Learner Ride to Taupo (Saturday 11 Feb 2012)

[nzspokes]

Piece of grass now booked. :headbang:

Hoping for a Xmas bonus so I can get me one of these for bike based trips, http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/Hiking_&_Daywalking/Tents/50132/Mono_Tent.html

[nathanwhite]

Just make sure it is well tyed down, we dont want a repeat of what Doogal did :pinch:

Ach. Bet me to it.



Especially when it wasn't in front of everyone for comedy value :rolleyes:

I'll video it next time ok? :bleh:

[ajessep]

If my sister ends up driving, she is great with kids and we will make room for her if need be.

:bleh:

thanks. why leave her behind IF she can come :niceone:

[ajessep]

Just make sure it is well tyed down, we dont want a repeat of what Doogal did :pinch:

or what happened to me that i didnt publicise :-) check out my bag next time to see the burn marks:baby:

[ajessep]

I don't think I've got the smallest sleeping bag or tent.... but I'm sure I can strap it on somehow...
If I loose it on the way I guess someone will just get another roomy :cool:

Hopefully I will at least make it to the meeting point so that I can just put it into a car that is driving down :msn-wink:


i got a small tent too if u need to borrow it. u can get quite a lot in those cheap Oxford bags you strap on the back as long you aint brought a hair dryer .... plus we only going for 1 night this time and everyone stinks

[Phreak]

.... plus we only going for 1 night this time and everyone stinks

Speak for yourself miss! Lol

[scorpio girl]

Have booked a cabin (Kowhai), whoop :banana:

If anyone wants to share let me know, there's room for 2 more :niceone:

[ynot slow]

I am more than bloody unlikely to partake on this venture,will know this Thursday for sure but not looking shit hot at moment,Dougie grab someone else for cabin mate,if I come up I'll sort a bed out,piss me off.

[nzspokes]

,if I come up I'll sort a bed out

There will always be room. :yes:

[Mom]

I am more than bloody unlikely to partake on this venture,will know this Thursday for sure but not looking shit hot at moment,Dougie grab someone else for cabin mate,if I come up I'll sort a bed out,piss me off.

Tough news there Tony, hopefully you will be well enough to make the trip mate. I know there is transport available for you to come accross and I will even forgo a bonk if you wanted to bug in with us if you can get there. Thoughts and prayers with you mate.

[nzspokes]

I will even forgo a bonk

That cost me a mouthfull of coffee!!:laugh:

[martybabe]

I am more than bloody unlikely to partake on this venture,will know this Thursday for sure but not looking shit hot at moment,Dougie grab someone else for cabin mate,if I come up I'll sort a bed out,piss me off.


Thoughts and prayers with you mate.

What the lady said Tony, fingers crossed for the OP and the ride mate. x

[The Singing Chef]

I am more than bloody unlikely to partake on this venture,will know this Thursday for sure but not looking shit hot at moment,Dougie grab someone else for cabin mate,if I come up I'll sort a bed out,piss me off.

Hope you can make it Tony, will keep you in my prayers mate. Keep us updated!

I can hold off on the white sauce for one night and you could even sleep in my bunk..:blip::moon:

[nathanwhite]

I am more than bloody unlikely to partake on this venture,will know this Thursday for sure but not looking shit hot at moment,Dougie grab someone else for cabin mate,if I come up I'll sort a bed out,piss me off.

oh bugger. Get well soon tony.


... and I will even forgo a bonk if you want

:killingme:niceone:

[Maha]

I am more than bloody unlikely to partake on this venture,will know this Thursday for sure but not looking shit hot at moment,Dougie grab someone else for cabin mate,if I come up I'll sort a bed out,piss me off.

Against all odds, you'll be there one way or the other Tony, all the best for this coming week mate and thursday could easily be the best day.
Listen to yourself..''your attitude to life,fucken inspirational''...taken from that other thread.

PS: Get fat.

[Phreak]

Ditto to all that has been said above Tony, you're a huge inspiration to the rest of us and I know everyone out there is wishing you all the best for the week ahead. Would still love to see you in Taupo though!

Take care mate, keep that smile going!

:niceone:

[yungatart]

No need to cancel your room Tony, we'll be in Taupo for racing that weekend, I'm sure we can take you up thee and bring you back again!

[Phreak]

No need to cancel your room Tony, we'll be in Taupo for racing that weekend, I'm sure we can take you up thee and bring you back again!

OH WOW yes please I'd love to see my 2nd (in no particular order mind you!) biker foster MUM! :yes:

[yungatart]

OH WOW yes please I'd love to see my 2nd (in no particular order mind you!) biker foster MUM! :yes:

Nice recovery there, Scott. We will probably stay at the track, but I guess we can come and visit you guys...

[blue rider]

Nice recovery there, Scott. We will probably stay at the track, but I guess we can come and visit you guys...



you should come and visit....always nice to meet some KB'ers! and it would be so kind of you to bring Tony along....would be a funny l'Angel Ride without him.

[yungatart]

Well, we will definitely be in Taupo, and the offer is there for Tony if he wants it.
Of course you guys could always make a trip out to the track, not that we can stand around and chat, mind, but there is always some racing to watch!

[blue rider]

Well, we will definitely be in Taupo, and the offer is there for Tony if he wants it.
Of course you guys could always make a trip out to the track, not that we can stand around and chat, mind, but there is always some racing to watch!

well we'll be sitting on our behinds all the way from AKl to Taupo, a bit of standing around watching some races might do us good.
But then i heard there was a hotpool somewhere ?

Temptations, temptations.

[nzspokes]

Took the old CBX for a WOF today, not due untill early next month but wanted to sort any problems they find first. :facepalm: Got real worried when all the inspectors went over her for ages. :blink::gob:

I went over in the end and asked if there was a problem. They said no the bikes in great nick for its age and they were telling stories about old bikes. It passed. :woohoo: We went for a little celerbration ride.

Is Richard coming?

Is it time to leave yet?

[The Singing Chef]

Is it time to leave yet?

Oh God no, don't start that... :shutup:

[Phreak]

Oh God no, don't start that... :shutup:

Haha! Go on, do it!!!

I dunno about anyone else, but a trip out to the races sounds like a pretty cool idea to me...!

Have to put the idea to our humble leader...

:Punk:

[nzspokes]

Haha! Go on, do it!!!

I dunno about anyone else, but a trip out to the races sounds like a pretty cool idea to me...!

Have to put the idea to our humble leader...

:Punk:

Yup Im up for it. We just have to tape up the lights and wire lock the sump plugs right? :wings:

[yungatart]

Actually, guys I think it is a track day, Saturday and race day Sunday..but don't quote me,cos sometimes I am mistaken...

[Phreak]

I'd be keen just to watch and catch up.

[Mom]

I'd be keen just to watch and catch up.

Yeah, but by the time we actually get to Taupo and settle in, it will be wine o'clock or thereabouts :drinkup:

As the Tart has said, she is working out there, so there wont be catch up time with them at the track. I am hoping they can pop over to the camp once the track day is over, I will have the wine chilled for her :shutup:

[Phreak]

Yeah, but by the time we actually get to Taupo and settle in, it will be wine o'clock or thereabouts :drinkup:

As the Tart has said, she is working out there, so there wont be catch up time with them at the track. I am hoping they can pop over to the camp once the track day is over, I will have the wine chilled for her :shutup:

I had a thought that this would be the case...

[yungatart]

You can always pop out on Sunday before you head home...

[nzspokes]

We could do night laps on the track, Ive fixed up my headlight now. Its better than the sun....

[Mom]

You can always pop out on Sunday before you head home...

I will hug you one way or the otherover the weekend :yes:


We could do night laps on the track, Ive fixed up my headlight now. Its better than the sun....

Dont be such a naughty boy :spanking:

[Maha]

Post #2 now includes the Ride Rules.
*But here they are....I will add to post #2 once some finer details have been settled on.

:Each Group Leader will control the group speed (80-100)
:There Will Be No Passing Within Each Group
:The Use Of Mirrors is Paramount in a Group Ride Situation, Please use Them…Always
:Watch Your Following Distances With The Bike In Front, That Person is Your Friend.
:Please try and stay within 5-6 bike lengths with the bike in front of you.
:Staggered Formation Where Possible (no single file on the straight bits)
:If a car is bothering you in any way, indicate left and slow (where it’s safe to do so) and wave them passed.
:But ultimately have a way cool time.

[nzspokes]

Post #2 now includes the Ride Rules.
*But here they....I will add to post #2 once some finer details have been settled on.

:Each Group Leader will control the group speed (80-100)
:There Will Be No Passing Within Each Group
:The Use Of Mirrors is Paramount in a Group Ride Situation, Please use Them…Always
:Watch Your Following Distances With The Bike In Front, That Person is Your Friend.
:Please try and stay within 5-6 bike lengths with the bike in front of you.
:Staggered Formation Where Possible (no single file on the straight bits)
:If a car is bothering you in any way, indicate left and slow (where it’s safe to do so) and wave them passed.
:But ultimately have a way cool time.

Is it time to leave yet?

[Maha]

Is it time to leave yet?

For the slower riders yes....:confused:

Looking to arrive in Taupo around 4:30pm on the Saturday.
Its about the same distance as the Friday on the Cape ride.

[Katman]

:Please try and stay within 5-6 bike lengths with the bike in front of you.


Really? :confused:

[Maha]

Really? :confused:

Some make it 1 and some can make it 15-20+...:shifty:

[blue rider]

Is it time to leave yet?

sorry you have to wait

1 month 24 days

55 days or

1,320 hours or

79,200 minutes or

4,752.000 seconds

just a wee bit early for the sleeps countdown if you ask but because you asked

its 54 sleeps :shutup:

[Rehab]

Have just read this thread from beginning to end. Gutted when I got to the middle bit and saw it had closed off due numbers. BUT, it looked a little but like maaaaybe someone pulled out since then?

What if I ride the route first and make some (mental) notes? Heading to Chch via that way on Tuesday so can check it out and make literal notes if that'd help?

What if I'm happy to pillion anyone that needs pillioninginging? Including pets. Share my tent? Pay someone off? Fix stuff? Bring lots of beer? Beg?

I feel like reading the whole thread shows I'm committed and I'm not too proud to do anything at all since it sounds like it's gonna be tons of fun.

What say you? If all that grovelling didn't work, can ya just stick me on the reserve list please? Cheers

[blue rider]

Really? :confused:

if not MOM will come and

:bash:

or

:spanking:

depending.

this is an orderly and well behaved travel group. Always.

[Maha]

Have just read this thread from beginning to end. Gutted when I got to the middle bit and saw it had closed off due numbers. BUT, it looked a little but like maaaaybe someone pulled out since then?

What if I ride the route first and make some (mental) notes? Heading to Chch via that way on Tuesday so can check it out and make literal notes if that'd help?

What if I'm happy to pillion anyone that needs pillioninginging? Including pets. Share my tent? Pay someone off? Fix stuff? Bring lots of beer? Beg?

I feel like reading the whole thread shows I'm committed and I'm not too proud to do anything at all since it sounds like it's gonna be tons of fun.

What say you? If all that grovelling didn't work, can ya just stick me on the reserve list please? Cheers

How can I refuse that!

You're in.

[Rehab]

How can I refuse that!

You're in.

Saaaah-weeeeeeet! Thanks. :niceone: Didn't even have to mention that it's my birthday (that was my back-up big stick) :eek:

[Maha]

if not MOM will come and

:bash:

or

:spanking:

depending.

this is an orderly and well behaved travel group. Always.

He'll love either....:shifty:

[blue rider]

He'll love either....:shifty:


oh he is one of those??? :innocent:

[Maha]

On a couple of occassions, I will be looking for the group to ride as one like we did on the way back from Kaikohe.
That worked well...some can then go on ahead etc.
I will explain in person how the ''revised'' corner points system will work on this ride.

[blue rider]

On a couple of occassions, I will be looking for the group to ride as one like we did on the way back from Kaikohe.
That worked well...some can then go on ahead etc.
I will explain in person how the ''revised'' corner points system will work on this ride.



you actually can't wait......oh yeah only 54 sleeps and we :ride: and we :laugh: and we :drinkup: and we go :wings: and we are acting like :Punk:

[nathanwhite]

ok i'm a little confused. Are we still down one?

[blue rider]

ok i'm a little confused. Are we still down one?

no i think we just got another one. which could not be refused.....his admission essay was to flamboyant to be not accepted. you see?

[Maha]

ok i'm a little confused. Are we still down one?
There is a finite number...do you still have a couple to join in Mr D?
Currently there is 24 with 3 possibles joining at Te Kuiti 1 maybe and 1 riding down later in the day.


no i think we just got another one. which could not be refused.....his admission essay was to flamboyant to be not accepted. you see?

Correct...Its cool when people keep up....:shifty:

[ynot slow]

I will try my hardest to be there,will depend on treatment,if having radiation will probably flag it as it does tire you,but if it is at all possible will give it a go,many thanks for kind words,truly great folks,just another hurdle to get over,much like honda riders face.

[nathanwhite]

There is a finite number...do you still have a couple to join in Mr D?


Seeing as attendance is closed those people I had thought off ill let slip.

However I have a guy from work who is interested in coming. I asked him because I thought we were down one (and I'm still down a roomie). If we have a full quota, then I can tell him sorry but no.

If he can be accommodated then it would be awesome. But if not, then thats fine, i'm sure someone on here won't mind bunking with us :drinknsin

[Grant`]

I will try my hardest to be there,will depend on treatment,if having radiation will probably flag it as it does tire you,but if it is at all possible will give it a go,many thanks for kind words,truly great folks,just another hurdle to get over,much like honda riders face.

Here I was thinking that you were a nice guy and then you go and diss me! :violin:

[ynot slow]

Here I was thinking that you were a nice guy and then you go and diss me! :violin:

Damn that was my inner voice oops.:wings::Punk:Nurses say my humour is warped lol.

[Grant`]

Damn that was my inner voice oops.:wings::Punk:Nurses say my humour is warped lol.

Yes I have always known Suzuki riders were a bit funny in the head. :corn:

[Maha]

Seeing as attendance is closed those people I had thought off ill let slip.

However I have a guy from work who is interested in coming. I asked him because I thought we were down one (and I'm still down a roomie). If we have a full quota, then I can tell him sorry but no.

If he can be accommodated then it would be awesome. But if not, then thats fine, i'm sure someone on here won't mind bunking with us :drinknsin

Little bit of misunderstanding there Big D...your two people were accounted for..
Ask your new guy and I will add him ok?
Its not a problem...

[nathanwhite]

Little bit of misunderstanding there Big D...your two people were accounted for..
Ask your new guy and I will add him ok?
Its not a problem...

oh riiight.


:wings:

[blue rider]

going to papamoa for xmas, anyone has a route for me that is "senic rider" proof?

i am looking for very easy instructions sort of

you got there,

than you go there,

when you are here ,

you will go there?

and oh did I say safe? And easy? And non threatning? And Katman approved? :devil2:

thanks

[Grant`]

going to papamoa for xmas, anyone has a route for me that is "senic rider" proof?

i am looking for very easy instructions sort of

you got there,

than you go there,

when you are here ,

you will go there?

and oh did I say safe? And easy? And non threatning? And Katman approved? :devil2:

thanks

I believe your best to avoid the Kaimais (Mountain Range that seperates Tauranga from Matamata) at the moment as there was a spill of Tallow on it recently. So your best bet is down either via coromandel loop or straight down via Waipu/Paeroa.

[Maha]

going to papamoa for xmas, anyone has a route for me that is "senic rider" proof?

i am looking for very easy instructions sort of

you got there,

than you go there,

when you are here ,

you will go there?

and oh did I say safe? And easy? And non threatning? And Katman approved? :devil2:

thanks

We are off to Rotorua on Saturday morning...coming back Tuesday.
Going to have a look at a bit of the Taupo Ride route on the way back.
Paeroa/Waihi as Grant attempted to say, Waipu is a bit out of the way...:shifty:

[The Singing Chef]

going to papamoa for xmas, anyone has a route for me that is "senic rider" proof?

i am looking for very easy instructions sort of

you got there,

than you go there,

when you are here ,

you will go there?

and oh did I say safe? And easy? And non threatning? And Katman approved? :devil2:

thanks

Well you go straight, straight, straight and your there... :innocent:

A nice one is to go through Miranda and Kaiua. Only a small detour, but be carefull because on the corners through the forest area there isn't much sunlight so there is alot of moss and crap on the corners. Just go slowly through there, but it is a beautiful road!

[blue rider]

We are off to Rotorua on Saturday morning...coming back Tuesday.
Waihi/Paeroa as Grant attempted to say...


Must go on Friday, as I am on Kitchen Duty on Saturday......
so friday I go.....I might even get there :bleh:

I am really looking at the easiest possible way, or if i may put it this way, i would like to minimise any scenic detours i might find..... :confused:

[Maha]

Must go on Friday, as I am on Kitchen Duty on Saturday......
so friday I go.....I might even get there :bleh:

I am really looking at the easiest possible way, or if i may put it this way, i would like to minimise any scenic detours i might find..... :confused:

SH2 is the most direct @ 200 kms and takes all the way there there to there...:blink:
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[newhere]

Yes I have always known Suzuki riders were a bit funny in the head. :corn:

Oui - to meanies dont make a right!! :bash:

[The Singing Chef]

Must go on Friday, as I am on Kitchen Duty on Saturday......
so friday I go.....I might even get there :bleh:

I am really looking at the easiest possible way, or if i may put it this way, i would like to minimise any scenic detours i might find..... :confused:

I forgot that I am going down on friday too, leaving at around 3 - 3.30 if you want to ride with me?

