New Riders Day Out 2 - Auckland - March 5th [Archive]

Karma

4th February 2006, 00:00

New Riders Day Out 2
March 5th

Evening folks...

As shown by the previous day out, and the success of similar ventures in Wellington, Gremlin and I have decided to host another day out for new riders.

Should be a good laugh... chance to get to know some more KBers both new and old, and have a nice easy paced ride in the country.

Calender event if you wish to register is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=721&day=2006-3-5&)

Ride leaving Westgate Shell Station - Meet at 10:30, leave 11.

Update - Recon ride on Saturday 4th March to get to know route / check for any hazards, pace will be medium... all welcome but no absolute beginners please... sign up here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=761&day=2006-3-4&)

Weasel

Gremlin

4th February 2006, 00:00

Yes, the famous two are at it again.

I'm currently sorting out a route, Wellsford is in mind, but I need to make a loop, and potentially finish where we started. If the ride is to Wellsford, I will also need a few more pointers.

This will run in the same format again, but with the odd tweak to correct a few mistakes. Besides the learners, we will need instructors to help the learners skills, group leaders who are very familiar with the route, and pointers for turns.

And I will need my pretty haz vest again tristan :lol:

Gremlin

4th February 2006, 00:01

Right, I have done a few rides, and done the route.

We will leave Westgate, go along 16 until Old North Rd. Then right into Peak Rd, then right onto 16 again to Kaukapakapa. From there, up 16 to Wellsford. Stops will be Kaukapakapa, just after the railway lines, on the right hand bend, and the Scenic Lookout just before Wellsford.

Coming back, the route will simply be reversed, but heading back, we won't stop at the Lookout since its too soon after Wellsford. Stopping again at Westgate to finish the ride, and final thanks as usual etc.

Still trying to build the map... its taking ages. Leaving time still to be decided, need to talk to Weasel first.

deathstar

4th February 2006, 16:00

i was told to post here against my will .... please go on this ride or i will never see my wife or children .... all must attend

Keystone19

4th February 2006, 16:09

One of the more common and fairly easy rides we do is as you describe. Meet at Shell Westgate, up Hwy 16, turn right onto Old North Rd, right onto Peak Rd and right again back onto Hwy 16 to Wellsford.

I would avoid Hwy 1 for the return and just come back the same way. You should only need markers at the turn offs onto Old North Rd, Peak Rd and back onto Hwy 16 with strict instructions that unless told otherwise people do not turn off anywhere.

The road is a nice mixture of tighter turns, long straights and nice sweepers.

Quite a long ride to Wellsford and return for a new newbie but for a group with some experience it should be a doddle.

Good luck and have fun!

Nicksta

4th February 2006, 16:11

i'm not experienced, but as a noobie, i have ridden those roads and survived, i liked them.... and yay for starting at westgate.

Scouse

4th February 2006, 16:23

Old north road to Hellensville is a nice ride then from Hellensville noth to Wellsford is quite a long ride I think you should maybee look at doing SH1 back to Albany then the River Head Coatsville road backto just south of Kumeue then its just a left back on the main road back to Westgate this avoids doing a repetitive backtrack ride my $0.02 Oh and as always Im Happy to lend a helping hand doing what ever Weasel and Gremlin please pm me if you need me to show you the route -ZRXER

Indiana_Jones

4th February 2006, 16:25

just gonna stick my nose in too lol

yea, 16 is a rather fun road :)

-Indy

N4CR

4th February 2006, 16:34

Yeah I'll bring the darned vest!

See you people there.

Qkchk

4th February 2006, 16:44

I can give a hand if need be - I know the area like the back of my hand........ If you need to go on a reccie GREMLIN, come along on the Thurs Night Ride as I will be doin a similar route to what you have described........ http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=24093

FROSTY

5th February 2006, 00:45

This is MY road --well erum I ride it a lot.
could I suggest keeping it really simple for the newbee riders-
Much as i love old north and peak road theres a couple of bits Im not comfortable suggesting as being Newbee stuff.
My suggestiong is to stay on SH16 all the way up. Regroup at Shell Helensville then again breifly at Kaukop and at the lookout. before hitting wellsford.
For those keen to carry on--the Mangawhai road is just loverly.
On the way back retrace your steps but this time loop onto peak and old north -Dunno why but the hazzards dont seem as accute on the return trip
I covered this route on wendsday --The road is clean and clear.
Hazards are-2 one way bridges on old north.
3km into old north-hsn end there is a left hander that is EXTREMELY cut up bu the logging trucks-itll throw a newbee not ready for it.
30km/h blind uphill right hander half way from Kaukop to wellsford
2 small patches of peagravelled roadworks--clearly marked so no real concern.
Also The HP have a dark blue commodore? mufty car lurking up 16
if you carry on to mangawhai only 1 real danger spot --1/2 way to mangawhai theres a clearly marked 35km/h corner--its a downhill tightening left hander --clearly marked with a SLOW DOWN sighn
Dont ignore the sighn cos that corner is a doozie for catchin bikers out.

Karma

5th February 2006, 00:53

Thanks Frosty...

No doubt a few of us will take a wander up there in the next week or two to have a butchers around...

Zapf

5th February 2006, 01:04

would be keen to assist.... will see how I am placed closer to the time.:corn:

N4CR

5th February 2006, 01:32

Also The HP have a dark blue commodore? mufty car lurking up 16

From memory it was a dark blue XR8 that used to be on sh1, but they do cycle these things around though.

Back Fire

5th February 2006, 01:39

should be around as a pointer for ya, my bike this time to.... :yes:

aff-man

5th February 2006, 08:57

should be around as a pointer for ya, my bike this time to.... :yes:

Might keep ya company again... route depending.

I know some roads up norf but not really a learner route as you have to go pretty far to avoid the :Police: :Police:

FROSTY

6th February 2006, 09:34

Trisank--Youre prolly right dude -I had other things to worry about at the time --Like--eeep what excuse am I gonna think of etc etc -lucky for me he was "interviewing " a car driver
So watch out for a dark blue XR8

Theres a few other "interesting bits on old nth today but probably irellevant cill closer to the day.

Mr Skid

6th February 2006, 11:34

On the way back retrace your steps but this time loop onto peak and old north -Dunno why but the hazzards dont seem as accute on the return trip My 2c: What about the downhill left hander into downhill right hander coming from the Peaks-Old North intersection?

I'd argue that is the most technical part of this stretch of Old North. Certainly the owners of the house on the outside of the right hander think so..

Gremlin

6th February 2006, 13:50

Thanks for that Frosty, just the sorta info I was looking for. I'm busy trying to map the whole area, then its off to see the routes, and which works best, how many k, so on.

Cops aren't really a worry, since the learners will only be doing 110 tops (or the leaders SHOULD be... :eek: )

N4CR

6th February 2006, 15:34

Okay just been up sh16 today with merwood.

The road is in generally nice nick, the resurfacing that involved a cone and my bike and a construction worker controlled stop/go along brynderwyns is done... - fucking nice surface and you can get some decent lean going on without any trouble.
That (45k?) left hand corner on old north is still shitty, and keeps getting worse, if you go on the corrugations with anything less than a beemer you will end up in the shrubs :msn-wink:

Traffic was a bit average coming back but the way there was fantastic.

And on a final note... gpr100's own!

ManDownUnder

7th February 2006, 10:21

One of the more common and fairly easy rides we do is as you describe. Meet at Shell Westgate, up Hwy 16, turn right onto Old North Rd, right onto Peak Rd and right again back onto Hwy 16 to Wellsford.

As an alternative, turn right at Kaukop onto Kahikitea Flat Road, head south on 17 down through Dairy Flat and turn right onto Coatsville Riverhead Hwy back through to the foot of Old North Rd.

65 kms all up and a really god ride. 30mins for a quick(ish) ride, probably 40 - 45 for a gaggle of newbies.

Back Fire

16th February 2006, 08:17

bump!

10 characters

Karma

16th February 2006, 12:03

Yes, bump indeed...

Ride update - Looks like me and Gremlin are gonna be scouting the route this weekend so we can setup what stops to use and generally know where we're going.

Will post more details on Monday.

Over and out.

Gremlin

20th February 2006, 22:23

Right, post 3 contains an update, route has been set.

Now, come on all potential leaders, instructors and newbies. This day is for newbies, we cater for you guys specifically. Sign up and get some advice on your riding. :woohoo:

edit: Weasel is putting the time in the first post.

skidMark

21st February 2006, 10:37

not wanting too sound like an idiot but being on a learners you can only go 70 kph on the open road.......

so going up there is going to take a while if your only going to do 70 or are you guys just gunna go for it
anyways lol

i aint one to breach conditions of my license after only just getting it lol

Ixion

21st February 2006, 11:17

There was provision for a 70kph group. In fact the difference is surprisingly small by the end of the day. There's more to motorcycling than a blur y' know

Karma

21st February 2006, 11:23

Yep, what he said...

There will be one or two groups of 70k riders for those that either are not confident to do 100k or don't want to break license conditions.

skidMark

21st February 2006, 12:22

ill try be there.....depends if my bike is back together by then

Karma

21st February 2006, 21:15

Standard ride protocol applies...

If you wanna move from one group to another then please just give me a shout at one of the stops, so that our leaders / tail end charlies know who they've got.

Also, noticed a few people were gassing up as we were about the leave last time, so for you newer folks, good form is to gas up as soon as you arrive, that way went we're ready we can hit the roads.

Any questions... feel free to post up here or PM me, and if you're lucky I might even respond ;)

R6_kid

21st February 2006, 22:54

I can lead a group if you like, i know that road quite well, even where most of the shit on the road (potholes etc) are before i come around corners.

There are a few parts to watch for newbie riders, one being the 35kmh right hander uphill that switches to 35kmh left and then back to the right (needs to done in low gear and not at too much speed as vehicles coming the other way tend to cut the corner - both ways, its known as a downhill reducing radius corner (the disappearing type) so it pays to take it slow. This is near the start.

Then there is a similar setup - medium pace left into 25-30kmh tight changing to a 45kmh sweeper - uphill its not to bad if done at learner pace, but if you take it to fast going back it gets interesting. Also there tends to be oil/petrol/crap on this corner in the wet.

The last thing i would keep in mind is the 45kmh setup about 10km from Wellsford (after the lookout) again if taken at a moderate pace no problems - but just keep an eye on it cause you dont want people bunching up too close if the person in front aint sure about the cornering speed.

does i sound like i know it yet? :whistle:

Madmax

21st February 2006, 23:31

im up but i normally ride with a hangover on saturday morns
may bring up the back, cant remember who was with me last time
(but i dont think i got out of third gear)
and there was only one bin
(a real slow one) and i rode back with #34 to mt albert
(he will be happy:devil2: i just live up the road from him now!
glen eden)
what ever
:devil2:

duckaddict

21st February 2006, 23:33

Thanks for organising these newbie rides. Missed the first one, but am looking forward to 5th March.

Are you guys going to give tips on cornering, etc?

:scooter:

Lazy7

22nd February 2006, 07:38

me and my mate will be there, me a returning rider after some years, and Lance a new rider.

be nice to have a go slow to get back into the sadle!

who long do you think the ride will be? 2 hours al up?

MikeL

22nd February 2006, 11:40

who long do you think the ride will be? 2 hours al up?

Not if you want to have a few stops AND stay within the law...

aff-man

22nd February 2006, 13:48

might tag along... will have to see what i'm doing that weekend though

Karma

22nd February 2006, 13:56

Ixion

22nd February 2006, 14:05

Nearer 4 hours than 2 I'd say. Remember, some will be limited to 70kph, and the beginners may want to stop a bit to rest and recover.

EDIT: Auckland to Wellsford is 85km - maybe a bit more or a bit less by this route and starting point. That's 170km round trip. Max of 70kph is unlikely to average more than 50kph , so that 3.5 hours travelling time. Plus breaks, lunch etc

Folcan

22nd February 2006, 14:52

Yea im keen to come.. havent been on a big group ride yet

should be good fun

Acid

22nd February 2006, 17:07

heyas was just womdering where westgate shell is?
is it at the end of western motorway?

Macktheknife

22nd February 2006, 18:09

Good good...

No idea as yet of ride length, but it'll be more than 2 hours I'd imagine.

We'll be running at a legal pace, with break stops and a lunch somewhere...

Remember this ride is about passing on tips the experienced riders have to the newer riders, and for the new riders to get experience and confidence in their own abilities.

I'm sure Gremin could pipe up on a rough time for the day, as I've not actually done the ride myself yet :(
I recommend the pub/cafe on the left where 16 meets 1 in Wellsford (name?), good tucker and reasonable cost, nice beer too!
AND they do coffee and other stuff too!
I may be able to come along if another helper type is needed, PM me and I will confirm availability.

Balding Eagle

22nd February 2006, 20:31

Would love to come along again. The last one was on my wife's birthday but some skillful negotiation got me on the ride. 5 March happens to be the day my daughter is getting married. Sorry I don't have enough money to buy my way out of that one. Have fun, be safe and I shall look forward to reading the reports. Might have to do it solo at some time.:ride:

Keystone19

22nd February 2006, 20:36

heyas was just womdering where westgate shell is?
is it at the end of western motorway?

Shell Westgate is at the end of the Northwestern Motorway. Turn left at the end of the motorway and continue on for 300 metres or so through two sets of lights. You will see the Shell station on your left just before the roundabout. Entry is before the roundabout but past the second set of lights.

GT250R

22nd February 2006, 21:07

Can't wait to go for a ride with Y'all this will be my first..........
see you there

Karma

22nd February 2006, 21:26

skidMark

22nd February 2006, 21:31

Karma

22nd February 2006, 21:37

50 kph screw that i'm up the front LOL

Well that's not a constant 50kph... that's an average... can't see you pulling 50ks through the corners on a GN.

weasel you happy with me to show up or wouldn't you want me there?

It's an open ride mate, turn up if you want, but only on the GN, pit bikes and mini choppers not allowed.

skidMark

22nd February 2006, 22:53

Well that's not a constant 50kph... that's an average... can't see you pulling 50ks through the corners on a GN.

It's an open ride mate, turn up if you want, but only on the GN, pit bikes and mini choppers not allowed.

mini chopper has gone to bike hell...pittie is too slow....ill be on the gn if i get it restored in time ....

and ill be pulling 50 on the corners just not the tight ones lol

well maybe not used to the bike yet tho

thealmightytaco

22nd February 2006, 23:35

I'll try and make this ride, might be back int he ol' bay of plenty by then but what the hell, add the drive up for it to my weekend. Who's house can I crash at?

Madmax

23rd February 2006, 22:10

I'll try and make this ride, might be back int he ol' bay of plenty by then but what the hell, add the drive up for it to my weekend. Who's house can I crash at?
I have a spot if you want it
(well it not a spot as such)
:niceone:

SwanTiger

23rd February 2006, 22:18

Well that's not a constant 50kph... that's an average... can't see you pulling 50ks through the corners on a GN.

If Mark let me I could probably demonstrate my GN peg'n ability on every corner.

EDIT: depending on how he has his suspension setup

Karma

23rd February 2006, 22:29

The other thing I'd like to ask is that those who are able to assist with leading / following a group make themselves known when we meet, try and cut down the time we spent last time actually getting the groups together.

:D

SwanTiger

23rd February 2006, 22:40

How new are these newbies Weasel? I am considerably new myself where sports bikes are concerned however if the speeds are around 100kmph I could easily lead or follow.

I just have trouble keeping up with you bastards above 130kmph.

Karma

23rd February 2006, 23:11

Back Fire

24th February 2006, 00:29

I have never done more than 130kph in my life, and anyone who says so is obviously a liar ;)

Yeh... might be a bit too new for ya swan... but come out and enjoy the ride eh... we'll see how many experienced guys turn up on the day and make up groups from there...

I could lead for you if you are reeeeaaaaally pushed, but I'd prefer to stay a pointer / photoguy.

Folcan

24th February 2006, 20:57

Karma

24th February 2006, 20:59

Is there anyone from like panmure/howick type area going to this thing.. as im not too sure of the roads out west and could get lost easyliy... would be nice if someone from this side I could follow to the meeting place

I'll be heading over from Eastridge at the top of Kohi / Mission Bay.

If you can get there I'll be leaving about 10am.

SwanTiger

24th February 2006, 21:04

I have never done more than 130kph in my life, and anyone who says so is obviously a liar ;)

Yeh... might be a bit too new for ya swan... but come out and enjoy the ride eh... we'll see how many experienced guys turn up on the day and make up groups from there...

Haha, I know most of those roads so its not a matter of skill, just a matter of my bikes limitations. Let me know anyway, I don't really give a shit, will be riding one way or another, can't wait to overtake Markaucklad, I dream about it, don't know what gear to use yet, what do you reckon, 1st or 2nd?

Ixion

24th February 2006, 21:09

Is there anyone from like panmure/howick type area going to this thing.. as im not too sure of the roads out west and could get lost easyliy... would be nice if someone from this side I could follow to the meeting place
Maybe from Mt Wellington. Don't know if I have to work that day or not, until next week.

Folcan

24th February 2006, 21:34

Either should be fine...

robnz

24th February 2006, 21:44

Either should be fine...

Can meet you at the plaza and go from there

Back Fire

24th February 2006, 22:33

OK, I might not be able to be photo guy this time... cant seem to find my tank bag... we'll se how things transpire and i'll tell you on the day grem

boomer

24th February 2006, 23:14

transpire huh... have u looked in the tardis? ;)

Gremlin

25th February 2006, 00:43

Westgate to Wellsford is almost exactly 80km... maybe 80.3km to be pedantic. Because this route is slightly shorter than the Kaiaua route, this is why we moved the start time to 30min later.

Speed is NOT an issue, this day is for learners, and we don't want them to feel under any pressure at all to keep up, as this is where accidents happen.

Usually leaders will run their groups, if they are dropping off, you slow down to bunch them up. At the stops, you can reflect and adjust your communications accordingly. For example, last ride, my first learner was worried about being so close behind (wasn't close), so he hung back, I kept slowing to bunch them...

Instructors can offer their advice at the stops as well.

Because the enrolled list never matches what happens on the day, we'll have to do groups on the day.

Phenoix

25th February 2006, 08:13

Each time I've done this trip, I seem to take a different route.
I'll go tail end as when I lead the last time I missed a very embrassing corner and had many people laughing :finger:
Not my fault I like to add an extra 20K's on and have a twisty trip :doh:
But Should be there and will try and bring a few other non FB riders

Folcan

25th February 2006, 10:01

Can meet you at the plaza and go from there

The pakuranga plaza?

robnz

25th February 2006, 13:40

The pakuranga plaza?

thats the one. only minor detour for me.

Folcan

25th February 2006, 13:49

that would be great if you could do that...

badblackbuell

25th February 2006, 14:44

Sign me up I'm happy to help babysit the bunnies.

Would be a welcome change from public road racing.:calm:

Maha

25th February 2006, 15:16

Im up for the ride too, myself and my partner Anne will be there, might send swanny a pm and meet up with him at BP Silverdale, so cya at the start .

Folcan

26th February 2006, 14:45

I migth have 2 other people coming with.. but im not sure ,they are teachers from my school who are into bikes also and they seemed interested in coming

Slapnuts

27th February 2006, 11:48

Is this a Aucland run? are you going to do one in the mighty Waikato?:niceone:

Karma

27th February 2006, 11:49

Is this a Aucland run? are you going to do one in the mighty Waikato?:niceone:

Waikato? Matamata? Hobbiton?

Doubt it. Bit far away eh.

robnz

27th February 2006, 15:01

that would be great if you could do that...
how about we meet up iat the loading zone around the corner from the westpac?

Craig11

27th February 2006, 15:52

How about one day we take a ride out whittford way :). Seems to be quite a few riders out this way so why always go way out west!

Gremlin

27th February 2006, 20:33

Ummm.... :laugh: The last ride was out to kaiaua (botany, whitford, beachlands, maraetai, clevedon etc etc) .... you missed it :thud:

I'm trying to get 2 routes north, 2 east, easy-ish for newbies, etc, and next route will probably be out kaiaua way again.

Philenstein

27th February 2006, 22:40

Yup. Will definitely be there (weather permitting). The last one was ace, and now that I have more than 3 weeks of riding under my belt I'm keen as a bean. Any newbie riders who haven't been riding long and are not sure about coming, just do it, I went on the last one and it was veeery beneficial. I'm sure I'll learn just as much on this one. :eek:

EDIT - I will no longer be there due to severe mechanical problems. Everyone do NOT buy my GSXR250 WHEN I sell it. That really pisses me off I was really looking forward to coming.:brick: Hope you all have fun and the ride goes well.

Folcan

28th February 2006, 15:42

how about we meet up iat the loading zone around the corner from the westpac?

would it not be easyer to just meet outside the food town? we are talking about the same place the big shopping place on the cnr of ti rakai and pakuranga

another thign what time would be good like 9:30ish - 10ish?

terbang

28th February 2006, 16:43

Think I'll kick the tyres on my old 400 and join y'all..

robnz

28th February 2006, 17:56

would it not be easyer to just meet outside the food town? we are talking about the same place the big shopping place on the cnr of ti rakai and pakuranga

another thign what time would be good like 9:30ish - 10ish?

sweet as meet you by foodtown. We dont have to be there untill 10.30 at the earliest so if we meet before 10 and get out of there by 10 we should be sweet. I should be there by 9.45.

Slapnuts

2nd March 2006, 13:35

Waikato? Matamata? Hobbiton?

Doubt it. Bit far away eh.
So only for JAFAs .... typical!:finger:

Karma

2nd March 2006, 16:02

So only for JAFAs .... typical!:finger:

Dude... get your ass outta the shire and head up here instead...

Take you like an hour or two maybe...

Craig11

2nd March 2006, 21:19

hahaha outta the shire i like that. :niceone:

Sutage

2nd March 2006, 21:36

hm dunno if i gonna be coming
bike wont even make it to 60k cant ride it
:(

Madmax

2nd March 2006, 21:49

hm dunno if i gonna be coming
bike wont even make it to 60k cant ride it
:(
PM me ill come and have a look at it saturday
<_<

kels

4th March 2006, 09:45

Really bummed...won't be able to make it on the ride :no: Hand is still farked and is not up to the long ride :weep: Have a wonderful day guys and I hope that there is going to be another one.

Karma

4th March 2006, 15:18

Yeh take it easy girl...

Probably do another one, see how it goes eh..

Karma

4th March 2006, 18:31

Ok, roads looking as well as can be expected.. bit of gravel here and there but clearly signposted and ride leaders will be advised in the morning (cos I don't know the names of any of these damn roads!!).

I'll be heading over to Westgate from Eastridge (up behind Mission Bay) so anyone out this way who wants to convoy over, give me a shout and we'll meet around 9:45 for a 10:00 take-off... be advised - will have learner in tow so 70-80kph over there on the NW.

See ya tomorrow.

R6_kid

4th March 2006, 19:20

just spent a wee while cleaning the bike and she is now shiiiiiiiiiiiiney!!! minus the scratches etc from last weeks little altercation.

Rayza you slut, i have a peice of my bike for you to keep as good luck. :laugh:

Weasel/Gremlin, i have a spare fluro vest to lend to another leader should it be needed.

Will see you all there.

R6_kid

4th March 2006, 19:34

just checked the list, and it seems that there are more experienced riders on their than there is newbies! hopefully the KB trend will hold true and 10's or 100's of 'new' riders that hadnt shown interest will show up.

Karma

4th March 2006, 19:39

Yeh... come one come all...

Gremlin

4th March 2006, 20:37

aff-man

4th March 2006, 20:48

honestly, I would prefer more experienced riders than newbies.

If we don't have enough, have to run bigger groups, newbies don't get as much help etc.

