Slow/Medium Ride up North (Wellsford) - Sunday 11th September

[placidfemme]

Hey all

As posted in the other thread, I'm organising a ride up North to Wellsford and back on Sunday the 11th September. Seeing as there has been a bit of interest in the ride, here are the confirmed details:

Meeting place: Shell Service Station, Westgate.

Meeting at 9.30am leaving at 10am sharp!

Route: Riding up SH16 to Kumeu, may stop to re-group depending on pace, then on to Helensville where we can stop to re-group again and then onto Wellsford. Once in Wellsford we'll be stopping for lunch/snacks and then heading back via SH1 possibly stopping at Wenderholm Regional Park or Waiwera Thermal Resort and then back into Auckland.

I'm not too sure how long the ride will take but we should be back in Auckland by about 2pm, or 3pm at the lastest.

Judging by the ride interest check, we have about 14 interested people.

Please remember this ride is Slow/medium.

Feel free to bring along a pillion as it will be a cruisy ride.

I'm looking for someone who knows the above route well who is willing to be in the lead and show us the way :) Also any suggestions in regards to stopping points and somewhere to have lunch/snacks in Wellsford are welcome :) Also depending on how many people show up is anyone willing to be the tail rider to make sure we don't loose anyone?

Please remember, ride at your own pace! We might have a few newbies show up and we don't want to see anyone get hurt or bin it.

I will post a map later on today :)

See you all at the ride :ride:

Edit: This ride is weather depending. Sam and I will not be riding if it is raining.

[GR81]

I'm in.

(n00b)

[placidfemme]

I'm in.

(n00b)

Sweet :) that makes 3 so far confirmed lol

[redbaron36]

Sounds good, mind if i join you.
Year its a pretty good ride. :woohoo:

[Smorg]

Im in!!!!!
Go the newbie on a 600!!!! :headbang: :headbang:

[placidfemme]

Sounds good, mind if i join you.
Year its a pretty good ride. :woohoo:

Sure your more than welcome to come along :)


Im in!!!!!
Go the newbie on a 600!!!!

lol sweet!

*wants a 600 :(... damn restricted license*

[Smorg]

Sure your more than welcome to come along :)



lol sweet!

*wants a 600 :(... damn restricted license*

Not to worry mate im still on a learners :psst:

[placidfemme]

Not to worry mate im still on a learners :psst:

Sweet... well be careful :)

[Smorg]

Sweet... well be careful :)

:ride: :ride: Always am but thanks for the advice :ride: :ride:

[redbaron36]

Hey smorgan i have a friend on a R plates on a 650 how do u guys manage the risk of being pulled over and fined by the Police.
Or you just don't worry about it, shit happens. :hitcher:

[GR81]

Hey smorgan i have a friend on a R plates on a 650 how do u guys manage the risk of being pulled over and fined by the Police.
Or you just don't worry about it, shit happens. :hitcher:
buy a 250 and put the biggest donk in there that'll fit ;)

they'll never know *cough*

[N4CR]

Hey smorgan i have a friend on a R plates on a 650 how do u guys manage the risk of being pulled over and fined by the Police.
Or you just don't worry about it, shit happens. :hitcher:

Just don't ride like a dickhead and you will be fine - same with L plates.

I might go if Mr Gareth D wants to join me (he is my father and all and I can't go without his permission etc.) :motu:

[Smorg]

Hey smorgan i have a friend on a R plates on a 650 how do u guys manage the risk of being pulled over and fined by the Police.
Or you just don't worry about it, shit happens. :hitcher:

Yeah mate im usually safe as with the cops just ride safe while they are around (or you suspect they might be) the only times ive been pulled over i was being a testosterone charged fiend! :Punk:
But i dont recommend it, the fines when caught tend to be rather large :oi-grr: :oi-grr: :oi-grr:

[chickenfunkstar]

Just a suggestion,
Maybe you should think about taking old north rd to Helensville.
Not sure if you know it, but its reasonably fast and open. The surface is pretty good and there's no nasty corners. Pretty noob friendly.
I've ridden it around 700 times and I'm still not sick of it.

[placidfemme]

Just a suggestion,
Maybe you should think about taking old north rd to Helensville.
Not sure if you know it, but its reasonably fast and open. The surface is pretty good and there's no nasty corners. Pretty noob friendly.
I've ridden it around 700 times and I'm still not sick of it.

I don't know that route, for the time being we'll stick to SH16 :)

Are you coming along?

[placidfemme]

Just don't ride like a dickhead and you will be fine - same with L plates.

I might go if Mr Gareth D wants to join me (he is my father and all and I can't go without his permission etc.) :motu:

who's your daddy? :woohoo:

lol

So did he say yes?

[chickenfunkstar]

I don't know that route, for the time being we'll stick to SH16 :)

Are you coming along?

Put me down as a maybe at this stage.
I can show you the way if you like, or you can take the main rd. Whatever suites.

Cheers

CFS

[placidfemme]

Put me down as a maybe at this stage.
I can show you the way if you like, or you can take the main rd. Whatever suites.

Cheers

CFS

Sweet, thanks for the offer :) But I think for the time being we'll stick to the route posted :)

*puts you down as a maybe*

[N4CR]

who's your daddy? :woohoo:

lol

So did he say yes?

Havn't talked to him yet, I might just go along for the ride and then bugger off when we get to wellsford and get that lazy bugger John to show me how to get to his place.

[Antallica]

Might meet you guys at Wellsford for a chat before you head off back.

[R6_kid]

Just don't ride like a dickhead and you will be fine - same with L plates.

I might go if Mr Gareth D wants to join me (he is my father and all and I can't go without his permission etc.) :motu:

i coach rowing til 9.30 on a sunday at hobsonville so if the little shits are all in order i will be there on time, if not chasing the pack, i know the road quite well...

might have a new rear shock by then :woohoo: ... then i can be FAST

[curious george]

Meeting at 9.30am leaving at 10am sharp!

I outta have you up for false advertising!
I turn up about 9.50, nothing.
Bloke at the garage said you guys went about 20 mins earlier!
So chase I did, (slowly mind), and got to Wellsford about 11ish.
Nothing.
Had some lunch, talked to some trike bikers, 11.45 turned, and like Nigel Nomates wobbled home. Heart broken. :no:
Nevermind, hope to catch ya next time.

[Antallica]

Bro, 'aint this next weekend?

[curious george]

Bro, 'aint this next weekend?
You have to be fking JOKING!!!
Oh shit. Don't I feel like a ninny. :no: :thud: :cry:
*must remember to think first, post later*
Big sorry to Placidfemme, but you shouldn't advertise where morons might read your posts, then plan the day around them.
*Hangs head in shame...*

[MacD]

Bro, 'aint this next weekend?

Actually, it's the weekend after next! ;)

[vj paul]

Old north is a good ride,Im in either way.

[justsomeguy]

i coach rowing til 9.30 on a sunday at hobsonville so if the little shits are all in order i will be there on time, if not chasing the pack, i know the road quite well...

might have a new rear shock by then :woohoo: ... then i can be FAST

Please put me down as a maybe too.

Gareth if we both do turn up could you please give me some tuition on my lines.

Ta :niceone:

[Scorpygirl]

You have to be fking JOKING!!!
Oh shit. Don't I feel like a ninny. :no: :thud: :cry:
*must remember to think first, post later*
Big sorry to Placidfemme, but you shouldn't advertise where morons might read your posts, then plan the day around them.
*Hangs head in shame...*


MMMMMM.... I can remember one incident when one of our Ulysses members rode from Auckland to Taupo for our Remembrance Service, but it was the weekend b4 the actual event :rofl:

and then there was a guy this week who turned up to a funeral for one of the members a day early and realised he was attending the wrong funeral :no:

Sorry it can happen. We put it down to Old Timers Disease :rofl:

Scorpygirl

[placidfemme]

You have to be fking JOKING!!!
Oh shit. Don't I feel like a ninny. :no: :thud: :cry:
*must remember to think first, post later*
Big sorry to Placidfemme, but you shouldn't advertise where morons might read your posts, then plan the day around them.
*Hangs head in shame...*

Sweet as dude :) and I PROMISE we will be there (weather depending) on the 11th :)

Did you have a good ride anyway?

[placidfemme]

might have a new rear shock by then :woohoo: ... then i can be FAST

Um... not to be a nana but this is a slow/medium ride, but if your gonna hoon be safe...

So I'll take that as... you wanna help lead?

[placidfemme]

MMMMMM.... I can remember one incident when one of our Ulysses members rode from Auckland to Taupo for our Remembrance Service, but it was the weekend b4 the actual event :rofl:

and then there was a guy this week who turned up to a funeral for one of the members a day early and realised he was attending the wrong funeral :no:

Sorry it can happen. We put it down to Old Timers Disease :rofl:

Scorpygirl

Coming for a ride scorpygirl?

[burnzup]

Hi Placid Femme. Met you on the June BRONZ course. Count me in. See you there.
Burnzup

[placidfemme]

Hi Placid Femme. Met you on the June BRONZ course. Count me in. See you there.
Burnzup

:) Sweet, look forward to seeing you again :ride:

[InDeSkyz]

Might meet you guys at Wellsford for a chat before you head off back.

Hope to see you Ants.
All weather good, I'm in.

[crashe]

Hope to see you Ants.
All weather good, I'm in.


Good onya....
So has your tush recovered after the ride on sunday that we did? :ride:
You did great on the ride.

[R6_kid]

Please put me down as a maybe too.

Gareth if we both do turn up could you please give me some tuition on my lines.

Ta :niceone:

easy... just stay a good 20m back from me and follow my lines... your bike will be more than able to hold it - i wont be going flat tack.

If i can just say to those of you that meet at shell. PLEASE WAIT FOR ME, i might be a tad late. Maybe make it that we leave when i arrive :devil2:

[N4CR]

easy... just stay a good 20m back from me and follow my lines... your bike will be more than able to hold it - i wont be going flat tack.

If i can just say to those of you that meet at shell. PLEASE WAIT FOR ME, i might be a tad late. Maybe make it that we leave when i arrive :devil2:

hmm... I'm going for my R tomorrow so i'll be happy to go up front with you as *the kawasaki three* lol
And placid can make it 3 zxr's ... sweet.

Hope the weather is good and nothing sudden comes up on my 'uber social' calendar :zzzz: etc.

Anyone bringing a tank cam.. *prods pyrocam*

[RiderInBlack]

Bro, 'aint this next weekend? :nono: You just about did the same thing:rofl: Well looks like Ant and John have twisted my arm. "Roxanne" and I might be honoring you all with our presence on the 9/11 ride:wait:

[Antallica]

:nono: You just about did the same thing:rofl: Well looks like Ant and John have twisted my arm. "Roxanne" and I might be honoring you all with our presence on the 9/11 ride:wait:
w00t, riding buddies.

[Damon]

Sounds like a good day out, I'm in

[Antallica]

What time do you think you'll arrive @ Wellsford guys?

[John]

Kawasaki 4... ;) - I never knew you were getting your R' I still cant afford to get mine - god damn I wish there was some damn work in this place.

[Dodgyiti]

Yeah,
I'm still keen on a ride,
The route sounds fine, I will take a pillion and be fine just cruising along.
I have a gut feeling the weather will be nice too :ride:

[RiderInBlack]

Ant and I are planning to take the Oakliegh-Paparoa Rd down to Wellsford. Could add Otaika Valley Rd and Manugakaramea Rd to this if we meet at Maungatapere Service Station (I'll be come from Mangakahia Rd). Should take us less than 1 1/2Hrs to get to Wellsford this way. A lot more fun and way less :Police:

[RiderInBlack]

What time do you think you'll arrive @ Wellsford guys?If they are:
Meeting place: Shell Service Station, Westgate.

Meeting at 9.30am leaving at 10am sharp!

Then they should be at Wellsford about 11pm.

If we going via the Oak/Pap Rd we should leave Whangarei by 9.30am (sharp) to get there comfortiabily ahead of them. Going straight to Wellsford we'd be there in an hour. Via Oak/Papa less than an 1 1/2hours.

[placidfemme]

Might meet you guys at Wellsford for a chat before you head off back.

Sweet, see if you can bring along John, if his bike is running that is


Old north is a good ride,Im in either way.

Awesome


Please put me down as a maybe too.

Gareth if we both do turn up could you please give me some tuition on my lines.

Ta

*puts you down as a maybe...*


Hope to see you Ants.
All weather good, I'm in.

Sweet, So did you have a good ride with crashe?


easy... just stay a good 20m back from me and follow my lines... your bike will be more than able to hold it - i wont be going flat tack.

If i can just say to those of you that meet at shell. PLEASE WAIT FOR ME, i might be a tad late. Maybe make it that we leave when i arrive

Here's my mobile: 021 130-2670 - Text us when you are on your way, we'll hang around until possibly 10.10. But if you text us and let us know how far away you are we may wait.


You just about did the same thing Well looks like Ant and John have twisted my arm. "Roxanne" and I might be honoring you all with our presence on the 9/11 ride

lol sweet :) Are you going to be 2 up?


Sounds like a good day out, I'm in

Kewl, look forward to meeting you :)


Yeah,
I'm still keen on a ride,
The route sounds fine, I will take a pillion and be fine just cruising along.
I have a gut feeling the weather will be nice too

Sweet, should be a cruisy ride for pillions

So far here are the riders:

Placidfemme (me)
Super Sam
GR81
redbaron36
Smorgen
tristank - Maybe
chickenfunkstar - Maybe
Antallica - Maybe (meeting in Wellsford)
gareth_d - Maybe
curious_george - Maybe
vj paul
justsomeguy - Maybe
burnzup
InDeSkyz
Crashe - Maybe
RiderInBlack
shawda
John - Maybe
Dodgyiti

So far so good :)

As mentioned in the first post. If anyone is keen to lead please let me know, as I'm not familiar with the route or destination, also any suggestions on where to stop in Wellsford are welcome :)

*is starting to get excited*

[RiderInBlack]

Sweet, see if you can bring along John, if his bike is running that is
Seen him sneaking/hooning around Whangarei on it, so he should be able to ride it for this.

lol sweet :) Are you going to be 2 up?
No, 1up and 1down with "Roxanne" on the bottom (I prefur to ride her that way:devil2: ). Have no pillion at the moment, so anyone wants a ride down from Whangarei for this PM me.


As mentioned in the first post. If anyone is keen to lead please let me know, as I'm not familiar with the route or destination, also any suggestions on where to stop in Wellsford are welcome :)

*is starting to get excited
Caltex Wellsford is the usual join-up place. Can "Kill A Clown" or have a "Long John" for lunch there. There is also a bar and grill and a little Tai place close by.

[Lou Girardin]

I might make it too. But will tag along from Cowkop/ Kanohi and might head further north from Wellsford. With a little luck I might even have a different toy to play with.

[RiderInBlack]

I might make it too. But will tag along from Cowkop/ Kanohi and might head further north from Wellsford. With a little luck I might even have a different toy to play with.Sweet. Could take in some back roads on the way home if you want some company.

[Damon]

I just got sent this through work, sounds like a good stop on the way back

[Cibby]

I'm coming too!!!! Gonna be mint!!!!

[GR81]

I just got sent this through work, sounds like a good stop on the way back

mint!
how convenient :)

[Yokai]

Oi Fink Oi moight be able to make thaht!

Would be good to see you all again!

Yokai

[Devil]

Oi Fink Oi moight be able to make thaht!

Would be good to see you all again!

Yokai
Mon Dieu! Where have you been hiding?

I might make it along, cant confirm yet. Might meet you people at Kaukop though.

[Yokai]

Mon Dieu! Where have you been hiding?

I might make it along, cant confirm yet. Might meet you people at Kaukop though.

I've been around - but the job's an arse and I don't get any time on here - nbew office soon so that will change!

I've only got 41 pages of the Scottish Thread to read! ;-)

Yokai

[justsomeguy]

OK - looks like I should be able to make it for sure :banana:

See you there Gareth - I guess from your comments you too are sure to join us.:ride:

Top effort on organising this Placid.:clap:

Looks like another huge turnout.:woohoo:

[crashe]

I'm coming too!!!! Gonna be mint!!!!

Wohoo... so you are all healed now after your knee operation...

Good to see you back on the bike again...
Bet you missed not being on it...

[aff-man]

might tag along.

Hey ANT,LOU,RIB and anyone else you fella's wanna go play on some of the northland roads after we get to wellsford. :devil2:

[placidfemme]

I just got sent this through work, sounds like a good stop on the way back

Thats a great idea!! So on the way back down SH1 we can exit near Browns Bay, ride up East Coast Road to the McD's and stop in at that place... then all split our own ways or whatever!

*never been to a drag event*

[placidfemme]

I'm coming too!!!! Gonna be mint!!!!

lol yay! Another chick biker...

Ok list so far:

Placidfemme (me)
Super Sam
GR81
redbaron36
Smorgen
tristank - Maybe
chickenfunkstar - Maybe
Antallica - Maybe (meeting in Wellsford)
gareth_d - Maybe
curious_george - Maybe
vj paul
justsomeguy
burnzup
InDeSkyz
Crashe - Maybe
RiderInBlack
shawda
John - Maybe
Dodgyiti
Cibby Chick
Yokai
Devil - Maybe
Aff-man - Maybe

The numbers are looking good so far... wonder if we can beat the other ride with 38+ riders... so far including the maybe's we have 23 riders :)


Hey ANT,LOU,RIB and anyone else you fella's wanna go play on some of the northland roads after we get to wellsford

pfffftt fast bikers :(

[Scorpygirl]

Coming for a ride scorpygirl?

No, I will have to pass unfortunately. Bike needs a new battery and I am waiting for the importer's shipment to arrive. Then the bike needs to be registered and warranted. :oi-grr: I also need to get my confidence up again before I tackle the really big stuff. Thanks all the same but I will get out there soon. :woohoo:

Scorpygirl

[placidfemme]

No, I will have to pass unfortunately. Bike needs a new battery and I am waiting for the importer's shipment to arrive. Then the bike needs to be registered and warranted. :oi-grr: I also need to get my confidence up again before I tackle the really big stuff. Thanks all the same but I will get out there soon. :woohoo:

Scorpygirl

Sweet as :)

[Two Smoker]

im still a maybe... depends on another ride and if i get my bike back in time...

[Cibby]

Wohoo... so you are all healed now after your knee operation...

Good to see you back on the bike again...
Bet you missed not being on it...

totally.. lets just say that due to certain "inspiration" i have healed much more quickly than origionally thought so i'm pretty happy.

Gareth, cant wait to see you again mate. and just some guy.. will be mint.

NICK!!! you gotta come to, i need my CBR buddie!!!!!!!

[RiderInBlack]

pfffftt fast bikers :(Hey, at least he is suggesting an outlet for those riders away from and after the main part of your ride. Better that them hoon during your ride, ay:whistle:
Besides Ant is not a harden Hoon. Me, depends on my mood and who I'm riding with.

[crashe]

Hey, at least he is suggesting an outlet for those riders away from and after the main part of your ride. Better that them hoon during your ride, ay:whistle:
Besides Ant is not a harden Hoon. Me, depends on my mood and who I'm riding with.

RiderInBlack - You aint a hoon on 'Roxanne' You ride her so sedately...
you snuggle up to her....and.................. :ride: :ride:

[John]

Me, depends on my moodand who I'm riding with.
:devil2::devil2:

As for the ride, I should be able to turn up the bikes OK for the time being - it all depends on work at the moment hopefully will know soon :D - I think I am bringing tristan up to whangarei with me to I dont know but yea just so you know I guess... and yea I'd be keen to head out to the heads - have not done that road for ages :woohoo:

[SpankMe]

You should add it as a calendar event so people can see the event coming up and with the roll call option it will be easier to see who coming.

[awesker]

Farrk put me down as a maybe.. Ill be up in Russell that weekend. Might be able to sneak off early sunday morning and rocket down but Im not sure.

[placidfemme]

im still a maybe... depends on another ride and if i get my bike back in time...

Sweet :) hopefully you get your bike back soon!


There are two ways you can go on your way back.... actually three.
Once you get to Orewa, turn right and head for the very top of the motorway (BORING), or you could go through Silverdale and get on the motorway there (marginally less BORING)... or you could go through Silverdale and as you leave, just before the motorway turn left onto East Coast Rd... not boring!!!!!
If you do decide to take the motorway, you need to exit at Greville Rd, and join East Coast Rd from there. I live on East coast rd and may join you guys for the McD's bit

Yeah I was thinking about coming down the Rodney District Road, that was the first choice road I'd been on, on a bike in NZ. I'm going to be playing around with a map later on, so that should be good. If you like we can text you on our last stop before we get to the drag thing, and let you know how far away we are.


Hey, at least he is suggesting an outlet for those riders away from and after the main part of your ride. Better that them hoon during your ride, ay
Besides Ant is not a harden Hoon. Me, depends on my mood and who I'm riding with.

lol I was just joking about it... *only wishes my bike was bigger*


You should add it as a calendar event so people can see the event coming up and with the roll call option it will be easier to see who coming.

Great idea! Thank you :)


Farrk put me down as a maybe.. Ill be up in Russell that weekend. Might be able to sneak off early sunday morning and rocket down but Im not sure.

Sweet, well ride safe if you "rocket" down :)

*adds you as a maybe*

[SixPackBack]

Looks like i'm going placcid, prolly bugger off for a scratch after wenderholm!

[placidfemme]

Looks like i'm going placcid, prolly bugger off for a scratch after wenderholm!

yay! At least I get to perv at the tail end of your bike for a few hours :love:

hehe

By the looks of things we're not stopping at Wenderholm anymore... making a B-line to Mairangi Bay for the "Festival of Horsepower" :)

~~

Please sign up here people:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=attend&e=568

And here is the new ride plan:

Event location: Auckland - Auckland City

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Meeting place: Shell Service Station, Westgate (Please PM me or text me on 021 130-2670 if you are unsure as to where this is)

Meeting at 9.30am leaving at 10am sharp!

Route: Riding up SH16 to Kumeu, may stop to re-group depending on pace, then on to Helensville where we can stop to re-group again and then onto Wellsford. Once in Wellsford we'll be stopping for lunch/snacks and then heading back via SH1 through Orewa, then down East Coast Road, throught Rodney District, then down East Coast Road until we reach Mairangi Bay, then stopping at 540 East Coast Road for the "Festival of Horsepower".

I'm not too sure how long the ride will take but we should be back in Auckland by about 3pm at the lastest.

Please remember this ride is Slow/medium.

Feel free to bring along a pillion as it will be a cruisy ride.

I'm looking for someone who knows the above route well who is willing to be in the lead and show us the way Also any suggestions in regards to stopping points and somewhere to have lunch/snacks in Wellsford are welcome Also depending on how many people show up is anyone willing to be the tail rider to make sure we don't loose anyone?

Please remember, ride at your own pace! We might have a few newbies show up and we don't want to see anyone get hurt or bin it.

[Cibby]

Farrk put me down as a maybe.. Ill be up in Russell that weekend. Might be able to sneak off early sunday morning and rocket down but Im not sure.


YOU HAD BETTER!!! :eyepoke: haha, will be good to see you there!! :woohoo:

[Krayy]

Thats a great idea!! So on the way back down SH1 we can exit near Browns Bay, ride up East Coast Road to the McD's and stop in at that place... then all split our own ways or whatever!

*never been to a drag event*
Sorry to disappoint, but that flyer looks like it's advertising a "Show and tell" session rather than actual races (although they may have some videos going). I think it'll just be a couple of cars outside the McD's house along with that bloke with the red hair and big shoes dancing about and touching up the kiddies :nono:

P.S. If no one else volunteers, I'd be happy to lead the way if you like (if I can get a leave pass from SWMBO ) :ride:

[placidfemme]

Sorry to disappoint, but that flyer looks like it's advertising a "Show and tell" session rather than actual races (although they may have some videos going). I think it'll just be a couple of cars outside the McD's house along with that bloke with the red hair and big shoes dancing about and touching up the kiddies :nono:

P.S. If no one else volunteers, I'd be happy to lead the way if you like (if I can get a leave pass from SWMBO ) :ride:

No drags :( awww

Whats SWMBO? Thanks for the offer on leading :) That would be great, some of the guys on bigger bikes might come along, and they'll be way ahead enjoying the roads, which is fine :)

[Smorg]

how do you mean bigger bikes? Like 750's and upwards?
I'l bring a couple of non members along for a blat (at a slow pace of course)
If thats cool? :chase:

[placidfemme]

how do you mean bigger bikes? Like 750's and upwards?
I'l bring a couple of non members along for a blat (at a slow pace of course)
If thats cool? :chase:

lol when I say bigger... I mean anything over 250 :ride:

Your more than welcome to bring along as many friends as you like... it's an open ride to anyone who is keen...

We have a new staff member here at work, he's been here 2 days... I saw his helmet and made a b-line right to him "so you ride? what kinda bike? how long? wanna come on a ride on the 11th?"

lol

[aff-man]

Baaaa 250's can easily keep up with bigger bikes. :violin: :violin: :violin:

SPB i am gonna head further north after wellsford . Probably do that mint road up near dargaville area then come back through waipu cove and mangawai heads etc etc etc. :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Lou Girardin]

Baaaa 250's can easily keep up with bigger bikes. :violin: :violin: :violin:

SPB i am gonna head further north after wellsford . Probably do that mint road up near dargaville area then come back through waipu cove and mangawai heads etc etc etc. :woohoo: :woohoo:

You might have an escort.

[crashe]

We have a new staff member here at work, he's been here 2 days... I saw his helmet and made a b-line right to him "so you ride? what kinda bike? how long? wanna come on a ride on the 11th?" lol

And so what does he ride?
And how long had he ridden for?
And is he joining the run on the 11th?

[placidfemme]

And so what does he ride?
And how long had he ridden for?
And is he joining the run on the 11th?

lol

He rides an RG150 (purple one), he's been riding for about 3 months in NZ, but used to ride in India (not sure what or for how long), and he is very keen to join the ride, he even took down the URL for KB and said he might join... he was a bit nervous because he's only on a 150, and I told him that Sam rides like a nana, and she'll be on a 150, and that its a cruisy ride not a race :) So I'm gonna give him more details on the ride next week and he'll confirm next week.

[Krayy]

No drags :( awww

Whats SWMBO? Thanks for the offer on leading :) That would be great, some of the guys on bigger bikes might come along, and they'll be way ahead enjoying the roads, which is fine :)
She
Who
Must
Be
Obeyed

or "What's a wife, except for someone who takes your credit card for a walk"

[Smorg]

my lil brother rides a mini chopper(and yes i have beaten him for his error of judgement) otherwise i'd invite him but his bike probably wouldnt make it up the first hill

[aff-man]

You might have an escort.

Awesome only done the ride once and it was a pearler. Ant knows the way so i'll have to wip out the maps and do a refresher but it should be a good one. Probably back by like 4 or 5ish not to late.

Will start new thread

[RiderInBlack]

Awesome only done the ride once and it was a pearler. Ant knows the way so i'll have to wip out the maps and do a refresher but it should be a good one. Probably back by like 4 or 5ish not to late.

Will start new threadSweet As Aff. Going to love trying to get you lost on my home roads:devil2:

[justsomeguy]

You might have an escort.

Hmm...should I or shouldn't I??

Will decide on the day.

[SixPackBack]

Baaaa 250's can easily keep up with bigger bikes. :violin: :violin: :violin:

SPB i am gonna head further north after wellsford . Probably do that mint road up near dargaville area then come back through waipu cove and mangawai heads etc etc etc. :woohoo: :woohoo:

See how my back is holdin out.....definate maybe!

[Antallica]

Wicked, it's gonna be a damn good weekend alright. The perfect excuse to wear in these new sprockets and chain.

:headbang:

[aff-man]

Wicked, it's gonna be a damn good weekend alright. The perfect excuse to wear in these new sprockets and chain.

:headbang:

Hey ANT you gonna come riding wif us after wellsford??

[Korumba]

This sounds like a bit of me...Looks like a few from Whangarei will head down and the run back via Dargaville is sweet.

This will be my first run and just wondering if the Guys from up here will meet anywhere first for the ride down?

[Antallica]

Hey ANT you gonna come riding wif us after wellsford??

Well my wife isn't coming so I'll be up for a bit of action.

[Antallica]

This sounds like a bit of me...Looks like a few from Whangarei will head down and the run back via Dargaville is sweet.

This will be my first run and just wondering if the Guys from up here will meet anywhere first for the ride down?

Well depending on where RIB wants to meet up (probably Portland turnoff again) we could meet @ the Information Centre in Otaika before meeting RIB. Where about are you?

[Korumba]

Ruatangata....either suits me fine..give me a time and Ill be there.

[RiderInBlack]

Ruatangata....either suits me fine..give me a time and Ill be there.Sweet. Should see if Pam and Kevin are free for this. They live on the Kokopu Block Rd. How about we meet at Maungatapere SS for a change. That way we get to do Otaika Vly as well:devil2:

[Bleck K6]

Yeah will be keen to meet up with some more KBers, Should have a new tyre to scrub in after the cold kiwi.
Maungatapere would be a good place for the Whangarei Kbers to meet up.

[John]

Yeah will be keen to meet up with some more KBers, Should have a new tyre to scrub in after the cold kiwi.
Maungatapere would be a good place for the Whangarei Kbers to meet up.
Keen as - maungatapere is nothing but a desturbing location for me ;)

[Korumba]

Maungatapere sounds good...just dont fill up there..His Gas is expensive as...

[jaybee]

might be in , will keep you posted

[RiderInBlack]

Recommend filling in Whangarei as well, but I will be filling at Maungatapere. I have to go pass there to go to Whangarei or anywhere South as I live on Mangakahia Rd. This makes Maungatapere a good meeting place for me. Rung Pam and Kevin. They might be able to join us there after Milking.
Recommend leaving Maungatapere by 9:30am (no later than 9:45) to make Wellsford by 11am using to following route:
Maungatapere - Otaika Vly Rd - SH1 - Maungakaramea Rd -Turning left at Maungakaramea on the Rd that passes Tauraroa Area School - Turn left onto the Mangapai/Oakleigh Rd - Then first right onto Oakleigh/Paparoa Rd - SH12 - SH1 to Wellsford.
Here We'll meet the other KBers and join Aff & Lou for a hoon back home:devil2:

[curious george]

Count me in, except I'll probably fuk it up and go on Tuesday instead.
Still a maybe due to organisational inability.

[Yokai]

If the weather's fine - I'll be there... new keys, now just need a new set of leathers or summat.

[aff-man]

If the weather's fine - I'll be there... new keys, now just need a new set of leathers or summat.

Shit man i'll finally get to ride with ya hahahahah. Been a long time coming.

[Gremlin]

yep, unless something unforeseen happens, I'm in :woohoo:

Nobody seems to be saying they'll lead, but if we are using the main road and not Old North Rd or something, then I'll be happy to lead the main group (ie, those that want to go faster will be out in front) as its easy, and I have ended up doing the route after I've failed to find Old North Rd :oi-grr:

After Wellsford, I have taken SH1 all the way back out east (main routes, motorways) so if there is a turnoff somewhere, somebody had better know it... :wait:

[MagicMarker]

I'll be a maybe, depending if Feint gets back in time :wait:

[Lou Girardin]

If I do manage to shift my arse out of bed in time, I may meet at Westgate and lead anyone who wants to through Old North Rd and meet the rest at Cowkop.

[TLDV8]

I'd be a starter if old folk are allowed ? :Punk: :violin: :rofl:

[N4CR]

Looks like i'll be at Johns stealing his food and space on the saturday, so we will probably meet you guys at wellsford petrol station the next day for the return trip.

Gotta love the piece of mind having ya 'stricted gives you :spudflip:

[El Dopa]

Well, it turns out that my bike will be back on the road in time, after 6 long months. So, I'll tag along too, if that's ok with everyone.

Last ride I had up that way with KB, the engine blew up.

The KB ride before that, it lay dow for a rest in the gravel.

So third time lucky.

[Right Charlie]

Ill give you a definite maybe of my attendance.

Its a combination of my Physyical Health, Financial Health, and Bikes Engine Health that need to be sorted.

[RiderInBlack]

Recommend filling in Whangarei as well, but I will be filling at Maungatapere. I have to go pass there to go to Whangarei or anywhere South as I live on Mangakahia Rd. This makes Maungatapere a good meeting place for me. Rung Pam and Kevin. They might be able to join us there after Milking.
Recommend leaving Maungatapere by 9:30am (no later than 9:45) to make Wellsford by 11am using to following route:
Maungatapere - Otaika Vly Rd - SH1 - Maungakaramea Rd -Turning left at Maungakaramea on the Rd that passes Tauraroa Area School - Turn left onto the Mangapai/Oakleigh Rd - Then first right onto Oakleigh/Paparoa Rd - SH12 - SH1 to Wellsford.
Here We'll meet the other KBers and join Aff & Lou for a hoon back home:devil2: Sorry I Ass-U-Me-d that the Ak'ers were going via Old North Rd not Helensville. The means that, if they leave Westgate by 10am and go via Helensville, they will not get to Wellsford until well after 11:30am (it may even take them longer than that). If Pacidfemme could conform that this is definitely the route they are taking, then the Whangarei lot would only have to leave Maungatapere by 10am (and not 9:30am as I had posted in the above quote).

[Antallica]

Well the fun route north of Wellsford for those of you that will come back up is looking not too bad, me and RIB just toured the routes (Paparoa area & Waipu cove etc.) Few spots of pea metal and a few dodgy pot hole fixes but other than that it's looking good!

I'm sure RIB will elaborate some more soon.

[RiderInBlack]

Well the fun route north of Wellsford for those of you that will come back up is looking not too bad, me and RIB just toured the routes (Paparoa area & Waipu cove etc.) Few spots of pea metal and a few dodgy pot hole fixes but other than that it's looking good!

I'm sure RIB will elaborate some more soon.Yep, see my last post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=334670&postcount=18) in Sun 11th (starts with PF) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=16472) :niceone:

[R6_kid]

Looks like i'll be at Johns stealing his food and space on the saturday, so we will probably meet you guys at wellsford petrol station the next day for the return trip.

Gotta love the piece of mind having ya 'stricted gives you :spudflip:


*cough* piker *cough*

sweetas boi, see you out there. Leave johns bum alone... we all know what you two are like :nono:

[placidfemme]

yep, unless something unforeseen happens, I'm in :woohoo:

Nobody seems to be saying they'll lead, but if we are using the main road and not Old North Rd or something, then I'll be happy to lead the main group (ie, those that want to go faster will be out in front) as its easy, and I have ended up doing the route after I've failed to find Old North Rd :oi-grr:

After Wellsford, I have taken SH1 all the way back out east (main routes, motorways) so if there is a turnoff somewhere, somebody had better know it... :wait:

Alright you win...

If you wanna lead the way, we'll change the ride to the Old North Road... I don't know that route at all... So if you wanna post a map or give directions of how to get there... then sweet as :)

[aff-man]

baaa just head north you kinda end up at the same place :rofl: :rofl:

P.s. anyone heading out from the east side. Might have to drop my missus off in town on the way but if anyone is keen to meet up just post/pm or something

[Smorg]

Old north road..........................???
Na stick with SH16

[Pixie]

Alright you win...

If you wanna lead the way, we'll change the ride to the Old North Road... I don't know that route at all... So if you wanna post a map or give directions of how to get there... then sweet as :)
Old Nth Rd cuts out the boring bits through Woodhill - goes through the hills

[chickenfunkstar]

Old north road..........................???
Na stick with SH16


Old north rd / peak rd is an excellent way of getting of the good part of SH16.
You won't be missing anything by going taking SH16 from Westgate to Helensville.

[Smorg]

Old north rd / peak rd is an excellent way of getting of the good part of SH16.
You won't be missing anything by going taking SH16 from Westgate to Helensville.

Last time i went that way there was a dirty great pot hole right in the centre of the lane nearly sent me off into a car coming the other way................... that was about a year ago now so im sure its gone.....just put me off a bit thats all

[crashe]

SH16 from Westgate to Helensville is a nice route....

Old North Road etc has more twisties in it.

[Right Charlie]

On my Road Cycle (Yes two legs not 4 cylinder power...)

I take a nice ride that starts at westgate, goes through;

Kumeu
Woodhill
Hellensville
Dairyflat

Then hang a right onto coatsville highway, down past Coatsville, Riverhead, and back through Kumeu, to westgate, its just shy of 90km though, so a little short perhaps for an outing of the 4 cylinder kind...

Not hard to extend it to Wellsford though...

[vifferman]

SH16 from Westgate to Helensville is a nice route....

Old North Road etc has more twisties in it.
If I had my Motorcycling Atlas here, I'd consult it and see what the oracle says. Assuming it says anything at all.

It is a road, with gravelly bits, passing through a veritable pastoral cacophany of cows and sheeps, and the occasional traffic oroficer / voluntary Gubmint revenue agent. Best travelled in inclement weather, otherwise tends to be overly festooned with sprotsbikes and crusiers.

[R6_kid]

i can 'lead' the way. My pace is medium - fast and i absolutely love that road.

We just have to make sure that a person stops at each major intersection and that we ALL know where we are stopping. I suggest Kaukapakapa gasser then one of the lookouts (same as last time) then wellsford for lunch... from there people can decide where to go.

[Yokai]

My mate here at work tells me there are still 4 plain wrappers on SH16 - all his friends have been done...

:-(

[Krayy]

Since this seems to be turning out to be somewhat of a newbie ride, do you think we should set aside a few minutes at each stop to go through some group riding pointers and useful hand signals? Might even do a bit on safety gear, bring along a tyre pressure guage etc.

As I said before, I'm happy to take the lead if you want.

FWIW, I reckon we should stick with the original plan and go up through Helensville as it's fairly open (not a lot of twisties - those will come after Kaukapakapa) and will give the noobs a feel for group riding before people go balls out. For those who want to go through Old North Rd, fair enough, but it's a bit much for some noobies first group ride.

[bugjuice]

large groups often benefit from being split into smaller groups, with someone who has a clue leading each. It's then down to those smaller groups if they want to cover any tips/tutoring on that, and to make it to each point. Each leader should also be clear on where they're stopping. Then at each stop, make sure the big-boss-dude knows that they made it there before continuing (to cover breakdowns etc, but I'm not organising this one, so no one will break down).

By splitting, it just makes it easier to arrange and stick together. Doesn't mean each group leaves minutes between, just means when the pace picks up, no one feels they have to race ahead to make sure they aren't left behind.

Those who don't need to be led, are free to go at their pace, as long as they know where they're going. It just helps the newbs, and slower riders, if there's someone there, just for some reassurance.

[aff-man]

Well i dunno what the roads are called but i'll be going the way i did last time. Not to many main roads so less disco-mobiles.

[Stroker Girl]

Put me down as a maybe too! Going to try and drag along my bf and a few other lurkers. Anyone heading up from South Auckland end? Would be good to have some company up the motorway if the others don't come plus I'm not too sure where the meeting place is :wait:

[RiderInBlack]

From the Massey Roundabout, Old North Rd is the Next Right Hand Turn after the Coatsville/Riverhead Turn-off heading to Kumeu on SH16. Turn Right down Old North Rd (as soon as I pass the Caotsville/Riverhead Turn-off, I am usually pulling-over to the centre line and getting ready to turn down Old North as it comes up fairly fast).

At the first stop sign go straight accross so that you stay on Old North Rd. Don't turn off this road. Going right to and end of Old North Rd and turn Right again at the T-intersection onto Peak Rd.

Go to the end of Peak Rd. Turn Right again at the Peak Rd/SH16 T-intersection. This takes you to Kaukapakapa Via SH16.

Stay on SH16 until you get to Wellsford. This should take you around an hour even at a road legal speeds:Punk:

[placidfemme]

:( I'm so confused now...

SH16 Vs. Old North Road
1 group Vs. 2 groups
Tutoring Vs. Non-Tutoring...

I don't know either route... Never been up SH16 or Old North Rd on a bike, possibly in a car, but when you not driving you don't pay much attention to where you are and the such...

[GR81]

just play follow the leader, we are bound to end up somewhere of interest!

and shit... i dont even know where wellsford is! haha

GR81 = south islander ;)

[justsomeguy]

Gareth oh guru I hope you're coming.

[InDeSkyz]

Weather is not looking good at all :(

[justsomeguy]

Weather is not looking good at all :(

You made of salt?

[Right Charlie]

just play follow the leader, we are bound to end up somewhere of interest!

and shit... i dont even know where wellsford is! haha

GR81 = south islander ;)
Im a fellow southerner, but have lived out west for a coupla years, how far south be ye from? Far enough to cause giggles by saying the following;

Purple Work Shirt
Bourbon

...the rest elude me.

[InDeSkyz]

You made of salt?

No, but when it gets hot I taste of it.

[GR81]

Im a fellow southerner, but have lived out west for a coupla years, how far south be ye from?
Christchurch... moved to this wonderful place (*cough*) about 18months ago.

http://metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=auckland
shoulda had the cruise last weekend :(

[R6_kid]

i will be there JSG.

I think we need to stick to the original plan that placid had. She wanted to see the route that we've taken up that way before so i suggest we just do that.

The tutoring thing gets a bit hard. If you want i will give everyone a run down before we head out from shell at westgate. I've organised rides before and not had problems unless people didnt listen *cough*.

At the end of the day lets keep it simple and leave the out of the way routes to another day.

Its a nice chance to get some newer riders into the riding we all enjoy without having to be stupid about it. Most of the road out that way is fun at 100kmh anyway... i only go faster coz i like it. :devil2:

[Cibby]

Put me down as a maybe too! Going to try and drag along my bf and a few other lurkers. Anyone heading up from South Auckland end? Would be good to have some company up the motorway if the others don't come plus I'm not too sure where the meeting place is :wait:

Hay chick, i'm coming from botany, i even know the way and everything..!!! :Punk:

[RiderInBlack]

:( I'm so confused now...

SH16 Vs. Old North Road
...Old North is the route you guys go normally. Have done a map showing from Westgate via SH16 to Old North Rd. Hope it helps. Please can someone down there tell me if you are going via Helensville or missing Helensville and going Via Old North Rd. I need to know so that I can organise the departure time in Whangarei so that we meet in Wellsford without having to start too fu*ken early.

Thanks

Doug

[placidfemme]

i will be there JSG.

I think we need to stick to the original plan that placid had. She wanted to see the route that we've taken up that way before so i suggest we just do that.

The tutoring thing gets a bit hard. If you want i will give everyone a run down before we head out from shell at westgate. I've organised rides before and not had problems unless people didnt listen *cough*.

At the end of the day lets keep it simple and leave the out of the way routes to another day.

Its a nice chance to get some newer riders into the riding we all enjoy without having to be stupid about it. Most of the road out that way is fun at 100kmh anyway... i only go faster coz i like it. :devil2:

Sweet, well I'm happy to stick to the original plan, I've never riden SH16 or Old North Road. From what I hear Old North Rd has more twisties... but take into consideration there will be a few newbies on the ride, and plus the weather isn't looking the greatest (and no JSG I'm not made of salt... but I could make some comments about balls and riding in city traffic...)

Saturday looks like rain, so Sunday no doubt will be the same. I'm not riding if it's raining, so if any of you are die hard and wanna ride rain and all, then someone else who is willing to lead let me know, and give me your cell number and I'll text you on Sunday morning and let you know.

[placidfemme]

Old North is the route you guys go normally. Have done a map showing from Westgate via SH16 to Old North Rd. Hope it helps. Please can someone down there tell me if you are going via Helensville or missing Helensville and going Via Old North Rd. I need to know so that I can organise the departure time in Whangarei so that we meet in Wellsford without having to start too fu*ken early.

Thanks

Doug

sweet thanks :) We're doing SH16

[placidfemme]

Please sign up here people:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=568&day=2005-9-11&

And here is the new ride plan:

Event location: Auckland - Auckland City

-------------------------------

Meeting place: Shell Service Station, Westgate

Meeting at 9.30am leaving at 10am sharp!

Route: Riding up SH16 to Kumeu, may stop to re-group depending on pace, then on to Helensville where we can stop to re-group again and then onto Wellsford. Once in Wellsford we'll be stopping for lunch/snacks and then heading back via SH1 through Orewa, then down East Coast Road, throught Rodney District, then down East Coast Road until we reach Mairangi Bay, then stopping at 540 East Coast Road for the "Festival of Horsepower".

I'm not too sure how long the ride will take but we should be back in Auckland by about 3pm at the lastest.

Please remember this ride is Slow/medium.

Feel free to bring along a pillion as it will be a cruisy ride.

I'm looking for someone who knows the above route well who is willing to be in the lead and show us the way Also any suggestions in regards to stopping points and somewhere to have lunch/snacks in Wellsford are welcome Also depending on how many people show up is anyone willing to be the tail rider to make sure we don't loose anyone?

Please remember, ride at your own pace! We might have a few newbies show up and we don't want to see anyone get hurt or bin it.

Note: Sam and I will not be riding if it's raining

[hondaboy]

Hopefully i'll be there and am happy to be tail end charlie for the ride north to Wellsford .. there is a cafe in wellsford on SH1 by the garage at the intersection of SH16 and SH1 .. it is next door to MacDonalds .. cheers Andy

[aff-man]

Hay chick, i'm coming from botany, i even know the way and everything..!!! :Punk:
You want some company on the way out there :Punk:

[GR81]

... it is next door to MacDonalds...
you sold me on that bit :)

[R6_kid]

erm... im a bit lost here... i though you wanted to do the the route to wellsford that everyone takes.

Will see which way people want to go, i really enjoy the route through the forest up to kaukapakapa, it doesnt need to be done at pace and is a really nice road to 'cruise' as well as cain along.

If need be i'll take a more adventurous group out that way, its pretty straight forward - only two intersections you need to know where to go otherwise its piss easy.

[R6_kid]

sorry for double post BUT

my only gripe about going kumeu - helensville is that that road tends to be full of cages sun, rain or snow... and in my experience that kills a ride. i.e it was more fun coming back from muriwhai when we went out that way as all the cages were goin the other way.

dont go changing the route because of me, as i said i will take a group way i know if need be.

as you were
:ride:

[placidfemme]

sorry for double post BUT

my only gripe about going kumeu - helensville is that that road tends to be full of cages sun, rain or snow... and in my experience that kills a ride. i.e it was more fun coming back from muriwhai when we went out that way as all the cages were goin the other way.

dont go changing the route because of me, as i said i will take a group way i know if need be.

as you were
:ride:

Ok I'll tell ya what... as mentioned I don't know the route... and personally don't care either way as I've never riden either of them... at the gas station on Sunday morning, we'll just ask everyone... which way do you wanna go? and then go that way :) If there will be less cages in Old North Rd then that might be the better option anyway :)

[vifferman]

we'll just ask everyone... which way do you wanna go? and then go that way

Oh no!!
Don't resort to democracy!
You'd think that would stop any complaints or problems, but it's bound to end in tears...

[crashe]

Could someone PLEASE make up there mind which way we are going...
Cos with it chopping and changing left right and centre...
At this rate I just cant be bothered in going.

So is it 16 or Old North Rd.??????????

16 does have cars on it... so what... its good for the learners to learn to overtake... and deal with cars coming up there arse.... etc etc.

Old North Rd has more twisties.

Placidfemme you are one organising this ride... so please state which way we are going. Thanks

[placidfemme]

Ok then... Old North Road it is :)

[vifferman]

Ok then... Old North Road it is :)
Good choice. :niceone:
Any dissenters can always rebel and go via the other (inferior) route.

[placidfemme]

Sign up here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=568&day=2005-9-11

Event location: Auckland - Auckland City

-------------------------------------------------------------

Meeting place: Shell Service Station, Westgate (Please PM me or text me on 021 130-2670 if you are unsure as to where this is)

Meeting at 9.30am leaving at 10am sharp!

Route: Riding up Old North Road to Wellsford. Once in Wellsford we'll be stopping for lunch/snacks and then heading back via SH1 through Orewa, then down East Coast Road, throught Rodney District, then down East Coast Road until we reach Mairangi Bay, then stopping at 540 East Coast Road for the "Festival of Horsepower".

I'm not too sure how long the ride will take but we should be back in Auckland by about 3pm at the lastest.

Please remember this ride is Slow/medium.

Feel free to bring along a pillion as it will be a cruisy ride.

I'm looking for someone who knows the above route well who is willing to be in the lead and show us the way Also any suggestions in regards to stopping points and somewhere to have lunch/snacks in Wellsford are welcome Also depending on how many people show up is anyone willing to be the tail rider to make sure we don't loose anyone?

Please remember, ride at your own pace! We might have a few newbies show up and we don't want to see anyone get hurt or bin it.

Will be attending this event:

placidfemme
Super Sam
shawda
Cibby Chick
Yokai
Smorgen
John
SpankMe
InDeSkyz
sixpackback
GR81
jaybee
wackyjohn
justsomeguy
Krayy
munro
VivaVee
Right Charlie
aff-man
CaN
bugjuice
gareth_d

[Lou Girardin]

So, what about taking the Forestry Rd loop off Old North Rd then? :dodge:
:chase:

[justsomeguy]

erm... im a bit lost here... i though you wanted to do the the route to wellsford that everyone takes.

Will see which way people want to go, i really enjoy the route through the forest up to kaukapakapa, it doesnt need to be done at pace and is a really nice road to 'cruise' as well as cain along.

If need be i'll take a more adventurous group out that way, its pretty straight forward - only two intersections you need to know where to go otherwise its piss easy.

Uh - there that's what I thought too....

Don't worry Gareth if logistics starts to become a prob I'm happy to do my own thing.

[justsomeguy]

Could someone PLEASE make up there mind which way we are going...
Cos with it chopping and changing left right and centre...
At this rate I just cant be bothered in going.

So is it 16 or Old North Rd.??????????

16 does have cars on it... so what... its good for the learners to learn to overtake... and deal with cars coming up there arse.... etc etc.

Old North Rd has more twisties.

Placidfemme you are one organising this ride... so please state which way we are going. Thanks

Why? What honest difference does it make?? None of the roads are really challenging and we will have slow riders to keep you company.....

[justsomeguy]

and no JSG I'm not made of salt... but I could make some comments about balls and riding in city traffic...

You wanna have a lanesplitting race sweetie?? You pick the location:devil2:

Starts :dodge:

[crashe]

Why what honest difference does it make?? None of the roads are really challenging and we will have slow riders to keep you company.....

Cos in case of a accident some people like to inform their relatives which roads they will be taking before they even take off... and it was chopping an changing so flaming much....

[placidfemme]

You wanna have a lanesplitting race sweetie?? You pick the location:devil2:

Starts :dodge:

I'm not your sweetie... and my balls are big enough don't need to prove that to you or anyone thanks, but it's good to know your up for a challenge riding ni a straight line... your the man!

[placidfemme]

Cos in case of a accident some people like to inform their relatives which roads they will be taking before they even take off... and it was chopping an changing so flaming much....

Good reason... I never thought about that... But yeah Old North Rd it is :)

Edit: If the weather is Good Di will be coming too :) Think it's her first group ride in AGESSSSSSSSS

[crashe]

Has to be straight lines Tam cause i think he has trouble with the corners..
Do i sense a lack of nicotine?? Me thinks ciggy break for you.


No no no no no she is giving up smoking aint she.... to gain weight.

[placidfemme]

Has to be straight lines Tam cause i think he has trouble with the corners..
Do i sense a lack of nicotine?? Me thinks ciggy break for you.

mmmmm smokes :)

Edit: mmm cutting down on smokes :(

[RiderInBlack]

Sorry I Ass-U-Me-d that the Ak'ers were going via Old North Rd not Helensville. The means that, if they leave Westgate by 10am and go via Helensville, they will not get to Wellsford until well after 11:30am (it may even take them longer than that). If Pacidfemme could conform that this is definitely the route they are taking, then the Whangarei lot would only have to leave Maungatapere by 10am (and not 9:30am as I had posted in the above quote).Forget all the above. Aucka's are going via Old North Rd. We'll need to leave no later than 9:45am from Maugatapere (going via Oakleigh/Paparoa Rd) to meet them at Wellsford by 11am. If you're running late, go via SH1 and meet us at Wellsford (and then join the ride back up with Aff and Co.:Punk: )

[justsomeguy]

Cos in case of a accident some people like to inform their relatives which roads they will be taking before they even take off... and it was chopping an changing so flaming much....

Oh I see, now I understand.

[justsomeguy]

Has to be straight lines Tam cause i think he has trouble with the corners..
Do i sense a lack of nicotine?? Me thinks ciggy break for you.

Umm....... why is everyone picking on me...

And what's with the bloody ciggies man - come on try to quit will ya - all ya people who smoke.

[justsomeguy]

I'm not your sweetie... and my balls are big enough don't need to prove that to you or anyone thanks, but it's good to know your up for a challenge riding ni a straight line... your the man!

Uh - what?????

So is this (quote above) what you mean when you said:


and no JSG I'm not made of salt... but I could make some comments about balls and riding in city traffic...

[placidfemme]

Just having a dig JSG, keep yer knickers straight mate:dodge:

ditto........

[justsomeguy]

Just having a dig JSG, keep yer knickers straight mate:dodge:

Sheesh first PF starts talking about balls and you bring my knickers into question...... how many times must I tell you I still don't find any of you attractive:nono::rofl:

[justsomeguy]

ditto........

Uh - not really - I know Glen - I don't really know you.

[placidfemme]

Uh - not really - I know Glen - I don't really know you.

well I'm sure you'll get over it then

[justsomeguy]

well I'm sure you'll get over it then

Get over what?? I can't remember anything......

So see you around - good job on organising the ride. Hopefully we'll have a great day.

Have you organised someone on trailer/pick up duty incase someone breaks down or something.......

[placidfemme]

Get over what?? I can't remember anything......

So see you around - good job on organising the ride. Hopefully we'll have a great day.

Have you organised someone on trailer/pick up duty incase someone breaks down or something.......

nope... you volunteering?

[aff-man]

can you wheelie yet PF??

[justsomeguy]

nope... you volunteering?

Bit hard to pick up a bike when I'll be on the ride and don't own any other vehicle apart from my bike.....

Usually a post here asking for anyone who lives/will be in the area or is available and owns a truck will be enough.

It's better to be prepared. Doesn't mean something will happen, just that it is a large ride and the chances of something going wrong is greater since there are new riders and many bikes.

[crashe]

Bit hard to pick up a bike when I'll be on the ride and don't own any other vehicle apart from my bike.....

Usually a post here asking for anyone who lives/will be in the area or is available and owns a truck will be enough.

It's better to be prepared. Doesn't mean something will happen, just that it is a large ride and the chances of something going wrong is greater since there are new riders and many bikes.

Bollocks... it isnt in every thread when a ride is organised....

Most usually ring up a friend or contact Frosty or FF depending on which way folks are riding.

[placidfemme]

can you wheelie yet PF??

Well... I did one the other day... but completely by mistake lol Don't think I got it high off the ground... maybe only 10cm... was trying to a smart-ass and take off real quick at the lights and dunno what I did, but the front lifted... shat myself then got all excited lol

I don't think my front brakes are hard out enough to do stoppies :(

How does your new bike handle with wheelies and stoppies? Broken it in yet?

[justsomeguy]

Bollocks... it isnt in every thread when a ride is organised....

Most usually ring up a friend or contact Frosty or FF depending on which way folks are riding.

RIGHT - Now I'm getting a bit pissed off at people miss interpreting what I've typed.

When the f*ck did I say it is in every thread??? Read what I've written, if you can't comprehend what was typed - then don't rubbish others comments.

USUALLY on KB a post asking for something results in a positive response to that request.

If Frosty or FF or Dave are busy now would be a good time to find out. If someone else is available then this would be a good time to find out.

There have been instances where someone has binned and all of the above were busy and couldn't come over and pick the bike up - I know this because I was the person calling on behalf of another KB'er. I also know that the people who usually get called have weekend shifts/jobs/ kids to look after, etc, etc.

So isn't it a good idea to see if someone is available??

[crashe]

Most usually ring up a friend or contact Frosty or FF depending on which way folks are riding.

JSG - Please note what I have highlighted.
Which means you didnt read all that I wrote.

And now back to Placidfemme organising her ride on the 11th September.

[R6_kid]

sheeesh! is it that time of the month or something....

CHILL PEOPLE... :dodge:

thanks to JSG for bringing it up though - as said Frosty and FF have put their hands up in the past and usually post if they are available to help. There is/was a sticky thread of people that can help in certain areas. If that doesnt work there is a trailer and tie down straps at my house suitable for loading up nearly any bike - just need someones car.

Best thing is to not talk about it and just have a good ride. If it happens then we can sort it out!

[justsomeguy]

JSG - Please note what I have highlighted.
Which means you didnt read all that I wrote.

And now back to Placidfemme organising her ride on the 11th September.




There have been instances where someone has binned and all of the above were busy and couldn't come over and pick the bike up - I know this because I was the person calling on behalf of another KB'er. I also know that the people who usually get called have weekend shifts/jobs/ kids to look after, etc, etc.

So isn't it a good idea to see if someone is available??



Yes it is this ride that I'm talking about. ..... and this will be my last post in this thread.

[RiderInBlack]

Look JSG, a lot of casual rides don't have a trailer to pick you up. Not even on the Use-less-lees WE riders. This is not a big 200+ Biker Rally. Just don't ride silly. If you do go down, I am sure someone will work something out. If you don't feel sercure without a "cage" and trailer following you to pick up the pieces, then please don't come. Otherwise back off PF cause she's doing the best she can.

[John]

Look JSG, a lot of casual rides don't have a trailer to pick you up. Not even on the Use-less-lees WE riders. This is not a big 200+ Biker Rally. Just don't ride silly. If you do go down, I am sure someone will work something out. If you don't feel sercure without a "cage" and trailer following you to pick up the pieces, then please don't come. Otherwise back off PF cause she's doing the best she can.
what he said, this is a fucken ride notice not a pissing notice if is not about the ride then dont damn post it.

As for the ride, I should be there - I might be working though which is a bitch flake.

[justsomeguy]

Look JSG, a lot of casual rides don't have a trailer to pick you up. Not even on the Use-less-lees WE riders. This is not a big 200+ Biker Rally. Just don't ride silly. If you do go down, I am sure someone will work something out. If you don't feel sercure without a "cage" and trailer following you to pick up the pieces, then please don't come. Otherwise back off PF cause she's doing the best she can.

WOOWOWOWOWOOW - ok this is my last post here --

I thought you Doug would understand what I meant.

I don't want a trailer following anyone :nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono:

I just wanted to know if anyone with a trailer/truck/ute/van/whatever was free if something happened - I don't want anyone following anyone.......

Usually if someone bins it's as Crashe said - we usually sort it out at the time by making a few calls and seeing who can come. What I was trying to do was post here seeing if someone is available so we have their number just in case.... instead of making the calls then and having to make more calls.... which is just more stress in case everyone is busy...anyway no point in preparing now you guys know what to do.

--- apologies to those offended - I've just finished a three day 9am to 5pm work related course on how software testing along with business analysis can save company's time, money and effort and my brain is totally fried - got no idea what I'm saying typing away.........

You guys have fun, I wont be bothering you anymore. Great effort PF - well done.

[MadDuck]

perfect opportunity for might see yas at Cowcop if you give me a ETA

No I dont have a trailor, dont intend to bin or break down. OR rely on another KBer.

Wish I had JSGs hours...or lack of them

[R6_kid]

my *cough* best time was around the 25 or 30 minute mark from greenhithe... but that was at a blistering and highly illegal pace...

perhaps somewhere around the 35-40min mark i guess...

[MadDuck]

my *cough* best time was around the 25 or 30 minute mark from greenhithe... but that was at a blistering and highly illegal pace...

perhaps somewhere around the 35-40min mark i guess...

Cool so I get a sleep in. Was that doing Old North and Peak or up 16?

[TLDV8]

I so have to be on this epic adventure :rofl: Where is Westgate?..end of the North Western turn left ?

[chickenfunkstar]

I so have to be on this epic adventure :rofl: Where is Westgate?..end of the North Western turn left ?

Yep, it's that easy.
You can't miss it. Probably about 1/2 km from the end of the m/way.

Far out. This ride looks like it will be as big as the infamous 22 ride back in may. I reckon its gonna be cool. Can't wait.

[aff-man]

Well... I did one the other day... but completely by mistake lol Don't think I got it high off the ground... maybe only 10cm... was trying to a smart-ass and take off real quick at the lights and dunno what I did, but the front lifted... shat myself then got all excited lol

I don't think my front brakes are hard out enough to do stoppies :(

How does your new bike handle with wheelies and stoppies? Broken it in yet?

Your bikes brakes are plenty strong enough to do stoppies. Believe me and if not me ask bruce.
As for the new bike well i am still playing with the power wheelies but i think it'll be a bit smoother when i sort the carbs out. Might try a few on sunday aye :devil2: :devil2:

[R6_kid]

Your bikes brakes are plenty strong enough to do stoppies. aye :devil2: :devil2:

i second that... give it to me and i'll prove it.

i've had my ZXR as well as Cibby Chicks CBR and SuperDaves all up on one wheel... pity its only the front.

Mad duck that was just the 'normal' route. Going up old north til it intersects a main road that ends up coming out about 2km back from Kaukapakapa - sorry dont know what its called.

[placidfemme]

Your bikes brakes are plenty strong enough to do stoppies. Believe me and if not me ask bruce.
As for the new bike well i am still playing with the power wheelies but i think it'll be a bit smoother when i sort the carbs out. Might try a few on sunday aye :devil2: :devil2:

lol ok so I'm a chicken shit! I wouldn't mind too much if I hurt myself (not too badly though) but I'd be gutted if my bike was wrecked... :(

So anyway... this ride is starting to look REALLY good. At the ride Bugjuice organised we had 38 bikers show up, so hopefully we get about the same this time :)

[GR81]

So anyway... this ride is starting to look REALLY good. At the ride Bugjuice organised we had 38 bikers show up, so hopefully we get about the same this time :)
popularity contest now ha? ;) haha

[placidfemme]

popularity contest now ha? ;) haha

lol Bugjuice would win hands down :) He has my vote

[John]

lol Bugjuice would win hands down :) He has my vote
scared of "bugsjuice" eh? Cant blame you I hear its orange ......

[placidfemme]

lol that ride he organised... he changed it from the Saturday to the Sunday because I moaned that I couldn't do rides on Saturdays... and yes it is rumoured that its orange lol

[Stroker Girl]

Hay chick, i'm coming from botany, i even know the way and everything..!!! :Punk:

Excellent! Will be good to ride in with someone else. Maybe Affman too?? Where a good place to meet for you? Near an on/off ramp at Manuakau or Mt Wellington?

[aff-man]

Excellent! Will be good to ride in with someone else. Maybe Affman too?? Where a good place to meet for you? Near an on/off ramp at Manuakau or Mt Wellington?

Yip i'll be in for a meet up. maybe the gas station (with sub way) near the mt wellington offramp??

Or CC we could meet up somewhere closer to home and then meet either at manukau or as mentioned above. I'm not to fussed

[bugjuice]

North Shore lot
I'm gonna swing by Barry's Point Road just before 9am, leave just after. Then head up the northern a little, and go the back way round via Massy. This route will take about 20 minutes (I've done it in way less) to Westgate. On the way, we'll swing by the Shell station on the hill of the Upper Harbour Driveway (SH18) (http://www.nzmaps.co.nz/nzmap.php3?p=t&t=bb15&x=40&y=74&w=3&h=3&z=1&f=none) if that's nearer to you than Barry's Point Rd. It'll most likely be around 9.10.. Then it's an easy cruise to Westgate from there

[placidfemme]

North Shore lot
I'm gonna swing by Barry's Point Road just before 9am, leave just after. Then head up the northern a little, and go the back way round via Massy. This route will take about 20 minutes (I've done it in way less) to Westgate. On the way, we'll swing by the Shell station on the hill of the Upper Harbour Driveway (SH18) (http://www.nzmaps.co.nz/nzmap.php3?p=t&t=bb15&x=40&y=74&w=3&h=3&z=1&f=none) if that's nearer to you than Barry's Point Rd. It'll most likely be around 9.10.. Then it's an easy cruise to Westgate from there

Sweet, Sam and I will meet you there... near cyclespot like last time?

[Smorg]

I'll meet you at cyclespot Sir Bugness :psst:

[bugjuice]

Sweet, Sam and I will meet you there... near cyclespot like last time?
yup :woohoo:

[burnzup]

Will see you all at Westgate at 9.30. Looking forward to it. Appreciate you organising it.
Burnzup

[placidfemme]

yup :woohoo:

Sweet..... :)

[GR81]

cyclespot is the Honda one eh?

ill meet ya there at 9am then :)

* prays for the weather to be goodly *

[bugjuice]

in between the honda and 'zuki shop.. used to be a tyre shop, but burnt down last year. Now it just makes a wicked rendezvous point..

[GR81]

oh, i thought it was just a mint carpark! lol

[Antallica]

Since you're meeting at Cyclespot, someone pick up my KBC touring pants I layby'ed like 4 months ago... hehe. Must get those like really really soon.

[placidfemme]

Thats a fucken big driveway.. hate to have to put the bin out.[/center]

lol would save you having to go for a walk eh...

[bugjuice]

Thats a fucken big driveway.. hate to have to put the bin out.[/center]
if it's a wheelie bin, you attach it to the back of the bike and see how fast the bin can take

[placidfemme]

if it's a wheelie bin, you attach it to the back of the bike and see how fast the bin can take

yah just don't put anyone in the bin lol

[bugjuice]

yah just don't put anyone in the bin lol
well that'd just be silly.

there's smelly garbage in it

[placidfemme]

*is getting excited*

the weather says "A few showers" but that should be fine :)

EDIT: Will anyone be bringing a digital camera?

[GR81]

EDIT: Will anyone be bringing a digital camera?
yea ive got a good camera... be rude not to bring it i thought ;)

[Smorg]

yeah might bring my digicam along to if i'm feeling creative

[curious george]

Hey, I might jsut be able to make this after all.....
I'll be about 1hr north of Wharangei on Sunday morning, so if there are any northland riders going to meet the others in Wellsford, do you mind me riding with ya?
My problem is I wont have any internet access AFTER 9AM SATURDAY MORNING!
So if you would be kind enough to give me a call or a txt to say you're meeting at the big X at Y o'clock that would be awesome!
Otherwise, I'll try to be in Wellsford about 11:00-11:30?
021 1645345
Don't care what way you go, it's all good to me
Cheers to any replies....

[RiderInBlack]

Hey, I might jsut be able to make this after all.....
I'll be about 1hr north of Wharangei on Sunday morning, so if there are any northland riders going to meet the others in Wellsford, do you mind me riding with ya?
My problem is I wont have any internet access AFTER 9AM SATURDAY MORNING!
So if you would be kind enough to give me a call or a txt to say you're meeting at the big X at Y o'clock that would be awesome!
Otherwise, I'll try to be in Wellsford about 11:00-11:30?
021 1645345
Don't care what way you go, it's all good to me
Cheers to any replies....Just for Curious (also see attached map:msn-wink: ):
"Recommend leaving Maungatapere (Shell Service Station) by 9:30am (no later than 9:45) to make Wellsford by 11am using to following route:
Maungatapere - Otaika Vly Rd - SH1 - Maungakaramea Rd -Turning left at Maungakaramea on the Rd that passes Tauraroa Area School - Turn left onto the Mangapai/Oakleigh Rd - Then first right onto Oakleigh/Paparoa Rd - SH12 - SH1 to Wellsford.
Here We'll meet the other KBers and join Aff & Lou for a hoon back home:devil2: "

[curious george]

Sweet. Fingers crossd for sun sun sunshine

[Antallica]

I dunno what you guys' weather's like down there, but it's pretty depressing up here.

[RiderInBlack]

I dunno what you guys' weather's like down there, but it's pretty depressing up here.Don't sweat it Ant. It can all change tomorrow. We'll just have to get up tomorrow morning and see what we've got.

[Antallica]

Wouldn't be the first time us Northern brothers rode weather regardless anyway.

[curious george]

Overcast atm here, and I'm off.
Raincoat on the back, anit-cop shield up front, see ya there.

[placidfemme]

Overcast atm here, and I'm off.
Raincoat on the back, anit-cop shield up front, see ya there.

It's not today you realise?

Anyway...

Weather tomorrow according to the Herald: Sunday A few showers 18° 11°

Don't mind the showers... just hate the wind...

I've got a cheap little digital camera (the size of a matchbox... as seen on TV) but I only got it yesterday and havn't installed the software on my comp so I dunno if it works or not... but hopefully it does :)

[GR81]

it's going to be a beautifully wonderful day on sunday... cloudless and 25deg in the shade!!!!

the birds will be singing... etc ;)

[placidfemme]

it's going to be a beautifully wonderful day on sunday... cloudless and 25deg in the shade!!!!

the birds will be singing... etc ;)

lol that would be great... don't mind the clouds... less glare therefore less chance of me getting a headache... lol 25deg... better think about wearing my leathers then :)

*has never worn my leathers on a ride before*

*has actually never worn my leather pants and jacket... just the jacket*

[aff-man]

lol that would be great... don't mind the clouds... less glare therefore less chance of me getting a headache... lol 25deg... better think about wearing my leathers then :)

*has never worn my leathers on a ride before*

*has actually never worn my leather pants and jacket... just the jacket*

oooooooooooooooooo leathers :love: :whistle: :whistle:

[FROSTY]

I have to be here at 11..00 but I might swing by and say gudday

[RiderInBlack]

It's not today you realise?Yes CGeorge does, but he's heading to Bay Of Islands today.

[placidfemme]

oooooooooooooooooo leathers :love: :whistle: :whistle:

lol these leathers: (see below)

[placidfemme]

Yes CGeorge does, but he's heading to Bay Of Islands today.

Oh ok sweet :)

Well I had two non-KB biker friends who were meant to be joining the ride... one has pulled out and the other can only confirm tomorrow...

Still looks like a good ride... I told my gran I was organising a ride... and she was like "you should buy some sweets (lollies) and give them to the good riders or riders who do good things" hahaa I told her the "riders" were all adults and wouldn't like sweets haha... my gran rocks!

[placidfemme]

Sign up here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=568&day=2005-9-11&

Event location: Auckland - Auckland City

-------------------------------------------------------------
Meeting place: Shell Service Station, Westgate (Please PM me or text me on 021 130-2670 if you are unsure as to where this is)

Meeting at 9.30am leaving at 10am sharp!

Route: Riding up Old North Road to Wellsford. Once in Wellsford we'll be stopping for lunch/snacks and then heading back via SH1 through Orewa, then down East Coast Road, throught Rodney District, then down East Coast Road until we reach Mairangi Bay, then stopping at 540 East Coast Road for the "Festival of Horsepower".

I'm not too sure how long the ride will take but we should be back in Auckland by about 3pm at the lastest.

Please remember this ride is Slow/medium

Feel free to bring along a pillion as it will be a cruisy ride.

I'm looking for someone who knows the above route well who is willing to be in the lead and show us the way Also any suggestions in regards to stopping points and somewhere to have lunch/snacks in Wellsford are welcome Also depending on how many people show up is anyone willing to be the tail rider to make sure we don't loose anyone?

Please remember, ride at your own pace! We might have a few newbies show up and we don't want to see anyone get hurt or bin it.

NORTH SHORE RIDERS

Bugjuice has offered to meet the North Shore Riders outside Cyclespot on Barry's Pt Road, at 9am sharp, then leading the way to the Shell Service Station.

Faster Riders

Fast Riders, your more than welcome to come along. Aff-Man and a few others have organised a burn from Wellsford further up North. So if you'd like to tag along with us to Wellsford then split with the fast guys your more than welcome to. Details on the faster ride are earlier in this thread and you could PM Aff-man and get some details.

Whangarei & Northland Riders

Whangarei and Northland Riders, a group is leaving from Whangarei to join the group in Wellsford then back to Whangarei, details are earlier in this thread.


Will be attending this event:

placidfemme
Super Sam
Damon
Cibby Chick
Yokai
Smorgen
John
SpankMe
InDeSkyz
sixpackback
GR81
jaybee
wackyjohn
Krayy
munro
VivaVee
Right Charlie
aff-man
CaN
bugjuice
gareth_d
El Dopa
roo
chickenfunkstar
SlashWylde
allun
dangerous_dave

I will not be back online until Monday, so I'd just like to repeat, that if the weather is really bad Sam and I will not be riding. Also please remember to ride safe and be careful.

If anyone has any questions tomorrow, you can text me on "021 130-2670" however I can only reply to 021 numbers as I don't have credit lol

:) placid & Sam

[GR81]

lol these leathers: (see below)
no whips? :O

[placidfemme]

no whips? :O

lol nah left the cat o nine at home... lol

you know what they say...

sticks and stones may brake my bones but whips and chains excite me

*acts all innocent*

[R6_kid]

weather depending, and if there is any tread on my tyres when i get my bike back from keystone - i will see you all 2mro

[placidfemme]

Well I'm finally off home

*hates work*

Won't be back online until Monday...

If the weather looks alright tomorrow I'll see you all on the ride :) If not for those that do go... ride safe and have fun :)

[Krayy]

Some of the guys I work with are servants of the dark side (off road MX bikers) and they have a club day with the Rodney Motorcycle Club ( http://www.rmcc.co.nz/event.php?id=52&PHPSESSID=c32f51a5f682f51f3402d3ccec9cda7c ). After lunch at Wellsford I'm planning on heading back down SH16, turning left on one of the back roads before Kaukapakapa and going to watch the muck wallowers play around in the dirt for a while. See how the other side live (me, I cant stand getting caked with mud, but there ya go). Feel free to join me if you want, as it could provide some thrills & spills with a wet track.

[Cibby]

hay all...

weather tomororw is Sunday

Max: 18°C Min: 11°C
(Day) (Night)
Cloudy, few early showers. Fresh easterlies. :woohoo:


fresh from the met service web sight.. i'm also bring along a couple of outsiders... Affman & Stroker girl, i've pm'ed u to organize a place.. bit late i know..

See u all there :Punk:

[Dodgyiti]

The forcast is for iffy weather on sunday.
I would prefer dry roads, but I will see how it goes.

[N4CR]

Well i'll try get there on time from gym... I'm sure ill be a little late (mabey 9:50 or so) but if I don't get there i'll try catch up.... uhh legally.

If the weather is crap - forget it! (just can't be bothered with gear that needs re-proofing).

Hopefully see you guys there, I was supposed to be coming down with John but the weather up north stopped me going there today.

[InDeSkyz]

I'm am up in the air depending on bike and weather.

[RiderInBlack]

Well if the weather is as crap as it was up here today, I cann't be fartarsed riding. Hope the weather is good. Huey let there be sunshine:not:

[Korumba]

Bike now back together and no fuel leaks! (Should use some Por-15 to attach some more rubber on the rear tire) Will be at the Mungi SS at 9.30 if it’s Dry to Medium

Fingers Crossed….and R.I.B have only ever known one other person to have had old Huey in charge of the weather and was he was in the SAS???.

[John]

I feel like stabbing someone damn jooo rain damn jooo all to heeelllll...

Korumba that Por-15 is some good stuff alright! glad you got ya tank back up to scratch.

[John]

"you should buy some sweets (lollies) and give them to the good riders or riders who do good things" hahaa I told her the "riders" were all adults and wouldn't like sweets haha... my gran rocks!

hell yes you should bring me some damn candies :hitcher:

[Damon]

Hey guys, sorry i wont be able to make it tomorrow, my company is moving buildings this weekend and i have to help set up all the PC's tomorrow ready for monday, it sucks.

[El Dopa]

North Shore lot
I'm gonna swing by Barry's Point Road just before 9am, leave just after. Then head up the northern a little, and go the back way round via Massy. This route will take about 20 minutes (I've done it in way less) to Westgate. On the way, we'll swing by the Shell station on the hill of the Upper Harbour Driveway (SH18) (http://www.nzmaps.co.nz/nzmap.php3?p=t&t=bb15&x=40&y=74&w=3&h=3&z=1&f=none) if that's nearer to you than Barry's Point Rd. It'll most likely be around 9.10.. Then it's an easy cruise to Westgate from there

Will see you at Cyclespot, assuming it isn't pissing down. If it is, I'm staying in bed.

[Qkchk]

Dear Teacher,

Could you please excuse Qkchk and Mr. Qkchk from all motorcycle activities tomorrow as they both have chores to do.

Many thanks,

LIFE :motu:


Oh well, there is next weekend and a Girls Day Out!!! :) :2thumbsup

[Antallica]

Alright you Whg lot, if it's lookin good I'll see ya's at Shell @ 9:15ish.

w00t

[R6_kid]

i have to be up there regardless so will be leaving shell westgate approx 10am. See you there.

[aff-man]

east side:

Calte at the mt wellington onramp at 9:10. See you therer

Just been at a best mates 21st so if i'm late i'll see you at westgate / wellsofrod.