[blue rider]

SH2 is the most direct @ 200 kms and takes all the way there there to there...:blink:
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i was told it was not a safe route here at ze office, hence why I am asking all you lovely people!!
is it a nice way? or just a straight hoon.

I would like to have a little bit of fun please. :yes:

[The Singing Chef]

i was told it was not a safe route here at ze office, hence why I am asking all you lovely people!!
is it a nice way? or just a straight hoon.

I would like to have a little bit of fun please. :yes:

That's the safest and easiest way there

[Maha]

anyone has a route for me that is "senic rider" proof?

i am looking for very easy instructions.
and oh did I say safe? And easy?

I am really looking at the easiest possible way.
I would like to have a little bit of fun please. :yes:

The route I provided is all of what you ask...Its fun-ish after Pearoa..through to Katikati.
Other than that, its easy and direct.

[blue rider]

The route I provided is all of what you ask...Its fun-ish after Pearoa..through to Katikati.
Other than that, its easy and direct.

thank thee.....I will follow the yellow brick road....and click my boots, and not stray

[Grant`]

Paeroa/Waihi as Grant attempted to say, Waipu is a bit out of the way...:shifty:

Yeah thats one, Waipu/Waihi I had the first 3 letters right and realistically the last 2 don't really matter as no one wants to visit either lol. :yawn:

[blue rider]

Yeah thats one, Waipu/Waihi I had the first 3 letters right and realistically the last 2 don't really matter as no one wants to visit either lol. :yawn:

do you have any idea where that would take me? :bye: :shit: :facepalm:

[Grant`]

do you have any idea where that would take me? :bye: :shit: :facepalm:

You go through Waihi on that Map that Maha gave you, there is just not a lot there on your way through is all.

[DMNTD]

That's the safest and easiest way there

Not quite true but it is definitely the better way to ride or drive

[Grant`]

Not quite true but it is definitely the better way to ride or drive

Safest one is the route that DMNTD isn't taking <_<

[DMNTD]

Safest one is the route that DMNTD isn't taking <_<

Keep that chat up and you'll be getting no cuddles for Xmas...wench! :blah:

[Grant`]

Keep that chat up and you'll be getting no cuddles for Xmas...wench! :blah:

Don't be like that your so cuddly! :grouphug:

[Phreak]

Just got home from an overnight in Rotorua, the main road from Hamilton is a really nice ride - maybe a little bit straight for some but if you havent been through the Fitzgerald Glade (on SH5) on a bike you're SOOOOO missing out!!!

Wow, that's all I have to say! :yes:

[Maha]

Just got home from an overnight in Rotorua, the main road from Hamilton is a really nice ride - maybe a little bit straight for some but if you havent been through the Fitzgerald Glade (on SH5) on a bike you're SOOOOO missing out!!!

Wow, that's all I have to say! :yes:

Early 80's...Fitzgerald Glade...1am..I was chasing three sheep on foot while my then boss was herding them with his 351 Ford..
Yes I was pissed and didnt get a sheep...looking back, fuck knows what I was going to do with it if I caught one..
And no...shagging it was not an option....:shifty:
The last thing I remember ...there was a massive blaze of lights coupled with a thunderous noise entering the Glade from behind me..:gob:
Turned to look and ran like fuck!
I dived into the trees just in time as this fully laden Kenworth logging truck went by...:confused:

[Phreak]

Early 80's...Fitzgerald Glade...1am..I was chasing three sheep on foot while my then boss was herding them with his 351 Ford..
Yes I was pissed and didnt get a sheep...looking back, fuck knows what I was going to do with it if I caught one..
And no...shagging it was not an option....:shifty:
The last thing I remember ...there was a massive blaze of lights coupled with a thunderous noise entering the Glade from behind me..:gob:
Turned to look and ran like fuck!
I dived into the trees just in time as this fully laden Kenworth logging truck went by...:confused:

I can SO picture you doing this, is that a bad thing...???!!!???

[Maha]

I can SO picture you doing this, is that a bad thing...???!!!???

Was back then...this was a mid week thing and I lived in Tauranga...we had work the next day...I was a very sick puppy when morning dawned.:sick:

[Grant`]

Got the rearsets on my bike and its been funny ever since, I finally tried adjusting them today and what do you know, bike suddenly feels like magic again, I am fucking stoked!

Be stonking along again even faster, last week (albeit only ridden like 3 times) bike was just not feeling cool at all and took me a while to figure out I just couldn't get comfortable. 5 mins adjusting each side and she's banging! :love:

I am a bit slow at times, but thought initially with new suspension and pegs things might be alittle different doh

[OCD Legend]

yipee kayae mother goose - penciling this into my diary (thanks chef):wings:

[Grant`]

yipee kayae mother goose - penciling this into my diary (thanks chef):wings:


If chef is bringing friends this could be bad :girlfight:

[OCD Legend]

If chef is bringing friends this could be bad :girlfight:

:facepalm::killingme:

don't get the wrong idea - I'm old enough to be his mother and well spoken for:love:

consider me as another person to keep him in line :2guns:

[The Singing Chef]

:facepalm::killingme:

don't get the wrong idea - I'm old enough to be his mother and well spoken for:love:

consider me as another person to keep him in line :2guns:

God that makes how many "mum's" to keep me in line now :eek5: I must be a bad boy...
Haha I have a funny story to do with the "I'm old enough to be his mum" line :Oops:

[Grant`]

consider me as another person to keep him in line :2guns:

I think he is beyond help, but that is just my personal opinion :lol:

[swbarnett]

I think he is beyond help, but that is just my personal opinion :lol:
Nah, just a matter of time before the hormones settle down when puberty finally ends.

[Grant`]

Nah, just a matter of time before the hormones settle down when puberty finally ends.

Is that what it is! there is hope then!

So what is everybody up to for xmas and new years, I am hoping to get lots of riding in once I get back from the Street Races in Wanganui. If anybody is keen to catch up for a ride I will be down with it once I return on the 28th.

[The Singing Chef]

Is that what it is! there is hope then!

So what is everybody up to for xmas and new years, I am hoping to get lots of riding in once I get back from the Street Races in Wanganui. If anybody is keen to catch up for a ride I will be down with it once I return on the 28th.

I'll be down in Tauranga to see the Mother. Then I have a 2 day working week after that, so may very well pop up for a ride!

[scorpio girl]

Is that what it is! there is hope then!

So what is everybody up to for xmas and new years, I am hoping to get lots of riding in once I get back from the Street Races in Wanganui. If anybody is keen to catch up for a ride I will be down with it once I return on the 28th.

One Tree Point with mum & dad for xmas, no idea yet for new years... two of my party animal friends had babies this year :no:

I'll be around though so will put my hand up for riding (if it will be at a speed I can keep up with that is lol) :banana:

[thehovel]

Nah, just a matter of time before the hormones settle down when puberty finally ends.

IT ENDS????????????:eek5::lol:

[Grant`]

IT ENDS????????????:eek5::lol:

Is that why you have such a high squeaky voice Richard ;)

[Grant`]

I'll be down in Tauranga to see the Mother. Then I have a 2 day working week after that, so may very well pop up for a ride!

Yeah mate, single bed is all set up now with awesome duvet you can spill all the whitesauce on you like - It will never show :oi-grr:

[Grant`]

One Tree Point with mum & dad for xmas, no idea yet for new years... two of my party animal friends had babies this year :no:

I'll be around though so will put my hand up for riding (if it will be at a speed I can keep up with that is lol) :banana:

Will be riding, don't know if its at a speed you will be able to ride at but it will be at the speed limit. :scooter:

[The Singing Chef]

Yeah mate, single bed is all set up now with awesome duvet you can spill all the whitesauce on you like - It will never show :oi-grr:

Not till it dries anyway... :crazy:

Awesome will let you know when I am free.

[Grant`]

Not till it dries anyway... :crazy:

Awesome will let you know when I am free.

Maybe if it smelt funky, but this duvet is pretty hideous lol. :whistle:

[scorpio girl]

Will be riding, don't know if its at a speed you will be able to ride at but it will be at the speed limit. :scooter:

I can do the speed limit on the straight bits! :laugh:

[Grant`]

I can do the speed limit on the straight bits! :laugh:

Thats a start :banana:

[newhere]

Maybe if it smelt funky, but this duvet is pretty hideous lol. :whistle:

I did warn you ;) :lol:

[Grant`]

I did warn you ;) :lol:

It doesn't bother me, I don't have to sleep with it :cold:

[Mom]

Is that what it is! there is hope then!

