, come down to the Speights Ale House on Bealey Ave and have a quiet beer if its raining.

[SpeedMonger]

Or:
Possible Ride In Christchurch?
Wednesday Alternate Night Kneesup (in the) Event (of) Rain?
Biking In the Town of CHristchurch?

Hmm ...

Anyhoo, I can't do Thurs as it's a late one for me. Work from 9am-8pm ish so won't make it.
That alternative thing on Wed sounds good tho!

I don't know, those all sound a bit rude don't they? :shit:

Sorry to hear that your roof is leaking, better get that sorted, but don't fall off as we don't want the ACC levies going up again.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Turned up at the carpark at 6.45 and no-one was there :bye: ah well, some food and a wee drive round then home. Probably just as well since my knee is sore!

[KiwiPhoenix]

I don't know, those all sound a bit rude don't they? :shit:

Sorry to hear that your roof is leaking, better get that sorted, but don't fall off as we don't want the ACC levies going up again.

no, that's my job :blink:

[gloplg]

Turned up at the carpark at 6.45 and no-one was there :bye: ah well, some food and a wee drive round then home. Probably just as well since my knee is sore!

That is because those that were there left at 6.30. Had a very good ride even if it was cold.

[SpeedMonger]

That is because those that were there left at 6.30. Had a very good ride even if it was cold.

Where did you hardy souls end up going?

[gloplg]

Where did you hardy souls end up going?

Soul singular. I went Dyers, Summit Road, Gebbies and back around the bays and had a cup of tea with Peeteey.

Thanks for the cup of tea and the good conversation Pete I enjoyed both.

[Peeteey]

I don't know, those all sound a bit rude don't they? :shit:

Well, I had a good teacher :D



Sorry to hear that your roof is leaking, better get that sorted, but don't fall off as we don't want the ACC levies going up again.

Many buckets later I think I've got most of then now but I need some more buckets!

[Peeteey]

Soul singular. I went Dyers, Summit Road, Gebbies and back around the bays and had a cup of tea with Peeteey.

Thanks for the cup of tea and the good conversation Pete I enjoyed both.

Any time my friend, was great to see you and thanks for the advice on the inner tube patch!

[KiwiPhoenix]

That is because those that were there left at 6.30. Had a very good ride even if it was cold.

The other half didn't get home till 6.20pm so was buggered to get there on time :shit: Sorry I missed catching up with you, next time!

[Transalper]

.... but I need some more buckets!
Lots of empty 20L ink buckets at my work, got to wash the remaining ink residue out though.

[brons01]

hows it, just wondering if u mind if the L plate 250s can rock rnd with you peeps on the wed night rides

[KiwiPhoenix]

hows it, just wondering if u mind if the L plate 250s can rock rnd with you peeps on the wed night rides

Just roll on up and introduce yourself to everyone, looking forward to meeting you!

[Peeteey]

Lots of empty 20L ink buckets at my work, got to wash the remaining ink residue out though.

Thanks man but there's barely room for me to squeeze in through our attic door let alone a big 20L bucket, it's very stupidly designed.
It's next to where the edge of the roof meets the outside wall so as soon as your head is through the attic door, you hit the roof.
Then you've gotta twist flat and into the attic, while your body is still in coming through the door, and duck under a beam with just under 2 feet in height to manoeuvre. As soon as you start going under the beam you have to bend upwards, looking like a snake in an S shape, to get over the cold water pipes. At this point your knees should just be coming through the attic door.
It's a mission to say the least!
So I don't think I'll be able to get anything bigger than a standard bucket in there. The rats have no issues getting in tho, little buggers!

[Gareth123]

Thanks man but there's barely room for me to squeeze in through our attic door let alone a big 20L bucket, it's very stupidly designed.
It's next to where the edge of the roof meets the outside wall so as soon as your head is through the attic door, you hit the roof.
Then you've gotta twist flat and into the attic, while your body is still in coming through the door, and duck under a beam with just under 2 feet in height to manoeuvre. As soon as you start going under the beam you have to bend upwards, looking like a snake in an S shape, to get over the cold water pipes. At this point your knees should just be coming through the attic door.
It's a mission to say the least!
So I don't think I'll be able to get anything bigger than a standard bucket in there. The rats have no issues getting in tho, little buggers!

So if you ever get a professional in to fix the leaks for you; your gonna have to ask them how much they weigh when your doing the ring round?

[Peeteey]

So if you ever get a professional in to fix the leaks for you; your gonna have to ask them how much they weigh when your doing the ring round?

