Auckland: ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread [Archive] - Page 12

Black Bandit

14th June 2007, 22:35

Well folks, we had company tonight and a relatively decent turnout it was too ... but unfortunately the uninvited kind decided to show also.
Yup, smokey bacon.:Police:

I'll leave it to others to shed further details if they wish, none will be named in my post.:violin: Unmarked silver vehicle followed us from the beginning of Old N rd, hauled up bikes at top of P rd and further HP car at Waitoki (possibly unrelated). :angry2:

I just gapped it to the pub after all the fuss but it was a rather somber mood - see ya next week, ride safe.

Kittyhawk

14th June 2007, 23:50

Tisk tisk, I hope to be there next week. Gettin a new rear tire tomorrow :yes:

N4CR

15th June 2007, 00:08

yeah you guys/gals need to figure out what to check next time to see if mr ginger will be on the ride or not....
bad luck to you guys, sorry to hear the news i know how bad it feels license loosing looming etc etc, the two of you that i know feel free to pm me if you want to catch up at some stage!! (you'll have a little more spare time now huh >_<). i'd take it to court though from what i've heard.. stalker dsr's can only target so much accurately :)

Cr1MiNaL

15th June 2007, 00:56

Sorry to hear the news I was also pulled over this evening at the same route but was left off with a warning I informed those I know to stay off tonight by text... by the time I got home it was past 7 and u guys had already left. I heard one smokey say to another on the radio that thy would stake out GN road. sorry guys i tried i really did. Y do u think I didnt show up either. pm me if u want to know more I cant post here.

slinky

15th June 2007, 08:14

can someone PM me details oh what happened if possible? cheers

Morcs

15th June 2007, 17:25

:(

I miss riding already.

Im was being well behaved too...:innocent:

Toaster

15th June 2007, 19:16

Tisk tisk, I hope to be there next week. Gettin a new rear tire tomorrow :yes:

What DO you do with your back tyres girl???!!:gob: :scooter: :gob:

Kittyhawk

15th June 2007, 21:06

What DO you do with your back tyres girl???!!:gob: :scooter: :gob:
mmm playing cat and mouse again now its over shagged...:innocent:

Toaster

15th June 2007, 21:10

mmm playing cat and mouse again now its over shagged...:innocent:

I have no idea what that means! Cat and mouse?

Kittyhawk

15th June 2007, 21:28

I have no idea what that means! Cat and mouse?

One rider is the "cat" and the other "mouse" and play chasing games on a ride. (it kinda results in going waay over the speed limit but its alot of fun)

If the rider overtakes you, then you gota buy the round at the first pub stop.

Toaster

15th June 2007, 21:31

One rider is the "cat" and the other "mouse" and play chasing games on a ride. (it kinda results in going waay over the speed limit but its alot of fun)

Bad Kitty, go to your room.

Kittyhawk

15th June 2007, 21:39

Bad Kitty, go to your room.

Hahaha which room? The toy room, play room or bedroom? And am I being followed to it?:innocent:

Disco Dan

17th June 2007, 02:02

Sounds like it was an "eventful" thursday ride..... :yes: :shutup:

We all know the risks. ...hmmm maybe I shall bring my RT next time I come along ;) :shutup:

Pancakes

17th June 2007, 22:19

Can anyone pls PM me to let me know what happened? Respect that people don't want to post what happened on a forum that anyone/non-members/cops can access. I am a ATNR fan and go every few weeks, as much as work, wife & 2 kids allow but won't be going this week either and don't know if my curoius bits will let me wait that long to find out.

Karma

17th June 2007, 22:44

Same as happened six months ago... couple of coppers out to stick it to bikers up on 16, no other cars around for miles, coppers being cunts.

Apparently the complaint was laid by two police officers on that route that there were speeding bikes around so the two coppers were dispatched to gather some revenue.

Devil

18th June 2007, 13:34

Same as happened six months ago... couple of coppers out to stick it to bikers up on 16, no other cars around for miles, coppers being cunts.

By complete coincidence. I missed both of those nights!

NinjaNanna

18th June 2007, 13:49

So did they nab everybody going over 100km or only those in excess of 120km????

Karma

18th June 2007, 14:36

So did they nab everybody going over 100km or only those in excess of 120km????

Why would they do that, when they could wait a little longer and give people bigger fines for over 150kph... it's not like they're ticking for road safety or anything.

NinjaNanna

18th June 2007, 15:49

Why would they do that, when they could wait a little longer and give people bigger fines for over 150kph... it's not like they're ticking for road safety or anything.

The reason I ask is because, part of every ATNR I have been on has been the pre-ride briefing that goes something like this, "The Cops know about this ride, people have lost there licenses on this ride, so speed at your own risk" I believe the QKKIEs even go on to say "If you speed and get caught just don't come crying to us"

Now I know that nobody has come crying, so I'm not trying to wind anybody up, I just wanted to know if this was an occurance of Russian Ruelette gone bad, or a complete ZERO TOLERANCE crack down from the cops.

From your post I think we can assume Russian Ruelette, so it should be safe for the majority of us to keeping riding the ATNR whenever we get the chance.

Qkchk

18th June 2007, 16:27

The reason I ask is because, part of every ATNR I have been on has been the pre-ride briefing that goes something like this, "The Cops know about this ride, people have lost there licenses on this ride, so speed at your own risk" I believe the QKKIEs even go on to say "If you speed and get caught just don't come crying to us"

Me and Qkkid weren't there on the ride but we turned up at BAR AFRICA to the aftermath.......

All I can say is........ you guys should of known better. :nono:

Don't want to get into any shit-fights over it but the copper was in the normal place on Peak Rd - A well known spot for guys to get off their bikes and walk....

ManDownUnder

18th June 2007, 16:32

A well known spot for guys to get off their bikes and walk....

LOL... let me guess - it's the scenery... people need to stop and take in the grandeur of it all?

gunnyrob

18th June 2007, 16:39

By the time those of us in the second (Nana) pack arrived at SH16, the cops were waving us through (Move along, nothing to see) At the next intersection, we had a yak & decided to take it easy to Dairy flat. Good job, as there was another lurking at Waitoki. Waited at Dairy flat for 20 mins, then moved on to the bar as the second cop was turning up.

Speeds involved must have been up there as a car was dispatched from the bar with bike riders to recover bikes that couldn't be ridden by the owners, but still don't know the full story.

Qkchk

18th June 2007, 16:46

All I know that there were 3 walking. Not going to point the finger, they know who they are. 2 were regulars and the third has been on the ride a few times.

For how many times either me or Qkkid have lead the ride we have niether had a ticket. You just can't do high speeds on those roads and get away with it, gotta keep it under the 140kph barrier.

Qkchk

18th June 2007, 16:50

ManDownUnder

18th June 2007, 16:54

It's the shortest day of the year this Thursday (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1081&day=2007-6-21). Let's make it a special ride. Has anyone got any ideas/requests on who they want do/where to ride?

Gawd you're not shy are ya??

LOL... What about a ride up to Waiwera hot pools - a movie in the pool and piss off home again. Might be a cold ride back though.

Pumba

18th June 2007, 16:55

Shortest day could mean shortest ride:scratch:

Im pretty sure ther is a pub at westgate:dodge:

Keystone19

18th June 2007, 16:59

Well, well, the men in blue strike again...

Have a good ride this week - I'm out for a few weeks - can't even drive atm so won't make it to the pub either...:mellow:

Morcs

18th June 2007, 17:09

See ya'll at the pub hopefully.

Skidmark, Ill need a lift..

Qkchk

18th June 2007, 17:14

Gawd you're not shy are ya??

We could do this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1100081#post1100081)but its next Wednesday

However the Hot Pools sounds like a plan. We could even look at going up to Parakai (Helensville) got a choice of 2 up there.....

Cr1MiNaL

18th June 2007, 18:29

We could do this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1100081#post1100081)but its next Wednesday

However the Hot Pools sounds like a plan. We could even look at going up to Parakai (Helensville) got a choice of 2 up there.....

Im keen for a dip in the hot pools, with a movie n drinks in the pool perhaps... dont care abt the cold ride home thats what leathers are 4.

Disco Dan

18th June 2007, 18:53

Qkkid

18th June 2007, 21:52

you bringing your bikini? :dodge:

YOU FUCKEN PREDATOR :nono:

Qkchk

20th June 2007, 17:15

Becides Disco Dan trying to get a free show -

Has anyone thought anymore about tomorrows ride? How about 10-pin bowling if its crap weather? If its ok to ride where do you wanna go?

Might be a tad freezing for hot pools (getting in and out is always my problem) but we can organise this for latter on when it's not so :cold:

Black Bandit

20th June 2007, 17:44

Has anyone thought anymore about tomorrows ride? How about 10-pin bowling if its crap weather? If its ok to ride where do you wanna go?

I'd be keen on 10-pin idea, not too committed on the hot pools though*.

*Too embarrassed to wear my bikini:o*

Mrs Busa Pete

20th June 2007, 17:59

Qkchk

20th June 2007, 18:29

Ok guys n gals........Got a couple of ideas up for tomorrow night (short notice, but hey what can I do?)

Please Vote

Got a POLL HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=52189)

:wari::wari::wari::wari:

Pumba

20th June 2007, 20:50

*Too embarrassed to wear my bikini:o*

Im sure youll look great compeared to me in mine, I think I may have put on a few kilos scince I wore it over summer:shit:

Qkchk

21st June 2007, 16:53

The weather doesnt look too bad at the mo but the forecast is predicting heavy showers and increasing winds for this evening......... hey I dont fancy getting wet and cold tonight.......:cold:

So for tonight it sounds like BAR AFRICA for a sweepstakes pool night. I was looking at meeting around 7.30ish but if you fancy seeing the bikini girls make sure you get in well before 7.30. We have tried to get the time extended but the girls dont want to hang around that long....

Get something warm on as it gonna be freezing later and I'll see you lot up @ the BAR.

Kittyhawk

22nd June 2007, 11:09

:yes: Nello. Was good to catch up with yas at the pub, but I hadn't been riding in a couple of weeks so was just wanting to carry on riding. Had lots of showers on my way over, (went Riverhead way)
On the way back I had a couple of power slides which sent the adrenline pumping. But lots of fun.
I think its almost out of my system....well it will be on the weekend riding solo both sat and sun till my hearts content.:Punk:

BIGBOSSMAN

22nd June 2007, 12:54

Cr1MiNaL

22nd June 2007, 18:00

Couldn't turn up yesterday (have a great time, everyone?) - Eviltwin and Biggles08 turned up to help me fit my Power Commander. So next week, I'll be there with bells on (2 weeks since last ride). Bike by the way, is running sweet as a nut - and it's angry at not being let out for a while. Time for my baby to let off some steam :headbang:

Urr... u needed more power? :bye:

PS: I made a NEW custom tail tidy today... blooody beautiffuuul ^.^ old one broke on last FC ride, so i used 4 mm thick aluminium ;) instead. New rear tire isint getin any dry roads to be scrubbed in at all..

Black Bandit

22nd June 2007, 19:08

Well it was a shameful turnout at Westgate last night. Myself and Hovel. We two lowly bikers sulked off into the night but somehow I lost Hovel on the way to the pub :scratch:. Wherever you ended up mate, I hope you had a good time. You were ahead of me and I assumed you knew where you were going - but after we were separated by a red traffic light, you disappeared into the night.

Decent crew at the pub fortunately, and one or two games of pool were enjoyed (myself a little late at joining the queue, maybe next time). Nice skills MactheKnife:niceone:.

Cr1MiNaL

22nd June 2007, 19:48

Its a good thing I cudnt come or Id have to clobber u all with my cue skills ...

0arbreaka

24th June 2007, 18:35

Id be up for a pool night sometime, I missed last weeks one for some reason.

Kittyhawk

26th June 2007, 13:21

We will be there this week if the weather is good. :innocent:

Qkchk

26th June 2007, 14:35

For those who didn't turn up on Thursday night - you were spared! Qkkid got his hands on the pool cue and after 14, YES 14 undefeated challenges they finally kicked him off the table and out of the pub. (must of been close to midnight :shit:)

Since the weather isnt in our favour at this time of the year and we are still in for some freezing cold nights - A couple more pool nights will be on order and hopefully I will have a bit more time up my sleeve to organise the next one properly. Next time the 'bets' will be on the table.... ;)

ManDownUnder

26th June 2007, 14:48

Pumba

26th June 2007, 15:47

For those who didn't turn up on Thursday night - you were spared! Qkkid got his hands on the pool cue and after 14, YES 14 undefeated challenges they finally kicked him off the table and out of the pub. (must of been close to midnight

Dam good job I left when I did then, and for the record He didnt win 14 games the rest of us managed to lose a few which ment he got to stay on the table, so there:whocares: its only a game:crazy: :finger:

Oh by the way will probally turn up on thursday the weather isint looking to bad at the moment

Cr1MiNaL

26th June 2007, 17:44

he sud be thankin his *** i cudnt come... thats all.

Black Bandit

26th June 2007, 17:48

Qkkid got his hands on the pool cue and after 14, YES 14 undefeated challenges

Jeez, 14? What did they put in that cocktail you were drinking? :dodge: Plus the game m/c winnings, it was a profitable night wasn't it!

Qkkid

26th June 2007, 23:13

Dam good job I left when I did then, and for the record He didnt win 14 games the rest of us managed to lose a few which ment he got to stay on the table, so there:whocares: its only a game:crazy: :finger:

AHEM:yes: 14 it twas:gob:
QKKID THE CHAMPION:Punk:

Devil

27th June 2007, 08:09

Hey, I would have toasted you if I had a warmup game :yes:
Not like the 5 you had before mine when I threw it away!

skidMark

27th June 2007, 10:48

AHEM:yes: 14 it twas:gob:
QKKID THE CHAMPION:Punk:

u were nearly pwnt by me though, at about game 11 i believe we each had one ball left and the black...

i screwed up my shot you sunk yours then sunk the black...

cldve easily gone the other way...

but man ur banned from that table, your ego goes from a kiddies balloon to the bloodey hindinberg. lol

SM

skidMark

27th June 2007, 10:50

hey morcs , next week lets bring your missus, shed put steve in his place.

Qkchk

27th June 2007, 15:56

...we each had one ball left ...

Last time I checked, Qkkid still had his pair...........:kick:

Qkchk

27th June 2007, 15:59

Weather Forecast for tomorrow is still in our favour! :yeah:

Let's wrap up warm, go for a ride and end it off with a nice, friendly, sociable, gentle game of kickarse pool.............:Punk:

Keystone19

27th June 2007, 16:25

Well I'm not up to riding or even pillioning yet, but I'll see you lot at the pub...:yes:

Morcs

27th June 2007, 16:41

AHEM:yes: 14 it twas:gob:
QKKID THE CHAMPION:Punk:

Bah. I wouldve got ya on my 5th attempt I reckon.

Anyways, I beat the guy who beat you :P

ozrobo

27th June 2007, 21:40

any rides on this week ?

Cr1MiNaL

27th June 2007, 21:59

its fuckin 1 degree outside.

gammaguy

27th June 2007, 22:32

soft bastards!

where i live thats sunbathing weather!

(actually im in aucks atm)hehe.

slinky

28th June 2007, 15:08

i am keen for ride if weathers clear.
last night seemed aweseom for riding!!!

Pumba

28th June 2007, 15:27

Im not riding tonight peoples, got one of these dam cold/flu thing that go around at this time of the year.

Might make it to the pub later, but then again I might not:zzzz:

skidMark

28th June 2007, 16:13

see you lot at the pub

Macktheknife

28th June 2007, 16:32

Well I'm not up to riding or even pillioning yet, but I'll see you lot at the pub...:yes:

Well in that case I am definitely going!

Qkchk

28th June 2007, 16:43

its fuckin 1 degree outside.

Don't be such a girl.

any rides on this week ?

Sure is,

Ride is on for tonight!

Weather has been perfect for us today for a ride tonight - Why? Cause with the cloud cover it will be warmer than a clear sky and there shouldn't be any fog :yeah:

Don't be a bunch of Coro watching, toenail picking, keyboard bashing, forum whinging of knitting grandmothers! Just make sure you take your hair-curlers out before you try to put your helmet on and ......

I'll see you up @ Westgate 1830 with the rest of the tuff bunch! :2guns: :stoogie: :beer:

Cr1MiNaL

28th June 2007, 17:41

nice ride tonight !! I liiked the latter part when we joined riverhead nice 35 bends.. :P

skidMark

28th June 2007, 18:32

hmmmm....

i might head to the pub a bit earlier.

i'm bored lol

doo dee doo.

Pancakes

30th June 2007, 22:00

That was what I call perfect weather for a tootle around! Had a going away dinner for a chick mate who is off to Wanaka for the winter, sweet for some! Started to spit at 11ish when I was on my way home, jelous of you guys that went. Will be there next week for sure if it's dry, it's been too long.

Kittyhawk

30th June 2007, 23:06

Was a good ride! Good night and good company...

Must change that rear tire. It kept sliding out grrrh back to the M3's me thinks.

mmm nice and sticky....tires that is!

westie

5th July 2007, 08:26

Is this the week off? The weather looks good for now but gonna deteriorate later hmm. Keen either way. :sunny:

Pumba

5th July 2007, 10:18

Ill be keeping an eye on the weather, if its not to bad ill ride but if it is as shit as last night im keen to rock on down to he pub anyway

Pumba

5th July 2007, 17:05

Ok weather aint looking to bad from where im siting, please feel free to correct me though, and im keen to go for a ride, even if it is only a short one to the pub.

Anyone going to join me tonight

Devil

5th July 2007, 17:18

I'll turn up to westgate assuming it's not raining. Decide from there.

westie

5th July 2007, 17:20

Well I'm gonna be there for the ride but if its raining then going straight to the pub :drinknsin

Cr1MiNaL

5th July 2007, 17:44

roger that.

Macktheknife

5th July 2007, 18:46

See you at the pub.

delusionz

5th July 2007, 23:27

I've never ridden in a group larger than 3 before, I'm interested in joining in on one of these for once but it looks like everyones got bigger bikes than me though

Pumba

6th July 2007, 08:18

I've never ridden in a group larger than 3 before, I'm interested in joining in on one of these for once but it looks like everyones got bigger bikes than me though

Hey Delusions I wouldnt panic about the size of your bike (not that size doesnt matterof course:dodge:) we have a number of 250s turn up each week.

On the ATNR we have a leader, a tail end charlie, and pointers at all intersections we are turning off at so no worries about getting lost. We also have some issues with cops atending this ride in uniform and in patrol cars:angry:, so the speed limit is generally not exceded by more than a little bit.

Rock on up next week, make yourself knowen and come out for a ride :Punk:

delusionz

6th July 2007, 10:52

Hey Delusions I wouldnt panic about the size of your bike (not that size doesnt matterof course:dodge:) we have a number of 250s turn up each week.

