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degrom

27th December 2006, 19:44

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

We should Knight this guy,Last week up the Taka's was bad... Today is 10 times worse!!!

phoenixgtr

29th December 2006, 12:37

Well done Rich!! I hope you guys are having fun in Welly

Hitcher

1st January 2007, 15:33

"Wednesday?" he asked, enquiringly...

Trudes

1st January 2007, 15:50

If the weather is good, we could be keen.

Hitcher

1st January 2007, 16:16

Taupo and back tomorrow with some Wing owners. I could be ready for another ride Wednesday evening.

Dafe

2nd January 2007, 19:03

mikey

2nd January 2007, 19:34

lets go a jvil pub.
we can do burn outs an wheelies down the main road.
and terrorise old ladies out doing there shopping.
ps dont forget to take number plates off.

mikey

2nd January 2007, 19:37

and then after we all get wasted at the jvil valley(pool rooms), we can go out racing the back back road to karori via makara then the back road back to jvil/tawa.
person who does the most wheelies past consecutive cars wins. theres a few straight bits so 5 cars might be the target. ill buy anyone a beer that gets 6+

Dafe

2nd January 2007, 19:41

Wicked stuff Mikey, See you at the duckpond tomorrow, 7pm. Don't be late. (or early!) :whistle:

Every body else still meeting 6.30pm for the usual 1/2 hour lecture about road/rider safety........

Trudes

2nd January 2007, 20:06

Sounds good Dafe, and J'ville pub sounds like a plan to me (only cause it's closer to my place, I'd invite you all back here for a beer, but nah!). Hopefully see yas there.

Dafe

3rd January 2007, 07:20

Sounds good Dafe, and J'ville pub sounds like a plan to me (only cause it's closer to my place, I'd invite you all back here for a beer, but nah!). Hopefully see yas there.

Must admit, Am also liking the idea of J'Ville tonight. Perhaps Jays bar?

elle-f

3rd January 2007, 07:27

:laugh: @ the wheelies past cars

Trudes

3rd January 2007, 07:27

Must admit, Am also liking the idea of J'Ville tonight. Perhaps Jays bar?

Yep, either Jays or the Inn Keeper, Inn Keeper in Newlands is ok too. Haven't really frequented any of them often.

Trudes

3rd January 2007, 12:44

Well unless it warms up at least 5 degrees before 6pm, I aint going anywhere, so sorry Dafe, may not make it tonight after all.:mellow:

WasPhantom

3rd January 2007, 12:55

Well unless it warms up at least 5 degrees before 6pm, I aint going anywhere, so sorry Dafe, may not make it tonight after all.:mellow:

Yeah, I'm with you on this one! :zzzz:

Nasty

3rd January 2007, 13:26

After the weather we been riding in this week (torential rain on the paraparas) I think we will defintely join in on this one ...see you there

Nasty

sels1

3rd January 2007, 13:58

TCWNR - 3rd January 2007.

Weather is meant to be fine so here's hoping to see a good turnout at the duckpond.

If you don't know the locations - Don't worry, follow the leader.

Yep, we'll follow you Dafe...

Dreamer

3rd January 2007, 14:21

It sounds like a great route, I love anywhere I've never been before.
But I have tired myself out riding these holidays, and I'm cold, and someone's offered to cook me dinner, and I have a temporary fix in a punture. blah blah - harden up, I'm just soft.

Grub

3rd January 2007, 14:40

Well me 'n' Nasty have just finished Welly, Turangi, Auckers, Taumaranui, Wanganui and home about 2 hrs ago ... but we haven't had enuff yet :)So we'll see you all at 6.30.
And yeah Dreamer ... harden up, it was 3 deg in Waiouru New Years Day! ...lol

Grub

sinned

3rd January 2007, 14:55

I can't make it this week or next. However, just did the route you have planned Dafe on the SV and with Mustang on the Fatboy. Nice rumble to wake the few residents at Aotea in preparation for tonight. Have fun.

Dafe

3rd January 2007, 15:25

I know Crypto (GT250R) and Phil (GSX250) and Black Magic (SV1000) with Andrew (SV1000) are all turning up. So we should have a few.

For those complaining about the cold...... WHAT COLD???????

Harden up alright! It's a Great night for riding.

I'm sure the Pub does hot coffee for those of you that are over 70 years old.

WasPhantom

3rd January 2007, 15:27

Tonight I shall remain soft - and instead goto the nice warm gym - that has a extremely warm sauna :-D Next week though I hope to get out

Str8 Jacket

3rd January 2007, 15:29

Ah ya bunch of poofters!.... Im not coming cause I dont like any of you.

Darkman

3rd January 2007, 15:30

I'm sure the Pub does hot coffee for those of you that are over 70 years old.

that'll b me..the coffee I mean

bull

3rd January 2007, 15:31

im in - see you at the duckpond

WasPhantom

3rd January 2007, 15:32

Ah ya bunch of poofters!.... Im not coming cause I dont like any of you.

No no, you have to show us soft poofters how it's done! :-P

Darkman

3rd January 2007, 15:34

No no, you have to show us soft poofters how it's done! :-P

nha mate..you don't want her to show you..it hurts the way she does it!

WasPhantom

3rd January 2007, 15:35

nha mate..you don't want her to show you..it hurts the way she does it!

Since when was that a bad thing? :Punk: :shit:

Str8 Jacket

3rd January 2007, 15:37

WasPhantom

3rd January 2007, 15:58

Oi, watch it you two! Really im not coming cause im on my 4th beer, but then again it could be more fun...

I had a blat around the bays this morning. Will probably go somewhere tomoro if the rain stays away. Have fun guy's!

Damn I wish I was still on holiday! Enjoy the beer. And to everyone else - enjoy the ride! :Punk: :scooter:

Hawkeye

3rd January 2007, 19:28

TCWNR - 3rd January 2007.

Weather is meant to be fine so here's hoping to see a good turnout at the duckpond.

Here's a suggestion for tomorrow nights ride.

Depart Avalon duckpond, Over the Haywards, Southern side of Pahatanui race circuit, take the last whitby turnoff into Postgate Drive, then right into Omapere St and then right at the roundabout onto Warspite Ave.
Ride up to the new Aotea sub division and do a recce ride there (Loop).
Straight down Whitford Brown Ave and South onto the motorway.
Turn off at second (Southern-most) Porirua off-ramp and west across the overbridge, left into kenepuru drive then right into Kenepuru Hospital, through the hospital grounds (Please observe speed limits and judder bars here), emerge on the Western Raiha Street CCH entrance and head south down Raiha St.
South down Tawa Main road and turn into Glenside (Middleton road), ride through to Johnsonville then across the J'Ville motorway overbridge onto Helston road - Stewart Drive - Newlands road and then down Ngarauga gorge and back to Lower Hutt.

Pub destination: How about the local hangout for TRTNR riders. Above the (Ex) Grumpy Mole in Lower Hutt. Otherwise Station Villiage?
Or we could head north onto the motorway from Newlands road and head into J'Ville and stop at one of the locals there.

If we do decide on J'Ville, We could extend the Pahatanui leg by riding the Grays road side first then taking in the first part of the south side before turning right into Postgate drive.

If you don't know the locations - Don't worry, follow the leader.

OK - Can you tell me if this ride happened? If it did, what time did you set off?

I left Tawa and decided to go the reverse route. Along SH1 to Paramata, around the South side of the inlet, over Haywards. At this point I decided that I didn't want to get stuck on SH2 heading south to see the group heading North. So I stopped at the lights at the bottom of the Haywards and :wait: and :wait: and :wait: After 20 mins decided to ride to the duck pond but no one there:cry: Headed South, up the gorge, down into J'ville, along to Tawa, along Kenepuru, left into Raiha St, past the Hospital, back to Tawa and home.

It was a good night for a group ride..... by myself..:confused: :(

Paul in NZ

3rd January 2007, 19:54

Probably a group decision to change the route at the pond methinks.

I was late and always going to miss it so I lingered over the bbq with miss Vicki and then thought stuff it - i'll go for a berl on the tritanic anyways.. Still pretty nippy out there but nice to see the sun and not much wind. Twice over the Paekakareki Hill and around the inlet and home for a nice brany and I'm a happy camper. Life is good..

wilber

3rd January 2007, 20:05

I did paek hill and didnt see them up there and your right it was a pad fresh out tonight

bull

3rd January 2007, 20:15

Yep was group decision to head over the takas to pub.
just got home now.

Trudes

3rd January 2007, 20:15

Glad I wasn't the only blouse who thought it was cold out this avo!:shutup:

Hitcher

3rd January 2007, 20:42

What a bunch of pussies!

Tonight's ride was over the Takas to the Red Pub at Featherston. The sudden deluge of 20 hungry bikers had them scurrying for some extra kitchen staff. But the food and service was great! So too the ride. Yes, it was cold in that kind of August way, but there was bugger all traffic around. Extremely most excellent fun on a Wednesday after having been caged up by the weather for the past few days. I feel better now!

VasalineWarrior

3rd January 2007, 20:46

Yeah-good to see a decent turnout. I note with great intrest that there are also a good number of people on bigger bikes coming out too. What happened to the vast horde of 250's that ive seen on previous rides?

rwh

3rd January 2007, 21:55

What happened to the vast horde of 250's that ive seen on previous rides?

Hopefully I'll be back into it soon - but currently my bike is waiting to be picked up and taken to the shop for a bit of TLC :cry:

See http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=41501

Richard

Terminated

3rd January 2007, 21:56

rwh

3rd January 2007, 22:03

I said to myself I will do the Haywards by myself outside the group but wait over the other side for the group - got down toward the inlet, stopped a few km's short and waited before the right hander outside HRS 6.45 - 7.15. No bikes coming so then up through Whitby down to J'ville looked at a few watering holes - no bikes. Up SH2 to Hutt watering hole,, nadda.

Yes - seems to happen often with TCWNR. Never rely on the forum for plans for the evening ... (I did a trip over the takas and back before catching up with the group at the Sandbar just before everyone left a couple of weeks ago)

Richard

Steam

3rd January 2007, 22:04

How fast are you chappies going these days? Someone said it was getting faster and faster, not really a learner/introductory pace any more?
I will join in one day when I get a bit more skilled.

Hawkeye

3rd January 2007, 22:12

I said to myself I will do the Haywards by myself outside the group but wait over the other side for the group - got down toward the inlet, stopped a few km's short and waited before the right hander outside HRS 6.45 - 7.15. No bikes coming so then up through Whitby down to J'ville looked at a few watering holes - no bikes. Up SH2 to Hutt watering hole,, nadda.

Hey Buck! I think I must have passed you on my way over. I saw a biker standing, but didn't recognise you. After I got passed, I almost turned around because I wasn't sure if you were in trouble. I got to the lights on the other side at 7.02 so would have gone passed you at about 6.55. Next time....

Terminated

3rd January 2007, 22:14

How fast are you chappies going these days? Someone said it was getting faster and faster, not really a learner/introductory pace any more?
I will join in one day when I get a bit more skilled.

You are not alone.

Me thinks there may be a shift in pace.

I am planning on a Wainui Coast and back to Eastbourne - Lifeboat Tavern one Wednesday evening.

Also Harbour and bays anti-clockwise - Brooklyn down to coast and back around Bristol on another Wednesday evening.

And another Duckpond - city - Makara - J'ville - Porirua - Mana Sandbar.

I am happy to ride in small group of 4-5 at newbie pace.

Happy to receive PM from interested riders and on a Tuesday evening post proposed ride for Wednesday night.

Heads Up

Terminated

3rd January 2007, 22:20

Hey Buck! I think I must have passed you on my way over. I saw a biker standing, but didn't recognise you. After I got passed, I almost turned around because I wasn't sure if you were in trouble. I got to the lights on the other side at 7.02 so would have gone passed you at about 6.55. Next time....

Twas Golf November Two Five Zero and me.

Grub

3rd January 2007, 22:51

How fast are you chappies going these days? Someone said it was getting faster and faster, not really a learner/introductory pace any more?
I will join in one day when I get a bit more skilled.

Nasty has gone to bed now Steam, but I'll remind her to post in the morning. We had a quiet group tonight and it was great. Gentle pace, easy cornering, lead a swept. Thanks guys it was just the right mix.

Sure the fast team were there too and they enjoyed themslves as well. We met at the top of the hill and spent a good time at the pub. An yup, it WAS cold - quite bizarre but not unpleasant

Brett

Grub

3rd January 2007, 22:59

I am happy to ride in small group of 4-5 at newbie pace. Happy to receive PM from interested riders and on a Tuesday evening post proposed ride for Wednesday night.

Buck, you bloody Aussies are at it again. Now yer trying to steal our Cruisey Wednesday Night Ride! I've only attended the last two but have been impressed at the care and consideration given to the different experience of riders in the group.

I think it's great that there is a ride already and it would just seem destructive to compete with it and in effect mess up both. Why not just turn up and take part in it and help it be even better? If you must have a seperate event, how about not trying to start it on the same night?

Brett

mikey

4th January 2007, 00:53

How fast are you chappies going these days? Someone said it was getting faster and faster, not really a learner/introductory pace any more?
I will join in one day when I get a bit more skilled.

the pace at these newbie rides seems to be getting out of hand.
its like an organised street race.
bunch of irresponsible hooligans frequenting more often than newbies, on big non newbie bikes,
and they dont wait around for the newbies who have poor time keeping skills, and worst of all they change the destination.

come on guys, lets help em out newbies need a few things,

no one without learner plates,
no one capable of riding over 70kmh
no one on big bikes to laugh when they drop em at the car park
no one with a watch who might keep track of time
no one in jeans
no one to change a SET IN CONCRETE destination without posting it on the internet days before hand
no one who might speed,
no one who will do wheelies
no one who will drink a beer or 7 then ride home
no one with the forsight to gas up before meeting
no one without sheep mentality
chicken little mentality essential.

think that abotu covers it.

leave the newbies to there own rides.

woops forgot one
no one who will steal petrol

Dafe

4th January 2007, 05:55

Due to a lack of small bikes and a dominant number of drooling big bike riders, the desire to ride the previously proposed route was overturned.

The ride was split into two groups. The slow group briefly reached a top speed at one point of 110kph on the motorway. The majority of the time sitting at 98-100kph on the motorway.
The slow pace was very relaxed and would have been fine for all newbies.

Be aware - The previous post was a "Proposal". The decisions ultimately are made upon departure. So if you are planning on meeting at some point along the ride, make sure somebody knows you are there. That way you will be taken into consideration or you'll get a text announcing the altered route.

Thanks for a great ride last night, just a beautiful evening and a fine assortment of bikes and traffic free roads!

Trudes

4th January 2007, 07:00

This ride (I'm sure) was set up for newer riders and targeted at them and at a slower pace than TRTNR. I think TCWNR's are great, have been on a few and have noticed that if newbies turn up and are displaying an L plate or mention that they are learning or not confident at speed then that is accommodated for. TCWNR, unlike TRTNR has appointed leader and sweepers and disingnated meeting points to allow everyone to catch up, this way the pace can be slowed and nobody will be left behind. I have noticed that there are a lot of "faster" people turning up on TCWNR, and understand that this can be intimidating for newbies, as I haven't been along to TRTNR for that reason, but note that TCWNR is a cruisey ride and aimed at newbies, so you guys need to turn up, otherwise it does turn into a bunch of "fast" riders on "big" bikes, who will then go at a faster pace as they probably don't see the need to do learner type speeds when there are no learner type people on the ride. Rant over.

Nasty

4th January 2007, 07:19

OK ... so I have my full licence and I have a 500 ... but I still think of myself as a newbie. (full licence for a whoe 4 weeks that is).... Yesterday was my first wednesday night ride ... it was good ... I was at the back of the pack on the way over and people waited at the top .. I got my break and then continued over the hill .... at the other side got a drink and a plate of fries .. well worth waiting for as no food in the house ... and coming back to Wellington was feeling slightly more confident but still above snails pace I made it back and then departed the group on the Whitby side of the Haywards.

Am sorry we missed those who wanted to attach to the group at other points ... but as a newbie rider this was a great experience and my first group ride experience ... we did not go too fast for any of the newbies ... and at the top of the hill got some good advice from the sweeper (helped for the ride back over) ...

oh well ... I am looking forward to next week .. no matter where we go!!!:done:

hsvboy06

4th January 2007, 08:22

Due to a lack of small bikes and a dominant number of drooling big bike riders, the desire to ride the previously proposed route was overturned.
Is there any reason why we all have to ride together? It was a great night to ride the takas, but if there are enough people that would rather go somewhere else, why not split into two groups and go separate ways? We don't have to be sheep.

As for the pace of the ride, last night was very sedate in the slow group. I was leading it and was trying to let the group set the pace - if I found I was pulling away, I slowed down. I'm certainly not fast myself, but perhaps not such a newbie anymore, either, but I'll always be happy to ride with others, no matter how slowly they want to go. (Not that I make it to the TCWNRs that often.)

TCWNR is a newbie/cruisy ride and newbies will be looked after and there will be a slow group - right guys?! That doesn't stop faster riders coming along and, if they desire, going at their own pace - some seem to like just cruising for a change.

bull

4th January 2007, 08:24

As a noob, riding since november i was a bit daunted by the mass of large bikes thAt turned up last night. But Dafe was all good and split us into two groups, those who wanted to go fast and those who were still learning and wanted a gentle cruise. Thanks to the leader and sweeper of our slow group, sure you would have been happier racing off so huge thanks for setting a cruisy speed for us over and back. Was a bit nippy last night but was an enjoyable ride all the same. Fell into the foolish mistake of trying to keep up with the leader on the way over the takas, which had me into a few of the corners a bit hotter than i liked at my confidence level. Managed to scrape my toes on a right sweeper - that was nerve wracking for a noob.
So thanks to all the riders and Dafe for organising a great ride. Hopefully see you all on the next ride.

And to any other noobs, please turn up to these rides and let the organiser know you want to cruise so that a slow group can be formed where needed.

Danny.

Grub

4th January 2007, 08:52

Is there any reason why we all have to ride together? It was a great night to ride the takas, but if there are enough people that would rather go somewhere else, why not split into two groups and go separate ways? We don't have to be sheep.

Excellent point. I was attracted to the rides because they were "cruisey" and therefore I could encourage Nasty to come along too (damn it was hard to stop her grinning last night!).

The atmosphere is terrific with both KB groups there, even if it is just to all have a gathering at the duck pond but split. It seems that the meeting up is as important as the ride because there's something for everyone. It's good to have the option of cruising or hooning and if nobody is pressured into someting outside of their comfort zone, then we have a perfect harmony.

I would be dissappointed to see one group or the other discouraged from turining up at the duck pond on a Wednesday night.

Brett

Grub

4th January 2007, 08:55

Fell into the foolish mistake of trying to keep up with the leader on the way over the takas, which had me into a few of the corners a bit hotter than i liked at my confidence level.

Danny, how was it for you on the way back then? Too slow? Too fast? Or just about right. Sometimes we get chatting about other stuff and don't get a de-brief on sstuff like that so it was good to read your comments about the trip over.

Shadows

4th January 2007, 10:00

Split into two groups, a proper TCWNR group with a designated leader and tail ender each time, and a faster group who are big enough and ugly enough to look after themselves, problem solved.

That way nobody needs to feel intimidated on the road, or pressured into riding beyond their skill level.

That way there will always be a good pool of more experienced riders present to call on for support duties.

There is no reason why the ride can't still provide a good training environment for any newer riders, should they actually bother to turn up!

bull

4th January 2007, 11:35

Danny, how was it for you on the way back then? Too slow? Too fast? Or just about right. Sometimes we get chatting about other stuff and don't get a de-brief on sstuff like that so it was good to read your comments about the trip over.

My debrief.
Firstly this was my second ever group ride and first ride over the Rimutakas(except for in the cage a few times).

Motorway speed was good, if anything it was a little slow and could have been more around the 105km/h (my hyosung speedo reads low so i was doing about 105 which was prolly the 97-99km/h range)

Heading up the upper hutt side of rimutakas, speed was faster than i was comfortable but this was my error as i tried to keep close to the leader (Broke the RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE RULE) didnt cross any centre lines at any stage so was still safe and found that looking further through the corners helped to corner at the higher than usual speed.
Heading down featherston side was good for me as i couldnt see the bike in front so was able to concentrate on reading the road and setting my own pace - at times i went a little slow but will know for next time where i can go faster.
Heading back up and over from featherston side i found a little bit slow, maybe another 5km/h faster would have been ideal for me.

Overall i think a bit more spacing between bikes would suit me better then i have ability to speed up and slow down at my choice rather than when another bike is right in front(this only applies to the hill as the motorway was fine)

hsvboy06

4th January 2007, 12:13

It actually makes me feel quite good that, even though I was riding so slowly in terms of my own abilities, it was considered too fast by others. I was a newbie and very slow myself not so long ago, and last night highlighted to me just how much my riding has improved (or how much faster I can ride comfortably, anyway). :whocares:

Sorry if I enticed you to go a bit faster than you liked, bull, but it was my first time as leader and it was difficult to know how fast to go.

Hitcher

4th January 2007, 12:25

The two group arrangement worked well. It's no problem to sort out a leader and sweeper prior to starting off. Not everybody wants to go like stink and I'm always happy to sweep. Although in future I recommend that leaders and sweepers take each other's batphone numbers in case of breakdowns, etc. Just so's everybody knows where everybody is.

Hawkeye

4th January 2007, 16:41

Last night there were 4 groups not 2. Don't forget my group of one sitting waiting at the Hutt side of Haywards and BuckBuck's group of one sitting on the Inlet side.:laugh:

Second mental note to myself this year: Make sure you make the meeting point ON TIME. (suprisingly, this note matches mental note number 1 from last week):o :whistle: .

RantyDave

4th January 2007, 16:49

didnt cross any centre lines at any stage
Quick note: you've got to make sure your head doesn't cross any centre lines and not just the tyres. Think about what it means as your cornering speeds start to increase and you have more and more lean....

Not that I was on the ride, and not that I saw you riding, but it's an important distinction.

Dave

Terminated

4th January 2007, 17:20

Buck, you bloody Aussies are at it again. Now yer trying to steal our Cruisey Wednesday Night Ride! I've only attended the last two but have been impressed at the care and consideration given to the different experience of riders in the group.

I think it's great that there is a ride already and it would just seem destructive to compete with it and in effect mess up both. Why not just turn up and take part in it and help it be even better? If you must have a seperate event, how about not trying to start it on the same night?

Brett

Is there any reason why we all have to ride together? It was a great night to ride the takas, but if there are enough people that would rather go somewhere else, why not split into two groups and go separate ways? We don't have to be sheep.

TCWNR is a newbie/cruisy ride and newbies will be looked after and there will be a slow group - right guys?! That doesn't stop faster riders coming along and, if they desire, going at their own pace - some seem to like just cruising for a change.

Excellent point. I was attracted to the rides because they were "cruisey" and therefore I could encourage Nasty to come along too (damn it was hard to stop her grinning last night!).

The atmosphere is terrific with both KB groups there, even if it is just to all have a gathering at the duck pond but split. It seems that the meeting up is as important as the ride because there's something for everyone. It's good to have the option of cruising or hooning and if nobody is pressured into someting outside of their comfort zone, then we have a perfect harmony.

I would be dissappointed to see one group or the other discouraged from turining up at the duck pond on a Wednesday night.

Brett

I am not discouraging turning up at the duck pond on a Wednesday night, however for those who may want to have a cruisie ride, I see no harm at all in firming up a route destination by the Tuesday evening and have this in the site calendar. Or when at the destination for the cruisie group to decide the route destination for the next week and have it posted in the calendar.

Group Leader and Tail End Charlie can step forward on the Wednesday evening if not already arranged.

I have been on a couple of TCWNR over to the Tin Hut and also out to Raumati, as well as recent around the harbour and bays, and a few observations of my own and comments passed to me suggest that we can still improve:

1. Leader maintains below speed limit for first 1km or so in order for whole group to form up in staggered formation. [At times we have got away from the duck pond and the group is not all set and ready.]

2. At stop/rest points when group is set to leave there is no co-ordinated departure. Eg Tail End Charlie TEC can move off and cover road then leader can move off and group proceeds down the line from leader.

3. Is a trained 'first aid' rider in the group - ride with TEC.

I trust that my comments are constructive and that indeed we do get a good show up on a Wednesday night at the duck pond.

I am happy to step forward and post to the calendar each week the route destination if I have consensus from the group.

Eg: In the Meeting and Events Wellington - TCWNR Wednesday [Date] Ride Route To Be Confirmed, this could be posted on the Thursday and a 'confirmed' event posted on the Tuesday Evening.

For any newbie and non 'Full Licenced' rider, a degree of organisation and consensus about the ride - route and destination being advised ahead of time can at the very least prepare the rider psychologically.

The last thing is to have a rider fronting up not knowing the destination and then being tempted to do something he or she may not be ready for. I put my hand up and say my GN250 and I were not ready to tackle the wind over the Haywards the other week, and I would not like to think that somebody may go on a ride under 'pressure' because he or she doesn't want to be seen a to be a wimp.

And again:
I trust that my comments are constructive and that indeed we do get a good show up on a Wednesday night at the duck pond.

Heads Up and Enjoy

rwh

4th January 2007, 17:29

I am not discouraging turning up at the duck pond on a Wednesday night, however for those who may want to have a cruisie ride, I see no harm at all in firming up a route destination by the Tuesday evening and have this in the site calendar. Or when at the destination for the cruisie group to decide the route destination for the next week and have it posted in the calendar.

...

The last thing is to have a rider fronting up not knowing the destination and then being tempted to do something he or she may not be ready for. I put my hand up and say my GN250 and I were not ready to tackle the wind over the Haywards the other week, and I would not like to think that somebody may go on a ride under 'pressure' because he or she doesn't want to be seen a to be a wimp.

There is a good reason I can think of for not deciding the route in advance - weather. If it's blowing a gale, the Rimutakas is probably not the best choice. Of course, you get blown about a bit over Haywards and round the inlet too (which is where I first really suffered it); we're a bit stuck for totally calm places ... a Naenae-Woburn-Petone loop perhaps :scooter: :done:

Richard

Trudes

4th January 2007, 17:47

bull

4th January 2007, 17:55

Quick note: you've got to make sure your head doesn't cross any centre lines and not just the tyres. Think about what it means as your cornering speeds start to increase and you have more and more lean....

Not that I was on the ride, and not that I saw you riding, but it's an important distinction.

Dave

Very good point, pretty sure no part of my body crossed the centre just to clarify that.

Nasty

4th January 2007, 19:21

On the same note as rwh, I know route began to not be discussed on-line due to the amount of cops 'turning up' along the discussed route, although, in saying that, this shouldn't really be a problem, as this is meant to be a cruisey type of ride and there isn't meant to be any speeding or silly behaviour, also means though that L platers (even those who have 'lost' their plates) should be doing 70kph.:innocent:

I know the 70 kph rule .. but really think that on the motorway that cops seem to take it at descretion ... myself riding into Wellington from Whitby lots of days with an l plate I went with the speed of the traffic and saw cops most days .. did not get pulled over ... my reasoning was that I did not want to die ... going 70 on the motorway is just asking for someone to run you over ... I agree go slower if you ability dictates ... but that is one law that just sucks the big orange. :done:

Trudes

4th January 2007, 19:46

I know the 70 kph rule .. but really think that on the motorway that cops seem to take it at descretion ... myself riding into Wellington from Whitby lots of days with an l plate I went with the speed of the traffic and saw cops most days .. did not get pulled over ... my reasoning was that I did not want to die ... going 70 on the motorway is just asking for someone to run you over ... I agree go slower if you ability dictates ... but that is one law that just sucks the big orange. :done:

Yep, agreed, and this discussion has been done to death.