Hee hee, I just need to hire lithe gymnasts! (with plumbing qualifications) :woohoo:

[Gareth123]

Hee hee, I just need to hire lithe gymnasts! (with plumbing qualifications) :woohoo:

Well provided they're female gymnasts, can I come over and watch? :facepalm:

[Spuds1234]

Well provided they're female gymnasts, can I come over and watch? :facepalm:

Your not a gymnast. You wouldnt be able to get into the roof space to watch in the first place.

[SpeedMonger]

Just send your younger Guitar students up there, a bit like the karate kid - rub on, wipe off. Just tell them it's all part of the training :yes:

[Freespaceage]

Anyone up for a ride today?

[Transalper]

Peeteey and I intend lunching in Little River but we are quietly messing about on gravel a bit too so haven't arranged anything public. I'm heading over to wake him up shortly.

[Peeteey]

... I'm heading over to wake him up shortly.

Huh? *snort* *grunt* Wazzat? Who? :yawn:

beaut day for a ride today! While sitting at the cafe at Little River we saw several Kiwibikers go past including one very retro queen and a rather sexy black DR650 ...
Also met some lovely other bikers over lunch, what a social bunch we are!

Video to come ...

[Peeteey]

I seem to have lost a video camera. I think I lent it to someone, it wasn't YOU was it?

[Peeteey]

Just send your younger Guitar students up there, a bit like the karate kid - rub on, wipe off. Just tell them it's all part of the training :yes:

Ha ha!
Never ever give any kind of tool to a musician. They'll spend 2 hours seeing what notes the thing will make and the next 2 wondering why they haven't been paid!

On the plus side, there would probably be some funky rhythms coming from the piping as they 'worked'.

[gloplg]

Ha ha!
Never ever give any kind of tool to a musician. They'll spend 2 hours seeing what notes the thing will make and the next 2 wondering why they haven't been paid!

On the plus side, there would probably be some funky rhythms coming from the piping as they 'worked'.

You really are a worry Peeteey.:shit::facepalm::violin::violin::violin::i nnocent::innocent:

[Peeteey]

Hi all,

Anyone have any bright ideas on where to head to this Wed? Weather is supposed to be crap ...

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hi all,

Anyone have any bright ideas on where to head to this Wed? Weather is supposed to be crap ...

I don't mind as I'll be in the car! :blink: Hoping to be on the bike next week!!

[cruza]

I don't mind as I'll be in the car! :blink: Hoping to be on the bike next week!!

aye .....you out of bed before 7am .......:killingme wow..........

[KiwiPhoenix]

aye .....you out of bed before 7am .......:killingme wow..........

yep and believe me it's not easy!! I'm knackered just now! *yawn*

[SpeedMonger]

Hi all,

Anyone have any bright ideas on where to head to this Wed? Weather is supposed to be crap ...

Just for a change eh.... better get those buckets in position PT

Thursday looks good... again....

The Canterbury Undefined Night Tour keeps looking better all the time.

Wednesdays seem to be subject to a disproportionate amount of crapness. If you look at the co-efficient of variation squared divided by the std deviation of the ratio of wet/dry days multiplied by the inverse 4th order polynomial of the median periodic regression, then plot the outcome on a Blant-Altman diagram then it becomes quite evident.:yawn::wacko:

But then it is hump day! :niceone:

[Peeteey]

Wednesdays seem to be subject to a disproportionate amount of crapness. If you look at the co-efficient of variation squared divided by the std deviation of the ratio of wet/dry days multiplied by the inverse 4th order polynomial of the median periodic regression, then plot the outcome on a Blant-Altman diagram then it becomes quite evident.:yawn::wacko:


I was saying that very thing to my wife just the other day.
"Darling" I said, "Wednesdays seem to be subject to a disproportionate amount of crapness"
"Oh?" She said, not lifting her eyes from her magazine.
"Yes" I said, "If you look at the co-efficient of variation squared ..."

That's when she slapped me with a rolled up Woman's Day.

Bless her.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I was saying that very thing to my wife just the other day.
"Darling" I said, "Wednesdays seem to be subject to a disproportionate amount of crapness"
"Oh?" She said, not lifting her eyes from her magazine.
"Yes" I said, "If you look at the co-efficient of variation squared ..."

That's when she slapped me with a rolled up Woman's Day.

Bless her.

Nice! Well done Mrs P!

[gloplg]

That's when she slapped me with a rolled up Woman's Day.

Bless her.:killingme:innocent:

You seem to have survived though.

You guys enjoy your ride and travel safely tonight, where ever you go!!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Ok, so where are we going?? Weather not that bad. I'll be out on the bike tonight, taking it easy. :rolleyes:

[KiwiPhoenix]

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

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

[Peeteey]

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

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

Yea, t'was a nice ride, apart from losing almost all electrical power. The bike ran, just, but when I turned on the lights the were thing would grind to a halt. Didn't even have enough juice for the led indicators or brake lights!
Time for a new alternator methinks?

The look of confusion on some of the faces when I start following them around the Bays and then at the end when I think Stefan and Ben saw me and didn't realise I had gone home to swap bikes. All they saw was me leaving on one bike and arriving on another!

Thanks to all for a fun evening

[cruza]

Yea, t'was a nice ride, apart from losing almost all electrical power. The bike ran, just, but when I turned on the lights the were thing would grind to a halt. Didn't even have enough juice for the led indicators or brake lights!
Time for a new alternator methinks?

The look of confusion on some of the faces when I start following them around the Bays and then at the end when I think Stefan and Ben saw me and didn't realise I had gone home to swap bikes. All they saw was me leaving on one bike and arriving on another!

Thanks to all for a fun evening

The bmer's run a car type one in front of crankcase don't they?

[KiwiPhoenix]

Peeteey New Battery time!

[cruza]

Peeteey New Battery time!

peeteey prob already looking thru $1res auctions on trademe:cool:

[willytheekid]

Yea, t'was a nice ride, apart from losing almost all electrical power. The bike ran, just, but when I turned on the lights the were thing would grind to a halt. Didn't even have enough juice for the led indicators or brake lights!
Time for a new alternator methinks?

The look of confusion on some of the faces when I start following them around the Bays and then at the end when I think Stefan and Ben saw me and didn't realise I had gone home to swap bikes. All they saw was me leaving on one bike and arriving on another!

Thanks to all for a fun evening

Pssst.....guess what I have sitting in the shed for you mate :yes:

Yup, It sounds like its new battery time...and cos your such a good guy and helped bring PhatGirl home for me....you get the mates rate!
-You have my number & I have your battery waiting for ya (I completely forgot I had these...will top up and charge one for ya)

....merry xmas Peeteey:cool:

now what to get KiwiPhoenix for helping as well?

[KiwiPhoenix]

now what to get KiwiPhoenix for helping as well?

You don't have to get me anything! I'm just glad I could help! We'll have to catch up for a coffee real soon.

[willytheekid]

You don't have to get me anything! I'm just glad I could help! We'll have to catch up for a coffee real soon.

Coffee it is!.....I may have to bring cake!

Have a great weekend mate....I'll be in the shed swearing at my carbs!...drip drip....unacceptable! (and flamable!)...damn Keihins:crybaby:.....there a bloody money pit.

(blew a diaphram in my accellerator pump on way home yesterday....small explosion!...warm leg lol)

....now the mission to find parts in NZ begins...again!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Coffee it is!.....I may have to bring cake!

Have a great weekend mate....I'll be in the shed swearing at my carbs!...drip drip....unacceptable! (and flamable!)...damn Keihins:crybaby:.....there a bloody money pit.

(blew a diaphram in my accellerator pump on way home yesterday....small explosion!...warm leg lol)

....now the mission to find parts in NZ begins...again!

Sounds like a plan!!

Bugger about the bike!

[gloplg]

....now the mission to find parts in NZ begins...again!

Hi WTK. You are of course aware of MotoKiwi??????

[willytheekid]

Hi WTK. You are of course aware of MotoKiwi??????

Gidday gloplg :wavey:

Oh yeah....love dealing with pete at motokiwi (he's the only guy I go through for guzzi parts...not the cheapest..but easily the best!)
Pete's service and support has been amazing over the past few years (and all the tips & advice!).....unfortunately the Keihins aren't standard on guzzi's, so he dosn't stock parts etc for them and can't really source them.
...but thanks for reminding me...gotta send him and his wife a xmas card :yes:

[gloplg]

Yes WTK I have found Pete's service to be great, AAA+ for effort.

Speeking of eff it, if the weather is ok on Sunday is anyone interested in going for a tootle/pootle/ride somewhere?????

I was thinking of BK 12.00 for 12.30 depart, fish and chips, Akaroa????

[KiwiPhoenix]

I was thinking of BK 12.00 for 12.30 depart, fish and chips, Akaroa????

I could be a go-er for this!

[Gareth123]

Speeking of eff it, if the weather is ok on Sunday is anyone interested in going for a tootle/pootle/ride somewhere?????

I was thinking of BK 12.00 for 12.30 depart, fish and chips, Akaroa????

I can't, I'm going rock climbing for a couple of hours.