Learner friendly 250 ride 10/9/06

[Maverick]

Hi All,

This is the next in a series of learner friendly rides aimed mainly at the 250cc riders on learner or restricted licences but all responsible riders are welcome.

On the day we will probably have two groups, a faster group and a learner group, may even plan an extended ride for the faster group so we all get to lunch at the same time.

A nice relaxed day for those less experianced riders to get a taste of riding out of the city with a few other bikers,

Route to be revealed on the day.

Meeting 9.30AM BP Botany. Sunday the 10/9/06.

Please register below if you will be attending to give us an idea of numbers,

Hope to see you there!

Mav

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=932&day=2006-9-10

[McJim]

Don't quote me on this but rumour has it we'll be going somewhere different on this trip!

[Maverick]

Its alright, you can be quoted on it, we are going somewhere different :Punk:

[Leong]

Can you give us an estimate on duration? ( This is the weekend immediately after the trackday on the 8th, so I'll have been away Friday, home sometime Saturday, then out on the bike again 9.30am Sunday. Got to keep my normally supportive wife happy too!!) Of course I could just not come... but after yesterday, I'm real keen and I think having some slightly more experienced riders on the ride, who still remember clearly what it's like to be a newbie is of value too!

[gijoe1313]

Can you give us an estimate on duration? ( This is the weekend immediately after the trackday on the 8th, so I'll have been away Friday, home sometime Saturday, then out on the bike again 9.30am Sunday. Got to keep my normally supportive wife happy too!!) Of course I could just not come... but after yesterday, I'm real keen and I think having some slightly more experienced riders on the ride, who still remember clearly what it's like to be a newbie is of value too!

Ahhh familiar family obligations - say no more
:msn-wink: With asians its a whole new level of hurt! I'm suprised your missus takes it in her stride so calmly. Good to see the asian contingent well represented (probably be accused of having the dosh to splash out on fancy rides and not caring about trading in a bike for 5 grand on the next one! :devil2: :mobile: :rofl:)

But the ride, I will be there with bells on next time! And a lubed chain (as pointed out by Warlock :innocent:)

[McJim]

Ahhh familiar family obligations - say no more
:msn-wink: With asians its a whole new level of hurt!

Shit man are you Asian? You sounded like a kiwi to my uneducated ear.
And who was the poor guy that had to meet his whanau at Miranda in order to be allowed out on the bike at all yesterday?:2thumbsup

[Leong]

Ahhh familiar family obligations - say no more
:msn-wink: With asians its a whole new level of hurt! I'm suprised your missus takes it in her stride so calmly. Good to see the asian contingent well represented (probably be accused of having the dosh to splash out on fancy rides and not caring about trading in a bike for 5 grand on the next one! :devil2: :mobile: :rofl:)


I am real lucky. :yes: Imagine returning from a ride on the back of a mate's bike, with another mate riding yours because you lost your license for 28 days, effective immediately!! The guys left real quick expecting me to face the music! She took it all in stride... dropped me off and picked me up from work when necessary etc

As far as asian dosh goes, like you I grew up here and earnt every cent I have here. What I spend on bikes is minute compared to what I've spent on cages in the past..... Good to meet you yesterday!!

[beyond]

A very good attitude Leong. :)

Yep, your wife must be one of a very select few. I seem to have scored one of those too but she does seem to get a little jealous of what she calls my Blue Mistress. (That being my blue and white GSX1400 of course)

Still, when out and about you are inclined to think about getting home at a reasonable hour even when you would like to stay and yak longer or are having fun. The pressure to be back on time is always there in a way, but I suppose that's part of the responsibility of having another half.

She sounds like a good lady mate :)

[gijoe1313]

I am real lucky. :yes: Imagine returning from a ride on the back of a mate's bike, with another mate riding yours because you lost your license for 28 days, effective immediately!! The guys left real quick expecting me to face the music! She took it all in stride... dropped me off and picked me up from work when necessary etc

As far as asian dosh goes, like you I grew up here and earnt every cent I have here. What I spend on bikes is minute compared to what I've spent on cages in the past..... Good to meet you yesterday!!

Cor blimey - you got a real corker there pal! My brother has been out in the dog box for less than that, and he doesn't (read : not allowed) ride two wheels of freedom anymore!

Shure she isn't a closet biker wanting to come out? :done:

[gijoe1313]

Shit man are you Asian? You sounded like a kiwi to my uneducated ear.
And who was the poor guy that had to meet his whanau at Miranda in order to be allowed out on the bike at all yesterday?:2thumbsup

Yeah, 3rd generation kiwi-born chinee-man - though my size and dark colouration means I've been mistaken for a chinese person...twice! People pick me as (choose your impression) :banana: :wari:

+Maori
+Samoan
+Indonesian
+Malaysian
+Japanese
+Mongolian
+Javanese (wtf? I don'even know myself what they look like!)
+Some f**ked up half-breed

When it comes down to it, people are people - some are good, some bad and there are plenty of tossers and w**kers inbetween, irrespective of race,creed,religion or colour!

Can't...we...just...get along? Oh, the humanity of it all! :hug: :buggerd: :crybaby: :lol:

Quote for the day : Confucius say "Lide two wheel of fleedom, keep lubber-side down and no outlunning Asphalt Angel"

[McJim]

Yeah, 3rd generation kiwi-born chinee-man - though my size and dark colouration means I've been mistaken for a chinese person...twice! People pick me as (choose your impression) :banana: :wari:

+Maori
+Samoan
+Indonesian
+Malaysian
+Japanese
+Mongolian
+Javanese (wtf? I don'even know myself what they look like!)
+Some f**ked up half-breed

When it comes down to it, people are people - some are good, some bad and there are plenty of tossers and w**kers inbetween, irrespective of race,creed,religion or colour!

Can't...we...just...get along? Oh, the humanity of it all! :hug: :buggerd: :crybaby: :lol:

Quote for the day : Confucius say "Lide two wheel of fleedom, keep lubber-side down and no outlunning Asphalt Angel"

Yeah - point I was trying to make - I don't care what ethnicity someone is - see you Sunday 10th.

[McJim]

Good news folks - Searchin' sorted himself out with a set of wheels - he weighed up the pros and cons and bought himself a........VTR 250!

Common sense prevailled eh?

Fella lives in Hunua (where we stopped for the rainy smoko on Saturday) if we'd known we coulda popped in for a cup of tea out the rain eh?

Mibbe next time.

[Hellraiser]

Send him our condolances ......... he bought a honda

nah just joking congrats dude

[Maverick]

Hmm.... *Schemes*.... :rockon:

[rookie]

Good news folks - Searchin' sorted himself out with a set of wheels - he weighed up the pros and cons and bought himself a........VTR 250!

Common sense prevailled eh?

Fella lives in Hunua (where we stopped for the rainy smoko on Saturday) if we'd known we coulda popped in for a cup of tea out the rain eh?

Mibbe next time.


nice good choice...now you'll have a playmate...i meant in a riding sense of course...on motorbikes!!!...SEPERATELY!!!!!...geez dont be so sensative.

:shutup: haha:shutup:

[McJim]

nice good choice...now you'll have a playmate...i meant in a riding sense of course...on motorbikes!!!...SEPERATELY!!!!!...geez dont be so sensative.

:shutup: haha:shutup:

Yeah yeah, funny thing is - I hear his bike actually goes!:rofl:

[rookie]

Yeah yeah, funny thing is - I hear his bike actually goes!:rofl:


good call.....dam shot down!!:thud:

[McJim]

good call.....dam shot down!!:thud:

Your Kwak should be back on it's wheels soon though...more than can be said for your bank balance judging from your earlier comments. Be good to see you on 10th Sep.

[Maverick]

Hmm. Well I have a route planned, cant give a distance estimate yet, but it will probably be a wee bit longer then the last time.

Mav :rockon:

[rookie]

Your Kwak should be back on it's wheels soon though...more than can be said for your bank balance judging from your earlier comments. Be good to see you on 10th Sep.

wouldnt have really mattered if i had to but a new bike to get it fixed...but the prob is that i had just bought a new pushbike worth mega$ the week b4...hence the low balance...dun wori...work had to be done....just getting the worst withdrawls ever!!!!! Been taking it out on the car...poor thing

[Maverick]

wouldnt have really mattered if i had to but a new bike to get it fixed...but the prob is that i had just bought a new pushbike worth mega$ the week b4...hence the low balance...dun wori...work had to be done....just getting the worst withdrawls ever!!!!! Been taking it out on the car...poor thing

So is it fixed yet?? :zzzz:

[beyond]

What was wrong with it? Didn't it fire up after we left??

[Searchin']

Yeah, I'm on the road at last! Figuratively speaking of course. At the moment I'm in the carpark going around in circles and loops practicing breaking; emergency breaking (definitely not bike breaking - touch wood) Starting; gear changing; leaning into corners; accelerating; decelerating; figure eights; indicating etc. I have a session booked with John Wright on Saturday. Other than that it's practice. I'm going to try and get onto the RRRS Course mid next month too. I hear it's all good. Other thatn that I'm practicing each and every day.

Well see closer to the time.

[Maverick]

Yeah, I'm on the road at last! Figuratively speaking of course. At the moment I'm in the carpark going around in circles and loops practicing breaking; emergency breaking (definitely not bike breaking - touch wood) Starting; gear changing; leaning into corners; accelerating; decelerating; figure eights; indicating etc. I have a session booked with John Wright on Saturday. Other than that it's practice. I'm going to try and get onto the RRRS Course mid next month too. I hear it's all good. Other thatn that I'm practicing each and every day.

Well see closer to the time.

Good to hear,
I hope you will come with us next weekend if you feel confident enough, it will be good experience and we will look after you,

Mav :rockon:

[Leong]

Looks like I'm not going to be able to make this ride after all, Was looking forward to riding with you guys again. Next time..........

[Maverick]

Looks like I'm not going to be able to make this ride after all, Was looking forward to riding with you guys again. Next time..........

Ah well, there will be more in the future and we look forward to seeing you again, :rockon:

[rookie]

So is it fixed yet?? :zzzz:

nope...couple of the mechanics are away on holiday so the last remaining mechanic is flat out...good guys though....just bad timing.

should have it sorted by next 2fiddy ride though (hopefully)

[rookie]

Yeah, I'm on the road at last! Figuratively speaking of course. At the moment I'm in the carpark going around in circles and loops practicing breaking; emergency breaking (definitely not bike breaking - touch wood) Starting; gear changing; leaning into corners; accelerating; decelerating; figure eights; indicating etc. I have a session booked with John Wright on Saturday. Other than that it's practice. I'm going to try and get onto the RRRS Course mid next month too. I hear it's all good. Other thatn that I'm practicing each and every day.

Well see closer to the time.

nice work man...the courses sound good...what are they about??general defensive driving??

i may have a mate who is gonna - be getting his first bike next week (vt250) - come along. He will be very very fresh on the bike so i will prob be hanging right back to giv him tips and keep him company. It is not confirmed whether he will come along (or whether i'll have a bike for that matter!!:shit: ) but it should be a very learner friendly pace if it does happen.

[rookie]

ok....riding with one v-twin makes my bike sound a bit like a sewing machine, but with two :oi-grr: man dunno how im gonna manage.

[Searchin']

ok....riding with one v-twin makes my bike sound a bit like a sewing machine, but with two :oi-grr: man dunno how im gonna manage.

I do like the v twin... especially for crawling up hills with ma bulk on it.

[McJim]

nice work man...the courses sound good...what are they about??general defensive driving??
.

RRRS is more about roadcraft and intelligent riding - I'll give you more background on Sunday 10th and you can decide - I'd recommend it to riders of any ability.

[toymachine]

You'll find me and possibly Fub@r at the next Ride safe course at Whenuapai :)

[Maverick]

Hey Guys!

Well I got back from Scouting out the Route for the run next sunday, and I have to say that it is an Awesome ride, I think it was about 136km each way, so 272km total estimated.
It has long straights and fast corners, a bit of towny stuff, lots of tight twisties, forests, ridges, ummmm cows? And maybe even a chrome headlight bolt somewhere on the way ;) (we did see 3 speed cameras today though, so fast guys, you have been warned!)
I got a few nice pics, but of course I cant show you all, cause that would spoil the surprise for next sunday!

Even though the weather didnt look great today, it was a bit damp and spitty starting out, but turned more into a misty low cloud then rain as such, and by lunch was just a few clouds overhead.

Mav :rockon:

[duckaddict]

Looking forward to it Mav! :yes:

[Hellraiser]

Sorry guys looks like i'll be giving this one a miss too, I've decided to take the 636 to Pukekohe on saturday instead.

I look forward to the next one.

[toymachine]

Pretty sure I saw someone from here getting their haircut at westgate today... was sure it was a cbr250...

[rookie]

i was also sussing out some routes out east...although i was on the push bike pretty sure i saw someone (familiar perhaps?) on a silver vtr250 during my travels.

I got the (motor)bike back on fri afternoon, havent taken it for a decent ride yet, but it definately has been given a small power hike with a large improvement to the refinement of the power delivery with the work....gotta learn how to ride again though, as it feels completely different.

[McJim]

i was also sussing out some routes out east...although i was on the push bike pretty sure i saw someone (familiar perhaps?) on a silver vtr250 during my travels.


Only guy I know rides a silver VTR250 is Dynamytus50. And he doesn't reply to his PMs.:(

I was blurting about around Clevedon this morning between 7:30 and 9:00am. Saw shedloads of cyclists...but my VTR250 is black so it wisnae me!

[Searchin']

Drove MY VTR home from work for the first time yesterday, it took me about an hour and a ...half(?) All the way down Great South Road. I was overtaken on the inside (when I was in the left hand lane) twice and nearly hedged off the road by a car overtaking who didn't want to cross the double yellow lines once.

But apart from those minor irritations, it went well.

Then this morning, I rode it back to work. I took the motorway for the first time from Ramarama, but got off in Manurewa as the traffic was getting too thick and stop-starty. From there it was GSRoad again back to Penrose. I found motorway traffic quite good when the traffic wasn't so thick; other vehicles tended to change lanes around me as opposed to pushing past in my lane. I thought it would be a different story if the traffic was a bit thicker.
It seems to me going at 70 km/hr on the motorway with everyone else doing 110-120 is a rather stupid option. I might just avoid the motorway as best I can.

(I crept up to 100km/hr for about 5-6 seconds to see how it felt... and it felt like I was a sail on a ship in a gale. Almost like I could get blown off the back of me bike!

[McJim]

Lots of opinions to be had concerning the 70kph rule Searchin'

How heavy are you by the way? I'm 90kg and I get blown all over the place on the Newmarket overpass - very scary - brave of you to attempt the commute so early in you motorcycle career but I suppose I started doing it after a week. Mind you in week 3 I got knocked off by a people carrier.

best of luck - stay safe. Get a Mentor if you can.

[Maverick]

Lots of opinions to be had concerning the 70kph rule Searchin'

How heavy are you by the way? I'm 90kg and I get blown all over the place on the Newmarket overpass - very scary - brave of you to attempt the commute so early in you motorcycle career but I suppose I started doing it after a week. Mind you in week 3 I got knocked off by a people carrier.

best of luck - stay safe. Get a Mentor if you can.

In my opinion the Harbour bridge and that Newmarket bridge are the two most dangerous parts of the motorway in terms of wind gusts, If its windy and you arent sure, get off and go through newmarket then get back on, a 5 minute detour might just save your skin someday.
The bridges from panmure to pakuranga can also be pretty bad.
Alternatively, if you have no choice, look for a large truck/van/anything largeish and try to get in its wind shadow, i.e. on the other side of the wind and to the side (a little lagging). Look for signs as you come up to exposed roads like trees blowing to determine which direction the wind is coming from.

At the end of the day, people might get a bit annoyed at you doing 80kph to match speed with a truck across a bridge, but its better then being blown into a barrier.

Mav :rockon:

[Searchin']

Hmm. Good advice about the mentor and the truck.

I weigh about 1kN.

[McJim]

Hmm. Good advice about the mentor and the truck.

I weigh about 1kN.

So you're a 100 kg physics teacher?..living on planet earth?

[Rizla]

Hi All,

This is the next in a series of learner friendly rides aimed mainly at the 250cc riders on learner or restricted licences but all responsible riders are welcome.

On the day we will probably have two groups, a faster group and a learner group, may even plan an extended ride for the faster group so we all get to lunch at the same time.

A nice relaxed day for those less experianced riders to get a taste of riding out of the city with a few other bikers,

Route to be revealed on the day.

Meeting 9.30AM BP Botany. Sunday the 10/9/06.

Please register below if you will be attending to give us an idea of numbers,

Hope to see you there!

Mav

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=932&day=2006-9-10
Maverick. Could you please tell me, is the street address is for BP Botany - 271 Botany Road, Howick. I had registered for the last one and rode out there from the Shore but couldnt find it. I ended up at BP Ti Rakau and BP Te Irirangi where the station attendent told me that BP Botany was closed.

[Maverick]

I made a crude map, I hope this helps?

Mav :rockon:

[Searchin']

I made a crude map, I hope this helps?

Mav :rockon:
You should chuck some street names in, to turn it from crude into pro!


(Busted on the physics gag! wakawakawaka:laugh: )

[WarlockNZ]

Hey Guys!

Well I got back from Scouting out the Route for the run next sunday, and I have to say that it is an Awesome ride, I think it was about 136km each way, so 272km total estimated.
It has long straights and fast corners, a bit of towny stuff, lots of tight twisties, forests, ridges, ummmm cows? And maybe even a chrome headlight bolt somewhere on the way ;) (we did see 3 speed cameras today though, so fast guys, you have been warned!)
I got a few nice pics, but of course I cant show you all, cause that would spoil the surprise for next sunday!

Even though the weather didnt look great today, it was a bit damp and spitty starting out, but turned more into a misty low cloud then rain as such, and by lunch was just a few clouds overhead.

Mav :rockon:

Hope you got that bolt sorted Mav, like i said i'd hate to see your headlight fall off .. lol .. just to add gents ... it will be a great ride, weather permitting .. lots of things to see and some fantastic roads to ride.. It was a little damp on the scout.. but damn ... in the dry ... you guys are going to love it!!

[Maverick]

Hope you got that bolt sorted Mav, like i said i'd hate to see your headlight fall off .. lol .. just to add gents ... it will be a great ride, weather permitting .. lots of things to see and some fantastic roads to ride.. It was a little damp on the scout.. but damn ... in the dry ... you guys are going to love it!!

Yep all sorted, Got myself a small windsheild too for when the weather gets a bit gusty.
Have made a slight change to the route at the end now that I have been advised of a supposibly more interesting final destination, but essentially the same :)
How are the new tyres going?

[WarlockNZ]

Yep all sorted, Got myself a small windsheild too for when the weather gets a bit gusty.
Have made a slight change to the route at the end now that I have been advised of a supposibly more interesting final destination, but essentially the same :)
How are the new tyres going?

More interesting you say?? ... sounds good .. same place for lunch and shit ?? ... the tyres are going great I should have gotten rid of the shitko's before i picked the bike up .. lol

[Maverick]

More interesting you say?? ... sounds good .. same place for lunch and shit ?? ... the tyres are going great I should have gotten rid of the shitko's before i picked the bike up .. lol

Yep, same place for lunch, just remember that wander off the plan we did? and that road where you told me that we should turn left?? well turn Right there instead! :done:

Yep, If I was buying a new bike I would have asked for an upgrade on the tyres.

[WarlockNZ]

Yep, same place for lunch, just remember that wander off the plan we did? and that road where you told me that we should turn left?? well turn Right there instead! :done:

Yep, If I was buying a new bike I would have asked for an upgrade on the tyres.

See .. the bonus of the scout !!... lol .. should be an awesome ride ... whats the long range forcast say about the weather ?

[duckaddict]

Maverick. Could you please tell me, is the street address is for BP Botany - 271 Botany Road, Howick. I had registered for the last one and rode out there from the Shore but couldnt find it. I ended up at BP Ti Rakau and BP Te Irirangi where the station attendent told me that BP Botany was closed.

For the last learners ride, there were a few meeting somewhere in Albany for the ride to BP Botany. Anyone else from the shore (or there about) want to meet up again this time round?

:scooter:

[WarlockNZ]

For the last learners ride, there were a few meeting somewhere in Albany for the ride to BP Botany. Anyone else from the shore (or there about) want to meet up again this time round?

:scooter:

I'd be more than happy to do the Albany thing again ... now that i know where i'm going .. if you feel like meeting me there .. let me know

[McJim]

We are also going to need a fast volunteer for the 'not so Learner friendly group' if the turnout is anything like the last one.

I think a lot of people are giving it a miss coz of the track day on Saturday though. It may be that the group is small enough this time that we can get away with one group.

Swantiger has a rep for being able to go quick though maybe he'd like to lead the fast fellas?

Just a thought.

[ben]

Yeaha just got my restricted!!!

Hummm don’t know why I’m so happy...?

Ill just be doing the same as always. (Just legally LOL)

See you guys on Sunday.

[McJim]

Yeaha just got my restricted!!!

Hummm don’t know why I’m so happy...?

Ill just be doing the same as always. (Just legally LOL)

See you guys on Sunday.

It means if you get caught speeding you'll just get done for the speeding fine. Not the speeding fine AND breach of licence conditions (extra $400!).

Be happy.

[ben]

IF i get caught??? lol

[Maverick]

We are also going to need a fast volunteer for the 'not so Learner friendly group' if the turnout is anything like the last one.

I think a lot of people are giving it a miss coz of the track day on Saturday though. It may be that the group is small enough this time that we can get away with one group.

Swantiger has a rep for being able to go quick though maybe he'd like to lead the fast fellas?

Just a thought.

I bet theres bound to be a couple of people who wont turn up at the last minute if the weather looks cloudy... *ahem*... :P

[SwanTiger]

Swantiger has a rep for being able to go quick though maybe he'd like to lead the fast fellas?

Who told you that bullshit? I'm not quick at all, it's purely the bike and its incredible 27 HP of pure tyre shredding power - Buy a Hyosung!

I may or may not be there, the Girl friend and I organised to go for a ride this weekend with one of her work mates so I'll see if they are keen on this ride.

[McJim]

Who told you that bullshit? I'm not quick at all, it's purely the bike and its incredible 27 HP of pure tyre shredding power - Buy a Hyosung!


If you don't mind mate I'll stick with my Naked 32 hp of pure agressive V-Twin that is the li'l black ratty VTR (wot hyosung copied!)

How come your profile sez you got a honda now? Wot sort of Honda U got?

[Maverick]

Who told you that bullshit? I'm not quick at all, it's purely the bike and its incredible 27 HP of pure tyre shredding power - Buy a Hyosung!

I may or may not be there, the Girl friend and I organised to go for a ride this weekend with one of her work mates so I'll see if they are keen on this ride.

Bring them all along, the more the merrier, should be a great ride!

Mav :rockon:

[Leong]

... the tyres are going great I should have gotten rid of the shitko's before i picked the bike up .. lol

So what did you get...... and what's the difference?

[rookie]

If you don't mind mate I'll stick with my Naked 32 hp of pure agressive V-Twin that is the li'l black ratty VTR (wot hyosung copied!)

How come your profile sez you got a honda now? Wot sort of Honda U got?

For a little while, his profile said that skid mark was his ride....maybe he means honda influenced:dodge:

haha:rofl:

honestly i never used to care about wat people rode until u mentioned that apparently honda riders are meant to be gay...u brought this on yourself

[Searchin']

Well despite what you alledge, I'm happy with my Honda.

Well, I went for a bit of a tour today. I took the bike home from tech in Mt Albert. From home I went down to Maungataphere(sp?), back to Pokeno, out to Port Waikato, back home through Pukekohe and Bombay; then out through Clevedon to Maraetei(sp?); and back home.

I'm all set and looking forward to Sunday, provided I can get a baby sitter. I'll be riding with the slowies naturally.

[Acid]

heyas ill be there weather dependant

[Fub@r]

Hey Maverick whats the turn around time for this ride?

I really want to go but if I disappear for the whole day the missus will have hung, drawn and quartered on my return.

[Maverick]

Hey Maverick whats the turn around time for this ride?

I really want to go but if I disappear for the whole day the missus will have hung, drawn and quartered on my return.

It is a "Most of the day" ride, I cant remember what time we got back, Warlock can you remember what time we got to mt eden? (we took a short route back so will be a bit longer on the day)
I would guesstimate be back in botany about 4? (meeting at 9.30)

[rookie]

Well despite what you alledge, I'm happy with my Honda.

Well, I went for a bit of a tour today. I took the bike home from tech in Mt Albert. From home I went down to Maungataphere(sp?), back to Pokeno, out to Port Waikato, back home through Pukekohe and Bombay; then out through Clevedon to Maraetei(sp?); and back home.

I'm all set and looking forward to Sunday, provided I can get a baby sitter. I'll be riding with the slowies naturally.


hey theres nothing wrong with Honda motorcycles, the comment was more directed towards the riders and in fact dont take my comment personally...was mainly aimed at Mr McJim-burger as he made a mention that Honda riders are generalised as being gay

[Maverick]

for those who are more gas concious amongst us,
if you ride a Bandit like myself you will probably need a tank and a half from botany for the run, I normally fill up with 98 at Botany, there was no 98 at the lunch place and i was almost empty on the homeward stretch, so i settled for 6 bucks of 96 to get me to civilization.

[McJim]

hey theres nothing wrong with Honda motorcycles, the comment was more directed towards the riders and in fact dont take my comment personally...was mainly aimed at Mr McJim-burger as he made a mention that Honda riders are generalised as being gay

Rookie - does your bike work? Will we see you on Sunday?

[McJim]

for those who are more gas concious amongst us,
if you ride a Bandit like myself you will probably need a tank and a half from botany for the run, I normally fill up with 98 at Botany, there was no 98 at the lunch place and i was almost empty on the homeward stretch, so i settled for 6 bucks of 96 to get me to civilization.

If you ride a Hyosung GT250R or a Honda VTR250 however you will make it on one tank as the trip is around 300km I believe.:rofl: Fub@r - you'll still have enough to get you to Wellington and back!

[Maverick]

If you ride a Hyosung GT250R or a Honda VTR250 however you will make it on one tank as the trip is around 300km I believe.:rofl: Fub@r - you'll still have enough to get you to Wellington and back!

Perhaps, but the more important difference was arriving at the turn around point, where my Ho-bag riding companion waddled off his bike clutching his testicles muttering something about unborn children, while I looked on most amused... :innocent:
Ahhh the smooth purring beauty of a four cylinder...
That and the fact he couldnt keep up in the corners ;) :rockon:

[McJim]

Perhaps, but the more noticable difference was arriving at the turn around point, where my Ho-bag riding companion waddled off his bike clutching his testicles muttering something about unborn children, while I looked on most amused... :innocent:
That and the fact he couldnt keep up in the corners :rockon:

Oohhh Maverick - sounds a little like the slap of a gauntlet there! Not for the learner friendly rides eh?

As far as unborn children are concerned - mine are both born and I've been 'fixed' anyway so I've nothing to lose!

I still think V-twins rock.

[Maverick]

I still think V-twins rock.

Rock? Well they certainly vibrate a lot... maybe thats the secret to the whole gays and honda mystery ;):dodge:

[Hellraiser]

As far as unborn children are concerned - mine are both born and I've been 'fixed' anyway so I've nothing to lose!


There you go Maverick you won't have to worry about getting pregnant :gob:

[McJim]

There you go Maverick you won't have to worry about getting pregnant :gob:

Wot you talkin' bout Hellraiser - was you I thought looked cute on yer motard!

And this is how you repay me for fixing 'that' photograph.

Ungrateful sod - no more sexual favours from me....:rofl:

[Maverick]

Well the met service forecast is for rain on sunday,
however given that they predicted rain today, and its not, at all, I wouldnt trust them to know what day it is, let alone what the weather will be doing in four days time. just have to wait and see how things shape up, Im usually pretty lucky ;)

[Searchin']

It rained fairly heavilly and consistantly this morning out home. It stopped about 6.00am.

[Maverick]

It rained fairly heavilly and consistantly this morning out home. It stopped about 6.00am.

I was still asleep then so I wouldnt know, and therefor It doesnt count :zzzz: :yes: :done:

[McJim]

Rock? Well they certainly vibrate a lot... maybe thats the secret to......

You're right which is why 9 out of 10 female pillion passengers prefer a man with a V-Twin.

[Maverick]

You're right which is why 9 out of 10 female pillion passengers prefer a man with a V-Twin.

Only cause they cant catch up with the guys on 4's :innocent:

Besides, I cant imagine there being many vibrations left over after your self proclamed "lardy arse" dampens them out! :dodge:

[SwanTiger]

Only cause they cant catch up with the guys on 4's :innocent:
Oh, that is just asking for it, I'll see you on the outside of a corner young man.

[Searchin']

So... the size of ones e-penis is directly proportional to the type of ones bike then?

[LilSel]

You're right which is why 9 out of 10 female pillion passengers prefer a man with a V-Twin.

Or a woman with a V-Twin for that matter :p

[McJim]

Only cause they cant catch up with the guys on 4's :innocent:

Besides, I cant imagine there being many vibrations left over after your self proclamed "lardy arse" dampens them out! :dodge:

Hope for your sake there are no hills on Sunday coz you know that the V-twin engines don't care if it's all uphill - low rev torque baby yeah!

V-Twin - delivering power across the rev range - 4 cyl wait 10 seconds and the power arrives in one big lump - meanwile GT250R and VTR tail lights are diminishing into the distance and they're already changing into third gear.....

Looking forward to Sunday now.:rofl:

[toymachine]

Hope for your sake there are no hills on Sunday coz you know that the V-twin engines don't care if it's all uphill - low rev torque baby yeah!

V-Twin - delivering power across the rev range - 4 cyl wait 10 seconds and the power arrives in one big lump - meanwile GT250R and VTR tail lights are diminishing into the distance and they're already changing into third gear.....

Looking forward to Sunday now.:rofl:

lol.

Have to say I haven't found the lumpy power delivery a problem even in learning... but wind it up and my god does it pull... 8k-10k pulling like f**k... at 10k a click is heard... vvt turning on, exhaust gets a supersexy rasp... pulling all the way to 15k redline :D

Goddam I love accelerating on a bike :rockon:

[Hellraiser]

And i remember a little yellow V twin that couldn't even get close to my single cylinder ............

[McJim]

And i remember a little yellow V twin that couldn't even get close to my single cylinder ............

How many ccs were in your single cyl?

[rookie]

Rookie - does your bike work? Will we see you on Sunday?

yes:yes: , and what sunday?!?!?!i thought it was all on for saturday??!!

was planning on coming along aye, but i got training that needs to be done

[rookie]

So... the size of ones e-penis is directly proportional to the type of ones bike then?

yes it would seem that way...sad sad world

nothing wrong with v-twins, better noise, better torque, better wheelies.

all's i got is a screamer thats as mad as a badger!!!:devil2:

[rookie]

Or a woman with a V-Twin for that matter :p

hmmm..i thought yours was a parallel twin??

[rookie]

Hope for your sake there are no hills on Sunday coz you know that the V-twin engines don't care if it's all uphill - low rev torque baby yeah!

V-Twin - delivering power across the rev range - 4 cyl wait 10 seconds and the power arrives in one big lump - meanwile GT250R and VTR tail lights are diminishing into the distance and they're already changing into third gear.....

Looking forward to Sunday now.:rofl:


ok thats a huge call :nono:...considering mine produces max torque over a 6k rev range

[LilSel]

hmmm..i thought yours was a parallel twin??

I wasn't talking about mine :p LOL...

[McJim]

I wasn't talking about mine :p LOL...

Hey Rookie, what she meant was "Female pillion passengers like women with V-Twins too":blip:

[Maverick]

Anyway.... just a reminder if you are coming on the ride please register,
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=932&day=2006-9-10
It helps to give us an idea of numbers/people to look out for, so there is less chance of someone being left behind if they are held up by a few minutes.

Cheers

Mav :rockon:

[Fub@r]

I'm lacking in the brownie point department so will have to wait till the next ride guys...........see you in 2 weeks then :(

[duckaddict]

As it is now, weather is not looking flash for Sunday :mellow:

[toymachine]

Not gonna be there for this one

[WarlockNZ]

So what did you get...... and what's the difference?
Got some Pilot Action's (Michelin) .. they are a hell of a lot more sticky .. not the best tyre out there, (just to pre-empt the the "should have bought prielli's" crowd) ... but they are a shit load better than the old one's ... the shinko's felt like they would just let go on a bend and in the wet I was serioulsy shitting myself .. they were all over the place! .. the new rubber is great ..

[WarlockNZ]

It is a "Most of the day" ride, I cant remember what time we got back, Warlock can you remember what time we got to mt eden? (we took a short route back so will be a bit longer on the day)
I would guesstimate be back in botany about 4? (meeting at 9.30)

We got to Mt Eden motorcycle about 1:45 - 2 ish ... so yeah ... 4 sounds like a good estimate ..

[WarlockNZ]

Perhaps, but the more important difference was arriving at the turn around point, where my Ho-bag riding companion waddled off his bike clutching his testicles muttering something about unborn children, while I looked on most amused... :innocent:
Ahhh the smooth purring beauty of a four cylinder...
That and the fact he couldnt keep up in the corners ;) :rockon:

You bastard!! ... LOL

[WarlockNZ]

That and the fact he couldnt keep up in the corners ;) :rockon:

I keep telling you .. it's not the bike ... it's me ...

[Leong]

Got some Pilot Action's (Michelin) .. they are a hell of a lot more sticky .. not the best tyre out there, (just to pre-empt the the "should have bought prielli's" crowd) ... but they are a shit load better than the old one's ... the shinko's felt like they would just let go on a bend and in the wet I was serioulsy shitting myself .. they were all over the place! .. the new rubber is great ..

You'll learn much quicker with some confidence in your bike, and have a LOT more fun in the process!! Congrats!

[WarlockNZ]

You'll learn much quicker with some confidence in your bike, and have a LOT more fun in the process!! Congrats!

Thanks man :) ... it's insane the difference a good set of tyres make .. it's actually ridable now ... LOL .. i'm still amazed i didn't bin on the old set. .. to all you newbies out there .... spend the money and get some decent rubber ... it's more than worth it.

[toymachine]

Good stuff on the tyres...

Be a shame to have binned it on the old ones before you get to paint it a real colour :P

In seriousness though how much did they set you back? After my service I should probably look at getting some decent ones... maybe after some twin headlamps and braided lines ;) Priorities!

[WarlockNZ]

Good stuff on the tyres...

Be a shame to have binned it on the old ones before you get to paint it a real colour :P

In seriousness though how much did they set you back? After my service I should probably look at getting some decent ones... maybe after some twin headlamps and braided lines ;) Priorities!

LOL ... smart ass ... i like the yellow .. it will give me an excuse to smack the first cage driver that says he didn't see me .. the new rubber set me back 400.. fitted with balance .. i call it retail therapy for MEN !! .. ha ha .. well worth the investment ... after the last ride, so many guys said i should get new rubber ... and i tell you what .. they were right! .. big time... it's a different machine now.. still a bright yellow ho ho tho ... mu ha ha ha

[toymachine]

400 all up for both, fitted? That's not bad at all.

[WarlockNZ]

400 all up for both, fitted? That's not bad at all.
Thats what i thought ... pretty good rubber too

[McJim]

It's about was I was quoted for Bridgestone BT45 for the VTR.

Nice one - it's just $400 more than I currently have after paying the mortgage, the bike loan, feeding all the hungry mouths in the house etc etc.

will just have to trust my handling....mind you the OEM tyres on the VTR are Bridgestone as well.

[WarlockNZ]

It's about was I was quoted for Bridgestone BT45 for the VTR.

Nice one - it's just $400 more than I currently have after paying the mortgage, the bike loan, feeding all the hungry mouths in the house etc etc.

will just have to trust my handling....mind you the OEM tyres on the VTR are Bridgestone as well.

Ahhh ... the beauty of being single ... i am man ... see me ride!!! .. mu ha ha ha

[rookie]

Hey Rookie, what she meant was "Female pillion passengers like women with V-Twins too":blip:

haha...dammit....they'd only choose the vtwin cos it comes with a decent pillion seat...nothing to do with th engine, just comfort.

[WarlockNZ]

haha...dammit....they'd only choose the vtwin cos it comes with a decent pillion seat...nothing to do with th engine, just comfort.

Have a look at the seat on my machine and tell me it would be comfortable ... oh HELL no!

[Hellraiser]

Nice one - it's just $400 more than I currently have after paying the mortgage, the bike loan, feeding all the hungry mouths in the house etc etc.



Don't stress about the hungry mouths once they are hungry enough the hunting instinct kicks in automatic.

All so helps controll the local wild cat population, so you can justify spending all that money on your bike by saying that you are doing your bit for the enviroment after all wild cats kill native birds.

[Maverick]

You bastard!! ... LOL

Yes... I was wondering when you would next come online, :innocent:

[WarlockNZ]

Yes... I was wondering when you would next come online, :innocent:

next time your headlight is about to fall off .. i'm not going to tell you :P

[ben]

Yo, hey guys just letting you know that i cant make it to the ride this sunday, my darn clutch cable broke while i was ridding home. NOT FUN.

I hope to have it all fixed and good to go for the ride to raglan the following week end.

[rookie]

Have a look at the seat on my machine and tell me it would be comfortable ... oh HELL no!

hey...that comment was aimed at the vtr...as it has a more appropriate seat for a pillion.

yes im sure you heyo-bag(gtr) riders wouldnt have a problem finding a pillion regardless of the pillion seat...just dont ruin it by mentioning it's korean

[Maverick]

hey...that comment was aimed at the vtr...as it has a more appropriate seat for a pillion.

yes im sure you heyo-bag(gtr) riders wouldnt have a problem finding a pillion regardless of the pillion seat...just dont ruin it by mentioning it's korean

The VTR has a tiny pillion seat compaired to the bandit ;)

[McJim]

Personally I don't see the point of a pillion seat on a 250.

It's not like any of them are strong enough to decently pull two people and most people on a 250 have only got learner or restricted licences.

now...where did I put that chainsaw........

[Maverick]

Personally I don't see the point of a pillion seat on a 250.

It's not like any of them are strong enough to decently pull two people and most people on a 250 have only got learner or restricted licences.

now...where did I put that chainsaw........

Chainsaw? Is your VTR that slow that you feel you will get more power out of the chainsaw engine? ;)

[McJim]

Chainsaw? Is your VTR that slow that you feel you will get more power out of the chainsaw engine? ;)

No o' pedantic one - I'm gonna cut the last 200mm off the rear of my bike. Saves weight. I'm going to try it out on the first red Bandit I see to make sure the theory is sound before I wreck my VTR though.

[Maverick]

No o' pedantic one - I'm gonna cut the last 200mm off the rear of my bike. Saves weight. I'm going to try it out on the first red Bandit I see to make sure the theory is sound before I wreck my VTR though.

I dont think thats a good idea, If you cut off your pillion seat what is your arse going to hang out over?? :innocent:

[McJim]

I dont think thats a good idea, If you cut off your pillion seat what is your arse going to hang out over?? :innocent:

I've told you before Mav - stop ogling my arse!

[Maverick]

I've told you before Mav - stop ogling my arse!

There is a difference between Ogling and trying to see the road past it! :dodge:

[gijoe1313]

Hmmm this conversation would be more entertaining if you were both hot biker chicks but seeing as I'm in class I'll have to keep my thoughts to myself...:doh: too late!

I guess I'll just have to be content and polish my bike for the ride :innocent:

[LilSel]

Yay... I thought I had training this weekend and wouldnt be able to come along...
However I dont!! yay!! So unless they spring it on me at the last minute, I shall be there with bells on (Figuratively speaking) lol. :D

[Maverick]

Yay... I thought I had training this weekend and wouldnt be able to come along...
However I dont!! yay!! So unless they spring it on me at the last minute, I shall be there with bells on (Figuratively speaking) lol. :D

Damn, bells would have been interesting... Dunno how you would make em stay on though ;)

[LilSel]

Damn, bells would have been interesting... Dunno how you would make em stay on though ;)

Duct tape?? :yes:

[Maverick]

Duct tape?? :yes:

only if we can record ripping it off after, hehe, ouch! :yes:

[Maverick]

Woot, now Im a weekend cruiser! :rockon:

[LilSel]

only if we can record ripping it off after, hehe, ouch! :yes:

*Idea*... actually... dont need the duct tape Mav...
would you like some bells too?? can just attach to peircings!!... havent got any?? no worries... im sure I can work something out :p lol

[Maverick]

*Idea*... actually... dont need the duct tape Mav...
would you like some bells too?? can just attach to peircings!!... havent got any?? no worries... im sure I can work something out :p lol

I think I would rather go with the duct tape.. :gob:

[LilSel]

I think I would rather go with the duct tape.. :gob:

Can I pull it off then?? :shutup:

[Maverick]

Can I pull it off then?? :shutup:

Too bad I never said I would be wearing any :P

[LilSel]

Too bad I never said I would be wearing any :P

awwwwe... thats no fun Mav :p
free waxing n all lol

[Maverick]

awwwwe... thats no fun Mav :p
free waxing n all lol

I can think of plenty of other fun things that dont involve me being waxed thank you, :p

[LilSel]

I can think of plenty of other fun things that dont involve me being waxed thank you, :p

LOL.... im sure you can :shifty:

[McJim]

Children please - can you please limit your bondage sessions to PMs at least. Listening to the pair of you harp on about waxing each other and piercing each other.....well let's just say it's put me off my lunch and I need to eat as much as I can in order to use my fat backside to obscure Mavericks view of the road ahead on Sunday.

Looking forward to this Sunday though -
Maverick and LilSel:love: :spanking:
SwanTiger and Maverick:bash:
WarlockNZ and his huge yellow vibrator.
gijoe1313 and his amazing performing cliches.

Should be fun.

[Maverick]

LOL.... im sure you can :shifty:

Excuse me? you are the one looking shifty and wanting to wax me! :innocent:

[Maverick]

Children please - can you please limit your bondage sessions to PMs at least. Listening to the pair of you harp on about waxing each other and piercing each other.....well let's just say it's put me off my lunch and I need to eat as much as I can in order to use my fat backside to obscure Mavericks view of the road ahead on Sunday.

Looking forward to this Sunday though -
Maverick and LilSel:love: :spanking:
SwanTiger and Maverick:bash:
WarlockNZ and his huge yellow vibrator.
gijoe1313 and his amazing performing cliches.

Should be fun.


Ah, pity I will be at the front this time to lead the way McJim,

Wasnt SwanTiger one of the unfortunate ones to loose their licence last night?

[LilSel]

LOL.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :rockon:

[Maverick]

Children please - can you please limit your bondage sessions to PMs at least. Listening to the pair of you harp on about waxing each other and piercing each other.....well let's just say it's put me off my lunch and I need to eat as much as I can in order to use my fat backside to obscure Mavericks view of the road ahead on Sunday.

Looking forward to this Sunday though -
Maverick and LilSel:love: :spanking:
SwanTiger and Maverick:bash:
WarlockNZ and his huge yellow vibrator.
gijoe1313 and his amazing performing cliches.

Should be fun.


Shhh... Its Banana-Man and his Huge Yellow Vibrator, dont give away his secret identity ;) :shutup:

[McJim]

Having read the ATNR thread - do you think these threads are the source of Police intelligence on the rides or is it locals complaining?

It will be funny if we're tracked on Sunday because we keep it learner friendly and legal and would be a waste of the Police time.

Hooners take note - Ride in the opposite direction from us on Sunday....But of course we haven't told anyone where we're going! hahahaha

I have some ideas that will ensure we lose no licences anyway - I'll be at the back obeying the law (70kmh with an L plate on) so that takes any following Mazda 6 out of the equation.

Shame Swanny won't be there - seems a colourful charater.

[SwanTiger]

Shame Swanny won't be there - seems a colourful charater.
Are you offering to pillion me? :blip:

I'll be on the next one!

[Maverick]

Having read the ATNR thread - do you think these threads are the source of Police intelligence on the rides or is it locals complaining?

It will be funny if we're tracked on Sunday because we keep it learner friendly and legal and would be a waste of the Police time.

Hooners take note - Ride in the opposite direction from us on Sunday....But of course we haven't told anyone where we're going! hahahaha

I have some ideas that will ensure we lose no licences anyway - I'll be at the back obeying the law (70kmh with an L plate on) so that takes any following Mazda 6 out of the equation.

Shame Swanny won't be there - seems a colourful charater.

Yes well these rides have always been about getting beginners experiance out on the roads in a safe legal environment and promoting safe and responsible riding, not really much to catch, if the weather looks iffy as i suspect it will, we will probably go a bit more north where the roads are safer with less rural muck on them. nothing slipperier then effluent on wet back roads. :rockon:

[gijoe1313]

Oi Vey! :gob: I think my chicken strips are hitting the gutter!:msn-wink: So, bells, duct tape, leathers...we've also got chains and forked fairings...oo-er! Be still my beating heart! :love: :devil2:

[McJim]

Are you offering to pillion me? :blip:

I'll be on the next one!

I'm a 36 year old Learner -it's illegal for me to carry a pillion passenger.

[Maverick]

I'm a 36 year old Learner -it's illegal for me to carry a pillion passenger.

Also his VTR has a hard enough time carrying one lardy arse ;)

[McJim]

Also his VTR has a hard enough time carrying one lardy arse ;)

You just don't know when to drop the subject do you? You're only picking on me coz I have really tight muscular buttocks visually enhanced by the tight leather trousers I wear (seriously folks - see profile photo!).

Admit it Mav - you're obsessed with my buttocks.....well you can't have them. I'm saving them for another....

[Maverick]

You just don't know when to drop the subject do you? You're only picking on me coz I have really tight muscular buttocks visually enhanced by the tight leather trousers I wear (seriously folks - see profile photo!).

Admit it Mav - you're obsessed with my buttocks.....well you can't have them. I'm saving them for another....

heh, No thanks, I have a nice firm set of my own, even though ladies cant stop squeezing them :yes:

[McJim]

heh, No thanks, I have a nice firm set of my own, even though ladies cant stop squeezing them :yes:

I can't reply - didn't look.

[Jeaves]

Hope the weather does hold out for us , looking forward to my first kb ride.

[rookie]

Children please - can you please limit your bondage sessions to PMs at least. Listening to the pair of you harp on about waxing each other and piercing each other.....well let's just say it's put me off my lunch and I need to eat as much as I can in order to use my fat backside to obscure Mavericks view of the road ahead on Sunday.

Looking forward to this Sunday though -
Maverick and LilSel:love: :spanking:
SwanTiger and Maverick:bash:
WarlockNZ and his huge yellow vibrator.
gijoe1313 and his amazing performing cliches.

Should be fun.

haha...bloody scottish always have had the best sense of humour...wouldve given you bling but kb's told me off for giving you too much!!

[Theatre]

Hope the weather does hold out for us , looking forward to my first kb ride.
Agreed on the weather! Look forward to seeing another 2 smoker there if it stays nice and sunny, get everyone else inhaling beautiful oil-scented fragrance!

Does it look like there will be much of a fast group for this weeks ride mav?

[McJim]

haha...bloody scottish always have had the best sense of humour...wouldve given you bling but kb's told me off for giving you too much!!

Give bling to some other deserving posters then - you can give out 10 blings in 24 hours but I think you can bling the same person only once you've blinged another 3...or something like that - go searching there's a thread about it somewhere - I pored through all that stuff in the first 4 months or so while I lurked without posting....on the edge of the circle of firelight.

I think the Irish are funnier than the Scots - funniest is when you mix 1 part Scots with 1 part Irish and 15 parts alcohol. Banter and bullshit - the best of.

Jeaves - hope the weather holds out for us but then Mav has got some sort of weather genie in his pocket - we've been F lucky both times out - forecast pissing and we've got away with overcast.

[Hellraiser]

I think the Irish are funnier than the Scots - funniest is when you mix 1 part Scots with 1 part Irish and 15 parts alcohol. Banter and bullshit - the best of.



More like a piss head thats too tight to pay.

[McJim]

More like a piss head thats too tight to pay.

Hellraiser - get back in that kitchen and cook me some fuckin' eggs bitch!:rofl:

Oh and less of the "tight fisted Scotsman" racist abuse:msn-wink:

[toymachine]

I'm Irish (you'd never guess it :P well, apart from the name perhaps)... I think both Scotts and Irish are pretty damned funny...

[WarlockNZ]

I can think of plenty of other fun things that dont involve me being waxed thank you, :p

eeewwww .. that mental image i did NOT need !!

[WarlockNZ]

Shhh... Its Banana-Man and his Huge Yellow Vibrator, dont give away his secret identity ;) :shutup: ... Wasnt SwanTiger one of the unfortunate ones to loose their licence last night?

Yes it was ... and your still a bastard ... who wants to pass around the hat so i can get me some yellow leathers ??... ha ha

[WarlockNZ]

You just don't know when to drop the subject do you? You're only picking on me coz I have really tight muscular buttocks visually enhanced by the tight leather trousers I wear (seriously folks - see profile photo!).

Admit it Mav - you're obsessed with my buttocks.....well you can't have them. I'm saving them for another....

and another mental image i didn't need ... god ... please someone poke out my eyes!

[WarlockNZ]

Hope the weather does hold out for us , looking forward to my first kb ride.

Jeaves my man ... you will love it ... nothing compares to riding in a group..

[Ixion]

Chasps, not intending to rain on anyone's parade, but do bear in mind the unfortunate experience of a recent group ride, and watch out for visitors. Verb sap. You never know who may be making to a note to come along uninvited, eh.

[WarlockNZ]

Chasps, not intending to rain on anyone's parade, but do bear in mind the unfortunate experience of a recent group ride, and watch out for visitors. Verb sap. You never know who may be making to a note to come along uninvited, eh.

I have been thinking about that myself ... sucks that "the man" has decided that bikers are a danger to the public... just a note to all those coming along ... make DAMN sure that you are riding within the conditions .. got a learners .. wear an L plate and stick to 70 ... sucks i know ... but thems the rules.

[Hellraiser]

I have just heard from a very reliable source that the boys in blue will infact be watching you guys from botany. They intend on using 6 unmarked cars to cover possible routes you may go.

So be warned, if your L Plates not on make sure it is.

[WarlockNZ]

I have just heard from a very reliable source that the boys in blue will infact be watching you guys from botany. They intend on using 6 unmarked cars to cover possible routes you may go.

So be warned, if your L Plates not on make sure it is.

Fuckers!! ... thanks for the heads up man ... i say we can the ride and do a BBQ at a members house instead ... whos with me ???

[Hellraiser]

Don't stress about it as long as you have all your T's crossed and I's dotted you guys have nothing to worry about.

It's more a heads up for;
a) the faster guys.
b) those without the correct licenses.

[WarlockNZ]

Don't stress about it as long as you have all your T's crossed and I's dotted you guys have nothing to worry about.

It's more a heads up for;
a) the faster guys.
b) those without the correct licenses.

yeah ... but 70Km per hour ... dude .. the law is as ASS .. boys can jump in supercharged cars on a learners .. but we get fucked in the ass .. thats just wrong and something needs to be done ... you know what ... i'm going to try and do something about this shit ...

[Maverick]

yeah ... but 70Km per hour ... dude .. the law is as ASS .. boys can jump in supercharged cars on a learners .. but we get fucked in the ass .. thats just wrong and something needs to be done ... you know what ... i'm going to try and do something about this shit ...

If the weather turns nasty then the ride will be cancelled,
however, doesnt mean we couldnt all get some DVDs etc and hang out at someones place, Im fairly central in Ellerslie if anyone is keen as a backup plan.

[McJim]

Don't stress about it WarlockNZ - Maverick wants to join the police and he's leading so will be legal pace. I'm an old fart with too much fear to go fast and I'm bringing up the rear - at legal pace. so long as everyone else stays in between us then no-one will get booked.

It's a shame they should be wasting so much resource on us since there's a turf war going on in Otara....or hadn't they heard?

[toymachine]

Do we really want to be represented by a Hyosung? :dodge:

Though, yeah it does suck... and i've got it for about 18months I think. Usually a few places to stretch your legs a bit though.



(lol jking... this bike bashing is contageous!)

[Fub@r]

If the plods want to follow you around then lead them a merry chase I say! Form up in two lanes and drive on the button and cause congestion all around East Auckland.........hell do it down the motorway as there is no minimum speed limit :) If you cant fly make it a little protest about the 70kph speed limit.

[WarlockNZ]

Do we really want to be represented by a Hyosung? :dodge:

Though, yeah it does suck... and i've got it for about 18months I think. Usually a few places to stretch your legs a bit though.



(lol jking... this bike bashing is contageous!)

I could say so much right now ... but i'm not going too :P .. there is nothing wrong with the hyo bag and the 1100 i passed in traffic this afternoon will testify to that ... mu ha ha .. my issue is plain and simple .. the boys in blue are wasting their time on enforcing a law that is an ass .. and we should do something about it ... i'm reading a forum post at the moment about the 70k limit .. everyone agrees it's stupid, but no one is doing anything to get it changed .. this boggles the mind .. the fact that the guy in front (sorry Mav) wants to be a cop, will not stop him from enforcing the law .. it's the LAW .. my old mans a cop, has been since before i was born, so i know a little bit about the police... here's the deal ... once i'm finished reading the thread .. i'll be posting a comment of my own.. i aim to present a petition to parliment to lift the 70km limit on a learners. nothing more ... we can get into the power to weight stuff later .. 70k makes us a road hazzard and the law needs to be changed.

[Fub@r]

.. 70k makes us a road hazzard and the law needs to be changed.

The colour of your bike is a hazard without you travelling at 70kph :dodge:

Nah your right about the stupidity of the limit.......I favour civil disobedience

[toymachine]

Well in seriousness I think trying to get it 'lifted' would be a waste of time, though perhaps i'm just being pedantic over your choice of words. Making it condition specific towards something could probably be a better bet. But i'll support it...

In all honesty I think (and I know theres a similar train of thought for you older guys, albiet for a different reason) making me legally unable to ride over 70kph anywhere on the road for 6months is rediculous, and I know you older guys feel the same considering young kids can get such fast cars etc no problem.

I'd help if I could with an effort Warlock...

And don't mind the bashing, it's more to get a response then anything serious :P It's actually a sexy bike.

[WarlockNZ]

The colour of your bike is a hazard without you travelling at 70kph :dodge:

Nah your right about the stupidity of the limit.......I favour civil disobedience

civil disobedience just gets you a $400 fine ... fuck that ... lets try and make a difference... if not for those of us who arn't on an L plate .. for the future bikers .. wont someone think of the children ??.. LOL

[WarlockNZ]

Here's the link ..
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=746912#post746912

[SwanTiger]

Most of the roads I ride on have 80 kmp/h limits or are twisty enough that sitting at 80-100 kmp/h along the short in-between straights isn't really a problem.

So I think a sensible move would be to push for an increase in the limit by 10 kmp/h, which would mean most people would travel at 89 kmp/h or less and be less of a hazard to other motorist on the open road.

Most car's travel at 90 - 100 kmp/h anyway so it'd only be marginally slower.

[gijoe1313]

What the hell? I come back from a ride out to Botany Honda after I finish schooling the next generation of preverts and politicians, spend hard earned dosh on a rear tank bag ($89), new headlight ($37.50), oil filter ($15), paddock stand ($20) and a litre of Motul (god knows how much $$) - ride out to my Uncles to beat up on my cousins and leer at my cute cousins and I find this shite! :rofl:

I'll wear the Lahuzer plate, drive at the nana speed of 70kph, indicate 3 seconds before turns, no blatting or fanging the revs while in neutral, escort old ladies across the road, pay my taxes, not rip off the warning labels on mattresses, not run in my house with sissors, no jay-walking, not think about sex every 3 seconds, put out the recycle bin, take a long walk by the beach, not think about sex every 3 seconds, donate old clothes to city mission, reduce C02 emissions, vote for the bastards in parliament, mark all my students work on time, not think about sex every 3 seconds, join my neighbourhood watch scheme, always use the golden rule and the magic words, not think about sex every 2 seconds, remember all my friends birthdays, not think about sex every second...oh damn...

Damn damn and double damn, you got me started, I should be out riding!:whocares:

[WarlockNZ]

The law should be the same for all ..if a newbie can jump in a car that can do 200k and all they have to do is display an L plate we should be able to do the same thing .... even if the petition fails i can see a human rights issue here, based on discrimination ... but shit ... just sign the damn form!

[Nicksta]

wow.. and i thought this thread was about a noob ride.....

well, i might bring a mate along, and with the other rides i've been too, we wont have a problem if everyone rides to the government imposed restrictions set by the government we as a country voted for.....
as with most.. i voted for the other guy....
see you sunday if its sunny!

[duckaddict]

I have just heard from a very reliable source that the boys in blue will infact be watching you guys from botany. They intend on using 6 unmarked cars to cover possible routes you may go.

So be warned, if your L Plates not on make sure it is.

Wow! devoting 6 cars to follow a bunch of newbies (like myself)?? I say it's a privilege! Considering the amount of violent crimes at the moment.

If this turned out to be the case on the day, we should get evidence like video, etc., then put it up to the media - imagine the headline "Police Wasted Resources on Learners, Crime Wave Hits New Zealand" blah blah blah... and let the opposition parties do its work.

Regarding 70k limit for learners, it's a joke!!! I'm just glad I got my restricted few weeks ago. WarlockNZ, I'll sign whatever petition you have up your sleeves!

[WarlockNZ]

Wow! devoting 6 cars to follow a bunch of newbies (like myself)?? I say it's a privilege! Considering the amount of violent crimes at the moment.

If this turned out to be the case on the day, we should get evidence like video, etc., then put it up to the media - imagine the headline "Police Wasted Resources on Learners, Crime Wave Hits New Zealand" blah blah blah... and let the opposition parties do its work.

Regarding 70k limit for learners, it's a joke!!! I'm just glad I got my restricted few weeks ago. WarlockNZ, I'll sign whatever petition you have up your sleeves!

good on ya mate .. send me a PM and i'll send you the form .. :)

[toymachine]

WarlockNZ, I'll sign whatever petition you have up your sleeves!

That could be dangerous :innocent:

[duckaddict]

That could be dangerous :innocent:

So is riding at 70k on the motorway ;)

[WarlockNZ]

So is riding at 70k on the motorway ;)
Damn right!

[rookie]

The law should be the same for all ..if a newbie can jump in a car that can do 200k and all they have to do is display an L plate we should be able to do the same thing .... even if the petition fails i can see a human rights issue here, based on discrimination ... but shit ... just sign the damn form!

Theres no need to get all dramatic about human rights etc etc....dont forget about the trees, they're living too and have riights...Join GREENPEACE everyone and save a whale.

The main problem is the safety issues that arise when travelling at 70 (or 79)km/hr on roads shared with cars travelling between 90 and 109km/hr....Thats why i think the rule is such a joke.

Peace guys:scooter:

[WarlockNZ]

back on topic tho .. whos actually going to show on sunday?? .. now that we know the boys in blue will be involved.

[WarlockNZ]

Theres no need to get all dramatic about human rights etc etc....dont forget about the trees, they're living too and have riights...Join GREENPEACE everyone and save a whale.

The main problem is the safety issues that arise when travelling at 70 (or 79)km/hr on roads shared with cars travelling between 90 and 109km/hr....Thats why i think the rule is such a joke.

Peace guys:scooter:

so sign the damn form!

[duckaddict]

back on topic tho .. whos actually going to show on sunday?? .. now that we know the boys in blue will be involved.

I'll be there if weather is good, this duck don't like the wet :mellow:

We're out for a social, not to do illegal street racing or terrorise the ? suburb. The cops can line the streets for all I care.

[Fub@r]

70kph doesn't worry me too much as being over 25 = 6 mths on a learners but those under 25 = 18 mths that just sucks

Petitions don't work, especially with the current croanies they are too busy trying to dodge paying back illegal election spending

Clogging a motorway with learner bike riders doing 70kph would get their attention. Get enough of them and give them writers cramp :)

[Fub@r]

We're out for a social, not to do illegal street racing or terrorise the ? suburb. The cops can line the streets for all I care.

Anyone thought about contacting a paper and drop them a line that the cops maybe planning something along these lines. If they do show in force they will look like complete idiots.......

I can see the headline now

"Helen Clark will repay election spending by busting a learner bike ride"

[WarlockNZ]

Anyone thought about contacting a paper and drop them a line that the cops maybe planning something along these lines. If they do show in force they will look like complete idiots.......

I can see the headline now

"Helen Clark will repay election spending by busting a learner bike ride"

Dude ... i work for the Herald .. find me a person willing to talk "on record" ...

[Fub@r]

Correct me if I'm wrong but with just us meeting at Botany can be classed as an illegal gathering can't it?

[WarlockNZ]

Correct me if I'm wrong but with just us meeting at Botany can be classed as an illegal gathering can't it?

according to the law ... more then 3 people can be classed as an illegal gathering .. depends on the cop in question ... but yeah .. any more than 3 is assembly and they can invoke the law with regard to illegal assembly.

[Jeaves]

back on topic tho .. whos actually going to show on sunday?? .. now that we know the boys in blue will be involved.

As long as the weather plays dice then ill be along :scooter: :woohoo:

But in saying that im coming for a nice sunday cruise with some fellow bikers in a legal manner and if im gona get harrased by the :Police: ....:bye:

[toymachine]

Lol... you could turn a cop busting a designated learner ride as an illegal gathering into such a soppy human interest news story so easily it'd almost be worth it for the publicity alone.

[McJim]

Anyone thought about contacting a paper and drop them a line that the cops maybe planning something along these lines. If they do show in force they will look like complete idiots.......

I can see the headline now

"Helen Clark will repay election spending by busting a learner bike ride"

Don't need to mate - I'll be there - Will tell you all about my day job on Sunday.

I can see a compromise though that will save everyone from embarassment - it will free up 4 units for true enforcement. All it would require is 2 police HP units - one as vanguard and one as rear guard. They could make themselves known to us at Botany BP - they could therefore protect us against a 130kph shunt from a 15 year old Learner in a 300bhp Skyline and could also ensure that the Learner group does not exceed 70kph AND SAVE VALUABLE TAXPAYERS MONEY.

Everyone wins - we can safely ride within the legal constraints (which we would have done anyway!) and they get to reduce the resource for this issue by 67%.

I should have gone into Politics instead of media eh?

[Ixion]

Of course, one could try actually REQUSTING the cops to come along. To offer instruction and advice etc. Thus making them perversely certain that they should be somewhere else.

And of course, if you really ARE going to be legal, someone whould whisper to the plod that the learner ride is just a front for a big race, and they (the plod) need to get every car in Auckland out onto it. Then I shall tootle off in the exact opposite direction confident that no cops are going to be around to bother me.

Ms Crashe incidentally is designated as KB Offical Decoy.

[Maha]

Ixion, you're not talking about 'that' A-B race from Auckland to a Northern destination which left an AKL landmark at 2am this morning are you?

[McJim]

Just to re-iterate this is a Learner friendly ride - Maverick at the head me at the rear - we have every intention of keeping the ride legal and we will endeavour to encourage everyone in our group to ride legally and observe the conditions of their licences. Each rider is, however, responsible for obeying the law themselves.

Faster riders are welcome to meet us at BP Botany and then make their own way at their own pace to the lunch meet but the spirit of this ride is to encourage people on Learner and restricted licences to escape the confines of the city and busy traffic.

We won't get experienced unless we ride.

Police asistance would be greatly appreciated if it is offered - co-operation is more constructive than confrontation.

[Squiggles]

id bring my gn and do a hundred on it just to see if they pull me over... to find i've got my full :D but alas, the gn will be in pieces until at least tuesday, but i shall endeavour to attend the next one of these events with my girlfriend who is on her learners... :)

[McJim]

Looking at the weather today it could be a bit of a damp one tomorrow - I think Maverick's weather Genie could be letting us down.

This is not to say there will not be a KB learner friendly event on Sunday though.

There will be something for those brave souls that brave the elements but I will need to know numbers in advance due to the small size of the venue.

Meeting point remains Botany BP 9:30am regardless of weather. PM me if you need directions.

[BarBender]

Have a safe one out there folks.
Them white lines and tar snakes is gonna be slippery.

[Theatre]

I'll wear the Lahuzer plate, drive at the nana speed of 70kph, indicate 3 seconds before turns, no blatting or fanging the revs while in neutral, escort old ladies across the road, pay my taxes, not rip off the warning labels on mattresses, not run in my house with sissors, no jay-walking, not think about sex every 3 seconds, put out the recycle bin, take a long walk by the beach, not think about sex every 3 seconds, donate old clothes to city mission, reduce C02 emissions, vote for the bastards in parliament, mark all my students work on time, not think about sex every 3 seconds, join my neighbourhood watch scheme, always use the golden rule and the magic words, not think about sex every 2 seconds, remember all my friends birthdays, not think about sex every second...oh damn...
Great, I need someone to offset my environmentally unsound 2 stroke as I ride at 100kph to avoid getting killed, without an L plate to avoid getting pinged, revving it so my engine doesnt clog up, totally ignore old ladies, max out my student loan and use it on petrol, complain about the nannies in parliament, hope my lecturer forgets to mark my work and forget about all birthdays! We'll both have to make an effort to significantly reduce the amount of time we think about sex. Just remember the golden rule: think helen clark.

I think I might have to pass on the ride. With the police presence itll be all too easy to hit 71kph and get slapped with a breach of licence which would put my restricted test back. Bring on the 21st! As for the 70kph limit, Its absolute crap. Id be only too happy to wear the L plate of shame if they abolished the limit, 70kph is an inconvenience to other road users and unsafe for us.

[WarlockNZ]

Great, I need someone to offset my environmentally unsound 2 stroke as I ride at 100kph to avoid getting killed, without an L plate to avoid getting pinged, revving it so my engine doesnt clog up, totally ignore old ladies, max out my student loan and use it on petrol, complain about the nannies in parliament, hope my lecturer forgets to mark my work and forget about all birthdays! We'll both have to make an effort to significantly reduce the amount of time we think about sex. Just remember the golden rule: think helen clark.

I think I might have to pass on the ride. With the police presence itll be all too easy to hit 71kph and get slapped with a breach of licence which would put my restricted test back. Bring on the 21st! As for the 70kph limit, Its absolute crap. Id be only too happy to wear the L plate of shame if they abolished the limit, 70kph is an inconvenience to other road users and unsafe for us.

Sounds like you'd be willing to sigh the petition i'm getting together .. PM me and i'll send you a copy of the form. That goes for the rest of you as well .. it's all well and good to bitch about the 70K limit .. how about you help me to do something about it.

[skidMark]

can i sit of the side of the road with a camera to get pics of all the newbies sliding off cliffs because of slippery wet roads?

if this ride goes ahead in the rain pre book some ambos

[McJim]

can i sit of the side of the road with a camera to get pics of all the newbies sliding off cliffs because of slippery wet roads?

if this ride goes ahead in the rain pre book some ambos

If it's pissing down we'll be playing with a PS2 which doesn't make good video viewing I'm afraid.

[skidMark]

If it's pissing down we'll be playing with a PS2 which doesn't make good video viewing I'm afraid.


oooo can i come over?....seriously.... any motorbike games?

[McJim]

No motorbike games unless someone brings 'em - the plan is to go for a ride on the bikes - resorting to PS2 only if weather is piss poor...and it seems to be clearing.

In the event that we call off due to weather only those who turn up prepared to ride will be invited to BBQ (this is primarily aimed at those having to make an effort to get to Botany from Whenuapai or North Shore etc.)

Anyone prepared to ride with us noobs is welcome at my house.

[Maha]

Yeah its clearing up this way as well....stars can be seen, but the forecast says different, hope its a bike day 2moro....:sunny:

[McJim]

Maverick's weather genie sez all will be well - aint that the truth Mav?

Mav is crashing here on the couch tonight so any update from him will come from me tonight.

Will post early tomorrow once we've held a small conference on the driveway.

[andrea]

weathers been crap all day today you sure tomorrow is going to be good?:confused:

[skidMark]

if ride is canned pm me ya address and a time..or put it on forums :)

[SwanTiger]

Perhaps I should come along and notify the Police of my doing so earlier in the morning. If I fail to stop they'll bring the Helicopter in and if I follow the same route as you guys the downward force produced by the Choppers rotors should be suffecient enough to dry out the roads.

Just a thought.

[skidMark]

checked the weather earlier today said it was going to be thunderstorms tommorrow.....hmmm...metal bike electricity.....metal bike electricity...metal bike ...electricity.....GAAAHHHH!

[SwanTiger]

if ride is canned pm me ya address and a time..or put it on forums :)
Don't do it James, he'll stalk you. My Girlfriend is thinking of taking out a protection order :shutup:

What are you doing on Monday Mark? wanna go go karting

[skidMark]

swanny i'm more scared your gf will stalk me to be honest...

and nah don't get paid till thursday......

[Hellraiser]

Looks shity here in Manukau any Verdict guys?

[McJim]

Me and Mav will still be at Botany BP 9:30am in the hope it clears a bit - if we judge it's still too pissh-poor to ride we'll resort to Plan B....which involves food and conversation.

Not gonna PM my address to anyone coz I don't want people turning up just to come to my house. The invitation is strictly as an alternative to the ride in inclement weather coz it would be a pain in the arse for some poor sod to come across the bridge in shit weather only to turn round and go back again.

So meet at Botany BP 9:30 and we'll decide then.

Cheers,

[WarlockNZ]

With the weather like it is and the pressence of Mr Plod, i'm going to give this ride a miss.

I'll be in for the next one tho.

[WarlockNZ]

Good luck on the ride guys ... take it easy out there and I hope Mr Plod decides to stay away.

[Searchin']

Hunua weather report: 8.57am

Squally showers with intermittant patches of sunlight; strong wind gusts delivering the odd patch of drizzle;

Cold.

Still; better than yesterday!

[Searchin']

Good luck on the ride guys ... take it easy out there and I hope Mr Plod decides to stay away.
Well frankly, invite him along I say. If they came on their bikes, we might get some insight and schooling because as much as the 70km/hr rule may suck on the motorway; we are learner riders after all and this is the n00b ride after all; and 70km/hr IS in fact the law (still) after all. So I won't be going above 70km/hr and a biker cop who wanted to share some of the wisdoms of his profession would be - hesitantly - welcome.

[Scouse]

Youse are all wellcome on the Burger fest run next Saturday there will be a few 250s coming any way so its all good

[Jeaves]

Well im out for today guys , one of the parts i ordered from colemans didnt turn up (choke cable sealing nut- Fuel leaking out) :doh:

Tried superglue to get it sealed just for today but no dice:crybaby:

[Nicksta]

i passed on this morning..... enjoyed my sleep in too :)
i might go for a ride up to KKK later on in the afternoon......

[andrea]

i couldnt go cause of yesterdays onsite job at AMP, i got caught in the rain bringing in heavy gears and hit my head twice on two machines lol, and got caught in the rain again putting the farken gears back into the truck, so bodies killing me and my head still hurts.
will make the next one

[duckaddict]

i passed on this morning..... enjoyed my sleep in too :)
i might go for a ride up to KKK later on in the afternoon......

i couldnt go cause of yesterdays onsite job at AMP, i got caught in the rain bringing in heavy gears and hit my head twice on two machines lol, and got caught in the rain again putting the farken gears back into the truck, so bodies killing me and my head still hurts.
will make the next one

Where were you ladies when the weather was good ;)


No motorbike games unless someone brings 'em - the plan is to go for a ride on the bikes - resorting to PS2 only if weather is piss poor...and it seems to be clearing.

In the event that we call off due to weather only those who turn up prepared to ride will be invited to BBQ (this is primarily aimed at those having to make an effort to get to Botany from Whenuapai or North Shore etc.)

Anyone prepared to ride with us noobs is welcome at my house.

Wow thks for da offer! You're welcome at my place too, however, note that I only have a 21" TV and no PS2 or Xbox. :drinkup:

Like everyone else, I have my share of excuses; Too wet, too dry, bike problem, managed to scored lastnight and no mojo left for riding, cat died of old age and am still mourning, etc etc. :p

Anyway, lets talk about the next ride... Mav? Anyone? :banana:

[McJim]

Well, as predicted by Mav's Weather Genie (tm) we had a beautiful day out on the bikes - didn't think the weather would last into the late afternoon so we took a short trip to Kaiaua (again) - pictures attached - including a message for those who said they were coming but didn't because of the ...erm weather. Allergic to sunshine obviously!

Great time was had - no licences lost and Mav reckons he saw a policeman but I didn't.

Lil Sel came along without her bike but did a fantastic job of preventing any fast cars from shunting us up the rear!:scooter:

We would also like to mention that gijoe1313 has managed to kill yet ANOTHER L plate on his mighty Hornet. A small ceremony was held when we got back to mine.

[SwanTiger]

Judging from the pictures it looks like it was a fun ride. I think I've got a pretty legitimate excuse for not turning up :)

[WarlockNZ]

damn you and your geine Mav .. mind you, 3 only .. bit of a poor show ... the threat of Mr Plod and the weather i guess ... so tell me oh mighty Mav (with freaking weather genie) ... whens the next run ?

[LilSel]

Lil Sel came along without her bike but did a fantastic job of preventing any fast cars from shunting us up the rear!:scooter:


Woop Woop :D
Glad the other cages were on my tail as opposed to yours.
Wasn't so sure bout the weather but def right about Mav's geanie.
A lil guttured I didnt opt for the two wheels but none the less had a great time and it was fantastic to meet you guys!! And learn the route :D

Next time I shall trust in the geanie and show on two wheels instead hehe :rockon:

[WarlockNZ]

so is it safe to assume the hellraiser's "very reliable source" is full of shit?

[McJim]

Not necessarily WarlockNZ - it's just that the combination of weather and the fact that the group comprised just 3 sober and responsible riders with 4 wheeled support vehicle meant they probably looked and decided that it would be a waste of resource.

[WarlockNZ]

Not necessarily WarlockNZ - it's just that the combination of weather and the fact that the group comprised just 3 sober and responsible riders with 4 wheeled support vehicle meant they probably looked and decided that it would be a waste of resource.

It was a waste of resource in the beginning ... i can say so much right now, but my god, the fact that the police waste resource on law abiding, "responsible riders" just grinds my gears. whats the reason? .. i'd love a member of the force to answer that.

[SwanTiger]

so is it safe to assume the hellraiser's "very reliable source" is full of shit?
Or perhaps Hellraiser alone is full of shit?

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what organisation the Police use to train their motorcycle units, or is it an internal department?

I've read in some places that the Officers are sent overseas for training.

[WarlockNZ]

Or perhaps Hellraiser alone is full of shit?

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what organisation the Police use to train their motorcycle units, or is it an internal department?

I've read in some places that the Officers are sent overseas for training.

I could ask my dad ... lol.. hes been in the police for more than 32 years, let me give him a call and i'll let you know.

[WarlockNZ]

Or perhaps Hellraiser alone is full of shit?

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what organisation the Police use to train their motorcycle units, or is it an internal department?

I've read in some places that the Officers are sent overseas for training.

AHHH the scoop ... motocycle training for the NZ police is done in house by SGT Wayne Christie, hes apparently the SHIT! .. blew the yanks away when he got sent over there for training. according to the old man ... wayne is a shit hot rider who really knows his stuff ... and by the by, him and the old man started on the same division, which i would assume would be the old MOT bike squad.

[Scouse]

AHHH the scoop ... motocycle training for the NZ police is done in house by SGT Wayne Christie, hes apparently the SHIT! .. blew the yanks away when he got sent over there for training. according to the old man ... wayne is a shit hot rider who really knows his stuff ... and by the by, him and the old man started on the same division, which i would assume would be the old MOT bike squad.So is your old man an ex MOT Snake

[WarlockNZ]

So is your old man an ex MOT Snake

Indeed. been police since the merge .. and he still rides as well .. although his choice of bike leaves a lot to be desired .. lol

[Scouse]

Indeed. been police since the merge .. and he still rides as well .. although his choice of bike leaves a lot to be desired .. I heard all the MOT snakes that got in through the back door ie the merge left the force cos the were made to feel lesser by the real police so that shoots that legend into the weeds then

[WarlockNZ]

I heard all the MOT snakes that got in through the back door ie the merge left the force cos the were made to feel lesser by the real police so that shoots that legend into the weeds then

well. my old man is still there and he was a "snake" as you put it as is the SGT that trains the current motorcycle cops. Guess your theory dosn't hold water huh. :) ..

[Hellraiser]

I too come from a family that are in the force one of which was ex MOT as well. He is still in the force to this day.

[Hellraiser]

Or perhaps Hellraiser alone is full of shit?



So next time i'll keep my mouth shut then.

[Ixion]

AHHH the scoop ... motocycle training for the NZ police is done in house by SGT Wayne Christie, hes apparently the SHIT! .. blew the yanks away when he got sent over there for training. according to the old man ... wayne is a shit hot rider who really knows his stuff ... and by the by, him and the old man started on the same division, which i would assume would be the old MOT bike squad.
Well, I can vouch for the fact that those MoT snakes could ride like the veritable shit de la shit. Always been the gold standard I aspired to.

[McJim]

Please limit personal abuse to playful banter - any accusations that people are full of shit MUST be backed up by certification that the insulted party has indeed been suffering from constipation for some time - failure to produce such a document will require the offender to perform a humiliating forfeit so you have been warned - :Playnice:

edit: oops sorry - just realised that SwanTiger ALREADY rides a Hyobag in Public - will have to come up with alternative humiliation:rofl:

Apologies to WarlockNZ

[SwanTiger]

So next time i'll keep my mouth shut then.
It wouldn't be the first time someone said something to stir shit on this forum if you were "full of shit".

[gijoe1313]

Fark, just finished my slave shift at the old's takeaways - after I left Jim's place (with gear, bike and butthole intact) I scooted to my brothers place to watch the rugger but being the nancy boy, I fell asleep on the couch. Got woken up at 5pm to go and work!

Anyhows, I don't care! I went for a nice ride courtesy of Weather Genie (that is the shizzle!) and we did the legal, heck I even had the L-plate survive the ride to Jim's place!

Nice to see Lil Sel turn up in her cage even though we pestered her to go and get her two wheels, she would'nae budge! Thanks for carting my tank bag after we got to Kaiaua!

Hmm eats was okay, in my professional opinion, they're a good outfit even though they can't spell Scallops! (Scollops) I had the wedges, gurnard, corn fritter, corn toasted sandwich and a ginger beer. Very nice and then we took the piccies! I sure I saw a bird there somewhere! ;)

Anyhow the ride was kewl, Jim got pissed off when Maverick revved the tits off his bike and into his face fueling up at Clevedon :lol: I hit a swarm of bees and now know how a monkey in a spin dryer feels (surprised and a little pissed off!). Lil Sel had an amusing moment when her lowered suspension on the cage bottomed out when she was filming us on her mobile phone (music, jolt and a loud ****** expletive was heard!:laugh:)

Great time, lovely weather and excellent experience riding in the mildly wet sections (good test for the gear).

Kiwibiker? More like KiwiPikers to those who didn't get off their chuffs and tootle on down to BP Botany! :headbang: 'nuff said :done:

[LilSel]

Lil Sel had an amusing moment when her lowered suspension on the cage bottomed out when she was filming us on her mobile phone (music, jolt and a loud ****** expletive was heard!:laugh:)

LOL... yeah you can hear the bang pretty clear... and the ummm... foul word that came right afterwards!!!:shutup: hahaha :D
was a great day!! glad I got outta bed for it!! even tho I was kicking myself for goin 4 instead of two.... oh well... next time :p
Fantastic to meet you guys!! great bunch!!:yes: