New (old) fella in from up North (bigdave)

[blgdave]

Howdy Folks,

Thought it best to use my first post to say hello.... Hello!

Had a two year break from two wheels but never lost the interest. I am a UK import that now calls Northland home. I sold all my bikes to move here and finally now settled I have got back in the seat.

Just bought my first cruiser last week in the shape of a C90T Bulevard. Rode it up from Auckland to Whangarei and not had chance yet for any other rides out. But so far so good. Real comfy to ride and I reckon its going to fun and slow me down!

Well, see you out there people!

Cheers

Dave

[BigAl]

Howdy brother, I thought all poms rode sports bikes;)

[Akzle]

sundays 10am at BK
thursday nights, planet honda.

wilkommen.

[blgdave]

Where in the country are those meets? Whangarei?

Who said Pom? I paid for my ticket! Not related to a prisoner or a £10 cheapskate! :brick: Ha har!!

I have had a few sports bikes over the years... CB600, GSXR750, TL1000S but mostly into naked type bikes such as 1200 Bandit, GX1400, etc, ect... Also had a very nice 70s custom streefighter and an orignal 70s CB750 before I left the UK.

Can I be in the gang now then..??

[Akzle]

yes thems meets are in whg. the sunday ride may be more suited to you,
unless you get a sports bike.

we have some dope roads up here... enjoy. - catchya 'round

[unstuck]

Gidday, two big daves now, oh oh.:wacko:

[BigAl]

Where in the country are those meets? Whangarei?

Who said Pom? I paid for my ticket! Not related to a prisoner or a £10 cheapskate! :brick: Ha har!!

I have had a few sports bikes over the years... CB600, GSXR750, TL1000S but mostly into naked type bikes such as 1200 Bandit, GX1400, etc, ect... Also had a very nice 70s custom streefighter and an orignal 70s CB750 before I left the UK.

Can I be in the gang now then..??

Yeah mate with a pedigree of bikes like that:2thumbsup

[blgdave]

Cheers all.

I will have to check the Sunday run out one week, but thats also my pistol club day so will have to share my time.

Still wish I brought this with me...
<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Bikes/GSX1100/?action=view&amp;current=20022009875.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Bikes/GSX1100/20022009875.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

PS> Not my dog, she goes everywhere with me!

Dave...

[Laava]

Hi Dave, the sunday rides are Ulysses rides and this week is going to Mangonui, about 140km, leaving 10.30am.
They are a good bunch of guys to ride with and go somewhere different every week, you are expected to ride at YOUR pace, {Quicker than some of us judging by your past bikes!] and usually there is a TEC.
Might see you there? Al. [I will be joining in Kerikeri or Mangonui]

[blgdave]

Not used to this big cruiser thing yet so certainly wont be quick. Thats really why I bought it to be honest. Wont make it this week as just out of hospital today and my eyes are a bit dodgy. But will see that morning how I feel. Having a run to Dargaville tomorrow to see how I get on.

I better go find out what a Ulysees ride and TEC means now I reckon... ;)

Cheers

[blgdave]

Ah Ulysses bike club. They look a good bunch of folks. Not worked out TEC yet?

Another of the old girls...
<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Bikes/CB750F2/?action=view&amp;current=04112008660.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Bikes/CB750F2/04112008660.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Definately not quick, but still nice!

[blgdave]

Ahh, I aint 50...?

[Gremlin]

Not worked out TEC yet?
Tail End Charlie... rides at the back to make sure no-one is left behind...

[Laava]

Ahh, I aint 50...?

Me neither!

[blgdave]

Says on their site its a club for over 50s? Must have changed now then.

Must admit that weekend rallies I am used to are spent drunk in a field listening to live rock bands and crashing back to my tent in the small hours. Not a masked ball in a scout hut! BUt I suppose each to their own.

Still fancy the idea of some rides out with folks all the same. Also will be looking out for rallies once I get sorted!

TEC - get it now thanks!

Cheers

[Maha]

They let boy scouts into the RSA now also....:blink:

[blgdave]

They need to do something in our RSA like that. Needs new blod bringing in to keep the place alive! Real good clun being spoilt by some old sticks in the mud with a bit of assumed power. Shame as its a real good club! But we digress...

Looking forward to my first prppper NZ rally at some time!

[blgdave]

Another old girl that got away before the big move...

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Bikes/XS1100/?action=view&amp;current=19012009801.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Bikes/XS1100/19012009801.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

I take it I am alright posting thse pics in here? Gives folks an introduction to me and past bikes?

Cheers all...

[blgdave]

One of those jobs that is going to get finished one day...

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Bikes/GPZ1000/?action=view&amp;current=19012009803.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Bikes/GPZ1000/19012009803.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

...but never did!

[blgdave]

My second time here in NZ by the way.

2004 Mt Tarawera...

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/New%20Zealand/26%20Sept%2004%20Mt%20Tarawera/?action=view&amp;current=MtTarawera041.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/New%20Zealand/26%20Sept%2004%20Mt%20Tarawera/MtTarawera041.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Nice pants!:bleh:

[blgdave]

How about this Ex NZ RAC bike I used to own...

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/New%20Zealand/Bikes/?action=view&amp;current=cb75005.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/New%20Zealand/Bikes/cb75005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

I wonder where this is now? Sold on TradeMe in 2005. Anyone??

[Akzle]

oh you're going to whangas pistol club too... might see ya there! (not this sunday tho)
if you're into claybirds too there are enough clubs to have ya shooting every weekend...

[Laava]

Fuckin 'ell mate you got some goodies in that shed! Got any left?
BTW, the Ulysses membership is for 40 plus, but the rides are a free for all.
Ulysses membership gets you discounts on all sorts of things and is cheap.

[blgdave]

oh you're going to whangas pistol club too... might see ya there! (not this sunday tho)
if you're into claybirds too there are enough clubs to have ya shooting every weekend...

Yes I am a member of the same club. Maybe we already know each other then? Not shot clays for years but really fancy having a go. I only have a pump action Maverick though, maybe frowned upon in the traps.

[blgdave]

Fuckin 'ell mate you got some goodies in that shed! Got any left?
BTW, the Ulysses membership is for 40 plus, but the rides are a free for all.
Ulysses membership gets you discounts on all sorts of things and is cheap.

44 so I qualify! I reckon I will join up just because I like the tshirts! I will try come along Sunday and see how we get along. I lso like discounts!

You spotted my toys then? I still have a few of them, yes. I sold the bikes and most of the cars. But brought over two Escorts (my babies) , an Anglia (now in ChCh) and my TVR Cerbera. I like toys!

Cheers...

[blgdave]

Me in the forrest, check out the safety gear!!

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/New%20Zealand/2004%20CHRISTMAS/Christmas%20Forrest%20Run/?action=view&amp;current=Forrest05.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/New%20Zealand/2004%20CHRISTMAS/Christmas%20Forrest%20Run/Forrest05.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[blgdave]

2004 Kai Iwi Lakes...

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/New%20Zealand/12%20Sept%2004%20-%20Baylys%20Beach/?action=view&amp;current=baylys11.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/New%20Zealand/12%20Sept%2004%20-%20Baylys%20Beach/baylys11.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

I miss that old DR. Nowt flash but just kept going!

[98tls]

Cheers all.

I will have to check the Sunday run out one week, but thats also my pistol club day so will have to share my time.

Still wish I brought this with me...

PS> Not my dog, she goes everywhere with me!

Dave...

Welcome fella,very nice that,must have been hard to leave it behind.See you had a TL back home,what is it with poms and TLS eh,ive spent a decade or so on the TL site and the place is full of blokes in England,good buggers and some very clever ones amongst them.Hope your enjoying living downunder.:niceone:

[blgdave]

Cheers fella! Yes I loved the TL, especially the noise with carbon cans!! They were famous for throwing people into ditches back in the day, especially with no steering damper! I found it fine with a bit of extra timber on board!!

Here is mine...

<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Facebook/Gone%20but%20not%20forgotten/?action=view&amp;current=2292_53504301516_671186516_18 39357_3256_n.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/BigDave/Facebook/Gone%20but%20not%20forgotten/2292_53504301516_671186516_1839357_3256_n.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Notice the extra lower fairing.

Cheers...

[Laava]

We ride to Pizza Barn in Waipu this sun fella. 10.30 burger king.

[blgdave]

Would have been keen but have company stopping with us this weekend. Looks like my Sundays are going to be busy from now on!
Anything planned for next week?

[Laava]

Next sun is a short ride to The Deck at McLeods bay then the next week is to Kerikeri Pear Tree Cafe

[blgdave]

Feeling good this week, but really need to go shoot some steel. I will be along one week soon though...:(

[98tls]

Cheers fella! Yes I loved the TL, especially the noise with carbon cans!! They were famous for throwing people into ditches back in the day, especially with no steering damper! I found it fine with a bit of extra timber on board!!

Here is mine...

Notice the extra lower fairing.

Cheers...

Very nice,a Jap classic of the future,like the lower fairing.Pic of my old S fwiw. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a92/tlme/new005Medium.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a92/tlme/new017Medium.jpg

[blgdave]

Nice pipes! :niceone:

[blgdave]

No way has that been five months!! Im back in the saddle anyway.

Out with the Armchair, in with the tried and tested!!

See you out there...

[Subike]

hey bigdave, first time reading your thread, if you are down the south sometime, Ill introduce you to my english assembled SX1100E

[blgdave]

Planning a Tour de NZ for next year. Who knows where we will end up... Cheers

[Maha]

I think you will end up still in NZ.

[scumdog]

Cheers all.

I will have to check the Sunday run out one week, but thats also my pistol club day so will have to share my time.



Dave...


So you shoot AND ride!:niceone:


Welcome to this loony-bin-run-by-inmates!:blink: