Wellington Newbie Ride 23.04.06

[Uncle B]

This is a chance for newer riders to get togeather and head out on an organised ride.
THIS IS NOT A RACE.....we want you all to enjoy yourselves as it will be a fun day out.
Go at your own pace, there will be people who will wait for you.
Make sure your bike is road legal ie: warrant, rego, chain oiled and adjusted, tyres the correct pressure......

Townies: Meet at the caltex truck stop Hutt road Kaiwharawhara 10:15am for 10:30am departure.
All others meet at Caltex Rimutaka 11:00am for 11:20am departure.

LETS MAKE THIS A GREAT DAY

Aa always, looking for experienced riders to help out with back markers and to share riding tips and any questions the newbies might ask.


I have been asked about the "L" plate debate. I cannot enforce the usage of "L" plates but do point out the consequences if caught.
The "L"s will be catered for by having their own group with an experienced rider who will know the determined route.

See you there

[Str8 Jacket]

Cool, i'll be there and can wait at the Kaiwharawhara truck stop for those that want to meet there...

[Dreamer]

Me too. See you at Kaiwharawhara.

[skelstar]

Just a note that it falls into the ANZAC weekend.
No problems there, but thought I would mention anyway.

On ya for organising early UB.

[madboy]

I've got a hangover booked for that day

[Wasp]

I'll be there

[Uncle B]

Just a note that it falls into the ANZAC weekend.
No problems there, but thought I would mention anyway.

On ya for organising early UB.
Had thought of that......Didn't want to organise it for Easter as a few people go away for that weekend.

[Paul in NZ]

Excellent...

ANZAC day eh! Lets all go for a ride on our Japanese, Italian and German motorcycles and... Oh! Certain irony in that really!

Sigh!

I think I'll just polish the Triumph tank and dream of Vera Lynn

[skelstar]

Ha, and we culd practice for the 'Axis Cup' Paul? ;)

[Paul in NZ]

Ha, and we culd practice for the 'Axis Cup' Paul? ;)

Yeah! Then we could burn up to the local RSA and ask em if they wanna rumble....

Nah! Not really, nothing but respect for ANZAC day me self! Feck! Imagine if they had lost! Argh! The Brits would have rebuilt their economy with Germanies help and we would have had reliable over priced BSA's!

(actually i don't think Japan and germany would have been that generous in victory meself)

[COP_B8]

Hi all! Will be there :)

[James Deuce]

Pass granted. Barring Acts of Dog and other random interventions that always seem to appear at the last instant before a ride.

[RantyDave]

Sh*t. I'm in Lost Wages with wrok :(

I haven't made a wednesday in weeks either.

Smeg.

Dave

[OMG]

Sweet, I'll be there. It will be my first KB ride so looking forward to meeting ya'll :wavey: (well most of you, some of ya just seem a bit weird)

[Ben O]

Hey, I should be able to make it. Hopefully be able to keep up this time as I was the only 250 on last weekends ride, and hopefully have the licence to suit too.

[Hawkeye]

Hoping to get the engine back on Thursday, so If I can get it back in and sorted in time, I'll be there.

[Ms Piggy]

Awww I was gonna come but my partners son is having his 'Marching Out' Parade at Waioru that weekend...I may compensate by riding up there :)

Have fun all, sorry I can't be there.

[COP_B8]

Hey, I should be able to make it. Hopefully be able to keep up this time as I was the only 250 on last weekends ride, and hopefully have the licence to suit too.

Licenses are overrated........

[phoenixgtr]

I'll most likely be there and will meet at Kaiwharawhara

[Madness]

Providing I still have rubber on my new second hand trademe tyre........ I might be there too.

[knight rider]

Hey, I should be able to make it. Hopefully be able to keep up this time as I was the only 250 on last weekends ride, and hopefully have the licence to suit too.

don't worry i'll be there on my 250cc aswell

[knight rider]

will be at bp tawa again at 9:45 leaving at 10am. So if anyone from out whitby, porirua tawa areas want to ride into kaiwharwhara (hope i spelt it right) will leave bp tawa at 10am so can get into that place at 10:15am. looking forward to the ride. Thanks Uncle B

[Wasp]

yippee, should have my bike back and my restricted by then....

fingers crossed eh.

[madboy]

Licenses are overrated........So's stopping and getting ticketed

[Str8 Jacket]

So's stopping and getting ticketed

Gee, isn't unfortunate that some people can actually take responsibility for themselves...

[COP_B8]

I still have a numberplate on my bike!

Plus it's turning out to be fun arguing it.

Go to court over it now! :)

[Str8 Jacket]

I still have a numberplate on my bike!

Well obviously your not cool mate! :moon:

[COP_B8]

will be at bp tawa again at 9:45 leaving at 10am. So if anyone from out whitby, porirua tawa areas want to ride into kaiwharwhara (hope i spelt it right) will leave bp tawa at 10am so can get into that place at 10:15am. looking forward to the ride. Thanks Uncle B


Sweet, will see you there again!

[COP_B8]

Well obviously your not cool mate! :moon:

But I smoke ciggies, that makes me 10% cooler!

[Str8 Jacket]

But I smoke ciggies, that makes me 10% cooler!

hehe, shouldn't that read, "im 10% more likely to die earlier"... not that im judging you, I couldn't live without my nicotine!!

[COP_B8]

hehe, shouldn't that read, "im 10% more likely to die earlier"... not that im judging you, I couldn't live without my nicotine!!

10% - probably worth the odds.

But can you smoke and ride a motorbike at the same time??? That makes you 20% cooler

[Str8 Jacket]

10% - probably worth the odds.

But can you smoke and ride a motorbike at the same time??? That makes you 20% cooler

Nah mate, im just not cool enough :cry: But if your coming along on Weds you could show me how its done...

[COP_B8]

Nah mate, im just not cool enough :cry: But if your coming along on Weds you could show me how its done...

Nah Im not that cool sorry!

Dunno if ill be there on Wed, conincides with Student Drinking night in town.

[Str8 Jacket]

Dunno if ill be there on Wed, conincides with Student Drinking night in town.

Well im sorry but if you cant drink and ride then your just NOT cool at all, damn you were doing so well too!

[COP_B8]

Well im sorry but if you cant drink and ride then your just NOT cool at all, damn you were doing so well too!


Oh nah I can, but I keep spilling it, and as a poor student wastes too much valuable alcohol. :weird:

[madboy]

You guys are funny

[COP_B8]

Aa always, looking for experienced riders to help out with back markers and to share riding tips and any questions the newbies might ask.


I have been asked about the "L" plate debate. I cannot enforce the usage of "L" plates but do point out the consequences if caught.
The "L"s will be catered for by having their own group with an experienced rider who will know the determined route.

See you there

Why dont we all put L plates on??? Come on....it'll be interesting to see all the 1000cc/600cc machines wearing the Loser, I mean Learner plates.....and think of the cagers having to follow a huge bunch of bikes down the motorway at 70km/h

[Str8 Jacket]

Why dont we all put L plates on??? Come on....it'll be interesting to see all the 1000cc/600cc machines wearing the Loser, I mean Learner plates.....and think of the cagers having to follow a huge bunch of bikes down the motorway at 70km/h

LMAO! You wait they'll invent a charge for "displaying an L plate illegally"... you wait I bet they would...

[madboy]

They don't need to invent it, I'm pretty sure it is there already (not called that of course).

[COP_B8]

At least you would be displaying 1 plate though!

[COP_B8]

They don't need to invent it, I'm pretty sure it is there already (not called that of course).

Have you seen how many cagers drive around with people obviously not Learners behing the wheel, My parents car had one on for ages whilst my sister was learning so doubt it'd be the case.

[Kendog]

I thought seriously of digging up my old looser plate to put on my Hornet when I first got it, cause I was shockingly nervous and cautious. (not much changed there). Would have been pretty funny if I'd got pulled up! 'Yes copper, it is a 900, here is my full licence. The L plate? Well, I'm learning to ride THIS bike!'
Mrs KD

[Wasp]

heh ive often thought about buying a bunch of temp stick on L plates just to stick em on everyones bikes (specially the big ones) when they arn't looking

[hunt]

hi all, i hope to make this one,bike seems to be going well, and i,ve sorted all my cable probs,

[Str8 Jacket]

hi all, i hope to make this one,bike seems to be going well, and i,ve sorted all my cable probs,

Nice one! It will be good to have you along, though be wary that most of the people that come on these rides are a little strange... :wait:

[sels1]

Excellent...

ANZAC day eh! Lets all go for a ride on our Japanese, Italian and German motorcycles and... Oh! Certain irony in that really!

Sigh!

I think I'll just polish the Triumph tank and dream of Vera Lynn

Well I for one will be there with a British bike......:niceone:

[COP_B8]

Nice one! It will be good to have you along, though be wary that most of the people that come on these rides are a little strange... :wait:

Dont listen to her,

Theyre MORE than a little strange.


My bike is now in the Online Trading Forum, cmon people BUY BUY BUY, Uncle B, I heard a rumour you were looking for a Honda, Ill take your bike as a trade :whistle:

[hunt]

Nice one! It will be good to have you along, though be wary that most of the people that come on these rides are a little strange... :wait:

i should fit right in then.... as long as i remember to take my medication:wacko:

[MrWei]

where is going up to buddy? I am new to here

[Bend-it]

Yeah, and how long will it take, have something on that arvo...

Sounds great though, just what I was looking for!

[COP_B8]

where is going up to buddy? I am new to here

Welcome to the Madness :weird:

[madboy]

Cop B8, I always run a plate. If I didn't that would be illegal. And people around here seem to throw scorn on people other than them who do illegal things - it's just not PC old chap! As for the L Plate thing, I'm sure it's illegal for someone other than a learner to use an L plate on their bike. Someone from one of the fast crews suggested using L's for a laugh on their thou but I recall someone said it was illegal.

[Dafe]

Since the Anzac weekend ride is all sorted. Is anybody keen to do a trip down to Picton/Nelson/Blenheim on Easter weekend? Perhaps an overnighter.

[Shadows]

Well I for one will be there with a British bike......:niceone:

And hopefully I'll be helping the Brits out on an American one by then.

[poorbastard]

Marked on the callender I'll be there

[Uncle B]

Yeah, and how long will it take, have something on that arvo...

Sounds great though, just what I was looking for!
We head off over to the Wairarapa and do a loop ride around some of the back roads with a stop in Martinborough.
Takes most of the day and usually find riders drop off during the day, probally for reasons like yours.

[phoenixgtr]

most of the people that come on these rides are a little strange... :wait:

Strange?? Never!! :wacko:

[knight rider]

Sweet, will see you there again!

hey cam don't forget your wallet this time lol

[knight rider]

I thought seriously of digging up my old looser plate to put on my Hornet when I first got it, cause I was shockingly nervous and cautious. (not much changed there). Would have been pretty funny if I'd got pulled up! 'Yes copper, it is a 900, here is my full licence. The L plate? Well, I'm learning to ride THIS bike!'
Mrs KD

lmao that's funny

[Dreamer]

lmao that's funny
It's true what you say Mrs KD. I felt exactly like that when I first got on my new bike. I think part of the problem is you're more nervous about a new bike, especially if it's brand new. Easier if it's already covered in scratches.

[COP_B8]

hey cam don't forget your wallet this time lol

Haha I wont.....Ive never actually been on a FULL weekend ride, either forgot my wallet, or had to babysit. This time though.

And I have got an L plate too.

[Kendog]

It's true what you say Mrs KD. I felt exactly like that when I first got on my new bike. I think part of the problem is you're more nervous about a new bike, especially if it's brand new. Easier if it's already covered in scratches.

Yeah, you're right, that's half the problem I think, shoulda bought a piece of shite! :scooter: But being a bit silly, I'm sure it won't be long till my precious will be a scratched, pranged and dirty bearch!! :rofl:

[neats]

Hi, I noticed that most the people replying to your message are riding huge bikes. I'm new ... like new riding a 20 year old 250. I'm into the ride, just not so keen keen on the idea of being left for dust. Is this ride suitable? ... Where are we going?

[phoenixgtr]

Absolutely suitable for you. This ride is about the newbies. You wont be left for dust. There will be plenty of smaller bikes there for you to ride with (like me).
We usually head over to the Wairarapa and have lunch over there, explore a bit, then head back over the hill to home

Welcome by the way

[Str8 Jacket]

Hi, I noticed that most the people replying to your message are riding huge bikes. I'm new ... like new riding a 20 year old 250. I'm into the ride, just not so keen keen on the idea of being left for dust. Is this ride suitable? ... Where are we going?

Dont stress it mate, im on a 150. You have to get out and ride if you want to learn. Just take it at your own pace someone will always be waiting for you so you dont get lost. Oh yeah you'll also get to meet some great people too!

[cowpoos]

Hi, I noticed that most the people replying to your message are riding huge bikes. I'm new ... like new riding a 20 year old 250. I'm into the ride, just not so keen keen on the idea of being left for dust. Is this ride suitable? ... Where are we going?
well if ya spunky I mite make a star appearence....and pay ya special attention :love:

[skelstar]

Since when has 'spunky' been a pre-requisite poos? Usually its just 'conscious'. Although...

[OMG]

Hi, I noticed that most the people replying to your message are riding huge bikes. I'm new ... like new riding a 20 year old 250. I'm into the ride, just not so keen keen on the idea of being left for dust. Is this ride suitable? ... Where are we going?

Don't worry, I ride like a granny so you'll have company :D

[Drum]

One of your rides finally coincides with an unbooked weekend!
Sure looking forward to my first KB ride.:yeah:

[Hawkeye]

Hi, I noticed that most the people replying to your message are riding huge bikes. I'm new ... like new riding a 20 year old 250. I'm into the ride, just not so keen keen on the idea of being left for dust. Is this ride suitable? ... Where are we going?

Hi Neats and welcome to the madhouse.

Don't worry about being left for dust. If I get the bike sorted in time and I can make it, then I will probably be bring up the rear. The CBX has only got a top speed of about 110 with a tail wind, whilst going down a 1:4 incline. :crybaby:
I joined for the first part of a ride a couple of months ago. Apart from not having the same acceleration to get past a cage on the twisties from Tawa to J'ville, I kept up with the bigger bikes. (or should I say, they held back and waited for me - thanks guys). Even on SH2 up to Upper Hutt, they all kept in a group at a speed I was quite able to stay at.
I'm not so sure about going over the hill though. The CBX struggles up the gorge so I think the Taka's may be too much for the old girl.

[Wasp]

20 huh, shit that puts you into the "oldish" catagory.

Don't worry mate just come along and unless something horribly bad happens you should enjoy it.

[neats]

Hey guys, would love you to pop a "L" plate on your bike. It'll reduce my chance of getting pulled up for going 100.

[Shadows]

Hey guys, would love you to pop a "L" plate on your bike. It'll reduce my chance of getting pulled up for going 100.

Geeeze, I dunno! Next you'll want to be on an 1100 after 10pm carrying pillions!! :lol:

[knight rider]

Hey guys, would love you to pop a "L" plate on your bike. It'll reduce my chance of getting pulled up for going 100.

don't worry I have my looser plate aswell. Opps I mean learner plate

[knight rider]

Hi, I noticed that most the people replying to your message are riding huge bikes. I'm new ... like new riding a 20 year old 250. I'm into the ride, just not so keen keen on the idea of being left for dust. Is this ride suitable? ... Where are we going?

hey welcome to kb, no worrys about having a 20 year old 250. I have a 15 year old 250 & I fit in realy well. heaps of fun to be had with like minded people

[knight rider]

Hi Neats and welcome to the madhouse.

Don't worry about being left for dust. If I get the bike sorted in time and I can make it, then I will probably be bring up the rear. The CBX has only got a top speed of about 110 with a tail wind, whilst going down a 1:4 incline. :crybaby:
I joined for the first part of a ride a couple of months ago. Apart from not having the same acceleration to get past a cage on the twisties from Tawa to J'ville, I kept up with the bigger bikes. (or should I say, they held back and waited for me - thanks guys). Even on SH2 up to Upper Hutt, they all kept in a group at a speed I was quite able to stay at.
I'm not so sure about going over the hill though. The CBX struggles up the gorge so I think the Taka's may be too much for the old girl.

we'll always wait for you swift one

[Wasp]

hah, i just realised i read that wrong i thought you said "im a 20yo riding a 250" not im riding a 20yo 250"

my bad :)

[knight rider]

same as last time. will be at bp tawa @ 9:45am for a 10am depature so can arrive at truck stop at 10:15am. So if anyone from whitby tawa porirua want to ride in togther then will see you at bp tawa

[COP_B8]

same as last time. will be at bp tawa @ 9:45am for a 10am depature so can arrive at truck stop at 10:15am. So if anyone from whitby tawa porirua want to ride in togther then will see you at bp tawa

Yeah Ill cruise along!

[Hawkeye]

Hoping to get the engine back on Thursday, so If I can get it back in and sorted in time, I'll be there.

Rang the shop on Thursday to be told the cam and rockers are stuffed and need replaced. :cry:

They are having a few problems locating replacements due to the age of the bike, so I'm still waiting to find out how much it is going to cost me and if it is actually worth it.

So it looks like I will not be able to make this ride (unless I can persuade her indoors to let me get something else this week):nono:

[knight rider]

Rang the shop on Thursday to be told the cam and rockers are stuffed and need replaced. :cry:

They are having a few problems locating replacements due to the age of the bike, so I'm still waiting to find out how much it is going to cost me and if it is actually worth it.

So it looks like I will not be able to make this ride (unless I can persuade her indoors to let me get something else this week):nono:


if you do end up getting another bike may I sujest a sports bike? you've seen what my 250cc can do

[knight rider]

Yeah Ill cruise along!

cool will see you there

[phoenixgtr]

I had a serious clean up of my bike today. I pulled the whole rear end apart and cleaned everything including my chain. Its amazing. You can actually tell that its made out of metal and not black stuff. See you all next weekend :2thumbsup

[Shadows]

I had a serious clean up of my bike today. I pulled the whole rear end apart and cleaned everything including my chain. Its amazing. You can actually tell that its made out of metal and not black stuff. See you all next weekend :2thumbsup

I hope you're having a good easter break.
I think you might be a just little bit disappointed with the turnout next weekend though!

[phoenixgtr]

I hope you're having a good easter break.
I think you might be a just little bit disappointed with the turnout next weekend though!

Haha, good point!! I'm ahead of myself

[MikeyG]

Keen to come along, all I need to do is learn to ride.

That might be my first weekend on a bike so it's probably too advanced for me but I'll turn up at Caltex Rimutaka to meet you lot and drool over all bikes nicer than mine.

[Wasp]

MikeyG if you make it to caltex you'll be fine (unless theres diesel on the takas)

Got the bike back today with a fixed fork seal and ive bumped the idle up abit and its running a tad better, also trialing half a tank of 95.

Got my car learners today (dont even start with me) and booked my bike restricted for the 20th at 4pm so i should have it intime :D

[knight rider]

MikeyG if you make it to caltex you'll be fine (unless theres diesel on the takas)

Got the bike back today with a fixed fork seal and ive bumped the idle up abit and its running a tad better, also trialing half a tank of 95.

Got my car learners today (dont even start with me) and booked my bike restricted for the 20th at 4pm so i should have it intime :D

what do you have to do in a ristricted test? I wana sit mine in June & am a bit nevous about it

[Wasp]

Beats me, far as i know they give you a cb radio for the helmet and follow you in a car telling you where to go and assessing how well you do.

Gotta fix my rear brake pedal sensor in time i guess too....

[MikeyG]

I was planning on taking the car to Caltex if I was just going that far. We'll see how much riding I have done by then

[Ben O]

what do you have to do in a ristricted test? I wana sit mine in June & am a bit nevous about it

I'm sitting mine tomorrow in Kilbirnie, so I'll let you know. Have no idea as yet.

[Wasp]

awesome that would be great, cheers!

[knight rider]

I'm sitting mine tomorrow in Kilbirnie, so I'll let you know. Have no idea as yet.

that'll be great, thanks

[Hawkeye]

Rang the shop on Thursday to be told the cam and rockers are stuffed and need replaced. :cry:

They are having a few problems locating replacements due to the age of the bike, so I'm still waiting to find out how much it is going to cost me and if it is actually worth it.

So it looks like I will not be able to make this ride (unless I can persuade her indoors to let me get something else this week):nono:


Shop rang yesterday to say that they can fix the motor for about $350 so I've told them to go ahead and do it. But I doubt if it will be ready in time for the week-end. The youngest son is currently eyeing up the bike so I'm quite happy to get this one back on the road. Single pot 250, 19 years old (the bike not the son). It will do him to get on the road without having the power to kill himself. But hold on a mo. If he is riding the CBX, I'll need something else to be able to ride with him:yeah: :2thumbsup

[Drum]

S...... But hold on a mo. If he is riding the CBX, I'll need something else to be able to ride with him:yeah: :2thumbsup


Good on ya mate!:niceone:

[knight rider]

Shop rang yesterday to say that they can fix the motor for about $350 so I've told them to go ahead and do it. But I doubt if it will be ready in time for the week-end. The youngest son is currently eyeing up the bike so I'm quite happy to get this one back on the road. Single pot 250, 19 years old (the bike not the son). It will do him to get on the road without having the power to kill himself. But hold on a mo. If he is riding the CBX, I'll need something else to be able to ride with him:yeah: :2thumbsup

very cleaver, now time for a sports bike?????

[knight rider]

Shop rang yesterday to say that they can fix the motor for about $350 so I've told them to go ahead and do it. But I doubt if it will be ready in time for the week-end. The youngest son is currently eyeing up the bike so I'm quite happy to get this one back on the road. Single pot 250, 19 years old (the bike not the son). It will do him to get on the road without having the power to kill himself. But hold on a mo. If he is riding the CBX, I'll need something else to be able to ride with him:yeah: :2thumbsup

just wondering, where did you take your bike into get fixed?

[Ben O]

Passed my licence, no problems, so I'll be all legal for this ride. It was suprisingly easy and only took about 15 minutes. The guy out at kilbirnie was really good and I would recommend sitting any licence there. All mine involved was a loop around outer kilbirnie. He said they usually have a radio so he can give you instructions as you go, but since he didn't have them that day he just followed and observed.

[phoenixgtr]

I sat my restricted in Kilbirnie yesterday too. It was really laid back. Did you have any trouble finding the place? Noone told me it was at the bowling club!

[knight rider]

Passed my licence, no problems, so I'll be all legal for this ride. It was suprisingly easy and only took about 15 minutes. The guy out at kilbirnie was really good and I would recommend sitting any licence there. All mine involved was a loop around outer kilbirnie. He said they usually have a radio so he can give you instructions as you go, but since he didn't have them that day he just followed and observed.

did he say what he was looking at? like do we have to keep to the right of the lane or the left of the lane? surely he doesn't expect us to ride in the middle lol

[Hawkeye]

just wondering, where did you take your bike into get fixed?

Took it to Boyles in the City.
The guy in J'Ville wasn't even interested in looking at it. I wasn't very impressed with his arrogant attitude.
Without even looking at the bike He said that he had heard me go passed a few times and the motor was shot.

I said 'Oh! do you think so!' to which he replied ' I know so. That's my job and I've been doing this for years!'. Arrogant Pr*^k .

The guy's in Boyles couldn't be more helpful. Came out, listened to the bike. Discussed a couple of options (worst case/best case senarios) of what it might be but suggested that until the motor was opened, it would be hard to say what the problem was.
That's all I could ask for. Someone that just wanted to be friendly and helpful.

[Slides]

One of your rides finally coincides with an unbooked weekend!
Sure looking forward to my first KB ride.:yeah:

Same here! Finally I have a free weekend and this will be my first KB ride!!

I'm also happy that it's a newbie ride.... I took the GS over the hill this afternoon and discovered that since I haven't done much riding in ten years, and I've only just got the bike, I REALLY SUCKED :Oops:

Anybody got a spare L plate??

[Madness]

I took the GS over the hill this afternoon and discovered that since I haven't done much riding in ten years, and I've only just got the bike, I REALLY SUCKED

It didn't look like you were going slow when I went past you the other way. Did you notice the mufti-cop heading north as you came down the hill?? I had a great time overtaking it in 2nd...<_<

[Slides]

It didn't look like you were going slow when I went past you the other way. Did you notice the mufti-cop heading north as you came down the hill?? I had a great time overtaking it in 2nd...<_<

Opps.. no, didn't see him... but I also don't remember a big red Zed!! (I must be going blind!)
Mind you, by that stage I was probably too busy trying to figure out how to get past the mad prick in the Hilux ute...

Coming down the hill wasn't so bad, but going up (chased by a WRX) was a shocking mix of bad lines, wrong gears and stupid braking... but at least I confused the hell out of the WRX driver!

[knight rider]

Took it to Boyles in the City.
The guy in J'Ville wasn't even interested in looking at it. I wasn't very impressed with his arrogant attitude.
Without even looking at the bike He said that he had heard me go passed a few times and the motor was shot.

I said 'Oh! do you think so!' to which he replied ' I know so. That's my job and I've been doing this for years!'. Arrogant Pr*^k .

The guy's in Boyles couldn't be more helpful. Came out, listened to the bike. Discussed a couple of options (worst case/best case senarios) of what it might be but suggested that until the motor was opened, it would be hard to say what the problem was.
That's all I could ask for. Someone that just wanted to be friendly and helpful.

ohh my gosh I have never seen that side of him. Where's boyles? I might check them out sometime.

[Hawkeye]

ohh my gosh I have never seen that side of him. Where's boyles? I might check them out sometime.

They are just on the other side of the Basin between McDonalds and the Caltex garage. Father/Son family business. A couple of friends recommended them to me. Very laid back and friendly. Apparently, they have been in business for years. They did a great deal for me on my tyres and bits and pieces a few month ago.

Off to Taupo with the family this week-end so hopefully the motor will be ready to pick up when I get back. It will have been off the road for nearly 3 weeks by the time I get back.:cry:

[knight rider]

They are just on the other side of the Basin between McDonalds and the Caltex garage. Father/Son family business. A couple of friends recommended them to me. Very laid back and friendly. Apparently, they have been in business for years. They did a great deal for me on my tyres and bits and pieces a few month ago.

Off to Taupo with the family this week-end so hopefully the motor will be ready to pick up when I get back. It will have been off the road for nearly 3 weeks by the time I get back.:cry:

cheers i will check them out

[Kendog]

Do you mean Richard's in J'ville? I have only had one dealing with him, I found him quite good, but then again, only been there once, and not that I dealt with him, he charged me nothing! (maybe I smiled sweetly or something?)
Mrs KD

[Ben O]

I had been there once previously, but yeah it's not well signed. Would recommend finding it previous to test day. And yeah he was real laid back, got rid of any nerves.


did he say what he was looking at? like do we have to keep to the right of the lane or the left of the lane? surely he doesn't expect us to ride in the middle lol

Didn't really mention what he was looking out for. I just made sure I put my left foot down when stopping and moved my head around a bit to show i'm looking around. Otherwise just display balance and confidence and you'll be sweet. As for lane position, I don't think it matters too much, although the road code says you should be where a car's right tyres would be in the lane.

[Wasp]

If they tell me i was cutting corners ive figured that im gonna say "i was avoiding that patch of gravel" which there is a fair bit about the streets here atm.

[merv]

Enjoy your ride dudes. Me and Mrs merv will have our trail bikes in the South Island so won't be back until May rides in the Wellington area.

[knight rider]

[QUOTE=Ben O]I had been there once previously, but yeah it's not well signed. Would recommend finding it previous to test day. And yeah he was real laid back, got rid of any nerves.



Didn't really mention what he was looking out for. I just made sure I put my left foot down when stopping and moved my head around a bit to show i'm looking around. Otherwise just display balance and confidence and you'll be sweet. As for lane position, I don't think it matters too much, although the road code says you should be where a car's right tyres would be in the lane.[/QUOTE

Thanks, will keep that in mind when I sit mine

[MikeyG]

Mum and Dad want to visit for the weeend so I won't be able to make it. Although I want to.

Got the bike regoed and WOFed on Thurs and went for my first ride on Sunday. Round the bays from Newtown to Owhiro Bay and then the coast road back around mirimar to Evans Bay and back to Newtown. Loving it.

The GN even went better than my car!

[Uncle B]

Just a reminder for this sunday's ride.

Hope the weather gods play nice & we get some riding in.

[Str8 Jacket]

I'll be there, even if I have to stop at every gas station and pump up my tyre *sigh*

[phoenixgtr]

I'll be there, even if I have to stop at every gas station and pump up my tyre *sigh*

Sounds like a fun day ahead. I did that a couple of newbie rides ago. Do you know where its leaking from?

[knight rider]

I'll be there, even if I have to stop at every gas station and pump up my tyre *sigh*

I'm sure you can buy something in a can that you can blow up your tye with I think it's a kind of liquid & it keeps your tyre inflated

[bobsmith]

Looks like I'll be able to make it but can anyone tell me where the Caltex Rimutaka is? I'm not really familiar with the area.... What's the best way to get there coming from the north? (Palmerston North)

Thanks

[Str8 Jacket]

Looks like I'll be able to make it but can anyone tell me where the Caltex Rimutaka is? I'm not really familiar with the area.... What's the best way to get there coming from the north? (Palmerston North)

Thanks

To be honest i'd probably get you lost if I tried to give you instructions, but one thing I do know is that you can ride over Piecock on your way TO the ride! Niiiiice!

Heres a map : The address is 1193 Fergusson Drive Upper Hutt

http://www.zoomin.co.nz/nz/upper+hutt/upper+hutt/fergusson+drive/1193/

[bobsmith]

Hmmmm and I saw on the first post that there will be a group of L plate riders... Now I usually display my L plate but I do 100km/hr on open road anyway... Should I bring my plate? I definately don't want to be doing 70km/hr though.. will the L plate group travelling at 70km/hr or the normal speeds?

Anyone going there from Palmy or Levin that doesn't mind me tagging along??? (taking into considerationg that my top speed is around 130km/hr and I would rather stick to the speed limit (100km/hr) most of the way (don't wanna get caught doing over 110km/hr and risk my licence since I'm on my learners)

Thanks for the map!

[Str8 Jacket]

Im on a learners licence but wont have my L plate displayed. Your choice really but to be honest we dont get too many people with L plates on. If you choose to wear one and want to keep to the 70 kph then people will ride with you or wait at intersections. They're good like that.

[hsvboy06]

Anyone going there from Palmy or Levin that doesn't mind me tagging along???
I'd be happy to join up with you in Paraparaumu.

[phoenixgtr]

Looks like I'll be able to make it but can anyone tell me where the Caltex Rimutaka is? I'm not really familiar with the area.... What's the best way to get there coming from the north? (Palmerston North)

Thanks

Welcome mate. It would be good to have you along

[bobsmith]

Thanks Simon, PM sent your way.


Welcome mate. It would be good to have you along

Thanks, It would be great to finally meet some people from kb.

[Slides]

Looks like I'll be able to make it but can anyone tell me where the Caltex Rimutaka is? I'm not really familiar with the area.... What's the best way to get there coming from the north? (Palmerston North)

Thanks

Hi!

Looks like you'll have someone with you anyway, but the simplest way to get there if your coming South on SH1 is to turn left off SH1 at Plimmerton onto Grays Rd (SH58), stay on SH58 till you get to the lights on SH2 in the Hutt Valley, turn left onto SH2 and 5 minutes later you'll see a Caltex on your left.... stop there! :scooter:

P.S. Thats the easy way, but not really the fun way...

[bobsmith]

Damn, I was just getting excited (will be my first long ride) and looked at a forecast and it looks like the weather might be crap...

Do you guys usually go anyway if it's raining, or do you call it a day?

Hopefully I'm wrong about the weather....

[hsvboy06]

...it looks like the weather might be crap...
Do you guys usually go anyway if it's raining, or do you call it a day?
There are no doubt some hard core that will go regardless of the weather, but I'm not one of them! At the moment the weather is looking marginal (seems to be rain coming Sun afternoon/evening) so I'll just wait and see how that develops over the next few days.

[knight rider]

yeah same here. If it's raining I won't be coming. I'm too soft to ride in the rain all day. If it's raining on the way home from the ride then I can live with that

[Uncle B]

If it's raining the ride will be cancelled as I don't want to put people at risk.

If it is crappy weather on the day you have the option of either trying for the following weekend or I will organise the next Newbie for mid May.
Need feedback on this so arrangements can be made.

[hsvboy06]

If it is crappy weather on the day you have the option of either trying for the following weekend or I will organise the next Newbie for mid May.
Just to put another idea on the table... any chance of bringing the ride forward to this Saturday? Probably not. (Weather looks much better. )
I can't make next Sunday, so I'd have to wait until mid-May.

Keeping my fingers crossed for the weather on Sunday...

[bobsmith]

Saturday weather looks promising.... hint hint

[Uncle B]

Saturday weather looks promising.... hint hint
Would be nice, but a lot of people have either work or home commitments that rules out Saturdays.
Will sit with fingers crossed for Sunday.

[knight rider]

Hey Phoenixgtr was that you riding through town at about 1:30pm yesterday? think I saw a bike like yours & had an l plate on

[knight rider]

Would be nice, but a lot of people have either work or home commitments that rules out Saturdays.
Will sit with fingers crossed for Sunday.

I can do Saturdays aswell if that makes any difference

[knight rider]

If it's raining the ride will be cancelled as I don't want to put people at risk.

If it is crappy weather on the day you have the option of either trying for the following weekend or I will organise the next Newbie for mid May.
Need feedback on this so arrangements can be made.

I can't do next Sunday (30th) but I can do Saturday (29th)

[knight rider]

& if the weather if fine remember bp tawa at 9:45am for those in tawa whitby porirua areas

[phoenixgtr]

Hey Phoenixgtr was that you riding through town at about 1:30pm yesterday? think I saw a bike like yours & had an l plate on

Not me. The only time my bike saw an l plate in the last 6 months was when I sat my restricted. Theres lots of FXR's around. I see one on the way to work most mornings 2 up!!

[Wasp]

yea theres even a silver one out here in the hutt atm with an L plate.

[skelstar]

I reckon it was pgtr. I know he loves that L plate and only takes it off when we are group riding. Ive seen him stop around the corner to take it off before meeting us. Eh buddy? ;)

[phoenixgtr]

Oh yeah, I just can't let it go. I feel so naked without it!!

I need that sweet yellowness. Goodbye Mr l plate :bye:









Um...no

[Jamezo]

arse, feck! my bike will still be in the shop. I hope to hell they get it fixed in one day, but like that'll happen....

[hsvboy06]

The weather forecast is improving! Now just "late showers" or "evening rain". We could be all go... :woohoo:

[bobsmith]

The weather forecast is improving! Now just "late showers" or "evening rain". We could be all go... :woohoo:

Damn I was about to come here and post that.... Just cleaned out my chain and sprokets properly for the first time, so hope I get a good use of the bike this weekend...

[Sketchy_Racer]

Wooohooo!!

I can come!!!!

I can meet some of you oldies hahaha

[Fatjim]

Welly - Sunday
Cloud increasing, evening rain. Stiff northerlies.
22°C
Masterton
Clouding over, late showers. Northeasterly picking up.
22°C


See that guys 22C

[sels1]

Kapiti riders - hsvboy06 has suggested a meet up at Mobil (North) by the lights.....lets say at 10.15am

[hsvboy06]

Weather permitting, sels1 and I are meeting bobsmith at the northern Mobil station (by the lights) in Paraparaumu, departing at 10:15am.
We'll go over the Paekak' Hill, through Pauatahanui (possibly meeting a friend there), over Haywards, and on to Caltex Rimutaka, hopefully arriving around 11am.
Others are welcome to join us at any stage along the way (please post when/where).

[MattRSK]

Hey thanks to all the people organising this. Unfortunatley I will not be able to make it this weekend. I hope it all goes well. I would be really keen if another one was organised at a later stage. Good to see people organising rides like this, hard to get from here to Auckland for a newbie ride. Would much rather come down to Wellington from Palmerston North. So thanks very much and hope to see you all out riding someday.

[Darkman]

want to go, but nobody wants to give me a bike...tried all the shops..ahh well.maybe next time then.

[Fatjim]

I would if a I had a spare. And I only take chicks on the back because of the weight.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Weather permitting, sels1 and I are meeting bobsmith at the northern Mobil station (by the lights) in Paraparaumu, departing at 10:15am.
We'll go over the Paekak' Hill, through Pauatahanui (possibly meeting a friend there), over Haywards, and on to Caltex Rimutaka, hopefully arriving around 11am.
Others are welcome to join us at any stage along the way (please post when/where).

See you there ;) :rockon:

[Wasp]

what time you reckon you'll be at the bottom of haywards? i figure i might as well wait for ya there and travel up with ya.

[Sketchy_Racer]

well.... i dunno. depending on the pace, any where from

30 min +

well..... it depends on the pace, but seen as it is a newbie ride, i would assume longer.

I am a newbie on road BTW. I am just lucky enough to have so racing background ;)

[knight rider]

want to go, but nobody wants to give me a bike...tried all the shops..ahh well.maybe next time then.

I'm guessing you sold the bike? any plans on what to get next? a scooter??

[Shadows]

Hey can anybody give an update on the gravel situation on the Taka's at the moment? No good for the drive belt.

[Wasp]

the takas themselves are fine but there is a stretch of gravel on the road sorta at the top of kaitoke hill (passing lane going into a left hander.

i think anyway i never seem to remmber where it is, ive been over it twice.

You actually comming out?! :D will be great to see ya!

[Shadows]

Cheers Wasp, is that all there is? Somebody was telling me there was heaps all over the Taka's, as I've been in between bikes I haven't been able to see for myself for a while. There's nothing on the other side?
I might make it dude, but I've been invited on a ride up the coast as well.

[Paul in NZ]

I saw none last weekend on the wellie side but other may know more recent news?

[hsvboy06]

what time you reckon you'll be at the bottom of haywards?
On the Hutt side, I'm guessing just before 11am (10:50-ish).

[Sparky Bills]

Have a good ride 2moro people!
Ill be in Taupo, so wont be joining ya.
Stay upright




OH!!! and Bruce...
remember about the GP lean angles!:nya:

[phoenixgtr]

Theres none on the Takas. Just some this side at Kaitoke. It should be fairly well swept by now too. Thats if they haven't put more down since Wed night

[chip_cartman]

yer mate i'll be there see you then.

[Madness]

The Rimutaka is in pristine condition. The gravel that was on the Kaitokes has all but disappeared. The weather forecast has improved and petrol was still under $2/lt last time I looked. Murph has also written off his dunnydoor in race 1, meaning there is absolutely no reason whatsoever not to come out tomorrow.
See you there.

[Uncle B]

The Rimutaka is in pristine condition. The gravel that was on the Kaitokes has all but disappeared. The weather forecast has improved and petrol was still under $2/lt last time I looked. Murph has also written off his dunnydoor in race 1, meaning there is absolutely no reason whatsoever not to come out tomorrow.
See you there.
Yeah....wot he said.

Had a great time today scrubbing in a new set of tyres :wari:
The Takas is in pretty good nick at the moment and the forecast is good...so SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW

[Sketchy_Racer]

How many people are expected to be there??

[Uncle B]

How many people are expected to be there??
The better the weather the better the turnout.
Plenty of :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: plenty of riders

[Slides]

The Rimutaka is in pristine condition. The gravel that was on the Kaitokes has all but disappeared. The weather forecast has improved and petrol was still under $2/lt last time I looked. Murph has also written off his dunnydoor in race 1, meaning there is absolutely no reason whatsoever not to come out tomorrow.
See you there.

Agreed... see you at the Caltex!

[Str8 Jacket]

Sorry. wony be able too make it. Been sick all week so i havent sorted out the tyre and I have no spark plug atm so wont be going anywhere :bye: have fun everyone, ride safe!

[phoenixgtr]

Bugger. See you later Hells

[bobsmith]

Can anyone tell me what the weather is like at the moment at Paraparamu and Upperhut???

I'm just about to leave in about 30 minutes and I'm wondering if the ride is still going ahead...

[Wasp]

weather down here in the hutt: Partly blue skies with a light breeze.

woke up at 3:30 and couldnt get back to sleep til 5:00 or so, it was fairly windy at that time too.

See you all soon!

[Sketchy_Racer]

Weather in kapiti is the same, slight cloudy but not threatening to rain.

[yungatart]

weather is fine, partly cloudy, warm and a slight breeze in the 'rapa right now. No sign of rain. Might join you guys
MSTRS using her login

[Kendog]

Just been to rimutex, wet, windy, crap. I'm out, have fun if you go, take it easy on the wet roads kids. Keen for a ride tomorrow and/or Tues if anyone wants to come along.(Weather permitting).
The Dogs.

[Streetwise]

is it still on

[Wasp]

its pissing down lighty here in the hutt but the view out over the harbour dont look that great....

Im gonna run up to rimutex now....

[Streetwise]

i think ill head up to and have a loook/

[Rollin]

Well i live by the caltex station in the hut, abit windy, raining in lower hut! Not to bad here! Whats abit of rain really!) Harden up:)

[Slingshot]

Just been to rimutex, wet, windy, crap. I'm out, have fun if you go, take it easy on the wet roads kids. Keen for a ride tomorrow and/or Tues if anyone wants to come along.(Weather permitting).
The Dogs.


Soft!!!!!!

[OMG]

Hope you all had a good ride (it has got have been better (and longer) than mine!!!). I've written it up in My frist bin (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=586992#post586992)

[Sketchy_Racer]

Thats a bugger dude!!!

what a way to start the ride eh..... :no:

[sels1]

Hope you all had a good ride (it has got have been better (and longer) than mine!!!).

Bad luck mate, speed and gravel not a good mix eh?

[Sketchy_Racer]

Hey Sels1

when did you leave the 'group' Did you leave after we stopped at martinborugh?

[Paul in NZ]

Good to see you all enjoying yourself! That rain was a bugger eh but when I went through it cleared (like magic) less than a km after Caltex but it was terrible windy!

The Guzzi needed a gallop so we pressed on through Mt Bruce, burnt a tank of gas on some more back roads, over the track and home. Wet roads from Otaki.

Nearly set fire to the Guzzi (no jokes please) and half of Otaki when filling up at BP otaki. A half dead wasp was stuck in my helmet and just as I was getting to the "I wonder how empty the tank is stage" the little bugger crawled out of my helmet and across the bottom of my glasses. Feck I got a fright, jerked the nozzle and spilled precious dino juice all over the hot Guzzi! Argh! Little bastard then stung me and fell into a bit of spilled fuel and died an agonising death (I hope)... Jeepers I jumped!

Paul N

[Sketchy_Racer]

Im sorry but you are asking too much of me.

I couldnt help but laugh..... sorry.

I got a wasp stuck in my jacket once.... little fucker stung me 3 times...

[poorbastard]

Hope you all had a good ride (it has got have been better (and longer) than mine!!!). I've written it up in My frist bin (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=586992#post586992)

Was a bugger alright man. I take it you got home and everything ok then.

Bined the ZXR on the way back over the takas. Recracked all the recently repaired fairings:doh: Now the bike really does need repainting

[Sketchy_Racer]

that was a real cunt man....

although.... albit funny....

what was the name of the guy who ran you over?

[Jase W]

Nearly set fire to the Guzzi (no jokes please) and half of Otaki when filling up at BP otaki. A half dead wasp was stuck in my helmet and just as I was getting to the "I wonder how empty the tank is stage" the little bugger crawled out of my helmet and across the bottom of my glasses. Feck I got a fright, jerked the nozzle and spilled precious dino juice all over the hot Guzzi! Argh! Little bastard then stung me and fell into a bit of spilled fuel and died an agonising death (I hope)... Jeepers I jumped!

Paul N

One time I was riding along SH50 (or is it 51?) through Onga Onga & Tikokino, when a bee fell into my visor through the gap between it & the helmet. I have never stopped so quickly in my life!

[poorbastard]

Yea a real cunt alright. Oh well shit happens. Yea a lil funy.......... :finger:

Ummmm memory lapse cant remember at the mom. Im shocking with names

[Slingshot]

What's with all this crashing stuff...it's not good!

[knight rider]

wicked ride. Thanks uncle B shame about the 3 guys that crashed. looking forward to the next one. i know have a radar on my cbr as of tonight. those 2 mufti cops that pulled up to the first carsh made me think these cops can be everywhere. so I bought a radar detector so now I can tell if they are around. although i try to stick to the speed limit 99.9% of the time. I do have the moments when I accelarate too hard & end up doing 140km/h without realising it lol

[Paul in NZ]

3 crashes? Gleep?

[sels1]

Hey Sels1

when did you leave the 'group' Did you leave after we stopped at martinborugh?

Yeah Fatjim and us headed back after lunch...had stuff to do.


. those 2 mufti cops that pulled up to the first carsh made me think these cops can be everywhere.

Actually 3 mufti cars - blue 4x4 (Izuzu??) white Commodore s/wagon, and a burgandy coloured one I didnt get a good look at. Plus a marked patrol car. All got got to the site in under 2 minutes so they were all lurking on that bit of road between Te Marua and the Takas.....hmmm.......??????




Nearly set fire to the Guzzi Paul N
Pffffffffttttt hahahah....sorry Paul, couldnt help it. Perhaps ya should have rode with us :laugh:

[Paul in NZ]

Pffffffffttttt hahahah....sorry Paul, couldnt help it. Perhaps ya should have rode with us :laugh:

With all those police guys following you guys and 3 wrecks???? I think I was safer where I was even drenched with petrol outside in a thunderstorm at a pyromaniacs convention mate!

Seriously, as I was bowling along behind you lot (unawares) and headed to Caltex I was tailed by a HP who then passed me etc and 'disappeared' around caltex... (I passed him by getting a better posn at the lights) I saw all the bikes at Caltex and went, d'oh thats right there was a roid on today and turned back. No HP to be seen! Thats ODD I thought! Wonder where he went?

I saw other muftis and they showed zero interest in me but there seemed to be a lot more Police on the road than one expects for the average Sunday! Odd!

Hinterestin!

[Madness]

3 crashes? Gleep?

Try one crash and two synchroised spinners. 'Twas pretty slippery on the way back. Still, should be thankful that my forks didn't snap in half like those on the Multistrada at the summit. Bloody Eyeties!

Cheers Uncle B, A good day out.

[knight rider]

Try one crash and two synchroised spinners. 'Twas pretty slippery on the way back. Still, should be thankful that my forks didn't snap in half like those on the Multistrada at the summit. Bloody Eyeties!

Cheers Uncle B, A good day out.

yah what he said so was really 2 crashes but 2 peole crashed into each other, well one ran over another then crashed. 2 crashs 3 people. not including the broken forks bike. hope that guy was ok

[Paul in NZ]

Bloody hell.. Thats a LOT of falling down! You really gotta stop doing that you know! Hows the poor bugger that got ridden over?

You guys should have gone back the long way round. It was fantastic going over the track and the backroads were pretty much deserted! I think all the HP was down your end on the island!

One funny thing happened though.. I was tooling along Mt Bruce area and gradually reeled in a couple of gang member wannabes. You know, heels first, fingerless gloves dead tortise on the head and the drain pipe off the shed as an exhaust. I wasn't going fast but they were going a little slower until they saw it was an old Moto Guzzi stalking them down.... Well they wern't having that! Oh well, I was just passage making and turned off back onto the back roads after that anyway!

[skelstar]

Tooted at you guys at the top of the taka's. Shit there were a lot of you!!! Did Uncle_B promise a lolly scramble and clowns or something?

A shit to hear about the crashes...and cops. Got caught by a mufti that morning at nearly walking-speed. Fortunately a bloody good bugger that let me off.

[Str8 Jacket]

A shit to hear about the crashes...and cops. Got caught by a mufti that morning at nearly walking-speed. Fortunately a bloody good bugger that let me off.
You got your full licence yet Skels?

[skelstar]

Not quite.
I was lucky huh? :)

[Str8 Jacket]

Not quite.
I was lucky huh? :)

Yes!! Yes you were, good to hear!

[Uncle B]

Apart from the crashes.....due to conditions not stupidity......it was a bloody good ride.
Once we got clear of the bad weather she was plain sailing after that. Back roads after MartinB were great, no traffic and a nice easy pace. Looked like all who were there enjoyed it. Good to see a few new faces. One guy came all the way down from Palmy on a 150 to join us....well done that man.

Great ride.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Yeah Thanks Uncle B for organising that ride!!
It was so much fun getting to know more people and talk about biking and bikes (naturally)

When i left to go home, i went back to kapiti via grays road and then SH1.

Grays road was nice and dry. Good fun!!

even coming back from featherston over the takas in teh wet was fun. Most fun i have ever had in teh wet!!

[Str8 Jacket]

Bummed out that I missed the ride... Bloody temperamental 2 strokes, Glenn spent Sat morning trying to crash start my bike but when it made aloud BANG and promptly died I knew it wasnt gonna happen. Kind of lucky in a way, turns out I had no gearbox oil.... *waits for mocking to start*
Anyway I changed the spark plug (myself) yesterday and she's just like a new bike, made a huuge difference! Just gotta sort the tyre out now, im sure ive spent more on my bloody bike than what I paid for it!

[Slides]

Cheers Uncle B, A good day out.

I second that! Fantastic first KB ride. And great to meet you folks too!

Cheers all!

[bobsmith]

One guy came all the way down from Palmy on a 150 to join us....well done that man.


Hehe, just glad I didn't decided to go back with you guys from Masterton, by the time I got back to Palmy I had quite enough... :) At least I'm not still walking like a cowboy.

Thanks for organising the ride, it was great fun!!!

[Dafe]

Was that :Police: :Police: :Police: :Police: in mufti on the hill run-up?

Man, they must be working hard for Helen's funds.

What, with an average 600 working New Zealanders immigrating to Australia every week.

And the next boatload of "100-200" Cambodian Refugees about to land.

The cops better start pulling some 60+ hour weeks if they're gonna cover all the benefits this government is planning on providing!

[skelstar]

Saw quite a few mufti today. I think Uncle B must have seen a few on the kaitokes today as we was going...real...slow/legal speeds.;)

[Dafe]

Saw quite a few mufti today. I think Uncle B must have seen a few on the kaitokes today as we was going...real...slow/legal speeds.;)

Was his hands shaking???

I don't think it was the cops....... It's the fact he has 10 cats and two dogs now. Lack of sleep I'd say.

[poorbastard]

im sure ive spent more on my bloody bike than what I paid for it!

Strange I keep thinking the same thing. But then half of mine seem to be fairing repairs:doh:

[phoenixgtr]

Thought I'd put these pics up I took, before I left on Sunday.

[knight rider]

good pics. they were obviously taken before the green kawa & blue suki crashed cause they don't look that good now lol

[Sketchy_Racer]

cool pics man... hehehe you can see my little green bumble bee

[poorbastard]

good pics. they were obviously taken before the green kawa & blue suki crashed cause they don't look that good now lol

Nothing more then a few scratches man:finger: Needed a new paint anyway

[poorbastard]

Cool pics too man

No idea how we lost so many people during the ride tho.

[Sketchy_Racer]

i dunno but at the end of the ride there would have been maybe 10..... if that.

[knight rider]

Nothing more then a few scratches man:finger: Needed a new paint anyway

lol good excuse to get it painted

[skelstar]

Now you mention it Dafe, he did say he was looking forward to a 'relaxing' ride. Needed to 'un-wind'.

Suzuki riders huh. Bunch of one-hand riders.

[Uncle B]

Suzuki riders huh. Bunch of one-hand riders.
Try it Honda man and get the flow going. :bleh:

[phoenixgtr]

cool pics man... hehehe you can see my little green bumble bee

You can also see the rain coming down!! Geez, a fair few dropped off if there was only about 10 left!!

[Velox]

Woah - nice turn out!!! Pity the weather looks kinda crap though.

[Sketchy_Racer]

You can also see the rain coming down!! Geez, a fair few dropped off if there was only about 10 left!!

It was clear skys from the bottom of the takas all the way to masterton, then it started raining coming back over the hill.

It was a GOOD ride even if it was a little wet at times.

SO GUYS when is the next ride??

Im keen:yes: :rockon: