ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread

[Pumba]

Got somone cooking a feed here at the flat tonight so I am out

[Ntoxcated]

I'm gonna have to pass tonight as well.

[NinjaNanna]

Got somone cooking a feed here at the flat tonight so I am out

Is she hot?

[Pumba]

Rather tidy, but that is a story for another day

[NinjaNanna]

ahhh the consumate gentlemen ... don't forget though, nice guys almost always finish last :shutup:

[Kittyhawk]

Rather tidy, but that is a story for another day

Sure it's a she? :innocent:

[Hinny]

ahhh the consumate gentlemen ... don't forget though, nice guys almost always finish last :shutup:

I thought it was 'nice guys almost always come second'.

[gunnyrob]

Faark me peeps, a lovely fine night, and only three attendees. What's the happs? (Nice to see Dave from the Northern Exposure Tour & Greg From Aus......)

[NUTBAR]

where do you guys meet on thursdays?

[Ntoxcated]

Hi NUTBAR,

The ride meets at Shell Westgate at 6:30 (see first post of thread). If the weather is crap (or we are just feeling too old :facepalm:), we tend to just go to Bar Africa :drinkup:

I'm keen for a ride tonight, although I'm not sure the weather will play nice. I'll check the rain radar a bit later.

[OutForADuck]

me too.. if the weather is nice I'll be out for a ride (or even just acceptable) otherwise will see you lot at the pub :innocent:

[Ntoxcated]

Looks windy, but doesn't look too wet. I'm off for a ride :scooter:

[OutForADuck]

Good to catch up with you guys last night.... where were all you other louts then???

Come on its spring :facepalm: no honest!!! :innocent:

[Pumba]

I was having a beer in a bar in Howick.

I would say it was fun, but it was after a funeral

[Buddy L]

Anyone riding tonight?

[Ntoxcated]

Need to finish scrubbing some new tyres so I'll be along for a fairly sedate ride.

[EZAS]

Will try to attend. I find riding helps me recover from jet lag. Fingers crossed I actually make it on time (this time).

[tide]

will probably be at the pub...

[Hinny]

will probably be at the pub...

See you there.

[10bikekid]

Enjoyed the Ride yesterday
5 of us turned up, so no worries about keeping tabs on anyone and it was nice to just be out in the Sun:sunny:, fairly sedate Licence kept in pocket type ride (you got to watch those 80kph limits (if you get nabbed at 120 plus in them its all over) :sick: (corners don't count of course):woohoo:

Hope to make it next week

Bikes
XT660SM (Lead)
SPI (tire scrubbing)
Ninja 250 (used the least gas)
Super Duke (Orange and Snorty)
950 ADV (Orange and can go anywhere)

[Pumba]

Man hope I can make it next week. I am having withdrawls

[Ntoxcated]

Man hope I can make it next week. I am having withdrawls

Bring your bike and do the ride. It's the ATNR after all :bleh:

[Buddy L]

It was a great blast, lead the first part to dairy flat. And then chased Mark throught ridge road on the secound part (couldn't keep up).

Hoping for good weather next week.

[Morcs]

It was a great blast, lead the first part to dairy flat. And then chased Mark throught ridge road on the secound part (couldn't keep up).

Hoping for good weather next week.

holy shit look what the cat dragged in! :shit:

how ya doin Cam? :)

[Pumba]

Right my job sucks and my boss is a prick and I need a stress relief.

Who is comming for a ride, a beer, and a feed

[tide]

will be at the pub

[EZAS]

I'll come along, although it's slightly challenging to keep up on the 250, compared to the old ZX9R I used to take on this ride ... oh well.

[Littleman]

Thanks for the toot toot.

Due to hearing the lovely whining revs comming up the road I was in position to watch you guys go past.

Good stuff.

[rdkls]

thanks for a good ride guys, good to meet yous
that girl chantelle is really into bikes ..... and hot riders ..... hey!
thanks for the tip on HD outforaduck see how i go!
- Nick

[mnkyboy]

thanks for a good ride guys, good to meet yous
that girl chantelle is really into bikes ..... and hot riders ..... hey!
thanks for the tip on HD outforaduck see how i go!
- Nick

I think that girl was into bikers not bikes...you were in like flynn tho.:facepalm:

[Morcs]

Thanks for the toot toot.

Due to hearing the lovely whining revs comming up the road I was in position to watch you guys go past.

Good stuff.


wondering if you recall 3 weeks ago late on a saturday morning hearing a big twin go thumping past your house at a rate of knots?

Might grace the ride with my presence next week if i cbf. though I might have to go treads instead to get my new rear disc put on.

[Littleman]

wondering if you recall 3 weeks ago late on a saturday morning hearing a big twin go thumping past your house at a rate of knots?

Might grace the ride with my presence next week if i cbf. though I might have to go treads instead to get my new rear disc put on.

Yeah I do recall, but dismissed it as being you when I saw both wheels on the ground.

[OutForADuck]

Thanks for the toot toot.

Due to hearing the lovely whining revs comming up the road I was in position to watch you guys go past.

Good stuff.

Wow you can hear my horn huh... and I always thought it was just the pipes that worked :facepalm:

Thought I'd take the opp to rouse you up mate and make you wish you were out playing :yes:

[10bikekid]

It was a great blast, lead the first part to dairy flat. And then chased Mark throught ridge road on the secound part (couldn't keep up).

Hoping for good weather next week.

Arr shux, to be quite Honest I was running a little to hot for the conditions (Dark and twisty), and did step out slightly on a couple before backing off a bit, you were just being wise

Hope to make it this Thursday and we are due for a run up to South Head along the beach soon (tide is low at 906am on Saturday):woohoo: anyone else interested is welcome and any road bike can make it up there on low tide

[Pumba]

Hope to make it to the pub, but need to finish putting the FXR togeather for the weekend

[NinjaNanna]

We're booked to fly home on the 9th Dec, if its running on time we should land at lunch time. I wonder if I can get the new bike wof'd and rego'd in time for the ride???