Paul in NZ

4th January 2007, 19:46

Oh heck...

Can I have my own group please? I have an old bike that likes 100kph on the motorway and faster in the twisty bits

Dafe

4th January 2007, 19:50

Last night TCWNR was a real success.

There are many considerate senior members who attend these rides. Senior members that will ensure that TCWNR remains a ride for newbie riders.

It was quickly identified that the ride consisted of many faster paced bikers and it was quickly and efficiently decided that the ride would split into two groups to cater for all.

The newbie group ride was the best I'd seen to date. The pace was spot on and the group staggered very nicely. Well done to HSVBoy for controlling the group pace spot on and to Hitcher/Sels1 for maintaining the tail end charlie position.

Thank you to the fast group for waiting at the top of the hill for the slow group to arrive.

I personally have no problem with the faster bikers turning up on Wednesday night rides. We're not seeing hooligan like carrying ons and thats all that is asked. In future if the groups need to be split in two, they will be. Just as they were last night.

I don't think anybody would have had any kind of problem with last nights ride. To me, it was the most perfectly newbie-considerate ride I've seen.
The slow group rode as a group, unlike many previous weeks where the pace has been abit too high.

Prior to the commencement of TCWNR's there were no local KB rides catering for the newbies.
Uncle B and myself created this ride with a purpose - For Newbies & anybody else that wants to ride the relaxed pace.

So any Newbies out there - Take a look at Nasty's comments posted here. First time newbie to our ride and she was very happy with it.

Terminated

4th January 2007, 19:51

There is a good reason I can think of for not deciding the route in advance - weather. If it's blowing a gale, the Rimutakas is probably not the best choice. Of course, you get blown about a bit over Haywards and round the inlet too (which is where I first really suffered it); we're a bit stuck for totally calm places ... a Naenae-Woburn-Petone loop perhaps :scooter: :done:

Richard

Point taken. So an alternative could be decided on that evening of the ride, and those who chose not to arrive at the duck pond because of the weather have made their own decision not to ride.

Any proposed ride of course is subject to the weather conditions prevailing on the evening of the ride.

Weather of itself is not sufficient reason not to have a promulgated calendar event.

Heads Up

Terminated

4th January 2007, 19:56

The slow group rode as a group, unlike many previous weeks where the pace has been abit too high.

Acknowledged Dafe.

I am pleased last night's ride went smoothly in two groups, and that the slow group rode as a group.

Heads Up and Enjoy

Hawkeye

4th January 2007, 21:32

sels1

4th January 2007, 22:39

I see no reason to alter the TCWNR format - it worked bloody well last night for those who turned up at the right place and right time.

I for one do not like routes posted in advance - proposals and suggestions are fine - but the final decision should be made at the duckpond and is based on the weather and traffic conditions, and most importantly what suits the riders that are in attendence. It is, after all, its our cruisy ride and does not need to be regimented like work/school/military. Spontaneity and motorcycling go together!

I suggest all continue to meet at the duckpond at six - its a good social meet if nothing else. Newbies will always be catered for. Faster riders can head off in their own group as per last night (and the previous weeks). If we go the same way - fine - if we dont - fine also. If the destination dosent suit you, you are always free to go your own way. We are all adults here, lets not get too hung up on the details.

PS - after reading the proposal (Good proposal too, Dafe, lets do it another night) to ride over Haywards - riding down I saw 3 patrol cars and a camera van between Pauatahanui and the duckpond......coincidence? maybe....but never forget this site is monitored by people with quotas to fill.

Darkman

4th January 2007, 22:39

(not everyone is prepared to open their mouths and argue their viewpoint).

Well they should, otherwise how are we suppose to know.

I turn up at TRCWN rides just as any other biker to have a cruisy ride. I turn up in my jeans and never ride hard out without my leathers on. Sure we might go a little faster than some of the noobies but we are not hooning it as everyone might think. I am more than happy to help anyone with their riding if they ask me, but if they don't ask, I can't help. I also know that alot of new riders don't like us to sit behind them so if the group has a leader and a tail end, then i suppose there is nothing wrong with the faster guys to go ahead.

Like Dafe said earlier, is that on the night the majority of the riders was experienced riders who wanted to go over the Takkas. If some of the newbies did not want to go I'm sure they would have stuck with the original plans and the faster crew would have done the Takas anyways. But again, they should speak up.

I will sit 50kms/h behind someone if they want my help, but if they don't, what is the point of everyone sitting at 70kms/h.

Dafe

5th January 2007, 03:27

I can see a problem from a newbie viewpoint with changing the route from a cruisy over Haywards and around the suburbs of Welly into a ride over the Taka's.
There may be newbies that have never tackled the Taka's yet and do not feel that they are ready. They turn up expecting the more sedate Haywards only to find the route changed and can end up going over the Taka's. Mainly because they feel intimidated to go over there so as not to appear to be a wimp.
My first time over there was a major achievement. Only due to the way the Taka's are held in such a high regard on this site.
By changing the route to a more challenging event, it may discourage the newbies from turning out in the first place.
I'm not saying don't change the route on the night, just be simpathetic to the newbies that do turn out to ensure that they are not overly challenged.
(not everyone is prepared to open their mouths and argue their viewpoint).

Had I made it to the duck pond on time on Wed, I would probably not have joined the ride, as the clutch slips at high revs on my bike and the Taka's would have been too much for it.

Just so you all know, The decision to change the ride to the Takas was decided upon after asking all newbie riders in attendance whether they were fine with doing so.

If any of them had of had an issue, then an alternate ride would have been taken.

I for one am a big fan of having the flexibility of being able to take into consideration all factors immediately prior to deciding a rides route. Weather, traffic, road conditions, tax collector presence, group interest etc.

I'll admit that the routes don't always head to where I'd prefer to go, but oh well, at the end of the day, I'm there to ride with the newbies and to enjoy a pub meal somewhere and we always get that.

Thats it from me on this topic. See you all next Wednesday night.

Hawkeye

5th January 2007, 07:32

Well they should, otherwise how are we suppose to know.

I turn up at TRCWN rides just as any other biker to have a cruisy ride. I turn up in my jeans and never ride hard out without my leathers on. Sure we might go a little faster than some of the noobies but we are not hooning it as everyone might think. I am more than happy to help anyone with their riding if they ask me, but if they don't ask, I can't help. I also know that alot of new riders don't like us to sit behind them so if the group has a leader and a tail end, then i suppose there is nothing wrong with the faster guys to go ahead.

Like Dafe said earlier, is that on the night the majority of the riders was experienced riders who wanted to go over the Takkas. If some of the newbies did not want to go I'm sure they would have stuck with the original plans and the faster crew would have done the Takas anyways. But again, they should speak up.

I will sit 50kms/h behind someone if they want my help, but if they don't, what is the point of everyone sitting at 70kms/h.

I never made it to the duck pond on time so obviously can't comment on the discussions that happened. It was the first time on a TRCWN for me and under normal curcumstances (had I made the start on time), I would be quite happy to ride anywhere. Yes I agree, if the newbies don't speak, how are you to know. But not all newbies are confidant enought to speak out to strangers. So what can happen is they just stop turning up rather than speaking out.

I'm not having a go at anyone and saying they were right or wrong. I'm an old bugger who rides my own ride no matter what. I just posted a different viewpoint that's all.

I hope to make the next one (if I can get the bike sorted in time).:ride:

Paul in NZ

5th January 2007, 08:21

Do you need a hand with your clutch?

WasPhantom

5th January 2007, 08:41

Do you need a hand with your clutch?

Personally I normally go with my left.

Hawkeye

5th January 2007, 09:21

Do you need a hand with your clutch?

Thanks for the offer Paul but it's not the clutch that's the problem. It's been slipping for months but only when It's under stress (above 8000 revs) so I can live with that for the month I have left on the 250.

It failed the WOF on Wed for a leaking rear strut. After the ride on Wed night, I pulled the struts off and have dropped them off at the dealers in the hope that they can do something with it. Being an 85 bike, it's hard to get parts.

Unfortunately, the WOF runs out on the 10th and the reg on the 12th. I don't reach my 6 month on the restricted until the 6th Feb so I'm just trying to get it road worthy so I have it available to take the full next month.
Worst case, I will either hire or borrow a bike for the test. I would prefer to get it available for the test so that I'm on a bike I know and am comfortable with.

I've got a Honda CB500S sitting in the garage just waiting. So come Feb, I will be able to put the CBX off the road and pull the engine apart at my leisure.

Wasp

5th January 2007, 09:33

oooh, clutch problems, im in!

Str8 Jacket

5th January 2007, 09:36

oooh, clutch problems, im in!

Wheres your bike atm? Where are you atm?

Terminated

6th January 2007, 15:11

Thank you all for your comments, I do look forward to joining you on the TWNCR on the weeks that I will not be doing the Tuesday Harbour and Bays circuits, through until March

I respect all your opinions, and trust that being an Aussie won't be held against me and your banter is much appreciated. As you will see my intention is to provide the opportunity for riders to build their riding skills and of course ultimately move on to the TWNCR etc.

For those of you that regularly attend the TWNCR and want to come on into town and join the Tuesday rides this month on 9th and 16th January I have posted the site calendar for these two dates here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1102&day=2007-1-9

Caltex Kaiwharawhara 6.10pm for 6.30pm departure.

Heads Up and Enjoy

Nasty

9th January 2007, 18:55

Thinking weather not looking too hot .. but a ride is a ride .. is this ride happening this week???

sels1

9th January 2007, 19:36

Thinking weather not looking too hot .. but a ride is a ride .. is this ride happening this week???

If more than one person turns up....then its on! I will be watching the weather radar and will decide Wed afternoon

Paul in NZ

9th January 2007, 21:06

Not this little black duck....

If the weather is grand the Classic club evening for me chaps...

Nasty

10th January 2007, 11:12

Looks like a good night for ducks ... not sure about going if the weather is like this ... I am not sure that I can swim on the bike that good yet :(

hsvboy06

10th January 2007, 11:33

I got to work dry this morning, but now my bike's huddled in the corner under it's shelter looking at the rain hosing down. We'll be waiting for a break in the rain before dashing home again. No TCWNR for me tonight.

Grub

10th January 2007, 12:10

Agreed ... that was an impressive (and intimidating) downpour at 12:30. I'll prolly decide when coming south ova Paekak hill

sels1

10th January 2007, 14:13

The forecast is for more of what we got now. Its not too bad, could be the odd shower but nothing too serious. Will decide when I get home from wk.

sinned

10th January 2007, 14:25

As I cannot go on the ride today I won't feel too bad if you have to call it off. It had better be good weather next week though.

sels1

10th January 2007, 15:20

Roads dry (up here anyway) sod the weather, I need a ride - see you at the duckpond

Wasp

10th January 2007, 16:03

looks good enough out here - could everyone who is not riding please drop they're bikes at my place please? :innocent: :bleh:

James Deuce

10th January 2007, 16:04

From what height? :dodge:

Fatjim

10th January 2007, 16:06

I may go from one end of the garage to the other tonight. Do I look like a fool???

Hitcher

10th January 2007, 18:46

could everyone who is not riding please drop they're bikes at my place please?

Their bikes.

Wasp

10th January 2007, 19:36

yea.... some of us have had a long day at work you know....

Freakshow

10th January 2007, 21:05

Come on Guys where were you, As I turn up there was Sels all on his own but then there were two... And then Hawkeye so three....

Then a brave man (name shall remain ...) arrived in (hard to say this) a CAR.

Sad but true.

So over to the Sandbar for a beer. Thanks for the ride guys.

Hope more show up next week! (it wasn't even wet guys!)

Wasp

10th January 2007, 21:19

$5 says it was mikeyg in the car - he often does that

i would have come but no bike still

Fatjim

10th January 2007, 21:35

Their bikes.

Their bikes what.... You need a noun and verb. Jesus wept!!!!

sels1

11th January 2007, 05:03

$5 says it was mikeyg in the car -

$5 please....it was rwh.

It was a nice night for a ride, once we exited the Hutt Valley

limbimtimwim

11th January 2007, 06:09

$5 please....it was rwh.He's allowed. His Honda did a Suzuki.

sels1

11th January 2007, 07:12

He's allowed. His Honda did a Suzuki.

I Know...I think thats why he was there (2 c wot he could c)

Hitcher

11th January 2007, 07:53

Their bikes what.... You need a noun and verb. Jesus wept!!!!

Yeah, right.

rwh

11th January 2007, 08:38

I Know...I think thats why he was there (2 c wot he could c)

That was a bonus. Mostly I just happened to be passing, on the way back for my (hopefully) final fitting and discussion for my leathers! Hooray, they're underway (I think)! Now I need a bike to wear them on ...

Richard

alexthekidd

12th January 2007, 20:40

Hey i was just wondering about these rides if any younger riders ever tend to come along, me and mi little put put GN are keen but wasn't sure if its all adults on big bikes?

Darkman

12th January 2007, 20:43

Hey i was just wondering about these rides if any younger riders ever tend to come along, me and mi little put put GN are keen but wasn't sure if its all adults on big bikes?

all are welcome dude..young and old

Wasp

12th January 2007, 21:10

Hey i was just wondering about these rides if any younger riders ever tend to come along, me and mi little put put GN are keen but wasn't sure if its all adults on big bikes?
sure mate, im probably the youngest at 18, unless glen/rg100 turns up - he's 16

we'll make special arrangements so we dont end up at a pub (most of the older guys can pose as your dad anyway....)

hsvboy06

13th January 2007, 07:44

Hey i was just wondering about these rides if any younger riders ever tend to come along, me and mi little put put GN are keen but wasn't sure if its all adults on big bikes?
What they said. Plus, if you're riding to TCWNR from Kapiti then most weeks either me or Sels1 will ride with you if you want.

alexthekidd

15th January 2007, 02:02

What they said. Plus, if you're riding to TCWNR from Kapiti then most weeks either me or Sels1 will ride with you if you want.

That sounds great, i'm definitely keen to go down and commuting from kapiti with some fellow KB'ers sounds even more inviting, the rides to wellington tend to get a little tedious on my own.

hsvboy06 when do you usually tend to leave kapiti for the ride, or i sthere some place i could meet you. i'm in raumati beach, i don't know where you are? are you going this week?

oh and a new dad to get me into the pub sounds rather amusing too =D

Grub

15th January 2007, 05:30

Dafe

15th January 2007, 05:50

Awesome stuff Alexthekidd,

We're always keen for another newbie to join us.
You'll be fine riding with us, We've started riding with a newbie group that has a pace setter and a tail end charlie.
Basically, If you have the ability to ride at legal road speeds to the meeting point, then you'll cope fine riding in the newbie group.

Yep, no worries about the age, plenty of dads, granddads, the occassional mum too, for you to choose from.

Look forward to meeting you.

Dafe.

Wasp

15th January 2007, 07:28

Sounds like you guys need to think about where you are stopping for food...

Fatjim

15th January 2007, 07:46

Wasp. good to see you out and about again. At last, no more bitching about not having a bike!

Wasp

15th January 2007, 07:49

phoenixgtr

15th January 2007, 09:51

well there goes the surprise.... thanks alot jim....

seem the cats out of the bag its all go now, rode the bike back yesterday. will do some chain maintenance tonight then going up the takas, anyone keen?

see you all tommorow night for the bays ride or on wednesday night

Woohoo!! It's about time.

It's good to be back in Wellington (kind of, not so sure about the going back to work thing tho)

Back to TCWNR

sels1

15th January 2007, 09:52

seem the cats out of the bag its all go now, rode the bike back yesterday.

Thats good news, keep the shiny side up from now on. Prolly see you Wed.

Freakshow

15th January 2007, 10:23

well there goes the surprise.... thanks alot jim....

seem the cats out of the bag its all go now, rode the bike back yesterday. will do some chain maintenance tonight then going up the takas, anyone keen?

see you all tommorow night for the bays ride or on wednesday night

Glad to hear you are back on the bike :rockon:

May see you these next couple of days!

Remember: Black round things go on the bottem.

hsvboy06

15th January 2007, 15:13

I come in from Paraparaumu and have met up with Sels1 for the Wednesday ... so will meet up too if you like.

The ride to Welly shouldn't be boring (snigger) we use Paekak Hill Rd. We don'nt have to do it fast, it's just such a cool road to ride at any speed ... and really gets you cornering well.

Let's make it official then: Meet at the Mobil station by the traffic lights in Paraparaumu, gassed up and ready to roll at 5:30pm. We'll definitely be going over the Paekakariki Hill... is there another way?!

If I'm not there, just go without me! :rofl:

COP_B8

15th January 2007, 22:45

Well Im counting down, about two weeks and ill be back, just gotta get clutch plates, get the wheels powder coated, and wait for all the fairings to come (Crazefox is painting em up) then ill be there!!!!!!

alexthekidd

16th January 2007, 02:40

Let's make it official then: Meet at the Mobil station by the traffic lights in Paraparaumu, gassed up and ready to roll at 5:30pm. We'll definitely be going over the Paekakariki Hill... is there another way?!

If I'm not there, just go without me! :rofl:

Well i'll be there all gassed up and ready to go by 5:30 =D hopefully a few others will also make the trip and shud have a good ride

Korea

16th January 2007, 07:23

(most of the older guys can pose as your dad anyway....)

So, who's it gonna be?
WHO'S YOUR DADDY? :dodge:

On a more serious note: It's looking so good out there today, wish I could join. Will give my mate with the gsx a ring and see whether I can take it out for a "test ride" perhaps.

Grub

16th January 2007, 16:22

Meet at the Mobil station by the traffic lights in Paraparaumu, gassed up and ready to roll at 5:30pm.

Just to be totally sure .... you do mean Mobil opposite BP at he intersection and not the one down by the Warehouse??

Brett

hsvboy06

16th January 2007, 16:41

Just to be totally sure .... you do mean Mobil opposite BP at the intersection...

Yes. (There is only one set of traffic lights in Pram, ie at the intersection of SH1 and Kapiti Rd.)

Dafe

17th January 2007, 05:23

Hi all, Apologies as I won't be able to attend the ride tonight. Maybe Sels will make sure the newbie group has a pace setter (HSVBoy perhaps) and a tail end.

Catch you all next week.

sels1

17th January 2007, 06:58

Yes. (There is only one set of traffic lights in Pram, ie at the intersection of SH1 and Kapiti Rd.)
Sadly, we now have two sets. One half way down Kapiti Rd, installed for the pensioners and blind pedestians....

Hi all, Apologies as I won't be able to attend the ride tonight. Maybe Sels will make sure the newbie group has a pace setter (HSVBoy perhaps) and a tail end.
.

It shall be done........

hsvboy06

17th January 2007, 07:40

Sadly, we now have two sets. One half way down Kapiti Rd, installed for the pensioners and blind pedestians.... Oh yeah! Doh! (It's not like they're new!) Hey, but in my defence, there isn't a Mobil anywhere near them! :yes:

hsvboy06

17th January 2007, 07:43

HSVBoy perhaps...
Yep, I'm happy to be newbie pace setter. I'll be there unless something comes up at work (I'm on call 24/7 so I can never say for sure).

Str8 Jacket

17th January 2007, 07:54

Im still in Kerikeri. There are some really fun roads up here.....

Ya'll have fun. Ride safe!

phoenixgtr

17th January 2007, 08:33

I'm not going to make it tonight. Too much crap to sort out. See you all next week

Hitcher

17th January 2007, 08:39

Wasp

17th January 2007, 10:55

Point noted Hitcher, cheers

phoenix, you suck... arn't you going to take the only opportunity to go faster than me? you could try this weekend but dont get your hopes up :bleh:

phoenixgtr

17th January 2007, 11:28

Point noted Hitcher, cheers

phoenix, you suck... arn't you going to take the only opportunity to go faster than me? you could try this weekend but dont get your hopes up :bleh:

Huh? Go faster than you? How am I gonna do that?

Wasp

17th January 2007, 11:42

by me riding like a nana, my rear brake lever is lower than ever and i cant scrape it :(

Str8 Jacket

17th January 2007, 12:12

Huh? Go faster than you? How am I gonna do that?

by me riding like a nana, my rear brake lever is lower than ever and i cant scrape it :(

You guy's must not be too far off from getting your Full Licences soon wouldn't you?....

Wasp

17th January 2007, 12:22

21st of march and counting, already found a nice cbr600rr but cant afford it

phoenixgtr

17th January 2007, 12:58

Take a looky at my profile

Str8 Jacket

17th January 2007, 13:00

Take a looky at my profile

You bastard? What year? Pics? I want pics!!

phoenixgtr

17th January 2007, 13:06

I don't have it yet (picking up on Sat) and won't be riding it (much) until March (when I get my full).

It's a 1999 ZX-6R

EDIT: See the green beast (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=42519)

phoenixgtr

17th January 2007, 13:11

I'm gonna party like it's 1999!!

(I'm just a little excited)

sels1

17th January 2007, 13:11

won't be riding it (much) until March (when I get my full).

Yeah right.

Congrats in advance - looks like a nice bike

Str8 Jacket

17th January 2007, 13:13

I'm gonna party like it's 1999!!

(I'm just a little excited)

LMAO! Good on ya mate! That's a neat bike. You'll have lots of fun on it!
You wont know yourself going from the FXR! Im loving having a "bigger" bike. Congrats! :sunny:

limbimtimwim

17th January 2007, 13:19

I don't have it yet (picking up on Sat) and won't be riding it (much) until March (when I get my full).It's a 1999 ZX-6RNICE!!

Trackday for you!

phoenixgtr

17th January 2007, 13:19

Cheers guys.

I wasn't actually going to say anything until the weekend, but I got too excited. It's a beaut. In awesome condition and its got a Micron can so it sounds great. I'm going to have to control my right hand very carefully for a while. No ripping the throttle open like I would with the FXR

Str8 Jacket

17th January 2007, 13:20

Cheers guys.

I wasn't actually going to say anything until the weekend, but I got too excited. It's a beaut. In awesome condition and its got a Neptune can so it sounds great. I'm going to have to control my right hand very carefully for a while. No ripping the throttle open like I would with the FXR

You'll be right. You're riding well. Just take it slow and ease into the bike!

Moxy

17th January 2007, 13:35

I don't have it yet (picking up on Sat) and won't be riding it (much) until March (when I get my full).

It's a 1999 ZX-6R

DAMN! This is the same year and model I have. I know how talented you are on your FXR. You are going to ABSOLUTELY SHAME ME on this bike. I am in fear right now! FEEER!!

Freakshow

17th January 2007, 13:50

phoenixgtr

17th January 2007, 14:00

DAMN! This is the same year and model I have. I know how talented you are on your FXR. You are going to ABSOLUTELY SHAME ME on this bike. I am in fear right now! FEEER!!

Don't worry mate. I'm going to be slow as hell on it for some time.

Str8 Jacket

17th January 2007, 14:02

Don't worry mate. I'm going to be slow as hell on it for some time.

Thats what you think now. Trust me it wont take long to get used to it. If anything ive found a bigger bike is easier to ride!

sels1

17th January 2007, 14:25

Im still in Kerikeri.

Thought it was quiet around here.........:dodge:

Any, weather looks ok (:sunny: in Kapiti of course)
so see y'all at the duckpond

Wasp

17th January 2007, 14:52

jeeeeeebus mate thats SCCHHHAAAAWEEEEEEETTTT :D

I shotgun first test ride after phoenix :first:

looks like i might have to go to a thou to stay faster than you :o

sinned

17th January 2007, 14:54

Thought it was quiet around here.........:dodge:

Any, weather looks ok (:sunny: in Kapiti of course)
so see y'all at the duckpond
Strong and cool southerly in Jville. Might be best to look at a ride out your side of the island today?

sels1

17th January 2007, 15:16

Mrs H and I went over the Hill last night (16 January) for some dinner in Greytown. As well as lots of soft tar on the Wellington side, Fulton Hogan had gone mental with grit spreading on the Featherston side -- there are four good bursts of grit. Take care over there folks. I would recommend that TCWNR avoids the Takas tonight.

hmmmmm

Strong and cool southerly in Jville. Might be best to look at a ride out your side of the island today?

Looks quite likely.....but will take a poll at the pond

Shadows

17th January 2007, 15:29

won't be riding it (much) until March (when I get my full).

And then there was this chick called Mary..... :innocent:

Paul in NZ

17th January 2007, 15:39

Oh blast - won't be home 'till 7pm.

Sels1 - txt me where you are going to end up and I'll see if I can slip out and meet you all for a beer...

Fatjim

17th January 2007, 15:47

Hey, won't the missus notice you slipping out, mine always does.

Wasp

17th January 2007, 15:53

It's a 1999 ZX-6R
okay, i've spent a little while doing some reasearch, comparing stats standing 1/4 top speed 0-100 etc, and i fold.

the only way i'm ever going to top that is if i buy a gsxr750

sports tourer for me or a Ducati Monster 600, please try not to kill yourself dude

Paul in NZ

17th January 2007, 15:59

Hey, won't the missus notice you slipping out, mine always does.

It always takes her at least 30mins to come down from the high of ecstasy when I finally slip out...

Just a figure of speech mate....

RantyDave

17th January 2007, 16:26

okay, i've spent a little while doing some reasearch, comparing stats standing 1/4 top speed 0-100 etc, and i fold.
As someone who spent saturday at manfield getting completely pwned I can assure you that speed has very little to do with stats and a lot to do with the ability and cojones of the rider.

So, yeah, he's going to kick your arse either way. Hopefully the two of you can leave it for the next track day (4th March) to find out.

Dave

Freakshow

18th January 2007, 07:39

As someone who spent saturday at manfield getting completely pwned I can assure you that speed has very little to do with stats and a lot to do with the ability and cojones of the rider.

So, yeah, he's going to kick your arse either way. Hopefully the two of you can leave it for the next track day (4th March) to find out.

Dave

Come on Dave,

Why wait I want to see this duel sooner than later.

Any way thanks for a great ride guys,

got lost with Dreamer and mike on the way home and ended up going around the inlet twice before we found the turn off... Bugger!!

Howie

18th January 2007, 15:55

It was good to meet a few of you on the ride last night, which was the first KB ride I've been along to.

alexthekidd

18th January 2007, 23:54

Very nice ride, great to meet a few of you and some magnificent bikes out there.

Had a great time so thanks everyone

Though i must say my legs are still killing me from the ride, does anybody else get this after riding?

Wasp

19th January 2007, 07:41

nope my legs are fine and I havn't ridden for 3 months lol

could be a time thing or a bike setup thing

Paul in NZ

19th January 2007, 07:47

Though i must say my legs are still killing me from the ride, does anybody else get this after riding?

Hmm... Stop pedalling so hard and use the engine?

No seriously - take a look at the way you sit on the bike and check you gear is not bunching up behind the knees. If thats OK - check your boots and position of the brake / gear levers. Let me know if you need a hand to alter anything as we are in Raumati.

sels1

19th January 2007, 09:34

Oh blast - won't be home 'till 7pm.

Sels1 - txt me where you are going to end up and I'll see if I can slip out and meet you all for a beer...

Had gone by the time you posted this Paul, too bad we missed you. We did the PK Hill and back to the Sandbar, and some did a few loops of the inlet after.

BTW folks, bbq at my place on the 27th, as per this thread:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=41773

Dafe

23rd January 2007, 17:01

Weather looks all good for the ride. I'm in!

Who's joining us?

Str8 Jacket

23rd January 2007, 17:04

Weather looks all good for the ride. I'm in!

Who's joining us?

Have fun, im still up in Northland...

hsvboy06

23rd January 2007, 17:10

Weather looks all good for the ride. I'm in!
Who's joining us?
If the weather really is good then I'll be there, but I don't trust the forecast so I'll make a final decision tomorrow.

Hitcher

23rd January 2007, 17:11

Wednesday already? Sounds like a most excellent plan, particularly if all the grit and diesel has been swept off the Takas.

alexthekidd

23rd January 2007, 17:32

if the weathers good ill be there

sinned

23rd January 2007, 17:40

I'll be there. Going out now to pump up the tyres, test the bike and refocus since a weekend away and no riding.
See Yah All :Punk:

alexthekidd

23rd January 2007, 17:44

Anyone on here fancy a ride up to paekak hill to go see the comet tonight, then maybe a drink at the sandbar?

sels1

23rd January 2007, 20:53

Wednesday already? Sounds like a most excellent plan, particularly if all the grit and diesel has been swept off the Takas.

Indeed. Hope the other debris has been removed too.
Wonder if we should ride over and see if we could meet the 'Rapa Wed night ride?

Edit - just stuck a suggestion in the Rapa thread....we could meet them on the Takas or a Featherston Pub

Freakshow

23rd January 2007, 21:10

I am definatly there, new steed to ride!!!!!

Wasp

23rd January 2007, 21:25

oh dear.... battle of the 6Rs.... I might have to buy one too :D

see you tommorow

Grub

23rd January 2007, 21:27

Lissa

23rd January 2007, 21:29

Will throw the suggestion to the rapa riders to meet up with you guys.. thanks sels... :) Just need to know around about what time you guys will be at the top of the hill.

Grub

23rd January 2007, 21:33

** cross-posted **
Could we please *not* go to the red pub in Featherston? If that guy tries to charge $5 for a Bundaberg Ginger Beer again, I think I'll probably torch his pubes.

Brett

Grub

23rd January 2007, 21:37

Just need to know around about what time you guys will be at the top of the hill.

Well, we leave the Kennedy Good Bridge at 1830, it's probably about 15km to the top from there ... oh say ... about ... 1841?:ride:

Wasp

23rd January 2007, 21:43

cool, i like the idea of meeting the 'rapa crew - i dont think i've met a single one of you yet!

Darkman

23rd January 2007, 22:29

well since you are heading for the takkas, I'll try to b there. Have to get new tires first.

Wasp

23rd January 2007, 22:50

Have to get new tires first.
pick us up a new seal for the road too? cheers

Dafe

24th January 2007, 05:50

Apologies AGAIN!!!!

After saying I'd attend - I just realised it's my wedding anniversary today.

Probably won't be there DAMN IT! :bye:

Trudes

24th January 2007, 06:05

cool, i like the idea of meeting the 'rapa crew - i dont think i've met a single one of you yet!

God, lucky you!!!
(P/T)

Lissa

24th January 2007, 06:34

God, lucky you!!!
(P/T)

OUI!!!!!! :p

Nasty

24th January 2007, 06:41

The Grub thinks he'll be there too ... but without Nasty. Her bike altenator broke today. She's not invited anyway, I was deeply hurt when I offered her a place on the back of mine and she said "like ....!

But he should not complain really as I went for a ride on the back of the CBR to get home from the bike doctor yesterday .... and I tell you its the most uncomfortable bloody seat I have known. But it did the trick .. I got home and my bike will be repaired hopefully in time for next weeks ride :yes:

sels1

24th January 2007, 06:51

Apologies AGAIN!!!!

After saying I'd attend - I just realised it's my wedding anniversary today.

Probably won't be there DAMN IT! :bye:

So why dont you take your wife out to dinner......in Featherston....its a nice night, take the bike!

Darkman

24th January 2007, 07:02

pick us up a new seal for the road too? cheers

one black shoe polish coming up....

phoenixgtr

24th January 2007, 08:34

I am definatly there, new steed to ride!!!!!

Woohoo!! Go green!!

Wasp

24th January 2007, 12:20

pgtr - im starting to wonder if part of the deal of you getting the 6r was that you couldnt ride with us anymore?

tossing up wether to come tonight or go in to wellington motorcycles

phoenixgtr

24th January 2007, 13:08

I'll be there tonight. I'll just be on the little silver bike

Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)

24th January 2007, 13:16

Is the ride going ahead tonite? and is there an update on the takas? i.e. condition of it? I've not been on a Weds nite before.

Grub

24th January 2007, 13:27

We going to try a repeat of last week, 5.30 at Mobil by the lights in Pram for a group ride over the Paekak and Haywards?

If R100's got his ears on, he could meet us at Pauatahanui shops just before 6.

Brett

elle-f

24th January 2007, 14:13

Top of the hill @ 6.30 from the rapa side?

sinned

24th January 2007, 14:27

Is the ride going ahead tonite? and is there an update on the takas? i.e. condition of it? I've not been on a Weds nite before.
Sounds like it is on. In fact the ride is nearly always on and some of the best nights have been when I haven't been there. A lot more turn up than post here. My guess 15 - 25 bikes tonight. Just turn up - you can't go wrong doing that.

Wasp

24th January 2007, 14:42

Is the ride going ahead tonite? and is there an update on the takas? i.e. condition of it? I've not been on a Weds nite before.
from what ive read of recent posts on here the takas are better than before, you should come along :)

If R100's got his ears on, he could meet us at Pauatahanui shops just before 6
txting him this info now

Lissa

24th January 2007, 14:48

Top of the hill @ 6.30 from the rapa side?

I think we will get there in plenty of time. I'm not going up if its windy though, will just stay at the pub and wait.... cause I'm a chicken nooby.

sinned

24th January 2007, 14:55

Apologies AGAIN!!!!

After saying I'd attend - I just realised it's my wedding anniversary today.

Probably won't be there DAMN IT! :bye:

You will have to make up for it in the weekend. Mine is next week; thank god it is not on Wednesday.

RantyDave

24th January 2007, 15:08

Is the ride going ahead tonite? and is there an update on the takas? i.e. condition of it?
Went over the Takas on saturday. Unfortunately in the cage, but they did appear to be greatly improved over what I heard. Most of the gravel on the feathers side appeared to have been "brushed" off the side of the road - there was shitloads of it though.

I can't come tonight but I'm sure it's going ahead. Weather like this it'll be a corker too.

Dave

sinned

24th January 2007, 15:13

Went over the Takas on saturday. Unfortunately in the cage, but they did appear to be greatly improved over what I heard. Most of the gravel on the feathers side appeared to have been "brushed" off the side of the road - there was shitloads of it though.

I can't come tonight but I'm sure it's going ahead. Weather like this it'll be a corker too.

Dave

I drove over the Takas Monday and the road was clean. There is a bit of mist drifting in around the hills. Otherwise a good night for a ride.

sels1

24th January 2007, 15:31

Top of the hill @ 6.30 from the rapa side?

We will prolly leave the duckpond around 6.30 so you can time us.....
I guess around 15min

sels1

24th January 2007, 22:08

We will prolly leave the duckpond around 6.30 so you can time us.....
I guess around 15min

Well, now we know it takes 20+ mins at (or around) the speed limit...on a GN250....
Another good night folks, great to meet up with the 'Rapa crew and enjoy some sunshine and the ambience of the Tin Hut's front lawn.

BBQ - Sat : http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=41773

Lissa

24th January 2007, 22:09

Was good to meet some of you. Will have to do it again, so I can meet more of you. Yummy chips at the tin hut too!!!! (GN's rock!) :D

Wasp

24th January 2007, 22:11

damn im tired, night

Lissa

24th January 2007, 22:50

damn im tired, night

Liar... you are still on!!! :p

Moxy

25th January 2007, 00:55

Hooray for cell phone camera

elle-f

25th January 2007, 05:34

YAY for cameras *L* Twas a great ride guys and thank you :) Ya made my night. There is nothing like riding with a group and seeing lights for ages in my mirrors.

I THINK that shining light in the second pic is coming from my bike!

Freakshow

25th January 2007, 07:57

Was a Great night guys! I hated the bit where we put our gear on in a warm clear evening in the Rapa to volentarily drive over the hill into the darkness of rain.

Hitcher

25th January 2007, 08:01

So there was good weather beyond the ick that had completely socked in Ngaio. Bugger.

skelstar

25th January 2007, 08:07

Weather was good until Moonshine Bridge on the way back.

Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)

25th January 2007, 09:53

Great ride, I definitely have to get new tyres!! First time for riding in such a big group - so not use to it. Been riding on my own too long. I had to stop on the takas and take my glasses off and got a hell of a shock when other riders stopped and asked whether I was ok. Thx for your concern, I'm just not use to that.

I really needed to get out on the bike and it was quite a last minute decision to go. Enjoyed myself and meeting other kb folk.

jumma

25th January 2007, 11:23

another good wednesday ride. Was nice to go over the taka's with some daylight as my last crossing was after 10pm on Sunday.

alexthekidd

26th January 2007, 02:28

Hooray for cell phone camera

Yeah whos ugly little GN is that in the second picture :Punk: :Punk: :Punk:

Great Ride, few little troubles on the way back, petrol, taillight (but that is of course to be expected with ginny electrics) Thanks to Grub, Sels and HSVBoy for an escort :lol:

Moxy

26th January 2007, 18:29

Yeah whos ugly little GN is that in the second picture :Punk: :Punk: :Punk:

lol, if I'm not mistaken, that GN did pretty well when I was following it over the hill on the way back.

alexthekidd

26th January 2007, 22:32

LOL must be mistaken :lol: fun ride tho

Dafe

30th January 2007, 17:26

Should be a good night for it.

Finally am clear of other things and able to ride!

See you all there.

Nasty

30th January 2007, 18:25

Bike in shop .. been offered a loaner ... which is great ... but have to prepare for a photoshoot tomorrow night :(

Hitcher

30th January 2007, 20:25

Forecast is ambivalent. Hopefully it will be as good as tonight!

Wasp

30th January 2007, 20:50

need....tension....chain.....left....to....last... ..minute.....again in true Wasp form :D good 'oh!

Darkman

30th January 2007, 21:04

Forecast is ambivalent. Hopefully it will be as good as tonight!

if its anything like tonight..i'll b there.

Skunk

30th January 2007, 21:23

need....tension....chain.....left....to....last... ..minute.....again in true Wasp form :D good 'oh!
I told you last weekend! And you had plenty of people to help.

maybe

30th January 2007, 21:36

Wasp

30th January 2007, 22:31

nope, no one is too slow - we cater (that doesnt look spelt right...) for L-platers. so long as you can ride on the open road and could do the 'takas if asked all is good :)

KoroJ

31st January 2007, 07:04

Looks like a good day...Where's it to then?

Paul in NZ

31st January 2007, 07:50

Hey guys just been reading this thread and like the sound of the rides but here's the hard part Im a unconfident learner rider - would I be welcome or would you consider me to slow? By the way Im using the hubby's sign in so no I dont ride a LC1500 except on the rear!

Turn up! If they can tolerate me you will be welcomed!

Just let someone (anyone - well almost anyone) that you are just starting out and there will be a stampede of unusual offers (ignore them they are just lonely) and some genuine assistence.

Cheers

hsvboy06

31st January 2007, 08:43

...there will be a stampede of unusual offers (ignore them they are just lonely) and some genuine assistence.
Paul - you're a classic!

I'll be there.

Kapiti riders - 5:30 at Mobil (and I might even get there on time this week!)

phoenixgtr

31st January 2007, 09:07

Oh bugger!!

Theres about a 30% chance I'll make it tonight. Humph...

sels1

31st January 2007, 10:58

Hey guys just been reading this thread and like the sound of the rides but here's the hard part Im a unconfident learner rider - would I be welcome or would you consider me to slow? By the way Im using the hubby's sign in so no I dont ride a LC1500 except on the rear!

Turn up. All speeds catered for on the Wed night cruise. There is an experienced rider assigned to shadow the slow group and we always stop and wait at set points for everyone to catch up

Freakshow

31st January 2007, 11:46

I hope to make it but will be getting rid of the old bike and maybe late. Can someone text me destination as will attempt to meet up...

sels1

31st January 2007, 12:32

I hope to make it but will be getting rid of the old bike and maybe late. Can someone text me destination as will attempt to meet up...

Sure - pm me yr no.

Darkman

31st January 2007, 12:54

might b a brand new '07 R1 on the ride tonight..looking FW to seeing it.

edit: just spoke to Stu and the bike has not arrived yet, so doubt it'll be out tonight.

wayne708

31st January 2007, 13:29

and I`ve got a brand new tyre on the back today....looking forward to wearing it out, I`ll see you all there.

Hawkeye

31st January 2007, 14:24

I hope to make it but will be getting rid of the old bike and maybe late. Can someone text me destination as will attempt to meet up...

ooooooo... look at that new bike in the profile....... Had an upgrade have we Freakshow....

It could be an interesting night for a ride with that wind tonight. I'm sitting overlooking the harbour and it's certainly not a good night for jumping on a ferry between the island's.

I've got some things to do later but if I get finished in time, I'll be there

sels1

31st January 2007, 14:45

Kapiti riders - 5:30 at Mobil (and I might even get there on time this week!)

I'm heading in earlier to do stuff so will see you at the pond.

Weather stn on 'tukas reading (@3.30pm)
wind - 246deg 10min average - 32kt gusting 46kt
Temp 13.4 hum 74.8 rain-nil
In other words its strong south westerly winds, cool, but still dry

May consider an alternative for slow group, depending on who turns up

judecatmad

31st January 2007, 15:34

Was hoping to make tonight my first TCWNR but no such luck. Riding vetoed at the mo :(

I'm working on hubby letting me and bubs ride for as long as we can still borrow bike gear that fits us.....

***watch this space***

Sparky Bills

31st January 2007, 16:57

Ill stop by and say Hi, But will be doing my usual route home.
So will catch up with people then.

Nasty

31st January 2007, 20:48

nope, no one is too slow - we cater (that doesnt look spelt right...) for L-platers. so long as you can ride on the open road and could do the 'takas if asked all is good :)

If asked and you don't want to do the takas is all good if you say NO ... and that is accepted .. and often something else is sought and ridden ... remember always ride to your comfort levels (or to slightly push them) .. not the levels of those around you.

Hitcher

31st January 2007, 20:53

The Wainuiomata Coast Road got a canter tonight. It was blowing a goodly gale. Nice tail wind on the way down and a more-than-decent headwind on the return. Parrot & Jigger for raspberry and lemonades afterwards, together with the local HOG chapter. About 14 bikes all told.

Skunk

31st January 2007, 21:00

Well, I turned up to ride but ended up doing something else after a quick phone call. Maybe next week eh?

Darkman

31st January 2007, 21:07

Well, I turned up to ride but ended up doing something else after a quick phone call. Maybe next week eh?

Bike and guy okay?

skelstar

31st January 2007, 21:12

Here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=43138)

Wasp

31st January 2007, 21:59

well i turned up at maximus's as planned - he tensions my chain and i fix his laptop

all going well untill turns out the circlip holding the join link in the chain is gone - not to worry a quick call to tss and maxi runs down to get one, bike fixed, laptop mostly fixed, time is 6:33 - doh! oh well a quick run around the inlet later eh? ok :) stopped at the sandbar to see if you were there but nope

oh well :)

edit: forgot to mention that I first suggested doing Wainui

alexthekidd

31st January 2007, 23:54

sounds like you guys has a gud time, was trying to make it but didn't get home from napier till 630 and was well tired. oh well, bludy ticket in napier too :-(

sels1

1st February 2007, 07:17

Bike and guy okay?

Bike a bit bent but not too bad, hes put pics on another thread

Guy never been ok.......:dodge:

Grub

1st February 2007, 12:59

bludy ticket in napier too :-(

Alright ... spill. Full details please:lol:

alexthekidd

1st February 2007, 16:03

got pulld over for passing some driver all over the road, the unmakred copper followed me for about 8 kms then when i parked my bike he trapped me in then came up behind me nd grabbed me, told me did i realise passing a car on the toherside of the road is reckless driving, i said no he said i'm looking at a $300 fine for doing 65km/h while passing him and an equally large fine and demerits for reckless driving, then he decided to give me a ticket for leaving my wallet and licence at home instead, weeeeeird

Shadows

1st February 2007, 16:36

told me did i realise passing a car on the toherside of the road is reckless driving, i said no he said i'm looking at a $300 fine for doing 65km/h while passing him and an equally large fine and demerits for reckless driving,

You weren't going through roadworks with a 30k limit at the time were you?

hsvboy06

1st February 2007, 18:05

...passing a car on the other side of the road is reckless driving...
I don't know the circumstances but isn't that usually just called "overtaking" (and fully legal provided blah blah)?

Of course, in the eyes of the law, breaking the speed limit while overtaking is naughty. (I don't know if that was what you were doing or not.)

Nasty

1st February 2007, 18:12

Speeding even when passing is illegal and a huge no no ... and doing it in front of a cop just gets you slammed ... my worry is that passing in itself is inherently quite legal unless there are lines to indicate that you shouldn't. If you passed without the appropriate distance in front of you at the end of the movement you can also get done but I think that area is fuzzy .. is it law or guidance you would have to check that out.

Problem is there are a huge number of variables in this situation that we don't know ... so bummer Alex ... hope the total isn't too bad :(

hsvboy06

1st February 2007, 18:52

Speeding even when passing is illegal...
Which makes you wonder when the law makers thought you might legally overtake, since how often do you come across someone going so slowly that you can overtake them safely (ie quickly) without speeding?

...passing in itself is inherently quite legal unless there are lines to indicate that you shouldn't.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but (regardless of what they might be called) there are no "no overtaking" lines. Those double yellow lines are "no crossing over these" lines. My understanding is that you can still overtake provided you do not cross the lines (and provided it is safe blah blah).
And I've always wondered - does riding on or between the double yellow lines count as crossing over them?

Grub

1st February 2007, 19:11

You are correct about double-yellows being "do no cross these lines" I have that on very good authority (Head Police Highway Patrol guy) coz I asked about all the guys I see commuting on the coast road betweem Paraparaumu and Wellington who try and squeeze between the yellows and the cars.

I just think they're nuts. One guy on a cruiser has his wheels just touching the inside line but his bars, hands and feet are about a meter and a half over, right in the path of oncoming lumps of heavy metal. That road is not wide, the trucks in particular need all of the lane. It would be hard to comiserate with his mashed up leg when it happens.

Hitcher

1st February 2007, 19:38

Ahem...

Are we on topic here?