Akl Thurs Night Ride and Drinks 2nd March @ 6.45pm

[Qkchk]

We are having a weekly Thurs night ride until daylight savings starts...........

What: A romp in the Northern Valleys
When: Thursday night after work on the 2nd March
Where: Meeting @ Shell Westgate (at the end of the North Western M/Way)
Why: Because there is more to motorcycling than just talking about it
Time: Meeting there from 6.45pm departing @ 7.15pm
Pace: Open to all groups (however this is not a race;), it is a after-work cruz)

The route will be discussed on the night. For those worried about distance/time the ride will last for approx 1hr and is 70kms long. We start at Westgate and finish up at the old Albany Pub. Even if you cant make the ride, how about joining us at the pub?

Remember this ride is WEATHER PERMITTING - I will post up in the thread if it is postponed due to weather. I will decide on the day and post after 5pm.

This ride caters for all levels of riding - so Learner/newbies are welcome!! Same goes for the fast crew.....
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[bugjuice]

bump..
I'll be on this one..

[Keystone19]

Won't make it this week Dawn. Hopefully see you next week though!

[avrflr]

What luck, I'm off work. See you there.

[Qkchk]

bump..
I'll be on this one..
About bloody time too :Pokey:

[SixPackBack]

C U there:sunny:

[texmo]

Will be there

[SPman]

Yes.......no............maybe................perha ps...............will I.............wont I............?

[SwanTiger]

You can count on my Hyosung been there. With me on it, of course, might bring the missus along too, were picking up her bike tomorrow so she'll be a real learner (i.e. 120kmph max).

[Qkchk]

I can count on the people being there, now I'm at the mercy of the weather................. :sunny:

[SwanTiger]

I can count on the people being there, now I'm at the mercy of the weather................. :sunny:

According to the long range weather forecast there are suppose to be showers early in the morning and more developing in the evening. I think it will be alright however the road may be damp in some places if we aren't lucky, so it may be a slow ride, whoo hoo!

Regardless, I think it'd be good to still meet up at the Pub.

[skidMark]

break learner license conditions hmmmmm ill think about it lol yer i'm a goodie goodie i know i just can't afford a $400 fine

ill think about it...may show up ...doubt gn will be back together by then though

[Lazy7]

argh. choices choices. was going to go to the auckland motorcycle club rooms on thursday night to signup.

this sounds like more fun though!

[Qkchk]

Regardless, I think it'd be good to still meet up at the Pub.
It's happened before and there is a good chance it will happen again.... One of the first Thurs night rides ended up in a totally wet, rain logged bunch of riders who rode from Westgate, straight to the Speights bar in Albany. Lets hope it doesnt happen on thursday...... fingers crossed.

(If it is raining heavy it will be postponed till next week but if its light rain we can meet up at normal time and place, take a vote on what we wanna do - either ride like intended or just gap it to the pub.)

[bugjuice]

About bloody time too :Pokey:
fine, be like that.. may be I won't come..

I'l have one on the back and a newbie too..

[brit-bloke]

Should be there,Hopefully no wrong turns this week:sunny:

[Qkchk]

Should be there,Hopefully no wrong turns this week:sunny:
It happens, hey at least we found you! Thats the only downside to organising these advents. Not everyone knows where they are going and you cant spend all night trying to see who's still there and who we have lost. I can only try my best.

Hope this :sunny: sticks around for tomorrow............ c u then.

[GR81]

yea, ill be careful who i follow this time round :eek:

[Lazy7]

i'll be there. and my mate on his 250 might come along as well, if he does we will be going pretty slow. he's still running in the bike and i can't ride for shit. :rolleyes:

[SPman]

...and i can't ride for shit. :rolleyes:You'll be in good company then..................:whistle:

[Gremlin]

*Should* (fingers crossed) be there... jet home through a huuuuge car park at 5ish, quick change, drop backpack, then out from east to west... all in a car park... :confused:

[Lazy7]

7:30 in the morning. weather looks like shithouse. :mega:

[Lazy7]

weather is looking heaps better already!

[GR81]

welcome to auckland weather ;)

[avrflr]

Short term forecast for tonight looks good, don't be put off :)

[Cibby]

i might be there,, dependant on if posties bike is going or not......

Gotta love hondas :love:

[justsomeguy]

Sorry wont be able to make it - have to go check out a beautiful Teak wood dining suite that I have my eye on.

On the plus side you all wont have the World's Slowest Indian slowing you down and getting in your way.

Hate missing these rides as QKCHK does a great job organising them.

Newbies to KB and learner riders KB rides don't get any friendlier than this, I highly recommend you guys or gals give this ride a go.

[bugjuice]

i'll definitely be there..

cibby, go anyway, then that'll be incentive for postie to fix the pile-o-crapo
or he might be able to go on the back of mine.. dunno yet

[SwanTiger]

Its fucken windy out there!

Going down the motorway is going to be fun.

[Lazy7]

i dont know... for a 250, those hyosungs are pretty big and heavy. i'm sure you wont get blown around too much :cool:

[bugjuice]

the faster you go, the more stable you are, more stable you are the more safe you are..



... Mr Officer...

[Qkchk]

Ride is still on! Bit windy but at least it's not wet!

[chickenfunkstar]

I might see you guys there.

The general area was still dry when I came through about 15 mins ago.

[SwanTiger]

the faster you go, the more stable you are, more stable you are the more safe you are..

How do you word that one to a Police officer?

I suppose another good line could be "Oh, with my size and all I act like a sail in the wind, there was nothing, absoloutely nothing I could of done about it"

See you all there in a bit.

[Zed]

Ride is still on! Bit windy but at least it's not wet!In Hobsonville currently the sun is out in all of it's glory and yes the wind is up a bit, felt it quite strong on my way home from work, so strong in fact that i had to *tame* my riding to suit, note: wheelies are much more dangerous when windy, might as well forget about them! :confused: Looking okay up north in the Coatsville/Riverhead direction with some white/grey cloud cover, i'll risk going 2nite!

[Lazy7]

well dam. that was an 'eventfull' ride :Oops:

[GR81]

rekon, feel sorry for the poor fella on the gsxr, didnt look so coherent :no:

[Zed]

I had a really good time 2nite, thanks for the ride Qkchk!
I just love those roads, and i guess i had the benefit of knowing them quite well 2nite, pity several others can't say the same.

Encouraging to see KB still attracting large group rides, not sure on the total count of bikes but i recall about 15-20 bikes at one stage, which was cool to see in one location at Westgate, several others met up with us along the way, Bugjuice, et al. There were a couple of incidents along the way but overall the roads & weather were mint, and the company and chat at the pub was enjoyable!

Frosty, you are a good guy when it comes to helping people, top marks!
Babybikie, you are a ladies man lol.
Sixpack, you are a good guy, so wot's wrong with you online?? p/t
SPman, hope that physio ends soon, 'becky' looked hot 2nite.
CaN, choice leathers hehe, looking forward to seeing the YZF at the track!
BigDave, that Haka sucked!!

See y'all on the next one, and have a great weekend this weekend everyone who attended!!! :ride:

[bugjuice]

big dave was there...??

yeah, was a good ride, cheers qkchk.

the newb I brought along (streethawk on kb) enjoyed it too, for his first group ride..

hope everyone's alright..

[FROSTY]

My daddy is writing this for me cos I don't know the letters propperly.
Was real cool seeing so many bikes. I wos real mad with daddy letting them all go in front of us and daddy not riding fast.
I hope that guy who crashed his bike is ok.
Daddy let me ride for awhile and that was good fun but you guys had all gone ,that made me sad.
Daddy left me with you guys and that was fun and I got to ride home on a very sad motorbike in the back of daddys van.
I had a good night
Baby Bikie

[SwanTiger]

Brilliant ride with good company at the pub too, who was that young chick riding pillion? I'm sure I use to go to school with her (no really).

I would just like to rub it in, mainly to get Bruces attention, the ... HYOSUNG ... passed a ZX7R times two ... I say again, two ZX7R's. However they were probably just cruising.

You lot wait until I get a my desired 636 or something else around the 600 mark, you'll all be given the learn ... yeah keep laughing.

I hope those dudes that binned are alright, they didn't look too shit hot but that other guys ego looked bruised more than anything else.

Cheers for the ride!

[Big Dave]

big dave was there...??



yeah - i got sick of waiting for you to ring. :nya:

needed to get out of the office and the ride east to north on the tbird was all i needed.

zed bought me a coke - had a yarn and cruised home via the city. sounds like i had a better night than some.

Frosty - you are a legend.

It was the Aussie haka: tap front pockets twice, tap back pockets twice and ask: shout us a beer?

[boomer]

Auckland mobile accidents© on tour??

Hope your all safe and had a good run.. i will get to one of these. I left work about 5:10 tonite and thought to myself that i'd go west and meet ya's and say hi. Then i couldnt recall what time you were meeting and guessed 6:30 so thought bugger it.. and went home :wacko:

[Gremlin]

I would just like to rub it in, mainly to get Bruces attention, the ... HYOSUNG ... passed a ZX7R times two ... I say again, two ZX7R's. However they were probably just cruising.
errr..... YAH, thats it :sweatdrop

nah, didn't know most of the roads we were doing, no way in hell I want another speed striped bike.

Good ride qkchk, most able to go their own pace without feeling they needed to keep pace.

I think the first little adventure was a non-kbr?? And his mate?? was the one I wanted to talk to... bloody sticking to my arse like a mudguard :gob:

[Lazy7]

nah - Swantiger passed me legitmately. god i wish i was a confident rider!

in saying that though, i did manage to keep it shinny side up AND have a lot of fun so i guess thats a bonus!

i was really pleasantly surprised with the organisation of the ride and how you guys all helped out the fallen rider. was good to see.

i was talking to the bronze gixxer rider for a bit at the gassy before we left and by the sounds he was quite experienced, lots of track time etc... so it will be interesting to hear what happened. it was quite sobering seeing the bloodshot eyes and the helmet after he fell off... was a good lesson, to me anyway, about how quickly it can all go wrong!

cheers quickchick. was cool!

[Big Dave]

god i wish i was a confident rider!

You need a lesson or 2 mate.
some of it comes from experience and time in the saddle - but book youself in for an appropriate course and you'll ride out much more on top of it.

[bugjuice]

oh shit, i was meant to call, wasn't i... blame Postie for that..


errrr... actually, I did call.. and you were out...

[Lazy7]

You need a lesson or 2 mate.
some of it comes from experience and time in the saddle - but book youself in for an appropriate course and you'll ride out much more on top of it.

you're right. its probably a combination of not having big enough balls. and learning some bad habbits years ago and not being able to shake them!

who am i kidding. my balls are huge!

[avrflr]

WARNING: LONG POST. MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS Awesome ride was really enjoying it, trying to stick with zed and qkchk up near the front. At one stage got waved through by qkchk so was up front on totally unfamiliar roads with an angry red fireblade right behind me. I came over a blind crest thinking "what are the odds of there being a really tight corner here?" Pretty fucken good actually, just barely managed to keep it on the road as zed waved and went past. This was better as he seemed to know where he was going so I just tried to match his corner speed from there on. Turned on to the riverhead-coatesville road thinking "great I know where I am" so could be a little more confident. Can't remember if that's where the accident happened, memory starts getting foggy from there. Remember coming out of a left hander winding on the power expecting the rear pilot to hook up launch me down the straight. Instead it just spins and steps right out sideways good enough to make Ivan Mauger proud. So I'm thinking I'm about to high-side into orbit, try to steer into the skid and keep a bit of power on but although I managed to keep on the bike I didn't have much say as to where it was going by then. Into the ditch at 100+. Seemed to have a surprising amount of time to think stuff like "gixxers are crap trail bikes" and, since I seemed to be riding in the ditch without crashing for quite a while (prolly 2 secs) I thought "Fuck! I'm going to make it! THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE!" Down I went like a sack of shit, back of helmet nuts road, no pain due to blessed unconsciousness. Don't remember much of the crash scene, or talking to people. An hour later was struggling to form sentences. Not surprising as the Shoei looks a bit second hand. The worlds cheapest leathers and gloves did their job admirably - no skin lost. Have a bruised bum and two very sore ankles. Goes to show you should wear proper riding boots and not defence issue combats. And a high quality bum protector.
To all the people who looked after me and my bike you are champs, a million thank yous. Frosty you are a legend for taking my bike back. Beers to you all when I see you next

[bugjuice]

good to see you back mate.. probably won't remember me either, but you didn't look too great last night..

rest easy, you'll be feeling it soon if not already.
I assume the docs gave you the all clear?

And you're right, they don't make the best trail bikes.. Did you know what caused it? There was talk of the oil dumping over the road..??

[Zed]

...Don't remember much of the crash scene, or talking to people. An hour later was struggling to form sentences. Not surprising as the Shoei looks a bit second hand. The worlds cheapest leathers and gloves did their job admirably - no skin lost. Have a bruised bum and two very sore ankles. Goes to show you should wear proper riding boots and not defence issue combats. And a high quality bum protector...Great to read you're all relatively okay man. I didn't see the crash cos I was up ahead but Derek on the '86 Gixxer 7fiddy was following you and said there was heaps of smoke billowing out of your engine 'prior' to you looping it around the corner, so it sounds like you had a bad mechanical problem to start with? When he found you dude you were lying in the middle of the road, so he promptly moved you. You were fairly disorientated and kept saying that you couldn't remember a single thing at the scene. Thankfully a good samaritan stopped in his van and waved to slow down traffic, and he kindly offerred to take you and your bike back to the Albany pub, so 3 of us picked up your sad gixxer and lifted it into the back of his van between two beds! He was a cool cat and very helpful!!

Take care Tim (?) and rest up. Hope you get the bike sorted out smoothly!


Zed

Btw, my Honda wasn't at all angry, I was calm and collect throughout the whole ride hehe. :woohoo:

[avrflr]

Well, I didn't know that. Crikey thanks Derek for potentially saving my life. Embarrassed to say I couldn't pick you out of a lineup, but would certainly like to buy you a drink or several.
It doesn't surprise me to hear about the oil, after having plenty of grip all day I suddenly had sweet fuck all at the back. At least I'm not just an incompetent rider, I'm an incompetent rider who had a mechanical failure:) So don't buy ex race bikes put back on the road. They can be.....temperamental.

[Big Dave]

So don't buy ex race bikes put back on the road.

Quote of the month.
Saw the aftermath at the pub. Glad you're OK.

[The Stranger]

I hear you were blowing smoke for a while before the bin. Would be real interested to know where oil all over your front disk, forks and wheel etc came from when you find out.

[Zed]

...So don't buy ex race bikes put back on the road. They can be.....temperamental.Hey waz that the bike advertised on TradeMe for a while??

[justsomeguy]

Glad to see you're ok avrflr.

Never try to use Zed as a riding speed/effort indicator- that fella always looks as though he's asleep on the bike. He and Warr are the worst - look like they're doing 50 when they're doing 150.

Gutted I missed the ride, looked like a decent turnout too. Fingers crossed for the next one.

[avrflr]

Cheers to all the well wishers. I only lost 5% of my brain. 5% of fuck all is no great loss:)




Never try to use Zed as a riding speed/effort indicator- that fella always looks as though he's asleep on the bike. He and Warr are the worst - look like they're doing 50 when they're doing 150.



I was having an awesome time following zed. A good fun speed. Now he'll say he wasn't trying, and I'll say I didn't know the roads. And the sun was in my eyes.


Hey waz that the bike advertised on TradeMe for a while??

Yeah, that's the one.


I hear you were blowing smoke for a while before the bin. Would be real interested to know where oil all over your front disk, forks and wheel etc came from when you find out.

I'd be interested to know too. I have no memory of seeing the bike post crash. I'm probably blocking it out as a coping mechanism.

[justsomeguy]

Cheers to all the well wishers. I only lost 5% of my brain. 5% of fuck all is no great loss:)



I was having an awesome time following zed. A good fun speed. Now he'll say he wasn't trying, and I'll say I didn't know the roads. And the sun was in my eyes.

Hahaha - nice to see you're still able to retain a sense of humour.

You look as though your over it and getting on with life.


:niceone: :done: :niceone:

[Postie]

And the sun was in my eyes.



Yeah, that's the one.




that excuse has been used and abused many times, but works a blinder (pun inteded)
glad to hear your ok fella.

[GR81]

good to hear you're ok :2thumbsup

[SPman]

And the sun was in my eyes.
What sun?

looked like a lot of oil in your bellypan, as well......puts a new meaning to "backing it in"

I'm probably blocking it out as a coping mechanism. Mate, you barely knew which way was up! Im not surprised you remember fuck all!

Cheers to the first guy who binned! There was an excellent crop of ripe, juicy, deliscious blackberries right next to where you ended up.
I havent had such a blackberry feast for ages! :2thumbsup

ps...hope you're OK

[bugjuice]

lamo.. wondered what the hell you were up to down there.. I thought you were watering the weeds..

[Motoracer]

Just got my CBR back, the motor and carbs are done, I just have to do all the bearings, forks and brakes and put some good rubber on, then I'll be all set for a ride soon!!

So with some luck, I'll be in for the next one! :)

Glad you weren't hurt too badly there mate. Good luck with getting your bike sorted asap and getting back on the road!

[FROSTY]

1 SLIGHTLY USED GIXXER THOU K4
OFFERES ANYONE???:shake: :shake:
nahh seriously Pillion said you weren't particularly coherent when she drove ya to the hospital.
Good to hear you're basicly ok mate. :Punk:
See ya tomorrow dude.

[SixPackBack]

I had a really good time 2nite, thanks for the ride Qkchk!
I just love those roads, and i guess i had the benefit of knowing them quite well 2nite, pity several others can't say the same.

Encouraging to see KB still attracting large group rides, not sure on the total count of bikes but i recall about 15-20 bikes at one stage, which was cool to see in one location at Westgate, several others met up with us along the way, Bugjuice, et al. There were a couple of incidents along the way but overall the roads & weather were mint, and the company and chat at the pub was enjoyable!

Frosty, you are a good guy when it comes to helping people, top marks!
Babybikie, you are a ladies man lol.
Sixpack, you are a good guy, so wot's wrong with you online?? p/t
SPman, hope that physio ends soon, 'becky' looked hot 2nite.
CaN, choice leathers hehe, looking forward to seeing the YZF at the track!
BigDave, that Haka sucked!!

See y'all on the next one, and have a great weekend this weekend everyone who attended!!! :ride:

Just doesn't feel right enjoying your company Zed...might have to get used to it [pt]

[GT250R]

had fun riding with you all,

Glad to hear the guys that went down are pretty much ok..

Might see you next time round if I'm allowed out LOL

[Lazy7]

found a picture on my phone... looks like it was taken before the majority of you guys turned up... but its got a couple of 7r's in the pic so its all good as far as i'm concerned...

[Gremlin]

... but its got a couple of 7r's in the pic so its all good as far as i'm concerned...
but tis all blurred.... how could you do that to our bikes?? :slap:

Least there are no gixxers... that would have been terrible :banana:

[SixPackBack]

but tis all blurred.... how could you do that to our bikes?? :slap:

Least there are no gixxers... that would have been terrible :banana:

Look again 'KING CUSTARD' lurks to the far right un bothered by the kumansukme's:bleh:

[Lazy7]

i was going to say something about kawasaki being there at the end of the night as well as the beginning but then i remembered we were two down that night one Kawasaki and one SillyWookie :slap:

[DMNTD]

Will be down in Jafaland this thursday to acquire a new helmet and wouldn't mind joining y'all if you guys are on for this week's ride.:ride:

[Qkchk]

After alot of hummin and harrin, this weeks ride will be open to Experienced/Faster riders only due to my stress levels on the last ride :eek5:

TAKE NOTE OF THE EARLIER MEETING TIME - Thanks Daylight Savings! :doh:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=532029#post532029

[avrflr]

After alot of hummin and harrin, this weeks ride will be open to Experienced/Faster riders only due to my stress levels on the last ride :eek5:


This experienced/faster rider didn't help your stress levels much, sorry about that. You do a great job qkchk, thanks.

[DirtMad]

Have a bruised bum and two very sore ankles. Goes to show you should wear proper riding boots and not defence issue combats.

Oh Shit. Defence issue combats are what im wearing too...hehe. Point taken though - will go buy some boots with protection :blink: