TCWNR - Wellington 2006/2007

[Pex Adams]

Im out, not feeling great and ever time I snezze I have to clean the Visor.

Stay safe guys!

That mental picture is absolutely :sick: :sick: :sick:

As for me - I'm out tonight, have to much work to catch up on.

[hsvboy06]

It's a glorious day up the coast here now, and I'm busting to go for a ride, especially since the weather forecast for the next few days is crap... Paekak Hill, here I come... I won't make it to the elephant pond, but if you come over Haywards then I might see you all on the road somewhere.

[Skunk]

Meh. We did the 'takas...

[Str8 Jacket]

Meh. We did the 'takas...

Nice one. I was seriously considering coming along but I am knackered from my first day at a "proper" job and I am still really sore form my ride back from Akld! How was the weather/wind?

[Skunk]

What wind? I was looking forward to seeing your new bike. I could show you mine. ;)

[Str8 Jacket]

What wind? I was looking forward to seeing your new bike. I could show you mine. ;)

Hey yeah, whats your new bike?!!

[Wasp]

Its the Skunkinator 2000 of course!

weather was looking really nice from where i lay on the couch.

nobody cares but i feel worse now than i did this morning :sick:

[Str8 Jacket]

nobody cares but i feel worse now than i did this morning :sick:

Bummer dude, sounds like you need to smoke a joint or something.....

[Skunk]

nobody cares but i feel worse now than i did this morning :sick:
If you say so...

[Wasp]

nope, sounds like Mc Donalds realised it couldnt make me fat and kill me so it started trying biological warefare - wont be going there again for awhile

[Str8 Jacket]

If you say so...

What did ya get?

[Skunk]

A Kawasaki, in green, as it says in my Profile...

[Str8 Jacket]

A Kawasaki, in green, as it says in my Profile...

Then it has to be the Z1000, me and Glenn cant decide...

[Skunk]

Here you go nosey... Where's yours?

[Str8 Jacket]

Here you go nosey... Where's yours?

mmm, she's a minter! Congrats! I'll get Glenn to take a photo of minein the next next couple of days...... He took it for a bit of a blat tonight and loved it, its a f un bike but I reckon that your's looks like a hell of alot more fun!!! :D Awesome!

[Wasp]

wow thats beautiful mate!

im not usually a fan of the ugly naked bikes look nor green but that sure is something right there! :first:

[Str8 Jacket]

Heres a link to a pic of my bike...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=74807686

[skelstar]

Awesome Skunk. New bike bling if I can afford it.

We'll have to swap bikes some day :whistle:

[limbimtimwim]

Here you go nosey... Where's yours?Zed Thou.. Zed Thou.. Nicey nicey..

[Pex Adams]

Thats one nice piece of machinery Skunk. Now Wasp, stop feeling sorry for yourself, pry that lazy ass of the couch and get ya bike sorted!!!

I have it on good authority that in about 10 years time there might be a nice, calm, and warm wednesday night to go out for a wicked ride!!!


YEAH RIGHT...

[phoenixgtr]

Here you go nosey... Where's yours?

It's a stunner. Really looks great in the flesh. I really like the rear end on those things

[Skunk]

Cheers guys. Been wanting one for a while but couldn't find one at the right price and colour. Then along came two...

[limbimtimwim]

Not yours outside the Police Shop is it? That's a nice one, though I think it has a more eliminated fender..?

[Skunk]

No, I'm across the road from Motorad.

[phoenixgtr]

Not yours outside the Police Shop is it? That's a nice one, though I think it has a more eliminated fender..?

The orange one?

[Bend-it]

Must be the season of new bikes!! So Wasp, go get one! ;)

[limbimtimwim]

The orange one?Oh yea.. Maybe it is orange.

I'm colourstupid. Lucky those traffic lights always have the lights in the same places eh?

[phoenixgtr]

Haha

I like the orange. I like the green too though

[Deano]

So who crashed last night ?

[hsvboy06]

I sure am glad I went for a ride last night, even if it wasn't on TCWNR, because it's hosing down here today. I had a great ride over Paekak Hill, around the Inlet, and back over the Hill. I even managed to scrape my toe around one corner, which is the first time ever on my SV! :woohoo:

[phoenixgtr]

So who crashed last night ?

Crashed? Noone crashed as far as I know

[Deano]

Crashed? Noone crashed as far as I know

Was Mikey with you ? He said someone had come off round Oriental Bay way, trying to keep up with him.

[Skunk]

Not on our ride... No Mikey.

[sels1]

Missed the ride due to being in New Plymouth this week. However I consoled myself by taking a Triumph Sprint ST for a good demo ride. Nice.....

[sinned]

Today is the day. Bit of rain this morning then a nice gale in the afternoon. I am on and so is fatboy and buellgirl.

[phoenixgtr]

I'll be there as usual

[sels1]

Ditto see you' there

[Freakshow]

Will there with n00b in tow

[MikeyG]

I shall be gracing you all with my presence.

[jumma]

Should be there, but we've got a gay old flat inspection tomorrow so will see how I go for time, plus I'm busy sorting out logistics for my Sth. Island adventure this weekend.

[wayne708]

yup,should be able to make it tonight

[Skunk]

I'm out. Maybe next week.

[sels1]

Another excellent night out. 20something bikes headed up to the top of the 'Takas. Some head back from there while the rest cruised down to the Tin Hut for an ale and chips. Thanks to Pistol Pete who played sweeper. Nice to see a new face or two as well. My pillion was well impressed. It was his first time on a motorbike and he was grinning all night. He not only enjoyed the riding, but the good company too. We stopped at a servo on the way home, and he came out clutching a Bike Trader mag - I think we have a convert!

[VasalineWarrior]

Thanks for filling in as resident ''Uncle'' for the ride sels-for those of you who turned back at the top, the wairarapa was really nice and hot beauty afternoon for a beer. Grand total of two cars and a couple of bikes on the entire hill on the way back too so no hold ups.

MikeyG lost his hill virginity too, welcome to the club!

[jumma]

Great night and a great ride, awesome turnout. Was my first mid week crossing of the Taka's and I was overwhelmed by the lack of traffic, had the whole road to myself and didn't have to make any dodgy overtaking moves.

Won't be there next week, I'll be playing on Takaka Hill:Punk:

[sinned]

My first ride up the Taka's. I turned back at the top as didn't want to come back in the dark and the bike had just hit the 1000ks mark. It went in today for the service and is still there. Something is loose in the clutch and parts are required so I will get it back tomorrow. Might have been a good thing I didn't go all the way on the ride. I new Suzuki broken down wouldn't be a good look.

My ride up the hill was harder than I wanted. Sels1 waved me and a group past and I had no one to follow but a few behind; so the pressure was on. Sorry guys if I held you up. Then I get passed with Sels1 carrying a pillion: grrrrrrr. I need more practice.

A great ride though. Next time I will go all the way.

[wayne708]

Yeah great ride last night,but must remember to change my dark visor for those after dark rides back. Only had a pair of clear glasses so had to ride with visor up, seems like every bug on the Wairarapa plains wanted to commit suicide inside my helmet.

[phoenixgtr]

The bugs were crazy. I havent collected that many on a ride since last xmas in Marlborough

[MikeyG]

The bugs were crazy. I havent collected that many on a ride since last xmas in Marlborough

Yeah I left my helmet vents open and am sure I inhaled a swarm or two.

[phoenixgtr]

The weather is questionable for tomorrow at the moment. Fingers crossed people

[Wasp]

if the weather is fine and anyone wants a pillion i'll pay a tank of gas and dinner - i really REALLY need to ride a bike:weird:

[phoenixgtr]

if the weather is fine and anyone wants a pillion i'll pay a tank of gas and dinner - i really REALLY need to ride a bike:weird:

Mate, if the weathers fine and you can get to Avalon I'll let you have a blast on my bike if you want. I can't take you as a pillion though. Shes too small for 2

[Hitcher]

I don't mind taking pillions. As long as they can stand a bit of luxury and are prepared in return to be compliant.

[sels1]

if the weather is fine and anyone wants a pillion:

Well the weather is fine here on the Chatham Is at the moment....(even if the internet is very slow) If I am home in time (and I should be) and weather is ok I dont mind a pillion......especially if he buys beer!

[Freakshow]

if the weather is fine and anyone wants a pillion i'll pay a tank of gas and dinner - i really REALLY need to ride a bike:weird:

What else do you have to do to get it working again!

I am keen but do I really need a speedo???:angry:

Fingers crossed it just the cable or something simple....

[sinned]

I won't be there. It will be another week and a bit before I get the bike back and I don't think I should take the loan bike on the ride. Don't want to scratch it. It is a lovely bike (SV650S only 400ks on odo) easier ride at low speed than the 1000s is nicely flickable but hasn't got the grunt. :scooter:

[Insanity_rules]

Hey there guys, just thought I'd drop in and let you know I'm still around. The mighty VTZ of doom is still in a few pieces for a tidy up and I'm moving house so I'll be residing at the foot of the playground (Tukkas)as of next week. I'm also looking at possibly getting a new bike soon.

I'll be back on the tcwnr soon, totally missing the ride and catching up with you all.

[sels1]

Just checked the weather - blowing 60 knots on the Takas (thats over 100kmh) and very windy everywhere else - rain due sometime this evening. I think I'll give it a miss tonite, just back from the Chats and have a few things to catch up on. C u on the toy run!

[phoenixgtr]

Did anyone go last night?

[Wasp]

oh yea, course i did.....

(seriously, give me a bike and i'll ride in this weather today)

[skelstar]

I was out on *my* bike...where were you pussies?

[sels1]

OK folks, its all on again tonight - and lets make it a good turnout. See you at the Duckpond.

[Dreamer]

The weather is smiling, your bikes are calling, so sniff back your tears, there are plenty of other times to be sad - for tonight we ride!

[phoenixgtr]

I'll be there. The weathers looking like a stunner

Lets make Bruce proud

[Hitcher]

Gahh! I have an after-work event, and it doesn't involve Reginald Dwight.

[jumma]

Will be there. Are people meeting at Caltex Kaiwharawhara?

[Dreamer]

Will be there. Are people meeting at Caltex Kaiwharawhara?
I've got to get my chain tightened so I'll be going straight to the duck pond.

[Freakshow]

The weather is smiling, your bikes are calling, so sniff back your tears, there are plenty of other times to be sad - for tonight we ride!

WELL SAID!!!:rockon:


Will be there. Are people meeting at Caltex Kaiwharawhara?

Yeah I will but what time again I forget??:zzzz:

[Freakshow]

I won't be there. It will be another week and a bit before I get the bike back and I don't think I should take the loan bike on the ride. Don't want to scratch it. It is a lovely bike (SV650S only 400ks on odo) easier ride at low speed than the 1000s is nicely flickable but hasn't got the grunt. :scooter:

So what are you riding tonight!!!

[jumma]

Yeah I will but what time again I forget??:zzzz:


Um, 6ish I think is the norm. That's about when I'll make it there

[RantyDave]

I'm coming. Will be at Kaiwharawhara before 6.

Dave

[phoenixgtr]

I'll prob show at Kaiwharawhara. If I'm not there don't worry, I'll be at the pond

[rwh]

I'll prob show at Kaiwharawhara. If I'm not there don't worry, I'll be at the pond

Same here. Or, I might not get to the pond either. Like Dreamer, I'm getting my chain tightened too (went to have a go at DIY last night, then found I don't have a big enough socket), so it depends a bit how that goes.

Richard

[limbimtimwim]

Same here. Or, I might not get to the pond either. Like Dreamer, I'm getting my chain tightened too (went to have a go at DIY last night, then found I don't have a big enough socket), so it depends a bit how that goes.Someone else at the 'pond may have the right size. Probably a whole lot of Honda's share the same size.

[Deano]

Same here. Or, I might not get to the pond either. Like Dreamer, I'm getting my chain tightened too (went to have a go at DIY last night, then found I don't have a big enough socket), so it depends a bit how that goes.

Richard

I have a large socket - I'm in Maungaraki - do you want to call in on the way through ?

[limbimtimwim]

I have a large socket - I'm in Maungaraki - do you want to call in on the way through ?Stop being rude!

rwh is not that sort of guy!

...

[Str8 Jacket]

I'll be at the Elephant Pond tonight.

[phoenixgtr]

I'll be at the Elephant Pond tonight.

Excellent!! It will be good to see you

[Bend-it]

I'll be at the Elephant Pond tonight.

On the fazer! Woo hoo!!

[Slayer]

Would love to join the ride tonight, as I have just signed up to KB last week, and fortunately met a couple KB'ers at the toy run last weekend. Just to confirm that it is 6pm at Avalon Park? Thanks.

[ceebie13]

I think I might join in if I may? Be rude not to on such a lovely day. I might even bring 'er indoors along too.
Besides, the CB will be seatless for a week as of tomorrow afternoon so I need to get a good fix before I'm rendered "cage only" for a week.

[Dreamer]

Theory has it we leave the Elephant pond at 6.30, not always so in practice. So, yes 6pm at the Avalon pond.

[hsvboy06]

I'd really like to be there, but unfortunately it's my kid's birthday so I have to put my "dad" hat on tonight. Have fun and take it easy.

[rwh]

I have a large socket - I'm in Maungaraki - do you want to call in on the way through ?

Thanks - being sorted by Boyles now.

Richard

[sels1]

Gahh! I have an after-work event, and it doesn't involve Reginald Dwight.

I should think not - you're married and so is he - sort of.

[poorbastard]

I'll be at Kaiwharawhara

[apteryx_haasti]

Still haven't managed to make it along to one of these.

One day.....

Have a good time, y'all!

[jumma]

arrghh. Stuck at work. Will gap it straight to duck pond. Sorry Kaiwharawhara team if you waited on me:innocent:

[Terminated]

Thanks for the welcome tonight.

Sels1 you were right so many names and handles too many to remember and put face to name.

I think I timed my first TCWNR ride tonight about right having started riding back the other side of winter this year.

When Uncle B told me recently to start 'pushing the envelope' he mentioned coming out on the TCWNR when I was ready. My intention was to go on the TCWNR rides before xmas - so as you can imagine tonight was very special to me.

Tonight was an 'envelope' that will never be returned to sender - and will be remembered for ever.

Thanks Guys and Gals

Heads Up and Enjoy

[limbimtimwim]

Tonight was an 'envelope' that will never be returned to sender - and will be remembered for ever.Looking safe 'n' steady coming down the Featherston side BBN1.

[sels1]

Sels1 you were right so many names and handles too many to remember and put face to name.


And every week someone new turns up and it gets worse! Well done for having your name on your vest - helps the memorybanks.

A good turnout and a nice night - they like us so much at the Tin Hut now they put on a blues band and free chips!

[Terminated]

Looking safe 'n' steady coming down the Featherston side BBN1.

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it.

[ceebie13]

- they like us so much at the Tin Hut now they put on a blues band and free chips!

That wasn't a blues band...it was Gerry Attrick and the Seniles!
And I didn't realise the chips were a freebie... I thought you were nickin' other peoples!

Enjoyed it though, mate. Will defo come again.
Richard & Lynda

[sels1]

That wasn't a blues band...it was Gerry Attrick and the Seniles!
And I didn't realise the chips were a freebie... I thought you were nickin' other peoples!


Yeah...ok...they wernt that good but better than nothing. And the free chips came out at the end...I think they mucked the order up. But nice to meet you guys.

[Dafe]

Sounds like the weather will be on our side tonight!

I think I might just have to...........

[bistard]

I have got my work christmas doo on tonight,so I will have a few beers &
think of you guys out riding
So Dafe,think of me drinking free beers will you!!
Have fun everyone!!

[phoenixgtr]

I'll be there, although I've got alot of things to get done at home...bah! They can wait

[Dafe]

I have got my work christmas doo on tonight,so I will have a few beers &
think of you guys out riding
So Dafe,think of me drinking free beers will you!!
Have fun everyone!!

We haven't decided our ride destination yet you know.........

Did you say - Free beers?

[bistard]

We haven't decided our ride destination yet you know.........

Did you say - Free beers?

Oh did I say free,I mean ummm,shit is that the time I must go
Catch you later!!

[Shadows]

Beautiful day for it. Bugger I can't make it.

[ceebie13]

Bugger! Bugger! and more Bugger! The CB's seat is away being reworked at Riders. I could come tonight...but it would be effin' uncomfortable and my arse might short circuit the battery!!!

[Trudes]

Are you trying to tell us you have an electric arse?

[Freakshow]

Bugger! Bugger! and more Bugger! The CB's seat is away being reworked at Riders. I could come tonight...but it would be effin' uncomfortable and my arse might short circuit the battery!!!

A bed roll from the Ware whare a roll of duck tape and a stanly knife and away you go!!:scooter:

[sels1]

Beaut day out here...the Paekak Hill is beaconing to me....

[sinned]

Pity I cannot be there - too many parties to go to. :bye: Good news is I pick up my bike in 20 minutes; hopefully it is fixed and running sweet.

See you all next year on a Wednesday.

[Wasp]

how about next week? :innocent:

[poorbastard]

See you all at the pond

[RantyDave]

Beaut day out here...the Paekak Hill is beaconing to me....
Other than not really knowing what beaconing is, I agree with sels. 1 more vote for Paekak and I'll see you at the Elephant pond.

Dave

[ceebie13]

Are you trying to tell us you have an electric arse?

An interesting concept Trudi...bit nooo... :-) However....no, on second thoughts I'd better stop there!

[ceebie13]

A bed roll from the Ware whare a roll of duck tape and a stanly knife and away you go!!:scooter:

Yes!! Then sit it over the battery and I have an electric arse warmer!! Brilliant! Hows them panniers? Hope you didn't get home to find you only had one!

Rich

[Trudes]

Hey all, good to see so many of you tonight.
Just to let you know that we didn't get lost and we're ok. Went on out to go up the Takas and hit a massive road block just before the bridge into Upper Hutt and then saw Flame etc heading back so figured it was a no go zone, so turned around and headed back over the Haywards.
As ye who shall remain nameless (Kendog) had decided to fix my slightly crooked indicator on Sunday and ended up breaking it and it has now since fallen down out of sight, figured we'd better head home as apposed to trying to catch up on the Paecock Hill. So we took a leisurely cruise around the inlet and home in time for the end of Shortes St. See ya'll next time!

[Str8 Jacket]

and home in time for the end of Shortes St. See ya'll next time!

I am VERY ashamed to call you a biker!:(

[Hitcher]

See ya'll next time!

Geez. Euro merly.

[Trudes]

I am VERY ashamed to call you a biker!:(

Gotta have some drama my life luv!!

[Dafe]

Thanks for the ride everybody.....

A good ride from the elephant pond over the paekak hill and down to a local Raumati pub, right beside the local swimming pool on the beach.

And what a night with no wind and clear skies - Just awesome!

[ajturbo]

hey guys...

thanks for letting me wooble along with yous!
i didn't go with the faster boys and girls.. i would have slowed them down too much...
but as it was they were saying that they bloused out and followed us average Joe's to the look-out on pie-cock hill...
it sure was great to do it in the dry for a change...
great to met up with some new faces!!!!

till next

Aj:scooter:

[Kendog]

As ye who shall remain nameless (Kendog)

I promise to fix it again. Hopefully the bike is still going after my second attempt :shifty:

[Paul in NZ]

hit a massive road block just before the bridge into Upper Hutt and then saw Flame etc heading back so figured it was a no go zone, so turned around !

Yeah - saw ambulances and crash tender headed that way up river road.. Sends a shiver through me I tells ya..


As ye who shall remain nameless (Kendog) had decided to fix my slightly crooked indicator on Sunday and ended up breaking it and it has now since fallen down out of sight, figured we'd better head home as apposed to trying to catch up on the Paecock Hill.

You have arms don't ya? The tritanic has a brake light switch on the rear brake I think? Indicators? pfft

All that aside - so nice to see all you people out for a ride - so sorry i didn't stop but i was jumping out of my skin because i just had not had an opportunity to ride for so long - had to keep fanging off to Point Howard for the Wgn Classic M/C Club xmas do.

Humble appologies to the last rider of your group - we were both a little closer to the centre that either of us was comfortable with (nice jink btw) which given recent events probably gave us both something to think about. However both of us handled it because we were not at 10/10ths and well done that person. I certainly backed off and funnily enough enjoyed the ride just as much.

On the way back - the baleful glare of the oil pressure light turned its beady little red eye on me which caused much use of very bad words into my helmet. (I've been having mucho problems with duff oil pumps etc). We were at speed and once I checked oil was circulating I surmised the recently replaced oil pressure swithc had joined its dear departed sister in going tits up - thankfully a test at home confirmed that (el phew)...

Still - had a fecking GREAT ride - hope you did too...

[Terminated]

On behalf of Golf Novemeber Two Five Zero, who is a little bit out of breath tapped out going up the Haywards, I had a great time and it was really good to put more names to more faces, the Kendogs [just loved that seat on the Hornet Mrs K], Julia, AJTurbo, Dafe, AD1, and you all I spoke to.

Been down the inlet side of the Paekakariki Hill several times, tonight was first time coming up from that side. Much appreciated the feedback from the rider behind me [red Ducati?], when we stopped at the top of the P/Hill.

First time out to the Waterfront bar there, definitely in the ride itinerary now.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Paul in NZ]

Oh - forgot to add

Is there someone in the group with a smaller bike that was struggling to see by the light of their headlamp? Um - seriously - check the earths or something (happy to help) as the light was yellower than a jaundiced chinaman born in a custard factory.

[poorbastard]

Good ride on an awsome day. See you all next wed

[Wasp]

Is there someone in the group with a smaller bike that was struggling to see by the light of their headlamp?
probably phoenixgtr on his fxr150

[phoenixgtr]

probably phoenixgtr on his fxr150

Well one of my headlight bulbs has blown. I've given up trying to see anything with those lights.

Wasp, does your previous post mean you're going to have your bike back for next week?

Awesome ride guys. I had a blast. I really enjoyed piecok. I'm still grinning. Sorry we lost a bunch of you on the way home. Where did you go? We waited for you.

Sphinx, you're doing really well for 6 weeks of riding. Keep it up!!

[sels1]

Sphinx, you're doing really well for 6 weeks of riding. Keep it up!!

Yes well done Sphinx...didnt realise you were that "new"!
Good night out wasnt it? thanks Dafe for riding sweeper on the way up.
Hope you all liked the the pub on the beach...one of my locals...good spot on a nice night eh?

[phoenixgtr]

Hope you all liked the the pub on the beach...one of my locals...good spot on a nice night eh?

Yep, it was beautiful last night. I remember going there at the beginning of the year I think. Nice pub

[Freakshow]

Good night out wasnt it? thanks Dafe for riding sweeper on the way up.
Hope you all liked the the pub on the beach...one of my locals...good spot on a nice night eh?

That was a great spot Sels great night for it!

Maybe next time if the tide is low we should go for a beach run!!!:shutup:

[Paul in NZ]

Well one of my headlight bulbs has blown. I've given up trying to see anything with those lights.
!!

Um.. OK but they can't be 'that' bad or do all these models suffer from poor lights? These things can usually be improved. Let me know if I can help.

Paul N

[Wasp]

Wasp, does your previous post mean you're going to have your bike back for next week?
it was looking hopeful, even got me a prepaid credit card to book an airfare but alas the wrong forks were ordered :bye:

[phoenixgtr]

it was looking hopeful, even got me a prepaid credit card to book an airfare but alas the wrong forks were ordered :bye:

Oh my god!! You must be banging you head against the wall, or a laptop.

[RantyDave]

even got me a prepaid credit card to book an airfare
Airfare? Where is it?

Dave

[phoenixgtr]

Um.. OK but they can't be 'that' bad or do all these models suffer from poor lights? These things can usually be improved. Let me know if I can help.

Paul N

Oh they're bad. FXR's weren't exactly designed for traveling distances or at night. The headlight has 25w bulbs. I'm told you can put slightly stronger ones in, but they don't help all that much. I'm not that worried. I've survived with them for a year and a half now and I've only got another few months til I get another bike. Until then I'll just keep eating carrots.

Thanks anyway

[WasPhantom]

I really should come along to one of these - looks like a really good time....

[Sphinx]

Hi yah thanks a lot for that!!!!!!!!
It was awesome with you guys and I am very sorry that I did hold you up as I was quite slow BUT I am getting there. Just give me a few more months :-)
It was really great and I will def come again - thanks a lot for this great ride and evening!

[skelstar]

Its good to hear that you found the starting point Steffi...that was some furious txting on Weds afternoon :)

[Grub]

We would love to join this genteel group if there's one last gasp fo '06?

Or should will we all be out xmas shopping :barf: or end-of-year-work-partying?

Grub (& Kari)

[sels1]

Anyone is welcome Grub. So long as the weather is half pie decent, there is always someone there every week. Last week there was so many we split into two groups - a faster group headed to the Takas and the cruisy group went to the beach!
(well, a pub actually, but it was beside a beach....)

[WasPhantom]

excellent, I might have to pop my TCWNR cherry this week then if the weather is half pie decent :-D

[madmal64]

excellent, I might have to pop my TCWNR cherry this week then if the weather is half pie decent :-D

Yeah do it! Im planning on being there. 1st one for the season now that other commitments have finished.:scooter:

[elle-f]

Damn i am busting to go on one of these but cant on wednesday due to work finishing and i wont be in any state to ride the bike! Have an awesome one and i know i am in the Wairarapa but i was born in Wellington therefore i am a Wellingtonian!

[Trudes]

Are you trying to tell us all you school teachers get pissed once the kids go home?

[ceebie13]

Are you trying to tell us all you school teachers get pissed once the kids go home?