Be nice to finally ride it :scooter:

[Qkkid]

We're booked to fly home on the 9th Dec, if its running on time we should land at lunch time. I wonder if I can get the new bike wof'd and rego'd in time for the ride???

Be nice to finally ride it :scooter:

:blink: Oh bugger Dawn and I are in Surfers on the 10th Dec, just gonna miss ya by a day was hoping to catch up over there. Nevermind see ya when we get back Shane.

[Buddy L]

Whats the likely hood that a few people will turn up for this one then?
Weather is looking good.
So ill be there:woohoo:

[Hinny]

I'm out. Family stuff.

[Pumba]

We will see. but busy at work at the moment. might be a late night:crybaby:

[Morcs]

ive got a set of tyres to scrub in, so ill try get out for a cruise.

[Buddy L]

Only Myself and Boosted out tonight, Just not like the old days anymore in summer.
So did our own ride, we blasted at a brisk pace, out to Muriwai and back.:woohoo:

[doko]

Cool! I really want to go... But I am feeling way to shy I can do 100 easy but I am still a total newbie.

What if I stall at the lights or something? Everyone will laugh at me. :(

[hellokitty]

Cool! I really want to go... But I am feeling way to shy I can do 100 easy but I am still a total newbie.

What if I stall at the lights or something? Everyone will laugh at me. :(

:violin: everyone stalls their bike at some time - I stalled in the middle of a roundabout - god knows how, but I came to a screeching halt and felt/looked like a complete retard.

[Pumba]

Only Myself and Boosted out tonight, Just not like the old days anymore in summer.
So did our own ride, we blasted at a brisk pace, out to Muriwai and back.:woohoo:

You guys must have been pulling out just as I turned up.

I hung round for 5min or so and then did the ride by myself (I needed a blast)

[Pumba]

Cool! I really want to go... But I am feeling way to shy I can do 100 easy but I am still a total newbie.

What if I stall at the lights or something? Everyone will laugh at me. :(

We all had to start somwhere. My first ATNR was a real experience, it is a different ride now. Come along and try it........................at least once

[Buddy L]

What if I stall at the lights or something? Everyone will laugh at me. :(

No one will know, at least its not a kick start, one press of the button and your away again.


You guys must have been pulling out just as I turned up.

I hung round for 5min or so and then did the ride by myself (I needed a blast)

Yer we left at around 7ish, bugger it would have been good to catch up again Carl.
Next time.

[Morcs]

Im going to strive to make the ride this week. Need to get new chain and sprockets put on thurs, so if done in time will be there to scrub in my tyres

[Hinny]

Ir's a shame you work on weekends or you would have been able to come on a proper ride this weekend and put those new tyres and sprockets to good use.

[Morcs]

Ir's a shame you work on weekends or you would have been able to come on a proper ride this weekend and put those new tyres and sprockets to good use.

I get weekend days off occaisionally though. downside is its usually only 1 day and have heaps to do, combined with getting on it the night before and being a bit hungover.

on another note, chain and sprockets go on tomorrow, downgearing it like craaaaazy hehe but yeah thursday night is on like donkey kong.

[Qkchk]

Wouldn't it be nice?

Have been meaning to come out for a ride but I cannot remember the last time I was in Auckland on a Thursday! Have been speanding most of the week away from home and only coming back for the weekends.....

Guess I may be able to come along on the 9th but only if we dont have our work xmas dinner that night otherwise it will have to wait til next year....... :(

[10bikekid]

Only Myself and Boosted out tonight, Just not like the old days anymore in summer.
So did our own ride, we blasted at a brisk pace, out to Muriwai and back.:woohoo:

I do that Muriwai ride at least once a week in the morning and sit at the top of Maori Bay and sip a V , will try to make ride this Thursday (blasted work:angry:) perhaps another new destination (metal roads :shit:)

[Cheshire Cat]

Cool! I really want to go... But I am feeling way to shy I can do 100 easy but I am still a total newbie.

What if I stall at the lights or something? Everyone will laugh at me. :(

If my wof gets done in time ill be on the 250, ill be tail end charlie, you wont have to worry(im scrubbing in tyres too.) Every one that rides has been at the stage you're at. and if they laugh, hunt them down when youre on a 600 and spray their bike with rubber :shutup: :innocent: :lol:


did i read an old post? lol how did that go if i did?
whos the noob now? haahahaaa

[The Stranger]

If my wof gets done in time ill be on the 250, ill be tail end charlie,

You could bring that $90.00 rent with you.

[Cheshire Cat]

You could bring that $90.00 rent with you.

Catch me if you can :eek:

[The Stranger]

Catch me if you can :eek:

Pfft like that would be at all difficult.



PS. your rep comments would be soooo much more convincing if you actually believed them.

[Cheshire Cat]

Pfft like that would be at all difficult.



PS. your rep comments would be soooo much more convincing if you actually believed them.

....."lol"

[gunnyrob]

should be good to go tonight

[Pumba]

I really cant be arsed riding. Actually I am not even sure I can be bothered showing at the pub. HAve a good evening peolpes

[Toaster]

Cool! I really want to go... But I am feeling way to shy I can do 100 easy but I am still a total newbie.

What if I stall at the lights or something? Everyone will laugh at me. :(

Mate, just get into it and ride. We all make errors now and then. Just cruise along at your own pace. It is no race.... that is best left on a track.

[Ntoxcated]

Cool! I really want to go... But I am feeling way to shy I can do 100 easy but I am still a total newbie.

What if I stall at the lights or something? Everyone will laugh at me. :(

Guess what I did on last night's ride :doh:

[tide]

Guess what I did on last night's ride :doh:

well if it was the ATNR of old i'd say binned it or got given your walking shoes by the :Police: but now... got fined for going too slow... :facepalm:

[Devil]

Maybe i'll make it next week. Been WAAAAAY to busy.

[The Stranger]

Guess what I did on last night's ride :doh:

Something to do with your avatar?

[Ntoxcated]

Just referring to doko's fear of stalling at the lights and looking stupid, hence the quote.

[Buddy L]

I stalled it as well, i went to take off after the train had passed. The cars behind me thought it was quite funny.:facepalm:

[10bikekid]

I stalled it as well, i went to take off after the train had passed. The cars behind me thought it was quite funny.:facepalm:

Me to, KTMs don't start quick after stalling so cant hide it easy :confused:

It was a Good ride Gunner at the for and the Blue chook chaser at the tail.
Apparently according to the BMW GS rider we stuck close to the speed limit so its obvious my speedo is out quite bit
and I will have to get it fixed :yes:

Some wheelies done but all on private roads :shutup:and thanks to Gunners great navigating skills its was an enjoyable route with lots of lies told at the African bar afterwards

I'm glad I chose the ride over office work (which I still haven't finished::violin:)

[Qkchk]

I stalled it as well, i went to take off after the train had passed. The cars behind me thought it was quite funny.:facepalm:

Holy shit, will have to make an effort to come out for a spin. Last time I saw you was when you had the SRAD and particular pillion forgot to hang on............ :facepalm:

Looking good for the 9th now, sounds like our staff do is either off or a different date. :woohoo:

[Morcs]

Im not going to be back out for a while now.
Noticed on the way home the headlights werent working. fuses etc.. all ok. one of the main electrical plugs in the front of the bike had some burnt out connectors, and i cant find evidence of any loose wires to make the reconnections... so looking at a whole new wiring harness :( :( :(

[Hinny]

Sounds like a Suzuki.

[Buddy L]

Holy shit, will have to make an effort to come out for a spin. Last time I saw you was when you had the SRAD and particular pillion forgot to hang on............ :facepalm:

Looking good for the 9th now, sounds like our staff do is either off or a different date. :woohoo:

Yep that would have been one of my last rides, sold the road bike after that fright. Now im getting back into it slowly. He's down in Auckland this weekend as well.
My companys work do is on the 9th so im out for that week.

[10bikekid]

Yep that would have been one of my last rides, sold the road bike after that fright. Now im getting back into it slowly. He's down in Auckland this weekend as well.
My companys work do is on the 9th so im out for that week.

And rumour has it you want more power now :woohoo:

[Pumba]

So anyone out for a ride tonight?

[Qkchk]

Would love to but I need to catch a 80 minute flight home first :(

[Pumba]

Details details

[Qkchk]

I could sit in front of the laptop and make engine noises but it aint quite the same.

[Ntoxcated]

So anyone out for a ride tonight?

Yep :scooter:

[Pumba]

Will be at the pub minimum. Not sure I can be arsed, or am in the right mood riding

[Qkkid]

Will be at the pub minimum. Not sure I can be arsed, or am in the right mood riding

:yes: Both of us are coming this Thursday evening for a pootle. :scooter:
:corn: anyone else its the only one we can make :facepalm:
Howboutit Carl :woohoo:

[Pumba]

Need to check wikth Kerri and see if my leathers have been finished. But it is my intention to be in attendance

[NinjaNanna]

Fingers still crossed, hopefully the planes on time, the bike passes its wof and there's enough coins in the bank for the rego.

[Pumba]

The Nanna is (nearly) back in the house:woohoo:

Got my leathers back from Kerrie today, and weather is looking prety sharp for tomorrow, soooooooooooooooooooooo Im in

[Buddy L]

It's my companys work do, so i won't be there, too much piss drinking and fine dining to be done.

[Okonk]

I'm new to Auckland so I'm pretty keen to come if I don't get lost on my way to the meeting point.

[Qkchk]

Finally have all the components for a ride tonight.


In Auckland - CHECK
Bike has current WOF/REG - CHECK
Weather playing along - CHECK


SWEET! :woohoo:

See you all tonight up @ Westgate.

[Chocky]

I'm new to Auckland so I'm pretty keen to come if I don't get lost on my way to the meeting point.

as long as you can find the north western it's a pice of piss......
just ride to the west end of the M/way turn left 200 meters, shell servo,done

[NinjaNanna]

WOF check
Rego paid online

see you there.

[10bikekid]

It's my companys work do, so i won't be there, too much piss drinking and fine dining to be done.

Someone lost their License so I wont be there, :violin:

[Hinny]

Someone lost their License so I wont be there, :violin:

So ... do tell. How did you manage that?

[Buddy L]

So ... do tell. How did you manage that?

Simple misplacement i would geuss? have you check the bottom of the washing machine?

[Hinny]

Maybe the cat ate it.

[10bikekid]

So ... do tell. How did you manage that?


Simple misplacement i would geuss? have you check the bottom of the washing machine?

Excuse 1
I'm Innocent Officer it wasn't me:shit:

2, Im late for Coronation street Officer :shutup:

3, Im having a baby:sick:

None worked so no license for 3 months as got stopped doing 63kph on Tamaki drive 4 lane highway :violin:and my demerit points unbeknownst to me jumped up to 105

May be able to ride bike on work exempt license so if any of you need gate work done all through the back of Kumue/Riverhead etc on a Thursday I think I could oblige :yes:

[Hinny]

... got stopped doing 63kph on Tamaki

So you were going three kph faster than the rest of the traffic.
Harsh!
What did that finance co. director get for 'losing' $230 million? 70 hours community service?
Someone once said "The law is an ass which is sometimes 'upheld' by ass holes".

