Auckland: Cruise to Kawhia (Sat 19th Aug) [Archive]

terbang

14th August 2006, 10:03

I want to take my old 1100 for a day trip and am planning to leave the Bombay BP at 0930 (so will be there by around 0900ish) down SH 1 to Nagaruawahia to pick up 39 through to Kihikihi and then on to Kawhia.
The pace will be slowish to medium as both my 1100 (old yella) and I are over 25 and stark naked, so this pace will also suit beginners on a road that is challenging, yet scenic and safe. Anyone else got an old girl they want to take out for a whirl.? But dont let that deter those that wish to go fast as you will have the advantage of more time to relax at the stops (more Beer?). Anyone from ROT, TGA, HAM (or anywhere south of the bombays) wishing to come then perhaps a meet at Kihikihi.?

So if yer keen, wander on over to the calender section and put your name up..
See you there..BIM

Hellraiser

14th August 2006, 10:09

When will this be taking place?

Blairos

14th August 2006, 10:52

Count me in! (I have registered at the calendar event here (http://http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-8-19&e=920&c=1)

Scouse

14th August 2006, 19:52

weather and tyre permiting

Turtle

14th August 2006, 21:21

Sounds good....order up some sunshine for the day and im in.

Warr

14th August 2006, 21:26

Mm ... Interested .. Will have to keep an eye on plans

TONO

14th August 2006, 22:02

weather and tyre permiting

Steven:gob: I think you need councilling on this weather bit:sick: :nya:

rogson

15th August 2006, 09:41

Vicky and I are interested.
Can you be persuaded to take SH22?

Blairos

15th August 2006, 12:07

SH22 might be a bit much for "Old Yella" (The Bike) :)

terbang

15th August 2006, 15:02

Vicky and I are interested.
Can you be persuaded to take SH22?
Well thats been on my mind and maybe we should, at least one way (going or going home). Some discussion and ideas required..?

terbang

15th August 2006, 15:05

SH22 might be a bit much for "Old Yella" (The Bike) :)

Wash your mouth out with soap that man..Old yella will do the job..Its only the rider that worries me!

ZeroIndex

15th August 2006, 15:20

argh, why always the early saturday mornings.. dont you knowsome people have work?
have fun.. my bike probably won't be ready by then anyways..

Blairos

15th August 2006, 17:02

Wash your mouth out with soap that man..Old yella will do the job..Its only the rider that worries me!

OK - I meant the rider then :rofl:

Warr

16th August 2006, 11:00

Weekend is sounding mint.. What time do you recon you'd be making it to Whatawhata .... or Kihikihi.

terbang

16th August 2006, 18:52

Gidday there Warr, yup the weather is looking promising. Leaving around 0930ish it should take 1:30 to Whatawata and around 2:00 to Kihikihi. So that makes it 1100 at Whatawata and 1130 at Kihikihi. Give or take 15 mins or so.

Kornholio

16th August 2006, 19:21

What time ya reckon youd be in Kihikihi?

Linkage to calendar Kawhia Cruise (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=920&day=2006-8-19&)>>>

terbang

16th August 2006, 21:02

Ok folks I have to take my Daughter to work in the morning (I forgot) and will get to BP at 0900 for a depart of around 0930. Reckon the travel times to Watawata (1:30) and kihikihi (2:00) See you there the WX is shaping up to a goodun.

Kornholio

16th August 2006, 21:19

terbang

16th August 2006, 21:48

rogson

18th August 2006, 15:35

I've got a leave pass, and Vicky's raring to go. So, I will be at the BP Bombay at 9:15ish.

I would like to do SH22 either going or coming, and would prefer going because I may need to curtail lunch and head back a little early so I can get to an important engagement I have in Mt. Eden at 5.30.

Warr

18th August 2006, 16:18

Looks like there will be 1 or 2 or more waiting at Whatawhata.

TONO

18th August 2006, 17:05

Sorry Bruce I won't be coming going to shoot some pheasants instead at a new hot spot.
Have a good & safe ride people.

Kornholio

18th August 2006, 19:14

Jeez man I was gonna bring the Nifty 50 but you are right 4 hours is a bit long.:scooter: So I'll bring something a bit more substantial :love: and reckon we will be in Kihikhi at 1130. See ya there..

Which road are you taking past Hams??We can meet you by the Airport(by SH1) or the Pirongia pisser :sunny:

Matt Bleck

18th August 2006, 20:59

I'm keen for a little ride to kawhia, Kihikihi or Pironga?

TerminalAddict

18th August 2006, 21:03

I'll be waiting at whatawhata with warr by the looks of it

Warr

18th August 2006, 21:21

Which road are you taking past Hams??We can meet you by the Airport(by SH1) or the Pirongia pisser :sunny:
I'll take a guess here...
Whatawhata at 1100.
Last time :) Went south from Kihikihi to Te Kawa road to Tihiroa north on SH39 till meet SH31.
Be best to pick us up at Whatawhata, unless terbang decided there's no-one to pick up at Kihikihi.

Warr

18th August 2006, 21:22

I'm keen for a little ride to kawhia, Kihikihi or Pironga?
Where are you coming from ??

Matt Bleck

18th August 2006, 22:28

Where are you coming from ??

Rotorua, see you at kihi kihi 11.30 by the star tavern?

Kornholio

18th August 2006, 22:31

Yeah sorry bro just come back online... looks like we'll pick you up on the way :D...Just gotta organise TeAroha lot now :/

Warr

18th August 2006, 22:33

Rotorua, see you at kihi kihi 11.30 by the star tavern?
Didnt know which Lake you were refering to :)
Sweet, Meet at the Gas station or opposite. Are you bringing Eman too ?

Matt Bleck

18th August 2006, 22:38

Yeah sorry bro just come back online... looks like we'll pick you up on the way :D...Just gotta organise TeAroha lot now :/

See you n' saul at Putaruru :niceone:

Didnt know which Lake you were refering to :)
Sweet, Meet at the Gas station or opposite. Are you bringing Eman too ?

No Jon's out of action at the mo, and Tony's being a piker!

Ozzie

18th August 2006, 22:39

Time to show some ignorance.....

This is the Autobarn at the Puke turn off? Or the one just south of Papakura?

Kornholio

18th August 2006, 22:50

See you n' saul at Putaruru :niceone:

Dont think Saul can make it dude... will be bringing some replacements tho :P

Warr

18th August 2006, 22:52

Time to show some ignorance.....

This is the Autobarn at the Puke turn off? Or the one just south of Papakura?
Hi Ozzie, see you tomorrow.. You are supposed to be meeting Bombay BP at 0930ish.
Take your time its only an hour from the top of the Bombays to Hams. So so long as you are moving before 10 will be sweet

You might ?? have traffic troubles going through Ngaruawahia .....

terbang

19th August 2006, 07:28

Time to show some ignorance.....

This is the Autobarn at the Puke turn off? Or the one just south of Papakura?

Its the Puke turn off one there Oz. There is a BP station there and a carpark with a bunch of shops. Look for Blairos (Blue VTR) or me the bald headed old bastard (Yellow GSX1100) or ZRXer, 7 foot tall (yellow Speed triple) we'll be parked up somewhere there.
Cheers B 021772769

For the rest of ya will be heading down 39 si will see you on the way. will keep an eye out at Watawata, pirongia pub and a stop in Kihikihi.

And the route from Kihikihi is via te kawa road as drawn by Warr

Kornholio

19th August 2006, 08:08

We'll see ya's in Kihikihi :D

trumpy

19th August 2006, 08:44

Room for an old, slow fat guy as well? If so I'll wobble my way over to Kihikihi on the little yellow peril.

RM125king

19th August 2006, 17:00

yeah i went to bombay and no one was there. so went to puke and raced instead.

Warr

19th August 2006, 17:33

Made it back. The AK guys will still be on the road.
Great treck Bruce plenty of twisties to give the bod a workout
16 bikes parked up at lunch time @ Kawhia.
Just quietly I think it was a day for the 750's :)

TerminalAddict

19th August 2006, 18:16

+1 to a good day out .. weel worth the trip .. got to know the hornet a little better, and I am slowing developing more trust in the machine

Scouse

19th August 2006, 19:17

Good to see you guys had a good day

Matt Bleck

19th August 2006, 19:43

Was a great day, shame about all the crap on the roads.

Matawai next Sat anyone?

Turtle

19th August 2006, 20:02

Was a great day...Good to meet some more of you guys..catch yas up at the next one.

Kornholio

19th August 2006, 20:12

Was a great day, shame about all the crap on the roads.

Matawai next Sat anyone?

Yeah that was the only thing that spoiled it for me lol and Fish too...He's ok bike is a bit scratched but its all good...he will be probably worse off after Trina finishes with him :bye:

There goes TeAroha's squeaky clean image of no-bins on KB rides :shit:
Laugh away Boomer, you sorta earned it :p

Had a ball tho..am feeling like just played a game of rugby too(Big ups to the guy on the Harley...that must've been hard work)

Good to see the old faces and new faces ...until next time :D

trumpy

19th August 2006, 20:28

Great day, thanks guys. Good to be able to keep up with at least some of you!......maybe in a few years.......
After a 27 year absence from road bikes I regard myself as a newbie so it was great to sit behind some of you faster guys while you were "cruising". Paid attention and learn't a lot which made the second half of the ride way more enjoyable :D (despite being slippery).
Only downer was getting cramp in my left leg about 5 ks before Waitomo pub.:argh: Couldn't bend my leg so had to do the motard thing on left handers and do the dirt bike thing and stand up on the pegs to change gear. Probably a good thing I was at the back.......

Big Chim

19th August 2006, 23:41

Man what an awsome ride, really enjoyed myself. It was great meeting a whole lotta new people and checking out all the differest bikes. Look foward to catching up with you all again in the near future.

Now to find the hole in my exhaust :)

TerminalAddict

20th August 2006, 08:15

who as it taking photos after the bin? I want some more pics of the event

Blairos

20th August 2006, 09:01

A great ride!

good to see all you fellas yesterday, and big ups to Shane on his Harley (I cant say I have seen one cornering like that before!)
While we are on the subject of Hogs, how was that chap who decided to bust through our group on the way to Whatawhata, only to get the learn from that cop! :yes:

Cant complain about the weather, a nice, mostly-overcast day made for good riding with little or no glare...

I had my own little fright on the leg thru to Kawhia, carried a bit too much speed into one tightening right-hander - had the VTR tipped over to the point I was thinking "well, I am ready for this to let go from under me, Lets prepare for a wee slide..."
but to my surprise, she hung on, and relieved me of my chicken strip on the right side of my rear (tyre that is :))

Another new-found respect for the bike, and a key learning for me... It worked this time, but maybe not the next time...

The ride home with Shane & Terbang was uneventful (Ozzie, we saw you pass thru Ngaruawahia - you should have come with us, the 39 route seemed to be a quicker option yesterday)

Only minor incident was Shane having to effect a roadside repair so he could get his lights going, darkness was descending, so fairly important me thinks!

The not-so-welcome sight that reminded me that we were approaching "Cage-Hell" was some tosser in a station wagon belting thru traffic, tailgating on the motorway at speeds that left no room for error had the worst occured - I dont think he took kindly to being overtaken by a 250 on the way up the Bombays :eek:

Anyhow - great to catch up - look forward to the next "workout"

Cheers

terbang

20th August 2006, 09:25

Yup I had a good time as well and thanks for all your company. Twas a good shakedown (530kays) for my old 1100 that has been languishing in the garage for too long. Its amazing how much refinement has gone into these bikes in the past 25 years and how much easier a ride like that would be on the Bus. I too feel a bit beat up as a result from an awesome, challenging ride. Few new faces there along with the usual suspects and you Te Aroha boys better watch out, you seem to be picking up a few Jaffa habits...:innocent:
Good to see you again Warr and thanks for the local knowledge. Nice bike there Trumphy and good to see Terminal on his new hornet as well. Didn't get your name but there was a bloke riding a Suzuki VS800. Interesting bike and I'm kicking myself for not taking up your offer of a wee ride. Thanks for the offer.
Ozzie thats one nice looking Suzuki that I havn't seen before and because you're a West Islander the route was: Bombay-SH1-Rangiriri-that road that follows west of the river-Ngaruawahia-SH39-Te Awamutu (remember the Finn brothers, Split Enz and crowded house)-KihiKihi-TeKawa-SH31-Kawhia (burger lunch)-Waitomo-Otorahanga-then home..
The guy on the harley, a mate of Blairos, he's a legend, he seemed to spend most of his time dragging stuff on the road in a reasonable state of control whilst managing a good pace. Pity we don't see more of you cruiser types out there as I think everyone really just seems to ride their own ride with much enjoyment and have a good social time as well. Variety being the spice of life..

TerminalAddict

20th August 2006, 10:28

I gotta say .. once again Road Rash showed a few people up on his 250 .. including me in a big way .. good going dude. I would have loved to follow you for a while .. but just couldn't keep up

leg 2 was 180% better for me. After the bin I left the the tail pack, and rode out on my own.
Kuckled down and tried a few things like moving my body more .. also Road Rash gave me an interesting tip about holding the front brake until I hit the apex, then letting go, and feeling the bike tip over nice and quick .. I used that tip on a couple right handers and it produced some interesting results.

I followed terbang for a few miles on the way into kawhia, and north from waitomo .. was very interesting watching you move around .. seemed to me your arse was pretty fixed to the seat, but there was lots of movement in your upper body .. in short it looked as though you were trying to catch a glimse of your hansome self in your inside mirror :D
I had a play with that technique on the "easier" corners north up SH39 whilst I was behind you, blairos, and the "incredibily quick" harley .. also produced some interesting results.

I'd really like to do it again :D .. following much more experienced riders is an awesome way to learn some new skills.

AND .. my "commuter" tyre is less square now ;)

Ozzie

20th August 2006, 11:58

Thanks Terbang, f'in fantastic day I loved it.

I was late to the pub, seems as Blairos points out, my lack of local knowledge and impatience meant me taking the less than optimal route home. I think I even got passed going the other direction by the guy with his boy on the back (if someone could clarify his handle (Turtle?) it would be appreciated).

I got a couple of pix of Fish's bike, the scrapes on the road and the stop at Kawhia, attached. Should have taken a pick of escape route B for Fish, might help explaining that things could have been substancially worse. And I didn't get one of the loose stuff either, which I should have....anyway.

Great to hear your ok Fish, expensive experience I image, leathers nasty, jacket and helmut too....and of course the bike......insurance job?

Well guys, I had a blast, tightened up a little on my cornering, and a great opportunity to meet some more of you guys and see some more of the fantastic roads this place has to offer....if only someone would clean the shite off of them!

Trees, washouts, sheep, cows, dirt, metal, fish .......:rockon:

Kornholio

20th August 2006, 12:41

....if only someone would clean the shite off of them!

Trees, washouts, sheep, cows, dirt, metal, fish .......:rockon:

Nice pics dude

Warr

20th August 2006, 14:37

(if someone could clarify his handle (Turtle?) it would be appreciated).

Yep pretty sure you are correct there :)

terbang

20th August 2006, 15:02

A great ride!

While we are on the subject of Hogs, how was that chap who decided to bust through our group on the way to Whatawhata, only to get the learn from that cop! :yes:

Oh well better him than one of us I guess..? Must have been the Wehrmacht helmet he was wearing that made him go so fast.. Still, I felt sorry for him though, he went through our mob like a dose of salts, only to be pulled over a few kays later by a Rozzer. Bet he felt like a right chump as we all rubbernecked by at well below the speed limit.

saul

20th August 2006, 17:37

Bloody ole fish aaaaaa.:gob:

Sorry to see and hear that mate. Poor old black beauty:bye:

Did korn do the same? They are normally pretty close together.

Bummer:shit:

Kornholio

20th August 2006, 18:02

Bloody ole fish aaaaaa.:gob:

Sorry to see and hear that mate. Poor old black beauty:bye:

Did korn do the same? They are normally pretty close together.

Bummer:shit:

Pride is hurt more than anything...Spud and I were just around there pointing and laughing.

Lol I used my l337 motocross skills to get out of that patch...he was behind me for once and after about a K i didnt see him in my mirrors so i turned around to view the carnage lol

Blame was tried to be put on a leaky GSXR leaving an oil trail but I quickly quashed those rumors :P

PaddyFZ1

21st August 2006, 10:50

Great day guys, had a ball. Good to put some more names to faces.
Hope everyone made it home ok.
Took a slight detour on the way back from Oto, had a good run on an old favourite piece of road (back road between Oto and Te Awamutu).
Will have to do that run again as it has a great mix of everything.

Kornholio

21st August 2006, 18:50