So what is everybody up to for xmas and new years, I am hoping to get lots of riding in once I get back from the Street Races in Wanganui. If anybody is keen to catch up for a ride I will be down with it once I return on the 28th.

This thread is really degenerating :laugh:

Mark and I are going to spend Xmas in Rotorua with his family. On our way back we are reccying some of the roads we are travellingon on the Taupo trip. We are home for New Years, perhaps may be convinced to have a few quiet ones with friends at ours for the New Year.

I got the rego reminder for Millie today, her hold expires on 18th Jan... Will try to arrange an xray on the 13th. Fingers crossed...

[blue rider]

This thread is really degenerating :laugh:

Mark and I are going to spend Xmas in Rotorua with his family. On our way back we are reccying some of the roads we are travellingon on the Taupo trip. We are home for New Years, perhaps may be convinced to have a few quiet ones with friends at ours for the New Year.

I got the rego reminder for Millie today, her hold expires on 18th Jan... Will try to arrange an xray on the 13th. Fingers crossed...

fingers and toes crossed....good luck on the xray.

and can i still come over for my concert on the 2nd? you said something of a sober driver??? :sweatdrop

[Mom]

fingers and toes crossed....good luck on the xray.

and can i still come over for my concert on the 2nd? you said something of a sober driver??? :sweatdrop

Yes of course :D

[blue rider]

Yes of course :D

good, because i would get in trouble with my license restrictions... :lol:

[nathanwhite]

I confirmed one one of my friends who will fill up the space in our cabin.

Nathanwhite +1 now

The others, I havent heard anything from at all and in about a week or two I will discount completely

[newhere]

... Will try to arrange an xray on the 13th. Fingers crossed...

I hope its great news this time!

[Maha]

I confirmed one one of my friends who will fill up the space in our cabin.

Nathanwhite +1 now

The others, I havent heard anything from at all and in about a week or two I will discount completely

No backing out now....:brick:
We had a look at some of the roads today we'll be using on the way back.
Okoroire rd (turn right at the Mobil in Tirau) takes you straight to the pub...we saw on car on that raod and it was heading in the other direction (saves using to much of SH 27)
The rest of the roads though to Morrinsville Matai/Walton/Kereone are pretty much carless also...saw maybe 3-4?

[OCD Legend]

I confirmed one one of my friends who will fill up the space in our cabin.

Nathanwhite +1 now

The others, I havent heard anything from at all and in about a week or two I will discount completely

are there any beds available in a GIRLS/LADIES cabin? or do I need to book a cabin?

[The Singing Chef]

are there any beds available in a GIRLS/LADIES cabin? or do I need to book a cabin?

I think scorpiogirl has room? may be wrong though.

[scorpio girl]

I think scorpiogirl has room? may be wrong though.

Yes you're right, I do! There's space for 2 more in my room, I've booked a Kowhai. You'll have to fight me for the queen bed though :D:girlfight:

[The Singing Chef]

Yes you're right, I do! There's space for 2 more in my room, I've booked a Kowhai. You'll have to fight me for the queen bed though :D:girlfight:

Does this fight involve a pool and buckets of KY? Sorry I don't know what's gotten into me today! wait...I'm like this every day :facepalm:

[scorpio girl]

Does this fight involve a pool and buckets of KY? Sorry I don't know what's gotten into me today! wait...I'm like this every day :facepalm:

HAHAHA :killingme Nah, I prefer jelly, it's a bit more colourful :laugh:

[The Singing Chef]

HAHAHA :killingme Nah, I prefer jelly, it's a bit more colourful :laugh:

What flavour? :innocent:

[scorpio girl]

What flavour? :innocent:

Hmm, should have seen that one coming :laugh: I'll stop right there before the thread degenerates even further :eek: lol

[The Singing Chef]

Hmm, should have seen that one coming :laugh: I'll stop right there before the thread degenerates even further :eek: lol

Yea I have a habit of starting that...

[nzspokes]

This trips looking better all the time.....:love:

[scorpio girl]

Yea I have a habit of starting that...

There's always one... :rolleyes: haha

[OCD Legend]

Yes you're right, I do! There's space for 2 more in my room, I've booked a Kowhai. You'll have to fight me for the queen bed though :D:girlfight:

awesome - I'll take one of the beds - does the "age before beauty" point win me the queen size bed? :innocent:

[OCD Legend]

What flavour? :innocent:

VODKA of course!!!!!

[scorpio girl]

awesome - I'll take one of the beds - does the "age before beauty" point win me the queen size bed? :innocent:

Sweet, consider a bed booked... I will have a think on which bed. Maybe we could throw a coin :D


VODKA of course!!!!!

Damn, why didn't I think of that?!

[The Singing Chef]

There's always one... :rolleyes: haha

Yep...nothing fun ever happens by sitting on the sideline haha.

[newhere]

Yep...nothing fun ever happens by sitting on the sideline haha.

I can't imagine 'ze chef' is ever on the sideline loll :Punk:

[The Singing Chef]

I can't imagine 'ze chef' is ever on the sideline loll :Punk:

What's a sideline?

[scorpio girl]

Yep...nothing fun ever happens by sitting on the sideline haha.

This is true :yes:

[nzspokes]

Did we sort out Newbi making it?

[Maha]

My decision on how this ride will go is to ride as two groups till we get to Rangiriri.
From there, we will use the CPS (Corner Points System...yes I made that up:facepalm:)
Anyway, how this works, is as followers...it is really simple..:yes:
Please read, re-read and read again until you know you are happy that you understand it.

At each corner, check your mirrors, if there is nobody behind you...wait.
The lead rider/s will carry on without stopping (until they think a regroup is requiered)

Any questions?

[nzspokes]

Any questions?

So we do what at the corners? :bleh:

[Hellzie]

My decision on how this ride will go is to ride as two groups till we get to Rangiriri.
From there, we will use the CPS (Corner Points System...yes I made that up:facepalm:)
Anyway, how this is as followers...it really simple..:yes:
Please read, re-read and read again until you know you are happy that you understand it.

At each corner, check your mirrors, if there is nobody behind you...wait.
The lead rider/s will carry on without stopping (until they think a regroup is requiered)

Any questions?

At each intersection or each corner???? And by wait do you mean stop or do the slow race? :eek5:

[nzspokes]

But what happens if nobody is behind you? :facepalm:

[scorpio girl]

Did we sort out Newbi making it?

My dad is happy to ride with her all the way from Kaitaia if it's going to help her decision of ride vs drive to Whangarei, I sent her a pm

[blue rider]

At each corner, check your mirrors, if there is nobody behind you...wait.

this i understand

The lead rider/s will carry on without stopping (until they think a regroup is requiered)

this makes sense.....not? What am I missing here?
We wait at corners but they don't?

Any questions?

can you do this in german? :facepalm::shutup:

[Maha]

can you do this in german? :facepalm::shutup:

The lead riders will know the way (there will be three riders in charge of the group)....most will not at times.
Not all three will bang on ahead if there is no other bikes in thier mirrors when they reach a corner.
The Corner Points System requires only one rider at each corner....ja?

[newhere]

6 WEEKS to go :msn-wink:, well by my calculations :shifty:

[OCD Legend]

6 WEEKS to go :msn-wink:, well by my calculations :shifty:

I'm ready to go NOW

[Boots]

The lead riders will know the way (there will be three riders in charge of the group)....most will not at times.
Not all three will bang on ahead if there is no other bikes in thier mirrors when they reach a corner.
The Corner Points System requires only one rider at each corner....ja?

I'm finding this a bit confusing myself.

Is it the intention that the first person to get to a corner stops and points the way for everyone else?

If they don't know the way, then hopefully they are followed by someone who does, thereby enabling them to point the way for everyone else?

If that is the case, how do they know when the last person has passed? Will there be a designated TEC who collects the "pointer" as they pass.

Maybe I'm just confused :confused: (situation normal)

[blue rider]

The lead riders will know the way (there will be three riders in charge of the group)....most will not at times.
Not all three will bang on ahead if there is no other bikes in thier mirrors when they reach a corner.
The Corner Points System requires only one rider at each corner....ja?


oh how i hope that there is someone to collect us....in mean me.....

and your german is perrrrfekt :first:

[Grant`]

I am hoping that he means corners as in turning into a new road so that we don't all end up in different parts of the Waikato/BOP area. Normal travel on the road should be no different than what we did on the cape with FEC leading the way and keeping overall eye on the group with TEC following up the rear.

re-group if ultimately FEC feels that there is to bigger split happening.

[newhere]

I'm finding this a bit confusing myself.

Is it the intention that the first person to get to a corner stops and points the way for everyone else?

If they don't know the way, then hopefully they are followed by someone who does, thereby enabling them to point the way for everyone else?

If that is the case, how do they know when the last person has passed? Will there be a designated TEC who collects the "pointer" as they pass.

Maybe I'm just confused :confused: (situation normal)


It's to avoid any unintentional detours.... so if there is a gap in the group and we get to an intersection/turn off/fork in road etc, and you can't see the rider behind you - you wait until you know that the person behind you has seen which direction/turn off/route/fork in the road the group is taking so we stay together and get to the same place - believe me we have lost people by NOT doing this...:facepalm:

[Grant`]

It's to avoid any unintentional detours.... so if there is a gap in the group and we get to an intersection/turn off/fork in road etc, and you can't see the rider behind you - you wait until you know that the person behind you has seen which direction/turn off/route/fork in the road the group is taking so we stay together and get to the same place - believe me we have lost people by NOT doing this...:facepalm:

We have lost people when doing this :laugh:

[newhere]

We have lost people when doing this :laugh:

Bwhahahaha - yeah that's also true :laugh:

[blue rider]

we should get this drawn (as in sketched) up with pointers....

you go there
there
there
there
there

there!!!

it worked when I went to Tauranga, only once did I for the briefest moments contemplate the going to Hamilton.....

[Maha]

I am hoping that he means corners as in turning into a new road so that we don't all end up in different parts of the Waikato/BOP area. Normal travel on the road should be no different than what we did on the cape with FEC leading the way and keeping overall eye on the group with TEC following up the rear.

re-group if ultimately FEC feels that there is to bigger split happening.

Yes Grant, turning a corner is turning into a new road from the one you are currently on, everything else is a bend.
You dont turn in a bend, you go around a bend (not to be confused with going around the bend)
One turns a ''corner''.

[Maha]

It's to avoid any unintentional detours.... so if there is a gap in the group and we get to an intersection/turn off/fork in road etc, and you can't see the rider behind you - you wait until you know that the person behind you has seen which direction/turn off/route/fork in the road the group is taking so we stay together and get to the same place - believe me we have lost people by NOT doing this...:facepalm:

.....its as simple as this!....^ :corn:

[swbarnett]

You dont turn in a bend,
Are you saying you bend the bend straight so you go straight round the bend? :crazy:

I've heard of bending space before but only on a theoretical level and then with a VERY large mass - somewhat larger than the average motorcycle (although Gremlin's GS might be getting close with a few more gadgets).



Ah, just clicked - "you go straight, straight and straight, and then you're there...." (bend or no bend).

[The Singing Chef]

Are you saying you bend the bend straight so you go straight round the bend? :crazy:

I've heard of bending space before but only on a theoretical level and then with a VERY large mass - somewhat larger than the average motorcycle (although Gremlin's GS might be getting close with a few more gadgets).



Ah, just clicked - "you go straight, straight and straight, and then you're there...." (bend or no bend).

I will fit my bike out with the "enterprise" Fairing kit and put a warp drive on there, can try it out and let you know.

[Maha]

Are you saying you bend the bend straight so you go straight round the bend? :crazy:

I've heard of bending space before but only on a theoretical level and then with a VERY large mass - somewhat larger than the average motorcycle (although Gremlin's GS might be getting close with a few more gadgets).



Ah, just clicked - "you go straight, straight and straight, and then you're there...." (bend or no bend).

Yes follow Sabines line of thought and eventually, we shall all get there...:confused:

[The Singing Chef]

Yes follow Sabines line of thought and eventually, we shall all get there...:confused:

Well get somewhere at least! Though if we just go straight we may take some "off road" paths... May be worth fitting knobblies.

[Maha]

Well get somewhere at least! Though if we just go straight we may take some "off road" paths... May be worth fitting knobblies.

..we need bendy bits, just wait at the corners...:msn-wink:

[The Singing Chef]

..we need bendy bits, just wait at the coners...:msn-wink:

Haha I could see soo many crashes by people waiting in the middle of the corner. :facepalm: Also guys, I am having my 21'st on the 10th of March and will be having a big party. If you would like to come please PM me and I will keep you updated or if you are on facebook you can add me and I will add you to the invite list.

[The Singing Chef]

..we need bendy bits, just wait at the coners...:msn-wink:

Is this the new term for Stoners? New catch phrase for our ride "Get bent at Coners"

[swbarnett]

I will fit my bike out with the "enterprise" Fairing kit and put a warp drive on there, can try it out and let you know.
Very enterprising.

[Grant`]

I will fit my bike out with the "enterprise" Fairing kit and put a warp drive on there, can try it out and let you know.

I was thinking more of a flux capacitor and getting up to 88 miles so we can go back in time to previous corners and we can wait while we are still riding all at the same time. :bleh:

[Phreak]

I was thinking more of a flux capacitor and getting up to 88 miles so we can go back in time to previous corners and we can wait while we are still riding all at the same time. :bleh:

LOL Now you're talking!!! :chase:

[blue rider]

I was thinking more of a flux capacitor and getting up to 88 miles so we can go back in time to previous corners and we can wait while we are still riding all at the same time. :bleh:

i like this, when can you come and fit one on the transformer?

[Rehab]

having my 21'st

Holy shit, I've just clicked that I'm gonna be one of the "old" guys on this ride :weep: Yesterday 1000km in the pissing rain and now this??? What a grim way to end the year....

My first decent crash was on my way to a 21st. Taught me never to ride in jeans and shoes, no matter how short the ride or what you're doing when you get there. Also helped teach me not to ride like a dick :tugger:......

[The Singing Chef]

Holy shit, I've just clicked that I'm gonna be one of the "old" guys on this ride :weep: Yesterday 1000km in the pissing rain and now this??? What a grim way to end the year....

My first decent crash was on my way to a 21st. Taught me never to ride in jeans and shoes, no matter how short the ride or what you're doing when you get there. Also helped teach me not to ride like a dick :tugger:......

Oh God not another Grandpa we have to puree steak for... :bleh:

Yea jeans and shoes went after my first crash too, still rode like a dick though, till my next crash.

1000km in the rain! Where on earth were you coming from?!

[Rehab]

Oh God not another Grandpa we have to puree steak for... :bleh:

Yea jeans and shoes went after my first crash too, still rode like a dick though, till my next crash.

1000km in the rain! Where on earth were you coming from?!

I do still have teeth! They are made of wood though, so perhaps pureeing my steak would help?

I said it "helped" me to learn not to ride like a dick - didn't entirely stop me either ;) Neither did the next one but I'm getting better.

And Chch to Auckland. Brrrrrrr

[Virgil]

Bother! Like Methane-Grandpa above, i just read the thread from the very beginning, after being quite excited about this ride for several days, only to find out its full.

I don't neccessarily expect the royal exception treatment, as I realise the limits are in plave for good reasons, but if someone does have the misfortune to have to pull out, I would be most keen to join you, if I could be added to the ever-hopeful reserves list ...

Cheers

[Grant`]

This is the ride that I mentioned to a few people that is happening up here, if anybody is keen to attend.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145315-The-Iron-Horse-bike-rally?p=1130225540#post1130225540

[nathanwhite]

The other 2 bikes I was going to bring along dont seem to be showing any interest whatsoever.
I will consider them not interested and out, esp seeing as there are other people here and willing, and this isn't really fair to them.

[Maha]

Bother! Like Methane-Grandpa above, i just read the thread from the very beginning, after being quite excited about this ride for several days, only to find out its full.

I don't neccessarily expect the royal exception treatment, as I realise the limits are in plave for good reasons, but if someone does have the misfortune to have to pull out, I would be most keen to join you, if I could be added to the ever-hopeful reserves list ...

Cheers
Seem you now have a spot...all that is needed for you to do is, deal with accom. :sleep:


The other 2 bikes I was going to bring along dont seem to be showing any interest whatsoever.
I will consider them not interested and out, esp seeing as there are other people here and willing, and this isn't really fair to them.

Kind of you Dougle...:niceone:

[Virgil]

Seem you now have a spot...all that is needed for you to do is, deal with accom. :sleep:



Kind of you Dougle...:niceone:

Woot, thanks guys!

[nzspokes]

Woot, thanks guys!

Woot, your gunna have some fun!!



Is it time to go yet? :wait:

[blue rider]

Is it time to go yet? :wait:

no :bleh:

[Grant`]

Woot, thanks guys!

I keep reading your name as Virgin then I get all disappointed when it says Virgil. :(

[scorpio girl]

I keep reading your name as Virgin then I get all disappointed when it says Virgil. :(

:killingme Don't scare the poor guy! He's probably wondering what he's got himself into now :laugh:

[Virgil]

Wait, you mean this isn't the 19-Year-Old-Virgins Ride to Taupaki??

[Mom]

Wait, you mean this isn't the 19-Year-Old-Virgins Ride to Taupaki??

Better not be, that counts me out completely :rofl:

[The Singing Chef]

Better not be, that counts me out completely :rofl:

I'm a virgin...

[Hellzie]

I'm a virgin...

Bahahaha no sex before marriage? Good thing you're engaged to be married then. :msn-wink:

[OCD Legend]

Good thing you're engaged to be married then. :msn-wink:

so the news has spread to KB as well - guess there's NO backing out now boy ;P

[The Singing Chef]

so the news has spread to KB as well - guess there's NO backing out now boy ;P

Greg did warn me... :bleh:

News travels fast! :doh: haha

[Hellzie]

Greg did warn me... :bleh:

News travels fast! :doh: haha

But it's great news it's the happiest time of your life! You should be celebrating! When's the engagement party? :killingme

[The Singing Chef]

But it's great news it's the happiest time of your life! You should be celebrating! When's the engagement party? :killingme

:first: Hahaha.

Where's the presents? :rolleyes:

[Hellzie]

:first: Hahaha.

Where's the presents? :rolleyes:

I gave them to your better half. :bleh::bleh::bleh:

[The Singing Chef]

I gave them to your better half. :bleh::bleh::bleh:

She said you only gave her condoms? :(

[OCD Legend]

She said you only gave her condoms? :(

:facepalm:

[The Singing Chef]

:facepalm:

No grandchildren I guess...

Man this thread has gone sooo off topic... :msn-wink:

[Grant`]

No grandchildren I guess...

Man this thread has gone sooo off topic... :msn-wink:

Like only you could do Matt :clap:

[The Singing Chef]

Like only you could do Matt :clap:

I'd like to thank the academy...:cool:

[Grant`]

I'd like to thank the academy...:cool:

Don't forget to thank God!

[The Singing Chef]

:lol: for the condoms? or my Fiancee?
Don't forget to thank God!

[ajessep]

hi all

been offline due to tragic death of my older sister. back here now. God is in control whether we like it or not. My sister was very giving, crazy, great with Luka and more!

so - was meaning to arrange another get together for jan. so i thnk stuff it. lets make it a party. on 21st of jan

my bday on 24th jan

ive not really had a holiday so wont be my normal hosting self as some of you have met. it'll be Mom and Maha's approach. u get a sausage in bread.

pls let me know if you in by PM. just put in subject heading yes or no.

pls dont bring hanger onners as it wont just be bikers - it'll be others too.

looking fwd to seeing u!! people who coming from far away first dibs on beds. hav a few but not as many as Mom

LOVE ANNA

[Maha]

We will be living at the beach then...going on the 15th and back on the 30th.
No TV No Computer No iPads nose Pads Adult Pads or anything similar No Radio and very limited Cell phone use (gets turned on once a day for an hour...if that) :niceone:

Very busy time when we get back.

[ajessep]

hey all

i been offline. back on now. my older sister died suddenly in a car accident a week or so ago. and i dont know what to say next

party 21st at my place. pls no hanger onners. but anyone on that trip u 150% WELCOME my sister paula babysat luka whilst i up north with you all

sat 21st it is - any time from 1pm. i usually a fantastic host as some of u know but not at the moment sorry. in MOM style u will get sausage and bread - the rest up to you.

see u then

pls PM me if attendin.

sincerely, anna

[Phreak]

BIG HUGS FOR YOU ANNA!!!!!!!!! So sad to hear this news, hope you and the family are doing okay in this horrible situation... If I was closer I'd definitely come give you a huge hug, hopefully some of our good friends up there will do just that.

Again, my heart goes out to you and your family.

[Mom]

As young Freaky Pants just said...

All we really need to understand how precious life is, and how quickly it can be taken away from us. Dont know about you lot, but every single day above ground is the best one I can make it.

Hugs you lot!

[Boots]

So sorry to read that Anna. Best Wishes and a Big Hug. She will live on in your hearts.

[Grant`]

to save me sifting through pages to find a map of the route I believe Scott posted up, can we have a map link on first post with the route. I just want to get my bearings and maybe go do a weekend pre ride, ride of it :not:

[Maha]

to save me sifting through pages to find a map of the route I believe Scott posted up, can we have a map link on first post with the route. I just want to get my bearings and maybe go do a weekend pre ride, ride of it :not:

Done....both on post 2..
Day 2 map is a little involved with lots of turns (at corners not bends :psst:)

[blue rider]

Done....both on post 2..
Day 2 map is a little involved with lots of turns (at corners not bends :psst:)



i can see no coffee stops on both maps......?:baby:

[Maha]

i can see no coffee stops on both maps......?:baby:

The start/Pirongia/Te kuiti and perhaps Whakamaru on the way down so theres a possible four.
The Start/Whakamaru/Okoroire/Mercer on the way back...makes another four.

[Maha]

Hows the bookings coming along?...:niceone:
Anyone having a problem just let me know.

[nzspokes]

May I suggest a diversion on day one? Its a great road.

[Maha]

May I suggest a diversion on day one? Its a great road.

As long as it does not add to much time to the ride and is heading south...this is about the same km's as day 1 of the cape ride, with more riders.

[nzspokes]

Well Im not good at the maps thingy, but take a look at this. Its a great bit of road and will take out alot of the highway. It will add time but I cant modify your map to work it out. :baby:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Great+South+Rd&daddr=-37.14416,174.88445+to:-37.2931,174.94548+to:Ngaruawahia,+Waikato&hl=en&sll=-37.448697,174.733429&sspn=0.964876,2.113495&geocode=Fe69yf0dMmptCg%3BFaA5yf0dYoZsCiknVAOVTFQNb TEgqwQHYe8AEw%3BFdTzxv0dyHRtCikhNwbzTFNtbTEArhMHYe 8AEw%3BFaw9wf0dJY9wCinb1YmUjzptbTHA6qJDYe8ABQ&vpsrc=0&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=10&via=1,2&t=m&z=10

[The Singing Chef]

Well Im not good at the maps thingy, but take a look at this. Its a great bit of road and will take out alot of the highway. It will add time but I cant modify your map to work it out. :baby:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Great+South+Rd&daddr=-37.14416,174.88445+to:-37.2931,174.94548+to:Ngaruawahia,+Waikato&hl=en&sll=-37.448697,174.733429&sspn=0.964876,2.113495&geocode=Fe69yf0dMmptCg%3BFaA5yf0dYoZsCiknVAOVTFQNb TEgqwQHYe8AEw%3BFdTzxv0dyHRtCikhNwbzTFNtbTEArhMHYe 8AEw%3BFaw9wf0dJY9wCinb1YmUjzptbTHA6qJDYe8ABQ&vpsrc=0&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=10&via=1,2&t=m&z=10

I haven't ridden the road but have heard the it is very technical and should be taken by competent riders. I have no problem attempting it but not sure about any L-platers that may get a few clenching moments!

Have been meaning to ride that one actually...

[Maha]

Well Im not good at the maps thingy, but take a look at this. Its a great bit of road and will take out alot of the highway. It will add time but I cant modify your map to work it out. :baby:



SH22...been on it once.
114k's V 73K's...size does matter on this occassion.
I am not adverse to those who want to take that road can do so on the day.
Its just a matter of splitting into two groups.
22 can be a technical road for those who have not been riding long, and thats where the time gets eaten up.

We are going to regroup in Ngaruawahia anyway.

[nzspokes]

22 can be a technical road for those who have not been riding long, and thats where the time gets eaten up.


Fair enough. Just a suggestion.

[Grant`]

SH22...been on it once.
114k's V 73K's...size does matter on this occassion.
I am not adverse to those who want to take that road can do so on the day.
Its just a matter of splitting into two groups.
22 can be a technical road for those who have not been riding long, and thats where the time gets eaten up.

We are going to regroup in Ngaruawahia anyway.

I just drove through there on my way back from Cemtery Circuit and road was in ok condition however there was a couple of dodgey patches with no sign posting on them. But would make for a fun diversion but a long one as although only few k's etc it is windy and technical route.

I also see from Pirongia we are going through Te Awamutu then to Otorohonga is there a reason we cannot go straight through and bypass?

[Maha]

I just drove through there on my way back from Cemtery Circuit and road was in ok condition however there was a couple of dodgey patches with no sign posting on them. But would make for a fun diversion for anybody keen to take it.

I will be sticking to plan A but...
We could have a 'hands up' on the morning for those who want to go that way as an alternative.
As long as there is a FEC and a TEC then all good.

[Grant`]

I will be sticking to plan A but...
We could have a 'hands up' on the morning for those who want to go that way as an alternative.
As long as there is a FEC and a TEC then all good.

Your to quick, I edited my last post.

I would love to go but unless whole group goes I would vote no as anybody going through there would have to go through at the speed of light as it is extremely windy and technical so add time on for that as well as the extra distance and fact no one knows the road. Make extremely hard for a re-group unless other groups were left waiting for ages.

Also I asked another question about Pirongia to Otorohonga via Te Awamutu instead of direct down was there a reason for that?

[DMNTD]

Your too quick...

Sorry, but I just wee'd a lil' bit! :lol:

[Maha]

I also see from Pirongia we are going through Te Awamutu then to Otorohonga is there a reason we cannot go straight through and bypass?

The reason behind that going that way was because, its not that far to Te kuiti (our lunch stop) from Pirongia our first coffee stop...which reminds me, I better see where exactly that coffee house is...:rolleyes:
Pirongia/Te Kuiti = 46kms
Pirongia/Te Awamutu/Tekuiti = 60kms and Scott will lead the way through that part.

EDIT: ...Found it...its on the main road...
We stopped in at the Bike Shed the other day, it does not open till 11am...stink, but whats the hurry eh?

[Maha]

Sorry, but I just wee'd a lil' bit! :lol:

.....goes searching for photo #1...:apumpin:

[nzspokes]

Your to quick, I edited my last post.

I would love to go but unless whole group goes I would vote no as anybody going through there would have to go through at the speed of light as it is extremely windy and technical so add time on for that as well as the extra distance and fact no one knows the road. Make extremely hard for a re-group unless other groups were left waiting for ages.

Also I asked another question about Pirongia to Otorohonga via Te Awamutu instead of direct down was there a reason for that?

Agree, would be best to keep it together. It would be no more windy than the run to the Cape. :lol:

[DMNTD]

.....goes searching for photo #1...:apumpin:

:psst:...which is still sitting above my PC at home :eek:

All good mister, you will continue to not have any problems as I have 'downgraded' to a wee 600cc these days

[Grant`]

Actually a question for everybody - If you can please do some research on your bike if you don't know the answer to the below questions.

How many k's do you get to a tank of gas on average before your light comes on or you need to flick to reserve?

How many litres of fuel does your tank hold and how much of that is the reserve? i.e My tank on the predator is 17 litres of which the last 4 litres is reserve.

For your reference if your reserve light comes on you do not need to fuel up instantly as you will not run out of gas on majority of bikes for at least 50-60kilometres (that is kilometres not metres)

Please take the time to calculate this information as not necessarily on this trip but on any decent trip you do it can dictate where you do need to stop or if you should make the effort to fill up when you see a gas station it is a handy piece of information to have stored in your brain.

To put it into perspective my bike on average gets around 200-220 before reserve (13 litres of fuel) 210k's / 13 litres = 16.15k's per litre x 4 litres of reserve = 64.6k's I should be able to run on reserve before i am pushing my bike.

[Grant`]

Sorry, but I just wee'd a lil' bit! :lol:

You should maybe seek medical advice on that?

[DMNTD]

You should maybe seek medical advice on that?

Don't stress mate, I was thinking of you

[Grant`]

Don't stress mate, I was thinking of you

Oh right all is good in the hood then sir :baby:

[nzspokes]

Actually a question for everybody - If you can please do some research on your bike if you don't know the answer to the below questions.

How many k's do you get to a tank of gas on average before your light comes on or you need to flick to reserve?

How many litres of fuel does your tank hold and how much of that is the reserve? i.e My tank on the predator is 17 litres of which the last 4 litres is reserve.

For your reference if your reserve light comes on you do not need to fuel up instantly as you will not run out of gas on majority of bikes for at least 50-60kilometres (that is kilometres not metres)

Please take the time to calculate this information as not necessarily on this trip but on any decent trip you do it can dictate where you do need to stop or if you should make the effort to fill up when you see a gas station it is a handy piece of information to have stored in your brain.

To put it into perspective my bike on average gets around 200-220 before reserve (13 litres of fuel) 210k's / 13 litres = 16.15k's per litre x 4 litres of reserve = 64.6k's I should be able to run on reserve before i am pushing my bike.

About 320 on to reserve and ive done 360 after that with some left in there. 12ltr tank. Cant seem to find my reserve light......

[Maha]

Searching for another Tail End Charlie to take over from time to time?
All TEC's and FEC's will play swap a job to suit.
There are currently FOUR FEC's

[Maha]

Oh right all is good in the hood then sir :baby:

You mean...under the hood?...:cool:
I have edited post #454 for ya.

[Grant`]

You mean...under the hood?...:cool:
I have edited post #454 for ya.

All good :drool:

[ynot slow]

BIG HUGS FOR YOU ANNA!!!!!!!!! So sad to hear this news, hope you and the family are doing okay in this horrible situation... If I was closer I'd definitely come give you a huge hug, hopefully some of our good friends up there will do just that.

Again, my heart goes out to you and your family.

My condolences too,huge hugs from me to you Anna,sounds crass but at least I have time to plan for the end,your family didn't have that chance,life sucks.

[Phreak]

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately, been putting a few km's on the bike over the holiday period catching up with heaps of friends all over the countryside, but I'm home again now, have caught up to date (mostly!) on the latest posts, I'm sure everyone knows how much I really am looking forward to this ride! Have been planning on doing a recon ride down and back again from Hamilton but funds are now preventing me at this stage... Silly season has been way too silly for me this year!!! I'm looking forward to getting back to work (next week hopefully) and putting money away for a great weekend with you guys!

:niceone:

[Grant`]

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately, been putting a few km's on the bike over the holiday period catching up with heaps of friends all over the countryside, but I'm home again now, have caught up to date (mostly!) on the latest posts, I'm sure everyone knows how much I really am looking forward to this ride! Have been planning on doing a recon ride down and back again from Hamilton but funds are now preventing me at this stage... Silly season has been way too silly for me this year!!! I'm looking forward to getting back to work (next week hopefully) and putting money away for a great weekend with you guys!

:niceone:

Hope ya had a good break!

Wish I was still on holiday, but then I have some other holidays planned through out the year so can't be blowing it all at once!

[thehovel]

Actually a question for everybody - If you can please do some research on your bike if you don't know the answer to the below questions.

How many k's do you get to a tank of gas on average before your light comes on or you need to flick to reserve?

How many litres of fuel does your tank hold and how much of that is the reserve? i.e My tank on the predator is 17 litres of which the last 4 litres is reserve.

For your reference if your reserve light comes on you do not need to fuel up instantly as you will not run out of gas on majority of bikes for at least 50-60kilometres (that is kilometres not metres)

Please take the time to calculate this information as not necessarily on this trip but on any decent trip you do it can dictate where you do need to stop or if you should make the effort to fill up when you see a gas station it is a handy piece of information to have stored in your brain.

To put it into perspective my bike on average gets around 200-220 before reserve (13 litres of fuel) 210k's / 13 litres = 16.15k's per litre x 4 litres of reserve = 64.6k's I should be able to run on reserve before i am pushing my bike.

Hi Grant
All bikes after the mid 8ies have 50kmfrom light on or reserve. This is at the most economical(as listed on the sales brochure) As a rule of thumb I allow 30km. The only bike I have had with a fuel light was a BMW k75 it would run out of gas, I would suddenly do counter steering this would slop a couple of ks down the fuel line. When I gased up I could get 18.5l into an 18l tank. I think I was pushing my luck,but I never had to push the bike,I'm abit more careful this days as pushing a bike more than 10ft even down hill is not posible.

[blue rider]

holidays....i should never take them. got back to work (full three days off) and found over 250 emails. unfortunately i can't ignore them either, they are actually work.....:angry2: :crybaby:

weekend....hot pools.....wine....o goddess i need it

[Grant`]

Hi Grant
All bikes after the mid 8ies have 50kmfrom light on or reserve. This is at the most economical(as listed on the sales brochure) As a rule of thumb I allow 30km. The only bike I have had with a fuel light was a BMW k75 it would run out of gas, I would suddenly do counter steering this would slop a couple of ks down the fuel line. When I gased up I could get 18.5l into an 18l tank. I think I was pushing my luck,but I never had to push the bike,I'm abit more careful this days as pushing a bike more than 10ft even down hill is not posible.

Hi Richard

I know this and you know this but a lot of people who ride on these rides do not seem to know this, so its not a bad exercise to complete to know exactly how efficient your bike is and how many k's your bike can do once you are on reserve whether you have a tap you turn, a blinking light, or a flashing fuel gauge indicator.

Becuase I know on the trip to the Cape we ended up stopping at 2 gas stations instead of 1 becuase someone all of a sudden had a blinking fuel light which in turn just wasted time for everybody.

[Grant`]

holidays....i should never take them. got back to work (full three days off) and found over 250 emails. unfortunately i can't ignore them either, they are actually work.....:angry2: :crybaby:

weekend....hot pools.....wine....o goddess i need it

Ouch that really sucks!

Dang i haven't been to hot pools in ages :(

[thehovel]

May I suggest a diversion on day one? Its a great road.


Yes its a great road,but fully loaded learner riders I think not. Its twisty, loose gravel & several off camper down hill corners.Its a ride by its self and not to trifle with.

[nzspokes]

Yes its a great road,but fully loaded learner riders I think not. Its twisty, loose gravel & several off camper down hill corners.Its a ride by its self and not to trifle with.

That road was the first "long" ride I did. Doesnt seem so bad to me but I guess Im used to it.

[Mom]

weekend....hot pools.....wine....o goddess i need it

I have not taken holidays, YET, but I feel your pain, I have done 2 weeks of payroll, in a company with one payroll person on holiday, and one day to process what usually takes 3 days :yes: We have had 3 days, but the pressure has been intense. Some errors have been made and the time taken investigating them and then putting them right has eaten into time available. We even managed a bit of a software problem on Wedneswday this week. Mark said to me when I got home, it had been 12 hours since he had seen me :lol:

All of the above for me thanks :sunny:

Wish me luck too you guys, am having another x-ray tomorrow, fingers crossed for a good result :buggerd:

[blue rider]

I have not taken holidays, YET, but I feel your pain, I have done 2 weeks of payroll, in a company with one payroll person on holiday, and one day to process what usually takes 3 days :yes: We have had 3 days, but the pressure has been intense. Some errors have been made and the time taken investigating them and then putting them right has eaten into time available. We even managed a bit of a software problem on Wedneswday this week. Mark said to me when I got home, it had been 12 hours since he had seen me :lol:

All of the above for me thanks :sunny:

Wish me luck too you guys, am having another x-ray tomorrow, fingers crossed for a good result :buggerd:

you should come to the hot pools with me, we could have some bubbly, and say fark yeah with gusto....:clap:

crossing fingers and toes for ya tomorrow!!

oh and please stop breaking things...

[scorpio girl]

Searching for another Tail End Charlie to take over from time to time?
All TEC's and FEC's will play swap a job to suit.
There are currently FOUR FEC's

My dad, if there's still room on the ride? He got his cast off yesterday morning, the minute he got home he was out on the bike lol. That seemed to go ok so he should be sweet providing he doesn't do anything silly in the meantime, and I know he would be in heaven on a nice long ride like this :niceone:



Wish me luck too you guys, am having another x-ray tomorrow, fingers crossed for a good result :buggerd:

Good luck, really hope the news is good! :)

[Virgil]

Searching for another Tail End Charlie to take over from time to time?
All TEC's and FEC's will play swap a job to suit.
There are currently FOUR FEC's

Hi Maha, I would be happy to take on a TEC role if required, I carry a reasonable first aid kit as well

[Maha]

My dad, if there's still room on the ride? He got his cast off yesterday morning, the minute he got home he was out on the bike lol. That seemed to go ok so he should be sweet providing he doesn't do anything silly in the meantime, and I know he would be in heaven on a nice long ride like this :niceone:



Cant have too many looking after a group of this size so yeah ok.


Hi Maha, I would be happy to take on a TEC role if required, I carry a reasonable first aid kit as well

Thanks Virgil, as above mate, jump on in..
I encourage the FEC's and TEC's to swap at each stop, giving the brain a rest and it will allow you to enjoy the ride without having to use too much of the top two inches..:msn-wink:

[Virgil]

Hows the bookings coming along?...:niceone:
Anyone having a problem just let me know.

Hmmm, i havn't made a booking yet, I do have a $47 Warehouse jobbie one man tent, but if there is still a space in a cabin that would be awesome?

Cheers

[Maha]

Hmmm, i havn't made a booking yet, I do have a $47 Warehouse jobbie one man tent, but if there is still a space in a cabin that would be awesome?

Cheers

Can I suggest giving them a call?
They will need to know that you are will be staying.
That goes for everybody really.
The thread is to big to remember who has space in thier lodgings.
The link is in the first post.

I will let them know approx how many are coming so they dont shit themselves on the day...:killingme

[Maha]

Just bought me a new helmet..ex Aussie!...
To tough finding the right Black/Gold KBC that I wanted...all gone.
But this one suits my taste just as well....:cool:

[newhere]

Just bought me a new helmet..ex Aussie!...
To tough finding the right Black/Gold KBC that I wanted...all gone.
But this one suits my taste just as well....:cool:

Mean - it looks fantastic! :drool:

[blue rider]

Mean - it looks fantastic! :drool:

agreed, its quite mean!

[Grant`]

Just bought me a new helmet..ex Aussie!...
To tough finding the right Black/Gold KBC that I wanted...all gone.
But this one suits my taste just as well....:cool:

Nice looking noggin protector!

I am waiting on the new Sharks coming into the country - Race R will be my next skid lid as long as it fits my fat head lol.

[The Singing Chef]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaZroAd5wWU

I would like to thank the academy...:first:

[blue rider]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaZroAd5wWU

I would like to thank the academy...:first:



thanks accepted, awesome!!

[Gremlin]

I went down 22 for the first time since at least last year on Wednesday. It's certainly in better condition than some previous times, but mostly it's unchanged. One corner proved interesting with loose gravel all over the road as I'm about to enter it (left hander), and as I was happy dealing with it, there's a bush hanging right across into the road around the blind corner, blocking half of my lane. Interesting times. Agree it's not a fun road for learners.

btw, Phreak, if you're reading this, have you got a useful contact at council I could email re bush and gravel? Got the GPS co-ordinates and wouldn't mind passing onto council.

[Phreak]

I went down 22 for the first time since at least last year on Wednesday. It's certainly in better condition than some previous times, but mostly it's unchanged. One corner proved interesting with loose gravel all over the road as I'm about to enter it (left hander), and as I was happy dealing with it, there's a bush hanging right across into the road around the blind corner, blocking half of my lane. Interesting times. Agree it's not a fun road for learners.

btw, Phreak, if you're reading this, have you got a useful contact at council I could email re bush and gravel? Got the GPS co-ordinates and wouldn't mind passing onto council.

Do you mean Karaka Road/Paerata Road...? My internet is slow as buggery at the moment so my maps aren't loading very fast.
I don't really have any contacts within the greater Auckland area councils if this is indeed the road you're talking about, but I could definitely ask the boss man from up those ways if he knows anyone to get in touch with for ya? PM me the GPS details and I'll have a look see...

:niceone:

[Maha]

That song had so much potential.....in its infantcy:rolleyes:

[insomnia01]

Hi all, I've been reading your thread & looking over the intended route through to Taupo :headbang: & as your playing in MY BACK YARD I have offered a more scenic route from Pirongia to Te Kuiti, its L / 250cc friendly @74 km long, rural outlook & keeps you off SH39

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I'm happy to meet up with you lot & lead if you like, may even tag along for the remainder of the ride to Taupo :whistle::whistle:

[newhere]

Hi all, I've been reading your thread & looking over the intended route through to Taupo :headbang: & as your playing in MY BACK YARD I have offered a more scenic route from Pirongia to Te Kuiti, its L / 250cc friendly @74 km long, rural outlook & keeps you off SH39

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I'm happy to meet up with you lot & lead if you like, may even tag along for the remainder of the ride to Taupo :whistle::whistle:


Oh looks wicked! :niceone:

[Grant`]

Oh looks wicked! :niceone:

Finally out of bed eh, or you posting from bed lol :(

[newhere]

Finally out of bed eh, or you posting from bed lol :(

Haha cheeky bugger :bleh:

[Phreak]

Grant, your new avatar pic is kinda disturbing... but funny as hell!!! :lol:

[Grant`]

Grant, your new avatar pic is kinda disturbing... but funny as hell!!! :lol:

Its my first 3 days back at work and I am not sure if I want to do that to someone or myself at the moment, so hard getting back into it and I only had just over a week off work lol. :devil2:

[DMNTD]

Its my first 3 days back at work and I am not sure if I want to do that to someone or myself at the moment, so hard getting back into it and I only had just over a week off work lol. :devil2:

Do some work mister! :nono:

[Grant`]

Do some work mister! :nono:

pot calling kettle black?

[Grant`]

Haha cheeky bugger :bleh:

yeah I have my moments :banana:

[Maha]

Hi all, I've been reading your thread & looking over the intended route through to Taupo :headbang: & as your playing in MY BACK YARD I have offered a more scenic route from Pirongia to Te Kuiti, its L / 250cc friendly @74 km long, rural outlook & keeps you off SH39

I'm happy to meet up with you lot & lead if you like, may even tag along for the remainder of the ride to Taupo :whistle::whistle:

Only 10 K's more than the planned route so yeah lets do it.
See you in Pirongia...you know the Cafe' where we are stopping?


Its my first 3 days back at work and I am not sure if I want to do that to someone or myself at the moment, so hard getting back into it and I only had just over a week off work lol. :devil2:

Gets a bit touchy out there...I just got back from Kaiwaka...traffic backed up to the Top of the Dome from Warkworth...:(