If we have more, we can run smaller groups, offer more advice...

but come one, come all, if'n you wanting advice on your riding, this is the place to get it :ride:

Luckily I'm not comin..... we wouldn't want me to off-load some of my bad habits now would we :whistle: :whistle:

Plus my hair might scare off some of the newer riders

Gremlin

4th March 2006, 20:55

Luckily I'm not comin..... we wouldn't want me to off-load some of my bad habits now would we :whistle: :whistle:
not coming?? awww.... I was going to use you for the segment "How not to do things", and if you did okayish, then "How not to bin" :bleh:

Plus my hair might scare off some of the newer riders
As long as we introduce you as a guy, should be all sweet :niceone:

LaggCity

4th March 2006, 21:09

Sorry to be ignorant , but i am riding from Tuakau, where is westgate< anyone give me the quickest way I was thinking southern motorway, nw motorway then ?...cheers:bye:

Gremlin

4th March 2006, 21:11

Sorry to be ignorant , but i am riding from Tuakau, where is westgate< anyone give me the quickest way I was thinking southern motorway, nw motorway then ?...cheers:bye:
go to the end of the nw motorway

turn left, right at the end. Before you get to a roundabout, there will be a Shell Station on your left.

boomer

4th March 2006, 21:15

All the way to the end of teh north Western mate, filter left and then theres a Shell Service station on your left about 400 metres on your left just before a round a bout.

Thats you! :second:

LaggCity

4th March 2006, 21:18

thanks for that NW auckland is a foreign country to me.:niceone:

Folcan

5th March 2006, 08:34

hope people dont mind but im gonna be trigger happy with my camera... ill post some of the pictures if ppl want to see them

Karma

5th March 2006, 08:36

Yeh it's all good... just try not to get in peoples faces and it's all go.

crashe

5th March 2006, 10:34

Ok a friend of mine has just spotted approx 30 kbers at Westgate Shell gas station... and cos it is pissing down they are all hiding under cover... :laugh:

So come on you lot harden up... :whistle:

See that will teach you all for not popping in to say hello to me before you all headed off... :rofl:

Oh and she knew they were KBers as well.... cos some were wearing there wonderful KB t-shirts....

Lazy7

5th March 2006, 10:50

oh no! that sucks.

i was meant to go... but i am shackled to my desk today instead :bash:

peripheral

5th March 2006, 14:28

GT250R

5th March 2006, 15:06

hope the ride went well for ya all

couldn't make it today was already booked for a round of golf at clarks beach
can't wait to see the pics
sounds like there was a fairly good turn out...

boomer

5th March 2006, 15:35

I had fun and i hope the other newbies did too :Punk:

Nice work Mr Organisers.. good on ya's :ride:

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 15:41

was a mint ride... approx 47 bikes (i dont know who counted so not sure how exact that is)

had a good toodle on the way up, its nice to take it easy and know that the guy behind you is appreciative of what your doing. Even though it's not impressive to many people on this site, some of the newbies probably thought we were crazy bastards. I can tell you that the guy i was looking after improved a fair bit, now its just getting the KM's under the belt on the open ride coz he's mostly a commuter.

As said, i took it easyish on the way up cruising at 105kmh on the straights, shit i got passed by a cage (a first) and a fucking scooter (also a first).

Gotta say though that texmo's 180 scooter is a good little hoot, definately looked like tristan was having a good whirl on it.

Left early for the ride home as my pillion had to be home earlier than planned. Had a good little blat, catching up to a few that left early (cbr600rr with cool helmet, not sure if that was boomer or not) and eventually macktheknife who played chase after i passed him, but we werent going *that* fast :shifty:

So yeah, overall i had a wicked time, hope the newbies enjoyed it as much as i did... good to see the usual faces, and talk shit - as per usual, so all in all i suppose you could say it was a typical KB group ride :headbang:

Ixion

5th March 2006, 16:09

,,,, so all in all i suppose you could say it was a typical KB group ride,,,

Not quite. Noone crashed. And as far as I am aware , all L platers safely back again. And much smoother riding on the way back than the way up. Well done.

And, by and large all legal too (apart from a few learners without L platers, and a little tolerance on speed limits, but all sensible).

Only one prick in a cage got impatient as far as I know, stormed past me (I was riding shotgun in far right of lane) in the gravel on the opposite side verge, pushed into the group and stuck 2 foot behind an L plate. But, only for a few minutes , then he went off and didn't try it again. Otherwise, thanks to some very patient cagers, and apologies to the not quite so patient SUV that hovered behind on the run back into Kaucop.

And thanks to Gremlin, Weasel for organising it, and to the instructors, leader and pointers for their efforts and wise advice.

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 16:21

yeh, i was going to say that no one crashed but as i left early and there were still a good 30+ bikes when i left i didnt want to jinx it... but you took the honours so hopefully everyone did get back fine :cool:

i think a couple went further north before coming home too.

GT250R

5th March 2006, 16:23

Gutted, SOunds like you all had fun albeit at limited speed...
I will definately be at the next cruise

Will be good to talk to you all some more a grab some tips on riding

any suggestions are more than welcome as far as I'm concerned

DId Lazy7 Go ?????? ZX7R

:ride:

boomer

5th March 2006, 16:24

catching up to a few that left early (cbr600rr with cool helmet, not sure if that was boomer or not)

I didnt see anyone behind me and i did set a good pace.. this is my helmet

Folcan

5th March 2006, 16:33

SwanTiger

5th March 2006, 16:45

Everyone made it back safely to Westgate Shell.

It was a nice ride for me, I had a lovely blast up SH16 from Silverdale catching up with you guys at the Pub. The only hazard I encounted was a juicy squashed possum in the middle of a fast corner.

Otherwise, as Ixion mentioned, the cagers were really good today and I had no problem passing, even on the hills.

Gremlin, where are the fucken pictures? you've had long enough to get your scooter home and in the garage.

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 16:48

yeh, wondering where the pics are myself... shit even big dave was there :gob:

boomer, was wondering coz you have a yoshi end can aswell, and from what i could see the cbr i saw had a standard one, and the tail section was red...

kels

5th March 2006, 16:49

Glad to hear that you all had a safe ride...missed you all. Had a shit day...I will definately be on the next one!

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 16:52

DId Lazy7 Go ?????? ZX7R :ride:

nope, only gremlin was there on his ZX7R

SwanTiger

5th March 2006, 16:57

Here are some pictures taken at Shell Westgate at the start of the ride, after I went home on returning I forgot to grab my bag with the Camera in it.

Most of them are Texmo pulling wheelies, I got some good video footage of him doing them too, will upload the videos later.

Karma

5th March 2006, 17:11

Yeh, thanks everyone for turning up... plenty of experienced guys... even if you were only along for the ride it's still good to get to know the other site guys socially so it's all sweet :2thumbsup

SwanTiger

5th March 2006, 17:17

These are nice small videos, under 3 megabytes each and with sound too, so you can hear that little thing singing.

Nice wheelies Texmo.

texmo

5th March 2006, 17:28

Is it a good thing you can see my plate number? thoes are closed/private roads right???

thanks for the ride again boomer.

SwanTiger

5th March 2006, 17:36

Is it a good thing you can see my plate number? thoes are closed/private roads right?

What number plate? :2thumbsup

Scorpygirl

5th March 2006, 17:38

What number plate? :2thumbsup

OHHHHHHHH.... Texmo you fell into that one!!! :Pokey: :lol:

Nicksta

5th March 2006, 17:43

Cheers Weasel and Gremlin for organising another great ride....
it is good to get out and meet a few more KBers...
and ride some new roads....

Phenoix

5th March 2006, 17:46

Was a good ride.
But still waiting for some more pics

boomer

5th March 2006, 17:48

Can some one tell me who these riders are?

Zx10r
Firestorm
TLR(S) bling bling..

I had the pleasure of gassin with you/them today and stupidly didn't introduce myself :angry:

Nicksta, i apologise if i gave you a fright when we took of over the cross roads :innocent:

ps... two honDUHs on the podium.. how many Gixxers :shake:

SixPackBack

5th March 2006, 17:57

ps... two honDUHs on the podium.. how many Gixxers :shake:

As the ride was for learners GIXXER pilots need not apply. If memory serves me right the teachers got 'the learn' from an old balding GIXXER rider the day before.

Madmax

5th March 2006, 18:00

boomer

5th March 2006, 18:03

As the ride was for learners GIXXER pilots need not apply. If memory serves me right the teachers got 'the learn' from an old balding GIXXER rider the day before.

WSBK foo !!!! :psst: hehehehehe you gixxer riders never learn even when you get the learn :buggerd:

XZ10R was me? ahahahah Hows the head now? How rude of me not to introduce myself.. "Hello!!!!.. wanna swap bikes??" :banana: Nice to meet you today buddy

TLDV8

5th March 2006, 18:15

Can some one tell me who these riders are?

Zx10r
Firestorm
TLR(S) bling bling..

I had the pleasure of gassin with you/them today and stupidly didn't introduce myself :angry:

:whistle:

Great day out all round :2thumbsup

terbang

5th March 2006, 18:33

Rode up there from the deep Sth in company with Blairos (his first ride on the Motorway as well) who was very much a newbie only having a total of about 200Kays under his belt (ever) and when I rode back Sth behind him after a good days riding, that was devoted to his kind, he certainly was a more confident and skilled rider to follow so whoever did the job on him Cheers you have put him on the right track.. Rode in a group with 4 others and sorry I am bloody hopeless with names so (1) 250 Bandit (had es hair on the outside of es lid) (2) Honda VT 250 ? (sounds like something to do with elvis or similar) (3) 1200 bandit (dark green one) (4) Doug (been around for a while I reckon), thanks for your company nice riding with Yall. Bloody awesome ride with a bunch of top blokes & chicks absolutely no hiccups at all in quite varied weather & road conditions. Once again I really enjoyed meeting new and old faces..
And Much Much Much Kudos to (Mr) Weasel and Gremlin for thier efforts..Motorcycling in NZ just got better..
Selamat Terbang.. Bruce

Gremlin

5th March 2006, 18:36

Awesome ride for the learners to get out on.. even had a bit of rain which didn't cause any hassles. Once again, weasel and I kept our record intact, with everyone staying on their bikes.

Big thanks to all the pointers, leaders and instructors. Seriously, without you guys, weasel and I could never run these rides.

Some piccies from rayza, apparently a bunch of sheep decided his camera location was the next stop :rolleyes: More to come of some people dumb enough to pose for the camera :rofl:

edit: busy trying to locate the stupid pictures.... seemed to not be loading, despite them appearing when modifying the post... here are the links to them:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27426&stc=1&d=1141541444
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27427&stc=1&d=1141541444
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27428&stc=1&d=1141541444
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27429&stc=1&d=1141541444
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27430&stc=1&d=1141541444
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27431&stc=1&d=1141541444

Leong

5th March 2006, 18:49

Yes, Nice ride today... good to catch up some old and meet some new KBers. The "beginners" from last time looked much more confident, especially on the way back to Kaukap..before the showers.

Hope you got home OK, LaggCity!!

Thanks for organising, Weasel and Gremlin!

N4CR

5th March 2006, 18:52

Good to see you lot out there, I had fun doing my own stuff in the end, scooters are fun, so are random backroads and new tyres :blip:

Cheers grem and weasey for organising another ride like this.

texmo

5th March 2006, 18:59

pic dun work grem, woodcox road is mint eh tristan?

Gremlin

5th March 2006, 19:01

Lets try again...

Anyway, these pictures are of those people that were naive enough to pose :wacko: At least I edited out all the bad ones eh? :whistle: like.... me :2thumbsup

I love M1cro in the third... totally caught out :killingme

yeah tex, no idea what on earth happened with those, they were uploaded, but wouldn't show up when I posted the post... (twice) so I have had to add links instead

SixPackBack

5th March 2006, 19:23

SwanTiger

5th March 2006, 19:24

That first one would of been a nice picture if it wasn't for QKCHK's bike getting in the way, it just steals all the attention.

Gremlin

5th March 2006, 19:28

Shoot the photographer:ar15:
That would be weasel for all the people shots... and you can't shoot him!!! He's my co-organiser...

Tell you what, gimme your gixxer, then you can shoot him. Good deal yeh?? :msn-wink:

SixPackBack

5th March 2006, 19:34

That would be weasel for all the people shots... and you can't shoot him!!! He's my co-organiser...

Tell you what, gimme your gixxer, then you can shoot him. Good deal yeh?? :msn-wink:

:shutup: Hell you seemed like a nice guy...not CLINICALLY INSANE....take the girl,the wife but not the GIXXER!

oldguy

5th March 2006, 19:35

Weasel, Gremlin, another great ride, hey I know its for the L platers, its really good to see you guys trying to help out the new riders got to be good for motorcycling in NZ, but thanks for letting us tag along. Met up with some Kber's Ive met on earler rides and met some new Kbers, great ride hope you got home OK laggcity

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 19:48

:shutup: Hell you seemed like a nice guy...not CLINICALLY INSANE....take the girl,the wife but not the GIXXER!

ok if you really want, i'll take the girl and the wife - that could be fun :motu: :shifty:

Gremlin

5th March 2006, 19:50

:shutup: Hell you seemed like a nice guy...not CLINICALLY INSANE....take the girl,the wife but not the GIXXER!
ta, but no... and its not like I would ride any of the options anyway... I can sell that thing for more :Pokey:

Then I can afford a decent bike :cool:

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 19:55

Then I can afford a decent bike :cool:

you mean one that has no purple in the paint job :nya:

SixPackBack

5th March 2006, 19:55

ok if you really want, i'll take the girl and the wife - that could be fun :motu: :shifty:

Sweet I'll take the pre scuffed track bike as a deposit. Now please tell me the 'trigger problems' you have been experiencing are sorted or the girls will never agree

robnz

5th March 2006, 19:56

Thanks for the great ride I learnt lots... and got a ride on a Hyabusia? i think its spelt..

sorry robnz only managed to get to foodtown at 10 where I waited until like 10:20... But no worries I got there anyway

no worries mate. you got there. Had a good ride, enjoyed trying to keeping up with boomer. Thanks to weasel and gremlin for organizing the show. Shame i got recalled home early

Big Dave

5th March 2006, 20:00

I wasn't actually 'there' Gareth, I just crossed the ride's path while I was wringing the Multistradas neck.....errr testing the Ducati on the road out to Tapora.

Big Dave

5th March 2006, 20:02

part tew, tew, tew,

Ixion

5th March 2006, 20:04

Oh, was that you on that Ducati thingamajig. I thought it seemed to appear from nowhere.

Big Dave

5th March 2006, 20:07

and three...

Big Dave

5th March 2006, 20:09

Oh, was that you on that Ducati thingamajig. I thought it seemed to appear from nowhere.

Was me. I behaved.
And Nah - they make them in Milan.:msn-wink:

Macktheknife

5th March 2006, 20:12

Left early for the ride home as my pillion had to be home earlier than planned. Had a good little blat, catching up to a few that left early (cbr600rr with cool helmet, not sure if that was boomer or not) and eventually macktheknife who played chase after i passed him, but we werent going *that* fast :shifty: :headbang:
Thanks for providing a decent lead there Gareth, I had almost fallen asleep when you caught up! :yeah:
I really enjoyed the ride and hope all the newbies got a lot out of it.
BTW G how fast is *that* fast exactly?????? :second:
I obviously need to improve my speed riding....
Big ups to Gremlin and Weasel for the ride, well done!

Big Dave

5th March 2006, 20:12

Big ups to the guys who put this together too.
Nice job.

SPman

5th March 2006, 20:15

It looked like there were no yellow gixxers for a change...............oh...thats right...they've nearly all binned...................:whistle:

Lazy7

5th March 2006, 20:16

i am soo upset i wasn't able to make it.

after riding with a few of you guys on thursday night, i quickly realised i have A LOT to learn and today would have been perfect oppotunity. but alas i was chained to my desk.

great photos. looked like a brilliant turn out. and by the sounds of it - really well run and organised.

and gremlin, next time i see you - i want to ask you a favor.

boomer

5th March 2006, 20:26

part tew, tew, tew,

Man you're a good shot with that Camera Dave.. Theres me thinking i couldn't look any more sexy..and teh bike was bling bling..and the countryside was ..well NOT England.. and you go and do this!!!!

Theres no wonder i've got women knockin on my door!!! :whistle:

Ixion

5th March 2006, 20:28

They're trying to sell you a dictionary.

Back Fire

5th March 2006, 20:29

Man you're a good shot with that Camera Dave.. Theres me thinking i couldn't look any more sexy..and teh bike was bling bling..and the countryside was ..well NOT England.. and you go and do this!!!!

Theres no wonder i've got women knockin on my door!!! :whistle:

your looking a bit friendly with that tank dude :whistle:

Nicksta

5th March 2006, 20:30

Great Pics Dave, thanks.....

boomer

5th March 2006, 20:32

Great Pics Dave, thanks.....

See... theres another one wanting! What's a man to do?? :grouphug:

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 20:41

BTW G how fast is *that* fast exactly?????? :second:

for me that wasnt bad considering the pillion on the back, normally i would go harder but given the weather conditions and possibility of damp corners i didnt wanna go too mental...

but that was a 'more than fast enough' road pace by my standards

Big Dave

5th March 2006, 20:43

your looking a bit friendly with that tank dude :whistle:

Where's your shots?

Back Fire

5th March 2006, 20:53

Where's your shots?

blame gremlins slow ass..... :bash:

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 20:56

blame gremlins slow ass..... :bash:

you not coming as fast tonight? :buggerd:

Back Fire

5th March 2006, 21:00

you not coming as fast tonight? :buggerd:

nope, your going to have to wait :violin:

N4CR

5th March 2006, 21:00

Who was the guy with the vid cam and the van or something? Hopefully wasn't getting plates eh. I thaught it was an irate local.

Back Fire

5th March 2006, 21:02

Who was the guy with the vid cam and the van or something? Hopefully wasn't getting plates eh. I thaught it was an irate local.

maybe it was your mummy counting how many packed lunches she needs to make for next time?

N4CR

5th March 2006, 21:07

maybe it was your mummy counting how many packed lunches she needs to make for next time?

Nah she don't look like a man unlike yours eh. Besides.. she couldn't use a vid cam for shit.

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 21:11

dunno bout u tristan, but my plate is on the back of my bike... ;)

Back Fire

5th March 2006, 21:16

dunno bout u tristan, but my plate is on the back of my bike... ;)

btw... can I have your pipe next time?

R6_kid

5th March 2006, 21:49

btw... can I have your pipe next time?

is that a covert way of saying 'i like the way your bike sounds'?

Blairos

5th March 2006, 21:53

What an awesome day - thanks to Gremlin and Weasel for the organisation, and all who turned up for the event.

As it was my first KB ride out as a newbie today, and I had a blast!

as one of the "70 k'ers", my thanks go out to our leader (sorry mate, forgot who you were) and M1CRO - your experience and knowledge transfer was great.

As terbang pointed out in an earlier post, I had around 380K total on my new bike prior to today, and at the close of proceedings once I got home, this clocked over at 600+ - including my de-flowering as a motorway virgin (dont worry, it didnt hurt :chase: - that 1st service for the bike is only a few days away if this keeps up :2thumbsup

It was quite amazing to look in my mirror on the way back - got stuck behind a maggot (campervan) to see the stream of bikes behind me - pretty damned awesome...

Look forward to the next KB Day out!

boomer

5th March 2006, 21:56

Did Micro show you how to wheelie one handed? or is that lesson #2 !!!

Good on you boys and girls and top marks to the guys giving guidance :first:

texmo

5th March 2006, 21:57

is that a covert way of saying 'i like the way your bike sounds'?
Nah he just wants to be cool like you have have pies put in his too...

Karma

5th March 2006, 22:02

All the messing around with the pie... there are starving people in South Auckland you know!

duckaddict

5th March 2006, 22:27

Thanks to G and W for organising this ride :clap:

Also our leaders spankme and another guy, enjoyed the ride to Wellsford.

...however, those damn L plates keeps falling. :scooter:

Noose

5th March 2006, 22:32

And Much Much Much Kudos to (Mr) Weasel and Gremlin for their efforts..Motorcycling in NZ just got better..

Couldn't agree more. Good day, good ride and good company. See you on the next one.

Cheers

Doug

Noose

5th March 2006, 22:40

Think I'll kick the tyres on my old 400 and join y'all..

Impressive 400 that - the paint job made it look just like a Hayabusa...

Karma

5th March 2006, 22:42

Thanks guys... me and Gremlin just put the ride together, sort a route and a time... it's the experienced guys who give up their time to look after and coach the newer riders who deserve the credit for a great ride.

I'm crap with names so no doubt I've missed more than a few...

Terbang
M1CRO
SpankMe
Gareth_d
Robnz
Leong
Ixion

erm... and I know there's more, these are the guys who deserve the credit, apologies if I've forgotten your name already... :p

Back Fire

6th March 2006, 00:34

is that a covert way of saying 'i like the way your bike sounds'?

No idea... couldn't hear it over mine :ride:

texmo

6th March 2006, 00:41

No idea... couldn't hear it over mine :ride:
I couldnt hear your either after I pased you on the outside, the scooter drowned out your bike, oh and sorry about that fright I gave you nicky.

terbang

6th March 2006, 08:37

Impressive 400 that - the paint job made it look just like a Hayabusa...

Yeah well its all in a paint job eh and I only had it painted last month so I was still on the steep part of the learning curve myself.

Phurrball

6th March 2006, 08:42

Rode in a group with 4 others and sorry I am bloody hopeless with names so (1) 250 Bandit (had es hair on the outside of es lid)
That clown would be me Bruce - Phurrball aka Ross.

(2) Honda VT 250 ? (sounds like something to do with elvis or similar) (3) 1200 bandit (dark green one) (4) Doug (been around for a while I reckon), thanks for your company nice riding with Yall. Bloody awesome ride with a bunch of top blokes & chicks absolutely no hiccups at all in quite varied weather & road conditions. Once again I really enjoyed meeting new and old faces..
And Much Much Much Kudos to (Mr) Weasel and Gremlin for thier efforts..Motorcycling in NZ just got better..
Selamat Terbang.. Bruce

Couldn't have put it better Bruce - it was a great group of riders. :first:

You and Doug set a good pace - warm enough to push the wee bikes a little and get some good open road riding in, but not too hot. The Baby Bandit got a good stropping keeping in touch with Doug's ZX6R and the Big Bandit on the straights (Can't help but be impressed by that big-bike roll-on:shit: ). Yourself and Doug provided sage advice that I'll be putting into practice when I've the chance to get out of all the blardy traffic! (And I will be loosing the Jeans when Kerry At Motohaus gets in some Motoline gear in my size...)

I had a fantastic time riding, yarning and meeting KBers - I couldn't think of a better way to spend a Sunday.

Again, I'd like add my thanks to Weasel, Gremlin and all the other seasoned riders who turned out to help and share their wisdom for a most excellent motorcycling experience. Extra helpings of gratitude to Terbang/Bruce and Doug for guiding our group! Thanks guys :niceone:

Phurrball/Ross (Mit Irokesenfrisur!)

Qkchk

6th March 2006, 12:05

you mean one that has no purple in the paint job :nya:
I'll slap you one silly in a minute, boy.

bugjuice

6th March 2006, 12:13

careful, he'll like that..

Finn

6th March 2006, 12:49

Man you're a good shot with that Camera Dave.. Theres me thinking i couldn't look any more sexy..and teh bike was bling bling..and the countryside was ..well NOT England.. and you go and do this!!!!

Theres no wonder i've got women knockin on my door!!! :whistle:

That's a great shot Boomer. Dave did a good job photoshopping your side stand out. It almost looks like you can ride mate.:eek: