ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread

[Qkchk]

Very keen to turn up for a blat this week. Been busting to join in for ages, just haven't had the spare time. Where is 'Shell Westgate' - since I don't know Auckland that well (actually some would say I don't know shit about anything....)

Where abouts in North Aucks are you? I'm in Albany and can meet up with you.

[Toaster]

Where abouts in North Aucks are you? I'm in Albany and can meet up with you.

I work in Albany, live in Kaukapakapa. Eitherway I can meet in Albany. Just name a time. As long as it's fine, I will be there.

[ArcherWC]

Hey Bowflex...I'm due up that way in the next couple of weeks if you want to pillion with me :love:
Fark no, i value my life and my balls !!!!!!!!!!


will drink with u in the pub though :-)

[DMNTD]

Fark no, i value my life and my balls !!!!!!!!!!
Ha! Ya obviously have no balls to value fulla!
All good...I would've been more nana-ish than what I am. :yes:

[hedgier1]

Hey archerwc !!! Harden up.....hehehe. Jump on the back of Dmntd. I always wanted to see chicken run. I guess every thursday now you playin wii?
Will be up for Westpac ride and BoS in Paeroa. ATNR have a great ride. See you soon.

[justsomeguy]

Hi Qk'ies,

I'm thinking of turning up as this will be my last ride before the bike is picked up on either Fri or Sat morning.

I'm curious:
With 10 million bikes turning up - do you have a "110kmph" group that doesn't stop at every intersection and 100kmph group with all the 2nd bike stopping rule?

[justsomeguy]

Its alright SPB, I heard that the ride is cancelled for the next three months anyway

If you had shut up about it instead of crying in public you could have sneaked the odd ride in and no one would have known, now...... :no:

[gixermike]

Wasnt your horse I saw parked at Metro Glass (Patiki Rd) last Weds was it?

Nope...don't even know where that is....

[ArcherWC]

If you had shut up about it instead of crying in public you could have sneaked the odd ride in and no one would have known, now...... :no:

Fuck off cock, If you had seen my bike and where i live, There is absolutly NO point in riding it, Just WAY to obvious.

If you do actually go on this ride, maybe we can "discuss" it at the pub

[Boosted]

ooooo mr big man hahahahahaha :)

[GMGirl]

I hope to be there tomorrow, depending on the weather... is forecast to be raining off and on... so hopefully they have it wrong and will be sweet as.

[SwanTiger]

I might toodle down to the pub if I can be bothered.


Ha! Ya obviously have no balls to value fulla!
All good...I would've been more nana-ish than what I am. :yes:
Take me pillion, easy way to pull wheelies.


Fuck off cock, If you had seen my bike and where i live, There is absolutly NO point in riding it, Just WAY to obvious.

If you do actually go on this ride, maybe we can "discuss" it at the pub
Stick with beating the wife and kids Jake!

I like my curry.


I hope to be there tomorrow, depending on the weather... is forecast to be raining off and on... so hopefully they have it wrong and will be sweet as.
I'd suggest that you be more worried about Mark turning up on some mangled death contraption than a spot of rain.

[ArcherWC]

Stick with beating the wife and kids Jake!



I'd suggest that you be more worried about Mark turning up on some mangled death contraption than a spot of rain.


HAHA, not beating, just spirited discussion :dodge:

And fair call about Mark

[justsomeguy]

Fuck off cock, If you had seen my bike and where i live, There is absolutly NO point in riding it, Just WAY to obvious.

If you do actually go on this ride, maybe we can "discuss" it at the pub

Me a cock?:gob:

Well based on how you've described yourself you seem like a peacock.

Awww -- you want a shoulder to cry on? Sure, I remember my days with no license.

If I do come - I don't know what you look like - I look like the guy in my avatar and profile pic, come say hi. Black cordura instead of blue leathers in case it rains.

:niceone:

[Qkchk]

I'm curious:
With 10 million bikes turning up - do you have a "110kmph" group that doesn't stop at every intersection and 100kmph group with all the 2nd bike stopping rule?

The ATNR rides as a 1 group but I can see what you getting at.......... time will come that the ride will be too big for itself and for me to handle. What will we do? We may have to make up 2 groups. But at this stage until I can keep my hair and my sanity it will remain as it is.

For those who do not enjoy 'doin pointer duty' have a thought for those new to the ride and how once you too were fresh.

Wise words of the ATNR:
"If everyone wants to enjoy the ATNR they too must sometimes sacrifice their ride to do pointer duty. If you do not point, the next guy (who may not know where they are going) suffers"

Weather should hold for tomorrow - Fingers X'd. :yeah:

[Qkchk]

If you do actually go on this ride, maybe we can "discuss" it at the pub

Well shit Archer............. he was one of the very first guys to come the ATNR :innocent:........that was til he got a foot up his bum but I will let him tell the story.

[Keystone19]

I should be there this week...:yes:

[Pumba]

Well shit Archer............. he was one of the very first guys to come the ATNR :innocent:........that was til he got a foot up his bum but I will let him tell the story.

Wouldent be more fun to let people search the old ATNR threads and come to there own conclusion, theres some good reading in those:dodge:

Sorry off topic getting back on now.

Put me down for a maybe this week

[McJim]

It's official - Chickadee has said I can have Thursday evening. Now what can I do between 5:30pm and 6:30pm? I work in Ponsnobby so hardly seems worth going home only to turn round and come back again.

Justsomeguy, ArcherWC I know both of you - I could introduce you to each other for fun!:jerry:

Seriously - I'll be at a loose end between the end of work and the start of the ride so any suggestions are welcome.

[justsomeguy]

I should be there this week...:yes:

So who you gonna sit next to - me or Man(with nothing)DownUnder???

[SwanTiger]

So who you gonna sit next to - me or Man(with nothing)DownUnder???
A very wealthy man who heads a telecommunications company once said to me (rather randomly in the middle of signing a contract) that Indians have a penis which resembles that of a jellytip ice-block. Serious question: Is that true?

[ArcherWC]

Well shit Archer............. he was one of the very first guys to come the ATNR :innocent:........that was til he got a foot up his bum but I will let him tell the story.

Dont worry mr mcjim, i already know who he is :yes: .
I saw him for all of five minutes (before i left him behind :second: :yes: )on the last 250 ride, and i could already see why he would get the aformentioned boot to the posterea (weaving in and out of newbees :angry: )

Im not an angry guy :innocent: just dont like people who dont know me slinging shit.

Anyway, enough shit, back to the ride, have a good one folks, hope the weather holds for ya

[Jonny Rotten]

It's official - Chickadee has said I can have Thursday evening. Now what can I do between 5:30pm and 6:30pm? I work in Ponsnobby so hardly seems worth going home only to turn round and come back again.

Seriously - I'll be at a loose end between the end of work and the start of the ride so any suggestions are welcome.


i should be home about 5:30 jim im in sandringham not far from ponsonby so cruz round and ill put the jug on

[justsomeguy]

i already know who he is :yes: .

250 ride
Im not an angry guy :innocent:

Anyway, enough shit, back to the ride,

A-ha - You have to be Mr.227kmph on that flashy Italian Job. I know the bike not the rider I'm afraid - look forward to meeting ya for some spirited discussion - well, I don't drink so you can go hard on the spirits and I'll just stick to discussing.



A very wealthy man who heads a telecommunications company once said to me (rather randomly in the middle of signing a contract) that Indians have a penis which resembles that of a jellytip ice-block. Serious question: Is that true?

Thanks for putting me off ice -blocks for life you little shit:angry:

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Right wont make the ride itself as I've got to meet someone:love: for coffee.

But I will come to the pub afterwards to see the whanau. Keystone - make sure you save me a kiss and ManDownUnder - I want you in your best dress - I'll be bringing my camera. Dunno when I'll get a chance to see so many of the old crew in one place again. Swantiger - leave the lycra suits at home please - Mc Jimmy ol' lad - it's the WO-MAN who wear the skirts okayyy:yes:

[SwanTiger]

Is this the last time I'll get to see JSG? Guess I'll have to come, might be in the car with a friend and his bitch or on a bike.

[justsomeguy]

Is this the last time I'll get to see JSG? Guess I'll have to come, might be in the car with a friend and his bitch or on a bike.

Leaving very early March - but this will be the last time I'll be on my bike - supposed to get picked up either Fri or Sat morning so not gonna be a proper kiwi-biker after tomorrow.

......and honestly don't know if i'll be able to make it down to the pub in Feb to say hello again.

