March Hare 2006

[miSTa]

I got the entry form in the mail today for next years March Hare - mark in your diaries 3,4,5 March at the normal place (Makiriki).

Is that enough notice for you scumdog? (bloody hopeless employers of yours....:lol:)

I'll scan and post the entry form soon.

Edited to add entry form.

[scumdog]

Hmm, MIGHT be there - got a crash investigator course that week, I'll start making noise about getting to the rally.:ride: :drinknsin :drinknsin

[Waylander]

If I don't get the money up in time for Glenorchy, maybe I should try comming to this one?

[miSTa]

If I don't get the money up in time for Glenorchy, maybe I should try comming to this one?

The March Hare (in my opinion) is a better rally and I believe one of the largest in the South Island, so if you cannot make Glenorchy then this rally is the one to do. Glenorchy is a better not mention longer ride for us in chch.

[dangerous]

The March Hare (in my opinion) is a better rally and I believe one of the largest in the South Island
na, Glenorchy is better but mainley for the ride there.... The March Hare is a big bastard too big but thats awesome on its own, I dont think these two rallys can be compaired.... Ill be there :2thumbsup

[Waylander]

Ooh a big rally might get me missing Daytona and Sturgis...

Definately gonna go to this if can't go to the other.

[miSTa]

na, Glenorchy is better but mainley for the ride there.... The March Hare is a big bastard too big but thats awesome on its own, I dont think these two rallys can be compaired.... Ill be there :2thumbsup

Take away the ride to Glenorchy and I think it's only average but the setting is great, in fact I would say one of the best. Last year was a huge improvement on the year before that though.

Yeah, you're probably right D, it's not fair to compare them.

[scumdog]

If I don't get the money up in time for Glenorchy, maybe I should try comming to this one?

GO to Glenorchy, the ride is good and the setting great, unreal scenery, also being a smaller rally I find it more fun imho.:niceone:
March Hare site is bland, hot and flat, - and it's a long way from anywhere, the Glenorchy village is only 4 or 5 ks from the site and is itself a great spot.

[idb]

GO to Glenorchy, the ride is good and the setting great, unreal scenery, also being a smaller rally I find it more fun imho.:niceone:
March Hare site is bland, hot and flat, - and it's a long way from anywhere, the Glenorchy village is only 4 or 5 ks from the site and is itself a great spot.
And the drunks taking off from the Glenorchy pisser are a huge laugh.
Nothing like trying to impress a garden bar full of bikers and then making a complete cock of yourself.
I've only seen it happen you understand................

[scumdog]

And the drunks taking off from the Glenorchy pisser are a huge laugh.
Nothing like trying to impress a garden bar full of bikers and then making a complete cock of yourself.
I've only seen it happen you understand................

Oh I bet you HAVE, I bet you have! (mind you after 3 jugs of wine at said pisser while at the rally I am not in a position to comment!!!)

[idb]

Oh I bet you HAVE, I bet you have! (mind you after 3 jugs of wine at said pisser while at the rally I am not in a position to comment!!!)
Aha!!!
It was you!!!!!

[**R1**]

yeah I'll be there, its a primo rally:headbang:

[Rashika]

GO to Glenorchy, the ride is good and the setting great, unreal scenery, also being a smaller rally I find it more fun imho.:niceone:
March Hare site is bland, hot and flat, - and it's a long way from anywhere, the Glenorchy village is only 4 or 5 ks from the site and is itself a great spot.
yep I love the March Hare, gets a huge crowd, definately in the several thousands, but used to love the old site way better. It had a very nice river running around the outside, lots of trees .....sigh....the gold ole days, sheesh must be getting old :msn-wink:
definately be there for both of these rallies, haven't done the glenorchy one yet, altho have done a bit of tramping in the area. Love that part of the country :apumpin:

[Suzi Q]

yep I love the March Hare, gets a huge crowd, definately in the several thousands, but used to love the old site way better. It had a very nice river running around the outside, lots of trees .....sigh....the gold ole days, sheesh must be getting old :msn-wink:
definately be there for both of these rallies, haven't done the glenorchy one yet, altho have done a bit of tramping in the area. Love that part of the country :apumpin:


One thing I didn't like about the old site was the toilets!!! No way I could go anywhere near them or I would throw up!!!:blink:

[T.I.E]

i'll be making sure i try these out when i come down. they sound like a blast. ill be doing some reasearch on the runs and hope to meet some kbr's down there. and if i'm nice maybe spank will let me or someone (preferrer someone else)take the flag down for some south island events.
if thats ok with the south island group?

[miSTa]

... used to love the old site way better. It had a very nice river running around the outside, lots of trees .....

You would like the Vincent County site then, the river there was a life saver this year.

[Rashika]

You would like the Vincent County site then, the river there was a life saver this year.
yeah i do luv the Vincent county site, very nice in the river there, under the trees, but haven't been able to get there for a few years as it tends to clash with the HOG rally...done a few of those now instead.
But would like to get there next year, will depend on finances as usual. :(

[scumdog]

i'll be making sure i try these out when i come down. they sound like a blast. ill be doing some reasearch on the runs and hope to meet some kbr's down there. and if i'm nice maybe spank will let me or someone (preferrer someone else)take the flag down for some south island events.
if thats ok with the south island group?

Yeah, come-on down and enjoy our hospitality!:2thumbsup

And make sure you bring the KB flag - after all why should you North Island types get to hog it??:wait:

[T.I.E]

Yeah, come-on down and enjoy our hospitality!:2thumbsup

And make sure you bring the KB flag - after all why should you North Island types get to hog it??:wait:

finances do apply, but i'm saving and almost have it all planned out for the run. fingers crossed.

my reasoning why the hell not.

might just be needing to borrow someones lawn to pitch a tent whilst i'm down there.

[scumdog]

finances do apply, but i'm saving and almost have it all planned out for the run. fingers crossed.

my reasoning why the hell not.

might just be needing to borrow someones lawn to pitch a tent whilst i'm down there.

Oh we've a shit-load of lawn you can use!:lol:

But if you get to Chez Scumdog there's a spare room with the dunny real handy and a safe spot to park your scoot.:2thumbsup

[dangerous]

might just be needing to borrow someones lawn to pitch a tent whilst i'm down there.
ohhh I'm sure we can do better than a lawn for ya...... do you cook? :bleh:

[T.I.E]

ohhh I'm sure we can do better than a lawn for ya...... do you cook? :bleh:

yep i can cook weet bix and instant noodles.

but i might just take you gus up on that thanks big time.

[dangerous]

yep i can cook weet bix and instant noodles.

but i might just take you gus up on that thanks big time.
Ok.... do you clean? :bleh: :bleh:


no worries

[T.I.E]

Ok.... do you clean? :bleh: :bleh:


no worries


ill bring down my cleaning equipment.

hell i don't think i have any room for my mum. crap lol.

[Fordy]

I got the entry form in the mail today for next years March Hare - mark in your diaries 3,4,5 March at the normal place (Makiriki).

Is that enough notice for you scumdog? (bloody hopeless employers of yours....:lol:)

I'll scan and post the entry form soon.

Where is it? I put 'Makiriki' into Wises and get a map of 'Makirikiri South' past Palmerston Nth :slap:

Could you scan and post the entry form soon :)

[dangerous]

Where is it? I put 'Makiriki' into Wises and get a map of 'Makirikiri South' past Palmerston Nth :slap:

Could you scan and post the entry form soon :)
its Makikihi, just south of Timaru, then you head inland to Hunter to the rally site. Entry form not out yet.

[Fordy]

Cheers D :niceone:

[scumdog]

It appears that a miracle caused by divine intervention has caused my roster to fall on "Days Off" that weekend!!!

Woo-hoo! Lookin' Good for the march hare - about first in three years!:drinknsin :wari:

Went past the site on the way back from the Magpie - still looked bland'n'boring as far as sites go - but I guess it's the people'n'bikes that make it eh?

[gav]

its Makikihi, just south of Timaru, then you head inland to Hunter to the rally site. Entry form not out yet.
You not got a form? Got an entry form in the mail last week, dated 28th Nov! I'll photo copy it at work and drop ya off one of you want, havent got access to a scanner at the mo.

[Nivlac]

If I don't get the money up in time for Glenorchy, maybe I should try comming to this one?

Don't forget about the Vincent rally in Alexandra in February... Another bloody good rally, last year was so damn hot we spent a large part of it sitting in the river drinking beer.

[judgeshock]

Bugger, looks like I will be missing the march hare.:weep:

[Rashika]

Bugger, looks like I will be missing the march hare.:weep:
oh nooooooooooo :spudwhat:

[judgeshock]

oh nooooooooooo :spudwhat:

Yep, i was hoping to stay this time. :zzzz:

[scumdog]

Don't forget about the Vincent rally in Alexandra in February... Another bloody good rally, last year was so damn hot we spent a large part of it sitting in the river drinking beer.

I know - I was there!

AND the preferred spot in the river was upstream as I noticed vast quantities of beeer etc being carried out to the river and being consumed therein -BUT I noticed that there were not a lot of people exiting the river to attend the port-a-loos!! (And I'm sure the river was a distinctive yellow tinge downstream of the camp):doh:

[miSTa]

So it was you buggers making the water that funny colour :slap:

BTW I've edited the first post to add a scanned copy of the entry form.

[scumdog]

Well it looks like my course starts the Monday after the March Hare so it looks like I'll still be able to get to the rally after all!!:woohoo: :Punk:

Now with being to the Magpie then the Glenorchy and with the Woodstock, Vincent, March Hare and THEN the Off The Rails at Middlemarch I'll be all 'rallied-out' by the time the colder months come around!:yeah:

[dangerous]

Now with being to the Magpie then the Glenorchy and with the Woodstock, Vincent, March Hare and THEN the Off The Rails at Middlemarch I'll be all 'rallied-out' by the time the colder months come around!:yeah:
Thats the way it should be :Punk:

[far queue]

Hey Scumdog, or anyone else, when is the "Off the Rails", I've never heard of that one. Magpie, Woodstock, March Hare are regulars for me, thinking of giving the Vincent a go this year, but never heard of Off the Rails. March Hare should be an even bigger turnout this year, being the 20th.

By the way this looks like a good site, I only heard about it recently. It's good to see a forum with good local support. Hard to believe the number of posts some of you guys/gals have.

[idb]

Hey Scumdog, or anyone else, when is the "Off the Rails", I've never heard of that one. Magpie, Woodstock, March Hare are regulars for me, thinking of giving the Vincent a go this year, but never heard of Off the Rails. March Hare should be an even bigger turnout this year, being the 20th.

By the way this looks like a good site, I only heard about it recently. It's good to see a forum with good local support. Hard to believe the number of posts some of you guys/gals have.
Early April apparently.
It's a nice wee rally.
Excellent roads in from the coast.

[scumdog]

Hey Scumdog, or anyone else, when is the "Off the Rails", I've never heard of that one. Magpie, Woodstock, March Hare are regulars for me, thinking of giving the Vincent a go this year, but never heard of Off the Rails. March Hare should be an even bigger turnout this year, being the 20th.

By the way this looks like a good site, I only heard about it recently. It's good to see a forum with good local support. Hard to believe the number of posts some of you guys/gals have.

As idb says, it's early April at a farm near Middlemarch, a smaller but nice rally - weather is starting to get cold then so wrap up (couldn't read the speed advisory signs 'cos there was too much snow stuck to them).

[gav]

As idb says, it's early April at a farm near Middlemarch, a smaller but nice rally - weather is starting to get cold then so wrap up (couldn't read the speed advisory signs 'cos there was too much snow stuck to them).
Wonder if they considered having the rally in the middle of March? :confused:

[dangerous]

Wonder if they considered having the rally in the middle of March? :confused:
Ya bloody twat.... that would coinside with the Hogout :doobey:

[far queue]

Thanks for that guys. I shot down to the local bike shops at lunchtime today, but no entry forms out for that one yet. I'll keep an eye for one. Cheers. :niceone:

[mummy rider]

As idb says, it's early April at a farm near Middlemarch, a smaller but nice rally - weather is starting to get cold then so wrap up (couldn't read the speed advisory signs 'cos there was too much snow stuck to them).


Off The Rails,
8th-9th April, yup just out of Middlemarch. Lots of entertainment including "jingle-bells" a special, standard shows and a Great Band, even have the Loins club in the morning cookng up the Bacon and eggs.

C-ya's all there. ( hint look for the nipple ring):beer:

[mummy rider]

whoops forgot to tell you if theres a bit of rain about make sure you have something to put under your stand....Ground does get a bit soggy.:motu:

[scumdog]

whoops forgot to tell you if theres a bit of rain about make sure you have something to put under your stand....Ground does get a bit soggy.:motu:

And bring a rock-drill and 'Power-Gel" - the rocks make it eff'n hard to put the tent-pegs in at some spots.

[idb]

And bring a rock-drill and 'Power-Gel" - the rocks make it eff'n hard to put the tent-pegs in at some spots.
And plenty of Aspirin cos the morning sun can be pretty damn bright............not to mention the Harleys starting to warm up at 5am - why is that, can't they start later in the morning or something?

[scumdog]

And plenty of Aspirin cos the morning sun can be pretty damn bright............not to mention the Harleys starting to warm up at 5am - why is that, can't they start later in the morning or something?

'Cos they want to be gone before the Duke owners start asking for push starts!!:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :blah:

[Jantar]

And plenty of Aspirin cos the morning sun can be pretty damn bright............not to mention the Harleys starting to warm up at 5am - why is that, can't they start later in the morning or something?

I figure its just because they want to sneak out without anyone knowing. Its a pity that they have to wake up the whole campsite while they do it. :devil2:

[idb]

'Cos they want to be gone before the Duke owners start asking for push starts!!:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :blah:
Ha! Shows what you know.
Us Ducati owners are manly men..................who can push start our own bikes *sob*..............

[far queue]

And plenty of Aspirin cos the morning sun can be pretty damn bright............not to mention the Harleys starting to warm up at 5am - why is that, can't they start later in the morning or something?
Ya know, I've often wondered about that. I make sure not to put my tent too close to the damn things when I arrive, but bugger me if there isn't one idling away next to me DAMNED early on Sunday morning. And they seem to take Soooooo long to warm up ... well that's how it seems anyway when I'm not feeling too flash on a rally sunday morning. :bash:

[scumdog]

Ya know, I've often wondered about that. I make sure not to put my tent too close to the damn things when I arrive, but bugger me if there isn't one idling away next to me DAMNED early on Sunday morning. And they seem to take Soooooo long to warm up ... well that's how it seems anyway when I'm not feeling too flash on a rally sunday morning. :bash:

By a Hog - and get revenge !!!!:wait:

[far queue]

By a Hog - and get revenge !!!!:wait:
I couldn't do that, my mates wouldn't talk to me anymore :no:

[Rashika]

I couldn't do that, my mates wouldn't talk to me anymore :no:
yeah but we would!! :cool:
besides if they didn't cos ya owned a HOG, cant be much good as mates :dodge:

[far queue]

yeah but we would!! :cool:
besides if they didn't cos ya owned a HOG, cant be much good as mates :dodge:

How does it go again? Mates don't let mates buy Harley's isn't it :laugh:

But seriously can I see myself getting something like a Harley Ferguson one day, although it'll probably be a jap one as Harley prices are exorbitant, and that day is some way off yet as well. They're OK for those that like 'em I guess, horses for courses and so on. But in the meantime it's good to make fun of the Harley owners, always guaranteed of a reaction :nya: :niceone:

[Rashika]

How does it go again? Mates don't let mates buy Harley's isn't it :laugh:

But seriously can I see myself getting something like a Harley Ferguson one day, although it'll probably be a jap one as Harley prices are exorbitant, and that day is some way off yet as well. They're OK for those that like 'em I guess, horses for courses and so on. But in the meantime it's good to make fun of the Harley owners, always guaranteed of a reaction :nya: :niceone:
yeah true... mind you mines only a halfa Hd, the other half being a bit more sport oriented....I got the best of both worlds IMHO, and thats the only one that really counts to me :yes:
and hell yes! you will always get a reaction no matter what you criticise round here! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[dangerous]

So 2 weeks away....... whats the go???
option 1: straight down (no thanks)
option 2: inland from Rakaia, to Geraldine, Fairlie, cave Hunter (my pic)
option 3: inland from Hororata to Geraldine, Fairlie, cave Hunter (rather long haul)
option 4: your ideas

And whos in :spudbn:

[far queue]

So 2 weeks away....... whats the go???
option 1: straight down (no thanks)
option 2: inland from Rakaia, to Geraldine, Fairlie, cave Hunter (my pic)
option 3: inland from Hororata to Geraldine, Fairlie, cave Hunter (rather long haul)
option 4: your ideas

And whos in :spudbn:

I'm in. Heading down after work on the Friday. Straight down SHWY1, tea at KFC Timaru, arrive at the site around 7pm. Big night on the turps Fri night. Out for a day ride in the back blocks on Saturday, quietish night Sat night. Haven't planned the route home Sunday yet.

[BEAMER89]

Hell that time already! always a good rally,good people etc, option 3 sounds good D, Let us no when @ were 2 meet

[miSTa]

option 1: straight down (no thanks)
option 2: inland from Rakaia, to Geraldine, Fairlie, cave Hunter (my pic)

I'm in :beer:

Option 2 I reckon. From Cave to Hunter were you thinking of the back (shingle) roads or going via SH1?

How could you even suggest option 1 ? :tugger: :wacko: :rolleyes: :msn-wink: (Actually if it's pissing down with rain then maybe but we aren't in Hamilton or Auckland so it won't be raining)

[hondav2]

Hey Scumdog, or anyone else, when is the "Off the Rails", I've never heard of that one. Magpie, Woodstock, March Hare are regulars for me, thinking of giving the Vincent a go this year, but never heard of Off the Rails. March Hare should be an even bigger turnout this year, being the 20th.

By the way this looks like a good site, I only heard about it recently. It's good to see a forum with good local support. Hard to believe the number of posts some of you guys/gals have.

The Off the Rails is run by Deep South HOG top little rally I think it is 1st weekend April, I was talking to the bullitin ed at the Nat Hog rally and cant quite remember the exact date but I do know that it is early this year, might go via Old Dunstan Trail. BTW Far queue have a look at this http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78644&highlight=kiwi Its a little ride I went on with my old DR650 last winter

[dangerous]

Hell that time already! always a good rally,good people etc, option 3 sounds good D, Let us no when @ were 2 meet
will do G


Option 2, I reckon. From Cave to Hunter were you thinking of the back (shingle) roads or going via SH1?

Plan on turning off just before Cave and taking the sealed rd to SH1 just above Makikihi

[idb]

Over the Lindis Pass, turn off at Omarama, down the Waitaki Valley to Kurow, over the river and on to the rally for me.

[Silage]

Count me in. But I am intending leaving (from Hororata/Glenroy) after lunch Saturday and probably go via Rakaia gorge to Geraldine then possibly cut out to SH1 at Temuka. Will be looking out for the KB gaggle. Has anyone thought about getting the KB banner?

Am looking forward to this - big rally, haven't managed much distance on the GS in the last few weeks and it looks like sonny Jimmie (and mates -Tyger Tung are you coming?) will be there which will be a first.

Did I read somewhere that Scumdog is not coming up for the Hare. It just won't be the same :2thumbsup

[scumdog]

Did I read somewhere that Scumdog is not coming up for the Hare. It just won't be the same :2thumbsup

Yeah, sorry shag, got a wedding in Queenstown to go to - shit you would think everybody near my age would already be married - or know not to do it again!!

Next on for me will be the Off The Rails. (fingers crossed).

[dangerous]

Over the Lindis Pass, turn off at Omarama, down the Waitaki Valley to Kurow, over the river and on to the rally for me.
hey... you bringing that pommie get about with ya man? ;)


Count me in. But I am intending leaving (from Hororata/Glenroy) after lunch Saturday and probably go via Rakaia gorge to Geraldine then possibly cut out to SH1 at Temuka. Will be looking out for the KB gaggle. Has anyone thought about getting the KB banner?

Am looking forward to this - big rally, haven't managed much distance on the GS in the last few weeks and it looks like sonny Jimmie (and mates -Tyger Tung are you coming?) will be there which will be a first.
Well we will keep an eye out for ya....we try and park up at the Northen most end oppasite some bogs but down wind, away from the fence a bit see pic.

[far queue]

I'll be here ...

[dangerous]

I'll be here ...
Hey not to far from us aye.....

[far queue]

Hey not to far from us aye.....
OK, I know where you are now, not far from me at all. I assume the ride down you guys are planning is on the Saturday, in which case I'll track you down when we get back from our day ride. We'll be going down to the site Fri after work.

[FlyingDutchMan]

Well now that my bike is going again, I'll be there. I'll even make a serious entry for the rat bike comp. Barring any grotesquely disfigured bikes, I should clean that categorey up pretty good I recon. Man if only I could've kept the smoke blowing lawn mower condition it had for a bit longer.

Looking forward to seeing you guys down there.

[idb]

hey... you bringing that pommie get about with ya man? ;)
Not sure.
Why do you ask?

[Rashika]

Not sure.
Why do you ask?
I think there were a few cantabs of the male variety, who were rather taken with her :msn-wink: :spudflip:

[idb]

I think there were a few cantabs of the male variety, who were rather taken with her :msn-wink: :spudflip:
OOOOOOOhhhhhhhhh!

[miSTa]

I've had a change of plans. I'm heading off early and are going through to Omarama to meet up with some undesirable character for lunch and a ride to the rally site. Catch up with you all there (one certain bike is quite easy to spot [hi G :wavey: ] so you won't be to hard to find).

I'll do the ride back with you all just so you don't feel left out. :bleh:

[[ENDLES]]

Who else from Dunedin is going up? Looking to go on my first rabbit chase :beer:

[Rashika]

']Who else from Dunedin is going up? Looking to go on my first rabbit chase :beer:
oh kewl....another person i haven't met! :apint:

[clint640]

Looks like me & me mate Paul should make it as part of our SI adv tour. Keep an eye out for the KTM640 & DR650.

Cheers
Clint

[Rashika]

Looks like me & me mate Paul should make it as part of our SI adv tour. Keep an eye out for the KTM640 & DR650.

Cheers
Clint
Excellant! Well not sure if we will be able to pick out your bikes cos it is a huge rally but will endeavour too.
Look out for a orange/white/black Buell, a Motoguzzi V11 Le Mans Nero corsa (black) and a Red R6 yamaha all together...that'll be us! Not sure if the GXR1000 will be with us or not at this stage...buggered knee not helping there. :(

[SpeedyGirl]

Excellant! Well not sure if we will be able to pick out your bikes cos it is a huge rally but will endeavour too.
Look out for a orange/white/black Buell, a Motoguzzi V11 Le Mans Nero corsa (black) and a Red R6 yamaha all together...that'll be us! Not sure if the GXR1000 will be with us or not at this stage...buggered knee not helping there. :(
and my bike :)

[Rashika]

and my bike :)
oh yeah not forgetting your bike! Now THAT one does stand out... :msn-wink:

[miSTa]

+1 on the "and my bike" - that's twice now, mmmmmmmm....

(I'm just catching up with you later on though)

[SpeedyGirl]

oh yeah not forgetting your bike! Now THAT one does stand out... :msn-wink:

:bleh: yeah yeah

[Rashika]

+1 on the "and my bike" - that's twice now, mmmmmmmm....

(I'm just catching up with you later on though)
yeah true...so add a dark metallic navy blue ZZR to the groupies surrounding the Buell :rockon:

[miSTa]

...groupies surrounding the Buell

Ahh groupies, no I don't think so. Surrounding the Beull? Well only because it cannot be helped! :moon:

[Rashika]

Ahh groupies, no I don't think so. Surrounding the Beull? Well only because it cannot be helped! :moon:
See! I just knew you wouldn't be able to resist that one eh ZZR?


read you like a book matey :nya:
So just who are you meeting at Omarama anyway??? :blip:

[miSTa]

There's one thing you didn't notice in my reply - can you find it? (i done it very deliberately too)

[Rashika]

There's one thing you didn't notice in my reply - can you find it? (i done it very deliberately too)
hmm...was it the downtrou bit? Cos i have seen a bit of that going on at rallys before from you :laugh:



and i know you cant spell either

[dangerous]

and my bike :)
Ohhh sweet........ so ya comming, hey tell ya what, enter the wet T and I'll vote for ya... not that you would need the help :shifty:

Actually, if you need any gears let me know ie: tent, tank bag, through overs, rack n bag etc.... how bout a sleeping bag :confused:

[SpeedyGirl]

Ohhh sweet........ so ya comming, hey tell ya what, enter the wet T and I'll vote for ya... not that you would need the help :shifty:

Actually, if you need any gears let me know ie: tent, tank bag, through overs, rack n bag etc.... how bout a sleeping bag :confused:

The guys at work told me i was not allowed to enter the wet t-shirt comp...... :crybaby: but what they dont know........:devil2:

I have got a tent, sleeping bag, pack rack, pack .. do i need a through over??? What is a through over??? :spudwhat: a tank bag would be great.... the pack is not that big and need to put the make-up somewhere :rofl:

[Rashika]

The guys at work told me i was not allowed to enter the wet t-shirt comp...... :crybaby: but what they dont know........:devil2:

I have got a tent, sleeping bag, pack rack, pack .. do i need a through over??? What is a through over??? :spudwhat: a tank bag would be great.... the pack is not that big and need to put the make-up somewhere :rofl:
through-over (dangerese) = paniers or saddlebags in english. :laugh:

Tent will be able to strapped either on top, in front of or behind your pack rack bag, so see what will fit in the bag, i.e. bag, clothes, etc. You may be surprised what will fit in. Just for an overnighter I wouldn't worry about a tank bag unless you have a REALLY BIG makeup bag :spudflip:

[scumdog]

The guys at work told me i was not allowed to enter the wet t-shirt comp...... :crybaby: but what they dont know........:devil2:

I have got a tent, sleeping bag, pack rack, pack .. do i need a through over??? What is a through over??? :spudwhat: a tank bag would be great.... the pack is not that big and need to put the make-up somewhere :rofl:

Whatever you take make sure it is well attached - not just a pair of spaghetti-strength bungies.

A lost tent/sleeping bag is bad enough but one jammed into your rear wheel can really take the edge off your day!! :eek: (and at least cause a nasty stain in your knickers - assuming you're wearing some!:doh: )

Go to Mitre 10 or similar and get a couple of those light-weight ratchet tie-downs and use them, ( have a good suss-out how they work BEFORE you have all your shit precariously balanced on the back of you bike!) and use a couple of bungies as added insurance.

[SpeedyGirl]

through-over (dangerese) = paniers or saddlebags in english. :laugh:

Tent will be able to strapped either on top, in front of or behind your pack rack bag, so see what will fit in the bag, i.e. bag, clothes, etc. You may be surprised what will fit in. Just for an overnighter I wouldn't worry about a tank bag unless you have a REALLY BIG makeup bag :spudflip:

Thanks I did not pass the dangerese course obvously.....:lol:

I was kidding about the make up, like I wear it in the weekend!!
Can't ya tell :killingme

The pack is quite big, so all should be great!!

[Rashika]

Thanks I did not pass the dangerese course obvously.....:lol:

I was kidding about the make up, like I wear it in the weekend!!
Can't ya tell :killingme

The pack is quite big, so all should be great!!
WHAT? NO makeup in the weekends?? geezz just what is the world coming too :rolleyes: ...ahem... we do have standards here you know!

[scumdog]

WHAT? NO makeup in the weekends?? geezz just what is the world coming too :rolleyes: ...ahem... we do have standards here you know!


Maybe SHE doesn't NEED any eh?:whistle: :dodge:

[Rashika]

Maybe SHE doesn't NEED any eh?:whistle: :dodge:
hmmmmm.... so NOW I know why you wear that skull mask SD! :clap: It all makes sense now.... :yeah:

[SpeedyGirl]

...ahem... we do have standards here you know!


:rofl: then who let D loose????

[scumdog]

hmmmmm.... so NOW I know why you wear that skull mask SD! :clap: It all makes sense now.... :yeah:

In that case you'll be wanting to borrow it?????:blip:

[Rashika]

:rofl: then who let D loose????
are you saying he should be chained up then? :rofl:



oh shit...I didn't say that HONEST...someone has stolen my identity!

[SpeedyGirl]

are you saying he should be chained up then? :rofl:



oh shit...I didn't say that HONEST...someone has stolen my identity!



might be safer :dodge: :rofl:

[Rashika]

In that case you'll be wanting to borrow it?????:blip:
hmmmm... nows THERES a thought. :scratch:

[dangerous]

:rofl: then who let D loose????
No one, I have never been cornered and cought..... to fast ya see :brick:


are you saying he should be chained up then? :rofl:
I prefure leather ties, they are easier on the skin...... you keen or what? :wavey:


my mummy wont let me go to the March Hare
Scumy....... stop ya complaining thats nuff out of you, I have nuff trouble taming theses chicks.... :Pokey:

[Kickaha]

we do have standards here you know!

really, how do you explain your boyfriend then? :bleh:

[scumdog]

[QUOTE=dangerous
Scumy....... stop ya complaining thats nuff out of you, I have nuff trouble taming theses chicks.... :Pokey:[/QUOTE]

You got THAT wrong - my mummy said don't hang around with trash like Dangerous and co.!!!:wait:

She never said anything about chicks.

[miSTa]

really, how do you explain your boyfriend then? :bleh:

ooohh, that's pretty low :corn: :corn:

[Rashika]

I prefer leather ties, they are easier on the skin...... you keen or what? :wavey:

oooooooooouuuuummmmmm :Punk:


really, how do you explain your boyfriend then? :bleh:
my b/f is a sweet, caring, smart, charming, sexy dude.... with an interesting alter ego at times, probably like a lot of people eh Kickaha? :spudflip:


ooohh, that's pretty low :corn: :corn:
hmmmm wonder if popcorn disguises the taste of laxative... nows theres something to watch for :eyepoke: :chase:

[dangerous]

...ahem... we do have standards here you know!

really, how do you explain your boyfriend then? :bleh:

my b/f is a sweet, caring, smart, charming, sexy dude.... with an interesting alter ego at times, probably like a lot of people eh Kickaha? :spudflip:
Well it's not Kickaha then....


ooohh, that's pretty low :corn: :corn:
Ahhhh HA its you isent it, I'm on to you your the B/F lucky bugger,

BTW: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZZR spose its not a biggie for ya aye.... cos its not as if you could get any greyer (thats grey.... not gay) :kick:

[Kickaha]

my b/f is a sweet, caring, smart, charming, sexy dude.... with an interesting alter ego at times, probably like a lot of people eh Kickaha? :spudflip:



Hmmmmmmmm ok, I take it he doesn't know about Dangerous then? :shifty:

[Rashika]

Hmmmmmmmm ok, I take it he doesn't know about Dangerous then? :shifty:
SHIT NO!!

and dont you tell him... :shutup:

[miSTa]

Well it's not Kickaha then....


Ahhhh HA its you isent it, I'm on to you your the B/F lucky bugger,

BTW: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZZR spose its not a biggie for ya aye.... cos its not as if you could get any greyer (thats grey.... not gay) :kick:


You young fellas have no respect for your elders :no: :weep:

[scumdog]

You young fellas have no respect for your elders :no: :weep:

Niether do us old fellas - but happy birthday anyway!

[miSTa]

Cheers SD :drinkup:

Congrats on being a (forum) whore now Rashika - how many hours of dribble have you posted now? :dodge: :D

[Rashika]

Cheers SD :drinkup:

Congrats on being a (forum) whore now Rashika - how many hours of dribble have you posted now? :dodge: :D
:) thank you fans :hug:

I'd like to thank my mom, my dad, my sisters........................................... .................................................. ..... for making it all possible!

[dangerous]

:) thank you fans :hug:

I'd like to thank my mom, my dad, my sisters........................................... .................................................. ..... for making it all possible!
You forgot to thank Eric, Mr H & Mr D and.......................... God, or is that Eric :wari:

[BEAMER89]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZZR!!! Must b your shout at the march hare, ha ha ha ,:drinkup: Hav a good one ya old bugger.:wavey:

[FlyingDutchMan]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZZR!!! Must b your shout at the march hare, ha ha ha ,:drinkup: Hav a good one ya old bugger.:wavey:

And he never forgets if he shouts you one either, even if you've forgotten yourself! Man the man can be hard on poor stoodents.

BTW. Happy birthday ZZR.

[miSTa]

poor student? yeah right. ;)

Thanks for the birthday wishes, see you all next week (just to get the thread back on topic).

[Transalper]

Do you lot have a favourite area at the rally that you aim for to pitch your tents?
Like straight thru the gate, or hard left thru the gate or something like that?
It will be getting dark when i arrive Friday.

[far queue]

See posts 66,67,68 for where we'll all be. From the entrance go straight ahead past the beer tent, past the 1st set of toilets and I'm usually about 100m further on. I expect to be there around 7ish so I'll look out for you arriving.

[gav]

So when and where is the Chch mob leaving from?

[PLUG]

Anyone interested in a backways/byways tick tour on Saturday from the MH venue ... Have the combo of the locked gate @ Benmore into Black Forest Station & beyond ... $10 per bike ... PM me ...

[far queue]

So when and where is the Chch mob leaving from?
There's a couple of us meeting out by the airport on Friday at 4pm to head down, but I think the majority are going on Saturday sometime.

[far queue]

Anyone interested in a backways/byways tick tour on Saturday from the MH venue ... Have the combo of the locked gate @ Benmore into Black Forest Station & beyond ... $10 per bike ... PM me ...
I'm in and Flocker on the KLR.

[Transalper]

Anyone interested in a backways/byways tick tour on Saturday from the MH venue ...
I'm in too, i will be two up for that.

[dangerous]

whats the go???
option 1: straight down (no thanks)
option 2: inland from Rakaia, to Geraldine, Fairlie, cave Hunter (my pic)
option 3: inland from Hororata to Geraldine, Fairlie, cave Hunter (rather long haul)
option 4: your ideas

And whos in :spudbn:
Ok looks like option 2 is the winner....... but if anyone still has another idea let us know.

Ok hows this sound?

Chch KB chapter details
Leave BP Rolleston at 9:00am Saturday and head down Thompsons track (Rakia) to geraldine - Fairlie (fuel up bike and tummy) - turn off just before Cave - S h/w1 - Makikihi - March Hare

What ya all reckon, whos going to meet us there???

[BEAMER89]

Yay 4 no 2!! :second:sounds cool D. lookin forward 2 catchin up there.

[Rashika]

I'll be there, of course :Punk:

[miSTa]

Well yeah, tell us something we don't know :slap: :whistle:

[Rashika]

Well yeah, tell us something we don't know :slap: :whistle:
:Pokey: :eyepoke: :bash: :finger: :pinch: (that one is for the first of the month) :apint: and that one is in anticipation of the weekend :lol:

[SpeedyGirl]

9am... bloody hell, best I set my alarm :ride:

[FlyingDutchMan]

I'll be there... on my own bike too!

[miSTa]

9am... bloody hell, best I set my alarm :ride:

Hell 9:00am is late! What are you worried about? I'm going to be on the road at 7:30 :eek5: :laugh:

Rashika, that physical abuse is not appreciated.:weep:

[Rashika]

Hell 9:00am is late! What are you worried about? I'm going to be on the road at 7:30 :eek5: :laugh:

Rashika, that physical abuse is not appreciated.:weep:
ah ya big girls blouses :hug: is that better sweetie?

[SpeedyGirl]

Hell 9:00am is late! What are you worried about? I'm going to be on the road at 7:30 :eek5: :laugh:


But... i need my beauty sleep :thud:


:whistle:

[idb]

But... i need my beauty sleep :thud:


:whistle:
It's too late for me.

[miSTa]

It's too late for me.

Ain't that the truth! :done:

[gav]

Cool see ya there, I'll be the one with the kitchen sink strapped to the back....:spudwow:

[Rashika]

Cool see ya there, I'll be the one with the kitchen sink strapped to the back....:spudwow:
I REALLY hope you aint talking about Mrs Gav? :innocent:

[idb]

Ain't that the truth! :done:
Is your avatar Billy Bowden's Grandad?

[miSTa]

No, just an old guy showing us how long it is

[dangerous]

I'll be there... on my own bike too!
thank christ for that....... i was a bit worried I was going to be the only guy there it seems that we will be over run by chicks on this ride
Rashika XB12
Sharyn B12 (non KBer)
Speedy VFR7
SuzyQ R6
and Ms Gav aswell as Ms Beemer :ride:

[miSTa]

And your problem is what D? It's not as if you stay up late a need someone to talk to. :violin: :rofl:

Besides we'll be catching with you later in the arvo anyway.

[gav]

Well so long as we pull over and let any trucks pass, and maintain the two second rule between each bike, we should be OK, aye, can't be upsetting the locals now.....;)

[scumdog]

And your problem is what D? It's not as if you stay up late a need someone to talk to. :violin: :rofl:

Besides we'll be catching with you later in the arvo anyway.

The problem is evrybody will just think he's just another (butt ugly) chick:lol:

[dangerous]

Bunch a bastards... the lot of ya's



good bastards tho:spudbn:

[idb]

I think you're a great bloke D.
Interesting, good looking (errr...from a man to man perspective), brilliant rider and generous.....yes very generous....oh and by the way..........how many women did you say were going to be there with you........?
I always enjoy meeting new chic..er....people!

[idb]

It looks like this is going to be the Brass Hare rally!

[Rashika]

It looks like this is going to be the Brass Hare rally!
oh SHUDDUP!

Bloody froze coming to work on the pushie today, altho no rain at all...but it sure did bucket down in the night...hopefully it will all pass by sat morning :crybaby: it will be :cool:

[SpeedyGirl]

oh SHUDDUP!

Bloody froze coming to work on the pushie today, altho no rain at all...but it sure did bucket down in the night...hopefully it will all pass by sat morning :crybaby: it will be :cool:

Damn well hope that it does not rain on Saturday!!!! :angry2:

[miSTa]

Weather forecast has Timaru at 12 degrees on Saturday with showers clearing and not much better on Sunday. She's going to be a little chilly.

[SpeedyGirl]

Weather forecast has Timaru at 12 degrees on Saturday with showers clearing and not much better on Sunday. She's going to be a little chilly.

SHIT :no: :crybaby:

[gav]

SHIT :no: :crybaby:
err ditto.....hang on, think I might have something else on this weekend? :scratch:

[scumdog]

Having to go to that wedding this weekend doesn't seem so bad right now.....

[Silage]

err ditto.....hang on, think I might have something else on this weekend? :scratch:

You'll be right Gav, just add a bbq and gas bottle to the kitchen sink.

I'll be looking for the polypros for this weekender.

[miSTa]

I'll be looking for the polyprops for this weekender.

Softcock :rofl:

See you there Jimmie :Punk:

[far queue]

I'll be looking for the polypros for this weekender.
The day ride I had planned from the site for the Saturday, could well turn into a day in the beer tent instead :apint:

[Rashika]

The day ride I had planned from the site for the Saturday, could well turn into a day in the beer tent instead :apint:
wooooooooosssssssss :chase:

[far queue]

wooooooooosssssssss :chase:
I'll be a dry warm and confortable woos though :laugh: And you guys will still be getting to the site :laugh:

[miSTa]

wooooooooosssssssss :chase:


You should be careful there - who was wearing thermals to Glenorchy way back in January?

[Rashika]

I'll be a dry warm and confortable woos though :laugh: And you guys will still be getting to the site :laugh:
yeah but we're tough, eh Speedy? :Punk:


Speedy?


Speedy?

Speedy????

edit: think the weather is meant to be EVEN SHITTIER on friday...HA!!!! SO THERE!!

[SpeedyGirl]

yeah but we're tough, eh Speedy? :Punk:


Speedy?


Speedy?

Speedy????

edit: think the weather is meant to be EVEN SHITTIER on friday...HA!!!! SO THERE!!

Yeah we's tough :bleh: I have gear that is water proof (and thermals):finger:

[Rashika]

Yeah we's tough :bleh: I have gear that is water proof (and thermals):finger:
phew...there she is
......yeah ME TOO!! So yeah we are tough...told ya so didn't I.... :bleh:


dear mr/miss nice person who looks over all of us...please dont let it be toooooo bad :no:

[SpeedyGirl]

http://www.metservice.com/default/index.php?alias=christchurch

its not looking good for the weekend :crybaby:

[Rashika]

http://www.metservice.com/default/index.php?alias=christchurch

its not looking good for the weekend :crybaby:
yeah but its says it is pissing down today, and its beautiful and sunny outside, with a few puffy clouds :spudflip:

So who knows? ...dress warm and be prepared and then the sun gods will probably smile on us anyway :Punk:

[SpeedyGirl]

yeah but its says it is pissing down today, and its beautiful and sunny outside, with a few puffy clouds :spudflip:

So who knows? ...dress warm and be prepared and then the sun gods will probably smile on us anyway :Punk:

I will dress very warm.... might have to bring the jersey out :gob: and will do a sun dance when I finish work :blip:

[TygerTung]

I'm heading down today, I hope it doesn't rain, my tent isn't waterproof I don't think, I guess thats what you get for $32 at the warehouse

I might shoot off to my parents and see if they have any waterproof ones in stock.

Looks bloody windy out there, I REALLY hope it's blowing towards timaru, otherwise it will be a LONG trip, the CG isn't the fastest bike at the best of time, with all the 125cc, so into the wind is a bit of a challange. Well at least I put a bikini fairing on it so I'll be able to tuck down behind the fairing.

I COULD potentially be going on a kawasaki KR250, if my friend gets the forks for his GPZ600 sorted.

I have the option of going with 2 groups, one is going straight down aparently (not a good look, pretty dangerous ride due to falling asleep and crashing, at least in your cage you can put on the radio) or inland, I think I might just take the inland route, depends on if I get the KR or not.

Hope to see all you's fullas down there, I'll be the fulla with the rat bike bucket racer CG125 (it's a classic!) or the lime green KR250 classic 80's sportsbike.

Sweet as!

[far queue]

yeah but its says it is pissing down today, and its beautiful and sunny outside, with a few puffy clouds :spudflip:

So who knows? ...dress warm and be prepared and then the sun gods will probably smile on us anyway :Punk:

This is what the weather is doing right now ...

Ashburton - Temp 14deg, Wind 12.9kph S, gusting 25.7kph, no rain
Timaru - Temp 15.6deg, Wind 20kph SSW, gusting 37kph, no rain
Omarama - Temp 10.6deg, Wind 6.1kph S, gusting 11.3kph, no rain
Dunedin - Temp 6.3deg, Wind 14.4kph SW, gusting 32kph, rain 1mm/hour

And here's the forecast ...
Today and Sat
Inland areas of Marlborough and Canterbury, also Nelson, Buller, Westland, Fiordland:
Mostly fine, however showers developing in Fiordland tomorrow afternoon and spreading into Westland and Buller from evening.
Otago and Southland:
Cold and showery, with strong or gale southerlies. Winds easing late today and showers clearing inland overnight and elsewhere in the morning. Southerlies strengthening again tomorrow evening with showers returning.

Sunday
South Island, mostly fine in the west and inland,but showers in Southland and along eastern coasts.

I'm away at 1600 today and have everything crossed that I can get the tent up without the rain. Don't care what it does after that - but I'm not holding my breath.

[miSTa]

:rofl: Looking out my window at work you're going to have a headwind the whole way. Best of luck TygerTung. ;)

[Rashika]

:rofl: Looking out my window at work you're going to have a headwind the whole way. Best of luck TygerTung. ;)
get someone to take a rope to tow him at times and it should be sweet :chase:

[miSTa]

I was just thinking about the uphill bits with a headwind - may as well walk.

Be a great experience, good on him for having a go.

[SpeedyGirl]

get someone to take a rope to tow him at times and it should be sweet :chase:

Bwahahahaha :ride:

[TygerTung]

Got to the woodstock rally alright.

I'm a bit concerned about getting water in the carby though, put an XR200 carby on it and the rubber pipe doesn't attach anymore, I might sift into town and see if I can get a trumpet or somthing for it.

[Rashika]

ok NOW I'm a little worried...
its sleeting outside :gob:

Just as well I'm going tomorrow, it should be done by then (famous last word i hear you all say!) ...just as well I aint going this arvo :blip:

[far queue]

Just as well I'm going tomorrow, it should be done by then (famous last word i hear you all say!) ...just as well I aint going this arvo :blip:
Yeah whatever, I'll be sure to save some for you.

I'm at home now, had a couple of patches of horizontal rain come through and it's blowing like a bastard. I wonder how well we'll be recieved when we walk into Timaru KFC dripping wet at around 1800 today :eyepoke:

[Rashika]

Yeah whatever, I'll be sure to save some for you.

I'm at home now, had a couple of patches of horizontal rain come through and it's blowing like a bastard. I wonder how well we'll be recieved when we walk into Timaru KFC dripping wet at around 1800 today :eyepoke:
ah well have fun...
got the chains handy? :chase:

I'm now having to rethink my waldrobe, maybe it should be a wee faux fur number to go with the snow? :spudwhat:
I just dont know? :(

[SpeedyGirl]

ok NOW I'm a little worried...
its sleeting outside :gob:

Just as well I'm going tomorrow, it should be done by then (famous last word i hear you all say!) ...just as well I aint going this arvo :blip:


I'm feeling cold just looking out the window !! :angry2: Might have to bring out the thermals!!:eek5:

[Rashika]

I'm feeling cold just looking out the window !! :angry2: Might have to bring out the thermals!!:eek5:
ah go on :niceone:
...it'll be fun, think of it as an arctic adventure... on 2 wheels.
I'm sure Scumdog has to do that a LOT! :rolleyes:

Actually i dont mind the rain that much, its more the wind that gets me a ity bity concerned, but she'll be fine...thinking positive thoughts

[SpeedyGirl]

ah go on :niceone:
...it'll be fun, think of it as an arctic adventure... on 2 wheels.
I'm sure Scumdog has to do that a LOT! :rolleyes:

Actually i dont mind the rain that much, its more the wind that gets me a ity bity concerned, but she'll be fine...thinking positive thoughts

:cold: It will be a blast!! :yes:

[far queue]

ah well have fun...
got the chains handy? :chase:

I'm now having to rethink my waldrobe, maybe it should be a wee faux fur number to go with the snow? :spudwhat:
I just dont know? :(
I'll get a nice high and dry spot sorted out for the tent, leaving the hollows for you :bleh:

I'll be well wrapped in leather, fleece, dririder, and a nice plastic one piece number over the whole lot. So I'll be warm & dry inside, it's just a bit of a hassle. It's gonna be fun getting the tent up too. We thought about putting it up in the beer tent then dragging it outside preassembled - but probably wouldn't be popular :oi-grr:

Horizontal hail here now :niceone:

[miSTa]

For goodness sakes speedygirl and rashika, toughen up and get on with - its only rain :no:

Maybe you guys should take the car and trailer your bikes down?


:laugh: :laugh:

[SpeedyGirl]

For goodness sakes speedygirl and rashika, toughen up and get on with - its only rain :no:

Maybe you guys should take the car and trailer your bikes down?


:laugh: :laugh:


:whistle: like you????

[miSTa]

Hey I'm going to be on the bike at the crack of dawn (almost) regardless of the weather I'll just be wearing my thermals that's all

[Rashika]

Ah well, how ever we all get there, it'll be loads of fun :woohoo:
So will catch you there one way or another... have a safe and as dry as it can be trip down there guys!
Catch you all tomorrow :spudflip:

[idb]

Passing showers and heaps of wind here at the moment.
I'll be on my bike in a couple of hours to get to Omarama or beyond (whenever I get fed up or run out of daylight).

Catch you all tomorrow.

[Silage]

Hey guys whats the problem. The wind is not as strong as the return trip last year, just a merry little breeze with lumps in it. And Tyger, I hope you have realised by now that the wind is coming from the South and as the Hare is towards the South, I'm sorry to say that it will be a head wind.

I'm heading for Hororata tonite then on to the Hare after lunch tomorrow. Good riding all and see you all there.

[dangerous]

its not looking good for the weekend :crybaby:
Yeah I know...... ok stay tuned in the morning in case we have a delayed start to the day... no point in getting wet if an hour or two latter its fine.

[BEAMER89]

Come on guys toughen up!!!!:slap: Its only rain!!:spudwhat:

[FlyingDutchMan]

Man I dunno where you guys have been to get that sort of weather... But i've been doing russian all week, so as long as it isn't as cold as siberia, I'll be hitting the road. Did buy some cheap arse nasty PVC pants to ensure my legs don't get too wet.

[miSTa]

Come on guys toughen up!!!!:slap: Its only rain!!:spudwhat:

+1 on that, maybe D has been hanging around women too long? :dodge:

[Rashika]

Hey I'm going to be on the bike at the crack of dawn (almost) regardless of the weather I'll just be wearing my thermals that's all
I REALLY hope you'll be wearing more than just ya thermals ZZR?? :rofl:
I think i'd prefer to see you in leathers :devil2:

[gav]

Come on guys toughen up!!!!:slap: Its only rain!!:spudwhat:
So the sleet and hail doesnt count then? :cold:
Just packed the bike up, i'll see what the weather is doing in the morning......

[miSTa]

Why do I feel like I'm walking on glass (one slip and its all over) :weep:

[Rashika]

Why do I feel like I'm walking on glass (one slip and its all over) :weep:
well just dont forget to wear your leathers and you'll be fine :cool:

[miSTa]

Yes dear, anything you say.

[Skyryder]

Here's the weather charts for the weekend and five days further out.

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&tim=B

Could be worse. Have a great time my bikes still out.

Skyryder

[dangerous]

So what does every one think.... do we go.... do we delay a hour or two??????????

[Skyryder]

So who stayed home??

Skyryder

[FlyingDutchMan]

So what does every one think.... do we go.... do we delay a hour or two??????????

Same time same place... I'll be off in 5 mins.

[dangerous]

So what does every one think.... do we go.... do we delay a hour or two??????????

RIDE DELAYED
have spoken to a few and those that arnt thinking of pulling the plug are happy to delay 2hrs.

I'd say that there will still be some meeting at the servo @ 9 as the group extends beyound KB now.
[edit] north N/I group has decided to delay aswell

[laRIKin]

Arr the sound of rain on canvas.
It's so peace full.

And have a safe trip and look out for the fools in this weather.

Maybe next year SDU will get time off for good behaviour.

[dangerous]

Leaving BP Rollingston @ 11:00

Reports in say that the weather is fine In Timaru and at the MHR.
acording to those that have left, weather is dry as from Dunsandle.

[far queue]

I left Chch at 1545 on Friday riding through rain squalls and bit's of tree blowing around down QE2 drive. No more rain once past Main North Rd, stong head wind all the way down and one brief shower (about 5 minutes worth). weather at the site was dry all weekend with sun and a cold but light wind.

Went out for a day ride on the Saturday with Plug, Clint640, Oldrider, my mate on the KLR and Mick who we bumped into on the day. Mick had an awesome KTM950, sounded great and man did it kick up some dust. Rode Myers Pass, Black Forest Rd, the Oldrider, my mate and I rode back via Hakataramea Pass and Myers Pass again. Plug and Clint640 went back to the site via MacKenzie Pass. Mick went his own way back to Chch. Around about a 300km day ride - great fun.

Woke to blue sky and no wind today. Breakfast at McDonalds Timaru, turned inland at Winchester and took the twisties home. Home at 1330.

Overall the weather turned out way better than predicted. You missed a great weekend Transalper.

I'll put some pics up later ...

[Transalper]

Yep, i thought that would happen, spent all Saturday 6:30am to 6:30pm in the Factery and am there again today. It pays for the REG thats due on the Alp and helps get our empty store out of the poo with customers. The wind was a lot better here yesterday but it rained a lot. Looking out the fatory window i'd say today has been perfect all day so far. I won't have to work anoyther weekend for a while so i'll see you next weekend without fail.

[miSTa]

Another top weekend. Wet getting out of Christchurch yesterday but otherwise dry if a touch cool.

The normal rally suspects were up to no good again - watch them deny it!

Roll on the next one.

Edit: I forgot to mention that heard someone died after crashing into a horse float on the summit of Lindi Pass yesterday afternoon. Not sure if they were on their way to the rally or not. RIP.

[dangerous]

Ohhh yeah the KB team weren't on there best behavour this rally.
Left later than planned as a somewhat rather cold southerly was pounding down on us, so those that hadn't already left and headed inland, shot off straight there vis S/H1.
Weather dried up and it wasent to bad a day. Up went the tents, off came the booze caps/lids and we went wondering.
Well it was Speedie's 1st rally and she seemed to be enjoying it, only one last thing she had to do to complete loosing her rally virginity and that was to enter the wet T comp. Didn't happen tho as we all decided that the other contenders wouldn't stand a chance so SG stood down.
However...... Speedie was now starting to disbehave, not like Shaz, Rashika's mate that was on a B12, she had been seen snogging on the dance floor with an unknown bloke and had disappeared....... you guessed it :whistle:
Speedie however was just coming on form, she wondered off to get some tucker... came back from the food tent and said "here ya are lads.... eat up it was all free!"
It seems that the fella that was behind the counter (now with huge dumbarse smile) had said to SG....'show us ya tits and its free' :spudwhat:

Silly twit of the day has to go to flying DutchMan...... 1st up he decided that the new engine in his bike needed a wind up... so up onto the burnout pad he went :wacko:
Now at this point I had to say that I didn't think a 30 something HP 250 would be able to cut the cake with the HD's etc that had already been up......
Ohhhhh.... how wrong I was, into 4th gear and 17,000rpm the CBR went, FDM grinning from ear to ear and starting to gag on the smoke.
Tyre blew people cheered I thought, twit, and and FDM cleaned up best burnout.

Now thats not why FDM gets the silly twit award for MHR 06..... no no no, Up on the dance floor the girls were putting on the moves, and FDM was dancing with a very hot slim blonde chick which soon had her legs wrapped round his waist..... but then he went to another chick... well old tart that didn't even come up to his knees, boggied a bit then went back to the slightly disgruntelled blonde bit.
More boggie wee peck on the check and ZZR, Jimmie, beemer69 and myself thought the fuker was in tonight.....
BUT no FDM in his pissed state of mind dropped her walked up to a "guy" gave him a hug.... well... what the blonde do?? stormed of the floor grabbed her jacket and pissed off..... FDM... you bloody silly twit

Back to Speedie... well FDM was getting a tad hyped and was bumping a couple of pissed nutes that were just standing on the dance floor smoking a hooter.
They were starting to take offence so SG stepped in and swapped places with him... well LOL in the next few moments, the pissed grump, had a very sore foot, brused rib and damn near KO'ed.... SG kept on dancing:apumpin:
(mental note: dont fuck with SG!)

Thats bout it off ta bed we went and crashed out.
Sweet ride home great weather and now Its KB time.... :2thumbsup to the KB group great time asusual.
heres a couple a pics up us packing up.

[miSTa]

Edit: I forgot to mention that heard someone died after crashing into a horse float on the summit of Lindi Pass yesterday afternoon. Not sure if they were on their way to the rally or not. RIP.

Find this news item on the crash http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/default.asp?id=60050 except the article says Lewis Pass not Lindis, Teletext says Lindis.

[FlyingDutchMan]

Now that my memory is coming back from last night, it might be able to correct Ds recollections. While yes there a blond chick, a very hot english blond chick, and yes she was getting quite friendly. But rather suddenly turned a cold shoulder on learning that I didn't ride a Harly. Maybe I should lied a little.... "come back here and I'll show you it". I tried to convince her but to no avail. What the hell is it? does she think all men need vibrating penis extensions?

As for the grandma she latched onto me & decided be down on the ground was the best place to be & foot tripped me (at least thats my story!). I then proceeded to crawl away as fast as possible. You gotta watch out for those oldies. And as for that guy - he offered! I was going to chicken out, but I didn't even get a chance to - must have scared him something chronic! Didn't see him again.

[Rashika]

well, all back safe and sound...didn't think we were going to get there at all but managed to convince them all that YES it WAS fine down south..after a phone call down south to a relie who said "rain? What rain?" and that was enough for me!

So I started out...in the the pissing rain I might add, off to speedys place to pick her up and make sure all looked good with her gear, which it was of course ;)
Then we both left to the meet up point...in the pissing rain Again... and meet up with the rest of the crew, which had diminished somewhat from earlier expectations. A couple had left earlier as planned and a few decided to go later. So it was up to Dangerous and Beemer89 to look after all the girls on the bikes... Speedy, Moi, SuziQ and my mate Shaz. Altho we did also have good road support in the form of 30UTD who had been banned from mounting his bike for a while to allow his knee to heal, and that has been reinforced by his lovely wife, so he had to follow in the car.
Left Rolleston ...in the rain I might add... and finally left the rain behind only a few kms down the road, and it turned into a damn nice trip. The sun came out and we finally started getting into the ride. Took the short road down and arrived at the site about 2pm, tents up (with a few helpers to get speedys up) and time to relax and meander around the site.
Pic 1-2: the girls having a pit stop at timaru mcds on the way down, and the boys, being joined by flyingdutchman to try to boost the numbers.

Lots of bikes in the bike show including my fav: a converted X1 lightning (pic 4-6) that used to be owned by a mate, and now has an S&S 1638CC motor in it along with a few other changes so it is barely recognisable as an X1, also done by the same guy who did my bike, hense the very similar paintwork...Check it out BB!

A few others were impressive: the 3 seater trike being one(does tours in Kaikoura; pic 3)

The evening went pretty much as dangerous said, the band was great and we just danced the night away...awesome! I love it when there is good music, and I can really get into the groove...even ole Dangerous got up there and showed us a move or too....and no it wasn't on some chick, he ACTUALLY can dance! :msn-wink:

We all ended the night starring at the nightsky and having very deep and meaningful discussions about the important stuff in life like..." where the fk did all those stars come from" and such like...awe inspiring stuff :laugh:
great rally...good company and just wanna do it all over again! :ride:

[Rashika]

Pic 1-4: Flying Dutch mans Big moment...



Didn't he do well!!! :niceone:

pic 5 is the Painter who uses a miniroller paint brush pic for 2006: done on site in front of the crowds during the afternoon. Another damn nice job!

Pic 6: The nimbus bike.

[Rashika]

Pic 1: HondaV2's OTHER bike...well one of the others anyway
pic 2; Spur of the moment burnout
pic 3: Indian 1942, mint condition
Pic 4: Greybird city
Pic5: triumph x75
Pic 6: looking back toward the rally village, bonfire started up again in the morning, man it is a BIG site! headcount 3,500 people

[BEAMER89]

Anather great rally!!!! :headbang: Good 2 meet up with more KBers & Glad we got nice weather (never been 2 a rally with heavy rain yet,:spudflip: touch
wood)Thanks 4 the great photos Rashika
Catch up with you all soon!!:ride:

[miSTa]

I still don't know how FDM missed out on rat bike again, would've thought it a certainty :spudwhat:

FDM whats wrong with scoring a grandma? I hear some people score them all the time...

[far queue]

Here's the pic's of our day ride I promised ...

1. Myers Pass Rd
2 & 3. Bridge on Myers Pass Rd
4. Black Forest Rd
5. Black Forest Rd & Lake Benmore
6. The KBers

[oldrider]

Behold the KBr's and guest rider Quick Mick and his fabulous machine the KTM950. Boy was I impressed by that thing.

Sounded great with matching performance.
I never even saw his dust! Just the little suggestions of a few "Oh Shit" :eek: moments left in the gravel here and there and he was gone! :spudwhat:
Who was that masked man? The KTM is in the middle of the group. Pic taken on Te Akatarawa Stn road. Cheers John.

[TygerTung]

Was a pretty good rally, met a few kiwibikers- Rashika, Speedygirl (who I have already met) and dangerous. Also met Farque again.

Put the mighty honda in the bike show, got runner up best rat, would have thought I would have taken it out, but there was a mighty suzuki FA50, that took it out, but mine was way better- no front guard, bikini fairing held on by cable ties, excessive use of cable ties, 100 mph tape and insulation tape, some pants cut up and used as a seat cover, crash damage, and no warrent or rego. I guess it was the new tires which got me.

Was definatly a LONG and boring ride down there, as went straight down, inland is fuck all better on the way back, you just get about 2 kilometres of corners, and they aint that tight either.

Left my keys in the bike near the bonfire on saturday night and some cunt stole it, took them off him and told him to fuck off, would have smacked him, but I aint very good at fighting, it was alright though, because I found a whole group of honda CG riders from christchurch! They went and grabbed their CG's and we went and did some mean donuts and burnouts wheelies, fuck it sounded awsome with 3 thumpers going nuts with glowing exhausts!

Also got a nice lass to stay the night with me which was good, she rode a mean FXR150, a bit faster than my rapid road rocket though, but thats what you get though, after a few more mods to my powerful honda CG and she'll be hussing.

I was really stoked about winning the runner up rat in the bike competetion as I got a $10 petrol voucher! FUCK YEAH! This allowed me to get home as I had spent all my money on beer.

Bike only broke down a couple of times, which was pretty good, first the overflow tube in the float bowl of the carby broke off, making all the petrol piss out of the float bowl onto the ground, was wondering why my petrol consumption was so high! But I got a bit of vacuum hose, jammed that on the drain nipple, cut a bit off a tent peg and jammed that in the vacuum hose and she was right as rain.

Secondly was a bit of a safety issue, the nut which stops the swing arm bolt from coming out vibrated loose and fucked off somewhere, so I just wrapped a bit of insulation tape around the thread and it was pretty good, on the way back though, stopped off at mitre ten to see if they had a nut, of course they only had a course thread so that wouldn't work. Luckely they were really helpful there and suggested using a split pin and washer. They had a drill and bit so I drilled a hole in the bolt, put the washer on and put a 4mm split pin though, only costed me 30 cents and was mint as! This left me with $1.75 so I could go to maccas and get a hamburger, managed to convice the girl to give it to me for $1.75 insted pf $1.80! That was great.

Went back inland with the CG gang, one CG was two up WITH luggage, which must have been a bit of a mission, they are not that great for touring by yourself, I think they are designed for zipping around hong kong or somthing, not 2 person touring, they're pretty economical, got back to christchurch on 6 litres no worries.

Was a great time though, would do it again any time.

[dangerous]

Put the mighty honda in the bike show
Well........ mighty something!

[SpeedyGirl]

Well it was Speedie's 1st rally and she seemed to be enjoying it, only one last thing she had to do to complete loosing her rally virginity and that was to enter the wet T comp. Didn't happen tho as we all decided that the other contenders wouldn't stand a chance so SG stood down.
However...... Speedie was now starting to disbehave, not like Shaz, Rashika's mate that was on a B12, she had been seen snogging on the dance floor with an unknown bloke and had disappeared....... you guessed it :whistle:
Speedie however was just coming on form, she wondered off to get some tucker... came back from the food tent and said "here ya are lads.... eat up it was all free!"
It seems that the fella that was behind the counter (now with huge dumbarse smile) had said to SG....'show us ya tits and its free' :spudwhat:

Back to Speedie... well FDM was getting a tad hyped and was bumping a couple of pissed nutes that were just standing on the dance floor smoking a hooter.
They were starting to take offence so SG stepped in and swapped places with him... well LOL in the next few moments, the pissed grump, had a very sore foot, brused rib and damn near KO'ed.... SG kept on dancing
(mental note: dont fuck with SG!)

Me misbehave??!!! Never!!:shake: and what free food????:innocent::whistle: must have been someone else :bleh:
But what an awesome 1st rally!!! The only downside is that I went looking for my tent and it took about 30 mins to find the damn thing!!! :shutup:
So I thought it was best to stay put when I finally located it!!
Thanks guys for making my 1st rally a memory to keep!! I look forward to the next one with great anticipation :ride:

[Neville]

pic 5 is the Painter who uses a miniroller paint brush pic for 2006: done on site in front of the crowds during the afternoon. Another damn nice job!



Yea, but notice the bikes are actually leaving the rally site and read wots on the number plates of the bikes. There is a message in that picture :(

[FlyingDutchMan]

Also got a nice lass to stay the night with me which was good, she rode a mean FXR150, a bit faster than my rapid road rocket though, but thats what you get though, after a few more mods to my powerful honda CG and she'll be hussing.


Ahhh! at least I got to see you then - I do remember a young lass sitting side saddle on a FXR150 in the bike show with some young fella (presumably you) talking to her. Good bloody effort on getting the bike to and from the show. My bike didn't really have a chance at the rat bike with your one there.

[idb]

Me misbehave??!!! Never!!:shake: and what free food????:innocent::whistle: must have been someone else :bleh:
But what an awesome 1st rally!!! The only downside is that I went looking for my tent and it took about 30 mins to find the damn thing!!! :shutup:
So I thought it was best to stay put when I finally located it!!
Thanks guys for making my 1st rally a memory to keep!! I look forward to the next one with great anticipation :ride:
I missed seeing you (not) misbehaving but I did see the two young males beating their chests at each other and wrestling to establish who would have mating privileges.
Probably best that you didn't get up on the stage for the wet t-shirt if you have that effect on blokes!

[dangerous]

Here's the pic's of our day ride I promised ...
Man...... thats just bloody awesome, I need a MG Quota


The only downside is that I went looking for my tent and it took about 30 mins to find the damn thing!!!
Well hey... after 70+ rallies I can find the tent like it was midday, dont worry it gets easier.
Now IMO the MH isent the best rally.... so you have some awesome times to come :drinknsin

[TygerTung]

Ahhh! at least I got to see you then - I do remember a young lass sitting side saddle on a FXR150 in the bike show with some young fella (presumably you) talking to her. Good bloody effort on getting the bike to and from the show. My bike didn't really have a chance at the rat bike with your one there.

Keen on a ride? I'd waste you around the hills any day, it's a fast bike.

[FlyingDutchMan]

I still don't know how FDM missed out on rat bike again, would've thought it a certainty :spudwhat:

FDM whats wrong with scoring a grandma? I hear some people score them all the time...

Well its okay if its your thing I suppose... grandpa! But since I still have a grandma, its waaayyyyy off the charts... :sick:

[hondav2]

Great meeting up with old faces and new ones again, I might give Hororata a miss but will be at Middlemarch, how about a big turnout from you guys up Cantybury way, ride down to Palmerston, inland to rally. Check my Pics on http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123298

[Rashika]

Great meeting up with old faces and new ones again, I might give Hororata a miss but will be at Middlemarch, how about a big turnout from you guys up Cantybury way, ride down to Palmerston, inland to rally. Check my Pics on http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123298
thinking about it....this one probably will be decided closer to time.... re weather, money etc.
But it WOULD be a nice ride :msn-wink:

[miSTa]

Good photos and story there Toddy. The Buell and the Guzzi look strangely familiar. Your last comment is a little disturbing "So that was March Hare 2007" - you done next years rally (the one that may or may not happen) already? :laugh:

Off the Rails is tempting, very tempting.

[hondav2]

Good photos and story there Toddy. The Buell and the Guzzi look strangely familiar. Your last comment is a little disturbing "So that was March Hare 2007" - you done next years rally (the one that may or may not happen) already? :laugh:

Off the Rails is tempting, very tempting.


fuck best I edit that

[idb]

Good photos and story there Toddy. The Buell and the Guzzi look strangely familiar. Your last comment is a little disturbing "So that was March Hare 2007" - you done next years rally (the one that may or may not happen) already? :laugh:

Off the Rails is tempting, very tempting.
Hmmm, I see that the arm on the iron biker at Tarras is still on the ground.
Got a pop riveter ZZR?

[miSTa]

What are trying say there young fella? :spudwhat:

Also, congratulations on being on whore. I look forward to hearing all about you in future posts! :ar15:

[Rashika]

Great meeting up with old faces and new ones again, I might give Hororata a miss but will be at Middlemarch, how about a big turnout from you guys up Cantybury way, ride down to Palmerston, inland to rally. Check my Pics on http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123298
Cool picies!!! :Punk: :Punk:

[Rosie]

Great meeting up with old faces and new ones again, I might give Hororata a miss but will be at Middlemarch, how about a big turnout from you guys up Cantybury way, ride down to Palmerston, inland to rally. Check my Pics on http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123298

Great photos.
Why does Clint still have his hat on when it's dark? Is he afraid someone might see his helmet hair? :rofl:

[hondav2]

Great photos.
Why does Clint still have his hat on when it's dark? Is he afraid someone might see his helmet hair? :rofl:

I think he was trying to impress Speedy girl the rally vergin.

[hondav2]

Me misbehave??!!! Never!!:shake: and what free food????:innocent::whistle: must have been someone else :bleh:
But what an awesome 1st rally!!! The only downside is that I went looking for my tent and it took about 30 mins to find the damn thing!!! :shutup:
So I thought it was best to stay put when I finally located it!!
Thanks guys for making my 1st rally a memory to keep!! I look forward to the next one with great anticipation :ride:

It took me about 2 hours to find my tent 2 years back , then I had to get out quick for a chunder , problem was couldnt find the door so had to use my knife and make a door, my mates told me to throw the tent in the fire but i still use it. Now I always make sure I can fing my torch.

[Rosie]

I think he was trying to impress Speedy girl the rally vergin.

So that's why he bought a 3 person tent for the rally. There's going to be big biiiig trouble when I see him tomorrow :2guns:

[clint640]

So that's why he bought a 3 person tent for the rally. There's going to be big biiiig trouble when I see him tomorrow :2guns:

Damn! Sprung! Best I go & delete all those photos of nekkid chicks jelly wrestling in my tent off the camera...:buggerd: The hat just sets off the rugged adventurer look, chicks can't resist it :lol:

I've got a few other pics that I'll put up tomorrow hopefully.

Cheers
Clint

[Rosie]

Damn! Sprung! Best I go & delete all those photos of nekkid chicks jelly wrestling in my tent off the camera...:buggerd: The hat just sets off the rugged adventurer look, chicks can't resist it :lol:

I've got a few other pics that I'll put up tomorrow hopefully.

Cheers
Clint
You've never asked me to jelly wrestle in your tent :oi-grr:

[far queue]

Behold the KBr's and guest rider Quick Mick and his fabulous machine the KTM950. Boy was I impressed by that thing.

Sounded great with matching performance.
I never even saw his dust! Just the little suggestions of a few "Oh Shit" :eek: moments left in the gravel here and there and he was gone! :spudwhat:
Who was that masked man? The KTM is in the middle of the group. Pic taken on Te Akatarawa Stn road. Cheers John.
I bumped into Mick at Eric Woods today. He said he was doing 190kph down those shingle roads :eek: No wonder we never saw him again. I got his contact details off him too as he's keen to come on some more rides like that.

[clint640]

I bumped into Mick at Eric Woods today. He said he was doing 190kph down those shingle roads :eek: No wonder we never saw him again. I got his contact details off him too as he's keen to come on some more rides like that.

Did ya get the video he took of Plug gettin loose above benmore? that needs to be posted somewhere!

Cheers
Clint

[far queue]

Did ya get the video he took of Plug gettin loose above benmore? that needs to be posted somewhere!

Oh really, I didn't know about that. I'll have to ask him about it then.

[Transalper]

Oh really, I didn't know about that. I'll have to ask him about it then.
Definately ask him about it, i'd love to see the full quality on the TV version and wonder what else like that he might have from his camera.

[jadmac]

If you are travelling to the March Hare, keep an eye out for mini kangaroo's jumping across the road at dusk around Waimate. couldn't believe my eyes...:gob:

[far queue]

If you are travelling to the March Hare, keep an eye out for mini kangaroo's jumping across the road at dusk around Waimate. couldn't believe my eyes...:gob:
One of these you mean :gob: This was under the bridge in the pics I posted earlier. I saw a live one bouncing up the hill about 100m down the road from here on the way back from the ride at around 7pm that evening :doobey:

[jadmac]

Yep thats him, sitting on 120kms on a GSX750 about 7-8pm. and out of no where Wally bounced 5 metres in front of my headlight beam, from one side of the road to the other...lucky miss :apint:

I havent heard of this before, anyone else spotted one on the road?

[hondav2]

You've never asked me to jelly wrestle in your tent :oi-grr:

Rosie, you can have a jelly wrestle in my tent anytime

[Rashika]

Yep thats him, sitting on 120kms on a GSX750 about 7-8pm. and out of no where Wally bounced 5 metres in front of my headlight beam, from one side of the road to the other...lucky miss :apint:

I havent heard of this before, anyone else spotted one on the road?
yeah, they've been around waimate/waiho (sp?) forks (the old rally site for years.
Always give you a fright tho, seeing these baby aus imports hanging around....kinda cute tho they are, the Wallabies .:woohoo:

[dangerous]

Yep thats him, sitting on 120kms on a GSX750 about 7-8pm. and out of no where Wally bounced 5 metres in front of my headlight beam, from one side of the road to the other...lucky miss :apint:

I havent heard of this before, anyone else spotted one on the road?
Welcome to KB jadmac, how'd ya find us?
Now what were you doing on a old zookie when you have the awesome VFR vetec? great bikes yet to ride one tho :shifty:

Cant beleive ya never knew about the Roo's down south, I've never seen one yet and thought they were a myth for many a year.
Its suprising just what is hiding in the bush in NZ, trap door's & 150mm long centerpeads. :mellow:

[clint640]

Put a few more pics up in Toddy's thread on Advrider:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2433499#post2433499

Cheers
Clint

[far queue]

Put a few more pics up in Toddy's thread on Advrider:
Cheers
Clint

Cool photo's, I look forward to seeing the rest of them on there.