Wellington Newbie ride 12 Feb

[Uncle B]

This is a chance for newer riders in the area to get togeather and head out on an organised ride.
THIS IS NOT A RACE...which is most important cause we don't want anybody crashing as it will be a fun day out.
Go at your own pace, there will be people who will wait for you.
Make sure your bike is road legal ie: warrant, rego, chain oiled and adjusted, tyres the correct pressure......

Townies: Meet at the caltex truck stop Hutt road Kaiwharawhara 10:15am for 10:30am departure.
All others meet at Caltex Rimutaka 11:00am for 11:20am departure.

LETS MAKE THIS A GREAT DAY


Also looking for experienced riders to help out with back markers and to share riding tips and any questions the newbies might ask.

Posted on even calendar

[skelstar]

Good stuff Uncle B. :niceone:
Should be there.

[madboy]

Careful the pace ain't too hot for ya Skelstar. I'd be there to help at the back but sadly I'll be staring at strippers in Surfers... oh, no, hang on - Mrs and I will be at [insert overpriced theme park name here].

[skelstar]

Hey, I might be lucky enough to find someone who knows less than me...or has a slower bike than me. Nah, who am I kidding?

[Darkman]

I will be there to help out if needed. Won't bail on you this time uncle B..

[Uncle B]

Give them the learn on the Hyobag you will

[skelstar]

You going all 'yoda' on us now B? ;)

[Uncle B]

You going all 'yoda' on us now B? ;)
In about 20 more years young master Skels

[Wasp]

Sean when are you gonna realise you only think your slow cos your the slowest person in the fast group......... Your still well ahead of me. ofcourse my bike is more than 20 years older than yours but that wouldnt make too much of a difference now would it? :whistle:

I'll be there, any chance that the march one will be on the 12? theres a work bbq commng up and its either on the 5th or 12 of march and i'd like to do both.

[Uncle B]

I'll be there, any chance that the march one will be on the 12? theres a work bbq commng up and its either on the 5th or 12 of march and i'd like to do both.
I was looking at the 12th for the next ride. Drop me a line when you've found out the BBQ date.

[Darkman]

[QUOTE=Wasp]Sean when are you gonna realise you only think your slow cos your the slowest person in the fast group......... Your still well ahead of me. ofcourse my bike is more than 20 years older than yours but that wouldnt make too much of a difference now would it? :whistle:

Yeah man, you can't compare yourself to the likes of Bruce, he is the Masta!!And you are not slow, you are a very good rider..give yourself some credit!

[skelstar]

Aww shucks. I was kinda kidding. MB made me do it :).

[Dafe]

This time, I'll be there for the entire ride. I won't put my puku first for once!

[Wasp]

yea cheers Bruce, its being voted on by the staff - voting closes on the 10th of feb so hopefully I'll know some time around then.

Yea Darkmans right, give yourself some more credit, and while your at it gimme a turn on your bike? plz plz plz pretty plz?
Edit: I did manage to ride that 600 without breaking it. Gotta give me some credit for that.

[skelstar]

We will see. You know the VTZ250 is rated at a higher output eh? (I think).

[Str8 Jacket]

I Should be in. Need a new chain though, mines stuffed.

[sels1]

Sorry, cant be with you this time - The local Triumph dealer (WMCC) is shouting brunch (with ride of course) for us Triumph owners on that day. Might see you on the road as we will be heading over the 'Takas

[phoenixgtr]

Hey, I might be lucky enough to find someone who knows less than me...or has a slower bike than me. Nah, who am I kidding?

Umm...I'll be there

[Wasp]

We will see. You know the VTZ250 is rated at a higher output eh? (I think).

So what does that mean? the hyosung beats it up wainui (and dont start on how i must be fat....)

phoenix needs a hug, the poor guy :hug:

[Str8 Jacket]

Hey, I might be lucky enough to find someone who knows less than me...or has a slower bike than me. Nah, who am I kidding?

Yeah I'll be there too! :spudwave: Getting new chain on Weds so will be ready to go on Sun.

[phoenixgtr]

phoenix needs a hug, the poor guy :hug:

Gee thanks wasp, Actually, my bikes running perfectly atm. It's never been better, although its still alot slower than anyone elses :sleep:

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah I'll be there too! :spudwave: Getting new chain on Weds so will be ready to go on Sun.

Oooh...Shiny new chain. Whats wrong with the old one? Just worn out?

[skelstar]

There will be no hugging on this ride guys. Uncle B...no hugging please.

[phoenixgtr]

Don't you want to feel the love Skel? ;)

[skelstar]

You have no idea who could be reading this post. You could find yourself in a 'world of love' if youre not careful. :)

[phoenixgtr]

Good point :shutup:

EDIT: Hey 240 posts. I just gotta wait a month now

[Str8 Jacket]

Whats wrong with the old one? Just worn out?Yeah, pretty much. Its old and decrepid (sp?) its done its time, so to speak.

[nudemetalz]

I'll actually get A into G for once and come along on the ZX-10 for the ride.

[John_H]

Hey, would be really keen to go on a group ride. Does it cater for slower riders too. I've not been riding too long and my bikes not too quick.

[merv]

John H this ride is made for you. Be there!!

[Skunk]

Hey, would be really keen to go on a group ride. Does it cater for slower riders too. I've not been riding too long and my bikes not too quick.Hey John, was that you in Boyles today?

[KLOWN]

I'll be keen as to go . How long does it take to get to welly from here (palmy?)
Also how long will the ride be? (approx ks) I hope you all like the smell of 2/ cause i've been told it's really good for a free high if your behind me.:doobey:

[Str8 Jacket]

I'll be keen as to go . How long does it take to get to welly from here (palmy?)
Also how long will the ride be? (approx ks) I hope you all like the smell of 2/ cause i've been told it's really good for a free high if your behind me.:doobey:

Nah mate their used to my bike, anyway anyone that doesn't like the sounds and smells of a 2/ must be mad! Hopefully see ya next week, be nice to have another smelly noise maker on the road with me!:devil2:

[John_H]

Hey John, was that you in Boyles today?

Not me mate. You talking about the place at the bottom of Adelaide Road? I was however browsing around at the bike shop near tory street, can't remember the name of the street. Just thought I would go and salivate for a while!!

[flyingscotsman]

Good on ya Uncle B. :2thumbsup I'm in - weather & work permitting. Getting new tyres on Tuesday so they might need a bit of a scrub before hitting th South Island

[hsvboy06]

If all the planets are in the right alignment, and the Gods are willing, I'll be there, and I'll be keeping my ass well away from the tarmac this time.

[merv]

I'm disappearing to Australia for the week but all going well I'll be back safe and sound to come along and get photos of you guys again and breath your smoke (eh Str8 Jacket! p.s. you get to the bottom of your coolant leak? Was it from the tube connecting the engine to the overflow bottle?).

[Str8 Jacket]

(eh Str8 Jacket! p.s. you get to the bottom of your coolant leak? Was it from the tube connecting the engine to the overflow bottle?).

Tis still a mystery. The temps not rising too high, there is still the same amount of coolant (maybe a tad bit less) in it and all pipes are connected fine. Also it hasnt done it since so Im not to stressed about it yet. Getting a new chain and sprockets on Wed so dont wanna have to go spending $$ if Ii can get away with it... Fingers crossed!! Have fun is Aussie, will hopefully see you and your wife next time.

[Kendog]

We will hopefully both be there this time :hug:

[Dreamer]

I'll be at Kaiwharawhara and I'm very new - I've only had two weekends of riding. I really appreciate what you guys are doing. Thanks! See you Sunday.

[COP_B8]

Ill be there on the new CBR400RR, lookin forward to meeting everyone.

Cam

[madboy]

I'm very new That's not the rumour I heard :devil2:

[Jamezo]

oh! I might just come to this one. though I am an UBER-n00b, I've had my RG all of 3 weeks, and am getting my license tomorrow.....

[KLOWN]

oh! I might just come to this one. though I am an UBER-n00b, I've had my RG all of 3 weeks, and am getting my license tomorrow.....

You should come, it would be nice to have another rg for company

[Uncle B]

Looks like this turn out is going to be better than the last :niceone: judging by the response.
Weather makers say Sunday is going to be a cracker.

See you all on Sunday.

[phoenixgtr]

Lets hope the weather holds out for tomorrow :sunny:

[cowpoos]

the weathers already clearing awesomely over here for you guys and gals tomorrow.... it sounds as if it gunna be a warm day tomorrow.... so make sure your all wearing jandels shorts and singlettes....oh and no gloves... :corn:

[Wasp]

Probably won't be comming tommorow as non-cancelable parts are on order for the bike and the last thing i want to do is blow it up.

see ya round guys, I might ride out to meet ya.
Does anyone want to meet at mungaraki carpark at say 10:20?

[phoenixgtr]

We'll miss you. When are the parts due to arrive? How much you need to get fixed. You said your cam chain was stuffed. Is there more to it.

I might be able to meet you at Maungaraki about then

[COP_B8]

Ill see you all there!!!

[Moxy]

Hopefully I'll be there.

Not sure if it's a good for the bike to ride it when it's only running on 3.

Took it into Motorad/Sawyers yesterday who thought it was spark drain clogging - causing the water to well up around the plugs. $220 later and a rainy ride in the evening it's back to firing on 3. Crap.

The only other thing I can think of doing (aside from pulling the plugs out every time it rains) is replacing the leads. Hmm.

[Jamezo]

Hmm, I'm still deciding whether to come.

I no longer think the pace will be too fast for me, as I pondered before, as I guess it is a n00bs ride. And me and alarumba had a nice ride: up mangaroa, down wallaceville, then we met this random guy on a TRX850 (?), and did up wallaceville and down blue mountain. that shit was intense!

but it made me more confident, because it was the first time I've been through a good fast twisty road. I got my peg down lol! but I think that's just because the RG has really shitty ground clearance.

so yeah. if you clownboats are lucky, you'll see me tomorrow.

[KLOWN]

I've stuffed my powervalve motor so I won't be coming. Would have liked to make it, but maybe next time.

[Jamezo]

Oh dear, it seems I've been recruited on another ride.

Martinborough for breakfast, what what.

[Velox]

Me and Crazylittleshit and maybe NC might meet you guys over there if you're still out mid arvo. UB and skelstar - I'll text one of you guys. Where are you planning on going?

[skelstar]

Ill try an keep my phone on and monitored.

[VasalineWarrior]

Ill see you all there!!!

Dang have to go to dorkland tomorrow-was gonna come along and bring you those spare parts-have fun bro and dont drop her!

[GSVR]

I'm thinking of riding down. Hope to catch up with some newbies for a chat.

[Hawkeye]

First post on here......
Would love to join you tomorrow but unfortunately have other commitments.
The ride sounds as if it was made for me. Just got my first bike a few weeks ago and still running with the trainer wheels on!!!
Have a good ride and I'll maybe catch the next one.:bye: :bye:

[skelstar]

Keep an eye for rides on here S1. Be good to meet you.

[Wasp]

Well I just got back from a mates place a while ago and found that my L plate had fallen off (yes it has REALLY fallen off) so if ya see one somewhere from the top of normandale, along pharazyn street, at the melling lights or up my road then please pick it up for me!

Might come out..... do dee do... meet me at the mungaraki lights at around 10:15 for 10:20 departure.

EDIT: CANCEL THAT, I WONT BE COMMING TOMMOROW SO DONT EXPECT TO MEET ME

p.s.welcome to the site swift one, bout time i had a 250 to ride with.

[cowpoos]

Well I just got back from a mates place a while ago and found that my L plate had fallen off (yes it has REALLY fallen off) so if ya see one somewhere from the top of normandale, along pharazyn street, at the melling lights or up my road then please pick it up for me!

Might come out..... do dee do... meet me at the mungaraki lights at around 10:15 for 10:20 departure.

p.s.welcome to the site swift one, bout time i had a 250 to ride with.

when ya find ya plate......stick it down ya pants...its probally where it belongs :Pokey:

[COP_B8]

Dang have to go to dorkland tomorrow-was gonna come along and bring you those spare parts-have fun bro and dont drop her!

Sweet will have to meet up another time!

No intention of dropping her (hey says looking for the biggest piece of wood to touch):2thumbsup

[James Deuce]

I'm going back to bed.

[Wasp]

Weather here in the hutt is drisle with fairy poor but not too poor visibility.

[skelstar]

Forecast is for it to clear. Rain radar is positive.
Ill PM poos for a report.

[Uncle B]

She's pretty shit. I doubt it will clear up by 10am and the Takas certainly won't be dry by then either so todays ride is cancelled.

Fuck this weather lately. :mad:

EDIT: ride pushed out by 1 hour to let the weather clear. Meet at caltex Rimutaka midday.

[skelstar]

Really?
Its fine in Ngaio. Was looking forward to a yarn and checking out yer bike Uncle_B.

[Uncle B]

Get on your bike and ride north......see how far you get before you turn around and head home.

Ask Poo's whats happening over his side.

[Wasp]

looks pretty good looking south, looks rideable looking wainui direction, cant see north from this end of the house.

poos whats the weather like over there?

[skelstar]

Aint saying yer wrong, but heres a rain radar image from 7am this morn from metservice.
Technically 2 hours before we meet anyway.
Oh yeah: Poos has been PM'ed.

[Wasp]

well damn, the sky out my window was all blue before, now its all grey again.

[Streetwise]

Where you going for the ride???,

[Uncle B]

Is that the Saturn rain radar?
Usually it's half an hour or so behind

[Uncle B]

Where you going for the ride???,
Over the Rimutakas and out the back of the Wairarapa via Martinborough.

[Streetwise]

Over the Rimutakas and out the back of the Wairarapa via Martinborough.

Nice, looks like its clearing up over wellington, Still very breezy,:doh:

[skelstar]

That was metservice radar. Probablyy for 7am.

[phoenixgtr]

So whats happening? Is it on or off? The met service says: Morning rain, then becoming fine. Gusty northwesterly, for wellington and: Few showers, then fine. Northwesterly, for marsterton

[Uncle B]

Looks like the weather is trying to clear.
Shall we make a meet at caltex Rimutaka at midday? and hopefully it will be a bit better.

[Streetwise]

there is a little peekaboo of sunshine in the city,, oooooo might fine up yet,

[Streetwise]

How many bikes you got going, Do you need a hand,??

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah, pushing it back 1 hour might make all the difference. It's supposed to be a good afternoon

[skelstar]

Uncle_B - reckon that sounds like a good idea.

[magicfairy]

That would suit us - me (the newbie) and BusaJim (the patient other half)

[Uncle B]

How many bikes you got going, Do you need a hand,??
All are welcome, If you would like to help that would be great thanks.

[Streetwise]

so where is everyone meeting,

[Uncle B]

so where is everyone meeting,
Go directly to caltex Rimutaka, just north of Upper Hutt, SH2

[Streetwise]

caltex Rimutaka at 12. sweet see you there,

[crazefox]

Its raining here in porirua and very windy are we still going????
The tukas will be interesting???

[skelstar]

Checkout all the other posts above yours :)

[crazefox]

i see so its still on then
Do you know if there is many people going skelstar???

[COP_B8]

ill still be there.:banana: :banana: :banana:

[phoenixgtr]

Ther should still be quite a few, but you never know til you get there. I'll be there

[cowpoos]

Really?
Its fine in Ngaio. Was looking forward to a yarn and checking out yer bike Uncle_B.

weather has been sweet here all morning...hot sunny...couple of clouds...no threadtening rain at all.... get on ya bikes you lot and go....the taka's look clear from here to....

[Wasp]

Just been out for the last half hour in the hutt, roads are half wet but plenty of grip, get out there i say! (wish i could join ya)

[skelstar]

Got back around 6. Was a good day guys...bit of a headwind for us littlies along through to Masterton. About 15 of us....good to meet a couple of new people. Fun had by all. A few big bikes headed back up over the Takas for some pillioning - hope it was a good ride Dreamer? You got the GN250 going pretty well from what I saw.

Good on ya Uncle_B for organising the ride. I think it was very appreciated (give him some +rep folks).

[COP_B8]

Cheers guys (and girls) a good day, pity I had to bail on you all early but will see you next time:wari:

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah, good on ya Uncle B. It was a good day (apart from the wind and the traffic on the hill). Can't wait for the next one :niceone:

[sels1]

Good to see you guys got out in the end, saw ya all coming down the 'Takas on the Wairarapa side as I was heading back from the Triumph owners brunch at Lake Ferry Pub (yeah that was me , waving like an idiot!) - would have joined up but had to get home to do stuff.

[Uncle B]

Thanks to those who came along, a good day was had by all :niceone: sorry about the delayed start and that some of you were waiting due to miss communication on my behalf...lession learnt.
Bit windy on the hill but once over the Wairarapa was warm and sunny.
Thanks to those who helped out with keeping everybody in check.

Next Newbie ride is in a months time. Will post a thread closer to the date.

Cheers everybody.

[Velox]

Sorry guys - I was going to pop over and go for a hoon but only got as far as Featherston and realised that it was never going to happen cause I had to be back an hour and a half later! Sounds like you had fun though. Cameron - we saw you coming down the Kaitokes as we went up - hope you're enjoying the new bub!

Good on ya UB for organising it too!

[COP_B8]

Yeah all good, my leathers will be here this week so I can get up to Manfield :):Punk:

[skelstar]

Yeah I saw ya sels1.
You were waving with so much gusto, I thought your Tiger was having a tank-slapper.

[Dreamer]

Thank you everyone who was out yesterday. You were all so encouraging and I had a fantastic day. Absolutely stuffed at the end of it. Thanks for organising it, thanks for fixing my bike (battery) and thanks for the 2 up ride.

You're all awesome! See you in a month.

And Uncle B, something else I learnt, no matter how hard I try I still don't look in my mirrors often enough. Kept getting surprised when I was overtaken - scary.

[magicfairy]

Thanks to those who helped out with keeping everybody in check.


Yep - big thanks to the organisers and a special thanks to my partner "BusaJim" for his patient guidance of us newbies. Nice to meet some new people and say hello to the ones we met last time.

[hsvboy06]

Yep - big thanks to the organisers and a special thanks to my partner "BusaJim" for his patient guidance of us newbies. Nice to meet some new people and say hello to the ones we met last time.
I agree - I spent half the day following BusaJim and he was great - even gave handle signals to point out hazards and slow down oncoming cages.
Thanks Uncle B for organising the ride again - it somehow got a bit more split up than last time, but was still a really great group ride.
I'd be happy to not see gravel like that again (my first time).

FTR, I don't have web access on Sun morning before the ride, so all that discussion about postponing the ride completely passed me by. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to broadcast cancellations/postponments other than on this site, eg using txt?

[phoenixgtr]

Someone could definately send you a txt with any updates on the morning of the ride. I have access to KB all the time

Just PM me your cell no.