Anyway me and my 636 are off to go play with a R1 and K6750 somewhere around a blind corner...... :spudwave:

[WickedOne]

Almost ATNR time again!!!! See you all there!!! :scooter: :sunny: :Punk:

[McJim]

Mc Jimmy ol' lad - it's the WO-MAN who wear the skirts okayyy:yes: Now here's a topic I look forward to discussing fully with you tomorrow night. Please remind me lest I forget.

[Keystone19]

So who you gonna sit next to - me or Man(with nothing)DownUnder???

I'm going to sit next to the cutest man on the ride of course...:love:

[BarBender]

Might see you there then Keystone?

[BarBender]

Might see you there then Keystone?:innocent:

[BarBender]

FARK!!!!!
Someone hit me!!!

[Keystone19]

Shhh, don't give away my secrets...

[justsomeguy]

FARK!!!!!
Someone hit me!!!

Yeah right.

Ever punched a brick wall before?

It f'kin hurts...bad.

[RM125king]

so whos going tonight? is this on?

[Chaosmage]

Seriously - I'll be at a loose end between the end of work and the start of the ride so any suggestions are welcome.

Take up Johny's offer or find a place with a decent pinball machine and warm up your reflexes. I recommend a Medievel Madness machine or perhaps Monster Bash.

As for the ride I will be heading along tonight :) just have to sit here at work waiting.....waiting and better get a WoF at lunch time before some more waiting....

[ManDownUnder]

So who you gonna sit next to - me or Man(with nothing)DownUnder???

LOL... errr... wherever she damned well chooses LOL. I didn't realise it was a contest, and if it was I I suspect I might come up short (that'd be a pun)

[ManDownUnder]

so whos going tonight? is this on?

Expect a lot of people (51 bikes last week)... I'm going and yes.

[justsomeguy]

LOL... errr... wherever she damned well chooses LOL. I didn't realise it was a contest, and if it was I I suspect I might come up short (that'd be a pun)

Wasn't ever a contest and isn't a contest, just something to poke fun at each other with - dunno if you'd come up short - cos you got a talented tongue (I'm talking bout your gift of gab of course):innocent:

-- One of our own has conquered great.....??

Sounds like an inspirational story :D

Looks like a busy evening - Gonna get scared by Archer, educated on skirts by Mc Jim, listen to stories from MDU, try and see if I can sit next to Keystone, spend sometime with the Qk's and others ..... and take some pics

[ArcherWC]

Gonna get scared by Archer,

LOL probably not, we have had a better offer. We may still make it to the pub later on.

[BarBender]

Looks like a busy evening - Gonna get scared by Archer, educated on skirts by Mc Jim, listen to stories from MDU, try and see if I can sit next to Keystone, spend sometime with the Qk's and others ..... and take some pics

One of your last rides eh Uj?
Will be there then!!!

[Devil]

I'm going to sit next to the cutest man on the ride of course...:love:
Ah phew, I thought I was going to be alone! :sunny:

[Qkchk]

A. The weather is brill, :sunny:

B. Last round for Uj, :drinknsin

C. Bloody good turn out last week, :scooter:

D. May be buzz'd by a 'Demented' Toe Runga'er, :buggerd:

E. New road to have a play with.......! :ride:



A+B+C+D+E = The ride is all on for tonight!:Punk:

See you hippies up @ Westgate 6.30pm! :yeah:

[slinky]

will be at ride.
- last night bike died on the way home (thought it was the battery) turns out it was the connecter block to the rectifier was fried!!
sorted that out at cycletreads. and also left with some new boots!
Cya's all 2nyt

[Pumba]

As much as this hurts me to say this, I wont be there tonight:gob:. Had something else come up.

Have fun and enjoy the new road, look foward to seeing it next time

[redr1]

Managed to rescue my bike from the shop, so will be there with a few bits missing (rear ended by car 2 weeks ago).

[Toaster]

I'll cruise along and enjoy the view of all them bikers riding ahead.

[justsomeguy]

Right - see you guys in the pub - gonna be in a cage as the guy picking the bike is coming a day earlier than supposed - since he's driving up from Wellington and back I can't postpone..... :angry:

[paveho]

Looks pretty good. See you all there.

[Qkkid]

so whos going tonight? is this on?

:yes: ITS ALWAYS ON YA PLONKER:shutup: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:
DO........... you really have to ask :Punk:
See all you turkeys and chickies at westgate tonight :psst: pssssttttttttttttttt....... we gotta beaut new road to add to the ride tonight and its awesome ya gonna :love: it

[R6_kid]

take it easy on your way out to westgate tonight. Saw a few cop cars hanging around the area when i went out that way before.

[SwanTiger]

They're doing a massive stake out tonight, 2 un-marked and 1 marked, white holden late model and old navy blue one with no hubs.

Whaaahahaha. I'm taking the car.

[Karma]

Pssh... didn't see a single one, unless we didn't do anything to make them break cover.

[aff-man]

Pssh... didn't see a single one, unless we didn't do anything to make them break cover.

ummm well for my first atnr it was ok, got up to heaps of shinanigans and had a little blast with a crazy lady on an sv so all in all not to bad.

[rookie]

we gotta beaut new road to add to the ride tonight and its awesome ya gonna :love: it

You were bang on the money....awesome choice of roads.

Has to be the best so far surely!!!

[HATER]

great night, great ride,great people. thanks guys for a awesome night, was my second time at atnr and its looks like it will be a regular weekly event!

[paveho]

Yet again, a fantastic ride. Thanks, Qk's and the rest of the team. Great new road, WickedOne.

[redr1]

Awesome ride and a great group. Felt great to be back on 2 wheels. Also good to see quite a few ladies on bikes.

[WickedOne]

Damn good ride and was great that the group kept together a lot better than last week. Awesome guys, have a great weekend and we'll see you all there again next week!!!:sunny: :scooter: :Punk:

[McJim]

Also good to see quite a few ladies on bikes.

I'm a bloke - don't let the kilt fool you!

Good turnout - big barn of a pub.

Apologies to anyone that witnessed my little moment when my anchors didn't provide quite the stopping power I expected at a one way bridge. Managed to avoid hitting anyone so no harm done and a lesson learned.

To the rider on the Black Bandit 1200 - was behind you a couple of times on the run - either you use engine braking all of the time or you need to check your brake light - I could be wrong but I never noticed any changes in your tail light at junctions.

[Chaosmage]

They're doing a massive stake out tonight, 2 un-marked and 1 marked, white holden late model and old navy blue one with no hubs.

Whaaahahaha. I'm taking the car.

Did this actualy happen??

[Keystone19]

Was another excellent ride team! Really enjoyed hanging at the back and practicing the wheelies...:innocent:



Also good to see quite a few ladies on bikes.

Yeah, there was a few of us last night - must try and get a photo of the matching black SV1000s together next time with their respective lady riders...




To the rider on the Black Bandit 1200 - was behind you a couple of times on the run - either you use engine braking all of the time or you need to check your brake light - I could be wrong but I never noticed any changes in your tail light at junctions.

Lol, there's a Hyosung 250 that has a permanently on back brake! But just a note McJim, I rarely use my brakes due to the VTwin engine braking, can be misleading for people following me who are expecting me to brake and I don't. I often warn people before a ride so as they don't get too close - mind you, that's if they can keep up in the first place...:rofl:

[Toaster]

Thanks to the QK's for a well organised ride. I enjoyed finally getting along and meeting some of you.

The one-wheeled salutes were great as I got past (over and over again - nice). Made me miss my old gixxer - but glad my licence is fairly safe nowdays.

I enjoyed my lawn cutting sojorn after discovering the more limited steering range of the cruiser. Thanks to a fat-ass tyre being nice and stable.

It'll be good to meet some of the slower riders at some stage who cruise along a little more.

Will definitely be back when I can make it.

[Keystone19]

I enjoyed my lawn cutting sojorn after discovering the more limited steering range of the cruiser. Thanks to a fat-ass tyre being nice and stable.


I have to say that although I am not a cruiser rider or even admirer, that Boulevard is a damn fine looking bike.

[Toaster]

I have to say that although I am not a cruiser rider or even admirer, that Boulevard is a damn fine looking bike.

Thanks (green bling). I'm lovin' it. I was sports bikes mad, but just love riding the Boulevard. So damn relaxed. :scooter:

[Karma]

yeh, little too relaxed eh ;)

I was the second bike behind you as you went off... you didn't panic anyways and just rode it out which is good... a sports bike with skinnier tyres may have had more of a problem.

[ManDownUnder]

...if they can keep up in the first place...:rofl:

It used to be easy enough... but then you got the 650, and a little more experience.. and track days... and now you got the thou and well... I'm starting to have "adequacy issues"

:niceone:

Pure class mate... and good luck with upcoming races

[Chaosmage]

Yeah, there was a few of us last night - must try and get a photo of the matching black SV1000s together next time with their respective lady riders...


I always try and remember to take my camera along. I'm on the RF 900 with black pack rack, just ask and I will happily take a photo :)

that goes out to anyone else of course, can post the pic's or just email them to people if they prefer.

Great ride last night as per.....

[SwanTiger]

Did this actualy happen??
Nah only stirring shit :innocent: :shutup:

[ManDownUnder]

I have a complaint

The ride home along Coatseville Riverhead Hwy was a bit too quick... struggling to keep up at times... especially on the corners behind a red white and black set of leathers on an SV thou

Go figure...

[Keystone19]

Bah, you were two-up and it was dark. I'd be worried if you were keeping up...

[Karma]

I think he just doesn't have the balls for it anymore...

[aff-man]

I have a complaint

The ride home along Coatseville Riverhead Hwy was a bit too quick... struggling to keep up at times... especially on the corners behind a red white and black set of leathers on an SV thou

Go figure...

*passes MDU a can of harden up*

[aff-man]

Was another excellent ride team! Really enjoyed hanging at the back and practicing the wheelies...:innocent:



Wheelies... sheesh what irresponsible behaviour... I mean who would do that...:shutup:

[ManDownUnder]

*passes MDU a can of harden up*

Hey - look at that... I WON - my can has the "FUCK OFF" printed under the label!

*passes it back aff-man*

[ManDownUnder]

Bah, you were two-up and it was dark. I'd be worried if you were keeping up...

I was worried LOL.... that's why I put those first few cars between us to start with - I knew you'd catch me

[Toaster]

I have a complaint

The ride home along Coatseville Riverhead Hwy was a bit too quick... struggling to keep up at times... especially on the corners behind a red white and black set of leathers on an SV thou

Go figure...

You should have come straight to the pub with the slow bastards like me! Not worth killing yourself over if others can ride faster - just keep within your own skill level. It may seem to be fun or cool, but they don't get points for it.

[McJim]

You should have come straight to the pub with the slow bastards like me! Not worth killing yourself over if others can ride faster - just keep within your own skill level. It may seem to be fun or cool, but they don't get points for it.

It's alright - MDU got the chance to breeze past a rider in Red, White and Black Leathers on a black V-Twin on the home leg. Me on my little 250 going up a hill. As Weasel pointed out earlier - the two fifty effect.

[aff-man]

Hey - look at that... I WON - my can has the "FUCK OFF" printed under the label!

*passes it back aff-man*

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Hilarious... bling sent

[ManDownUnder]

It's alright - MDU got the chance to breeze past a rider in Red, White and Black Leathers on a black V-Twin on the home leg. Me on my little 250 going up a hill. As Weasel pointed out earlier - the two fifty effect.


LOL she just wanted to look at your arse mate

[SwanTiger]

I have a complaint

The ride home along Coatseville Riverhead Hwy was a bit too quick... struggling to keep up at times... especially on the corners behind a red white and black set of leathers on an SV thou

Go figure...
Is that your lame excuse for being a pervert? :shit:

[ManDownUnder]

Is that your lame excuse for being a pervert? :shit:

If you think I'm looking for an excuse you're sadly mistaken

[Karma]

I take it klittyhawk wasn't fullfilling her reacharound part of the deal?

[Kittyhawk]

I take it klittyhawk wasn't fullfilling her reacharound part of the deal?

So what is my role on the bitch pad?? If I spank the rear of the bike we wont go faster! If I stand up and slap my ass in front of you (if we pass you) the Im bound to arse off hahaha!

This could cause a small problem for MDU....

Oh AND Im not Klittyhawk you horny toy

[Karma]

So what is my role on the bitch pad?? If I spank the rear of the bike we wont go faster! If I stand up and slap my ass in front of you (if we pass you) the Im bound to arse off hahaha!

This could cause a small problem for MDU....

That wasn't what I was thinking... but I'll leave it up to your imagination.


Oh AND Im not Klittyhawk you horny toy


Ok, tittyhawk then...

[Kittyhawk]

That wasn't what I was thinking... but I'll leave it up to your imagination.




Ok, tittyhawk then...


F**K! YOU! I dont have a cum back...

[Karma]

F**K! YOU! I dont have a cum back...

I'm sure I can help you with that back problem... :tugger: :tugger:

[Kittyhawk]

I'm sure I can help you with that back problem... :tugger: :tugger:

Whose back problem? And just coz Im a musician dont mean I can sustain particular wrist movements for your pleasure...

[Disco Dan]

*Settles in with some popcorn....*

[Karma]

Whose back problem? And just coz Im a musician dont mean I can sustain particular wrist movements for your pleasure...



I dont have a cum back

Saying I could help with a little deposit ;)

Oh, and if your wrist isn't up to the strain then I'm sure your jaw has had plenty of exercise :D

[Disco Dan]

I'm sure I can help you with that back problem... :tugger: :tugger:

"one flap short of a vagina"

[Kittyhawk]

Saying I could help with a little deposit ;)

Oh, and if your wrist isn't up to the strain then I'm sure your jaw has had plenty of exercise :D


Well if it's a little deposit it aint going to sastify me at all!!

Im the flutter tounge master on sax.....I have yet to score an official ranking for my embouchure.

[Karma]

Hmm... depends really, my aim ain't all that good... goes everywhere and can get messy :(

But yeh, I'm always free for a jam session eh ;)

[Kittyhawk]

Dare I speak of "the mess?" haha it's all good. AS for the aim...practise makes perfect.

*mind starts wondering at this point*
mmMMMmmmm :innocent:

[Kittyhawk]

"one flap short of a vagina"

what do I say to that comment!!!

[ManDownUnder]

what do I say to that comment!!!

Nothing - I'm impressed that he's anatomically aware. Maybe he can share some of that wisdom with Weasel...?

LOL... back on topic guys and gals

[Qkchk]

Please remember folks................


I wont tolerate people ruining the thread for others..........:nono:

[Disco Dan]

Please remember folks................


I wont tolerate people ruining the thread for others..........:nono:

sorry.. :innocent: I slipped and went off topic... missed the "slippery when wet sign".

I'll be good :yes:

[ManDownUnder]

sorry.. :innocent: I slipped and went off topic... missed the "slippery when wet sign".

I'll be good :yes:

A very dangerous practice now you've got more horses up your arse (staying on topic... ). Good luck with the new ride - You going to be there Thu night?

[Disco Dan]

A very dangerous practice now you've got more horses up your arse (staying on topic... ). Good luck with the new ride - You going to be there Thu night?

enough horses to warrant needing a fence... ..fence? :shutup:

I may skip the Thurs ride for a few weeks until i get used to new ride, having lots of 'near misses' and 'minty moments' on it...

[crashe]

enough horses to warrant needing a fence... ..fence? :shutup:

I may skip the Thurs ride for a few weeks until i get used to new ride, having lots of 'near misses' and 'minty moments' on it...

Be TEC that way you have to go slow and that way you will get to know your bike and how it handles, plus, you also wont get LOST.

[Disco Dan]

Be TEC that way you have to go slow and that way you will get to know your bike and how it handles, plus, you also wont get LOST.

i would look at how i handle the thing tomorrow night on mentor ride... if you still agree i should be present on a group ride then i will take your advice!! :innocent:

[ManDownUnder]

Be TEC that way you have to go slow and that way you will get to know your bike and how it handles, plus, you also wont get LOST.

A good idea - but I suggest riding with TEC. Just in case.

Your call re the bike - you'll know if you're ready or not. Just... be honest. A loss of pride's nothing compared to a bit of pain

[Karma]

I may skip the Thurs ride for a few weeks until i get used to new ride, having lots of 'near misses' and 'minty moments' on it...

Mate... honestly, if you've brought a bike and you don't think you can ride it from Westgate to Albany safely then perhaps you should take it back.


Be TEC that way you have to go slow and that way you will get to know your bike and how it handles, plus, you also wont get LOST.


TEC would be easy mate, Phil usually does it, and you'll keep pace with him easy.

[Disco Dan]

Mate... honestly, if you've brought a bike and you don't think you can ride it from Westgate to Albany safely then perhaps you should take it back.
TEC would be easy mate, Phil usually does it, and you'll keep pace with him easy.

I hear ya, and take your opinion on-board... my confidence on it has gone from "OMG im gunna die, while still standing next to it on the drive" too: "HOLY SH*T that thing is fast!" too today: "woah, I have so much respect for this machine, let me ride in my limits and each day push a little more".

[Kittyhawk]

*scratches head* Hmmm...

[jade]

Hows it going I think I will come to this ride for the first time, just curious - Is it light when you ride or dark when u finish ?
Whats the pace ?

[Buddy L]

Don't be dissapointed, i can't make it this week.
Their seems to be some kind of steal wires showing trough the middle of my rear tyre:innocent: .
Save some pennys and get a new one, would be the best option i think:yes:

[rookie]

I may also miss this one due to a lack of front suspension damping and a thick greasy fluid exiting the forks.

One less muppet on the road can't be a bad thing

[Pumba]

Hows it going I think I will come to this ride for the first time, just curious - Is it light when you ride or dark when u finish ?
Whats the pace ?

This time of the year it is light throughout the ride, just on dusk when we finish, come along and enjoy.

And on a side note has anyone else noticed it starting to get dark earlier:eek:

[deathstar]

TEC would be easy mate, Phil usually does it, and you'll keep pace with him easy.

did you think i wouldn't read this you cheeky bastard? ... i find TEC one of the best positions on the ride .... people to keep up too but no one behind so you can ride your own ride and go your own speed (within reason) ... and yes i will be going TEC this thursday and anyone learnerish (mr disco) is welcome to hang back as much as they like as long as they can put up with glares from all the fast people you are making wait.

[rookie]

This time of the year it is light throughout the ride, just on dusk when we finish, come along and enjoy.

And on a side note has anyone else noticed it starting to get dark earlier:eek:

It's also darker in the mornings too...combined with the recent holiday season and the longer weekends (most are having), it isn't getting any easier to get up for work:yawn: :sleep: :yawn:

[WickedOne]

Who took the wires from your tyre? And as for the hollow??
High possibility of attendance tommorow night.

Will be good to see you for a change bud. :yes:

[Devil]

Will quite possibly be there. Will confirm.

[Keystone19]

Hope to make it to the pub, but parental duties call for early evening...

[Pumba]

Count me in this week

[Qkchk]

This time of the year it is light throughout the ride, just on dusk when we finish, come along and enjoy.

And on a side note has anyone else noticed it starting to get dark earlier:eek:

Yip sure is getting darker earlier now - The longest day is usually around the 21st Jan so it's all downhill from here on..............:cry:

Weather is puttin on a damn good performance :wari: it looks shit hot for tomorrow night!

BTW, we will be using that 'new road' we did last week as a permanent route if we go West instead of East. The regulars will know what Im on about...... no mention please of the road, cause we know why....:Police:

[Qkkid]

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:
See you turkey lurkeys at Westgate

[Karma]

BTW, we will be using that 'new road' we did last week as a permanent route if we go West instead of East. The regulars will know what Im on about...... no mention please of the road, cause we know why....:Police:


The NW motorway?

[pinkhoggirl]

Weather is puttin on a damn good performance :wari: it looks shit hot for tomorrow night!
:

Gonna be there folks...see ya all tomorrow!:rockon: As usual- I volunteer for the "nana charlie" duty...:doh:

[Damon]

I picked up my new wheels last night so should be showing up tonight

[NinjaNanna]

BTW, we will be using that 'new road' we did last week as a permanent route if we go West instead of East. The regulars will know what Im on about...... no mention please of the road, cause we know why....:Police:

Hey Qkchk,

Just recommending that we ride it in the opposite direction if the sky is still clear tonight, sun strike is particularly bad on that road.

Cheers NN

[bugjuice]

still the shell garage at 7?

[Karma]

still the shell garage at 7?

Meet 6:30, leave at 7.

Those with nasty looking orange kawaks need to park out of sight over by mcdonalds.

[bugjuice]

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[Karma]

ok ok... just the one time you can come chill with the cool kids...







That's me by the way, the cool kids, I'm one of them, you know, in case I hadn't made that clear :D

[Chaosmage]

Tonight can't come quick enough :)

Catch ya's there

[Macktheknife]

Hope to see you all at the pub.

[WickedOne]

Hope to see you all at the pub.

Awesome, will be good to catch up over a cold :drinkup:

[Morcs]

Ill be there as usual, and will definately be doing the second half of the ride. Havent done it for a good 6 weeks, missed out on some bloody good roads by the sounds of it...

[Disco Dan]

Ill be there as usual, and will definately be doing the second half of the ride. Havent done it for a good 6 weeks, missed out on some bloody good roads by the sounds of it...

keep an eye oout for Crashe this time... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

[WickedOne]

Looks like it is going to be a great night for it folks!!!! :scooter:

[Kittyhawk]

Still bikeless but will hitch a ride no doubt. See ya all there.

And this time Deathstar censor that pink screw!

[Disco Dan]

....and whoever these two chaps are... behave this time... :shutup:

or get a room! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[WickedOne]

Dodgy looking buggers aye :shit:

[paveho]

Weather's looking better by the minute. See you all there.

[Morcs]

Heheh thats the pic bro! gonna be a couple of embarrassed fellas out there tonight...

[Draco]

New tyre......... check
New chain....... check
New oil & filter.. check
Babysitter........ check

I have some hell chicken strips need dealing to before the trackday, see ya all in an hour or so :scooter:

[WickedOne]

Couldn't ask for better weather, see you all there!!!! :sunny: :scooter: :Punk:

[Jonny Rotten]

ah might turn up.....might get some dinner first........so hunrgy......

[Qkkid]

:yes: Thanks for turning up everyone :Punk: another great ride:love: apart from the 1 binn hope ya alright? Thanks Frosty once again for pickin up the pieces and of course :gob: the unexpected road works:shutup: see all you turkey lurkeys next week
QKKID/QKCHK:rockon:

[Bytor]

54 bikes! Jeez that's getting pretty serious shit and sounds like a logistical nightmare. Good on ya

[deathstar]

right and who was the charming young lady on the gpx then come on own up ... and by charming young lady i don't mean you hawky

[vagrant]

Another good fun ride. Cheers. The roadworks was actually rather fun, gave everyone a chance to ride slightly out of the comfort zone.:eek:

Nomination for line of the night goes to Slinky, who said,
"I'm going to go home and smell my rectifier"

Nice one Slinky, too much info on your personal habits dude.:laugh:

Night all

[paveho]

What a magic evening !! Did you all see that moon appearing through the clouds ??? Magnificent sight !! Thanks to all for a great ride. Hope the rider who 'missed the turn' is all right.

[HATER]

another good ride for all of about 5 mins till my bike decided it didnt want to go round corners. THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT STOPPED(the guy on the green zx10r that helped me pick up my bike)AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO FROSTY FOR PICKING UP THE PIECES AND GETTING ME HOME.
I OWE YOU A FEW ROUNDS AT THE PUB!!!
bodys hurting a little but otherwise im fine.
next week if anyone can stop and pick up my pride i left it next to the fence!

[Devil]

Good ride last night.
Nice to meet you, Sarah, even though I'm sure i've met you before! I hope you dont have too much trouble thinking of a nickname and signing up! :yes:

Anyone got any pics?

[redr1]

next week if anyone can stop and pick up my pride i left it next to the fence!

It was good to see you were ok mate. The TL didn't look too badly damaged and all the best with getting it back on the road.
Happen's to everyone, so don't let it get you down.

[ManDownUnder]

right and who was the charming young lady on the gpx then come on own up ... and by charming young lady i don't mean you hawky

She'd be the girlfriend of the guy on the RF parked next to it at pub... or doesn't that answer suit your agenda?

[HATER]

It was good to see you were ok mate. The TL didn't look too badly damaged and all the best with getting it back on the road.
Happen's to everyone, so don't let it get you down.
yeah bruised ego more than anything mate! i feel abit embarrassed that it was such a simple corner and i made a complete dick of myself.
all part of being a lerner i guess.
filling out insurance forms at the moment so hopefully be back into it before the westpac ride.
sounds like everyone had a good ride so hope to see you all in a few weeks

[ArcherWC]

Was good to catch up and talk bikes/shit in the pub

[WickedOne]

yeah bruised ego more than anything mate! i feel abit embarrassed that it was such a simple corner and i made a complete dick of myself.
all part of being a lerner i guess.
filling out insurance forms at the moment so hopefully be back into it before the westpac ride.
sounds like everyone had a good ride so hope to see you all in a few weeks

Don't worry mate, you're not the first person that corner has claimed, as long as you're okay, that's what counts.

That aside, bloody good ride last night guys. Looks like the days of tinted visors on the ATNR is sadly comnig to an end for this year though :no:

Have a great weekend guys and we'll see you all next week.

[Devil]

That aside, bloody good ride last night guys. Looks like the days of tinted visors on the ATNR is sadly comnig to an end for this year though :no:


Yeah, getting a bit rough towards the end!

[slinky]

54 bikes!!! NICE!
and ther were some regulars that weren't there too!

[HATER]

54 bikes!!! NICE!
and ther were some regulars that weren't there too!


54 and a half if you include me in that count!

[Karma]

another good ride for all of about 5 mins till my bike decided it didnt want to go round corners.

Yeh, that's a bit of an iffy corner for sure, I've personally see a couple run off that corner, and more than once gone into it too hot.

One thing I did notice last night was that the people that came around that corner and saw the crash were then slamming on the brakes and stopping right after the corner. On a ride of this size, it's really not a good idea to be stopping in an area that will be a danger to those following you, if others have stopped to help then carry on, or if you wish to stop, try not to just haul on the breaks, instead indicate and then pull over where there's space.

[WickedOne]

54 and a half if you include me in that count!

At least you didn't do what the guy in your profile pic did!!!!

[HATER]

At least you didn't do what the guy in your profile pic did!!!!

ha ha yeah i think i mite just change it.

[Toaster]

next week if anyone can stop and pick up my pride i left it next to the fence!


I didn't make it to the ride... but dude! I am sad to hear you had an off mate. Hope you and the bike mend quickly.

[HATER]

I didn't make it to the ride... but dude! I am sad to hear you had an off mate. Hope you and the bike mend quickly.

cheers toaster im fine but the bike might take a couple weeks to get back on its feet.
more dissapointed in myself than anything.
might see you in a few weeks hopefully.

[tomtyer-drake]

i didnt make it last night :( too tired, and next week im working the evening, so it might be a while till i show you all what a shite zzr can do again.

good to hear you all (-1) had a good ride.

Tom

[4 strokes]

hope all is well after your little off road run. How long you out?

[4 strokes]

54 and a half if you include me in that count!

hope all is well after your little off road run. How long you out?

[Buddy L]

Ok got the new tyres on the bike so we can make it 55 this week, Just because im coming don't be afraid people.
Ill drag along some more if i can as well.

[HATER]

hope all is well after your little off road run. How long you out?

yeah mate im ok, bikes not as bad as it looked.
it got collected yesterday so all going well should have it back in a couple of weeks.

[slinky]

*sigh of releif* - its thursday! weathers looking good :D
see ya'll tonight

[Pumba]

Count me in for tonight, weather map looks all good:sunny:

[Devil]

I'll be there scrubbing in my new tyres. :scooter:

[Qkchk]

Ride is on for tonight (at this stage............unless the heavens open up)

Shame the weather isnt as nice as it was this morning...... but cloud is better than rain, so I'll see you roosters @ Westgate. I will only cancel the ride if it's heavy rain. I promise no roadworks tonight either.... :yeah:

[WickedOne]

YYYEEE HHHHAAA!!!!! See ya'll there!!!!

[Disco Dan]

may be there, will be tailend if anything though.

[Kflasher]

YYYEEE HHHHAAA!!!!! See ya'll there!!!!

Remember your clear visor tonight...

[Pumba]

Do you mean clear as in clean?

Cause now you mention it I might clean mine when I get home

[ManDownUnder]

No can make it tonight... dammit. Frogs need ringing and my eyes need some sleeps. Fucken knackered.

Have fun all, ride safe and look out for that chick on her new bike...:scooter:

[WickedOne]

Remember your clear visor tonight...

Yeah mate, I'm onto it today!!! We gonna see you tonight?

[Jonny Rotten]

Ok got the new tyres on the bike so we can make it 55 this week, Just because im coming don't be afraid people.
Ill drag along some more if i can as well.


im not coming tonight so you'll just have to wait till next week for me to get rid of your chicken strips :shutup:

might make it to the pub have to work late

[Buddy L]

im not coming tonight
might make it to the pub have to work late

Clean your nose, before you come to the pub.
Hard life brown noseing the boss.:sick:

[Jonny Rotten]

Clean your nose, before you come to the pub.
Hard life brown noseing the boss.:sick:


wwaaahhh waahh you hurt my feelings.......

[vagrant]

Sorry Guys, I won't be there either.
The battery in the Blade died last night after the mentor ride. Apparently they do that after 5 years:crybaby:
I've just got back from fighting thru the traffic:mad: with the new one, and it still needs to be charged etc.
have a good one y'all

[Qkkid]

Great ride tonight :yes: sorry to hear about the $630 ticket:gob: :doh:
:shit: Sorry for my disappearing act on Dairy flat:innocent:

[loneranger]

:slap: nevermind the ticket, when you ride like i do it's to be expected,
big thanks to those who stopped or turned around to make sure i wasn't walking home, cheers all, see ya next week...

[Toaster]

:slap: nevermind the ticket, when you ride like i do it's to be expected,
big thanks to those who stopped or turned around to make sure i wasn't walking home, cheers all, see ya next week...

Ouch.... what is the officer number on the ticket out of interest?

[Jacko2]

:slap: nevermind the ticket, when you ride like i do it's to be expected,
big thanks to those who stopped or turned around to make sure i wasn't walking home, cheers all, see ya next week...

Beautiful Wheelie Bro! Would have bin a great photo. Sorry to hear about the Cash, could have been worse.

[Disco Dan]

:slap: nevermind the ticket, when you ride like i do it's to be expected,
big thanks to those who stopped or turned around to make sure i wasn't walking home, cheers all, see ya next week...


BUGGER DUDE

[paveho]

Thanks for a great ride, everyone. Bad luck on your 'encounter', loneranger. I guess it' s 'to be expected' for most of us at some stage.

[WickedOne]

Bloody good ride besides the bacon boys, see you all next week!!!!

[Buddy L]

good smooth following ride last night, was the last ones to leave the pub at 12.
next week ill be their.

[Keystone19]

Awesome ride guys!

Nice to see MDU in the car when me and Nicksta were out scouting our route...

[ManDownUnder]

Awesome ride guys!

Nice to see MDU in the car when me and Nicksta were out scouting our route...

LOL - just PM'd you. Looks like the front of your bike needs a bit more weight on it huh?

I couldn't make the ride so I grabbed two of the kids and stood on one of the known intersections. They waved at the bikes - had a chat to Noel (who is very good with kids btw...!)

Heading home Mia decided she liked the fast yellow bike at the front (Dawn...) and the one that "made a farting noise" when it went past. a GPX I think it was.

All good fun.

[crashe]

Awesome ride guys!

Nice to see MDU in the car when me and Nicksta were out scouting our route...

He was squatting down beside his two kids waving to everyone on the corner of herstmere road christchurch and hasst pas road when we all rode past...

Im sure the kids enjoyed that.... seeing all the bikes.

[ManDownUnder]

He was squatting down beside his two kids waving to everyone on the corner of secret road one and secret road two when we all rode past...

Im sure the kids enjoyed that.... seeing all the bikes.

Yes - and the more details we post, the sooner the cops find out any/all the details of the ride... hint hint (edit your post)

Edit - and yes they did. Loved it. Ruben's coming with me on the Helicopter ride on Sunday too...

[Karma]

the one that "made a farting noise" when it went past.

Sorry about that, I'd eaten before I came out...

[Keystone19]

LOL - just PM'd you. Looks like the front of your bike needs a bit more weight on it huh?


I dunno what you talking about...:innocent:

[crashe]

Yes - and the more details we post, the sooner the cops find out any/all the details of the ride... hint hint (edit your post)

Well considering the police already know what roads we all ride on..... and they were there waiting for us all last night....... (two cops)

I have 'blanked' out the two known roads just for you.

[ManDownUnder]

...and they were there waiting for us all last night....... (two cops)

How many?

Marked car or the Blue Mazda 6?

Where? Near Kaukop?

[Kittyhawk]

Should have given you the camera MDU was a clear night pics would have come out good.

I didn't even see you at the intersection.....was away in another world...

:innocent:

[NinjaNanna]

:slap: nevermind the ticket, when you ride like i do it's to be expected,
big thanks to those who stopped or turned around to make sure i wasn't walking home, cheers all, see ya next week...

REFRESHING HONESTY, I LIKE IT.

[Karma]

Some of us will learn, and some of us have. When the cop came past us there was a group of at least 7/8 bikes doing only 100 - 110.

Those that don't learn will continue to be fined / lose licenses until they are not able / not willing to ride this ride. Darwinism mate, those who don't wish to ride sensibly on this ride will sooner or later stop coming.

[crashe]

How many?

Marked car or the Blue Mazda 6?

Where? Near Kaukop?

Marked car at Waitoki.

Other marked car at the bottom of Albany Hill.
Right on the corner that you turn up to the prison.
That copper had his laser gun out.

[SixPackBack]

Oh well looks like you got done by our mates, welcome to the reason I dont go on these rides anymore!
So was it the Ginga with the beard (Hilton) or was it the same guy that was in the Mazda6 the last time they pulled this stunt (Andy C****, the fuckwitest fuckwit i know). He has darker hair, short cropped, slim build caucasian, about 176 cm tall.
I will have a hunt through my tickets and get both their numbers.

In any case you guys wont learn that they scout that route. The last run in with them was when they stopped us all and took a few licences... thats the last time I did a Westie Thursday night ride.

Could not agree more. I loved the Thursday nighters, not just the ride but the socialising afterwards. Alas if fuck knuckles like Mark auckland did not turn up, someone either bins or the pigs ticket the unfortunates.

Ruined it for me.:mellow:

[ManDownUnder]

like Mark auckland did not turn up,

Speaking of whom - was he on the ride last night? He went past me on the NW (splitting like... well. imagine it for yourself... true to form) but I didn't see him go past on the ride.

[crashe]

Speaking of whom - was he on the ride last night? He went past me on the NW (splitting like... well. imagine it for yourself... true to form) but I didn't see him go past on the ride.

Yes Skidmark was on last night's ride.... on the 250cc borrowed bike.

In fact keep an eye out for film footage of his riding skills.
He taped a videocamera to the front of his bike......
Awaiting Disco_Dan to put it up on 'youtube' for everyone to view.

[ManDownUnder]

Yes Skidmark was on last night's ride.... on the 250cc borrowed bike.



He was lucky. Lucky to make it all the way to the end of the road in one piece... and lucky I didn't stop into the Shell and take his keys for a ride to Kumeu with me.

Rides past me like that again I fucken will...

Mark - you're fast, but you're not clever, and "good" isn't on your CV either. Sort it chap. We've had enough funerals of late...

[ManDownUnder]

This is like ground hog day.

I thought that as I wrote it... sad but true. Shit - you'd think a lesson would have been learned... no?

[ArcherWC]

Unfortunatly I think the only thing that will learn Mark is a very long stay in hospital, and even then the lesson will be marginal I fear

[ManDownUnder]

I have continually been harrased by those HP fuckwits from Orewa base and what used to be Bexley House (now North Shore Policing Centre),

Time for a new bike/plate/outfit?

[SixPackBack]

Living in Rodney does not make my life easy re: the pigs.
Stealth is the word.

[Karma]

I dont come because either someone always bins it, gets lost or the cops are waiting around every straight. It is very frustrating and not at all enjoyable. I like the pub at the end.

True enough, but then the thursday ride does seem to contain a higher than average number of newbies.


I always ride sensibly, that is not the same as riding to the posted limit.

On a ride where there are known to be coppers around I'd say you were wrong. Whilst I may not agree with some of the speed limits around they are the law, and if you choose to break that law you have to live with the conseqences. If you depend on your bike to get to work and back, I'd say speeding on the thursday ride is indeed less than sensible.

[Devil]

Living in Rodney does not make my life easy re: the pigs.

One day you're going to get caught with those pigs, thats just sick man. :laugh:

[4 strokes]

Living in Rodney does not make my life easy re: the pigs.
Stealth is the word.


Well i've lived in rodney for 4 years, but only had a road bike for 5 weeks. Last night was my 3rd thursday night ride and ignorance is bliss as this whole cop/bike lark is so new.

[Phurrball]

Some of us will learn, and some of us have. When the cop came past us there was a group of at least 7/8 bikes doing only 100 - 110.(snip)

Aye, and a heap of bikes all going at exactly 50 down the hill into Albany where our laser-gun friend was waiting (thanks to the cagers giving advanced warning)

I had a ball on my first ATNR - will definately be back. Having a 250 with carbs needing a sort-out carrying a tubby-bloater like me helps avoid tickets :sunny:

[deathstar]

well i'm usually a volenteer for the TEC just because its the ease of it ... don't let a car past me doing less then 110 so if they do its either a twat or a piggies and if its a piggies i generally text up a head to let people know

[FROSTY]

that wasnt dickmarkon the gn250ish looking thing was it?
i was caging homeabout 6-6.30 on the norwestern crawlway and there was a total fucktard zig zagging through the traffic making a lot of noise and disrupting the traffic like crazy

[crashe]

that wasnt dickmarkon the gn250ish looking thing was it?
i was caging homeabout 6-6.30 on the norwestern crawlway and there was a total fucktard zig zagging through the traffic making a lot of noise and disrupting the traffic like crazy

Its a blue bike....... its a old model has spokes on it...... but yeah it does kinda look a bit like a GN250.

Some else on KB has a bike excatley the same.

[Karma]

ahaha... that's two!

The northwestern is a dangerous place to be eh...

[FROSTY]

yea i thought it was him --thats why I wasnt on the ride--Um that combined with the fact every ride I turn up on seems to turn into a crashfest

[Qkkid]

welcome to the reason I dont go on these rides anymore!

In any case you guys wont learn that they scout that route. The last run in with them was when they stopped us all and took a few licences... thats the last time I did a Westie Thursday night ride.
Sorry guys love ya all but i got a few things to say :yes:

This is not a personal attack to any particular persons we are just letting you know how we feel okay.
We will say it 1 more time for those who dont get it. This is a social event ending at a pub for a feed and a chin wag , you do not have to go at break neck speeds to have fun, you can do under 120km and have a ball with all the twisties/roads we do.

1/ WTF? That incident was nearly 4 months ago whoopydo no big deal :nono: harden up its not like they are spending all there time waiting around for us :Police:

2/ We have alot of regulars that come on the ride. They are not all newbees so talk about something ya know. Yes we have newbees that come, whats wrong with that"get a grip" you once were a newbee

3/ Markaucklander has never bothered me,and i am in noway defending him but dont use him as a excuse to run our ATNR down. I have been doing this ride with QKCHK for over 2 years. We have alot of fun on this ride so If you dont like it fuckoff Dawn and i are not interested in hearing your bullshit.

4/ We care about the people who come on our rides. We dont have bins every week either. The roads we do have alot of variety and there are some bad corners that can easily catch you out, so yes you will have the odd binn and yes We do try and vary the route :shit: For what it is worth we have introduced into our ride 2 new shit hot roads:love: what the fuck would you really know :angry: YOU have not done them. The ride is now 87kms long:Punk: We hardly ever see those that bitch about it.

5/ We are constantly getting 50 plus bikes on our rides ,so i guess the numbers speak volume:yes:

6/ I have never had a ticket in over 2 years doing this ride, so it can be done. Dawn hasnt had a ticket either, so there goes that theory of too many cops hounding our ride. And we are there every Thursday nite all year round. I am not saying i wont get one, but i probably deserve one, probably more than one, but we always say at your own peril if you choose to speed.

7/ We put alot of effort into this event, Support it or fuck off , we are not interested in what SouthAuckland ride does and we dont post in it. They are not binn free either and its a small group or riders. Anyway its none of our buisness or right to critisize or give our viewpoint on the way Dovers thread /ride is done. How about all you wingers out there do the same, or better still organise your own ride and turn up to it every week. It takes a little effort.

8/ I personally ride at the rear of the group sometimes in the middle of the group and sometimes lead the group, and i have started at the back being a pointer and gone through the pack to the front and in all that time I have never been close to being hit from behind or had any close shaves with anyone in front of me. The only incident we have had was with a certain JSG and he was told to hit the road (fuckoff) and yes we do talk with the people who have ridin issues we just dont post it all over kiwibiker okay.

9/ Lastly a bit of thanks wouldnt go astray instead of negative bullshit. And last of all dont tell us how to run our ride, be constuctive not destructive. :corn: Its comments like we see on here that give perception and it creates a false perception of the ride and all the hard work put into it.:yeah:

[ArcherWC]

:love: thank you quickies :love:

[SixPackBack]

I guess the Markauckland comment was directed at me.

He is a talented young rider with barley a single functioning brain neuron, and he is dangerous to be around. A fact backed up by the numerous negative comments from many others virtually every time he rides, further more his behavior does not change. I do not want to be around Mark or anyone like him.

My perception [backed by numerous personal experiences] is that the cops target the ride. A major ticketing exercise I witnessed was so upsetting for many the ATNR was left to its own devices for many weeks, the organisers clearly upset as well. And the ticketing continues still.

Again my perception of bins is based on reality having witnessed a few over my time, and read about the carnage.

I decided not long ago that since for me personally the ATNR was not working, I could at least meet friends at the pub afterwards . On the couple of occasions I have the pigs are still sitting on old Albany highway when I go home; it ruins the night for me.

Understand that perceived negative comments are based on frustration that makes it less than pleasurable for me to attend the ATNR.

I am not sure what I can do or say to convince the organisers [qkwk's] that my comments are not negative nor targeting them or the ride. Taking freindly constructive comments personally is something I have no control over.

[slinky]

for those maybe wanting to know 'crash and MDU' the bike mark is on is a cd250u, - we got one in the garage.

[Morcs]

Awaiting Disco_Dan to put it up on 'youtube' for everyone to view.

The footage is a bit boring, the camera wasnt recording for the most of the time, so missed out all the fuckwit riding of his...

[Qkchk]

Qkkid summed it up pretty well,
but here in plain english:

Too much bullshit about the ride and it will be closed down - SIMPLE.

We don't have to be there EVERY WEEK, we do have 'a life' and a busy one at that. We 'donate' our time organising these rides/activities so we can all enjoy being on KB.

If it comes down to it, me and Qkkid will do our own thing..............:bye:

[Karma]

Hmm... not sure if the ride has reached the point where it's taken on a life by itself...

I'd wager that even if you stopped running it, others would step in to take your place.

[Crisis management]

I'm glad you have spoken up (Qks) as I have been considering joining the thursday night ride to put some faces to names but have been a bit put off by the negative comments.
I am not a great fan of massed rides for the same reasons speedi & six pack mention but you've got to meet people in other than cyberspace so I will attempt to get along when work & family permit.

Don't give up, the silent majority do appreciate the effort you put in.

[Jonny Rotten]

this is bollocks.... it seems to me the only people bitching are the ones that havent been on "the ride" in awhile......when you get a big group ride like this its goin to atract attention...some good and some bad...... bad being the cops....tho i havent seen a cop on this ride untill last thursday for a few months now......one cop in a few months..sounds like good odds to me.....your also goin to get pollotics between riders the bigger the group the more pollotics there will be....if you have a problem with a rider dont bitch to the Qks's about it.....go talk to the rider yourself none of you are children and the Qk's dont need to be holding your hands because you cant stand your own ground when you have a problem with people....

and for the good stuff..... good roads good company and has anyone else notice the kids standing at the end of there driveways waving as we go past over the last few weeks......must be a buzz for these kids to see all those bikes goin past....

steve and dawn your doin a great job.....keep it up (tho i wouldnt blame you if you didnt)

[idleidolidyll]

It seems to me that you northerners need to try a different tact. (I ride in Sth Auck)
Obviously you have too many riders (IMO) and the trouble with that is that others are not used to the riding styles of anyone else. If you don't trust someone's riding in a group, you won't enjoy the ride much or at the least, you'll avoid them like the plague.

You also DO seem plagued by the pigs.

My humble suggestions; talk personally or by PM to those who are riding much faster than the main group and suggest they organise a ride to a different location or on a different day. Post that the ride is a slow, medium or fast paced one but don't post where you're going at all (Thereby not giving the pigs a clue). Decide or inform at the pre ride meeting point just where it's going and try to leave in different directions so the cops don't get used to your route.

Personally I ride quckly but don't like going too fast.
The difference? Riding quickly can mean sitting on 100-120ish on the straights but not slowing down for the corners. Riding fast means exceeding the speed limit by a considerable degree like doing 160-240kph; I value my licence and life too much to do that often or at all.

On the Sth Auckland ride I sometimes like to go more quicly than the others but usually only for a small part of the ride. When I feel the urge I go off ahead by myself and that means others are not around to be endangered by my speed/style etc. However, when we hit big straights and 'some' amongst us twist the throttle and hit big speed; I generally am happy to let them disappear into the distance knowing that I'll catch them in the corners or they'll be waiting at some intersection.

Our sth Auckland rides vary from 6 or 7 bikes to about 25 bikes. Usually however, the ride splits up into fast riders and more sedate riders; none of us seems to have an issue with that or with the way others ride. The difference is that we generally know the riding styles of all our riders and know what they'll do in any given circumstance.

With 50+ ridiers I suspect that's impossible on your rides.

Anyway, I hope you figure something out, I've thought about joining you for a ride on occassion but I'm also put off by riding in a large group amongst riders I neither know or trust to be close to.
The last time I did so was with a Ulysseus run. I wasn't a member, just invited. I hated it: too many differnt levels of skill, speed and adrenaline to ride together safely. I too prefer groups of half a dozen or so and prefer riding with people I trust through experience.

[skidMark]

He is a talented young rider with barley a single functioning brain neuron,





awwww mate i'm touched , i feel the love so deeply in my heart.

talented aye.... jesus you been been into them magic mushys again eh?

mmmmmm just gotta get a job so i can get finance on a shiny brand new zx10

hehehehe

but alas i won't be nutting it...

i do have desire to live

i also find it amusing that at the pub i hate people saying i was a good rider nice lines etc.

and i didn't cut off anyone or anything like that moved aside on straights to let others through

thankyou once again to steve and dawn for organising this...it's the highlight of my week

stop bitching on the internet and ride your bikes people

ARGUEING ON THE INTERNET IS LIKE COMPETING IN THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS, EVEN IF YOU WIN YOUR STILL RETARDED

cheers: SM

[doc]

talented aye.... jesus mmmmmm just gotta get a job so i can get finance on a shiny brand new zx10

i do have desire to live

thankyou once again to steve and dawn for organising this...it's the highlight of my week

stop bitching on the internet and ride your bikes people

SM
I've been on one ride with you SM, and with the above edited quotes from you. You will not make old bones and hopefully you don't take others with you or cause others to end it prematurely. Checked out your site and when some wants to make contact with you cos they are "tired of riding with cautious riders". It don't look promising. Funny thing at a Eulogy people never speak the truth. Ever been to one ?

[The Stranger]

Again my perception of bins is based on reality having witnessed a few over my time, and read about the carnage.

Sure there have been some bins, but there needs to be some perspective. The ride has been going for a couple of years and regualrly attracts over 50 riders now.

The ride is in reality no different to any other, you are no more or less likely to bin because you are on the ATNR.

That said, you are more likely to be see or hear of one on this ride due to the numbers. If this upsets anyone, buy a cage.

[FROSTY]

no bitching on my part. Simple statement of fact-- by bad luck or timing I think Ive had 2 rides Ive completed (er one of em was my own bike getting a flat tyre)
For the record Im happy to be "that guy" that recovers the busted bikes.

[Disco Dan]

Flipping eck, I feel like ive just read a womans magazine after sifting through all the bitching!

Good onya Quicks for organising this ride... yeah there is a few neewbs on the ride each week, but riding with those more experienced is a great learning tool... ...as riders become quicker and more experienced they start getting closer to the front of the pack and learn from even faster riders and get better etc etc... The only gripe I have ever had as a 'newb' on this ride is the odd person zooming past me too close giving me a right old wobble. Always a small minority in any group of people that have to show off/go against the flow. I dont think newbs are a problem at all on this ride. Keep up the good work!

The quicks have always made it very clear regarding speed on these rides, if you dont have the restraint to keep your speed clean then what do you expect the police to do? ...sets a bad example to those learning.

(a smart man would not have go involved with this but.. yeah...)

[The Stranger]

It seems to me that you northerners need to try a different tact. (I ride in Sth Auck)
Obviously you have too many riders (IMO) and the trouble with that is that others are not used to the riding styles of anyone else. If you don't trust someone's riding in a group, you won't enjoy the ride much or at the least, you'll avoid them like the plague.


So you don't ride this ride, but you know what's wrong with it?
As Jonny rotten mentioned, the only ones knocking are ones that don't attend. - there is nothing that needs fixing.



You also DO seem plagued by the pigs.


So what? At least we are aware of it. Like any other hazard, ride to the conditions.



My humble suggestions; talk personally or by PM to those who are riding much faster than the main group and suggest they organise a ride to a different location or on a different day. Post that the ride is a slow, medium or fast paced one but don't post where you're going at all (Thereby not giving the pigs a clue). Decide or inform at the pre ride meeting point just where it's going and try to leave in different directions so the cops don't get used to your route.


No one from this ride has complained (have they?) about mixed speeds - why fix something that isn't broken. Some ride quite fast, they never upset me, some ride too slow - I wait patiently for a good chance. Everyone is courteous.



The difference is that we generally know the riding styles of all our riders and know what they'll do in any given circumstance.


You been watching too many Tui billboards there.



Anyway, I hope you figure something out, I've thought about joining you for a ride on occassion but I'm also put off by riding in a large group amongst riders I neither know or trust to be close to.
The last time I did so was with a Ulysseus run. I wasn't a member, just invited. I hated it: too many differnt levels of skill, speed and adrenaline to ride together safely. I too prefer groups of half a dozen or so and prefer riding with people I trust through experience.

Thank you for your input, however there really is nothing to figure out - it works and it is popular, except apparently amonst the elite.

If it aint broke don't fix it.

[Keystone19]

Well I enjoy the Thursday night ride - 'nuff said!

[The_Dover]

my ovary hurts.

[WickedOne]

I really enjoy the ATNR and look forward to it every week.

[Qkkid]

my ovary hurts.

Dont worry your pocket will hurt soon too:yes:

[SwanTiger]

Ah the never ending bitching and moaning that is the ATNR !! :love:


Yes the Police are aware of and occasionally target the ATNR
Yes Mark can not ride for shit and is considered by many to be dangerous (cue his own mother said "Mark I want a nice photo of you before you die")



I'd wager that even if you stopped running it, others would step in to take your place.
When QKCHK or QKKID have failed to turn up for the ride (usually through the winter months) the regular attendee's have in the passed followed the same ride format and not had any problems.


my ovary hurts.
Fag.

Maybe I'll see you all next week at the pub if I can be bothered :whocares:

Then again by the way QKCHK and QKDIK are spealing they might start charging us for attending their ride? Or do you guys get a tax write-off for "donating" your time?

Haha, I look forward to your firey response :dodge:

[skidMark]

SWANNY!!!!! where have you been hiding boy

ya better be at da pub next week

we got sum catching up to do

and i have learnt alot since you last rode with me

like going slower **mutter mutter sumthing derogatory about slow old hondas that tap out at 110kph mutter mutter**

and dw i don't own it

hmmm gotta fix the a100 at some point throttle cable was screwed in the mini so i kinda errr took it's clutch cable...well at least the mini has a pretty new throttle cable :first:

[HATER]

not wanting to get into this debate/bitching session i am a new rider and have found that what qkkid/qkchik have organised is a great way for some one like myself to learn how to ride with people who have more experience.

Yes i had a binn the other week and i dont like having my nose rubbed in it by people saying i shouldnt be on the ride..
seems no one would say it to my face but will happily do it on here..

as i said i am very greatfull to frosty for collecting my bike and taking me home but your comments in regards to the amount of accidents that there is on a thursday i take as a personal attack.

as for mark i dont know him personally but from what ive seen hes just a
young guy that wants to ride hard and fast just like alot of the guys on the ride.

maybe the more experienced guys should be more rolemodels to the younger/less experienced guys.


bottom line...
if you want to ride atnr just ride if not dont.
end rant/

[NinjaNanna]

Ok lets put all of this in perspective for all of those reading this and wondering whether they will come along for their first ATNR,

6 months ago I was in the same boat as you, reading the thread thinking, is it worth it, sounds like everybody speeds and gets caught. I wondered whether I'd get left behind, or cause problems. Long story short Qkchk assured me it would be ok so I came along.

That first ride there were 8 bikes (early in the riding season I guess) now each week there's around 50 bikes.

Volume speaks louder than words, the ride is great, it is safe (disclaimer: until you are used to the route, take notice of the corner speed signs) and it is FUN.

The Qks run it well, you won't get lost and if you are sensible you won't lose your license from speeding.

All said come along, 50 people say its great, about 5-10 are saying it not for them - mind you I think they probably get there kicks at speeds slightly faster than 100km/hr.

oh yeah - SkidMark takes a lot of flack, some warranteed some maybe not, but if you think about it thats 1 in 50, if only 2% in every population were considered idoits imagine how great the world would be.

[NinjaNanna]

There seems to be a little bit of disillusionment from some of those doing pointer duty.

I have a suggestion - don't race to the front of the pack, the ride only needs about 10 pointers so let some of the slower-mid paced riders go first.

This might work - or it might not.

[The Stranger]

There seems to be a little bit of disillusionment from some of those doing pointer duty.



I used to ensure I stayed back a bit so as not to get snapped for point duty, that is until I led the ride one evening and had trouble finding pointers - the buggers were all hanging back and hiding.

Now I make a point of doing my bit and pointing. It is actually pretty awesome. Nothing like 50 bikes roaring past to lift the soul.
Then you get the chance to fang it comfortably. You can be pretty sure that any cops that may be ahead will already be busy.
I also find I get clear road, the group has sorted itself fast to slow and all I got to do is pick off a few straglers and the road clears cause the main group is well ahead.

[slinky]

Its an awesome ride. maybe the people who don't like the ATNR are searching in the wrong place for what they want. Theres no need to put down the ride becuase its not what your looking for.
if you like an 8 bike ride, then go ride that and don't mock a 50 bike ride.
Its a well organised social cruise/ride/fang(however you are feeling that night) followed by the overrun of an albany pub.
So thanks to the Qks!!! of the few who don't seem to apreciate it, there are 50+ of us that do! and alot more in the future that will.

[Karma]

I used to ensure I stayed back a bit so as not to get snapped for point duty, that is until I led the ride one evening and had trouble finding pointers - the buggers were all hanging back and hiding.


I don't hide, I really am that slow :(

[slinky]

haven't had to point yet,
i got close!
but then my confidence lacked on those stunning gravel roads we got to ride on! :D
and everyone passed me.

[ManDownUnder]

Thu night ride...

I'm not here to kiss butts, I know the Qks put in a shit load of effort to get this up and running and who the hell are we to ruin it?

Constructive criticism is always welcome (well in my camp anyway) If I'm being a dick, point it out. No problems. I expect the same of others. Beat me up and I'll be pissed off but anything life threatening will get a mention. Skidmark and JSG come up for occassional comment, and no doubt so do many others.

Cops and tickets happen. It's their job so don't bitch about it. Stepping into the line of fire is a warning I've heard in the debrief at the beginning of every Thu night ride I've been on, it's even in the disclaimer on the calendar item. I do it from time to time, and should I get snapped I wear it.

Let's all play grownups and do the same.

The vitreole I spit out in here, targetted at one or two from time to time, is based on 22 years experience on a bike, is always open to defence or challenge

I have 2 suggestions
1) Cats fights be taken outside. Why make enemies online when you then have to ride with them offline. Any shite posts in here get moved deleted or another thread started. Precious toes will be walked on. Accept it, move on
2) To the Qk's. I see the right to ban people from rides is mentioned in the disclaimer of the sticky. Dunno if that right is being exercised, but should you need to I'll respect it one way or t'other.

Despite it being a KB ride, there's no question who organises it, who's in charge and who we have to listen to. This isn't school, the Qk's aren't somehow resposible for our actions, but they do put the effort in, they provide an opportunity to have a lot of fun, and the bitching, backstabing and squabbling doesn't help at all.

At the end of the day, someone is in control - that's Steve and Dawn. It's a simple case of logistics. If you don't like the ride - don't come.

Fuck - this comes across so condescending - sorry guys... but... Speedie, 6pack - you guys have your reasons.. no worries. You choose not to come, or to come on occasion... whatever.

Maybe others should follow that example rather than turn this more and more into a weekly shitfight

[Disco Dan]

2) To the Qk's. I see the right to ban people from rides is mentioned in the disclaimer of the sticky. Dunno if that right is being exercised, but should you need to I'll respect it one way or t'other.

At the end of the day, someone is in control - that's Steve and Dawn. It's a simple case of logistics. If you don't like the ride - don't come.


Well said MDU, I agree with above quote... maybe its not being exercised. Its your ride qk's, so dont be afraid to ban people or even politely tell people that they cant/should not attend. Its starting to get quite large each week and you may need to start 'cracking the whip' a bit to make sure everyone knows who is in charge and keeps in line. You make the rules, dont be afraid to enforce them? Heck you got my support! and many others im sure...

[surfer]

Personally I am glad that someone (Qks) with their experience takes the responsibility and effort for organising the ATNR. Well done to you both for doing this.

I don't ride a sports bike so don't seem to encounter some of the challenges that some on the ATNR talk about. My bike is a little different to most of the others on the ride and not as fast but nevertheless I have felt welcomed. When stuff has happened on my bike (as I am still running it in in its present format) I have had nothing but helpful comments and suggestions where concern has always been expressed. Thanks again.

The ATNR rides that I have made have been a great experience for me. I am also sure that my confidence and riding skills have improved. Thanks for this.

[slinky]

how has this turned into banning ppl from the ride? :s
no ones doin' any wrong on the ride itself, as far as i can see.

[Macktheknife]

Can't we all just get along??
Seriously folks, let those who want to enjoy this ride do so and those who choose otherwise enjoy their choice also. I honestly do not see any reason for the negative comments, the quicks do a good job in organising this run and yes there are those who push themselves too hard and pay the price, this should not be seen as anyone elses responsibility but the rider.
It is a fun ride with really good camaraderie at the end, enjoy it for what it is.