Wgtn Ride Sun Nov 13 '05

[skelstar]

WARNING: RUGBY COVERAGE FRIENDLY RIDE

Weathers looking good for Sunday. Anyone keen for a ride to the Borough of Martin (not SB)? Im keen to watch the coverage of the All Blacks playing in Ireland so I would like to meet after that. I think the rugby replay on Sky goes from 9:15am (9:30am kick-off) to 11:00am...so meet at Caltex Rimutaka at 11:20ish?

Anyone keen??? (hopes SOMEONE is keen).

[Velox]

Sorry S - won't be in Wgtn that morn. Good plan though!

[Aaron717]

i'd be keen for a blat over there. hopefully we can get some more people keen

[hsvboy06]

I'm keen to tag along, if you don't mind me and my little 150 putting along behind you! (I'm not 100% sure I can make it - if I'm not there by 11:20 then it's safe to assume I couldn't.) I assume you mean Caltex Rimutaka...?

[skelstar]

Be good to have you there. Yeah I did mean Caltex Rimutaka/Akatarawas. Ill edit to suit.
[edit] BTW welcome to kiwibiker!

[sels1]

If everything falls into place I could join you on my new bike. I am picking it up from the 'Naki on Saturday

[Str8 Jacket]

If everything falls into place I could join you on my new bike. I am picking it up from the 'Naki on Saturday


ooh, what is it? Do tell....

[skelstar]

If everything falls into place I could join you on my new bike. I am picking it up from the 'Naki on Saturday
That sounds tantalising...you have to bring it now...

[sels1]

ooh, what is it? Do tell....

hmm...lets play "guess the new bike". Any takers? :)

[skelstar]

hmm...lets play "guess the new bike". Any takers? :)
If its a multistrada then you get a kick in the nuts. For free :).

Ummm...you didnt think you wanted a sporty so maybe a BMW R1150RS?

[Mrs Old Farts]

If everything falls into place I could join you on my new bike. I am picking it up from the 'Naki on Saturday

Hey Sels what ya bout, is it a nice big tourer built for two.?

[Hitcher]

WARNING: RUGBY COVERAGE FRIENDLY RIDE

Weathers looking good for Sunday. Anyone keen for a ride to the Borough of Martin (not SB)? Im keen to watch the coverage of the All Blacks playing in Ireland so I would like to meet after that. I think the rugby replay on Sky goes from 9:15am (9:30am kick-off) to 11:00am...so meet at Caltex Rimutaka at 11:20ish?

Anyone keen??? (hopes SOMEONE is keen).
What's your mobile number? I'll text you the score so's you can leave earlier...

[Slingshot]

What's your mobile number? I'll text you the score so's you can leave earlier...

What a great idea...fancy delaying a ride so you can watch the rubgy!!!

[sels1]

If its a multistrada then you get a kick in the nuts. For free :).

Ummm...you didnt think you wanted a sporty so maybe a BMW R1150RS?

My nuts are safe. I actually tried out a couple of sprot bikes and was tempted with a 1200 Bandit but no.

And not a German Tank either (but a good guess)

[sels1]

Hey Sels what ya bout, is it a nice big tourer built for two.?

Hi Sue. That certainly figured in the thinking.

[skelstar]

What a great idea...fancy delaying a ride so you can watch the rubgy!!!
No, on reflection thats not a good idea at all. My phone will be off.

[skelstar]

My nuts are safe...
Right...how about a Vstrom?...*drum roll*

[Aaron717]

an FXR? :blink:

nah seriously should be good, what sorta pace you go at skelstar? last time i went over to the borough i nearly kaned myself so will not be toooo keen on a blistering pace as i haven't been back over since :thud:

[skelstar]

an FXR? :blink:

nah seriously should be good, what sorta pace you go at skelstar? last time i went over to the borough i nearly kaned myself so will not be toooo keen on a blistering pace as i haven't been back over since :thud:
Not blistering by any stretch. My bikes top speed is only $1.40 anyway. Its just a fun ride anyway...

[Dafe]

I heard the first shipment of the 2006 GSXR-1000's have landed!
Sels you evil dog! I've heard of many mid life crisis issues, but thats pushing it to the extremes!

[Dafe]

Would love some ride time.
The ride maybe abit late for me!
I'm not one for the scraps, so 3.30 I'll be watching - followed by the kiwis vs GB.
WGTN riders, do know that the frigate is being sunk at 3pm tomorrow.
Perhaps a local ride ending up on the south coast at 3pm could be a goer, I'm planning on parking up and watchin!
Whats the thoughts?

[skelstar]

WGTN riders, do know that the frigate is being sunk at 3pm tomorrow.
I reckon we could head to the Borough, chuck a coffee down, a relatively traffic free return over the hill and then get back in time for the sinking of the old girl.

[sels1]

I reckon we could head to the Borough, chuck a coffee down, a relatively traffic free return over the hill and then get back in time for the sinking of the old girl.

Sounds like a good idea. I am going to tape the rugby and watch it at 8.00 so can go riding earlier.

Oh, and picked up my new bike today - just rode it home from Taranaki - its so smooth and comfy.....

[Slingshot]

Me and Mrs S are planning on heading to the borough around 9:30ish and then heading back to see the 69er go down.

Chances are the swell will be to big tomorrow and it won't happen anyway.

[sels1]

Right...how about a Vstrom?...*drum roll*

no......but you you about as close as the bmw gs idea

have a look here

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=409209#post409209

[skelstar]

no......but you you about as close as the bmw gs idea
have a look here
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=409209#post409209
Nice one mate. Couldnt work it out...are 'we' going to see it on the ride tomorrow?

[sels1]

Nice one mate. Couldnt work it out...are 'we' going to see it on the ride tomorrow?

Yep I'm as keen as a keen thing to take my new toy out. what was the time again?

[skelstar]

Yep I'm as keen as a keen thing to take my new toy out. what was the time again?
I think the rugby replay finishes at 11:00am, so Im thinking about 11:20am-ish at Caltex. Will be good to see you there.

[skelstar]

Weather doesnt look tooooo bad. Ill be out of web-contact soon so if anyone needs to contact me then check my profile.
See you there!

[sels1]

I heard the first shipment of the 2006 GSXR-1000's have landed!
Sels you evil dog! I've heard of many mid life crisis issues, but thats pushing it to the extremes!

LOL ....nah, common sense rules...:2thumbsup

[Hitcher]

It was a bit windy out there today. But nice to be out, and tormenting the Wairarapa locals...

[skelstar]

It was a bit windy out there today. But nice to be out, and tormenting the Wairarapa locals...
It was a bit windy but that didnt stop us disturbing the tranquility that is the Wairarapa. Woo we were rampant...there were children crying and the villagers will sing about this act for generations. Had a nice chocolate brownie in cafe though. Yeah, whilst the company was excellent (nice bike sels1, good to meet you Simon) the wind kinda ruined it for me.

LBTW and I were syncronised 'banking' due to the wind along the Upper Hutt straights. Sorry for loosing you hsvboy06...we stopped and waited at one stage but you musta got caught at the lights and that slow crap traffic. Besides I think a leaking head gasket kinda ruied it for limbimtimwin too (at Kelson). Cut the avo a little short :).

Next time boys. Did you get that sinking feeling Dafe? How was it?

[Hitcher]

And Madboy, what's that black tape on the numberplate all about?

[Skunk]

Here's the Wellington... taken by Pickle.

[Hitcher]

69 goes down in Island Bay...

[madboy]

And Madboy, what's that black tape on the numberplate all about?What tape? I don't know what you're talking about.

[Hitcher]

What tape? I don't know what you're talking about.
My mistake...

[Aaron717]

the wallet was a little sore from my escapades on friday night :doh: . how ever would like to go for a ride some time, any of you doing the same run this weekend? i would be keen (specially since its payday this week finally) and hopefully i'll have new tyres and clutch so will be amping to run them in... :banana: :blip: :2thumbsup

[skelstar]

the wallet was a little sore from my escapades on friday night :doh: . how ever would like to go for a ride some time, any of you doing the same run this weekend? i would be keen (specially since its payday this week finally) and hopefully i'll have new tyres and clutch so will be amping to run them in... :banana: :blip: :2thumbsup
No worries. Keep an eye out for any threads. The thursday night ride is a possibilty too....(TRTNR).

[hsvboy06]

Sorry for loosing you hsvboy06...we stopped and waited at one stage but you musta got caught at the lights and that slow crap traffic. Besides I think a leaking head gasket kinda ruied it for limbimtimwin too (at Kelson). Cut the avo a little short :).

Next time boys. Did you get that sinking feeling Dafe? How was it?
Yep - I got caught at some lights and you guys disappeared off into the distance. No prob'. I did see you later at a turn off the main drag (Kelson?) but I spotted you too late to change lanes and follow you.
I tried to go and view the sinking but by the time I got there the traffic was jammed - literally. Even on a bike I couldn't move (and my bike's not big). I saw some smoke, but that was all.
Then I had to battle the wind back home - was pretty exhausted by the time I got back, and dare I say it, pretty glad to get my sore ass off the bike.
An enjoyable ride none-the-less. It'll probably be my last this year - all my weekends are booked out with intolerable family birthday and Xmas functions - but I'll definitely be looking back here for rides in the new year.
Thanks!