The Glenorchy Rally 2006

[dangerous]

Now, it seems that the rally is a goer next year as this years was canciled bugger them, never mind.
So 13th-14th Januray 2006 it is whos interested in doing it? I am as I hope the usuals I ride with are aswell.
Heres a pic from the 2000 rally (early on in the day) for those that havent been before.
BTW its 50k around the side of the lake from Queenstown and thats 50k of the awesomest sealed roads in NZ :banana:

PS: entry form attached

[scumdog]

Bastard! You know I'm unlikely to get time off! Bastard!
but boy, if I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Virago]

.........BTW its 50k south of Queenstown......
A bit early to commit, but Mrs V and myself will be aiming to be there:2thumbsup

(BTW Glenorchy is north of Queenstown, at the head of Lake Wakatipu. With directions from you, no wonder Sniper gets lost!:lol: )

[Waylander]

Shit wonder if I can save up enough in the next few months to make it all the way down there... Been itchen for a good long ride.


Uh, what does it mean no patches?

[scumdog]

Shit wonder if I can save up enough in the next few months to make it all the way down there... Been itchen for a good long ride.
Get planning now and just get here, you'll NEVER regret it I promise you - a lot of the lower South Island scenery is reminiscent (sp) of Arizona/Texas, especially in the summer time.
And the class of person you'll meet? Just THE best (as well as me&CB) and we won't make fun of your funny axcent!! Promise!:doh:

[miSTa]

I'll be there, assuming they haven't cocked it up again :blink:

Scumdog I thought you were mostly sorted?

As for north, south, east, west it's just manmade bullshit - follow the lake around, ta can't miss it.

[Virago]

Shit wonder if I can save up enough in the next few months to make it all the way down there... Been itchen for a good long ride.


Uh, what does it mean no patches?
I'll second Scumdog's sentiments, you can be assured of a hearty welcome down here. Just do it!

No patches means no gang patches, I think we can get away with our not-too-conspicuous KB patches.

[scumdog]

I'll be there, assuming they haven't cocked it up again :blink:

Scumdog I thought you were mostly sorted?

As for north, south, east, west it's just manmade bullshit - follow the lake around, ta can't miss it.

Last year they screwed up by picking the FIRST weekend in January for the rally, I got cunning and picked they'd go for the second weekend (yeah right!)

But NO, they picked the THIRD weekend - and I've got night shift - more chance of getting rid of aids than getting a night-shift off in early January!!:angry2:

[Virago]

Last year they screwed up by picking the FIRST weekend in January for the rally, I got cunning and picked they'd go for the second weekend (yeah right!)

But NO, they picked the THIRD weekend - and I've got night shift - more chance of getting rid of aids than getting a night-shift off in early January!!:angry2:
Can't you just phone in "sick"?:thud:

[miSTa]

Last year they screwed up by picking the FIRST weekend in January for the rally, I got cunning and picked they'd go for the second weekend (yeah right!)

But NO, they picked the THIRD weekend - and I've got night shift - more chance of getting rid of aids than getting a night-shift off in early January!!:angry2:


Bugger, looks like it'll have to be Vincent County then. I don't like my chances of going to Woodstock. Depends on the other half plus its our wedding anniversary that weekend, a bike rally is not particulary romantic but then again I'm not a romantic.

[dangerous]

(BTW Glenorchy is north of Queenstown, at the head of Lake Wakatipu. With directions from you, no wonder Sniper gets lost!:lol: )
Turn ya map up the other way ya bloody clown... its south :yes:

[Virago]

Turn ya map up the other way ya bloody clown... its south :yes:
Correction - North-West........:hitcher: :2thumbsup

[Waylander]

Yea been interested in meeting some of you South Island buggers for a while now (mainly Scumdog, Virago, and The Preacher) Just need to figure out how much fuel costs it will take then add in the entry fee and food stuffs. Hmm... Think $150 aught to cover it?

[dangerous]

Correction - North-West........:hitcher: :2thumbsup
Sort ya shit out... as the crow flys maybe.... but my point being ya head south from QT... if ya went north you would end up at Coronet peak... or Wanaka:blink:

[Sniper]

Count me in, and this time I want to ride with a group

[Waylander]

Count me in, and this time I want to ride with a group
If I can make it, meet somewhere then ride in? Or if you folks all meet up in one spot then I can join there.

[Virago]

Sort ya shit out... as the crow flys maybe.... but my point being ya head south from QT... if ya went north you would end up at Coronet peak... or Wanaka:blink:
No, you head west, then north.

Getting bored yet?:yawn:

[scumdog]

If I can make it, meet somewhere then ride in? Or if you folks all meet up in one spot then I can join there.

Just get down here you sorry-assed cheese-dick mofo, it is one experience in life you CAN'T miss- even if it is just to meet me and C.B.!!

[Waylander]

Just get down here you sorry-assed cheese-dick mofo, it is one experience in life you CAN'T miss- even if it is just to meet me and C.B.!!
Ooh will I get to ride the Sportster??? lol. I'll be there mate. Got just under two months to plan it and save for it. Hey maybe I can pick the flag up from Spankme and bring that down with me....

[scumdog]

Ooh will I get to ride the Sportster??? lol. I'll be there mate. Got just under two months to plan it and save for it. Hey maybe I can pick the flag up from Spankme and bring that down with me....

Yeah, show your credentials and I'll give you a quick ride (only me, CB and the WOF man have ridden it before) and we don't need no stinkin' flag (but a good idea).

Get here you useless untravelled wannabe H-D rider!!!!!

[Waylander]

Yeah, show your credentials and I'll give you a quick ride (only me, CB and the WOF man have ridden it before) and we don't need no stinkin' flag (but a good idea).

Get here you useless untravelled wannabe H-D rider!!!!!
Untravelled..... uh right.

Wannabe H-D rider? Not really, but they sound cool.

[scumdog]

Untravelled..... uh right.

Wannabe H-D rider? Not really, but they sound cool.

Yeah, like the Cistine (sp) Chapel LOOKS cool!!

Loser, eff sakes, get your arse doen here, - just figure at about $12 per 160km and you'll be right! ( I think).

Bundaberg rum and CBs gin don't help with the thought process!!!!

[Waylander]

$20 to fill my tank and 193K's to a tank, not countng reserve.

How far is it from here to Christchurch? and also how much is a round trip ticket on the ferry?

[scumdog]

$20 to fill my tank and 193K's to a tank, not countng reserve.

How far is it from here to Christchurch? and also how much is a round trip ticket on the ferry?

Where the eff is 'here'?

Use the phone and find out- this is life and time you made your own way.

Bring your doris and make her pay too!

Oh, and welcome!!

North Island? been there. THOUGHT about 'doing that' - but ya can't beat the South Island!!:Pokey: :Pokey:

[Waylander]

Where the eff is 'here'?

Hamilton


Use the phone and find out- this is life and time you made your own way.

internet is more efficient


Bring your doris and make her pay too!

She will never sit on the bike for that long. She's new to bikes.

[scumdog]

Hamilton



internet is more efficient



She will never sit on the bike for that long. She's new to bikes.

Bad luck!

Yeah, but use it eh?

She'll get use to it - sheepskin rug, some uphostery foam, a bit of fortitude and if she is all for you she will be here!!

[Waylander]

Don't want to push her too hard to fast.

Looks to be about $220 for the ferry, if I don't care what time I depart/arrive wich I don't, $25 for the rally fee, and figure maybe $200 (over estimating to be certain) for round trip fuel. $485, Round up to five hundred for food. Can do it if I really try but wont be certain I can afford it till end of december.


:Edit: fucked up on the math

[scumdog]

Waylander, take it from me, it WILL be worth it buddy, make the effort, no kidding.

Get down here and I'm sure we can help re accommodation etc. keep me informed.

Get here and I WILL pay for a full tank of gas on your scoot.

p.s. I AM really making an effort to get that weekend off- I'm just about moving the earth to do so, wish me well!!!!!

[Waylander]

Waylander, take it from me, it WILL be worth it buddy, make the effort, no kidding.

Get down here and I'm sure we can help re accommodation etc. keep me informed.

Get here and I WILL pay for a full tank of gas on your scoot.

p.s. I AM really making an effort to get that weekend off- I'm just about moving the earth to do so, wish me well!!!!!
Trust me I'll be trying. I miss doing long distance rides. Havn't been on one of decent size since my ride from Dallas to San Diego. Figure I put about $100 away from my next five checks I'll be good. But work cuts back on hours alot this time of year and I need to ake sure I can take care of my rent and food bills here before I put any money away. Also I wont be able to go the next two-three months without going to see Ms.Pillion.

[Sniper]

(BTW Glenorchy is north of Queenstown, at the head of Lake Wakatipu. With directions from you, no wonder Sniper gets lost!:lol: )

I wasn't lost, I was taking a scenic detour when my token BuiltinManDirectionalfinder malfunctioned

[Transalper]

I reckon it's more North - North West of Queenstown. First you go westish then Northish from Queenstown to find Glenorchy. I like to ride there via the West coast and Hasst. Usually leave home Friday morning and either camp some where on the way or arrive in the dark (done both). I have other friends who go straight there Friday and do Haast staying near Fox Glacier on the way home. It's easier for me to have Friday off work than Monday so I go Straight home Sunday.

[Sniper]

If I can make it, meet somewhere then ride in? Or if you folks all meet up in one spot then I can join there.

Sounds good. We could meet up with Dangerous, Rashika, TonyB, Biff, OAB, R1Aaron and the rest.

[oldrider]

Now, it seems that the rally is a goer next year as this years was canciled bugger them, never nind.
So 13th-14th Januray 2006 it is whos interested in doing it? I am as I hope the usuals I ride with are aswell.
Heres a pic from the 2000 rally (early on in the day) for those that havent been before.
BTW its 50k south of Queenstown and thats 50k of the awesomest sealed roads in NZ :banana:

PS: entry form attached
Don't want to be picky but it's "North" of Queenstown! :blip: Typo??

Edit: Sorry Dangerous posted before reading whole thread.

[Rashika]

Sounds good. We could meet up with Dangerous, Rashika, TonyB, Biff, OAB, R1Aaron and the rest.
D and me will prob be going a little earlier than the others as i am hoping to get my 8000kms service done on the Buell at Fairlie on the way down, fingers crossed, should be due by then after the trip up north to Wanganui and all.
But we can def meet you up there :2thumbsup

[Waylander]

Shit fellas, I got better than I deserve with Ms.Pillion. Told her about the rally and not only did she tell me that she wants to come, despite my worrying about her lasting the distance, she will not let me not let her pay half the costs.

This one is definately a keeper.

[Rashika]

Shit fellas, I got better than I deserve with Ms.Pillion.This one is definately a keeper.
damn good, you ARE pretty lucky, at least you see it :rockon:
.....it will be nice to meet you both if ya make it down this way :banana:

[Sniper]

Lucky bugger, now none of those weird grunting noises while Im trying to sleep.

[Lias]

And the best part is, now some of us have met her we can confirm she is REAL and not a figment of his imagination.. so he really is a lucky bastard.

[Waylander]

Well gee thanks Lias.I feel so special lol.

[scumdog]

Waylander, just love you signature - it's SO true eh?

Loved some of the C&W songs while in the US - 'Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off' and 'We're Comin' to Your City' etc - good for singing along to while covering 100's of miles of interstate......:2thumbsup

[Waylander]

You know it's a quote from Stewie off Family guy right?

[scumdog]

You know it's a quote from Stewie off Family guy right?

Yes - sort of, I forgot WHERE I'd heard it but now you've reminded me!

[Waylander]

http://www.dailyhaha.com/_soundboards/Stewie_SoundBoard.htm

Enjoy mate lol some funny ones in there. The sig is the one 7th down on the right under exclaimations/anger.

[Waylander]

Won't be able to make it. Work is cutting back heaps of hours and after the 17th, it's closed down till early January. That with christmas coming there is no way I'll be able to save the money for this rally. And the bike will need new tyres before I can take it that kind of distance.

Will be trying for the March Hare though so still wanna meet up with you south island buggers.

Sorry guys.

[scumdog]

Buy a few Lotto tickets Waylander, ya need to get here!!

[Suzi Q]

Looks like 30UTD and I will be able to make it. I applied for the Friday off and got turned down and then today got a surprise email to say my leave was granted. Love going down via the coast and Haast so should be a good weekend.

[dangerous]

Looks like 30UTD and I will be able to make it. I applied for the Friday off and got turned down and then today got a surprise email to say my leave was granted. Love going down via the coast and Haast so should be a good weekend.
Excellant..... beter sort us a room fri night then :2thumbsup

[hondav2]

Excellant..... beter sort us a room fri night then :2thumbsup

Hi Dangerous, I will B there, missed Magpie, might take DR and check out the gravel roads, do you want to come down here for a night, room in the shaggy shed, Cheers toddy

[Jantar]

I've just checked my roster, and it looks like I've got that weekend off. So I guess I'll be there too. :2thumbsup

Its just a pity that its such a short trip from here. One tank of gas will see me there and back.

[scumdog]

I've just checked my roster, and it looks like I've got that weekend off. So I guess I'll be there too. :2thumbsup

Its just a pity that its such a short trip from here. One tank of gas will see me there and back.

Lucky guy Jantar, my roster ain't a shitload of rosieness but I'm in the throes of 'negotiating' a deal with the boss at the moment so keep your fingers crossed.

And for me it is THREE tanks of gas!! (about $36 worth )

[scumdog]

I've just checked my roster, and it looks like I've got that weekend off. So I guess I'll be there too. :2thumbsup

Its just a pity that its such a short trip from here. One tank of gas will see me there and back.

Lucky guy Jantar, my roster ain't a shitload of rosieness but I'm in the throes of 'negotiating' a deal with the boss at the moment so keep your fingers crossed.

And for me it is THREE tanks of gas!! (about $36 worth )

BTW Saw a RE5 at the Magpie Madness - just as it was leaving so never got a good look. (but it was a red one).

[miSTa]

...I'm in the throes of 'negotiating' a deal with the boss at the moment so keep your fingers crossed.

So you've got your mask on and armed with a cricket bat as per normal then? :whistle:

[Fordy]

Just got the yes, count me in :) Is there an itinery, the flier's a bit vague...or is it pitch tent, drink piss and enjoy the company :confused:

[dangerous]

Just got the yes, count me in :) Is there an itinery, the flier's a bit vague...or is it pitch tent, drink piss and enjoy the company :confused:
yeah mate thats it, we are planning on Queenstown on the Friday night

[oldrider]

So you've got your mask on and armed with a cricket bat as per normal then? :whistle:
Did ya see that mask? :doh: It's all teeth and tassles! :lol: scares the shit out of small kids old ladies and horses! :slap:
I think there should be a law against it. :yes: I'm going to speak to my friend Helen. :bleh: She'll know what to do.:blip: John.

[scumdog]

Did ya see that mask? :doh: It's all teeth and tassles! :lol: scares the shit out of small kids old ladies and horses! :slap:
I think there should be a law against it. :yes: I'm going to speak to my friend Helen. :bleh: She'll know what to do.:blip: John.

Easy John, with that description I'll be flooded by booking to appear at grand openings, garden fetes and school fun-fairs!!!

And then theres all the admirers wanting to look like me, ah, such is the price of fame!!:innocent:

My 'negotiations' SEEM to have paid off - the 'boss' looked at my proposition and didn't say no!!:wari:

Down side is that C.B. and her pink hat won't be there - she HAS to work (to support my white-trash red-neck anti-p.c. life-style to which I've become accustomed:niceone: )

BUT she will be at the Woodstock -pink hat'n'all!!

[scumdog]

So you've got your mask on and armed with a cricket bat as per normal then? :whistle:

So you know those 'negotiation' skills too eh? Been known to work - but you need the right mask.:msn-wink:

[dangerous]

I think there should be a law against it. :yes:
But then you would have to find a bobby brave enough to police it

[Rashika]

But then you would have to find a bobby brave enough to police it
i'd say that pommy git who tried it on with Sniper would definately be up for that one! :lol:

[Silage]

yeah mate thats it, we are planning on Queenstown on the Friday night

This is looking to be another significant KB gathering. It is looking good for me at the mo. Last weekend of my hols. Sounds like a great way to spend the last bit of freedom. Should chew the last bits of tread off my rear tyre (and I am NOT going to do a burnout with it).

Hey D, why not go thru to the rally on Friday and pitch there? The flier says it is on for the 13th (Friday) and 14th with bands etc both nites.

[dangerous]

This is looking to be another significant KB gathering. It is looking good for me at the mo. Last weekend of my hols. Sounds like a great way to spend the last bit of freedom. Should chew the last bits of tread off my rear tyre (and I am NOT going to do a burnout with it).

Hey D, why not go thru to the rally on Friday and pitch there? The flier says it is on for the 13th (Friday) and 14th with bands etc both nites.
Yeah it is... but buggered if I'm spending 2 nights on the ground... sat morn it will be a cooked breaky after a good nights :zzzz:

[Rashika]

Yeah it is... but buggered if I'm spending 2 nights on the ground... sat morn it will be a cooked breaky after a good nights :zzzz:
ya big softcock :bleh: :bleh:

[buellbabe]

This rally is sounding like its gonna be a goodie and I'm hanging for some long distance riding so I might have ta join youse.... Just gotta check the moolah situation, if I don't do this 1 I reckon the March Hare will be a goer. Rashika, will talk to you soon:niceone: :beer: :innocent:

[dangerous]

This rally is sounding like its gonna be a goodie and I'm hanging for some long distance riding so I might have ta join youse.... Just gotta check the moolah situation, if I don't do this 1 I reckon the March Hare will be a goer. Rashika, will talk to you soon:niceone: :beer: :innocent:
well sort it out girl, a motel is being booked as we type for the Fri night in QT :banana:


ya big softcock :bleh: :bleh:
Not always..................... :doh:

[Suzi Q]

There may be a little more accomodation in Queenstown, it is normally fully booked out by this time! I have booked a couple of rooms at Thomas's Hotel and they may have more rooms available - but you'd best be quick. Scumdog, Rashika, Dangerous adn 30utd will be in the rooms I have booked.
Here is the website to chek it out.
http://gaanz.co.nz/thomas-qtn/
::chase:

[scumdog]

There may be a little more accomodation in Queenstown, it is normally fully booked out by this time! I have booked a couple of rooms at Thomas's Hotel and they may have more rooms available - but you'd best be quick. Scumdog, Rashika, Dangerous adn 30utd will be in the rooms I have booked.
Here is the website to chek it out.
http://gaanz.co.nz/thomas-qtn/


chase:

Hmm, well that sorts it out - I was in two minds whether to stay with the rabble in Q'town or carry on upi to the site on the Friday night - I guess sharing-a-slum with the rabble it is!!:2thumbsup

(You DID book me in didn't you? - quiet room with a private entrance, jacuzzi and en suite will be fine thank!!!!! and oh, well stocked bar too!))

[dangerous]

(You DID book me in didn't you? - quiet room with a private entrance, jacuzzi and en suite will be fine thank!!!!! and oh, well stocked bar too!))
Yeah yeah yeah...all the above.... hope ya dont snor mate nothing worse that a southland snoring accent :zzzz:

Ok P/med a few here that said they are going.... re the accomadation Fri night, rather than you all book for one person... maybe if ya post up here that ya keen and then book a room for the lot of ya's

[Suzi Q]

Hmm, well that sorts it out - I was in two minds whether to stay with the rabble in Q'town or carry on upi to the site on the Friday night - I guess sharing-a-slum with the rabble it is!!:2thumbsup

(You DID book me in didn't you? - quiet room with a private entrance, jacuzzi and en suite will be fine thank!!!!! and oh, well stocked bar too!))


You have a private room but you need to share it with Dangerous and Rashika!!! :2thumbsup :blip:

[scumdog]

You have a private room but you need to share it with Dangerous and Rashika!!! :2thumbsup :blip:


Arggh! My purity,chastity and mental integrity will surely be challenged by such company!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :innocent: - ya couldn't find people of lower moral fortitude could ya? - would make me feel more at home!!::whistle: msn-wink:

[Fordy]

Ok P/med a few here that said they are going.... re the accomadation Fri night, rather than you all book for one person... maybe if ya post up here that ya keen and then book a room for the lot of ya's

Yip, I'm okay with a 4 bed room if anyone's up for it, spk up otherwise I may book a budget double by sunday :)

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I have been known to fart and snore :whistle:

[Rashika]

Arggh! My purity,chastity and mental integrity will surely be challenged by such company!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :innocent: - ya couldn't find people of lower moral fortitude could ya? - would make me feel more at home!!::whistle: msn-wink:
oooooooooaaaaaahhhhh....I get to have 2 blokes in my room...could be interesting... we can tease dangerous with our Tassels SD :lol:

[miSTa]

Yeah yeah yeah...all the above.... hope ya dont snor mate nothing worse that a southland snoring accent :zzzz:

Ok P/med a few here that said they are going.... re the accomadation Fri night, rather than you all book for one person... maybe if ya post up here that ya keen and then book a room for the lot of ya's

I'm keen, btw I don't snore too loudly, depends on the quantity of alcohol beforehand :beer:

[buellbabe]

well sort it out girl, a motel is being booked as we type for the Fri night in QT :banana:


Yeah yeah..... I will have to talk to yr lady this wkend .... that room with a jacuzzi sounds good... I'll even put up with snoring and farting for that.... :beer: :devil2:

[dangerous]

that room with a jacuzzi sounds good... I'll even put up with snoring and farting for that.... :beer: :devil2:

I'm keen, btw I don't snore too loudly, depends on the quantity of alcohol beforehand :beer:

Yip, I'm okay with a 4 bed room if anyone's up for it, spk up otherwise I may book a budget double by sunday :)
I have been known to fart and snore :whistle:
Well you guys sort it out quick smart (pm each other).... rooms are going fast be bloody great if we were all staying at the same joint.

What ya reckon, Winnie Bagos for tea... few beers :2thumbsup

[miSTa]

Well you guys sort it out quick smart (pm each other).... rooms are going fast be bloody great if we were all staying at the same joint.

What ya reckon, Winnie Bagos for tea... few beers :2thumbsup


PM sent to Fordy and buellbabe.

Only a few beers D, you must be going to bed before dark then? :whistle:

Edited to add: Booking has now been made

[dangerous]

Ok so I know a couple of mates want to stay at the rally site Fri night.... so any KBer's doing that? post or p/m me and ill see if my mates want to follow you through.

[Silage]

There may be a little more accomodation in Queenstown, it is normally fully booked out by this time! I have booked a couple of rooms at Thomas's Hotel and they may have more rooms available - but you'd best be quick. Scumdog, Rashika, Dangerous adn 30utd will be in the rooms I have booked.
Here is the website to chek it out.
http://gaanz.co.nz/thomas-qtn/
::chase:

It looks like the Thomas is booked - well the cheap seats anyhow.

I have booked a bed in a dorm ($24) for the 13th at Pinewood Lodge, http://www.pinewood.co.nz/ ph 0800 746 396, 48 Hamilton Rd Queenstown. Will be on the lookout for the rowdy lot.

[scumdog]

It looks like the Thomas is booked - well the cheap seats anyhow.

Will be on the lookout for the rowdy lot.

I thought it was YOU that was the 'rowdy lot' :lol: :killingme :2thumbsup

[Silage]

I thought it was YOU that was the 'rowdy lot' :lol: :killingme :2thumbsup

Nope, not me, I'm really, really quiet. If you wear the mask I will probably be able to find you lot tho.

Dangerous and the Chch crew: are you travelling all the way to Qtown on the Friday? I will possibly be in the Geraldine area and travel with a mate (VFR750), but will probably see youall at some point on the way down. I am definitely going through the Mackenzie just for the scenery. Bit early to get organised I know, but if Sniper is going, he needs enuf lead time to get all the AA maps.

[scumdog]

Yeah D. and co. - what time d'you plan on being at Cromwell? - could meet you there with Jantar.
Of course maybe y'all DON'T want to meet me at all???:wait:

[dangerous]

Dangerous and the Chch crew: are you travelling all the way to Qtown on the Friday? I will possibly be in the Geraldine area and travel with a mate (VFR750)


Yeah D. and co. - what time d'you plan on being at Cromwell? - could meet you there with Jantar.
Jimmie..... we wil be at High Country M/C (Fairley) Fri morning as Rashika is haveing her bike serviced (wants little buells) if we dont meet up in Chch then see ya there.

Mr Dog..... dont know but can meet ya's there, will sort times out closser to the time, have to get my arse up North Is 1st and race at Nelson Port... then I'll stress bout the Rally :2thumbsup

[FlyingDutchMan]

Well I've just got my leave in :banana: ... so I'm off on the 13th. Will be leaving Chch on friday at some unhealthly time of the morning (early in the morning is awesome on the roads - next to no traffic to contend with) and should get into Queenstown between 10 and 11am. Kick back for a bit and maybe catch up with you fellas before heading off to the rally.

[scumdog]

Well I've just got my leave in :banana: ... so I'm off on the 13th. Will be leaving Chch on friday at some unhealthly time of the morning (early in the morning is awesome on the roads - next to no traffic to contend with) and should get into Queenstown between 10 and 11am. Kick back for a bit and maybe catch up with you fellas before heading off to the rally.

Hope you've had the bar ground and the chain sharpened on that 'device' of yours!! (still reckon it's a Poulan product):lol: :lol: :killingme

[Sniper]

I want to prove how tough I am so maybe I'll stay at the rally site.

[scumdog]

I want to prove how tough I am so maybe I'll stay at the rally site.

Tough?? Mwaahaahaaa! Glenorchy - peaceful, 18 degree temp, friendly natives, half hour from Queenstown, scenery to die for.....ohhh yeaaah, ya gotta be tough to put up with THAT!!!!:lol: :killingme:wait:

[miSTa]

Of course maybe y'all DON'T want to meet me at all???:wait:


Do you really really want an answer for that? :bleh: :lol:

[Sniper]

Tough?? Mwaahaahaaa! Glenorchy - peaceful, 18 degree temp, friendly natives, half hour from Queenstown, scenery to die for.....ohhh yeaaah, ya gotta be tough to put up with THAT!!!!:lol: :killingme:wait:

Shhhhhh, you will ruin my tough CBR250 riding status. People fear me they do

Then I wake up

[FlyingDutchMan]

Hope you've had the bar ground and the chain sharpened on that 'device' of yours!! (still reckon it's a Poulan product):lol: :lol: :killingme

:confused: I keep telling you, its not a gardening tool.

[scumdog]

:confused: I keep telling you, its not a gardening tool.


Damn right it ain't - if I had a gardening tool that revved like that I'd be too scared to use it!!

Come to think of it I'd be too scared to use your bike too!!

[FlyingDutchMan]

Damn right it ain't - if I had a gardening tool that revved like that I'd be too scared to use it!!

Come to think of it I'd be too scared to use your bike too!!


Ohhh.... I just had an Idea... can I do your lawns with it?

[Thunder]

Lets hope the wind dies away and the sun keeps shining for the 13th.

[idb]

Lets hope the wind dies away and the sun keeps shining for the 13th.
Pissing down here today & had the fire on.
Bloody shithole.

[thehollowmen]

I dunno if I'm gonna make this one
will be sorry to miss you all but jan is really heating up with the big move north

[miSTa]

I see that Queenstown even had snow yesterday :banana:

[Silage]

I see that Queenstown even had snow yesterday :banana:

Yes and you should have tried the luge. We were in the area for a few days (sorry to not have contacted idb as we (the family) were tenting in the Arrowtown camp). Was snowing lightly at Coronet skifield carpark when there late Monday. It was cold and damp on the luge yesterday so that the brakes were somewhat non-operative. Young son (10) took the big dip a bit quick, shot across the middle of the next sweeper and stopped suddenly up the bank. Doesn't look like any lasting damage. With it being wet, we didnt manage to get to Macetown and split after lunch yesterday, arriving Chch 9:30. Back again in a week for the rally. Its gotta be nice by then.

[scumdog]

Hmm, 'puter is carking it but here goes..
Fine day yesterday (20+) until 7pm , a bit of rain but not enough to stop me going for a bit of a hunt.
Hope Q'town - Glenorchy is a bit more tropical in a couple of weekends eh!

[Rashika]

yeah...looking forward to it.:woohoo:
After watching all these bikes race around the street tracks for the last 2 weekends it wil be nice to get back on mine for the trip south.
Its even been cleaned and polished all special like :Punk:

[Jantar]

yeah...looking forward to it.:woohoo:
After watching all these bikes race around the street tracks for the last 2 weekends it wil be nice to get back on mine for the trip south.
Its even been cleaned and polished all special like :Punk:

So can I get you to clean and polish my bike on Saturday morning before heading up to Glenorchy?:yeah:

[Rashika]

So can I get you to clean and polish my bike on Saturday morning before heading up to Glenorchy?:yeah:
nope..... I have the hired help do the cleaning and polishing
altho he will be along for the ride :rofl:
maybe if you smile sweetly he may do it for ya!

[FlyingDutchMan]

I did a quick run around the SI between chrissie and new years - had a fantastic time, beautiful weather, not much traffic and no incidents. I'm still convinced Tekapo has a curse on my bike (my home built speedo died). The only downer on the 2100km trip was it rained all the way from the head of lake wanaka to arthurs pass :cold: and running out of petrol 10km from fox glacier in the rain was a real bummer (went from wanaka to chch in one day via the coast). My new boots (xmas prezzie to meself) stood up well in the rain - my feet were bone dry until just before hoki when the breathing action just couldn't keep up with the water running down my legs (RAIN water!). Did the crown range road as well - absolutely delightfull except for all the cars (boi racers galore). Looking forward to the trip to Paradise.

[TonyB]

..... 2100km trip ....
How many engine revolutions was that? I'm picking 13,000,000 minimum

[FlyingDutchMan]

How many engine revolutions was that? I'm picking 13,000,000 minimum

I'm not quite sure - that speedo of mine died (fixed now) near Tekapo. But at an conservative average of 5 revolutions per meter, that'll come out at around 10,500,000. So your 13 is pretty close to the mark. Its just mad.

[Sniper]

Argh, damn the numbers......

[Sniper]

but if Sniper is going, he needs enuf lead time to get all the AA maps.

Smartarse, I'm still planning on coming too. I'll just follow you so Ill have someone to blame if I get lost.:rofl:

[idb]

Shame I missed you Jimmie.
I'm half a block from the camping ground & you had to walk past my place to get to the pub.
Another front swept up the lake today and it's raining again now. There'll be more snow falling on the mountains but it's supposed to clear by the weekend.

Went for a ride myself last Tuesday from here (obviously), over the Lindis, down the Waitaki to Dunedin.
Spent the night at the old Leviathan and was intending to go out and dazzle the chicks with my alcohol-fuelled repartee "....yeah, a Ducati.......a 888.....a 888..... a red one!.....actually I've got two.......aww I've seen about 225 on it but I reckon she'd be good for 270.....naah, it's not dangerous at all, ya just keep the throttle pinned if you get into trouble......etc" - but all the pubs were closed cos of the stat day thing!!!
Quiet night in with a bottle of Pinot and Sky.
Home over the top & through Middlemarch. Good weather the whole time.
Saved money, no headache or regrets and two days of excellent riding....aaaahhhhhh.....!
But some poor chicks sure missed out!

[oldrider]

Went for a ride myself last Tuesday from here (obviously), over the Lindis, down the Waitaki to Dunedin.
Hey , you should have called in for a meal or a coffee or something. John.

[idb]

Hey , you should have called in for a meal or a coffee or something. John.
I know, it was last minute thing and I was going to ride to Christchurch but changed my mind.
I thought about you as I passed through Otematata but had no way of knowing how to get in touch otherwise I would definitely have caught up.
Still, we're even now.....

[FlyingDutchMan]

Seems my trip might be in doubt :cry: ... the bike is heamoraging oil big time (its never lost any at all before) and a full cooling system boiled after a 5km journey :eek5: - at an average pace of 35km/h! Seems that I might just have abused it a little too much. :pinch:

[oldrider]

To all of those to whom I have said, I will see you at Glenorchy.

I am now heading up North for that week end, riding up to and catching the ferry on 12th at 5pm.

Any one who sees an old guy limping up to Picton on a TransAlp please be kind and give me a wave. :spudwave:

Even a finger :finger: would be encouraging. :yeah: Cheers, John.

[Sniper]

Flying Dutchman, I may have a bike for you then

[scumdog]

But some poor chicks sure missed out!

That's what I like about you Ian, - the modesty!

[Juan]

BOOOooooo HOOOOOooooo Been there in a feckin car.... want to be there again on a bike:angry2:

If you do the Dart river safari, say hello to Fletch from me in the IOM, top bloke

[FlyingDutchMan]

Flying Dutchman, I may have a bike for you then

Probably won't need it now - found out that the oil filter plate o-ring was pinced, causing it to loose oil (about 1.3l left out of 2.7l). Oil helps with cooling - so it will explain why it got too hot. Also explains the smell - oil was landing on the exhaust, as well as the rear tyre :eek: . Done full oil change (filter + oil + o-rings). Cleaning entire cooling system and will have to clean oil off rear tyre.

[scumdog]

Probably won't need it now - found out that the oil filter plate o-ring was pinced, causing it to loose oil (about 1.3l left out of 2.7l). Oil helps with cooling - so it will explain why it got too hot. Also explains the smell - oil was landing on the exhaust, as well as the rear tyre :eek: . Done full oil change (filter + oil + o-rings). Cleaning entire cooling system and will have to clean oil off rear tyre.

So once again we'll get to hear the famous Screaming Meemee at a rally eh? Good one!:woohoo:

[FlyingDutchMan]

So once again we'll get to hear the famous Screaming Meemee at a rally eh? Good one!:woohoo:

Yep... might have to treat it gently... the bike might be sending me a warning message. I wouldn't want to prove the guys that said my bike engine wouldn't survive to the next rally right.

[TonyB]

Shit I hate money! I have flight clearance. But the piggy bank is getting pretty empty, so probably won't be going anyway. ARG!

Lets see- wises maps reckons its 529k's from my place to Glenorchy. So double that and its about 1058k. At 15 k/litre thats about 71 litres of 95. Which is what, about $1.45 a litre right? So thats about $103. How much is the rally? I could take some play lunch and a tin of baked beans for tea... couple of weetbix for brekky and my own booze.... might be do-able.... Can probably do the whole trip for under $150.....

Whatcha think MrsB?

[Rashika]

Shit I hate money! I have flight clearance. But the piggy bank is getting pretty empty, so probably won't be going anyway. ARG!

Lets see- wises maps reckons its 529k's from my place to Glenorchy. So double that and its about 1058k. At 15 k/litre thats about 71 litres of 95. Which is what, about $1.45 a litre right? So thats about $103. How much is the rally? I could take some play lunch and a tin of baked beans for tea... couple of weetbix for brekky and my own booze.... might be do-able.... Can probably do the whole trip for under $150.....

Whatcha think MrsB?
I think you need help man.....:yeah:
are ya a man or mouse...asking MrsB...gee what are ya CHICKEN??


yeah okay maybe you are ;)

[TonyB]

I think you need help man.....:yeah:
are ya a man or mouse...asking MrsB...gee what are ya CHICKEN??


yeah okay maybe you are ;)
I'm confused. Am I a mouse or a chicken?
MrsB reads these threads. Already has infact LOL. Just gonna play this one by ear and go down on the Saturday if finances allow.

[Rashika]

I'm confused. Am I a mouse or a chicken?
hmmm you really want ME to answer that?

MrsB reads these threads. Already has infact LOL.
I know.... I like getting ya in trouble:p

Just gonna play this one by ear and go down on the Saturday if finances allow.
well it'd be a bummer if ya cant make it, Scumdog will be sooooooo upset, dont know what I will be able to do to take away his pain.
Oh wait, yes i do.....more Bourbon or Whisky, better take some to be prepared :Punk:

[buellbabe]

hmmm you really want ME to answer that?

I know.... I like getting ya in trouble:p

well it'd be a bummer if ya cant make it, Scumdog will be sooooooo upset, dont know what I will be able to do to take away his pain.
Oh wait, yes i do.....more Bourbon or Whisky, better take some to be prepared :Punk:

and you better make sure you've got a keg of tequila for yaself....
:niceone:

[scumdog]

Shit I hate money! I have flight clearance. But the piggy bank is getting pretty empty, so probably won't be going anyway. ARG!

Lets see- wises maps reckons its 529k's from my place to Glenorchy. So double that and its about 1058k. At 15 k/litre thats about 71 litres of 95. Which is what, about $1.45 a litre right? So thats about $103. How much is the rally? I could take some play lunch and a tin of baked beans for tea... couple of weetbix for brekky and my own booze.... might be do-able.... Can probably do the whole trip for under $150.....

Whatcha think MrsB?

Naked arse Tony, that's one thirsty mother of a scoot, I figured mine would cost $75 -$80 for the same distance!!

Never mind, given you a partial 'solution' as per my PM eh?

[scumdog]

hmmm you really want ME to answer that?

I know.... I like getting ya in trouble:p

well it'd be a bummer if ya cant make it, Scumdog will be sooooooo upset, dont know what I will be able to do to take away his pain.
Oh wait, yes i do.....more Bourbon or Whisky, better take some to be prepared :Punk:

Wassup? You trying to say I have a drinking problem? eh? eh? ;)

Bitch!:rofl:

[Rashika]

and you better make sure you've got a keg of tequila for yaself....
:niceone:
yep got that already! Thanks TB :Punk:

[Rashika]

Wassup? You trying to say I have a drinking problem? eh? eh? ;)

Bitch!:rofl:
nooooooooooooo....would I ever SAY such a thing??? :dodge:
I just know you have a soft spot for certain...shall we say....vintages??

[TonyB]

yep got that already! Thanks TB :Punk:
You more than earned it hon.;) :grouphug:


Naked arse Tony, that's one thirsty mother of a scoot, I figured mine would cost $75 -$80 for the same distance!!

Never mind, given you a partial 'solution' as per my PM eh?
That you did. Thanks man.
Thirsty? 15 k/litre = 42 mpg (imperial). Thats not THAT bad is it?
We won't even talk about the tyres.... OK we will.... at $0.10 per km = $106...

[Rashika]

You more than earned it hon.;) :grouphug:

:o
now you KNOW people will start to talk now...

[TonyB]

:o
now you KNOW people will start to talk now...
Oh really? Hadn't thought of that.:corn:

MrsB has now revoked her Royal Permission for me to go.
I've been playing house husband for the last three days. I'm not very good at it- need more practice I guess. I got a tad short tempered when she told me she would be a half an hour late home from work. May not sound like much but when you are hanging out for some moral support.....<she has a gun to my head>.... so I hung up the phone on her. So now she say's I can't go. Oh wait, that's right- I'm not allowed to have any form of fun- EVER AGAIN.








So as I said, so long as the money's available I'll be there.;)

[Rashika]

I've been playing house husband for the last three days.
playing....yeah that would be bloody right

So now she say's I can't go. Oh wait, that's right- I'm not allowed to have any form of fun- EVER AGAIN.
well after hanging up on her I'll be surprised if you get to do ANYTHING ever again...silly boy :rolleyes: ya just never learn do you :doh:

[TonyB]

playing....yeah that would be bloody right
yep

...silly boy :rolleyes: ya just never learn do you :doh:
Do any of us?

[froggyfrenchman]

two rallys in a month guys!, head down for the one night stand in hawkes bay on sat 4th feb (waitangi weekend)

[miSTa]

two rallys in a month guys!, head down for the one night stand in hawkes bay on sat 4th feb (waitangi weekend)

Only 2? We have 3 between now and Waitangi weekend (Glenorchy, Woodstock, and Vincent County). Besides Hawkes Bay is up not down from here :confused:

[miSTa]

Oh really? Hadn't thought of that.:corn:

MrsB has now revoked her Royal Permission for me to go.
I've been playing house husband for the last three days. I'm not very good at it- need more practice I guess. I got a tad short tempered when she told me she would be a half an hour late home from work. May not sound like much but when you are hanging out for some moral support.....<she has a gun to my head>.... so I hung up the phone on her. So now she say's I can't go. Oh wait, that's right- I'm not allowed to have any form of fun- EVER AGAIN.

So as I said, so long as the money's available I'll be there.;)

The trick I found Tony was to get them so pissed off that they tell you go :yes: having said that I've been on my best behaviour...

[FlyingDutchMan]

:( :crybaby:

The bike is still unhappy with me. I changed the oil, oil filter, o-ring, cleaned the entire cooling system (I found a blockage in it too!), checked the valve clearances (which were all good). Reassembled eerything and filled the cooling system up with water. It leaked from every single hose connection and o-ring connection :weep: . Went out and got some radiator sealer (I know its dodgy shit!), and used that. Appeared that all leaks stopped, so flushed that out and refilled with 1/4 gylcol and 3/4 water. Went for a spin around the block and the bike seemed to be running qute well. So went a bit futher - bike was still performing quite well. Stopped on side of road to observe for leakages - no water or oil coming out :D sweet I'm thinking. Got back on and noticed temp near redline, but once I'd moved 50m down the road it was in the middle (radiator works!). Excellent now to burn off into a 100km/h zone. Took off from the light redlining it, and the bike absolutely hauled arse something wicked - better than has for a long time. Hit 100km/h and cruised for a bit. Noticed tep getting very close to redline. :doh: I'm thinking maybe I should head towards home. Take the first turnoff & then the bike starts to run on 3 cylinders :( . Make it most of the way home and then decide to push it the last bit. Got home & it had cooled down quite well so I started it, and it ran quite nicely. Hmmm.... defintely a too hot issue then. Still got all the oil I put in there :2thumbsup . Thats one issue solved. Haven't checked water yet + don't want to. Suspect that there isn't a lot there. I'm pretty sure that the head gaskette is blown.
:doh::2guns: :angry2:

So to sum it up... The likelyhood of me getting down there is pretty slim, and the likelyhood if I do get down of me getting back is even worse! Imagine being stuck in paradise for the rest of your life!

[scumdog]

keep us posted - sounds like maybe corrosion has reared its ugly head.:crazy:

[FlyingDutchMan]

keep us posted - sounds like maybe corrosion has reared its ugly head.:crazy:

I think the head gasket has shat its pants. I refilled the water (there was almost none), idled it for a bit topping the water up continously, and bubbles just kept coming out without the water level going down. Pretty sure this is combustions gases escaping into the water jacket. :crybaby:

Had enough of the bike for one day. I said I wouldn't eat enything until it was fixed. So I've eaten nothing today. Might have to break that rule and get some food and a :apint: or :drinkup: :apint: .

[Sniper]

I can't come unfortunatly. Sorry SD, you might have to wait a while longer to meet me. FD, I'll PM you about the bike soon.

[Waylander]

Still a ghost in the machine then aye Sniper? lol.

[Jantar]

So far this looks like the most KBers I will have seen at one site ever, 17 of us. :banana:

We have Dangerous, ScumDog, Virago, ZZR, Rashika, Biff, OAB, R1Aaron, Waylander, SuziQ, 30UTD, hondaV2, Fordy, Jimmie, Buellbabe, idb, Myself and Mrs J.

Anyone i've missed?

[Waylander]

16 mate. Won't be there, money and relationship things.

[TonyB]

Still a ghost in the machine then aye Sniper? lol.
With his post count he'd have to be a poltergeist:shifty:

[Sniper]

With his post count he'd have to be a poltergeist:shifty:

Poltergeists throw things and cause general havoc.

Also, Im just that good Waylander, I don't think you guys are ready to be graced with my presence:rofl:

[FlyingDutchMan]

I can't come unfortunatly. Sorry SD, you might have to wait a while longer to meet me. FD, I'll PM you about the bike soon.

You're being nothing short of an absolute legend! Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Virago]

So far this looks like the most KBers I will have seen at one site ever, 17 of us. :banana:

We have Dangerous, ScumDog, Virago, ZZR, Rashika, Biff, OAB, R1Aaron, Waylander, SuziQ, 30UTD, hondaV2, Fordy, Jimmie, Buellbabe, idb, Myself and Mrs J.

Anyone i've missed?
Mrs V should be there too, but will probably be pillion - the Glenorchy run might be a bit much for a "three-week-old" learner!

We're not 100% confirmed yet - hope to confirm our on-call back-up for the business tomorrow - watch this space!

[Rashika]

Mrs V should be there too, but will probably be pillion - the Glenorchy run might be a bit much for a "three-week-old" learner!

We're not 100% confirmed yet - hope to confirm our on-call back-up for the business tomorrow - watch this space!
cool! hope ya can make it...be nice to see the virago....can swap cruiser stories :apumpin:

[dangerous]

So far this looks like the most KBers I will have seen at one site ever, 17 of us. :banana:

We have Dangerous, ScumDog, Virago, ZZR, Rashika, Biff, OAB, R1Aaron, Waylander, SuziQ, 30UTD, hondaV2, Fordy, Jimmie, Buellbabe, idb, Myself and Mrs J.

Anyone i've missed?
I'd put money on it that
Biff, OAB, R1Aaron, Buellbabe wont be there :nono:

[Fordy]

You 2 back then? What's the plan?

Leave Chch Fri 9.30 ish from Yaldhurst:spudwhat:?
SH72-Geraldine-Lake Tekapo-Lindis Pass-Wanaka or Cromwell-Arrow Junction-Queenstown:spudwhat:?

Return 1st thing Sunday:spudwhat:?

Need anything other than tent, bag and $ :spudwhat:?

I like to have a plan :baby:

[scumdog]

You 2 back then? What's the plan?

Leave Chch Fri 9.30 ish from Yaldhurst:spudwhat:?
SH72-Geraldine-Lake Tekapo-Lindis Pass-Wanaka or Cromwell-Arrow Junction-Queenstown:spudwhat:?

Return 1st thing Sunday:spudwhat:?

Need anything other than tent, bag and $ :spudwhat:?

I like to have a plan :baby:

Plan? plan? we don't need no stinkin' plans!!

BTW what time you guys plan on being at Cromwell? Me'n'Jantar could meet y'all there for a combined ride to Q'town through the gorge.

Or if going via Crown range from Wanaka what time would you be heading over from the Lindis - Tarras direction?

[miSTa]

You 2 back then? What's the plan?

Leave Chch Fri 9.30 ish from Yaldhurst:spudwhat:?
SH72-Geraldine-Lake Tekapo-Lindis Pass-Wanaka or Cromwell-Arrow Junction-Queenstown:spudwhat:?

Return 1st thing Sunday:spudwhat:?

Need anything other than tent, bag and $ :spudwhat:?

I like to have a plan :baby:

I guess Yaldhurst is as good as any other place. I think 9:30 would be a good time leave Yaldhurst and since Rashika is having her Buell serviced at Fairlie on Friday morning (her and Dangerous are leaving for Fairlie early) we would arrive at Fairlie between 11:00 and 11:30 (165km Yaldhurst to Fairlie).

Dangerous was talking about returning via the coast on Sunday if the weather was right, don't if he is still considering it? Can decide later anyway I guess.

Tent, bag, change of clothes, hygiene items and you're all set, and the most important thing - money.


Plan? plan? we don't need no stinkin' plans!!

BTW what time you guys plan on being at Cromwell? Me'n'Jantar could meet y'all there for a combined ride to Q'town through the gorge.

Or if going via Crown range from Wanaka what time would you be heading over from the Lindis - Tarras direction?


So we don't need a plan and you ask what time we are going to be at x place? How does that work? ;)

My guess is that if we leave Chch at 9:30, meet D and R at Fairlie, then maybe 2:30 at Tarras (Yaldhurst - Tarras 425km).

The long range wether forecast (link (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzsi)) is looking semi-resonable too :Punk:

[Silage]

We have Dangerous, ScumDog, Virago, ZZR, Rashika, Biff, OAB, R1Aaron, Waylander, SuziQ, 30UTD, hondaV2, Fordy, Jimmie, Buellbabe, idb, Myself and Mrs J.

My mate Cal has just signed up to KB (has been real quiet so far) will be there also.

I am unsure when I will leave. Am thinking of getting away a little earlier than 9:30 from Chch, passing thru Fairlie (drop in to High Country MC), watching out for the reputedly titchy cop around Twizel, Lindis, Taras, icecream in Cromwell (first orchard on the left after the bridge into Cromwell make real fruit icecreams $3 but), Kawarau gorge, Q'town. Where is a good lunch spot? Be good to catch Scumdog & Jantar en route - should be able to recognise a GS/HD combo.

This is still looking like a great KB turnout. Roll on Friday.

[idb]

Where is a good lunch spot?
If it's a nice day I suggest the Loaded Hog on the Steamer Wharf.
Food, beer, lake and attractive sights going past.

[FlyingDutchMan]

IF I do end up going, I'll like to leave earlier than 9:30 and also keen on doing the Wanaka-cadrona-crown range rather than going down the Dunstan lake side to cromwell.

[dangerous]

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bloody hell you lot.... ya packed up already.... its not till the end of the week ya know.....

So its like this change of plan The Buell will 'not' be getting a service now so SuzyQ, 30UTD, Rashika & I and any of you others that want to join in will be leaving BP rolleston at 8:30am Friday so meet up bout 8ish aye.

The route will be to Rakaia then turn in and travel Thompsons track..... Geraldine (fuel up) Fairlie, Omarama (fuel up) Cromwell & Queenstown hope this suits will worry bout return trip on the day... all tho I now wont have time to do the west coast streach.


************************************************** *************

PS: Scumhog..... were does your lot want to meet up QT or Cromwell???

[Virago]

........icecream in Cromwell (first orchard on the left after the bridge into Cromwell make real fruit icecreams $3 but)....
Good ice-creams, but charging exceptionally high prices for summer fruit. Cheaper places on the Q'town road (before you get to the gorge).

[scumdog]

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bloody hell you lot.... ya packed up already.... its not till the end of the week ya know.....

So its like this change of plan The Buell will 'not' be getting a service now so SuzyQ, 30UTD, Rashika & I and any of you others that want to join in will be leaving BP rolleston at 8:30am Friday so meet up bout 8ish aye.

The route will be to Rakaia then turn in and travel Thompsons track..... Geraldine (fuel up) Fairlie, Omarama (fuel up) Cromwell & Queenstown hope this suits will worry bout return trip on the day... all tho I now wont have time to do the west coast streach.


************************************************** *************

PS: Scumhog..... were does your lot want to meet up QT or Cromwell???

Yeah, me'n'Jantar will meet y'all at Cromwell at the big pub on your left (psst, wassits name Jantar???) as you turn-off into Cromwell (pronounced 'Cromill' down here as opposed to Crommwell as the rest of NZ says) but at what time??
If the weather was o.k. we could head up to Tarras and meet everybody when you leave the Lindis.
idb, you up for that??

[Silage]

SuzyQ, 30UTD, Rashika & I and any of you others that want to join in will be leavingBP rolleston at 8:30am Friday so meet up bout 8ish aye.

The route will be to Rakaia then turn in and travel Thompsons track..... Geraldine (fuel up) Fairlie, Omarama (fuel up) Cromwell & Queenstown

Gee Daryl you are so organised but that sounds like a good plan that should get to us Tarras/Cromill by around 12:30. So I am a go for Rolleston at 8ish. The Loaded Hog (assuming its in QTown) might be a bit far for lunch idb. Keep it in mind for tea.

[scumdog]

Just a thought - I own a stone-age cell-phone thingy, maybe at pre-arranged times we could make contact via 'phone to relay locations.
I know (well, I THINK I know) that you can't hear 'phones when riding but if you can then I could call whoever when Jantar and I get to Cromill or where-ever.

Any thoughts??

[Rashika]

Just a thought - I own a stone-age cell-phone thingy, maybe at pre-arranged times we could make contact via 'phone to relay locations.

well SD these days we have this thing called texting...you know, you write a wee message and it gets zapped to the other persons phone... but the best bit is that it waits till you are READY to accept it! Aint that cool?!
So maybe a quick text along the route to see who's what and where?
Dangerous will send ya his ph no :apumpin:

[idb]

A meet at Cromill sounds good to me, dunno about Tarras though - sports bike, straight roads etc etc but a ride through the gorge & back again would be very nice.
I'll keep an eye on your plans to get an idea of timing but text me on 0272010812.
If it isn't too late we could stop at my local on the way through - nice garden bar & selection of beers (if that isn't too gay).

[scumdog]

well SD these days we have this thing called texting...you know, you write a wee message and it gets zapped to the other persons phone... but the best bit is that it waits till you are READY to accept it! Aint that cool?!
So maybe a quick text along the route to see who's what and where?
Dangerous will send ya his ph no :apumpin:

Yeah well, I DID say it was stone-age - but I've fitted a new piece of string to it.
Maybe Jantar has a txt phone? Or I could see if mine can txt?

Can you txt easily while riding??????? And how do I put my glasses on while riding to read the txt???

So many questions!!!

idb's idea of a quick stop at his local watering-hole sounds good too.

[scumdog]

Woohoo, C.B. has just pointed out my 'phone can RECIEVE txts - but can't send them, half-way there eh??:laugh:

But so I'll acquire a txt-both-ways type phone before the weekend.

[dangerous]

Gee Daryl you are so organised but that sounds like a good plan that should get to us Tarras/Cromill by around 12:30. So I am a go for Rolleston at 8ish. The Loaded Hog (assuming its in QTown) might be a bit far for lunch idb. Keep it in mind for tea.
Allow for a few stops and a decent laze at Omarama....... weather permiting

[miSTa]

bloody hell you lot.... ya packed up already.... its not till the end of the week ya know.....


Just getting the wheels in motion...



So its like this BP rolleston at 8:30am Friday so meet up bout 8ish aye.


Bloody hell you're keen, have you not ridden in a while? ;)


One more question D, why all the fuel stops? Some of us can theoretically make Cromwell with out stopping :whistle:

[Rashika]

One more question D, why all the fuel stops? Some of us can theoretically make Cromwell with out stopping :whistle:
oh shaddupayaface :argh:
actually my bike got 240km last tank (14litre incl reserve) and had still had about 2 more litres to go...but I aint testing it out in the middle of nowhere...unless you wanna go for fuel if I run out???:whistle:

oh yeah and whats happening with you TonyB???

[miSTa]

That's not to shabby at all, almost as good as the 11. If you want to test your range we can - I have loads of petrol in reserve...

[idb]

How about Jantar, SD & me meet at Clyde for lunch?

[Rashika]

Can you txt easily while riding???????
well there is another thing I've noticed a bit ...YES YOU CAN TEXT WHILE DRIVING SO WHY NOT RIDING? Just another string to add to your bow :spudgrr:


Woohoo, C.B. has just pointed out my 'phone can RECIEVE txts - but can't send them, half-way there eh??:laugh:
yeah my old one did that too, bit frustrating when people expected a reply

But so I'll acquire a txt-both-ways type phone before the weekend.

and yet another cool thing.... and you'll like this one SD:niceone:
Cell phones have this thing called VIBRATE now....you can make your phone vibrate! :spudbooge
So you happen along and suddenly you chest starts doing weird things...it aint your chest ok? Its your phone which in the wee inside pocket in your jacket, doing an impression of a pogo stick. :2thumbsup

[TonyB]

oh yeah and whats happening with you TonyB???
I have NO idea.
Here's the deal- sold my old leathers last night, so will have funds. BUT (sigh) we need to put a tow bar on the Sub...
Whatever happens I won't be going on Friday, as my lovely wife is taking the day off so we can do some stuff without the kids.
So basically, I still have NO idea:scratch:

[k14]

well there is another thing I've noticed a bit ...YES YOU CAN TEXT WHILE DRIVING SO WHY NOT RIDING? Just another string to add to your bow :spudgrr:
Piece of piss, just get a tank bag with a clear top bit and whalla, txt'ing whilst riding. Can be slightly dodgy along the kaikoura coast... so I've heard :whistle:

[dangerous]

I have NO idea.
Here's the deal- sold my old leathers last night, so will have funds. BUT (sigh) we need to put a tow bar on the Sub...
Whatever happens I won't be going on Friday, as my lovely wife is taking the day off so we can do some stuff without the kids.
So basically, I still have NO idea:scratch:
Dont be such a louse...... be prowd man...... say Im going woman..... man you have the rest of the year to spend with them sprogs, just 3 days to do this rally... best ride around ZZR has even room for ya Fri night:ride:

[TonyB]

Dont be such a louse...... be prowd man...... say Im going woman..... man you have the rest of the year to spend with them sprogs, just 3 days to do this rally... best ride around ZZR has even room for ya Fri night:ride:
Ahh, but I said "do stuff WITHOUT the kids"

[TonyB]

Dont be such a louse...... be prowd man...... say Im going woman..... man you have the rest of the year to spend with them sprogs, just 3 days to do this rally... best ride around ZZR has even room for ya Fri night:ride:

MrsB here......... `say Im going woman' eh D??? yeh right! :angry:
Anyway as I am too bloody soft I have caved and he can go if he really, really wants to. But if he does, wont be till Sat

[TonyB]

Oh my god! Now look what you've done D!! She's used my bloody log in to post from work!!:angry2: That's gonna get me in trouble with Joni :eyepoke: :shifty: Oh well, out of every tradgedy....

[dangerous]

MrsB here......... `say Im going woman' eh D??? yeh right! :angry:
Anyway as I am too bloody soft I have caved and he can go if he really, really wants to. But if he does, wont be till Sat
Yeah I know you are a big softie MrsB and that its T's decision....... even Sat is better than not at all, and if it is not at all, no biggie, dont fancy having a drink with ya anyway.... Tony, spent that $50 you gave me so I'll just have to drink it on my own :slap:


Oh my god! Now look what you've done D!! She's used my bloody log in to post from work!!:angry2: That's gonna get me in trouble with Joni :eyepoke: :shifty: Oh well, out of every tradgedy....
lol... mate how come we are always in trouble with the ladies??? got me buggered that has:thud:

[Rashika]

Oh my god! Now look what you've done D!! She's used my bloody log in to post from work!!:angry2: That's gonna get me in trouble with Joni :eyepoke: :shifty: Oh well, out of every tradgedy....
you could always leave AFTER 'the stuff without the kids' is done (wonder exactly what that is?? no better NOT ask) ...do an overnighter :Punk: very cool, riding at night ...should be easy after ya last 'almost 1000kms on a day' trip

I can see it now...TonyB stumbles into the motel, half dead from lack of sleep and falls over Scumdog is his anticipation to throttle D for upsetting MrsB

[k14]

Ahh, but I said "do stuff WITHOUT the kids"
yeah so thats the first 10 mins of friday taken up, what else is there to do after that?? :bleh:

[TonyB]

yeah so thats the first 10 mins of friday taken up, what else is there to do after that?? :bleh:
Tisk tisk, you youngins, you have nooooooo idea how looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooong it can take.

And R- I used to ride at night all the time. Loved it- pays to have good headlights though. My old GPX750R had a 130/90 or something with twin relays. On the inland route from Chch to Nelson I could ride safely at speeds which I won't utter here...

[Rashika]

Tisk tisk, you youngins, you have nooooooo idea how looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooong it can take.
yeah.. is that REALLY the duration you are talking about TonyB ? :rofl:


And R- I used to ride at night all the time. Loved it- pays to have good headlights though. My old GPX750R had a 130/90 or something with twin relays. On the inland route from Chch to Nelson I could ride safely at speeds which I won't utter here...
Cool!! :woohoo: so you'll be there sometime early sat morning huh? :ride:

[scumdog]

How about Jantar, SD & me meet at Clyde for lunch?

Sounds damn good to me!:niceone:
D'you know any good places in Clyde to dine??

[scumdog]

yeah so thats the first 10 mins of friday taken up, what else is there to do after that?? :bleh:

Yeah, and that's after his fly zipper was stuck for 5 minutes!!!:blah: :laugh: :killingme :killingme

But seriously, you'll be missed if you don't turn up!!

And I'll be about $30 better off!!

[TonyB]

yeah.. is that REALLY the duration you are talking about TonyB ? :rofl:
Nope. Got sick of putting in 'o's.

IF I come down I will definitely be going Saturday morning. Three reasons-

MrsB
A night out in QTown = $$$$$$$
If I am there on Saturday I'll end up doing something like riding to Milford Sound and back... Best to resist such temptation

Now then;
Anyone NOT dodgy got some room in their tent? Got my own but if I can get away with not bringing it I will.
Is anyone riding back up the West Coast on Sunday?

[scumdog]

Nope. Got sick of putting in 'o's.

IF I come down I will definitely be going Saturday morning. Three reasons-

MrsB
A night out in QTown = $$$$$$$
If I am there on Saturday I'll end up doing something like riding to Milford Sound and back... Best to resist such temptation

Now then;
Anyone NOT dodgy got some room in their tent? Got my own but if I can get away with not bringing it I will.
Is anyone riding back up the West Coast on Sunday?

I'm not dodgy and I'm as clean and as straight as they cum:motu:
And C.B. ain't going to be there so you can count on free tent space at Glenorchy - but I've got to be back at work on Monday so the West Coast tenting is up to you.

[miSTa]

Now then;
Anyone NOT dodgy got some room in their tent? Got my own but if I can get away with not bringing it I will.
Is anyone riding back up the West Coast on Sunday?

Any one not dodgy - you're asking alot :lol:

I'd offer Tony but my tent would be a little to intimate for two blokes (it's even a little cramped with just myself and the wife). We'll see how you get on.

The route home is going to be a matter of wait and see but I'm keen. But there's also racing at Levels which could be worth a look.

[miSTa]

I'm not dodgy and I'm as clean and as straight as they cum

I rest my case...:laugh:

[TonyB]

I'm not dodgy and I'm as clean and as straight as they cum:motu:
And C.B. ain't going to be there so you can count on free tent space at Glenorchy - but I've got to be back at work on Monday so the West Coast tenting is up to you.
Sweet!... er... I think...:confused:
As for tenting on the Coast- no need, I'll be doing it in one stretch if I go that way.

[Virago]

Yee-ha!

It look like Mrs V and I will be there. I've managed to get someone to go on-call for us, I will need to keep my cell-phone with me though. Jeez, our second weekend off in two and a bit years, I feel like a kid at Christmas!:wari:

We're going to head up to Cromwell on Friday, catch up with family, then head up to the rally on Saturday morning.

If anyone is trying to track me down, my mobile is 027-476-7873.

[idb]

Sounds damn good to me!:niceone:
D'you know any good places in Clyde to dine??
"The Post Office" (I think it's called that, it's an old government building of some sort.......) at the top of the bridge to Earnscleugh is pretty good as I remember, but Jantar will know the area better than me.

[idb]

Yee-ha!

It look like Mrs V and I will be there. I've managed to get someone to go on-call for us, I will need to keep my cell-phone with me though. Jeez, our second weekend off in two and a bit years, I feel like a kid at Christmas!:wari:

We're going to head up to Cromwell on Friday, catch up with family, then head up to the rally on Saturday morning.

If anyone is trying to track me down, my mobile is 027-476-7873.
Would you care to luncheon at Clyde with us?

[miSTa]

I will need to keep my cell-phone with me though.

IIRC there is no cell phone coverage on site nor at Glenorchy itself.

[dangerous]

Yee-ha!


We're going to head up to Cromwell on Friday, catch up with family, then head up to the rally on Saturday morning.

Well look out for us in town Sat morn or at Glenorchy, we try and park up down to the right as you enter (by power pole) our bikes stand out as do the T shirts so ya wont miss us :scooter:

[Virago]

IIRC there is no cell phone coverage on site nor at Glenorchy itself.
I checked the Telecom website - their coverage map shows cell-phone coverage at Glenorchy. If it's wrong I've got problems...:confused:

[miSTa]

I assumed Vodafone, my mistake.

[Virago]

Would you care to luncheon at Clyde with us?
Would love to - not sure what time we'll get away from Dunedin but lunch at Clyde sounds good!:drinkup:

[Waylander]

I assumed Vodafone, my mistake.
Dude it's an 027 number how could you think that was vodaphone??? Or maybe you don't spend all work day staring at phone numbers like I do.....

[miSTa]

:argh: That's what happens when you don't read things properly :brick: :brick:

Anyway I'm still on holiday... :motu:

[Sniper]

Still pissed that I can't go

[Rashika]

Anyway I'm still on holiday... :motu:
ya lucky bastard...stop showing off :finger:
see ya friday then? :wari:

[Waylander]

Still pissed that I can't go
Shouldn't have pissed off the Mrs. then ya nut. (dammit where is my whipped smilie!!)

[Sniper]

Lol, good call Waylander

[miSTa]

see ya friday then? :wari:

Yep, bright and early :banana:

[scumdog]

"The Post Office" (I think it's called that, it's an old government building of some sort.......) at the top of the bridge to Earnscleugh is pretty good as I remember, but Jantar will know the area better than me.

Sounds OK by me, I'll be leaving Big River Town at about 10-ish and meeting Jantar en route 'somewhere' then on to Clyde for a liesurely gentlemanly luncheon with fine company before meeting the rest of the rabble at Cromill at the jar-shop. (or that's todays plan!!)

Fingers crossed the weather is as good tomorrow as it is today!:yeah:

[Jantar]

A pity I can't access the KB site every day to keep up with everything. :argh:

However I'll be leaving home around 10:00 or shortly after and head south to meet up with SD somewher between Millar's Flat and Beaumont. From there head back north to Clyde and lunch at the Post Office. My cell phone is fully txt capable, so we'll check up with the Christchurch group on timing, and head on through to Cromwell.

Long range weather update to follow shortly.

Looking forward to the :ride:

[buellbabe]

Well poo poos. I am not going to the Rally but just wanna say to all of you who ARE... have a bloody great time, eat drink and be merry, wanna see heaps of incriminating pics posted next week!
Party on:Punk:

[idb]

Sounds OK by me, I'll be leaving Big River Town at about 10-ish and meeting Jantar en route 'somewhere' then on to Clyde for a liesurely gentlemanly luncheon with fine company before meeting the rest of the rabble at Cromill at the jar-shop. (or that's todays plan!!)

Fingers crossed the weather is as good tomorrow as it is today!:yeah:
So would 1230-ish be about right to catch up at Clyde (pronounced 'Clyde' down this way)?

[dangerous]

************************************************** *************
So its like this SuzyQ, 30UTD, Rashika & I and any of you others that want to join in will be leaving BP rolleston at 8:30am tomorow so meet up bout 8ish aye.

The route will be to Rakaia then turn in and travel Thompsons track..... Geraldine (fuel up) Fairlie, Omarama (fuel up) Cromwell & Queenstown hope this suits will worry bout return trip on the day... all tho I now wont have time to do the west coast streach.
Hope this suits all

************************************************** *************



Yeah, me'n'Jantar will meet y'all at Cromwell at the big pub on your left (psst, wassits name Jantar???) as you turn-off into Cromwell (pronounced 'Cromill' down here as opposed to Crommwell as the rest of NZ says) but at what time??
If the weather was o.k. we could head up to Tarras and meet everybody when you leave the Lindis.
idb, you up for that??
So ill txt ya our E.T.A @ Cromwell when we are in Omarama, and you tell us were ya will be... sound ok?

[scumdog]

************************************************** *************
So its like this SuzyQ, 30UTD, Rashika & I and any of you others that want to join in will be leaving BP rolleston at 8:30am tomorow so meet up bout 8ish aye.

The route will be to Rakaia then turn in and travel Thompsons track..... Geraldine (fuel up) Fairlie, Omarama (fuel up) Cromwell & Queenstown hope this suits will worry bout return trip on the day... all tho I now wont have time to do the west coast streach.
Hope this suits all

************************************************** *************



So ill txt ya our E.T.A @ Cromwell when we are in Omarama, and you tell us were ya will be... sound ok?

Yep, I'll meet up with Jantar & idb up the track a bit, we'll have lunch at Clyde (pronounced Clyde) then crank-up and cruise cautiously & consrvatively in constant convoy from Clyde to Cromill and contact collective codgers from Christchurch about our whereabouts.
Shitload of bikes stopping/passing through the Riviera of the South today, spoke to a few and all heading for Glenorchy (via Riverton? go figure!) and the weather is A1 - 24 degress, sunny and calm, hope it lasts!!

[Silage]

So its like this SuzyQ, 30UTD, Rashika & I and any of you others that want to join in will be leaving BP rolleston at 8:30am tomorow so meet up bout 8ish aye.

Me too me too. Are you packed YET Daryl? :wait:

[Rashika]

Me too me too. Are you packed YET Daryl? :wait:
corse he is...been packed for a week now..pacing round in excitement, can't sleep/eat/shit
Does that sound about right? :rofl:

[scumdog]

corse he is...been packed for a week now..pacing round in excitement, can't sleep/eat/shit
Does that sound about right? :rofl:

Gosh, I never thought a man would be so pleased to clap eyes on me, I'm somewhat alarmed by this turn of events!!!

Keep control of him Rashika!!







I suppose I better start packing too!

[Rashika]

Gosh, I never thought a man would be so pleased to clap eyes on me, I'm somewhat alarmed by this turn of events!!!

Keep control of him Rashika!!
I'll try...buuuuuuttttt it AINT easy...I mean see what happened yesterday??
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=22922



I suppose I better start packing too!
yeah me too when I finish work in an hour...woops meant to be working :rolleyes:

[miSTa]

corse he is...been packed for a week now..pacing round in excitement, can't sleep/eat/shit
Does that sound about right? :rofl:

Bloody thought so based on the comments he made the other day when Fordy and I were dicussing routes and times :Oi: ;)

[Silage]

Bloody thought so based on the comments he made the other day when Fordy and I were dicussing routes and times :Oi: ;)

When are you and Fordy leaving Chch and by what route?

This rally has generated soooo many posts before the rally starts, it better live up to it. Is that anticipation I can sense?? :chase:

[miSTa]

Fordy nots going anymore, lousy timing. As for me I'll be at BP Rolleston bright and early.

She's going to a great trip. :Punk:

[idb]

I suppose someone in the Southern Expedition Group Party has got the phone number of someone in the Northern Expedition Group Party?
I've posted mine here, as has Virago, to accept responsibility for the receipt of despatches from the Northern Expedition Group Party on behalf of the Southern Expedition Group Party.

Cloudless day here in the afternoon today. I'm looking out the window now and there still isn't a cloud to be seen with a gentle breeze. It's prolly still about 17 degrees.

[zooter]

I checked the Telecom website - their coverage map shows cell-phone coverage at Glenorchy. If it's wrong I've got problems...:confused:
027 only in GY

be on lookout for dodgy looking red vespa, I'll skip the Clyde rendezvous

[FlyingDutchMan]

************************************************** *************
So its like this SuzyQ, 30UTD, Rashika & I and any of you others that want to join in will be leaving BP rolleston at 8:30am tomorow so meet up bout 8ish aye.

The route will be to Rakaia then turn in and travel Thompsons track..... Geraldine (fuel up) Fairlie, Omarama (fuel up) Cromwell & Queenstown hope this suits will worry bout return trip on the day... all tho I now wont have time to do the west coast streach.
Hope this suits all

************************************************** *************


Well sniper just agreed to lone me his bike since mine has blown the head gaskett. I'll be picking it up at 7:30am (hopefully!), and I'll try and meet you guys out at rolly BP (I used to live there :sick: - Rolly, not the BP!) at the specified time. If I'm not there give me a yell/txt on xxxxx.

[Virago]

Mrs V wants to take her bike through, but has only ridden short distances before (3 weeks on her learners), so we're going to trailer the bikes through to Cromwell. She should be fine from there. Away about 8ish.

[scumdog]

I suppose someone in the Southern Expedition Group Party has got the phone number of someone in the Northern Expedition Group Party?
I've posted mine here, as has Virago, to accept responsibility for the receipt of despatches from the Northern Expedition Group Party on behalf of the Southern Expedition Group Party.

Cloudless day here in the afternoon today. I'm looking out the window now and there still isn't a cloud to be seen with a gentle breeze. It's prolly still about 17 degrees.

Done likewise - as have several others, seems we have a communications system that rivals NASA.

Looking good down here too, only about 8 degrees at the moment though!!

Hope to hit the trail at about 10-ish (or even earlier seeing as it's a nice day)

[idb]

Done likewise - as have several others, seems we have a communications system that rivals NASA.

Looking good down here too, only about 8 degrees at the moment though!!

Hope to hit the trail at about 10-ish (or even earlier seeing as it's a nice day)
It's 10-ish now!
Not a cloud in the sky, not a breath of wind.
Woo hoo!

[Sniper]

Have fun guys. I'll be sitting at work, staring at KB, bloody jelous.!!!

[idb]

Have fun guys. I'll be sitting at work, staring at KB, bloody jelous.!!!
Don't worry mate, we'll all be thinking of you the whole weekend!

[Fordy]

Fordy nots going anymore, lousy timing.

Those that have left already will know, when they read this, that I've tackled my demons and I'll be riding down in the morning to join you for Saturday night :soon:

[Waylander]

Mrs V wants to take her bike through, but has only ridden short distances before (3 weeks on her learners), so we're going to trailer the bikes through to Cromwell. She should be fine from there. Away about 8ish.
Trailering the bikes then riding part way. Hmm this sort of behavior normally gets the reaction of calling the trailer rider a poseur and soft. But you ride a Virago aswell so I'll let it slide lol.

[TonyB]

Those that have left already will know, when they read this, that I've tackled my demons and I'll be riding down in the morning to join you for Saturday night :soon:
Good on ya Fordy! I'll give you a ring shortly.

The FZR was treated to some new front brake pads and braided lines today (courtesy of my biz... I'm still destitute, the biz has stolen all my money so I thought I'd steal some back:shifty: ). The brakes actually WORK now! Quite a revalation really. Added a smidgeon more oil to the forks which has helped with the excessive dive under braking. So the bike is good to go.

Rang my mate Pete to see if he's going- he wasn't but he is now! He has a huuuuge tent, so I'll pass on Scumdogs generous offer and tent with someone who is definitely NOT dodgy.

Roll on Saturday:woohoo: As was said above- 222 posts before it even starts... can it possibly live up to the hype??

[Fordy]

Hope there's plenty of piss left :drinkup:

[Sniper]

Lucky buggers, travel safe.

[scumdog]

Just home from the Glenorchy, (massive turn-out from KBers and awards taken by at least 3 KBers at bike show:2thumbsup :woohoo: ) got a wet arse for the last 10km before home, very gusty wind (no, not the bake-beans type) had me all over the road at times.
Stopped once on the way home for fuel, 6.4 litres from Frankton (where various KBers parted company) to Roxburgh -- however far THAT is.

Will post more later when finished unpacking.

[Suzi Q]

Finally home from Glenorchy Rally. Rained from Rally site to Queenstown. had a few other spots of rain along the way but nothing serious. I am not a fan of the wind and it got the better of me between cromwell and tekapo, but I survived to tell the tale. Special thanks to Tony B for sticking with me to make sure I was OK. Also the passing wave was appreciated - he knows what I mean!:headbang: :rolleyes:
I was lucky enough to win a prize in the Bike show at the Rally - best japanese in show - unfortunately it wasn't best Jap Bike at the rally!!!:cool: But 30UTD's bike was in the show and I beat him ( he is not impressed!). I am sure Rashika and Dangerous and TonyB will all recount their prizewinning stories:psst:
Saturday's weather was stunning, the site was awesome as usuall and sitting in the sun with that awesome view was the best thing you could do on a sunny, hot saturday afternoon with a beer or other alcoholic beveridge:apint: .
It was great to meet Flying Dutchman, Jantar, IDB and to meet up again with Feral, Scumdog, ZZR, TonyB, Rashika, Dangerous, Jimmie. if I missed anyone out then I apologise, but I am dead on my feet and waiting for dinner before falling into bed! :zzzz:

[Sniper]

Good to see you guys got home safe and had a great time

[TonyB]

Good to see you guys got home safe and had a great time
Hell yes! Great time!:2thumbsup

Aw shucks SuzyQ, twernt nuthin' I could see the wind was making life difficult- thought someone should keep you company. Now see, what you really need is a biiig, heeeaaavy, slow steering, battleship of a bike. Then you carry minimal gear to keep the load height down. Easiest way to do this is mooch some tent space off someone else.. ooops, better not give all my secrets away:shutup:






Now people, just remember.... not everything you read on the internet is true...it could be a serious distortion of the truth... or a complete fabrication even... :yes:

[Suzi Q]

Good to see you guys got home safe and had a great time

Sniper - your bike is a real screamer and goes like the clappers!!!:chase:

[Waylander]

Pictures? PICTURES!!!!!!!

[Suzi Q]

here are some pictures - hot off the press!!
1 - Parking @ Thomas's 1
2 - Parking @ Thomas's 2
3 - Flying Dutchman at Winnebagoes
4 - Dangerous, 30UTD & ZZR - on the way to Glenorchy from Q'town
5 - Scumdog & Flying Dutchman - as above

[Suzi Q]

a couple more pictures
1 - Rashika and her new bike
2 - Tin Man & Bike near Tarras
3 - Firebolt & admirers

[Sniper]

Sniper - your bike is a real screamer and goes like the clappers!!!:chase:

Thanks, I am slowly working on her

[Rashika]

Well what an excellant weekend!
As Suzi/SD/TonyB have said was a perfect trip down, just seem to have wind wherever we go lately...not too bad a problem especially on the way down, but coming home today it was a bit of a trial.
So friday was left about 9amish, 10 bikes in all.... Moi, Dangerous, Jimmie, ZZR, SuziQ, 30UTD, Flying Dutchman, Cal, plus 2 more nonKbrs. Started off coolish but fine...just the way i like it...and it got better by the minute. Beaut wide open roads, bugger all traffic and very few Mr Plods around.
Met up with Scumdog, Jantar, IDB and Virago & Mrs V at Cromwell...and after a few liquid refreshments to stop the dehydration we meandered off to Queenstown, for yet more refreshments ...along with some damn fine chocolate eh SuziQ? (That choc & chilli is STILL the chizz as far as I'm concerned!)
Saturday morning dawned clear and crisp...with a CAP C....shite it was cold. But we got some hot food on board and headed of to Glenorchy at the head of the lake. The road is pretty fine, few twisties and off camber corners and go nowhere rises, ending with a few nice we sweepers just before Glenorchy....where...yup you guessed.... MORE refreshments! had to stop along the way to take some pics of the gang, along with a few of my bike...pretty wee thing that she is :rolleyes:

Oh yeah and we cleaned up in the bike show: had 6 Kb bikes in all entered and won 3 prizes, mine was best YANK bike....damn now thats twice its done it....waaaaay cool! :woohoo:
Dangerous can tell you all the rest of the gossip
So 'eres a few pics to keep you all amused :spudwave:

Pic 1: trying the artistic approach, bikes @ night from the hotel window
Pic 2: more artistry of a sort :whistle: Qtown at early morning
Pic 3: Scumdog
Pic 4: Flying dutchman
Pic 5: Dangerous and 30UTD
Pic 6: ZZR

[Rashika]

and a few more

Pic 1: The Firebolt
Pic 2: Kbrs admiring the view over the rally site
Pic 3: Bike show
Pic 4: Scumdogs old bicycle :spudbn:
Pic 5: Viragos steed
Pic 6: Dangerous trying a HD on for size

[Rashika]

and the last few pics
Pic 1: Camp KB
Pic 2: Dangerous rides the metal beast
Pic 3: and then picks up a few hitch-hikers
Pic 4: the tinman from the front
Pic 5: yummy Aprillia
Pic 6: the not so best European in the bike show....interesting none-the-less

[hondav2]

Feral and a lot of west coasters arrived in Te Anau on friday. We had a night on the town and headed off on sat to the rally. 5 of us from Te Anau went via Wiakaka, Heriot, Moa Flat, Ettrick , Cromwell, Wanaka, Crown Range, Queenstown, Glenorchy . I took my DR and gave the sport bikes a run for there money in the twisties. I have put pics on www.toddy.smugmug.com . Rumor is scummy was seen chatting up a blonde. Cheers Toddy

[dangerous]

Oh yeah and we cleaned up in the bike show mine was best YANK bike....

I was lucky enough to win a prize in the Bike show at the Rally - best japanese in show
And I....... cleaned up in the best European, soooooooo.... that leaves TonyB
Well Tony won the Grovers choice.... in other words "Dumb arse of the day" :slap: Yeah TonyB missed the turn off up to the rally site and did a further 45km. I think he realised after the 3rd river crossing and ploughing the FZR up 4x4 tracks and reaching a DOC hut in the middle of a Glacier where he was able to view the Tasman sea from.... that perhaps he had ridden a tad too far :doh:

KBer's that we meet up with at the rally were Phaedrus, HondaV2, The Preacher, Feral & Fordy, so great turn out and a awesome rally check out the scenery in Rashika's pic's talk about being in the middle of nowhere... ohhh na thats were TonyB was :lol:

I cant believe the wind Sat night bikes going over and tents being flooded... aye Scumdog :blip: Great band great company, great riding... whos in for the Woodstock in two weeks :2thumbsup

pic 1) retroed duc
2 & 3) HOG POS for White Trash
4) wee Duc
5) ZZR broke the tin mans arm off, so the lads tryed to put it back on... in the end we all just did a runner as it looked like it was about to end up arse over albow.

[Waylander]

Dangerous, don't be dissin the Chopper mate.:motu: Atleat it's engine has the proper orientation lol.

[Fordy]

What a bloody good weekend. Whats the Burt Munroe quote...if you could spend five minutes riding this motorcycle you'd experience more that most folks in a lifetime (If anyone has the exact quote let me know please).

Despite the prospect of rain on the west coast I got more wet and cold between Glenorchy and Queenstown, refuel at the Shell, defrost hands under driers, coffee, and the rest of the day was a complete blast - over the Crown Range to Wanaka-Haast-Kumara-Arthurs Pass-Home. In all 916.2 miles in two days; ragged, knackered, sore behind the knees, but that was the fuken ride of my life!

1. Bra fence, Crown Range.
2. Lake Wanaka
3. Road past Haast - look its lovely and dry!!
4. Further on the west coast
5. Fox Glacier
6. Waimak on the way back from Arthurs Pass

As well as losing a pair of glasses I also picked up a ticket at Hokitika. Oh well, do the crime yada yada. Considering that I had been treating between QT and Hokitika as a race track $300 is a cheap, bloody long and very scenic trackday :banana:

Awesome!

[dangerous]

I got more wet and cold between Glenorchy and Queenstown, 916.2 miles in two days;
You lucky bugger... to get the weather like in your pics on the coast is just fantastic, glad ya enjoyed it...... and thats about 1500km's ya pommy biker ;) top effort :Punk:

[miSTa]

Top weekend. Good bunch of people, great ride, beautiful scenery.

Great to meet up with all the southerners. :Punk:

BTW, the damage to the tinman at Tarras was accidental, honest. It was only being held on by one rivet. :o

[Rashika]

BTW, the damage to the tinman at Tarras was accidental, honest. It was only being held on by one rivet. :o
yeah RIGHT! You demo man you :bash:

[scumdog]

Sniper - your bike is a real screamer and goes like the clappers!!!:chase:

Yeah, and the zorst needs sorted mate, every time TheFlyingDutchman opened the throttle I thought me breakfast baked-beans had started to work (if you know what I mean).
Throaty rumble it ain't!!

As the rest said, awsome ride, great company (I mean we were mostly strangers who only knew each other via the net yet just 'clicked' when we met and no attitude/dickhead problems) and a lot of shit talked - at times by other than my self!:msn-wink: - and a fair bit of sun-burn thrown around the group from sitting in our prestigous spot at the site watching the late arrivals, (what time DID you get there TonyB?) and drinking- and drinking more:beer: $5 a rtd made the beer better value.

A bit sad the pics don't do justice to my flash tassled jacket - the one the rest were so jealous of eh!:blah: but great pics from Rashika and the others to show off the great scenery - and more than one of the Scumdog-hog!!:niceone:

Phaedrus mate, where did you get to? I waited at Frankton as per plan but never saw you again so had a solo ride home.

[scumdog]

Top weekend. Good bunch of people, great ride, beautiful scenery.

Great to meet up with all the southerners. :Punk:

BTW, the damage to the tinman at Tarras was accidental, honest. It was only being held on by one rivet. :o

I WARNED you about that! I knew it would all turn to tears if you rabble were left unsupervised, sheesh! Atilla the Hun and crew don't get a look in compared to a group of KBers!:eek: :lol: :killingme

[miSTa]

Rabble? Are you calling us rabble? I think you are getting confused, have a another drink SD :drinknsin

[idb]

Bloody typical.
You big city types come down here and proceed to destroy the place!!!

[FlyingDutchMan]

Well had a good time. Got sun burnt (even on the top of my head beyond the hairline too!). Snipers bike worked prefectly there and back, and never got hasseled by the Plods (apart from SD) despite the very noisy bike. The wind on the way back caused some concern at times, but nothing too hair raising.

I entered Snipers' bike into the bike comp (Sniper - it was under duress - the others made me do it). But despite being the rattiest bike there, another Honda won (or is it lost?) which had a tatty seat. The owner never claimed the prize. If my bike wasn't so ratty that it's not even working, it would have cleaned up that award.

BTW Sniper - I had to stop about 4 times to do the mirror nuts up - they kept coming loose. Never lost any though.

[Sniper]

Snipers bike worked prefectly there and back, and never got hasseled by the Plods (apart from SD) despite the very noisy bike.

I never noticed any noise :whistle:


I entered Snipers' bike into the bike comp (Sniper - it was under duress - the others made me do it). But despite being the rattiest bike there, another Honda won (or is it lost?) which had a tatty seat. The owner never claimed the prize. If my bike wasn't so ratty that it's not even working, it would have cleaned up that award..
No worries mate, pity it didn't win though. Did you point out the nuts? :headbang:


BTW Sniper - I had to stop about 4 times to do the mirror nuts up - they kept coming loose. Never lost any though.

You stopped? Yea I know about those sorry. I need to get some loctite on those.