Ride Intrest Check - Summer night city ride (AK) [Archive]

pyrocam

19th July 2005, 18:37

Ive done a few, not many, country road rides, and Ive found that I dont really appreciate them as much as other riders, also I like the idea of a slow night ride (get your clear visors out) on a nice summer night with a good moon. maybe early december or mid january. A group of bikes (tank cams a plenty) cruising the streets of Auckland North -> East -> South -> West -> North (a circuit)

the first circuit I thought of, which is kinda NW only.

start at MT Albert as in the mountain itself (only cos I live there :)) then head out north up GT North road way around to Massey North (westgatge shopping centre) then down to albany and into the start of beach road. which is in Long bay If I remember correctly. smoko. then follow beach road through the shore then over the harbour bridge and then up New North Road back to Mt Albert.

I dont know the way around south and, well by east I mean auckland central. (Up Queen St if we can :))

Who would be interested in such a ride?
Can I get some better route suggestions?

Ideally, trying to stay off motorways (except for the harbour bridge) and do the 'main' roads in each area.
for example
Shore = East Coast Bays road or better Beach Road
Central = Dominion Road or New North

SixPackBack

19th July 2005, 19:06

I'm in.......just as happy to cruise, might need some entertainment at the end.....mogodon, magic mushroom milk shake.....oh and dancing girls

pyrocam

19th July 2005, 20:20

I'm in.......just as happy to cruise, might need some entertainment at the end.....mogodon, magic mushroom milk shake.....oh and dancing girls
I can call a 'friend of a friend' that might help with some of that.

but I was thinking something more like a big pissup at mine. good routes to get anywhere in auckland from mt albert

HDTboy

19th July 2005, 21:01

If you're after a night ride around the city with a bit of excitement. Just hang out at the Quay St McDonalds on a saturday night and race the cars

N4CR

19th July 2005, 21:08

If you're after a night ride around the city with a bit of excitement. Just hang out at the Quay St McDonalds on a saturday night and race the cars

Yeah... seen that happen before. Some guy on a gsxr 250 across..

Saw another on a 05 gixxer 1000 getting a good talking too from the police - they were probably trying to protect the revenue gathering boy racer's pride. :devil2:

crashe

19th July 2005, 21:17

yep sounds good to me... start at yours and end at yours.

just have to make sure that no one gets left behind at the sets of lights...lol.

Now I wonder how many KMs all up it would be? :ride: :ride:

Motoracer

19th July 2005, 21:38

Now where did I put my neons... And my open face helmet... (to interact with the ladies) and my FXR!! Best bike for harmless lowspeed but still very cool looking stunts!!!!

I might just pop out to see what's the go like. If there's too much attention being drawn, I'd have to gap it before we end up with hefty bills from the ladies and gents in blue.

NhuanH

19th July 2005, 22:08

Now I wonder how many KMs all up it would be? :ride: :ride:
umm, many many KMs of traffic light laden, cage infested, po-po patrolled, frustrating city roads? There's a pretty good set of reasons most rides are geared towards the open road.

A serious thought to consider might be the different commitments to lane splitting various riders have and how to keep the bunch together. Remembering that at the time of year being suggested there will be heaps of other road users also "crusin" and prolly not paying too much attention to those annoying motobicycles.

Just providing :devil2:'s advocate, is all.

placidfemme

20th July 2005, 07:42

umm, many many KMs of traffic light laden, cage infested, po-po patrolled, frustrating city roads? There's a pretty good set of reasons most rides are geared towards the open road.

A serious thought to consider might be the different commitments to lane splitting various riders have and how to keep the bunch together. Remembering that at the time of year being suggested there will be heaps of other road users also "crusin" and prolly not paying too much attention to those annoying motobicycles.

Just providing :devil2:'s advocate, is all.

Thats a good point. I wouldn't mind going on a night ride around town... Just might prove a bit difficult to keep the group together

pyrocam

20th July 2005, 14:16

Thats a good point. I wouldn't mind going on a night ride around town... Just might prove a bit difficult to keep the group together

re the lane spliting and other not-100% legit acts of terrorism that we could unleash on auckland I was thinking just .. not.

we would just 'own' the road where we were riding and ensure that we rode assertively (remember assertive not aggressive)

regular and well documented stops would help with the loosing people. since there are so many roads I would just print out dozens of maps and hand them out.

another way to think about it. If we did a loop around auckland 'gathering' riders as we go we could all end up at mine for midnight bbq and drinks.

floor sleeping room available of course.

even if we had address's or places everyone wanted to meet up and we could just gain momentum.

just imagine (not like we would get this many) but 45 bikes all cruising up queen st (at the posted speed limit! :) )

Madmax

20th July 2005, 17:59

I be keen and i live in mt albert too
:devil2:

DEATH_INC.

20th July 2005, 18:50

If it can be coincided with school holidays (the rugrat's away at dads/grans)we'd be in too.

chickenfunkstar

20th July 2005, 18:56

Good idea.
I did something similar a while ago with the silvia club. It was quite good fun (even in a cage).
It would be good to do as a bit of a change.

justsomeguy

20th July 2005, 19:41

I think it's a great idea compared to playing Russian Roulette with blind corners....:laugh:

Note to self: This is not a lane splitting competion.:nono:

skidMark

20th July 2005, 19:44

umm i think alot more people would go including myself and many learner riders..

.if the bridge was not used because then i can come on my mini well ill very likely have my tzr done by then but i would still be on my learners

pyrocam

20th July 2005, 19:58

skidMark

20th July 2005, 20:14

praying tzr b done in time ...can't wait to :ride: the beast

JohnBoy

20th July 2005, 21:32

sounds like a good plan, i haven't really seen much of auck's being an ex welly guy.

keep us posted :ride:

Qkchk

25th July 2005, 17:11

Count us in - let us know closer to date :)

hondacmx450

26th July 2005, 14:37

justsomeguy

26th July 2005, 14:39

Well August is almost here -- so how bout setting a date??

aff-man

26th July 2005, 18:09

yeh i might be in

placidfemme

26th July 2005, 18:24

Yep I'm in too.

*likes the idea of a bunch of bikes up Queen St*

Any date in mind?

NhuanH

26th July 2005, 20:17

your a wet blanket :motu:
dangit all, I've been labelled some nasty things on KB - see my user title as awarded to me by erm...some guy, but fook me, "wet blanket" - that stings :cry:

Strange thing is though, completely contrary to wet blanket, I've also been called a reckless lane splitter. Now I'm true and properly con-fussed :unsure:

So am I Nanny State or Ghost Rider wannabe?!?!?! I think the KBers who've ridden with me around cages and seen my plate might have some insight.... :whistle:

pyrocam

26th July 2005, 20:57

Yep I'm in too.

*likes the idea of a bunch of bikes up Queen St*

Any date in mind?

actually. Im thinking december 17 at the moment.

so when it all goes fantastic Ive got good stories to tell the folks in england (leaving on 28th)

Zapf

27th July 2005, 02:15

ooouuuu... might have a busa :) should we all have a KB arm badge as well :P

placidfemme

27th July 2005, 07:22

actually. Im thinking december 17 at the moment.

so when it all goes fantastic Ive got good stories to tell the folks in england (leaving on 28th)

thats so far away.... maybe sooner?

Cibby

27th July 2005, 08:05

thats so far away.... maybe sooner?

hay guys, i am so totally in, it would be awesome to get us on queen and since my bike is so damn hot right now... :whistle:

haha serious thou, i agree wtih this, why so far away, there is some ok weather at the mo, and lets face it guys we cant have the overcompensating cage drivers get the better on us just cause they can go out in a little cold weather now can we???????? :Punk: :nya:

placidfemme

27th July 2005, 08:14

hay guys, i am so totally in, it would be awesome to get us on queen and since my bike is so damn hot right now... :whistle:

haha serious thou, i agree wtih this, why so far away, there is some ok weather at the mo, and lets face it guys we cant have the overcompensating cage drivers get the better on us just cause they can go out in a little cold weather now can we???????? :Punk: :nya:

I agree... and on December 18th is the Kiwi Biker Track Day in Taupo... so a lot of KBers will be up there and won't be able to make the ride...

make it sooner :)

pyrocam

27th July 2005, 09:08

I agree... and on December 18th is the Kiwi Biker Track Day in Taupo... so a lot of KBers will be up there and won't be able to make the ride...

make it sooner :)

hmmm
how does November 26 sound
weather permitting.
has to be a really nice night

aff-man

27th July 2005, 09:23

???? i was thinking next week maybe the week after. A little cold weather never killed no-one. Just wait till it stops raining :devil2:

placidfemme

27th July 2005, 09:44

Yeah I don't mind riding in the cold either... I have spare winter gloves if anyone is going and doesn't have warm gloves... I might even wear my mohawk again :)

Motoracer

27th July 2005, 09:51

I wish I had a Harley to take a long for this with fat free flow screaming eagle pipes. Yeahaa!! Make some noise! Hmmmm, we'll see what bike I can russle up with by the 26th of November...

pyrocam

27th July 2005, 18:43

The ride will be much nicer and more fun when its not winter. some people dont like riding in these conditions.

by putting the date ahead some. it also means there is more chance its going to be an awesome night.

but I just had another thought. a full moon would be nice too.
either that or no moon at all so the lights look better on tank-cams.

but ok Ill head your advice. anyone who is keen post your ideal ride date or thoughts and we will work something out.

Im super keen too but still think warmer climates would be more fun and mean more riders.
so Im keeping my ideal date range in november.

let us 'ave it

DEATH_INC.

27th July 2005, 19:14

How about 2007? I may have the turbo running by then......

Madmax

27th July 2005, 21:39

mabey some of us could have a scouting run,
and check out the trouble spots
:ride:

Magua

27th July 2005, 22:12

Late November sounds good to me. I should have either my bike going or a new one by then. :Punk:

Mr Skid

27th July 2005, 22:22

..
my bike going
..
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Kittyhawk

27th July 2005, 22:44

Phoneix and I are keen to do night riding, we do it at least once a week usually!!! so if there's a party we are there and we will bring drinks!!!

parsley

27th July 2005, 23:58

Are the dates being suggested on or near the full moon?

justsomeguy

28th July 2005, 00:06

dangit all, I've been labelled some nasty things on KB - see my user title as awarded to me by erm...some guy, but fook me, "wet blanket" - that stings :cry:

Strange thing is though, completely contrary to wet blanket, I've also been called a reckless lane splitter. Now I'm true and properly con-fussed :unsure:

So am I Nanny State or Ghost Rider wannabe?!?!?! I think the KBers who've ridden with me around cages and seen my plate might have some insight.... :whistle:

OOOhhh -- naah matey - a fast rider on a blood red bike can't be a wet blanket... You stick to being reckless....

Want a lane splitting race sometime??:whistle:

justsomeguy

28th July 2005, 00:17

How about 2007? I may have the turbo running by then......

Yeah that would be great for me too. Late 2007. By then I'd be over 25 and would have a new 600.

Zapf

28th July 2005, 01:01

Yeah that would be great for me too. Late 2007. By then I'd be over 25 and would have a new 600.

don't think they'll make 600's then... :Pokey:

justsomeguy

28th July 2005, 01:06

don't think they'll make 600's then... :Pokey:

You reckon they are gonna stop manufacturing the most popular type of bike on the planet??

In that case I'll *cough* borrow your busa.... :bash:

Mr Skid

28th July 2005, 01:22

don't think they'll make 600's then... :Pokey:
Why? Cos they lack mid range torque?

Waylander

28th July 2005, 01:48

Why? Cos they lack mid range torque?
They'll all be 665s or 650s and such. Then government will decide that they should be classed as 700s...

Cibby

28th July 2005, 06:07

???? i was thinking next week maybe the week after. A little cold weather never killed no-one. Just wait till it stops raining :devil2:

yeah i'd been keen for this, i have an op on the 8th to get my knee reconstructed :whocares: so i have until then to ride as much as possible.. hehe :devil2: and then i'll bee off riding for about 2 months (oh how will i live)

otherwise,, the november dates sound great :wari:

pyrocam

28th July 2005, 18:40

yeah i'd been keen for this, i have an op on the 8th to get my knee reconstructed :whocares: so i have until then to ride as much as possible.. hehe :devil2: and then i'll bee off riding for about 2 months (oh how will i live)

otherwise,, the november dates sound great :wari:

lol you might as well expire all your demerit points in one go if you have to stay off bikes for 2 months.

so your ok with november then? you didnt mention which month the 8th was

aff-man

28th July 2005, 20:03

Well we used to do that monthly meet thingy and that was quite cool. Unfortunatley i am a backroads rider and not to sure what route less experienced riders would like to take. If someone starts a new thread with a route and say next tuesday or something (was gonna say thursday but that is the spanner evening.) I might pop along :devil2:

Magua

28th July 2005, 21:29

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

It'll happen one day, One day I tells ye! Walking around uni and seeing all those bikes + sitting in traffic every morning in my cage is good motivation.

unhingedlizard

28th July 2005, 21:43

They'll all be 665s or 650s and such. Then government will decide that they should be classed as 700s...

I tell ya, the moment they make a kawhosukha 666 i'm buying one.

Waylander

28th July 2005, 21:44

I tell ya, the moment they make a kawhosukha 666 i'm buying one.
Oh no doubt mate, no doubt.:devil2:

raster

28th July 2005, 22:02

I'll be in with boots on.

pyrocam

31st July 2005, 15:00

bump.

apart from placid, any complaints about november?

raster

31st July 2005, 17:35

bump.

apart from placid, any complaints about november?

I wouldn't mind it earlier, but we could always do a test run. :ride:

placidfemme

1st August 2005, 07:41

bump.

apart from placid, any complaints about november?

apart from me... pussies

*doesn't mind the cold*

v.ros`

1st August 2005, 09:00

do it before november.... id be keen..
besides, we can always go again later on...its not like the road will run away or something :blah:

pyrocam

1st August 2005, 14:29

ok good point.

make it.... well
not this saterday cos most people will be gutted from the 22 ride on sat morning.
but next 13th?

Wonko

1st August 2005, 19:38

well what about this friday? A warmup for the following day.

pyrocam

1st August 2005, 21:26

well what about this friday? A warmup for the following day.
ok votes for friday?

beers at my house after as per oringal plan.
+ BBQ and crashing place if nessesary*

*ok im not offering that to any smuck. you will know if you are going to be ok.

justsomeguy

1st August 2005, 21:33

Well we got the spanner evening on Thursday and the big ride on Saturday......

You sure you want to make it this Friday too?? That's KB events 3 days in a row.... some people may find it tough to get permission from their better halves....

I feel next Friday would be better. I'm with you Pyro - next Friday the 13th

And the BBQ is BYOBooze&Food yaa?? It's only fair to do it that way. :niceone:

SlashWylde

1st August 2005, 22:54

Friday 13th gets my vote, fuck the cold! Me an Al were out rarking round Botany at 03:00 on Sat'day morning last weekend - in the rain Hahah!

placidfemme

2nd August 2005, 07:35

Yep the 13th Sounds good to me.... should I put a reminder on my comp for that?

v.ros`

2nd August 2005, 08:54

guess im out then.... making a ski trip next week... good luck and let me know how it turns out to be. could join you in some other one before november.. :)

pyrocam

2nd August 2005, 10:01

no harm in making this a more often event.

I doubt I will be doing the 22 ride on sat. its just not fun on my wee bike anymore.

pending weather and more riders its a go for friday the 12th.
map submissions welcome

placidfemme

2nd August 2005, 15:21

no harm in making this a more often event.

I agree... a ride like this once every two months would be good for the newbies who join during that time... not a big ride... so not a lot of experience needed... just a little blat around the suburbs and through town...

Qkchk

2nd August 2005, 15:38

placidfemme

2nd August 2005, 15:47

Friday the 13th!!!!

***SPOOKY****

Both in if the rain stops.

Me and the hubby used to park up on Queen St every Fri night, It's amazing what you see......... Best time (if you want to see some action) is later on after 10pm (sorry learners and restricted... :shutup: ) Haven't been out for a month, F#@*'N rain!

Did you have your busa when you used to do that? I think I've seen your busa parked down by the down town mall...

The next 3 days (According to the herald) should be all sun :sunny:

pyrocam

2nd August 2005, 16:47

Did you have your busa when you used to do that? I think I've seen your busa parked down by the down town mall...

The next 3 days (According to the herald) should be all sun :sunny:

its friday the 12th sorry guys
saturday is the 13th
and its not this friday
its next

crashe

2nd August 2005, 18:00

its friday the 12th sorry guys
saturday is the 13th
and its not this friday
its next

ok after all that...
Its Friday 12th August...

So what time?
Meet at?
Where we heading?

Pyrocam.... can you put it up big or something...
so that no-one else gets confused. :whistle:

Mr Skid

2nd August 2005, 18:16

Pyrocam.... can you put it up big or something...
so that no-one else gets confused. :whistle:Who is big, and what is the resident D.I.C. putting up him? :unsure:

A post you say? :eek5:

I'm certainly confused by it all.

crashe

2nd August 2005, 19:15

Who is big, and what is the resident D.I.C. putting up him? :unsure: A post you say? :eek5:
I'm certainly confused by it all.

Well it don't take much to get you confused... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

justsomeguy

2nd August 2005, 21:24

Awesome so Friday the 12th it is...

Let's please plan our time on Queen St carefully so the poor boyracers and drunk drivers don't suffer broken mirrors and dented doors.

placidfemme

3rd August 2005, 07:40

Yay Sam will be along for the ride so thats one more!!

pyrocam

3rd August 2005, 10:55

Yay Sam will be along for the ride so thats one more!!
mexcellent!

crashe =
FRIDAY the 12th OF AUGUST!

test ride/first ride whatever

now taking submissions. if no on has any better Idea's it starts in MT albert. goes up nw around then throughalbany and the shore. down back to town. up queen and down back to mt albert for midnight snacks (bbq + beers)

a more detailed description will be available next week

pyrocam

3rd August 2005, 10:56

Awesome so Friday the 12th it is...

Let's please plan our time on Queen St carefully so the poor boyracers and drunk drivers don't suffer broken mirrors and dented doors.

I was thinking 11 roughly so its busy as fuck and we can enjoy the sights and sounds.

definate member count so far:
pyrocam
justsomeguy
placid
sam

reply if your going

Devil

3rd August 2005, 11:20

Hrm, will be in wellington methinks. Ahh well, next time.

placidfemme

3rd August 2005, 11:29

I was thinking 11 roughly so its busy as fuck and we can enjoy the sights and sounds.

definate member count so far:
pyrocam
justsomeguy
placid
sam

reply if your going

yay!

I have no idea where Mt Albert is... if your riding through to Albany... maybe Sam and I could meet you on the way or something...

also... what do you think the chances are of being pulled over by cops (Sam and I are only on Restricted... so past 10pm is a no no)

justsomeguy

3rd August 2005, 11:30

You the man for organising this brudda - can't wait.....:clap:

pyrocam

3rd August 2005, 14:30

yay!

I have no idea where Mt Albert is... if your riding through to Albany... maybe Sam and I could meet you on the way or something...

also... what do you think the chances are of being pulled over by cops (Sam and I are only on Restricted... so past 10pm is a no no)

yeah we can meet you in albany. no probs

cops divert thine eyes! i will likly be on learners

and past 10 on restricted is YES YES anyways

placidfemme

3rd August 2005, 15:02

yeah we can meet you in albany. no probs

cops divert thine eyes! i will likly be on learners

and past 10 on restricted is YES YES anyways

lol sweet then :)

Are you going to start a new thread with dates and details (I know they are in here but ya know)

justsomeguy

3rd August 2005, 15:26

and past 10 on restricted is YES YES anyways

Whoaaa boy..... no it's not :no:

It's $400 and possible license term extension...... and depending on the situation possible demerits.

Cops/Informed people please confirm or refute this...[However since we will be with full license holders, we may be fine] -

pyrocam

3rd August 2005, 17:09

Whoaaa boy..... no it's not :no:

It's $400 and possible license term extension...... and depending on the situation possible demerits.

Cops/Informed people please confirm or refute this...[However since we will be with full license holders, we may be fine] -

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/factsheets/28.html
shit a brick
I was wrong
all my hopes dashed!

Restricted licence conditions
You must not ride between 10 pm and 5 am.
You cannot carry a passenger.
You must not ride a motorcycle with an engine capacity greater than 250cc.

but really.
we will all have full licenses anyway so no probs.

I might shift it forward a bit so its not AS bad.
like maybe go up queen between 9-10 in which people can get home if the want to or they can come back to mine.

I might put a new thread up once we have discussed all th particulars so we come up with the best times and shit

new list:
pyrocam
justsomeguy
placid
sam
crashe :)

placidfemme

3rd August 2005, 17:13

*still has 1 year+ till I get my full :(*

pyrocam

3rd August 2005, 20:57

*still has 1 year+ till I get my full :(*
ditto.
I was meant to book my R today.

I might (will try) to get R before then

btw placeholder thread posted

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=15154

pyrocam

4th August 2005, 12:36

hey does anyone have a camera mount that they dont want to use on the event?I was thinking about buying a cheap tank bag and putting it on that but dunno about magnets and tapes and shit.
maybe some lead inbetween the camera and the magnets or something