Corro loop ride - starts in Auckland - 25-2-06

[jbauer]

Hi All,

Am planning to pick up my rental on the morning of 25-2-06 at about 8:00 AM at: 54 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna, Auckland. Soon after, I'm planning to ride down the coast and then do the Corro loop.

Anyone wanna meet up and do the ride with me? I may need some gentle nudging on my right side to keep me on the left as I've never ridden a motorcycle on the left side of the road! :thud:

Hope some of you can make it!

- Jon

[Mrs Busa Pete]

If our shoulders are feeling better we would be into that we could meet you at bike shop.suggest you put this ride on calendar.:ride:

[Fishy]

Ah bugger another coro loop I have to miss out on. At uni all that weekend bugger it!!

[Grahameeboy]

Ah bugger another coro loop I have to miss out on. At uni all that weekend bugger it!!

It must be the 'Repetitive Coro Syndrome' Mr Fishslayer.........:wavey:

[marty]

I've never ridden a motorcycle on the left side of the road! :thud:

- Jon

that's not what your video showed....... :)

[R6_kid]

i get paid the tuesday of that week, which means i will probably want to ride, coromandel sounds good. Where abouts are you staying? Could show you some of the other 'nice' roads around auckland too if you want.

[jbauer]

i get paid the tuesday of that week, which means i will probably want to ride, coromandel sounds good. Where abouts are you staying? Could show you some of the other 'nice' roads around auckland too if you want.

I haven't figured out any of my lodging yet. I was hoping to "wing it" when I got there...

I would LOVE you to show me some of the other 'nice' roads!

I'll put this event into the calendar.

- Jon

[Zapf]

so what bike have you rented and how long have you got the bike for? I think we'll be planning a fair bit of riding for you. :)

Someone from the shore should be able to guide you to AB on the southern motorway... and then we can do the long way to Coroloop from there. If you start early e.g 8am... we should be able to do the extended loop as well.

[NhuanH]

Jon,

Like I said in your other thread, we can tee up and go through Manukau to Clevedon.

Looking forward to going on the Coro with ya :niceone:

[jbauer]

I'm renting a Bandit 600. I'm much more used to a sportier bike, but I think it will do just fine. It seems to be the right balance of fun and expense. I'll have it until the evening of March 2nd, when I have to return it in Auckland.

NhuanH, excellent, so I'll see you around 8:00 - 9:00 at the moto rental place?

Here's my rough itinerary:

Day 1 (Saturday, 25-2-06):

Auckland -> Whitford Maratai Coast Road and Clevedon Kawakawa Road to Waitakaruru -> to Coromandel -> follow SH25 all the way around to SH2 -> to Tauranga (stay overnight)

Day 2 (Sunday, 26-2-06):

Tauranga -> SH2 (buzz past Whakatane) -> start the 35 loop through the East Cape -> all the way around to Gisborne -> SH2 to Napier (stay overnight)

Day 3 (Monday, 27-2-06):

Napier -> SH2 north to SH5 -> Taupo -> SH1 south to Turangi -> SH1 south to Waiouru -> SH49 west to Tohunga Junction -> SH4 north to SH47 north to Turangi (stay overnight)

Day 4 (Tuesday, 28-2-06):

Turangi -> SH41 west to Taumarunni -> SH4 to Eight Mile Junction -> SH3 to Te Kuiti -> SH3 north to Hamilton -> SH1 north back to Auckland (stay overnight)

Day 5 (Wednesday, 1-3-06):

Auckland -> SH1 (to Bryndewyn) -> SH12 (to Ruawai, through Dargaville) -> all the way up through the Waipoua Forest (take the ferry crossing?) -> up to Ahipara or Kaitaia or Awanui (stay overnight)

Day 6 (Thursday, 2-3-06):

SH10 east -> Waipapa to Kerikeri (to check out the Stone Store) -> SH1 all the way down to Auckland (stay overnight, fly out the morning of the 4th)

My number while I'm in NZ will be: 021 163 6846 - if anyone needs to (or wants to) reach me.

- Thanx
- Jon

[Zapf]

mate :) those are all pretty long days.... hope you know what you are doing :yeah:

[jbauer]

mate :) those are all pretty long days.... hope you know what you are doing :yeah:

Of course I don't! :shit:

I kinda figured that. I usually do LONG rides here in SF, but I am sure I'll be adjusting accordingly on this trip...

- Jon

[jimevo]

I'm renting a Bandit 600. I'm much more used to a sportier bike, but I think it will do just fine. It seems to be the right balance of fun and expense. I'll have it until the evening of March 2nd, when I have to return it in Auckland.

NhuanH, excellent, so I'll see you around 8:00 - 9:00 at the moto rental place?

Here's my rough itinerary:

Day 1 (Saturday, 25-2-06):

Auckland -> Whitford Maratai Coast Road and Clevedon Kawakawa Road to Waitakaruru -> to Coromandel -> follow SH25 all the way around to SH2 -> to Tauranga (stay overnight)

My number while I'm in NZ will be: 021 163 6846 - if anyone needs to (or wants to) reach me.

