CHCH - Arthurs Pass 27/11/05

[Bren_chch]

Hi All

So it looks like the ride to Arthurs Pass will be on Sunday the 27th of November.

We need to sort a depature location and time, also drop a message to let us know if you can make it.

:2thumbsup

[Sniper]

MissSniper and I will come

[dangerous]

Ohhh yea the Xmas ride...... ok Brendon, how bouts the Yaldhurst Pub at 10am sound?
Up to Aurthers then back track to the Bealie pub for a spot a lunch.

PS: if there the interest we can ride on to the viaduct look out:yes:

[rubidor]

:banana: Hi guys great to see and hear about an organised run down this way, Ill be there .
Cheers

:rockon:

[Suzi Q]

we have a wedding on the 26th, will try to make it!!!! :spudguita

[R1madness]

boooo hooooooo i cant go waaaaaaaaaaaa..........

[Monsterbishi]

ok, this is just crazy annoying, I was planning on being made redundant today, so would have been able to make it, but noooooooo, I get slapped with a different shift and a $6k paycut instead ;-(

[TonyB]

Well that sucks...

Yep I'll be there.

[Jeff da maori]

that suxs, tell them to shove there job. it's a workers market at the moment.
Why are we waiting to ride next weekend? the big yellow thing will be in the sky tomorrow and I will be finishing work at 12 and going for a play in the hills. if anyone wants to come and play be at the sign of the kiwi at 1:30ish.

[Biff]

I'm in. Working on freeing up Ms Biff to join us too.
But I'm having problems untying the knots...

[Rashika]

waaaaay TMI there Biff old chum. :blink:

oh yeah I'll be there of course :rockon:

[Biff]

oh yeah I'll be there of course :rockon:

Sorry mate - I've only enough rope for Ms Biff. Have a word with D. :blip:

[Huntaway]

I'm a starter. Will look out for the group at Waddington.

[Jamiepo]

Yep I am a starter too, chucked some new rubbers on the bike today and bled the brakes gunna change oil and filter tomorrow, so I'll be set for next sunday!!

[Skyryder]

I'm in. Working on freeing up Ms Biff to join us too.
But I'm having problems untying the knots...

Try removing the creases Biff and the (k)nots will take care of themselves.

Can't make this one. Shuttle drivers Christmas Breakfast on.


Skyryder

[Goliart]

I'll be in! Are suped up Honda 50s allowed ;O)

[Sniper]

Double checking with MissSniper, Im not sure if she is up for it yet. Would it be a hassel if someone other than me could assess her riding before we go. She hasn't been to 100kph yet either.

[Jamiepo]

Don't worry too much bro, this is only my second road trip on my bike and I tend to sit at the back of the group going pretty slow and I am gunna be even slower for the first 30-40 KM cause I haven't scrubed my tyres in yet.

Jamie

[Unit]

Wish we could come too. But we're on the other Island, and right at the bloody top! Suppose if we leave now.... mmmmmm. Have an awesome ride guys, make sure someone takes plenty of pic's for the rest of us to see. We had a great day yesterday up hear with other KBers, the big yellow was out all day and is again today, but Im too tired, and too broke to even consider another ride. Maybe need to go to the shops for more milk though. Check out our pic's via TL Riders profile, you'll see a link to "Sucking Bugs", and find the pic's there. Look forward to your stories post ride.:ride:

[Sniper]

Don't worry too much bro, this is only my second road trip on my bike and I tend to sit at the back of the group going pretty slow and I am gunna be even slower for the first 30-40 KM cause I haven't scrubed my tyres in yet.

Jamie

You might be able to keep her company. She hasn't even seen a 100kph area yet.

[Jeff da maori]

yep I'll be there. need to finish off the rear tyre so I can get a big new shiny one put on.

big thumbs up to Bren for teaching me to ride on saturday. sitting behind someone and following there lines was a really good way to refreash the mind.

[dangerous]

Double checking with MissSniper, Im not sure if she is up for it yet. Would it be a hassel if someone other than me could assess her riding before we go. She hasn't been to 100kph yet either.
Yeah.... lets look at saturday, if that suits, might be a push going that far tho, if it does become too much can she not get on the back of your bike? There is a lot of hill work to be done.

I'm a starter. Will look out for the group at Waddington.
yeah we can T up something there

[Sniper]

Yeah.... lets look at saturday, if that suits, might be a push going that far tho, if it does become too much can she not get on the back of your bike? There is a lot of hill work to be done.


Thats a good idea. Im going to be taking her out every night and hopefully getting her skills up

[TonyB]

Yep I'll be there.
I rescind my earlier thereness, and replace this with an "I may in all likelyhood not be able to attend"-ness

[Sniper]

I rescind my earlier thereness, and replace this with an "I may in all likelyhood not be able to attend"-ness

Is that cause Im coming?

[Transalper]

Ohhh yea the Xmas ride...... ok Brendon, how bouts the Yaldhurst Pub at 10am sound?
Up to Aurthers then back track to the Bealie pub for a spot a lunch.

PS: if there the interest we can ride on to the viaduct look out:yes:

Is this still the intended meeting time/place on Sunday?
I've had half an eye on these forums for a month or so and finally decided to cruse along for a run.
So count me in too.:niceone:

[TonyB]

Is that cause Im coming?
Nope. Well not unless you are spending all my money..

[dangerous]

Is this still the intended meeting time/place on Sunday?
I've had half an eye on these forums for a month or so and finally decided to cruse along for a run.
So count me in too.:niceone:
Welcome to KB Tranie... errr, Salper.... (will work on a better short name I think) :2thumbsup
Keep an eye on the thread to make sure the details dont change but as for now I'd say yip as is. :rockon:

[Transalper]

Don't worry too much bro, this is only my second road trip on my bike and I tend to sit at the back of the group going pretty slow and I am gunna be even slower for the first 30-40 KM cause I haven't scrubed my tyres in yet.

Jamie
You wont get much scrubbing done in the first 30-40km on the way to Arthurs Pass. :sherlock:
You don't really have to turn the bike for the first 70km from Christchurch.
I guess the centre of ya tyres will be ready by then.:D

[Jamiepo]

yeah, I was thinking about that on sat night so I went for a 60 km blat round the port hills, so they are llooking a bit better now!!

[Bren_chch]

yeah, I was thinking about that on sat night so I went for a 60 km blat round the port hills, so they are llooking a bit better now!!

hey

did u take it to suggested place, what did he do/say?

[Jamiepo]

Yeah I did end up taking it to Don, bloody awsome service, they were flat out but still did it!! Got a pair of BT45 battleaxes put on. Got a brand new set and he put on one size wider and smaller in height so now they don't look quite so tall and thin. I would go back there without a cualm, good fun playing on the PS2 aswell!!!

You gotta love dons hair cut!!!

[Bren_chch]

good one, yeah everyone loves Dons haircut!

did u also take it too Duane, what he do or say?

[miSTa]

You gotta love dons hair cut!!!

:stupid: It's a great haircut alright, something right out of left field. :rockon:

As attractive as this ride sounds I'm going to have to give it miss. The jobs I put off at home to go the the Magpie need to be done this weekend. Have a good trip.

[Jamiepo]

Nah, didn't get to duanes yet, bike is idling much better now, the oil dripping wasn't a leak I just put WAY too much on my chain and it spat it all over the sump, did my own oil and filter and will get plugs next week, the tyres basically cleaned me out at close to $400!!

[Bren_chch]

The old oil on the chain trick aye lol!!!

ouch 400.... well least u got some modern tyres on it now and not them 20 year old ones! :D

[Fordy]

He, he just got the go ahead. Parenting Saturday, Funday Sunday :woohoo:

[Bren_chch]

Does anyone care to offer a weather forcast for Sunday? :shake:

[Biff]

Change of plan (again). I won't be here (again).

Enjoy.

[dangerous]

Does anyone care to offer a weather forcast for Sunday? :shake:
shit man this far out it could do anything... but see here http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=christchurch

ps: they hav droped the w/e that dosent sound good:blink:

[Sniper]

Change of plan (again). I won't be here (again).

Enjoy.

What did you do wrong now.


On a side note. MissSniper and myself will be riding out towards Rangiora/Kaipoi way to get skills up on Thursday if anyone wants to join us.

[Biff]

What did you do wrong now.

I accepted a job that takes me to places I'd rather not go, at times I'd rather not go.



On a side note. MissSniper and myself will be riding out towards Rangiora/Kaipoi way to get skills up on Thursday if anyone wants to join us.

Need a pit stop? You know where we ware matey.

[scumdog]

I accepted a job that takes me to places I'd rather not go, at times I'd rather not go.

You and me both eh matey?? - and at times with people I'd rather not be with.

[Sniper]

I accepted a job that takes me to places I'd rather not go, at times I'd rather not go.

I remember having a job like that. Bugger mate.


Need a pit stop? You know where we ware matey.

Yea I will let you know what happens.

[Aaron]

This is a ride I'd like to do and would like to come along if that suits everyone?

I don't want to hold any folks up, (due to my CC rating not riding ability, love the hills), but if there are other 2 fiddy's going along maybe I could bring mine?

[FlyingDutchMan]

I doubt I will be going now... My task to get rid of the rust from inside the petrol tank has turned into mission near impossible. I have removed about 1/2 a cup of just rust and it still needs more work - which will take at least 4 days :doh:

[Bren_chch]

This is a ride I'd like to do and would like to come along if that suits everyone?

I don't want to hold any folks up, (due to my CC rating not riding ability, love the hills), but if there are other 2 fiddy's going along maybe I could bring mine?


of course, everyone is welcome! :2thumbsup

[Sniper]

of course, everyone is welcome! :2thumbsup

Even me???:blip:

[Bren_chch]

Especially you Sniper! :scooter:

[Sniper]

Especially you Sniper! :scooter:

Ooo, yay, thanks. Maybe I'll get a chance to try out my new leathers. :2thumbsup

[Bren_chch]

what new leathers?

pic?

[Sniper]

Im going round tonight to hopefully fit :whistle: a set of TonyB's Mintauor Leathers.

[Bren_chch]

ok nice one they look pretty good!

BUT... u better go for a run first! :shake:

[Sniper]

BUT... u better got for a run first! :shake:

Cheeky sod. :apumpin:

[Aaron]

From the Yaldhurst Pub at 10, is that the plan? Um... where is the pub, is it on your left at that intersection as you head down Yaldhurst road, (from the roundabout/lights)?

I don't have the Internet at home, so if someone wouldn't mind TXT'ing me if plans change that would be cool :2thumbsup (I can PM my phone details).

Or maybe I could meet up with you first Sniper? I'm out in Linwood now so I gotta go past your place to get there.

Aaron.

[Sniper]

Or maybe I could meet up with you first Sniper? I'm out in Linwood now so I gotta go past your place to get there.

Aaron.

Sounds like a good idea. You have my home number?

[Transalper]

Does anyone care to offer a weather forcast for Sunday? :shake:
Tv3 weather made it look like it should be Fine and even better the further west we go.

As I'm new to the forum I hope this ain't too out of place...
For those riders worried wether they can keep up or not, wether they be novice or just underpowered, stop worring, just come along.:yeah:
I am not to fast on the road anymore. Now I just enjoy being out there for a cruse and regularly ride with newbe riders (i've got a few friends just moving toward full licences now). Between myself and Goliart on the suped up Honda 50:cool: there shouldn't be anyone left behind.:ride: The fast guys will do their thing but I imagine they will let us regroup along the way.

[manuboy]

The fast guys will do their thing but I imagine they will let us regroup along the way

Stop worrying, there aren't any fast guys going... the canterbury plains ain't much of a skill test. And Arthurs is a road where it usually pays to admire the scenery more than the racer crouch of the guy in front.

[Sniper]

What manuboy said. And also, Miss Sniper is dying to come along so I won't be racing. Who is coming that is fairly new to riding?

[Transalper]

Double checking with MissSniper, Im not sure if she is up for it yet. She hasn't been to 100kph yet either.


This is a ride I'd like to do and would like to come along if that suits everyone?

I don't want to hold any folks up, (due to my CC rating not riding ability, love the hills), but if there are other 2 fiddy's going along maybe I could bring mine?

That's one worried about ability and one about cc's
It was posts like these that prompted my last post

For those riders worried wether they can keep up or not, wether they be novice or just underpowered, stop worring, just come along.:yes:

[Sniper]

Thanks Transalper. Miss Sniper will be pleased to read or hear that

[dangerous]

OK.... as it seems theres going to be a few rock up for this ride and there is a bit of concern showing regarding cc's and new riders.
So Bren and myself had a quick chat and this is the basics as to what we came up with.

Meet up at The Yaldhurst pub @ 10:00am Sun
It would be good to be riding by 10:30.

Can all bikes please be full of gas at the meeting point and then everyone will need to top up at Springfield (this will allow the remaining ride to return back to Springfield before needing more fuel)

We will ride the 'Old West Coast rd' to Waddington then onto Springfield.
If everyone is happy to we will ride to the Viaduct lookout, then return to the Bealey pub for a drink and grub not to forget a good old chin wag (talk shit bout CX500's)

Right then, All riders ride at "their pace" and do not out ride it. Regular stops will be made for regroups, should the group split into two then someone will keep and eye out for the last riders.

Any Questions ask away... :rockon:

[Sniper]

Thanks D.

Miss Sniper and I will be there.

[dangerous]

Stop worrying, there aren't any fast guys going...
Stop taking the piss ya bloody twit..... the new guys dont get your odd sence of humour :slap:

[Jamiepo]

Sounds like a well thought out plan, although I will keep away from the beer as I have enough trouble staying on the road without alcohol in my system!!! Sniper, I am a fairly new rider, First day out was with bren and a couple of other guys when we went to akaroa. I am riding to Ashburton every day now so I am feeling a lot more comfortable on the bike.

[sparrow_34]

I'll aim to be there. I'm reasonably new to CHC so it will be good to meet up with a few Kiwi Bikers.

[Sniper]

Sniper, I am a fairly new rider, First day out was with bren and a couple of other guys when we went to akaroa. I am riding to Ashburton every day now so I am feeling a lot more comfortable on the bike.

It would be cool if you dont mind riding with MissSniper IF I shoot off. I don't plan on it, but you never know.


Sparrow, it will be good to meet you. Come along.

[Jamiepo]

Yeah bro not a prob, when I say a new Rider, I mean road rider, I am confident on bikes but the whole leaning thing still gives me the creaps!!

Looks like we are gunna have a fairly big turn out, awsome!!

Edit, I still plan to go if it is raining who else is??

[Sniper]

Yeah bro not a prob, when I say a new Rider, I mean road rider, I am confident on bikes but the whole leaning thing still gives me the creaps!!


Perfect ( not in a bad way) Miss Sniper will be really scared too. I might do a couple of tail end charlie runs though.

So who is coming.

[gav]

Whats the weather forecast first? How many km's is it approx round trip?

[Transalper]

Weather forcast is for fine weather and even more sun on the west side of the mountains.
The distance from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass is approx 150km and the Viaduct is maybe about another 10km (I'm not sure exactly where along the road the viaduct is on my map).

So the round trip from Christchurch to the Viaduct and back to Christchurch would be in the ballpark of around 320km.

[gav]

Cool, about what I thought....so why do some people need to full up with gas along the way? :yawn: :innocent: :whistle:

[Sniper]

Cool, about what I thought....so why do some people need to full up with gas along the way? :yawn: :innocent: :whistle:

Because we dont have the patented VFR secret things.....:lol:

[dangerous]

Cool, about what I thought....so why do some people need to full up with gas along the way? :yawn: :innocent: :whistle:
well I dont... not any more, but there are bikes that can only just scratch 200k on a tank.... but you know that.

And IMO I find theres nothing more anoying than 90% of people fill up and then 10k up the rd the other 10% decide they want to :bash:
But hey... its all up to you lot, Gav should someone run out... then we will disect the VFR and drain its tank as we know you will have enough for the day:spudbn:

[Bren_chch]

So far I count 14... nice!

[Sniper]

So who's the 14? Im too lazy to count.

[gav]

LOL, remember how we topped up fuel in Geraldine? Well, I havent had to put in any yet, done 200km on the trip meter and fuel gauge shows half a tank. Dunno though, prob get 200km out of first half and less than 100km out of second half!!

[Bren_chch]

So who's the 14? Im too lazy to count.

fuck off and count yaself :shake:

[Jamiepo]

My bike will only do 150 km to reserve so I am gunna be one of those guys that rides from servo to servo like hes got a bladder problem.

[Adam_B]

So far I count 14... nice!
Make that 15!

The weather looks like it will be alright, hopefully getting better as we head out out ChCh.

See you all tomorrow

[**R1**]

make it 16

[Sniper]

fuck off and count yaself :shake:

Fuck sake, I got to 10 before I ran outta fingers.

So whos coming??:blip: :lol:

[Sniper]

You are all wrong, including my toes, I count 17.

[miSTa]

Make that 18, after dong a honest days work at hom, several bourbons this evenings, make that several severals, and the fact that noones going to be home I'm allowed to go :banana:, see yu all tomorrow :banana: :banana:

[miSTa]

LOL, remember how we topped up fuel in Geraldine? Well, I havent had to put in any yet, done 200km on the trip meter and fuel gauge shows half a tank. Dunno though, prob get 200km out of first half and less than 100km out of second half!!


Yea maybe but some of us didn't need to fill up at all :eyepoke: :banana:

[TonyB]

Have a good ride peoples. I won't be going.

[gav]

So whats the weather forecast?

[Bren_chch]

fine as we get out of chch

[Bren_chch]

PS:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20815

[Transalper]

So whats the weather forecast?

Your asking again??

Keep your eye on these...
Christchurch Weather
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,0a15a8,00.html

Greymouth Weather
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,0a15a34,00.html

The further west we go the better it will be. Still the same forcast as earlier predicted.

[Jamiepo]

My bike will only do 150 km to reserve so I am gunna be one of those guys that rides from servo to servo like hes got a bladder problem.


well since I got the 4th cylinder working I am pretty sure that my fuel consumption is gunna go way down.

[dangerous]

OK.... as it seems theres going to be a few rock up for this ride and there is a bit of concern showing regarding cc's and new riders.
So Bren and myself had a quick chat and this is the basics as to what we came up with.

Meet up at The Yaldhurst pub @ 10:00am Sun
It would be good to be riding by 10:30.

Can all bikes please be full of gas at the meeting point and then everyone will need to top up at Springfield (this will allow the remaining ride to return back to Springfield before needing more fuel)

We will ride the 'Old West Coast rd' to Waddington then onto Springfield.
If everyone is happy to we will ride to the Viaduct lookout, then return to the Bealey pub for a drink and grub not to forget a good old chin wag (talk shit bout CX500's)

Right then, All riders ride at "their pace" and do not out ride it. Regular stops will be made for regroups, should the group split into two then someone will keep and eye out for the last riders.

Any Questions ask away... :rockon:
As above..... lets do this shit :scooter:

well since I got the 4th cylinder working I am pretty sure that my fuel consumption is gunna go way down.
Well the VF400f was well knowen for its love of fuel, but tell ya what for its year it was a bloody grunty trucker for a 400.
You will be right Jamiepo, theres a pump at the pass :yes:

PS: wrap up..... it will be cold :cold:

[Rashika]

wow...what a day!!

weather was goooood, even great I could say. Cool to start, but turned into a gorgeous day, especially as we got closer to the hills near springfield. Total count was about 18 I think, which included a few strays that popped a long for the ocassion, an old mate I hadn't seen for awhile :2thumbsup Nice to catch up with him.
And really cool to meet the new blokes, like Sparrow, AdamB (? it was you on the Ducati?) and Jeff De Maori (FINALLY!!), Huntaway, and Jamiepoo ...Did I miss anyone?, altho I didn't get to chat to many AGAIN! Damn gotta do betta next time...
and as for the one who didn't show up...hmmmmmm Gav, where was you?!

post some pics soonish. :rockon:

[gav]

Didn't post that I was going, did I? Ended up going to Timaru for a badminton tournament....

[Rashika]

Didn't post that I was going, did I? Ended up going to Timaru for a badminton tournament....
BADMINTON oh really darling..... thats a real bikers sport that one...:banana:

[gav]

Yeah, I know, only got second as well :doh: ....golf was yesterday,

[Fordy]

Good day, great company. Nice to meet some new people, and thankfully it wasn't too cold for just leathers n tee :D

[Rashika]

some piccies.... not perfect but I'm surprised I got as many as i did :banana:

Pic1: meet up at the Yaldie
Pic 2: rolling
Pic 3: Jeff TM
Pic 4: Dangerous
Pic 5: Sparrow & 30utd
pic 6: Jamiepo

[Rashika]

pic 1: two fiddies and a duc
2: Ms Sniper
3: AdamB
4: Flying Dutchman
5: SuzyQ (check the reflection in the visor out)
6: Transalper

[Suzi Q]

Great photos Rashika - love the one of me (Of course!!!). Had a great day, I am pleased I changed my mind and went. Should have been studying, should have been moving house but the ride was fantastic. The cop with the flashing lights gave me a hell of a fright! I was definitely in the groove coming home but my hands got really sore in the winter gloves.
Looking forward to the BBQ. great to meet a few more KB'ers and also to reconnect with Rob and Transalp.:2thumbsup

[Suzi Q]

pic 1: two fiddies
2: Ms Sniper
3: AdamB
4: Flying Dutchman
5: SuzyQ (check the reflection in the visor out)
6: Transalper


Can I have a copy of my Photo?:banana:

[Rashika]

pic: 1 sniper
2: W650 (a tager on)
3: Arthurs Pass (awesome scenery & snow)
4: Bealey Pub
5: club 250
6: grubs up

[Transalper]

It was a good run, good people, good photos.
I'll be keeping my eye out for the next ride.

Good stuff.

[Skyryder]

All back safe and sound.

Couldn't make this one. Christmas do's etc have started.

Hope to be at the BBQ

Skyryder

[dangerous]

Yeah, I know, only got second as well :doh: ....golf was yesterday,
You are such an athletic chap..... were does all ya energy come from :blip:



Well.... what an awesome day, thanks to all those that rode, every one well behaved except for some dumb arse trying to do wheelies on a mates K4:bash:

Ms Sniper.... big good on ya for you, 1st time out on the open rd and it was not easy going at times you done bloody well on a bike that is not easy to learn on :rockon:

Couple a pic's for ya all

#1 Girls bikes :lol:
#2 mans bike :spudbn:
#3 & 4 The Viaduct
#5 just after the Viaduct in the Otira Gorge
#6 Sparrow's 9 (have you ever cleaned it man)

[Sniper]

Good ride guys. A hearty thanks to those who stuck with Ms Sniper and showed her lines and also made her a much more confident rider.

It was a fantastic day and Ms Sniper came back with the biggest grin on her face. Bigger than............... well I won't say. Once again Bren proved that he rode like a girl but hey, maybe he will change one day.

Thanks for the great pics Rashika, Now Bren just needs to post the wheelies that the irrresponsible one did and also that mint 50m stoppie I did.

[dangerous]

#1 30UTD on Rashika's XB12 (love the scenery)
#2 The Waimakariri river from the Bealey
#3 some fat fuk lazy young, cant handle it CBR rider :msn-wink:
#4 KBer's at the Bealey (Rashika missing as she took the pic)

[Sniper]

#4 KBer's at the Bealey (Rashika missing as she took the pic

Some dodgy bloody bastards was trying to feel me up in that photo. Wasn't you was it D?:mellow:

[dangerous]

Some dodgy bloody bastards was trying to feel me up in that photo. Wasn't you was it D?:mellow:
Nice firm arse ya have there Snip:drinknsin

[Sniper]

Nice firm arse ya have there Snip:drinknsin

Errrr, thanks? So how frisky do you get when you have been drinking?:thud:

[Jamiepo]

Hey they are some really awsome Photos rashika. any cahnce of getting a copy of the one of me??
Thanks for an awsome day out guys, it was really great being able to put names to faces!! I couldn't think of anything better too do on a nice sunny sunday arvo. Pity about my little spill tho, but it gave me a new saying, When on grass don't go fas(t)

[MissSniper]

Ms Sniper.... big good on ya for you, 1st time out on the open rd and it was not easy going at times you done bloody well on a bike that is not easy to learn on :rockon:

Hey guys I would like to extend a huge thankyou to everyone the trip was fantastic. I had the best time and you will definately see me out there again hopefully soon. The wind was a pain but I managed.

Dangerous thanks for making sure I was comfortable on the ride its great to have allies out on the road. I'd also like to thank AdamB for going ahead and showing me a better way of cornering. I'm sure mine would have seen me in a ditch or slower than the turtle.

The pic's are great, awsome to see what I look like. :banana:

Smiling ear to ear I shall say good night and sweet dreams. :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

[sparrow_34]

#6 Sparrow's 9 (have you ever cleaned it man)

Yep, but not for a bloody long time. Must give it a wash for Xmas!

I had a great time today, the weather was near perfect, the scenery was amazing, and having a fricken huge chunk of Lasagna for lunch topped it off.

[Sniper]

The pic's are great, awsome to see what I look like. :banana:


I could answer that....:blink:

[Bren_chch]

yep all good, cheers everyone!

Good pictures as usual G... I'll put some video on soon too!

[Huntaway]

Thanks Bren and Dangerous for teeing this up. I thoroughly enjoyed the day out and meeting up with kiwibiker members. Excellent pics Rashika! Thanks all for a great ride and great company!

[branco]

glad to see you got the transalp going again, hope it didn't take too long to fix.

[Jeff da maori]

oh yes, a good day had by all!!!! next ride will have to be the arthers pass lewis pass loop.

[Rashika]

oh yes, a good day had by all!!!! next ride will have to be the arthers pass lewis pass loop.
oh yeah, that'll have to be for the Woodstock rally (hokitika) at the end of jan :msn-wink:

[Transalper]

glad to see you got the transalp going again, hope it didn't take too long to fix.
Yea, thanks. I poked and prodded a few things but i'm sure it was a bad earth at the battery terminal. I have trouble getting that side cover off with the Givi racks on so i kinda avoided it at first:doh: , but when I finally went and got into it properly I lost the nut of the terminal into the motor :argh: and it took a while to find and recover it. Once it was cleaned up and back together she was a runner again.:2thumbsup

[miSTa]

Had a great day, great rads, scenery, weather and of course the people. :niceone:

Rashika, where's my photo? You've got one of everyone else :crybaby: Seriously though good photos.

Dangerous, whats the story with trying to take out that bird (of the feathered variety) when we turned on to the Old West Coast Road at Sheffield on the way back. I saw you, what did that bird do to you? Model citizen indeed. :msn-wink:

[Rashika]

Rashika, where's my photo? You've got one of everyone else :crybaby: Seriously though good photos.
unfortunately didn't quite get everyone ..., but i'm sure there is a pic here somewhere :shifty:
was a very good day, wasn't it? :2thumbsup

edit: okay so not perfect, but its the best I can do ZZR :rockon:

[dangerous]

Rashika, where's my photo? You've got one of everyone else :crybaby:

Dangerous, whats the story with trying to take out that bird (of the feathered variety) when we turned on to the Old West Coast Road at Sheffield on the way back. I saw you, what did that bird do to you? Model citizen indeed. :msn-wink:
Ok just for ZZR a couple a pic's
NB: the ZZR looks black at a glance like they all are... but this one isent, its a metalic blue you can see it when the suns on the bike, looks bloody nice.

Ohhhhhhh...... yeah the Magpie that played chicken, thought only Bren was behind me and saw that, nearly got the wee fuker aye, even if it meant going off the rd to round the bloody thing up.... think they are so smart dont they that will learn em :spudbn:

[miSTa]

Yea go on take the piss, I can take it... :o

[Rashika]

Yea go on take the piss, I can take it... :o
yeah, cause ya can.... big tall strapping bloke like you :blip:

[Monsterbishi]

:blip:

That smiley reminds me of Hawkeye on MASH doing his Groucho Marx impersonation...

Having said that, roll on the next meet, my weekends are free now and I just got a new rear tyre today that actually lets me go round corners faster than 20kph without fear :banana: