TonyB's freedom ride ;-)

[TonyB]

Hi all. Not expecting much of a turnout for this one- it's on a Thursday- Oct 13th. I finish my old job on the 12th, so on the Thursday, I have the WHOLE DAY to go for a ride. And half the day on Friday the 14th.

So the plan is to do the Lewis and Arthurs Pass loop. This is dependant on two things;

The weather (well D-uh!)
Progress with the kids having Chicken Pox. Zach has it now. Lexie may have it by then.

If one of the kids is home sick it's all off. If the weather here is crap but it's good on the coast I'll go. If the weather on the cost is crap but it's good on the east side I might do a loop up through Nelson or through the Waiu valley. There are many possibilities! I want to get home Thursday night worn out, happy and ready for a :drinkup:

And then an Akaroa GP Friday morning :niceone:

SO, Bren and OAB- I'm looking at YOU on this one. Might even change the conditions for that book loan if you change your day off to Thursday...

[Bren_chch]

I should be ok for both of them! Think I can get time off... :whistle:

Chicken Pox... a lot about lately! Must be chicken Pox season!

[SpeedyGirl]

I wil think of you all, won't be there of course :doctor: ... but have fun :not:

[TonyB]

I should be ok for both of them! Think I can get time off... :whistle:
Ya think? Any more takers..... OAB? Sniper?

[Sniper]

I will check with the boss. Shouldn't be a prob :)

[TonyB]

Chicken Pox... a lot about lately! Must be chicken Pox season!
That it is. 5 down at the kids preschool this morning.

Any more takers? Note Sniper will be on a 250, so fear yea not riders of smaller bikes. And Bren rides like a nanna anyway :Pokey: . Having said that, it's a big trip- probably not learner material- and you'll need something sporty to keep up with the big bikes.

[Sniper]

Yea I will be on a Fizzer so I should be able to beat you tony.

[TonyB]

Yea I will be on a Fizzer so I should be able to beat you tony.
Should I take out three of my spark plugs?

[**R1**]

Sounds like fun, i cant see me doing it tho, my bike is as we speak is being painted, but from what the painter said there is something like 40hrs of just masking:slap: then all the colour mixing and air brushing........so unless its finnished or there is a bike shop stupid enough to loan me a bike i doubt i will be there, or i could dub u on the back of your bike Tony??? you will have a blast:eek5:

[Sniper]

Yea my bike is due for a paint too. I think I may have a custom Job too. :)

[TonyB]

so unless its finnished or there is a bike shop stupid enough to loan me a bike i doubt i will be there, :
There's a very clean VTR1000 for sale OBH at Eric Woods :devil2:


or i could dub u on the back of your bike Tony??? you will have a blast:eek5:NO!

[Bren_chch]

That it is. 5 down at the kids preschool this morning.

Any more takers? Note Sniper will be on a 250, so fear yea not riders of smaller bikes. And Bren rides like a nanna anyway :Pokey: . Having said that, it's a big trip- probably not learner material- and you'll need something sporty to keep up with the big bikes.

yeah my GF's daughter had it this last 2 weeks... and so have two of her mates! :doctor:

[ZorsT]

if you make it through to Nelson, shoot us a txt or ring or summink

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[TonyB]

if you make it through to Nelson, shoot us a txt or ring or summink

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Dunno if we will, but yeh if we head that way will txt from Murch or Blenhiem. That would be a pretty big ride for a sprots bike. Pain is my freind...

[onearmedbandit]

Ahhh, I take it that's what the pm was about Tony. Well sure, don't see changing my day off to Thursday as being a problem, so count me and Suzi in. She'll love the decent ride, been too long since I last headed out of town for a serious ride.

[TonyB]

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD! OAB is gonna go! Woot!!

[onearmedbandit]

And Tony, I've done Chch-Nelson-Chch in a day twice before on the gixxer, no sore wrist or back, just a huge smile on my dial. So I'm more than keen to do Nelson and back. Head up inland then come back down the coast, fucking brilliant ride.

[onearmedbandit]

Fuck, the more I think about this the more I'm keen, roll on next Thursday. Shit, if the weathers good I might even do a run this Wednesday.

[TonyB]

Could be a plan, I used to do the inland road every few weeks. Great piece of road that.

So many roads. So little time.

[TonyB]

Would be a shame to miss out the bit from Greymouth to Westport. Or Springs Junction to Reefton. Hmmmmm, can you guess what I'm thinking?

[Sniper]

That you have a bigger bike than me?

[onearmedbandit]

Don't know the west coast roads very well Tony, so fill us in.

[**R1**]

There's a very clean VTR1000 for sale OBH at Eric Woods :devil2: No thanks twins are for girls


NO! Nana

Hey OAB hows about i learn to ride your bike one armed and ill take u for blast???...........

F&*KEN bike withdrawls:crybaby:

[TonyB]

No thanks twins are for girls

[size=6][size=2]Nana

Hey OAB hows about i learn to ride your bike one armed and ill take u for blast???...........

F&*KEN bike withdrawls:crybaby:
What about your mate Johns (?) R1?

Or theres a guy who's name start's with B. Iff he was, say, overseas you might be able to borrow his bike...

[k14]

Yeah I'll be along too. Dangerous has offered me his new bike (aye D) so see ya on thursday tony. :niceone:

[TonyB]

Don't know the west coast roads very well Tony, so fill us in.
Well, my obviously deprived freind, imagine if you will, miles and miles of sweepers, traveling through rolling limestone hills. The kind you can really crank the bike over on and carry a good speed. The road also has some tight windy bits high on bluffs above the ocean. It's a fucken COOL road

[TonyB]

Yeah I'll be along too. Dangerous has offered me his new bike (aye D) so see ya on thursday tony. :niceone:
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3....

[dangerous]

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3....
....... 2, 1 BOOM dream on sonny boy k14

[onearmedbandit]

Sounds like some serious fun Tony. If the weathers all good for it I'm in.

Aaron, whats that... *sckissh cra-craaaa*.. ardly read what you're sayin *sckiiiish*...ou're breaking up... *cra-craaaaa*...ternet connection must...*schree*...bad.

[k14]

....... 2, 1 BOOM dream on sonny boy k14
Don't worry, I know where you keep the keys. :whistle:

I'll meet up with you guys on the way north, ok? :spudwave:

[Kickaha]

Don't worry, I know where you keep the keys. :whistle:

I'll meet up with you guys on the way north, ok? :spudwave:

If you cant find his take Manuboys, I'm sure he wont mind :lol:

[gav]

....... 2, 1 BOOM dream on sonny boy k14
BOOM??? Not that unreliable is it?

[Sniper]

Aaron, Collision Clinic said I could borrow this neat R1 they have their. It looks a bit like yours but I wasn't sure.

[TonyB]

That you have a bigger bike than me?
Well, thats true but no....
The plan forming in my tiny mind is probably too stupid to even contemplate. It would be a huuuuuuuuuge day:
Chch to Springs Junction
Springs Junction to Reefton
Reefton to Greymouth
Greymouth to Westport
Westport to Nelson
Nelson to Kiakoura
Kiakoura to Chch

It's about 1100k in a day....

Or I'm told the road from Westport to Karamea is a gem:
Chch to Springs Junction
Springs Junction to Reefton
Reefton to Greymouth
Greymouth to Westport
Westport to Karamea to Westport
Westport to Springs Junction
Springs Junction to Chch

Any other suggestions?

[Sniper]

My arse is going to be really sore.

[Rashika]

Or I'm told the road from Westport to Karamea is a gem:


oh yeah that is a beauty of a road...never done it on a bike yet tho, but awesome in a car! :niceone:

Gee what a shame i wont be able to come...work ya know...
(1100kms in a day yegads fkg joking...)

[Sniper]

oh yeah that is a beauty of a road...never done it on a bike yet tho, but awesome in a car! :niceone:

Gee what a shame i wont be able to come...work ya know...
(1100kms in a day yegads fkg joking...)
Does that mean I can borrow your bike. Cool, thanks Rashika :devil2:

[Rashika]

Does that mean I can borrow your bike. Cool, thanks Rashika :devil2:
now where did that post of Dangerous's go from last night.....
oh yeah there it is :niceone:


....... 2, 1 BOOM dream on sonny boy

yep that about sums it up :whistle:

(hiding the damn key now just in case he goes looking for that too)

besides you cant ride yet... your doc said so, so there!

[Sniper]

besides you cant ride yet... your doc said so, so there!

Since when do doctors know what they are talking about. Im fine, a bit sore and swollen still but it'll get better.

[TonyB]

Since when do doctors know what they are talking about. Im fine, a bit sore and swollen still but it'll get better.
For me anything over 700k's in a day on a sprots bike is a lot. 'Specially with a sore knee. You SURE you'll be up to it? Definitely not trying to talk you out of it, but I'd hate to see you stuff up the surgery.

[Sniper]

For me anything over 700k's in a day on a sprots bike is a lot. 'Specially with a sore knee. You SURE you'll be up to it? Definitely not trying to talk you out of it, but I'd hate to see you stuff up the surgery.

After my first op I had my leg in plaster and I also had a booking for my full license test. I passed, but only after I promised the instructor I wouldn't blame him if I fell off.

Thanks for the concern though Tony :D. I will have to make the call closr to the time but I will let you know.

[**R1**]

Aaron, Collision Clinic said I could borrow this neat R1 they have their. It looks a bit like yours but I wasn't sure.your more than welcome to come for a ride on the back when its all dun:devil2: ...and how the hell did u know where it is?

[Sniper]

your more than welcome to come for a ride on the back when its all dun:devil2: ...and how the hell did u know where it is?

Collision Clinic is a part of Apex. I know Steve and Kev quite well and I saw it when I was down there. :killingme

[manuboy]

If you cant find his take Manuboys, I'm sure he wont mind :lol:

Take note people, storing your machine in a lunatics gagre means social rejects of every persausion crusing round on your baby while you're at home under the floor jacking up piles.

K14, just make sure that skinny white ass of yours doesn't leave permamnent dents in the seat eh... and the rear tyre will need replacing and make sure you wipe the "excitement stains" off the tank....

[TonyB]

Take note people, storing your machine in a lunatics gagre means social rejects of every persausion crusing round on your baby while you're at home under the floor jacking up piles.

K14, just make sure that skinny white ass of yours doesn't leave permamnent dents in the seat eh... and the rear tyre will need replacing and make sure you wipe the "excitement stains" off the tank....
Sounds like she's yours for the day K14! It'll only cost you about $330 + gas...

[Sniper]

Lol. Good call Tony

[k14]

Sounds like she's yours for the day K14! It'll only cost you about $330 + gas...
Nah just gas, I got a couple of old tyres off the rs that still have some life left in them. Sure one of them will fit on. :whistle:

[Bren_chch]

faarrrkkk thats a few K's!!!! I'll be able to do it but i'll need to map out petrol stops!!! :sweatdrop :crybaby:

when u gana confirm the ride details?

[Sniper]

Yea and if Im all well and able I'll be going on the mighty 250. I need more fuel than you lot :p

[Bren_chch]

Yea and if Im all well and able I'll be going on the mighty 250. I need more fuel than you lot :p

sheesh suspect u will have it done on one tank!!!

[TonyB]

faarrrkkk thats a few K's!!!! I'll be able to do it but i'll need to map out petrol stops!!! :sweatdrop :crybaby:

when u gana confirm the ride details?
It's a few all right. A few too many I suspect. MrsB is already putting in the hard word about getting home at a reasonable hour.

Honestly by the time you fuck about doing fuel stops, eating, potty stops etc it's a long day to cover for a group to 700k. The big problem is when 1 bike has a short range. We might have to look at sorting out gas stops.

Who's got the shortest range? My FZR has seen 290k on a tank but it had about 200ml of petrol left and that was traveling through the MacKenzie etc at 110k's. 250k is do-able.

Ride details. Fuck nows- it's weather dependant really. The night before with tweaks on the day?

[Sniper]

I can do 330 or so on a tank at 110 to 120

[onearmedbandit]

I can do 330 or so on a tank at 110 to 120

Best I've got is about 210km, averaging 120-130 on the open road.

[k14]

I can do 330 or so on a tank at 110 to 120
You sure you don't mean 230? Or have you got the super extra long range tanks fitted to the cibby? :whistle:

[TonyB]

Best I've got is about 210km, averaging 120-130 on the open road.
Is that to reserve or out of gas?

And yeh, 330 is bloody impressive.... is that right? Can't see MsSnipers FZR having a big enough tank to do those sort of k's

[onearmedbandit]

No reserve on my bike Tony, just a flashing light when approaching empty, then the light stays on for a while, then the bike stops, then you realise you should've pulled into that gas station despite the deep shingle driveway instead of hoping you'd make it to Kiakora. Not that that's ever happened to me.

[TonyB]

No reserve on my bike Tony, just a flashing light when approaching empty, then the light stays on for a while, then the bike stops, then you realise you should've pulled into that gas station despite the deep shingle driveway instead of hoping you'd make it to Kiakora. Not that that's ever happened to me.
No, no of course not.... :laugh:

[Sniper]

You sure you don't mean 230? Or have you got the super extra long range tanks fitted to the cibby? :whistle:

You guys obviously dont work on the South African way of fuel stops. When someone is not looking out comes my handy hosepipe and some of their fuel moves to my tank. See, so everyone holds spare fuel for me. :devil2:

Sorry that was a typo, it is more around the 230 mark, cheers K14

[TonyB]

Thanks to the miricle that is Wises Maps Route Finder (http://www.wises.co.nz/route/) we can actually plan out our fuel stops in advance. No I don't normally do this.... really...

Assuming we do the Nelson Loop minus the west coast...

Heathcote to Amberly---------- 59k
Amberly to Culverden----------- 43k
Culverden to Springs Junction---129k
Springs to Murchison----------- 86k
Murch to Wakefield------------ 101k
Wakefield to Nelson------------- 35k
Nelson to Rai Valley- ------------45k
Rai to Blenheim----------------- 67k
Blenheim to Kaikoura----------- 139k
Kaikoura to Heathcote--------- 189k
Total--------------------------893k

So I can get away with stopping at
Springs- 231k
Nelson- 222k
Kaikoura-251k (hopefully)

But since OAB has the shortest range we may as well all fill up when he does, otherwise you can end up with twice as many stops. Where do you normally stop to do this loop OAB?

[Sniper]

May I still bring the hosepipe?

[TonyB]

May I still bring the hosepipe?
hmmm, maybe OAB should?

HMMMMMMM, if we went Chch-Greymouth-Westport-Murch-Nelson-Kaikoura-Chch, that would bring us up to 1000k....

[Sniper]

Well, I'll let you sort out the rought, and I'll just follow :)

[onearmedbandit]

But since OAB has the shortest range we may as well all fill up when he does, otherwise you can end up with twice as many stops. Where do you normally stop to do this loop OAB?

WEll I know I can just make it to Springs if I full up leaving CHCH, normally top up at Murchison, full up in Nelson. This time I stop in Blenheim for a top-up, same at Kiaks, and probably Amberly/Culverdon on the way back. When I did my last trip up there by the time I got to Springs it was about 7pm and the servo was shut! Luckily I found they have 24hr eftpos pumps there aye!?!

[TonyB]

WEll I know I can just make it to Springs if I full up leaving CHCH, normally top up at Murchison, full up in Nelson. This time I stop in Blenheim for a top-up, same at Kiaks, and probably Amberly/Culverdon on the way back. When I did my last trip up there by the time I got to Springs it was about 7pm and the servo was shut! Luckily I found they have 24hr eftpos pumps there aye!?!
Eeeeeexcellent. Looks like Bren will only be doing part of the ride, so Sniper you would have the chance to opt out of the full loop on the day if you wanted.
I just wonder if we'd be better to go the other way around? The East Coast gets pretty chilly late afternoon, but would be sunny early morning.

MrsB thinks I'm nuts organising this so far inadvance. Perhaps she's right, but dontcha just feel the buzz building up everytime you think about a big ride? I do.

[Sniper]

I might see how far I'll go in one day Tony. Otherwise I might just join Bren and do a part loop.

If you buggers keep talking about rides like this I may need to get a bigger bike :argh:

[onearmedbandit]

Hell yeah Tony, I'm hanging out for this ride. Now that we bought 'er indoors a new helmet, jacket and gloves in Japan she's keen to get out for some decent rides as well. Unfortunately she has to work next Thursday......

[TonyB]

Hell yeah Tony, I'm hanging out for this ride. Now that we bought 'er indoors a new helmet, jacket and gloves in Japan she's keen to get out for some decent rides as well. Unfortunately she has to work next Thursday......
'er indoors would probably never get on a bike again if you subjected her to 800+k's in one day on a gixxer...
I'm working on Brendan :niceone:

[Sniper]

Well if noone else only does a part loop, Im not going to look chicken, Ill do the whole thing.

[onearmedbandit]

Do it Stu, you'll love it. Fuck this weather, wanted to go out for a ride today but this is just crap.

[Sniper]

Do it Stu, you'll love it. Fuck this weather, wanted to go out for a ride today but this is just crap.

Its a farking shitty day innit. I'll try, Im just not sure how my behind will handel 800kms..... :mellow:

[Bren_chch]

yo

I'm only gana do about 400k max... u lot to hard for me and so is my seat! i suspect if i do anymore i wont enjoy it, u know what it likes old war wounds etc, knee's, ankle, back, shoulder, wrist... blimey the list goes on!

:sweatdrop :doctor:

[TonyB]

Fair enough Bren. So depending on direction it'll either be Kaikora and back or Springs Junction and back? Still a decent ride. And Stu, FFS don't feel like not doing the full loop is piking out. I'm willing to bet you'll still have a sore knee by next Thursday- just see how you get on eh?

[Sniper]

Thanks Tony, just don't tell the doc Im going :msn-wink:

[ben444]

yo

I'm only gana do about 400k max... u lot to hard for me and so is my seat! i suspect if i do anymore i wont enjoy it, u know what it likes old war wounds etc, knee's, ankle, back, shoulder, wrist... blimey the list goes on!

:sweatdrop :doctor:

Can i borrow your blade you softie... i picked up my old fireblade in picton and rode it to invercargill in one day.. and that was after a 12hr night shift... mind you i was suppose to stay the night in blenheim... but i had such a stupid grin on my face (first ride on a blade does that to ya), and there was no way i was gonna get of that thing.. so i thought.. stop at the next town, na, the next one,, and so on... and before you know it I was in Invervegas...

And I think I have next Thursday off... woohoo.. there's a ride on and I don't have to work... now i've got a bike here somewhere... might have to tag along if i can find it...

[Bren_chch]

And I think I have next Thursday off... woohoo.. there's a ride on and I don't have to work... now i've got a bike here somewhere... might have to tag along if i can find it...

choice, u will be welcome! :spudbooge

[Bren_chch]

i picked up my old fireblade in picton and rode it to invercargill in one day

fuk that shit! if i really really had to then of course i would, but if i had the option of a stop over then i'll take it! :psst:

Anyhow looking forward to thursday and the friday akaroa GP!

[TonyB]

And I think I have next Thursday off... woohoo.. there's a ride on and I don't have to work... now i've got a bike here somewhere... might have to tag along if i can find it...
Sweeeet, another punter. Cool!

In breaking news, MrsB (she who must be obeyed), has given her blessing for the Thursday ride to take place even if one of the kids is home sick :niceone: This remarkable turn of events is attributed to the attendance of the elusive OneArmedBandit. MrsB is quoted as saying "Wow! If OAB's going then I guess you'll HAVE to go" :niceone: And now to the weather.

The metvu.com 7 day long range forecast predicts that a strong cold southerly flow will be passing over the South Island on Thursday the 13th. The east coast will be fine, but there will be light rain on the west coast and in the Nelson, Buller regions.

BAH! What do they know?!

[Rashika]

The metvu.com 7 day long range forecast predicts that a strong cold southerly flow will be passing over the South Island on Thursday the 13th. The east coast will be fine, but there will be light rain on the west coast and in the Nelson, Buller regions.

BAH! What do they know?!

"light" rain on the west coast :killingme :killingme :killingme
Ha Ha ha....omg.... you guys gonna drown :whistle:

[TonyB]

"light" rain on the west coast :killingme :killingme :killingme
Ha Ha ha....omg.... you guys gonna drown :whistle:
Your concern is touching.

[Rashika]

Your concern is touching.
:niceone:
yeah always worried about ya welfare TonyB :spudwave:

[onearmedbandit]

Sweeeet, another punter. Cool!

In breaking news, MrsB (she who must be obeyed), has given her blessing for the Thursday ride to take place even if one of the kids is home sick :niceone: This remarkable turn of events is attributed to the attendance of the elusive OneArmedBandit. MrsB is quoted as saying "Wow! If OAB's going then I guess you'll HAVE to go" :niceone: And now to the weather.


How's that eh? My busy worklife finally has a decent purpose!!

[TonyB]

:niceone:
yeah always worried about ya welfare TonyB :spudwave:
If your so concerned you'd better come with us... give me something to follow :whistle: :devil2:

How's that eh? My busy worklife finally has a decent purpose!! You're a celebrity dude! :niceone:

[Rashika]

If your so concerned you'd better come with us... give me something to follow :whistle: :devil2:

nah, school hols will be finished then, so I'll be doing my usual...10 hour shift at work then 3 hours back at class
...I'll be thinking of you guys as I head home at 9pm and you are stuck in the middle of nowhere...in the rain, looking for a petrol station :whistle: :devil2:

[Rashika]

oh and TonyB ...daaaaarrrling.... :love:

a wee birdie tells me you have a thing for taking the ladies out to lunch....

my wee birdie mentioned that you had been seen with a person of the female persuasion (who was NOT your wife I might ad, who was at home nursing a child back to full health while you play :shake: ) ...out on a lunch date :whistle:

so I'm wondering when my turn is coming up, gonna have to be something really special tho, I aint no cheese and crackers on the beach kinda gal! Very expensive it will have to be just so i dont tattle to everyone .....oh wooops :devil2:

[TonyB]

oh and TonyB ...daaaaarrrling.... :love:

a wee birdie tells me you have a thing for taking the ladies out to lunch....

my wee birdie mentioned that you had been seen with a person of the female persuasion (who was NOT your wife I might ad, who was at home nursing a child back to full health while you play :shake: ) ...out on a lunch date :whistle:

so I'm wondering when my turn is coming up, gonna have to be something really special tho, I aint no cheese and crackers on the beach kinda gal! Very expensive it will have to be just so i dont tattle to everyone .....oh wooops :devil2:
Damn, damn damn. How DID you find out? Anyway, SHE bought ME lunch.

So where you taking me?

[Rashika]

Damn, damn damn. How DID you find out? Anyway, SHE bought ME lunch.

So where you taking me?

well by the state of yar bike ya must be no more than a meatpie kinda bloke :niceone:

[TonyB]

well by the state of yar bike ya must be no more than a meatpie kinda bloke :niceone:
ooooooooooo, that's nasty! I cleaned the bloody thing don'tcha know!

Anyway, pie is fine, give's us more time...... after :love:

[Rashika]

ooooooooooo, that's nasty! I cleaned the bloody thing don'tcha know!

Anyway, pie is fine, give's us more time...... after :love:
...for what? Cleaning my bike ya mean? ......oooooohhhh you mean somethine else dontcha??? :dodge:

[TonyB]

;) I think you're getting the idea. nudge nudge ;) ;)
:devil2:

[Rashika]

;) I think you're getting the idea. nudge nudge ;) ;)
:devil2:
:laugh: oi you.... go and bother your wife for awhile :rolleyes:

[Sniper]

Doc's angry with me for going on the ride with Bren to Akaroa so I will see about this one. Sorry guys :cry:

[TonyB]

Well if the weather men have any hope of predicting the weather nearly a week in advance, then you shouldn't feel bad about it. It's supposed to be much like today- cold southerlies and icy rain...

Of course, what would THEY know? It's gonna be :sunny:

[Sniper]

Yea, and me being me hates the cold and stuff

[onearmedbandit]

If it's like this Tony, I'll be tucked up at home nice and warm. Aint no fun riding in weather like this.

[TonyB]

If it's like this Tony, I'll be tucked up at home nice and warm. Aint no fun riding in weather like this.
Me too. No fun riding in this crap.

And for you Nth Islanders who are thinking of taking the piss- this isn't just a bit of rain. It's about 6°C. Icy rain and hail. Gusting winds. It's SHIT. We were loading the kids in the car when this almighty gust came roaring down the valley- there was a sound not unlike tyres skidding on wet roads and then a huge BANG! MrsB, who could see what was happening provided a very useful comentary "Shit! Shit! Shit! Oh my god!" so I had a look. Twas not a car, but a 6m plus sheet of currugated iron had been ripped from a roof and was now wrapped around a lamp post not 50m away.... Lovely day here...

[TonyB]

Right. 'tis getting closer now. The weather forecast still doesn't look too good, but hopefully they are wrong...
MrsB has decreed that I shall be home by 6pm to help with the kids. I shall obey this command on pain of death. So that means leaving pretty bloody early, like maybe 6am. In theory the trip should be easy enough to do in 10 hours, but group rides being the way they are it is bound to take longer. OAB, how long does this trip normally take you?

[onearmedbandit]

You're fugging kidding me right Tony?? 6am? On my only day off? Jebus. ChCh to Nelson and back without Reefton etc would probably take just shy of 7hrs, depending on a few variables. Mate, this weather is looking very doubtful.

[TonyB]

You're fugging kidding me right Tony?? 6am? On my only day off? Jebus. ChCh to Nelson and back without Reefton etc would probably take just shy of 7hrs, depending on a few variables. Mate, this weather is looking very doubtful. Cool, hows about 8 then? Take it you have countermeasures then?

Agree on the weather. Friday is looking betterer. Any chance of shifting the days?

[onearmedbandit]

Friday is looking betterer? Have to add that one to my dictionary!

Friday is definately no go, need to be here to gear up for the weekend. This weather is crap I tell ya.

[TonyB]

Friday is looking betterer? Have to add that one to my dictionary!

Friday is definately no go, need to be here to gear up for the weekend. This weather is crap I tell ya.
Yep, betterer. Or I could have said that it's looking Gooder- see example below.
Looking at the maps it looks like one of those little fronts that bring breif rain and then bugger off. Quite often they are 'dry', so we might be OK. Agree about the weather tho- bring back winter! It was gooder than this!

[Rashika]

Yep, betterer. Or I could have said that it's looking Gooder- see example below.
Looking at the maps it looks like one of those little fronts that bring breif rain and then bugger off. Quite often they are 'dry', so we might be OK. Agree about the weather tho- bring back winter! It was gooder than this!

*snigger*

brief rain huh?
Dry front eh?
hmmmm... :killingme

[TonyB]

*snigger*

brief rain huh?
Dry front eh?
hmmmm... :killingme
Quiet in the back rows!
Anyway, I haven't got any lunch today. Where are you taking me?

[Bren_chch]

6am!!! this is madness! :crybaby:

i shall do a sun dance >> :headbang: :sunny:

[TonyB]

6am!!! this is madness! :crybaby:

i shall do a sun dance >> :headbang: :sunny:
Bloody soft cocks! We'll make it 8.

[Rashika]

Quiet in the back rows!
Anyway, I haven't got any lunch today. Where are you taking me?

LUNCH?? Today??
Been meaning to talk to you about that...where did my crayfish and champers go on Sunday, huh?
I was waiting..... :argh:

Oh you think I'm gonna take you out huh?

Okay so the Park Royal do a good lunch ...how about YOU go there at 12.30 and order a nice big fat crayfish and i will meet you there about 12.45..... tehehe.... honest I will meet you there! .......teheheheheh evi; wicked laugh :devil2:

(hehehehehehehehehehehe)

[TonyB]

No, you were supposed to buy ME lunch. Thats what my bit on the side did the other day. Therefore I expect you to do the same.

Park Royal- OK you buy lunch and I'll get the room :devil2: But nothing gets ordered till I see you.

[Rashika]

No, you were supposed to buy ME lunch. Thats what my bit on the side did the other day. Therefore I expect you to do the same.

Park Royal- OK you buy lunch and I'll get the room :devil2: But nothing gets ordered till I see you.

bugger...drat :p ....foiled again....

[Sniper]

Sorry guys, I wont be able to join you :cry:

[TonyB]

Thats a bugger Stu. Glad to see you are being sensible and looking after that kneee tho.

Weather is still not looking flash. Whos definitely thinking of going? I'll PM you my number and we can make the call in the morning. Might pay to PM me yours as well. Doesn't look like it will rain for all that long, so we might just have to wait it out and do a quick blat to Kaikoura and back.

Meeting place? Hows about the shell station on the intersection of Johns Road and Main North road. Leaving at 8am.

[Sniper]

Thanks Tony, its a bugger I know but I want to make sure it doesn't flare up again and if I miss one ride to be able to go on 1000, then so be it.

[Rashika]

....do a quick blat to Kaikoura and back.


getting shorter and shorter this trip :whistle:
....next it'll be to Kickahas place and back :dodge:

[TonyB]

getting shorter and shorter this trip :whistle:
....next it'll be to Kickahas place and back :dodge:
FFS- who let you in here?! :argh: :laugh: You want to be veeeeeeeeery careful about taking the piss. MrsB has already officially decreed that if the ride can't happen this week it can happen on a weekend.... Think YOU can handle it?

[MissSniper]

Oooo, Sniper mentioned this ride to me. I would so like to go but I don't have my license yet.

[MissSniper]

Park Royal- OK you buy lunch and I'll get the room :devil2: But nothing gets ordered till I see you.

Thats how Sniper and I met :whistle:

[Rashika]

FFS- who let you in here?! :argh: :laugh: You want to be veeeeeeeeery careful about taking the piss. MrsB has already officially decreed that if the ride can't happen this week it can happen on a weekend.... Think YOU can handle it?
oh dear.... what a shame I have my class all day saturday :finger:
course i could handle it... (muttering "fkg joking" under my breath) :weird:
altho it would probably take me somewhat longer than a day as I do like to at least SEE the scenery...

[Rashika]

Thats how Sniper and I met :whistle:
oh yes...tell us more :whistle:
hmm on 2nd thoughts , maaaaaybe not :rolleyes:

[TonyB]

oh dear.... what a shame I have my class all day saturday :finger:

I said A weekend, not THIS weekend. Nothing to stop us going on a Sunday...
altho it would probably take me somewhat longer than a day as I do like to at least SEE the scenery... Hmmm, this gives me a somewhat cunning plan...

Thats how Sniper and I met Is it just me or is it getting warmer in here?

[Sniper]

I knew I should have kept her off here.

[Rashika]

I said A weekend, not THIS weekend. Nothing to stop us going on a Sunday... Hmmm, this gives me a somewhat cunning plan...

oh and did i mention I am broke?
But hopefully broke and owning a new helmet this weekend....ooooooahhhhhh
and you know what it is???? A Shoei..yep settled on that...a XR1000, yep liked them and a ...wait for it....Diabolic 3 :whistle:
Cherubs on one side and Devils on the other :devil2:
oooo now thats me to a tee :niceone:

[Sniper]

I have a new Helmet too. Hmmmmmm, Matt Black, yum.

[Rashika]

I have a new Helmet too. Hmmmmmm, Matt Black, yum.
thought about black, but damn it ...i wanna have something coooool & pretty ...to go with my cool bike! :niceone:

[Bren_chch]

kiakora is good for me, and so is leaving later if needed. just going to put me new back tyre on, i think the old one is now fully roooooted, so i got good value out of that sucka! :niceone:

[TonyB]

thought about black, but damn it ...i wanna have something coooool & pretty ...to go with my cool bike! :niceone:
So you have another bike then? I thought you just had the Buell?

[TonyB]

kiakora is good for me, and so is leaving later if needed. Either way your going though, right?


just going to put me new back tyre on, i think the old one is now fully roooooted, so i got good value out of that sucka! :niceone:
Mate, if you'd left that tyre on much longer you would have been getting your money's worth out of your ACC levies too... :doctor:

[Sniper]

Im good with collecting ACC monies, if you want, I can show you how.

[Rashika]

So you have another bike then? I thought you just had the Buell?
yeah shoulda know you'd be in with the smartarse comment mr T :bash:

[TonyB]

Metvuw (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast3day.php?type=rain&region=nz) have updated their forecast charts for tomorrow. It's been interesting watching this southerly slowly being downgraded from a real nasty sucker to a bit of a fizzer. They are now predicting 1mm of rain in the 6 hours from 7am to 1pm and then nothing from 1pm to 7pm. Thats pretty much nothing. Hopefully they are right.

[TonyB]

yeah shoulda know you'd be in with the smartarse comment mr T :bash:
Mr T eh?
I pity the fool who buys a Buell :devil2:

[Sniper]

Hey. I almost bought a Buell....

[Rashika]

Mr T eh?
I pity the fool who buys a Buell :devil2:
hmmm.... well .... no I wont comment 'cept to say I aint no fool and i Luv ma Buell tralala! :love: yer just JEALOUS!! nah nah nah nah naaaaah

and I certainly aint no damn fool who wanted to do 1000kms in a day on his old dunga

[Rashika]

Hey. I almost bought a Buell....
didya now??? :spudwave: I Knew there was some good in ya Sniper :drinkup:
Not long to go now.......

[Sniper]

I need a bigger bike. Its my birthady soon, who want to give me one......... :whistle:

[TonyB]

hmmm.... well .... no I wont comment 'cept to say I aint no fool and i Luv ma Buell tralala! :love: yer just JEALOUS!! nah nah nah nah naaaaah

and I certainly aint no damn fool who wanted to do 1000kms in a day on his old dunga
Geeze, just as well you didn't comment.... LOL I may be a fool, but if tomorrow goes according to plan I will be a worn out but happy fool by the end of the day :niceone:

[Sniper]

Not long to go now.......

I know, Im all excited and fidgity..... :niceone:

[TonyB]

I know, Im all excited and fidgity..... :niceone:
I feel I am missing something.... erm, why are you all excited and fidgety?
BTW- very shortly I will no longer be employed by my current employer. Maybe an hour to go. OOOHH yeeeaaaahhh! Then I shall enjoy 2 days of FREEDOM!!!..... one of which has been nicked by a sick child... oh well.

[Sniper]

There was a PM dispatched to you about a certain BBQ?

Sorry to hear about the kiddies Tony, hope they get better soon.

[Rashika]

I feel I am missing something.... erm, why are you all excited and fidgety?
BTW- very shortly I will no longer be employed by my current employer. Maybe an hour to go. OOOHH yeeeaaaahhh! Then I shall enjoy 2 days of FREEDOM!!!..... one of which has been nicked by a sick child... oh well.
oooo... missing something eh TonyB? Story of yer life i'd say.... :rofl:

Oh and congrats on the last hour of your old work!! :drinkup: your shout I'd say :whistle: ...again...

[Sniper]

I second that.

[TonyB]

My shout? Sure, I will shout at the Murchison Pub for all those who ride from Christchurch to Murchison with me..... via Nelson... :bleh:

[TonyB]

Thats it! All done! Down tools, time for a :drinkup:

[Rashika]

Thats it! All done! Down tools, time for a :drinkup:
geez that was a short hour... 19 mins by my calculation...suppose you charge by the hour too huh?? :niceone:

[Sniper]

Well done mate

[Bren_chch]

yeah I riding either way, i got a speedo, new tyre, WOF just for Mr T and his ride, because Mr T pittys the fool who rides with no WOF! :apumpin:

[TonyB]

There was a PM dispatched to you about a certain BBQ?

Sorry to hear about the kiddies Tony, hope they get better soon.
Thanks Stu- Lexies been pretty crook with it. At this stage attendance looks unlikely, but will play it by ear.

Lexies illness also means I'm not going to make the Akaroa GP on Friday. :crybaby:

[TonyB]

8am at the Shell at the intersection of Johns Road and Main North Road.

The lovely Toni Marsh just assured me that the weather will be sweet. Don't think we'll be dry for the whole trip, but it's only showers. So see you there.

[Bren_chch]

so who is actually gana be there tomorrrow? :hbd:

[TonyB]

Looks like just three. OAB, you and me. Haven't heard from Ben444.

[Rashika]

Weather looks good out there guys!
Hope you'll have an excellant ride :niceone:
....I'm an itty bitty jealous about not going...can ya do a raincheck for that drink for me TonyB? Winchester will be fine :whistle:

[TonyB]

Hmmm, who's changing their story now then eh?
You know the conditions for that drink. But I'm sure I can manage a drink for you at Winchester.

[dangerous]

Hmmm, who's changing their story now then eh?
You know the conditions for that drink. But I'm sure I can manage a drink for you at Winchester.
Have a sweet ride guys.... and T, talk them other 2 into the Winchester rally... will be the bigest KB turn out yet :niceone:

[Sniper]

Ride safe guys. Sorry I can't come, Im umm, lost, yea that it, I lost my head........ help.

[ben444]

I'm an idiot... :slap: :slap: :slap: :slap: :slap: :slap: :slap: :slap:

[Rashika]

Hmmm, who's changing their story now then eh?
You know the conditions for that drink. But I'm sure I can manage a drink for you at Winchester.
well...DOH! :doh: I is female aint I? Isnt that what you blokes EXPECT from us??

and actually all along it would have been a good ride to do, but had to work...so just had to make it tough for ya Tony! :devil2:

[Sniper]

So how did it go?

[Biff]

Or theres a guy who's name start's with B. Iff he was, say, overseas you might be able to borrow his bike...

The Biffeth haveth returned. For a few weeks at least.

Aaron borrowed my bike once and rode it like a nana. He couldn't even manage to keep both wheels on the ground......

Trying to frig my diary to be available for this trip myself Tony. Room on the back for one more. Nice n comfy - and in case any budding pillions are nervous - I am the queen nana. Most of the time.

Edit - Shit, twas today!!

Trip report someone?

[TonyB]

Just a quick note to say that Bren and I did the full loop, and we are back safe and sound... though one of us did nearly have a problem at a roundabout. Full report sometime tomorrow. But as proof for Rashika I submit photo's of my speedo. Morning and night. Was a hell of a ride and yes I will do it again!

[Rashika]

Just a quick note to say that Bren and I did the full loop, and we are back safe and sound... though one of us did nearly have a problem at a roundabout. Full report sometime tomorrow. But as proof for Rashika I submit photo's of my speedo. Morning and night. Was a hell of a ride and yes I will do it again!

all that way and you had trouble at a ROUNDABOUT???
...and what happened to the 1000 kms? thats only 850, shoulda gone to ashvegas and back to top it off :devil2:

wooops dont mean to be such a b***

[TonyB]

all that way and you had trouble at a ROUNDABOUT???
...and what happened to the 1000 kms? thats only 850, shoulda gone to ashvegas and back to top it off :devil2:
Yup, a roundabout. Only about 5 mins from home. There was a car that seemed to want to teach the bike a lesson, and a TonyB that took exception. In the process of teaching the car a lesson the bike got into a bit of a slide, which I duly corrected and then continued the lesson. It probably felt worse than it was...

To make it 1000 would have required going over to the coast as well. We'll do that next time (when you come) just for you.


wooops dont mean to be such a b***Really? Perhaps it just comes naturally...

[Rashika]

Yup, a roundabout. Only about 5 mins from home. There was a car that seemed to want to teach the bike a lesson, and a TonyB that took exception. In the process of teaching the car a lesson the bike got into a bit of a slide, which I duly corrected and then continued the lesson. It probably felt worse than it was...

uhuh...ya mean you was trying to be a smartarse and cocked it up huh?? :stupid:


Really? Perhaps it just comes naturally...

oooooo you dont know YET how naturally luvvie :bash:
about to have a quiet word to M now

[Rashika]

The Biffeth haveth returned. For a few weeks at least.


oh yeah and welcome back Biff boy :niceone:

[TonyB]

uhuh...ya mean you was trying to be a smartarse and cocked it up huh?? :stupid:

That pretty much sums it up. That roundabout it often slippery. Shoulda known betterer.

[TonyB]

Right, if Rashika will stop hassling me for 5 mins,:bleh: I'll try and do a write up.

I've been wanting to get the forks on the FZR rebuilt for some time now. They effectively have no damping. That parts had arrived, but there was no time to rebuild them before the ride, so bought some 20 wt fork oil from Dirt Action Services (top blokes!) and bunged it in during lunch and smoko at work on my last day. Once it was in things definitely approved somewhat. Went home and threw some gear in a bag, stapped it on the back, checked the engine oil and then was ready to go.

Thursday morning the kids woke us up at about 5:15am. Wandered outside at 5:40 to find it warm with a gentle Norwest. The DRY southerly change (see! they do exist Rashika!) arrived at around 6. Helped MrsB get the kids off to preschool and then headed off for the nearest BP to fill her up with Ultimate. Bike seems to lurve that stuff :love: The pumps were all in use and it was taking forever for anyone to return to their cars. The somewhat familiar looking girl on the till told me eftpos was down all over the country... and then invited me to a party on Saturday night. Scared witless I took off :chase:

Trundeled into the meeting spot to find it devoid of other bikes. Hmmm. Looked at the cell phone- two voice messages.... and no minutes. After having some difficulty getting the thing to actually top up I managed to receive a 2 day old message from MrsB.... and got Brens one just as he rolled in. No sign of Ben444 or OAB. hmm. As I hadn't heard from Ben444 for a few days I figured he was a no show, but what had happened to OAB?? Tried everything I could to get hold of him, to no avail. So at 8:30 we gave up, left a message with the servo attendant and then hit the road, as time was getting on and the weather was slowly getting worse.

So we hit the road and headed for Kiakoura. A highway patrol car was doing a u-turn at the State Highway 7 turn off, to head back to Chch. He saw Bren and I. Was quite funny watching him try to decide wether or not to follow us. Fortunately he didn't. Not the we were speeding of course. Bren rode like a complete nanna all the way to Cheviot, dropping back at every corner. Then he stopped at Cheviot and looked at his rear tyre, proclaiming it now scrubbed in. Then he took off and nailed it thru the next few corners... oh, I see. All that time out at the track riding with the superbike boys while the rest of us are WORKING has definitely paid off- thru the Hunter Lees he set a cracking pace and I was working bloody hard to keep up. Got to the top with a massive case of arm pump- holding on too bloody tight AGAIN. Bren pulled over and let me go past but the arm pump was so bad I was having trouble. Shit I was knacked already and still had a looooong way to go! Pulled into Kaikoura and Bren made it pretty clear he needed to eat, so we stopped for a bit. Then Bren informed me that he still had no grip on the throttle and was 'cruising'. :o

This is where I worked my evil manipulation. Bren had seen the road ahead and thought it looked good. The weather ahead looked good as well said I. If you turn back you'll have to ride into the wind and cold again said I. That was enough. Bren decided to go the Blenheim. The wind was blowing pretty hard, and Bren had some problems with it, but with 20 extra kg the FZR barely noticed. Sometimes weight helps I guess. From about Ward into Blenheim is a magic bit of road. I'd love to be able to ride it hard without fear of getting pinged... Once we got past the end of the Seaward Kaikouras and their foot hills the weather became warm and sunny. At the rail/road bridge a bike came up behind us. Think it was an XJR1300. On a long straight the rider blasted past us and fucken near killed himself- he can't have seen the grey people mover coming the other way- honestly thought we were about to watch him and the people in the people mover die. At the last possible monet he finally saw it and swerved, while the driver of the pople mover did the same. Then the silly cock turned left down a side road seconds later... no doubt to scrape his undies clean... We got to Blenhiem, refueled and did some texting. At this point we found out what had happened to OAB. Erm... I'll leave that for him to tell. Bren had forgot his phone, so I texted his lady at the number he gave me. Wrong one wasn't it...

Again I managed to easily convince Bren to carry on to Nelson. Leaving Blenheim we had what appeared to be a plain clothes cop car baiting us. It turned out it was just some wanker in what was probably a company car- blues shirt, but no lights in the back window. So we let him get in front and then quietly dispatched him once we hit some open road traffic. We stopped at Pelorus to get some pics for proof, then carried on. Bren wanted to stop AGAIN at Rai Valley to top up. I assured him he had enough fuel, but I can understand why he was concerned- we was running track gearing and using a fair bit more juice than me. While the FZR was turning at about 4000 revs at 100, the Blade was doing 5,500 or more. I had forgotten just what a fantastic bit of road it is from Rai to Nelson. Awesome high speed sweepers with nice camber, and then you hit the Wangamoas, which would be a Sprotbikers wet dream except for the very rough surface and diesel.... I had a bit of a slide in some left over grit while well laid over. Thank god for longish wheelbases and slow steering- wasn't a problem.

Nelson was hot and fine.... as were some of the residents. :devil2: Couldn't find any Ultimate, so we filled up with whatever came to hand. I put 91 in, which I have always used as 91 has been recommended to me as 96 is supposed to be dirty. The bike ran rougher and the low rev splutter returned. Hmmm. More texting. Poor old OAB's tale of woe had me feeling quite sorry for him- it certainly would have pissed me off, but I think he will eventually find it funny.... I hope. We headed off for Murchison. Now I was in familiar territory as I have ridden or driven this road many many times. We continued our method of going quick in the bends and cruising on the straights- works well. Hooned over the Hope Saddle, and for the first time EVER I took the down hill off camber right hander on the south side quickly and with complete confidence. It feels horrible in a car, and it's always felt horrible on a bike too, but yesterday I finally got it right. Was a great feeling! And then we got to just about my favourite stretch of road anywhere- the realignment from Glenhope to Kawateri Junction. Shit that is an awesome bit of road. Continual flowing left-right-left-right high speed sweepers, ending in a nasty dreasing radius 65k corner (watch that one).

Rolled into Murchison, refueled with 96 (went better), and had some kai and a coffee. More bloody texting. Must have been 24°C- it was a fantastic day anyway. Bren took some more pics and then we hopped over to the Maruia Falls so Bren could take a look. Only a few K's up the road the temp dropped markedly and there was rain about. We encountered about 5mins of light showers and then the temp went up again at Springs. Bren topped up and then we blasted off up the Lewis Pass. A sign saying "Ice/Grit" and some evidence of the latter spoiled it a bit, but it was still a good ride. Down the south side, which is a fabulous bit of road, and then on towards Hamner. Oops, that looks like rain. Took a while to get to it, but yep it was. Didn't really hit it till we got to the Amuri Basin though. In the mean time we came upon a truck. So what? THIS truck did something rather amusing! There is a 55k down hill off camber S bend that is marked with big "SLOW DOWN" signs. The bin truck and trailer we were behind took the corner WAY too fast. The trailer actually drifted/slid, hanging out behind the truck, effectively blocking the other lane as it swept through. I could hear the tyres howling and smell the rubber burning. If anything had come the other way they would be dead. Somehow the driver kept it all together without rolling or crashing or even loosing any speed. He had a sheepish look on his face as we past...

As mentioned it rained/drizzled thru the Amuri Basin. I really need a new visor with a pinlock system. I had forgotten to do the old sunrise liquied trick before leaving home, and now couldn't see a thing! Bloody thing fogged up and if I had cracked the visor open I know from experience there would have been water on the inside of the visor too. We filled up at Culverden and carried on. As hoped, the rain cleared as we left the basin, and then we cruised back to Chch. The motorway was fairly empty and Bren looked keen for a roll on contest, so I gave the countdown and we took off in top gear... or at least I was. The FZR surged ahead by a bike length or so and stayed there. I let the revs build to just before the point where the power/torque really kick in, and then shut down for fear of loosing my licence etc. Bren came up along side and asked what gear I was in- "me 4th" he said. 4th?!?! With track gearing?!?!?! BWARHARHARHARHAR!!! The FZR rules!.... or did.... a very long time ago....

Then I had my little incident at the roundabout. No harm done. Arrived home feeling remarkably fresh... as MrsB found out later :devil2: Got the kids off to bed, had a shower, and slept the sleep of a very happy and content biker.

[Sniper]

Nice to hear and read guys. Sorry I couldn't join you, I was stuck at work, but it sounds like you had a great day.

[Sniper]

So what happened to OAB?

[TonyB]

So what happened to OAB?
I'll leave that for OAB to answer. He was none too happy about it. T'was nothing serious, but bloody frustrating

[Sniper]

I'll leave that for OAB to answer. He was none too happy about it. T'was nothing serious, but bloody frustrating

Bugger, would have been good to have a big turn out.

[Bren_chch]

oh yes i think tony covered it all lol!! They guy on the bike that overtook us and wabnted to take on the people mover... what a cock, what on earth was he thinking... the truck, that was good to watch him sliding, very lucky nothing came the other way! there were some long fast corners going from blehiem to nelson at what point exactly i am not sure, but man they was GREAT!

I'd do that ride again, even though i was totally stuffed when i got home!

Would have been good to have a few more riders, maybe next time?

i got a few evidence pics i'll upload soon!

:done:

[onearmedbandit]

Yeah, I'm still pissed over it. Of all friggen things I lost my effing keys, and no spare. Up until 3am the night before looking for them, in to work twice, over to friends houses etc to no avail. Slept in yesterday, didn't get up until around lunchtime. Waste of a day, and missed out on a grouse ride (although I haven't read the report yet, probably piss me off more.)

And yes I have now found my keys, however due to embarrassment I'm not willing to say where. So it's off to the locksmith shortly to get a, or maybe two, key cut.

[Bren_chch]

well i said to Tony, i bet the key is in his helmet!! ;)

[Sniper]

Bugger OAB, don't worry I have done the same and if it makes you feel better, you should see Bren when we set off for a ride.......

[Bren_chch]

you should see Bren when we set off for a ride.......


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[Sniper]

:lol: :killingme:

[TonyB]

And yes I have now found my keys, however due to embarrassment I'm not willing to say where. So it's off to the locksmith shortly to get a, or maybe two, key cut.
Hmmm, lets see. I'll have 4 guesses

In the ignition
In the helmet lock/ seat lock
Attached to your car keys
In your pocket

I can only imagine how utterly pissed off you would have been. MrsB will tell you that I HATE not being able to find things...

[Bren_chch]

he aint gana tell us!!! :devil2:

[Bren_chch]

I got no idea of the names of the places! :mellow:

[Bren_chch]

.................................

[TonyB]

I got no idea of the names of the places! :mellow:
Bikes next to bridge= Pelorus(sp?)
Outside Cafe= Murchison
Falls= Maruia Falls near Murch- created by Murchison earthquake don'tcha know. Bastard kept surprising me with his feckin camera...

[Rashika]

I'd do that ride again, even though i was totally stuffed when i got home!
Would have been good to have a few more riders, maybe next time?
:done:
kewl! Glad that you WERE stuffed after it tho.... i'd be worried if ya felt like doing it all again :)


Bastard kept surprising me with his feckin camera...
yep you certainly looked surprised!

Damn sounds like a good day ...one day when I'm feeling confident on the new bike i'd love to do it!

[onearmedbandit]

Tony, you were right with oneofthose guesses. Which one I'm not saying. Looks like you guys had a great day, still fucked off that Imissed it. Get so few opportunities to get out for a decent ride, I'm going to call a sick day next time one comes, consequences be damned. Life passes me by too quickly here at work, ever get that feeling??

[Sniper]

Tony, you were right with oneofthose guesses. Which one I'm not saying. Looks like you guys had a great day, still fucked off that Imissed it. Get so few opportunities to get out for a decent ride, I'm going to call a sick day next time one comes, consequences be damned. Life passes me by too quickly here at work, ever get that feeling??

Every day mate

[TonyB]

Every day mate
Ditto. And I get 2 day weekends. Dunno how you do it OAB...

Damn, I was going to suggest those options when we were in Nelson. Coulda got you out on the road...

[Sniper]

I wanted to go.......... Maybe next time aye guys. BTW, whos doing what on wednesday next week.

[onearmedbandit]

My day off Stu, and I know where my keys are this time.

[Sniper]

Might be plans for a ride? Im taking it off.

[onearmedbandit]

Might be?? Might be?? Definately will be if the weather holds. Akaroa? Nelson?

[Rashika]

sigh...guess I will miss out again...

and I gotta work on monday now too...bugger it all.... :argh:

[Sniper]

Might be?? Might be?? Definately will be if the weather holds. Akaroa? Nelson?

No idea, where the road leads us I suspect. I havent been south before so maybe that way.

[onearmedbandit]

Where the road leads, can't argue with I guess. South though, straight boring roads and it gets cold down there. Brrrrr. I'm thinking nice warm thoughts I am.

[Sniper]

Where the road leads, can't argue with I guess. South though, straight boring roads and it gets cold down there. Brrrrr. I'm thinking nice warm thoughts I am.

Then to the twisties of Kiakoura me thinks?

[onearmedbandit]

Sounds cool, we'll discuss this further on Saturday night, that's if I don't lose my keys. Which are right here beside me............well they were a minute ago.........maybe i put them over here..........oh fuck not again!!

[dangerous]

Hey... if any of you guys fancy a spin back to Nelson... then theres a Rally on there ment to be shit hot too, November 4/5th http://www.bikerallys.co.nz/November.htm

I could well be keen... but have two other rallys to do this side a Xmas, what ya all reckon.

[TonyB]

Ye gods am I in trouble! :dodge:
I just figured out what it cost...
Bearing in mind that the tank was empty when I filled up in Chch and is now 50 to 70% full.... the estimate is $40 or so on food...... and $100 or so fuel. :crazy: We wont even think about tyres at $0.18 per k..... :gob: :thud:
So unless you're made of money take some play lunch :corn: and take it easy on the loud handle :no: :cry:

[ben444]

I wanted to go.......... Maybe next time aye guys. BTW, whos doing what on wednesday next week.


Ok... i have wednesday off... i'm keen.. now if you give me the time and route in a huge font in capitals and bold please... I might be able to read it correctly... :brick: :brick:

[dangerous]

Ye gods am I in trouble! :dodge:
I just figured out what it cost...
the estimate is $40 or so on food...... and $100 or so fuel. :crazy:
WHAT...... mate, try feeding a Twin $100 now days is nothing, that was a cheap trip really.

[Bren_chch]

Ok... i have wednesday off... i'm keen.. now if you give me the time and route in a huge font in capitals and bold please... I might be able to read it correctly... :brick: :brick:


what colour is your road bike? :sunny:

[ben444]

what colour is your road bike? :sunny:

same as yours... it's a mini fireblade.. :spudwave: but has no lower fairings on it at the moment :argh:

[Biff]

oh yeah and welcome back Biff boy :niceone:

Why thank you.


Good write up Tony. Glad you both enjoyed.


Lucky bstards

[TonyB]

Why thank you.


Good write up Tony. Glad you both enjoyed.


Lucky bstards
Shit is this thread still going? And thanks Biff- I did enjoy, much to Rashika's amazement...