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Karma
10th May 2006, 19:05
Hey,

Anyone planning any rides down there yet? Any idea of departure times? Twisty or main road down?

Mental Trousers
10th May 2006, 19:24
If anyone going to Taupo on the Saturday wants to hook up and do the good roads let me know. We can meet up somewhere near Hamilton and cruise down from there.

SpankMe
10th May 2006, 19:32
Will be going down on Saturday leaving Autobahn around midday.

Karma
11th May 2006, 12:59
That sounds about right Spank... you gonna take an easy cruise down or take the back roads?

Karma
15th May 2006, 20:53
Looks like I should be getting a lift down now, so no hard ride... the ZXR seat hurts :(

boomer
15th May 2006, 21:10
i'll be going down in teh car, staying at the lodge (golf)?.. Weasel u wanna come over to my gaff on Saturday afternoon about12:30 - 1:00 ?

Im gonna book the monday of too and stay over the sunday night.. whats your plans?

Ps.. what time you boys riding/driving down?

Titanium
15th May 2006, 21:14
What time and where you leaving from MT?

Peter
:chase:

Karma
15th May 2006, 21:33
i'll be going down in teh car, staying at the lodge (golf)?.. Weasel u wanna come over to my gaff on Saturday afternoon about12:30 - 1:00 ?

Sounds like a plan eh


Im gonna book the monday of too and stay over the sunday night.. whats your plans?

Not sure at present... was planning on heading back on Sunday eve... but depends what's happening eh... who else is staying on Sunday?

Remember folks.. what happens in Taupo, stays in Taupo.

Mental Trousers
15th May 2006, 21:48
Current plan is to meet up with the Auckland crew out at Whatawhata then go down through Kihikihi, Parawera, Wharepapa South, Arohena, Waipapa, Maraetai, Whakamaru and backdoor Taupo. Excellent route. The roads are very decent and quick and the only reason they aren't State Highways is cos of the lack of traffic (seriously, who wants to go from Kihikihi to Taupo??). Not sure about the time etc yet but will sort things with Speedy.

SpankMe
15th May 2006, 21:49
Coming back Monday. I say we leave Autobahn at 12, so get there by 11:30.

kickingzebra
15th May 2006, 21:53
Sorry gents, I'm carring and trailering down, someone has to pick up the pieces when someone can't keep the rubber down!!

NinjaBoy
15th May 2006, 22:31
we will be going the Taramanui way through the nasho park etc.


Thought the trackday was at Taupo not Manfield ? Is this a bit too far south ?:laugh:

NinjaBoy
15th May 2006, 22:34
I'm comin back sunday arvo after the day
gotta work on monday


Also looking to come back Sunday arvo.... probably leave at 3pm .... 3hours home:ride:

Warr
15th May 2006, 22:45
Current plan is to meet up with the Auckland crew out at Whatawhata then go down through Kihikihi, Parawera, Wharepapa South, Arohena, Waipapa, Maraetai, Whakamaru and backdoor Taupo. Excellent route. The roads are very decent and quick and the only reason they aren't State Highways is cos of the lack of traffic (seriously, who wants to go from Kihikihi to Taupo??). Not sure about the time etc yet but will sort things with Speedy.
Am heading down Sat as well.. Any idea of a time out at Whatawhata??

Karma
15th May 2006, 22:55
Breakfast at the AB should be the way to go?

SN4PD
16th May 2006, 09:33
I'm heading down saturday in the Pajero, 3 spare seats and lugague space if needed, staying in Camellia court.

nz_liam
027 666 4644

The Stranger
16th May 2006, 09:42
Remember folks.. what happens in Taupo, stays in Taupo.

Ok was going to stay Sunday... But not so sure now.

Karma
16th May 2006, 10:57
You'll be ok man... you're not my type... which is clearly indicated by the fact you're male.

Oh... and I don't have a thing for toothbrushes either ;)

Mental Trousers
16th May 2006, 11:07
Am heading down Sat as well.. Any idea of a time out at Whatawhata??

Looking at early afternoon. Either 1:00pm or 2:00pm at the moment. I don't want to get moving any later than that cos it gets bloody cold down near Taupo later in the day.

SN4PD
16th May 2006, 22:13
Looks like I might have a trailer now. I'm joining the soft brigade and going in warmth.

So what time are you leaving auckland? 12 at the autobahn?

erik
17th May 2006, 18:01
I'm riding down on saturday as well then riding back after the trackday on sunday.
I'm not sure if I'll meet up with you guys at the Autobahn at 11:30 or if I'll make my own way down a bit later.

Mental Trousers
19th May 2006, 10:40
Leaving Whatawhata @ 2:00pm (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=29558)

hedgier1
1st November 2006, 17:40
Me and a mate might join you guys in Whatawhata. Depends on if sober from night before....

NinjaBoy
1st November 2006, 17:45
Pity you're almost 6 months late...... MT met us there in May


maybe try this thread : http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=37957