Akl Thurs night NIGHT RIDE and Drinks 6th April @ 6.30pm

[Qkchk]

What: A ride in the Northern Valleys in da dark
When: Thursday night after work on the 6th April
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 and its a good way to test your headlight!
Time: Meeting there from 6.30pm departing @ 7pm
Pace: Open to all

- Remember I dont want to see anyone turn up with a tinted/irridium visor on! Any chance to lessen the risks we take in our riding the better! (If you dont have a clear visor, may I suggest buying/borrowing a pair of clear saftey glasses and keep ya tint visor up....)

- Darkness = Slower speeds (self explained...)

- I'm doin the rides not for so much the riding itself (very limited with time and what you can do with it) but the social get-together at the Albany pub afterwards. So if you can't make the ride, try and make the pub and meet fellow Kbers!

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.

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.




Disclaimer: You participate on this ride at your own risk. I will not be held accountable for anyones actions, to/from and during the ride..

Anyone who is caught endangering others by their actions will be asked to leave the ride and may be refused entry to forthcoming rides!:oi-grr:

[SixPackBack]

I miss the fine company...see you there:msn-wink:

[love the warning in green qkchk]

[kickingzebra]

Would love to trip up for it, but I'll be in dunedin... Oh crap! One day!

[justsomeguy]

- Darkness = Slower speeds (self explained...)



You sure?? Eat your carrots, in the darkness you have less rubbish entering your peripheral vision, meaning you can concentrate on the road more:innocent:



Anyone who is caught endangering others by their actions will be asked to leave the ride and may be refused entry to forthcoming rides!:oi-grr:

Better watch out for that old fellow on that 1000cc suzuki, he sometimes gets panic attacks and doesn't know what to do, I fully expect him to start crying out loud one day.

Don't worry about me I'll be home hiding under the bed dreaming of ripping up Cheenic Dwive :love: or Huia Rd :spudbooge with a new set of tyres, oh yeah message from the fellow from the place - make sure you stay clear of that area unless some of you want a pair of highbeams pushing you off the road. - Sheesh that fella scares me I'm going back under the bed now:bye:

[Lazy7]

i'll be there. :-)

on another note.

i have a ticket to the stunt skills/drag wars for the 8th at meremere. paid $30 for drag only.

its going free to the first person that PM's me.

condition is you buy me a lemonade on thursday night after the ride.

turns out i am moving this coming weekend so cant make it. :banana:

[DMNTD]

Will be down for this one too...at the back like the nana I've become <_<

[bugjuice]

yup, will be there.. i think..

[SwanTiger]

Will be down for this one too...at the back like the nana I've become

Don't worry mate, I'll wait for yah at the intersections. :moon:

I will be there, at Westgate hopefully, otherwise it will be Caltex again.

[Qkkid]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Will be down for this one too...at the back like the nana I've become <_<
Hopefully me too if mum lets me out :buggerd: :blink: :hug: i will be back on me brand new bike being a nanna tooo :banana: :baby:

[GR81]

might meet you all at the pub :)

[Qkchk]

Will be down for this one too...at the back like the nana I've become <_<
Ya coming down ya bug-eyed traitor! :buggerd:

[Qkchk]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Hopefully me too if mum lets me out :buggerd: :blink: :hug: i will be back on me brand new bike being a nanna tooo :banana: :baby:
You better behave yourself or you will be a kitchen bitch for the next 3 months!

[texmo]

I will be there, hey dawn my only virso is tinted. but with the speeds my scooter goes I dont need to wear it!

Looking foward to meeting you lazy7.

[Qkchk]

I will be there, hey dawn my only virso is tinted. but with the speeds my scooter goes I dont need to wear it!

Looking foward to meeting you lazy7.
User beware! You ride like this at your own peril me boy. Borrow a pair of clear saftey glasses or buy them (Saftey shops sell them for $10) nothing more crunchier than a eye/mouth full of sandflies and mozzies! ;)

[vixter]

I miss the fine company...see you there:msn-wink:

[love the warning in green qkchk]


youll be out of this one then hey mate you and ya dodgey riding skills!!!!

[T.I.E]

think ill try to pull a sickie.

id better get ya some extra milds too qk

[SwanTiger]

Is there anyone rather confident and experienced with night riding who would like to come along or is already coming and would be able to provide advice to those less confident in the dark?

I've noticed a few people aren't that confident in the dark so it'd be a good opportunity to spread some knowledge.

[SixPackBack]

youll be out of this one then hey mate you and ya dodgey riding skills!!!!

JSG is turning up to teach me safe riding habits:whistle:

[texmo]

Is there anyone rather confident and experienced with night riding who would like to come along or is already coming and would be able to provide advice to those less confident in the dark?

I've noticed a few people aren't that confident in the dark so it'd be a good opportunity to spread some knowledge.
Follow me on the scootah if you want swanny.

[justsomeguy]

JSG is turning up to teach me safe riding habits:whistle:

With all your bullshit - I think I may just turn up and do that.:doctor:

[justsomeguy]

JSG is turning up to teach me safe riding habits:whistle:

Thanks for the continuous string of red rep. See you on Thursday grandpa.

[SwanTiger]

Follow me on the scootah if you want swanny.

Nah I'm sweet, just recall hearing a few people complaining at the pub last week. If I remember correctly I was actually behind QKCHK for most of the ride when I joined up with them at Caltex.

[Qkchk]

Nah I'm sweet, just recall hearing a few people complaining at the pub last week.
If people wanna complain - fine! STAY AT HOME and ride in the day like all the rest of the sheep out there! :finger:


Couple of hints to enjoy the dark:

1. Don't wear a tint visor and make sure your clear visor is sparkling clean (no bug conference) before we leave Westgate..
2. A good headlight bulb is a starter (like duuuurrrrrr............), most factory standard headlight bulbs are only 65/55W but Im sure most bikes can take up to 100/55W or likewise.
3. Make sure the headlight is aligned correctly so youre not looking for possums in the trees nor focusing 1 foot in front of the bike...........
4. Where possible use your hi-beam.
5. Experience and familiarity of the road that you are on. If you know what corner is coming up next - it helps!

Personally I really enjoyed last weeks ride, it was a nice change. Fresh air, dodging possums and a cold beer at the end.:apint:

For those who aint scared of the boogie monster, see ya on thursday!

[Qkchk]

Thanks for the continuous string of red rep. See you on Thursday grandpa.
Any more complaints and I wont have any other choice but to tell you to f#$k off - so lets keep it clean, no silly buggers.

[justsomeguy]

Any more complaints and I wont have any other choice but to tell you to f#$k off - so lets keep it clean, no silly buggers.

Works both ways, tell that old cripple SPB to leave me alone and I'll do likewise. Or I wont have any other choice but to tell him to go fuck himself.

To reiterate, as stated in my first post in this thread - I'm not coming along on the ride with you lot.

[Crazy Steve]

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[Qkkid]

yup we sure will even me on my new gixxer :ride: mum said i can come only if i behave :laugh: and do no silly nonsense on da corners:bleh:

[Qkkid]

Will be down for this one too...at the back like the nana I've become <_<
believe it when i see it :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :moon: :wavey:

[Quasievil]

Hi all Quasi the moderator here, keep it clean and nicely JSG and SPB there have been complaints from a member. Be nice share the love and we will have a loverly day . bye

Im watching

[SwanTiger]

come on people, come for a ride, its nice and cruisey, good company at the pub. stop procastinating and get out there.

no more shit slinging in the forums, do this at the pub so we can all laugh at you.

[texmo]

I once saw a guy get a shit thrown at him.

[GR81]

what time do people expect to arrive at the pub?
8.30ish?

[DMNTD]

Ya coming down ya bug-eyed traitor! :buggerd:

Yes dear I am :love: :sunny: :innocent: oh and :nya:
Have an 8:30am appointment on thursday so will have to ride down at 6:30am :shutup: :shit: I hear the day has already started by then so it might be interesting :angry:
Now have ya fitted training wheels to ya kitchen bitch's "bike" yet?
Might pay to take the matter in umm hand....:shake:

[Nitzer]

think ill try to pull a sickie.

I'm telling!!!!

[race me!!!!]

how do i get to shell westgate from remuera rd??:chase:

[Ixion]

Southern motorway, heading north, switch to North Western, go to end , turn left, it's just before the roundabout.

[Qkchk]

will anyone be there?
There will be someone there as long as you turn up jaffa time not Waikato time! Westgate at 6.30pm. That means when the big hand and the little hand is on the 6. :rofl:

[Qkchk]

Now have ya fitted training wheels to ya kitchen bitch's "bike" yet?
Might pay to take the matter in umm hand....:shake: [/B]
Hey we cant have two of you on the ride with them on! You might have to learn to share, so dont hold out and pass them on him when ya finished. :banana:

[Qkchk]

2. A good headlight bulb is a starter (like duuuurrrrrr............), most factory standard headlight bulbs are only 65/55W but Im sure most bikes can take up to 100/55W or likewise.

Here is some advice by Blackbird on headlight upgrades.............
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=26322

[LET Choppers]

i might be there :)

[T.I.E]

I'm telling!!!!


oh crap. oh don't.
better still you should pull a sickie too and come?
and how is the better half, have the new little rider been born yet?

[GIXser]

Originally Posted by TL Rider
Will be down for this one too...at the back like the nana I've become


Don't worry mate, I'll wait for yah at the intersections. :moon:

I will be there, at Westgate hopefully, otherwise it will be Caltex again.

yeah you two got Hinosongs/ hiosirs/hingisars/ whatever, you two will get on together same size to "250"s you have a lot in common"' make sure your tassles dont get in each others way-- hehehehe.

me ol" yellow whore might have to be there, to lead the way you homo's---

(just digging chaps)....:devil2:

[Qkchk]

Becides all the :bs: talk on here............ weather looks good for tomorrow - 40% chance of showers but I think they will arrive late (after we have all gone home...)

Good turnout expected tomorrow night. We will have a well-known Whangarei member coming back for his second ride with us. TLRider will be there upon his brand spanking new ZX10R for people to oouuuu and aarrgghhh at. Custard will be making his debut ride but will be taking it very quietly. His wrist is still very fragile but ya cant keep a keen man down!

[Qkchk]

yeah you two got Hinosongs/ hiosirs/hingisars/
Shit, never knew my truck could sing............

[GR81]

Shit, never knew my truck could sing............
guess you just dont know how to push the right buttons? *cough* :)

[wraith]

Will be down for this one too...at the back like the nana I've become <_<
See you guys at the gas station. should be fun, no experience in the dark up till now:devil2:

[GIXser]

See you guys at the gas station. should be fun, no experience in the dark up till now:devil2:

oops,, you ride a zx10 and havent ridden in the dark""" scary"""""

[SwanTiger]

The day is looking good and I will see you homos at the Gas station.

A word of warning however, just after we turn onto the second road (the T Section, I wont name names, for piggliwink sake) for the first kilometer that road has really turned to shit.

[Qkkid]

see all you turkeys at weatgate tonight:moon: :bleh: :banana: :nya:

[Blackbuell]

see all you turkeys at weatgate tonight:moon: :bleh: :banana: :nya:

Turkey's , Nana's & Homo's ,i see it's going to be a interesting night then!!!!!!:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

will see you there.

[Qkchk]

Ok guys and gals the ride is still on......... even tho there is a forecast for rain later tonight. Bugger the experts, lets make it fine, fine, fine! :sunny:

Increasing cloud, rain developing. Northeast freshening. More info here: www.metservice.co.nz

But hey, I dont mind a spot of rain........

See you all up @ Westgate at 6.30pm.

PS I have a surprise 4 you all.................................vroom-vroom. :ride:

[WickedOne]

Sounds good, may see you all there and finally meet the Auckland crew.:spudwave:

[Pumba]

Looks like I will have to give this one a miss tonight:cry:
To much work not enough hours in the day:kick:

[SwanTiger]

Thanks for the awesome ride QKCHK, nice and cruisey with good company at the pub as usual.

I hear someone on a brand new black bike, a Kawasaki I believe, was over taken by a Hyosung! *RUB* *RUB*

[WickedOne]

Cheers to QKCHK and all involved with last night's ride. Good run in the dark!!!

[T.I.E]

thanks heaps, great. and looking foward to the next one i can make it too.
nice to meet a few more faces.

[DMNTD]

Cheers for the ride and the couch Qkchk 'n Kitchen bitch
Good to meet some more KBers on them thar scarey arsed back roads...oh and an incident free ride too :corn:

[Qkkid]

Anyone who is caught endangering others by their actions will be asked to leave the ride and may be refused entry to forthcoming rides!
To whom it may concern You know who you are we are all very disappointed we expect better from you so read the above paragraph :bash: :bye:
Great first ride nice to see so many bikes nice to catch up and be back on me bike:scooter:

[Lazy7]

was a nice cruisy ride. i'm still not entirely sure about flying through back roads in the middle of the night, but managed to stay ON the bike and not mess up *to* many of the corners :bleh:

hehe. thanks for the ride guys. and hot dam. some sexy new metal too!!! :msn-wink:

[wraith]

:2thumbsup Same here, awesome ride, great company. Nice to get out after work and enjoy a scary assed ride in the dark. Thanks for a really good night. See you all next week???:2thumbsup :beer:

[Maha]

Jeez neil you didnt slow down and wave on a Hyosung did ya?.......

[wraith]

Jeez neil you didnt slow down and wave on a Hyosung did ya?.......

:niceone: Not me mate. well i dont remember doing that. perhaps it was tl rider.. It was a bit of a blurr last night to be honest. i am sure some of those corners were moving on their own:weird:

[Qkchk]

:2thumbsup Same here, awesome ride, great company. Nice to get out after work and enjoy a scary assed ride in the dark. Thanks for a really good night. See you all next week???:2thumbsup :beer:
Yep all on for next week - just about pushing our luck for the weather by now..... something like 10 rides in a row and no rain yet.