On the ATNR we have a leader, a tail end charlie, and pointers at all intersections we are turning off at so no worries about getting lost. We also have some issues with cops atending this ride in uniform and in patrol cars:angry:, so the speed limit is generally not exceded by more than a little bit.

Rock on up next week, make yourself knowen and come out for a ride :Punk:

Damn cops, means I have to be home by 10 :angry: :bye:

Pumba

6th July 2007, 12:39

Damn cops, means I have to be home by 10 :angry: :bye:

Yea but we normally get to the pub about 8.30, 9 at the latest, heaps of time for a ride

delusionz

6th July 2007, 13:21

Yea but we normally get to the pub about 8.30, 9 at the latest, heaps of time for a ride

Pub from 10pm till 5am for the learners? :D

westie

6th July 2007, 20:03

I've never ridden in a group larger than 3 before, I'm interested in joining in on one of these for once but it looks like everyones got bigger bikes than me though

Bigger bikes dont mean better riders. Just take up more room, petrol, rubber(mmm rubber).

See you next time.

Pancakes

7th July 2007, 20:58

Delusionz, come for a ride dude, I thought It'd be weird riding with a group of bikes but it's good as! Same as on your own, if your feelin' it you can try to follow the faster guys and if your not there's no pressure and you can have a roll around and come back the next time to do it again! I have a 250 that'll be slower than yours for sure (but I try to urge it along a bit too :scooter:) so you won't get left behind. I go normally every 2nd week, was there last week, not this week, it's gotta be a pay week for me. I hadn't gone on the tail and last week there was mainly quicker guys so I decided it was time to pay my dues, there was a guy who was getting back into riding after 10 (?) years and he was getting the feel back so we just cruised along together, made me feel great to help someone have a good night out on 2 wheels.

It's no training session but don't get scared off, there's tons of great people and some nice roads, when it's dry I've been really diggin' these cool clear nights.

See ya soon a,

Cr1MiNaL

7th July 2007, 21:21

Faster guys:killingme:spudwhat:

Pancakes

7th July 2007, 21:52

Raj, when I was behind you and you gassed it, I don't know what tyres you have on but they must be soft cos I was eating rubber pellets!

Good stuff, loved it!

Cr1MiNaL

7th July 2007, 22:05

Rubber pellets?!?! O.o I run pilot powers, theyre not that soft... im amazed that they wud b spittin out rubber !

Pancakes

7th July 2007, 22:25

Thought it was stones but they bounced off my visor like rubber, didn't take any samples to check but thought it was great,

Cr1MiNaL

7th July 2007, 22:50

lol k. ill find out just how long these tires last on ma new ride. im thinkin ill b happy with 8000ks of ridin/commuting. ive had 2 so far. in umm... 2 weeks.

Pancakes

7th July 2007, 23:09

2 tyres in 2 weeks?

delusionz

8th July 2007, 13:14

Hehe, Me and my bike are no snail but it's just a respect thing though and 250s are quite a different class

Cr1MiNaL

8th July 2007, 17:02

No no 2000ks in 2 weeks :yes:

Xile

10th July 2007, 14:15

Hey guys!
Is the ride on this week?...I can borrow a bike :p (merci The_Stranger) and like the roads of this ride :Punk:
Is anyone keen for it?
:scooter:

westie

10th July 2007, 18:33

Will be riding if the weather is good otherwise will end up at the pub early.

Pumba

10th July 2007, 20:07

Thursday isnt looking to bad, but with the weather doing its thing ill be waiting till thursday to make the call

Dunc

11th July 2007, 11:15

I should be there... unless the weather continues to unleash...

delusionz

11th July 2007, 12:17

I'm up for it, I think low speeds are in order as this wind will blow us all over.

Devil

11th July 2007, 12:24

I expect to be there assuming it's dry. Would be good to see you there, Cecile.

Xile

11th July 2007, 16:30

slinky

11th July 2007, 16:36

Can't make it this week.
But enjoy the ride if its on!

Qkchk

11th July 2007, 20:39

Good chance of a ride tomorrow night - :sunny:

Short forecast for all New Zealand to midnight Thursday 12-Jul-2007
Issued by MetService at 07:49pm 11-Jul-2007

Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula
Scattered rain clearing tomorrow except for showers about Great Barrier Island. Becoming fine elsewhere in the afternoon. Southeasterlies, gale in exposed eastern areas easing.

Will make the call tomorrow arvo, no later than 5pm.

delusionz

12th July 2007, 10:51

Damn! I see blue sky, white fluffy clouds, dry roads and sun. Hope it lasts, Better not be the calm before the storm :no:

Xile

12th July 2007, 12:09

Still blue sky...:yes:
Sure it will stay like this!! (please...)
What's the meeting time?

Devil

12th July 2007, 13:12

Weather is expected to stay like this. So it'll be fairly cold, but dry and clear.

Meet 6:30 Shell Westgate. Leave at 7.

Now I just need to wangle me a bike for the ride...

Xile

12th July 2007, 13:37

thanks Matt!
Hope you'll find a bike for tonight or you'll be obliged to pillion me LOL!
C ya tonight mate!

Chrislost

12th July 2007, 14:49

I'm up for it, I think low speeds are in order as this wind will blow us all over.

quite the opposite my friend!
more speed = more stable.
you should know that

old north road was dry, some of the corners near the end were COVERED with pine needles though.
peak road the same exept less pine needles.

BIGBOSSMAN

12th July 2007, 15:25

I should be turning up 2nite, along with Eviltwin on his monsta and Biggles08 on the ZX9R speed machine. :Punk:

Qkchk

12th July 2007, 15:33

Yep, the weather is gonna stay :sunny: for tonight!

So,

The ride is ON for tonight!

Leave your knitting at home and come and enjoy a cruz with fellow bikers.... Dinner and drinks afterwards at BAR AFRICA :woohoo:

Morcs

12th July 2007, 15:47

Ill come upto westgate to say howdy and hang around for a bit.

License back today but dont want to tempt fate...

R6_kid

12th July 2007, 16:35

morcs ya pussy, just take it easy - you're slow anyway! :dodge:
Im gonna show my ugly mug tonight so will see you lot at Westgate this evening.

Kittyhawk

12th July 2007, 16:38

See ya nanas at westgate!

Im taking riverhead to the pub..not doin the ride tonight.

Pumba

12th July 2007, 17:05

might see you guys at westgate, otherwise ill see you at the pub.:rockon:

Qkkid

12th July 2007, 17:13

:Punk:Gonna kick all your asses at pool again tonight:yes:

delusionz

12th July 2007, 23:39

Nice to finally meet you guys, I'm keen on the next 1, Maybe I'll keep up with the pack if I don't forget to fill my gas before hand haha I was on 254km on my tank when I arrived at westgate and didn't even realise :doh:

Cr1MiNaL

12th July 2007, 23:44

Good to meet u today, a little tip? don't try and keep up with the pack, u did well today... u got home safe and bike in 1 piece didnt u? Thats a good day. Kepp it like that. Do u c me tryin to keep up with QuikChik????

delusionz

12th July 2007, 23:55

Yep made it, As did my bike and as did my license. Sweet!

And no I didn't see shit you guys were 30 mins ahead of me lol.

PS. I didn't see any posted speed limits so I thought it was 80, Or is 100 ok?

Devil

13th July 2007, 08:03

It's open road (from part way down old north, after the roundabout), so 100km/h. 80 before that.

slinky

13th July 2007, 08:06

It's open road (from part way down old north, after the roundabout), so 100km/h. 80 before that.

hmm, i thought the whole of Old north was 80. and it didn't get to 100 till you turn right into Peak????

Morcs

13th July 2007, 10:54

Bloody good turnout last night. Well impressed. Wish I decided to ride. Ah well 3 of us on Hondas went hooning over to mission bay after, wheelies, stoppies, knee downs... bitta fun eh...

Bugger Gareth. n00b. Now you believe how I managed it? all i did was change gear and I came off..

Devil

13th July 2007, 11:06

hmm, i thought the whole of Old north was 80. and it didn't get to 100 till you turn right into Peak????

Nope. Open road. Follow it in your head from the roundabout, along the little straight, curve left into blind right, over the crest, straight, kink right in the dip then over crest. Open road signs are right there (just before the road on your right that takes you back to riverhead town) before you head into the dipping left sweeper before the riverhead bike track park (pretty sure thats what it is).

slinky

13th July 2007, 12:24

Nope. Open road. Follow it in your head from the roundabout, along the little straight, curve left into blind right, over the crest, straight, kink right in the dip then over crest. Open road signs are right there (just before the road on your right that takes you back to riverhead town) before you head into the dipping left sweeper before the riverhead bike track park (pretty sure thats what it is).

Perty sure i know what you mean.

Actually NO!, i do know where you mean.
How silly, every time i see those signs i think what a stupid place to have the signs.
They tell you that you can speed up right before a blind crest merging into a tightish left hander. with a road on the right, and a driveway/road on the left.

slinky

13th July 2007, 12:26

Bugger Gareth. n00b. Now you believe how I managed it? all i did was change gear and I came off..

uh oh! what happened? pm details

delusionz

13th July 2007, 13:10

Cool!
Seems that some people are interested :woohoo:
Hope to see you guys tomorow..speed will be low for me anyway, the bike is only 225cc and if the guts are still there, it will limit it too ;)
And Matt, will be good to have some advise from you :yes:

Damn, was that you on the lil bike? scorpio Z? Were you thrashing it the whole way to the pub? I kept falling behind, had to W.O.T. to keep up!

Xile

13th July 2007, 16:53

Damn, was that you on the lil bike? scorpio Z? Were you thrashing it the whole way to the pub? I kept falling behind, had to W.O.T. to keep up!

(sorry...just few questions before answering: trashing=? and WOT=?)
But otherwise, that was my on this lil scorpio 225 :yes:

ManDownUnder

13th July 2007, 16:57

(sorry...just few questions before answering: trashing=? and WOT=?)
But otherwise, that was my on this lil scorpio 225 :yes:

Thrashing mean riding your bike as hard or fast as you can... rdelining it.

WOT = Work Over Time... put in a lot of extra effort.

Xile

13th July 2007, 17:13

Thrashing mean riding your bike as hard or fast as you can... rdelining it.

WOT = Work Over Time... put in a lot of extra effort.
Thanks MDU for the explanations ;)

Damn, was that you on the lil bike? scorpio Z? Were you thrashing it the whole way to the pub? I kept falling behind, had to W.O.T. to keep up!
So yeah, was me!
Was a bit of thrashing but not so much...lighting up the trees around is not really helpfull to see the turns and the road in the dark :sweatdrop

FROSTY

13th July 2007, 17:17

(sorry...just few questions before answering: trashing=? and WOT=?)
But otherwise, that was my on this lil scorpio 225 :yes:
Yea and as nice as the view was of your NEKKID back Its time you had some gear young lady. You looked like a frozen popcicle by the time we got to the pub

Xile

13th July 2007, 19:13

Yup!
Popsicle for sure but so good to ride :P
Who's keen to buy me some gears? LOL...some more days at work and will have money to get better gears for next time ;)
Was awesome to see you all guys, did not talk to everybody thus will need more rides!

Black Bandit

13th July 2007, 20:34

Yup, good to see so many last night. I was such a nana ... slower than I was on my Bandit. :whocares: But yeah, like Raj said, no point in throwing the bike down the road - if you get back home in one piece it's a good night out.:innocent: Don't worry though, once I get used to this beast I'll be on your tails.:Punk:

Sorry for not stopping outside the Bar when leaving - just saw some folk standing round the Gixxer but didn't notice any damage or injuries so carried on regardless.:mellow:

Theatre

14th July 2007, 15:23

Thrashing mean riding your bike as hard or fast as you can... rdelining it.

WOT = Work Over Time... put in a lot of extra effort.
Correct me if im wrong, but isnt WOT = wide open throttle?

Just did my uni schedule and dont have late lectures now so I'll have to start coming on the ride again :yes:

Cr1MiNaL

14th July 2007, 18:44

what uni u go to?

Pancakes

14th July 2007, 19:03

[QUOTE=Theatre;1131913]Correct me if im wrong, but isnt WOT = wide open throttle?
Thats how I read it too, and I have to to have any chance of keeping the front bunch in view!

Off topic, rode a freshly serviced Firestorm today, still smiling!

Pancakes

14th July 2007, 21:56

I love a good cane as much as anyone and feel that even on the smaller cc bike don't get in the way too much but think we need a way to say "go - pass - I'm letting you go and won't pull out!"

Was infront of a litre bike last week and moved left and rolled off the gas to let the guy pass but he slowed too. I'm happy that they used caution when they wern't sure what I was doing but hate to feel I'm slowing someones ride up, (could have not slowed but would have still been stopped compared to a big bike taking off) we are all out for the same reason and just like taking turns on points etc need to communicate for the greater good. I recon that holding the left wheel track and signalling left would be a goodie and will bring it up at the next breifing (that I'm at). I think the less "rules" (for want of a better word) the better but good if we can all talk the same language when out together?

Idea's?

If it doesn't go any futher here I might do it anyway cos I know that I've hung back sometimes not wanting to heckle another rider but if they signalled that they were holding left and knew I's there I woulda gapped it.

See you kids in the playground! :Punk:

Pumba

14th July 2007, 22:06

Hey Pankakes

Personal opinion is that you are best to ride your own ride, in other words dont slow down, if you can see its clear in frount give a quick flick with your right indicator, any 1000+, or sports 600 will have no issues passing your 250 (no offence intended, hope you know what I mean).

If the guy (or girl) infrount of me started slowing down, without any other sort of indication to carry on I would think he/she has a problem and slow down as well to see if I can offer assistance.

Just my $0.02

babyblade250rr

14th July 2007, 22:26

Pancakes

14th July 2007, 23:27

Cool, just wanted to throw it out there and see if anyone that rode with others more had signals they found easy and not confusing.

I agree and do just do what I'd normally do on my own alot cos on some of those corners it's not really the place for passing, want to be able to say to riders behind me that I'm not breaking down or wobbling around, that I'm letting them by.

Well aware the bigger/sports bikes don't have any issues in the power dept compared to mine but when they don't know the riders around them or what the rider in front is doing I don't blame anyone for not risking passing. I quite often wave riders by me but in the dark or when you want both hands on the bars I started wondering what others do.

Pancakes

14th July 2007, 23:38

cant wait till i can get a bigger bike!!

Even worse mate, I am up for my full now if I want and work for a finance company but need to think of the familys future. Don't actually mind because my family is so awesome but a bigger/nicer/faster bike is so nearly a reality for me! Rode a FireStorm today! So awesome, have been on one of the older big 'blades, a Hornet 900 and borrowed a V-Max for a while. Have had long term borrows of an RGV-r and GSXr250 a few years ago too so kinda have an idea of what I'm missing out on. Loved how the big V pulled tho! like a freekin train! Nicer (in my limited experience) than the peaky IL4 feeling. Would lose my licence (and wrists!) commuting on something like that tho!

Micron pipes too, sounded so so sweet!

babyblade250rr

15th July 2007, 09:54

Even worse mate, I am up for my full now if I want and work for a finance company but need to think of the familys future. Don't actually mind because my family is so awesome but a bigger/nicer/faster bike is so nearly a reality for me! Rode a FireStorm today! So awesome, have been on one of the older big 'blades, a Hornet 900 and borrowed a V-Max for a while. Have had long term borrows of an RGV-r and GSXr250 a few years ago too so kinda have an idea of what I'm missing out on. Loved how the big V pulled tho! like a freekin train! Nicer (in my limited experience) than the peaky IL4 feeling. Would lose my licence (and wrists!) commuting on something like that tho!

Micron pipes too, sounded so so sweet!

My next bike when i get my full will either be one of the two the new cbr600rr or the Yamie R6 either one i would be extremely happy with don't think i could ride anything bigger as im only a little fella 5 7" 70kg

wraith

15th July 2007, 12:21

Hey guys. how are the Atnr going? i have finally got me a new toy after that twot ran the red light and wrote my new 636 off. So i should be there from this thursday on.

Cr1MiNaL

15th July 2007, 16:56

Hey guys. how are the Atnr going? i have finally got me a new toy after that twot ran the red light and wrote my new 636 off. So i should be there from this thursday on.

Damn thats a bigg bike ! C u soon mate.

My next bike when i get my full will either be one of the two the new cbr600rr or the Yamie R6 either one i would be extremely happy with don't think i could ride anything bigger as im only a little fella 5 7" 70kg. though I think the Yam R6 is the better bike and I love it and anyone who rides it is a legend and my HERO!

YamahaR64Life:second:

Well aware the bigger/sports bikes don't have any issues in the power dept compared to mine but when they don't know the riders around them or what the rider in front is doing I don't blame anyone for not risking passing. I quite often wave riders by me but in the dark or when you want both hands on the bars I started wondering what others do.

Aye, I agree with u mate, I rarely pass another bike on the ATNR rides as the corners are fairly tight and theres other vehicles that use the road too (not to mention our friendly wildlife who pop in occasionally to say hi), but most of all, Ill never ride too close too a rider in front of me (who I dont know really really well) so as to not push him at a pace he is not comfortable with, and hate it when riders follow me too closely. (basically a good distance for me is when I cant hear the bike behind me through my earplugs roughly 30 meters), if he comes closer i just wave him by and turn my highbeam on and tailgate him na lol. I just slow down let the nub go ahead and then pace it along again... after all the point of the ride is not to get to dairy flat first, its to enjoy urself, get that damn im good feeling, wheelie now and then (when its safe) and then make it to the pub, ur bike n urself in one piece to laugh secretly at the nub who thought he was actually faster than u. (If only it had been sunny and during the day ud show him huh ;) ).

Chur.:Punk:

babyblade250rr

15th July 2007, 17:37

Damn thats a bigg bike ! C u soon mate.

YamahaR64Life:second:

Aye, I agree with u mate, I rarely pass another bike on the ATNR rides as the corners are fairly tight and theres other vehicles that use the road too (not to mention our friendly wildlife who pop in occasionally to say hi), but most of all, Ill never ride too close too a rider in front of me (who I dont know really really well) so as to not push him at a pace he is not comfortable with, and hate it when riders follow me too closely. (basically a good distance for me is when I cant hear the bike behind me through my earplugs roughly 30 meters), if he comes closer i just wave him by and turn my highbeam on and tailgate him na lol. I just slow down let the nub go ahead and then pace it along again... after all the point of the ride is not to get to dairy flat first, its to enjoy urself, get that damn im good feeling, wheelie now and then (when its safe) and then make it to the pub, ur bike n urself in one piece to laugh secretly at the nub who thought he was actually faster than u. (If only it had been sunny and during the day ud show him huh ;) ).

Chur.:Punk:

thanks for the adittion to my post R64life yes i do like the bike but no the riders arn't my hero's!! haha nice try:laugh:

wraith

15th July 2007, 18:22

Damn thats a bigg bike ! C u soon mate.

YamahaR64Life:second:

Aye, I agree with u mate, I rarely pass another bike on the ATNR rides as the corners are fairly tight and theres other vehicles that use the road too (not to mention our friendly wildlife who pop in occasionally to say hi), but most of all, Ill never ride too close too a rider in front of me (who I dont know really really well) so as to not push him at a pace he is not comfortable with, and hate it when riders follow me too closely. (basically a good distance for me is when I cant hear the bike behind me through my earplugs roughly 30 meters), if he comes closer i just wave him by and turn my highbeam on and tailgate him na lol. I just slow down let the nub go ahead and then pace it along again... after all the point of the ride is not to get to dairy flat first, its to enjoy urself, get that damn im good feeling, wheelie now and then (when its safe) and then make it to the pub, ur bike n urself in one piece to laugh secretly at the nub who thought he was actually faster than u. (If only it had been sunny and during the day ud show him huh ;) ).

Chur.:Punk:

Wize words indeed.
I'll be the nana at the back though..:innocent:

skidMark

15th July 2007, 21:27

hi!!, shit u guys r posting this thread like mad....

c u thursdays in my mighty honda of doooooooooooooooooom

Pancakes

15th July 2007, 22:13

Yeah I have no problem being passed not that I could do anything about it on this bike! Even on a fast one wouldn't have a problem with it, just want to let everyone have a good night without the worry of guessing what I'm doing.

Ay Mark, aren't they all Honda's of doom? hahaha jokes

Cr1MiNaL

15th July 2007, 22:45

hi!!, shit u guys r posting this thread like mad....

c u thursdays in my mighty honda of doooooooooooooooooom

Oh No !:shit:

Dunc

16th July 2007, 18:26

Carrying on with Pancake's question...

I will usually just ride on normally, but then hold my speed down a bit on the next straight.
I figure an experienced rider can pass me almost anywhere using the other lane, or same lane come the next straight.
and I wouldn't want to encourage an inexperienced rider to pass on, or near a corner.

But I agree that a signal of some sort would help.

So Pumba's suggested a quick flick of the right indicator, this sound okay to people?
There's kind of issues either way. A flick of the right could make you think they're about to pull across for some reason, or possible u-turn? Unlikely in most situations, but would make me hold off a sec until I knew what they were doing.
A flick of the left would make you wonder if their bike is okay, and may slow to help out.

Hmmm... what other body parts are available?
(nothing rude here, it's too cold for that!)

Maybe frantic waving of both legs or flapping of elbows...?

westie

16th July 2007, 18:30

Cr1MiNaL

16th July 2007, 18:42

I would simply kick out with my right foot and simultaneously rub the top of my helmet in a circular fashion with my left hand and stand up with my left leg on the pegs. This will tell him to pass ....

at his own risk !

delusionz

16th July 2007, 18:56

Yeah I did mean WOT = wide open throttle, But work over time conveys roughly the same idea so I didn't correct it.

FROSTY

16th July 2007, 19:01

pancakes--I definitely prefer the flickedindicator as a signal

Pancakes

16th July 2007, 21:12

Thinking about it for a while I think the thing I normally do (if I can't/don't want to take my right hand off the throttle to wave someone by) is indicate left, stay left and keep on the gas, any IL250 and everything bigger will take me easy on those straights!
Part of what riding is about shows when people give each other the courtesy of not tailing too closing or passing when their not sure what the other rider is doing at the expense of their own ride. :yes:

Oooh, itching to get out, was too wet for fun today and ran out of gas on Saturday, managed to roll to a servo :rockon: nice! Mmmm, was that the 2nd day I was on empty or 3rd?

delusionz

17th July 2007, 00:04

I just scored an Rjays jacket off my mate to use while I look for gears :D

(It's the blue one)

Keystone19

19th July 2007, 12:39

I'll see you at the pub! I'll be on two wheels as well and not as a pillion...:yes:

Be good to see you again Chris.

Pumba

19th July 2007, 12:52

Yea ill be there, weather aint looking to bad at the moment

Hectic

19th July 2007, 13:51

Hey, just wanting to know if ride is on tonight? wether is looking good

Devil

19th July 2007, 14:03

Ahhh excellent. So we'll have a Tail End Charlie then?
:innocent:

007XX

19th July 2007, 15:06

Ahhh excellent. So we'll have a Tail End Charlie then?
:innocent:

Bloody better be a patient one, cos I'm coming out to play...Please be nice to me:sunny::o I ain't super fast like you boys...But I do want to get better:yes:

delusionz

19th July 2007, 15:11

Bloody better be a patient one, cos I'm coming out to play...Please be nice to me:sunny::o I ain't super fast like you boys...But I do want to get better:yes:

Haha, the last guy was patient with me, i held him up by 30 mins. I prolly failed to notice a couple 100kph signposts or something and trotted along at 80.

007XX

19th July 2007, 15:13

Haha, the last guy was patient with me, i held him up by 30 mins. I prolly failed to notice a couple 100kph signposts or something and trotted along at 80.

oooohhh...so YOU're the One!!! I don't feel so bad anymore...:laugh::dodge:

Sorry, just kidding! I never heard a thing:innocent:

For me, it's more the lack of experience in the dark that kind of gets me...but eh, practice makes perfect they say...I love to get out of my comfort zone...

thanks for sharing too:yes:

Qkchk

19th July 2007, 15:26

Well since Nana from Tauranga is coming up, we better put on a welcoming party and a ride for tonight!

So, unless it pisses down and drowns us out;

The ride is on for tonight!

See you wombles up at Westgate 6.30pm.

Qkchk

19th July 2007, 15:39

Short forecast for all New Zealand to midnight Friday 20-Jul-2007

Issued by MetService at 02:24pm 19-Jul-2007

Northland
A few showers, briefly turning to rain tonight with isolated thunderstorms.

Don't think it will rain tonight. If anything, the cloud cover will just get thicker. (Which would be nice - not so cold at night)

007XX

19th July 2007, 15:47

All good lovey as I'm a nana rider as others well know.
Anyway I'm bringing the trail bike :scooter:

Y'all better turn up as it's pissing down here! (Tauranga)

Sweet...Colapop told me lots about you...:innocent:

It'll be fun meeting everyone for the first time tonight.

delusionz

19th July 2007, 15:55

oooohhh...so YOU're the One!!! I don't feel so bad anymore...:laugh::dodge:

Sorry, just kidding! I never heard a thing:innocent:

For me, it's more the lack of experience in the dark that kind of gets me...but eh, practice makes perfect they say...I love to get out of my comfort zone...

thanks for sharing too:yes:

Don't think it didn't come as a shock to me, I had never ridden a 50km journey before let alone in the dark, no idea where I am or how to get back on my own and on country roads where the speed limits are above 50. Lets just say my bike and I were very excited and doing it all again tonight.

Mrs Busa Pete

19th July 2007, 16:00

All good lovey as I'm a nana rider as others well know.
Anyway I'm bringing the trail bike :scooter:

Y'all better turn up as it's pissing down here! (Tauranga)

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme See you tonight:drinkup:

Keystone19

19th July 2007, 16:00

Sounds like it'll be a good ride tonight.

Hmmm...maybe I should join you all at Westgate...

Nah, better not 'cause otherwise Macktheknife will berate me for not listening to the doctor...see you all at the pub!

Oh yeah, and wait til you see my new race bike tonight...

007XX

19th July 2007, 16:00

Don't think it didn't come as a shock to me, I had never ridden a 50km journey before let alone in the dark, no idea where I am or how to get back on my own and on country roads where the speed limits are above 50. Lets just say my bike and I were very excited and doing it all again tonight.

That's why I do it...adrenaline rush...gotta love it!

BIGBOSSMAN

19th July 2007, 16:20

Shit. My lean mean fuel injected speed machine is still at the bike shop, so alas I won't be turning up tonight. Always next week though...

Devil

19th July 2007, 16:55

Shit. My lean mean fuel injected speed machine is still at the bike shop, so alas I won't be turning up tonight. Always next week though...

I think you need to shift to a bike shop that gives you loaners! (My last two loaners were the new Triumph Tiger and Suzuki VStrom 1000).

Devil

19th July 2007, 16:56

It'll be fun meeting everyone for the first time tonight.

You had better introduce yourself, because there's only room for one slack bitch around here and thats me. :innocent:

007XX

19th July 2007, 16:58

You had better introduce yourself, because there's only room for one slack bitch around here and thats me. :innocent:

Who said I was slack???:innocent::laugh:

Devil

19th July 2007, 17:01

I thought i'd get in first! :dodge:

007XX

19th July 2007, 17:04

I thought i'd get in first! :dodge:

then prepare for some stiff competition, cos I'm going in...:laugh:

ManDownUnder

19th July 2007, 17:05

Who said I was slack???:innocent::laugh:

If slack means... no no no I won't go there...

:dodge::dodge:

Macktheknife

19th July 2007, 17:06

If slack means... no no no I won't go there...

:dodge::dodge:

Why not, he is slack.....

007XX

19th July 2007, 17:08

If slack means... no no no I won't go there...

:dodge::dodge:

No please do...I'd love to have a reason to spread the word on some very suitable pink thongs someone is going to wear as some up and coming party ...:innocent:

Pancakes

19th July 2007, 20:27

New rear w/ 20k's on it, not the best for a night ride. It'll be scrubbed in soon enough. There looked like a crew brewin' when I said hi at 6:20ish so I'll assume you all had a wicked one! See ya next week.

Qkkid

19th July 2007, 21:45

:yes:3 binns 5 speeding tickets 1 walking and 1 nanna:innocent:(DMNTD)and 1 guy who just had someone elses finger up his ARSE :shit:(mandownunder):dodge:
36 bikes:scooter: great turnout everyone
:Punk:What a great night
Now this is what the ATNR :love:is all about
Plenty of excitement.

Kittyhawk

19th July 2007, 22:01

MEH!
What can I say! It was an interesting night for everyone. :shutup:

Chrislost

19th July 2007, 22:20

dam! hope everyones okay.

looks like i missed some serious fun!

delusionz

19th July 2007, 22:39

Awesome ride, kept up with the big bikes this time, Once again made it with my bike unscratched, my license in my hand, all my demerit points and cash. Bad luck to the guys that fell off/got fined, etc.

Last couple sets of lights before the pub eh, was that a drag race or what haha. Who was it, Qkkie? didn't expect a twin cyl 250cc keeping pace eh? Or you gonna burst my bubble and tell me you guys were on half throttle? :ride:

Xile

19th July 2007, 22:46

Awesome to see you all guys again, Macktheknife (lovely french "bonjour"), Noel, Jill, Gareth (I'll kick your arse some day boy!!!) and all the others!
Nice to meet some new people too (another french girl, yeah!).
MDU you made me so hungry talking about french food...hum yammy choucroute...lol...
Thanks again Matt for the ride, you're my "rider" (holy shit!! really need to be careful, tricky english :)).
Special though for our friends :Police:, who made the evening a bit expensive for some of the people there :doh:

Cr1MiNaL

19th July 2007, 22:47

Black Bandit

19th July 2007, 22:55

*sigh*

I really could do without these punks gate-crashing the ATNR :Police: but not as much as some. :spanking: Hard luck to the fallen ...

Karma

19th July 2007, 23:32

Haha... isn't it more like the ATNR gate-crashing these punks?

Still... think of all the babies that have been saved by ticketing you guys.

BIGBOSSMAN

19th July 2007, 23:41

It's a bit like leading lambs to the slaughter I guess - a great captive quota/fines pond to angle in. Sure anyone who isn't speeding is going to be ok, but how do you control yourself on a potent machine like a ZX10R? Bloody difficult at the best of times, let alone on a deserted country road (save a couple of 'by the book' quota filling :Police:).
The best bit about the night for me was getting the call from Biggles08 to come and ride Eviltwin's 07 ZX10R back into the city. It's quite some machine, I can tell you! Sorry Shano :crybaby:

Devil

20th July 2007, 08:31

Well that was entertaining. Thanks for coming along Cecile! Hope you didn't fall asleep on the back!

Damn motorway closures on the way home! :dodge:

007XX

20th July 2007, 10:39

OMG....that was the most fun I've had since...<_<...well, a long time let's just say. I don't get out much, allright!!

Anywallyhoo...you are all a bunch of awesome people! Cecile (ma petite soeur, ou presque) lovely to meet you chicky...
Jill, what can I say...you rock as much in real life as I'd imagined:Punk: (just got to get you a sponsor now...sober if possible:laugh:).
mack...:shutup:*note to self: don't turn your back on him*:laugh:
Gareth...hope the knees heal up quick buddy! and no, I won't come over to help you with them...
DMNTD...You're fpefial...my kind of sense of humour! But please have someone look at that neck twitch of yours, it might be disabling in the long term...

Guys, sorry to ramble on like that, but I really had a fantastic time...the ride was a bit scary cos I'd never ridden in the dark before, and I felt like a limpet for being so slow, but I'll do it all over again gladly cos I feel so darn good now...

Thank to all who helped along the way.

Devil

20th July 2007, 11:05

Oh yeah, the new faces. Hello! :dodge:

jrandom

20th July 2007, 11:09

ManDownUnder

20th July 2007, 11:17

Me and Qkkid weren't there on the ride but we turned up at BAR AFRICA to the aftermath.......

All I can say is........ you guys should of known better. :nono:

Don't want to get into any shit-fights over it but the copper was in the normal place on Peak Rd - A well known spot for guys to get off their bikes and walk....

HEYYYYYYYYY look at that

Deja Vue anyone?

007XX

20th July 2007, 11:21

I was thinking of turning up last night, but I ended up not leaving work until 8pm or so.

Anyway, it sounds like you're all a dangerous bunch of hooligans with whom I would not wish to associate.

:innocent:

bah...if you're anything like your avatar, you'd have been left alone anyway...:innocent:

Shame you weren't there, you missed a heck of a good night.

tide

20th July 2007, 11:23

haha same stupid cop... if ur readin this man u got nuthin on us bikers ... oh and.....

u suck.

Dude he is just doing his job... we know where they sit and they know the ride... do the maths...

Biggles08

20th July 2007, 13:34

Dude he is just doing his job... we know where they sit and they know the ride... do the maths...

Fuck off!!! This wanker was not there for any other reason than to stroke his own wiener to see if it makes him feel like a man! :angry2::brick:

To think I was defending the cops less than 2 weeks ago!!!??? You know why though, EvilTwin, BIGGBOSSMAN and myself were out having a go on SH16 when we stopped for a cig break at the end of Woodcocks Rd...a coppa turns up, pulls over and has a chin wag with us just for the hell of it. Turns out he rides a TL1000, comes from Dublin (Important point this) and isn't interested in merely lining Helen's pocket! This FUCKWIT last night was an arrogant c%#t with the integrity of a worm! just doing his job my arse! The dude from Dublin is what I would refer to as a cop "doing his job" properly! The reason in my opinion why the Dublin cop was a 'good' cop is that he has been brought up in an environment that isn't sheltered like here in little ol NZ. He hasn't been brainwashed by this agenda the govt has to turn the average punter into a crim. 'Mr Dublin' was a coppa with experience and knew the difference between the real crims and the guys who just like riding bikes a little faster than what the majority 'dumb' people in NZ call a safe speed!?! I can see people getting all up and bitchy about this post but the fact remains "SPEED DOES NOT KILL" and never will....people 'speed' quite legally in Germany every day without dieing....its the dickhead who can't ride/drive properly that is the killer.

It is obvious that these cops last night were waiting for us....why were they waiting for us? They are waiting because they want to 'target' decent people who they will justify are criminals by hiding behind a stupid law that is easy to police....In my opinion, policing an 'easy law' doesn't make you good at your job or even "just doing your job"...it makes you a wanker!!! If the Cop who did the damage last night is reading this...YOU ARE A WAIST OF SPACE NAZI!

rant over...hard luck EvilTwin (and the other casualties)....your not a criminal IMHO...just a jolly good rider and jolly good bloke to boot!
Biggles08

Karma

20th July 2007, 13:42

the fact remains "SPEED DOES NOT KILL" and never will....people 'speed' quite legally in Germany every day without dieing....its the dickhead who can't ride/drive properly that is the killer.

If only there was some form of test you had to sit before you got a driving licence that could be used to weed out all the retards that can't ride / drive properly...

Maybe I'm just dreaming here.

tide

20th July 2007, 14:05

Fuck off!!! This wanker was not there for any other reason than to stroke his own wiener to see if it makes him feel like a man! :angry2::brick:

Yeah what ever... my rant is at YamahaR64Life, get caught face up take the punishment and move on.

that is all...

jrandom

20th July 2007, 14:11

ranty bollocks

Smarten up (http://www.countiesracing.co.nz/modules.php?name=Calendar) and get over it (http://home1.gte.net/res0ak9f/bike.htm).

ManDownUnder

20th July 2007, 14:22

Fuck off!!! This wanker was not there for any other reason than to stroke his own wiener to see if it makes him feel like a man! :angry2::brick:

...snippety snip snip snip...

It is obvious that these cops last night were waiting for us....why were they waiting for us? They are waiting because they want to 'target' decent people who they will justify are criminals by hiding behind a stupid law that is easy to police....In my opinion, policing an 'easy law' doesn't make you good at your job or even "just doing your job"...it makes you a wanker!!! If the Cop who did the damage last night is reading this...YOU ARE A WAIST OF SPACE NAZI!

rant over...hard luck EvilTwin (and the other casualties)....your not a criminal IMHO...just a jolly good rider and jolly good bloke to boot!
Biggles08

Just the two questions for you
What's basis of your defence going to be when you defend it?
You ARE going to defend this overt misuse of power... aren't you?

FFS... if you do the crime be prepared to do the time. It's risk and return. No mystery to it, no point bitching and moaning. It's a simple transaction with a greatly increased likelihood on the ATNR because we set off from the same place, same time every week, take the same route (more or less) and end up in the same place. You think it's a challenge to catch people breaking the law in a regular as clockwork pattern?

You think they should ignore people breaking the law every week regular as clockwork? What if it was a theif breaking into your house every Tuesday afternoon? Or are there some laws they should ignore coz... y'know... they're not so important.

Sort your shit out.

Macktheknife

20th July 2007, 15:19

OMG....that was the most fun I've had since...<_<...well, a long time let's just say. I don't get out much, allright!!

mack...:shutup:*note to self: don't turn your back on him*:laugh:

And there was me thinking how nice it was to meet you, lovely person etc....
oh well, anyone can be wrong I suppose. lol.

It was a good night though.

007XX

20th July 2007, 15:25

And there was me thinking how nice it was to meet you, lovely person etc....
oh well, anyone can be wrong I suppose. lol.

It was a good night though.

Oh you know I don't mean, you great big teddy bear you...:hug::o:p

Devil

20th July 2007, 15:30

Oh you know I don't mean, you great big teddy bear you...:hug::o:p

Thats our Mack alright. Big girls blouse.

Kittyhawk

20th July 2007, 15:48

It happens. There are always going to be dickheads no matter what we do.

Weather it be the riders or the cops...

R6_kid

20th July 2007, 15:55

jrandom

20th July 2007, 16:17

Just for the record, and I'm probably sounding like a broken one here, but Old North Rd/Peak Rd/SH16 are no longer on the list of safe places to play, folks. They haven't been for quite a while.

Seriously, what does grabbing a bunch of throttle and taking all the straights at 200+kph add to such a short ride? Are you really in that much of a hurry? You can erase your chicken strips without ever going over 110. Chill the fuck out.

delusionz

20th July 2007, 16:22

It's all a bit of bad luck really, some guys were speeding in the wrong place at the wrong time. I still enjoyed the ride even though I did 80 some of the way

Reckless

20th July 2007, 16:23

Shit I was thinkin of gettin the old Z1 out an coming for the first time.

Was out on her today but got caught in the rain. Bloody rain! Don't mind riding in the rain but I friggin hate havin to clean the old girl.

Hey lost licenses, bandages, tickets whoooa sounds like a hells angels ride :scooter:

Cum on then some one tell us the full story!!

R6_kid

20th July 2007, 16:51

Chill the fuck out.

Do I sound calm to you...

What you say about SH16/peak/old north is true. No one was doing 200kmh though.

In all honesty though, the cop in the Euro Accord is a Nazi fucking cunt. He gives us all tickets, yes they were speeding etc, but he was on a mission... he didnt explain sweet fuck all to anyone, just took their licences and filled out the paper work, didn't even say what they were getting pulled for.

He then had the arrogance to plant his foot and speed through the 50kmh zone, he wasn't on the way to an accident or anything, and didn't have his lights on. What he did was an exhibition of acceleration, and part of it was sustained loss of traction as he did a U-turn. He also passed on double yellows without his lights on.

If you are a cop and are going to pull us over for whatever we did wrong, then I have no problem with that, but when you act like a complete cock, and have stated before that you do not like bikes and will ticket their riders for anything given the chance then you are doing nothing but being a disservice to the police force and lining the pocket of the government. If he's acts like he is above the law then he is running double standards and needs a reality check. If he wants to drive around the way he does then he needs to take it to the track just as much as any of us.

With my ticket it is a very close call, and if you take all in to consideration (i.e the safety of my passing, not speeding, indicating, and conducting 99.9% of the pass on broken white lines, then surely a warning is more just than a ticket.

ManDownUnder

20th July 2007, 16:57

Do I sound calm to you...

What you say about SH16/peak/old north is true. No one was doing 200kmh though.

In all honesty though, the cop in the Euro Accord is a Nazi fucking cunt. He gives us all tickets, yes they were speeding etc, but he was on a mission... he didnt explain sweet fuck all to anyone, just took their licences and filled out the paper work, didn't even say what they were getting pulled for.

He then had the arrogance to plant his foot and speed through the 50kmh zone, he wasn't on the way to an accident or anything, and didn't have his lights on. What he did was an exhibition of acceleration, and part of it was sustained loss of traction as he did a U-turn. He also passed on double yellows without his lights on.

If you are a cop and are going to pull us over for whatever we did wrong, then I have no problem with that, but when you act like a complete cock, and have stated before that you do not like bikes and will ticket their riders for anything given the chance then you are doing nothing but being a disservice to the police force and lining the pocket of the government. If he's acts like he is above the law then he is running double standards and needs a reality check. If he wants to drive around the way he does then he needs to take it to the track just as much as any of us.

With my ticket it is a very close call, and if you take all in to consideration (i.e the safety of my passing, not speeding, indicating, and conducting 99.9% of the pass on broken white lines, then surely a warning is more just than a ticket.

OK... so he doesn't like bikes... and you don't like him... sounds like a fair swap - does that make you more right than him? Or the fact there are more bkes than cops - does that sway the moral imperative?

NOPE. If you did wrong you pay the fine.
If he did wrong you make sure it's reported.

Na mate - sorry... but it's not a complex issue. An emotional one - yes. Complex... no.

Karma

20th July 2007, 17:08

If he did wrong you make sure it's reported.

Oh it will be... and it's not the first time he's tried his luck either...

ManDownUnder

20th July 2007, 17:09

Oh it will be... and it's not the first time he's tried his luck either...

Good... so remind me - the issue is...?

Karma

20th July 2007, 17:13

The issue is that the policeman was partaking in illegal activities.

ManDownUnder

20th July 2007, 17:27

The issue is that the policeman was partaking in illegal activities.

OK so ... to paraphrase. . You can bitch about a cop doing something bad and hold him accountable. And he can do the same right?

So... at the risk of repeating myself... what's the issue?

The Stranger

20th July 2007, 17:33

So... at the risk of repeating myself... what's the issue?

Abuse of power.

Karma

20th July 2007, 17:37

OK so ... to paraphrase. . You can bitch about a cop doing something bad and hold him accountable. And he can do the same right?

So... at the risk of repeating myself... what's the issue?

Well I don't know anything about last night as I wasn't there, but in my case I believe the copper pulled a number outta the air and was themselves committing an illegal act.

The law applies to the police as well, contrary to what they may think.

Mom

20th July 2007, 17:41

It is obvious that these cops last night were waiting for us....why were they waiting for us?

Its because that ride takes the same or similar route almost every Thursday night mate, and it has proved to be a lucrative ticket issuing time of the week. You ever seen a cat watching a mouse hole? Easy target, and it seems some of you played mouse with the cat!

FFS... if you do the crime be prepared to do the time. It's risk and return.
Sort your shit out.

Wasting breath here mate.

Take it easy out there guys.

Now that is good advice!

Just for the record, and I'm probably sounding like a broken one here, but Old North Rd/Peak Rd/SH16 are no longer on the list of safe places to play, folks. They haven't been for quite a while.

Apparently some folk take a wee bit longer to come to that conclusion :yes:

OK so ... to paraphrase. . You can bitch about a cop doing something bad and hold him accountable. And he can do the same right?

So... at the risk of repeating myself... what's the issue?

Stop arguing! It wont help :love:

This ride and cop attention is a complete no brainer IMHO. Hahaha from me to the ones that got pinged last night! Sorry chaps, but be a dickhead, or get unfairly ticketed makes no odds to me, you would have to be completely stupid to risk anything on the ATNR.

Keystone19

20th July 2007, 17:46

This ride and cop attention is a complete no brainer IMHO. Hahaha from me to the ones that got pinged last night! Sorry chaps, but be a dickhead, or get unfairly ticketed makes no odds to me, you would have to be completely stupid to risk anything on the ATNR.

Got it in one...

Nice to catch up last night people. Hopefully see you next week.

westie

20th July 2007, 17:51

Man some people like to just get their oar in a nd stir eh. Well stuff all this stirring. Twas a good night and a learning curve for some. Maybe even twice for others. Three burbs I'm ready to go!
Laters moaners:whocares:

Qkkid

20th July 2007, 18:27

:lol: Anyone who still has their license, keen on a ride next week? :bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh: :buggerd:

I will even let you lead:shutup:

Cr1MiNaL

20th July 2007, 19:26

Hell yea cant let one pests stop us from doin what we do can we... Live to Ride and take it on the chin.

Qkkid

20th July 2007, 21:01

Oh sweet,so people can use 4th 5th and 6th gears then! :sunny:

so cant you use 5th or 6th gear at 100kms nanna:dodge:

Biggles08

20th July 2007, 21:41

FFS... if you do the crime be prepared to do the time. It's risk and return. No mystery to it, no point bitching and moaning. It's a simple transaction with a greatly increased likelihood on the ATNR because we set off from the same place, same time every week, take the same route (more or less) and end up in the same place. You think it's a challenge to catch people breaking the law in a regular as clockwork pattern?Read my 1st post on the subject again...this is my Point exactly...no challenge at all...Money for jam you might say!

You think they should ignore people breaking the law every week regular as clockwork? What if it was a theif breaking into your house every Tuesday afternoon? Well this is quite different to going over 100kph...if you cant figure this out for yourself, your a twat!

Or are there some laws they should ignore coz... y'know... they're not so important. Question...will you still smack your child after they tried to put a fork in the power socket??? I know a lot of people who will but if you do....ooooooo......You criminal!!!

Sort your shit out.
I have my shit all nicely lined up in a neat row...its all 100% sorted

If people all follow along blindly and just do what we're told and when, you will end up with whatever others decide is best for you...me...nah...its bullocks and I won't shut up just because you say so.

I get so fucked off with small minded people forcing their opinion onto me! FYI I didn't get a ticket, or lose my license but I am gutted that my mate did! He was going over 100kph, he was 'breaking the law' and yes by all counts he should face the music...does this make it right?! No it doesn't. The penalty doesn't serve 'justice' to the crime...he was not riding dangerously at all to himself or others...it only remotely makes sense if you buy into the bullshit propaganda quote "Speed Kills."

DMNTD

20th July 2007, 21:58

...he was not riding dangerously at all to himself or others...
I can and will vouch for that 100%,however...

...it only remotely makes sense if you buy into the bullshit propaganda quote "Speed Kills."
It's the "Law"...sucks arse but it is,sadly. Ride beyond it and be prepared for the bs that ensues.
Hey don't get me wrong mate...I break the speed limit more often than not however I know what happens if I get caught.

Cr1MiNaL

20th July 2007, 22:03

....
I get so fucked off with small minded people forcing their opinion onto me! FYI I didn't get a ticket, or lose my license but I am gutted that my mate did! He was going over 100kph, he was 'breaking the law' and yes by all counts he should face the music...does this make it right?! No it doesn't. The penalty doesn't serve 'justice' to the crime...he was not riding dangerously at all to himself or others...it only remotely makes sense if you buy into the bullshit propaganda quote "Speed Kills."

Good on ya buddy, don't listen to some of these blokes. Shano's a good guy and a talented rider, ridden with min a few times before and he never puts u under any pressure... ever... gutted he lost his license... but now hes got 28 days to think of the next mod hell jolt on to his bike. Will it be a radar?! :second:

Titanium

20th July 2007, 22:29

Simple .....

Speeding = get ticket
Ride like crap, beyond your skill, beyond quality of the road, beyond the conditions = fall off / get hurt.

Do all of that while cops around, on a public road, well published ride = dick head / dick headette ....

All the moaners, drink a cement milk shake and harden yo arse up!

Pay your dollars and get to a track day if you want to speed, get your knee down, show off the size of your balls to your mates.

It is not cool to fall off ....... shows a total lack of your ability to judge your own skill level.

It is a fine line between being a smarty dick and a just a plain dick.

But what do I know .......

Rant over .......:shutup:

Titanium

20th July 2007, 22:38

Snip ...

only remotely makes sense if you buy into the bullshit propaganda quote "Speed Kills."

Where have you been? Ask ANYBODY who was on a ride on the 2nd of December 2006. Two extremely talented, extremely skilled, much loved riders lost their lives because of one thing ...... speed.

You are So uncool .......

Kittyhawk

20th July 2007, 22:55

Simple .....

Speeding = get ticket
Ride like crap, beyond your skill, beyond quality of the road, beyond the conditions = fall off / get hurt.

Do all of that while cops around, on a public road, well published ride = dick head / dick headette ....

I have to agree with T on this one...if you are breaking the law in one way or another you have to be prepared for the fines etc....at the end of the day.........What's the point in going on and on about it.....We did the rides, got the fines, pay it or contest it and move on!

so cant you use 5th or 6th gear at 100kms nanna:dodge:

Yea some of us got pulled over for being a nana rider!!!lol

Macktheknife

20th July 2007, 23:26

Thanks for Mack for the couch man :yes:

As always my friend, it was my pleasure to have you here.

westie

20th July 2007, 23:27

Was nice to see a few new faces out there last night, and also a pleasant surprise to meet MDU's special guests!

My knees are all cleaned up and bandaged, a big thanks to Macktheknife for the treatment, and to him and DMNTD for the good yarn earlier today.

I feel for the guys who lost their licences, yeh the cops were being nazi etc but we knew they would be around. I am contemplating appealing my $150 ticket for 'passing on a yellow line' which I am 100% certain I did not do. If the guys that were around at the the time that i got pulled over (and consequently binned) could send me a PM and let me know if you think I am wrong that'd be awesome.

Thanks to the guy on the CBR900, sorry i don't know your screen name.

Take it easy out there guys.

Bro I am really worked up about what that cop did last night. You hardly passed on the yellow line and he decided he was going to have you. Whether it meant almost taking me out(which I had a go at him for) or overtaking on a blind corner, or following too closely to you and causing you(in my opinion) to crash off your bike into the hard stuff. Three wrongs dont make a right eh? or is that two. He even manages to give you a ticket, after causing your crash.
Big old fuuuuuuuck wit for ruining our ride.

There's no hoons on this ride is there????
Didn't see any, just a couple of people in leathers walking along.:doh:

Biggles08

21st July 2007, 00:52

Snip ...

Where have you been? Ask ANYBODY who was on a ride on the 2nd of December 2006. Two extremely talented, extremely skilled, much loved riders lost their lives because of one thing ...... speed.

You are So uncool .......

I have no idea what your referring to Titanium (I obviously haven't been around KB long enough) and I mean no disrespect to who you are talking about, however there is no way possible that speed alone was the reason for the loss of lives. There was obviously other factors at play in the incident. I stand by my original statement that "speed Kills" is Bulshit. It is like saying chop all the trees down so we never have another bush fire. The trees are only part of the reason for the fire...what about the idiot that threw the cig into the bush....but no, we blame the trees because that is who we have been programed to blame.

Who's to say that 100kph is the magical number that make us safe anyway??? The law? I know plenty of situations that I have been driving/riding in where I would have been an idiot to go the legal 100kph...but it would have been legal! I think you are missing my point Titanium, which is speed (as referred to as exceeding the set limit) alone can not be blamed for accidents. Speed plus other circumstances (bad visibility, excessive traffic, unpredictable pedestrians, bad road condition etc) will ultimately determine the rider/driver/other road users safety in any given situation. I wish we would adopt more of an attitude of the Europeans (Germany in particular) where personal responsibility still means something. You never get an outcry about how bad speed is in Germany after an massive accident...nope, they look at the actual reason for it and take measures to ensure they minimize the chance of it happening again. They pay detailed attention to driver education, road conditions and enforce laws that are designed to protect the citizens from harm and not laws designed to raise money for the government! Its so obvious if you take the time to get out of the little box that you call life, that you live in...thats uncool in my opinion.

And to further rebut your last comment....nah, I'm cool, just ask me...I'll tell you!:niceone::rockon:

Biggles08

21st July 2007, 01:13

If only there was some form of test you had to sit before you got a driving licence that could be used to weed out all the retards that can't ride / drive properly...

Maybe I'm just dreaming here.

Well there is really. Just have decent tests to start with. My partner is German and moved here 5 years ago. She changed her German license to a NZ one and couldn't believe how easy it was! Scratchy pot-luck test and she was away laughing!?! In Germany you need to do a certain amount of hours in any given environment ie so many on the autobahn, so many in suburban streets etc...and not taught by your dad or mum but by a certified instructor! We let anyone on the road here.

Further more, the 'decent' cops are policing the real crimes like dangerous driving/riding, unfit vehicles, and drunk driving, not out getting their 'quota.'. I don't really even have a problem with cops giving out speeding tickets for the right reasons...however, sitting on the side of a road specifically waiting for our group to fuck us over is not cool...its simply revenue collecting and that is what I hate!

westie

21st July 2007, 08:08

I have no idea what your referring to Titanium (I obviously haven't been around KB long enough) and I mean no disrespect to who you are talking about, however there is no way possible that speed alone was the reason for the loss of lives. There was obviously other factors at play in the incident. I stand by my original statement that "speed Kills" is Bulshit. It is like saying chop all the trees down so we never have another bush fire. The trees are only part of the reason for the fire...what about the idiot that threw the cig into the bush....but no, we blame the trees because that is who we have been programed to blame.

Who's to say that 100kph is the magical number that make us safe anyway??? The law? I know plenty of situations that I have been driving/riding in where I would have been an idiot to go the legal 100kph...but it would have been legal! I think you are missing my point Titanium, which is speed (as referred to as exceeding the set limit) alone can not be blamed for accidents. Speed plus other circumstances (bad visibility, excessive traffic, unpredictable pedestrians, bad road condition etc) will ultimately determine the rider/driver/other road users safety in any given situation. I wish we would adopt more of an attitude of the Europeans (Germany in particular) where personal responsibility still means something. You never get an outcry about how bad speed is in Germany after an massive accident...nope, they look at the actual reason for it and take measures to ensure they minimize the chance of it happening again. They pay detailed attention to driver education, road conditions and enforce laws that are designed to protect the citizens from harm and not laws designed to raise money for the government! Its so obvious if you take the time to get out of the little box that you call life, that you live in...thats uncool in my opinion.

And to further rebut your last comment....nah, I'm cool, just ask me...I'll tell you!:niceone::rockon:

Good view on the issue. :yes:

Titanium

21st July 2007, 09:30

I think you are missing my point Titanium, which is speed (as referred to as exceeding the set limit) alone can not be blamed for accidents. Speed plus other circumstances (bad visibility, excessive traffic, unpredictable pedestrians, bad road condition etc) will ultimately determine the rider/driver/other road users safety in any given situation..

And to further rebut your last comment....nah, I'm cool, just ask me...I'll tell you!:niceone::rockon:

Not to forget bad or dangerous driving ........

Hell ... yup you are Dead Cool, a menace on the roads and with your head stuck up your a$$, nice mix. A real temporary New Zealander.:bye:

BIGBOSSMAN

21st July 2007, 09:41

Yup Biggles, where is the 'education' in simply slapping fines on people? Gone are the days of "Excuse me Sir, I have pulled you over because of your excessive speed. I'm going to let you off on a warning this time....".
To tell you the truth I've never had great experiences with the police here, I was assaulted by a gang member at the age of 18 and was never even interviewed (they did NOTHING), had numerous car break-ins and burglaries and each time all that eventuated from the cops was an 'incident report'.
I returned from the UK a few years ago (lived there for 2 years) and while on the way to pick my daughter up from Papakura (2 days after arriving back), I was pulled over by a cop on the deserted Takanini straight. 63kmh.
"Sorry officer, this is the first time in a car here since 2001 - been in England and the speed limit there in suburbia is 60kmh. I'll not do it again"
Ticket duly issued instead of a warning and some sermon about keeping the road toll down. Cocksucker!:tugger:
Sounds just like the dick the other night...

Littleman

21st July 2007, 10:37

Tuie alou ali apalitou’ nu

I’d like to extend a warm and friendly greeting to our south Auckland Polynesian members who don’t pay their power bills.

Welcome to KB.

It is good to see you have continued to adopt the position of blaming others rather than accepting the consequences for you own actions and blame the people who forced you to become aware of your own(possibly poor) choices.

As you run into some farmers stock(or him) crossing the road and you couldn’t slow down fast enough(not because of speed mind you), ensure you point the finger at him accusingly as you body breaks up over a distance of some 200 – 300 meters down the road.

It will make you feel much better.

Tino fa’ua toli