[Pumba]

So Who is up for it. Not sure I can be arsed. Will make that call when I get home from work

[Hinny]

I'm out.
Have to stay home and wash my hair.

[Ntoxcated]

Won't ride, but will probably be at the pub.

[Qkchk]

Anyone keen on a last 2010 ride this Thursday coming?

[NinjaNanna]

if the weather is good, definately

[OutForADuck]

Anyone keen on a last 2010 ride this Thursday coming?

I've already replied to this... but it didn't take for some reason!! I'll be there unless something drastic happens..... can't miss the last one of the year!!!

[Pumba]

Last day at work for the year tomorrow. So if I am sober I will no doubt make an apearance

[fkn_loose]

il come take a look tomorow night.:yes:
the weather is going to be mint (just checked)
so what are the details ? same as posted at start of thread ???.

[10bikekid]

Wish you guys all the best on what might be the last ride of the year

Id come but still cant find my Liscence :facepalm::shutup::shit:

[Ntoxcated]

il come take a look tomorow night.:yes:
the weather is going to be mint (just checked)
so what are the details ? same as posted at start of thread ???.

Yep, Shell Westgate from 6:30, ride out at 7:00 (ish)

See you there.

[Qkchk]

Sorry guys, we wont be able to make it tonight.

Steve is having his xmas do @ work so will be in no state to drive/ride plus we have to pack for our camping trip.

Damn.

Have a great Xmas and will see you all in the New Year!

(might be up for a ride on the 6th just depends on how we go camping....)

[Latte]

Since I can't make the Coro run I'll come along tonight, quiet guy on loud bike :D :innocent:

[fkn_loose]

hey guys k so iv just realized thers two rides one in south auckland and one out west , i live out south but i want to go to the ride that will have the most riders ??

[OutForADuck]

I'll be out tonight...see you guys there.

[Ntoxcated]

Anybody out tonight?

[Latte]

Bugger, I would of but didn't think anyone was showing. I'm off work till the 17th so keen for rides (gotta finish building the deck and renovating the bathroom though so need a bit of notice). I'll try not to mow any lawns this time :D Send me a PM .

[yachtie10]

anyone up for tonight:yes:

[NinjaNanna]

yeah, I think I might just be. Will have to see how the missus day with the kids has been first though.

[Ntoxcated]

I'll be there

[Hinny]

Would be there but apparently I need a chiropractic testicular adjustment.
Can't imagine anyone going tonight would be able to help out . :sick:

[Morcs]

I'll be there

did you think i looked cool on the back of the ute? :yes:

id just gone for a quick fang round whenuapai and my bike died. a FI problem :(
It was pretty nasty pushing a 250kg bike on a scorching day!

[Ntoxcated]

:doh: Didn't exactly look secure up there, but when there's no tie-downs what are you gonna do? Hope you get it sorted :)

As it turned out, I had a bit of a lonely ride, but thats cool. I was only in the mood for a slowish cruise anyway.

Are you doing the ART day next weekend?

[OutForADuck]

Sorry guys got treble booked and couldn't make last night.. hope it wasn't too lonely Ntox :innocent:

[Morcs]

:doh: Didn't exactly look secure up there, but when there's no tie-downs what are you gonna do? Hope you get it sorted :)

As it turned out, I had a bit of a lonely ride, but thats cool. I was only in the mood for a slowish cruise anyway.

Are you doing the ART day next weekend?

Nah, as soon as the TLR is fixed its going to the shop, already done the deal to trade it in.
Ive bought a 09 KLR 650 of all things. LOL.

[OutForADuck]

Ive bought a 09 KLR 650 of all things. LOL.

Of all things.. you gonna go adventure touring or what? Decided now would be a good time to hide from the points collectors?

I know gonna juice it up and turn it into a Supermotard??? no that is too far fetched.

Bump your head recently Morcs?

[Morcs]

Of all things.. you gonna go adventure touring or what? Decided now would be a good time to hide from the points collectors?

I know gonna juice it up and turn it into a Supermotard??? no that is too far fetched.

Bump your head recently Morcs?

No I think i just got old and cant afford a beemer. :bleh:

Ill be setting it up for touring :)

[OutForADuck]

No I think i just got old and cant afford a beemer. :bleh:

Ill be setting it up for touring :)

Jeez you'll be riding a zimmer frame .. er harley by next year mate :niceone:

[OutForADuck]

Anyone out tonight? Or at least at the pub? I'm guessing I'll be on the DRooZer as still have not got the wheel bearing kit for GIXXER but will make an appearance

[Ntoxcated]

Planning on it :drinkup:

[Latte]

I'm off for the Coro tomorrow and have HD on Sunday so I'll see how my luck holds asking for a ride tonight as well (I can feel the ear bashing coming now).

[OutForADuck]

fun ride last night... was a lot of fun with Brad on the back made for some interesting handling :eek:

Really good to see Ninjananna out again, way to go.

[NinjaNanna]

certainly was a nice ride, short and sweet, also avoided all of the areas where I'm paranoid about the ridiculous 80km/hr speed limits.

[NinjaNanna]

Who's coming out tonight? I need to road test a few bits I've added to the bike for the NET next weekend so I'll be there - unless final installation doesn't go so well this evening.

[gunnyrob]

See you there!

[Ntoxcated]

I'll be at the pub. Still need new tyres.

[OutForADuck]

I'll make the pub but might not be able to make the ride depending on when I get out of work. See you there.

[rdkls]

good ride again, good to seeyas
- flynn 8)

[Latte]

Anyone out tonight? Or all resting up for net ?

[NinjaNanna]

I'm planning on riding, provide Mrs Nanna hasn't had a bad day with the kids.

Besides I need to do a final road test before the NET

[yachtie10]

ill be there

[Latte]

see you in a bit then :D

[NinjaNanna]

Well as the guys and gals at the pub already know, last night we had an additional Tail and Charlie of the tin can variety. Whilst I'll honestly say having a marked police car tail me for about 1/3 of the ride somewhat detracted from my ride, I must also say I was impressed by this cop.

For all the slack they get on this website, under no circumstances did I feel like I was being threatened, tormented, goaded. He/she wasn't trying to be a dick and on many corners fell a little behind, so it wasn't a game for them. It must have become obvious after a short time that I wasn't about to do anything dumb, yet the cop never bothered to over take me so they could catch up with the rest of the group. So I'm quite certain they weren't out there specifically to check on us last night.

Above all what really impressed me was that the disco lights never came on at all. I'd thought for sure that given the supposedly current "motorcycle safety campaign" they'd at least have pulled me over for a quick roadside check.

All up a good policing experience, I didn't do anything dumb, they didn't do anything dumb and everyone went on their own little way happy.

[racefactory]

it's all bullshit, they aren't targeting us or filling quota against us... it's just idiot riders being fuckwits who are asking for trouble that are the ones complaining about being targeted. I ride everyday, rain or shine, incorrect license, rego on hold- I don't act like a fuckwit in risky areas and consequently don't get pulled over.

[Morcs]

it's all bullshit, they aren't targeting us or filling quota against us... it's just idiot riders being fuckwits who are asking for trouble that are the ones complaining about being targeted. I ride everyday, rain or shine, incorrect license, rego on hold- I don't act like a fuckwit in risky areas and consequently don't get pulled over.

You have no idea.

These cops will cooerce you into breaking the law. there are many on here who will tell of stories such as non-descript hyundais tailgaiting riders with high beams on until the rider speeds off in annoyance. there is quite a list.

I am probably the undisputed record holder of loosing my license on this ride, and yes, i can say every incident i was being daft. but at the same time ive been around the ride long enough to see what the cops do when people arent doing stupid stuff and making it easy for them to take licenses.

[Latte]

There was also an unmarked tucked behind a row of trees (so you wouldnt see him till after you passed him) on one of the long straights.

Seemed like a lot of attention for what was a relatively relaxed ride. Guess the rumors of old were true eh.

[Morcs]

There was also an unmarked tucked behind a row of trees (so you wouldnt see him till after you passed him) on one of the long straights.

Seemed like a lot of attention for what was a relatively relaxed ride. Guess the rumors of old were true eh.

last straight of peak road, on the left up a side road (gravel) that looks directly down the straight by any chance?

[yachtie10]

last straight of peak road, on the left up a side road (gravel) that looks directly down the straight by any chance?

nah peak rd but furthe back

[Hinny]

it's all bullshit, they aren't targeting us or filling quota against us... it's just idiot riders being fuckwits who are asking for trouble that are the ones complaining about being targeted.

Have to disagree with you over that statement.
Plenty of evidence to contradict you, from a range of people.

[racefactory]

I went on these rides a couple of years ago, heaps of bikes and not that much trouble from the pigs.

How many people get pulled over each ride on average?

[Latte]

I went on these rides a couple of years ago, heaps of bikes and not that much trouble from the pigs.

How many people get pulled over each ride on average?


None on the handful I've been on.


Anyone out tonight?

[Latte]

nah peak rd but furthe back

Yeah, the longish downhill straight with a slight hump in the middle, row of pines as a shelterbelt down the right hand side.

May be the one with the sweeping corner into one way bridge at the end.

[yachtie10]

ill be there

[racefactory]

Is ginga cunt still harassing these rides?

Last time I went was way back in the day when old skiddy was participating.

[Ntoxcated]

I'm planning on it.

[OutForADuck]

Just got home.. knackered.... might see if I can drag my butt to the pub!!! AFter all no kitchen here :facepalm: Don't see myself at the ride though... that would take way too much energy!!!!

[Newo]

Well if there was one thing to be hammered severely into my head tonight. It would be "Learner Rider".

- Miss judging corner entry speeds
- Intimidation from the wet due to recent wet weather round about incident.
- Trying hard not to hold up other riders.
- $100 fine for not displaying L plates.
- $100 fine for exceeding 70km/h as per license restrictions by 24km/h
- 35 Demerit Points.

All that aside though, the ride was still really great. Even in the wet-ish.

I never knew some of those roads even existed until tonight, and they are quite well kept too. Was good to meet a few people who enjoy riding as much as I do.

I wasn't really sure what to expect when turning up, was a little above my skill level I think. However, that just makes me want to get out and practice even more than before. Looks like I'll need to find somebody suitable to guide me in the right direction.

Before that though, I should really get off my *** and buy an L plate. Then go sit my restricted so that this doesn't happen again, heh.

[OutForADuck]

Well if there was one thing to be hammered severely into my head tonight. It would be "Learner Rider".

Before that though, I should really get off my *** and buy an L plate. Then go sit my restricted so that this doesn't happen again, heh.

Welcome aboard Newo, ATNR is probably not the best place for a learner rider, could I suggest you take a look at the NASS (North Auckland Street Skills) thread and ride.

Also the Regular Sunday ride covers a wider spread, but you will still need to be able to do open road speeds to keep up.

I actually found an L plate in my pocket the other night from someone I was coaching so your welcome to that if you want.

[Latte]

Good to see you recognize the issues. Someone mentioned it ended up being quite a technical ride yesterday and the wet only compounded that (I had a couple of small slides, and witnessed a decent one).

The main thing is to ride your own ride, I think we'd all rather wait an extra couple minutes than pick you up out of the ditch. If someone wants to get past they'll wait for a suitable moment.

And for what it's worth you were riding ok for the small amount I was behind you... seen plenty worse (Myself included).

[racefactory]

Well if there was one thing to be hammered severely into my head tonight. It would be "Learner Rider".

- Miss judging corner entry speeds
- Intimidation from the wet due to recent wet weather round about incident.
- Trying hard not to hold up other riders.
- $100 fine for not displaying L plates.
- $100 fine for exceeding 70km/h as per license restrictions by 24km/h
- 35 Demerit Points.

All that aside though, the ride was still really great. Even in the wet-ish.

I never knew some of those roads even existed until tonight, and they are quite well kept too. Was good to meet a few people who enjoy riding as much as I do.

I wasn't really sure what to expect when turning up, was a little above my skill level I think. However, that just makes me want to get out and practice even more than before. Looks like I'll need to find somebody suitable to guide me in the right direction.

Before that though, I should really get off my *** and buy an L plate. Then go sit my restricted so that this doesn't happen again, heh.

Umm, how did you get pulled over by cop and found out for learners?

I didn't see any of the constabulary for the roads I joined in on, let alone a checkpoint?

[NinjaNanna]

Umm, how did you get pulled over by cop and found out for learners?

I didn't see any of the constabulary for the roads I joined in on, let alone a checkpoint?

Joined in did you? I'd like to know how and where. It was a small ride of 6 bikes, I led it and waited for the 5 other bikes at each intersection. Can't say I saw you

[zealchick]

Welcome aboard Newo, ATNR is probably not the best place for a learner rider, could I suggest you take a look at the NASS (North Auckland Street Skills) thread and ride.

Also the Regular Sunday ride covers a wider spread, but you will still need to be able to do open road speeds to keep up.

I actually found an L plate in my pocket the other night from someone I was coaching so your welcome to that if you want.

Nah you've been secretly holding to a keepsake....all this time :dodge:

[racefactory]

Joined in did you? I'd like to know how and where. It was a small ride of 6 bikes, I led it and waited for the 5 other bikes at each intersection. Can't say I saw you

I was the zxr400, caught you guys around silverdale/riverhead area, and there were definitely more than 6 bikes...

[yachtie10]

I was the zxr400, caught you guys around silverdale/riverhead area, and there were definitely more than 6 bikes...

doubt it was us then

[OutForADuck]

Nah you've been secretly holding to a keepsake....all this time :dodge:

you caught me ... its actually one of those original stone ones :innocent:

[Newo]

Welcome aboard Newo, ATNR is probably not the best place for a learner rider, could I suggest you take a look at the NASS (North Auckland Street Skills) thread and ride.

Also the Regular Sunday ride covers a wider spread, but you will still need to be able to do open road speeds to keep up.

I actually found an L plate in my pocket the other night from someone I was coaching so your welcome to that if you want.

As long as you have no other need for it, ill gladly accept your offer.

I should really obey the law. Even if it is only a minor infringement.

[Newo]

Umm, how did you get pulled over by cop and found out for learners?

I didn't see any of the constabulary for the roads I joined in on, let alone a checkpoint?

Not that its really important how or why, but I was riding along the motorway back towards westgate and fell victim to an un-marked who ran my plates. Simply bad luck. Wasn't speeding.

[OutForADuck]

As long as you have no other need for it, ill gladly accept your offer.

I should really obey the law. Even if it is only a minor infringement.

Come along next wednesday and ill bring it along.

[Newo]

I'll be there.

[Morcs]

I might come out to chase some chooks if im free.

[racefactory]

Fucking hell, sick of being late or not being able to make it for these rides due to bloody woman... see you guys there, promise!

[NinjaNanna]

Calling all old timers :innocent:

Who's up for a ride tonight? Pumba, Littleman, White Belt, QKKID, Stranger, Busa Pete, Hinny, GunnyRob, Six Pack Back.

[racefactory]

Let's make it a good turn out tonight, weather is FANTASTICO!

[Hinny]

No rego. so I'm out.
Woudn't want to run into the policeman formerly referred to as 'the Ginger Coont' and 'make his day'.:shutup:

[Devil]

Too busy. Exam tomorrow morning :(

[racefactory]

No rego. so I'm out.
Woudn't want to run into the policeman formerly referred to as 'the Ginger Coont' and 'make his day'.:shutup:

Come on, what are the chances?

[NinjaNanna]

Come on, what are the chances?

It's been a while since the ride has seen any action, though you may be just the bait we need to re-live past days.

I still trying to decide if you are a troll or not? Maybe we'll find out tonight huh.

[NinjaNanna]

Can't make it now, I've got to go and collect some hay for my single horsepower ride.

[Ferkletastic]

Told ya I'd tail end it. ;) Lost you guys at Old North after being briefly stuck behind a car or two. Did you guys turn off after the first 35 corner on Old north or am I just slow?

I'm guessing Slow :)

[racefactory]

Told ya I'd tail end it. ;) Lost you guys at Old North after being briefly stuck behind a car or two. Did you guys turn off after the first 35 corner on Old north or am I just slow?

I'm guessing Slow :)

Have no idea what happened man. We just turned off somewhere and waited... then the guy on the bandit (sorry don't know who you are) went to look for you whilst me and the RC8 stay put and smiled at the police that cruised past us :) .

Well... not the best of rides. Only 4 bikes, 1 got lost, my bike's rearset came off and had to change gear with my hand.

Shit where were you everyone?

[Ferkletastic]

Yeah I did Old north, 16, woodcocks. Sat around about the speed limit most of the way but didn't see you guys after the start of old north. I got held up a bit at the start of old north with a couple slow cars and some sun strike so I figured I'd just keep cruising and if I saw you I saw you.

I pretty quickly figured you'd either taken a different way to me or were just well ahead so I just kept rolling and enjoying the ride.

Rear set fell off? Random.

[racefactory]

the bolt came off and it was just dangling, had to change gear with hand. got home, replaced bolt.

[Hinny]

...and smiled at the police that cruised past us :) .

Waste of resources for them once again.
They just can't let it go.
Perhaps whoever decides to send a patrol car should take advice from the old Vogels ad.
"...get over it, just let it go"

[Big Dog]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2011-2-18&e=2735&c=12 all ATNR vets welcome.

[gunnyrob]

Well done Big Dog, Hope all goes well!

[TZR]

keen on joining - where do u meet?

[Morcs]

whats the weather supposed to be doing tomorrow night?

[yachtie10]

whats the weather supposed to be doing tomorrow night?

look for yourself
http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/auckland

should be fine

[yachtie10]

keen on joining - where do u meet?

see post 1

[Qkchk]

Guess what?!

I'm home for once!

Anyone keen on a ride tonight? Perhaps QKKID might bring his new toy????

[NinjaNanna]

hmmmmm, new toys, blue skies and the one and only QKCHK. will have to see how Jacinda's day was but hopefully I can make it.

[OutForADuck]

I"m not going to get ot the meeting point in time due to commitments.. but will see you guys at the pub I think.

[Ntoxcated]

I'll be riding

[zealchick]

hmmm if I finish work in time i might tag along.....

[OCD Legend]

but will see you guys at the pub I think.

DITTO:drinkup:

[Qkchk]

Bike is now clean, catch you all @ Westgate.

PS I think QKKID might meet us at the pub, then again who knows :blink:

Ive got a new bike for him, more suitable.... :yes:

[NinjaNanna]

The pork was exceptional tonight, QKKID and I never made it to the pub, but you'll hear no more of it.

[Ntoxcated]

The pork was exceptional tonight, QKKID and I never made it to the pub, but you'll hear no more of it.

Wondered where you got to :facepalm:

[OutForADuck]

Wondered where you got to :facepalm:

I didn't.... I saw them getting waved down by a leprechaun that was leaping over the fence; obviously promising pleasures we couldn't offer :facepalm:

Good night last night guys, enjoyed the ride immensely and yet again the ATNR crowd turned what was a miserable attitude from a miserable day into a laugh, good way to finish off the day.

Talking of finishing off.. hope our anonimous CBR1000 rider managed to retrieve his bike from the depths.

cheers.

[NinjaNanna]

ok, truth be told the pork was cooked to prefection on Rachael's open fire spit. But honestly I only stopped to make sure their house wasn't burning down :innocent:

[Qkchk]

So does anyone fancy going bike hunting tonight?

[Hinny]

ok, truth be told the pork was cooked to prefection

Is that to a point just before fection?

[Ntoxcated]

I'm planning on riding tonight provided the weather stays clear.

[Qkchk]

I cant see no rain happening

[NinjaNanna]

Is that to a point just before fection?

Hey old timer long time no see. Got that bike re-rego'd yet?

[NinjaNanna]

So does anyone fancy going bike hunting tonight?

Not tonight honey, I've got a headache.

Actually I don't get back until 1am, out of town for the day.

[OutForADuck]

Is that to a point just before fection?

which I guess is just before your infection!!!

[OutForADuck]

who's out tonight... been feeling crap all day and wondering if I'll bother , Decisions decisions.

[Qkchk]

Well it hasn't rained (even tho I'm not a :sunny: Sunday rider) so Im gonna some gears on shortly and head out for a ride. :yeah:

[Hinny]

Hey old timer long time no see. Got that bike re-rego'd yet?
Yep.
Off to Ohakune tonight -

[Ntoxcated]

Anybody else up for a ride?

[yachtie10]

Anybody else up for a ride?

im heading over

[gunnyrob]

see you there!

[Latte]

Does the ride still happen after DST end's ? Or is it straight to the pub

Not many weeks left

[OCD Legend]

Anybody else up for a ride?

I have to say it SUCKS when the love of your life would rather go for a bike ride than drive his wife to the Pub...

[rdkls]

Good ride tonight, thanks everyone, nice place in Wellsford too.
And a very big thanks to Ms Zealchick for rescuing some complete noob who ran out of petrol on the motorway!! Was fun to pillion you on your new bike!!

[zealchick]

Good ride tonight, thanks everyone, nice place in Wellsford too.
And a very big thanks to Ms Zealchick for rescuing some complete noob who ran out of petrol on the motorway!! Was fun to pillion you on your new bike!!


your welcome and yeah was fun to be a pillion for a change:-)
I had my fair share of rescues last night:rolleyes:

[Ntoxcated]

This Thursday Bar Africa are hosting In The Pink (http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2011/mar/north-harbour/in-the-pink-pink-floyd-tribute-show), a Pink Floyd tribute band, from 8:00PM. Tickets are $10 pre-sales, $15 door sales (I think). So, non-floyd fans may want to arrange a substitute meeting place.



:rockon:

[Toaster]

I have to say it SUCKS when the love of your life would rather go for a bike ride than drive his wife to the Pub...

Buy a helmet and join in as his pillion :scooter:

[Ntoxcated]

Buy a helmet and join in as his pillion :scooter:

Unfortunately my bike doesn't have pillion pegs. But, she has got a helmet, and jacket, pants, boots, gloves etc. And her own bike! :facepalm:

[Toaster]

Unfortunately my bike doesn't have pillion pegs. But, she has got a helmet, and jacket, pants, boots, gloves etc. And her own bike! :facepalm:

Hmmm good luck :blink:

[NinjaNanna]

Hmmm good luck :blink:

It's the L plate that causes a little trouble at the moment.

[OCD Legend]

It's the L plate that causes a little trouble at the moment.

Hopefully that will b gone on friday tho...

[OutForADuck]

Hopefully that will b gone on friday tho...

Yahoo... !!!

[OutForADuck]

This Thursday Bar Africa are hosting In The Pink (http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2011/mar/north-harbour/in-the-pink-pink-floyd-tribute-show), a Pink Floyd tribute band, from 8:00PM. Tickets are $10 pre-sales, $15 door sales (I think). So, non-floyd fans may want to arrange a substitute meeting place.
:rockon:

I'd be up for it.. although probably going to be packed out like the last Wed.

We stopped off at the Albany (bottom of hill) and they took pretty good care of us.

[Ntoxcated]

I'd be up for it.. although probably going to be packed out like the last Wed.

We stopped off at the Albany (bottom of hill) and they took pretty good care of us.

8:00PM should be safe at the Old Albany Inn - the 'exotic' waitresses selling raffles will have left by then :blink:

I'm gonna miss the ride this week, but I'll be at Bar Africa later for Floyd.

[OCD Legend]

I'm gonna miss the ride this week

WHIPPED!!!:yes:

[Toaster]

It's the L plate that causes a little trouble at the moment.

I assume its her bike with the L-plate, given that you ride a 750.

[NinjaNanna]

I assume its her bike with the L-plate, given that you ride a 750.

yep


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[NinjaNanna]

Hey :scooter: boy, you up for ride tonight?

Anyone else keen for a ride out?

[OCD Legend]

Unfortunately my bike doesn't have pillion pegs. But, she has got a helmet, and jacket, pants, boots, gloves etc. And her own bike! :facepalm:

anyone need an L plate - good condition, FREE to a good (or bad) home ;)

[OutForADuck]

anyone need an L plate - good condition, FREE to a good (or bad) home ;)

Does that mean what I think it means? Congrats then are due!!!!

[OCD Legend]

Does that mean what I think it means? Congrats then are due!!!!

sure does, just gotta go do the eye test on monday and get my photo done (might go get a haircut first LOL), looking into defensive riding course...

[Latte]

sure does, just gotta go do the eye test on monday and get my photo done (might go get a haircut first LOL), looking into defensive riding course...

Congrats - always good to get it out of the way.

Not sure if it would suit, but if you'd like to try a "faster" 250 I have a 2 Stroke you can try? Surely the volty is getting boring by now?

[OCD Legend]

Surely the volty is getting boring by now?

yeah she is feeling a bit laid back but am hoping to do defensive course and knock restricted down to 3 months - hanging out to try a BIG bike (and hubby is ALREADY looking), got an idea in mind but have to wait til i can testride :( REAL bikes

[OutForADuck]

don't count your chickens as they say.... I mean... you still have to get through the eye test and lets face it... you are married to Mike :nya::nya::nya::nya:

Love from the old bastard :baby::baby:

[slydesigns]

Might have to get off my butt and come to another one of these. This time with a Tightened front axle bolt. The last time, the pinch bolts were loose and the axle had backed out 2 inches!! wondered why the front felt off, it clunked on wheelies and the brakes needed pumping up... they were pulling the front wheel back into line!
Oh well the offending mechanics collegues put it right pretty quick.

[OCD Legend]

you are married to Mike

well I couldn't turn down such a romantic proposal (NOT) - I was very young and naive :cool:

& yeah my eyes are starting to fail as I age...

[zealchick]

sure does, just gotta go do the eye test on monday and get my photo done (might go get a haircut first LOL), looking into defensive riding course...


Congratulations!!! woohooo time to get something bigger and join in:clap::clap:

[obl1x]

Is anyone riding tonight im new and dieing to head out
Matt

[matdaymon]

I'd be careful if you do. Being St Paddy's there'll be a few intoxicated cage drivers rolling around the roads this evening

[Ntoxcated]

I'd be careful if you do. Being St Paddy's there'll be a few ntoxcated cage drivers rolling around the roads this evening

I will in fact be out in the car tonight - so beware :p

[Latte]

I will in fact be out in the car tonight - so beware :p

Just a reminder - If you're scraping bits of your car, it means too much guiness, not too much lean angle :drinkup:

[OutForADuck]

Yeah I also won't be out tonight.. got a previous that needs to be done :rolleyes:

[The Singing Chef]

hey is the ride on tonight?

[Westy_mate]

hey is the ride on tonight?

I hope it is, Who is keen? meet around 6:30-45?
yes?

[The Singing Chef]

Yep sounds good bro, 6.30 at westgate

[Latte]

50/50 , looks like rain..... will make a last minute decision :D

[The Singing Chef]

Was a good ride, didn't rain in the end :yes: got a bit too close on a ditch on taylor road though :facepalm:

[Hinny]

Was a good ride, didn't rain in the end :yes: got a bit too close on a ditch on taylor road though :facepalm:

Hope the outcome wasn't too bad.
I don't think Suzy GSX250s are really regarded as Adventure bikes.
Rain here kept me at home.

[Latte]

Got there at 10 to 7, you guys must have left already :bye:

[The Singing Chef]

Hope the outcome wasn't too bad.
I don't think Suzy GSX250s are really regarded as Adventure bikes.
Rain here kept me at home.

Na it was still a great ride, went and saw the family along peak road as well so was overall good, just so happy i didn't bail, i don't think it would go to well as an adventure bike either

[The Singing Chef]

Got there at 10 to 7, you guys must have left already :bye:

We had left bout 10mins before that :facepalm: next thursday sounds good though?!

[GPXchick]

Hubby and i came out must have just misses u anyone keem om sunday

[The Singing Chef]

Hubby and i came out must have just misses u anyone keem om sunday

What time did ya rock up? what an epic fail in trying to organize the ride haha. yea i can only do sunday night though

[Latte]

The few times I've been before they start heading off about 7pm maybe a few minutes after, I guess gives everyone time if they're running late.

Sunday ride from dairy flat, from 9:30 for a 10am start - if weathers good and the wife is in a good mood I'll be there :D

[The Singing Chef]

Ah well that could explain it... there is always next time.

[Westy_mate]

Got there at 10 to 7, you guys must have left already :bye:

Oh mate! we left at quarter to... damn! this week?