South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

[caseye]

Yeah they do, might even be there this Thursday, seen as how it'll be the first one of the new year. Lethal?????
Got some good destinations too.

[caseye]

OK.L so, who's coming out tonight?
I'm a starter.

[leathel]

I am keen for a ride, just have to get out of the workshop early enough... short staffed and lots of interruptions yesterday.... hope today goes better

[caseye]

I'll wait that then I'll head your way first, K.
Anyone else interested, should be a great night for a ride.

[caseye]

Cheers Lethal, great roads and good leading, love watching you lean her in and sweep out, hardly had to brake and was happy though alert following your lines in and out. Pity it was just us, skies were amazing and we missed all of the rain, Rangiriri was pretty quiet by the time we got there, but a pleasant stop nevertheless.
Looking forward to next week, more riders would be nice.
Calling all old SATNR's and new guys/girls, come out for a ride on any Thursday Night (funny that) at the Southern Motorway BP ( just past Papakura off ramp heading south) in front of the Autobahn from 6 pm onwards, ride off at approx 7pm ride for approx an hour - 1 1/2 and then a stop at a nice pub for grub and a pint, then off home.

[leathel]

Cheers Lethal, great roads and good leading, love watching you lean her in and sweep out, hardly had to brake and was happy though alert following your lines in and out. Pity it was just us, skies were amazing and we missed all of the rain, Rangiriri was pretty quiet by the time we got there, but a pleasant stop nevertheless.
Looking forward to next week, more riders would be nice.
Calling all old SATNR's and new guys/girls, come out for a ride on any Thursday Night (funny that) at the Southern Motorway BP ( just past Papakura off ramp heading south) in front of the Autobahn from 6 pm onwards, ride off at approx 7pm ride for approx an hour - 1 1/2 and then a stop at a nice pub for grub and a pint, then off home.


It was a good ride, I could have kept going to Waingaro pub if it wasn't looking so dodgy further south :)

[DEVVIL]

I'm keen this week will keep an eye out. Glad to see this ride still going.

[caseye]

Hey me ol mate. Long time no see.
Will look forward to Thursday, to catch up.

[leathel]

anyone riding tonight?

[DEVVIL]

anyone riding tonight?
Yep I'll see you guys tonight. Any ideas for a ride............

[caseye]

Wait fer Me. I'll be along, Lethal usually decides on the night Devv, but any and all suggestions gratefully accepted.

[DEVVIL]

Wait fer Me. I'll be along, Lethal usually decides on the night Devv, but any and all suggestions gratefully accepted.

I'm here
:shutup:

[DEVVIL]

Wait fer Me. I'll be along, Lethal usually decides on the night Devv, but any and all suggestions gratefully accepted.

I'm here
:shutup:

[leathel]

I am getting ready to leave... be there in a bit

[leathel]

That was an enjoyable ride..... shame the pub stops didn't workout, would have been nice to stop in at Waingaro again.... but with that many cars there the pace would have been packed, and best to leave them to there event and must remember that Rangariri closes early if its quite... At least we did stop for a quick bite to eat :)

I guess around 180K's for the night + the k's to get too and from home :D

[caseye]

Fan bloody tastic ride, cheers lethal for one again making the trip memorable.
Great to have TWO! of the oldest ( guys who have been satnr riders for years, not Old like that young! fella who cam out last night, aye John)SATNR riders back with us last night and looking forward to seeing more as the nights get warmer and longer.
Where are ya Jaffa, Didgy, Crazy, come on I know you lot are still lurking, sharper, ideli ideli, come for a ride. Puddy, Din ( OK maybe he's excused)

[Reckless]

Maybe next week if I've had enough time to clean the Xmas trip crap of it???

[caseye]

Maybe next week if I've had enough time to clean the Xmas trip crap of it???

Jeez Rickster, I forgot about you mate. Be good to have you along again, look forward to it.

[Reckless]

Jeez Rickster, I forgot about you mate. Be good to have you along again, look forward to it.

2200 K's over xmas Mate and we are doing Whangamomona and forgotten Hwy on the 6th on a group ride then its Paeroa two weeks after so we've been getting out and about a fair bit :)

[DEVVIL]

2200 K's over xmas Mate and we are doing Whangamomona and forgotten Hwy on the 6th on a group ride then its Paeroa two weeks after so we've been getting out and about a fair bit :)


Looking forward to the Whangamomona ride for sure. Was a awesome ride, must remember to put my clear visor on next time :eek: Like the new Bandeto Caseye...............

[CaMo]

Hey guys. Been out of the biking game sometime now whilst overseas. What sort of bike you guys riding and at what pace. Could be keen to come trail along

[caseye]

Welcome to the SATNR thread here on KB. Feel free to rock up, we go at the slowest riders pace, so no worries about keeping up, our moto is "ride your own ride"
Thursday night at the Southern motorway BP by Papakura, meet outside the Autobahn any time after 6 pm ride off is 7pm. Usually some of the old guard there and these days we are getting a few new/returning riders coming along.
We don't do stupid shit,have always got everyone home every night ,we usually ride for about an hour or more and end up at a local hostillery or eatery where we mob up and talk BS, before heading our separate ways home.
Be glad to have you along.
Last Thursday night we had a 1250 bandit, a Buell Firebolt, a FJR Yammy and a bloody smooth as old Honda cruiser who was lead rider and the bandit was TEC, simple rules, don't pass lead rider, if you have a problem let TEC know. Ride speed is usually 100 k's depending on road conditions etc.
Used to ride rain hail, or snow, but that has dramatically changed these last few years, getting old and senile I reckon most of em.

[oldguy]

Awesome ride guys, been a long while since Ive been on the bike, and just as long since Ive done the SATNR. What and awesome first ride, good to see your still hanging in there Caseye leathel you guys rock:niceone: really enjoyed being out on the bike, hope to do it again soon, wont be this Thursday though.

[caseye]

Who's up for tonight then?

[leathel]

yup I should be there all going to plan :)

[Reckless]

Girlfriends over and we have no one to look after her kid sorry guys no go tonight :(

[leathel]

Girlfriends over and we have no one to look after her kid sorry guys no go tonight :(

I could have carted my daughter up to child mind... but she has pipe band practice tonight as well this week as they have a comp coming up at Paeroa (usually only Mondays)

[CaMo]

Who's up for tonight then?

I'll probably pop along. As long as the weather looks like it'll hold off. Not that keen on riding in the rain

[caseye]

Another crakcer of a ride tonight. Nice to have you along Cam, beautiful bike mate.
The Kaiaua pub was tonight's stop, just the three of us, but weather is expected to be even better next week and OLDGUY and Rick are also expected next week.

[CaMo]

Yea Cheers for letting me tag along guys. Thanks for putting up with the drone (soon to be fixed) and for guiding me back into town lethal. Will have to fix that light too

[leathel]

Yea Cheers for letting me tag along guys. Thanks for putting up with the drone (soon to be fixed) and for guiding me back into town lethal. Will have to fix that light too


Drone... what drone, couldn't here it over my exhaust :P


Yup first thing to do is change that bulb..... it didn't stand out in daylight and at night I bet it was hard to see the road on dip!

Didn't want to see someone pull out in front of you, not far out of my way to lead you in to town so no drama's :)

[caseye]

Sadly tonight I will be AWOL.
Got to take Ratbag into Hardly Normans to do washing machine shopping.
Next week will be out too as preping for FBMC Fatoi.
Enjoy the ride guys.

[leathel]

anyone else keen? I have my daughter starter motor to pull out.... so will do that if no one is keen

[oldguy]

sorry guys, have to replace fan belt on my ute.

[caseye]

No worries "young" fella, seems today is a no show for us lot anyways.Look forward to catching you up again in 3 weeks time John.
?? bike. Already?

[leathel]

No worries "young" fella, seems today is a no show for us lot anyways.Look forward to catching you up again in 3 weeks time John.
?? bike. Already?

Nice we ride tonight, Munster was up from the job, got the text were are you we are waiting :P

Not as long as last week but a good ride all the same :D

[nzspokes]

Will try to come along in the next week or two.

[caseye]

Nice we ride tonight, Munster was up from the job, got the text were are you we are waiting :P

Not as long as last week but a good ride all the same :D


Hey hey, Munster! rulez.
Shame I missed you guys, still another Thursday night another ride.
More the merrier spokes.

[leathel]

no go for me tonight.... next week maybe

[caseye]

Same, hope those newbies do the run and get to know some new roads they can TAKE US on for a change.

[oldguy]

The plan at this stage is I'm in :msn-wink:

[leathel]

I am out for a week or two..... Biker starter motor died. I have a new one on the way but it is x USA.

[caseye]

Won't be out tonight guys. Enjoy the ride.

[oldguy]

No one turned up, so decided to go for a ride on my own anyway, nice little ride out to Kaiaua.

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[samgab]

No one turned up, so decided to go for a ride on my own anyway, nice little ride out to Kaiaua.


Cool, rock on. :Punk: I hope to be able to make it along on the new bike perhaps next week. Are there any regular Auckland Friday rides?

[caseye]

Sorry Young fella, just couldn't ride tonight. Will make it out next week, looking forward to riding with you again..We don't ride Fridays, it's called SATNR because we ride Thursdays.
Come along, no pressure, no leaving you behind.

[oldguy]

sorry guys wont be there this week, having major issues with the bike, gutted because I wont make Paeroa ether.

F#$% piss me off.

[caseye]

sorry guys wont be there this week, having major issues with the bike, gutted because I wont make Paeroa ether.

F#$% piss me off.
Ah Shit!@#$%#@!.
Sorry to hear that, hope she's just playing up.
Will be on the Waitemata this Thursday nigtht, FISHING, so will miss you until the next week, so OLDGUY< get it sorted and lets ride.
Nice pics mate. You stopped at all the places we've never stopped at before.

[leathel]

My bits are going through the sort facility Miami so wont be in time for this week for sure....Next week??


Nice pic report from last week Oldguy.... Road bike playing up? this and next weekend have Mr Motorcycle rides on :)

[CaMo]

Anyone keen for a blast? I'll be there around 7 if anyone is keen

[caseye]

Should have come fora ride, only baby fish were biting tonight, entire boat 19 fishermen/woman caught just 6 keepers..
Be there next week with bells on.

[oldguy]

anyone this week?

[leathel]

anyone this week?

Maybe, Starter fixed

but throttle tube issue.... I may have that sorted too but need to pull it down to make sure (heated grip fell to bits)

[leathel]

I found my old throttle sleeve/ grip so if I get time I will throw that on until I sort the heated grip.... I should be there if I can get the jobs done in time (worker away sick for 3 days doesn't help!)

[oldguy]

Ill be there, if no one turns up , Ill just head home.

[leathel]

Ill be there, if no one turns up , Ill just head home.

my bike is sorted (for now)... so will be there

[caseye]

I will be there old guy! Lethal? ewe too aye.

[breakaway]

Where are you guys meeting up?

[leathel]

Where are you guys meeting up?

Outside Papakura autobahn 6:30ish, leaving 7





Yup Caseye I should be there, although I was away from work today so depends on if alls good in the morning

[leathel]

Weather look like it will hold off until mid day Friday so should be a good night for a ride :D

Nothing to sort at work after yesterdays absence.... so I should be there ... no half hour appointment I have to take someone to today.... that we waited 7 hours for :brick:

[CaMo]

Gonna try make it. May be 5 min late tho...

[caseye]

Sorry men, had a little problem crop up, won't be out tonight. Ride safe and enjoy.
The guys will wait CaMo. No worries.

[leathel]

mmmm I can see sun streaming through the clouds..... but it is bucketing down here ATM, seams to be very slow moving...... so unless it eases soon I am out. Rain radar show F/all rain so not sure whats going on

spouting is overflowing and flooding the workshop ATM!

[oldguy]

Just got home, Fine here but Im out tonight

[CaMo]

Looks like I'm not making it either now

[leathel]

I am late but heading there ... if anyone gets there I will leave around 7:30... just light rain here now with blue sky

[leathel]

Well apart from the first K which was wet as, the rest of the roads were bone dry :D

I had a great ride ..... fantastic sun set but just didn't get to a good spot until too late (or too early)

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[oldguy]

Cool photos, it was dry here never even looked like it was going to rain, got home late jumped on the computer and that was the end, just couldn't get motivated to head out. Looks like I missed a nice ride.

[5ive]

Nice pics Leathel!

I need to come for more rides with you guys now that I'm back from my holidays, just need to organise the work/wife/kid to fit in with my hectic motorcycle riding schedule.

[leathel]

Long range is looking OK for a ride this week, Be nice to hit the road again, don't seam to be doing enough rides lately.

[caseye]

Long range is looking OK for a ride this week, Be nice to hit the road again, don't seam to be doing enough rides lately.

Count me in! Will be there with bells on!

[leathel]

any others wanting to ride tonight, blue sky here.. mostly :)

[caseye]

Hell yes! Be there for sure, come on you "old" guys! Drag em out and get cracking.

[CaMo]

I'm there. Haven't ridden in weeks

[Chrislost]

Hell yes! Be there for sure, come on you "old" guys! Drag em out and get cracking.

what exactly do we drag out, where do we take it?

[caseye]

what exactly do we drag out, where do we take it?

K< well you can "drag out anything with 2 wheels an an engine, if it doesn't go, spank it till it does.
Head to the BP On the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura off ramp, in front of the Autobahn, at about 6-7pm, ride off at 7.
Had a good run tonight, followed the rain, but never got wet. Ended up at a 2 bit saloon serving moonshine in Tuakau, nice vibes, but the Beam when I got home cleaned out the whistles.

[leathel]

Well this will be the last week for a while where we have some daylight riding with the clocks going back this weekend.... Weather is looking OK


anyone joining me on this Thursday ride? I feel the need for a ride :)

[caseye]

Sorry mate, got to help a good mate build his bachelor pad at his factory from Tomorrow night right through till Monday, or untill we get it finished.

[caseye]

Well, thats done.
Now then, a night like tonight and nothing! come on you hard as fuck Sth Dorkland Riders howzabout some of you call the night and do the ride leading and stuff.
Weather is important, least whether it's rainingi or not before you head out the door is, but once you're at the Autobahn in Drury it doesn't matter, it's ride time, rain hail or snow.
Come out of your warm little holes you lot, come on, lets be having ya.

[eldog]

Well, thats done.
Now then, a night like tonight and nothing! come on you hard as fuck Sth Dorkland Riders howzabout some of you call the night and do the ride leading and stuff.
Weather is important, least whether it's rainingi or not before you head out the door is, but once you're at the Autobahn in Drury it doesn't matter, it's ride time, rain hail or snow.
Come out of your warm little holes you lot, come on, lets be having ya.

I am a bit confussed - doesn't take much

are you asking for more riders?
other people to take the lead?

or both?

what type of riding (learner speed/confident/racer or whatever turns up) and approx. distance/direction - does it really matter as long as its a ride

[leathel]

I was keen for a ride but I am still crook, so cold night ride was out, Warrant is almost due so time for a new tyre first...... damn it every warrant seams to need a tyre... just not quite legal depth.

[caseye]

I am a bit confussed - doesn't take much

are you asking for more riders?
other people to take the lead?

or both?

what type of riding (learner speed/confident/racer or whatever turns up) and approx. distance/direction - does it really matter as long as its a ride

lol, asking for more riders, Na challenging those who want to ride but don't know if they should in case the SATNR guys and girls turn out to be like the ATNR wallies.
More riders would be nice, more people who come along and want to lead us somewhere different on unknown roads would be good.
SATNR has always operated a graduated system, we start together, we have a ride leader, pass them and you're on your own, we have a TEC , fall behind break down, they stay with you while you sort shit out. Wave them past you, you're on your own.
TEC, rides behind the folk at the back, there is no pressure to go fast, the emphasis is getting everyone to our destination and ensuring they have a good time doing it.
Older, longer time in riders do follow behind those who want feed back and offer advice, even stretching to leading and showing cornering techniques etc, all very informal.
Once a Long time ago, it wasn't unusual to have 20 or so bikes together on an ordinary Thursday Night Ride in the South.
Time, circumstances and simple fatigue has weeded many, moving away has accouned for others, selling anything to do with bikes has got one or two, but generally weather plays a big part over the winter months, things do improve as summer arrives and daylight saving kicks in.
Great bunch of bloody Good barstewads and stewardesses, come along try it out.
Thursday Nights.
Outside Autobahn cafe on the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura off Ramp heading south.
Anytime after 6pm meet up, ride off at 7pm.
Destination is usually a pub or cafe.
Ride usually about 1-2 hours long.
No drama's, no wrestling in front of the kids, aye you two precious little ballerina's.
Winter, means most come out if it's not raining, cold is a bad riding companion so if your coming out, dress WARM, be prepared to ride home in the dark, worried about that, let one of the old hands know, they'll ride with you.
Having a good run, enjoying a few lines of BS at the destination and getting home in one piece is really what we're about.

[eldog]

lol, asking for more riders, Na challenging those who want to ride but don't know if they should in case the SATNR guys and girls turn out to be like the ATNR wallies.
More riders would be nice, more people who come along and want to lead us somewhere different on unknown roads would be good.
SATNR has always operated a graduated system, we start together, we have a ride leader, pass them and you're on your own, we have a TEC , fall behind break down, they stay with you while you sort shit out. Wave them past you, you're on your own.
TEC, rides behind the folk at the back, there is no pressure to go fast, the emphasis is getting everyone to our destination and ensuring they have a good time doing it.
Older, longer time in riders do follow behind those who want feed back and offer advice, even stretching to leading and showing cornering techniques etc, all very informal.
Once a Long time ago, it wasn't unusual to have 20 or so bikes together on an ordinary Thursday Night Ride in the South.
Time, circumstances and simple fatigue has weeded many, moving away has accouned for others, selling anything to do with bikes has got one or two, but generally weather plays a big part over the winter months, things do improve as summer arrives and daylight saving kicks in.
Great bunch of bloody Good barstewads and stewardesses, come along try it out.
Thursday Nights.
Outside Autobahn cafe on the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura off Ramp heading south.
Anytime after 6pm meet up, ride off at 7pm.
Destination is usually a pub or cafe.
Ride usually about 1-2 hours long.
No drama's, no wrestling in front of the kids, aye you two precious little ballerina's.
Winter, means most come out if it's not raining, cold is a bad riding companion so if your coming out, dress WARM, be prepared to ride home in the dark, worried about that, let one of the old hands know, they'll ride with you.
Having a good run, enjoying a few lines of BS at the destination and getting home in one piece is really what we're about.

Myself:
dont know about ATNR

have ridden with SASS-sounds similar to you. They are a great bunch.

good idea if someone passes leader or waves TEC on - they are on there own (cool)

I am still too 'dangerous' to ride with a group IMHO (as well as bike under repair and I work till 7 most nights)

my gear isnt setup for cold weather. - a tee shirt doesnt really cut it under gear.

lets see what happens.

your description should be food for thought for others.

thanks Caseye

[caseye]

OK, so who is going to put their hand up for this Thursday night ride.
I'm going.
Hey eldog. Dress warm, put yourself in front of me (Tec) and enjoy a quiet pootle in the country side with a bunch of slow old farts who spend more time talking BS in a noice warm bar or restaurant somewhere than they do riding in rain or darkness.

[eldog]

Was it a bit too cold for yous fellas last night :bleh:

it was a nice night for a blat

[caseye]

Was it a bit too cold for yous fellas last night :bleh:

it was a nice night for a blat

Hell, missed ya huh?
Sorry about that.
Will try for next Thursday night, Lethal? Guys? Girls. Pretty Billy where are ya? come in spinners.

[eldog]

Hell, missed ya huh?
Sorry about that.
Will try for next Thursday night, Lethal? Guys? Girls. Pretty Billy where are ya? come in spinners.

No worries. I got let out early.
Went for a blast down country.
All good-hadnt been on a ride for ages.
Got plenty of practise to do before i get confident again.
I am usually busy most nights now.
I will see if i can make it next week.
Bikes due for some work as well, waiting for parts etc.

[caseye]

All things being equal, next Thursday should be fine and settled weather and lots of old buggers should show up. or Knot.
No matter, either way I'll show and see who else does.

[eldog]

Cool as....

I want some honest feed back on my riding.
And dont beat about the bush.
I should be there this week, i will try.:facepalm:

[caseye]

Cool as....

I want some honest feed back on my riding.
And dont beat about the bush.
I should be there this week, i will try.:facepalm:

Well then we'll have to make sure we've a battery of riding commentators, ,na just kidding, will be there for sure, serious business this assessing stuff.

[leathel]

IF my bike is not jammed in behind vehicles I will try to get there, been damn busy lately

[eldog]

Well then we'll have to make sure we've a battery of riding commentators, ,na just kidding, will be there for sure, serious business this assessing stuff.

Found the part I had ordered AGAIN from Red Baron, it had rolled behind some crap where I had been repairing it and my 'man look' couldn't find it.

So I should have it back together again by Thurs. I have already lost it twice now. and there another on its way... bugger

I need direction and a stick approach or something to challenge me, before I get it together.
I make all the mistakes in the world before I get it right so be prepared.

Got some longer 1000k+ rides planned for later in the year, if you have suggestions about preparing for that, would be helpful.

if its only 1 or 100 its no worries. Last week it was none and that was great - had to do it myself.

Can be whatever ride you want -

I already know that I need to improve slow speed manoeuvring and cornering anticipation, but I don't need to race.

[eldog]

IF my bike is not jammed in behind vehicles I will try to get there, been damn busy lately

I am busy myself at work, but everyone else is waiting for something to turn up.
would be nice for everyone to be busy again. That's why I am here now :brick:

[caseye]

The South Auckland Thursday Night Riders don't race, never enough of em these days anyway, we've not lost a newbie yet and there's been plenty of them come along with us on a regular basis who've gone on to bigger and better things.
Other gatherings want to go fast, we want to get to where we're going and enjoy a quiet ride home, if on the way there or back we learn something that's good.
Be nice to ride with you again lethal me ol mate.

[leathel]

not sure I will make it tonight, Dentist for a tooth extraction soon, cold night air might not be the best idea later... time will tell, Looks to be fine and should be a good night for it :)

[caseye]

Ouch! Look after that mate, they're bloody horrible things.
I'm going along to see who rocks up.

[caseye]

Good night for a blast last night, No Rain, little wind and hardly any traffic.
Sorry you were incapacitated there Lethal.
eldog and his C50 showed up, noice bike that, Ended up at the Paddy, been a while since I last landed there, warm and toasty by the fire then out into the freezing cold for the return trip home.
No drama's at all, good ride, could have done with a few more riders though.
Where are you all???
Summers here, come on, wake up.

[eldog]

Good night for a blast last night, No Rain, little wind and hardly any traffic.
Ended up at the Paddy, been a while since I last landed there, warm and toasty by the fire then out into the freezing cold for the return trip home.
No drama's at all, good ride.

It was a good night, its been a while since I have been out on a bike.
Recommend the fire :yes:
It was educational and inspirational exactly how I should have started my riding. - just need to practice and gain confidence=more riding.
Its wasn't that cold :sweatdrop it was nice. Thanks :Punk:

[caseye]

Yep FIRE WAS GOOD!@#$
I was cold, own fault, so no sympathy.
Aw Shucks, thanks.
Was a nice pootle in the countryside albeit in the pitch black of a rural road kinda way.
See you out with us again soon.

[leathel]

I wont make next week as the bike will be loaded up for cold kiwi......Unless I take Roses 250 for a spin.....nah scratch that! so maybe the week after for me

[oldguy]

Good night
warm and toasty by the fire then out in the freezing cold
could have done with a few more riders though.
Where are you all???
Summers here, come on, wake up.

see what Ive done..............................LOl

This is why Im not there..........

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[caseye]

see what Ive done..............................LOl

This is why Im not there..........

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Retired to the living room?
LOL, hey me ol mate, looks like she's still in one piece, not got those orrible knobblie things on the rims, no parts missing! I know, she's cold and doesn't wanna come out to play.
Been a couple of good rides of late, same old slow, numbers, but as the temp improves so they're coming back slowly.

[nzspokes]

see what Ive done..............................LOl

This is why Im not there..........

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=315939&d=1442709488

Looks like something came out the sump?

[oldguy]

Retired to the living room?
LOL, hey me ol mate, looks like she's still in one piece, not got those orrible knobblie things on the rims, no parts missing! I know, she's cold and doesn't wanna come out to play.
Been a couple of good rides of late, same old slow, numbers, but as the temp improves so they're coming back slowly.

should be along soon, never know you luck, could be this week


Looks like something came out the sump?

had me worried there for a sec.:sweatdrop got moved to the lounge as no room in my garage, 6mx6m not big enough for 2 cars and 3 bikes something was going to get damaged or broken, hence the broken indicator light on the floor.

[eldog]

got moved to the lounge

Bike should be in the lounge at all times, apart from when riding or cleaning, everything else outside.
Keen to hear a Buell run and see what you think
Saw a few at the recent Bike show, quite liked one or two of them.

C u in a few weeks

[leathel]

Nice mild night for a ride and no posting on here?

I am out as I am still working, waiting for paint to dry then I can continue ........ Much prefer to be riding :P

[leathel]

looks like a nice night to ride

[caseye]

I'm headiing out the door in 1 hour to be there on time for a change.
Kaiaua perhaps, tonight ride leader?
Come on you lot, it's SUMMER you know.
OLDGUY, get yer Buellie thingy outa the living room and come for a pootle with us old farts.
.

[eldog]

In an unexpected surprise I was given the night off so It was a nice night for a wee pootle round the block.
Encountered the usual, road works, lots of loose metal no warning signs, the odd attacking birds on a suicide run(lol), beaut sunsets, speed cameras, and the now obligatory police stop for the fourth time running, it was fun

only missed the usual numb nuts cutting the corners (I had that earlier in the day):woohoo:

[leathel]

Would have been a good night for a ride.... but my bike was jammed in the shop, if people had picked up there cars n trucks like planned I would have been on the roads tonight :)

[caseye]

Well, as it turned out I was at my Niece's 18th birthday, so no out on the bike, though she does ride, ( now has a nice XV 535 Jammy Ha), couldn't swing the night out into a quiet countryside pootle.
Next couple of weeks looking good Leathel.

[eldog]

No worries, was a good ride, I need the practise but opportunities are becoming rarer.

[leathel]

yup I have most things under control (apart from my outboard service/fix for Christmas) so Thursday nights should be on again for me...... If I am not a cripple after tomorrow's Glen Murray dirt ride :P

[Moise]

To save me scrolling back through pages of posts, where/when do these rides happen? Sounds better than drinking too much beer on a Thursday evening!

[caseye]

To save me scrolling back through pages of posts, where/when do these rides happen? Sounds better than drinking too much beer on a Thursday evening!

Every Thursday night the SATNR meet at 6pm onwards, meeting up at the Papakura BP o0n the Southern Motorway just past Papakura going South.
REide off at 7pm , ride for approx 1-2 hours, stop at cafe, pub, eatery, tell lies, go home in own time.

[Moise]

Thanks, all going well I'll make it before Christmas. I ride a blue R1.

[caseye]

Thanks, all going well I'll make it before Christmas. I ride a blue R1.

Silver Bandicoot for me, red and cream 1100 Shadow Nonda for ol Leathel.

[leathel]

Silver Bandicoot for me, red and cream 1100 Shadow Nonda for ol Leathel.

Red silver ........ Colour blind Caseye ?

[caseye]

Red silver ........ Colour blind Caseye ?

Eye New dat. lol, sorry amigo, been a while since I really looked, I just know the sound and profile.

[eldog]

SATNR - Twas a good ride last night, 160 ks hot food and drink home before curfew @ 10
Those of us who went and told lies had a good time.:niceone:
The light was particularly good almost 7/8 of the way.

Might write up some more later, but no pics so it mightn't have happened.

[leathel]

And I was at work, looken out thinking what a great night to ride..... and had to keep workin. Job snowballed big time, rusted bolts, hidden damage etc sure can slow things up!

8 hour jobs looks like its going to be about a 18 hour job......and a contract price :crazy:

[caseye]

Glad you got one in the bag there eldog.
We'll be along presently I'm sure , pressures of work at this time of year are very real.
Least someone got out, the SATNR is going to be around for a long time to come and come summer it's going to go back to 20 or more bikes like it usually does.

[eldog]

Glad you got one in the bag there eldog.
We'll be along presently I'm sure , pressures of work at this time of year are very real.

And I was at work, looken out thinking what a great night to ride..... and had to keep workin. Job snowballed big time, rusted bolts, hidden damage etc sure can slow things up!

8 hour jobs looks like its going to be about a 18 hour job......and a contract price :crazy:


I understand about work, its a fickle beast for some of us. Sometimes there, sometimes not but its the only way for me to pay for my rides.
I know all about jobs like you describe, if you are lucky you have an understanding customer who may at least meet you halfway. If not its a hard hill to climb.

Lately I have had weeks and months of almost no riding. Every now and then I get a chance, often its last minute and unplanned, mostly I have 1/2 hour notice.

I enjoyed my wee pootle on Thurs, actually appreciated the lack of planning and enjoyed myself a lot.

Encountered my usual string of obstacles
3 sets of road works (all poorly done almost all on areas which had been fully dug up and relayed less than 5 years ago. and 1 area which should have been done 10 years ago, a slump of 100-150mm across the middle of 1 lane for a good 6m)
1 ambo with disco lights in the middle of nowhere on the way to a incident
1 Siamese cat pretending to be a give way sign post or road kill
2 mad car drivers - can they not see me?
1 gokart driver looking slightly sheepish
1 suicidal flying bird which I avoided
1 farmer and tractor with no lights or warrantable gear
1 person dumping unknown liquid (1000 L)stuff into a ditch - dodgy....
1 set of Unforgiving Roads - hadn't been on one of those before, are there forgiving roads somewhere?
1 undercover speed camera - unless I have missed the speed sign or otherwise screwed up they are wasting their time.

missed the usual blue disco lights - must have been their night off. And the good looking blonde policewoman - bugger.

There was the usual nice summer views of paddocks, babes and animals.

spent 90% of the trip with no one else on the road in any direction - which was nice and the summer sun provided some nice views
and I did manage to stop and look at things which I had seen before but never really took much notice.

Spent the last part of the trip avoiding getting runover by ignorant people who cant drive

I don't know if I will make it in the next few weeks, going to Te Kuiti this weekend, I tend to try to get 1 ride in a week if I can but like I said before sometimes its a month or more....

[caseye]

I understand about work, its a fickle beast for some of us. Sometimes there, sometimes not but its the only way for me to pay for my rides.
I know all about jobs like you describe, if you are lucky you have an understanding customer who may at least meet you halfway. If not its a hard hill to climb.

Lately I have had weeks and months of almost no riding. Every now and then I get a chance, often its last minute and unplanned, mostly I have 1/2 hour notice.

I enjoyed my wee pootle on Thurs, actually appreciated the lack of planning and enjoyed myself a lot.

Encountered my usual string of obstacles
3 sets of road works (all poorly done almost all on areas which had been fully dug up and relayed less than 5 years ago. and 1 area which should have been done 10 years ago, a slump of 100-150mm across the middle of 1 lane for a good 6m)
1 ambo with disco lights in the middle of nowhere on the way to a incident
1 Siamese cat pretending to be a give way sign post or road kill
2 mad car drivers - can they not see me?
1 gokart driver looking slightly sheepish
1 suicidal flying bird which I avoided
1 farmer and tractor with no lights or warrantable gear
1 person dumping unknown liquid (1000 L)stuff into a ditch - dodgy....
1 set of Unforgiving Roads - hadn't been on one of those before, are there forgiving roads somewhere?
1 undercover speed camera - unless I have missed the speed sign or otherwise screwed up they are wasting their time.

missed the usual blue disco lights - must have been their night off. And the good looking blonde policewoman - bugger.

There was the usual nice summer views of paddocks, babes and animals.

spent 90% of the trip with no one else on the road in any direction - which was nice and the summer sun provided some nice views
and I did manage to stop and look at things which I had seen before but never really took much notice.

Spent the last part of the trip avoiding getting runover by ignorant people who cant drive

I don't know if I will make it in the next few weeks, going to Te Kuiti this weekend, I tend to try to get 1 ride in a week if I can but like I said before sometimes its a month or more....

So aye a pretty normal evenings ride then?
No worries about when you get along, just remember that we're out there most Thursdays, so feel free to come along.

[eldog]

So aye a pretty normal evenings ride then?
No worries about when you get along, just remember that we're out there most Thursdays, so feel free to come along.

LOL, usually I get the blue disco lights and the road works no matter were I go, I expect it.
Just relax and carry on.
The road works can be interesting at times.

I cant make it next week. Otherwise engaged :spanking:

[eldog]

If you buggers are still keen, weather a bit iffy.....

Then drop a line, I am working till 7, may be able to make it by 7.15 if you let me know.

[leathel]

If you buggers are still keen, weather a bit iffy.....

Then drop a line, I am working till 7, may be able to make it by 7.15 if you let me know.

Kids School prize giving tonight @ 7 and its the last one for my daughter and the first one my son has been told to be there (he is getting something.... first for him) so I am out for riding tonight (Apart from to the school if I am running late)

:)

[eldog]

Kids School prize giving tonight @ 7 and its the last one for my daughter and the first one my son has been told to be there (he is getting something.... first for him) so I am out for riding tonight (Apart from to the school if I am running late)

:)
So you had better turn up.

I will go for a wee ride after work no need for me to rush.
Next week is out ATM.
Do you have a break over Xmas?

[leathel]

So you had better turn up.

I will go for a wee ride after work no need for me to rush.
Next week is out ATM.
Do you have a break over Xmas?

yeah will be busy for the next 3-4 weeks, around but doing family things so not likely to be free, Might still have time next week but not likely, not enough hours to finish the work I am quoting before the break ATM

[eldog]

yeah will be busy for the next 3-4 weeks, around but doing family things so not likely to be free, Might still have time next week but not likely, not enough hours to finish the work I am quoting before the break ATM

no worries - small pootle it is

This Xmas already planned Akl-Welly-New Plymouth-Hicks Bay-Akl with a few big circles thrown in for good measure.

Just waiting for weather to improve.

[caseye]

Work shouted dinner for two tonight, so I'm out. Will be around and lets not limit it to Thursday night over Christmas.

[eldog]

Will be around and lets not limit it to Thursday night over Christmas.

Will miss tonight too.

just drop a line on here. Open to suggestions if I am around/available

Mostly no fixed timetable as yet waiting for the rest of the crew to get their shit together over Xmas.

[leathel]

Work shouted dinner for two tonight, so I'm out. Will be around and lets not limit it to Thursday night over Christmas.

I hope you had a good dinner Kids Prize giving was 2.5 hours long...... longest I have been to but they did put on a pretty good show, only just made the 10pm closing for the takeaways....went strait after work so got bloody hungry by the time I got to eat :P

Michael got his first certificate worthy of prize giving (he actually is getting in to doing work instead of attending only)

Saturday should be a ripper ride and get together by the sound of it :D

[eldog]

Got run outa town in Tuakau:woohoo:
all good

[sharper_XB]

Need to get off my arse and join you lot for a tootle one of these days, do i get relegated to Newb :baby: status if come along again? since its been oh i dont know a couple of years.

[oldguy]

Need to get off my arse and join you lot for a tootle one of these days, do i get relegated to Newb :baby: status if come along again? since its been oh i dont know a couple of years.

I think most of us would get relegated to newb status, being its been a long while since any of the old crew have been on this ride. Must be a SATNR reunion coming soon. Good to hear your still around.

[caseye]

I think most of us would get relegated to newb status, being its been a long while since any of the old crew have been on this ride. Must be a SATNR reunion coming soon. Good to hear your still around.

Pleased to see bothy of you are still about! I won't be riding this Thursday, but any other Thursday from there on in I should be.

[leathel]

I need to get a WOF before going out again ... and I am going to struggle to get to a shop this coming week :facepalm:

[eldog]

Thought that was you Leathel in Tuakau the other week, 2 cruiser riders followed me out of the main drag after doing a ewe in front of me and then lane merge as I went passed, assuming I had the skill to make room:crazy:

if more of the old hands are turning up I will have to give it a miss, till I improve:(

have fun.

and yes WOF and regos coming up as mr plod pointed out to me last night.

[leathel]

Thought that was you Leathel in Tuakau the other week, 2 cruiser riders followed me out of the main drag after doing a ewe in front of me and then lane merge as I went passed, assuming I had the skill to make room:crazy:

if more of the old hands are turning up I will have to give it a miss, till I improve:(

have fun.

and yes WOF and regos coming up as mr plod pointed out to me last night.


Could have been me if I was riding with Silver M109 on a Saturday Arvo .... not done a lot with other bikes locally lately though :)

My WOF actually ran out in December..... ooppppps and I dont think they will overlook that if caught :P

[eldog]

Could have been me if I was riding with Silver M109 on a Saturday Arvo .... not done a lot with other bikes locally lately though :)

My WOF actually ran out in December..... ooppppps and I dont think they will overlook that if caught :P
Nah it was Thursday the other week 2 riders all in black
1 male 1 female I think. Thought i was skilled by the way the followed me so closely:laugh:

december its Tuakau remember.......

[caseye]

Never mind bloody warrants, think Rego!, always something, eldog, if it was any of the original and regular SATNR's guys or girls they'd have given you room.
You get along soon, best learning is in the seat with a few old heads giving you room and explaining the whys and wherefores at the after ride function.

[eldog]

wont be this week or next (just found out about work do)
already went for a ride - work related :headbang:

everything seems to be picking up again - riding will be intermittent, when time allows

[leathel]

Never mind bloody warrants, think Rego!, always something, eldog, if it was any of the original and regular SATNR's guys or girls they'd have given you room.
You get along soon, best learning is in the seat with a few old heads giving you room and explaining the whys and wherefores at the after ride function.

Rego is almost due and the tire is borderline so I don't want any more miles until it passes as I want to drag the tires out until the start of the wet stuff :P

[oldguy]

Pleased to see bothy of you are still about! I won't be riding this Thursday, but any other Thursday from there on in I should be.

Yep still hanging around mate, Ive got to get motivated

BUT

New rear tyre and 12 months rego = around $800.00

very un motivating when you dont have the money.:facepalm:

[eldog]

I try and minimise my cost

buy the best wet weather tyres I can. This can be a double edged sword when traction regained.:facepalm:
minimal time for rego. on hold.:crazy:

Insurance - is a major - got it covered in case stolen or house burnt down or crashed.

[sharper_XB]

Pleased to see bothy of you are still about! I won't be riding this Thursday, but any other Thursday from there on in I should be.

Right so this is on you lot, get your wheels on and let's do it, DidJit is trying to get a pass out, Din can't make it cause he's working but you can't say I didn't try, but he is keen for a weekend ride if we want to try and tee something up, so any of the old crew lets do this. Will be good to catch up, for the regulars come on let's make this a good turn out and were hijacking your fun times, it's been far too long for some of us..

[caseye]

Right so this is on you lot, get your wheels on and let's do it, DidJit is trying to get a pass out, Din can't make it cause he's working but you can't say I didn't try, but he is keen for a weekend ride if we want to try and tee something up, so any of the old crew lets do this. Will be good to catch up, for the regulars come on let's make this a good turn out and were hijacking your fun times, it's been far too long for some of us..

Yer a leg End Sharp's. Din and Didgy aye, wow!, OK Puddy I know yer out there and Old Guy and Jafar and the other long time hangers on. I'm keen for this Thursday and YES to a weekend ride if it means catching up with that nomadic monster Din.

[caseye]

Didgy, Sharper, great night out guys awesome to catch up after such a long time.
Good roads, good destination, great company. come on Din, Jafar, Crazy One ( Stevo) Old Guy, Puddy, Idelieye,where are you ugly buggers.

[DidJit]

Good to catch up, mate. :niceone:

[5ive]

I need to be late home more often on Thursdays I think. Thanks for the ride guys, was fun!

[Saarg]

Hey Dover,
Interested in joining in, are you guys strictly street bikes or do you look for the gravel roads too?
There's a few places to play around in the rough stuff around the airport, or the ride out to port Waikato couple of dirt roads its a good run, mix of both dirt and tar sealed twisties, about 40-60 min round trip from Bombay bp and decent food, cheap beer at Tuakau cossie


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[leathel]

I hope to get the WOF done...Saturday...if not early next week so should be all go again if work permits ?

Not been able to do much lately :facepalm:

I hope to do the Coromandel loop first weekend in March :)

[Madness]

Hey Dover

You might be waiting a while for a reply. Ben Dover hasn't posted on KB since about 2008.

[caseye]

You might be waiting a while for a reply. Ben Dover hasn't posted on KB since about 2008.


Ah Mad he is by name and by Nature, noice one Madness, sadly Saarg he's right though.
As a rule we ride sealed roads on street bikes, ,but hey, there are some pretty awful sealed roads out there too. like the Kaiaua coast road last night aye guys?

[Saarg]

Cheers for the reply caseye, madness.

Happy to show you & your group some of the best hidden twisty's out this way if your keen. Whitford, maraetai, clendon, huanua, dury, ramarama, Tuakau, and port Waikato (just not all on the same night). Good Mix of fast, scenic & technical roads.

Let me know if your up for it.



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[awa355]

Cheers for the reply caseye, madness.

Happy to show you & your group some of the best hidden twisty's out this way if your keen. Whitford, maraetai, clendon, huanua, dury, ramarama, Tuakau, and port Waikato (just not all on the same night). Good Mix of fast, scenic & technical roads.

Let me know if your up for it.



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I think you will find most of the above group will already know all the 'hidden' roads in those districts.

[Saarg]

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[Saarg]

I think you will find most of the above group will already know all the 'hidden' roads in those districts.

Cheers, there are some good roads out this way


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[leathel]

Its always good to get a different lead that takes different ways, but most of the areas noted are well traveled, there are still yet to be done on the Thursday night rides though, well at least for a while anyway :)

[nzspokes]

clendon,

Ah yes the scenic trails of Clendon. Some amazing sights out that way.

[leathel]

Reg and WOF done so Thursday might be a go :D

[caseye]

Pleased to hear it me ol mate.
Missed a good night last.

[Thani-B]

Anyone riding tonight? Trying to decide how lazy I feel.

[leathel]

Anyone riding tonight? Trying to decide how lazy I feel.


I dragged my bike out for a check over, not checked it yet but should be OK, think I sorted the tire leek.

[caseye]

Anyone riding tonight? Trying to decide how lazy I feel.

THANI-B! welcome home.
Yep I'll be riding, sure Leathel will make it, old guy may show, didgy and sharper xb showed up last week, could be a good night.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Where and when? And how late do you guys notlrmally go? Curious, hoping to squeeze in a visit sometime soon :-)

[Thani-B]

It's normally at the autobahn truckstop between Papakura and Drury, but I'm not sure what time. I haven't been for years.

[leathel]

Roll out 7pm, meet 6:30ish

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Awesome, wont make it this week, will see what I can do for next week

[Thani-B]

Well I'll see you guys there. I think it's about time I showed up again.

[caseye]

meet 6pm onwards ride off 7pm.

[nzspokes]

Awesome, wont make it this week, will see what I can do for next week

May join you, just spooned some crap metzlers onto the Bandit to make it road legal. If it gets a wof I will be out.

[leathel]

nice roads, good company, a pleasure to lead tonight :)

[caseye]

nice roads, good company, a pleasure to lead tonight :)

As always a pleasure to follow your leader. Great to see you Thani-B and to hear that 5 years of hard work have paid off, well done that Young Woman. Lance that ol Bully sounds fantastic when you open her up to pass etc.

Kaiaua again, but by a different route tonight, no coast road with all the slips. Good ride folks. Come on you Orrible lot come out to say Gidday and have a blast from the past.

[caseye]

nice roads, good company, a pleasure to lead tonight :)

As always a pleasure to follow your leader. Great to see you Thani-B and to hear that 5 years of hard work have paid off, well done that Young Woman. Lance that ol Bully sounds fantastic when you open her up to pass etc.

Kaiaua again, but by a different route tonight, no coast road with all the slips. Good ride folks. Come on you Orrible lot come out to say Gidday and have a blast from the past.
Should see you there then Spokes.

[Thani-B]

Was a good ride. Cheers guys. Will try to make it more often.

[leathel]

Geepers they were a bit slow on service here so we went to Kaiaua :P

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/leathel-one010/20160303_195323.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/leathel-one010/20160303_195323.jpg.html)

Good progress on Muddy Waters now so not toooo long and we can be stopping for a meal there again :D

[leathel]

Ohh and Upper Coro loop Sunday for those that are interested

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/178073-FBMC-Do-the-upper-Coro-loop-Sunday-6th-March?p=1130952642#post1130952642

[nzspokes]

Should see you there then Spokes.

Good chance I will be there mate, no problems with the WOF.

Getting the old girl sorted with some new lights so I can see at night.

[leathel]

Look like its going to be fine tonight..... might have to ride :D

[caseye]

Sadly the Bloody Horse Float won again! Have a good ride people.

[leathel]

Sadly the Bloody Horse Float won again! Have a good ride people.

you missed a nice trundle down 22 then down to Rangiriri :)

There was a bit of fresh road but nothing too bad :)

[nzspokes]

Thanks for the lead out and new roads Leathal. :clap:

[eldog]

Caseye, another horsey story eh?
horse floats always cost.
Leathel and his steed lead us on another ride on roads most I have only been on once before.:clap:
He showed us some of his work, very nice.:niceone:

meeting an old flame next week in Rotovegas, planning to go for a ride:whistle:

so might not make it next week, before I ride down.

there was a yearling heifer on the western side of the motorway between Ramarama and Drury, Caseye you may want to pick up with your float

[caseye]

Caseye, another horsey story eh?
horse floats always cost.
Leathel and his steed lead us on another ride on roads most I have only been on once before.:clap:
He showed us some of his work, very nice.:niceone:

meeting an old flame next week in Rotovegas, planning to go for a ride:whistle:

so might not make it next week, before I ride down.

there was a yearling heifer on the western side of the motorway between Ramarama and Drury, Caseye you may want to pick up with your float

Yep, will just nip down to the workshop, weld the ramp back on and get the reg alive and go for it, yearling you say, should be good an tasty. Enjoy the Rotovegas ride(?????????@#)&^%$#@!), go down via Tahuna and Morrinsville great wide sweeping corners that you can mostly see through.

[eldog]

Yep, will just nip down to the workshop, weld the ramp back on and get the reg alive and go for it, yearling you say, should be good an tasty. Enjoy the Rotovegas ride(?????????@#)&^%$#@!), go down via Tahuna and Morrinsville great wide sweeping corners that you can mostly see through.
young calf hard to see.
i now have the problem leathel had at the Thunder Beach ride.....time to get it sorted this week, now that I noticed:rolleyes:
I don't normally go that way, but will give it a go:niceone:

[leathel]

young calf hard to see.
i now have the problem leathel had at the blue thunder ride.....time to get it sorted this week, now that I noticed:rolleyes:
I don't normally go that way, but will give it a go:niceone:

Tuhuna road is awesome, I stay of 27

Now to see if this works

https://goo.gl/maps/DiBtcrmSZmy

[eldog]

Leathel link worked fine.
just gotta work out a small issue LOL with the bike.
and sort out how I am going to leave work on Friday and get to Rotovegas by 1pm and still do 8 hours work. I see a few late nights this week.

If I am extra good will try for Thursday too. I need the training. Been off the bike for too long.

[nzspokes]

I might make it again this week. I got a bit more light to help my old eyes. Will see how the week works out.

[eldog]

Thursday was a nice night for a wee pootle.

The Autobarn was quite a relevation, the things people do and wear....... there is a few that cant drive either.

Tahuna road a good alternative to those other main routes.

Road works from Morrinsville through to the other side of Matamata

Some signage but no sweeping of extra metal off the top. Taking signage down on Sunday.

Loose metal at turn off from SH27 to Morrinsville, nasty.

Could see repairs over repairs on some of the areas. Patches starting to appear mostly on left wheel track areas.

Excellent weekend.:blip::devil2::spanking:

[leathel]

Thursday was a nice night for a wee pootle.

The Autobarn was quite a relevation, the things people do and wear....... there is a few that cant drive either.

Tahuna road a good alternative to those other main routes.

Road works from Morrinsville through to the other side of Matamata

Some signage but no sweeping of extra metal off the top. Taking signage down on Sunday.

Loose metal at turn off from SH27 to Morrinsville, nasty.

Could see repairs over repairs on some of the areas. Patches starting to appear mostly on left wheel track areas.

Excellent weekend.


Morrinsville to matamata was OK the way I go ;)

Was down that way for a wedding Sunday :)

[eldog]

Morrinsville to matamata was OK the way I go ;)

Was down that way for a wedding Sunday :)

I wasn't sure about the other roads so cut back to SH27.
Ended up in a queue of about 12 cars following a horse float which could barely manage 80 k on the flat all the way along the Mamaku road.:brick:
Wouldn't pull over - such nice considerate people :shutup: still only arrived 30 seconds late - whew :sweatdrop

[amit]

hey guys

new to the country, was wondering if I get some company that would be great. can I join you guys. I assume you ride every Thursday is there anything more I can know.

cheers & safe riding everyone.

[leathel]

hey guys

new to the country, was wondering if I get some company that would be great. can I join you guys. I assume you ride every Thursday is there anything more I can know.

cheers & safe riding everyone.

If you can check on this tread Thursday arvo as most post if they are going (well some do)

Weather looks OK but I am short staffed this week so not sure if I will make it this week..... but weekend is looking like it might be wet so I might try to get out

Just arrive 6:30ish and park outside the Autobahn near the BP end (if there is room) as that is where we mostly park :)

[Puffin' Billy]

I gotta sit a closed book test after work but i hope to come check it out.
What time does the ride normally leave from the autobahn if the meet ups at 6:30? 7ish?

[leathel]

Roll out 7pm, if you are definitely going to be there we will wait a bit just need to let us know :)

[Puffin' Billy]

this test is gonna be a giant biatch, i don't wanna rush it and i don't wanna hold y'all up either.
If i'm not there by 7 just roll out, i've probably been beaten by the test....

[caseye]

Well, got new feet and an itch to ride, so I'm heading to the BP about 6pm, Leathel, you coming? Come on I know ya wanna!

[leathel]

Well, got new feet and an itch to ride, so I'm heading to the BP about 6pm, Leathel, you coming? Come on I know ya wanna!

Would love to ride but going insane looking for where J put some bolts he pulled out this morning..... Have to get a lot more done to this truck yet or it wont be finished in time tomorrow :(

[caseye]

Slapping coming on I feel.
Sit down, have a cuppa, go look again.
I'll see you next week.

[leathel]

Slapping coming on I feel.
Sit down, have a cuppa, go look again.
I'll see you next week.


Cracked a beer, found the bolts (under other bolts not touched..... must have been shaken up)

Now to find the rest of the parts :P Always an issue when staff have unexpected days off, all this could have been done Yesterday !

[Bass]

Any starters tonight?

[caseye]

Sadly I have just now returned from the Norf Shaw where my wife's bike has languished for the past 5 days, waiting for amongst other things a new front tyre.
On the up side it's riding a lot better this week than last and it got home without needing a rest.
So, sigh, no I'm not there this week, will be back next though.

[leathel]

new tires ordered, I hope to have things under control for Thursday, Been a shocking week with a leaking hot water cylinder and blown workshop mower motor on Thursday just gone thrown in....

No riding this weekend as I worked most of it and said farewell to an old friend who has been MIA for a year now so I will be hanging out for a ride, figures crossed all goes to plan

[eldog]

new tires ordered, I hope to have things under control for Thursday, Been a shocking week with a leaking hot water cylinder and blown workshop mower motor on Thursday just gone thrown in....

No riding this weekend as I worked most of it and said farewell to an old friend who has been MIA for a year now so I will be hanging out for a ride, figures crossed all goes to plan
Hope this week improves for you.
last weeks ride was short due to very slippery roads Sth of Bombay. So did a Waikato LOR to make up for it.
not sure about this week.

[awa355]

Hope this week improves for you.
last weeks ride was short due to very slippery roads Sth of Bombay. So did a Waikato LOR to make up for it.
not sure about this week.

You will still be cleaning your bike come Thursday. :yes::yes:

[eldog]

You will still be cleaning your bike come Thursday. :yes::yes:
dont remind me.
I didn't bother to clean it when I got home. - naughty:spanking:
I did promise myself to clean the car, vacuum and wash the inside car windows too. Damned riding taking up too much housework time:bleh:

[caseye]

All things being equal I should have new front 888 on wifey's bike, so just might take it out to scrub it in this Thursday.

[eldog]

All things being equal I should have new front 888 on wifey's bike, so just might take it out to scrub it in this Thursday.

Things never equal.
I thought the same thing 2 weeks ago on another project got all the ducks in a row 2 weeks and still waiting.

Leather took us on a tight and twisty ride. Not quite the direction I imagined at the rider briefing, but still well worth it after quite a few months of crappie customers at work.

I got one of those famous lemon lime bitter handles you like do well.

Pretty sure Leather missed your presence.
And I wanted to compare bike handling.

Marvellous bit of riding on those tyres. Might just get the same when I upgrade.

See you this week I guess.

[leathel]

The Night Dragon did well for a tire that was well past its best!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/Bike%20work/IMG_9267.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/Bike%20work/IMG_9267.jpg.html)


Probably shouldn't have been riding on them though as they started to part layers where I cooked them, also found a decent gash where a hit a broken bottle, i had seen the cut in the front that wasn't bad..... the rear cut was worse, not too flash!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/Bike%20work/IMG_9266.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/Bike%20work/IMG_9266.jpg.html)

New tires ready to fit


http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/Bike%20work/IMG_9258.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/Bike%20work/IMG_9258.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/Bike%20work/IMG_9254.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/Bike%20work/IMG_9254.jpg.html)

All sorted now :D

[eldog]

Looks a little too organised.
Great to see you did get the tyres... eventually.

Down at the Classic bikes at Taupo. Good to see some older bikes on the track.

Esp like the side cars myself

[caseye]

Well did get the tyres on wifeys bike, but got home too late to come out. So took off for Rotten Vegas to see me dad today on da Bandit. New GT Angels from Pirelli on her and what a difference having good grippy rubber on makes.
Got those shoes on the ol girl Leathel?
Taste bloody awful after the first one, but for now it's all I'm having, tried Cranberry juice with Sprite Zero the other day, morning after hair lip just like I'd been on the turps all night, can't win.

[eldog]

Well did get the tyres on wifeys bike, but got home too late to come out. So took off for Rotten Vegas to see me dad today on da Bandit. New GT Angels from Pirelli on her and what a difference having good grippy rubber on makes.
Got those shoes on the ol girl Leathel?
Taste bloody awful after the first one, but for now it's all I'm having, tried Cranberry juice with Sprite Zero the other day, morning after hair lip just like I'd been on the turps all night, can't win.

Was at RotoVegas last month for conference/party
Not much beats rum or southern comfort
Let's see how those bandit feet work in the cold wet tar bleed

[eldog]

A beaut day followed by a nice wee pootle down country lanes, some I haven't travelled for a wee while.

Nice to meet Bass, I enjoyed the ride, first time I have felt comfortable with the front for a wee while. You might want to check out your front light on low, it didn't seem to cast much light about, maybe it's set for 2up? (I just remembered)

Wasnt going to turn up as I planned a 1200 k trip over the weekend, but other commitments:brick:
Glad I did, nice to be out.....

Luckily we missed the rain (in the pub) and it had stopped when we departed again.

Obviously you had to have old tyres to be out tonight:whistle:

and Awa the bike did get a little cleaner tonight:bleh:

[Bass]

You might want to check out your front light on low, it didn't seem to cast much light about, maybe it's set for 2up? (I just remembered)



Pleasant evening but I need to do more night riding. Was only just starting to settle in.

Was pretty happy with the light set up from where I was sitting. Was definitely better than than BMW's first attempt.

Anyway, jacking the arse up and down is just a pause and a flick of the switch. I do enjoy some of these mod cons.

[leathel]

It would be been a good night to ride and I had the new tires fitted...... My week had been nuts and I didn't realize it was Thursday until I was about to leave work..... and my Bike was boxed in behind far to many vehicles to shift, I also had all the tools with me to finish putting the hot water cupboard back together (replaced the cylinder Saturday)..... not that I got that done as the a door hinge broke.... so should have been riding :P

[eldog]

It would be been a good night to ride and I had the new tires fitted...... My week had been nuts and I didn't realize it was Thursday until I was about to leave work..... and my Bike was boxed in behind far to many vehicles to shift, I also had all the tools with me to finish putting the hot water cupboard back together (replaced the cylinder Saturday)..... not that I got that done as the a door hinge broke.... so should have been riding :P

No worries, it has been hectic the past couple of months.
i learnt my lesson a while back, if you even remotely think you might go for a ride, get the bike sorted before ride night. LOL

last year one of my HWC low pressure regulator blew, water all over the place, lucky the main relief operated and dumped a lot more water out through the outside drain. Insurance covered all the repairs but not the cylinder (wear and tear).

and I thought I was the only one with a middle name of Murphy.:niceone:

[eldog]

Pleasant evening but I need to do more night riding. Was only just starting to settle in.

Was pretty happy with the light set up from where I was sitting. Was definitely better than than BMW's first attempt.

Anyway, jacking the arse up and down is just a pause and a flick of the switch. I do enjoy some of these mod cons.

Looked like you could have done with the light shining further ahead.

I don't think I can adjust the bike that easily:brick:

[amit]

If you can check on this tread Thursday arvo as most post if they are going (well some do)

Weather looks OK but I am short staffed this week so not sure if I will make it this week..... but weekend is looking like it might be wet so I might try to get out

Just arrive 6:30ish and park outside the Autobahn near the BP end (if there is room) as that is where we mostly park :)

hey

thanks for the info. can I ask you to give me the address/contact number easier for me to meet you guys at the right spot, and well looking forward to meet you probably on the the 28th of april if its on.

cheers

[Bass]

Looked like you could have done with the light shining further ahead.

I don't think I can adjust the bike that easily:brick:

Point.
It's a typical modern lighting setup where the low beam is on full time but is truncated across the top. Not much to be done about it. If I raised it (which is dead easy to do) then high beam would be navigation hazard for aircraft.

Our cars are the same.

[eldog]

Point.
It's a typical modern lighting setup where the low beam is on full time but is truncated across the top. Not much to be done about it. If I raised it (which is dead easy to do) then high beam would be navigation hazard for aircraft.

Our cars are the same.

Ok.
keep an eye on car lighting developments, some very interesting recent advances.
it will take a while for them to filter through, but BMW would be at the forefront

[eldog]

address/contact number easier for me to meet you guys at the right spot, and well looking forward to meet you probably on the the 28th of april if its on.

Autobahn Cafe, BP Motorway Service Centre State Highway 1, Papakura, Auckland 2113

Thursday - Usually hang around till 7 ish then decide on a random ride

If its bad weather then no one will turn up - be realistic, the colder/wetter it is the less likely there will be someone

Leathels ride the other week was well and truly random - it gave me lots of practise - which is eactly what I need.
Would do that again, if only I could remember where we went LOL.

Its just a ride and a chin wag, ask questions seek advice. All relaxed no pressure to keep up.

Caseye and Leathel seem to be the regulars, I only turn up if I get the chance - work has been limiting it to one ride per week (if that)

enjoy your rides...

[amit]

Autobahn Cafe, BP Motorway Service Centre State Highway 1, Papakura, Auckland 2113

Thursday - Usually hang around till 7 ish then decide on a random ride

If its bad weather then no one will turn up - be realistic, the colder/wetter it is the less likely there will be someone

Leathels ride the other week was well and truly random - it gave me lots of practise - which is eactly what I need.
Would do that again, if only I could remember where we went LOL.

Its just a ride and a chin wag, ask questions seek advice. All relaxed no pressure to keep up.

Caseye and Leathel seem to be the regulars, I only turn up if I get the chance - work has been limiting it to one ride per week (if that)

enjoy your rides...

copy that

thanks

[leathel]

I went for a bit of a trundle today and ended up on some roads I haven't traveled on for a while..... might have to do them on a dry night, more back roads to get people lost :P

But not a wt road ride as it has a bit of green in places of the wheel tracks...... but better roads than the last roads I did :)

[eldog]

I went for a bit of a trundle today and ended up on some roads I haven't traveled on for a while..... might have to do them on a dry night, more back roads to get people lost :P

But not a wt road ride as it has a bit of green in places of the wheel tracks...... but better roads than the last roads I did :)
Good to hear you got time to ride.

Work is a bit a mystery this week - will try and see you Thurs:blink:

I don't mind doing green roads, it will be just a lot slower.

[leathel]

Good to hear you got time to ride.

Work is a bit a mystery this week - will try and see you Thurs:blink:

I don't mind doing green roads, it will be just a lot slower.

Just a small section was green :)

[caseye]

Just a small section was green :)

Long as it's sealed and not got shit loads of pot bloody holes I'm OK with it.
This week should be a go.

[leathel]

Rain radar is clear.... bike is ready.... ride tonight I think

[nzspokes]

The road from Rangareri to 22 is full of roadworks. Just in case you were heading that way. 22 is fine. Was out that way yesterday.

[leathel]

The road from Rangareri to 22 is full of roadworks. Just in case you were heading that way. 22 is fine. Was out that way yesterday.

Cheers, have another area in mind but we will see when I get there :)

[leathel]

A nice we trundle that was, great night to ride :D

I almost turned back out of the drive to keep riding :P

[eldog]

It was a nice wee run, some of the roads I knew some definitely worth trying again, liked those tight twisties. Finally got some sort of rhythm going.:yes:

excellent to see the group working together, everyone rides at their own pace.

Amit followed me home, almost led him the long way, but thought better of it, so at least he knows how to get back to mway etc.

Bass if there is a orange sidecar, try that one:woohoo:

[amit]

It was a nice wee run, some of the roads I knew some definitely worth trying again, liked those tight twisties. Finally got some sort of rhythm going.:yes:

excellent to see the group working together, everyone rides at their own pace.

Amit followed me home, almost led him the long way, but thought better of it, so at least he knows how to get back to mway etc.

Bass if there is a orange sidecar, try that one:woohoo:

thanks everyone for the support really appreciate. challenging roads but was a great ride.cheers

[eldog]

thanks everyone for the support really appreciate. challenging roads but was a great ride.cheers

Amit,

remember -

Country roads, people often cut the corners

and

loose metal on edges, off driveways, intersections

take your time develop at your own pace.

[caseye]

Glad you guys had a good night out, I got home got geared up and was in the garage getting sorted when I just felt like shit. So hung up da helemt and went to bed. Much better today, daughter been home for a week with cold/flu and I think I've just kicked it into touch.
Be seeing you next week.
"Ride your own ride" is a SATNR moto.

[eldog]

We missed you, but you made a good decision by the sounds.
definitely getting cooler by the night.

was a textbook group ride....

Caseye, Leathel will tell you how to get a few extra k's out of your tyres and how they are made:sweatdrop

[leathel]

I had a couple of others that missed my message about the ride until to late that would have been there..... will see how it goes next week :)

[Moise]

The road from Rangareri to 22 is full of roadworks. Just in case you were heading that way. 22 is fine. Was out that way yesterday.
And half of the scenic drive around Lake Wairere is the same.

Not sure I'd agree that 22 is "fine"!

[leathel]

And half of the scenic drive around Lake Wairere is the same.

Not sure I'd agree that 22 is "fine"!

22 is what 22 is.... has to be treated with respect as it will always have roads slumping etc..... But I love it warts and all :D

[Moise]

22 is what 22 is.... has to be treated with respect as it will always have roads slumping etc..... But I love it warts and all :D
To be fair, they have repaired one of the worst parts, and quite a few sections have been resealed during the last couple of summers.

It certainly is a challenging ride, but great fun. There seem to be more bikes using it these days - I recently saw a Harley holding up a car on one of the tight sections!

[nzspokes]

And half of the scenic drive around Lake Wairere is the same.

Not sure I'd agree that 22 is "fine"!

22 is a country road and should be treated as such. Any country road can have challenges.

[Moise]

22 is a country road and should be treated as such. Any country road can have challenges.
Absolutely. Especially in the Far North!

There was something in the media last year about recognising that it is a motorcycle touring route, and how NZTA, ACC and Waikato district council have developed a plan to improve the road. We're starting to see the results of this, including the Safer Rides signs.

[eldog]

Absolutely. Especially in the Far North!

There was something in the media last year about recognising that it is a motorcycle touring route, and how NZTA, ACC and Waikato district council have developed a plan to improve the road. We're starting to see the results of this, including the Safer Rides signs.

Nice idea,

fixing it it with layers of unswept chip seal is going to fix it.

yeah right.

we need more creative tourism being a Mecca for bikes, riding etc is a good start, we need to improve our whole community driving skills.

we have the scenery in a very small area that most other countries are envious of. We should use it.

i liked riding the roads we have done in the past couple of weeks, somewhat better than 22

[Moise]

I managed a couple of good slides on that chip seal. At least the road after the Raglan turnoff is OK.

Where have you been riding?

[nzspokes]

I managed a couple of good slides on that chip seal. At least the road after the Raglan turnoff is OK.

Where have you been riding?

The bit going south after the Ralan turn off is epic.

[amit]

was only a drizzle on the way and then started pouring down hard.well seems that rain is gonna be on see ya all next week probably. any plans on the weekend will slide in

[eldog]

Well it is drizzly here in papakura. Want to go but not sure.
Typical the bike has been cleaned. Helmet cleaned. The gloves and boots waxed and polished. Fuelled up. Then shit happens. Even got off work early.

[leathel]

I am still at work and am going to stay dry, Last thing I need atm is a cold... Net week :)

[eldog]

Good call. Caseye probably wrapped up in cotton wool asleep:yes: it's easing off but decisions made. Next week or sat/sun. Already been to downtown Ongarue this week for work.