Thursay AKL Ride

[InDeSkyz]

Best get this organised a little sooner than last week.


Meet at Westgate Shell c. 7:45pm
Leave at 8:15pm

I'm thinking the same ride as last week.
Up to Riverhead, across land to meet near Albany to stop at pub.
Weather permitting?

Learners: There is enough time to do this ride at an easy pace and be home before 10pm - the more the merrier.
As the lady says below:

250's and / or learners welcome.

[Waylander]

Damn, if it was sunday night I could have joined up.:crybaby:

[Magua]

Bah, next thursday maybe.

[The_Dover]

Bugger it, I've got nowt better to do.

[InDeSkyz]

Damn, if it was sunday night I could have joined up.:crybaby:

I'll be fixing up my bike on Sunday Waylander, maybe we could do a Sunday ride too. Nothing saying we can't ride every night of the week :D

[SlowHand]

why so late? (says he who lives and works 10mins from westgate) Im in either way. And I do ride every night of the week, checked out potters road too, we could do that. it starts at coatesville township and ends just after the end of coatesvill hw

[InDeSkyz]

Seemed to be the preferred time for most ppl. Otherwise I'd prefer it earlier too. ie. leave at 7. But regardless, come along Albin :)

[SlowHand]

shit, I just remembered, I have guitar lessons on thursday :slap:. Guess that counts me out for now :bye: , Im gona see if I can reschedule it.So is the thursday night the preferred time for everyone that are/could be keen, or can we change just for me me me. :whistle:

[placidfemme]

ohhh I wanna come... but can't :(

Have a safe ride...

[motobob]

I'll be keen to join you, weather permitting of course. Riding in rain and dark with fogged visor isn't much fun as I found out on Sunday. Post on Thurs evening if its still a goer.

Cheers

[InDeSkyz]

Will do.
QckChk? Will you chaperone/guide the way?

[FROSTY]

can a really old slow rider come along ??

[Devil]

I might be able to come along, bike/weather permitting.

[Qkchk]

Will do.
QckChk? Will you chaperone/guide the way?

Yeah can do - providing it's fine. Don't mind a bit of wet but nothing like todays weather - YUCK!

Even tho we have daylight savings on our side now, how about changing the time to meet @ Westgate 7pm, leave on the dot at 7.30? What do you think? I have a couple more roads we can explore.... becides, more time @ the pub! :drinkup:

PS You boys will have to behave this time ;) hubbys coming along....

[FROSTY]

but are you sure we will be safe on the roads that late at night--I mean dont all our bikes turn into pumpkins at midnite

[Qkchk]

Thinking about it I think it would be better later on @ 7.45 some people are still getting home at 7pm....

Anyone here going on the Opo ride?

[InDeSkyz]

Cool, will change time details :)

[justsomeguy]

but are you sure we will be safe on the roads that late at night--I mean dont all our bikes turn into pumpkins at midnite

Not at midnight - at 10pm.

Who's this old and slow rider?? Are you bringing your dad along??

[Qkchk]

Cool, will change time details :)


What time have you changed it too? Can just keep it the way it was since it's daylight savings (we had plenty of time last thurs...)

[InDeSkyz]

Oh, heh. I went away from the pc for a bit.

[Qkchk]

Do we have anymore victims?

[loosebruce]

i may cruise up for a look, gotta start work at 6am 2moro so will be a long day, see how i feel afterwards thou, prolly drag a few others along.

Hey paul can i's borrow ya bike for a bit, i'm getting withdrwals from mine, i treat it ever so nicely :mellow:

[motobob]

Hey paul can i's borrow ya bike for a bit, i'm getting withdrwals from mine, i treat it ever so nicely :mellow:

Heh heh that will shorten its life won't it. Suppose I'll get a spin on the TL as a fair trade. Shit I've scratched the bugger already, it got pushed off the sidestand. pristine bikes and me don't go together.

[White trash]

Might just come along for a little look.

[SlideMoto]

I might come past in the Skyline after work and say hi to every one. I just work around the corner.

[SlowHand]

well Im out, guitar lesson has to happen. have fun peeps.

[loosebruce]

Heh heh that will shorten its life won't it. Suppose I'll get a spin on the TL as a fair trade. Shit I've scratched the bugger already, it got pushed off the sidestand. pristine bikes and me don't go together.

Well it's not really fair trade, but it is a once in a lifetime chance.

Aye, didnt ya CBR "roll" off its stand too?

My gixxers issues got nothing to do with me, just a bad batch from Suzuki, but if you really wanna shorten it's life give it to jimmy, quite windy for auckland at the mo init.

[Qkchk]

Heh heh that will shorten its life won't it. Suppose I'll get a spin on the TL as a fair trade. Shit I've scratched the bugger already, it got pushed off the sidestand. pristine bikes and me don't go together.


Hey bring the Custard, there should be at least one other.......

[Qkchk]

250's and / or learners welcome.

[SlideMoto]

What about 49s and learners? My bike will be in the boot.

[Zapf]

250's and / or learners welcome.

Hur? might tag along anyway... :)

[Qkchk]

Just trying to get some newbies out on the run - weather permitting....

[LXS]

I've also got an early start 2mro, if im not too munted I'll be there too. :sweatdrop

[FROSTY]

watch out for the pinkerton express --if i can get it going

[motobob]

Ha Ha Bruce. I reckon the missus did it for damaging her truck down at Tokeroa. Took her about 3 weeks to notice the damage. Course I denied doing it. :whistle:

Qkchk the more Custards the better. We are more noticeable in the dark too. :niceone:

[SPman]

which pub? being a lazy prick, I'll just go straight there.with a stealth model - to balance up the custards.

[InDeSkyz]

I'm not sure of the name of the pub, although someone else I hope will fill you in.

Frosty - come along man, would be good to meet you.
Yer only a slow old rider if you have a stepper welded to your bike.. with a colostomy bag.. and a medic alert bracelet as your keychain.

(For those needing help to stop your colostomy bag smelling, please check here (http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=U&start=2&q=http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp%3Fpage%3D3780&e=10342))

No offense intended to people offended. That includes midgits.

[justsomeguy]

It's the Speights Ale House. 12 Oteha Valley Rd, Albany.

Judging by last time we should be there around 8:30 pm give or take.

[BLACKYOSHI1000]

It's the Speights Ale House. 12 Oteha Valley Rd, Albany.

Judging by last time we should be there around 8:30 pm give or take.
FUCK IM IN WE NEED MORE DARK COLOURED GIXERS OUT THERE BLOODY CUSTARDS

[SixPackBack]

FUCK IM IN WE NEED MORE DARK COLOURED GIXERS OUT THERE BLOODY CUSTARDS

Might have to come along and bring the custard balance back up :2thumbsup

[MeHigh]

I'm in! Is still on 7:45 guys?

[InDeSkyz]

I'm watching the weather. If it's just cold - then it's still on. If it's pissing down, well... it's time to invest in a lovely outside spa so you can enjoy the steam rising from your nekkid butt as you leave the water.

[GR81]

metservice says "morning showers clearing..."

if i can get my bike ready in time, ill be keen :)

[The_Dover]

I was gonna pike cos I've got some baking to do (don't ask!) but fuck it, gotta have the blue and white gixxers there too. You know, the fastest ones.....

Just not with my ass in the saddle!

[FROSTY]

OYYY skyyyz--if this ol bloke with his zimmer frame can drag his pink nifty fifty scooter along then you young things can pull ya fingers out.
Hmm Mind you --perhaps I should come in my recovery van and follow dover :devil2: -mmmm GIXXER bits waiting to be harvested

[The_Dover]

Hmm Mind you --perhaps I should come in my recovery van and follow dover :devil2: -mmmm GIXXER bits waiting to be harvested

Oi Frosty, you tell your chinese mates in their cages to stay well away!!

I don't think the insurance company would give me a third one........

[Dart]

btw, at what average speed do you usually ride?

[ManDownUnder]

can a really old slow rider come along ??

LOL - do you KNOW anyone like that??? I thought you had a two fold mission

1) Teach em to stay safe
2) Teach em to go quick

did I miss something?

[InDeSkyz]

btw, at what average speed do you usually ride?

It's all up to how you feel comfortable.
I was last of the line last week, don't worry. You wont get left behind. :)

[Damon]

That wind looks like it's gonna stick around, i think i'll take the soft option with SP and meet you at the pub.

[justsomeguy]

It's all up to how you feel comfortable.


I second that.



I was last of the line last week.

You ride really well for someone with your amount of riding experience. :done:



Don't worry. You wont get left behind. :)

Someone usually stops at intersections and does a quick head count so no one gets left behind.

The only way anyone woud get lost is if they take off at warp speed and leave the rest of the group behind, then the group takes a different turn off behind them.

The rain and wind are bloody awful at the moment, fingers crossed it clears huh - hate riding when its :sweatdrop .

[Devil]

I'll be along if I dont mind the weather.

[InDeSkyz]

The rain and wind are bloody awful at the moment, fingers crossed it clears huh - hate riding when its :sweatdrop .


Gawd, I bloody hope so. Really need a wind down today.
Got myself a decent neckwarmer - so bring on the cold baby!

[BLACKYOSHI1000]

[QUOTE=InDeSkyz]It's all up to how you feel comfortable.
INDESKY IM STILL A LITTLE UNCUMFORTABLE :doh: ITS MY LEATHERS :kick:
SEE YA THERE :slap:

[FROSTY]

MDU--theres a basic missing here--a zimmer frame onlyu goes so fast matey

[SlowHand]

[QUOTE=InDeSkyz]It's all up to how you feel comfortable.
INDESKY IM STILL A LITTLE UNCUMFORTABLE :doh: ITS MY LEATHERS :kick:
SEE YA THERE :slap:

Dammit! shoulda known better than to read dodgy yoshi's post while Im eating! :crybaby:

[BLACKYOSHI1000]

[QUOTE=BLACKYOSHI1000]

Dammit! shoulda known better than to read dodgy yoshi's post while Im eating! :crybaby:
ALBIN I STILL HAVENT GOT YOUR NAME DOWN FOR THE :scooter: OPO RUN ?
ARE` YA WITH US MATE

[Devil]

Dont worry L platers you wont get left behind. My run in period on the new toy limits me to about 95km/h, darn it!

[Qkchk]

Well the weather is looking a bit touch-and-go ........ still, it is early times yet.

I have two plans of attack for the ride (providing the weather holds in..)

1. We go the same route as the ride last Thurs night. OR
2. Leave Westgate, ride through Kumeu take Fosters Rd (links up to Muriwai Rd, not a bad bit of road..) head down to the beach take a 5min stop (let other catch up etc..) then head back to Waimaukau up Waikokou Valley Rd which links to Old North Rd. Follow that to Peak Rd, let the crew catch up then down Peak Rd to Kaukoppa then along Kahikatea Flats Rd then turn right onto old SH1. Ride a short distance then turn onto Sunnyside Rd follow that to Riverhead-coastville highway then (this is the tricky part I would have to take the lead ;)) turn left (cant remember the road name...) but this leads us to Paremoremo. All cons can stay at the prison... ;) Follow the road till we link back up to SH1 in Albany..... then.... :drinkup:

So what do ya think boys and girls?

[The_Dover]

Fuck, I'm lost already............and the west ain't the place to get lost........

[InDeSkyz]

Well the weather is looking a bit touch-and-go ........ still, it is early times yet.

I have two plans of attack for the ride (providing the weather holds in..)

1. We go the same route as the ride last Thurs night. OR
2. Leave Westgate................

Follow the road till we link back up to SH1 in Albany..... then.... :drinkup:

So what do ya think boys and girls?


I would ask you to repeat the 2nd bit, but I still wouldn't get it.
Weather looking cold atm, but not raining.
How long would the 2nd bit take? (No worries though, I'm easy to .. no wait, I don't want that quoted).

[FROSTY]

Well the weather is looking a bit touch-and-go ........ still, it is early times yet.

I have two plans of attack for the ride (providing the weather holds in..)

1. We go the same route as the ride last Thurs night. OR
2. Leave Westgate, ride through Kumeu take Fosters Rd (links up to Muriwai Rd, not a bad bit of road..) head down to the beach take a 5min stop (let other catch up etc..) then head back to Waimaukau up Waikokou Valley Rd which links to Old North Rd. Follow that to Peak Rd, let the crew catch up then down Peak Rd to Kaukoppa then along Kahikatea Flats Rd then turn right onto old SH1. Ride a short distance then turn onto Sunnyside Rd follow that to Riverhead-coastville highway then (this is the tricky part I would have to take the lead ;)) turn left (cant remember the road name...) but this leads us to Paremoremo. All cons can stay at the prison... ;) Follow the road till we link back up to SH1 in Albany..... then.... :drinkup:

So what do ya think boys and girls?
thats about a 1.5-2 hour ride -wooohoo IOm polishing the zimmer frame so I look good for this one

[FROSTY]

so what times the meet up--7 or 7.45?????"

[justsomeguy]

Meet - 7:45

Leave - 8:15

[Qkchk]

thats about a 1.5-2 hour ride -wooohoo IOm polishing the zimmer frame so I look good for this one

Probaly wouldn't see a ride short of the 1.5hr mark. Seemes long but when youre riding - it flys........... ;)

[Qkchk]

I would ask you to repeat the 2nd bit, but I still wouldn't get it.
Weather looking cold atm, but not raining.
How long would the 2nd bit take? (No worries though, I'm easy to .. no wait, I don't want that quoted).
We can decide what course to take when we meet up - Probaly best to tell you in person....

It's pretty much the same as the last ride just a couple of extra bit thrown in... :calm:

[InDeSkyz]

Cool giant red apples. My gut is starting to rev a bit, so why deny it meshing with the bike :D

[FROSTY]

ahh fugg that --Im orf up there now-- I can get one loop in before you lot turn up

[Qkchk]

ahh fugg that --Im orf up there now-- I can get one loop in before you lot turn up

Well I did suggest an earlier time and no one spoke up!!! Might see ya up there grumpy ;)

[Qkchk]

For those 'ladies' who decide to head straight to the pub (speights ale house) we should be there after 9.30ish, depends on what happens....

[The_Dover]

I can't make it tonight soz folks. I gotta bake some cakes for work, no seriously, I'm in the kitchen with my apron on tonight!!

Have fun and I'll catch youse over the weekend!!

[Riff Raff]

Wt and I did contemplate coming - but I'm being a big wimp cos it's cold, wet and windy out there. Have fun people.

[InDeSkyz]

see you there all :)

[InDeSkyz]

Hands up who has a wet botty!

[MeHigh]

Nice meeting ya guys! maybe next time I ain't gonna let me wallet home and I can buy some beer as well... arghhhh...

[FROSTY]

hmm-Interesting night --an hour or exploring back roads going slippy slidey was kinda fun in a bum puckering way.
Meeting up with a bunch of newbee KBers was fun. But half an hour of riding directly into driving rain-Had me feeling like homer simpson.
Visor up -duu ouch pain -visor down--duuu cant see -visor up--duu pain.
Did the riverhead road a couple of times--yea Im a masocist.
Saw the PURPLE harley and spent a couple of hours with some cool KBers--
All in all a bloody good evening .

[BLACKYOSHI1000]

HAD THE SAME PROB FROSTY LEFT HOME WITH THE DARTHVADER VISOR ON :doh:

[SPman]

wondered why you were takin it easy down the motorway
[of course we were ALL takin it easy ]

[SlowHand]

[QUOTE=Albin]
ALBIN I STILL HAVENT GOT YOUR NAME DOWN FOR THE :scooter: OPO RUN ?
ARE` YA WITH US MATE

Nah bud, having a 'sensible' weekend, assn etc.

Sounds like you guys had a good ride, considering the weather. I did a similar run about an hour before you lot - less rain. Murphy's law huh?

[FROSTY]

Albin--funny dude I diddnt see ya -mind you I couldnt see much at all through that mist and rain and suchlike. I was on The PINK bike
I did a loop up old nth peak and round coming out at the murawhai turnoff before meeting up wid the Kb crew--at that point I thought--MMMM might be a tadd slippery out there.

[juzzer]

Albin--funny dude I diddnt see ya -mind you I couldnt see much at all through that mist and rain and suchlike. I was on The PINK bike
I did a loop up old nth peak and round coming out at the murawhai turnoff before meeting up wid the Kb crew--at that point I thought--MMMM might be a tadd slippery out there.

But doesn't the zimmer frame have trainer wheels to achieve mega lean angles and anti-lock/skid widgets? :woohoo:

[FROSTY]

dUNNO--YOU TELL ME ABOUT MY ZIMMER FRAME :devil2: :devil2:
seemed to get along ok las nite
Not bad for a old model worn out zimmer with a geriatric rider

[juzzer]

dUNNO--YOU TELL ME ABOUT MY ZIMMER FRAME :devil2: :devil2:
seemed to get along ok las nite
Not bad for a old model worn out zimmer with a geriatric rider

All true - i wasn't guuna go that quick....PS where's the doodle?

[SN4PD]

Nice to meet a few new faces :drinkup: , pity about the weather, was drenched by the time I got home...

Thanks for the help with the chain frosty & co, she's getting a new one fitted now, along with new sprockets & a new rear tyre :niceone:

[SlowHand]

Albin--funny dude I diddnt see ya -mind you I couldnt see much at all through that mist and rain and suchlike. I was on The PINK bike
I did a loop up old nth peak and round coming out at the murawhai turnoff before meeting up wid the Kb crew--at that point I thought--MMMM might be a tadd slippery out there.

I did access road- foster(ish) to muriwai thru school rd, down scenic route, then taylors, to kaukap and back to kuuuumuuu. bout 6.20ish I think.

I did see a couple bikes go past while I was getting lube at shell kumeu. 1 250 and one bigger.

[pinkhoggirl]

Saw the PURPLE harley and spent a couple of hours with some cool KBers--
All in all a bloody good evening .
Ok you....Somethins wrong with the color of your visor. I specifically told you...and listen carefully here....ITS PINK!!!!!!! :brick: Just like the rest of my happy little world behind these rose colored glasses! :sunny:

[FROSTY]

Its PURPLE --ya hear me --PURPLE
No Im not gonna get into this --- post a picture of ya baby and lets take a vote on it -the great KB democrracy can decide it
GWAN --I dare ya ---looser has to hmmm lemme think --ahhh yea wash the winners bike--or BIKES :devil2:

[Qkchk]

Well, what can I say?

WET WET WET WET = 1/2 the fun, well with the pelting rain last night, 1/4 the fun. :(


Such a shame about the weather - BUT what a great turnout last night! Next ride I'm gonna be sure it is fine weather and preferably daylight too ;)

Nice to catch up with familiar faces and meet some new.......

PS Custard says Hi.

[FROSTY]

Hey was good to meetya quicky and custard. Small world aint it.

[LXS]

hey where is exactly is this shell westgate?

I went to the one at the end of the nor western was there about 7.40ish, was there for about 20mins then left, couldn't see anyone?!!?!

It was absolutely pissing down, was good to test the wets out.

[FROSTY]

dunno where you were but from around 7.40 till 8.00 there were about 20 bikes at the shell station at the very end of the Nw motorway.
next to mc'ds and KFC

[Gremlin]

hey where is exactly is this shell westgate?

I went to the one at the end of the nor western was there about 7.40ish, was there for about 20mins then left, couldn't see anyone?!!?!

It was absolutely pissing down, was good to test the wets out.
Perhaps you haven't adjusted your clock for daylight saving?? :whistle:

Normally the bikes (as you come from the Nor Western) are behind the pumps next to the main road.

[LXS]

yah thats where I was :crybaby: , no worries sounds like you guys had a gd time.

catch ya's next time.

[SN4PD]

hey where is exactly is this shell westgate?

I went to the one at the end of the nor western was there about 7.40ish, was there for about 20mins then left, couldn't see anyone?!!?!

It was absolutely pissing down, was good to test the wets out.

See attached pic.

[Qkchk]

Hey was good to meetya quicky and custard. Small world aint it.

To right... BTW, I sold the Mx5 to me dad. Thats what we are up to on Sun (before PHG BBQ). Mx5 club got a run on to launch the brand spanking new Mx5. Guiness World Record attempt. Tryin to get as many 5's we can to drive in convoy from Manukau City to Alexander Park.

[FROSTY]

I did sorta wonder about the MX5 You just diddnt come across as car gal
-Once a biker always a biker :devil2:
Ohh yea--I had a bit off fun "keeping the cbr ticking over" before we sold it
Hey I meant to ask ya--Hows your mums back??