TCWNR- Wellington

[Uncle B]

The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride.

Yes folks it's on again this Wednesday weather permitting.
Meet 6:30 at the southern end of Avalon park by the duck pond.

Please Note: This ride is arranged in order to provide a local social riding event for the local KB riders that are riding the smaller CC bikes and that generally prefer slower paced rides.
This event works well by having the group remain as a group when in transit and by travelling at predominantly road legal speeds.
All KB riders and friends are welcome to attend this ride. However, should you struggle to maintain the groups easy going pace, we ask that you be considerate and stick with it for this is a learner/introductory riders group event.

Destination will be determined on the day. See you there

[Dafe]

Thanks Uncle B, I won't be there this week due to work, but definately next week. Have a good ride! :2thumbsup

[skelstar]

Should be there weather permitting.

[phoenixgtr]

We'll see what the weather does

It was a big day for my little baby today, she click over 10,000kms today. Pity it was on the boring commute to work

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah im in, weather permitting....

[Charlie]

Yeah... me times four.

[Kendog]

Love to come, but bike's still in Hawera getting shock in. Have a safe and enjoyable ride everyone!! Will be thinking of you and wishing I was there while I'm at work! :crybaby:

[Fatjim]

Yeah im in, weather permitting....


Haven't we heard this before?

[skelstar]

With two near-identicle bikes in the family, I assume we will be seeing one of the Kendogs there though?

[Dreamer]

I intend to be there. My flight back from Auckland (work trip) lands at 5.30. Just a matter of racing home, jumping on the bike and making 6.30. If I'm late I can always find you in Featherston, lots of time to catch up while you're there.

[Str8 Jacket]

Haven't we heard this before?

I had to WORK late last Wednesday. :angry2:

[sels1]

If I'm late I can always find you in Featherston, lots of time to catch up while you're there.

Does someone (like Uncle Bruce) have your cellphone no. in case we decide on a different location?


Will be there btw, UB

[Str8 Jacket]

:cry: Te weathers turning crapola in town!! :cry:

[phoenixgtr]

Yep. It's crap, or getting there

[Str8 Jacket]

I can see the rain beginning to fall. If it stays like this then im going to te pub after work!

[madboy]

That's okay str8, no need to find excuses. Wind over walking pace is a given that you're working late. But seriously, have you been riding the last few days? The wind has been pretty special. The amount of involuntary "repositionings" I've made over the last few days while riding... I coulda swore I was gonna ride off a bridge the other day.

I've got dreamers number somewhere. But she gets around so quite a few people will have it by now... [runs and hides] :bash:

[phoenixgtr]

Mmmmm...beer :drinkup:

Did you see the news last night. It looked like it was gonna seriously start pissing down

[Str8 Jacket]

But seriously, have you been riding the last few days? The wind has been pretty special.

Yep, I ride at least 20-30 k's EVERYDAY. Me and phoenixgtr went over the Takas on Sun was really windy. I dont have issues with riding in the wind anymore, but I aint riding in the rain when I could be warm and "merry" at the pub....

[sels1]

http://www.metservice.com/default/index.php?alias=wellington

A shower band came thru here but it seems to be clearing now

[Str8 Jacket]

Well its not getting any worse here.... Been looking forward to riding tonight so i'll keep my fingers crossed!

[Str8 Jacket]

:wari: YAY!!! WE'VE GOT SUN!! :wari:

:wari: :wari: :wari: :wari:

[phoenixgtr]

I'm coming. Do city dwellers want to meet up? Caltex truck stop, Kaiwharawhara?

[Str8 Jacket]

Caltex truck stop, Kaiwharawhara?

5.45?
I'll bring my 10 characters.....

[sels1]

OK folks, its looking good. I just had a look at the latest radar scan, and peeked in the forcasting computer model and the info is:
pressure - bottomed at 991 but slowly rising
Wind direction - Northwest, slowly moving to west, then SWest
Wind speed - around 18knots steadily declining
Temp -18, slowly declining (normal end of day)
Rain - nil - all gone

see you all there

[phoenixgtr]

5.45?
I'll bring my 10 characters.....

Just make sure they're cool characters, bad guys are good.

5.45 sounds excellent

[Str8 Jacket]

Sweet as. I'll be there just before, we'll try and leave at 5.45.....

Don't forget your clear visors people, the hills scary at night with a tinted one!

[phoenixgtr]

Too late. My clear one's at home. I thought it was gonna be shit tonight

[skelstar]

Tinted is fine on the hill. Just put the visor up.

[Charlie]

Groan...I cant make it tonight.
Weather is looking much better though. Have fun!

[RantyDave]

I'll be there just before, we'll try and leave at 5.45.....
Ditto, I'm on. See you at Caltex.

Dave

[madboy]

Tinted is fine on the hill. Just put the visor up.Yeah, so long as you're not chasing K6 1000s in high winds like I was last week...

[Kendog]

With two near-identicle bikes in the family, I assume we will be seeing one of the Kendogs there though?

I wish, work has taken over my life at the moment :slap:

Hoping that it all calms down by the end of the month.

[sels1]

Good ride tonite folks - earliest I have ever been home from one! Hope ya all enjoyed the change of scenery and venue.

[Dafe]

Damn....... Looked like some pretty nice weather!

So was it the lookout and then around the inlet?
So who was riding the MT-01? I can see flame but no duke......
See you all on the sunday ride.

[Uncle B]

Great ride tonight. Good to see everyone getting into it and the 'skills' improving.
Thanks Sels1 for showing the way to the 'change of scenery' venue :niceone:
Ride back in the dark was interesting with a tinted visor, so it was visor up with the eyes watering all the way. Once we got over the Haywards and dropped into the Hutt Valley you could notice a decent temperature drop.

