ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread

[gunnyrob]

Wadja mean? I was indicating!

(Fecking cages)

Good job we didn't get intimately acquainted!

[Hinny]

And there arent any decent chicks around.

Have you gone blind?

[forkoil]

Have you gone blind?
Surely you arent talking about the grandmas doing the ceroc? God no wonder you wear that condom on the head! :lol:

[Hinny]

Hey Check out my latest adventure:

Gunnyrob's Beemer Breaks Again!!

So much for the Cold Duck! I'll be taking the car to the rendesvous for the next month or so.........:wacko:

And............................................... .................!
Spill the beans, what happened?
I was thinking I should have got yor correct cell phone number in case anything went wrong. ESP....Spooky?
Should got a VTR

[Hinny]

Surely you arent talking about the grandmas doing the ceroc?

There were some fine looking women at that pub on Thursday.
Almost as fine as that sunset we saw tonight.
A leftie to Helensville on the Thursday ride is a definite goer I reckon. Particularly once the days start getting longer and we can get to see the setting sun over the Tasman. Pretty cool view. I'm a sucker for good looks.

[Qkchk]

Well since everyone cant make up their mind on which pub - why dont we go and try somewhere else? Things to consider:

1. Perferably at the end of the ride. (Albany/Glenfield/Marangi Bay Area)
2. Parking for bikes, where they can be seen and not tampered with
3. Real Food has be available (not bar snacks!)
4. Resonable prices - Food and Drinks
5. Somewhere new. We have been to the Old Albany, Speights and Bar Africa.


Ideas please! Only interested in ideas from people who ACTUALLY go on the ride, thanks. :finger:
Have thought of the bar in the new Westfield Complex (but parking is a premium) there is another next to the Caltex Station on Mecari Way. Could try those bars down at the other end of William Pickering Drive...... How Ponamu in Northcote? Just bouncing ideas around....

[FROSTY]

throwing an idea out there. Any particular reason the ride has to end ova there?
Why not that pub topa nor western?

[westie]

Ideas please! Only interested in ideas from people who ACTUALLY go on the ride, thanks. :finger:


Lol, But the goss patrol:shutup:

What about the brewery hellertau on riverhead coatesville highway, or the albany pub(used to be a hang out for bad ass bikers)

[Morcs]

We could just try and bar every week and see how we go. adds a bit of variety too.

and that way, people will actually have to go on the ride to find out where we are going :P

[ManDownUnder]

the brewery hellertau on riverhead coatesville highway

AWESOME place - brilliant food, but a bit pricey... highly recommended for a decadent night out

[westie]

We could just try and bar every week and see how we go. adds a bit of variety too.

and that way, people will actually have to go on the ride to find out where we are going :P

Soo exclusive.

What about a beer run to someones paddock(or council reserve:whistle:) and a bonfire.

[Qkchk]

To be honest - I dont know why you guys dont like Bar Africa??

1. It has ample parking in full view
2. It has ample room for stunting (if anyone wants to)
3. Food is reasonable price - If you want cheap food, grab Maccas before you come on the ride?
4. Menu is forever changing - So it aint boring
5. We have an outside area - With heaters! There is actually 2 outside areas..
6. Has pool tables so we can have wagers
7. Has hot chicks (and guys), frequent the Bar

What else do you want? :scratch: Not many other place to go that have what they offer. And for the benefit of the doubt - No, we dont get paid to got to that bar! (Or any other)


We could go back to the Old Albany, were they used to shut the resturant before we got there and shove us out because its the Headhunters bar!

[Morcs]

To be honest - I dont know why you guys dont like Bar Africa??

1. It has ample parking in full view
2. It has ample room for stunting (if anyone wants to)
3. Food is reasonable price - If you want cheap food, grab Maccas before you come on the ride?
4. Menu is forever changing - So it aint boring
5. We have an outside area - With heaters! There is actually 2 outside areas..
6. Has pool tables so we can have wagers
7. Has hot chicks (and guys), frequent the Bar

What else do you want? :scratch: Not many other place to go that have what they offer. And for the benefit of the doubt - No, we dont get paid to got to that bar! (Or any other)


We could go back to the Old Albany, were they used to shut the resturant before we got there and shove us out because its the Headhunters bar!

I cant actually disagree :hug:

[007XX]

To be honest - I dont know why you guys dont like Bar Africa??

1. It has ample parking in full view
2. It has ample room for stunting (if anyone wants to)
3. Food is reasonable price - If you want cheap food, grab Maccas before you come on the ride?
4. Menu is forever changing - So it aint boring
5. We have an outside area - With heaters! There is actually 2 outside areas..
6. Has pool tables so we can have wagers
7. Has hot chicks (and guys), frequent the Bar

What else do you want? :scratch: Not many other place to go that have what they offer. And for the benefit of the doubt - No, we dont get paid to got to that bar! (Or any other)


We could go back to the Old Albany, were they used to shut the resturant before we got there and shove us out because its the Headhunters bar!

+1...but I'll say that discreetly, cos I don't go riding often enough with you lovely nutters to have an opinion :innocent:

[forkoil]

To be honest - I dont know why you guys dont like Bar Africa??

1. It has ample parking in full view
2. It has ample room for stunting (if anyone wants to)
3. Food is reasonable price - If you want cheap food, grab Maccas before you come on the ride?
4. Menu is forever changing - So it aint boring
5. We have an outside area - With heaters! There is actually 2 outside areas..
6. Has pool tables so we can have wagers
7. Has hot chicks (and guys), frequent the Bar

What else do you want? :scratch: Not many other place to go that have what they offer. And for the benefit of the doubt - No, we dont get paid to got to that bar! (Or any other)


We could go back to the Old Albany, were they used to shut the resturant before we got there and shove us out because its the Headhunters bar!
Yep, couldnt agree more, Bar Africa was fine with me. But what about some of the regulars, busa petes, pumba? Didnt 'we' feel miffed cos we werent being paid enuf homage?

[Qkchk]

Yep, couldnt agree more, Bar Africa was fine with me. But what about some of the regulars, busa petes, pumba? Didnt 'we' feel miffed cos we werent being paid enuf homage?

Well you cant have all your nachos and eat 'em!

I will be discussing this issue with the 'regulars' this Thursday. At this stage I felt it is better for the group as a whole to return to Bar Africa. (Unless we can find someone else who deserves our money?)

Does everyone feel that the Bar has to contribute a free spread everytime we are there? Maybe in the summer when we have 40+ riders but in Winter I think its a huge ask. Is this the reason why people decided to go back to the Speights? As for Homage - there is a VIP card available...

[Chocky]

I wasn't there when you guys originaly decided to change bars so I don't know why it happened, but I thought Bar Africa had it all, the price's are a bit high for my taste ('my taste'....giddit...food....taste....ohhh never mind) but then on my wages so is mac'ers.
I guess what Im saying is I don't care where I end up as long as I have a good,fast ride with good people.
Sooooo.....Ummmmm..... what a waste of a post :blink:

[Pumba]

My $0.02 for what it is worth (fuck all with the rate of inflation), a few of us made a decision to move bars for a bit of varity, and we all felt the food was a bit better at the Ale House when we were last there. IMHO the food at the Ale House deffently aint as good as it used to be (must have had a cheif change or something).


Does everyone feel that the Bar has to contribute a free spread everytime we are there?

Once again my $0.02 (shit that is $0.04 in one post, if I keep this up I will never get my new bike).

No.

We are paying customers like everyone else. As mart bar manager would know a cash cow when they see one and look after them but there is fuck all point in giving away any profits that you may make from a group like ours in free food back to that same group, you already have there buisness.

True that looking after your customer base will retain those customers that you already have, but I cant think of antything Bar Africa in particular did to drive us away, and those of us that stayed a bit latter were normally looked after (good hot chocolates :drool:)

[Qkchk]

IMHO the food at the Ale House deffently aint as good as it used to be (must have had a cheif change or something).
Yeah I had the same thoughts - That dish I bought the other night cost $15 and all it was one skewer of prawns (6 of them) and one popadum with a cupful of rice - Talk about a rip!


We are paying customers like everyone else. As mart bar manager would know a cash cow when they see one and look after them but there is fuck all point in giving away any profits that you may make from a group like ours in free food back to that same group, you already have there buisness. I totally agree (again). However there is always someone whinging about not getting 'free food'. Take a concrete pill and HTF you tight arses!


....... but I cant think of antything Bar Africa in particular did to drive us away, and those of us that stayed a bit latter were normally looked after (good hot chocolates :drool:)
I wasn't doing the ride during that time, hence I wasnt sure of the reason it got changed, I just heard multiple stories/reasons. Mainly the food was the issue but Speights isnt any better and its more expensive!

Reading everybody elses remarks, I think the logical thing is go back to Bar Africa simply because it fulfills our requirements. Try and find somewhere else that does it all............. :woohoo:

[007XX]

Reading everybody elses remarks, I think the logical thing is go back to Bar Africa simply because it fulfills our requirements. Try and find somewhere else that does it all............. :woohoo:

Hurray!!! :wari:

[Maha]

Hurray!!! :wari:

Whats the rush???

[Qkchk]

Whats the rush???

Not too forget the occasional "flying visit" to the Bridgehouse in Walkworth :whistle:

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Bar Africa is fine, but the Schoolgirl Olympic nite at Speights is going to be a tough act to follow..

[westie]

As shadbolt our old west auckland mayor said.

I dont care where,as long as there's beer!!!!

But really the barmaids are way hotter at bar africa

[Morcs]

Hanger bar on central park drive is cranking with chicks on a thursday night. The westies representing, unlike those woosy shore people...

[Disco Dan]

Ive been told that Im Bi.
Took me a while to realise I liked it both ways.

New signature anyone? :whistle:



To be honest - I dont know why you guys dont like Bar Africa??

1. It has ample parking in full view
2. It has ample room for stunting (if anyone wants to)
3. Food is reasonable price - If you want cheap food, grab Maccas before you come on the ride?
4. Menu is forever changing - So it aint boring
5. We have an outside area - With heaters! There is actually 2 outside areas..
6. Has pool tables so we can have wagers
7. Has hot chicks (and guys), frequent the Bar

What else do you want? :scratch: Not many other place to go that have what they offer. And for the benefit of the doubt - No, we dont get paid to got to that bar! (Or any other)


We could go back to the Old Albany, were they used to shut the resturant before we got there and shove us out because its the Headhunters bar!

+1 even though they are only skanky/stuck up shore girls they still look hot. Just as long as they dont speak.

[Disco Dan]

I may be wrong but I thought the original reason for leaving speights was someone got pissy at the manager for not giving free platter of food one night? :girlfight:

Who cares though, bar africa is better...

Someone give another noob a zx10 to bin ! ! !

[Qkchk]

I may be wrong but I thought the original reason for leaving speights was someone got pissy at the manager for not giving free platter of food one night? :girlfight:



Must of happened while I was on leave...........

[Qkkid]

Not too forget the occasional "flying visit" to the Bridgehouse in Walkworth :whistle:

Whats the rush:buggerd:

[Chrislost]

I may be wrong but I thought the original reason for leaving speights was someone got pissy at the manager for not giving free platter of food one night? :girlfight:

Who cares though, bar africa is better...

Someone give another noob a zx10 to bin ! ! !
or a GSXR


Hanger bar on central park drive is cranking with chicks on a thursday night. The westies representing, unlike those woosy shore people...

who cares about the chicks? 89.3345% of you are too pussy to do anything with them anyway
the rest are chicks anyway...
by the way, you have a large axe wound
the beers cheeper at speights isnt it?

[Pumba]

Must of happened while I was on leave...........

:killingme you cant keep using that excuse! If my memory serves me correct you were part of the decision to move (I think the good bar manager from the speights moved to bar africa, but I cant be sure of that)

[Pumba]

+1 even though they are only skanky/stuck up shore girls they still look hot. Just as long as they dont speak.

When was the last time you showed up on the ATNR:crazy:

[007XX]

Whats the rush???

There are freakin' heaters there :cold:


New signature anyone? :whistle:

:devil2:



+1 even though they are only skanky/stuck up shore girls they still look hot. Just as long as they dont speak.

Judging them from the fact they don't give you the time of day does not make for a qualifying argument.:nono:

[NinjaNanna]

I've heard lots of speculation about free food or no free food at the various ATNR venues.

As Pumba has already pointed out it makes absolutely no sense for any venue to give us free food ever (well except if there's 50 of us show up on a given night).

The point of being in business is to make money, the net profit left in 1 or 2 pints (we don't want to crash drunk now do we) would be sweet #$!@ all, then to give that back in the form of free food is pointless.

QKCHK mentioned VIP cards at BAR AFRICA, perhaps we should enquire about those a little more. In my opinion the best we could hope for would be 5% discount on meals and $5 pints.

That'd sure keep me very happy, $10 beer money $10 fuel money, sweet as!!!!

[Qkchk]

:killingme you cant keep using that excuse! If my memory serves me correct you were part of the decision to move (I think the good bar manager from the speights moved to bar africa, but I cant be sure of that)

Hell yeah! I was part of the movement to Bar Africa but not the one back to Speights....

[Qkchk]

QKCHK mentioned VIP cards at BAR AFRICA, perhaps we should enquire about those a little more. In my opinion the best we could hope for would be 5% discount on meals and $5 pints.
I think we will be on a winner with this .............


That'd sure keep me very happy, $10 beer money $10 fuel money, sweet as!!!!
Shit $10 for fuel - that would be less than 5 Litres :gob: Is that why your motorcycle ran out of puff? ;)

[gunnyrob]

So, Bar Africa this Thurs then?

Will have to drive as the bike is ROOTED

[Morcs]

So, Bar Africa this Thurs then?

Will have to drive as the bike is ROOTED

I heard about that. clutch blown. but its a Beemer?

[gammaguy]

So, Bar Africa this Thurs then?

Will have to drive as the bike is ROOTED

in the workshop manual this is referred to an "VERKRUNKENFARKED":yes:

welcome to the bavarian brotherhood,henceforth you shall be know as"biker who walks":bye:

[Hinny]

Is that why your motorcycle ran out of puff? ;)

I believe someone else has to fess up to their similar bad last week.
We're not in Kansas now....

[Qkchk]

I believe someone else has to fess up to their similar bad last week.
We're not in Kansas now....

Indeed, I think this week we will really push the "Filling up BEFORE we leave" message. :lol:

[SixPackBack]

I have been trying to work out how the ATNR evolved, [who started it, when etc].
So far without any luck. Can any one remember and point to relevant posts?

[Pumba]

Have a look in PD, thats where most of the early threads ended up after a while

[Qkchk]

I have been trying to work out how the ATNR evolved, [who started it, when etc].
So far without any luck. Can any one remember and point to relevant posts?


It started when InDeSkyz asked if anyone wanted to go for a ride one Thursday night. I replied that I knew a few roads up Kumeu way and the ride evolved from there and the rest is history. First ride was in Sept 2005. Here is the starting thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=17886&highlight=tennis)before I named it the ATNR.

[Qkchk]

:rofl: HAHAHA I find THIS (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=362858&postcount=27) extremely funny! :lol:

How naive!

[Qkchk]

What a fantastic day outside - Whos coming out to play tonight?

Dinner @ BAR AFRICA.

[Morcs]

What a fantastic day outside - Whos coming out to play tonight?

Dinner @ BAR AFRICA.

I am.

I dont know what bike to ride though. The TL has hot grips. but at the same time it has a big ding in one of the headers.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

My $0.02 for what it is worth (fuck all with the rate of inflation), a few of us made a decision to move bars for a bit of varity, and we all felt the food was a bit better at the Ale House when we were last there. IMHO the food at the Ale House deffently aint as good as it used to be (must have had a cheif change or something).

I'm with pumba on most of this but my reasons where also for the poor service at the bar, bar staff that don't know how to make drinks,not getting what you asked for when you get your food.

But as we don't do the ride very often will keep to myself

[forkoil]

My $0.02 for what it is worth (fuck all with the rate of inflation), a few of us made a decision to move bars for a bit of varity, and we all felt the food was a bit better at the Ale House when we were last there. IMHO the food at the Ale House deffently aint as good as it used to be (must have had a cheif change or something).


I'm with pumba on most of this but my reasons where also for the poor service at the bar, bar staff that don't know how to make drinks,not getting what you asked for when you get your food.

But as we don't do the ride very often will keep to myself
I reckon this might be Wendy?:rolleyes:

[Qkchk]

I'm with pumba on most of this but my reasons where also for the poor service at the bar, bar staff that don't know how to make drinks,not getting what you asked for when you get your food.

But as we don't do the ride very often will keep to myself

Hey, Im not trying to point fingers or shit-stirr. Just trying to keep the peace and make everybody happy. :spudwhat: Unless someone finds somewhere else that is marvellous and can provide what we want I think the best bet is to go to BAR AFRICA.

Unless everyone wants to start over @ Albany and ride a reverse route, it could work well but I think there will be too many people who dont read the thread often and will end up missing out on the ride..?

[Qkchk]

Got stuff to do in town, so I'll see you all @ Westgate 6.30pm!

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Yep, couldnt agree more, Bar Africa was fine with me. But what about some of the regulars, busa petes, pumba? Didnt 'we' feel miffed cos we werent being paid enuf homage?

We don't give a shit about free food nothing in life is free except cheap shots.

[TOTO]

Man I got so lost after I left you at the pub toninght falks. Ended up in browns baw half an hour later. My sence of direction sux. Nice wedges tho at the bar africa. Nice to see you all :)

[gammaguy]

nice to ride with you guys and guyettes again.maybe jessica wanted to take the long way home?:ride:

[Disco Dan]

Is there always that many police cars out there on a thursday? Must have seen at least four in about half an hour before I got to the pub.

[Hinny]

Man I got so lost after I left you at the pub toninght falks. Ended up in browns baw half an hour later. My sence of direction sux. :)

Toto thinks ... "I don't think we're in Kansas now Dorothy."

At least you had gas to get there! :2thumbsup

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I'm with pumba on most of this but my reasons where also for the poor service at the bar, bar staff that don't know how to make drinks,not getting what you asked for when you get your food.

But as we don't do the ride very often will keep to myself

Sorry i tryed to make the text come out small but came out big i choose number 1 as well. Must learn how to do that.



Hey, Im not trying to point fingers or shit-stirr. Just trying to keep the peace and make everybody happy. :spudwhat: Unless someone finds somewhere else that is marvellous and can provide what we want I think the best bet is to go to BAR AFRICA.
Sorry there was no offence in my post was just saying why i did not like Bar Africa. And with the text coming out large i guess it seemed that way. :hug:

For the record food was good last night drink was good once we got served and i told them how to make it.
You are write as far as venues go bar africa is great they just need to sort there service out which i will work on.:yes:

[Qkchk]

For the record food was good last night drink was good once we got served and i told them how to make it.
You are write as far as venues go bar africa is great they just need to sort there service out which i will work on.:yes:

Maybe thats something we can work on together....... :hug:


Sorry I couldnt finish the ride with you folks, everytime I went over a bump I was having to swallow something back down.... :puke: Even 2 does of Quickeez didnt fix anything.

Think I'll ride the Chook chaser next week so Im not so prone to get acid.. :sick:

[jrandom]

everytime I went over a bump I was having to swallow something back down...

Oh my!

:love:

[Devil]

Maybe thats something we can work on together....... :hug:


Sorry I couldnt finish the ride with you folks, everytime I went over a bump I was having to swallow something back down.... :puke: Even 2 does of Quickeez didnt fix anything.

Think I'll ride the Chook chaser next week so Im not so prone to get acid.. :sick:

Uh oh. She's preggers:shutup:

[forkoil]

Maybe thats something we can work on together....... :hug:


Sorry I couldnt finish the ride with you folks, everytime I went over a bump I was having to swallow something back down.... :puke: Even 2 does of Quickeez didnt fix anything.

Think I'll ride the Chook chaser next week so Im not so prone to get acid.. :sick:
Sounds like hiatus hernia Dawn, you need Dr and losec....

[forkoil]

We don't give a shit about free food nothing in life is free except cheap shots.
Ummm, wasnt a cheap shot Wendy. Didnt think it even read that way....

[Qkchk]

Sounds like hiatus hernia Dawn, you need Dr and losec....

Already got the losec, just got to start taking it.......... :bash:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Already got the losec, just got to start taking it.......... :bash:


Are you allowed to take that when you are pregnant.:chase:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Ummm, wasnt a cheap shot Wendy. Didnt think it even read that way....


Wasn't me.

Any posts that i do i have mrs busa pete in the title.

[Qkchk]

I dont know what bike to ride though. The TL has hot grips. but at the same time it has a big ding in one of the headers.

Hey Morcs, there is a guy HERE (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Exhaust/auction-155661965.htm) on Tardme who provides a service for getting them dents out.

[Qkchk]

Are you allowed to take that when you are pregnant.:chase:

Haha Yeah right :lol:. Like I would keep anything like that away from you lot! Kiddies in a couple of years, just cementing my career for now.

Im prone to getting acid reflux, must of been something I ate earlier in the day that upset my tummy.
(Starting to sound like an old woman):rolleyes:

[Qkchk]

The ATNR is now a Social Group. Anyone who has been a regular on the ride will get any INVITE so we can keep it ATNR related and not get Hijacked by unwanted company.

If I have missed you, your either a bastard or I have innocently forgetton you. (p/t)

[ManDownUnder]

If I have missed you, your either a bastard or I have innocently forgetton you. (p/t)

...so it's true... THEY WEREN'T MARRIED!!!!!!:(

Just a wind up Dawn... I promise to be as irregular and unreliable as always. Looking forward to next Summer though - I'll bring the little man along and go TEC...

[NinjaNanna]

Think I'll ride the Chook chaser next week so Im not so prone to get acid.. :sick:

My god the Honda's work is done, you are now officially SOFT. Is it too late to buy the R1 back?

[Stickchick]

The ATNR is now a Social Group. Anyone who has been a regular on the ride will get any INVITE so we can keep it ATNR related and not get Hijacked by unwanted company.

If I have missed you, your either a bastard or I have innocently forgetton you. (p/t)

So is this social group for the riders of the ride only? I like to attend the pub and catch up with everyone but your criteria says that you have to have been on the ride for 10 or now times? I have not been in Auckland long enough and not skilled enough to join the ride either but love the social side. So if this group is for people that attend the pub too....where's my invite?:Pokey:

[Chocky]

Well I have finaly done it! I went up to Whangarei on thurs to get a part for the car then came back to Puhoi with my Dad (him on a 1400 suzi cruzer) then back to Whangarei and came home today (sat) I'v done 700+ks, most of them at ATNR speeds :innocent:
I was on Old North rd behind a truck doing 80 in a 100 zone when a unmarked car pulls me over! I'm thinking ??????? He say's to me 'Were you on Peak rd?' I'm like 'ummmmmm yea?' he say's 'stay here my mate has been trying to catch up to you' Uh-Oh so 6-7 min later a marked car pulls up and we have a wee chat (him):angry2: (me):Oops: 147Kph learners on a 900cc =$1030 and 28 days on the push-bike :spanking: BUT! he let me ride home! :woohoo:
So I will see ya'all on the 19th june :bye:

[Hinny]

He say's to me 'Were you on Peak rd?' I'm like 'ummmmmm yea?'

You need to remember Bart's favourite line.."It wasn't me, I wasn't there, you can't prove a thing."

[classic zed]

Well I have finaly done it! I went up to Whangarei on thurs to get a part for the car then came back to Puhoi with my Dad (him on a 1400 suzi cruzer) then back to Whangarei and came home today (sat) I'v done 700+ks, most of them at ATNR speeds :innocent:
I was on Old North rd behind a truck doing 80 in a 100 zone when a unmarked car pulls me over! I'm thinking ??????? He say's to me 'Were you on Peak rd?' I'm like 'ummmmmm yea?' he say's 'stay here my mate has been trying to catch up to you' Uh-Oh so 6-7 min later a marked car pulls up and we have a wee chat (him):angry2: (me):Oops: 147Kph learners on a 900cc =$1030 and 28 days on the push-bike :spanking: BUT! he let me ride home! :woohoo:
So I will see ya'all on the 19th june :bye:

Rule number one, never say "ummmmmmm yea" to a cop :whistle:

[jrandom]

You need to remember Bart's favourite line.."It wasn't me, I wasn't there, you can't prove a thing."

Pfft, if the cop says he recognises you, you're fucked.

Chocky's real issue was not noticing that a marked car had pinged him and started chasing. How do you miss something like that?

Ah well, a good training exercise for the old Mark I Eyeball, Chocky's gonna keep them peeled a helluva lot better in future, I suspect...

Chocky, once your goddamn eyes start working properly and noticing red and blue flashing lights, there are two rules you need to remember:

1. Don't think, just go.

2. Don't subsequently button off unless you have a fetish for being metaphorically arse-raped by very angry men in blue uniforms.

Corollary: That 170-beats-per-minute heartrate counts as exercise. Have an icecream.

[SixPackBack]

The ATNR is now a Social Group. Anyone who has been a regular on the ride will get any INVITE so we can keep it ATNR related and not get Hijacked by unwanted company.

If I have missed you, your either a bastard or I have innocently forgetton you. (p/t)

I would have thought any unwanted attention could be dealt with by moderation. Invite only will preclude visiting individuals, new members etc and give an impression of elitism. [Just an observation-no stress:rolleyes:]

[Chocky]

Pfft, if the cop says he recognises you, you're fucked.

Chocky's real issue was not noticing that a marked car had pinged him and started chasing. How do you miss something like that?

Ah well, a good training exercise for the old Mark I Eyeball, Chocky's gonna keep them peeled a helluva lot better in future, I suspect...

Chocky, once your goddamn eyes start working properly and noticing red and blue flashing lights, there are two rules you need to remember:

1. Don't think, just go.

2. Don't subsequently button off unless you have a fetish for being metaphorically arse-raped by very angry men in blue uniforms.

Corollary: That 170-beats-per-minute heartrate counts as exercise. Have an icecream.

I still have no idea where he was and as the unmarked had followed me long enugh to get my plate# I was screwed
the biggist thing to remember here is that I must have slowed down BEFORE he clocked me as I had been going 'nuts out' for quite some time and it could have easily been 247

[jrandom]

I had been going 'nuts out' for quite some time and it could have easily been 247

What a very bad man.

That learner licence working out well for you, then?

:laugh:

[Hinny]

Invite only will preclude visiting individuals, new members etc and give an impression of elitism. :rolleyes:]

Hands up who likes me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shk8HawnCTs&feature=related

[Disco Dan]

Hands up who likes me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shk8HawnCTs&feature=related

Bling on it's way...

[Qkchk]

I would have thought any unwanted attention could be dealt with by moderation. Invite only will preclude visiting individuals, new members etc and give an impression of elitism. [Just an observation-no stress:rolleyes:]
Ok, I thought about it long and hard. I didnt want the likes of Skiddy or any annoying person who doesnt ride on the ATNR to join the group. I also didnt want to Moderate the thread because there will be people I would have to deny. The idea of the group was to let the senior riders have a say on how to run the ride. Dont want any people who have only been on it twice to try and run it etc...Guess I cant win either way. So the group is now unlocked but has to come through me first.


I still have no idea where he was and as the unmarked had followed me long enugh to get my plate# I was screwed
the biggist thing to remember here is that I must have slowed down BEFORE he clocked me as I had been going 'nuts out' for quite some time and it could have easily been 247 Maybe you shouldnt of said anything on Thursday night......

[SixPackBack]

Bling on it's way...


One for you Dan :yes:

vZ_f9nO3zwI

[Chocky]

What is involved it the running of the ATNR?

[Hinny]

What is involved it the running of the ATNR?

<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> Maybe you shouldnt of said anything on Thursday night...... __________________[/quote]

or Sunday ...

:blink:

ps Had a great night tonight catching up with a few ATNR riders.

[Chocky]

<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> Maybe you shouldnt of said anything on Thursday night...... __________________

or Sunday ...

:blink:

mmmm yea...bastard burbon....I forgot my own rule 'A closed mouth gathers no feet' :doh:

[Morcs]

I think the group thing is a great idea. Means we can talk openly and honestly without police reading the thread...

[westie]

I think the group thing is a great idea. Means we can talk openly and honestly without police reading the thread...

Thats soo underground..

[jrandom]

Thats soo underground..

I think it's awesome.

:D

[Qkchk]

Anyone keen on a ride tonight?

I should be packing but I need a stress-release ride. (As long as it doesnt rain.)


Morcs, bring the Chook chaser....

[Qkchk]

Pumba, when do ya pick up your new machine?

[Pumba]

Pumba, when do ya pick up your new machine?

Hopefully today (as long as money has gone through and I dont get tied up at work). As long as I have the bike I will riding but wont be able to make the start of the ride (IPENZ seminar on how to advance my carrer starting at 5.30:(), hopefully it will be all finished so I can meet up at dairy flat, otherwise I will see you all at the pub:2thumbsup

[Hinny]

Anyone keen on a ride tonight?

I'll be there.

I should be packing but I need a stress-release ride. (As long as it doesnt rain.)....

Cheech Marin of 'Cheech and Chong' fame said that a lot of people got stressed when they got famous and spent a fortune at their Shrink's trying to get sorted.
"Not me tho'," he said, "whenever I feel a little stressed I just go down to the local massage parlour and get a fifty dollar blow job and mellow out a little".

Take from that what you will....:rolleyes::bleh:

[ManDownUnder]

"Not me tho'," he said, "whenever I feel a little stressed I just go down to the local massage parlour and get a fifty dollar blow job and mellow out a little".

Take from that what you will....:rolleyes::bleh:

Sounds like you're hintin' at something with someone else's wife

...thin ice... ...hot skates...

[Morcs]

Morcs, bring the Chook chaser....

Affirmative.

:headbang:

[Disco Dan]

Affirmative.

:headbang:

So who is bringing the chickens? :woohoo:

[Morcs]

So who is bringing the chickens? :woohoo:

we're chasing Chooks, not chickens. :niceone:

[Hinny]

we're chasing Chooks, not chickens. :niceone:
Need a faster bike to chase chicks.

[Morcs]

Need a faster bike to chase chicks.

Its not the size, its how you ride it :bleh:

[Hinny]

Is the Forkoil chick chaser lubed and ready to go tonight?

[Qkchk]

Well Im running out of time to get my shit together, so I wont be able to make it tonight :(

See you turkeys down @ Turangi in a couple of weeks!

[MillarsCarCentre]

Ken I come --Ken I Ken I ??

[Qkkid]

Ken I come --Ken I Ken I ??

No frosty ya cant:spanking:

[westie]

Hopefully today (as long as money has gone through and I dont get tied up at work). As long as I have the bike I will riding but wont be able to make the start of the ride (IPENZ seminar on how to advance my carrer starting at 5.30:(), hopefully it will be all finished so I can meet up at dairy flat, otherwise I will see you all at the pub:2thumbsup

Nice kwaka!


Cheech Marin of 'Cheech and Chong' fame said that a lot of people got stressed when they got famous and spent a fortune at their Shrink's trying to get sorted.
"Not me tho'," he said, "whenever I feel a little stressed I just go down to the local massage parlour and get a fifty dollar blow job and mellow out a little".

Take from that what you will....:rolleyes::bleh:

I'll take it all


Its not the size, its how you ride it :bleh:


I heard its the motion of your forks(the oil helps)

Great ride tonight. Awesome time on old north rd trying to shake rex, but couldn't.

[gunnyrob]

I feel so Nekked & hollow. Max is still broken & I am so hacked off. Safe riding till he's fixed.

[Pumba]

I feel so Nekked & hollow. Max is still broken & I am so hacked off. Safe riding till he's fixed.

The withdrawl sucks, and you dont get over it. Any word yet?

[gunnyrob]

no, not yet, will check again, but won't be at Turangi.

[Pumba]

Looks like a nice :cold: night for a ride, see you all at Westgate

[westie]

Lets hear it for the gay ginga harassment officer(hope you're reading it)

Got my first ticket on a bike tonight.
Not for speeding as I was going the appropriate speed all night(well....)
Not for dodgy driving as I was being courteous.

For high beaming a car that had come up behind me with its lights on full and passed me on a blind corner, turned out to be a mufti cop car:brick:

Gingaa strikes again!!!

Didn't know it was an offence

[Biggles08]

Lets hear it for the gay ginga harassment officer(hope you're reading it)

Got my first ticket on a bike tonight.
Not for speeding as I was going the appropriate speed all night(well....)
Not for dodgy driving as I was being courteous.

For high beaming a car that had come up behind me with its lights on full and passed me on a blind corner, turned out to be a mufti cop car:brick:

Gingaa strikes again!!!

Didn't know it was an offence

Not to mention the speeding he was doing. I was riding at 105kph and he went screaming past me trying to catch up with the riders way up in front of me...you guys were a good 700 meters ahead and he caught you lot pretty quick...I would estimate he was going about 130kph at the very least! I would have followed him to get his speed but then knowing him he would have given me a ticket for speeding....because I was keeping up with him :shit:.

He said that they are allowed to pursue a vehicle without lights on? Not sure about this but even if this is the case, they never pulled anyone over for about another 10 kilometers down the road...and they caught up with you guys just after that long straight after we turned off the main straight...That means you must have been running from him and he was pursuing you until when he pulled you over???? Considering he wasn't upset with anyone for trying to do a runner it all sounds all a bit dodgey to me!

Seems like one rule for them but its unsafe for anyone else to exceed 100kph!

[westie]

Hmm yes there is no doubt he was doing up to 130km/h as He sped away from me doing a little less.:shutup:

I just cant believe this guy has been harassing bikers for about a year and no one has complained. This is the same cop I saw almost run straight over gareth. Its like its a sport to him.

[Morcs]

I think he is a homo.

I can post his details up if you like? Im sure I can get his address too...

This guy losses any respect very quickly, so much so I dont think id stop for him unless he already had me.

[Maha]

Lets hear it for the gay ginga harassment officer(hope you're reading it)

Got my first ticket on a bike tonight.
Not for speeding as I was going the appropriate speed all night(well....)
Not for dodgy driving as I was being courteous.

For high beaming a car that had come up behind me with its lights on full and passed me on a blind corner, turned out to be a mufti cop car:brick:

Gingaa strikes again!!!

Didn't know it was an offence


Its not an offence, I would contest that westie...Rode Code states that 'the only time you have to dip your lights is when you come upon a cop on points duty'.....you are within your rights to drive/ride with your lights on full...its an arsehole thing to do granted but not illegal.

[Pumba]

...Rode Code states

Road code is not a legal document and cannot be used in the court of law, however it sounds like the may be a peice of law that would allow this to be successfully chalenged.

Man am I glad I went straight to the pub:dodge:

[classic zed]

Just a a note, a friend of mine was told by the head man in this area, that if 3 complaints are made about the same officer, he/she will be brought up in front of their superiors to explain his/her actions. The complainents will be contacted with the outcome of that action.

Perhaps someone in the force can say whether this is true or not, it might also be worth a try by the people involved :devil2:

[The Stranger]

Its not an offence, I would contest that westie...Rode Code states that 'the only time you have to dip your lights is when you come upon a cop on points duty'.....you are within your rights to drive/ride with your lights on full...its an arsehole thing to do granted but not illegal.

Hmm, this (http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roadcode/about-driving/night-driving.html) would appear to be at odds with that Maha.

[Mom]

Hmm, this (http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roadcode/about-driving/night-driving.html) would appear to be at odds with that Maha.

Probably should not do this but....this was one question in Maha mans scratchie test that he got WRONG! The correct answer on the test was the only time you have to dip your lights was approaching a points man on duty!

I always thought you could not drive/ride with high beam lights in a 50km zone, following another vehicle or with on coming traffic. Seems that there should be a bit more investigation here.

[Ixion]

Land Transport Act (Offences and Penalties) regs 1999



8.3(1) Use lighting equipment that dazzles, etc 1,000 - 150 -
8.3(2)(a) Fail to dip headlamps for other driver 1,000 - 150 -
8.3(2)(b) Fail to dip headlamps at controlled intersection, etc 1,000 - 150 -
8.3(2)(c) Fail to dip headlamps when vehicle parked 1,000 - 150 -
8.3(3) Fail to use headlamps during hours of darkness 1,000 - 150 -

[Mom]

Wow, that is surprising. Imagine the surprise, nay shock to scratch the logical answer off to find that you got it wrong, and only point duty officers were NOT allowed to be dazzled. Hmmmmm.

[Maha]

Hmm, this (http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/roadcode/about-driving/night-driving.html) would appear to be at odds with that Maha.

Thats really interesting....so it seems legal and ok to drive/ride around any town/city with your lights on full beam. I know for a fact that there are a more than four times that one should dip their lights, yet only four are listed?
But what would I know....Im never there!....:crybaby:

[westie]

Its not an offence, I would contest that westie...Rode Code states that 'the only time you have to dip your lights is when you come upon a cop on points duty'.....you are within your rights to drive/ride with your lights on full...its an arsehole thing to do granted but not illegal.

I'm an arse hole le ole le ole le ole le ole(that was really hard to type)


Road code is not a legal document and cannot be used in the court of law, however it sounds like the may be a peice of law that would allow this to be successfully chalenged.

Man am I glad I went straight to the pub:dodge:

I was going to but decided on pursuing a cop instead to be more fun.
(bring on the bling, red that is, red and dry)


Just a a note, a friend of mine was told by the head man in this area, that if 3 complaints are made about the same officer, he/she will be brought up in front of their superiors to explain his/her actions. The complainents will be contacted with the outcome of that action.

Perhaps someone in the force can say whether this is true or not, it might also be worth a try by the people involved :devil2:

Well i could summon 3 myself and I know there is more, just need to stand up to the man(only this half man ginga. I love all other po po)


Land Transport Act (Offences and Penalties) regs 1999


Does that mean I'm stuffed?

[Mrs Busa Pete]

So who is going tonight anyone ?

[Hinny]

So who is going tonight anyone ?
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
I'll be there.

[tide]

yeah will be at the pub... stuffy nose and all...

[R6_kid]

leaving for westgate now

[westie]

Goodish ride. I would really like a more twistier route next time if poss. Will check out some possibilities o'er the weekend.

[FROSTY]

Goodish ride. I would really like a more twistier route next time if poss. Will check out some possibilities o'er the weekend.
Follow me sometime dude--Ill find ya some corners.....that aint actually there ...dambholdenswithhighbeamonincorners.dambmudnclay ntornjacket

[Usarka]

Is this ride still happening this time of year? Now that i'm ahem in between jobs i might see if i can make it next week or the following......

[Buddy L]

was good to catch up with a few people that i haven't seen for along time.
More people at the pub then on the bikes. might be getting a bit cold

[NinjaNanna]

was good to catch up with a few people that i haven't seen for along time.
More people at the pub then on the bikes. might be getting a bit cold

Nah I think it was more to do with the 1300kms some of them did on the weekend

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Nah I think it was more to do with the 1300kms some of them did on the weekend

Hay you HTFU i was there....:innocent:

[NinjaNanna]

Hay you HTFU i was there....:innocent:

1300kms :whistle:

[Pumba]

1300kms :whistle:

Personally I dont think we did enough

[Hinny]

The side trip to New Plymouth was excellent. Particularly on the trip home. Fantastic weather and no traffic till traffic jam on Ak. mtorway...from Papakura to Ellerslie. Absolute purgatory.

[Swoop]

Hmm yes there is no doubt he was doing up to 130km/h...
Hasn't this idiot learnt that "speed kills"...:whistle:

[Qkchk]

Hay you HTFU i was there....:innocent:

Having the Busa on the back of the ute doesnt count :Pokey:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Having the Busa on the back of the ute doesnt count :Pokey:

Hay you get back in the kitchen and cooks those eggs.................

ops wrong one.:whistle:

[NinjaNanna]

Personally I dont think we did enough

that's called the honeymoon period - works the same for rides and routes (pun intended)

As for me, I'd have happily done more on the Saturday - but a huge hell no for Sunday and Monday. Was wondering if I'd ever walk again after getting home on Monday (machine of pain)

[Pumba]

that's called the honeymoon period - works the same for rides and routes (pun intended)

As for me, I'd have happily done more on the Saturday - but a huge hell no for Sunday and Monday. Was wondering if I'd ever walk again after getting home on Monday (machine of pain)

Yea maybe, or maybe it is just my arse thanking me for not having to sit on the thing they called a seat on the SV. Serioulsy thinking about doing the Grand Challenge this year.

[Qkchk]

Weather looks good for tomorrow night - Who's coming out for a stroll?



Geez its bloody dark @ 5.30pm now! :blink: At least the shortest day is happening next weekend so things can only improve!

[Pumba]

We will see if I can make it, got a big tender that needs to be out by Friday morn. This bloody work stuff is getting in the way of my riding:mad:

[Qkchk]

We will see if I can make it, got a big tender that needs to be out by Friday morn. This bloody work stuff is getting in the way of my riding:mad:

Guess its your shout tonight aye? Something about turning 24 today (yeah right) :clap:

[Pumba]

Guess its your shout tonight aye? Something about turning 24 today (yeah right) :clap:

Ahhh, have I mentioned before that I am tight prick :whistle:

[Qkchk]

Ahhh, have I mentioned before that I am tight prick :whistle:

So we will have to keep away from the topshelf and only drink beer?

[Qkchk]

So who isnt chicken enough to go for a ride tonight?

[Littleman]

I have brown hair. Is there room for me?

[westie]

Did some one say chicken tonight!

[Qkchk]

Put something warm and I will see you at Westgate @ 6.30, leaving @ 7!

[Biggles08]

with bells on...see you lot soon

[Pumba]

Did some one say chicken tonight!

I feel like Chicken tonight, chiken tonight (sing it every one)

Not going to make the ride (still at work) but should make it to the pub

[westie]

Would love to join but the ginge-itis.....Yea right.

Too tired see you at the pub

[Qkchk]

Not going to make the ride (still at work) but should make it to the pub

Fancy stuffing your face with chocolate cake :blink:


Would love to join but the ginge-itis.....Yea right.

Too tired see you at the pub

Ha! So you were 2-tyred were ya?



Great ride, was a perfect night for a stroll amongst the hills. :yeah:

[therealvw]

Where abouts is the West Gate Shell? Which end of the North Western, Near Albany or in Auckland? New here, as will no doubt have gathered!
Directions from Esmonde Road will be good, LOL!

[vifferman]

Where abouts is the West Gate Shell? Which end of the North Western, Near Albany or in Auckland? New here, as will no doubt have gathered!
Directions from Esmonde Road will be good, LOL!
Go north up the motorway, take the Constellation Drive exit, and go left - along Constellation Drive/Upper Harbour motorway till you see the Shell Service station on your left (just past the traffic lights at the top of the NW motorway).

[therealvw]

ahh cheers vifferman.
Hopefully will be there tonight. But that all depends on time and eats.
Brother will more than likely be going even if I jibb out.
Cheers!

[vifferman]

ahh cheers vifferman.
You're welcome, Sir!

Hopefully will be there tonight.
No doubt I won't be there. Again.
(I'm not allowed out on my own, and especially not after dark...:confused: )

[Devil]

Hey guys. You should pop into Surfchicks exhibition before the ride. Starts 5:30pm in Town. St Paul St gallery (see other threads) then head off to westgate.
Support fellow KB'ers.

[The Stranger]

Fancy stuffing your face with chocolate cake :blink:

Ha! So you were 2-tyred were ya?

Great ride, was a perfect night for a stroll amongst the hills. :yeah:

So we still going to Bar Africa tonight?

That bloody road is so slippery it's dangerous.

[Qkchk]

So we still going to Bar Africa tonight?

That bloody road is so slippery it's dangerous.

Are you making a point of this or just fluffing around in the flowerbed?

[Qkchk]

Where abouts is the West Gate Shell? Which end of the North Western, Near Albany or in Auckland? New here, as will no doubt have gathered!
Directions from Esmonde Road will be good, LOL! If you know how to get onto the Hobsonville H/Way or more commonly known as the Upper Habour Highway then follow that west to where it meets up with the Northwestern Motorway and you will find Westgate (Village Cinemas/BK/The Warehouse/Ten Pin Bowling/Shopping center) keep heading West like you are going to Kumeu (and up SH16) and the Shell is on your left before the Don Buck Rd/Sh16 roundabout. You can always grab a bite to eat up there - McD's, Hell Pizza, KFC and chinese within 50M where we park up. C u there!


Go north up the motorway, take the Constellation Drive exit, and go left - along Constellation Drive/Upper Harbour motorway till you see the Shell Service station on your left (just past the traffic lights at the top of the NW motorway).Argh! So you do know how to get to the ATNR - NO EXCUSES NOW! :nono:

[Qkchk]

Hey guys. You should pop into Surfchicks exhibition before the ride. Starts 5:30pm in Town. St Paul St gallery (see other threads) then head off to westgate.
Support fellow KB'ers.

Would like to support but it doesnt make sense for me to lane-split south into town then have to lane-split Northwest back again. Hopefully some of the southern crew will be out in force to represent!

[Morcs]

So we still going to Bar Africa tonight?

That bloody road is so slippery it's dangerous.

Ah so now people understand.

So after all this time is everyone going to admit that it wasnt all my fuckup crashing on that road?

[Qkchk]

Ah so now people understand.

So after all this time is everyone going to admit that it wasnt all my fuckup crashing on that road?

Mums the word :shutup:

[Pumba]

So after all this time is everyone going to admit that it wasnt all my fuckup crashing on that road?

Not a hope in hell:Pokey:

[Qkchk]

I wouldnt be suprised to have a visit tonight by Morcs mate (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1614175#post1614175). Bring along your ideas of where we want to ride tonight and we can take it from there. If anyone has a camera mounted on their bike, bring it along so we can capture some of this 'dodgy' policing if he appears.

[Qkchk]

So yeah its bloody obvious!


The ride is on for tonight.

Forecast has improved from yesterday, no longer predicting showers, only cloudy periods. Was flaming cold last night on the AWNMR with a freezing wind driving it home. Wrap up warm so the fatigue stays away! C u all at Westgate @ 6.30pm!

[Morcs]

Ill be out with both bikes tonight :Punk:

[The Stranger]

I wouldnt be suprised to have a visit tonight by Morcs mate (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1614175#post1614175). Bring along your ideas of where we want to ride tonight and we can take it from there. If anyone has a camera mounted on their bike, bring it along so we can capture some of this 'dodgy' policing if he appears.

Umm, is a camera actually going to capture anything useful at night time?

[Qkchk]

Umm, is a camera actually going to capture anything useful at night time?

Oh come on! Do we become scientific or just use common sense?

My Sony comes with a Nightvision function. Batteries are dead so no good.

[Qkchk]

Ill be out with both bikes tonight :Punk:

Shit you are extremely talented - how do you do it?

[Pumba]

Umm, is a camera actually going to capture anything useful at night time?

Logic has never been used on the ATNR before and dammed if I am going to let that start happening now:oi-grr:

[Chocky]

Logic has never been used on the ATNR before and dammed if I am going to let that start happening now:oi-grr:

Carful mate your starting to sound like a female :dodge:
apart from KB woman ofcourse

[westie]

No more bike sold sold sold :(

See yas when I can afrod a bik

[Stickchick]

No more bike sold sold sold :(

See yas when I can afrod a bik

You are more than welcome to ride the EL on occasion as long as you promise not to bin her.:Pokey:

[westie]

You are more than welcome to ride the EL on occasion as long as you promise not to bin her.:Pokey:

I dont have my fully tassled jacket any more:Pokey:

Funny you should choose the smileys with sticks.:laugh:

[TL1000R]

well tonights ride was an absolute C%@t of a ride for me and a few others.. have to park the damn thing up again for another month :spanking:

[TL1000R]

Were you on the Orange Ninja? I managed to slip through the road block without stopping when the cop looked away!

yeh twas me.. you lucky bastard, they let us ride home so that was ok.

[Kittyhawk]

well tonights ride was an absolute C%@t of a ride for me and a few others.. have to park the damn thing up again for another month :spanking:

OH no! :devil2:


No more bike sold sold sold :(

See yas when I can afrod a bik

What happend? did you and morcs knock it off the central stand again?:nono:

[westie]

What happend? did you and morcs knock it off the central stand again?:nono:


:oi-grr: I'd never do a thing like that:innocent:

Had sold to get deposit on house but lost the deal(best deal known in the meganess scale) so pretty upset. No bike or house:crybaby:

But will have one next week

[TL1000R]

[QUOTE=Kittyhawk;1614946]OH no! :devil2:


The cops had a mufti cop getting plates and taking speeds etc on old north road and there were about 5 cars waiting for us at peak road/ HWay 16.

I got 28 day loss and fine, dont know about other people though.. a few lost licences though

[sAsLEX]

The cops had a mufti cop getting plates and taking speeds etc on old north road and there were about 5 cars waiting for us at peak road/ HWay 16.

I got 28 day loss and fine, dont know about other people though.. a few lost licences though

I note TV3 tonight had a special on gangs, and gangs were covered on TV2 as well, as a major problem to NZ society.

Gosh I feel a whole lot safer at least 6 units were involved catching a few bikers out for some fun in the wops tonight.

I can sleep easy......

[TL1000R]

Bummer, apart from speeding what else were they ticketing / searching for?

Anything they could get you for, i got done for my plate aswell..

Funny thing is.. the cop said he got my plate from the side of the road in a sitting car when i was speeding, then gives me a ticket for my plate because he said he cant see it with the angle its on.. So it was a load of bullshit really.

[sAsLEX]

Anything they could get you for, i got done for my plate aswell..

Funny thing is.. the cop said he got my plate from the side of the road in a sitting car when i was speeding, then gives me a ticket for my plate because he said he cant see it with the angle its on.. So it was a load of bullshit really.

Well surely that gives you a clear defence in court.

Lawyer: So the plate was not visible?

Cop: Nope.

Lawyer: So you wrote his plate and speed down as he went past?

Cop: Yip.

Lawyer: hmmmmm

[Swoop]

I note TV3 tonight had a special on gangs, and gangs were covered on TV2 as well, as a major problem to NZ society.

Gosh I feel a whole lot safer at least 6 units were involved catching a few bikers out for some fun in the wops tonight.

I can sleep easy......
It is good to note that there aren't any serious crimes like shootings/armed robberies, or murders happening in Auckland that might keep them occupied.

Question. Before the arrival of Andy C., how many accidents/injuries were occuring (of any kind) on the roads that are being patrolled?

[TL1000R]

Well surely that gives you a clear defence in court.

Lawyer: So the plate was not visible?

Cop: Nope.

Lawyer: So you wrote his plate and speed down as he went past?

Cop: Yip.

Lawyer: hmmmmm

thats what i said, but it didnt help anything.. all i have to say to them is :motu:

[Jacko2]

Were you on the Orange Ninja? I managed to slip through the road block without stopping when the cop looked away!

You jammy bastard.......
Luckily I went to surfchick's show tonite.

[Qkkid]

It was lovely and warm by the fire tonight:jerry:
and and and shortland street was juicy tonight:whistle:

[sAsLEX]

thats what i said, but it didnt help anything.. all i have to say to them is :motu:

Dont worry they will lie in court and say they got your plate after they stopped you.

[Qkchk]

I wouldnt be suprised to have a visit tonight by Morcs mate (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1614175#post1614175). Maybe I should take up a new occupation as a Fortune Teller?


I managed to slip through the road block without stopping when the cop looked away!They had a list of bikes and were still looking for a few when we left the scene. There could be the possiblity that they may knock on your door.


yeh twas me.. you lucky bastard, they let us ride home so that was ok.Even tho this is bordering on Police Harassment, at least they had the decency to let those who were 'walking' to ride their bikes home. Remember this is at the officers disgreation and they can still be liable for your actions if you do not go straight home/commit another offence.


Just an outline of what happened:

Approached the end of Peak road to be greeted by 4 Patrol Cars with a 'roadblock' in place (cones and approx 8 cops-very similar to a breath testing point). Asked to get off bike and produce licences. Apporx 5mins after pulling over, dark coloured (blue?) late model Primera pulls up. Our friend jumps out with 3 others and proceeds to open up notebook with a list of rego plates written down and walks amongst bikes. 4 definate 28days walking with a couple of maybes. Supposedly the Primera was parked up somewhere on Old North Rd. Those who lost their licences where allowed to ride their bikes home (and not via the pub - as said by a cop). Patrol car made a visit to the bar afterwards to check on who was there......(reading rego plates)

[The Stranger]

They had a list of bikes and were still looking for a few when we left the scene. There could be the possiblity that they may knock on your door.



If your plate starts with 58 and you were on the ride tonight chances are you can expect a visit and loss of license.

[scumdog]

[QUOTE=Kittyhawk;1614946]OH no! :devil2:


The cops had a mufti cop getting plates and taking speeds etc on old north road and there were about 5 cars waiting for us at peak road/ HWay 16.

I got 28 day loss and fine, dont know about other people though.. a few lost licences though


Man, you guys sure know how to have fun, shame I'm stuck in the frozen south eh??:whistle:

[The Stranger]

Even tho this is bordering on Police Harassment, at least they had the decency to let those who were 'walking' to ride their bikes home. Remember this is at the officers disgreation and they can still be liable for your actions if you do not go straight home/commit another offence.



Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
Gingaa was polite and respectful, no stupid shit like tailgating with lights on full beam. No Starsky and Hutch with smoking brakes like last time.

A cynic may say it had something to do with a sergeant being present, but no, I think it was the power of the Internet and Westie's Gingaa thread.

[Qkchk]

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
Gingaa was polite and respectful, no stupid shit like tailgating with lights on full beam. No Starsky and Hutch with smoking brakes like last time.

A cynic may say it had something to do with a sergeant being present, but no, I think it was the power of the Internet and Westie's Gingaa thread.

God you make me so horny with that kind of talk....... :love:

Spot on!

[The Stranger]

God you make me so horny with that kind of talk....... :love:


Qkkid can thank me later!

[Qkchk]

Could of been possible that the Primera was parked up along the straight (just past the gun club at the start of the forestry) before the paintball corner. One of the guys that got done had just passed me there but I didnt get a ticket. The guys got pinged in a 100kph zone, not an 80 as far as I know.

[Brett]

With all the shit that has been happening around violent crimes lately, I am STUNNED like a westie mullet that that many cops actually spent an evening targeting you guys in the middle of nowhere. And they say that police resources are stretched. Sounds like they wouldn't know a bit of stressfull hard work if it bit them on the arse. Ever heard of prioritising? Maybe I am wrong. Maybe West AUckland is such a safe place that the only thing for the cops to do is catch speeders.

Dont get me wrong, I respect the cops (my brother is one & I considered joining before I realised how beaurecratic a government department could be.) but these guys are taking the piss.:buggerd:

[boomer]

kpi's can be met with tickets.. plain and simple.

An hours worth of work brings home enough pingers to justify the manpower and resource. Is it teh policing the community wants or needs is the question.. !


I don't mean to be rude but you guys that keep riding this stretch of road week in week out are just asking for trouble.... it's not rocket science; you're an easy target.

[Tank]

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
Gingaa was polite and respectful, no stupid shit like tailgating with lights on full beam. No Starsky and Hutch with smoking brakes like last time.

A cynic may say it had something to do with a sergeant being present, but no, I think it was the power of the Internet and Westie's Gingaa thread.

Yeah - they sure showed 'ol Ginga didnt they.



oh hang on.<_<

[boomer]

and just like teh boy racers teh coppers are probably compiling a list of statistics which over time they can use to change laws AGAINST us bikers..


So be random, wheelie when least expected and speed when chased but for fooks sake don't advertise on a NATIONAL web site where you'll be and when... and then break the laws.... DUH !:lol:


btw.. next wednesday me, Aveolela, Laifai, To'afa, Tainafi and Afa will be on Parr road going for milk at the 7'11.. Ai Au

[ManDownUnder]

So who has a helicopter license then... or maybe send someone for a blat on a GN125 20 mins ahead of the pack.

[Tank]

With all the shit that has been happening around violent crimes lately, I am STUNNED like a westie mullet that that many cops actually spent an evening targeting you guys in the middle of nowhere.

Im sure that the coppers do prioritise - but they have to leave X number of men out there to try and prevent people just doing what they want and to fuck with what others think - which is exactly what this group do.

And they do it week in, week out - discuss it on a public forum, effectively publish where they are going to do it and when.

Considering Ginga reads this forum apparently - one could argue that its actually good policing. And its not like it was rocket science that it was going to happen - heck Qkchk even said that "woulnt be surprised" if ginga was out there waiting this week - yet they still got caught.

[Morcs]

Think I may lay low for a wee while... or at least stay off rodney roads on a thursday night...

[Stickchick]

I dont have my fully tassled jacket any more:Pokey:

Funny you should choose the smileys with sticks.:laugh:

At least riding the little EL you definitely wouldn't get done for speeding....Doesn't really go quick enough......Mmm must ask jrandom about that :whistle:

[Disco Dan]

Hundreds of pages on a police bashing thread... more winging in this thread.. plus warnings from members that police would be doing a raid... yet 4 people still lost their wheelie privileges?

Sounds like good policing indeed, you know if we were really smart we would post up the route online then arrive at meeting point and change it... oh wait.. its KB :doh:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Hundreds of pages on a police bashing thread... more winging in this thread.. plus warnings from members that police would be doing a raid... yet 4 people still lost their wheelie privileges?
Sounds like good policing indeed, you know if we were really smart we would post up the route online then arrive at meeting point and change it... oh wait.. its KB :doh: Disco there was no warning of a raid all that was said was the HE might be there tonight.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Im sure that the coppers do prioritise - but they have to leave X number of men out there to try and prevent people just doing what they want and to fuck with what others think - which is exactly what this group do.

And they do it week in, week out - discuss it on a public forum, effectively publish where they are going to do it and when.

Considering Ginga reads this forum apparently - one could argue that its actually good policing. And its not like it was rocket science that it was going to happen - heck Qkchk even said that "woulnt be surprised" if ginga was out there waiting this week - yet they still got caught.

Well i'm sorry i disagree with you we live in rodney we pay rates and there has been times that i have rang the police only to be told sorry mrs... (not putting name in here) we don't have any officer to able to come out they will be there tomorrow. And why because they are out doing a fucking waste of time road block all because 1 office has a carrot stuck up his ass.

Well i have been to the police station today asking about how many crimes where commeted last night, how many of the crimes where attended, and how many whern't attened because no one was avaliable. Yes you are write no answer was given but i will not leave it there i will even consider going to rodney times and get them to ask.

Now the other things i have got is a number of POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY forms which i will be taking with me to the Thursdy night ride and instead of mouthing of on here you can fill these in give them back to me and i will get them sent off.


Oh one other thing can someone pm me gingers name and number.

[gammaguy]

I have been on a few of your ATNR's and was really impressed by the standard of riding from you guys and girls.ok so we all did a bit of speeding (me included)but AT NO TIME was it in a built up area or when it was not with full visibility.If only the cops would give as much priority to catching the real criminals out there-but no-they have guns and knives and are P'ed out and have machetes.Us lot are a much safer and easier target(and more profitable)

.I dont know the full story behind all this but it seems if the inside information of your route is from someone on the-uh-inside theres two ways to go.either TEXT everyone the route,or put a bogus one on here.Either way,look forward to riding with you all again real soon,the frostbite is beginning to piss me off....

[SPman]

.I dont know the full story behind all this but it seems if the inside information of your route is from someone on the-uh-inside
Peak Road....bikes....it's a no brainer really for a cop!

Good thing they weren't THAT active when ATNR first started........I guess 260k down Peak road following a Black Skyline GTR would have gone down REALLY well...........:whistle:

[gammaguy]

Peak Road....bikes....it's a no brainer really for a cop!

Good thing they weren't THAT active when ATNR first started........I guess 260k down Peak road following a Black Skyline GTR would have gone down REALLY well...........:whistle:

well,some would say the cops ARE no brainers.If the skyline had a dead body in the trunk,chances are they would never have noticed it..:doh:

[jade]

I brought 3 people to the ride, it was their first time
All 3 of them lost their licences
2 of those got 500+ fines
1 of them got 1100+ fines
I got 250 in fines
qikchk you are smart
tl1000r, your bike is fucking badddd !~

We can bitch all we want I guess but at the end of the day, a licence is a privelige and not a right, the rules are there and if we break them there are consequences
In saying that, check my wheelie leaving the caltex
In saying that, pinging a bike for doing 120 while passing a car on a country road is pretty gay

I reckon we do our own surveilence on the ginga and follow him everywhere, obeying the rules of course
Actually, I dont feel like sitting outside centurians for a couple hours 6 days a week

[westie]

Lol love the tags on this thread.

[LittleJohn]

Well i'm sorry i disagree with you we live in rodney we pay rates and there has been times that i have rang the police only to be told sorry mrs... (not putting name in here) we don't have any officer to able to come out they will be there tomorrow. And why because they are out doing a fucking waste of time road block all because 1 office has a carrot stuck up his ass.

Well i have been to the police station today asking about how many crimes where commeted last night, how many of the crimes where attended, and how many whern't attened because no one was avaliable. Yes you are write no answer was given but i will not leave it there i will even consider going to rodney times and get them to ask.

Now the other things i have got is a number of POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY forms which i will be taking with me to the Thursdy night ride and instead of mouthing of on here you can fill these in give them back to me and i will get them sent off.


Oh one other thing can someone pm me gingers name and number.


Cops are always busy unless they can make some income..... Good to hear you are not stopping the ride and are going to do something about the ginga.

Would suggest you just put on here a starting point and time, then when everyone there stipulate the route. Even look at changing the starting point from time to time.

[scumdog]

Now the other things i have got is a number of POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY forms which i will be taking with me to the Thursdy night ride and instead of mouthing of on here you can fill these in give them back to me and i will get them sent off. .

And what is the exact nature of your intended complaint?

No, seriously, I'm interested.

[Ixion]

I doubt it would be possible to complain about ginga regarding last night, because there was a sergeant in the loop. 'Just following orders'. And someone said he was polite n stuff.

Moreover, of the folk that got tickets, were there any that DIDN'T do the shit they got the ticket for? Not stirring, just asking.

[Ragingrob]

You know, you guys should start a Social Group Forum... Where you can post anything at all you want, and prying eyes such as the one and only will not be able to read anything...

:2thumbsup

[tide]

You know, you guys should start a Social Group Forum... Where you can post anything at all you want, and prying eyes such as the one and only will not be able to read anything...

:2thumbsup

But this is so much more fun, just know that what is said on here gets up the skirt of the :Police:...

[Qkchk]

Good thing they weren't THAT active when ATNR first started........I guess 260k down Peak road following a Black Skyline GTR would have gone down REALLY well...........:whistle: Those were the days! Gotta hand it to the Skyline - Pretty impressive watching those flames coming out of the exhaust.



qikchk you are smart ...... Not smart, just wise.


In saying that, check my wheelie leaving the caltex Even though I shouldnt encourage - That was a mean standup! Not one but 2! Buggers like you make me envious.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I doubt it would be possible to complain about ginga regarding last night, because there was a sergeant in the loop. 'Just following orders'. And someone said he was polite n stuff.

Moreover, of the folk that got tickets, were there any that DIDN'T do the shit they got the ticket for? Not stirring, just asking.

I did not get the complaint forms for thursday night.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

And what is the exact nature of your intended complaint?

No, seriously, I'm interested.



I'm not one of the younger crew of this site i'm also not stupid.


Wendy

[yungatart]

At least riding the little EL you definitely wouldn't get done for speeding....Doesn't really go quick enough......Mmm must ask jrandom about that :whistle:

You could be walking, if you got caught wringing the snot out of her...she'll do 140! DAMHIK!

[Qkchk]

So I guess everyone will be rearing to go for a ride this Thursday?

[westie]

So I guess everyone will be rearing to go for a ride this Thursday?

Shoul have my gsxr 1000 ready - tui

[TOTO]

So I guess everyone will be rearing to go for a ride this Thursday?

I'm in if quality time with the gf is out of the question. :baby:

Wanna see if I can spot that that ginger beer delivery boy.:cool:

[Morcs]

Officer number CWG610. i have two license losses from him, and he was the only officer who was there both times.

He is based in warkwarth - which he has always said too. he lives in new zealand I think.

[scumdog]

Officer number CWG610. i have two license losses from him,

Thinking of going for a third???:shutup:

[Swoop]

Thinking of going for a third???:shutup:
A "hat trick"?

[boomer]

I wonder if I advertise the fact that I will go, it will bait Andy out for another go...







remember I'm still running the bike in so legal begal speeds, and its wof/reg, got licence etc.. will be fun..

And I am bringing my camera, I can take as many photos as I like in a public place, of whomever I want.


(they may or may not end up on here)

even with the bike run in you'd be lucky to twist the wrist enough to break 100.. i've seen you ride :bleh:



meh meh.... give me a call and we can go for a spin bro :niceone:

[boomer]

Officer number CWG610. i have two license losses from him, and he was the only officer who was there both times.

He is based in warkwarth - which he has always said too. he lives in new zealand I think.

i bet you 200 you cant out run him..??!!

[NinjaNanna]

So I guess everyone will be rearing to go for a ride this Thursday?

Was keen to come last week so that I could test out my replacement Radar Detector, seems as though it might have been a good night for it too.

Decided to pull the pin on the ride though as I still need to get my chain sorted (its too loose and one of the adjusters is siezed). With it being so loose its making the gear changes really crunchy so not good for all those expensive gear dogs.

Thought about riding the 250 then though better of it, glad I did, doesn't sound like a good night was had by all.

If my chains sorted by Thursday I'll probably be along, dependant on weather of course.

[vifferman]

Moreover, of the folk that got tickets, were there any that DIDN'T do the shit they got the ticket for? Not stirring, just asking.
Or alternatively, were there any that were pinged that hadn't done worse things on the road at other times that they weren't pinged for?

[Max Preload]

I think you guys could do with a spotter...

[Qkchk]

I think you guys could do with a spotter...

Gotta love your signature...........

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I think you guys could do with a spotter...


They have one morcssssssss:lol:

[Morcs]

They have one morcssssssss:lol:

Im retired to squid-dom.

[Qkchk]

Im retired to squid-dom.

MMMmmmmm Squid Rings............... :Oops:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Im retired to squid-dom.

Well you will have to come to the pub it's dawn shout this week and by the looks of like she is shouting squid rings


MMMmmmmm Squid Rings............... :Oops:

[gunnyrob]

Bike still fucked, am getting a loner from Experience BMW on Friday to do the Westpac Ride. See you at Botany Honda at 0900 Sat.

[Qkchk]

So who is coming for a lesuirely strool tonight? :whistle:

Make sure your bike has a current Rego ($200 fine) and Wof ($200) and dont forget your licence! ($55) :lol:


If the road is wet, I wont be doing the ride. However will still be going to the pub - Im sure we have PLENTY of things to talk about tonight.



* Just a thought - if the ride does cancel, why dont we have a pool night?

[Mrs Busa Pete]

* Just a thought - if the ride does cancel, why dont we have a pool night?[/B]


Bloody good idea there chicky we would be in for that. Noal do you want to be my partner again seeing as we play so well.:whistle:

[NinjaNanna]

Been an absolutely crap week, definately won't be on the ride (yes I do still have a license) but Jacinda and I may make it to the pub if she's up to it.

Pool night sounds like exactly what we need.

[FROSTY]

Tried out my new bike last night.Red beach to Henderson via old nth etc.
Poodled along slip slidin around a fair bit. the ride takes on a whole new element with wind gusts n cloud bursts.

[forkoil]

Bike still fucked, am getting a loner from Experience BMW on Friday to do the Westpac Ride. See you at Botany Honda at 0900 Sat.
A loner on a loaner

[Pumba]

* Just a thought - if the ride does cancel, why dont we have a pool night?

Dont you remember what happened last time? Do you really want to go through that again?

unless

STEVE STOP USING DAWNS LOGIN!!!!

[Qkchk]

Dont you remember what happened last time? Do you really want to go through that again?

unless

STEVE STOP USING DAWNS LOGIN!!!!

Yeah, that IS a valid point - Cant have Steve coming home with a fat head again.... BUT......... the fact that Shortland Street is on tonight, he might stay home with his slippers on and be a Nana.

Im not going to say anything, lets see if he reads the thread when he gets home......:msn-wink:

[Qkchk]

So who is coming tonight?

Weather is set to improve for the rest of the day

From Metservice @ 1340
Thursday

Max: 16°C Min: 11°C
(Day) (Overnight)

Few showers, fine spells. Westerlies easing


And we will catch you later as well, Mr Ginga Sir. :yeah:
Would you like us to comprise a list of our licences and bike rego details for you? (With all that Laser pointing, it must be very hard to write down those plates!)

[Devil]

Will probably be at the pub. Not sure about the ride just yet. Depends when I finish work.

Buy my bikes you bastards! I want my new toy!

[jrandom]

Stickchick and I will be heading straight to the pub tonight - I can't be arsed freezing my nadgers off on Old North Road in the dark if it isn't a race.

:msn-wink:

[Qkchk]

I can't be arsed freezing my nadgers off on Old North Road in the dark if it isn't a race.

:msn-wink:

Sorry to disappoint ...........

[Crazy Steve]

But the weather looks like arse ? ?

Crazy Steve..

[Mrs Busa Pete]

But the weather looks like arse ? ?

Crazy Steve..

HTFU you soft cock you live in the fog capital of the north so why don't you come up and show ol ginga how it's done bring your mate brett he could do with an outing as well.

[Maha]

But my face looks like my arse ? ?




Thats unfortunate....'butt' look on the bright side, when you smile, that would look pretty fucken funny........