The Great KBer Ride - 1 October 06

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah - ride within your limits everybody. Last BIG KB ride I was on there was a crash on the Takas within 10 minutes of leaving Caltex, then at least one more because a rider was pushing their limits too far, but only realised mid corner when it was too late.

Too true mate!

I've said it before....but I love repeating myself!
If you want or need to show us all how fast you are....go racing.
On a race track where there's no traffic heading in the other direction.
Oh yeah....and an ambulance handy.

[gijoe1313]

Well, its a fine day to leave for Welly way from up Dorkland - just going over my final bag and gear check and will be leaving as soon as I'm done! Looking forward to a safe and enjoyable trip and attending the KB ride tomorrow - :woohoo:

[chip_cartman]

Si and I are meeting at Mobil by the traffic lights at Kapiti at 9am and will meet another rider at Pauatahanui Challange Stn around 9.30. All other Kapiti and Mana riders welcome to join us at either of these locations.

Yer mate i'll be there...

[Kendog]

Well, its a fine day to leave for Welly way from up Dorkland - just going over my final bag and gear check and will be leaving as soon as I'm done! Looking forward to a safe and enjoyable trip and attending the KB ride tomorrow - :woohoo:

Have a safe trip there mate, and just remember, the closer you get to Welly, the windier it gets!! Look forward to meeting you tomorrow, unless you want to catch up for dinner or drinks tonight.

[James Deuce]

Forecast is now for rain today and bright sunshine tomorrow.

See you all there!

[Slingshot]

**UPDATE**

Weather tomorrow:
Wellington - Early Drizzle, fine breaks later. Dying Northerlies. (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=wellington)
Masterton - Cloudy Periods, risk of afternoon shower. Light winds. (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=masterton)

Fuel
It'd be a good idea to fill up before leaving Caltex tomorrow morning. There is fuel available in Featherston (although we're not stopping here) and in Martinborough.
A tank of gas should be more than enough to get you from Caltex, around the back of the lake and to Martinborough then filling up in Martinborough should see you right for the trip to Masterton.

Lunch
The staff at the pub are expecting us!!! When you arrive at the Pukemanu please place your order for lunch, don't wait for everyone to arrive first before ordering.
For those of you that have PMed me with your order, you'll need to order too. The PMs were so I could give the pub an indication of how many of each meals we'd need.
There is also going to be a vegetarian panini type option.

Sweeper - Novice Group
I still need a sweeper for the novice group. You don't need any special skills, you just need to be happy riding at the back of the group and be prepared to stop and lend a hand if required. Please either PM me or come and find me tomorrow morning at Caltex.

Re-grouping Points
Along the way we'll have brief stops for the groups to re-group. The following are the points that we will re-group:

Featherston, just before the turn-off for the Eastern Lake Road
On the corner of Eastern Lake Road & the East West Access RoadThese will be brief stops and and soon as your group's sweeper arrives the group will depart.

Group Riding
For many of you...this won't be your first group ride, but if it is, it's important to form a staggered riding position. ie. _--_--_--

See you all tomorrow.

[MattRSK]

Awesome 61 people enrolled! Oh damn that RG100!! guy is coming :p

p/t

[poorbastard]

Go to the exhaust guys on sat morn and get them to weld em up...

Has been looked at. It has broken up where the pipes join together into one. I could have got them to do a patch up job but not for the price I was quoted :Pokey: . They could possibly be fixed but not in the short amount of time they had and for more then what they are probably worth.

[Colapop]

Fark - call me a dumass!! I just (at this late stage) thought of someone who could've done it for you. Put a sleeve over the break and welded it around. He did the same thing 2 weeks ago for someone else I know... Damn I feel like an arse!

[apteryx_haasti]

Awesome 61 people enrolled! Oh damn that RG100!! guy is coming :p

p/t

And probably more people (like me) who are keeping a nervous eye on the weather and therefore haven't signed up because they're going to see what it's like on the day.

(Hope that's not a problem...)

[Skunk]

And probably more people (like me) who are keeping a nervous eye on the weather and therefore haven't signed up because they're going to see what it's like on the day.

(Hope that's not a problem...)
Like me too. I'll just take my chances on the food being available...

...that RG100!! guy is coming
Damn!

[Sketchy_Racer]

You better come Skunk you slack ol' bugger!

If you don't, You cant give me greif anymore about not coming to BOB

[apteryx_haasti]

Like me too. I'll just take my chances on the food being available...

Yeah - and now I'm all confused like because I've watched the weather forecast.

Drizzle clearing...calm over the hill...but - how likely is it that they've got it right? Nervous chewing on fingernails...

[Sketchy_Racer]

Yeah - and now I'm all confused like because I've watched the weather forecast.

Drizzle clearing...calm over the hill...but - how likely is it that they've got it right? Nervous chewing on fingernails...

Heeeeyy

Its only a bit a water. Your not afraid of water are you? :baby:

[Madness]

It's nothing a bit of rain-x on the visor won't take care of. What time you coming through Haywards RG100?

[Kendog]

A few of us are meeting at 9.00 at the Jville BP, if anyone is keen to meet there before riding to Rimutex.

[James Deuce]

It's nothing a bit of rain-x on the visor won't take care of. What time you coming through Haywards RG100?

Don't use Rain X on visors. It roots them. Use Nikwax visor proof.

[Paul in NZ]

Heeeeyy

Its only a bit a water. Your not afraid of water are you? :baby:

Yeah - thats what the deck captain of the titanic said after the last lifeboat left....

[Sketchy_Racer]

It's nothing a bit of rain-x on the visor won't take care of. What time you coming through Haywards RG100?

I probably not coming over the haywards. I'll be coming up the akatarawas. Most likely so I'll meet you at rumitex

[Sketchy_Racer]

Yeah - thats what the deck captain of the titanic said after the last lifeboat left....


Are you saying NZ roads are crap and that we should be aware for flooding in Titanic proprotions ? :calm:

[Madness]

Don't use Rain X on visors. It roots them. Use Nikwax visor proof.
2 years of using it on my current Shoei visor with no ill-effects. You work for the Nikwax Co. or what Jim?


I probably not coming over the haywards. I'll be coming up the akatarawas. Most likely so I'll meet you at rumitex
Trust you to come over the Akka's ya crazy bugger, see you there & it's your turn to buy the pies!!

[Sketchy_Racer]

hahaha, yep trust me!!

Sure thing for the pies!! Im a working man now!!

[James Deuce]

2 years of using it on my current Shoei visor with no ill-effects. You work for the Nikwax Co. or what Jim?

!

Nope - good luck with that.

Have a look at the ingredients and then have a think about what plastic is made from.

[Colapop]

Umm... dirt...? rubber....? Hmmm ... do I get more chances...? Can I buy a vowel...?

[Slingshot]

Don't forget to set your clocks forward for daylight saving!!!!

[Colapop]

DOES THE COMPANY CONTRIBUTE TO THIS SAVINGS SCHEME?











why are we shouting?

Really looking forward to tomorrow..

[RantyDave]

why are we shouting?
To try and prevent a whole raft of people showing up at Rimutex an hour late.

Dave

[Colapop]

Oh ok. I'm just rather excitable...

[madmal64]

Well it looks like a great turnout for this one! Looking forward to it and it seems there will be twice as many as last year.
Hope the Pukimanu Tavern have got an idea on whats coming their way. All us bods wanting a feed at the same (ish) time.

[Paul in NZ]

Are you saying NZ roads are crap and that we should be aware for flooding in Titanic proprotions ? :calm:

No - just that water should not be under estimated when it gathers in large groups. It can get nasty.... (drinking problem I think)

[apteryx_haasti]

Heeeeyy

Its only a bit a water. Your not afraid of water are you? :baby:

Nope - not at all. Rode my regular route to work every day this week. Got soaked on the way home Weds night. Ridden in rain heaps of times, but...

It's water AND a route I've only ever ridden once that I'm wary of. Don't want to over-estimate myself and go for a joyride down the side of the hill (barrier, what barrier? Oh.....)

[MattRSK]

I know its late and all but just reminding any Palmerston North/Manawatu people that are interested in this ride, that we will be meeting at BP Fitzherbert at 8am sharp.

Sweet see you all there!

[judecatmad]

I've taken my name off the list as I might not make it if the weather's not too flash. First time over the takas last week and really not too confident going over in the wet (especially if there's been a diesel spill, as per another KB thread). I might still make it, but thought it best to take my name off so nobody was waiting for me to turn up!

If I don't make it, have a great ride everyone :)

[wolverine_nz]

I've taken my name off the list as I might not make it if the weather's not too flash. First time over the takas last week and really not too confident going over in the wet (especially if there's been a diesel spill, as per another KB thread). I might still make it, but thought it best to take my name off so nobody was waiting for me to turn up!

If I don't make it, have a great ride everyone :)

Oh come on you have to come your on a GN :2thumbsup

Holy shite, thanks for the Day light savings warning, that would have been crappy! :crybaby:

Had a bit to drink tonight, hope im cool for tomorrow :beer:

Can't wait!

[Zapf]

I've taken my name off the list as I might not make it if the weather's not too flash. First time over the takas last week and really not too confident going over in the wet (especially if there's been a diesel spill, as per another KB thread). I might still make it, but thought it best to take my name off so nobody was waiting for me to turn up!

If I don't make it, have a great ride everyone :)

FYI rode over it today at 2pm and found no big splashes of diesel.

[Lissa]

Just a small fyi, I might turn up at the pub in my *gulp* car to met you guys, seeing as I live over here, and well Sean suggested it. And take care on the takas.... :beer:

[Dadpole]

Not trying to put the curse on anyone, but I have a van available in Featherston if anyone needs an assist. Ph. 0212326719.

Why oh why do parts come from Japan via Jupiter?

[knight rider]

Nope - good luck with that.

Have a look at the ingredients and then have a think about what plastic is made from.

just read the back of mine & it says do not use on plastic hahaha & all this time i've been using it on my plastic visor

[knight rider]

Don't use Rain X on visors. It roots them. Use Nikwax visor proof.


where do i get my hands on some of this product jim2?

[madmal64]

Not trying to put the curse on anyone, but I have a van available in Featherston if anyone needs an assist. Ph. 0212326719.

Why oh why do parts come from Japan via Jupiter?

Good on ya Dadpole! Hope we dont need it. logged your number just in case though!

[James Deuce]

where do i get my hands on some of this product jim2?


Pratically every bike shop.

[Drum]

Not looking too bad here in the Hutt. Very little wind. The hill is still clouded/ fogged in. Should clear in the next couple of hours.


Is that a patch of blue I see?

[Slingshot]

Not looking too bad here in the Hutt. Very little wind. The hill is still clouded/ fogged in. Should clear in the next couple of hours.


Is that a patch of blue I see?


I sure hope so!!!


Any weather reports from over in the 'rapa?

[James Deuce]

http://www.wmac.org.nz/gladstoneweather/

Partly cloudy is the forecast.

[Slingshot]

http://www.wmac.org.nz/gladstoneweather/

Partly cloudy is the forecast.

Nice...forgot about that site.

[Colapop]

It's today!! It's almost now! All I have left to do is copy some music to my phone! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[apteryx_haasti]

Have fun, everyone. I've decided not to come today - see you some other time I am sure. Have a great one!

PS - I will be studying for exams, anyone want to trade??? Hmmmm????

[Str8 Jacket]

Have fun, everyone. I've decided not to come today - see you some other time I am sure. Have a great one!

PS - I will be studying for exams, anyone want to trade??? Hmmmm????

You could just come over for lunch then go home and study?

[apteryx_haasti]

You could just come over for lunch then go home and study?

Argh! I am really torn! I would like to come but I am a bit worried about the weather and a bit of a wuss really. Have to decide in the next 10 mins, since it takes forever to get to Rimutex from Eastbourne!

Aieee!

EDIT: No, no I mustn't - I would like to meet you guys (that I didn't meet at the lunch a couple of weeks ago) but I REALLY SHOULD do some work...

[Str8 Jacket]

Argh! I am really torn! I would like to come but I am a bit worried about the weather and a bit of a wuss really. Have to decide in the next 10 mins, since it takes forever to get to Rimutex from Eastbourne!

Aieee!

Just do it!!! If it starts raining turn around and go home, Im a bit worried about the weather to but I reckon it'll be sweet. Come along and meet everyone at Caltex then see what you think then.... Go on you know you want to!

[apteryx_haasti]

Just do it!!! If it starts raining turn around and go home, Im a bit worried about the weather to but I reckon it'll be sweet. Come along and meet everyone at Caltex then see what you think then.... Go on you know you want to!

I DO want to! You are right....

Sproing - that was the sound of my rubber arm springing back into place after being twisted....

I'll go get ready then...

[RantyDave]

I DO want to! You are right... I'll go get ready then...
Ping! Is the correct answer!

Dave

[Terminated]

Lock & Load
Ready To roll
Move em Out

Look forward to seeing you all today.

Heads Up and Enjoy The Ride

[Steam]

So how'd it go? Do tell all please.
I'm surfing the net at home, as on my previous Rimutaka experience I broke the old hand, and just got another medical cert for another month off work! Doh!

[sinned]

A news item has been posted on the start of the event. Read the article here. (http://www.iworldpeople.com/nz/news/488)

Home page of iworldpeople (http://www.iworldpeople.com)
Some photos to be posted soon.

Hey guys you have some impressive bikes.

[Colapop]

Just back. I wussed out after Martinborough - it was watering down...:o I'm just in the process of transferring the photos...

[Str8 Jacket]

Man there were at least 80 bikes before we left from Caltex, I dont think I knew more than half the people there! Was good to catch up with everyone. Paul, your bike is looking awesome! :2thumbsup
I left to go home from Martinborough as was still a bit sore for my spill the other day. When we left there were som native locals playing around with the bikes so I yelled at them and the moved along....
Was great to get put for a wee blat :D

[Colapop]

I did manage to get some hazy shady fuzzy cell phone pics - so here's them... The other better ones are to follow...

1. Rimutex chatting
2. More pre-ride chatting
3. Featherston left turn
4. Chow at the Pukemanu pub.
5. Oh my mrs Kendawg! Will it fit?
6. A square full o' bikes....

Really enjoyable ride - I even led a group (or pod) at one stage. If the sign points left and says "Martinborough" then it would be an idea to go the other way (to Lake Ferry) wouldn't it??? Not me but if you look closely at the photo's you'll see a certain hungry young lady that eventually caught up....

Hels you were yelling all day...

[Str8 Jacket]

Hels you were yelling all day...

That wasnt yelling mate! Thanks heaps for the tank of gas that actually allowed me to go on the ride too mate, much appreciated :D

[Colapop]

Meh it's not a worry - I ate your lunch!

[MSTRS]

Good ride had by all? And no whoopsies??

[sinned]

More pics of the Great KBer Ride

[MattRSK]

A huge thankyou to all the people who helped organise this. I had such an awesome day, discovering new roads is always fun. Thanks to the people who stopped at the intersections and showed us which way to go.

I feel my riding has improved so much recently, still got a huge grin on my face from finding the limits of my rear tyre on the Rimutaka's. 430 K's today for me, all the way from Palmy.

Had to laugh at the cows trying to race us :p out the back of lake waiarapa. I took a few photos which I will post up soon. Didn't really whip the camera out too much kind of forgot about it with all that adrenaline pumping through my veins.

So yeah once again thanks so much for organising everything people, you know who you are. Lets do it again next weekend :cool: .

Photos to follow...

[GSVR]

Hey Klown hope you made it home ok.

Good to catch up with the Triumph riders. Paul NZs new old bike looked pretty cool.

Was a good ride home with the road dry all the way.

[Slingshot]

A great days riding.

Here are some photos:

[MattRSK]

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[Madness]

Believe it or not, it actually dried out once we left Martinborough, a steady pace up to Gladstone, slightly slower over the ever-so-slippery Water Tower Road then nice & quick 'round the back past the Lime-works into Masterton. The trusty Highway Patrol were on the hill to wave a freindly hello to us all on the way up the Taka's, wasn't that thoughtful of 'em!!

A great days riding & an excellent way to celebrate the beginning of Daylight Savings. Might see you guys on Wednesdays from now on too!

I feel sorry for the farmer who has to go find all his cows, bugger! :whistle:

[Slingshot]

And the line up of Hornets:

[MattRSK]

This photo was taken right after I told Glen (RG100!!) that he had no friends :p

(p/t as usual)

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[KLOWN]

Hey Klown hope you made it home ok.

Good to catch up with the Triumph riders. Paul NZs new old bike looked pretty cool.

Was a good ride home with the road dry all the way.

yup, got home safe and sound, just added about another 100ks or so with my little "detour" back to masterton hehehe GREAT day out and good to put some faces with names !!

[phoenixgtr]

Great ride guys. I've never seen so many bikes in one place before.

Heres a few pics

Hey Slingshot did you get a pic of me at that intersection? I saw you with your camera

[Skunk]

This photo was taken right after I told Glen (RG100!!) that he had no friends :p
You mean he does have friends?

[degrom]

Who's ride was this? LOL

[MattRSK]

Who's ride was this? LOL

Bad taste maybe, but it looked awesome when it wheelied right past me flat out!

[degrom]

Bad taste maybe, but it looked awesome when it wheelied right past me flat out!

Yes.. .The cops might agree... LOL

[Str8 Jacket]

Who's ride was this? LOL

Shame about the side stand.... pretty mint bike otherwise.....

[RantyDave]

Who's ride was this? LOL
Now *that* passed me at some traffic lights on the way up. It's .... quite fast, apparently. I felt safe from prosecution for some reason. Did it come on the ride with us?

Dave

[GSVR]

Who's ride was this? LOL
Obviously didn't want to give Suzuki a bad name so put a more fitting emblem on it.

[degrom]

Now *that* passed me at some traffic lights on the way up. It's .... quite fast, apparently. I felt safe from prosecution for some reason. Did it come on the ride with us?

Dave

Yes... The phantom showed his face!!!

[degrom]

Nice ride... Who's the owner?

[mikey]

Who's ride was this? LOL

mighty fine lookin ride. heard he was doing stand up wheelis and slingshot got them on camera...........

[sels1]

Good day out eh folks? Thanks to Slingshot for the organising. The pub did better with the meals this year, tho the staff were looking a bit frazzled at one point.
That must be one of the largest turnouts to a KB event - around 80 odd bikes.
Well done the guys who came down from Auckland - nice to meet you Zapf and GIJoe - good to see some Palmy boys there as well.
And it was fine and sunny when us Kapiti coasters got home :2thumbsup
I wont upload my pics at the moment, they look the same as everyone elses.

[mikey]

Obviously didn't want to give Suzuki a bad name so put a more fitting emblem on it.

always wanted another honda

[skelstar]

Excellent ride thats Sshot. The welly weather faithful were rewarded with a dry road out the back of Masters. Small incident on the hill on the way back and the rozzas were good blokes checking to see we were ok.

Good to meet new folk, shoulda made a list of people I wanted to meet. Good to see Zapf and gijoe come down from Aucks. Ta M for the amusing cellphone conversation in the MB square LOL.

[Str8 Jacket]

mighty fine lookin ride. heard he was doing stand up wheelis and slingshot got them on camera...........

Fuck I shit myself when you passed me and your side stand fell down just as you were about to go round a left hander.... Glad to see you stopped and sorted it though, could've been nasty!....

[Moxy]

Some photos from today, camera time hasn't been adjusted to DST, so add an hour to the displayed time..

Skelstar looking pretty badass next to the Ninja which fell.

[apteryx_haasti]

That was a great ride - thanks to the organisers, and THANKS to Str8 for twisting my rubber arm this morning. Really glad I went along - and see y'all next time!

Great to get to see so many bikes in one place and to chat to some of you - that was a stellar day.

[Paul in NZ]

Well done folks - an enjoyable day out. The food came out better as well considering the numbers! Big ups to the pub I reckon (well mine was OK)!! Bigger ups to the horganizer...

The trumpy and I enjoyed tootling along behind the GN's and assorted 250's, people getting started - well done you lot, all rode safely and I was well impressed and pleased to meet you all. A new record set, - you all made it!

Had a bit of fun on the way home and the solo trip going back was a teensy bit faster. Luckily I came across a super slow bus going up, passed him and voila! NO TRAFFIC... Yippee! Loverly old fashioned Triumph swoopy lines have left the pegs looking secondhand already (oops). No real rain to speak of on the way home and it made for very pleasant riding.

[skelstar]

Fuck yeah I'm bad-ass...umm...as.

Nah, I was just wondering if I had left the iron on.

[The Big J]

thanks to the organisers. Had a great time as a newbie.
Not sure where the bulk of people went to after lunch but we bumped into part of the novice group en route to Masterton and then ducked back on the return road the other way. Didn't see any riders though.
The VTZ wasn't really built for the speed but it hung on in there ok!

[RantyDave]

Skelstar looking pretty badass next to the Ninja which fell.
Was there a takas incident on the way back? I came over the hill just as it started raining and _tiptoed_ down.

Dave

[madmal64]

Excellent ride thats Sshot. The welly weather faithful were rewarded with a dry road out the back of Masters. Small incident on the hill on the way back and the rozzas were good blokes checking to see we were ok.



Yep cheers Sling!
Those rozzas were good blokes. The one in the passenger seat had stopped some of the guys at the back of the intermediate group earlier in the day for a very minor indiscrestion and no tickets were issued. Wished us all well and have a nice day. Bloody good of him really.

Really good ride out the back after lunch. Nice Pic's from all for you lot.

[Colapop]

Was that the only badly of the day? I take it the rider was ok?

[madmal64]

Was that the only badly of the day? I take it the rider was ok?
All good. More of a drop than an off from talking to him about it at the top of the hill.

[Lissa]

Looked like loads of fun (tiny bit jealous) … I guess I better get my act together and get me a bike, now I kind of know what to go for. And thanks again Sean, I found it surprisingly easy to find you. :2thumbsup

[Slingshot]

mighty fine lookin ride. heard he was doing stand up wheelis and slingshot got them on camera...........

Here you go:

[skelstar]

Cor that mikie is a bit of a lariken aint he!

LOL. When you were filming at that intersection (I think) Uncle_B and I were yaking at the far end of the lake wondering where the 'slow' group were. Oh well, had a nice quick trip back as a result :devil2:

[jumma]

What an awesome day! Thanks to everyone who played a part in making this happen. Couldn't distinguish the groups once we got going but felt comfortable with the pace. Good to meet you at the pub Big J and Moxy, and cheers for the company Big J and John on the return home. Nice shot of me at the T junction Slingshot!! Cheers.

[Slingshot]

Nice shot of me at the T junction Slingshot!! Cheers.

That's my fav pic of the day...let me know if you want the full res image.

[marty]

though the last movie looked like a funeral procession though...

[Slingshot]

Hey Slingshot did you get a pic of me at that intersection? I saw you with your camera


Pretty sure this is you:

[Colapop]

I'm famous!! In moving pictures...
Thanks Slingshot - I had an awesome time and good company made it even better.

[James Deuce]

Had a superb day, including the bit at the start where I rode like a teenager.

Caught up with people I hadn't seen for ages, couldn't make up my mind whether Paul's TR6 was more delectable than Malcolm's S4Rs or not, and met some new people. Also made some plans for future rides, and met my mentoring victim. Errr, newbie. Ummm.

Top Gun moment of the day goes to...

SLINGSHOT!!

[Colapop]

That was where he had them lapping at this feet ...?

[James Deuce]

Sheesh Col. Look at the glasses! Look at the fighter pilot gestures!

You don't have to be obtuse about everything Col!

[Terminated]

A great day, Golf November Two Five Zero and I enjoyed the ride out to Martinborough, the meal, the company, and the ride back.

Thanks Slingshot for organising this event - well done.

Here are some pics

Heads Up and Enjoy

[skelstar]

Nah Jim this is:

SLINGSHOT!!!

"What we got here is a failure to communicate"

[phoenixgtr]

Pretty sure this is you:

Yep, thats me. Cheers mate

[Zed]

Who's ride was this? LOLHAHAHA is that your bike mikey?? Taking the piss out of Honda's to the end eh! U nutter. :Police: :oi-grr:

[Zed]

Here you go:Those were great thanks, well done Mr Slingshot for another successful Wllgtn KB ride! :2thumbsup

[James Deuce]

Here's hoping for another Mo-vember Radio Station competition, eh MrMelon!

I can hear the porn music just looking at this photo.

[James Deuce]

Much talked about, seldom photographed!

[James Deuce]

et al's new Italian Mistress!

The Monica Bellucci (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000899/) of naked bikes.

[James Deuce]

One of the oddest assembly of motorcycles it's been my pleasure to witness.

[James Deuce]

I was surprised by just how classy RantyDave's Speed 4 looked in the flesh.

I've not seen a photograph that does them justice, and this one merely shows off the interesting mix of upgrades this bike has had.

[James Deuce]

It was great to meet Zapf (and his accessory bar) finally too.

If only to confirm the observation that Hornet owners are an enthusiatic bunch of slightly nerdy eccentrics.

[skelstar]

...jealous!

[Spider]

Good day out eh folks? Thanks to Slingshot for the organising. The pub did better with the meals this year, tho the staff were looking a bit frazzled at one point.
That must be one of the largest turnouts to a KB event - around 80 odd bikes.
And it was fine and sunny when us Kapiti coasters got home :2thumbsup
.

Yep, have to agree, a great ride, and the weather was pretty good considering. Thanks to everyone that had anything to do with the organising. I'll have to keep an ear out for any short notice rides as well in the future.

[Zed]

It was great to meet Zapf (and his accessory bar) finally too.



If only to confirm the observation that Hornet owners are an enthusiatic bunch of slightly nerdy eccentrics.
Ahh lest we forget that he also owns a bike identical to mine, what does that then make him? :banana:

[rwh]

One of the oddest assembly of motorcycles it's been my pleasure to witness.

LOL - I like the way you've carefully disguised my L-plate :D

Richard

[James Deuce]

Ahh lest we forget that he also owns a bike identical to mine, what does that then make him? :banana:

A nerdy eccentric working towards redemption?

[rwh]

Thanks all for a great day.

In particular thanks to Paul in NZ for his patience and help with my misbehaving bike, and to Jim2 for taking me on as a mentoring project. Now I'll be even more distracted from work by my new hobby ...

Richard

[Zapf]

Ahh lest we forget that he also owns a bike identical to mine, what does that then make him? :banana:

haha.. next time to wellington I'll bring the 954 :)

And a few photos to share with you KBers!

[Zapf]

and 2 more Hornets

[Zapf]

It was great to meet Zapf (and his accessory bar) finally too.

If only to confirm the observation that Hornet owners are an enthusiatic bunch of slightly nerdy eccentrics.


ah yes. Me and my accessory bar... and box :P

[skelstar]

What a pity my bike was so farken dirty!

Great to see you again Felix :niceone:

When you coming down Zed? Got some good roads to show ya...

[Zed]

What a pity my bike was so farken dirty!

When you coming down Zed? Got some good roads to show ya...What skelstar, a big ride like that and you didn't even take the trouble to give the hornet a sprucing up! I suspect a number of participants spent an amount of time polishing up their pride and joys in prep for the big event. :cool:

I'll get down there for a ride one day, give that mikey the learn.

[skelstar]

Well we had ridden a fair few kms in the rain in the previously flooded Waiarapa. It was all silty and wet.

Besides, Hornets are 'hard yards' bikes...not pretty shiny sportsbikes.;)

[VasalineWarrior]

Besides, Hornets are 'hard yards' bikes...not pretty shiny sportsbikes.;)[/QUOTE]

Is that your new excuse?

[Kendog]

What an awesome day, thanks for organising Slingshot. Was glad to hear nobody chucked their bike and themselves down the road, have to say that most of the riding I saw was fairly reserved. Thanks Uncle B for pointing the way to us too.
Hey Col I wanted to go to Lake Ferry, it was completely intentional.. :lol: , ok, just call me a sheep, I followed! And that is a really nasty little pic of me quietly eating my salad (even though I posed so you didn't get my bad side).
Hels, why is it every photo I see of you, you always seem to have a posse of young men with you, is there something you're not telling us?:spanking:
Anyway, good to meet a few more of you crazy guys and get a few Hornets together for a few pics, don't worry PastyBee, we didn't have a 'fastest bumble bee race' without you.
Cheers all, lets do it again soon.
Mrs KD.

[skelstar]

Is that your new excuse?
Ok, hands up who spent valuable petrol money on making thier pretty shiny sportsbike prettier and shinier?

I rest my case. ;)

[Shadows]

Hey Col I wanted to go to Lake Ferry, it was completely intentional.. :lol: , ok, just call me a sheep, I followed!

Well it did have its upside in that we ended up with a lot of clear road ahead of us heading into... shit what was the name of that place again?

[snuffles]

great ride, all apart from the syoppie caused by Jim 2 at the oneway bridge, how many bikes had to slam on both to stop?:cool:

[James Deuce]

great ride, all apart from the syoppie caused by Jim 2 at the oneway bridge, how many bikes had to slam on both to stop?:cool:

You were supposed to Give Way to the car coming the other way.

I didn't cause anything. I moved out of your way because you can't understand the fucking road code.

I'm serious. I'm really fucked off with you.

[macca]

Count me in on the stoppie. Bit of sideways action too... somehow everyone missed everone.... Great ride though, definitley do again

[snuffles]

Pulled up beside you , after following correct group riding procedures.

[Hawkeye]

More pics of the Great KBer Ride

Yeh! I made a photo (even if it is only my back)

Thanks for the organising guys. Had a great day which started off with a nice pleasent trip through the Akatawara's in the mist. Good to catch up with a few people and sorry I didn't get to meet more of you. So many bikes, not enough time to drool. Thanks to the 'slow' group for the company and for the ride back to Kapiti. Had an awesome time.

[snuffles]

plus we had right of way

[Kendog]

Well it did have its upside in that we ended up with a lot of clear road ahead of us heading into... shit what was the name of that place again?

Absolutely, it was great to stretch the legs, and we caught up aye!!

[apteryx_haasti]

One of the oddest assembly of motorcycles it's been my pleasure to witness.

Hey - waddaminute - my bike's in that pic!

Awww, I'm odd....:crybaby:

[Colapop]

Shady and Trudog disappearing off into the distance - well, I went to skool and learned to read! Then took command and lead the group out of danger and into lunch.
Speaking of which who was that sitting across from GIJoe? My friend with all the gadgets...?

[Kendog]

That was Zapf, or Inspector Gadget

[James Deuce]

plus we had right of way

The Give Way sign wasn't a hint? Plus he started to enter the bridge and I wasn't arguing with a car. He stopped, rolled back and then his face fell about 3ft when he saw about 50 bikes.

[jumma]

Montage of all the bikes hijacking the sqaure. Great turnout.

[snuffles]

The Give Way sign wasn't a hint? Plus he started to enter the bridge and I wasn't arguing with a car. He stopped, rolled back and then his face fell about 3ft when he saw about 50 bikes.

Point taken:Playnice:

[James Deuce]

Yeah good point.

Not fucked off now though.

I'll :Playnice: if you :beer:. :calm:.

[Wasp]

Great ride, thanks everyone and especially Slingshot.

I enjoyed myself, could have been better but I guess I just wasnt in the mood...

AND for once my bike is actually in most of the pics!! cheers guys!!


don't worry PastyBee, we didn't have a 'fastest bumble bee race' without you
I think I need to buy me a hornet:2thumbsup

[Paul in NZ]

Hey - waddaminute - my bike's in that pic!

Awww, I'm odd....:crybaby:

I'm odder......

[James Deuce]

You left the "l" out Paul.

[RantyDave]

The Monica Bellucci (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000899/) of naked bikes.
[/LEFT]
I don't think Monica Bellucci's oil cooler sticks out quite that far. Well, maybe not in public anyway.

But ... it's a testa!! mmmMMMmmmmm!

Dave

[Paul in NZ]

You left the "l" out Paul.

I'm older as well as odder but my age does not directly relate to my oddness as much as you youngsters might think.

[texmo]

mighty fine lookin ride. heard he was doing stand up wheelis and slingshot got them on camera...........

mikey you are my fucking idol bro

[Paul in NZ]

I don't think Monica Bellucci's oil cooler sticks out quite that far. Well, maybe not in public anyway.

But ... it's a testa!! mmmMMMmmmmm!

Dave

Monica has nicer twin headlamps as well

[Dodger]

Really wish I had done the ride, but due to other commitments I didn’t have the time :(
On the plus side it was good to see everyone and I did manage to get myself or bike into 4 or so photos :D

I’ll defiantly be on the next ride.

[Shadows]

Shady and Trudog disappearing off into the distance - well, I went to skool and learned to read! Then took command and lead the group out of danger and into lunch.

Well at least I brought her back safely!
I blame Uncle B for not teleporting ahead of us from the last intersection and showing us which way to go.
My reading is fine but my memory is not so flash. Early onset Alzheimer's I think. One day I might forget how to read.

[Colapop]

Like you did yesterday? Alzeimhers is already here - You'd probably consider that an insult if you hadn't already forgotten it!!

Zappy had all the gadgets - I got a new Asian friend!! Morningside for wife!!

[MikeyG]

Bike was still in bits so couldn't make it. Hope you all had a good ride

[fizzafulla]

What a day, had a great time was buzzing for hours afterwards.
Good to finally meet ya MattRSK and others. Glad to hear ya made it home ok Clown. Thanks to Garry H, that was a sweet (and dry) ride back to Palmy.
You'll definitely be seeing more of me at KB stuff after that. Well organised too.
Dan.

[Shadows]

Like you did yesterday? Alzeimhers is already here - You'd probably consider that an insult if you hadn't already forgotten it!!


Forgotten what??

[gijoe1313]

Man, and I ever so happy I managed to make it back down to Wellywood for the KB ride! (had image of Wacky Races in my mind!) Was absolutely great riding down on the little ol'Hornet .. texting Zapf along the way! Did some different routes down to Welly that I normally wouldn't do in my cage - the magic of two wheels! :woohoo:

Real pleasure to meet the other Hornet riders for a little "swarm" get together, also great putting some faces to nicks and names. Yes, Colapop was...a revelation, I was glad I didn't pull all my gadgets and doohickeys out onto the table too (though Zapf had a slight fascination for little blinking LED lights on my glove!)

Was funny watching Zapf doing his impression of "Titanic" by standing on his pegs and being "king of the world!". Even funnier when his mate looked across and did it too (who was Kate and who was Leonardo got me shaking my head and dry-retching into my helmet...)

The ride was absolutely awesome, lovely twisties, sweeping bends, uphills and cows running alongside trying to kick up their revs... :chase: , doing the 'takas was magic! And the collection of bikes fair took my breath away - better than going to dealers and looking! Righto, enough gabbing - need to head out to the bike and head out to the 'Hutt and renew old sights and sounds from my childhood :lol:

Thanks Welly KBers, always doing Wellington absolutely, postively proud! (heh - I'm an old Wellingtonian exiled in Dorkland!) :cool:

[skelstar]

Was funny watching Zapf doing his impression of "Titanic" by standing on his pegs and being "king of the world!".
*cringe* I think I've seen this tribute to Titanic before. :(...I think its so he can cool down his crotch in those flash leathers of his.

[wolverine_nz]

great ride, all apart from the syoppie caused by Jim 2 at the oneway bridge, how many bikes had to slam on both to stop?:cool:


Ummmmmm........ I may fall into that catagorey :crybaby:

Oneway bridge, lockup, near miss bike and van, rings a bell.

I almost co-joined my 2000 Yellow VTR1000 Firestorm with ventura packrack; into a 2000 Yellow VTR1000 Firestorm with ventura packrack :whistle: a bit freaky, might have been a first I guess?

To fu%kin busy looking to see if the van was stopping to see the nice bike in front of me was :weep: close....... Thanks for understanding Peter? (hope names right) you will know who you are :beer: A beer/OJ for you next time mate.


Other events of the day were a less than impressive passing manouver on the Taks that made me pull over at the top of the hill to reasses my life.

Meeting up with an old school mate I had not seen in years!

And being the first of four bikes that the "thin blue line" pulled over ignoring the railway stop sign, dude let as all off! :spanking: Lucky. Big ups to the CBR 250R who kept riding, he told me afterwards, "Dude I thought he was pointing at you!" :2thumbsup and to find out later that he had no WOF or REG, shite I would have kept riding too. :chase:

[MattRSK]

Ummmmmm........ I may fall into that catagorey :crybaby:

Oneway bridge, lockup, near miss bike and van, rings a bell.


You werent the only one, I couldnt get the bloody thing to stop so just kept on going. Did apologise to the guy later that I passed in the process!

[Colapop]

Real pleasure to meet the other Hornet riders for a little "swarm" get together, also great putting some faces to nicks and names. Yes, Colapop was...a revelation, I was glad I didn't pull all my gadgets and doohickeys out onto the table too (though Zapf had a slight fascination for little blinking LED lights on my glove!)
Nice to meet you & good to see you made it home safe. Come down anytime - we'll even try for some of that flash Dorkland weather next time.

p.s. I'm planning on a N.I. Tour of my own at some stage - you can show me around the Big City.

[gijoe1313]

Nice to meet you & good to see you made it home safe. Come down anytime - we'll even try for some of that flash Dorkland weather next time.

p.s. I'm planning on a N.I. Tour of my own at some stage - you can show me around the Big City.

Nah worries mate - hopefully you'll be reminded how great Welly is and how dorky Dorkland is! And oh, yeah - you can get fush n'chups at me olds place! Or chinese food... just remember not to break any dishes and peel the potatoes right!

[Trudes]

I hope I don't get into any trouble for dredging up this old gem, but with the talk of this ride from a reminder from Slingshot, it made me think (yeah yeah, can you smell the smoke etc) (and this was a more appropriate place to think about it than in flyin's memorial ride thread),
anyway.... I was thinking, what do people think about spicing the ride up a bit this year and splitting everyone into groups of mixed abilities and do a scavenger hunt type of thing (not a race, and I know there is a name for it, but buggered if I know what it is) where the groups have to get a photo of team members with a statue, a fish, a cheese grater etc, and then once you have all your photos or items we all meet up somewhere for lunch (or maybe this could be done after lunch, so if people get lost, they don't miss lunch).
Would just make it a bit more fun and have like a purpose (aside from just talking crap in person with the same people we normally talk on-line with). So what do you guys reckon? :mellow:

[Shadows]

Poker run...

[Trudes]

That's the one, Poker run!!

[Shadows]

Ride goes to 5 locations, every body draws one card at each location, this gets recorded, best hand at the end wins.

[Trudes]

That sounds like a good plan too, that way nobody can turn it into a race I guess.:sunny:

[Grub]

Good thinking Trudie. Is this the day of Daylight Saving returning and a celebration of the coming summer? If so, it's perfect as that could mark the last TCSMR (regular time, Sundays 10am Rimutex) and the return of TCWNR (regular time, Wednesdays 6.30pm Duck Pond)!

This could then become the annual event that heralds the change over ... and what better way to do it than as a ride to the 'rapa and a poker run?

[skelstar]

Will there be a lolly- scramble? I like lolly-scrambles.

[Paul in NZ]

Will there be a lolly- scramble? I like lolly-scrambles.

I could put the orange / white tank back on the Triumph and then it could be a lolly scrambler....

[skelstar]

I could put the orange / white tank back on the Triumph and then it could be a lolly scrambler....

Maybe the number of bits that fly out the back it would look like its scrambling something!

Love those orange/white tanks.

[Lissa]

That sounds like a great idea Trudes, and lots of fun! Throw in the lolly scramble and pin the tail on skel and it would be great. Are we able to choose our own teams, cause I want the fast guys!! :yes: And what do i win!! :D

[Paul in NZ]

Maybe the number of bits that fly out the back it would look like its scrambling something!.

The fact that you can see shit flying off the back means I'm in front of you sonny... :rockon:

:yes:

[skelstar]

...and pin the tail on skel and it would be great.
Hey! ....if ya think you can catch me ;)


Are we able to choose our own teams, cause I want the fast guys!! :yes: And what do i win!! :D
...and maybe thats why you want the fast guys for. Shit :shit:

[skelstar]

...means I'm in front of you sonny...
Out of respect for my elders :rockon:

[limbimtimwim]

Will there be a lolly- scramble? I like lolly-scrambles.So do I!!

I will gladly supply lollies and do the scrambling. Of lollies.

YEAH!

LOLLIES!!

[Slingshot]

So do I!!

I will gladly supply lollies and do the scrambling. Of lollies.

YEAH!

LOLLIES!!


Hello little girl...would you like a lollie?

I like the idea of a poker run sounds like fun, perhaps we could even approach some of the local shops for prizes.

[phoenixgtr]

Hmmm...I might have to seriously consider making the trip up for this. I had a blast last year

[Wasp]

Hmmm...I might have to seriously consider making the trip up for this. I had a blast last year
if you do - theres beds at my place for you and liv and plenty of bike parking space

would be AWESOME to see you mate