- Thanx
- Jon

Hey Jon & NhuanH,

If you guys are planning to come through the eastern suburbs, maybe I can meet up with you guys somewhere around Botany and join you guys for the ride.........

[danb]

Hmm

I may be heading down to Rotorua that weekend so this ride is probably a miss.

[Zapf]

Day 1 (Saturday, 25-2-06):
Auckland -> Whitford Maratai Coast Road and Clevedon Kawakawa Road to Waitakaruru -> to Coromandel -> follow SH25 all the way around to SH2 -> to Tauranga (stay overnight)


May pay to NOT do the Whitford Maratai road on Sat.... that road will be busy (too busy... possible cops too)... Recommend meet at Auto Barn and then we can take the back way out to Marinda..... and to Coromandel from there.

but up to you.... just that AutoBarn would be best if there is going to be a fair group of bikes joining you.

[jbauer]

May pay to NOT do the Whitford Maratai road on Sat.... that road will be busy (too busy... possible cops too)... Recommend meet at Auto Barn and then we can take the back way out to Marinda..... and to Coromandel from there.

but up to you.... just that AutoBarn would be best if there is going to be a fair group of bikes joining you.

I'm down for whatever you guys/gals think. I hope that someone can meet me at the moto rental shop in the morning to take me wherever you want to meet...

- Jon

[SwanTiger]

Sounds good, registered for the event on the calender, so unless for some particular reason I can't turn up, I'm sure to be there. Although you'll be on a 600, hopefully my knowing the way I can keep up this time hahaha.

Bloody beautiful road.

[jbauer]

Sounds good, registered for the event on the calender, so unless for some particular reason I can't turn up, I'm sure to be there. Although you'll be on a 600, hopefully my knowing the way I can keep up this time hahaha.

Bloody beautiful road.

Excellent. See you there!

By the way, the place I'm picking up the bike from is at: 54 Barrys Point Road, Takapuna, Auckland and the phone number is 489 9242. There is a steep drive to the left of the building. If you go down to the driveway this will take you to the lower/rear of building where their door is located.

- Jon

[loosebruce]

Day 1 (Saturday, 25-2-06):

Auckland -> Whitford Maratai Coast Road and Clevedon Kawakawa Road to Waitakaruru -> to Coromandel -> follow SH25 all the way around to SH2 -> to Tauranga (stay overnight)


Hey Jon, welcome mate, by saying your're doing SH25, is that from Kopu towards Coromandel then onto Whitianga carry on round a bit turn off for Whangamata onto Waihi and then hit Tauranga, if so that is the best ride in NZ imo, all going to plan i'll have the gix running by then, so i'll come along.

Think Zapf said, Autobarn would be a goer for a meet spot, someone will meet you at the Barry's Point road, if no one does i will (if i come) getting things back on the road doesn't always go that smooth for me :crazy:

[jbauer]

Hey Jon, welcome mate, by saying your're doing SH25, is that from Kopu towards Coromandel then onto Whitianga carry on round a bit turn off for Whangamata onto Waihi and then hit Tauranga, if so that is the best ride in NZ imo, all going to plan i'll have the ix running by then, so i'll come along.

Think Zapf said, Autobarn would be a goer for a meet spot, someone will meet you at the Barry's Point road, if no one does i will (if i come) getting things back on the road doesn't always go that smooth for me :crazy:

Hey loosebruce,

I picked that route after staring at the map for a while. All new to me, so whatever you think is good, is good for me!

- Jon

[jbauer]

Ok, I sent a note to the bike rental shop to re-confirm my timing and stuff, and they asked if they could meet at 9:00 AM on the morning of the 25th...

I'll change the calendar note too.

- Jon

[Motoracer]

I'll come along.

I think it's about time we had a "LB vs MR" battle.

Are you game, bitch? :stoogie:

Hey Jon, I'll see you on Saturday. :)

[bugjuice]

i'll double check with the boss, but i should be along for this..

if you want, I'm 5 minutes from the rental shop, so could meet on barry's point road if you want..

[Blackbird]

Hey loosebruce,

I picked that route after staring at the map for a while. All new to me, so whatever you think is good, is good for me!

- Jon

I'll be in Coro at our beach place all weekend. Will ride into town and see if you guys are around and say hi if I get the chance.

[jbauer]

Hi All,

I'm having an absolute blast here in NZ. Today we went jet boating in Keri Keri, saw a Maori temple, then went to Waitamo Caves and rappelled down and hiked through the glow worm caves. Unreal.

I'm going to try and extend my trip to spend more time in NZ and less in Aus.

See y'all on Saturday morning.

- Jon

[NhuanH]

Again, might I suggest Shell Clevedon as the rendezvous for the beginning of the coastal loop? Just like a lot of us headed to Paeroa on the weekend.

You miss out on the nice coast if you track through the Hunuas from Papakura Autobahn, and going back to Clevedon is, well, backwards.

Like I said in the beginning Jon, I'll meet you at Barry's Point and show you to Clevedon, no problems.

[jbauer]

Sounds good to me...

I have 2 more Kiwi's joining us from the Segway Polo NZ team!

Can't wait for it!

- Jon

[bugjuice]

I've gotta back out..
stoopid wedding that i forgot about..

[SPman]

Workin Saturday morning - might try for an afternoon run.........

[Zapf]

Someone want to decide where / when to meet?

jbauer, make sure the bike shop has some sticky tires on your steed as well :) and that it'll last your entire trip.

[NhuanH]

Someone want to decide where / when to meet?

jbauer, make sure the bike shop has some sticky tires on your steed as well :) and that it'll last your entire trip.
Clevedon, 10am, same as departing for Paeroa way last week.

[GIXser]

I've gotta back out..
stoopid wedding that i forgot about..

HEY MAN.. thats MY wedding your going to !!!!

[GIXser]

Again, might I suggest Shell Clevedon as the rendezvous for the beginning of the coastal loop? Just like a lot of us headed to Paeroa on the weekend.

You miss out on the nice coast if you track through the Hunuas from Papakura Autobahn, and going back to Clevedon is, well, backwards.

Like I said in the beginning Jon, I'll meet you at Barry's Point and show you to Clevedon, no problems.

im with you, i reckon via clevedon, is the best loop--- i'll be there at 10,, also for those of us that dont' want to continue on to whangamata, we can turn off and head back down to kopu, the rest can head on to whangamata, if we leave clevedon say 10.30 , and for those that want to head back before the turn off to whangamata, we should be back in auckland at approx 3 'oclock

[Lou Girardin]

Of course I don't! :shit:

I kinda figured that. I usually do LONG rides here in SF, but I am sure I'll be adjusting accordingly on this trip...

- Jon

We rent a lot of bikes to your fellow Merkins, they find that they can't do the same distances here as in the USA. Twistier roads and too much to look at. If you keep your plans flexible you can play it by ear.

[DEATH_INC.]

I may tag along....see how the paw holds up....

[loosebruce]

I may meet you's out by Kopu prolly round the 11.30 mark by the time you make yor way from Clevedon. See you's out there, hopefully i can get some new rubber by then, mines shot already.

[Fishy]

I may meet you's out by Kopu prolly round the 11.30 mark by the time you make yor way from Clevedon. See you's out there, hopefully i can get some new rubber by then, mines shot already.

Far out Bruce you go through rubber quicker than a Durex Sales Rep.

[aff-man]

Far out Bruce you go through rubber quicker than a Durex Sales Rep.

You coming out to play??

So where exacery are we meeting guys?? at autobahn or clevedon and times etc etc

[SPman]

I may meet you's out by Kopu prolly round the 11.30 mark by the time you make yor way from Clevedon. See you's out there, hopefully i can get some new rubber by then, mines shot already.
So shes back with a nice newish engine.....?

[justsomeguy]

I wanna come, I wanna come, I wanna come, I wanna come, I wanna come, I wanna come, I wanna come, I wanna come, I wanna come, I wanna come, I wanna come :yeah:

Wait for me - I'm leaving right now, will try to get there by Sat :scooter:

NhuanH will you help me push my bike around those weally scady corners??

[justsomeguy]

Clevedon, 10am, same as departing for Paeroa way last week.

Anyone want to meet at the Botany Down's BP first and ride down to meet the others at Clevedon?????

[Leong]

This is gonna be a great KB event!! Pity I can't make it.... Have fun Guys and girls!!

[jimevo]

Anyone want to meet at the Botany Down's BP first and ride down to meet the others at Clevedon?????

That's what I suggested to these guys earlier but........:zzzz:

I may tag along if anyone is keen to meet up at Botany BP and head off towards Clevedon.

[jbauer]

Ok, I'm planning to be at the moto place at 9:00 AM on Saturday. I don't know the other places you guys/gals are talking about, so I'll plan to tag along and go wherever you lead me...

I'm a bit worried - I extended my stay in NZ for another 3 days and the bike shop hasn't confirmed that I can keep the bike for that long... Hope they confirm tomorrow.

During the big polo games, I met a friend here in Auckland that is having a big birthday celebration in Wellington, so I'm planning to head down there for that. Will be in the middle of my trip, so I can take a break too...

- Jon

[loosebruce]

Oi - Keep it simple people ONE meeting place, Clevedon Shell at 10am sharp ya muppets, otherwise we'll end up with people all over bloody auckland.

As i said i'll meet ya's at Kopu, got some shit to sort out down that way first, plus chances are i'll flush any snakes out to clear the way for you guys.

[Fishy]

You coming out to play??

So where exacery are we meeting guys?? at autobahn or clevedon and times etc etc

Nah come come mate, at Uni for the next 2 weekends. Saturday and Sunday from 8am till 5pm. Bugger!!.

[SwanTiger]

Jon, I'll meet you at Barrys Point road (will be there a little bit before 9AM) so that I can follow you and whoever else down to Clevedon Shell as I have no fucken idea how to get there. So look out for a dude on a sexy red Hyosung, that'll be me.

Hope I can keep up with all these bigger bikes on my 250cc, the twisties wont be a problem, I've been practising my cornering. Might even give some of you ... THE LEARRRRRRN !

[GixerBoy]

I am getting bike serviced at the mount so will head that way after and meet you guys some where around the loop.

[DEATH_INC.]

Jon, I'll meet you at Barrys Point road (will be there a little bit before 9AM) so that I can follow you and whoever else down to Clevedon Shell as I have no fucken idea how to get there. So look out for a dude on a sexy red Hyosung, that'll be me.

Hope I can keep up with all these bigger bikes on my 250cc, the twisties wont be a problem, I've been practising my cornering. Might even give some of you ... THE LEARRRRRRN !
To get to clevedon you basically go south to papakura and turn left......any half decent map'll show ya....

http://mapserver.wises.co.nz/373.png

[justsomeguy]

That's what I suggested to these guys earlier but........:zzzz:

I may tag along if anyone is keen to meet up at Botany BP and head off towards Clevedon.

OK - anyone interested turn up at Botany BP on Chapel Rd. We plan to leave around 9:30am at the latest (unless I'm late as usual - then I'll play catch up and see you'll at Clevedon.)

Main meeting point is still Shell Clevedon at 10am.

[loosebruce]

then I'll play catch up



Something doesn't add up in that sentence :shake:

[bugjuice]

fook this for a laugh.. I'll be there, just have to turn back a bit earlier..
(a-fucking-gain..)

[justsomeguy]

Something doesn't add up in that sentence :shake:

If I leave Botany BP not later than 30mins after 9:30 and travel southwards at a speed of 123.45678910 kmph and continue south at a generally constant rate with less than one interruption. I should be able to arrive at Kopu by 11:30am.

You need a calculator??

Or I can try and be on time.:slap:

You said you have some shit to sort out before you get to Kopu - can't you just get up early and use the toilet at home?? Or do you enjoy shitting along the way until you reach Kopu?:shake:

[loosebruce]

You said you have some shit to sort out before you get to Kopu - can't you just get up early and use the toilet at home?? Or do you enjoy shitting along the way until you reach Kopu?:shake:

No. no i said at Kopu, got to help someone unload his bike and stash the van safetly at my when shit goes wrong i end up hiding here location.
GSXR riders don't need to go to the toilet they also dont eat or sleep, tough breed they are.
And the only thing i'll be shitting on is your poxy CBR250 and anything else that comes along, like that Hyosung thingee :motu: , but of course i'll show maximum respect to the other Gixxers out there.

I'll be sure to pass you on the back wheel JSG (again) :nya:

[SwanTiger]

And the only thing i'll be shitting on is your poxy CBR250 and anything else that comes along, like that Hyosung thingee :motu: , but of course i'll show maximum respect to the other Gixxers out there.

Hey your mum likes my bike!

We'll see, I know the route, have improved on my cornering, gotten use to riding a sportsbike and not a cruiser... Its ooooooooon ! :finger:

[justsomeguy]

No. no i said at Kopu, got to help someone unload his bike and stash the van safetly at my when shit goes wrong i end up hiding here location.
GSXR riders don't need to go to the toilet they also dont eat or sleep, tough breed they are.
And the only thing i'll be shitting on is your poxy CBR250 and anything else that comes along, like that Hyosung thingee :motu: , but of course i'll show maximum respect to the other Gixxers out there.

I'll be sure to pass you on the back wheel JSG (again) :nya:

You pass me any other way and I'm not gonna be impressed. :angry:

Thou shalt have your front wheel up while accelerating and thou shalt have your back wheel up while decelerating.

What's this talk of shitting on my bike?? Anyone who wants to mess with my bike can do it over my dead body.:shit:

Will be good to see all the regulars again.

[TLDV8]

Can Geriatric's come to..:Pokey: :slap:

[loosebruce]

Hey your mum likes my bike!

We'll see, I know the route, have improved on my cornering, gotten use to riding a sportsbike and not a cruiser... Its ooooooooon ! :finger:

Motoracer is coming along you should race him, he's more in your league young one.

[loosebruce]

Can Geriatric's come to..:Pokey: :slap:

TLDV8 off topic got the codes for the head bearings/races on the TL, cant PM you?

[loosebruce]

Hey your mum likes my bike!


That right matey.

Your mum reminds me of a bowling ball, I picked her up, fingered her, threw her in the gutter and she still came back for more. :finger:

Besides, your bike would'nt go with my mum on it!

[justsomeguy]

Hey your mum likes my bike!

We'll see, I know the route, have improved on my cornering, gotten use to riding a sportsbike and not a cruiser... Its ooooooooon ! :finger:

What's your back ground mate??

You ride with a pillion yet ride a 250 - what license do you have and how long you been riding??

[justsomeguy]

Motoracer is coming along you should race him, he's more in your league young one.

Eh heh, heh, heh, he, haaahaaha hahahahah ahahaa aahaaaa haa

Yeah - you should race Motoracer - he's "supposed" to be gay and rides an old honda -- no match for you and your flash fast red Hyosung.

[TLDV8]

TLDV8 off topic got the codes for the head bearings/races on the TL, cant PM you?

KOYO SAC3055-1

[SwanTiger]

What's your back ground mate??

You ride with a pillion yet ride a 250 - what license do you have and how long you been riding??

250, yep, a little bit of power loss with a pillion but gets around alright.

First bike was a Honda Moped when I was 8 - mainly dirt bikes until I got a Suzuki A50, then rode the western backroads of Kaipra - Then a loverly GN250 that I hooned around everywhere on, then blew its top end, jumped it into a river and some local hick pulled it out and took parts - now the Hyosung, big jump in riding style.

I think I'm the only GN rider who could peg every corner.

Does that tell you enough? that is all you are getting.

[SwanTiger]

Motoracer is coming along you should race him, he's more in your league young one.

Possible, never met or spoken with motoracer and never seen him ride.

In the straights I don't have a fucken chance, but the twisties, I may just get close enough to some of you to give yah' nipples a squeeze. You'd like that now wouldn't yah.

[justsomeguy]

Possible, never met or spoken with motoracer and never seen him ride.

In the straights I don't have a fucken chance, but the twisties, I may just get close enough to some of you to give yah' nipples a squeeze. You'd like that now wouldn't yah.


Here's a pic. Good Luck :niceone:

[SwanTiger]

Hmm we'll see, to be racing would indicate he has been riding for a while.

[justsomeguy]

Hmm we'll see, to be racing would indicate he has been riding for a while.

He's a 21 year old kid with a 41 year old moustache. He hasn't been riding anywhere as long as you........ Who cares either way :calm: I personally don't think you have anything to prove. Just turn up and enjoy the ride.

See ya later tonight at QkChks ride - remember to wait for me to catch up at intersections cos I'm the World's Slowest Indian.

[aff-man]

He's a 21 year old kid with a 41 year old moustache. He hasn't been riding anywhere as long as you........ Who cares either way :calm: I personally don't think you have anything to prove. Just turn up and enjoy the ride.

See ya later tonight at QkChks ride - remember to wait for me to catch up at intersections cos I'm the World's Slowest Indian.

You gonna keep up this time??

[jimevo]

OK - anyone interested turn up at Botany BP on Chapel Rd. We plan to leave around 9:30am at the latest (unless I'm late as usual - then I'll play catch up and see you'll at Clevedon.)

Main meeting point is still Shell Clevedon at 10am.

I will aim to be @ Botany BP around 09:30 and subsquently at Shell Clevedon. If I don't get to meet up with any of you, I will go on my own blast..........

Hope everyone enjoy the ride anyway

[SlowHand]

Anyone who wants to mess with my bike can do it over my dead body.:shit:

Your treading dangerous waters son....

Oh and almost forgot! Are you and Swantigra brothers?

[aff-man]

I will aim to be @ Botany BP around 09:30 and subsquently at Shell Clevedon. If I don't get to meet up with any of you, I will go on my own blast..........

Hope everyone enjoy the ride anyway

If you're there at 9:30 (and i have the funds) i'll swing by and we'll easily make it out to clevedon by 10

[justsomeguy]

You gonna keep up this time??

I would if I could Jonno - unfortunately I have a while to go till I have your current skill level.

[justsomeguy]

Your treading dangerous waters son....

Oh and almost forgot! Are you and Swantigra brothers?

No jokes - anyone who tries will get the worst human jandalling of their life.

......and yup we're brothers, we're all brothers here and sisters....... a bunch of bastards we are.:hug:

[Kornholio]

Sorry dudes but I wont be able to make this one, got some shit to sort
Will be going to Okororie on Sunday tho :D

[TONO]

Sorry dudes but I wont be able to make this one, got some shit to sort
Will be going to Okororie on Sunday tho :D

Bloody hell!!:Oi: special dis-compensation,:not: you be careful boyo:slap:
:rofl: :not: :rofl:

[Kornholio]

Bloody hell!!:Oi: special dis-compensation,:not: you be careful boyo:slap:
:rofl: :not: :rofl:
Yes Dad :banana:

Hows the foot dude? Are ya coming on Sunday to Oko?

Will tell Fish and Spud about this ride and Sundays...see if they wanna tag along

[NhuanH]

being a good bassa, I took today off to re-con the Kaiaua GP section and Kopu-Hikuai. Oh, the things I'll do for you lot. It was tough work, the weather didn't help much.

In contrast to the Paeroa run last week, there are small and shallow seal repair blocks heading south on the first coastal section of the Firth (Auckland side) - y'know with the cliff on your right side, plus some small slips from the cliff.
This continues through to the hamlet of Waharau, the last village before Kaiaua heading south, just before the quarry. Nothing you can't manage if you have your eyes open (now, those are famous last words!).

The Kopu-Hikuai road had a vehicle spraying water operating, presumably to cool the tar. This surface water does not help much with motobicycles though!

For those going ex-Botany, thru Whitford-Maraetai-Clevedon, the coastal road from Maraetai through to at least Duder Regional Park (North Rd, heading back into Clevedon) is new-ish seal. Again, no dramas, just keep sharp.

End of report.

See you Jon and others at Barry's Point Rd 9-ish, and the rest at Shell Clevedon 10am. :niceone:

[aff-man]

being a good bassa, I took today off to re-con the Kaiaua GP section and Kopu-Hikuai. Oh, the things I'll do for you lot. It was tough work, the weather didn't help much.

In contrast to the Paeroa run last week, there are small and shallow seal repair blocks heading south on the first coastal section of the Firth (Auckland side) - y'know with the cliff on your right side, plus some small slips from the cliff.
This continues through to the hamlet of Waharau, the last village before Kaiaua heading south, just before the quarry. Nothing you can't manage if you have your eyes open (now, those are famous last words!).

The Kopu-Hikuai road had a vehicle spraying water operating, presumably to cool the tar. This surface water does not help much with motobicycles though!

For those going ex-Botany, thru Whitford-Maraetai-Clevedon, the coastal road from Maraetai through to at least Duder Regional Park (North Rd, heading back into Clevedon) is new-ish seal. Again, no dramas, just keep sharp.

End of report.

See you Jon and others at Barry's Point Rd 9-ish, and the rest at Shell Clevedon 10am. :niceone:

and there goes the neighbourhood




Hey due to financial restraints I probably can just go down to miranda and back if anyone wants a slightly shorter ride.

[jbauer]

Yep, see you all tomorrow!

- Jon

[crashe]

To all those riding the loop tomorrow..

Take care and ride safely out there on the roads..

I shall look forward to the ride report at the end of the day.
Oh dont forget to take some pictures....




I wish I could be going... but since Im unable to ride at the mo...
due to my leg being in a leg brace and my baby isnt fixed yet..
I shall be stuck here at home....

[bugjuice]

mannnnnnn i never get a break lately..

enjoy the ride guys..

[TLDV8]

To all those riding the loop tomorrow..

Take care and ride safely out there on the roads..

I shall look forward to the ride report at the end of the day.
Oh dont forget to take some pictures....

There are few pics Here (http://imageevent.com/tldv8/pic/coroloop) from the weekend before last to tide you over..make sure you keep your feet up for a speedy recovery :niceone:..

If the sun is up the tarseal on the Kopu will be bleeding well before lunchtime (fwiw)

[crashe]

There are few pics Here (http://imageevent.com/tldv8/pic/coroloop) from the weekend before last to tide you over..make sure you keep your feet up for a speedy recovery :niceone:..

If the sun is up the tarseal on the Kopu will be bleeding well before lunchtime (fwiw)

Cheers mate. Yep I have my leg up on a stool right now.. or I am lying on the couch the rest of the time...

This is so boring mate. doing nought.. but I see the knee specialst next wed.. re fluid (effusion) on the knee.

[SlowHand]

In contrast to the Paeroa run last week, there are Daewoo Tracks on the road heading south on the first coastal section of the Firth (Auckland side) - y'know with the cliff on your right side, plus some small slips from the cliff.

fark, that is some serious stuff!

[SwanTiger]

Hey due to financial restraints I probably can just go down to miranda and back if anyone wants a slightly shorter ride.

Possible, depending on how things go for me tomorrow - I may need to cut back sooner than expected.

[Motoracer]

See you tomorrow but don't expect me to be at the meet up place (there is a reason behind that). You'll just notice me join the group at some stage of the ride.

Can't wait! :doobey:

[2_SL0]

Will there be points at which we can stop and polish our bikes?

[SwanTiger]

Will there be points at which we can stop and polish our bikes?

Probably, hopefully we can fit in a few more than usual, even if they are only short. There are some really beautiful lookouts and beaches along the way that should be adored and it gives the slow riders like me time to catch up. I'm still getting use to the concept of sportsbikes, and for once I actually get a workout when riding, no wonder most people who ride cruisers are fat.

[Zapf]

just to call in and say I won't be able to come along... but have a good ride :)

[SwanTiger]

Loverly ride ladies.

Good to meet you Jon and a bunch of other new faces, the ugly ones too.

Made love to the Hyosung going through those twisties and enjoyed every minute of the ride until we hit the long stretches of open road.

Who was the guy waiting on the corner of the road with his Camera a little on from Thames? Did you capture my sexy beast purring around the corner?

[jbauer]

Thank you all!

I'm in Tauranga now, gonna study the map tonight and make a decision about my next destination...

- Jon

[2_SL0]

Nice to meet u Jon, nice ride, nice weather. I "REALLY" enjoyed the police escort at the end. :innocent:

[aff-man]

Do tell....

Sorry i have to leave early but me and dveus had a good blat through the hanua's on the way back...

See you all when i get some more cash ahahahahahah

[T.I.E]

cheers guys, was a nice little run through clevedon and down to kopu. left ya guys to it and headed home to try to get the house sorted forsale.
jon nice too meet you, and hope you all had a safe and great day out there. and looking forward to some more pxts too.
and keep us up dated on how your travels go through out NZ.

[GIXser]

To all that i met' it was a pleasure--

catch ya all soon--

[LXS]

was a good ride, cheers all

[SwanTiger]

Did Bruce make it back in one piece? his tyre was looking pretty fucked.

That man never fails to ammuse ... loved the overtaking wheelies bruce.

[SwanTiger]

Thank you all!

I'm in Tauranga now, gonna study the map tonight and make a decision about my next destination...

- Jon

Thanks for the ride mate, take it easy on that contraption!

Just a suggestion, if your going to do the west coast some time SH3 is a beautiful road, and Raglan is a beautiful place to stop. If you do go down SH3 be careful going through the Awakino gorge as there are the odd road works.

You'll love the roads around New Plymouth.

[trev]

The pics aren't much chop. Mostly coz I took lousy shots but the tower in Pisa has got more lean than you guys going through that corner.

Sudeep wants everyone to know that MR = Merican Rider he rides on the right hand side of the road now but Sudeep you need to take corners using one-handed steering techniques to be a real Merican - John will show you how.

[Toast]

Damn, shoulda joined you guys. That MR fellow is lookin pretty good with the pass there. Went from Aklo to Hami to Coro town and back to Akl (no time to do the loop). Saw a bunch of guys stopped at the Mobil in Kopu, around about 4pm, probably y'all I'm guessing.

Not a bad day for it aye, not too hot, and not too much traffic on the 'mandel. Good to be back on a bike again :) Except for the aching wrists, need a bit of work there I think.

[NhuanH]

Another good Coro loop.

Get ready Jon, because that was only a sampling of what you're about to enjoy through the rest of the country.

[NhuanH]

couple more pics.

What is it about the loop and tyre rapage though?

- hmm, should I tick Motoracer's pic to warn that it contains Gixxer nudity? Or that the bug-eyed contraption is just plain obscene?
And the tyre is revealing a bit more than it should too. Like LooseBroose, I think some batches of tyres are defective...

[jimevo]

Good to meet up with some of you, look forward to complete the whole loop next time.

[loosebruce]

Twas a funny ride, can't put my finger on it but i didn't have as much fun as i thought i would, maybe my tyre problems and having to fight the i wana go sideways all the time even when cruising, sure let go easy enough, maybe 6 months off road riding took it's toll on me, honestly i've had more fun riding to work along the motorway, maybe i need to take up stunting full time, maybe i need to start racing? who knows, i threw some new rubber on today, and have learnt my lesson, of "i'll get one more ride out of that rear" (didn't even make it halfway) and had to transport the Gixxer back in style in Sudeeps van with the amount of canvas showing.
Will give a good road blast another shot and see how it goes from there, but if i can find some $$$$ to get the GSXR race prepped some may well see me out there.

Hope the rest of your trip goes well for you Jon, good to meet ya Eddy see you out there soon enough, nice riding too, sudeep damn good to ride with ya again, sorry couldn't hang with ya as you saw the rear was a little loose (xsuse the pun)(is that a pun?) need some work on your stoppies though mate.

Catch yous later

[2_SL0]

couple more pics.

What is it about the loop and tyre rapage though?

And the tyre is revealing a bit more than it should too. Like LooseBroose, I think some batches of tyres are defective...


That tyre is shot, maybe its more related to all the pies you been eating.
:bleh:

[Toast]

Twas a funny ride, can't put my finger on it but i didn't have as much fun as i thought i would, maybe my tyre problems and having to fight the i wana go sideways all the time even when cruising, sure let go easy enough, maybe 6 months off road riding took it's toll on me, honestly i've had more fun riding to work along the motorway, maybe i need to take up stunting full time, maybe i need to start racing? who knows, i threw some new rubber on today, and have learnt my lesson, of "i'll get one more ride out of that rear" (didn't even make it halfway) and had to transport the Gixxer back in style in Sudeeps van with the amount of canvas showing.
Will give a good road blast another shot and see how it goes from there, but if i can find some $$$$ to get the GSXR race prepped some may well see me out there.

Hope the rest of your trip goes well for you Jon, good to meet ya Eddy see you out there soon enough, nice riding too, sudeep damn good to ride with ya again, sorry couldn't hang with ya as you saw the rear was a little loose (xsuse the pun)(is that a pun?) need some work on your stoppies though mate.

Catch yous later

Riding with stuffed tyres is likely to kill the fun, really...having that thought in your mind the whole time that the tyre is shagged is not going to let you cut loose and have a bit of fun.

I've been off riding for 3 months, and it took me a little while to get back in to it too. Rode from Welli back to Akl, which was not bad. Did a Coro ride by myself on the same day you guys went, and it really all came back together. Felt great getting stuck in to the throttle and feeling the rear push the bike around the corner (not sliding it, but jsut the right amount of gas). Maybe give it another go on a good tyre, with decent riders (or just by yourself), and I'm sure you'll rediscover what you've always loved about it...failing that, yeah, go race. I see myself heading in that direction some day in the not too distant future.

[jbauer]

Ok, put up some pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonbauer

Yesterday, after the loop, I went to Tauranga and stayed there. Met some very drunk Kiwi chicks that wanted to party all night, but I was too exhausted to oblige. Ok, I'm a puss.

Today I went from Tauranga to Whakatane on SH 2, then to Opotiki and along the coast on SH 35 to Gisborne, then on Tiniroto Road to Wairoa, then SH 2 to near Hastings. Was a long ass day, but man was it fun. You guys have roads that make the roads in California look like kids stuff. Truly.

Tomorrow I am off to Taupo, I think...

- Jon

[Motoracer]

That was my first real KB ride after a LONG time and I loved it!!

The reason why my CBR wasn't there was because the clutch cable gave out at the last minute and I had to resort to plan B (GSXR).

Bruce, WTF? Just cuz you got smoked by a naked 6 hundy doesn't mean you have to quit road riding out of shame! Ha ha ha Na, change them tires and we'll be ready for a fair go at round 2! :motu: It's awesome to ride with you and Death again for sure. Too bad no one could take pictures of our side by side duo rolling stoppies (fuck, that was pretty cool eh?). P.S. Bro, if I had a road bike (that can stoppie) to practice on, I might have even been able to pull one for a fair few meters with your fat arse on the pillion seat!

It was good to meet the new and old faces once again!

This is what KB is all about. Fukin, having a great time out riding bikes in a fun and safe manner, being social and enjoying each other's company. :grouphug:

P.S. Good luck and have fun touring the rest of NZ John. I hope we have left you with a good impression so far. :)

[aff-man]

Sorry I missed ya mate had to turn back at kaiua due to onlt affording 1 tank of gas.

Catch ya on the next one

[trev]

10 characters

[bugjuice]

I'm coming next time, regardless of what life expects me to be getting on with..

[marty]

watch taupo - Ironman is on at the moment (race on saturday), and there is 100's of lycra athletes there.

that east coast trip is a monster, but it's a shame you couldn't sample the drunken tauranga girls.... :cool:

[loosebruce]

This is what KB is all about. Fukin, having a great time out riding bikes in a fun and safe manner, being social and enjoying each other's company. :grouphug:



Are you gay or something mate? I just went out there to give you the learn, bit hard to do with canvas peeping through and 150 odd bhp, next time your're dead, beeearch. :finger:

[ManDownUnder]

That green Forester that did a wee toot at you guys - that was me - (actually it was she who must be obeyed - after considerable coaxing into evenb touching the horn...)

Hope it were a goodun'
MDU

[MadDuck]

Nice to meet u Jon, nice ride, nice weather. I "REALLY" enjoyed the police escort at the end. :innocent:

....its the only way i could think of to get a head start on you guys :laugh:

Great day - have a great trip Jon

[Motoracer]

Are you gay or something mate? I just went out there to give you the learn, bit hard to do with canvas peeping through and 150 odd bhp, next time your're dead, beeearch. :finger:

Give me the learn? Bro, did you forget me passing you on the outside around the corner while :finger:?

Jeez I crack myself up sometimes! Ha ha ha :rofl:

Next time eh? We'll see... I'll just pour some oil on your new tires or something... :devil2:

P.S. Me.. Gay..? Seen my Mrs? :love:

[loosebruce]

P.S. Me.. Gay..? Seen my Mrs? :love:

Dave in a kilt ain't my style, but hey who am i to judge whatever floats ya boat mate.

[GIXser]

Dave in a kilt ain't my style, but hey who am i to judge whatever floats ya boat mate.

And here's me thinking, you guys were going pretty slow-- you two were holding me up--:2thumbsup heheheh

[Motoracer]

And here's me thinking, you guys were going pretty slow-- you two were holding me up--:2thumbsup heheheh

Ha ha ha, another funny guy eh? Na, you were going really well considering that your rear tire was pretty fucked as well.

If you wana ride with some really fast and cool dudes who are mature and safe, just PM me your details and I'll forward them onto the right people! :niceone:

[jbauer]

I gotta say - the Forgotten World Highway (SH 43 between Taumarunui and Stratford) is the best I've ever seen. Makes California look like a parking lot.

I'm in heaven.

- Jon

[Toast]

I gotta say - the Forgotten World Highway (SH 43 between Taumarunui and Stratford) is the best I've ever seen. Makes California look like a parking lot.

I'm in heaven.

- Jon

Damn mate, you've probably ridden more of the country by now than me...I really oughta explore more.

[SwanTiger]

I gotta say - the Forgotten World Highway (SH 43 between Taumarunui and Stratford) is the best I've ever seen. Makes California look like a parking lot.

Just loverly inn'it, if you are still around those ways Egmont Road that comes off SH3 somewhere around Bellblock I think. That is a very sexy road, its cruisey, however if you float around 120kmph it can get close to an orgasim.

I love those roads where you constantly have corners you can glide around at 100 - 120kmph just cruising. Seems to be a lot of them around the Taranaki region.