Woodstock 2013

[dangerous]

bugger me (thats not a offer Ant) its woodstock time again... whos up for it and whats ya plans?

last weekend of Jan

[Jen]

bugger me (thats not a offer Ant) its woodstock time again... whos up for it and whats ya plans?

last weekend of Jan

I am a definite, :wings: Would like to go on Friday arvo up through the lewis and round, set up camp friday night so can do a good day ride Saturday, come home Sunday after a decent breakfast :msn-wink:

[Subike]

Short route for me, over Arthers Sat morning. Dont think I could pull a day off after being back at work a mere 4 days....

[miSTa]

bugger me (thats not a offer Ant) its woodstock time again... whos up for it and whats ya plans?

last weekend of Jan

I could see that you wanted to kiss me again yesterday, and it is the next logical step D....:sick:



Dunno about plans, maybe a late Friday arvo run through Arthurs Pass, or a Saturday morning run through Lewis.

[dangerous]

am a definite, :wings: Would like to go on Friday arvo up through the lewis and round, set up camp friday night so can do a good day ride Saturday, come home Sunday after a decent breakfast :msn-wink:That would be mint, but not even I have done two nights at a rally, park up friday night at Grey would be sweet... but Im thinking it will be a early Saturday run through the Lewis via Westport or over Aurthers and Back Aurthers, we have a sprog sitter for sat night but might be pushing it for Fri... OI ghostie, send the missus over Fri night LOL, shit its two weeks away anything could happen...

[Jen]

That would be mint, but not even I have done two nights at a rally, park up friday night at Grey would be sweet... but Im thinking it will be a early Saturday run through the Lewis via Westport or over Aurthers and Back Aurthers, we have a sprog sitter for sat night but might be pushing it for Fri... OI ghostie, send the missus over Fri night LOL, shit its two weeks away anything could happen...

Well I won't go over Friday on my own, so if MiSTa cant do friday and noone else is able, then I'll wait til Saturday morning and go thru lewis with the rest of you..I"m just keen to get more Km's on the bike ...like you say its still just under two weeks away...who knows what could happen..

[far queue]

... whos up for it and whats ya plans?Nope, it's this or the VCR ... the VCR wins this year. Have fun all :niceone:

[Coldrider]

Was going to come down, but doing the March Hare instead, and some fishing.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Gonna do it, most likely just the Sat night... but the world is round and plans can tend to roll around.

[3umph]

I could be going the friday jen.... could be tempted to go the lewis route

[helenoftroy]

Will be fantastic to catch up with everyone...miss you guys & girls :soon:

[dangerous]

Will be fantastic to catch up with everyone...miss you guys & girls :soon:cool... if we go via the buller do ya want to meet up at Inangahua jct or Berlins?

and hey, did you and G see glen and I round Rotherham last w/e on ya way to the wonder rally? Glen was on a black Triumph cos... well... I couldent handle his Tuono H :crybaby:

[scumdog]

Nope, it's this or the VCR ... the VCR wins this year. Have fun all :niceone:


Loikewoise!

Work instead of the Woodstock - oh yay!!!:rolleyes:

[mulletman]

Berlins ? last few times ive been past there the damn place is always closed ? :argh:

[dangerous]

Berlins ? last few times ive been past there the damn place is always closed ? :argh:

never actually stoped there, for some reason I have this thought its bike friendly... any way you wanting to join in with what ever we do?

[Jen]

I could be going the friday jen.... could be tempted to go the lewis route

My bike's in for full service and fork work so is going to depend if I get it back on Thursday to have her packed and ready to go friday....Definitely working on it...but may not be up to me.:confused:

[3umph]

My bike's in for full service and fork work so is going to depend if I get it back on Thursday to have her packed and ready to go friday....Definitely working on it...but may not be up to me.:confused:

I will find out closer... at the moment have not got friday off work!!!

[helenoftroy]

cool... if we go via the buller do ya want to meet up at Inangahua jct or Berlins?

and hey, did you and G see glen and I round Rotherham last w/e on ya way to the wonder rally? Glen was on a black Triumph cos... well... I couldent handle his Tuono H :crybaby:

Didnt see you last weekend sorry :no: were we at the pub or riding?

Will be at rally Friday...meet you guys at Punakaiki Saturday maybe ??

[Subike]

I have been talking to other tennants here at wigram lodge, who work on road reconstruction gangs.There are road works, IE resurfacing being done on the Hamner side of the lewis this week, and also between Westport and Greymouth. I have asked if more specific information can be obtained from the Roading managers. I expect to be able to give a more informed report tomorrow night guys.

Iam riding over Friday on the wee putter scoot , but will probably be doing it on my ace, as my speed will be lower than most of you guys. .Taking the same route as you though, just 20kph slower.

[dangerous]

Didnt see you last weekend sorry :no: were we at the pub or riding?

Will be at rally Friday...meet you guys at Punakaiki Saturday maybe ?? on the road, id say you just pulled out from red post corner onto the waiau rd befor rothram, we had just left.
Puna sounds good, still not sure of plans yet.

[neels]

There are road works, IE resurfacing being done on the Hamner side of the lewis this week, and also between Westport and Greymouth.
And some major resurfacing just west of Springfield, and a few scratchy bits between Bealey and Arthurs Pass where there is cleanup work after some slips across the road last week.

[Jen]

Just watching all the threads...Not sure about meeting H and G in punakaiki? that seems off route unless you plan on heading right up to Westport. Not sure where you plan to go D ...

Suggest maybe leaving early saturday, via reefton, through to Grey and down to Hoki missing the bad road from Westport to Grey. Say at the Peg in belfast by 0830 or is that too early for some? lol just be nice if we take the long route to be there by 1 to set up and enjoy the activities.

what say you all?

[dangerous]

Just watching all the threads...Not sure about meeting H and G in punakaiki? that seems off route unless you plan on heading right up to Westport. Not sure where you plan to go D ...

Suggest maybe leaving early saturday, via reefton, through to Grey and down to Hoki missing the bad road from Westport to Grey. Say at the Peg in belfast by 0830 or is that too early for some? lol just be nice if we take the long route to be there by 1 to set up and enjoy the activities.

what say you all?

well... not saying this is what we will be doing, BUT the usual and believe me it is the best riding NZ can offer is...
peg
lewis
refton (brunch at Dawsons saloon)
Inangahua
westport (and this section is just motor cycling at its best)
Greymouth
Hokie
woodie

all weather permiting of course cos I hate a dirty bike and wet nads.

276494

[Subike]

D, thats the best route by far, and agree one of the best rides you can do during the rally season from christchurch. I am determined to do it on the 2fidy....

[Jen]

well... not saying this is what we will be doing, BUT the usual and believe me it is the best riding NZ can offer is...
peg
lewis
refton (brunch at Dawsons saloon)
Inangahua
westport (and this section is just motor cycling at its best)
Greymouth
Hokie
woodie

all weather permiting of course cos I hate a dirty bike and wet nads.

276494

Yes had someone today saying if you are going to take the long route you might as well go through inanga and puna...sorry for this newbie's silly comment, just so long as there are plenty of gas stations, the Z only has a 10L tank...oh and i'll need photos along the way :P

[Mrs Shrek]

just so long as there are plenty of gas stations, the Z only has a 10L tank...

only 10L?.......:scratch: Mine is only 6L....but I take my own petrol tanker with me, comes in very handy at times too :love:

[Jen]

only 10L?.......:scratch: Mine is only 6L....but I take my own petrol tanker with me, comes in very handy at times too :love:

Good idea, Now seriously going to need to look at saddle bags and pack to fit all this stuff....according to the specs I just researched it should be a 17L tank..something is not adding up here!

[neels]

Good idea, Now seriously going to need to look at saddle bags and pack to fit all this stuff....according to the specs I just researched it should be a 17L tank..something is not adding up here!
Not 10L to fill from reserve is it?

My saddle bags are currently installed on someone elses bike, I'll see if I can borrow them back for the weekend, between them and the pack rack you should be fine.

[Subike]

Talking to my Issac Construction road crew man here this morning, Resurfacing of chip seal between Hamner and the Engineers camp.
So be aware of loose chip section there.
Up grading of road surfaces between Westport and Grey are not due to start till the week after Woodstock. Should be able to have a good ride down the coast with clean clear roads.

[alley cat]

yay:wings: im free too...... looking forward to seeing yas all. And misbehaving:shifty:
Hope to make the ride as usual D, but might possibly be going over fri to see a friend. Ill let ya know!

[dangerous]

Good idea, Now seriously going to need to look at saddle bags and pack to fit all this stuff....according to the specs I just researched it should be a 17L tank..something is not adding up here! let us know if ya need something for the hair dryer etc... Thunder cant make this rally and SuzyQ aint sure so we can borrow there gear for ya if all else fails.

BTW, dont know about others but Im buggereed if I can read ya green type hurts my old fart eyes


Talking to my Issac Construction road crew man bla bla bla... LOL sorry man but I have never given a shit about road condition certinly wont cause me to dirvirt, we are riders so we ride in any conditions (tho I do get pissed at a dirty bike mutter mutter mutter, inconcederate pricks)

[chiefofthehill]

yay:wings: im free too...... looking forward to seeing yas all. And misbehaving:shifty:
Hope to make the ride as usual D, but might possibly be going over fri to see a friend. Ill let ya know! will miss ya, cant make this rally but hey Lou, ya comming to my 4th tomorow with your hot girls?




only 10L?.......:scratch: Mine is only 6L....but I take my own petrol tanker with me, comes in very handy at times too :love:haha... funny aunt K

[helenoftroy]

yay:wings: im free too...... looking forward to seeing yas all. And misbehaving:shifty:
Hope to make the ride as usual D, but might possibly be going over fri to see a friend. Ill let ya know!

Fantastic !!:wari:

[Jen]

Not 10L to fill from reserve is it?

My saddle bags are currently installed on someone elses bike, I'll see if I can borrow them back for the weekend, between them and the pack rack you should be fine.

According to specs it should be 17L tank, most i've got into it from empty is 11L, using the fuel log app to keep track and see what I can get out of her. That would be great thanks Neels, looking forward to next weekend...:wings:

[Jen]

let us know if ya need something for the hair dryer etc... Thunder cant make this rally and SuzyQ aint sure so we can borrow there gear for ya if all else fails.

BTW, dont know about others but Im buggereed if I can read ya green type hurts my old fart eyes



Cheers D, and just for you I didn't use the green...just for your old fart eyes! I may have taken a pillow last rally but why bother with a hair dryer, never any damn water to wash ya hair anyways :P

[Subike]

l
LOL sorry man but I have never given a shit about road condition certinly wont cause me to dirvirt, we are riders so we ride in any conditions (tho I do get pissed at a dirty bike mutter mutter mutter, inconcederate pricks)

It dont worry me either D just posting it to be aware that its there, some people freak out at loose fresh chip, us old buggers like you and I, well, it just a different surface :scooter::scooter: See I will follow you :bleh:

[alley cat]

will miss ya, cant make this rally but hey Lou, ya comming to my 4th tomorow with your hot girls?




Yes i am. Whatch out boys, :love:

[cruza]

LOL sorry man but I have never given a shit about road condition certinly wont cause me to dirvirt, we are riders so we ride in any conditions (tho I do get pissed at a dirty bike mutter mutter mutter, inconcederate pricks)


should try a eo7 adv tyre on the back of ya tractor D........

[dangerous]

should try a eo7 adv tyre on the back of ya tractor D........the fucking check... :laugh:

[miSTa]

well... not saying this is what we will be doing, BUT the usual and believe me it is the best riding NZ can offer is...
peg
lewis
refton (brunch at Dawsons saloon)
Inangahua
westport (and this section is just motor cycling at its best)
Greymouth
Hokie
woodie

all weather permiting of course cos I hate a dirty bike and wet nads.


I'd be keen on meeting up at the Peg and going through to Reefton, but after it'll be straight through to the site. There's beer, bourbon, bikes, and music to be had and if really really lucky Swedish blondes. :drool:

[dangerous]

I'd be keen on meeting up at the Peg and going through to Reefton, but after it'll be straight through to the site. There's beer, bourbon, bikes, and music to be had and if really really lucky Swedish blondes. :drool:

I know always a issue getting to this rally lateish... hence why if we go that route it will be a real early start

[SVboy]

I'd be keen on meeting up at the Peg and going through to Reefton, but after it'll be straight through to the site. There's beer, bourbon, bikes, and music to be had and if really really lucky Swedish blondes. :drool:

You are a happily married man!

[Ghost_Bullet]

Happily married is the good bit and looking is the enjoying and appreciating the fact... word to that... Sweed's lavishng in the sun with bourbons and natter chatter in a paddock.... I am there.... See ya at it miSTa.... ditto ride plan is at in me my plan on it, with it, early clean undies yes.

[Jen]

Happily married is the good bit and looking is the enjoying and appreciating the fact... word to that... Sweed's lavishng in the sun with bourbons and natter chatter in a paddock.... I am there.... See ya at it miSTa.... ditto ride plan is at in me my plan on it, with it, early clean undies yes.

Thanks god for the clean undies.....:moon:....:nya:

[miSTa]

You are a married man!
Fixed.


Happily married is the good bit and looking is the enjoying and appreciating the fact... word to that... Sweed's lavishng in the sun with bourbons and natter chatter in a paddock.... I am there.... See ya at it miSTa.... ditto ride plan is at in me my plan on it, with it, early clean undies yes.
I don't think you'll get too much action out of a sweed, perhaps you mean a swede of the rutabaga type?

[neels]

So a plan is forming then, to meet at the peg saturday morning and lunch stop in reefton?

[dangerous]

So a plan is forming then, to meet at the peg saturday morning and lunch stop in reefton?
its looking like it, ill give ya a ring tonight if i remember, looks like a small group this year.



call compleat... cant wait any longer for ya to post neel...


peg at 8, leave by 8:30 via lewis, Refton, (most likely) westport, Grey, Hokie, beer oclock

big ride but an awesom ride, weathers looking mint, up to about 8 bikes, nice number for the distance.

[neels]

call compleat... cant wait any longer for ya to post neel...


peg at 8, leave by 8:30 via lewis, Refton, (most likely) westport, Grey, Hokie, beer oclock

big ride but an awesom ride, weathers looking mint, up to about 8 bikes, nice number for the distance.
Sounds like we have something that works, leaving the peg at 8.30 (so no sleeping in) heading to dawsons saloon for lunch at reefton, off to the rally from there in what looks so far to forecast as glorious weather for riding.

See ya's all saturday morning.

[cruza]

Sounds like we have something that works, leaving the peg at 8.30 (so no sleeping in) heading to dawsons saloon for lunch at reefton, off to the rally from there in what looks so far to forecast as glorious weather for riding.

See ya's all saturday morning.

Just had leave confirmed for weekend , so we be doing lewis on sat , brunch in reefton. then easy run thru stillwater etc to the rally.
See what day is like . we'll prob scoot off bit earlier , so we have plenty of time for enjoyable arvo at the rally......:innocent:

[dangerous]

Just had leave confirmed for weekend , so we be doing lewis on sat , brunch in reefton. then easy run thru stillwater etc to the rally.
See what day is like . we'll prob scoot off bit earlier , so we have plenty of time for enjoyable arvo at the rally......:innocent:

Know what ya mean bout time at the rally, but I like to ride just as much... there is now a couple of extra's from Rashika's swifts club (private girls only dikes n bikes gang) comming along one may not be so quicker rider.
Let us know if you do bolt early so as we dont wait for ya.

[miSTa]

its looking like it, ill give ya a ring tonight if i remember, looks like a small group this year.



call compleat... cant wait any longer for ya to post neel...


peg at 8, leave by 8:30 via lewis, Refton, (most likely) westport, Grey, Hokie, beer oclock

big ride but an awesom ride, weathers looking mint, up to about 8 bikes, nice number for the distance.

Will be at the Peg at 8, but leave you to it after Reefton though.

[Ghost_Bullet]

I will pack a peg, just trying to decide...wooden or plastic. Trying to get around to packing ready, just cant seem to peg myself a moment to do so.

[cruza]

Know what ya mean bout time at the rally, but I like to ride just as much... there is now a couple of extra's from Rashika's swifts club (private girls only dikes n bikes gang) comming along one may not be so quicker rider.
Let us know if you do bolt early so as we dont wait for ya.

