North Island's invasion of the Mainland

[HDTboy]

Over the last couple of days I've been asking around, and thought it would be a good idea to organise a group ride from the north island, down to Christchurch over labour weekend.

Because it would be too rushed to do in the three days of the weekend, I'm proposing taking a day (Friday) off extra (plenty of notice), or even two days extra (Friday and Tuesday) and staying two nights in Christchurch.

I propose that the Auckland crew ride to Rotorua after work Thursday, stay here the night (I still need to find somewhere for youse to stay). Get up first thing friday morning and ride over the Rotomas, then to Opotiki, through the Waioeka gorge to Gisborne, then down the coast to Napier to meet up with the Hawkes Bay lot. From there we'd take a guided trip to Wellington and camp there the night. Catching the 0830 ferry with the Welly crew ($110 approx) would give us a bit of time to wake up, and we'd be in Picton in time to have lunch and meet our escorts for the trip to Christchurch.

What I want to know is how many people would be interested in coming along, and whether you'd like to do the trip in four days return, or five

EDIT1: It has been suggested that we make a trip over to Greymouth to watch the street racing while we're there. I'm keen for that, and would like to know of any others who are too

[bugjuice]

when's labour weekend then?

[HDTboy]

Labour day is the fourth monday of October, so this year it's the 23rd

[bugjuice]

well thats me out. wedding to go to.. so i'll select the last one

oh, and not mine before there's any smart comments

[Paul in NZ]

Labour Weekend is the Moto Guzzi rally. Up noth this year!

[Waylander]

Hmm could be keen. Been wanting to meet a few of the peaple down that way anyway. Have to see what finances are like later on in the year.

[Kickaha]

Labour Weekend is the Moto Guzzi rally. Up noth this year!

Also the Greymouth Street Race is held that weekend so it might be worth a visit if you can fit it in

[Sniper]

Good on ya HDT. Im more than happy to meet the group up in Picton when you get off the boat and lead ya down here. Let me know how many are planning to come down and I'll see what I can do accomodation wise. Got your PM's anyway, just make sure BJ paints his bike before he gets here......... :lol:

[bugjuice]

oi, cheeky bugger..
ain't gonna make it anyway, have to do it another time..

[MD]

I've been tagging along the past couple of years with a group that do the Sth Island every Labour weekend. Sail Friday evening, night in Picton, down to Greymouth and so on... Bloody fantastic time.

[TonyB]

Also the Greymouth Street Race is held that weekend so it might be worth a visit if you can fit it in
Good point- most of the Chch crew will be in Greymouth for at least a day racing. Looking forward to it:scooter:

[Sniper]

I won't be unfortunatly, so Im more than happy to accomodate peeps needs. Of course not sexual that is.

Bloody Hell BJ, am I going to have to come up there to meet you?

[GR81]

$%%@^@$%^$%@#%$@
i would be super keen to go home for a ride!!! coulda accomodated a few people there at my folks too... cept i have to fly down the weekend after for my brothers wedding :(
damn it all :(
unless i organise his stag do for that weekend and we all turn up for it? haha
anyone keen for a stag do for someone they dont know... in a city they havent been to? LOL
ah well :(

[JWALKER]

yeah, i will cruise up with sniper and meet you's in picton too

[Colapop]

Here's a joke for ya - I may even have a bike by then!! If I do, then I may be a starter... Ok ok don't laugh too hard - it could happen (getting a bike that is!!)

[HDTboy]

If it were a five day event, we could arrange a trip over to Greymouth on the Sunday, I'd be keen as for that.

Sniper, don't worry. I'll paint BJs bike for you this weekend while he's sleeping

[bugjuice]

'kin won't

[SixPackBack]

Keen to go HDT....you may need to sweet talk Jackie this saturday night:drinkup:

[HDTboy]

You leave Jackie to me mate, She's wrapped round my little finger ;)

[shazzygirl]

What a great plan, hope it comes off. And if there is a spare seat, I would be willing to share the costs. And maybe even if there is a winning on the lotto I could ride myself, lol.

[HDTboy]

Would I be able to ask those who have voted to post in this thread please? That way I have some idea of who it is who's keen.

[Goblin]

Yeah Im into a 5 day trip:yes: Can but try eh.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

pete and i have been wanting to go down south so we would be in for it and i think the greymounth road race would have to be a must wouldn't it.

[Rashika]

pete and i have been wanting to go down south so we would be in for it and i think the greymounth road race would have to be a must wouldn't it.
yes indeed... awesome day to be had at Greymouth races, would be great if you do manage to fit it in! ;)

[Sniper]

So roghly speaking, we have 20+ NI invading our fair city?

[Kickaha]

So roghly speaking, we have 20+ NI invading our fair city?

Allow for 75% of them to pull out before the due date :lol:

[dangerous]

Would I be able to ask those who have voted to post in this thread please? That way I have some idea of who it is who's keen.
I think you need to crank another thread up closer to the time asking those that are keen to regester there interest, be it a group ride or at there own speed.

If I can be of any help let me know, I will however be over at the Graymouth races compeating so that would mean I'm not about for one of the nights.
Happy planning you lot

[HDTboy]

Unfortunately I tend to agree with you kickaha, I will be putting up more threads closer to the time, this one's just to gauge interest. I know I'll be coming down for sure anyway, I also know that bugjuice is a big girl who'd rather go elsewhere

[Kornholio]

Im takin the bike to Nelson in August for my cousins 40th(am going to attack the Takaka Hill while Im there...was there last month in a car and I was OMFG all the way over)... unfortunately October is silage season and there will no riding for a while then :(

[HDTboy]

Bloody farm boys, woulda been good to get you along Kron

[sels1]

Like the poll says - keen, but dont know what I'm doing next week, let alone October.

[HDTboy]

So roghly speaking, we have 20+ NI invading our fair city?
That looks like it's about right

[Sniper]

Sweet as, unfortunatly I can't find anyone who I can talk to about the track.

Are you guys looking to stay in a hall or willing to be put up in places?

[bugjuice]

all staying at your place..

Besides, I thought the north island was the main land.. the south Island is the island :bleh:

oh, and I might be able to make this now..

[Sniper]

My garage is big enough for 20+ bikes and it is alarmed so Im happy to store bikes. Im sure we could fit 20 people in our place, they just need sleeping bags, but Im sure the smell would be bad. Not saying that you North Isalnders smell..... actually..... :shifty:

[bugjuice]

:yeah: GANG BANG!!!!!!!!!!!! :yeah:

wait, how many chicks will be there again..??

[scumdog]

all staying at your place..

Besides, I thought the north island was the main land.. the south Island is the island :bleh:

oh, and I might be able to make this now..

After that last comment I'm not so sure we WANT you here ON THE MAINLAND!!

[Kornholio]

:yeah: GANG BANG!!!!!!!!!!!! :yeah:

wait, how many chicks will be there again..??

*Ears prick up*

[Sniper]

Well there is Miss Sniper, and we can even it out by drawing straws and whoever loses has to dress up as a girl?


Or not?

[Sniper]

Shit just realised, thats around my birthday too.

[scumdog]

Well there is Miss Sniper, and we can even it out by drawing straws and whoever loses has to dress up as a girl?


Or not?

I thought the earlier comment was to the effect that those coming down were ALL girls???:wait:

[HDTboy]

Well there is Miss Sniper,
Shit you're a good bloke, offering to put your missus on the block for our entertainment

[Kornholio]

Shit you're a good bloke, offering to put your missus on the block for our entertainment

BAHAHAHAHahaHAHAA :spudbooge

[Sniper]

Like hell.....

[bugjuice]

Shit just realised, thats around my birthday too.
so what, we have to bring presents n shit too now?

[Sniper]

so what, we have to bring presents n shit too now?

Like hell, I don't like presents. I just want alcimahol

[scumdog]

Like hell, I don't like presents. I just want alcimahol


Sheeit! You're daft enough without THAT!!

[Sniper]

Sheeit! You're daft enough without THAT!!

I get brainier while the more alcimahol in my system. Kaluha or Southern Comfort

[The_Dover]

Kahlua??
Sniper mate, you have just lost some of my respect.

What next? dangerous admits to a secret passion for Malibu?

[Sniper]

Kahlua??
Sniper mate, you have just lost some of my respect.


I don't drink it often, but its a great liquid panty remover and therefore good to have at home. Its also a last resort drink.

Im a hard liquor drinker.. :niceone:

[Colapop]

Good I'll get ya some spuds.


Teach a man to fish he'll eat fish for awhile. teach him how to make vodka he won't give a fuck about fishing!

[HDTboy]

BAHAHAHAHahaHAHAA :spudbooge
Does that mean you've changed your mind?

[branco]

Last year the greymouth races were cancelled, better find out if they are on this year.

[Kickaha]

Last year the greymouth races were cancelled, better find out if they are on this year.

They have funding to hire someone to run and organise this event for the next few years, so it should be!

[dangerous]

Im a hard liquor drinker.. :niceone:
What cordial??? LMFAO always the leg puller you aye <_<



What next? dangerous admits to a secret passion for Malibu?
Like fuck... I do however have a $300 botle a single malt whisky, and none of you bastards will see any of it :blip:


My garage is big enough for 20+ bikes and it is alarmed so Im happy to store bikes. Im sure we could fit 20 people in our place
You are fuking joking right... I've been it that place and you couldent swing a bloody cat around???


Sweet as, unfortunatly I can't find anyone who I can talk to about the track.
What do you want to know about the track???

[Sniper]

What cordial??? LMFAO always the leg puller you aye <_<



You are fuking joking right... I've been it that place and you couldent swing a bloody cat around???
Lying bugger, your memory is fading again. You havent seen it with all the landlord shits moved, park the bikes right and you could get a fair amount in. (maybe not 20) BTW, just went and checked and I can quite hapily swing the cat around without it bashing its noggin on anything


What do you want to know about the track???
These bloody North Islanders want to have a go on OUR track when they come down and I can't find anyone to talk to about it.

[buellbabe]

Sounds great but why spend 2 days in the Nth Is before getting on the ferry??? :scratch: Sure, staying in Rotorua Thurs nite is a good idea but I reckon save the Cape tour for another trip and head straight for Welly asap.
Whenever I have toured the Sth Is I ride Auck to Welly, catch the 4pm ferry, land at Picton then ride to Kaikoura and stop there for the nite...:drinkup::zzzz: :zzzz:
Isn't the aim of this trip to spend as much time as poss riding in the South Island? Anyways unless it clashes with the Buell Rally ( which will be Nth Is this yr ) I am keen. Yeee HA!!!! :woohoo: :ride:

[The_Dover]

So what's this malt then dangerous? I find the good shit is horrendously over priced and unavailable over here.

[Jase W]

I be keen, but I also have no idea what im doing in october yet...

[Quasievil]

Im In, be bringing the 14 to by then

[dangerous]

Hell this ride just might be shaping up... remember you lot if ya need any help sorting shit, just ask.
Whilst I'll be on the coast racing for one of the nights that w/e I can still sort a bed or two out etc... pubs up the road for grub tho, I dont cook, however the fridge is always full, and whisky tastings always happening :blah:


So what's this malt then dangerous? I find the good shit is horrendously over priced and unavailable over here.
Most of my whiskys are duty free.... the whisky I mentioned isn't a single malt sorry, Gold label JW. A bottle of blue label is $500 and comes in a velvet lined case... take ya pic below

[Suzi Q]

I dont cook, however the fridge is always full, and whisky tastings always happening :blah:

What do you mean your fridge is always full? I have never seen much in that fridge!!! The most I ahve seen is cold air!!!!:yes:

[dangerous]

What do you mean your fridge is always full? I have never seen much in that fridge!!! The most I ahve seen is cold air!!!!:yes:
It is allways full... well only 5 brands a beer at the mo tho... what more does a guy need :blip:

[Colapop]

Umm to state the obvious - are you sure this fridge is going to capable of holding the required amount of beverage that the assembled maases will consume? (not supplied entirely by yourself but definitely chilled by said person)

[Kornholio]

It is allways full... well only 5 brands a beer at the mo tho... what more does a guy need :blip:

Got any Waikato or do I need to import some especially... The toilet is your best friend and your worst enemy the day after tho, and YES it is made out of real swamp:yes: Waikato: Putting a frog in your throat for 60 years.

[Smokin]

Last year the greymouth races were cancelled, better find out if they are on this year.

Yep, it's all go this year, lack of volunteers suffed it up last time, it was always the same old people doing the hard yards and they just got fed up and said they had had enough. Awesome day to be had :rockon:

[The_Dover]

Bit of a mix you have there dangerous.

Not a fan of the west coast or islay malts and you are dangerously short of a drop of Highland Park. Also if you like the Glenlivets, try Aberlour it's very underated for the price and pretty smooth.

Sort it out.

Oh, and save me some of that Glenfarclas or Glenmorangie. No rocks or mixers, just a little still water.

Edit: how can a man with such good taste in beverages have such awful tastes in motorcycles ???? ;)

[dangerous]

just a little still water.
Ya fuking heathen...... straight up in this house man, unless its a hot day then on the rocks. :blah:


Got any Waikato or do I need to import some especially...
No..... I'm sorry to say but border control is rather strict down here, it will be confiscated on arrivel to the mainland :doobey:


Umm to state the obvious - are you sure this fridge is going to capable of holding the required amount of beverage that the assembled maases will consume? (not supplied entirely by yourself but definitely chilled by said person)
Yeah... thats the kitchen fridge, the main fridge is next door... its called Harringtons brewery/pub :blip:

[Colapop]

...the main fridge is next door... its called Harringtons brewery/pub :blip:
SWEEEETTT!!! Hmmm now to get a bike so I can actually take part in this little sojourn.

[dangerous]

These bloody North Islanders want to have a go on OUR track when they come down and I can't find anyone to talk to about it.
simple..... Friday and Tuesdays $50 for 1/2 a day, all ya need is a spotter, just turn up

[scumdog]

simple..... Friday and Tuesdays $50 for 1/2 a day, all ya need is a spotter, just turn up

How much if you come to the track just to drink single malt and yell abuse at the dorky North Island visitors as they wallow their way around the track on their non-HD type scoots??:wait:

C.B. want to bring wine, ice-buckets, deck-chairs and sun umbrellas to add to the party atmosphere....:blip:

[Kickaha]

How much if you come to the track just to drink single malt and yell abuse at the dorky North Island visitors as they wallow their way around the track on their non-HD type scoots??:wait:


No Alcohol in the pits :nono: and I'll let you have a go on the bucket just so you can tell people you've finally tried a real bike :bleh:


simple..... Friday and Tuesdays $50 for 1/2 a day, all ya need is a spotter, just turn up

Still need to check with the track first to make sure it hasn't been private hired

[Sniper]

Also what about public holidays?

[Skyryder]

Labour Weekend is the Moto Guzzi rally. Up noth this year!


Any idea where. Thinking of going.

Skyryder

[HDTboy]

Bit of a mix you have there dangerous.

Not a fan of the west coast or islay malts and you are dangerously short of a drop of Highland Park. Also if you like the Glenlivets, try Aberlour it's very underated for the price and pretty smooth.

Sort it out.

Oh, and save me some of that Glenfarclas or Glenmorangie. No rocks or mixers, just a little still water.

Edit: how can a man with such good taste in beverages have such awful tastes in motorcycles ???? ;)
Does this mean you're coming with us?

[Sniper]

I have a hall in mind depending on how many are down

[HDTboy]

Good shit

[R6_kid]

you know im in mate, just aslong as dovey an poos promise to leave my bum alone.

[Sniper]

I presume this is still a go. Not too sure on booking a hall until I know a number.... Im quite happy, you can all sleep at my house if you want to, I know that someone had a mass orgy planned?

[Colapop]

I think Gareth_d has....

[HDTboy]

Yes this is still a go, I've got to work out a final itinerary but will post it in a new thread before the end of the week

[Sniper]

So whats the plan??? Huh Huh Huh Huh?????

[HDTboy]

shoosh ow, I've been busy

[Colapop]

The plan is - I get a bike so I can come too.... :scooter:

[Colapop]

Is planning still progressing on this? (just a bump)

[HDTboy]

Yep, book your time off now to avoid disappointment.
Sorry about being such a slackarse at the mo, I'm limited in my internet access and have been quite busy lately

[Colapop]

s'ok I still haven't any less than 4 wheels...

[Colapop]

Still no wheels but I thought I mught check the haps with this.

I may hitch a ride.

[HDTboy]

Yep, I'll dedicate a bit of time to planning it this weekend

[Waylander]

Someone say Tui?

[Kornholio]

Someone say Tui?

Ummm.......

[Waylander]

Ummm.......
Not everyone can afford a bike straight out you know.... give me time I'll get there.

[Goblin]

Ummm.......
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Kornholio again.

[Grahameeboy]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Kornholio again.

Nah.............just throw caution to the wind...more fun then.:blah:

[Colapop]

You'll get up for this KYBoy?

[Sniper]

Cough fecking bump

[HDTboy]

Been too busy trying to go racing guys, if someomne else wants to take the reins then feel free.