Thanks guys for another successful TCWNR

[Uncle B]

So was it the lookout and then around the inlet?
So who was riding the MT-01? I can see flame but no duke......
See you all on the sunday ride.
Over the Piecock and onto Raumati to a pub that Sels1 knows about.
The MT-01 was (golly I forgot his name) the dude from TSS.
Flame was there with the Duke with the clutch that sounds like it's about to grenade itself.
And Str8jacket was there with her horns.

[Str8 Jacket]

Awesome ride tonight guy's! Was a bit worried that the bikes (mainly mine) were gonna blow over.... Real glad I had a clear visor tonight! Sorry to those that had to follow me back over the hill on the way back, my lights are terrible and couldnt see too far ahead of me....
Did you guy's see that silver car that was lane splitting up the motorway that almost kept going straight into the middle barrier? Dick.

Bruce, his name was Stu.

[Uncle B]

Bruce, his name was Stu.
Cheers Girly with the big horn.

[Wasp]

anyone not notice those cops by mackays crossing? the second half of the group (me infront) got pulled over then a cop tells us to "just go"? i think his words were, so i took off down the left shoulder and then realised there was no one behind me :Oops:, so i waited for a bit, still no one... shit.... then headed home.

incase you guys didnt realise it was me going the other way through petone by the camera there cos i went down the gorge by myself.

[Str8 Jacket]

incase you guys didnt realise it was me going the other way through petone by the camera there cos i went down the gorge by myself.

Yeah, thought it was you. We went back over Piecock, I gather that you went the other way?

[phoenixgtr]

A Sorry to those that had to follow me back over the hill on the way back, my lights are terrible and couldnt see too far ahead of me....


You did really well. It was a good ride.


i went down the gorge by myself.

I wondered what happened to you. Did you have an ok ride home?


I had a blast guys. Hope to do it next week. My partners taken to having girly nights with her friends on Wednesday so I can go for a ride:rockon:

[skelstar]

It was a good ride. madboy - you need to harden up with the wind thing...I mean really! :)

The Paekakariki Hill road is interesting in the dark. Fun on the way up anyway.

Sorry we lost you Wasp. We should have done a head count or something.

[madboy]

Huh? Wind? I nana'd the gixxer, that's for sure. Can't imagine the world of pain if I dropped that! Nice to have a mostly slow-paced ride.

Silver car? I heard rumours an unknown green bike had a minor run-in (or was that -away?) from a black one.

[skelstar]

A mufti huh?

[Str8 Jacket]

Silver car? I heard rumours an unknown green bike had a minor run-in (or was that -away?) from a black one.

Was on our way home, only us "townies" would have seen it, just after the Petone entrance. The funny thing is that when we got through the terrace tunnel he was waiting at the lights when we turned up, lmao!

[Sparky Bills]

Thanks Sels1 for showing the way to the 'change of scenery' venue :niceone:
Once we got over the Haywards and dropped into the Hutt Valley you could notice a decent temperature drop.

Thanks guys for another successful TCWNR

OH how i miss that hill:Police: :finger:
See people its not so bad is it? :niceone:
Ill be back soon enough.... sooner rather than later actually:msn-wink:
I should have joined ya at the pub in Raumati... Knowing Sels it would have been above that horrible indoor pool???:bleh:

[phoenixgtr]

I remember this silver car. What a muppet!!

We weren't exactly dawdling and he went flying past. Idiot

[Str8 Jacket]

I remember this silver car. What a muppet!!

We weren't exactly dawdling and he went flying past. Idiot

Yeah quite a pace was set there Dave! :niceone: But yeah I remember thinking oh crap hes gonna go flying into us when he hits that barrier. Damn lucky he was!

[madboy]

Dunno Skelstar, I heard the story 2nd hand :msn-wink:

[Uncle B]

The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride 15.03.2006.

Yes folks it's on again this Wednesday.
Meet 6:30 at the southern end of Avalon park by the duck pond.

Please Note: This ride is arranged in order to provide a local social riding event for the local KB riders that are riding the smaller CC bikes and that generally prefer slower paced rides.
This event works well by having the group remain as a group when in transit and by travelling at predominantly road legal speeds.
All KB riders and friends are welcome to attend this ride. However, should you struggle to maintain the groups easy going pace, we ask that you be considerate and stick with it for this is a learner/introductory riders group event.

Destination will be determined on that evening.
See you there

[Str8 Jacket]

[B] Avalon park by the duck pond.



Umm, is that where we usually meet? Ive never noticed a duck pond before...

[Charlie]

I'll be there!! Cheers.

Feeling better after Saturday Str8????? Missed a good ride.

[Fatjim]

All KB riders and friends are welcome to attend this ride. However, should you struggle to maintain the groups easy going pace, we ask that you be considerate and stick with it for this is a learner/introductory riders group event.

See you there


Ha Ha Ha. Maybe this should be in bold and kwaka green.

[Str8 Jacket]

Feeling better after Saturday Str8????? Missed a good ride.

I was feeling pretty OK on Sun. Was almost on my way to meet you guy's at Caltex when I discovered both my tyres were at 11 psi (oh feck!), had to pump them up urgently and then go home to get my gear by then it had started to drizzle so I went back to bed. See ya tomoro!

[phoenixgtr]

Excellent!! Weather is looking fairly good for tomorrow and I'm hungry for a good ride

[Uncle B]

Umm, is that where we usually meet? Ive never noticed a duck pond before...
Your such a blonde :slap:

[Str8 Jacket]

Your such a blonde :slap:

:spudgrr: pooh to you too! But really is there a duck pond there? Ive seen an elephant and other "natives" in that area but I swear that ive never seen a duck pond?!

[Uncle B]

:spudgrr: pooh to you too! But really is there a duck pond there? Ive seen an elephant and other "natives" in that area but I swear that ive never seen a duck pond?!
Yes...right next to the elephant on the left.

[Str8 Jacket]

There really was a real life elephant there the first night that we went out on the first TCWNR. I thought I was seeing things but Tristan saw it too! Granted there was one of those travelling circus thingees setting up at the time though...

[Charlie]

Maybe the elephant scared the ducks away so your attention wasnt drawn to the pond. There are usually load of the wee critters around there.

[Str8 Jacket]

Maybe the elephant scared the ducks away so your attention wasnt drawn to the pond. There are usually load of the wee critters around there.

Oh man, it is my mission to see that bloody pond this week!

[sels1]

UncleB and I might have cooked up a cunning new scenic route too......

[Charlie]

Thought you were gonna say "cooked up a duck". Sorry ducks on the brain now.... Any hints or secret squirel in case we're Road-Blocked?
I might be late getting to the Hutt!

[Fatjim]

Maybe the elephant scared the ducks away so your attention wasnt drawn to the pond. There are usually load of the wee critters around there.

No, it really is an elephant pond, but not a very good one. The ducks can piss off.

[phoenixgtr]

Tristan saw it too!

What elephant??

Hehehe

Na, I saw it too. It was a big fella. But come to think of it, I can't remember the duck pond either. You sure its not a mirage?

[skelstar]

If you guys didnt see that f*cking duckpond Im not going to be riding anywhere near any of you. Period.

[phoenixgtr]

UncleB and I might have cooked up a cunning new scenic route too......

Oooooh...That sounds exciting. Is it exciting?? :ride:

[phoenixgtr]

If you guys didnt see that f*cking duckpond Im not going to be riding anywhere near any of you. Period.

Hang on. Its quite big isnt it. Down the far end from where you come into the car park. Theres a bank along the side of it

[Uncle B]

There really was a real life elephant there the first night that we went out on the first TCWNR. I thought I was seeing things but Tristan saw it too! Granted there was one of those travelling circus thingees setting up at the time though...
We'll make a life size cardboard cutout of an elephant just for you so you don't get lost.....Happy now?

[Str8 Jacket]

Thanks for caring Uncle B, though you may need to put it directly in the middle of the road so I can see it.... hmm where did my peroxide go?...

[Freakshow]

Oh man, it is my mission to see that bloody pond this week!

shall we bring some bread so you feed these ducks you have been neglecting?:no: :oi-grr:

[cowboyz]

I'm keen to join in tomorrow night. I have some business in Wellington in the mid afternoon and will probably stll be around for 6pm. Anyone want to fire some more detailed directions my way and will hopefully meet some of the wellington crew down there. (might as well make the trip worth it, can't be all work)

[Str8 Jacket]

I'm keen to join in tomorrow night.

Excellent! Dont forget to bring some bread...

You coming tomoro Freakshow?

[cowboyz]

yeah, righto . wheres the meet point? I could just follow the quacking?

[Uncle B]

Head north along State Highway 2 until you get to the Nae Nae/Avalon turn off over the Kennedy Good Bridge.
As you come off the bridge you'll see to your left (are you listening Helen?) a BIG DUCK POND....that's if you can see past the elephant.

Be good to have you along cowboyz

EDIT: The Kennedy Good Bridge is the third bridge after the Petone overbridge.

[Freakshow]

Excellent! Dont forget to bring some bread...

You coming tomoro Freakshow?

Yeah should be there, do ducks lik white or brown bread??

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah should be there, do ducks lik white or brown bread??

Kewl, the weathers supposed to be good... I reckon they'd prefer brown...

Townies meet up at Caltex Kaiwharawhara to leave at 5.45? Promise to wait for you this time Dave!!

[Sparky Bills]

Have i missed something here?:mellow: What duck, elephant and pond????!

You people heading to Raumati again?

[RantyDave]

Promise to wait for you this time Dave!!
Heh! Yeah, I'm up for a bit of a cruise. I believe Phatsak (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=25977) will also be in attendance.

Dave

[Str8 Jacket]

I believe Phatsak will also be in attendance.



Kewl, shall we wait for both of you then?

[phoenixgtr]

Townies meet up at Caltex Kaiwharawhara to leave at 5.45?

I'll be there and yeah, we'll wait for you Dave

[Phatsak]

The duck pond discussion is a bit "couldn't see the forest for the trees" - its a pretty big pond :)

[Str8 Jacket]

The duck pond discussion is a bit "couldn't see the forest for the trees" - its a pretty big pond :)


Yes, well I am a little slow! :o
You coming tonight? Be good to meet ya... Where you coming from to the ride? Wanna meet up with a few of us at Kaiwharawhara?

[Charlie]

Large possibility I will be finishing work late... may or may not see you tonight. :crybaby:

[phoenixgtr]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=26257

[Dreamer]

Ahhhh Lovely.
Wednesday again.

[skelstar]

Ill be missing this week. Two nights doing laps on the hill already this week, I need a rest. Maybe v-long bike trip this weekend also. Have fun people and take it easy.

[sels1]

You people heading to Raumati again?

Maybe...maybe not....its a mystery tour...could be we are going somewhere completly different......we have more than one cunning plan - but rest assured there will be a winding road and beer!

[Str8 Jacket]

Are there petrol stops along the way? I can do 140 k's or so depending on how much I thrash the KR but after that im stuffed...

[sels1]

Thought you were gonna say "cooked up a duck". Sorry ducks on the brain now.... Any hints or secret squirel in case we're Road-Blocked?
I might be late getting to the Hutt!

will pm ya!

[sels1]

Are there petrol stops along the way? I can do 140 k's or so depending on how much I thrash the KR but after that im stuffed...

I'll put a tow rope in my topbox then. :lol:

Nah, you'll be fine

[Charlie]

...6.26 p.m. and I'm still at work.... Hope you guys have a great ride! :bye:

[cowboyz]

well, ducks went hungry cause I forgot the bread.. They have a really BIG pond to play in though so that is good ... YES there is a pond. No elephant though. shame , I was looking forward to the elephant.

Had small ride round the water a bit and then headed up home. Hope to catch you guys again sometime.

[Dafe]

A good ride had tonight. Thank you everybody!

TCWNR rode from Avalon to Paremata via the southern end of the inlet, then down the motorway towards Wellington and taking the Tawa offramp.
Took the old Glenside/Middleton road from Tawa to Johnsonville then headed out to Makara Beach. Rode from Makara to Karori where we stopped in at a local pub "The Quiet Something?" Before commencing the run home.

Hadn't ridden the Makara roads for quite some time. many hairy moments as many corners have dirt and gravel in spots.
My apologies for loosing my cool with one member of the public before flashing the birdie.
Other than that, it was a very enjoyable evening. Thanks all.

[Velox]

Argh - someone should've texted me to say you were in Karori! I would've popped in to the pub to say hi at some stage if you were there before 8.

(Dafe it's 'The Quiet Lady' - what a crap name. It used to be the Terawhiti Arms which was way better, maybe the owners of the Station decided they didin't like it or something).

[sels1]

Argh - someone should've texted me to say you were in Karori! I would've popped in to the pub to say hi at some stage if you were there before 8.

The thought did occur as we were riding up Karori Rd but I dont have yr no. Anyway, figgered if you wernt on the ride you must be busy


(Dafe it's 'The Quiet Lady' - what a crap name.

Yeah...there's no such thing eh!

Good ride folks - 17 odd bikes at Avalon. Hope everybody enjoyed the change of scenery again this week, it was a nice night for a ride. The road home to the coast had little traffic and was really nice riding under the full moon - the light off the water etc.

Nice to meet cowboyz - hope you had a good ride home

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah I really enjoyed last night, despite my bike not feeling right all night...
Had wee "incident" last night on the way home when a 4x4 decided to change lanes right into the car in front of me, which resulted in the car in front of me flying backwards a good 5 metres into me. Not much more damage to the bike than there already is, was good of it to fall on the side it was already broken... Im a bit sore today but no damage and helmet only very slightly scratched.

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah I really enjoyed last night, despite my bike not feeling right all night...
Had wee "incident" last night on the way home when a 4x4 decided to change lanes right into the car in front of me, which resulted in the car in front of me flying backwards a good 5 metres into me. Not much more damage to the bike than there already is, was good of it to fall on the side it was already broken... Im a bit sore today but no damage and helmet only very slightly scratched.

Oh sh*t!! You have all the luck! Bloody 4x4's. Should be banned from the cities I tells ya. Good to hear your ok and the bike fell on the right side. It will start to look like two-face soon

[Colapop]

Yeah, that was me - sorry Hels....


It wasn't really - good you're ok, crazyhorse!

[Str8 Jacket]

cheers guys, I saw the 4x4 suddenly changing lanes into the car, saw that I had nowhere to go so I put on the brakes and stopped right where I was. Unfortunately small car versus 4x4 = little car flying. Couldve been worse...

[Paul in NZ]

Bloody heck...

Hope you are OK..

[Freakshow]

Yeah thanks guys it was a great ride, Glad to hear you are alright Str8.

[sels1]

Crikey Hels, glad your ok.
Does this mean you can get your bike fixed up on someone elses insurance?

[Str8 Jacket]

Crikey Hels, glad your ok.
Does this mean you can get your bike fixed up on someone elses insurance?

Nah, there was no (more) damage than before the accident, I think maybe because I had come to a stop and not kept riding towards the vehicle. There was more damage to my pride - flying over the handle bars isn't the most elegant thing a person could do... Besides the guy with the 4x4 had no insurance and the guy whos car hit me wasnt at fault but he was really good. I rode the bike to work this morning and its sweet as so im not gonna worry, hey at least shes unique, eh?!

[skelstar]

When you buy your big bike can I suggest a nekid one? :)
Glad to hear you are OK Hels.

[madboy]

Jeez, you poor girl! Have you considered the concept that your bike is genetically predisposed to lying on it's side?

[RantyDave]

There was more damage to my pride
Pride? Pah! How are the airhorns?

Dave

[sels1]

Nah, there was no (more) damage than before the accident,

yeah.....but do the other guys know that?.....:shifty:

[Dafe]

Jeepers Helen, Glad to hear you're OK.

I would be considering requesting a replacement of bike parts and if your helmet contacted the ground in even the slightest way possible, that too!
So the guy doesn't have insurance, thats his choice. It's also his choice to cross into oncoming traffic and cause accidents. It's not your problem if he doesn't have insurance.

There is a nice Shark RSX Oxydium road damaged helmet sitting at my place. You should get it replaced!

You need to report the incident to the Police and then provide the driver with your replacement costs. You can always visit the law society which does free legal aid to have an official letter placed for reparation to the costs imposed on you.

Chances are the guy will have some sort of insurance, he just doesn't want to cough up.

[Fatjim]

If you have contents all your gear is covered and they should be able to recover your excess from the cager. Same with your bike.

[Uncle B]

Wednesday 22.03.06
Ok guys and girls it's on again.....same bat time same bat channel if your up for it.
Hopefully the weather will hold out and remember we're into clear visor riding now.

See you there

[Dreamer]

Excellent news. See you tomorrow.

[phoenixgtr]

Cool. Have you got an exciting new scenic route for us this week?

Damn weather (mumble mumble mumble)

[Uncle B]

Cool. Have you got an exciting new scenic route for us this week?
It's up to you guys for this weeks destination. Majority vote wins.

[skelstar]

But a suggestion that its not discussed here. However I guess the 5-O may not get too much business such is the nature of these rides though...

[Str8 Jacket]

I dont care where we go as long as we ride! I hope this damn weather behaves!

[cowpoos]

It's up to you guys for this weeks destination. Majority vote wins.

I feel like a beer and a loverly small town pub....thats my vote fella.... tell sean to txt me if this is the direction your heading in?

[skelstar]

Sean may not be heading in any direction Weds night sorry. Gonna catch up with a mate that I have been neglecting.

[Freakshow]

Busy tomorrow night :doh: but do you know if the TRTNR is still on??

[phoenixgtr]

It's up to you guys for this weeks destination. Majority vote wins.

Cool cool :niceone:

[Fatjim]

I feel like a beer and a loverly small town pub....thats my vote fella.... tell sean to txt me if this is the direction your heading in?

Hows those tukas poos? They swept it yet?

[cowpoos]

Hows those tukas poos? They swept it yet?

dunno mate....should be....trucks and cars should hav done a fairly good by now...plus the rain would hav washed alot of the fines and dust away...

[Velox]

Busy tomorrow night :doh: but do you know if the TRTNR is still on??
Well it was pretty dark at 7 tonight so I'd say they're on hold for a while. Come down to the pub though.

[Uncle B]

How's about if the roads become dry we ride, but if not we meet at a pub and keep the social side going?

[Str8 Jacket]

Sounds like a plan Uncle B. Bloody wet ride in this morning...

[Wasp]

meh, i got less wet today than yesterday.

Dave from motomart said that the takas were allright but all ripped up and a bit of gravel on it. (apparently special grip stuff on the corners).

im all for just chillin at the pub.

[Uncle B]

OK....whos got a nice pub in mind that we could kick back and relax?

[Freakshow]

Todays ride was a lot dryier that yesterdays. And I finally used that Fog city Visor inlay and I am pretty impressed, it makes that middle lane a lot clearer on the way in. If you are chilling at a pub I am keen later but which part of town suits everybody, Hutt, Porirua, City??

[Str8 Jacket]

IM not to fussed where we meet up, the only thing is that i'll have to ride to wherever so can only come along if the weather isnt too bad. BUT if the weather stays the way it is now the roads will be dried out by tonight and we could still ride...

[Dreamer]

I bet it's not raining the Kapiti side, does anyone know?

[Dreamer]

Hokitika looks go9od. Let's go there.
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=vissatellite

[madboy]

A work colleague lives in Te Horo, and apparently it was lovely up there this morning. None of this southerly wind and rain shite.

[Str8 Jacket]

Hokitika looks go9od. Let's go there.
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=vissatellite

LMAO! Crazy chick... But im keen if your paying for the ferry ticket(s)... ;)

[Dreamer]

That'd be nice. Back to my training course now - hope to see some/lots of you tonight. Fingers crossed.

[cowpoos]

OK....whos got a nice pub in mind that we could kick back and relax?

feathers red pub?

[Str8 Jacket]

feathers red pub?

Yeah its a nice pub. Shame about the patronage though... :dodge:

[phoenixgtr]

I'm keen to just meet up even if we don't go for a ride. Dunno where though

[Sparky Bills]

A work colleague lives in Te Horo, and apparently it was lovely up there this morning. None of this southerly wind and rain shite.


MATE! Its Kapiti!
We dont know what rain is there:cool:

[madboy]

MATE! Its Kapiti!
We dont know what rain is there:cool:Or the age of consent, or that there is more to a car's suspension than a rubber bumpstop, or that most vehicles have pistons...

[Uncle B]

What about the Bristol up Cuba street 6:30ish?

[Str8 Jacket]

What about the Bristol up Cuba street 6:30ish?

Yep sounds good! They do good meals there too...

[Wasp]

bristol? cuba street? petone? welly? (can you tell im asking for directions?)
if its petone i'll come, if its welly i wont.
boss just got back from welly and says its "raining" not "pouring".

weather here in the hutt looks allright, probably lightly spitting but nothing visable out the wndow, moderate breeze.

either way i need to take the bike for a run to see if its still leaking oil.

[Str8 Jacket]

Bristol Cuba St is in the city near where I work, at least thats where im assuming Uncle B is meaning??
Its not raining in town in fact it stop raining here awhile ago...

*waits for the inevitable down pour now that ive said that*

[phoenixgtr]

I can meet you somewhere if you want Wasp

[Uncle B]

Weather seems to be clearing...sort of.....Let me know if anyone is keen to ride and we'll do a short loop then go to the Bristol, Cuba st, Welly.

[hsvboy06]

I bet it's not raining the Kapiti side, does anyone know?
Yep - nice and sunny here - not a drop of rain all day. (And therefore I'm staying up here tonight!)

[Wasp]

i'm keen for a short ride, if not i'll have to meet you somewhere phoenix (or any hutt riders?)

[phoenixgtr]

A short ride could be good. I need to know whats happening by 5. Are we going to meet in Avalon or somewhere else

[Wasp]

weather in the hutt looks good, overcast and the roof of the nissan shop is dry with patches of water.

I need to know by 5ish too.

[Uncle B]

Ok you ladies.....meet at Avalon park by the elephant pond

[Sparky Bills]

Or the age of consent, or that there is more to a car's suspension than a rubber bumpstop, or that most vehicles have pistons...


That hurts mate.
And they dont have bump stop rubbers:whistle:

[Wasp]

oh goody, i'll bring the bread for the elephants but they might be sheltering under the bridge from the weather.

[Wasp]

well i'd say this was one of the best rides ever. (probably cos of riding next to the vtz)

cheers guys!

[Str8 Jacket]

I was too much of a softcock to go riding tonight, but I did enjoy spending the afternoon at the pub... Was good meeting up with those of you did that rode to the pub though, was very funny to see the people gaze pass the 2 gizzer thous to admire the hyosung - Go Dreamer!!

[Madness]

was very funny to see the people gaze pass the 2 gizzer thous to admire the hyosung!!

Cuba Street full of Koreans tonite huh???
:doobey: :doobey: :doobey: :doobey: :doobey:

[Uncle B]

was very funny to see the people gaze pass the 2 gizzer thous to admire the hyosung - Go Dreamer!!
hmmph!....obviously those people knew nothing about bikes.

Bit of a nothing ride but at least the Cruisy Welly hardcore were out and about. :clap:

Special thanks to those lovely ladies in the yellow jump suits :love:

[phoenixgtr]

Special thanks to those lovely ladies in the yellow jump suits :love:

Oh yes. Yummy!!

It was good just to get out. See you guys next week

[Str8 Jacket]

hmmph!....obviously those people knew nothing about bikes.

Bit of a nothing ride but at least the Cruisy Welly hardcore were out and about. :clap:

Special thanks to those lovely ladies in the yellow jump suits :love:


Hehe, well the Hyosung is red and shiny...

Yeah, those chicks had lovely shoes or something eh Bruce? :whistle:
Still reckon you could've got one to pose on the gixxer tho! ;)

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah, those chicks had lovely shoes or something eh Bruce? :whistle:
Still reckon you could've got one to pose on the gixxer tho! ;)

Hehehe

ten

[SwanTiger]

Sounds like a nice little ride. If you lot have one in the next few weeks I might make a special trip down from Auckland for the hell of it.

[Madness]

Sounds like a nice little ride. If you lot have one in the next few weeks I might make a special trip down from Auckland for the hell of it.
Yeah, come to Wellington, where Hyosung Motorcycles are admired by all.:blip:

[SwanTiger]

Yeah, come to Wellington, where Hyosung Motorcycles are admired by all.:blip:

Admired by all? Bloody hell, I'm living in the wrong City, nobody seems to like Hyosung's in Auckland!

[phoenixgtr]

I found out who those ladies were

Yellow ladies (http://www.offence.co.nz/)

[Wasp]

the pics that mark took are here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=26678

[sels1]

Hokitika looks good. Let's go there.

Ok, I shall be there next week. Really - I have a few days work on the West Coast next week so wont be joining you till the week after. (And sorry I missed last night...had a previous engagement)

[Insanity_rules]

Oh yes. Yummy!!

It was good just to get out. See you guys next week

Too right buddy and loved the yellow jumpsuits.

[Insanity_rules]

Thanks for the great ride and yeah sorry about the pic quality eh! I can't believe I kept pace with you gixer boys up to the Avalon lights, that was mad! Oh and thanks for the traffic barrier Wasp. Beemer drivers beware of the wasp man.

[Uncle B]

Wed 29.03.06
Alrighty roo then, cruisy ride time again.
Meet at the elephant pond as usual 6:30pm.
Destination to be decided on the night.

See you there.

[Str8 Jacket]

[B]
Meet at the elephant pond as usual 6:30pm.
Destination to be decided on the night.

See you there.

I heard that the elephant ate all the ducks... :spudwhat:

See ya'll there

[Dafe]

How about we do some time trials this week?
Rimutaka Bridge to Bridge return!

I'm going to see if I can beat 9.5 minutes. I hear the bridge to bridge record is 9 minutes. I'll be going for it at about 6pm. Due to light going down early.
Should get to 260kph on the home straight.

Anyone else keen to join me, just PM me and see you there!




:Police:

[COP_B8]

Ill join in, dont think ill come near the 9min mark but hey......let's make it more fun:

how about some official rules:

- No leathers - only tshirts, shorts and jandals in celebration of the end of
Summer.
- Your bike CANNOT be reg and WOF
- bonus points for not having a license or being a L plate rider
- Champagne coloured Nissan Maxima's are there as a "bonus round" the most
impressive overtaking manouver gets bonus points also, dont be fooled by
the blue and red flashing lights.......its not really a cop thats just for
special effects.
- Instead of finishing at the bridge how about we extend the lap to include 4
Upper Hutt schools as "checkpoints" and maybe aim to finish about 3pm????

So hows that, maybe meet at Caltex Rimutaka at 230pm? or anyone else keen to get blind drunk before hand????

:Police:

[Dafe]

Ill join in, dont think ill come near the 9min mark but hey......let's make it more fun:

how about some official rules:

- No leathers - only tshirts, shorts and jandals in celebration of the end of
Summer.
- Your bike CANNOT be reg and WOF
- bonus points for not having a license or being a L plate rider
- Champagne coloured Nissan Maxima's are there as a "bonus round" the most
impressive overtaking manouver gets bonus points also, dont be fooled by
the blue and red flashing lights.......its not really a cop thats just for
special effects.
- Instead of finishing at the bridge how about we extend the lap to include 4
Upper Hutt schools as "checkpoints" and maybe aim to finish about 3pm????

So hows that, maybe meet at Caltex Rimutaka at 230pm? or anyone else keen to get blind drunk before hand????

:Police:

Damn, How'd you find out so fast? I only got home two hours ago!
Would have got home earlier, spent ages trying to find my missing jandal. Turned out I'd left it in my helmet clipped to the passenger seat.

[COP_B8]

Ive been out practising dodging kids on pedestrian crossings for the big time trials.......

Just a warning, dont try getting your knee down when wearing shorts, the blood is bloody hard to get out.

[Insanity_rules]

Sweet, just trying to shuffle a few things round to get out with ya all. Got stickier tyres now that need running in! And I now have rear brakes woo hoo.............. Just kidding I had them before but now they're better.

[Insanity_rules]

Dafe, I didn't realise you were the worlds fastest Cook Islander, good on yer mate!

[phoenixgtr]

I sadly, am not going to make it this week. :weep: I have prior arrangements.

So have a good ride all and I'll see you next week :niceone:

[Dreamer]

Me neither. Very sad. Have an awesome night and think of me when you're at whatever pub you're at. If you end up in Newlands or J'ville I'll dash down for a quick drink (with my Mum).

[madboy]

How about we do some time trials this week?
:Police:Don't forget wheelies, the maxima brigade give bonus points for wheelies. If you can hold it up all the way past the guy in the flouro vest with the blue hat on at the start line, you're definitely in for a quick elapsed time. But don't forget you need to slow down for the marked camera cars on the way so that they get a fighting chance of keeping up for a decent shot.

[Uncle B]

Looks like the weather is clearing so we'll be able to ride :scooter:

[madboy]

Lucky for some. It's my night to babysit the dog that's NOT going to training. Oh, and the kid too. And just after I send the bike in to get fixed too...

[Phatsak]

I'll have to miss this one: got some risers in the mail and me bar is all a-dangle.

[Wasp]

i'll be thereeeeerrreeee :D

[COP_B8]

See ya all soon!!!!!::drinknsin

[Wasp]

gotta oil my chain :( so that should fill the free time between 5 and 6 today

[COP_B8]

Ive gotta put the washer back on my sump plug.....otherwise people following me are in for a slippery time!

[Dafe]

Looks like the weather is lifting. Should be a rain free ride tonight. See you all soon!

[Wasp]

what ya mean "lifting"?! its been fine all bloody mornin

[COP_B8]

excellent then......jandals out

[phoenixgtr]

i'll be thereeeeerrreeee :D

You sound veeeeeeerrrryyyyy excited. Wish I could go:(

[Madness]

I'm just going to ask permission now. Might see ya there???
:2thumbsup

[Dafe]

Well not too many bikes showed tonight. About 8 in all.
We did a run out to Paekak hill and back down the motorway to the Sandbar in Paremata. certainly starting to get chillier now, thankfully there was no rain to be seen.
Sorry to hear some riders got lost along the way. Due to the lack of newbie presence, the speed tended to creep up abit I hear!

P.S. I hope there weren't too many of the others, waiting for us to show at the Takas. Wouldn't have been fun waiting for us!

[COP_B8]

"Speed Crept up a little" - I almost got to 100km/h but then decided it was too scary, fixed my headlights now though :) - they now point at the road properly.

Was a good nite though, cheers guys

[Insanity_rules]

I missed it :doh: :doh: got home late from work!!!!! Oh well will be at the next one.

[Wasp]

yea, i split off at the bridge and went home.

[Madness]

Shite it was windy up at the summit. The road down to Paekak was nice and gravelly too. I had fun keeping up with Mikey & Uncle B on the way up, the Zed doesn't corner quite as well as some, but fun none the less.
:cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold: :cold:

[Uncle B]

TCWNR Wed 5.04.06

Roll up, Roll up for The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride.

6:30 at the elephant pond. Hopefully the weather gods will be kind to us and let us ride.

See you there.

[Str8 Jacket]

YAY! The weathers supposed to clear for Weds and im finally starting to feel better so I will hopefully be there. :2thumbsup

[Deano]

TCWNR Wed 5.04.06

Roll up, Roll up for The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride.

6:30 at the elephant pond. Hopefully the weather gods will be kind to us and let us ride.

See you there.

I might come along - apparently an Ork is making a pilgrimage for the event.

[Dreamer]

Looking forward to it!

[Str8 Jacket]

I might come along - apparently an Ork is making a pilgrimage for the event.

Cool an Ork and an Elephant, wow this should be really exciting! :spudbn:

[Wasp]

i'll be there :)

[Insanity_rules]

Me too!!! OK who is the ork and who is the elephant? That circus is long gone but the elephant pond remains!

[Str8 Jacket]

Me too!!! OK who is the ork and who is the elephant? That circus is long gone but the elephant pond remains!

You got 2 options...
1/ you read through the last gazillion pages and see what's going on. (its kinda of a running joke)

2/ I'll tell ya what its all about on Weds...

You choose. See ya Weds...

[phoenixgtr]

I'llus beus thereus

Can't wait. Should we bring any weapons to slay this ork or shall we get the elephant to do that?

[Phatsak]

Stay thy hand , lad: the mumakil will see him flee

[Uncle B]

How you weirdo's ever manage to ride bikes is beyond me :brick: ...wait a minute, don't answer that.

[Str8 Jacket]

How you weirdo's ever manage to ride bikes is beyond me :brick: ...wait a minute, don't answer that.

And good morning to you too Uncle B :spudwave:

[Deano]

Can't wait. Should we bring any weapons to slay this ork or shall we get the elephant to do that?

Leave your weapons at home - I'm bringing the trusty Blade. ;)

[Str8 Jacket]

Hey Deano, who is this "Ork" that you speak of?

[phoenixgtr]

How you weirdo's ever manage to ride bikes is beyond me :brick: ...wait a minute, don't answer that.

Hahahahahahahahahaaaa!!
Heheheheee!!

:blip:

[knee_scraper]

I haven't been for a ride in a while so i'll try and make it. Hope to see you all there.

[phoenixgtr]

Awesome. It has been a while. Hows the new bike going?

[knee_scraper]

Awesome. It has been a while. Hows the new bike going?


Its going great! I've owned it for about a week now. It's alot different compared with my FZR, especially the weight. Its going to take a bit of getting used to however, my experience so far it that its way more comfortable and alot more stable when cornering. I have to give it the respect it deserves because i'm not used to the power so i'm just taking it easy. When I was riding away from the previous owners house on the night I bought it, this grin began to evolve on my face that hasn't disappeared yet! I'll bring it on Wednesday if I can. See you then.

[Insanity_rules]

You got 2 options...
1/ you read through the last gazillion pages and see what's going on. (its kinda of a running joke)

2/ I'll tell ya what its all about on Weds...

You choose. See ya Weds...

It'll Have to be Wednesday! Got too short an attention span to read the whole F'n thing LOL....................
Looking forward to hearing the whole story!

[poorbastard]

Think its about time I changed my work days off wed and thurs.

[Deano]

Hey Deano, who is this "Ork" that you speak of?

Swanny, but I think he was joking - anyone keen to ride a 250 from Auck to Wgtn and back in one day is either joking or mad.

[Str8 Jacket]

Swanny, but I think he was joking - anyone keen to ride a 250 from Auck to Wgtn and back in one day is either joking or mad.

lol! I think that might have been because of a ride a few weeks ago where passers-by were admiring the Hyosung despite there being at least 2 gixxer thous... Got him all excited that did!
But yeah, thats a bit of a mission just to see an elephant!

[madboy]

Are you sure the passers by weren't checking out the chick riding the hyosung and ignoring the burly lads riding the gixxers?

[Wasp]

nah we wern't on the bikes at the time, and besides, my bandit was beside/behind the hyosung they probably got confuddled and thought the hyosung was a red bandit :motu:

[sels1]

I havnt visited the ducks for a coupla weeks, will prolly come along

[Bend-it]

So this happens every Wednesday? Pardon the ignorance... new here... sounds outstanding... was going to pick up a bike tomorrow or Thursday, but I might go pick it up then! *fingers crossed* Look out for a silver 250 bandit...

Hang on, is it ok for a relative newbie to come along? It'll be my 3rd time on the bike tomorrow. 1st - test riding, 2nd - riding it home from Waikanae tonight, 3rd - tomorrow with you guys. What kinda pace you going at?

[madboy]

The pace will be pretty electric, as in electric scooters. It's usually pretty slow paced. But I assume you'll need to at least be able to hack the speed limit (100k).

[Jase W]

Is there a usual pub you lot end up at after the ride? I dont finish work till 9 on Wednesdays, so far too late for the ride, but could meet up at the pub after work if you're all still there...

[Wasp]

heya bend-it, welcome to kb, its AWESOME to know i'll see another 250 bandit about :D (is it a gsf too?)

I wouldnt mind hanging back with ya but then again i really want to thrash it....

[Wasp]

soory just HAD TO post again, this is goona be sooo great, we'll have to park beside each other etc etc :D (p.s. bet mines louder ;))

if you can ride you'll be fine, if not i would reccommend getting some experience first then comming out riding (last thing I want is to see a wrecked bandit)

:D:D:D:D:D :spudflip:

[Uncle B]

These are cruisy rides, no silly stuff...cough...cough....We just cruise along at the speed limit and the destination is decided on the night.

All are welcome. Don't care if you've got a 200cc or a 1400cc as long as you enjoy yourself, that's all that counts.

[Madness]

These are cruisy rides, no silly stuff...cough...cough....We just cruise along at the speed limit and the destination is decided on the night.

..........:whistle:

[Uncle B]

..........:whistle:
Yeah Yeah :blip:

[Wasp]

sigh, sorry about those posts, im still at work, suffering from bike withdrawels and ive had maccas for breakfast lunch and tea today :(

the bike better be ready for wednesday as said or im gonna be PISSED! (<<---- read this sparky bills :))

[Insanity_rules]

[QUOTE=Uncle B]These are cruisy rides, no silly stuff...cough...cough....We just cruise along at the speed limit.

:whistle: and I never break the speed limit (In a corner maybe)and I always ride with an L plate.

Nah seriously you can always find someone to ride with no matter what your pace. And its friendly. Wasp is a great traffic moving block. He's done it for me before. Oh hey Wasp have they sorted your leak? I'd be kickin and cussin by now mate.

[Wasp]

yea, if you can ride me and insanity will chill at the back with ya :)

if not, better get ready insanity cos now that you got new tires ITS ON! :Pokey: :kick:

[phoenixgtr]

Oh man I can't wait til tomorrow. Sounds like its gonna be a good one. Do townies want to meet in Kaiwharawhara on the way out?

[lebowski]

Count me in for a meet at Kaiwhara on my Hyosung (the Koreans are invading):rofl:

[Str8 Jacket]

Yep, I'll be at Kaiwharawhara from 5.45 to leave at 6. Yes Dave thats 6pm :sleep:

[Dafe]

Looks like a good day ahead, here's hoping it will stay that way.
See you guys there.

P.S. Is Dreamer coming tonight??? Catriona has your Buffy DVD's to return.

[Wasp]

weathers looking good (both on the web and out the window).

Wednesday

Max: 20°C Min: 13°C
(Day) (Night)
Fine with high cloud. Northerly breezes.

Sunrise: 6:39 am
Sunset: 6:08 pm
Moonrise: 2:09 pm
Moonset: 10:43 pm

[phoenixgtr]

Sunset: 6:08 pm


Damn it. Daylight saving ends too early imo. See you guys tonight

[Insanity_rules]

yea, if you can ride me and insanity will chill at the back with ya :)

if not, better get ready insanity cos now that you got new tires ITS ON! :Pokey: :kick:

Yeah Im good for that too!

[Bend-it]

Cool bananas! :wari:

Yup, got back from Waikanae ok last night, topped the speed limit ok, so I know I can manage at least that much... Dropped 2 gears and opened it up at the Mana roundabout... ahhh, that was nice... heh heh heh...

Wasp> Yeah, that'd be cool! Wife's instructions are to BE SAFE! Haha! It's all relative though, isn't it?

Might see you all at K'whara. Not sure where the elephant pond is... :D

[phoenixgtr]

Cool, we meet at the Caltex truck stop in Kaiwharawhara, if you know where that is.

[Bend-it]

Yup, the one with cheap (well 1 cent cheaper) petrol. Next to placemakers right?

[phoenixgtr]

Ummm...yeah. It's on Hutt rd just as turns into a 100k zone. I think you're right

[Str8 Jacket]

Its the one where all the trucks stop at. Theres no actual "shop" just a couple of coke machines out the front of it...

[phoenixgtr]

And stupid toilets that never work

[the yoshie]

Does that mean I can't come.


Leave your weapons at home - I'm bringing the trusty Blade. ;)

[Dreamer]

P.S. Is Dreamer coming tonight??? Catriona has your Buffy DVD's to return.

Yes, I am, so bring them along. I'll bring the second series another night. She's enjoying them then? Are they playing alright?

[mikey]

nah its the newbi ride. pace will be fine for you neil..............

[Dreamer]

Yep, I'll be at Kaiwharawhara from 5.45 to leave at 6. Yes Dave thats 6pm :sleep:
I'll meet you there too.

[sels1]

Does that mean I can't come.

We let anyone in mate, even you. What time you riding down?

[Wasp]

yippe, called the shop around 10:30am to get an update on the bike and apparently is was being worked on at that time and i can pick it up tonight! (gotta call em first though....)

see you all tonight then provided there arn't any elephants sleeping on the road into the carpark ;)