South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

[DEVVIL]

idleidolidyll

"really? My GPS says I averaged 81kph while moving and did 218kms (from my home in Manukau).
I didn't gas it up much and I'd be surprised if I used more than 14 or 15 liters. I'll fill up later and let you know."
Wow I don't have a fancy GPS thingy lol and yes I fulled at 19th hole(pressed the reset odo) rode to Drury Karaka back to the Auto Barn...Did the ride and back to Patumahoe and the bike says 200ks well 196 but who's counting:bleh: No my bike didn't use all the gas but did say empty(must have a few liters left)But yes I did have to cane it to keep up:eek:
Thanks for not going to fast I really had fun....:niceone:

[idleidolidyll]

Last couple of rides with us for Thani, can't let her slip away without extracting beer can we?

I'm planning on riding Thursday

[Thani-B]

Last couple of rides with us for Thani, can't let her slip away without extracting beer can we?

I'm planning on riding Thursday

Lol, good luck with that. All my money has gone towards buying diving gear. Not cheap that stuff.

[DidJit]

... I'm planning on riding Thursday

Same. :yes:


Lol, good luck with that. All my money has gone towards buying diving gear. Not cheap that stuff.

Yes, but will you be riding tomorrow?

[caseye]

Me too! Shout? did I hear right?

[Thani-B]

Yes, but will you be riding tomorrow?

If all goes according to plan, yes.
If all doesn't go according to plan, I might meet you at the pub.
But all should go according to plan.:yes:

[Thani-B]

I'm so tired :(
Anyone want to pick me up and take me on the back?
I'm a good pillion I swear!

[ajturbo]

dam.. completly forgot..!:facepalm:
been drinking and so will not be riding...

WARNING..

one day I WILL remember :woohoo:

[caseye]

Well I didn't forget, I just got too carried away wiht the ramp my boss and I were buiulding. We stopped and then had a couple of quieties, aftger that I got home and camped, not worht finding Mr Plod, even on a nice nikght. Thani, hope you got out an about tonight and please tell me you're going to be out next Thursday.

[idleidolidyll]

4 bikes turned up and 4 bikes stopped at Kaiaua for a natter and a drink.

Stu; the road after we popped out of Ponga Rd was great; it's been so long since I rode it I'd forgotten it was even there.

The coast road to Kaiaua is in really bad condition: mud all over the road and more slips than I've ever seen. I spun the back wheel up on the slippery stuff a couple of times.

The hill over to Orere Point was also a bit messy; most of the slips had been cleared up but there was quite a bit of slimy clay on the road so be careful; that's where I spun the back wheel the hardest; the bike stepped out a fair way as I powered on coming out of a bend.

[idleidolidyll]

Stu

how was that odious little man in McD's last night!

i wonder if managed to escape Auckland with his balls still attached?

[sharper_XB]

Stu

how was that odious little man in McD's last night!

i wonder if managed to escape Auckland with his balls still attached?

yeah funny little bugger wasn't he, best he keep south of the Bombay's, who would have thought we would come across a horse toting redneck at macker's. was good ol ride had no excuse, on holiday so no time constraints on me getting to a Thursday niter for once.

[Theflash]

Was a nice night for a ride and a beer, but clay vs Shinko = dodgy , got a bit slippy.
Seems like the trucks dropped it on almost every corner trucking it out of there, not a good place for it.

[idleidolidyll]

Was a nice night for a ride and a beer, but clay vs Shinko = dodgy , got a bit slippy.
Seems like the trucks dropped it on almost every corner trucking it out of there, not a good place for it.

Those were the remains of the many slips after the heavy rain.
They scoop up the dirt but don't water blast the roads afterwards.

It wasn't your Shinko tyre, my Michelin (adventure tyre) was just as bad and spun up/slipped a few times.

[DidJit]

Anyone riding tonight?

[Badgerclarke]

Viewing a house this evening but will try and join you if I'm done in time. Need to get some riding in before the nights pull in too much.

[sharper_XB]

Anyone riding tonight?

Yeah come on how bout a fookun turn out for a change..:facepalm:

[DidJit]

Yeah come on how bout a fookun turn out for a change..:facepalm:

... :bleh:

[racefactory]

Can anyone please pmail me with regards to times and place to meet for this ride tonight?

[Thani-B]

I should. But I've started packing and don't really want to stop. I leave on Sat so dont have much time left. Might join at the pub if it sounds like there will be a good turn out.

[sharper_XB]

Can anyone please pmail me with regards to times and place to meet for this ride tonight?

check the thread header matey.
SATNR-South Auckland Thursday Night Ride ,meet at Papakura BP Autobahn at 6PM, in front of McDonald's.The route and duration of this ride will be decided on pre-ride briefing.

[Theflash]

Viewing a house this evening but will try and join you if I'm done in time. Need to get some riding in before the nights pull in too much.

I cant make it, someone coming to view our house tonight, Not looking in Mt Roskill are you? LOL.

Have a good ride, nice night for it.

[DidJit]

Ah, ya gotta love those Sharper's Tours™... :niceone:

[DEVVIL]

Those were the remains of the many slips after the heavy rain.
They scoop up the dirt but don't water blast the roads afterwards.

It wasn't your Shinko tyre, my Michelin (adventure tyre) was just as bad and spun up/slipped a few times.
Gets the hart going eh

[idleidolidyll]

Gets the hart going eh

Sure did!

And here's me trying to reduce my blood pressure!

Thani, so long and have a great time in Tauranga but study hard and make a good life for yourself too.

See ya round

[caseye]

Thani-B, what Ideleye said and, look after yourself out there aye.Been apleasure seeing you riding and improving all the time, a damn fine rider you have become and a SATNR rider forever.
Ps: Obviously if yer up here on a Thursday night, it's mandatory!

[stify]

Thani, so long and have a great time in Tauranga but study hard and make a good life for yourself too.



so satnr has lost another rider to tga crew...:yes:

[wybmadiity]

so satnr has lost another rider to tga crew...:yes:

Like we ever see you! :bleh:

[idleidolidyll]

Can't make it this week.
Apart from the fact that I'm on a live-in course Wed to Friday: I crashed my bike!

Yep, went in too hot, slipped over to a negative camber, hit loose meal and lost the front end. Hit the deck pretty hard but didnt hit anything solid apart from the gravel.

My shoulder and elbow are pretty sore but my leg is worse; deep gravel rash from knee down. Gloves did a damn good job tho.

Leg throbbing, pain killers kicking in........ahhhhh!

[Thani-B]

Thanks III and Caseye, I'll be at BOTS so might see you then.
And III, much damage to the bike? Sad to hear you bailed.

[DIN PELENDA]

Can't make it this week.
Apart from the fact that I'm on a live-in course Wed to Friday: I crashed my bike!

Yep, went in too hot, slipped over to a negative camber, hit loose meal and lost the front end. Hit the deck pretty hard but didnt hit anything solid apart from the gravel.

My shoulder and elbow are pretty sore but my leg is worse; deep gravel rash from knee down. Gloves did a damn good job tho.

Leg throbbing, pain killers kicking in........ahhhhh!

O shit:facepalm: Mike sorry to hear that , hope you recover well and soon mite. Doesn't sound good but as long as you still with us, I know you are tough nut but in your age recovery from fall like that will take time. Nice how you take responsibility on your self "went in to hot"-. Anyone else inc. me will just blame gravel and road. Give me call if you need anything.
Take care out there people.
PS: nooooow... not the new bike Mike:crybaby:

[DidJit]

... I crashed my bike! ...

That's a bugger, mate. :( Glad you're still here and in one piece (albeit a lil' bruised and battered). Like Din said, giz a call if you need anything.

[DIN PELENDA]

Any going to Paeroa this Sunday:yes:,thinking to do bit of ride down, maybe Kavakava bay then from Kopu back way Whangamata, Waihi to Paeroa:sunny:.

[DidJit]

You mean like last year? :D

[sharper_XB]

Can't make it this week.
Apart from the fact that I'm on a live-in course Wed to Friday: I crashed my bike!

Yep, went in too hot, slipped over to a negative camber, hit loose meal and lost the front end. Hit the deck pretty hard but didnt hit anything solid apart from the gravel.

My shoulder and elbow are pretty sore but my leg is worse; deep gravel rash from knee down. Gloves did a damn good job tho.

Leg throbbing, pain killers kicking in........ahhhhh!

:shit:OH Mikey... what was it you said to me..... shall we call you crasher (who)...Mike??? :facepalm: ol big red don't turn in as quick as that noisy farting orange thing aye? hopefully you are recovering well and the bike hasnt come off to badly. you may have to stick to the 1 HP single speed for a while.

[sharper_XB]

Any going to Paeroa this Sunday:yes:,thinking to do bit of ride down, maybe Kavakava bay then from Kopu back way Whangamata, Waihi to Paeroa:sunny:.

Ohh oHh ohhh.... pre paeroa pre ride.....ooo ooo oooo, mmmm mmm... sounds like a planski.

Kavakava bay???? somewhere in FIJI??? :woohoo:

[idleidolidyll]

I guess it's fair to say I'm a bad boy: I seem to have misled y'all into thinking I crashed my Moto Morini or perhaps the KTM. :innocent:

In fact I crashed my single speed mountainbike on the Totara Park MTB track!! :doh:
I was trying to get 50km under my belt in one ride and got to the 43km mark before losing it on a corner.
The bike is fine, barely a mark on it; I would have been doing no more than 10kph when i dropped it after all.

My pain and suffering is real although perhaps not as bad as if I'd actually crashed one of my motorbikes. :whocares:
Everything I posted was completely true but instead of thinking 'motorbike' where I wrote 'bike'; y'all should be thinking 'mountainbike'.

My right arm is scuffed up on the elbow and pretty bruised on the shoulder and my right knee is quite badly gravel rashed with one deep 'hole' where flesh used to be pretty much to the bone. My calf muscle below the knee is bloody sore as it was both scuffed and burnt on that limestone shingle they use. I'm limping and in quite a bit of pain but I suspect that now I've revealed the detail of my crash; you'll all be less than sympathetic about any pain I'm in. :facepalm:

Anyway, I'm not gonna be riding this week or this weekend and at present, I can barely bend my right leg enough to squeeze into and drive my car.

[DidJit]

Obviously your off hasn't dented your sense of humour... Heal well, you crafty ol' bugger.

[idleidolidyll]

:eek:

:bleh:

:weird:

chuckle

see y'all when I'm healed.

The Morini is in the shop getting a bit of refinement done; it runs like shit at a steady throttle.
KTM needs chain, sprockets, 2x tyres and a service; I think I'll put it on hold for a while.
Hope to be back on board next week.

[Theflash]

I cant make it this week, still trying to sell house. Nice day too.
Have a good ride.

[DEVVIL]

Anyone going tonight!

[DidJit]

Yep. :yes:

[reemit]

:scooter:affermative

[reemit]

Wikid ride tonite, One of Stu's twisty tours of Waikato.
Engineering miracle performed on a defective Ducati by yours truly, excellent vocalist at the Muddy and a friendly police officer ensuring our safety whilst all hell broke loose on the Waikato Expressway made for a memorable outing.

[caseye]

Starting to sound like the Wild West nights!.

[DidJit]

Best you start coming along again then, so you can enjoy them too! :bleh:

'Twas indeed a nice wee blat — even got Mrs DidJit into the swing of the quick turn through the twisties.

[xen]

Cool ride indeed, never riden those roads before..

Ye thanks guys for the on the spot engineering :o

[sharper_XB]

yeah was a nice night for a ride, apart from the inconsiderate big glowy orange thing causing temporary moments of blindness at entirely inappropriate moments. nice to see some new faces and nice to meet you finally shannon.

What would a SATNR be without a roadside repair or two, just meant we got to the pub a wee bit earlier which a certain two participants were more interested in...:drinkup:

Nice to see the "Tail Light" on wheels in action Reemit.:scooter:

[sharper_XB]

, excellent vocalist at the Muddy .

Are you sure you didnt mean EXCREMENT :shit: Volcalist at the Muddy ????

[reemit]

just meant we got to the pub a wee bit earlier which a certain two participants were more interested in...:drinkup:

Ill drink to that

[reemit]

Are you sure you didnt mean EXCREMENT :shit: Volcalist at the Muddy ????

Excrement figured quite a lot at the muddy tonight in one way or another!:killingme

[buellbabe]

Well I missed it again ...had a half day off work and there was some beer consumed...so yet again no ride Thursday nite LOL.

Next week!

[idleidolidyll]

Oh damn!, wish I coulda
Locked in the Ibis hotel for 3 nights.

Legs been killing me anyway; i'da probably piked out

See yas next week

[idleidolidyll]

Got a photo shoot tomorrow from 4 pm.
Slim chance I'll be there but if I take the bike to work and all goes rapidly, ya just never know

[DidJit]

I won't be there tonight. Y'all have a good'un! :yes:

[reemit]

Me neither, bike electrics fuggered.

[sharper_XB]

Ain't a shit show in hell of me getting there. Im still at work sorry guys have a good'n.

[idleidolidyll]

Another Thursday in motorcycling paradise.
Bike's NOT in the workshop, got a pass out, tank is full...........any starters tonight?

[DidJit]

Waiting to see what the weather does...

[idleidolidyll]

SusPension clinic?

Bring tools and cable ties

[sharper_XB]

SusPension clinic?

Bring tools and cable ties

And Scales you light weight....

[idleidolidyll]

And Scales you light weight....


Scales not required; a tape measure will suffice.
Not trying to reinvent the wheel, just set up standard suspension for NZ roads; as opposed to race tracks

[sharper_XB]

Scales not required; a tape measure will suffice.
Not trying to reinvent the wheel, just set up standard suspension for NZ roads; as opposed to race tracks

This I gotta See :bleh:

[DidJit]

SusPension clinic? ...

Mighty kind of you, good sir. :niceone:


This I gotta See :bleh:

You making an appearance then? :shutup:

[idleidolidyll]

Didgit:

Just had another offer: mountainbike ride.
If you are not going tonight I'll also give it a miss and maybe help you set up your suspension on the weekend.

However, if there IS a ride on and you ARE coming; lets hear some voices quickly please as I need to get back to Mark re the mountainbike ride

[Theflash]

I wont be there, got the Flu.

[DidJit]

I wont be there, got the Flu.

I'm not feeling a hundy either so it might have to be another time. Enjoy the mountain bike ride, III.

[idleidolidyll]

Great ride; second and third laps faster than the first.

Another kilo lighter

[DidJit]

Alright, anyone up for a pootle tonight? Roll call...

[xen]

Yeah man, keen :yes:

[DidJit]

Sweet, see you at 1830.

[idleidolidyll]

Keen but................

bikes in the shop having the Power Commander fitted

next week then

[DidJit]

7 bikes! Got to be a record for 2011 thus far! Haha :lol: Good ride, good company. :niceone:

[slydesigns]

I'll try to hit the next ride

[ajturbo]

I'll try to hit the next ride

now i have a new tyre.. me too:banana:

[idleidolidyll]

No bike, no ride

hope to have it back tomorrow

[DidJit]

I won't be there either tonight. :sleep: Y'all have a good'un! :ride:

[Theflash]

I cant make it either.
Have a good one.

[Horace]

Well i went for ride out south last week there was only one:facepalm: other rider still we made the most out off the night :2guns:thanks Ben good ride .

[Horace]

Okay who is really riding tonight ? :shit:

[DidJit]

Hey man, I was going to ride tonight but I've just seen a gig I wanna catch. Another week I'm gonna miss. I'm starting to sound like Oldguy... and Caseye... and Puddy... and... :whistle:
Y'all have a good'un. :ride:

[jafar]

Getting a bit quiet in here innit:facepalm:

[sharper_XB]

Me no attendy either, apart from the fact that my rubbery bits are slicks i'm still at the grindstone slaving away.

[xen]

Yay passed restricted today calls for a celebratory ride, can finally take off the L plate :laugh:

[xen]

No one! :shit:

Ah well had a good ride out kawakawa with plenty of bugs to keep me company :blink:

[Horace]

Congratulations on passing your restricted lic xen:yes:was to wet out west for me to come out south tonight I will see how it fairs next week. :blink:

[Nasty]

Congrats xen ... its a good one to pass that bugger :)

[oldguy]

Hey man, I was going to ride tonight but I've just seen a gig I wanna catch. Another week I'm gonna miss. I'm starting to sound like Oldguy... and Caseye... and Puddy... and... :whistle:
Y'all have a good'un. :ride:

Steady on there young fella, :bleh:

Ill be back, I just don't know when:lol: need to put the Buell in have the engine looked at, could be expensive,

the problem is Money

I don't have any :facepalm:

At least I still have the dirty bike, been getting a fair bit of riding there, but do miss
riding the road with you lot.

hang in there mate, those other two you mentioned may turn up, but then again pigs might fly.:rofl:

[DidJit]

OG! Glad to hear you're still getting your leg over, mate — in the dirt no less! :gob:

Look forward to seeing you on the road again. :yes: But feel free to drop by the thread and enlighten us with your wisdom anytime, though. :D

[caseye]

hang in there mate, those other two you mentioned may turn up, but then again pigs might fly.

Oi ewe, yeah you, the dirty brown guy, Ah, sorry OLD GUY! te he he hey John, still alive and kicking here mate, like you got a damaged/partially, nearly completely rebuilt bike in the shed, I too will be back.
Don't sweat it Didgy, we'll ride again mate.
:girlfight::violin::drinkup::Police::grouphug:

[fkn_loose]

k so finally i can ride legally again on Monday after missing basically all of this summers riding thanks to the pig filth taking my licence :facepalm::facepalm::violin::violin: , so as you can imagine im fiening for some action . whens the next ride ?? after the forth ?? the gixer is all paneled and painted with a new wof so shes begging to be let lose lol

[DidJit]

Hey man, I'm pretty sure there'll be one or two rides with this bunch of slackers at some point over the winter. :lol:

Last daylight savings Thursday tomorrow before Winter... Show of hands from interested parties?

[caseye]

See ya there Didgy.
come on OLD FELLA if i can ride my wifes girly ol 400 we'll let ya ride a dirty one.
Swap the plate.

[DidJit]

:woohoo: :ride: :niceone:

[oldguy]

Last daylight savings Thursday tomorrow before Winter... Show of hands from interested parties?
my hand is up don't you see it.:headbang:


See ya there Didgy.
come on OLD FELLA if i can ride my wifes girly ol 400 we'll let ya ride a dirty one.
Swap the plate.
That thought had crossed my mind, but the nice new knobby tyres don't offer to much grip:shutup: on the seal, and wont last the distance:facepalm:

[caseye]

my hand is up don't you see it.:headbang:


That thought had crossed my mind, but the nice new knobby tyres don't offer to much grip:shutup: on the seal, and wont last the distance:facepalm:

Ah, so, much like the clapped out rider then aye? LOL. Sorry mate couldn't resist.
PUDDY you out there?
John we'll get that ride in soon mate, meantime take care buddy.
Jafar, where ewe at?
Stu?

[fkn_loose]

far....... wondering weather i should risk tomorrow since its the last ride of summer and all. i know il lose the :Police: cars/bikes piece of piss :spanking: , its the choppers im worried about........ lol :facepalm: listen to me .......... i must be really getting :apumpin: desperate for a ride now ! the driveway just aint cutting it any more lol

[DidJit]

You're right — you can't outrun a radio. There'll be plenty more Thursday night rides, weekend rides, track days... There's a few other regulars here who won't be riding tonight for one reason or another, so you're not alone.

[sharper_XB]

Ah, so, much like the clapped out rider then aye? LOL. Sorry mate couldn't resist.
PUDDY you out there?
John we'll get that ride in soon mate, meantime take care buddy.
Jafar, where ewe at?
Stu?

Well Caseye, I did consider it but think you lot would tag me as a irresponsible member of the motorcycling communtity if I ventured out considering the current state of my rear tyre.:angry: aghh who am I kidding I am and then some, but I still not coming. You all enjoy the last of the daylight savings hours ride tonight.

[DidJit]

Ooh, Sharper — you're such a badass! :love:

[sharper_XB]

Ooh, Sharper — you're such a badass! :love:

Angelic picture of tranquility is me:innocent:

[caseye]

Any picture with you in it is bound to have some Arsenic in it, dunno about this Angelic stuff! hey mate, we missed ya tonight, well that is to say the ride LEADER did, boobed at the Tuakau turn didn't he.
Oh well just as well I'd gone along after all. me an me wife's trusty 2 fiddy lead the way!@#$% No Shit Sherlock! we did.
All those litre an ups growling behind me, nuff to make the airs on the back of me neck to stand up it was.
We ended up at the surprise#$%^! Paddy and we arrived ( get this!) too late to get an American hotdog, buggers on them Narlys had scoffed the lot.
Enjoyed our stay there and then headed off home, 6 riders and their trusty steeds tonight.
Welcome along to Chris and Derek, Michael , was a pleasure riding with you again, same for Adam and Didgit.Thanks for making the effort and prodding me along again Didg.

Yeah! 2 fiddies rule.'

[puddy]

Ah, so, much like the clapped out rider then aye? LOL. Sorry mate couldn't resist.
PUDDY you out there?
John we'll get that ride in soon mate, meantime take care buddy.
Jafar, where ewe at?
Stu?
Sounds like I'll be back before you or oldguy!

[DidJit]

... Yeah! 2 fiddies rule.'

Good to see you again, mate — been a while! Ummm, yeah, about that turnoff... whoopsies. :whistle: You looked quite at home up the front anyway — might have to insist you do that more often! :bleh:

Nice to meet the new faces tonight. :yes: Hope we see y'all at one of these again. :ride:


Sounds like I'll be back before you or oldguy!

He beat you tonight! Hey, are you racing this weekend? How's the championship — bagged it yet?

[caseye]

Be good to see you PUDDY, had a blast last night mate,l the guys all rode to conditions and we were lead a merry chase by ol Didjit.
No worries about the turn mate, could have happened to anyone, we got where we were going .
BUTT the "fact" that the Paddy had cooked and released all of our American Hot dogs was a bit of a bummer,though to be fair there were heaps of the Waiuku Riders there last night and it is in their honour that they are put on so no real worries there either, just went hungry was all.
Come on PUD lets be seeing you next week then.

[DidJit]

My attendance might be weather dependent this evening. Will have a nosey out the window this afternoon...

[caseye]

Me I'm off to my RSA for a catch up with mates tonight, so it's arevadirchie from this rider till next week.

[DidJit]

Me, I'm off to my RSA...

Didn't realise you were that old, mate... You don't look a day over 30. ;)

[DidJit]

My attendance might be weather dependent this evening. Will have a nosey out the window this afternoon...

Yep, think we'll give it a miss this week. Regular service will resume next week as per normal.

[Reckless]

Me I'm off to my RSA for a catch up with mates tonight, so it's arevadirchie from this rider till next week.

I'll be down the Howick club with Nasty probably Caseye if your interested??

[oldguy]

Didn't realise you were that old, mate... You don't look a day over 30. ;)
you trying to win brownie points:rofl: not a day, but a few years:p


Yep, think we'll give it a miss this week. Regular service will resume next week as per normal.

regular service meaning, :shutup:
1 who's coming,
2 who's not,
3 working late,
4 need new tyre,
5 wife/girl friend wont let out,

Oh and my fav,

6 can't be F**ked

I guess thats what you mean.
Regular service will resume next week as per normal.

[DidJit]

... not a day, but a few years:p

:lol:


... I guess thats what you mean. ...

You got it! :niceone: Haha :lol:

[caseye]

" BROWNIE points" Love it! OldGuy that was bloody funny, cheers for the laugh John.
Hey though , come on mate get her going lets go Riding In The Rain on Thursday Nights Again.Hell it's only winter time after all. Puddy, how'd ya do? Won it yet?
An as for that Larikin Sharper, well talk about conspicuous by his absence, Oh boy, I'm outta here I can hear that canvas Tyre coming already.

[DidJit]

Rain... :wait:

[jafar]

Rain... :wait:

It didn't rain:facepalm:

[caseye]

And you'd know how???????????? huh, huh, HUH!!!!!!!!! hey mate, don't tell me you made a ride and there was actually NO ONE THERE!
Cripes, you loot we'd better pick up our socks or o'l jafar will be spitting tacks.
Sorry we missed ya mate.Next week aye.

[jafar]

And you'd know how???????????? huh, huh, HUH!!!!!!!!! hey mate, don't tell me you made a ride and there was actually NO ONE THERE!
Cripes, you loot we'd better pick up our socks or o'l jafar will be spitting tacks.
Sorry we missed ya mate.Next week aye.

I'll see how I go for next week mate :shit::brick:

[DidJit]

It didn't rain:facepalm:

Don't you just love Auckland's localised weather! :sunny:

[jafar]

Don't you just love Auckland's localised weather! :sunny:

Yep I do, almost as much as I admire the dedication of the riders in the SATNR :facepalm:

[DidJit]

Yep I do, almost as much as I admire the dedication of the riders in the SATNR :facepalm:

Know the feeling. :shutup: I'm just as guilty as the others these days though. Hopefully, we get some good weather soon to entice everyone out again.

[jafar]

Know the feeling. :shutup: I'm just as guilty as the others these days though. Hopefully, we get some good weather soon to entice everyone out again.

We are coming into winter, good weather will be less & less over the next few months. If you want to entice riders to come to the ride you need to make it attactive to them. Post up Pic's of where you guys have been on the ride & some talk of where you would like to go in the future. Make it interesting for the newby's that want to come.:rockon:
There is little reason for someone to just rock up when there is an even chance that the regulars havn't bothered to come cos it's to wet, to cold, the wife said etc. No one is going to bother taking the trip from town to find they are the only ones there.:blink:

[DidJit]

An indication of participation is also appreciated. ;) And thus, if the weather is still ok by 6:30pm tonight, you will find me waiting at the Autobahn ready to do a South Auckland Thursday Night Ride. :woohoo:

[ajturbo]

i cannot find my clear visor :facepalm::facepalm:

[caseye]

I'm knackered and the Wife has her/my 400 at work so not to nite Harriett.Have fun guys going to be a beautiful night for it.

[jafar]

An indication of participation is also appreciated. ;) And thus, if the weather is still ok by 6:30pm tonight, you will find me waiting at the Autobahn ready to do a South Auckland Thursday Night Ride. :woohoo:

It was great to see you @ the autobahn last night mate:woohoo:

Next time I might even have my bike with me :facepalm:

[DidJit]

Likewise, mate. :niceone: I ended up doing one of the ol' favourite SATNR routes: Ponga Rd (fuck me, it's been a while since I've done that road! Technical much?!? Then add in Night...); John Hill – Monument Rds (half of which is just dirt at the moment while it's being resealed); Clevedon – Kawakawa – Kaiaua – Mangatangi (can anyone say, "fog & mist"?); then back home through the Drury Hills.

Had a HUGE moment coming down Ararimu Rd: it's misty, the odd car's coming the other way, so I'm taking it easy (even more than usual); coming through a right-hander and wouldn't ya know it — there's fresh effluent right across the road (and I mean right across, not just a patty you can ride around; a fuckin' stream of shit).

So, I'm making my way through this right-hander, got nowhere to go but through (don't even have time to stand the bike up, only just enough time to register what's coming); the front hits the effluent, immediately slides, collapses (I'm fairly certain I felt the bars lock, albeit briefly) and I'm thinking, "Ah, fuck..." while watching the effluent-stained road coming up at me... then the front tyre reaches dry asphalt, gains traction, the bike goes into a bit of a slapper and I'm coasting down the road before I know what's going on.

Needless to say I was thanking everyone and everything I could think of.

And it's amazing that all of this happened within a second. Seemed like a lot longer at the time.

I've replayed it over & over in my mind trying to see if I have a case to answer for before Katman. I was already going slower than usual due to conditions and traffic, I was halfway through the corner cranked over — the effluent was just situated in a blind part of the corner and was right across the road... What could I have done differently? Not gone out is about all I can think of.

So take care out there, people — sometimes shit happens (literally in this case) and there ain't anything you can do except grip the tank harder ('cos your sphincter's just gone mental), keep the arms loose, ride through it and let the bike sort it out. 'Cos that's pretty much what happened in this case.

So yeah, just another SATNR really. <_<

[caseye]

They say "Misery Loves company" probably would have followed you straight into the crap and fallen off if I'd have been out mate.
Good to hear you were taking precautions and I'm pretty sure that that's why you are telling us about it and not banged up in Hossipital.
I know how you ride, it's good and confident, a thing like this can make you think good and hard and hopefully arm you with enough info to avoid it happening again, in this case LOOK where you can't see.! Te he he sounding like Ol KM already.
Glad yer OK mate.

[waitup]

Hey Didjit, long time no hear. Just read your last post and kudos for making it through a shitty situation and coming out the other side clean, even if you had to change your pants when you got home . Indeed good advice, I'm guilty of tensing up in similar situations and try to tell myself to keep the arms loose.

Anyway - When you coming down next?

[DidJit]

Thanks for the encouraging words, fellas. Appreciate it. :)


Anyway - When you coming down next?

Not too sure, bro. Next 2 weekends are already booked up, but I'll be sure to let you know when we're in your 'hood. Or even if we're heading anywhere remotely near ya. We still have to do that Rotorua Lakes run one of these days too. :yes:

[DidJit]

Won't be there tonight, fellas. Y'all have a good'un. :scooter:

[jafar]

Won't be there tonight, fellas. Y'all have a good'un. :scooter:

Did anyone go last night ?? :violin:

[caseye]

Dunno was thereabouts getting a new battery for wifeys bike. Didn't see anyone there when I went past.

[idleidolidyll]

i went..................but after i'd flushed you'd never have known.................

[caseye]

I'd'a said ya was full of it. Butt after flushing there's no evidence aye??????? Gidday Mike.

[idleidolidyll]

well it's morning now and it's fair to say i'm again 'full of shit'

kia ora dood

my bike is getting lonely; it needs a damn good riding

[DidJit]

... my bike is getting lonely; it needs a damn good riding

Should've come to the track today then — given me the learn! :ride: :D :scooter:

[puddy]

Should've come to the track today then — given me the learn! :ride: :D :scooter:

How was it then?(Hampton Downs):scooter:

[DidJit]

How was it then? (Hampton Downs) :scooter:

Spent the day practicing passing in the medium group. Wanted to try different lines through the corners but, other than going round the outside (which is fun) or going in wider, deeper then squaring off the corner and getting them by being on the gas sooner (also very fun), I wasn't too keen to cut in on the inside (although I did succeed a couple of times).

Had a pretty cool duel with a guy on a ZX10R in the last session: I knew I was faster going into the corners, but he kept brake checking me then taking a line which would've caused some swapping of paint had I tried going up the inside. He had really good drive coming out of the corners but I'd always be right behind or alongside him by the next corner; just couldn't quite get past him. Was fun though.

Next time I might move up a group and see if I can tail some of the faster riders and take the racing lines rather than the theoretically correct line. My corner entries are getting faster (slowly), but I need to work on my exiting drive.

When are you at the track next?

[idleidolidyll]

Should've come to the track today then — given me the learn! :ride: :D :scooter:

I've done enough track days in my life to not be excited by the prospect at all

[DidJit]

Such a cheery chap. ;)

[idleidolidyll]

once you've been to a couple of hundred you'll know what i mean mate

[jafar]

once you've been to a couple of hundred you'll know what i mean mate

A couple of hundred track days ?? :shit: it would have been cheaper to pay the speeding fines:facepalm:

[DidJit]

Looks like we might have a couple of riders keen tonight. 6:30pm at the Drury Autobahn, leaving about 7.

[jafar]

Looks like we might have a couple of riders keen tonight. 6:30pm at the Drury Autobahn, leaving about 7.

I'll be working tonight, so it looks like it will be just you again :facepalm:

[DidJit]

I'll be working tonight, so it looks like it will be just you again :facepalm:

Nah, idleidolidyll is coming as well. So there. :bleh:

[jafar]

Nah, idleidolidyll is coming as well. So there. :bleh:

Oh is he bringing the unreliable italian bike or the ....... um unreliable italian .... bike:done:

[idleidolidyll]

cheeky b'stard

i'm bringing any one of my bikes; all of which kick your sorry arse

italian, austrian, american; it makes no difference

[idleidolidyll]

besides, when did one of my italian bikes ever break down on a ride?

[jafar]

besides, when did one of my italian bikes ever break down on a ride?

When was the last time it was out in the rain ? :sunny:

[DidJit]

:lol: :corn: :girlfight:

[idleidolidyll]

It was last out in the rain most of last week and the week before plus on the weekend.
did you ever manage to pass that Honda 50 or hillman imp ya slug?

[idleidolidyll]

Got bored with the Morini; red Italian vehicles are so last century.
Got a black wop bike instead.

[caseye]

fight ya buggers I hate peace! LOL seems likely that the likely boys got together, wonder how the ride went, yeah yeah , I know, where was ya? out shopping for the wife's birthday present.That's where.

[DidJit]

You ol' romantic, you! :love:

The ride was pretty cruisey (as I was in front), but nice all the same. Had a huge pale yellow orb up in the sky lighting up the high tide along the Kaiaua coast. 'Twas a nice pootle indeed.
:scooter:

[jafar]

It was last out in the rain most of last week and the week before plus on the weekend.

Try parking it in a garage next time:facepalm:


did you ever manage to pass that Honda 50 or hillman imp ya slug?

Nah I didn't, they were too fast for me:gob:

[jafar]

Got bored with the Morini; red Italian vehicles are so last century.
Got a black wop bike instead.

what did you get? apart from a black one that is ? :rolleyes:

Ashtray full on the morini was it ?:devil2:

carefull everyone there is a red morini on the market that has been IIIdolised:shit:

[idleidolidyll]

No, there was no ash tray but the tyres were worn out so I bought a Ducati instead

How long do tyres last on big Ducatis?????

Cheers Digiteridoo

your eyes are better than mine and on the way back I had a film of moisture on the visor; I was kinda hoping you'd pass me so I could ride 'blind' in the knowledge that if you crashed I'd have time to change direction..................

[DidJit]

:lol: Was wondering why you were going so slow. :bleh: ;)

[jafar]

No, there was no ash tray but the tyres were worn out so I bought a Ducati instead

How long do tyres last on big Ducatis?????

Cheers Digiteridoo

your eyes are better than mine and on the way back I had a film of moisture on the visor; I was kinda hoping you'd pass me so I could ride 'blind' in the knowledge that if you crashed I'd have time to change direction..................

Well no wonder you sold it, imagine not putting an ashtray on such an expensive machine :gob: No wonder they went bust :facepalm:
Front tyres last a long time on big Ducati's. rear ones ... not so much :p

[oldguy]

:mega:hello:mega: hellooooo:mega: hellooooo :mega:is there anybody out there

[caseye]

Hey oldguy, yep mate still out here, got frame and engine married last week, electrics next then painted bits I hope. Fingers crossed John.

[DidJit]

:mega:hello:mega: hellooooo:mega: hellooooo :mega:is there anybody out there

Yeah. :yes: Now, what d'ya want? :stoogie:


Hey oldguy, yep mate still out here, got frame and engine married last week, electrics next then painted bits I hope. Fingers crossed John.

One step closer... :niceone:

[oldguy]

Hey oldguy, yep mate still out here, got frame and engine married last week, electrics next then painted bits I hope. Fingers crossed John.

good stuff mate, looking forward to seeing it on the road again :yes: Ive got my ass into gear and just droped the Buell in to get looked at, said no hurry its winter, too cold and too wet for this old bugga so in no hurry.

Yeah. :yes: Now, what d'ya want? :stoogie:



One step closer... :niceone:
making sure you still holding the fort, just 6 more months till its warm enough for me.:cold:

[DidJit]

Kinda AWOL like you guys these days; but I scout around the fort every now and again, make sure it's still standing for when summer comes around again. ;)

[jafar]

making sure you still holding the fort, just 6 more months till its warm enough for me.:cold:
:violin:

Kinda AWOL like you guys these days; but I scout around the fort every now and again, make sure it's still standing for when summer comes around again. ;)
:rolleyes:
Candidates for the KB softcock award 2011 are lining up as we speak :shit:

[caseye]

Martin ( you know it;s serious when we call you Martin) FUCK OFF! Come on tell us when you're going to be there and we'll even wait for a half hour or so,so you can get to the start line.
Be good to have the old firm back on the road mate.:shit::sick::scooter::scooter::scooter:

[DidJit]

Hehe :) Drill Sergeant Jafar rallying the troops. ;)

[jafar]

Martin ( you know it;s serious when we call you Martin) FUCK OFF! Come on tell us when you're going to be there and we'll even wait for a half hour or so,so you can get to the start line.
Be good to have the old firm back on the road mate.:shit::sick::scooter::scooter::scooter:

MARK , you know it's serious when you get called that aye mate. :innocent:
I'd :love: to be there mate, I really would, but the boss brought me a new toy to play with :facepalm:


Hehe :) Drill Sergeant Jafar rallying the troops. ;)

Yeah your on to it mate, more ideas on where you guys would like to go being thrown around would be good:yes:

Anyway while you lot are sitting in front of the fire waiting for winter to go away :sunny:
i'M OFF TO THE BRASS MONKEY:woohoo:

[DEVVIL]

:shutup::shutup::shutup:
Who's going tonight?

[DEVVIL]

:corn::corn::corn:
Oh well going for a ride anyways. Not worth going to BP eh.

[DidJit]

You know, I've been thinking about this and I think I've come up with a bit of a theory: Our collective SATNR circadian rhythms are out of whack. We all want to ride a SATNR... just at different times from each other. :D

I reckon by the time spring comes, we'll all be back in sync. :ride:

By the way, how was your ride? Where did you go?

[DEVVIL]

All good along 22. Didn't notice the cold until I opened my visor:shutup:

[DEVVIL]

You know, I've been thinking about this and I think I've come up with a bit of a theory: Our collective SATNR circadian rhythms are out of whack. We all want to ride a SATNR... just at different times from each other. :D

I reckon by the time spring comes, we'll all be back in sync. :ride:

By the way, how was your ride? Where did you go?

Think your right on that theory:sunny:

[DidJit]

Got a gig I wanna check out tonight so no SATNR for me today...

[DIN PELENDA]

Anyone going tomorrow night, I will be up from Wellington.

I will see you so you can say homo to my face OK.

[caseye]

Not worth the hassle Din. A passing idiot who really doesn't not know who he's picking. Naturally we'd ( the whole crew of the SATNR's )would be present at your side, should it be necessary to show the wayward gentleman what we think 0f YOU as a damn good mate and someone who has many times helped others out so they could ride and shown many more how to ride safely.

[DIN PELENDA]

I don't know who this guy is mate, I just hope is someone I know and is just raking me up :lol:. Bugger I have some hangover this morning, so I miss out on date :weep:.

[DidJit]

You seemed fine when I left you... Did you hook into that bottle of wine? :lol:

[DIN PELENDA]

You seemed fine when I left you... Did you hook into that bottle of wine? :lol:

Yeah bro I didn't stop till I didn't finish it, shame you have to go as you have track next day. Problem was I open new one finish that two, then I got on some spirit ,I was by my self as you all left so I start listening some music from back home... I don't remember anything else:o.
How was day at track bro ? I hope you have fun:2thumbsup weather was good.

[DidJit]

Sounds like you had fun, bro! :woohoo: :drinkup: :2thumbsup

2 groups got combined at HD, which meant I was riding in the same group as all the racers (like Tony Rees, Jaden Hassan, Travis Moan, ‘Happy John’ and Matt Drayson). Talk about getting the epic learn...

[caseye]

Ya didn't fall off , did ya? Well then you must've learn't something then. Well done that man. Love that track.Coming over the blind rise and then dropping down so fast into the second to last corner before the front straight.The old girl bolted out of that corner in 2nd and surprised many a sprotbike. Course I hadn't braked for the corner, just down changed and let the engine do the slowing.Din, next time ya wanna get pished mate, give the boys a yell first, we'll come help you out, promise.

[DidJit]

The Conties (and my nana riding) made sure I stayed on 2 wheels (though I do need some new rubber now). 5 right-handers versus 2 left-handers makes for quite a perculiar resulting profile on the tyres. :lol:

Turn 5 is a goodie. Though, let's face it — the whole track is good! :niceone: Not one corner the same as the next with scope for some serious speed throughout... About time you finish the coal burner and take her round HD as a present for leaving her in pieces for so long. ;)

[caseye]

It's going to happen mate, don't worry. Me an her, we both want to go out on that track again..
Should have CONTACT this weekend, all the coals in her bunker and the electrics have been assembled correctly, I think.

[caseye]

Well, time Gentlemen please.This ride is no longer scheduled for every Thursday evening.
If enough people come here and decide to make a night happen fine, but until further notice this thread is simply for those of the SATNR to stay in touch.

[jafar]

Well, time Gentlemen please.This ride is no longer scheduled for every Thursday evening.
If enough people come here and decide to make a night happen fine, but until further notice this thread is simply for those of the SATNR to stay in touch.

Well that had to happen, too many times no one showed up or only one or two:facepalm:
The Sad auckland thursday night ride is now a summer only event it seems.
:sunny:

[Thani-B]

It's cos I'm not on them anymore eh ;)

[TZR]

hey is this ride still happening? I'm keen for a TNR
Only have a lil' 250 bandit but I've been riding nearly every day for four years, and I moved here from Chch and have nobody to ride with

[caseye]

OK I'll stick my neclk out and say YES I'll be there.I'll be riding a little ol 2 fiddy too so no worries.
Come on Didgy! Din, Stu, where are ya all lets do it!

[DidJit]

No can do from my end, sorry Caseye. Possibly next week...

[caseye]

Hells teeth Didgy by then I might even be riding a real bike again, just got her off the operating table and on her own side stand and wheels tonight! Hopefully a WOF tomorrow arvo and then that orrible rego stuff! Look forward to seeing you mate.

[Theflash]

Some thieving bastard stole my poor old VFR400 1986 from my garage, they must have wanted it badly as they cut the chain on our gate, dragged it out from the garage with the steering lock on and took it away

So I am without a motorbike, well one that goes.
If you see it around phone or text me: 021 2720272

245436

Easy to spot, all black incl black rims, only TRAC sticker on front mudguard, VFR400 Sticker on frame under tank, really loud as I never fixed leak in exhaust mixer box. REGO A7AEH. Rear sprocket not blue anymore and tank is shinier as i changed it.

PS: I would have come riding, but have been busy getting the new house/ section in order. Living out Ararimu now :-)

Maybe time for an upgrade anyway.

[DidJit]

Oh Flash, that sucks! Sounds like someone's staked it out though — did your neighbours notice anything suspicious in the days leading up to the theft? Hope you get on 2 wheels again soon, mate.

Caseye, I'll let you know how my week's tracking next week. Would be good to have a chinwag over some McD's.

[oldguy]

Some thieving bastard stole my poor old VFR400 1986 from my garage, they must have wanted it badly as they cut the chain on our gate, dragged it out from the garage with the steering lock on and took it away

So I am without a motorbike, well one that goes.
If you see it around phone or text me: 021 2720272

245436

Easy to spot, all black incl black rims, only TRAC sticker on front mudguard, VFR400 Sticker on frame under tank, really loud as I never fixed leak in exhaust mixer box. REGO A7AEH. Rear sprocket not blue anymore and tank is shinier as i changed it.

PS: I would have come riding, but have been busy getting the new house/ section in order. Living out Ararimu now :-)

Maybe time for an upgrade anyway.

That suck mate, hope you get it back

[caseye]

John! hello. Gidday mate, where ya bin?Coming for a quick, cold spin tomorrow arvo?

[caseye]

Sad to say I will no longer be riding tonight, parts have arrived from England and so it's on they go. Have fun,and remember ride your own ride.

[puddy]

Sad to say I will no longer be riding tonight, parts have arrived from England and so it's on they go. Have fun,and remember ride your own ride.
Harden up caseye!

[oldguy]

John! hello. Gidday mate, where ya bin?Coming for a quick, cold spin tomorrow arvo?

hey mate, still around, Buells in a thousand bits, big end bearing.:angry: so be awhile yet.
I may as well put new rings in at the same time.
see yah about xmas 2025.:( the buell should qualify for BFTP

[caseye]

Puddy, I will, i will, just as soon as i can get the ol girl a WOF and some Rego and a little Insurance.
Then I'll be as hard as hell to stop! I promise. How ya bin mate.

[puddy]

Puddy, I will, i will, just as soon as i can get the ol girl a WOF and some Rego and a little Insurance.
Then I'll be as hard as hell to stop! I promise. How ya bin mate.
Good mate, good! Nice to hear that the old girl is just about back together.
Anybody know if Crazy Steve and Lula had the baby yet?

[caseye]

What I've heard is that the answer is yes! Hope Mom and bubs are doing well. The Ole Girl has been for her first official spin about the block.She looks HOT with her newly painted front end bits and her middle painted bits and her rear end painted bit, but MAN does she need the newly painted TANK on to look right! couple of weeks and it'll be on to.
Rides true, but brakes (front pulse like mad) newly machined disc's, bit more vibration than I remember but hey it's been, COUNT EM 14 bloody months!!!@#$%%. Sounds fantastic, no oil leaks, no other bad traits, starts first time and runs strong.
Be seeing you guys in the near future I hope, come on Old Guy get her up and running.
Ha, sorry mate, easy to say Now.

[jafar]

Good mate, good! Nice to hear that the old girl is just about back together.
Anybody know if Crazy Steve and Lula had the baby yet?

Crazy steve & Lula's baby just had his 1st birthday , human females spit them out in 9 months, elephants take 2 years, are you suggesting that lula is an elephant ? :laugh:

[caseye]

Are you trying to start something? cause I can tell ye for sure we don't need you to do it we've got Crazy Steve. Stirrer Ewe.
Hey look at this then, coupla posts and suddenly half the old guard show up on the thread, must be something going for us, we're all still watching.

[sharper_XB]

Hi you die hard SATNR hanger on'ers, seeing as how yo'all checking this thread from time to time you may be interested in this. Yes I'm still alive, other hobbies have been taking up too much time of late so the Buellski is parked up still in need of tyres so no riding for me. Didjit and I were planning on going to see this "TT 3D, Closer to the Edge" Next Tuesday 13th @ 6:50 pm at Hoyts Botany if any of you fullas / fullaess's would like to join us. Sort your own bloody tickets if you are attending as its way to hard organising that. Will be good to see you if you can partake.:woohoo:

[DidJit]

:corn: ...

[caseye]

Well hell I could ride there! Yep just Rego to go. Got her oil changed, her new neutral light switch fitted her new air filter in and of course a new oil filter while we were at it. Re adjusted the chain and added the magic chain lubrication formula to the enclosed bit so she wont wear out in another 107,000 K's, yep still original chain. The man took one look at it and said put it back, it's like new still.
Still got to change the tank over to be completely done, oh yeah and go get nice soft reach anywhere brush to wash the blacked out Pro coated barrels and heads with. No scratching going on there.
Stu , mateeeee, nice to see you.
Sad to say the penny pinching must continue as it's Bathurst again in about 3 weeks time and I do need some damned Ozzie dollars again, therefore i have to forego the movies but have fun and may all the old guard show up.

[Theflash]

Had a call earlier tonight from the police, they found my motorbike when they raided a guys house in Pokeno ( http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/178529/high-tech-bomb-found-garage )
So I have to go pick it up from the towing yard Papakura tomorrow, police said it was looking fine, wearing a different numberplate.

Just in time for daylight savings, YEAH BABY.

[JustNick]

Had a call earlier tonight from the police, they found my motorbike when they raided a guys house in Pokeno ( http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/178529/high-tech-bomb-found-garage )
So I have to go pick it up from the towing yard Papakura tomorrow, police said it was looking fine, wearing a different numberplate.

Just in time for daylight savings, YEAH BABY.

Thats great news!

[caseye]

That it is, well done the Po Poo's.

OK for the record, if it's not raining next Thursday night. I am riding the South Auckland Thursday Night Ride SATNR. On the Coal Burner. Oh yeah baby!@#$%
Come on guys, tell me your coming too.

[DidJit]

... Just in time for daylight savings, YEAH BABY.

Great news indeed! :woohoo:


... OK for the record, if it's not raining next Thursday night. I am riding the South Auckland Thursday Night Ride SATNR. On the Coal Burner. Oh yeah baby!@#$%
Come on guys, tell me your coming too.

1st daylight savings SATNR of 2011–2012 — let's see how the weather is then, eh! :yes:

Oi, Sharper_XB — get some f@#kin' new tyres! :bleh:

[caseye]

You are a brave man Didgy! Stu, he meant he'd love to have you and your newly new tyre equipped motorcycle join us. te he he , Oh man this could be fun.

[puddy]

So The Coal Burner is out tomorrow then is it?

[DEVVIL]

Had a call earlier tonight from the police, they found my motorbike when they raided a guys house in Pokeno ( http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/178529/high-tech-bomb-found-garage )
So I have to go pick it up from the towing yard Papakura tomorrow, police said it was looking fine, wearing a different numberplate.

Just in time for daylight savings, YEAH BABY.

Always thought your bike was the bomb:shutup:. Now we know... and yes I think Ill come out and play.

[DEVVIL]

You are a brave man Didgy! Stu, he meant he'd love to have you and your newly new tyre equipped motorcycle join us. te he he , Oh man this could be fun.
Cant wait to see the XV:woohoo:

[caseye]

PUDDY, yeah mate! She is. Come on SATNR, lets ride.

[puddy]

That it is, well done the Po Poo's.

OK for the record, if it's not raining next Thursday night. I am riding the South Auckland Thursday Night Ride SATNR. On the Coal Burner. Oh yeah baby!@#$%
Come on guys, tell me your coming too.

I will if you will caseye!:yes:

[DidJit]

If it ain't raining; I can get away from work on time; I get a new battery, rear tyre and front brake pads installed today... I'll be there as well.

[oldguy]

If it ain't raining; I can get away from work on time; I get a new battery, rear tyre and front brake pads installed today... I'll be there as well.

talk about leaving it to the last minute,:shit: yeah Ill just get my engine back together, back in the frame, oil, fuel,wof and reg, and see you guys at 7:clap:

[DEVVIL]

Was a good ride

[DEVVIL]

247641247639

Wow looking good CASEYE247640

[puddy]

talk about leaving it to the last minute,:shit: yeah Ill just get my engine back together, back in the frame, oil, fuel,wof and reg, and see you guys at 7:clap:
So you missed out on a Reg and WOF by five minutes then?
Sorry Chaps, had to go. Trouble on the home front.
Love the FLAMES caseye.:yes:
Love the colour Didjit.
Next time The Kopu Pub!:shutup:

[caseye]

You're on Puddy! Great to see you mate, hope the home front is all quiet now.Andrew, thanks for the pics mate.DidJit many thanks for all the encouragement over the past few long months. Was worth it guys, shes going like a dream and no worries at all after tonight's little excursion.
Din, sad you and that bloody Stu guy ( he actually own a running bike?) didn't make it and of course our almost legendary ride leader Jafar.
Oh well, leading out tonight was a thrill and having six, Yes. Six bikes, out on the first Thursday of the new Daylight Saving time ride was very gratifying.
John you've got to get the hang of this last minute stuff mate.Missed ya tonight too.

SATNR rides again.

[DidJit]

talk about leaving it to the last minute,:shit: yeah Ill just get my engine back together, back in the frame, oil, fuel,wof and reg, and see you guys at 7:clap:

So where were ya? :bleh:


Was a good ride

'Twas indeed. Good way to warm up after so many miles of commuting over winter.


... Love the FLAMES caseye.:yes:
Love the colour Didjit.
Next time The Kopu Pub!:shutup:

Best colour. ;) What about Coroglen? :innocent: When are you at the track next?


... SATNR rides again.

So it does! Puddy was right — put some flames on your bike and you're off like a rocket leading the charge! ;)

Gotta say, we live in a beautiful country. Topping the rise on Razorback and looking out over all the hills with the orange and red sunset against the purple sky and clouds... Simply magnificent.

[caseye]

Musta missed that while concentrating on leading you rabble over somewhat unfamiliar roads.Na I didn't but this being in the front lark is not for me your turn next time mate. Wasn't it bloody awesome aye DidJit.

[puddy]

So where were ya? :bleh:


Best colour. ;) What about Coroglen? :innocent: When are you at the track next?

Yeah Coroglen alright! Baby steps though.... last couple of times I mentioned Coroglen etc I ended up going by myself!

Gotta say, we live in a beautiful country. Topping the rise on Razorback and looking out over all the hills with the orange and red sunset against the purple sky and clouds... Simply magnificent.

This ride is sure starting to get a bit arty (weird)! Thought for a second I was in Wellington (sorry WELLYWOOD)!

[DidJit]

Yeah Coroglen alright! Baby steps though...

Someone's got to step up the game while Sharper's on his hiatus.


This ride is sure starting to get a bit arty (weird)! Thought for a second I was in Wellington (sorry WELLYWOOD)!

Sorry bro — rugby beer engine oil grease tits arse... That better? :bleh: ;) :lol:

[puddy]

When are you at the track next?


16th Oct Hampton
22/23rd Oct Hampton
29/30th Oct Taupo
13th Nov Hampton
19/20th Nov Manfield

Might get to Pukekohe at some stage through Oct or Nov.

[DidJit]

Might have to mosey on down to HD and have a looksee. :)

[oldguy]

I'm so jealous of you guys, this ride has started without me,:weep:

caseye, the coal burner looks awesome mate, the time taken of riding, to rebuild well worth it.

Keep it up guys, SATNR lives/rides again,:woohoo:

just don't know when Ill be back, hopefully soon.

[DidJit]

... hopefully soon.

:niceone:

Anyone up for a pootle tonight? :scooter:

[DEVVIL]

:niceone:

Anyone up for a pootle tonight? :scooter:

I wish but I'm 2-10:bye: Might take the bike to work today:scooter:

[DidJit]

Next time then. I won't be able to make it tonight after all. Looks like the SATNR is still shaking its head awake after the winter hibernation... :lol:

[puddy]

Not tonight Josephine. :bye:

[DEVVIL]

Next time then. I won't be able to make it tonight after all. Looks like the SATNR is still shaking its head awake after the winter hibernation... :lol:


I have next Thursday off:woohoo:

[caseye]

Sorry guys was away in the Oz, watching a particular motor race. Will be there this Thursday though, come on Old Guy get her done mate.We are seriously missing you.Amongst others, Jafar, Sharper, etc etc.

[DidJit]

Can't make it tonight, fellas. Anyone going to watch the racing at HD on Sunday?

[reemit]

I cant make tonite but may be able to escape for the HD racing.

[caseye]

Well, turns Out I can't make it tonight either, nasty is leaving for the Burnt land tomorrow and it's drinkies at 6 ish with her.Gunna rain anyhow.

[jafar]

My birthday on the 23rd (next weekend):shit: . Any of the crew who wish to come along for a BBQ & a few drinks @ my place are welcome. :drinknsin
2 pm sunday 23rd october
BYO drinks & meat
9 Sea view rise waiuku.

We will head down the local pub to watch the Rugby grand final in the evening.:wings:

Go france :facepalm:

[puddy]

[QUOTE=jafar;1130176157]My birthday on the 23rd (next weekend):shit: . Any of the crew who wish to come along for a BBQ & a few drinks @ my place are welcome. :drinknsin
2 pm sunday 23rd october
BYO drinks & meat
9 Sea view rise waiuku.

(just follow the sound of the BANJOES!):shutup:
Seriously, hope you have a good day jafar ...............
..only four years to retirement!:shifty:

[caseye]

GeeeeZ Puddy, did you have to tell "everyone" how old he really is????
Mate, should be a good shin dig. Cheers Jafar this is one ride invite I want to make.

[oldguy]

Go france :facepalm:

F**K You:shutup:

Happy Birthday
count me in, if I get back in time

Anyone riding tomorrow, give you a heads up, I wont be able to make it:rofl:

[jafar]

[QUOTE=jafar;1130176157]My birthday on the 23rd (next weekend):shit: . Any of the crew who wish to come along for a BBQ & a few drinks @ my place are welcome. :drinknsin
2 pm sunday 23rd october
BYO drinks & meat
9 Sea view rise waiuku.

(just follow the sound of the BANJOES!):shutup:
Seriously, hope you have a good day jafar ...............
..only four years to retirement!:shifty:

Best you bring your banjo along too then mate, I hear your pretty good on the :violin: too :eek:

[caseye]

K ! ANYONE???????????????????????????????
It's 5 .30pm, no reply by 6 and I'm staying home, only got da little bike anyhow, couple of minor but significant problems with the coal burner currently.

[Morcs]

Im coming out, so is womble, ill be heading elsewhere if theres less than 5 though

[puddy]

Most of us must be on holiday, so there can't be too many excuses for not getting out for a ride.;)

[caseye]

Mate I'm in. Monday perhaps? Have a merry Christmas guys and girls of the SATNR. We shall ride again, don't you worry about that.

[Bikemad]

monday mornin ride to wanganui would be the go for ya Mark

[caseye]

Hey mate, yes it would be , but on a 2 fiddy, it's gunna take a while . Still could be worse aye, i could not have a bike to ride at all.

[DidJit]

Didn't see you there, Caseye — where were ya?!? :D

Got my Thursday ride in before the rain. Couple of the ol' favourites — Alfriston, Clevedon, Hunuas, Mangatawhiri, Mercer, Tuakau, Bombay... :scooter:

[caseye]

That ya didn't mate, glad that you got one in and before that damn rain, well done.
OK the very first ride for next year is this coming Thursday, I'm in.
Next!