Brass Monkey - Auckland & Others KB Ride [Archive] - Page 2

paturoa

28th May 2006, 10:55

Any idea what time you guys are leaving christchurch? We are heading away rather early saturday morning and may be able catch up with you guys. :scooter:

We are noobies so have no idea what would be a good time. Dawn???

We are currently planning to meet up with flyingduchman at the rolleston BP and travel with him too.

What time do you recommend?

Smokin

28th May 2006, 11:08

We are noobies so have no idea what would be a good time. Dawn???

We are currently planning to meet up with flyingduchman at the rolleston BP and travel with him too.

What time do you recommend?

We are leaving at 5am because we have to cross Arthers and Porters pass. Anything can happen with the weather up there so delays are more than likely.

What i was thinking of was if we had a good run we could wait at Rakia for you guys, It wouldnt be worth you guys waiting for us tho, especially if the weather gods dont like us very much.

paturoa

28th May 2006, 11:42

....to cross Arthers and Porters pass....

Now thats the long way there!

paturoa

28th May 2006, 11:48

leaving 5am ....where? Greymouth?

Smokin

28th May 2006, 11:55

Now thats the long way there!

I think it is but not by too much, the roads are better for winter riding and my off sider is worried about his fuel range issues going the other way.

Smokin

28th May 2006, 11:56

leaving 5am ....where? Greymouth?

Yep, You hit the nail on the head.

T.W.R

28th May 2006, 13:34

What i was thinking of was if we had a good run we could wait at Rakia for you guys, It wouldnt be worth you guys waiting for us tho, especially if the weather gods dont like us very much.

Have been planning on heading away from home around the 9 - 9.30 area. The blokes form Ashvagas haven't finalised a time as of yet, but their on the fast trip mode anyhow so that isn't really my preference for heading down to the Brass. Plus i may be two-up anyhow (mate is acting like an old woman & can't make his mind up).
But if there's a link-up happening at Rakaia that would work better (I'm only 5mins further down the road).

oldrider

28th May 2006, 14:06

Seems like there will be a few of you guy's and gal's staying at Kurow on Friday night, presumably at the motor camp.
All things being equal, I might just take a ride down there (27km) and say g'day if there is anyone about.
I usually go to the Brass for a day trip but never make up my mind about when/how/what until the last minute.
So many people, the weather so changeable, who knows, I just wing it.
Hope you all enjoy yourselves and have a good trip. :blip: Cheers John.

paturoa

28th May 2006, 16:09

... but their on the fast trip mode anyhow so that isn't really my preference for heading down to the Brass.....But if there's a link-up happening at Rakaia that would work better (I'm only 5mins further down the road).

Yeah we will be in cruise mode too 110-120ks, would be cool to hook up if we can do it.

paturoa

28th May 2006, 16:15

Just finished work on getting the bike ready, changed oil, more glycol, checked stuff etc and was about to check and oil the chain when I noticed what looked to be a rust patch on one of the rollers.

Well upon closer inspection (can't see too well up close now-a-days) the reason it was rusty was that the chrome finish on a whole bunch of the rollers is worn thru to steel. I then poked around a little and its all as loose a goose. The sprockets are fine and there is no point in shagging those with a 4000k round trip so its a new chain this week.

I've got a merry old pile of stuff growing in the corner to pack too.

Smokin

28th May 2006, 16:58

Have been planning on heading away from home around the 9 - 9.30 area. The blokes form Ashvagas haven't finalised a time as of yet, but their on the fast trip mode anyhow so that isn't really my preference for heading down to the Brass. Plus i may be two-up anyhow (mate is acting like an old woman & can't make his mind up).
But if there's a link-up happening at Rakaia that would work better (I'm only 5mins further down the road).

Yeah I'll be keen to meet up as well.

T.W.R

28th May 2006, 18:12

Well when a time is finalised for departing ChCh that will be good, it's roughly 20mins to Rakaia from Rolleston.
By the Mobil servo is probably the easiest place to meet, it's easy to spot (halfway through the town on the main drag, would say just past the salmon but it's away getting a $120k restoration).

paturoa

28th May 2006, 19:11

when a time is finalised for departing ChCh that will be good, it's roughly 20mins to Rakaia from Rolleston.

Just finalisng that now - trying to talk FlyingDutchMan into an ealier start than the 9am at rolly he has suggested.

far queue

28th May 2006, 19:18

Seems like there will be a few of you guy's and gal's staying at Kurow on Friday night, presumably at the motor camp.
All things being equal, I might just take a ride down there (27km) and say g'day if there is anyone about.
I usually go to the Brass for a day trip but never make up my mind about when/how/what until the last minute.

Yep, Kurow motor Camp it is. It'll be good to see you again. You might want to do Danseys with us on Saturday perhaps.

By the way, how's that cat? Did it work it's way in for the winter?

dangerous

28th May 2006, 19:19

Just finalisng that now - trying to talk FlyingDutchMan into an ealier start than the 9am at rolly he has suggested.
hell yes... if we decide to go then it will have to be at the crack of dawn... its a long haul and ya wanna be there to enjoy the afternoon checking out the bikes etc

scumdog

28th May 2006, 19:55

Anybody heading down from Ch-ch on Thursday?
I'll be on the road in me 'lorry' between Dunedin and Amberley (or somewhere like that) from 10am to 4pm.

If you want to know what the lorry looks like see post #158 on this thread.

Friday morning it's on the road again to Blenhiem so keep a look out eh?

scumdog

28th May 2006, 19:57

I think it is but not by too much, the roads are better for winter riding and my off sider is worried about his fuel range issues going the other way.

I would have thought it would be EASIER down through Thomsons track, Tekapo and the Lindis??

oldrider

28th May 2006, 22:42

Yep, Kurow motor Camp it is. It'll be good to see you again. You might want to do Danseys with us on Saturday perhaps.

By the way, how's that cat? Did it work it's way in for the winter?
Looking forward to seeing you again too fa queue but like I said, I make up my mind at the last minute, usually waiting to see what my son in law is going to "actually" do, before "I" decide.
The "Cat" belonged to a young girl about five doors away and she packed a shitty because he was coming down here!
I think she took it away to Timaru or somewhere, shame because he conned me into letting him in while Mrs O/r wasn't looking but then he got cocky and tried coming in when she was home, not a good idea! I knew nothing of course. :innocent: Cheers John.

laRIKin

28th May 2006, 22:50

What time do you guys think that you will be at Kurow motor camp?
If we are going pass at about that time we will drop in to see you guys.
Or may wait around a bit at the pub to see you before we head on to the place where we are spending the night.

far queue

28th May 2006, 23:18

What time do you guys think that you will be at Kurow motor camp?

Flocker and I expect to be there around 4pm, depending on conditions on the day. I'll txt you with updates and an ETA on the way down.

Ghost_Bullet

28th May 2006, 23:55

Not long now, I am realy looking forward to the trip this year (well realy every year I have), but esp with a new bike this year, and I realy enjoy the roads down there.
Leaving Rangiora about 10ish on Friday for Oamaru, the Sat morn to the site, a one day trip home on the Sunday. I kinda hope that the weather is both ways, it is nice if it is mild and kinda like autum, and then again, let the rain/snow fall, either way whatever is thrown at ya adds to the experience.

Hope everyone has a great time, and makes it there and back unscathed, both bike and body.

C-ya there.

Q

FlyingDutchMan

29th May 2006, 08:44

Just finalisng that now - trying to talk FlyingDutchMan into an ealier start than the 9am at rolly he has suggested.

I can do that... just name the time and a place and I'll be there. No getting out of bed earlier than 6am though.

Smokin

29th May 2006, 13:46

I would have thought it would be EASIER down through Thomsons track, Tekapo and the Lindis??

Hmmm, to be honest I didnt study a map but you may have a good point there. Thanks

paturoa

29th May 2006, 19:39

I've now updated the first post and reorganised it a bit.

Jantar

29th May 2006, 19:47

I would have thought it would be EASIER down through Thomsons track, Tekapo and the Lindis??Thompson's track is a great ride. Just remember 17 gates to open and close. :scooter:

T.W.R

29th May 2006, 20:01

Thompson's track is a great ride. Just remember 17 gates to open and close. :scooter:

Bwah :eek: think SD was meaning Thompson's track between Rakaia & Mayfield & it's another classic Mid Canterbury road :yawn: but a patchwork of ice during winter :yes:

Smokin

29th May 2006, 20:04

Bwah :eek: think SD was meaning Thompson's track between Rakaia & Mayfield & it's another classic Mid Canterbury road :yawn: but a patchwork of ice during winter :yes:

Might be for the best if we forget about that one then, Sorry SD.

scumdog

29th May 2006, 21:23

Bwah :eek: think SD was meaning Thompson's track between Rakaia & Mayfield & it's another classic Mid Canterbury road :yawn: but a patchwork of ice during winter :yes:

Yep that was the one I meant - and where are you NOT going to find patches of ice during winter?

Although this weekend is probably not going to have an ice problem from what the forecast indicates.

Jantar

29th May 2006, 21:39

Oh, I hadn't heard that section of road reffered to as Thompson's Track before. In Central Otago Thompson's Track is the dirt road from Tarras to Omakau over the Dunstan Range, and hits the main road only 20 minutes from the Rally site. Its a very scenic trip, icy as hell during winter, and climbs to 4200' above sea level.

paturoa

29th May 2006, 21:40

...and where are you NOT going to find patches of ice during winter?....

auckland doesnt have ice, but that would kinda defeat the purpose!

T.W.R

29th May 2006, 21:43

Yep that was the one I meant - and where are you NOT going to find patches of ice during winter?

Tis true, but T/T is a crap piece of road to start with :yes: and the shelterbelts & hedges along it & it's direction means once said spots get iced they stay iced all day (I'm a local so me knows :yes:) it's enough to catch cars on the odd occasion.

dangerous

30th May 2006, 05:53

I can do that... just name the time and a place and I'll be there. No getting out of bed earlier than 6am though.
Well... the forcast is looking ok, so think I might be in for a spin...
How does 7am @ the Rolly BP sound?
Madness I know but we really need to be there by 12-1 to get a good look around :scooter:

doc

30th May 2006, 06:34

:scooter: Well I,m just surfin killing time waiting for family to wake up so I can do last minute stuff on my bike without waking them up. Meeting three other mates at Drury Autobaun at 10 and were off to the Monkey, probably the first bunch to leave from Auckland. So maybe might see some of you as we get closer sort of be like the migration in "Ice Age". Just like a big bunch of squirrels heading off to get a badge at one of the colder places. Pretty dumb really. At least its bit of a challenge, lots of workmates think its too difficult it might rain or there might be ice or what if my bike breaks down . Like I tell them heck if I didnt go it might rain here and I wouldn't be able to mow the lawns anyway.:whocares: Well thats pretty profound stuff from me see ya there.

P.S. Look out for white sporty,a yellow sporty, a yellow BMW thingy, and a red VTR:scooter: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter:

Rashika

30th May 2006, 07:03

P.S. Look out for white sporty,a yellow sporty, a yellow BMW thingy, and a red VTR:scooter: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter:
will do... You guys see if you can hunt out the KB flag, if we can get the thing up, supposedly not a problem for the Kb blokes tho :blip:
I guess this means i may be trundling along for a looksee again as well. Been 10 years since the last one, must be time to go again ;)

FlyingDutchMan

30th May 2006, 08:41

Well... the forcast is looking ok, so think I might be in for a spin...
How does 7am @ the Rolly BP sound?
Madness I know but we really need to be there by 12-1 to get a good look around :scooter:

Okay 7 at the Rolly BP. I'll even pretend to be awake.

scumdog

30th May 2006, 08:48

Okay 7 at the Rolly BP. I'll even pretend to be awake.

How will the rest notice??:nya:

Have a good ride guys, weather doesn't look like it's going to be too "Brass Monkey" in temperature, - and oh, remember the following distances eh?:msn-wink:

Rashika

30th May 2006, 09:38

How will the rest notice??:nya:

Have a good ride guys, weather doesn't look like it's going to be too "Brass Monkey" in temperature, - and oh, remember the following distances eh?:msn-wink:
yes Dad :innocent:

T.I.E

30th May 2006, 12:36

a big thanks to spankme, cheers dude.
i have rigged a pole system to hold the flag straight but it wont be too high.
so do keep an eye out.
i'm not too sure what time we will get there but i hope someone can hold a spot for us and first thing to go up before tents etc depending on weather will be the flag.
cameras will be out to take though great KB family photos.

SDU

30th May 2006, 14:14

There sure are a few going & a few Guzzi's too :rockon:
Will look out for you all.
3 more sleeps to go...
See you all down there!
Stay upright!

SDU

far queue

30th May 2006, 14:43

Stay upright!

:lol: Yes, you too :whistle:

oldrider

30th May 2006, 17:08

T.W.R

30th May 2006, 17:43

paturoa

30th May 2006, 18:09

It's been so bloody warm down here but I notice a nice wee chill in the air tonight, it might just be a real brass after all.
Not much snow left on the tops but time enough for another drop for the W/E.
Very clear sky tonight, might even get a wee frost. :blip: Fingers crossed. Cheers John.

Talking last night with Shayne (this is his 7th) and he had a really good story about heading out on the pig route in a recent trip, snow, ice, sleet etc. Something about the snow plow running off the road! Anyway he dropped his BM and knocked a hole in the rocker cover, araldite etc etc.

I just checked the long range forecast and frosts seem to be the go. perhaps I'll need 2 duvets?

Jantar

30th May 2006, 18:31

I just checked the long range forecast and frosts seem to be the go. perhaps I'll need 2 duvets?

Or you can copy intense's example and bring 2 hot women. :yes:

geoffc

30th May 2006, 19:19

Very clear sky tonight, might even get a wee frost. :blip: Fingers crossed. Cheers John.
Plan to be there. Will be on the look out for fellow KB 's. Have my hip flask,and the necessary extras when that runs out. The thermals are packed. Hope they have a good band. :yes:

laRIKin

30th May 2006, 19:22

Stay upright!

:lol: Yes, you too :whistle:

:thud: :shutup: :psst: :slap: :whistle: :lol:

I know nothing.:innocent:

dangerous

30th May 2006, 20:22

It's been so bloody warm down here but I notice a nice wee chill in the air tonight, it might just be a real brass after all.
Not much snow left on the tops but time enough for another drop for the W/E.
Very clear sky tonight, might even get a wee frost. :blip: Fingers crossed. Cheers John.
OHHHhhh... screw that then, think I'll stay at home :wait:

Or you can copy intense's example and bring 2 hot women. :yes:
I'll just bring one hot woman... that will do me duno bout the rest of ya's :blip:

i'm not too sure what time we will get there but i hope someone can hold a spot for us
Dont worry about that the feild the rally is in is bloody massive, 1/2 way down on the rd side will be sweet, not to far to walk/stumble, and far enough away from the bon fire fall out and band racket :rockon:

Ohh and should be there by 1pm.

oldrider

30th May 2006, 21:12

Plan to be there. Will be on the look out for fellow KB 's. Have my hip flask,and the necessary extras when that runs out. The thermals are packed. Hope they have a good band. :yes:
Hey there geoff, T.I.E. is bringing down the KB flag, just keep an eye out for that and a red headed guy with a hot chick, KB'rs will be lurking around about there. :blip:

T.W.R

30th May 2006, 21:20

Ghost_Bullet

30th May 2006, 21:25

Yeah I was told that today about the chance of fog, and that is one thing that I do not like, fog and drizzle. I was also told today that someone was caught doing 160+ down lineside rd, leading into Rangiora this week on one of the days of intense fog.... bugger that, kinda stupid on a busy rd like that.

What eva the weather is I am looking forward to it, as long as I do not end up putting the bike on its side.

I'll open my eyes and look out for this KB flag.
cya some people there.

Q

T.I.E

31st May 2006, 07:01

tomorrow morning we are off.
dam its like the day before christmas. but i am sure a few hours in the saddle should fix the excitement.
most of the gear is tied down to the bike already just need to fill the tank bag and i'm all good.
plenty of undies for when i pack myself, trying hard to put the secound duvet somewhere.

:drinknsin :cold: :niceone: :woohoo: :drinkup: :sick: :scooter:

GSX-RJIM

31st May 2006, 07:09

Good luck T.I.E, I wish I was going with you buggers. Oh well next year is only a year or two away.
GSX-RJIM

T.I.E

31st May 2006, 07:15

Good luck T.I.E, I wish I was going with you buggers. Oh well next year is only a year or two away.
GSX-RJIM

try for next year. i plan on heading down for that again.

well depending on how well the south treats me, and how kind the roads are.

Rashika

31st May 2006, 07:40

Couple of the forecast systems are saying there's a chance that along with the frosty conditions there may be fog as well :yes: mmm soup :shutup: and that may mean haw frosts (sp?) & black ice inland :stoogie:
goddamn you are SUCH a cheerful soul aren't you! :nya:

Guess at least you didn't try spelling it whore! :blip: Its Hoar frost actually... and I for one DONT wanna see any of that quite yet.

idb

31st May 2006, 08:12

.......perhaps I'll need 2 duvets?
Bloody Aucklanders!
Bring yer latte maker as well!

T.W.R

31st May 2006, 09:25

goddamn you are SUCH a cheerful soul aren't you! :nya:
Its Hoar frost actually... and I for one DONT wanna see any of that quite yet.

:bleh: just being prepared for it, if it eventuates :yes:

:killingme actually i suppose I shouldn't have posted the chance there may be Hoar frosts because a certain Ginga ninnie won't want to go now :whistle:
but on the upside if it does eventuate the scenery will be pretty flash though.
:first:

Rashika

31st May 2006, 09:53

:bleh: just being prepared for it, if it eventuates :yes:

:killingme actually i suppose I shouldn't have posted the chance there may be Hoar frosts because a certain Ginga ninnie won't want to go now :whistle:
but on the upside if it does eventuate the scenery will be pretty flash though.
:first:
yeah...ya just out the bloody hex on him doing it now, didn't ya! grrrr.

But I am looking forward to having a nice trip, maybe cold (but hotgrips will help with that...hehehe) ...but would be good to have sun and be able to see the scenery along the way, fingers crossed. :yes: :rockon:

T.I.E

31st May 2006, 09:58

Bloody Aucklanders!
Bring yer latte maker as well!

paturoa has the beans and the grinder and i have replaced my top pannier with the latte maker. i hope the power point is not too far away, and long as the filtered water is not too expensive it will be fine.

Paturoa who is bringing the latte bowls?

paturoa

31st May 2006, 11:01

Latte bowls are with the Barista, she's riding pillion with Shayne.

Me thinks I don't need the duvet now, I could just plug the elekie blankie into the power point too.

idb

31st May 2006, 12:19

Hmmm..............electric blanket you say...........no, no, I will not be sucked into your vortex!.......still....................
Anyway, I'll never drink a latte at a bike rally.......................or if I do it won't be out of a bloody bowl!
Poofters!
So there!!!

paturoa

31st May 2006, 14:47

or if I do it won't be out of a bloody bowl!

so how do u want your latte then?

Jantar

31st May 2006, 18:41

The latest weather predictions for this weekend is for a northerly influence over the South Island. So that means mild weather, no ice and only a slight chance of a frost.

Our forecast is only up to Saturday morning at this stage. I'll update with more detail each evening until the Rally starts.

dangerous

31st May 2006, 18:52

tomorrow morning we are off.
have a sweet and safe ride then fella's see ya when ya land in Belfast (txt me ya E.T.A so as I can be there)

because a certain Ginga ninnie won't want to go now :whistle:

fuking right he wont bloody well go... so whats a Hoar frost anyway???

The latest weather predictions for this weekend is for a northerly influence over the South Island. So that means mild weather, no ice and only a slight chance of a frost.

Ok... now thats beter... I'm going again (till TWR puts the shits up me again :wait:

T.W.R

31st May 2006, 19:42

fuking right he wont bloody well go... so whats a Hoar frost anyway???

Ok... now thats beter... I'm going again (till TWR puts the shits up me again :wait:

:killingme sure you weren't a salmon in a past life ? coz your pretty easy to hook :nya:

Hoar frost is when the moisture form a heavy dew or fog freezes onto things :cold: remember Alexandra couple of winters ago.

And why should you be worried about getting cold :scratch: you've got a bike with built in leg warmers :lol:

To all heading away from their home stations to :ride: venture south towards the rally & various ports of call along the way, travel safe & get there in one bit :cool:

geoffc

31st May 2006, 19:57

Hey there geoff, T.I.E. is bringing down the KB flag, just keep an eye out for that and a red headed guy with a hot chick, KB'rs will be lurking around about there. :blip:
Hi John. Will be scanning the crowd. A flag is good to look for, a hot chick (plus red headed guy) I am always pleased to spot. Are you planning a night out yourself? Kind regards :yes:

XF650

31st May 2006, 20:02

oldrider

31st May 2006, 20:25

Spoke to local today who said they are getting nippy mornings & mild days but very damp underfoot which could cause fog for the weekend.
In light of all the rain they had recently, he recconmended taking groundsheet to put under tent.
Sounds like you are getting nervous Ft500, think positive! It won't change anything but at least you will feel better. :blip:

XF650

31st May 2006, 20:34

Gidday "Oldrider".
I'm not the slightest bit apprehensive & can't wait to depart.
How's Dansey's Pass looking?

paturoa

31st May 2006, 20:40

Finished packing the gear, and are about to go and stack it all on the mule.

Unfortunately there was no room for the espresso machine and duvets:crybaby:

We are off early tomorrow.:scooter: :scooter: :scooter:

Smokin

31st May 2006, 20:45

Rashika

31st May 2006, 20:53

laRIKin

31st May 2006, 21:03

Yep we are ready and waiting for Friday.
Did a dry run for loading and all good.
The load on the DR makes the seat height lower for SDU, which is a good thing.
As she will not have as far to fall off and gets her feet (both) on the ground.
Final check tomorrow night before blast off.

So all have a safe and uneventful trip and look out for that bloody black ice.

Cya there
Lemans and Serow Down Under

warewolf

31st May 2006, 21:23

I'll be there, aiming to arrive post-lunch on Saturday; will seek the flag!

I'm unsure of the route I'll take at this stage. Had initially thought anti-clockwise loop, south down the west coast and back home via the east coast, but might go the other way. Sounds like most of the traffic will be south towards the rally down the east side.

Sounds like Thompsons Track will be slow and icy, not to mention having to put the bike on the stand 34 times...not so easy on my bike.

Any locals able to fill me in on what the road is like from Roxburgh to Ranfurly? That is, Lake Onslow Road, Deep Creek Road, Puketoi Runs Road?

Thanks

warewolf

31st May 2006, 21:26

and another question; where/what is the Pig Route?

Jantar

31st May 2006, 21:48

The Pig route is the State Highway from Palmerston to Ranfurly.

scumdog

1st June 2006, 00:32

warewolf

1st June 2006, 08:42

The Pig route is the State Highway from Palmerston to Ranfurly.Thanks for that. Is it as nice a ride as it looks on the map? Not too many straight bits?

warewolf

1st June 2006, 08:48

Would really not recommend Lake Onslow road at the moment unless your tyres are A1 for off-road.Continental TKC80 front and new Pirelli Scorpion A/T rear; more a street use combo. Probably not the best, then.

Ta

SDU

1st June 2006, 17:00

:lol: Yes, you too :whistle:

:wait: OK I know my bike has a bit of a lean on it at times, .....ok ok I admit, it likes to lie down.
Any gentleman would catch us or give us a shove over before it falls :nya:

... gets her feet (both) on the ground.

Oh the luxury, I think he means two big toes! Tips at that!

The weather is looking pretty good as far as Brass's go.
One more sleep :rockon:
CYAL8ter
Stay Safe
SDU

Jantar

1st June 2006, 17:21

Thanks for that. Is it (Pig Route) as nice a ride as it looks on the map? Not too many straight bits?

It is one of my favourite roads. A bit of straight section just out of Palmerston, then windy with plenty of hill work as far as Kyeburn. Fairly straight again to Ranfurly.

Smokin

1st June 2006, 19:47

May be a slight change of plan for me.

My off sider has just destroyed his clutch on the way home from work today, He's now looking at flying into Dunedin saturday morning and buying a new bike so my hours of travel may have moved forward an hour to 4am so i can meet him in Dunedin. I'll let you know if i wont be in Rakaia for a hook up.

Just in case it all turns to custard for him, Is Rakaia the better place to meet or is there a better spot elsewhere?, bearing in mind in traveling from the coast.

dangerous

1st June 2006, 20:03

Smokin

1st June 2006, 20:24

I'd say that we will be ahead of the lot leaving Ashberton by an hour or so, but hey if ya see us flip the birdy and catch up.:scooter:

Thanks buddy will do :rockon: , If anyone see's a red/white/blue Fireblade feel free to bowl on up to say gidday.

Jantar

1st June 2006, 20:26

Latest weather forecast still shows mild temperatures on Saturday, with possibly a light frost in the morning. There is a chance of rain overnight saturday-sunday, but it will pass through quickly and Sunday should be clearing weather.

T.W.R

1st June 2006, 20:45

I'd say that we will be ahead of the lot leaving Ashberton by an hour or so, but hey if ya see us flip the birdy and catch up.:scooter:

The guys from Ashvagas ( Honda Country crew, Jeff Marshall M/C crew & associates) probably 30 odd bikes all up are leaving at 9.30am (confirmed).

If leaving Rolly BP at 7am then you'll be well ahead of them :yes: but guaranteed they most likely roar past at some stage if ted,ralph & bp have anything to do with it, watch for a RC45,K5 20th ann Gxer, silver/blue busa, GSX14, GS12 etc

far queue

1st June 2006, 22:01

OK, I'm all set to go. Everythings packed and ready, the weathers looking great, heading away as planned at 1130 tomorrow.

I wonder how Paturoa, TIE and Shayne got on with the ride from AK today.

Madness

1st June 2006, 22:06

Paturoa called me from Taihape at around 1pm today. They were behind schedule (plenty of time for their fairy though) and were heading straight through to Welly from that point.

Welly was very mild today, should have been a smooth sailing. No :sick: with plenty of :drinknsin on the way over??

oldrider

1st June 2006, 22:58

Just checked outside, clear sky, stars for miles -5 C and getting crisp.
We might just be lucky and have cold Brass Monkey after all. :yes: Enjoy! :scooter:

far queue

1st June 2006, 23:15

They were behind schedule (plenty of time for their fairy though)

Really :buggerd: They're not ghey are they? If they didn't shag around with the fairies then making the ferry in time really wouldn't be a problem.

far queue

1st June 2006, 23:19

Just checked outside, clear sky, stars for miles -5 C and getting crisp.
We might just be lucky and have cold Brass Monkey after all. :yes: Enjoy! :scooter:
Nice and warm here, +9.5 outside at the moment.

I'm pleased that the weather is looking fine for the weekend, but also a bit disapointed in a way, I was kinda looking forward to riding through a scenic MacKenzie/Haka Pass in the snow. Would've been cold, but good to see.

Jantar

1st June 2006, 23:20

Just checked outside, clear sky, stars for miles -5 C and getting crisp.
We might just be lucky and have cold Brass Monkey after all. :yes: Enjoy! :scooter:
Only - 1C here. -4 this morning, so still only light frosts so far.

Rashika

2nd June 2006, 06:49

Lovely!
A little itty bitty bit of patchy drizzle as i pedaled to work this morning, very mild tho 8 degrees.
Almost all packed to go, fk knows how I get it all on the bike tho :gob:

Ghost_Bullet

2nd June 2006, 07:44

Good morning and good day, all packed and ready to go this morning around 10ish. I have to spend an hour at work this morning which is a pain, but has to be done.
By the looks of this forum and the odd few bikes on the road, it is likey there will be a couple of tents at the monkey over the weekend.
Hope the roads are good and everyone makes it in one piece.:nono:

Enjoy yourselves!!:scooter:

T.I.E

2nd June 2006, 08:26

running out of money on PC.
made it safelt to picton last night. all good here.
kaikoura for lunch breakfast thingee and chch hopefully but early afternoon.
i might shoot through to st andrews i have a good friend down there whom wont be happy if i miss him.
but will catch everyone up on the saturday morning.
hope that chch motorcycle stores have some gauntlet things.
got to go see ya all soon

woodybee

2nd June 2006, 11:21

1st time I've logged on so here goes..................

Me..... I'm jan a UK import whose has done 5 rallies this year on the back of my mates Ducatti, and just waiting for my Triumph Bonny (coming from Texas!) to fall into my arms in Mid June, so alas for Yorak, I'll be in me Car for my 1st BM, Sob Sob! :-( .....look out next year though, as the brit arse will be sitting on my Bonny for sure.

Cant wait to get my boogy shoes on and down as many beers as is physically possibly with some fellow bikers. So too Dangerous and all the Christchurch crew, not long now...................................

So from me to all you guys out there in biker heaven, "Party on this weekend"

Jan :) ......Yee Har

woodybee

2nd June 2006, 11:25

God, dont even know if my first ever chat got through, so here goes again.

My Big 40 is on the Brass Weekend, so looking forward to rocking my party shoes on the grass with the rest of you bikers.

See you There :)

T.W.R

2nd June 2006, 11:26

Actually saw the 1st bikes heading south on Weds & Thurs, but today since 8ish there's been a reasonably steady flow of bikes burbling past Chertsey heading south so there should be a good attendance :yes: tomorrow will be busy for sure.

G'day woodybee welcome to KB & keep an eye peeled for the KB flag & the misfits hanging around it at the rally:grouphug: :slap:

oldrider

2nd June 2006, 11:34

This is probably the most interesting Queens birthday week end I can remember.
I really enjoy all the bikes around over this W/E but watching all the planning and progress on KB has made this one the best yet and it's only just starting!
Temp was still only -5 C this morning but hoar frost is tumbling down over the hills from the direction of Twizel.(across Lake Benmore)
Could be cold crossing Black Forrest road in the mornings.
You are doing well so far TIE, you are the flag bearer after all!:blip:
I rode down to Oamaru with IDB yesterday Jantar and he thought it was colder on your side of the Lindis! :yes: Cheers John.

Jantar

2nd June 2006, 11:52

I rode down to Oamaru with IDB yesterday Jantar and he thought it was colder on your side of the Lindis! :yes: Cheers John.

Well it feels bloody cold here today. It did get to -5 overnight, but had warmed to -2 by 8:00 am. Its just above freezing outside at the moment, but the low cloud isn't letting the sun through, so it feels colder.

dangerous

2nd June 2006, 16:37

G'day woodybee welcome to KB & keep an eye peeled for the KB flag & the misfits hanging around it at the rally:grouphug: :slap:
Ohhh we have meet so WB knows what to expect, IDB will send ya in the right direction. :scooter:

The 06 Brass thread is now posted up, its here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=634901#post634901 but aimed at the event once we are home... so head there from Sunday

Jantar

2nd June 2006, 22:51

Latest weather update. Still looking like mild temperastures on Saturday, but a possible overcast sky could see temperature staying in single figures. It still looks like a light rain could come through during the night, but should clear mid morning. A cold front with snow on the tops will come through late sunday, so North Islanders should head as far up the island as possible on Sunday. Snow could hit the desert road late monday.

scumdog

2nd June 2006, 23:31

Well, CB and I got to Blenhiem OK, just early enough to miss the truck smash.
Had a quiet night in Amberley, had tea with Huntaway, very enjoyable..

Saw a few bikes heading south including a couple who waved like loonies - I guess they recognised the F100 from somewhere???

Mild night here - no rain and about 12 degrees.

Used about $190 worth of fuel so far.

oldrider

3rd June 2006, 20:44

Went to Brass monkey today for a day ride, met a lot of KBr's on the way and over there.
Mrs O/rider and I were very impressed, lots of nice people on here.
The weather was very nice and apart from cow shit everywhere the roads were in great condition.
Seemed to be quite a big crowd and very pleasant mood this year but forecast may just bring drama over the last couple of days!
I took some pics but always seem to have the camera out when people of interest to KB have moved on but there are some signs of them in some of the pics.
I will try to post some starting the day from home and leaving the rally to come home.
We went via Dansey Pass and came home via Lindis Pass, great day out. :yes: Cheers John.

oldrider

3rd June 2006, 20:56

Some more pics last one is when we left, looking back at the main entrance.
We left home at 09:30 got back at 18:45, had a really good day out, feel great. Hope pics are of some interest to some of you.
Note the big yellow flag on the fence, complements of Spankme and T.I.E! :blip: Cheers John.
PS: Pic one below is FT500 on his self promised pre 50 Rally. The dude in the "pink" tent is my son in law and the reluctant model in the pics is Mrs O/rider.

oldrider

4th June 2006, 14:53

Do these bikes look familiar? :blip:

Jantar

4th June 2006, 15:03

I do believe that Dangerous, Rashika and I may each lay claim to one of these. :blip:

dangerous

4th June 2006, 17:08

The 06 Brass thread is now posted up, its here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=634901#post634901 but aimed at the event once we are home... so head there from Sunday
awesom pics Old Rider... take a spin over to the other thread folks for more pics etc.

Ghost_Bullet

5th June 2006, 20:45

Try, not make it, and try again.........................

oldrider

5th June 2006, 22:18

Try, not make it, and try again.........................
Didya post this on the other thread? That was a great capture on video of that.
I thought it was a (peddled) mountain bike, that one looks driven, in the second shot. Thanks CcQ, I missed that on the day. Nice one.