Wellington Ride - Sunday 2 October

[Slingshot]

Hi all,
This is following on from the other thread I started (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=15479).

Sunday 2 October has received the most votes so is now the offical date.


The route is yet to be confirmed but we will be meeting at Caltex Rimutaka at 10am and heading away from there at around 10:30am.

I'll post more details in here as they come to hand.

I'll also add this to the events calendar as well. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=547&day=2005-10-2)

[Skunk]

Cheers Slingshot. Got the calendar marked.

[Paul in NZ]

Marked here as well... Let me know what we can do to help...

Cheers

[Slipstream]

I is coming on this ride too :woohoo:

[Waylander]

I is coming on this ride too :woohoo:
Does this mean you will have a bike and lisence or will you be pillion?

[Slipstream]

Does this mean you will have a bike and lisence or will you be pillion?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I WISH!!! The bike I was supposed to get fell through and the money I saved up for my bike licence had to be used for my oldest daughter's ballet lessons and gear...she's a super-jesus-cute ballerina :D

Nah, VTWIN has offered me the small backseat of his bike....:Punk:

[poorbastard]

Right I'll pull an advanced sickey and be along

[Velox]

Ok - booked in. Wet weather alternative the next weekend?

[Uncle B]

Yep I'm ready for it

I'll have a parrot on my shoulder armed with a vid camera.

[James Deuce]

I'm in.

10 freaking characters

[Slingshot]

Ok - booked in. Wet weather alternative the next weekend? Sounds like a good plan.

I've just added a roll-call to the calendar so can you pop back in there and click off if you're coming.

Now it looks like we have a tail gunners for the sight seeing group, thanks Paul in NZ. Sels1, which group did you want to bring up the rear on?

Any volunteers for a leader of the average and sight seeing groups? The fast guys should be able to look after themselves.

More detail to come...start praying to the biker gods for good weather that weekend.

[Ms Piggy]

Keen as a keen thing! Plus it's the start of Daylight savings (according to my calender) so we can stay out till really, really late! Well at least 7pm! :ride:

[Str8 Jacket]

Yep, im in too! :ride: :woohoo:

[skelstar]

I too would like to register my interest. Sounds really good. Will have to remember to bring the camera...

[F5 Dave]

I'll be fresh back from the honeymoon so probably gagging for a ride. :woohoo:

[bungbung]

I'll be fresh back from the honeymoon so probably gagging for a ride. :woohoo:

Will you not be riding on your honeymoon? (fnarr fnarr)

[F5 Dave]

Nah, we’re flying.

What?

Oh, :psst: I thought you were supposed to take a vow of celibacy when entering into matrimony? That’s what she said.

[sels1]

Now it looks like we have a tail gunners for the sight seeing group, thanks Paul in NZ. Sels1, which group did you want to bring up the rear on?


I'm easy. I can take turns with Paul or whatever.

hmmm maybe I should rephrase that......

[madboy]

I'm easy. I can take turns with Paul or whatever.

hmmm maybe I should rephrase that......bloody rear gunners...

I'll start the begging for the day off now... if I succeed I'll be chasing the fast group... if not I might be 2-up scraping into the slow group.

[GSVR]

Well atleast no one can say they didn't have enough notice of when this rides on.

I might even have enough time to save up the rego for the bike by then and the WOF doesnt run out till November.

Put me down as a maybe.

[Hitcher]

Diaries marked.

[old farts]

Count us in too

[dhunt]

Yeah I think I'll be in the maybe category as, depends on how the assignments are looking :brick:

[Slingshot]

**bump**



More details to follow soon.

[GSVR]

This thread seems to be slipping into obscurity.

Is this going to be a big event or just another Wellington weekend ride?

[skelstar]

I think that will be decided on the day...based on how many people turn I guess.

[GSVR]

Anyone from further north might find this one more appealing.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=15756&page=1&pp=15

Now summers here we are really becoming spoilt for choice with events and rides.

[Charlie]

This thread seems to be slipping into obscurity.

Is this going to be a big event or just another Wellington weekend ride?

This was initially thought of and the suggestion posted YONKS ago and there was loads of interest and response way back then; I think people are still keen just havent bothered duplicating their post in this more recent thread too.... am I right?????

:dodge:

[sels1]

This was initially thought of and the suggestion posted YONKS ago and there was loads of interest and response way back then; I think people are still keen just havent bothered duplicating their post in this more recent thread too.... am I right?????

:dodge:

Yes I think so. The calendar is still marked.

[Slingshot]

This thread seems to be slipping into obscurity.

Is this going to be a big event or just another Wellington weekend ride?

It's gonna be huge!


This was initially thought of and the suggestion posted YONKS ago and there was loads of interest and response way back then; I think people are still keen just havent bothered duplicating their post in this more recent thread too.... am I right?????:dodge:
You're bang on, I posted it early so people could plan for it.

I'm just about to sort out some of the finer details, Paul & CSL...I'll be in touch shortly.

[Uncle B]

Bump. 2 weeks and counting.

[skelstar]

You getting impatient mate? :)
Am assuming that you missed out on a ride this weekend?

[Uncle B]

Need to go for a ride dammit.
Not doing enough lately. Itching to do some serious miles this summer.

[ajturbo]

count me in.. but keep reminding me.....:drinknsin

[Slingshot]

count me in.. but keep reminding me.....:drinknsin

Don't forget...the rides on the 2nd!!!


I'll get the details up shortly...

[sels1]

Hello, I'm in Oamaru today (Got snowed on in CHCH yesterday - :cold: )

Thought I would throw this idea in - re lunch on this ride - the F/Fish can be swamped when a large group turn up. On a recent ride with a group quite a few people went over to the Pukemanu Pub and had a reasonable feed. Perhaps we could let them know we are coming. Paul etc any comments??

[James Deuce]

Good point Sels, and being one of those that wandered over to the Tavern, I can recommend the food wholeheartedly.

[Velox]

Yep - seconded.
I way prefer the idea of a decent pub kai than an overpriced cafe. Book her in eh.

[skelstar]

Can you 'thirded' something. Good idea anyway. Be a nice change.

[James Deuce]

I'll bring the 400 so I'll be even slower after lunch.

[Paul in NZ]

I have a small exhaust pipe problem (cracked header) which is proving.... exhausting....

I have a cunning car plan though....

[skelstar]

"cunning car"....
I must be sleep deprived. Wanna a two-up on a Korean bike Paul? :)

[James Deuce]

I have a small exhaust pipe problem (cracked header) which is proving.... exhausting....

I have a cunning car plan though....

Tell you what, you take the R6 for a strop.

[skelstar]

Tell you what, you take the R6 for a strop.
I think I have a hole in my exhaust too, if Paul doesnt take you up on your offer...:)

[Slingshot]

The Puke sounds like a great idea.

The other options were fush 'n chups in the square or a BBQ somewhere...but the pub sounds grand.

I'll give them a call the week before we ride out and let them know we're coming.
It looks like we've got around 20 KBers signed up and my brother in law & father in law (along with their pillions) are coming too.

[Velox]

I think I have a hole in my exhaust too, if Paul doesnt take you up on your offer...:)
Hey! My muffler's way worse than yours!!! The hole's so big that bits of the baffle occassionally appear out of it now. Come on Jim - mine's worsestest! ;)

[skelstar]

Hey! My muffler's way worse than yours!!! The hole's so big that bits of the baffle occassionally appear out of it now. Come on Jim - mine's worsestest! ;)
At least you can hear yours. You bike sound cool when you took off in town a couple of weeks ago! Mine sounded kinda feeble despite my best revving efforts :).

[James Deuce]

Now stop that arguing you two, it isn't pretty. If you're over 45 and have held a Motorcycle license for 30 years, then you can, maybe, ride the R6.

[Uncle B]

Hey what about me .....I'm nearly 45ish......don't worry Jim I'll take good care of her :devil2: :devil2:

Velox, how many times do we have to tell you YOUR NOT GETTING A BIGGER BIKE

Uncle Bruce

[Velox]

Now stop that arguing you two, it isn't pretty. If you're over 45 and have held a Motorcycle license for 30 years, then you can, maybe, ride the R6.
Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!! :first:



Skelstar - if you whack a few holes into the underside of the muffler it'll do the trick!

[skelstar]

Skelstar - if you whack a few holes into the underside of the muffler it'll do the trick!
Ahuh, youre not going anywhere near my bike. I dont want anyone to know how fast it can go for a start! ie 'skelstar sure rides that bike to its FULL potential!'.

[Slingshot]

Now stop that arguing you two, it isn't pretty. If you're over 45 and have held a Motorcycle license for 30 years, then you can, maybe, ride the R6.

If KiwiRider trusts her, then maybe...just maybe...you can too!

[gromit]

Looking foward to the ride, and meeting you guys/gals. Should be a blast.

[James Deuce]

Looking foward to the ride, and meeting you guys/gals. Should be a blast.

Are you the bloke with the Red White and Blue XR with the Dual Headlights and mesh screen?

If so we've been nodding for months.


Nodding aquaintances you could say.

[gromit]

Noddies?... ha.
Hmmm, not sure it doesnt quite sound like it. I've only had this bike for about a month; have a look, there is a pic in my profile. Dual headlight (Baja) but no mesh screen... Won't be the previous owner either as its an import. But I'm sure if I did see you I would nod...

[Str8 Jacket]

Well my bikes shall we say "out of order" at present and wont be ready for this ride :cry: . Anyone want a pillion......??!!

[Velox]

Well my bikes shall we say "out of order" at present and wont be ready for this ride :cry: . Anyone want a pillion......??!!
Eh??? What's happened?

[Bartman10]

Well my bikes shall we say "out of order" at present and wont be ready for this ride :cry: . Anyone want a pillion......??!!

Oh no. Hells bells. :weep: . I'd pillion ya but unfortunatley I'm out of town that weekend so I won't be coming on the ride... Sorry.

[Str8 Jacket]

Eh??? What's happened?

I have three words for you, Damn F*ckin Wind! Need a new (right) indicator and mirror, tho mirror not essential . . . .


Oh no. Hells bells. . I'd pillion ya but unfortunatley I'm out of town that weekend so I won't be coming on the ride... Sorry.

That's all good thanks mate, had a few offers already so am sussed :spudbn:

[Velox]

I have three words for you, Damn F*ckin Wind! Need a new (right) indicator and mirror, tho mirror not essential . . . .

Aaah - yeah. Know about that!

One indicator isn't an essential though for a one off ride! I'm assuming it's the front one. I've got a spare temporary one if you can be bothered wiring it in - it's the same as mine (little oval one) but this one has rather distrubing fake carbon fibre on it. Prob more hassle than it's worth but if it means it can be done in time...

[gromit]

Im with Velox on this one. It wouldnt be hard at all to do a bodge job with her spare indicator as a temporary measure. :blip: Nothing like being on your own bike... Twist the wires, bit of *cough* duct tape if necessary... :2thumbsup

[Str8 Jacket]

Aaah - yeah. Know about that!

One indicator isn't an essential though for a one off ride! I'm assuming it's the front one. I've got a spare temporary one if you can be bothered wiring it in - it's the same as mine (little oval one) but this one has rather distrubing fake carbon fibre on it. Prob more hassle than it's worth but if it means it can be done in time...

Hey kewl, thanks. Should be bringing the bike back from Featherston this weekend so will check it out and I may take you up on the offer. I'll be in touch!

[madboy]

I scored some bright green duct tape (good ole Pak n Save) to match my bike when I strapped the camera on for Manfeild... if you did a decent job it might not be such a "temporary" feature :)

Then again, think of the aerodynamic advantage that having no indicator provides

[skelstar]

to match my bike when I strapped the camera on for Manfeild...
So do you have some photos or video from that event you could post? Or have you already done that...

[madboy]

So do you have some photos or video from that event you could post? Or have you already done that...I don't know how to get it from video to computer, but I can easily do a few stills. Problem is it's not that exciting in still form, mounted to the tank looking at the dials and track ahead. And on Manfeild I'm only getting 220 max so even the speedo is not too exciting.

[Slingshot]

I don't know how to get it from video to computer, but I can easily do a few stills. Problem is it's not that exciting in still form, mounted to the tank looking at the dials and track ahead. And on Manfeild I'm only getting 220 max so even the speedo is not too exciting.

Is the video on a Mini DV tape? If so, I could capture it from the tape and compress it to post on KB.

[ajturbo]

Hey! My muffler's way worse than yours!!! The hole's so big that bits of the baffle occassionally appear out of it now. Come on Jim - mine's worsestest! ;)

talking about muffler's.. i think mine was the worsestestest!!!

the ONLY thing holding it on was the little bit of metal ( and i mean the litletest bit of weld any one has ever seen) by the rear mount.....how it never fell off is any one's guess!!!:grouphug:

[cowpoos]

I heard TSS motorcycles have a ride on on the 2 oct...going to martinbourgh...going to be a busy sunday on the hill!!!!

[Slingshot]

I heard TSS motorcycles have a ride on on the 2 oct...going to martinbourgh...going to be a busy sunday on the hill!!!!


The cool people will be on the KBer one :yeah:

[skelstar]

I heard TSS motorcycles have a ride on on the 2 oct...going to martinbourgh...going to be a busy sunday on the hill!!!!
Thing is they leave TSS at 10:30am whereas we are leaving CalTaka (Rimutex?) at 8:30am...thats right eh?

[Charlie]

Thing is they leave TSS at 10:30am whereas we are leaving CalTaka (Rimutex?) at 8:30am...thats right eh?
What time? :cry:

[skelstar]

What time? :cry:
Nah, I think I got my threads crossed (was thinking the Sprints trip yesterday). I think it is later...maybe 10:30am but please dont take my word for it...

[Slingshot]

Nah, I think I got my threads crossed (was thinking the Sprints trip yesterday). I think it is later...maybe 10:30am but please dont take my word for it...

The plan is to leave Caltex Rimutaka at 10:30am on Sunday 2 October.

I may or may not be able to make it now...I should know more tomorrow once I've had the bike looked at.

If I can't...can someone else put their hand up to organise the group on the day.

Cheers John

[Pwalo]

The plan is to leave Caltex Rimutaka at 10:30am on Sunday 2 October.

I may or may not be able to make it now...I should know more tomorrow once I've had the bike looked at.

If I can't...can someone else put their hand up to organise the group on the day.

Cheers John

Mr Slingshot, do you have a copper and black F3? I was following one on SH2 from Petone to Ngauranga yesterday (Sunday). Pillion on the back I recall.

If it was I'm afraid that the CBR was blowing a bit of oil. Smelt almost unburnt, and was constant rather than on over run or acceleration.

[Slingshot]

Mr Slingshot, do you have a copper and black F3? I was following one on SH2 from Petone to Ngauranga yesterday (Sunday). Pillion on the back I recall.

If it was I'm afraid that the CBR was blowing a bit of oil. Smelt almost unburnt, and was constant rather than on over run or acceleration.

Yip...that was me. I'd just been over at the sprints and had a wee problem on my first flying quarter mile run.
I think I might have broken a ring.

[Pwalo]

Yip...that was me. I'd just been over at the sprints and had a wee problem on my first flying quarter mile run.
I think I might have broken a ring.

Bad luck mate. Hope that it's a (relatively) straightforward fix. Otherwise the bike looks mint, and the F3 is still my favourite CBR600.

[Charlie]

Nah, I think I got my threads crossed (was thinking the Sprints trip yesterday). I think it is later...maybe 10:30am but please dont take my word for it...

Phew! Yeah the 1st post says 10.30 - sounds more achievable! :yeah:
I went over the Tuckers 1st time in AGES in the car yesterday. I'd heard there had been some work on it and OMG!!!! Kaitokies sure are different! :shit:

[skelstar]

yeah, its 'great'. I had a few interesting trips over the fine gravel that they put down for a while.

[Slingshot]

Bad luck mate. Hope that it's a (relatively) straightforward fix. Otherwise the bike looks mint, and the F3 is still my favourite CBR600.

Well it's for sale...or at least it will be when I get it fixed!

We've been looking at upgrading for a little while now so this is a good excuse.

[nudemetalz]

With regards to the ride, we're keen, just working on getting the VTR ready by the weekend. The NZ's good to go.

[skelstar]

Well it's for sale...or at least it will be when I get it fixed!
We've been looking at upgrading for a little while now so this is a good excuse.
What are you gonna upgrade to? If you dont mind me asking.

[Slingshot]

What are you gonna upgrade to? If you dont mind me asking.

I'm thinking about an R6 or a ZX6R.

I've ridden the R6 and thought it was great...but I haven't riden the ZX6R yet so we'll see.

[sels1]

Long range forcast isnt looking too bad at this stage.....roll on Sunday.

Dont forget to add your name to the events calender. folks

Anyone rung the pub yet?

[skelstar]

just to emulate sels1 with a link you can click: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=547&day=2005-10-2
sorry mate, was quicker than PMing with an edit request.

[sels1]

Cheers mate :niceone:

[Slingshot]

Anyone rung the pub yet?


Oooh...Must remember to do that tomorrow.

[Str8 Jacket]

I finally got to log in today and have had a heap of pms asking if im coming on this ride etc. My bike came back from featherston on Mon and has been patched up with some duct tape and is looking pretty good again. However I have a hideous amount of fluid around my knee and am still not sure if i'll be on this ride. If I am I will see you all on Sun. If not, have fun! :Punk:

[skelstar]

Weathers looking 'interesting'. The winds going to change several different directions the next couple of days. Plenty of high winds too by the looks of it. What we need is someone who works in the meteorlogical industry that is a technician for this kinda stuff ;).

[ajturbo]

I finally got to log in today and have had a heap of pms asking if im coming on this ride etc. My bike came back from featherston on Mon and has been patched up with some duct tape and is looking pretty good again. However I have a hideous amount of fluid around my knee and am still not sure if i'll be on this ride. If I am I will see you all on Sun. If not, have fun! :Punk:

toughen up!.. :kick:

what are ya?? a girl??..:laugh: :killingme

[Sparky Mark]

Can someone tell me where the meet up is?

I'll be coming over Grays road from Mana on to the motorway then up toward Upper Hutt... where from there?

If there's anyone going from my way I'd be happy to meet up before hand.

[MoFunthanmost]

Am there! see you all Sunday :niceone:

Mo

[Slingshot]

The Pukemanu is on high alert!!!

By the sounds of it they have a good selection of food from both their lunch menu and their bar menu. Their restaurant doesn't open until midday but they do have a bar we could hang out in if we arrive early.

Fingers cross for nice weather!!!

More details on the route to follow shortly.

[Slingshot]

Can someone tell me where the meet up is?

I'll be coming over Grays road from Mana on to the motorway then up toward Upper Hutt... where from there?

If there's anyone going from my way I'd be happy to meet up before hand.

Caltex Rimutaka is the meeting point.
When you get onto SH2, continue to head towards Upper Hutt. Don't turn off any where, just keep following your nose along SH2. Eventually, on your left, you'll see a Caltex station. That's where everyone will be meeting.

[Str8 Jacket]

toughen up!.. :kick:

what are ya?? a girl??..:laugh: :killingme

:gob: How rude!! :p

Looks like I won't be joining this ride, unless these high winds suddenly clear up or I can somehow attach extra weight onto my bike to stop me from being blown around, neither of these seem particuarly likely to happen.

[Sparky Bills]

Looks like I won't be joining this ride, unless these high winds suddenly clear up or I can somehow attach extra weight onto my bike to stop me from being blown around, neither of these seem particuarly likely to happen.


NA! SHE'LL BE RIGHT! :whistle:
Get out there!
Just put some wings on the bike, then ya may even beable to fly! :headbang: :niceone:

[poorbastard]

Have fun guys am yet to find another bike :angry2:

[Str8 Jacket]

ya may even beable to fly! :headbang: :niceone:


:mellow: That's what im afraid of, the KR likes to "fly" around in high winds, usually sideways right into grass banks AND it doesn't even need wings to do it!

[Sparky Bills]

:mellow: That's what im afraid of, the KR likes to "fly" around in high winds, usually sideways right into grass banks AND it doesn't even need wings to do it!


Well if it does that with no wings, Think of the possibilities when wings are put on! :devil2:

[madboy]

:mellow: That's what im afraid of, the KR likes to "fly" around in high winds, usually sideways right into grass banks AND it doesn't even need wings to do it!I'll lend ya my pillion if you like as ballast? That way I can join the fast crew without someone threatening testicle removal... :whistle:

[Str8 Jacket]

Well if it does that with no wings, Think of the possibilities when wings are put on! :devil2:

teehee!! MWAHAHAHA!! oh the possibilities are endless. Tell ya what seeing as you like flying so much, you can take my bike and I'll take yours?! :whistle:

[Sparky Mark]

Caltex Rimutaka is the meeting point.
When you get onto SH2, continue to head towards Upper Hutt. Don't turn off any where, just keep following your nose along SH2. Eventually, on your left, you'll see a Caltex station. That's where everyone will be meeting.
Cheers Slingshot. see ya there - Weather permitting...

[Sparky Bills]

teehee!! MWAHAHAHA!! oh the possibilities are endless. Tell ya what seeing as you like flying so much, you can take my bike and I'll take yours?! :whistle:


I'll lend ya my pillion if you like as ballast? That way I can join the fast crew without someone threatening testicle removal...

If ya don't watch it I'll threaten you with testicle removal, and it wont have anything to do with bikes . . . :bleh:


Now ya lost me?

[sels1]

Can someone tell me where the meet up is?

I'll be coming over Grays road from Mana on to the motorway then up toward Upper Hutt... where from there?

If there's anyone going from my way I'd be happy to meet up before hand.

There might be a few of us coming from Kapiti so could see you maybe at Pauatahanui ....?

[Str8 Jacket]

Now ya lost me?

Nah, my mistake. Im a bit of a dumbarse (most of the time) and have edited the post. Thought i'd fixed it before I hit the submit button! :slap:

[sels1]

Weathers looking 'interesting'. The winds going to change several different directions the next couple of days. Plenty of high winds too by the looks of it. What we need is someone who works in the meteorlogical industry that is a technician for this kinda stuff ;).

Ok, the lastest forecast is - strong NWesterlies Sat, dying out probably overnight with fine period Sun morning (Yay) there is a cold Southerly front due sometime on Sun but not expected to later in the day or early evening.
So most of our riding time should be ok as the NW winds die out and move around to Sth. (Be prepared for a possible shower, but not really expected at that time) Will update later in the week.

[Sparky Mark]

There might be a few of us coming from Kapiti so could see you maybe at Pauatahanui ....?

That'll be great. :niceone: Arranging to meet up with Skelstar too along that way so Time and place...?

[old farts]

Ok, the lastest forecast is - strong NWesterlies Sat, dying out probably overnight with fine period Sun morning (Yay) there is a cold Southerly front due sometime on Sun but not expected to later in the day or early evening.
So most of our riding time should be ok as the NW winds die out and move around to Sth. (Be prepared for a possible shower, but not really expected at that time) Will update later in the week.
So are you like the ones on tv weather ALWAYS WRONG ? :whistle:

[madboy]

Nah, my mistake. Im a bit of a dumbarse (most of the time) and have edited the post. Thought i'd fixed it before I hit the submit button! :slap:look, I know you seem like a nice girl and all that, and quite pleasing on the eye too I might add, but I'd like to keep my testicles to myself thanks (pt)

[skelstar]

Ok, the lastest forecast is - strong NWesterlies Sat, dying out probably overnight with fine period Sun morning (Yay) there is a cold Southerly front due sometime on Sun but not expected to later in the day or early evening.
So most of our riding time should be ok as the NW winds die out and move around to Sth. (Be prepared for a possible shower, but not really expected at that time) Will update later in the week.
Thanks Hillary :)

[skelstar]

There might be a few of us coming from Kapiti so could see you maybe at Pauatahanui ....?
Name a time S1: 10am? Should we be fashionably early to Caltex?

[Str8 Jacket]

:shutup:
look, I know you seem like a nice girl and all that, and quite pleasing on the eye too I might add, but I'd like to keep my testicles to myself thanks (pt)

Doh! Shot down and on a public forum too, oh how embarrasing! :o

[Slingshot]

The planned route:

Meet at Caltex Rimutaka at 10:30am.
Leave Caltex Rimutaka and head north over the Rimutaka Hill.
Stop and wait in Feastherston to re-group.
Leave Featherston heading towards Martinborough.
Lunch at the Pukemanu Pub at around 12ish.
From Martinborough, head to Gladston (route to Gladston to be discussed over lunch).
Re-group at the Gladston school.
From Gladston, onto Masterton via the Watertower Road.
Re-group at the Mobil station at the north end of Masterton.
Onto Carterton for coffee/refreshments at the Wild Oats cafe.

For those that are keen you may like to head out to the coast or continue on north.

Let me know if anyone has any suggestions.

[Sparky Bills]

Sounds good.
Hope for fine weather.








SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i better clean my bike :whistle:
Any ladies in Bikinis wanna help?? :whistle:
:done:

[skelstar]

The planned route:
For those that are keen you may like to head out to the coast or continue on north.
Let me know if anyone has any suggestions.
Looks cool. I have been on a very large before and they had a designated 'tail end charlie' whos job was to not pass anyone and make sure that nobody got lost and had a bad day. Do you think its worth doing this on this trip?

[James Deuce]

You need to read the first post Mr Kelly.

There will be 3 groups (fast, medium, and *sigh* will you people hurry the f__k up??), each with a designated lead, whom you do not pass, and a tail-end charlie, who does not pass.

[skelstar]

True, my *sigh* apologies Mr 2. It was three months ago (it seems) that I read it though :).

[James Deuce]

True, my *sigh* apologies Mr 2. It was three months ago (it seems) that I read it though :).

No worries.

It's funny how your perceptions of what amounts to fast, medium, and "slow" changes on a ride like this.

The fast guys arrive, tripping, hair on fire, and stand about with a thousand yard stare. The medium group arrives 3 minutes later, buzzing, laughing, and once helmets are off, doing the, "did you see that?" talks. The slow group then rock up 2 minutes later, erect in the saddle, quietly park their bikes, and even if it is 30 degrees C, aren't sweating, and have no obvious adrenaline side effects going on.

Guess what? Every still has exactly the same amount of fun.

[Slingshot]

Looks cool. I have been on a very large before and they had a designated 'tail end charlie' whos job was to not pass anyone and make sure that nobody got lost and had a bad day. Do you think its worth doing this on this trip?

There will be leaders of each of the groups and tail end Charlies as well. I'll look for volunteers on the day to lead the groups and to bring up the rear.

The idea is that if you find yourself in a group that is riding beyond your abilities, pull over, siginal to the group that you're ok and then wait for the next group and join them.

If the group you've set out with is too slow, continue riding with them until the next re-group point, then join the next faster group.

Common sense will prevail on the day (hopefully).


The key thing is saftey...with this number of riders it's got to be the number one concern!

[skelstar]

It's funny how your perceptions of what amounts to fast, medium, and "slow" changes on a ride like this.
I can visualise the scene at Caltex at 10:30am: most will be shuffling around kicking tires asking which group the others are going to ride in :).

[Slingshot]

I can visualise the scene at Caltex at 10:30am: most will be shuffling around kicking tires asking which group the others are going to ride in :).

I might even do a riders briefing!

[gromit]

http://www.wises.co.nz/map/default.asp?svctype=16&zoom=4&mapwhich=19&mapsize=2&width=512&height=960&businesses=1&brad=25&color=-1&filled=0&routemethod=0&s_id=&radius=&a=0&e=2717400&n=6029600&move=false&zoomin=true

Hopefully that crazy long link works... Copy and paste if it doesnt.

[skelstar]

I might even do a riders briefing!
Woo a 'riders briefing'! I think we need numbers on our jackets too....yeah numbers. That would be cool :2thumbsup

[Uncle B]

Woo a 'riders briefing'! I think we need numbers on our jackets too....yeah numbers. That would be cool :2thumbsup

You've just been nominated to wear the Hi-Vis vest along with Jim2...well done :niceone:

[Charlie]

Woo a 'riders briefing'! I think we need numbers on our jackets too....yeah numbers. That would be cool :2thumbsup
Yipee just like school trips where you number off at each meating point to see no ones missing.... :mellow: how bout we dont.
But hey if you need a big number 1 on your back I'm sure you'd look cool...? :dodge:

P.S dont hassle the slow coaches! :crybaby:

[James Deuce]

Yipee just like school trips where you number off at each meating point to see no ones missing.... :mellow: how bout we dont.
But hey if you need a big number 1 on your back I'm sure you'd look cool...? :dodge:

P.S dont hassle the slow coaches! :crybaby:

How many large group rides have you organised? How many people's day have you seen fucked up by having to take someone to hospital and then go back and pick their bike, or worse, bikes up?

Thought so.

If you don;t want to participate, then don't, but don;t screw up someone else's day because you, "can't live by rules man."

If you're gonna be an arse stay hom, and if you'd like to "actually read(tm)" my posts I think you'll see that I'm not hassling the slow riders. As I said in my subsequent post, people's perceptions of what amounts to slow are somewhat different to reality.

[Charlie]

Relax, obviously tone is lost in written posts! I'm just a new rider and this is my 1st time over the Tukers. I'm very concious I might be a nuisance to other rides cause I'm slow and I'd rather not hold everyone up if they are all much better! Just looking for reasurance that there will be others like me.

[James Deuce]

Not only will there be others "like" you, there are people who enjoy a quiet ride that will be in your group who have ridden for years. There will be a sweep in your group who will be an experienced rider, who's job it is to make sure you guys are OK. It isn't school, or prison, but people have chosen to organise a ride, and show you some cool roads you can check out by yourself later on, and of course enjoy a social outing.

[skelstar]

Charlie: youll be fine. Its pretty easy for other riders to get past. Everyone I have met is awesomely helpful and will be fun and easy to ride with. Just relax and enjoy the day. More importantly: dont worry about other riders (with in reason) and just get yourself to the destination safely and have fun. :niceone:

[Charlie]

Not only will there be others "like" you, there are people who enjoy a quiet ride that will be in your group who have ridden for years. There will be a sweep in your group who will be an experienced rider, who's job it is to make sure you guys are OK. It isn't school, or prison, but people have chosen to organise a ride, and show you some cool roads you can check out by yourself later on, and of course enjoy a social outing.
Cheers, sorry if I came across like a bitch that wasnt my intention. Appreciate and look forward to the ride.

[MOTOXXX]

the best thing to do is not worry about faster bikes. if they want to get around you they will. just relax and have a good time. Its not a race :)


Cheers, sorry if I came across like a bitch that wasnt my intention. Appreciate and look forward to the ride.

[Skunk]

My bike is getting new tyres, and a tune up just for this ride.

Tyres: because 8 year old square ones ain't good...
Tune up: cause it don't run for more than 30 secs so far...




Yep, the trashed AX100 should be there. :niceone:

Pickle - get ya CT out.

[skelstar]

Pickle - get ya CT out.
Steady on, there might be children reading this!
Just as well Pickle's name isnt 'CT' and the bike is a...

[James Deuce]

Cheers, sorry if I came across like a bitch that wasnt my intention. Appreciate and look forward to the ride.

Jeez no way - I'm the bitch today.

Wish I could apply for a personality transplant.

[Storm]

We still luv ya though Jim :)

[skelstar]

Which bike are you taking over the hill this weekend Jim?

[lizardb0y]

Its not a race :)
Since when?!

Oh, hang on, you're right. It's not a race.

[skelstar]

Since when?!
Oh, hang on, you're right. It's not a race.
True...so Lboy, you wanna race? :)

[riffer]

Well, well, well. Guess who got a passout™ ...

Since I've finally scored a job, I get to go out. Jolly nice of Gini considering it's her birthday and all ...

Be seeing a number of you on Sunday then.

I guess I'm going in the medium group, as Gini's promised to drag me back from wherever I go if I kill myself trying to stay with some of the fast guys again (yeah cheers Frosty for talking to her mate :dodge: ).

Oh well, better not fuck myself up as I start work next week...

[madboy]

I'm facing a dilemma here... which group? Normally not too much of a problem, but being 2-up this time and I don't often ride with a pillion... If I go with the slow ones it'll lessen my enjoyment of the day... if I go with the fast ones, I'll get castrated. Wonder what the medium pace will be like?

[sels1]

Name a time S1: 10am? Should we be fashionably early to Caltex?


Why not? 10am at Challange Pauatahanui - well over the road from it, there is a good parking place.

I antcipate having a pillion so will be riding accordingly

[skelstar]

I antcipate having a pillion so will be riding accordingly
Woo, might be able to keep up with you then.
Ok, Challenge Pauatahanui at 10am.

[matthewt]

Not sure if someone has raised this but doesn't daylight savings start that morning ??


Sorry but I can't make it. I probably should of realised ealier that it's my youngest 2nd birthday.

[Velox]

Not sure if someone has raised this but doesn't daylight .
Ah - good point!!! Now to remember....

[Slingshot]

Not sure if someone has raised this but doesn't daylight savings start that morning ??


Sorry but I can't make it. I probably should of realised ealier that it's my youngest 2nd birthday.

Good point...it does indeed start this weekend.

Everyone...Remember to do what you need to do to your clocks!!

Sorry you can't make it but you've got a great excuse! Maybe next time.

[ajturbo]

dam it .. i NEED a new front tyre...

i really do!

and my budget will not streach far enough for both the ride and a front tyre,
but will try to meet up to say :spudwave: and see you lot off!

then sulk all the way back home.......:crybaby: :drinkup:

[riffer]

I'm facing a dilemma here... which group? Normally not too much of a problem, but being 2-up this time and I don't often ride with a pillion... If I go with the slow ones it'll lessen my enjoyment of the day... if I go with the fast ones, I'll get castrated. Wonder what the medium pace will be like?

I'm sure it'll be fun enough. Looking forward to meeting ya.

[sels1]

... is looking good . In fact Welly and Waiararapa are going to be "best spot in the country" ( Lead Forecasters words) as the South cops a southerly and snotty weather up North we will be in the lull. N.W winds due to be strong for a while Sat then dying out leaving Sunday fine. :sunny:

[Slingshot]

... is looking good . In fact Welly and Waiararapa are going to be "best spot in the country" ( Lead Forecasters words) as the South cops a southerly and snotty weather up North we will be in the lull. N.W winds due to be strong for a while Sat then dying out leaving Sunday fine. :sunny:

I'm getting excited...can't wait to let the new machine loose!!!

[skelstar]

I'm getting excited...can't wait to let the new machine loose!!!
Any clues as to what the 'new machine' is (apart from its stealthy qualities)?

[skelstar]

Sorry, worked it out. Looks like an R6?

[Slingshot]

Any clues as to what the 'new machine' is (apart from its stealthy qualities)?

You'll find out soon enough grasshopper!

[Slingshot]

Sorry, worked it out. Looks like an R6?


It wasn't all that hard really was it.

I did photoshop that pic to make it look more mysterious, but you've foiled my plot!!!

[skelstar]

It wasn't all that hard really was it.
I did photoshop that pic to make it look more mysterious, but you've foiled my plot!!!

Yeah the headies kinda gave it away :)...but mysteriously. I hope you enjoy your new machine!

[madboy]

I'm sure it'll be fun enough. Looking forward to meeting ya.Yee of little medium-term memory... I was the one eating the muesli bar chatting with Hitcher while you and [insert name of people who should know better] took [insert WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYY too long a time] to replace a FUSE on your bike at Whenua Tapu...

[riffer]

:argh:

Sometimes my memory is terrible. This appears to be one of these cases. You weren't riding the Kwaka then were you?

Getting excited about the ride too...

[madboy]

:argh:

Sometimes my memory is terrible. This appears to be one of these cases. You weren't riding the Kwaka then were you?

Getting excited about the ride too...I think I was... Feb I got the bike. I think I had it then... yeah, pretty sure I was, cos I remember feeling like a dick as Velox f***ed off up Paekak afterward still leaving me for dust, even with me on a 636.

[kiwisfly]

:argh:


Getting excited about the ride too...

Looking forward to Sunday & hoping like hell the weather holds.
Getting damn excited to...(now where's that guinea pig & duct tape!!!!).

[Ms Piggy]

I am no longer able to attend :cry: :cry: :cry: Thanks for organising it Slingshot and ride safe everyone. :bye:

[zjet]

I,m in but i may sit in the middle of the sight seeing bunch :)

Wana take the girl out for a fun cruise

[Slingshot]

I am no longer able to attend :cry: :cry: :cry: Thanks for organising it Slingshot and ride safe everyone. :bye:

That's a bummer...I hope you have a good excuse.

[Skunk]

How many are on small bikes? I was going to take the AX100...

[James Deuce]

I'll bring the 400 so the power to weight thing evens out.

[Skunk]

Well the wind had better die down - I could only do 60 into it on Waterloo Quay last night!

[Slingshot]

Well the wind had better die down - I could only do 60 into it on Waterloo Quay last night!

In the Wairarapa tomorrow (according to the Metservice): Afternoon Showers, Light Winds.

Jim...bring the R6!!!

[kiwisfly]

Well the wind had better die down - I could only do 60 into it on Waterloo Quay last night!
Yeah got the breeze also at that spot Skunk, just at the intersection by the railway station. That side wind at times is enough to give you the shits!

[skelstar]

Yeah got the breeze also at that spot Skunk, just at the intersection by the railway station. That side wind at times is enough to give you the shits!
I reckon the worst place in Wgtn (on a commute) is on the Petone Esplanade Hutt River bridge in a southerly. Not. Cool.

[Skunk]

Yeah got the breeze also at that spot Skunk, just at the intersection by the railway station. That side wind at times is enough to give you the shits!The side wind wasn't the issue - forward motion was! I had the throttle pinned and was laying on the tank just to stay at 60... :mellow:

[ajturbo]

got my new tyre!:apumpin:

now i have enough moeny to fill the tank to pop out to the garage and say :spudwave:
then a week of commuting to work....:argh: :crybaby:

commuting on a turbo:not:

aj

[Slingshot]

It looks like the weather is going to hold until late tomorrow afternoon which should make for a good day's riding.
See ya'll tomorrow morning.

[gromit]

Not a breath of wind in Lower Hutt. Lets hope its as good over the hill! See you all soon.

[Slingshot]

Not a breath of wind in Lower Hutt. Lets hope its as good over the hill! See you all soon.

It's good here in Newlands too. We'll be leaving here in about 30 mins.

See ya'll soon.

[ajturbo]

as some of you know, i am a tutor.. and tutors are always on about time keeping.....:baby:

well mine has a LOT to be desired!!..

here i was all set to go and meet the crowd up at the garage..

"hell i have some time to kill i thought", ill just do some marking....

oh shit .... it's 10am.............

on the bike

not breaking any speed records, but i did have the radar pluged in...
arived and was filling up when "skunk" came over and asked if i was going on the ride..:cry: no i said ...

it was now WELL after 10.30.........

but it was a HUGE turn out!!!
:( :cry: wish i had been able to go................:cry:

[Hitcher]

A cracker day for it too. Especially compared to yesterday...

[Skunk]

Good turn out. Nice ride too.

Just for once there were no bugs splattered on my visor.
Could be because they just landed on it walked around on it and flew off again...
Aaaah, the awesome power and speed of an AX100 :apumpin:

[old farts]

Great day out, did the scenic route round the lake following Sels 1 .It was nice to have lunch and put faces to those names we see regularly on the site. Hope to catch up with some of you again. :niceone:

[Slingshot]

We've just got back. A little on the damp side but a good days riding all in all.

What a great turn out, when we arrived at Caltex I though to myself "oh shit, what have I done!" There must have been 40 odd bikes along that back wall.

Lots of familar faces around and quite a few unfamilar ones too.

Anyway, for those of you I met today, it was mice too meet you. As for all the others, maybe next time.

[Hitcher]

And nobody fell off?

Mrs H and I were across in the Wairarapa earlier but didn't join up with the Expedition as we needed to be back in town shortly after 1:00pm. It was nice to catch up with some friendly faces all the same, albeit briefly.

The barbarians of the bitumen have nearly completely destroyed my beloved Kaitokes. (Sobs uncontrollably, in an Anton Oliver manner)

[madmal64]

Cheers mate for organising the ride today. Bloody well done! :niceone:
It was my 1st KB ride and what a great bunch of folks I met today. Just got home myself after a couple of quiet ones at the Sand Bar with some folks I meet today.
Thanks again and I hope to catch up with all of you again somewhere, sometime.

[SlideMoto]

Anyone got any action pics?

[sels1]

Just for once there were no bugs splattered on my visor.
Could be because they just landed on it walked around on it and flew off again...
Aaaah, the awesome power and speed of an AX100 :apumpin:

Nah, they were all splatted on mine at the front our particular queue. I had to do a de-skunge at Mboro!

Nice to see everone today, some old faces, some new. great stuff.

[riffer]

Wow - what a great day's riding!

I'm at home now having finished dinner, the body's completely worn out - a bit of lactic acid overdose I reckon and the bloody sugars are a bit low but it's all worth it.

Some great roads and the weather was just right. I was in the "medium" group, led by Jim2. A non-eventful moderate speed ride over the Rimutakas, then turn at Featherston to go down past the lake, then the east-west road (where the sprints are held) and up to Martinborough for a great lunch at the Pukemanu Pub.

After that, the Gladstone-Watertower Road. If you've never done the Watertower Road, do yourself a favour and get down here. A great test for any rider at whatever speed you ride, and it has some of the best hillside sweepers I've ever ridden and a great downhill ride. A couple of seconds of quiet reflection as we went past the corner just before Gladstone where Sam died, and on to Masterton. On the straight between the two hills I found out what the RF was capable of, and a quick stop for gas (11.18 litres for 170km - not too bad fuel consumption at all!) then a neat quiet road that Jim2 knew about to get us through the Wairarapa, then back over the takas - just at the wrong time of day. By that stage I'd completely given up on the whole medium speed thing and the cars were just getting irritating - in fact one tried to take out Jim2 and nearly succeeded...

But we got back safe, tired and happy and with a whole lot less rubber on the tyres than when we started.

When's that next ride fellas?

[SPman]

The barbarians of the bitumen have nearly completely destroyed my beloved Kaitokes. (Sobs uncontrollably, in an Anton Oliver manner)

Or blubs shamelessly...there last week - I saw what you mean.......:crybaby:

[riffer]

RIP the Kaitokes. :crybaby:


They're gone ...

at least there's no speed camera there yet - but give it time.

[skelstar]

Was a good ride today. Gave it a bit of a nudge going up the Hill at the rear end of the medium group and ended up having a good run (car-wise). Was good to talk to a few people at the pub (had plenty of time thats for sure). Headed out to Gladstone/Masterton with VTWIN, Velox, BL, Dafe, Sparky etc. Have to say am getting sick of trying to catch up to the big boys :). Sp thanks to Dafe for hanging at the back. A quick gas up and a decision to head straight home. A good nudge up the hill on the way home (hope I didnt hold you guys up back there!) and got home dry. Ears ringing.

Thanks Mr Shot!

[Sparky Mark]

Cheers mate for organising the ride today. Bloody well done! :niceone:
It was my 1st KB ride and what a great bunch of folks I met today. Just got home myself after a couple of quiet ones at the Sand Bar with some folks I meet today.
Thanks again and I hope to catch up with all of you again somewhere, sometime.

Hear hear!! Nice one and thanks a lot. Had a cracking time and really good to meet some great people. (Thanks Sean for coming over this morning!)

Had a fantastic ride - apart from a slightly hairy moment early on.. :Oops:
Anyway, first time on those roads, new bike to me, and first ride with KB'rs.

The day was just great.

CHEERS! :wavey:

[Estrella]

Great day out, did the scenic route round the lake following Sels 1 .It was nice to have lunch and put faces to those names we see regularly on the site. Hope to catch up with some of you again. :niceone:
Hey Old Farts

Nice to meet you both. I had a great day that was finished off beautifully by pulling into my driveway just as the rain started! Look forward to seeing the photo of the mighty purple Maurader soon.

Thanks Slingshot and all those involved in organising this ride.

C

[Uncle B]

Well done Slingshot for getting everybody out togeather.
Nice new wheels dude.
After a bit of mooching about at the pub a few of us were itching to put some miles down so we headed off out the back of MBorough.
Bad Lieutenant had a vid cam taped to his bike so that promoted a bit of the hooligan to come out.......sorry Skelstar, you'll just have to go and get that 900 :bleh: .
Good to see so many new and familiar faces. Great to see StoneChucker out for a socialise. And Str8 Jacket to show us all that she is still alive :doctor: and talking.

Hope to see you all out and about this summer for some more fun rides.

[skelstar]

...sorry Skelstar, you'll just have to go and get that 900 :bleh: .
It seems I will to keep up with you criminals ;)

[ajturbo]

ok ok rub it in:crybaby: :crybaby:

i went home and sulked even more..

[kiwisfly]

Thanks Slingshot for your time & efforts into bringing together a great day!
Same as MadMal64 & Sparky Marky twas my first time out on a KB run so was feeling quite virginal but you guys created a great feel among ther group. Roll on the next one!

[limbimtimwim]

Have to say am getting sick of trying to catch up to the big boys :). Just shift down two gears and say a prayer to the god of mechanical sympathy like I do. Ask the god that if the piston flies out, it won't castrate you on it's way into orbit.

But yeah, ya'll still end up waiting for me...

[skelstar]

Just shift down two gears and say a prayer to the god of mechanical sympathy like I do. Ask the god that if the piston flies out, it won't castrate you on it's way into orbit.
But yeah, ya'll still end up waiting for me...
Yeah at 140km/h my bikes doing about 10,000RPM (pr at least 9.5), redline is at 11,500RPM. Its pushing it a bit. My mechanic said the bike was geared too long. Yeah right! :)

[SPman]

...Great to see StoneChucker out for a socialise.
How is SC - we havent heard much lately..

[limbimtimwim]

Yeah at 140km/h my bikes doing about 10,000RPM (pr at least 9.5), redline is at 11,500RPM. Its pushing it a bit. My mechanic said the bike was geared too long. Yeah right! :)You're revving out?!? I have the opposite problem.

Let's swap rear cogs.

Ohh.. That sounds dirty and I don't know why..

[skelstar]

You're revving out?!? I have the opposite problem.
Let's swap rear cogs.
Ohh.. That sounds dirty and I don't know why..
Without thread hijacking: I have 5 gears only wereas you may have 6...

[Ms Piggy]

So no pics of the great day for me to cry over?

[James Deuce]

Well wasn't that just marvelous! I met a whole bunch of KBers (some of whom I've forgotten names already - it's an age thing - sorry) I'd never met before and learned a bunch of stuff about how to quietly crush someone's ego - eh Fryin Finn? :)

Str8jacket was retaining water and couldn't ride her bike, so she joined Paul in NZ and Stonechucker for a trip to the Pukemanu Tavern for lunch and excellent company. I hadn't taken any pictures at this stage, but Str8jacket reminded me that all KB ride pictures are a bit "samey", so I set out to get a couple of shots that were more about the people and the roads.

We had a huge mix of bikes and riders, ages, and capabilities, from Jeremy on the back of Dad's GTR1000 (really good kid - took the mickey out of himself when he found he'd put his shirt on backwards) through to fellas who prove the maxim, "youth is no replacement for experience". I was informed that I was leading the medium pace group, so I spent the trip over the Rimutakas being hassled by Norton Commandos and XJR1300s.

The Pukemanu Tavern's Garden Bar was swamped by KBers, but the kitchen managed to process us all. As you can see from the pictures it was quite the turn out.

[Slingshot]

Nice one Jim.

Did you manage to snap one of me & Mrs S coming down that hill?

[James Deuce]

The weather report was vaguely dodgy and it clouded over while we were at the pub. The sun poked its head out as soon as we decided to leave though, and as we'd shed some riders we picked the pace up a little. Our wee group had 2 x R6s (Niiiiice biiiike Slingshot, maaaaaate!), XJR1300, FZ1, RF900, SV650, a ZX636, VTR1000, and a BMW R100RS. 4 of the bikes had pillions (Slingshot's R6, and the last 3 bikes listed) and they all seemed to be having a cracking time.

Well, except Madboy and Mrs Madboy. You'll note that their photo below (lime green 636) is blurry. Nothing to do with shutter speed or aperture, and more to do with their mutual hangovers and slight disconnection from our reality.

The photos below were taken at the bottom of the other side of the Water Tower road, part of which is used for the NZ National Hill Climb champs. Very nice track that.

The wick got turned up for the ride into Masterton, but I still couldn't shake that bloody XJR. It was a bloody good trip all in all, and I was thrilled to meet Slingshot's bike, and to meet and ride closely with Fryin Finn. Very smooth, quick and safe. He also wanted to give the pilot of the Hilux SR5 who tried to run me off the road a seeing to, so he must be a good bloke.

Good stuff Slingshot, thanks for jacking that up, and well done on the turn out.

[James Deuce]

Nice one Jim.

Did you manage to snap one of me & Mrs S coming down that hill?
Yep. One of your headlights is out. Bwahahahaaaa....

[Slingshot]

Yep. One of your headlights is out. Bwahahahaaaa....


I can't believe how many people have said that to me!!!

[James Deuce]

Get used to it.

[Velox]

Yep, cheers Slingshot!!! :niceone: :niceone: :niceone: All your hype earlier in this thread really did turn it into a huge turnout!
Hey btw - Was your bike from Sawyers? If it is, it used to belong to a mate of mine and crazylittleshit's. Heh heh - which I've taken it out boyracer baiting a couple of times :devil2:

Quick report:
A few of us left Caltex kind of early on partly because we didn't want to get stuck behind the huge TSS group on the hill (pretty impressive turnout for them too!) and partly because it didn't seem like the briefing was going to happen (sorry Slingshot - perhaps we should have waited a bit longer). But we didn't realise that everyone else was going down around the lake so we just went to the pub and waited for ages for everyone to eventually turn up. And mate - what a pub! Such a laugh! The decor and bar stools were a total relic from the not-too-distant-enough past and there were 80's music videos playing on the TV!!! And "Blue senior" had his name on the wall for winning the Tui comp for the week. Loved it.

Anyway, kept riding, did the water-tower road, passed a swannie-clad crowd outside the Gladstone Pub for the pig hunting comp, then went to Wild Oats. Great cafe, they're obviously really trying to get bikers in there because they've occassionally given KBers free nibbles and they're set up a "Visor Cleaning Station" right in the middle of the cafe with a sign, paper towels and cleaning stuff!! Awesome eh?! Def worth supporting I reckon (if only their food was a bit cheaper though). Hooned back over the hill, had a slightly disturbing moment involving a rear tyre a corner and a greasy road, then on the way back home I finally bought some leather pants - woohoo (cheers Phleep)(you can all stop hassling me now)..

Really good to see a whole bunch of people - the usuals plus a whole lot of people I hadn't met before! :2thumbsup

[Str8 Jacket]

Yep, I had a great time..... Thanks Paul for taking myself and SC out, I had a great time and as I was being "chauffered" I took full advantage of the $3.50 Pints- Yay :drinkup: Was great to meet some new faces and great to catch up with the rest of you. Thanks for the photo's Jim (though I really thought i'd avoided you!) :bleh:
Mrs Old Fart good luck for next week, you should have a ball on your new bike!
Thanks Slingshot for organising such a great event :niceone: - hopefully I'll be riding at the next one!

[Fryin Finn]

Phew!! - when I saw you take that picture behind me Jim I thought my bum might look too big - but you must have taken the photo from a flattering angle.
I really enjoyed the day specially the rark over the Tuka's and to put a few faces to the names on the web site. It's good to ride with riders of similar speed and compare the different lines the XJR takes compared with Norton Commando's and R6's.
The chicken was undercooked but havent had any accident's in the toilet department - so my bod must have effectively disposed the nasty bugs inherent in such produce. :sick:

[Charlie]

Fab ride! Cheers Slingshot!
As the least experienced rider in the pack and 1st time over the Tukers - big thanks to the "sight-seeing" group too. :cool: Had a fantastic time!

[Slingshot]

Hey btw - Was your bike from Sawyers? If it is, it used to belong to a mate of mine and crazylittleshit's. Heh heh - which I've taken it out boyracer baiting a couple of times :devil2:
Yeah, the bike was from Sawers. Thanks for breaking it in for me:blink:
Have a word to him for me about all of that clear sticky shit he stuck all over the bike. A little bit of a blessing I guess as the bike looks almost new still. What's he riding now?


partly because it didn't seem like the briefing was going to happen (sorry Slingshot - perhaps we should have waited a bit longer). But we didn't realise that everyone else was going down around the lake so we just went to the pub and waited for ages for everyone to eventually turn up.
Yeah, we were a little late arriving. Whoops.
Going around the lake was a last minute decision, mainly so we could avoid the TSS group but also because it's a great road.

[Velox]

Yeah, the bike was from Sawers. Thanks for breaking it in for me:blink:
Have a word to him for me about all of that clear sticky shit he stuck all over the bike. A little bit of a blessing I guess as the bike looks almost new still. What's he riding now?

He's got a 04 (I think) Fireblade now. Did the shop keep that scuff stop stuff on it or did they rip it all off? It looks beeeeeautiful though eh. One of the best looking paint jobs I've seen *she says surpressing jealous comments*. How are you finding it - is it heaps diff to the CBR?

[Slingshot]

He's got a 04 (I think) Fireblade now. Did the shop keep that scuff stop stuff on it or did they rip it all off? It looks beeeeeautiful though eh. One of the best looking paint jobs I've seen *she says surpressing jealous comments*. How are you finding it - is it heaps diff to the CBR?

They took most of it off but left a piece on either side of the lower front fairing (which we'll leave there) and a couple of peices around the back of the tank, one of which we took off and the other bit that we're yet to take off.

It's a totally different bike and it's going to take a little while to get use to it me thinks.

[skelstar]

It's a totally different bike and it's going to take a little while to get use to it me thinks.
If you have the time (sometime in the future) I wouldnt mind knowing what the difference. Apologies if you have covered this already.

[madboy]

If you have the time (sometime in the future) I wouldnt mind knowing what the difference. Apologies if you have covered this already.50kgs and 30hp I'm guessing... Oh, and the back seat is smaller :)

[limbimtimwim]

Yep, I had a great time..... (snip) Thanks for the photo's Jim (though I really thought i'd avoided you!) :bleh: Talking of photos.. Where are the ones from the top of the hill of hillyness?

Without thread hijacking: I have 5 gears only wereas you may have 6...Nope, 5 gears of forward motion on the vtr. The mighty father Spada of previous model has 6.

[Paul in NZ]

Talking of photos.. Where are the ones from the top of the hill of hillyness?


In my camera awaiting me to finish the film and process it... I own a 25 year old Moto Guzzi and a 35 year old Triumph... You were not seriously expecting digital were you?

[limbimtimwim]

In my camera awaiting me to finish the film and process it... I own a 25 year old Moto Guzzi and a 35 year old Triumph... You were not seriously expecting digital were you?I thought I was the only person left without a digital camera...

[riffer]

I thought I was the only person left without a digital camera...

Nah, most people just don't use them often.

I have at least six lying around here - damn good ones too, they just aren't as convenient.

It's that "instant gratification" thing, you know... :whistle:

You just prompted me to get out a nice OM-1, whack the shutter dial onto 1 second, and click the button just to hear this (http://olympus.dementia.org/eSIF/om-sif/bodygroup/images/om-1.wav)...

[Hitcher]

Nothing quite like the thwack of a focal-plane shutter. I have programmed our digital camera to make that noise when it's fired. How sad is that?

If anybody is into old focal-plane shutter equipment, I've got a couple of Minolta camera bodies and a swag of Rokkor lenses that I never seem to use any more. One body is an SRT Super (the North American version of the legendary 303b), the other is an X300, which has a three-frames-a-second motor drive unit. Lenses -- a variety from a 28mm f3.5 to a 135mm f3.5 and a couple of zoom lenses as well.

[badlieutenant]

bruce and ola discuss the corgi (I think bruce is complaining about the hairs)

[limbimtimwim]

You just prompted me to get out a nice OM-1, whack the shutter dial onto 1 second, and click the button just to hear this (http://olympus.dementia.org/eSIF/om-sif/bodygroup/images/om-1.wav)...My Pentax old sounds nice too, like blades sliding across each other, and a serious 'thwack'.. Pity there is grit in something that moves the little lever that moves the apature thingamy in the lens..

[Hitcher]

bruce and ola discuss the corgi (I think bruce is complaining about the hairs)
At least its tail doesn't get in the way...

[sels1]

bruce and ola discuss the corgi (I think bruce is complaining about the hairs)

Perhaps we should organise a ride to go up and visit it (the corgi that is...)

[badlieutenant]

sounds good.
Everyone seems to know where the corgi is but me (I have been told but i was drunk at one of those KB rally things)
Ill nominate you sel as the number one orginizererr :D

[skelstar]

wooo...road trip? I have no idea what this corgi is (beyond a dog perhaps). maybe zoidberg can come maybe?

[Uncle B]

If your going up there for a Corgi visit, the Parapara's are a must.

[Hitcher]

Mrs H and I would be up for a pre-Christmas Avoca corgi tour...

[Paul in NZ]

Mrs H and I would be up for a pre-Christmas Avoca corgi tour...

Still reseaching your next book?

Corgis of the Lower North Island?