Take it from me they do.... Lyn's daughter came to visit from Christchurch a few weeks back and once she'd gone back, Lyn got rat arsed!!

Oh... that's not what you meant is it? Sorry. Doh!

[Grub]

Anyone is welcome Grub. So long as the weather is half pie decent, there is always someone there every week....

So what's the drill? We just watch here for the meeting point and time? I have to get there from P'ram so it takes a bit of planning coz I have to go the short way ... Paekak Hill Rd, Haywards, Whitemans Valley and into town

Brett

[Shadows]

So what's the drill? We just watch here for the meeting point and time? I have to get there from P'ram so it takes a bit of planning coz I have to go the short way ... Paekak Hill Rd, Haywards, Whitemans Valley and into town

Brett

Meeting point is at the Avalon duck pond, just over the Kennedy-Good Bridge. 6pm.

[Freakshow]

Since it is Xmas can I place an advance suggestion for this wednesdays ride.:scooter:

Firstly start with our usual cruise somewhere but end back in the hutt.

Quiet beer...

Then cruise again down what I think is Riverside Drive and adjacent areas checking out all the house where families decided to Light up their houses with Xmas spirit.

Thoughts, Suggested routes, Place you have seen that we should check out...??

[Paul in NZ]

Thats a good idea but....

It may not be very dark until quite late.... and riding bikes in those areas full of inattentive car drivers and crowds of peds while trying to gawp at the purdy lights may not be all that much fun...

Just my opinion of course - it is a good idea...

[Hitcher]

From past experience looking at the Hutt Christmas lights, the road is packed with gawping cars, vans and buses, and the footpaths crammed with (shock, horror) pedestrians. While one bike on its own can carve a swathe through small children, the aged and infirmed, a large group of bikes may unduly antagonise the milling hoardes.

Don we now our gay apparel...

[Paul in NZ]

Don we now our gay apparel...

It was the only jacket they had left in stock OK? ;-)

[ceebie13]

Interesting idea, but can you imagine a bunch of bikers all going goo goo ga ga over pretty fairy lights?
Gimme a ride/chinwag/ride any day.

Looks like its "the hill"s turn this week, so where has that got us then?

Tin Hut, Featherston?
White Swan, Greytown?
Martinborough Hotel?
Lake Ferry Hotel?
Summit Cafe, then back to the Rimutaka SB?

The decision...is yours!
Will have to watch Toni tonight and see what the weather will be doing. (Weather map? What weather map?)

[Hitcher]

If it's a nice night I'd be up for a ride to Lake Ferry. The White Swan has a great bar menu and Oranjeboom on tap!

[Moxy]

aaaa I won't be going this week.

I managed to get some water in the rear wheel bearings (first time ever in ~4 years)

[Paul in NZ]

If it's a nice night I'd be up for a ride to Lake Ferry. The White Swan has a great bar menu and Oranjeboom on tap!

Ah - poss a bit far for moi mid week on the dread tritanic. Enjoy yourselves... Methinks a quick fandango on the windy bits is me, customers willing of course (you want it when?) I will maybe see you at the start and go as far as the summit.

[sels1]

So what's the drill? We just watch here for the meeting point and time? I have to get there from P'ram so it takes a bit of planning coz I have to go the short way ... Paekak Hill Rd, Haywards, Whitemans Valley and into town


Duck pond at 6, as above.
I ride down from P'ram over PK Hill, takes about 30min home to pond. If I'm early I go and hang around the bikeshops in the Hutt first.
Not that keen to go much past the Tin Hut on a week night....seeing as I have a fair way to get home

[Hitcher]

Mind you, sitting atop the Paekak lookout, watching the sun set like thunder behind Blenheim is pretty special at this time of year.

[Paul in NZ]

No worries mate. I'd go to Lake ferry if I had time - but I can't see it this week. More, 'oh so you want it before xmas eh?' stuff...

[Grub]

Mind you, sitting atop the Paekak lookout, watching the sun set like thunder behind Blenheim is pretty special at this time of year.

Just sat there this morning ... awesome! No wind, chill in the air, fellow biker having a smoke and just total piece and quiet.

Doesnt look like the CWNR will have quite the same beneign weather.

[RantyDave]

Not that keen to go much past the Tin Hut on a week night....seeing as I have a fair way to get home
Likewise. I live in Breaker Bay so I get to go all the way to town, through the town, and to the arse end of the Miramar peninsula before I can park up. Even from the tin hut it can be a bit of a slog.

Dave

[skelstar]

I managed 30mins on the bike in the dead of night from around your place to Stokes Vegas. Can't imagine what it would be like in rush hour/daylight.

[ceebie13]

Not that keen to go much past the Tin Hut on a week night....seeing as I have a fair way to get home


Likewise. I live in Breaker Bay so I get to go all the way to town, through the town, and to the arse end of the Miramar peninsula before I can park up. Even from the tin hut it can be a bit of a slog.
Dave

Jeeze! What a couple of wussy girl's blouses we have here LOL.
Know what you mean though.

[Shadows]

Jeeze! What a couple of wussy girl's blouses we have here LOL.
Know what you mean though.

I dunno. Some people!
After getting back to the Hutt after the last CWNR I attended I ended up blowing straight past home, through Petone, Eastbourne, back up SH2, over the Haywards, around the bays at Pauatahanui, a lap of Plimmerton, back over the Haywards, then a bit more of a Tiki Tour around the valley. If I was being observed I would have looked completely lost.
Hell, I think it was after midnight when I got home.... although the neighbours would probably have a better idea.

[Slayer]

Admit it Shadmeister, you were actually lost :yes: ! Haha.

Are you going for the ride tomorrow, wherever it goes?

[ceebie13]

Just looked at your profile pic Shad. Looks like a classic case of "Holy Shit!..Lock up your daughters!!":rockon:

[Paul in NZ]

Just looked at your profile pic Shad. Looks like a classic case of "Holy Shit!..Lock up your daughters!!":rockon:

More like 'lock up your cows'.... More black leather than a herd of cows

[ceebie13]

...and what's more, none of them are waving. Theory proven. QED.

[Shadows]

Admit it Shadmeister, you were actually lost :yes: ! Haha.

Are you going for the ride tomorrow, wherever it goes?

I might do, depending on the weather. Looks like there might be a window of clear sky tomorrow afternoon / evening.

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni

[Shadows]

...and what's more, none of them are waving. Theory proven. QED.

They were waving on the inside

[Shadows]

More like 'lock up your cows'.... More black leather than a herd of cows

Didn't you know? Black is the new black! :Punk:

[Grub]

Blecht ... weather's looking like no-ride tonight? What happens when its like this, do we still meet up and just go to a pub? Would be nice to have a get together for end of year

[Wasp]

when its like this I utter my usual "give me a bike and ill ride in this crap weather anyway" and wish you all a safe ride if it clears up

merry christmas guys and girls, stay safe and hopefully i'll be joining you again next year

[skelstar]

Headed over the hill last night with Party Boy (LBTW) and the Tin Hut was closed :shit:. The Red Pub (is that what its called?) was open with new ownership and was much the same as it has been. LOL...seems that 'skins' is Feathersonian for 'wedges'.

[sels1]

depending on the weather. Looks like there might be a window of clear sky tomorrow afternoon / evening.


Yes the forecast says there will be a clear bit between the northerly moving off and the southery coming in late in the day . We might get lucky....I will watch the weather radar. If the weather is a bit dodgy how about a short ride to somewhere like the Sandbar (Mana) for a Xmas drink together??

[ceebie13]

I've just phoned TV3 and spoken to Toni Marsh. She says that there will be
rain, with heavy falls at first, easing to a few showers later this morning. She suggested that if I wanted to go for a ride I should try and get it in early evening because the wet stuff, as she puts it, will be returning to Wellington and the Wairarapa tonight at about bed time!

[Whynot]

I've just phoned TV3 and spoken to Toni Marsh. She says that there will be
rain, with heavy falls at first, easing to a few showers later this morning. She suggested that if I wanted to go for a ride I should try and get it in early evening because the wet stuff, as she puts it, will be returning to Wellington and the Wairarapa tonight at about bed time!

so you just spoke to Toni Marsh about a ride and she said you will have to get in early before the wet stuff ?

dodgy :innocent:

[ceebie13]

so you just spoke to Toni Marsh about a ride and she said you will have to get in early before the wet stuff ?

dodgy :innocent:

dodgy isn't the word I'd use mate... pinch me, pinch me, I'm dreaming.

[Slayer]

so you just spoke to Toni Marsh about a ride and she said you will have to get in early before the wet stuff ?

dodgy :innocent:

Lucky man!:love:

[WasPhantom]

And apparently she is single and looking!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/0187-0447-0713-/auction-7659409.htm

[ceebie13]

Yes indeed...Toni can show me her warm fronts any day!

[Paul in NZ]

Yes indeed...Toni can show me her warm fronts any day!

Hmmm... I detect a cold front headed in your direction followed by a deepening depression and frost in low places when someone else reads your posts....

[ceebie13]

Hmmm... I detect a cold front headed in your direction followed by a deepening depression and frost in low places when someone else reads your posts....

Bugger! Didn't think about that, Paul. ....oops!! I didn't mean it darling...honest! :dodge:

[phoenixgtr]

I've just phoned TV3 and spoken to Toni Marsh.

Damn her!! She told me in bed last night that it was going to be fine. Bloody females, telling me what I want to hear so they can get me into bed. I feel so used!!

[ceebie13]

Damn her!! She told me in bed last night that it was going to be fine. Bloody females, telling me what I want to hear so they can get me into bed. I feel so used!!

Crikey...either you or she got home bloody quick!:yes:

[sels1]

Just checked the latest :
Rain should fizzle out by lunchtime and not due to rain again until the southerly front arrives between 9 and 11pm

Should be time for a quick one.....

[WasPhantom]

Bugger and I was hoping for a nice dry ride into work tomorrow for taking my bike in for it's service.

Doh.

[Trudes]

Should be time for a quick one.....

I'm always in for a quick one, they're the best ones!!

[ceebie13]

I'm always in for a quick one, they're the best ones!!

Now be honest, you deliberately posted that to attract smutty retorts from us blokes didn't you Trudi? :yes:

[Trudes]

Geeze you're quick today!
Which ever way your grubby mind takes it!:innocent:

[WasPhantom]

Nope, I trust we're all pure and innocent n stuff. :innocent:

[ceebie13]

Geeze you're quick today!
Which ever way your grubby mind takes it!:innocent:

Me? Grubby? nah... all scrubbed up and pure as the driven snow, mate.

[Lias]

Heres hoping it clears up a it.. was thinking of coming out and harassing you welly folks seeing as I'm down here with my bike.

[ceebie13]

Heres hoping it clears up a it.. was thinking of coming out and harassing you welly folks seeing as I'm down here with my bike.

Well you'll be more than welcome mate! Out of towners always get the first round in so you'll soon be amongst friends. Judging by your profile mug shot, you will be instantly recognisable! Do you know where the meet point is?
SH2 going north in the Hutt, Turn right over the river at Avalon, then the car park at the duck pond is about 300m on your LHS. 6pm for 6.30 departure...weather permitting.

[Wasp]

He knows, he used to live down here

Would have been good to see you again Lias - this time IN the pub :D but oh well, next time eh?

[Hitcher]

Should be time for a quick one...

And a motorcycle ride.

[ceebie13]

He knows, he used to live down here

Ah... before my time then. Sorry, didn't mean to teach how to suck eggs!

[Grub]

The weather here on the Kapiti Coast isn't bad, whats it like in the Hutt. Are we on?

[Paul in NZ]

Currently clear in town and nothing dark and gloomy appearing from the south so - yeah - at this stage it's on as far as I'm concerned.

Looks to be 'clearing' in the Hutt valley....

However i do have to get home in the car and so on...

Paul N

[sels1]

The weather here on the Kapiti Coast isn't bad, whats it like in the Hutt. Are we on?

Definitely - see ya'll at the pond

[skelstar]

(From Gracefield)...its a bit windy, Northerly...cloud amassing in the South, but its all white'n'fluffy so far.

[wayne708]

yep should be able to make it too

[WasPhantom]

I think I'm going to have to give it a miss this week as I need to get the last of my christmas shopping done to get it on the courier tomorrow.

Will there be a TCWNR next week?

[Dreamer]

I'm so gutted. I thought it would be wet and agreed to have a pre-christmas catch up with friends before we all disappeared, on a Wednesday. And now it's beautiful. Sels, give me a text from the pub and let me know where you are. Boo hoo

[wayne708]

ah Dreamer, is that conratulations due for a new baby in the garage?

[Wasp]

yea i just noticed your bike title says 06 R6 :D congrats

im so pissed off right now, worst day at work since I started working here over a year and a hlaf ago now.

if I had a bike I could probably throw it over the edge of the takas and not care right now

stay safe, have a good ride for me

[MikeyG]

I'll be along tonight.

[sels1]

I'm so gutted. I thought it would be wet and agreed to have a pre-christmas catch up with friends before we all disappeared, on a Wednesday. And now it's beautiful. Sels, give me a text from the pub and let me know where you are. Boo hoo

No access to lchamp any more eh? and I said it would be fine - was so looking forward to seeing the new baby. Its not to late - go get the bike!

[Terminated]

The ride down to the Duckpond this evening was enough to say 'Buck your'e not leaving the valley it's too windy.'

Was thinking of perhaps going up to Whitemans Valley but bailed out and headed home for a cuppa and put the feet up.

Have a Merry Christmas and catch you all up next week.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[fleshwound]

just went for my first tcwnr.... pity the weather was arse... met some cool people... will be going again for sure.... hopefully the weather will play ball next time see yas all again sometime...

[Lias]

Wind was definitely a PITA, I was such a nana going up paekak hill (then again that wasnt all the wind, cruiser + squid + wind = slow Lias)

[Paul in NZ]

just went for my first tcwnr.... pity the weather was arse... met some cool people... will be going again for sure.... hopefully the weather will play ball next time see yas all again sometime...

Damn - just my bloody luck eh? There were cool people there and i didn't meet them? Bugger... :dodge:

Nah - lotsa fun and a nice way to say Merry Christmas to all you nice people so to speak. The poor old Trumpy is a bit under gunned for you louts and I was getting VERY worried when the 150 was looming in my mirrors. Well done that man...

But yes - you are all very nice people and life is good...

[Paul in NZ]

Wind was definitely a PITA, I was such a nana going up paekak hill (then again that wasnt all the wind, cruiser + squid + wind = slow Lias)

You bike sounded nice and you were riding well - whats the problem?

I could not resisted passing though 'cos the smoooooth twisty bit was up ahead and apparently they didn't have bumps in the 60's cos the Trumpy suspension struggles a little on the fast rough twists..

[RantyDave]

I was getting VERY worried when the 150 was looming in my mirrors.
150? Oh, Phoenix on the FXR? Yeah, he treats that thing like a rollerblade, eh?

That Norton could move too. I have some learning to do. Still, slowly ... slowly ...

Dave

[Lias]

You bike sounded nice and you were riding well - whats the problem?

I could not resisted passing though 'cos the smoooooth twisty bit was up ahead and apparently they didn't have bumps in the 60's cos the Trumpy suspension struggles a little on the fast rough twists..

I didnt say it was a bad thing I was going like a nana :-) I'd rather be a slow nana than an ultra fast corpse, which I would be if I treated my cruiser like a sportsbike on corners :scooter:

Was good to put faces to a bunch of names, yourself included, and always good to catch up with sels.

[Paul in NZ]

150? Oh, Phoenix on the FXR? Yeah, he treats that thing like a rollerblade, eh?

That Norton could move too. I have some learning to do. Still, slowly ... slowly ...

Dave

Yeah Mr horsepower man.... :bye: That bike of yours sounds niiiiiiicee when it pearls away. Really nice.

Is there anything more fun than messing about with motorbikes?

[RantyDave]

Yeah Mr horsepower man.... :bye:
Pah! Anyone can do straight lines, it's the corners that need work. Mind you, having said that..

That bike of yours sounds niiiiiiicee when it pearls away. Really nice.
Bwaahahahaaaaa!! :rockon:

Dave

[degrom]

Hey... Who was the friendly guy(I think he was on a R6) that help me push start the ZX on the Taka's...

Anyway,Thanks for that!!! Like you said,she has a bit of a temperament... LOL

[Hitcher]

Was good to put faces to a bunch of names, yourself included, and always good to catch up with sels.

And vicky viko. Nice zorsts on the Marauder.

I made it home 7 minutes and 22 seconds before the heavens opened. Whew!

[Slayer]

Thanks all for the great ride tonight, the wind wasnt too bad.......:sick:

And thank you for the front end tips, and tail light warning, you know who you are, I cant place the handles to faces just yet.:yes:

Anyway, merry xmas to you all, and ride safe, I hope to see everyone again soon on another Wendesday night ride.

:scooter:

[Slayer]

It is now hailing in the Hutt, I am so glad I left when I did.

Be safe guys!

[Lias]

And vicky viko. Nice zorsts on the Marauder.

I made it home 7 minutes and 22 seconds before the heavens opened. Whew!
First drops hit me as i was heading up the hill to my parents, got home, got the bike in their garage, went inside sat down and it persisted with extreme rapidity.. Pretty well timed I thought :first:

[Slingshot]

Damn - just my bloody luck eh? There were cool people there and i didn't meet them? Bugger... :dodge:



Not to worry...you've already met me :yes:


Hey... Who was the friendly guy(I think he was on a R6) that help me push start the ZX on the Taka's...

Wasn't me...must have been the dude on the straight black R6

[rwh]

And vicky viko. Nice zorsts on the Marauder.

I made it home 7 minutes and 22 seconds before the heavens opened. Whew!

I didn't - I managed about that time the other way round, and I hadn't bothered with my overtrou :doh:

Doesn't take long to get rather wet, does it?

Good evening, though, if a little long - having missed the start at the duckpond, I went over to the Tin Hut first, where FatJim directed me back to the Sandbar. I think that's the first time I've had to fill up twice on one CWNR :rockon:

Then I get home to find I have no proper internet, and have to make do with GPRS :angry:

Richard

[Grub]

I too lost my KB Group ride virginity. Great to see so many KBers in one place even if I only got to talk to a few of you and forget all of the names and KB Handles :o

I must say for a "Cruisy" ride, we set a brisk pace ... but worked for me as that's my twice-daily commuter track. Thanx guys (and it was all guys tonight ... or does "Nasty" count since she turned up at the Sandbar?)

I really enjoyed the chats with the short rides in between. Isn't that what it's all about huh. Count me in for 1st up next year!

Brett
(yup thats me with the green seat and pink wheels ... it's getting painted yellow - alright!!)

[degrom]

Wasn't me...must have been the dude on the straight black R6

Yes... Thanks any way.

[Kendog]

(yup thats me with the green seat and pink wheels ... it's getting painted yellow - alright!!)

I hope you will be posting a picture of that combination before its painted.

[sels1]

I must say for a "Cruisy" ride, we set a brisk pace ... but worked for me

That was due to the fact there was no l-platers/newbies - prolly for the first time ever. Normally a bit cruisier than that.
Good to see some new faces - well done that man coming over from the 'Rapa
and nice to see Lias visiting from Hmtn.

Merry Xmas to you all.

If its fine next week I might start my CWNR early in the morning.....and not come back for a day or two!

[phoenixgtr]

I was getting VERY worried when the 150 was looming in my mirrors. Well done that man...



Thank you. I was actually a bit off form last night. The wind was putting me off etc. etc. I def won't be there next week if its on. I'm heading down south for 3 weeks. Yay!! So see you all next year, which I shall dub: "the year of the 600"...hopefully.

[Paul in NZ]

Thank you. I was actually a bit off form last night. The wind was putting me off etc. etc. I def won't be there next week if its on. I'm heading down south for 3 weeks. Yay!! So see you all next year, which I shall dub: "the year of the 600"...hopefully.

I know what you mean - motorcycles of modest HP get a bit affected by the wind (especially head ones) in a way our 50+ bhp friends don't quite understand..... ;-)

Paul N

ps - That car at Judgeford.... I don't know my VW's from my Mitsis apparently but in my defence it was ablaze from end to end when I first saw it...

[MikeyG]

Sorry guys. I said I would come but once I got home and sat down I just couldn't manage to get up again for the ride.

[ceebie13]

Yeah, me 2. I was intimating we'd be there but the wind and two G&T's won over on us I'm afraid. Sorry chaps! Still...once the New Year gets in swing then there will be no stopping us! Yahooooo!!!

[jeff]

Thanks for the great ride! That was my first Wednesday night ride. So how's it feel to be behind a 32 year old bike! huh!

Am looking forward to the first Wednesday night ride next year. Good to catch up with you Paul NZ and Wayne 708.


Safe riding to you all over the Christmas and New Year.

Jeff (yellow Norton):scooter:

[Paul in NZ]

So how's it feel to be behind a 32 year old bike! huh!
:


Looked OK from the seat of a 37 yr old bike :innocent: Personally, I can't tell all you modern 70's stuff apart Jeff... :innocent: :innocent:

Good to see you to and what a great range of wonderful motorcycles covering every decade from the 60's to right now. Fantastic stuff when you think about it.

Roll on summer.....

[Wasp]

merry xmas guys and girls

[WasPhantom]

Here here! I hope there will be a sv650s under my tree this christmas - but I suspect it will be my birthday instead ;-)

[Grub]

Thanks for the great ride! Jeff (yellow Norton):scooter:

Now I was following that yella Norton and he was honking it along with the sports bikes like a pro.

Nice footwork into the corners where you were getting worried Jeff :) (sort of feet off the pegs and stabbing at things style)

[Insanity_rules]

A Merry Christmas to all and I'll be back out with ya in 2007.

[Freakshow]

Merry Christmas every one See you in the new year!!!

[phoenixgtr]

Merry Christmas lads and ladys. Have a good one

[Hitcher]

And the Baron cried out:

"Merry Christmas, my friends!"

[jeff]

Now I was following that yella Norton and he was honking it along with the sports bikes like a pro.

Nice footwork into the corners where you were getting worried Jeff :) (sort of feet off the pegs and stabbing at things style)


Grub - That wasn't some fancy footwork, that was me trying not to put holes in my new boots!

See :scooter: you on the next ride!

[Grub]

Grub - That wasn't some fancy footwork, that was me trying not to put holes in my new boots!

Good point, I'm worried about mine. Does anyone know what you can get to edge my boots. I don't hit the road THAT often but they're getting the edges worn off ... and I've only had them for two weeks!

I know you can get those metal ones but they're so ... well ... Harley :(

[Sparky Bills]

Was good to ride over the Piekok hill with bikers again.
i had a couple ground clearance issues, but no matter.
Sels said the sparks looked pretty cool:innocent:

Happy riding people.

[Shadows]

Does anyone know what you can get to edge my boots. I know you can get those metal ones but they're so ... well ... Harley :(

*Ahem*.... "green seat and pink wheels".... *cough*

[Grub]

*Ahem*.... "green seat and pink wheels".... *cough*

LOL! You do have a point :)

In mitigation, that's how Honda made em in '90 and it *is* getting painted in the 2001 CBR600 yellow colour scheme - which I think is pretty cool. How committed am I to this? I've just taken delivery of my Black/Yellow suit from lifestyle-imports - very committed.

[manic badger]

Pah! Anyone can do straight lines, it's the corners that need work. Mind you, having said that..

Bwaahahahaaaaa!! :rockon:

Dave
It were me, luminous retina-burning yellow jacket man. I'm not really that friendly, I was just lining up to steal your wallet from your back pocket as I pushed. Just doing my bit to help endangered species.

[RantyDave]

So how's it feel to be behind a 32 year old bike! huh!
Honestly, it was farking glorious. Nice to see your bike in such great condition *and* given the kind of riding it was clearly designed for.

Dave

[Shadows]

LOL! You do have a point :)

In mitigation, that's how Honda made em in '90 and it *is* getting painted in the 2001 CBR600 yellow colour scheme - which I think is pretty cool. How committed am I to this? I've just taken delivery of my Black/Yellow suit from lifestyle-imports - very committed.

Purty. I hear these guys are pretty good on the powder coating side of things (thinking wheels), I haven't used them myself, but a hotrodder mate of mine has and sings their praises a lot.

http://www.hpcoatings.co.nz/colours.htm

[jeff]

Dave

My other Norton is blue with high pipes. I will bring that along sometime and you can check out the rear view of that one too!

Nice to ride with you Dave. :scooter: Catch up with you at the next ride!

[Paul in NZ]

Dave

My other Norton is blue with high pipes. I will bring that along sometime and you can check out the rear view of that one too!

Nice to ride with you Dave. :scooter: Catch up with you at the next ride!

Sounds like we should have a 'Street Scrambler' day...

[rwh]

Anybody riding today?

I figured I'd head out and see who else turns up ...

Richard

[Str8 Jacket]

Anybody riding today?

I figured I'd head out and see who else turns up ...

Richard

Hey, I saw you heading out to the pond while I was running (walking) up Karori Rd. I waved out but you didnt look my way. Not that I blame you really...

ANyone riding in this crap tonight deserves a medal!

[rwh]

ANyone riding in this crap tonight deserves a medal!

Well - a bigger one to the one other guy who turned up (Neil?) - he decided to take on the takas; I decided it was a bit breezy for that for me, and explored the western hills of the Hutt Valley instead - Korokoro-Maungaraki-Normandale-Belmont.

It was a bit breezy up there too ... and the elevated bits of the motorway were somewhat alarming :-)

Home safely now, anyway - hopefully Neil manages that too.

Richard

[Str8 Jacket]

On ya Richard. I shall have a beer for you! :D