Will do . Fi seems to hum along now , so prob see ya at reefton. Mind you with folding camp chairs on board , might have to factor in another 5km off the top speed for wind drag.........:facepalm:

[dangerous]

Sounds like we have something that works...yeah but hey, Alley cat left today and Rashika and myself will meet you guys in Ambely at 9;30 we will ride over the y mack gorge rangie lowburn (cant be naffed with town traffic) so dont wait for us at the peg.

HOT just txted and will meet us at Puna ki key (those doing the west port leg)

[scumdog]

Such beautiful riding weather - Chrissy Bimbo and I are eating our hearts out at missing this rally - even if it's flooded with you Canterbury Rabble/Rubble!


(Ah well, it's my first niece to get married - and I have to be M.C....)

[Jen]

Will do . Fi seems to hum along now , so prob see ya at reefton. Mind you with folding camp chairs on board , might have to factor in another 5km off the top speed for wind drag.........:facepalm:

lol we all have camp chairs on board. Promise no bright pink pillow this time tho ! See you guys in reefton if not before. Wahoo not long now !

[madwilly]

How much tickets to Woodstock ? First timer what's the go tent &beer ?

[madwilly]

How do you get the l plate bit ?

[dangerous]

How do you get the l plate bit ?what?




How much tickets to Woodstock ? First timer what's the go tent &beer ?bout 35 and yes to tent, live music, beer tent on site etc

[Rashika]

$40 for entry non prepay, which is all of us now. Byo tent, they have food and booze and lots entertainment there.

L plates go when you make a few posts.

We will be at rangi about 8.30 ish and amberley closer to 9 am, doesnt take that long from the peg to there dangerous!

[Ghost_Bullet]

It was a really great rally, here are a few pics to share.... I only use + for pics as it arranges them in an easy to see way. yeah.

https://plus.google.com/photos/116230687543102134177/albums/5838056779989149809?authkey=CM7r_4H9p62HGg

[alley cat]

Soooo much fun. Two huge nights around 6hrs sleep all up. And i stil passed the booze bag at 7am.......go figure. I must have my liver whipped into great shape! Love to yas all, cya next time!!!!!!!

[cruza]

Pretty darn enjoyable weekend , think westland Police need a pat on the back on how they ran booze bus/breath testing on sunday morning.
well staffed , offered anyone pre testing on site before leaving , even the highway patrols every 15mins were targeting everything, saw more tourists/cars etc pulled, than bikes. Good PR .

[Ghost_Bullet]

Missed last years as went to the Vincent, but mighty glad took the trek, nice for a change to ride with the bigger crew over via that home town of mine, Reefton... good feed and brew before spinning wheels onto Westland. Could not ask for better weather An awesome day and night had. Damn miSTa had a huge feed of ribs delivered to him at the pub, and all them other peeps just hoed in huge. Bit like that bloody hog at the KB Ettrick rally, animals they all is.

Slept like a baby and woke rather weary.
Like cruza said, great work by them coppers, apart from being a little nervous when the machine read "alchohol" wtf? Then had to blow into another dufus thing that took forever to make its mind up that I "Pass" whew. All I was hanging for was the breaky at the cafe in Hoki.

Was great to get home and hear my "Rammy" welcome me home...much like the video that me mate took earlier in the week when he met the Ramster!
http://www.keek.com/!2JdZaab

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Nice ride home, and about to pack for the long haul to the Patriots gig in a couple of weeks.

[3umph]

Pretty darn enjoyable weekend , think westland Police need a pat on the back on how they ran booze bus/breath testing on sunday morning.
well staffed , offered anyone pre testing on site before leaving , even the highway patrols every 15mins were targeting everything, saw more tourists/cars etc pulled, than bikes. Good PR .

Totally agree about the Police...

[dangerous]

all good, pitty ya blink and its all over... hey Ghost Bullet... this photo is a follow up on yours of the bike being studied at the rally due to a little issue... no need for some $100 per hour technition and his wanky plug in puter with a guzzi, back yard mechanis all the way

[Ghost_Bullet]

all good, pitty ya blink and its all over... hey Ghost Bullet... this photo is a follow up on yours of the bike being studied at the rally due to a little issue... no need for some $100 per hour technition and his wanky plug in puter with a guzzi, back yard mechanis all the way


Agh I see.. remove some bits... now you got it all looking go fast... rocker covers and headers are an ass load of weight I know... let us know of performance gain and I might well trial the same set up.