Wellington: Wgtn - The Real Thursday Night Ride (TRTNR) [Archive]

madboy

24th January 2006, 12:49

Every Thursday evening during daylight savings (weather permitting).

When: 6pm. Ride leaves at 6.30pm SHARP
Where: The avalon duckpond just over the kennedy-good bridge off SH2 in Lower Hutt.
Route: To be determined on the day (usually 1-2 hours MAX incl shit-talking)
Destination: To be decided on the day
Pace: All paces welcome. The fast guys will wait and route details and meet points are usually determined before we set out. Please note that most routes will involve open road riding at some point (100km/h is the speed limit!).

Please also note that this ride is a gathering of like minded individuals who believe strongly in personal responsibility. I'm posting meet details for your information only.

It is your responsibility to ensure that both you and your bike are up to it. We don't care what license you have or what stickers are attached to your bike. What we care about is that you have enough common sense and skill to respect our safety and yours.

Newbies - read the above two paragraphs REALLY closely. This is not a full-on "briefing at the start, designated riding order, buddy up the newbies, split into groups" ride. We meet up, talk some shit, decide where we're going, ride there, talk some shit, ride back. Nothing formal at all. You're welcome to come. We're a friendly bunch, we're glad to pass on any help we can and we don't bite (unless you're hot, female and ask nicely). But we ask that you be CAREFUL. I don't try and keep up with the fast guys, you shouldn't either!

This thread is intended as a sticky, and subsequent posts will be deleted periodically to keep this current.

Wank over, ride on.

madboy

27th January 2006, 13:04

Good effort to the crew last night... Hope the guy on the Hardley could keep his lesbo fantasies in check long enough to get home.

See yous fellas next week.

Slingshot

1st February 2006, 17:46

So who's going?

And why isn't this sticky yet?

Velox

1st February 2006, 22:15

I'll be along this week. Couldn't make it this time and been bikeless over the weekend so it'll be good to get back out for a hoon.

Bartman10

2nd February 2006, 07:37

I'll be there but it'lll be bartmans final TRTNR for a while...

We'll see ya's therre. I heard rain is predicted... :2guns:

madboy

2nd February 2006, 11:28

Well I did ask Mr Frosty to stick it, but it doesn't seem to have happened yet. Perhaps I might need to rephrase my request.

skelstar

2nd February 2006, 14:25

Ill be coming along. Maybe not for the Breakers part...going to see Bonnie Price Billy in concert tonight.

madboy

2nd February 2006, 15:14

Ill be coming along. Maybe not for the Breakers part...going to see Bonnie Price Billy in concert tonight.Who??????????

skelstar

2nd February 2006, 15:38

Bonnie Prin[c]e Billy...some musician. Supposed to be very good.

Going to U2 concert in a month or so if thats more your genre.

Slingshot

2nd February 2006, 16:47

The weather is lookin pretty good so I'll see you players soon!!!

Slingshot

2nd February 2006, 19:28

Just got back.

Fantastic ride over the Takas and back. What was with that cop that came flying up the hill? Did he stop in Featherston?

How was PieCock?

Wasp

2nd February 2006, 21:15

Great ride tonight, i'm still grinning :).

I got my foot down again comming back down the takas (happening more frequently now) and got some lift of the front tire out of some roundabouts!

I asked about the cop at the pub, apparently he came flying down the hill behind one of us, Madboy? i think, so whoever the biker was pulled up but the cop just went past... well thats what i remember being told anyway, some of its probably wrong.

Slingshot

2nd February 2006, 21:27

I asked about the cop at the pub, apparently he came flying down the hill behind one of us, Madboy? i think, so whoever the biker was pulled up but the cop just went past... well thats what i remember being told anyway, some of its probably wrong.

I got to Featherston and had turned around and was heading back up the hill, the cop passed me (coming down the hill) and he was following the dude on the blue VTR.

Thinking about it...it was obvious that he wasn't coming after us...he wouldn't have had his disco lights on all the way up the hill if he was.

Wasp

2nd February 2006, 21:34

He did have them on, thats how we spotted him :eyepoke:

Slingshot

2nd February 2006, 21:47

He did have them on, thats how we spotted him :eyepoke:

Um...Yeah I know...If he was after us, he wouldn't have had them on from so far back.

skelstar

2nd February 2006, 22:47

I too had a good night thanks. Had to go to concert too early dammit.
I think my riding has either improved with a new rear tyre, or some extra kms in the SI...or trying to keep up with the sportsbikes heading down the hill.

cowpoos

2nd February 2006, 22:55

twas a good evening in good company...and after the ride home I've come to the conclusion that owning a thou is just cheating...

good ride and a good yak at the end....Till next week.... :beer:

3rd February 2006, 08:05

There I was this law abiding rider heading up SH2 for a ride up the Hill when I got swallowed up by TRTNR gang/group/bunch/society/political party/bloody hoons (pick one). Impressive sight, must try and join you next Thursday.
How the hell does Jade extract so much speed from that bike? Must be a Honda thing. Well done that Girl.
Bugger you split in half at the Haywards Hill turnoff. I was heading off for a beer at Martinborough with the Guy on the red & white R1, when I realised all you buggers must have mistaken us for the lead riders. Ha, I was waiting to see how far you would follow before realising. ps- the R1 rider is a supreme master of wheelies, pity you missed the show.

Slingshot

3rd February 2006, 08:13

Bugger you split in half at the Haywards Hill turnoff. I was heading off for a beer at Martinborough with the Guy on the red & white R1, when I realised all you buggers must have mistaken us for the lead riders.

We'd decided to split into to two groups before setting out, there must have been about 20 (Deano, what was your count?) of us at the meeting point and some wanted to do PieCock & some were keen for the Takas.

It looked bloody impressive when we got to that set of light, bikes spread across both lanes and about 5 deep!

Uncle B

3rd February 2006, 09:04

ps- the R1 rider is a supreme master of wheelies, pity you missed the show.
That would be Jeremy and yes he's bloody good at wheelies...nice bloke

Deano

3rd February 2006, 09:10

We'd decided to split into to two groups before setting out, there must have been about 20 (Deano, what was your count?) of us at the meeting point and some wanted to do PieCock & some were keen for the Takas.

It looked bloody impressive when we got to that set of light, bikes spread across both lanes and about 5 deep!

Yeah, 20 at the meeting place, 7 of us split over Paekak for a change of scenery.

White trash

3rd February 2006, 09:15

That would be Jeremy and yes he's bloody good at wheelies...nice bloke

Dirty old Jerry. He's a homo. And you can tell him I said that next time you see the cocksucker, B.

His brother's a far better bloke coz he lets me ride his bike.

madboy

3rd February 2006, 09:50

Yeah, I thought Fatjim was in for a good rodgering from the fuzz there for a minute, particularly when he pulled over for them. What was up with that? Hell if bikers keep doing that the cops will start to think they have a chance!

I thought for a minute there they might have been wanting a chat about the two car drivers that got educated on the merits of INDICATORS being used before pulling out into the passing lanes on the UH side. But no, he didn't want to talk to that bike either.

sels1

3rd February 2006, 10:06

when I got swallowed up by TRTNR gang/group/bunch/society/political party/bloody hoons (pick one). Impressive sight, .

Sounded good too!

good to see you MD

Fatjim

3rd February 2006, 19:38

skelstar

9th February 2006, 09:28

Woo what a nice day! How about we meet at the carpark in about 30mins, not later when it turns to shit? :niceone:

Am of course joking

Hitcher

9th February 2006, 11:02

Every week MUST be a week closer...

madboy

9th February 2006, 11:25

Yeah, would be good to have the Hitchermobile around again. How many weeks to go, or is that still up in the air??

If the weather holds I'll be there, but I think the key is "if".

skelstar

9th February 2006, 15:15

Might flag. Weather aint looking great and I have a website to fix (woops).
Might head to pub if dry at 8ish.

VasalineWarrior

9th February 2006, 15:52

cmon man :violin: . ive got slicks, and il still be out

Sparky Bills

9th February 2006, 15:57

I may have to flag it for the next few months sorry guys.:crybaby:

jimbo600

9th February 2006, 15:58

I may have to flag it for the next few months sorry guys.:crybaby:

Bloody hell just because you aint got a license don't mean you can't ride. Jeez just say your a patched gang member. Filthy Angels or whatever.

Sparky Bills

9th February 2006, 15:59

Bloody hell just because you aint got a license don't mean you can't ride. Jeez just say your a patched gang member. Filthy Angels or whatever.

Well i could break out the Waikanae Old folks! :slap:

skelstar

9th February 2006, 16:08

Vas - can you keep an eye on your phone when you get to breakers...might send a txt to see if yall out there or not. Ta.

9th February 2006, 16:28

It's 5.22pm and fine as out J/ville to Porirua way but those clouds look dark over the Hutt. Anyone out that way at the mo with a report

edit: 6.40pm and what the hell happened! it's raining here now. Good night.

madboy

9th February 2006, 16:31

I can't decide on this weather. I think I might flag the ride given the uncertainty. Doesn't help that I'm going to Oz in the morning so have a few loose ends to polish off. Might make the pub but again doubtful. For those who go, have fun.

And Sparky? Your reasons for not coming are sadder and sadder... Two allen bolts will solve those problems. Although I can understand how you might be very concerned about having to live that lifestyle, particularly with only a Honda to back you up.

skelstar

9th February 2006, 16:40

Google "Wellington webcams" and see the live webcams out in the Hutt. Pretty useful. Now we just need one on the takas.

VasalineWarrior

9th February 2006, 16:42

looks pretty shit from where im sitting at the mo. il head over at 6 and check it out-yep will keep the phone on skelstar

VasalineWarrior

9th February 2006, 16:44

ok its just started pissing down here (in the mecca), might just see you all at the pub

cowpoos

9th February 2006, 18:12

Google "Wellington webcams" and see the live webcams out in the Hutt. Pretty useful. Now we just need one on the takas.

I can see the taka's at anytime of the day from me farm Ya twat....and it looks shit...raining onver here at the moment...I'm staying home :drinkup:

skelstar

9th February 2006, 18:21

Yeah, I meant for all the rest of us who have managed to drag ourselves of the primordial ooze and are living outside of the 'rapa :).

Wasp

9th February 2006, 21:16

heh one quick look out the window at work was all the motivation I needed to work till 7.

VasalineWarrior

10th February 2006, 11:59

jimbo600

10th February 2006, 13:03

All I can say is that im dissapointed guys. The weather fined up at 7, but only team ''hardcore'' even bothered to show at the pub. Went for a ride round eastbourne bays afterwards-Mikey showed us all how its done on one wheel. More commitment needed team!

What makes you think we weren't out. Sometimes the real Welly hardcore need to black ops ride now and then at covert locations.

And Mikey can't wheelie for shit.

mikey

10th February 2006, 13:09

What makes you think we weren't out. Sometimes the real Welly hardcore need to black ops ride now and then at covert locations.

And Mikey can't wheelie for shit.

wheres that to, porirua north rsa for tea an scones?

good call on the wheelies. i cant. roads were stil wet so was just doing rolling burn outs at 80ks most of the time. stil. got bigger balls than you. did a few wheelies once everyone had gone home. or so i thought. cop ended up pulling weasel over. she's bad news that girl. doing wheeleis past cop cars an then having a play with them around seaview........ bad news that girl. would of loved to see the cops face when she took helmet off

Str8 Jacket

10th February 2006, 13:21

cop ended up pulling weasel over. she's bad news that girl. doing wheeleis past cop cars an then having a play with them around seaview........ bad news that girl. would of loved to see the cops face when she took helmet off

Did she really?!

mikey

10th February 2006, 13:26

yeh she's a baddd ass that veLOX
hope she didnt get in trouble :no:

jimbo600

10th February 2006, 15:45

wheres that to, porirua north rsa for tea an scones?

good call on the wheelies. i cant. roads were stil wet so was just doing rolling burn outs at 80ks most of the time. stil. got bigger balls than you. did a few wheelies once everyone had gone home. or so i thought. cop ended up pulling weasel over. she's bad news that girl. doing wheeleis past cop cars an then having a play with them around seaview........ bad news that girl. would of loved to see the cops face when she took helmet off

Actually it was the Porirua Police Stn bar to discuss how we can lower the road toll with the local HP.

Hitcher

10th February 2006, 19:45

yeh she's a baddd ass that veLOX
hope she didnt get in trouble :no:
Funny. Velox has a slightly different take on proceedings on the Petone waterfront. Run Bambi, run. And don't look back!

Velox

12th February 2006, 20:49

Mikey - you little mongrel!!! :kick: I heard rumours you were getting cheeky in this thread! You're just lucky I didn't give him your address buddy.

mikey

12th February 2006, 20:56

haha you dont know it!

Velox

12th February 2006, 21:12

haha you dont know it!
Hey, that's beside the point.:oi-grr:
I could get it....

Slingshot

15th February 2006, 20:44

The weather is looking pretty bloody good for the next few days!!! (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=wellington)

I should see you all there tomorrow night.

skel...bring your new bike!

skelstar

15th February 2006, 21:04

Will do. Hanging out for a ride (again).

Wasp

15th February 2006, 21:13

Ima come meet but not ride as usual, gotta drop some stuff off to mikey.

Skel take it easy on the bike, don't hurt the honda!

wish i could join ya, I tried 98 in my bike the other day, it sorta liked it so today i filled it and it loves the stuff at higher revs, pulls just that lil bit more, p.s. a factory vtz does 43bhp.

skelstar

15th February 2006, 21:18

Im being very good to the Honda. Im making boi-racers get smaller and smaller.

Velox

15th February 2006, 23:22

Yay - see you all there! :eek:

I might bring one of my neighbours who just bought a bike a couple of days ago - it's an older 400 and she hasn't been on a blast on it yet.

Slingshot

16th February 2006, 08:13

Yay - see you all there! :eek:

I might bring one of my neighbours who just bought a bike a couple of days ago - it's an older 400 and she hasn't been on a blast on it yet.

Does she have leather pants?

madboy

16th February 2006, 13:55

Well my week in Surfers has concluded, and I'm back. But what's up with this weather? It's firken freezing here! Not sure if I'll be able to make the ride tonight, but will definitely try. Would be nice to see Skelstar on something with some go go juice. Guess we'll need to make sure Str8 tags along more often to ensure we have a regular tail end charlie now.

James Deuce

16th February 2006, 14:01

Does she have leather pants?

That's not only a weak as pick up line, you're also married.

Fool.

Str8 Jacket

16th February 2006, 14:07

Guess we'll need to make sure Str8 tags along more often to ensure we have a regular tail end charlie now.

Not trying to be nasty to anyone or anything, but this is precisely why I don't like turning up. In all honesty I find it stressful holding everyone else up, Ive been undertaken on these rides as well as having people moaning about my bike smoking and how I ride.... Guess what my bikes a two stroke ITS GOING TO SMOKE! and I love my bike!
Rant over, you lot are a good bunch and I enjoy hanging out with ya, but I seriously need to get some riding in on my own for a bit and get my confidence up!
Sorry if Ive offended anyone!

mikey

16th February 2006, 14:14

i feel sorry for the a lot of the welly crew ego's.
the phrase "beaten by a girl comes to mind"
fuked if she's getting past me though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

casue i aint coming!!
hahahaha

phoenixgtr

16th February 2006, 14:26

Wish I could come out for a ride. The weathers beautiful and I haven't met Skel's new baby yet AND I got my boots yesterday.

Oh well...:(

Fatjim

16th February 2006, 14:31

Not trying to be nasty to anyone or anything, but this is precisely why I don't like turning up. In all honesty I find it stressful holding everyone else up, Ive been undertaken on these rides as well as having people moaning about my bike smoking and how I ride.... Guess what my bikes a two stroke ITS GOING TO SMOKE! and I love my bike!
Rant over, you lot are a good bunch and I enjoy hanging out with ya, but I seriously need to get some riding in on my own for a bit and get my confidence up!
Sorry if Ive offended anyone!
Stuffem Str8. You ride how you like.

Fatjim

16th February 2006, 14:33

Unfortunately I can't be there, and I don't think poos will be around either unless he's found some more oil to put in the gixxer. Bloody things leak all over the place.

Velox, don't drop your bike before I get to see it eh :)

Wasp

16th February 2006, 14:51

str8: dont take my comments to heart please, its great to have other "slow" riders out there.

mikey: thought you were comming? you want that lead?

phoenix: no excuses? only regrets?

everyone be careful comming back to the mole as there is gravel around the melling roundabout due to various roadworks

Slingshot

16th February 2006, 14:53

Not trying to be nasty to anyone or anything, but this is precisely why I don't like turning up. In all honesty I find it stressful holding everyone else up, Ive been undertaken on these rides as well as having people moaning about my bike smoking and how I ride.... Guess what my bikes a two stroke ITS GOING TO SMOKE! and I love my bike!

I wouldn't worry about holding people up...half of this event is about riding, the other half is about trash-talking. So even if you arrive last...you're not actually holding anyone up.
If I was you...I'd have a quiet word to those that undertake you (hope it wasn't me) and just let them know that it's not on!
And for those that moan about your bike smoking...tell em to take a chill pill.

Slingshot

16th February 2006, 14:56

That's not only a weak as pick up line, you're also married.

Fool.
That was a legitimate question!!!
And yes, I am married...but it's ok to window shop isn't it.

Str8 Jacket

16th February 2006, 15:00

Cheers guy's, but if im gonna go on a group ride, id prefer to be riding with the group but im too slow to keep up and find myself stressing to keep up, thats when I start to do stupid things and can see myself having an accident one of these days in doing so!
Wasp, its all good mate! Especially after I hassled you so much for running out of gas!
SS, nah mate wasnt you. Being an inexperienced rider its kind of embarrasing "confronting" the people that do this as they are always way faster and more experienced riders not to mention the fact they are also twice my size.....

Never fear, im way more confident than I used to be so a couple more months of slower paced riding on my own and i'll be back. Might even be able to keep up with some of ya!

Slingshot

16th February 2006, 15:13

Being an inexperienced rider its kind of embarrasing "confronting" the people that do this as they are always way faster and more experienced riders not to mention the fact they are also twice my size.....

In that case, let me know (or someone else that you feel comfortable talking to) and we'll do the dirty work!!

Str8 Jacket

16th February 2006, 15:22

In that case, let me know (or someone else that you feel comfortable talking to) and we'll do the dirty work!!

lol! thanks dude, you'd think being the loud mouth that I am that I'd have no trouble. Bah, size DOES matter! (in this case)

Velox

16th February 2006, 16:41

i feel sorry for the a lot of the welly crew ego's.
the phrase "beaten by a girl comes to mind"
fuked if she's getting past me though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

casue i aint coming!!
hahahaha
Hah! Cheers mate but I'm not about to try and go 'MotoGP' styles tonight! Give it a bit longer eh.

Wasp

16th February 2006, 21:05

great ride tonight guys, i really enjoyed myself.

str8: if my camchains didnt need doing i wouldnt mind meeting up say 2-3 times a week for short rides out to seaview and the likes to help build your confidance.

phoenixgtr

16th February 2006, 21:12

phoenix: no excuses? only regrets?

My excuse is that I'm whipped. My regret is that I'm so whipped I couldn't make it out for a ride on this fine evening.

This saddens me greatly :crybaby:

skelstar

16th February 2006, 21:21

Good ride thanks guys. Didnt go all the way over, did that a couple of times today anyway...

Awesome bike V. Very nice...pity only one needle though :whistle:

Velox

16th February 2006, 22:17

Good ride thanks guys. Didnt go all the way over, did that a couple of times today anyway...

Awesome bike V. Very nice...pity only one needle though :whistle:
:nya: Yeah well.....its got.......... ah why do I bother with these infantile discussions?:whistle: :shifty:

Your bike's not too shabby itself mate! What a beast compared to the Hired Son eh! Yay!!!

limbimtimwim

16th February 2006, 22:30

:nya: Yeah well.....its got.......... ah why do I bother with these infantile discussions?Allow me;

IT'S GOT THREE WAY ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION, MASS CENTRALISED DESIGN, LOUDISH PIPE, SEAT LIKE A WOODEN BOARD (Seriously, ouch..), FUEL INJECTION AND LASER SIGHTED ANTI-TANK WEAPONS.

THE ANTI-TANK ROCKETS LOOKED AWESOME WHEN YOU OPENED THEM UP ALL OVER THOSE BOI RICERS ON THE MOTORWAY!!

Okay, maybe I made some of that up

Velox

16th February 2006, 22:42

Okay, maybe I made some of that up
Yeah - the seat's not that hard.

cowpoos

16th February 2006, 23:09

Yeah - the seat's not that hard.

and it is in desperate need of some suzuki stickers :wait:

Velox

16th February 2006, 23:23

and it is in desperate need of some suzuki stickers :wait:
You're sounding bitter Mr Poos....
:shifty:

cowpoos

16th February 2006, 23:38

You're sounding bitter Mr Poos....
:shifty:

lol....bitter....lmao....not the right word luv....

you don't get wound up very easy do ya....hmmm :shifty:

skelstar

17th February 2006, 06:42

poos is sensible...he is suggesting that you have the zuki stickers on until you are used to the power, then you take them off when you want to open the throttle a bit and see what it can really do.
Nice boy that poos.

Velox

17th February 2006, 23:20

lol....bitter....lmao....not the right word luv....

you don't get wound up very easy do ya....hmmm :shifty:
I smell the bait a mile off. I just feel a bit sorry for you that you're stuck on a gixxer. Perhaps now you've trashed it there's hope for ya? A trade-in maybe. Might be able to afford a little Honda 250 or something?

cowpoos

18th February 2006, 06:51

I smell the bait a mile off

just like a cunning old possum eh!!!

Fatjim

18th February 2006, 09:03

Take it to a PM you two, the rest of us don' t want to see your spadework :hug:hear, there are children present.:sick:

:laugh:

limbimtimwim

18th February 2006, 12:45

Fatjim

18th February 2006, 15:54

All that power, you sure you're up to it Poos?

Velox

18th February 2006, 18:47

Take it to a PM you two, the rest of us don' t want to see your spadework :hug:hear, there are children present.:sick:

:laugh:
:nono: :kick:

COP_B8

23rd February 2006, 12:28

Is anyone going tonight? Looks cold and wet.......

Velox

23rd February 2006, 12:29

Well the weather looks pretty crap at the mo. Ride might not happen this week eh. Unless it clears. See some of ya at the pub anyway maybe.

skelstar

23rd February 2006, 12:39

Im hoping to get to the pub. Around 8pm?

Velox

23rd February 2006, 12:46

Im hoping to get to the pub. Around 8pm?
Sounds good mate! See you then (if I can scab a ride with Nick or if it's dry enough to bring the bike).

Str8 Jacket

23rd February 2006, 13:13

(if I can scab a ride with Nick or if it's dry enough to bring the bike).

umm, I think that they are still down south?.... Could be wrong though?

COP_B8

23rd February 2006, 13:21

Okay, so what pub and when.......id be keen to swing by and say hi.

skelstar

23rd February 2006, 13:23

Breakers...its above the Grumpy Mole in the Hutt (but then everything is 'above' the Grumpy). 8pm. See you there probably.

limbimtimwim

23rd February 2006, 13:29

Sounds good mate! See you then (if I can scab a ride with Nick or if it's dry enough to bring the bike).Oh harden up... Have you gone all precious now you have your new ride?

Which is luuurvely, I'll agree.

skelstar

23rd February 2006, 13:30

It is....only one wizzy needle though.

Fitting my clear tailight today V! Have even made some LED lights for it.

Jonty

23rd February 2006, 13:39

It is....only one wizzy needle though.

Fitting my clear tailight today V! Have even made some LED lights for it.

When do those new headlights arrive? you may need that bike's round ship's beacon in the shite weather tonight!! :bleh:

limbimtimwim

23rd February 2006, 13:42

When do those new headlights arrive? you may need that bike's round ship's beacon in the shite weather tonight!! :bleh:It's not hailing anymore. What more do you want!?

Jonty

23rd February 2006, 13:45

It's not hailing anymore. What more do you want!?

Good on ya mate

skelstar

23rd February 2006, 13:45

Jonty

23rd February 2006, 13:47

There was hail?
Headlight yet to be ordered (next ordering at WMC next tuesday) and will take 4 weeks from then. Bit of a mission in terms of wiring when I get it. Bit of bracket modifications as well to be honest.

Will it be an auto electrician or a "Skelstar motorcycle fabricators" job once they arrive?

cowpoos

23rd February 2006, 13:53

I'm going to the pub in a CAR.....see you fulla's and full ess there!!

skelstar

23rd February 2006, 14:32

It will be the 'skelstar fabricators'. Just have to find so funding for some research to pay for my time at work. Ill give MoRST a call.

madboy

23rd February 2006, 15:49

Can't decide on the weather, it's sunny here in the beautiful Hutt at present. Bet ya never thought you'd hear beautiful and Hutt in the same sentence, aye?!

I've got parent-teacher interview at 6, so will prob swing by after (6.30ish I guess) and see if anyone's got testicles today.

For those without, may see you at the pub.

skelstar

23rd February 2006, 15:51

Its bloody nice weather. If my testicles werent tidying up my old flat (very domesticated plums) Id def be riding.

Velox

23rd February 2006, 16:42

It is....only one wizzy needle though.

Says the guy who has to fit his own clear brake light.....:nya:

Btw - I'm gonna head out and ride cause the weather's looking good now! Just cold though.

Wasp

23rd February 2006, 17:04

careful guys raods are still wet, was up normandale (above where we meet) and lost control on my favourite coner, hit some water and managed to stop on the footpath before going over the edge....

COP_B8

23rd February 2006, 21:57

Cheers Guys (and gal) bloody good night and heaps of fun.......Pity that it coincided with the Ralph Bikini Competition at the Grumpy Mole, It was a real shame having to share the pub with all those bikini clad hutt slappers.:2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

skelstar

24th February 2006, 08:10

Yeah, was a good evening. Baiting Fatjiim with the promise of burgers was a highlight.

limbimtimwim

24th February 2006, 09:09

Baiting Fatjiim with the promise of burgers was a highlight.He's just easy to bait..

madboy

24th February 2006, 11:46

Bit of fun last night was. Scariest tank slapper I've ever had, and I gather I wasn't alone in experiencing tank slappers last night. Although I didn't hang around long enough at the pub to experience any tanked slappers.

Some bikers need to work on their observational skills I think. How do you NOT see a marked highway patrol car? Yeah, you, you know who you are you bad bad girl - don't blame it on the tinted visor!

Velox

24th February 2006, 12:06

Bit of fun last night was. Scariest tank slapper I've ever had, and I gather I wasn't alone in experiencing tank slappers last night. Although I didn't hang around long enough at the pub to experience any tanked slappers.
ARGH!!! I had the scariest tank-slapper I've ever had too!! Actually it's the only one, but it was HORRIBLE! The whole situation's quite disturbing actually cause it happened twice and I wasn't even going that hard. I'm having to reasses the whole situation - it's probably going to happen again and will it chuck me off next time?! Not happy. How much would a steering dampener and fully adjusted suspension help?

Hitcher

24th February 2006, 12:10

I went out for my ride last night at about 8 o'clock. The Valley was crawling with law enforcement -- I saw six cars between Petone and Haywards.

COP_B8

24th February 2006, 12:14

On the way back from the pub to Whitby they were all over the place too, all heading south though. :Police:

Deano

24th February 2006, 12:30

How much would a steering dampener and fully adjusted suspension help?

Quite a bit. Get someone to set up the front end properly.

Are you hanging onto the bars tight enough ? I get the odd head shake if I get lazy, and that's with a steering dampener.

madboy

24th February 2006, 12:30

I'd love to answer your question V, but you know me - I just ride the bike, I don't know how it works!! When you do find the answer, let me know. But it was while I was trying to keep up with you that I slapped mine.

Velox

24th February 2006, 12:32

Quite a bit. Get someone to set up the front end properly.

Are you hanging onto the bars tight enough ? I get the odd head shake if I get lazy, and that's with a steering dampener.
Yeah - it wasn't a wobble - it was a serious flicking from side to side. Bit of a confidence shaker. But yeah - I better sort the suspension before I do anything else.

James Deuce

24th February 2006, 12:59

The tighter you hold the bars the WORSE the headshake will get.

Human arms, especially girly ones, aren't capable of damping an oscillation of that amplitude and force, and trying to fight a slapper usually ends up with you feeding force into the bar dance at the wrong part of the cycle.

If I was you V the first thing I'd look at doing is getting lighter fork springs and re-spring the rear shock. You're even tinier than the monkeys they develop 600s around.

Then get your sag set right. I mean the bike's sag. Sorry.

In the mean time, get someone to help you with static sag. You'll need two other people who can lift each end of your bike, one end at a time with you on it, and they'll need to be able to write and take measurements, so no Gorillas OK?

Knock the compression damping right off to about 2 clicks from softest. Set rebound to about 4 from softest front and rear. You need compliant suspension that works in the best part of its travel to deal with bumpy roads. Don't go for racetrack settings, particularly with you being as light as you are.

limbimtimwim

24th February 2006, 13:47

But yeah - I better sort the suspension before I do anything else.Tyres (front and back) effect the stability of the thing. Perhaps you have more unstable tyres than Honda intended. My conservative, weak little RVF is twichier than it was on the new tyres. Also, it's done 20,000km right? Perhaps the head bearings could do with a tighten, which could also help.
Don't go for racetrack settings, particularly with you being as light as you are.I have to admit, I thought your cowpoos 600rr has Boi Ricer hard suspension.

Have you ever seen a shopping trolly with a wobbly wheel? Skimming across the ground and flicking around?

bungbung

24th February 2006, 13:58

Bastards! new bikes, riding etc etc.

I had to amuse myself painting my cast

Str8 Jacket

24th February 2006, 13:59

I had to amuse myself painting my cast

Fark yeah, that looks awesome! When's it coming off?

jimbo600

24th February 2006, 15:01

ARGH!!! I had the scariest tank-slapper I've ever had too!! Actually it's the only one, but it was HORRIBLE! The whole situation's quite disturbing actually cause it happened twice and I wasn't even going that hard. I'm having to reasses the whole situation - it's probably going to happen again and will it chuck me off next time?! Not happy. How much would a steering dampener and fully adjusted suspension help?

Steering dampener would help heaps. Suzuki put a cheap and cheerful one on the GSXRs but it makes all the difference. Fully adjusted suspension won't help that much.

flame

24th February 2006, 15:14

How much would a steering dampener and fully adjusted suspension help?[/QUOTE]

A steering dampener should help a lot, I have had the same probs with a lot of bikes, I think they are all built with 80kg rider weights in mind. I have a spare Ohlins dampener you can borrow for a while and try, see if it's going to help before you throw over some pingers to buy one. Not sure how to go about mounting it on the CBR, but the Motomart guys will help you with that one.

jimbo600

24th February 2006, 16:04

How much would a steering dampener and fully adjusted suspension help?

A steering dampener should help a lot, I have had the same probs with a lot of bikes, I think they are all built with 80kg rider weights in mind. I have a spare Ohlins dampener you can borrow for a while and try, see if it's going to help before you throw over some pingers to buy one. Not sure how to go about mounting it on the CBR, but the Motomart guys will help you with that one.

I think it goes under the seat somewhere?? Does the Duc' have one or don't you need a dampener on the old rack an pinion steering?

VasalineWarrior

24th February 2006, 18:14

See Velox? Should have bought a suzuki. BTW what and how many free beers will you be supplying on sunday?

Velox

24th February 2006, 23:38

Thanks fellas! I'll try and work all that out Jim!

Bungbung - that's awesome mate! What a beauty!!!

Flame - thanks heaps, I'll chat to ya up at the track today about it.

VW - having a tank-slapper and coming off and possibly becoming seriously injured and having to get limbs amputated and pieces of metal pulled out of my skull is a small price to pay for not riding a suzuki!:bleh:

Deano

25th February 2006, 15:02

The tighter you hold the bars the WORSE the headshake will get.

Human arms, especially girly ones, aren't capable of damping an oscillation of that amplitude and force, and trying to fight a slapper usually ends up with you feeding force into the bar dance at the wrong part of the cycle.

I must be super strong then, cause in my experience, not holding the bars with enough grip will certainly allow the bars to start shaking in the first place.

I've found if I'm too relaxed on the bars switching from left to right over bumpy surface, bars can shake. Hold on tight - no shake.

Doesn't extra pressure on the bars through tight bumpy corners act like a dampener ?

Once the bars are in a full slap it's probably too late to do much of anything except pray.

Insanity_rules

27th February 2006, 08:09

Bastards! new bikes, riding etc etc.

I had to amuse myself painting my cast

Ouch the Scaphoid, the real motorcyclist's injury. I broke mine palm planting under the petone flyover after I hit oil on my VF400F. Told was a hard bone to break and a harder one to repair.
Almost had to have mine rebroken and set. Walked around for 2 days before I went to the hospital with it. Dude I REALLY feel for ya. How'd ya do it?

Next time rubber side down eh?

bungbung

27th February 2006, 09:12

I broke it riding my mtb on the Karori BMX track. Short landing on the double jump from the start, over the bars like superman. Hands out, splat!.

I thought it was sprained for the first 5 weeks. 8 weeks in a cast hasn't healed anything. I've got a CT scan on Friday and some kind of surgery involving screws and a bone graft after that.

limbimtimwim

28th February 2006, 21:07

Weather is looking crap for Thursday.

This is the forcast for Wednesday

"Fine and cloudy periods. Northerlies becoming pushy."

Pushy? PUSHY?

I can just see this angry cloud waiting in line, getting impatient..

I knew I should have gone for a ride tonight, haven't had a ride since Saturday and I am getting withdrawal.

Slingshot

28th February 2006, 21:21

I'm heading up to Tauranga on Thursday night so even if the weather is good....I'll be missing it this week.

Does anyone know when daylight savings ends?

Weather is looking crap for Thursday.

This is the forcast for Wednesday

"Fine and cloudy periods. Northerlies becoming pushy."

Pushy? PUSHY?

I can just see this angry cloud waiting in line, getting impatient..

I knew I should have gone for a ride tonight, haven't had a ride since Saturday and I am getting withdrawal.

Hitcher

1st March 2006, 07:48

Usually the last Sunday in March. Which would be the 26th this year.

cowpoos

1st March 2006, 11:26

Usually the last Sunday in March. Which would be the 26th this year.

18th/19th I think this year fella

Hitcher

1st March 2006, 11:50

You're right. I've just read the Gazette. First Sunday in October until the third Sunday in March.

Velox

1st March 2006, 22:20

It's been four days commuting on the Jade (sorry bub!) so this rain better clear by tomorrow so I can get out for a play!
Must.... ride.... now.....:eek5:

madboy

2nd March 2006, 11:32

Rain?.........

limbimtimwim

2nd March 2006, 12:29

It's been four days commuting on the Jade (sorry bub!) so this rain better clear by tomorrow so I can get out for a play! Must.... ride.... now.....You would make a fine smoker. Consider yourself lucky to be riding anything at all, I had my first ride this morning since Saturday. I went up The Terrace at 9am and just wanted to put it in first and pin the throttle.. But that would have resulted in a crashing sound. I was having a spaz at my workmates during lunch because I wanted to get on my bike and get the HELL OUT OF THE OFFICE.
Rain?.........T'was raining at 23:20 yesterday.

madboy

2nd March 2006, 12:35

T'was raining at 23:20 yesterday.Past my bed time. What were you and Velox doing up at that hour, aye aye?? Something I'm missing here? Something you need to share?

bungbung

2nd March 2006, 12:41

Rain?.........

Localised in South Karori only

limbimtimwim

2nd March 2006, 12:42

Past my bed time. What were you and Velox doing up at that hour, aye aye?? Something I'm missing here? Something you need to share?No no.. Nothing at all..

But.. err.. Can anyone tell me..

Do they make high-heeled shoes for men? I'm asking for a friend.

Kendog

2nd March 2006, 13:18

Do they make high-heeled shoes for men? I'm asking for a friend.

Tell your "friend" that there is a movie about highheeled boots for "men" coming out soon, he may be able to pick up the designer's name off that (I'm thinking it's not Armani or Versace!!) :gob:

Velox

2nd March 2006, 16:44

Localised in South Karori only
Yeah mate - we've got our own micro-climate down here! Well, it's usually colder anyway.

SPORK

2nd March 2006, 17:20

Tell your "friend" that there is a movie about highheeled boots for "men" coming out soon, he may be able to pick up the designer's name off that (I'm thinking it's not Armani or Versace!!) :gob:
Brokeback Mountain? :sherlock: :P

Velox

8th March 2006, 22:14

Two more Thursdays till the end of daylight savings!:crazy:

A few of the regulars won't be out tomorrow but I'm going to go for the usual hoon around the hills. Hopefully others are still keen even though the Weds rides have started up?

skelstar

9th March 2006, 08:18

Ill be riding. Need a serious hoon. Even rode to work via Silverstream this morning to have a play on the motorway.

limbimtimwim

9th March 2006, 09:21

Two more Thursdays till the end of daylight savings!Don't let that stop you..

ARRR!!! (Like a pirate)

VasalineWarrior

9th March 2006, 15:57

The container ship i was suppossed to be flying out to got delayed, so that means i might be able to make it this week. Have to use the mighty gsx 250 though, dont want to show you all up :stupid:

Slingshot

9th March 2006, 16:25

Can't make it tonight guys...have fun.

9th March 2006, 20:11

Well that was different. Don't think I want to ride with you hoons anymore, since you seem to be attracting too much attention from 'undesirables'.
And what happened to summer? Did I blink. That temperature dropped the sec the sun dipped it's head.
Hope you all made it home Ok, know what I mean. And if anyone asks I was home knitting tonight.

Hitcher

9th March 2006, 20:14

Summer. Sigh. Shoulder healed. Still no bike. Sigh.

beyond

9th March 2006, 20:29

Hoi MD,
Spill the beans man :)

What happened to make you not want to go with them again??

Dafe

9th March 2006, 20:44

Thanks everybody for the ride tonight. Another relaxing and enjoyable cruise.
Interesting to see so many cops out tonight. Helen must be cracking the whip on her money gatherers, perhaps another boatload of refugees are about to land!

Was nice to see the cops being courteous to us bikers and giving us priority through the traffic tonight. :niceone:

Man, was it freezing tonight! Will have to pull out the neckwarmer and jacket inner next week.

Slingshot

9th March 2006, 21:04

madboy

9th March 2006, 21:07

Dafe

9th March 2006, 21:13

Gutted I missed the ride tonight fellas. Rumour mill says there was some excitement, hope someone can fill me in at the next meet?! I'll have to make sure I'm there next week! And make sure the bike has a rego too I hear.

Has a rego....... Bwahahahahaha! Not with that shite front tyre you're running!

You wanna get the fill in on tonights ride! Just ask Dover all about it!:slap:

madboy

9th March 2006, 21:16

Has a rego....... Bwahahahahaha! Not with that shite front tyre you're running!Nah, it's WOF'd alright for another few weeks so if I'm quick I can rego it. Not that it matters, I'll happily run no reg (tax) but got to have a WOF (safety).

9th March 2006, 21:34

Hoi MD,
Spill the beans man :)

What happened to make you not want to go with them again??
I don't think some of them bath regularly. That's how they've picked up the label 'go like stink'
It appears we have ghosts in the machine. The 'Others' are eavesdropping.

madboy

9th March 2006, 21:42

My source tells me the lurkers got the learn tonight. Difference between us and them is that we're manly enough to show ourselves. Come out come out, wherever you are. And have a shave - we don't like fuzz around here. The lurkers had better bring out the A game next time if they want to play in our sandpit.

Dafe

9th March 2006, 21:44

Has anybody else been thinking about doing a special thursday night - cannonball run theme evening? Maybe next thursday???

So I hear - The others are indeed eavesdropping. It doesn't matter though.... coz the others are way too slow.
Maybe the others should fight fire with fire...... hint hint!

Dafe

9th March 2006, 21:45

Introducing: The A Game!

Also, They may need to hire some decent bikers, coz I can't help but notice how out of shape and old all the bike cops are.
Perhaps they could hire a few KB'ers to do the job properly:rofl: Would save Helen alot of money not having to pay for split leather trousers all the time.
Lurkers: Please post all motorcycle officer job vacancies under the Newbie section.

madboy

9th March 2006, 21:54

I guess they have to even up the odds somehow. The radio didn't do a fat lot of good. And cars aren't worth the time of day to a bike... But in all seriousness, you can't have a cop chasing you on that thing. Imagine the public outcry when word got out the fuzz were pulling 280k chasing a biker down a public road... And let's face it, that's what they'd need to be doing against another thou on the open road. I know if I was being chased by one I'd be tapped out bloody everywhere waiting for them to off it.

Helicopters are the only hope they've got. That and luck (i.e. the rider offs it, the rider gets spiked, someone gets the plate or the bike gets seen parking up). None of the last four happen often in my experience, contrary to what the lurkers publicly say. And Wgtn's population and geography doesn't support a helicopter, so it's still open seasion :devil2:

Dafe

9th March 2006, 21:59

The cops putter at 200kph anyway, whats another 80-100 Kph?

COP_B8

9th March 2006, 22:00

Yes, a very interesting night.

Yes our friendly :Police: have learnt to use the internet, probably a good idea from now if we don't post routes on the forum, given it is public and accessable to anyone.

Either that or I need a faster bike, and bags not riding at the back anymore!!!!!

Oh well at least Im not walking home tonight, and our next ride could be to court :nono: at least they wont need to look far this time.

madboy

9th March 2006, 22:06

I reckon we send you Cam up the hill first 20min ahead of us. Stick Dreamer at the back for a gentle ride up the hill making that bike of her's so wide no fuzz can get past, and the rest do what they friggin like!

Either that or attack another place next week. I vote for central lower hutt. Plenty of mobile chicanes, excellent lanesplitting opportunities and tons of innocent pedestrians to break our bikes fall if we cock up. Or alternatively we could just continue enjoying a buzz on a road with less traffic and less chance to harming anyone but ourselves. I don't know, just a random thought.

I'm off to bed now. Gonna make sure I eat my wheaties next time so that I've got the energy to come out next week - looks like I missed a cracker!

COP_B8

9th March 2006, 22:11

Haha, I think we stick to just meeting and deciding from there :finger: :Police:

Probably not a good move to send the slowest and -almost- smallest bike up the hill first to "sweep" the road, I heard that there is a certain green thing around that would be much more suited.......

Given that I stick completely to the speed limit also you guys would have caught up in a matter of minutes.

VasalineWarrior

9th March 2006, 22:47

I wonder if we have a sneak, or they are just reading it and are not actually members. Anyway, if the sneak reads this then here is a personal message from your friendly local Vasaline agent, enjoy! :moon:

COP_B8

9th March 2006, 22:51

Hey says whilst displaying a picture of my bike as his avator.........cheers :)

VasalineWarrior

9th March 2006, 23:01

No worries mate! Can I get a pic of your face in my profile, just to finish it off?

COP_B8

9th March 2006, 23:10

Haha, not likely!!!!!

Velox

9th March 2006, 23:14

Well what a night of shinanigans. I wondered how long it would take the cops to start looking out for us on Thurs. Or one in particular anyway. It was bound to happen but at least it's getting darker these days so we eventually won't be doing the TRTNRs. Hang on - that sound like submission! We'll be somewhere else at a diff time in the week instead!

I figure all we can do is....
1) Get a cop detector (going to look into it next week).
2) Vary the roads we use a bit more.
3) Never post personal details like real names or where we live cause big brother is watching.
4) Possibly all take off our plates (you like that one don't ya boys in blue that are watching!), allthough that's not my prefered option. Actually, I'd prob only do that if I was riding by myself.

VasalineWarrior

9th March 2006, 23:15

Hey says whilst displaying a picture of my bike as his avator.........cheers
(quote)

You know, you really should change your log in name. Still, just so long as everyone knows my real name is cameron....(resident of 19 dangleberry grove, newtown ph 463 2259)

VasalineWarrior

9th March 2006, 23:20

Velox

9th March 2006, 23:28

Too true Velox. Ok, from now on no-one discuss the route online and we can decide on the night at the ''meeting place''

Radar will be on as soon as I find the connector cable (er, cam.. about that. swap you some indicators for it? please?)
Yeah, but we hardly ever do anyway. And in Wgtn there's only a few options where we can go. I think more radar detectors is the key.

Uncle B

9th March 2006, 23:33

So that's what a road block looks like.
Our friendly boy in Fluro looked a bit pissed when he asked me where had I come from and all I answered was "that way"...pointing behind me.

I felt like a rolling target tonight.
If they can put in that much effort into trying to catch one bike, imagine what they could acheive with the "boy racer" problem.

Seriously tho....Glad no one got hurt as these things have the potential to go horribly wrong.......not recommended.

VasalineWarrior

9th March 2006, 23:38

Velox- a radar only gives you a 2-3 second warning though, and it cant detect laser unless they leave it on (which they dont, they simply point it at individual targets and press the trigger). This basically means you are safe 20-30km/hr over the limit but with anything over this you wont have time to rub off enough speed before they get a lock on. This gets us back to square one if you are doing 140+, which means you have to run\hide otherwise your gonna be walking home.
Intrestingly enough though, laser jammers are not illegal (even though radar jammers are). Anyone have one and can offer some advice?

Velox

9th March 2006, 23:39

Seriously tho....Glad no one got hurt as these things have the potential to go horribly wrong.......not recommended.
I dunno about that UB - I don't think we've ever had any crashes on a TRTNR have we? Apart from a couple of wheelie ones which don't count. And people don't usually ride that dodgey, as in dangerously or outside their abilities. Fast yes but not unsafe.
Oh - or were you meaning the fact that they put up a road block?
[EDIT] Oh hang on, you prob meant people hooning away from the cops. Yeah - I agree, that can def turn out nasty sometimes.

Paul in NZ

10th March 2006, 07:55

Maybe you can ask Spankme for a special place on KB where only senior members or approved peoples can view certain threads?

Hitcher

10th March 2006, 07:57

I dunno about that UB - I don't think we've ever had any crashes on a TRTNR have we?
Not unless the ride home counts. The rider formerly known as Ramius did himself and his GSX250 considerable harm under the Ngauranga overpass about two years ago.

Str8 Jacket

10th March 2006, 08:22

The rider formerly known as Ramius

He actually came into work just the other day. He's going back to Gisborne in a week or so for another operation. He seems to be doing ok, but he is quite down about not riding again.

skelstar

10th March 2006, 08:23

Not a bad idea Paul.
?sdrawkcab stsop eht etirw dluoc eW. That should keep them busy.

Big ups to the truck driver that gave some of us the headlight flash. Im sure I would have been stopped wrecklessly riding.

What leaves me with the bad taste in my mouth about the whole thing is not so much that someone got caught (sorry bud), but the 5-0 clearly used the thread to find us last night. We didnt specificly say "we are going to go for a ride tonight and cause mayhem and knowingly endanger some people".

mikey

10th March 2006, 08:31

hahahahaha

cops on KB.........no surely not.

welcome to the crew yo0u lean mean ticketing machines........

you boys should really try harder - i bet there was 20 hours plus plus time last night spent for a 400 dollar fine. how do you explain that to the boss? making communities safer i guess.......

i heard spudchucker put some of his associates down here onto kiwibiker. we got spud to thank guys. go SPUD! WO WO WO your my hero.

ill shout you a drink when i see you. probably when you get me for DIC just ask for one of the bottles on the floor.

madboy

10th March 2006, 09:03

I don't value radar detectors. Radar has "instant on" so if it's not on, you don't get it. You have to rely on the cop being lazy and leaving it on, or pinging someone else up ahead and you picking up the scatter. Laser is worse, bugger all scatter and basically a radar detector just tells you you've been pinged. Too late by then.

If I were considering another radar I'd be looking at a jammer not a detector. So what if it's illegal, so's speeding. If you're not ready to take the consequences, don't do it in the first place.

My preference is a good set of tyres, confidence, local knowledge and a good understanding of police procedure. That'll get you out of the big tickets better than any radar detector will.

Uncle B

10th March 2006, 09:21

[EDIT] Oh hang on, you prob meant people hooning away from the cops. Yeah - I agree, that can def turn out nasty sometimes.
You can get carried away in the heat of the moment and make a bad desigion which could have grave consequences and no one wants that...not even the police.

Paul in NZ

10th March 2006, 09:33

What leaves me with the bad taste in my mouth about the whole thing is not so much that someone got caught (sorry bud), but the 5-0 clearly used the thread to find us last night. We didnt specificly say "we are going to go for a ride tonight and cause mayhem and knowingly endanger some people".

Look, don't take this the wrong way but it's their job to do that... Try to look at it from the 'other' side. Don't take it personally just because you consider yourself 'nice' people.. Being nice, working, educated and a biker does not place you above the law or give you a get out of jail free card. Effectively, a group of people are conspiring to break the law.. Of course they have to do something about it...

Plus, lets think about it. EVERY Thursday night for quite some time a group of Wellington bikers has been out enjoying themselves... How long do you think you can do that without them noticing or other regular commuters commenting or complaining? How many KB stickers, tee shirts etc do you think they have seen... The amazing thing is not that someone finally got pinged but that they left you alone and you got away with it for so long..

skelstar

10th March 2006, 09:42

Paul - you are right. It is amazing that we havent been bothered by the local HP until now. Im just a bit het-up about it I guess. It is possible that said cop just knew about the rides, but happened to be up there. He did pull over a ute/4WD.

mikey

10th March 2006, 10:56

Plus, lets think about it. EVERY Thursday night for quite some time a group of Wellington bikers has been out enjoying themselves... How long do you think you can do that without them noticing or other regular commuters commenting or complaining? How many KB stickers, tee shirts etc do you think they have seen... The amazing thing is not that someone finally got pinged but that they left you alone and you got away with it for so long..

nah. thursday nights relatively new thing.
try sundays on the rimutakas.
no cops there...

Paul in NZ

10th March 2006, 11:15

nah. thursday nights relatively new thing.
try sundays on the rimutakas.
no cops there...

Until you mentioned it of course... D'oh! (Don't mention the war OK?)

mikey

10th March 2006, 12:33

its been around for as long as the hills have,
bike cops use it as training. they all know about it.
its old news. what else do you want? the wahine sunk...

Ixion

10th March 2006, 15:47

Not unless the ride home counts. The rider formerly known as Ramius did himself and his GSX250 considerable harm under the Ngauranga overpass about two years ago.

Supernatural events don't count

Hitcher

10th March 2006, 16:00

Supernatural events don't count
You should take that theory up directly with Ramius.

Dafe

11th March 2006, 07:28

Intrestingly enough though, laser jammers are not illegal (even though radar jammers are). Anyone have one and can offer some advice?

Radar jammers are illegal because you need to be a licenced to transmit on the radio airwaves, which is what a radar jammer does.
Laser however, being optical, has no transmission licencing system.

Just incase, I'm removing my personal contact details from my profile. As it is possible for the Police to gain access to the KB database if they pursue it.

What pisses me off about the Police force is that there is no one individual Police member with the balls to setup a two minute profile. Log in here and raise his/her concerns!
That would be a respectful thing to do.
Obviously they would get shit slung from all directions, but us KB'ers would have to agree that they were being reasonable and rational.

So how about it coppers? Afterall, your White Nissan Maxima mufti cop on the rimutakas (thursday night) insists he reads the forums. Why doesn't he speak up like our multiple other Police members do? Or are these WGTN cops (like the Maxima dude) leaving all the dirty work to the female officers?

Dafe

11th March 2006, 07:47

nah. thursday nights relatively new thing.
try sundays on the rimutakas.
no cops there...

Shit Mikey, Keep it down!

I've got to get my crops replanted before this shit weather sets in hard. Last thing I need is cops on the hill on Cultivation Sundays!
I don't have enough plants to pay off the cops and keep the local Colleges supplied! Not until next seasons crops get cranking!
Although I have got plenty of P now, the whole lacing trick has been working a dream. Great for buisiness. Even got Two regular officers now!

11th March 2006, 08:45

I posted this on the 'Cops watching KB' thread.
I think we're over estimated our importance in the big scheme. I've heard there was a sweep up of boy racers at the LH carpark Thursday night. My guess is we were just a a small unexpected side dish that fell in their lap.
As for the HP waiting at Kaitoke. What's new about that, they've been turning up there for years. HP patrol highways! It's their job, get used to it. Amazing thing is how often they leave us alone. Throwing shit at them on here is not going to help is it. That's clever, lets abuse every cop and then we can all have something to moan about because we've invited them to target us.
I do enough stupid stuff myself to attract their attention without having the local plod full of anti-bikers.
So can we have some calm now.
If any Plod reads this. You're a great bunch, we love you, it's just some of us have a strange way of expressing it. Now I'm sure you have other more important types to pursue instead of boring bikers. If that doesn't work, I for one support the alternative back hander approach to traffic fines.

jimbo600

11th March 2006, 13:11

cowpoos

11th March 2006, 13:38

If some cop pulls you up take it on the chin, then find out his name and email him some dirty photos, that way he'll get the sack. (PT)

got some dirty photos I can borrow bro?

Wasp

11th March 2006, 15:27

ive often wondered about getting cb units for helmets (i know you can). i'd be more than happy to buy 2 and give one to the person in front each night so long as they would keep me informed on road dondition, cops, etc

also getting spank to hide this thread from non members would be a good start.

Slingshot

11th March 2006, 17:22

also getting spank to hide this thread from non members would be a good start.

It would at least have to be only viewable by senior members. It's a better idea to organise rides via PMs me thinks.

jimbo600

11th March 2006, 19:20

got some dirty photos I can borrow bro?

Mate I got me some all in 'a' grade gourmet filth.

cowpoos

11th March 2006, 19:50

Mate I got me some all in 'a' grade gourmet filth.

well share...that is if kath will let you?

limbimtimwim

22nd March 2006, 22:25

Thursday tomorrow.

The forcast isn't for thunderstorms, so just do it.

Velox

23rd March 2006, 00:39

There's only about 30mins riding til it's dark anyway so unless we head off earlier (which most people prob can't do cause of work) it looks like it'll just be the pub instead for a while.

COP_B8

23rd March 2006, 07:36

Ill probably show up, :drinknsin see ya all there

skelstar

23rd March 2006, 08:24

If its dry when I finish work (5ish), I might just head straight up the hill.

Whos with me?

Can anyone get to Rimutex at about 6ish?

Wasp

23rd March 2006, 10:37

6ish? hows 5 30ish?

Dreamer

23rd March 2006, 12:32

I can be there at 6. That's the right idea.

madboy

23rd March 2006, 13:27

Don't forget to say hi for me :devil2:

limbimtimwim

23rd March 2006, 13:38

Rimutex at about 6ish?

Rimutex?!?

I like it.

You have now added a word to my vernacular.

Can we also have "OlHuttoTex" and "FeatherBil"?

skelstar

23rd March 2006, 16:07

Well its a stunning afternoon but I think Ill pass. See you guys at te pub.

sels1

23rd March 2006, 16:12

Well its a stunning afternoon but I think Ill pass. See you guys at te pub.

Yeah, its pissing down here too - and that is such a novelty in Kapiti I think I will stay home and watch.........:laugh:

Wasp

23rd March 2006, 16:15

well its raining a fair bit here in the hutt.

I'm gonna go home and sleep.

COP_B8

23rd March 2006, 22:43

You all missed a bloody awesome ride..........

Okay that will never work, it was pissing down with rain, you could hardly see
through your visor and we were getting covered in sea spray going round to Eastbourne then back to the pub, still a bit of fun though, even if there were only two of us, then the rest who showed up in cars!!!!

Probably the better option wouldve been a night by the heater!

limbimtimwim

23rd March 2006, 23:18

even if there were only two of usThat suited us fine, I mean, if there were other bikes, they would have just got in the way as we did jumps o'er cars, trees and (Burning) petrol tankers.
then the rest who showed up in cars!!!!You forget;someone was sopping wet when they arrived..

Sean. I've got your mug.

James Deuce

24th March 2006, 01:14

Pack of pathetic nancy softcocks. I rode back from Napier yesterday. Saw two other bikes.

Everyone except those two needs to grow some.

skelstar

24th March 2006, 08:31

Paul in NZ

24th March 2006, 09:19

Pack of pathetic nancy softcocks. I rode back from Napier yesterday. Saw two other bikes.

Everyone except those two needs to grow some.

Grow some what? Common sense and go and buy a nice car with a heater? :first: (sorry Jim, had to be done)

Traffic / wind has been a pain in the arse last few days. If I wasn't filling my little red rocket up with the kids to transport to Uni or Work I'd take the train anyday. I dunno how you feel but I see these dumb ***ks that run up the arse of other people as soon as it rains, screw up the traffic flow etc and I just wanna KICK them as I crawl past aaaarrrggghhh!

COP_B8

24th March 2006, 13:50

I didnt go along as I didnt want wet gear to put on to go to work this morning. Damn near came along too.

Instead watched Silvery Ferns, Silver Tall Blacks, and James Dolphin run an awesome 200m semi-final.

Or just dont wear wet weather gear......I swear it looked fine when I left Whitby at 8am yesterday morning.

VasalineWarrior

24th March 2006, 17:54

Nice name change dude. Reckon they'll still be able to tell who it when the big bad fuzz check this thread again?

Slingshot

24th March 2006, 20:31

I would have been there but the back tyre was flat as a pancake when I got back to it yesterday after work [insert tui ad here].

sels1

24th March 2006, 21:42

Pack of pathetic nancy softcocks. I rode back from Napier yesterday. Saw two other bikes.

Everyone except those two needs to grow some.

Macho posing today Jim? ...or just trolling.....?:msn-wink:

Hitcher

25th March 2006, 15:53

Pack of pathetic nancy softcocks. I rode back from Napier yesterday. Saw two other bikes.

Everyone except those two needs to grow some.
And they could keep them in their MT01 box?

VasalineWarrior

26th March 2006, 20:03

Pack of pathetic nancy softcocks. I rode back from Napier yesterday. Saw two other bikes.

Everyone except those two needs to grow some.

Gee Jim, dont actually remember seeing you at a thursday night ride. Ever for that matter. Do you wear an invisibilty cloak when you ride?

Hitcher

27th March 2006, 10:55

Jim2 was on the last TNR that I was on. Back in the days when I had a bike...

James Deuce

27th March 2006, 10:59

Gee Jim, dont actually remember seeing you at a thursday night ride. Ever for that matter. Do you wear an invisibilty cloak when you ride?

Blah, blah, blah. I think you're making some sort of noise, but all I hear is, "Waaaaah".

VasalineWarrior

29th March 2006, 08:40

That would be my exhaust. The baffles fell out the other day so I was thinking of coming out to show you at about 6am on saturday to see if you agree

James Deuce

29th March 2006, 09:13

I'll be up. I doubt you'll show though.

VasalineWarrior

29th March 2006, 16:00

Sure i will! You still live in a pineapple under the sea right?

James Deuce

29th March 2006, 16:11

Wrong Species.

I'll give you a hint. I like shower caps, even though I'm bald.

COP_B8

30th March 2006, 15:34

Is any one going tonite???

Wasp

30th March 2006, 16:02

i'll be there, bikes in the shop getting fixed yet again for oil leaks so soon as i get it back i need to test it.

not sure if i'll ride though, im thinking of asking some of the younger newbier riders if they'd like to do some short runs around the hills here in the valley.

Deano

30th March 2006, 16:12

Is any one going tonite???

Taking the wife out for dinner and a movie. Might be at the pub later....maybe.

mikey

30th March 2006, 16:48

im going out. but we should leave earlier.
light is good.

limbimtimwim

30th March 2006, 16:53

Sean:

I got ya mug.

skelstar

30th March 2006, 16:54

Good stuff. Mug me later at the pub then.

Damon

12th April 2006, 09:43

So....is there anything happening this week?

I'll be looking for a place for a few :drinknsin before hitting the ferry and Skelstar has told me that Breakers is where all the cool people hangout?

limbimtimwim

12th April 2006, 11:00

Skelstar has told me that Breakers is where all the cool people hangout?You took 'cool' advice from Skelstar?

:(

Some like minded individuals gather there.

Damon

12th April 2006, 11:35

You took 'cool' advice from Skelstar?

:(

Some like minded individuals gather there.

He did mention people in crushed velvet and lace :Police: so i'm a little worried about what passes as cool in Wellington

skelstar

12th April 2006, 11:54

Dude, I was referring to limbimtimwim. Now hes going to be all shy.

Besides it was a warning, not a benchmark.

limbimtimwim

12th April 2006, 11:59

Dude, I was referring to limbimtimwim. Now hes going to be all shy.Now it is only going to be velvet OR lace. Not both.

:oi-grr:

Jase W

12th April 2006, 14:34

I'll bring the leather, someone else needs to bring the whips...

Freakshow

13th April 2006, 12:06

So is there a ride tonight, I have finally got a thurday free!

If so where and when does it start??

Deano

13th April 2006, 15:39

So is there a ride tonight, I have finally got a thurday free!

If so where and when does it start??

Undecided here - might just turn up and see who else does.

Bottom of Maungaraki Hill (Dowse Drive ) at 6.15pm - depart at 6.30pm.

Wear clear visors.

Breakers for a beer afterwards.

skelstar

21st April 2006, 09:38

Thought I would post here as theres been little activity online but some in real life.

Couple of us went for a bit of a ride out the coast road last night. Got to Breakers just after 8pm and Deanno was arlready there...practising pool.

There was some talk of meeting much earlier for a ride for those that can get away from work early (read: govt dept workers, local govt and students). Maybe meeting at 5:30 (or even earlier?). Breakers afterwards.

Maybe a 'TRTNR - Winter Series' thread.