South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

[caseye]

I am definitely there this week. Spotlights fitted, Ramair intake system fitted, ready to ride.

"Ramair"Spewsuki's had that didnt they?
Good, be seeing you then', then.
Din, Didji,Jafar, Puddy, come on guys, it's warming up and the pubs rebuilt, time to ride.

[leathel]

Well I wont have my spots fitted, but do have highway pegs fitted... not the ones I was going to fit as while I was looking for mount options I went through my box of bits and found some handle bar risers that would make mounting the old factory pegs easy.... So it will be interesting to see how much I use them :P

[leathel]

I wasn't expecting as much rain this morning, but it is set to clear by ride time :D

[caseye]

Rain! Wot rain???
Heading out the door soon.
C all you ugly buggers at the BP.

[eldog]

I missed the extended ride, but found the road works at Kingseat 1km gravel
and 2 of those fellows we saw at the BP earlier interviewing someone else

and there are still more road works on the recently completed Papakura Bridge resurfacing - looks like concrete

[MENTAL490]

Rain! Wot rain???
Heading out the door soon.
C all you ugly buggers at the BP.

hi not sure how to use this forum, ive been looking for an xv owner as i was doing my monthy scavinge at a friends scrap yard and spied what looks like and xv1000 on its way to the crusher, its only good for parts, seems a waste to scrap it, im sure some gear is still ok, the engine in still in it carbs are there but not on the engine. Email me at qld.tsv.game@gmail.com let me know if you or somone else may want to save it, it will cost its weight in scrap which is bugger at the moment.

[caseye]

hi not sure how to use this forum, ive been looking for an xv owner as i was doing my monthy scavinge at a friends scrap yard and spied what looks like and xv1000 on its way to the crusher, its only good for parts, seems a waste to scrap it, im sure some gear is still ok, the engine in still in it carbs are there but not on the engine. Email me at qld.tsv.game@gmail.com let me know if you or somone else may want to save it, it will cost its weight in scrap which is bugger at the moment.

Thanks for thinking of us, my ol "coal Burning" XV is really a TR!1. But no one here in NZ knows what that is.
She's 100% rebuilt literally from the ground up, including a hand done paint job by a bloody amazing artist.
I've got plenty of bits and pieces for her, but others out there might jumpin and ask you for stuff and they'd be welcome.

[caseye]

Well given the imclement weather returning, I am riding the couch tonight.
One word El, Dag an ya all know whatsa gunna happen.

[leathel]

with new slips and road slumps around the place I will pass, I know of 5 local slips/slumps that had Onewhero school closed today as the buses couldn't get around... looks like the same deal tomorrow

Plus I need to catch up on work jobs being Jeff didn't get to work...... He felt it to much of a risk of not getting home with 2 of the 3 ways to work having slips already..... I hope they get it back open tomorrow :shutup:

[oldguy]

I'm out tonight as well, doing an oil and filter change, and check over bike, make sure everything is as it should be, got a 700k ride doing it in 2 days over the weekend, be too hard on my ass:( other wise, so will see you lot when i see you's. :cool:

[eldog]

Well given the imclement weather returning, I am riding the couch tonight.
One word El, Dag an ya all know whatsa gunna happen.

bin working wooda missed u anyways

you gunna spill your earl grey tea? Is dat what gunna happen:shutup:

oldguy are u doing the Klr ramblers Motu Easter ride?
thought I might plan a ride like that soon so wondered about conditions down that way

[eldog]

I doubt I will be there this week, been very busy the past couple of months at work (even all weekends)
but if I make it then :clap:got a meeting which has been moved forward to five.


Caseye - this week I finally found I understood your signature - not for what it says but what it means for those remaining.

John Clarke - Fred Dagg

now also out 27th another group meeting

[leathel]

I doubt I will be there this week, been very busy the past couple of months at work (even all weekends)
but if I make it then :clap:


Caseye - this week I finally found I understood your signature - not for what it says but what it means for those remaining.

John Clarke - Fred Dagg


The bad weather is supposed to be bang smack on south Auckland Thursday night....... doubt much riding will be done, I just hope it moves off fast!

[caseye]

Divan! Sofa! Couch! call it what you will, tonight I'll be on it.

[eldog]

Divan! Sofa! Couch! call it what you will, tonight I'll be on it.
Surprise:sweatdrop

getting ready to party down country over the weekend:woohoo:

bring on the weekend. A meeting of the clan.



will give tonight a miss.

[eldog]

The bad weather is supposed to be bang smack on south Auckland Thursday night....... doubt much riding will be done, I just hope it moves off fast!

dont always rely on the weather forecasts, but if riding take extra care:scooter:

[eldog]

Nice run last night plenty of curves (on and off road) :2thumbsup

c u in a couple of weeks

Leathel. IMO Lanolin if he just wants to keep it. But not leave it outside
Clear coat would add more work. Would it be better if it's being driven around?

[eldog]

Day off today, just doing some light reading on topics discussed last weeks ride before doing something useful.

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/desmog.htm

now I understand much better what was described by Leathel and the difficulty involved :niceone:

[leathel]

twas a nice night to ride, not as cold as last week.... Glen Murray Ragariri loop and back to Muddy for a big burger :D

[leathel]

I might have to brave the wind tonight, Not supposed to rain, I want to try out my new bars :)

[eldog]

If I am there ok. If not I am working
Looks like working. Heading into the traffic chaos all Penrose then a few hrs work. Chilly night

Yep working..... bugger

Out next week too ..... bugger

[leathel]

Twas a nice night to ride, Liked the new bars and love having Oxford heated grips again...only had them on low last night, made it comfortable in the lighter weight gloves :D

[eldog]

Twas a nice night to ride, Liked the new bars and love having Oxford heated grips again...only had them on low last night, made it comfortable in the lighter weight gloves :D

Keen to see this mod. :headbang:

c u in a couple of weeks
also got some work on the bike to do in the meantime. :(

Last post I had so much time sitting stationary in traffic, I logged into KB and sent post, edited it and did some reading. Still had time to waste in the lines of still traffic. Next time I will take a book, War and Peace might just be long enough.

[Bass]

Metvuw says dry evening tomorrow - any starters?

[leathel]

If I get the work stuff under control and the bike runs OK I will be a starter, waiting for parts still but its usable still...

[Bass]

Roger that

[leathel]

Not going to get there tonight....I have other things on that I forgot about :rolleyes:

[eldog]

Out this week.
Site visit

[leathel]

mmm Don't think I can get there tonight, been doing a bit of work and not quite ready to ride

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Should be all go by the end of the weekend or sooner if I leave the suspension to later

[caseye]

Well, at least you have a valid excuse.
Me, I'm helping wifey relocate the house hold stuff we moved out of the kitchen, dining room and lounge a month ago.
Reno nearly completed, but what a mess.
See you guys next week with a bit of luck.

[oldguy]

I wont make tonight, as I'm dew to do a Top end on my ride, just need to get all parts and be good to go. don't want it sitting next to the Buell:no: for the next six months:facepalm:

[leathel]

my bike is back together and its fine....now I just need to get work under control so I may be there tonight

[oldguy]

I'm out tonight, I'm up here in the Bay of Islands, enjoying the lovely weather and time away from Auckland. Be back late tonight. See you lot next week I hope.

[eldog]

Next week joesphine

[leathel]

still working.....as per normal nothing is plain sailing when working on cars that are 90 years old......

[eldog]

Stripped and repaired a rock crushed the other day, more than 60 years old. Had to work out what was worn and missing to get it back to original condition. Owner is wrapped, as it is now working the best it has for more than 20 yrs. Sometimes a little TLC works miracles when you make an effect. Makes you proud of your efforts when you receive good feedback.

Allows time for riding with a smile.:yes:

[eldog]

This week is looking unlikely that we will be there.

dont worry it's not the man flu, that everyone else is getting.

just a matter of timing and uncoordination:pinch:

[caseye]

Well, a man could not look out the window this morning and not think.
"Hell yeah"!
I'm going tonight.
So, who's all coming along?
Dress warm, cause it's going to be chilly, but the roads should be great and the hot coffee at the final stop (yeah Right!) will be good.
Come on you old buggers get yer compression socks on and lets ride.

[eldog]

Hell yeah.

Already been on 2 rides today looking forward to another:bleh:

[leathel]

Booked in for a WOF at 1pm..... should be all go if things go to plan (have plenty of work to finish too)

[Bass]

Hell yeah.

Already been on 2 rides today looking forward to another:bleh:

Well, get there in reasonable time and I will give you that suspension lesson that I promised

[eldog]

Well, get there in reasonable time and I will give you that suspension lesson that I promised

Hookes law F=-kx

From memory. Apparently a bike ride is good for it.

[eldog]

Working on the bike tonight.

[leathel]

Working on the bike tonight.

same, Got another package with parts in too fit, needs some modding too (used parts) .... and its wet so best time to work on the bike :)

[caseye]

same, Got another package with parts in too fit, needs some modding too (used parts) .... and its wet so best time to work on the bike :)

Hells Bells, da Bandit got started up last week for the first time in 6 weeks, as did the Boulevard, both are ready to go, just need some dry roads and an excuse.Wotcha got then Leathal?

[leathel]

.Wotcha got then Leathal?


Just some comfort mods.....you will see soon enough :P

Been some long days lately so its not happening fast though.

[eldog]

Just some comfort mods.....you will see soon enough :P

Been some long days lately so its not happening fast though.
Probably a coffee cup and donut warmer waiting for the rest of us. Doesn't seem to need a map holder like me.

Or a louder horn:bash:

Casey's jealous as he wants a pie warmer :bleh:

Long hours and working weeks without a day off does get a bit repetitive. It won't last forever and the weather not really suitable for longer rides.

[leathel]

If my day goes OK and this fog clears I could be there tonight....a lot of if buts and maybes but I need a ride :P

[eldog]

+1 for me!:bleh:

If i get let out early enough.:doh:

[caseye]

+1 for me!:bleh:

If i get let out early enough.:doh:

Already kitted up and rarring to go.
C U ugly buggers there tonight.

[leathel]

Coldest Thursday night ride I have been on for a fair while..... the roads were not as dry as I expected in some places, deep gravel in others...and fog made it interesting too but still a good night :D

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[caseye]

Coldest Thursday night ride I have been on for a fair while..... the roads were not as dry as I expected in some places, deep gravel in others...and fog made it interesting too but still a good night :D

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I'll second that! Deep loose and widely spread metal is a real hazard for us road going motorcyclists, OL Bass had no worries on his GS Goat, but me, well, um suffice to say we had a wee clenche or two going through that lot.
Nice to finally get a ride in guys and always good fun to ride with you crazy buggers.
OI, Lethal, get that bloody fire stoked up will ya, slacker.

[eldog]

Cmon it wasn't that cold:baby:

shoulda followed leathel home, it was a nice night, easily coulda ridden further.

didnt fog up on the way home.

did show my lack of riding (rusty as) and lack of ride fitness.:whistle:
and I need to do something else with the screen..... too much noise from buffeting

nice warm and friendly stop as usual:clap:

[leathel]

Cmon it wasn't that cold:baby:

shoulda followed leathel home, it was a nice night, easily coulda ridden further.



I wouldn't have been so bad if I didn't wear jeans to work that don't fit under the leathers...... a layer under the leathers would have been warmer :facepalm:

[eldog]

I wouldn't have been so bad if I didn't wear jeans to work that don't fit under the leathers...... a layer under the leathers would have been warmer :facepalm:

Aye. Same. Thighs were cold when I got home. Didn't notice while pootling along.

Just like long distance riding. It's not till you stop and get off that you start to notice your body. Lack of fluids. Cold. Stiffness etc

[Bass]

OL Bass had no worries on his GS Goat, but me, well, um suffice to say we had a wee clenche or two going through that lot.


Excuses, excuses!

[eldog]

Excuses, excuses!

I saw you put your feet down :lol:

[eldog]

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/171300-Oddball-engines-and-prototypes?p=1131053145#post1131053145

for a certain member, this video explains the technical events that occurred during their bikes evolution

thanks tjbw

[eldog]

Studying 2nite

[leathel]

working....should have worked last week too but needed to ride, with wet roads tonight I better try and get some of my back log cleared.

[eldog]

working....should have worked last week too but needed to ride, with wet roads tonight I better try and get some of my back log cleared.

yep drowning at work, just getting deeper every week........ but I am not complaining. Better than less than 20 hours a week.

I know your feeling, sometimes you need a break.

[caseye]

yep drowning at work, just getting deeper every week........ but I am not complaining. Better than less than 20 hours a week.

I know your feeling, sometimes you need a break.

It's OK girls, we'll all be riding next week I'm sure.
That Lightning was bloody bright earlier this evening.

[eldog]

It's OK girls, we'll all be riding next week I'm sure.
That Lightning was bloody bright earlier this evening.

Ok, gravel and off road skills this week is it? :bleh:

Like lightning and thunder :niceone:

[leathel]

might be a dry night tonight....not sure I can make the start time though as I have a job coming in to quote after 5..... depends on how long that takes :)

[eldog]

You will have to carry the flag as I have been too wicked lately. :wait:

looking outside it could be a nice night, bugger.

see yous sometime when I am back on good behaviour

[leathel]

Twas a good night to ride

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[eldog]

bugger, it did look good from my office window.

Caseye, probably at home on the couch in his better 'alf's caramel cardy.:bleh:



I had a very good friend (3 so far this year) pass away on Thursday morning amongst all the other chaos that happening.
So riding been given a back seat for a while.

[caseye]

bugger, it did look good from my office window.

Caseye, probably at home on the couch in his better 'alf's caramel cardy.:bleh:



I had a very good friend pass away on Thursday morning amongst all the other chaos that happening.
So riding been given a back seat for a while.

Not good news mate, we''re here when you want. Been off work with this boy flu ALL WEEK, never been so crook, looking forward to getting back out on the bike sooooooooon.

[eldog]

Not good news mate, we''re here when you want. Been off work with this boy flu ALL WEEK, never been so crook, looking forward to getting back out on the bike sooooooooon.

I have had it, a strange one.

Annoying dry throat and hard to swallow with the headaches (migrane as well, bad when I work in a noisy environment)
not a lot of coughing.

Not much else. Sleep deprevation hasn't helped either

Use the old cough medication just helps keep the throat moist, and vicks on the nose.

Most effective was the soluble Panadol dropped into a hot cup of water on the desk - the fumes helped.

I didn't bother having time off, would only be board out of my tree, with worry about catching up work I am missing(so far behind).

Sounds like your recovering, the nicer weather will help.:niceone:
see you out there!

[Saarg]

Any takers tonight?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170810/1fb4b063458cf9312b86bec9d31007dc.jpg


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[leathel]

still working, so I am out

[caseye]

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One thing or another, not tonight Joesphine!

[caseye]

OK, I'm in, who else is coming out for a play?
Going to be bloody cold though.

[leathel]

I need to get a lot done today so not sure for me, With the ride up to see Murray in the weekend I need the work done....didn't help I had to fit a new fuel tap in Roses bike..... 3 hour round trip to Whangaparoa Tuesday night....and yup it was cold out there :P

[Bass]

I'm in
BMW was a tad frisky after 2 weeks on an Enfield - 5 times the power

[leathel]

Anyone keen to ride tonight, I may get things sorted early enough tonight ....If I get no more interruptions

[Bass]

Starters tonight???

[leathel]

I'm out, fitting hard box's to my daughters bike and I want to try to finish before the weekend :)

[eldog]

I am out as well

[caseye]

Yep, me too, sorry fella's, things to do tonight..

[eldog]

Just got home from work It's a nice night for a ride, apart from the eagle helicopter circling overhead

[eldog]

Not tonight as planned.:bash:

[caseye]

Was still caging back from Tauranga at 9pm that night, bloody work.

[eldog]

been doing those sort of hours for the passed couple of months, weekends too.
hard but worth it.

even with a couple of good mates passing away, its been hectic. :facepalm:

Yes Papakura Motorcycle Services, still does WOFs :woohoo:

Good to see a bit Of Leathels work at the Motorcycle show :Punk:

got a couple of rides coming up so need to do at least some riding and get the cobwebs off the bike, need some on the bike time-so rusty now.:whocares:

so are some of U's coming to show me how its done?

[caseye]

been doing those sort of hours for the passed couple of months, weekends too.
hard but worth it.

even with a couple of good mates passing away, its been hectic. :facepalm:

Yes Papakura Motorcycle Services, still does WOFs :woohoo:

Good to see a bit Of Leathels work at the Motorcycle show :Punk:

got a couple of rides coming up so need to do at least some riding and get the cobwebs off the bike, need some on the bike time-so rusty now.:whocares:

so are some of U's coming to show me how its done?

Yes,sigh! of course. See you next Thursday.

[eldog]

I was reminded recently that I should scrub up on my slow speed riding skills (or total lack thereof)
and
while travelling to work

- Emergency serve/braking - practise how the bike will react when something suddenly appears

- Don't go overtaking a stationary lane without being very careful that someone isn't going to suddenly appear thru the stationary lane
Even if you are overtaking 2 lanes this is more likely to occur, as I witnessed this week.

- Scanning ahead

- Think about possible things that might go wrong.
eg This is a nice corner someone might be tempted to cut, coming the other way.
And if its me doing the thinking, its gunna happen

- Some people just are steerers, blindly going where someone has gone before.

- Be mindful of people who maybe lost or trying to find a location, sudden turns can happen.

- On every trip there is at least one (stereotype) person who will try and beat the que, wow one car length-the stress of it.:banana:

and these where just things seen while in a cage - this week.

[Maha]

I was reminded recently that I should scrub up on my slow speed riding skills (or total lack thereof)
and
while travelling to work


Yeah yeah all of that...but on the slow speed thing, some years ago I had an idea (ominous some may say) to hold a slow speed race over a distance of 200 mts. Your feet may not touch the ground and the winner is the 'last one' to complete the 200 metre straight. A lot are not that comfortable with slow speed work so the idea was a moot point before it went any further. Riding fast is one thing but being the slowest is another level of skill.

[caseye]

Yeah yeah all of that...but on the slow speed thing, some years ago I had an idea (ominous some may say) to hold a slow speed race over a distance of 200 mts. Your feet may not touch the ground and the winner is the 'last one' to complete the 200 metre straight. A lot are not that comfortable with slow speed work so the idea was a moot point before it went any further. Riding fast is one thing but being the slowest is another level of skill.

Be bloody good to have you and Mom along to demonstrate that one one of these days young Maha.
I will endeavour to impart some wisdom to the young reckless and always moving eldog in the near future.

[eldog]

Yeah yeah all of that...but on the slow speed thing, some years ago I had an idea (ominous some may say) to hold a slow speed race over a distance of 200 mts. Your feet may not touch the ground and the winner is the 'last one' to complete the 200 metre straight. A lot are not that comfortable with slow speed work so the idea was a moot point before it went any further. Riding fast is one thing but being the slowest is another level of skill.

I was reasonable before, but havent ridden for a few months (and out of shape - Yes Caseye round is a shape).
I was like one of those skittles with a round base that always stood back up when knocked over, weaving and wobbling. Haha!

summer is coming, so time to practise when I can.

200m thats quite a way.:niceone:

could always wait at the start till every one else has finished then go

[eldog]

Be bloody good to have you and Mom along to demonstrate that one one of these days young Maha.
I will endeavour to impart some wisdom to the young reckless and always moving eldog in the near future.

Not always moving.

Reckless at work YES

Reckless on the bike, not so much

Impart wisdom to me, few have succeeded

not enough room for wisdom

Would be Good to see Maha and Mom again - excellent advice as always!

[Maha]

Be bloody good to have you and Mom along to demonstrate that one one of these days young Maha.
I will endeavour to impart some wisdom to the young reckless and always moving eldog in the near future.

No bike/s at present Mr Cas, though the use of an XJR at anytime was offered today.




could always wait at the start till every one else has finished then go

Not quite the definition of a race.

[caseye]

No bike/s at present Mr Cas, though the use of an XJR at anytime was offered today.



Not quite the definition of a race.

The ol coal burner is at your disposal if required, shes sitting quietly in the shed waiting for another 4 yrs of youngness to wear off before becoming a real cheap date/rego!
Hope the 5 days off was good and quiet.
Always has a current WOF and rego is only a click away.

[HEsch]

Suzi is in Auckland and will be making the trip verrrrry regularly! This Thursday I can't join you (work function) but keen to make a night in the near future.

22 mins door to door today - I was at work before my bus would even have arrived near the flat :2thumbsup

[oldguy]

The weather man says..... Looks Like Rain....thats good enough for me.:zzzz:

[eldog]

The weather man says..... Looks Like Rain....thats good enough for me.:zzzz:

I have worked hard to be there this week as I have a race next weekend. So I gotta blow out the cobwebs etc
Rain or no rain:2thumbsup

The weatherman also says there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Well bugger me I must always get the wrong end

[oldguy]

I have worked hard to be there this week as I have a race next weekend. So I gotta blow out the cobwebs etc
Rain or no rain:2thumbsup

The weatherman also says there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Well bugger me I must always get the wrong end


bugga now I feel like I have to turn up.........:scratch:

[caseye]

bugga now I feel like I have to turn up.........:scratch:

Of all the days to have to say, Not tonight Josephne, it's tonight, bloody flus back.More ani binotics, have fun you lot.

[eldog]

Bollocks to antibiotics

Try never to have 'em

Maybe something to soothe the passage.

Get well Caseye I need someone behind

Dissolving aspirin. Gargled:scooter:

[leathel]

Took my daughter out on her maiden trip on the Vulcan seams she was home tonight on study break...... we went a bit longer than expected so to late to get to the start.... Thought her first trip on the bike would be better in daylight :)

Weather looked good while we were out

[eldog]

Took my daughter out on her maiden trip on the Vulcan seams she was home tonight on study break...... we went a bit longer than expected so to late to get to the start.... Thought her first trip on the bike would be better in daylight :)

Weather looked good while we were out

daylight :Punk:

twas no rain.

note to self, don't wash the bike if going for a ride.

it was a good refresher for us older returning riders.

munsters fav road is 1/3 washed out no sign of any major repairs occurring in the near future.
c u next time

Bass, no time is the right time, think of the good times.

[eldog]

50/50 call for tomorrow will try.:wait:

[McJim]

I can't believe this ride and this thread are still going. The Dover would be proud!

[eldog]

It's a pot luck ride

last week there was so many corners it was like being in a barrel. :devil2:

It was a good and varied ride to places we hadn't been before. My skills were lacking but I improved as the ride progressed. Prefer night riding.:eek:

we also learnt not to invest in radio controlled model airplane racing, although the technical aspect was interesting as it also applies to all types of fuel burning engines.

we also had:apint:

as summer returns so to the opportunities to ride :bleh:

[munster]

Sorry, other plans this week. I will get there one night.

[eldog]

i am out this week as well
the bike isn't back:facepalm:
and I need to pack for tomorrows ride:woohoo:

[oldguy]

I can't believe this ride and this thread are still going. The Dover would be proud!

Hey McJim been along time mate. This be the only ride still going. Haha the name oldguy suits me now Lol.


Here go Bob, Looks Like Rain, that be good enough for me to give it a miss tonight,
maybe next week.

[jafar]

Hey McJim been along time mate. This be the only ride still going. Haha the name oldguy suits me now Lol.


Here go Bob, Looks Like Rain, that be good enough for me to give it a miss tonight,
maybe next week.That's 5 years straight now isn't it? :-P

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[caseye]

That's 5 years straight now isn't it? :-P

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Cheeky Prick! Least he can says he's ridden a SATNR in the last 12 months!@#$%$% Unlikje a certain jafar, come on Marty, tell us yer coming tomorrow and I'll ride, still flued up an just back form Oz, but I'd love to ride with you both for a change.

[munster]

I plan to be there tonight on Queen Latifah (she got a big beautiful black ass :laugh:)

[eldog]

I'll ride, still flued up an just back form Oz.

Always a CASE of flu YEah

I have been away to0. No flu just bulk rain.

[leathel]

Looking at riding tonight, now to work a plan to get enough room to park the bike in on return from tonight's ride.... going to need to shuffle things around..workshop is choker full.

[oldguy]

That's 5 years straight now isn't it? :-P

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Hahaha funny man, when we gunna see your ass out on a ride,:no: ill rephrase that, see YOU out on a ride.:bleh:



think the weather man might have it right tonight.:facepalm: and Im lazy to get off my ass now Im home.:msn-wink:

[eldog]

what person in their right or left mind listens to the weather man :whocares:

look out the window :bleh:

If I come for a ride it will be an early start tomorrow :violin:

[leathel]

Hahaha funny man, when we gunna see your ass out on a ride,:no: ill rephrase that, see YOU out on a ride.:bleh:



think the weather man might have it right tonight.:facepalm: and Im lazy to get off my ass now Im home.:msn-wink:


great to see you saw the light and joined us for a ride :D

[eldog]

great to see you saw the light and joined us for a ride :D

Hes really got to get a clear lens.:drool:

trifle improves riding :not:

another good ride

away next week so Caseye will have to resume his duties

[leathel]

anyone on for tonight.... got a few things I need to do....but that weather..... that might force me to ride yet....

[caseye]

anyone on for tonight.... got a few things I need to do....but that weather..... that might force me to ride yet....

I'm In! Be seeing you there.

[eldog]

due to the usual SNAFU - I missed the event I was meant to be at so unfortunately for u's I will be there.

come on Oldguy, its not raining :bleh:

[oldguy]

anyone on for tonight.... got a few things I need to do....but that weather..... that might force me to ride yet....Hey leathel thanks for that LED headlight bulb, friggin awesome, I owe you some beers. now all I have to do is get a clear visor or goggles. I'm out tonight going out for dinner. Next week should have clear visor or goggles by then.

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[oldguy]

due to the usual SNAFU - I missed the event I was meant to be at so unfortunately for u's I will be there.

come on Oldguy, its not raining :bleh:Too nice to go riding, I'm going out to dinner, any way I still haven't got around to getting a clear visor yet, hopefully next week Lol.

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[caseye]

Too nice to go riding, I'm going out to dinner, any way I still haven't got around to getting a clear visor yet, hopefully next week Lol.

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Good old fashioned SATNR Ride tonight. Ponga Rd, Hunua, Clevedon, ( pub for dinner) Great burger an cxhips, Whitford and home.
Missed ya John Boy!@#$% Anyone seen ol Puddy Lately?

[eldog]

Another good one.

i hope you did get too lost leathel.

i shoulda led you through to Mway:doh:

cheers guys!

[leathel]

Another good one.

i hope you did get too lost leathel.

i shoulda led you through to Mway:doh:

cheers guys!


Didn't get lost at all.....Used to live in Papakura for a while....just changed my mind which way I was going a couple of times :P

[jafar]

Didn't get lost at all.....Used to live in Papakura for a while....just changed my mind which way I was going a couple of times :PGood to see the ride is going well. Sorry that I can't get there. I'm in Blenheim working on the kaikoura rebuild.
Stay safe :-)

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[caseye]

Good to see the ride is going well. Sorry that I can't get there. I'm in Blenheim working on the kaikoura rebuild.
Stay safe :-)

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But, Butt! S'not that Far Jafar!

[eldog]

But, Butt! S'not that Far Jafar!

We did think about going to Waiouru for a photo, remember.:niceone:
so we coulda met him half way!

[jafar]

But, Butt! S'not that Far Jafar!I'm here, bike is in taupo. :-P

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[eldog]

Didn't get lost at all.....Used to live in Papakura for a while....just changed my mind which way I was going a couple of times :P

Thats cool, I suddenly thought when I got home
I did leave you high and dry a bit.

I had no idea you had lived in P Kura

[eldog]

If this drizzle continues. I will give a miss.
Got some navigation to sort :yes:

[leathel]

supposed to get better as they days goes on, been fine here for ages

[caseye]

Not tonight Josephine! Too bloody wet and COLD, did I mention cold?

[eldog]

I have just been outside and for once I will agree with Caseye - Les Miserable

So when I get home I will get out the map for the next road trip and muse.

if the weather is better for you Leathel, enjoy it as it cold and overcast this side of the hill.

Hopefully next week is better.

[gsxr]

Not tonight Josephine! Too bloody wet and COLD, did I mention cold?

Are you all soft up there ??? Metservice says currently 15 deg there.
Its a tropical 13 deg here .
Just going for a scoot in my tshirt and jandels

[eldog]

Are you all soft up there ??? Metservice says currently 15 deg there.
Its a tropical 13 deg here .
Just going for a scoot in my tshirt and jandels

Its getting icy up here, its the humidity and the wind is directly off the water - at least where I am standing.

Caseye maybe soft :bleh: but we are not all soft.:laugh:

its 6.10 and its started drizzling so no ride tonight for me - definitely

[leathel]

Its getting icy up here, its the humidity and the wind is directly off the water - at least where I am standing.

Caseye maybe soft :bleh: but we are not all soft.:laugh:

its 6.10 and its started drizzling so no ride tonight for me - definitely


Icy????? I didn't even bother putting an extra layer under the leathers.... stayed dry, Just 100K's done tonight as some roads were wet but still worth a ride

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[eldog]

Well for me it’s been a very hard week.
At work went outside and it was icy:cold:

then it rained

glad you got out and did a ride.

nice pics

[munster]

Tonight is looking good weather wise, better take the opportunity as the weekend looks rubbish.

[leathel]

Tonight is looking good weather wise, better take the opportunity as the weekend looks rubbish.

I was thinking the same

[caseye]

I was thinking the same

Ditto, be seeing you good old boys later then. Come on Doggy, get orf da couch!
John Boy! EWE Too, come on time that ol chook chaser got warmed up again.

[eldog]

Come on Doggy, get orf da couch!

just for you to lie on it, nah, get your own. :sweatdrop

[eldog]

A n other good ride.
oldguy it wasn’t raining

the weather was much better too.:ride:

[caseye]

A n other good ride.

the weather was much better too.:ride:

Yep and for those in the know, it was a classic SATNR ride. Back roads everywhere, a wrong turn and even some 1 way bridges , arriving at the supreme SATNR destination in time for tea.
Fresh snapper, scallops and chips at the old favourite the Kaiaua Pub, yes in the garden bar el fresco!
Good ride , ride Leader, pace was perfect roads were good an dry and no slips.;
See you all next week.
\

[eldog]

Unavailable this week, unless there’s is a miracle.

[leathel]

I didn't get the bike out in the weekend so tonight might be the night to ride :)

[eldog]

Have a good ride:headbang:

[caseye]

Have a good ride:headbang:

Wot, No Micalce?
Sad face for da Doggy, gunna miss ya mate.
Puddy ya out there, Sharper!Çome on guys look out the window.

[leathel]

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Twas a good nights riding :)

[oldguy]

a couple of pics

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Twas a good nights riding :)Haha, not worth me posting an pic' s as they be the same. Awesome ride mate, enjoyed that.

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[eldog]

Looks like twas a good night for a boat

Old guy looks like you finally got someone to bring some spare fuel in a trailer

[eldog]

Twas a good night for a ride, the sunset spectacular:bleh:

see uus next week maybe.

[oldguy]

Who keen while I'm still motivated?

[leathel]

I should be able to find time, might have Jinxed it though as I have a young work experience boy wash the bike.....

[caseye]

I hate, no hate is too weak a word, I really really don't like getting crook, bot is back, you guys ride on safe and have fun out there.

[oldguy]

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[eldog]

Good stuff, Oldguy and Leathel :Punk:

It would have been epic.

[caseye]

Yus! Yeez and Yes, going to ride tonight, who else???

[eldog]

The couch looks enticing, eh Caseye :banana:

and the words of the eternal 'nah, yeah!' spring to mind

[oldguy]

Yus! Yeez and Yes, going to ride tonight, who else???

possibly.........maybe.....not sure.....motivation.

[eldog]

Yes 2 weeks off and a ride like this :woohoo:

all the extras

3 off 1 lane bridges and we survived
numerous gravel sections
subsiding roads
perfect weather
and Caseye on his couch, er. I mean bike.

EXCELLENT ride:yes: LEATHEL

summary: when I got home I wanted to do the whole ride again, including your return path leathel, even though I knew there was work tomarra

[leathel]

Yup enjoyed last nights ride.... incl the ride home :D

[oldguy]

Was a good ride last night, been awhile since I've been in the Red Fox, must call back, that chowder looked and smelt nice, caseye, eldog. Another great ride leathel.


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[eldog]

OK tomorrow, weather permitting I will be there. (the crowd groans - not again)

It certainly was interesting looking at the different bikes last week.



Caseye, don't forget to check/bring those items you said would fit and if possible check the bar size



and for youse others, time to clean those bikes, done on the gear and go for a ride. :banana:

bring on the good weather....

[leathel]

I am not sure if I will be there, just got in from collecting firewood, about 10 trees tonight...... already feeling it, might not be very agile tomorrow :P

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[eldog]

I am still at work and its raining.....

so it will be sorting out some more bike stuff when I get home or the couch aye!:bleh:

see you next week for me.

spent most of the evening working at work, so much gets completed when there’s no interruptions.

hope you guys managed to get a ride in....

[eldog]

Hopefully going to drag the old girl out and give her a bang!









:Oi:one of the lights is intermittent and I know there is a problem with the supply to the headlight. Sometimes bright(as much as I can expect from a std bulb) then dim-the usual low voltage dirty yellow.
nah not fixed yet, bugger.
got an old project started again, first time, summer is here again:not:

now to finish both projects.... plenty of time to sort additions

[caseye]

Well, new tyres front an rear, new oil an filter, new chain, new WOF, just got Rego to go an I'm in for tomorrow nights ride.
Come on you ÖLD Barstard"Former SATNR'guys, get your fingers outa yer arses and come along, been building this last few weeks, 3-4-8 or more bikes each night, can't ask for better weather and the roads are brilliant.
Yes Doggy I will bring those bits along, thank you mate.

[leathel]

mmmmm 10psi might not be enough air....... Will have to find where its going.....if its the valve I could have sudden loss of air....no Ride until sorted :no:

[eldog]

Yeah low air pressure can be a bugger.
Reminds me to check tyre pressure more often and this weekend would be a good start.

Good night for a cruise it was. And that's what we did.
Prawn sticks, chips sipping on a cool drink while watching the sunset at leather fave watering hole.

Lots of small road works everywhere. Loose stones not the best.

Good ride for those generally couch ridden:niceone:

did enjoy watching Caseye tip toeing all about the place with his new tyres.

[leathel]

Yeah low air pressure can be a bugger.
Reminds me to check tyre pressure more often and this weekend would be a good start.



It had only been a week since checking the pressure and it was low last time but it had been 3 weeks since the previous check.... and was not nearly as low. Will check where the leak is, if its the valve it could have sudden loss of air if used!

[eldog]

It had only been a week since checking the pressure and it was low last time but it had been 3 weeks since the previous check.... and was not nearly as low. Will check where the leak is, if its the valve it could have sudden loss of air if used!

Good point, I used to do it weekly, now I do it weakly.
i used to know what pressure the front and rear etc.

now I got no idea, maybe I wrote it down, too tired to look.:brick:

sudden loss of air on the back not too bad, the front OMG. From my own experience

[eldog]

Want to make it but I canned due to work.
Caseye start looking for replacements as it won't work on the bike.
I will be there next week with bells on.
Ride on looks like a lovely night

[leathel]

Want to make it but I canned due to work.
Caseye start looking for replacements as it won't work on the bike.
I will be there next week with bells on.
Ride on looks like a lovely night


still working here, looks good out but I wont be riding for an hour or two yet...not enough time to get there, I still have a dog to get home too so might do a solo trip later in the night :)

[oldguy]

still working here, looks good out but I wont be riding for an hour or two yet...not enough time to get there, I still have a dog to get home too so might do a solo trip later in the night :)Sorry mate, could have hung around or come over your way if we had known. Nice ride tonight cheers to my riding buddy on the Rocket 3 hope was not too slow for yah.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171214/97c4c578e6879417c24613f179770daa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171214/68dee22529eecf0e10710ce3d8f58587.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171214/1dc5203a84ed1fa24cf2ae1431a6f1fa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171214/dd081d1b0633a0046a6c5d7b001d5aae.jpg

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[leathel]

Good to see you got out John, I ended up working longer than expected so didn't head out, Nuts at the moment, no way am I going to get all the work done before christmas

Good to see Paul out on his Rocket again on a thursday night ride (assuming it's his bike/ helmet)

[eldog]

Looking at pics I definitely got the raw end of the deal.
i gotta earn more moolah to pay for mbike and gear

should be no excuses for me next week as we breakup earlier in the day.

been thinking might go for a ride to Te Kuiti over the weekend to drop off and pickup some parts for work.
weather and availability dependant. Saturday arvo or Sunday. Unless customer has organised something else.
Hoping the weather holds.

[oldguy]

Looking at pics I definitely got the raw end of the deal.
i gotta earn more moolah to pay for mbike and gear

should be no excuses for me next week as we breakup earlier in the day.

been thinking might go for a ride to Te Kuiti over the weekend to drop off and pickup some parts for work.
weather and availability dependant. Saturday arvo or Sunday. Unless customer has organised something else.
Hoping the weather holds.

Was a good ride, if I do say so myself. I being the leader for the night, plan the Muddy via Kaiaua. Off at Drury, back road through to Ararimu Rd - Paparimu Rd - Hunua Rd - Clevedon through to Kaiaua one stop for the photos along the coast. Kaiaua Rd back to Mercer, and the Muddy for a beer and a bowl of hot chips.


Good to see you got out John, I ended up working longer than expected so didn't head out, Nuts at the moment, no way am I going to get all the work done before christmas

Good to see Paul out on his Rocket again on a thursday night ride (assuming it's his bike/ helmet)

I never asked his name, how slack is that, he said he lives like somewhere between your workshop and your house, he did seam to know you.

[leathel]

Was a good ride, if I do say so myself. I being the leader for the night, plan the Muddy via Kaiaua. Off at Drury, back road through to Ararimu Rd - Paparimu Rd - Hunua Rd - Clevedon through to Kaiaua one stop for the photos along the coast. Kaiaua Rd back to Mercer, and the Muddy for a beer and a bowl of hot chips.



I never asked his name, how slack is that, he said he lives like somewhere between your workshop and your house, he did seam to know you.

Yup Paul is his name :)

[eldog]

Ararimu Rd - Paparimu Rd - .

One area to keep in mind 'Lots of drivers cutting corners on these 2 roads'

not just the edge, the whole lane on the wrong side, around completely blind corners and a LOT


I know from several years of experience driving those 2 roads.

You should have seen the panic when they met me coming the other way.

I often also drove behind these dickheads, they thought they were going fast - useless.
I had a much less powerful vehicle, could keep up and stay on the correct side of the lane, even avoid oncoming dickheads


These roads are the ones to watch


There are some shady 'wet' corners even in summer the grass/moss grows here, and the occasional road slump can upset a bike too.

nice ride though, must be a real bonus having a bigger tank!

off to Otorohanga tomorrow for lunch, bike all loaded up, lights and a few other bits and bobs all fixed.....
might have a deco at viands on the way back

[eldog]

Caseye you getting off the couch this week?
If yyyyeessss I will bring the bits.

The sun is out but the breeze will be cool later.

I have breakup party this arvo, plan on going for a ride.

[leathel]

I should be all good to ride tonight :D

[caseye]

I'm INN! Most definitely cheers Doggy see you thehn, then.

[eldog]

Brillant ride and weather, yeah baby another corner please.......

:Punk:

[leathel]

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[eldog]

That sunset was cool.....

got off arse today, bike sorted and got back on the bucking bronco.

popped into see Colin and got some wise advice.......:not:

i listened and tried it....

just waiting for the traffic to die down......

Caseye, I will need some pointers.

Its so different, I had forgotten.

and for Maha, ‘tis Summer

will post if free next thursday

[caseye]

That sunset was cool.....

got off arse today, bike sorted and got back on the bucking bronco.

popped into see Colin and got some wise advice.......:not:

i listened and tried it....

just waiting for the traffic to die down......

Caseye, I will need some pointers.

Its so different, I had forgotten.

and for Maha, ‘tis Summer

will post if free next thursday

Thats good news, I took my one out for a ride today, she behavced so well I've decided to kee her.
The bike was pretty awesome too.

[eldog]

Thats good news, I took my one out for a ride today, she behavced so well I've decided to kee her.
The bike was pretty awesome too.


i dunno how she puts up with yeah, must be the jeans.......:laugh:

she probably rips them a little each time...

[caseye]

Anyone?
Its Thursday for those who may have forgotten!
Just checking in to see if theres a feeling for a ride tonight.

[eldog]

Anyone?
Its Thursday for those who may have forgotten!
Just checking in to see if theres a feeling for a ride tonight.

i had forgotten, I never remember what day it is.

yes I am in, it will be a careful ride.:laugh:

dont want to waste the Xmas presssie.

[leathel]

Damn I forgot its Thursday, just fired up the pizza oven to cook a roast.... next week

[eldog]

The ride was just what I needed:yes: thanks RIC

going to check tyre pressures in morning when cold.

should I do this on the centre stand? I did know but forgotten.

ride out nervous....

ride back betterer.... still lots to think about & finish off.

not sure about next week, definitely don’t want gravel.

caseye see 2016 Northern odyssey thread on here.

will check out your suggestion and check out Murray on here too.

[caseye]

Hope that barby was a good one Leathel, we had a bloody good ride with ol Doggy sandwiched between nominated ride leader (Ratbag) an TEC ( my good self) on his newly returned to the road Bandy (Mark, she looks as good as when she was yours mate), no problems a nice quiet ride out to Miranda ,Kaiaua and return via 27, the sallops and John Dory from the PUB were beautiful as always ( never mind the chippy next door ( you know, the world famous one, yeah Na!) Good trip, roads quiet, dry and mostly roadworks free.
One small scrape with a stupid van driver who didn't seem to care that there were bikes in the left lane in front of him as him tried to dive into us,Literally.
I gave him a good old fashioned KB wave, that got him scampering away and, more importantly away from us.
Ride that baby alot in the coming weeks El Doggy boy, you'll love what she can do for you.

[eldog]

Okay another day in the garden and getting stuff sorted.

measured tyre presssure
F 15 R 22
OMG no wonder things felt squirmy
now
F 39 R 40

maybe a ride tomorrow arvo? To see if difference.

checked both on side and centre stand no real difference.
allowed air to cool, approx 5min checked and reset to same, couple of psi
cause I am using a hand pump


Washing all all of my gear because it stinks, and if I Notice it then it’s bad.

trying Nikwax tech wash for washing, tx direct for outer textile jacket and trouser and soft shell waterproof for liners (most of the smell is here) also washing helmet liner to see if any improvement.

the outers were filthy, tech wash is supposed to remove the dirt and clean the pores....

TX direct wash in for the outers, even though they aren’t waterproof.
softshell washing for liners, never were quite waterproof from the start.
its a 3 season suite. Not suitable for freezing or boiling hot.

helmet liners cleaned fine drip dry.

outers and liners proofed, hanging to dry, reassemble tomorrow arvo, and test tomorrow night

[caseye]

No wonder you were taking your time, it must have felt extremely unpredictable. You WILL notice a huge difference, remember to check them again before going out, the tires may have settled and without working (being ridden) they could have developed air escape routes.
Try them out once you know whats in them, then if you are not happy, replace them mate, sorry but safe than sorry has to be the right way to go.
Could be on for a longish pootle tomorrow, Ratbags keen.

[eldog]

No wonder you were taking your time, it must have felt extremely unpredictable. You WILL notice a huge difference, remember to check them again before going out, the tires may have settled and without working (being ridden) they could have developed air escape routes.
Try them out once you know whats in them, then if you are not happy, replace them mate, sorry but safe than sorry has to be the right way to go.
Could be on for a longish pootle tomorrow, Ratbags keen.

It made very interesting riding, would pickup every track, line, bump and follow it, dragging me along for the ride, a capable of sudden slides to left and right on the country road on the way back.

i also recognised that famous bump before i got there, so must be looking further down the road now.


Understood, plenty of time to check tomorrow, just in case.

not sure about fuel range, 3+bars for that little pootle.


go early, Miss traffic & heat. Watch out for tar bleed, if your going South.

have a good ride......

mmmmm finished the last Viands Xmas fruit pie today from last trip:banana:

[eldog]

Checked tyre pressure, within 1 psi from yesterday.

not sure about next Thursday

[caseye]

Checked tyre pressure, within 1 psi from yesterday.

not sure about next Thursday

I'll be Papamoa bound, so not riding on Thursday.
I kid you not, run 91 and you will get at least 300K on a tank, run 98 and that6'll go to 330 with ease, course I'm well aware that spirited riding will adverseley affect those figures.

[eldog]

I'll be Papamoa bound, so not riding on Thursday.
I kid you not, run 91 and you will get at least 300K on a tank, run 98 and that6'll go to 330 with ease, course I'm well aware that spirited riding will adverseley affect those figures.

Just returned from there.

take Leathels’ route, you will remember our ride to Tauranga...... far less traffic, less stress. And ratbag will enjoy it, I am sure.

will go further next time:yes:

was looking for 350-400, will see.

did a maximum of 265 on wee bike, thank goodness down hill into waiouru.

i often think I need a few spirits to ride properly, or do they ride with me?

[nzspokes]

If you want more fuel range these work well. https://www.nomadtanks.com.au/our-tanks/

I have one on my BMW and it goes into the tank breather. Takes the range over 300ks.

[eldog]

Ok whose coming - to the ride?

[munster]

Not I, nor for the next 2 weeks. Road trip holiday, alas not on the bike :-(

[caseye]

See you there matey.

[oldguy]

Not sure, will see how day pans out, just got back from a ride yesterday, down to Whakamaru, to visit the whanau nice day trip, back roads most of the way, Video of the ride along Waipapa road to the dam.


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[leathel]

Not sure, will see how day pans out, just got back from a ride yesterday, down to Whakamaru, to visit the whanau nice day trip, back roads most of the way, Video of the ride along Waipapa road to the dam.


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Love that bit of road.. must head down again, not doe it on the Valk


Should be there tonight.

[eldog]

Not sure, will see how day pans out, just got back from a ride yesterday, down to Whakamaru, to visit the whanau nice day trip, back roads most of the way, Video of the ride along Waipapa road to the dam.

Noice :yes:

very nice in the sun.

[eldog]

It was a nice night for a pootle.

sorry leathel, I didn’t really want to try the gravel just yet.
i suppose I could have go along till that road on the right which is very steep and twisty.
all good.

going to up the tyre pressure just a tad.

check radiator and chain tension.

its going for a service anyway soon.


Every day learning something new....:niceone:

[eldog]

More investigation required

going to get some bits and pieces if I have time tomorrow after work
otherwise I will miss the ride next week:facepalm:

[eldog]

see you next week :eek:

[eldog]

Caseye bring a bag, not that one, one you can chuck stuff in and take away.

[caseye]

Caseye bring a bag, not that one, one you can chuck stuff in and take away.

Oh Dear, you are in such strife, I can't not tell Ratbag what you said.
No worries will do mate.

[oldguy]

I'm out tonight, just can't get motivated, too hot, to lazy to drag the gear out and get ready, did I mention too hot.:argh:

[eldog]

Old guy you missed out on the pre start views.

another training run, conducted by his majesty:rockon:

getting a bit more confident, but taking it easy.

now I have time to take in the views:blink:

tires behaved this time.


Caseye May have a new destination next week if weather and we get there on time, or earlier...




Caseye, the area I was thinking of was Otewa go to the end of the tarseal, you will hit gravel
you beaut country in there parts. Back north to Viands for lunch. There was an accident just after I passed through the main road just before Viands, so look out. I thought the road was pretty easy really......

[eldog]

Oh Dear, you are in such strife, I can't not tell Ratbag what you said.
No worries will do mate.

I am always in the shit only the depth and thickness varies

[eldog]

Couch surfing tonight:banana:

After Tuesday's near death experience on Piha road.:mad:

Oncoming vehicle narrowly missed me.
I was on the left lane outside painted line on a straight.
Still don't know how I wasn't hit. Approx 9.30 pm:eek5:
They were on a group ride FFS.

No where to go.

[leathel]

WOF booked in for tomorrow.... been to busy to sort it....to far out of date to risk it now :P

[caseye]

Doggy you get yer fee tunder that couch an stay there till next week.
Be seeing you guys then, not going out tonight.

[eldog]

Restarted electrical project. Finally

traced all my previous work, not bad really for a novice.

bit more planning now, got most of the main bits and pieces, just a few connections and fancy stuff to order once I figure out what I need.

fuelled up now, ready to ride.

whats the deal with the new ‘northwestern and tunnel’ at 80 another temporary limit changed to permanent by stealth.

sounds like the smaller rubbish bins coming your way.

[leathel]

The weather is looking bad for the weekend so I think I will ride tonight.....might not be perfect but better than Saturday's forecast ATM

[caseye]

Sadly I'm out tonight, be back for next week, will do the Auckland Helicopter Rescue Ride this Sunday.

[eldog]

I am coming
the weather looked bad on the way back from work
Worse weather weekend predicted......

[oldguy]

Take it easy eldog, that's scary shit,

Im out as well tonight WR got the dirt wheels back on, hope to do Waikaratu this Sunday if its fine will ride 450, if wet the 250 as its got new rubber on back, will be too much of a challenge in the wet for me on the 450:facepalm: with it's well worn street legal knobby tires. :facepalm:

Got so much going on this weekend, mostly family stuff, You know that feeling you get, when you have committed to something else, but you just can't remember till the day.:facepalm:

Next week:niceone:

[oldguy]

Sadly I'm out tonight, be back for next week, will do the Auckland Helicopter Rescue Ride this Sunday.

I hate February, too many events on around the same time.:argh:

[aws]

Pit stop somewhere south of Onewhero...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180208/ff83c89bba9f54e3a177360c70b44db1.jpg

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[eldog]

Take it easy eldog, that's scary shit,

Im out as well tonight WR got the dirt wheels back on, hope to do Waikaratu this Sunday if its fine will ride 450, if wet the 250 as its got new rubber on back, will be too much of a challenge in the wet for me on the 450:facepalm: with it's well worn street legal knobby tires. :facepalm:

Got so much going on this weekend, mostly family stuff, You know that feeling you get, when you have committed to something else, but you just can't remember till the day.:facepalm:

Next week:niceone:

Sounds like good stuff, either way sounds like fun.

yes, I know the feeling, that strange have I forgotten something? Feeling.

see you there!


AWS nice pic! Good practise stopping, parking and starting for me.
good to see what I should have in case of something going down.

[eldog]

Ok, we got the weather correct this weekend past.

Ride again this Thurs and another crap weekend?

been thinking about going to Paeroa Sunday, haven’t been to the races there yet.

not sure if take care or bike, dunno how many dickheads will be on the road.......

could always take a tank but that would be overkill.

I added 20 kg last week to the pannier mount just to see how it felt. Apart from being only slightly more difficult to mount, once at speed felt only slightly more steady.


Caseye, your suggestion may become reality...... I await your comments on Thurs as long as weather holds like last week:whistle:

[leathel]

Paeroa races are awesome, Bike parking will get you closer, not had an issue with bikes on the road to and from.

My tire is fixed/ replaced....but modding a few other things while its apart but I should be ready for the weekend, if not thursday :)

[eldog]

Ok, might see you there.

everthing being equal.

good news about tyre

a few more farkles eh?

they are on back burner for a bit as I have gotten motivated to finish off some work for a mate who passed away recently. All good.

[caseye]

You guys coming tomorrow?
I'm going.

[leathel]

You guys coming tomorrow?
I'm going.

Bike is back together and needs the tyre scrubbed so yeah should be there :)

[eldog]

Working late tonight to get there tomorrow.

Must remember to put fuel in:shit:

And check air in tyres this week.

Working with other people this week what a nightmare.
Far too many know it all's. Funny how i deal with customer then get told what they want or can do from people not involved what So ever.:brick:
Almost tossed it in.
Be good to see other people not work related

[eldog]

Great weather, great ride and length.
felt like doing it in reverse on the way back (should have)

leathel, listened to what you said.

took a little detour.......on the way back, bored with motorway.
yep you where right, something to work on.

Caseye, I know it’s hard, let it go. It will fade away.

Old Guy you still polishing the Buell?.....

[eldog]

Working late tonight to get there tomorrow.

Must remember to put fuel in:shit:

And check air in tyres this week.

Working with other people this week what a nightmare.
Far too many know it all's. Funny how i deal with customer then get told what they want or can do from people not involved what So ever.:brick:
Almost tossed it in.
Be good to see other people not work related

same again this week too.

may go the long way home, if the notion takes me.
got a wee problem regarding distance....
going to try something.

[caseye]

Will see you there tomorrow mate.

[eldog]

Will see you there tomorrow mate.

Yeah right:violin:
The rain didn't exist.

Learnt I can lean further. Need more practise.
Also learnt I am a magnet for oncoming traffic at night.
And have minimise the problem I had before.

And I might be a road safety video star 'what not to do' LOL

[eldog]

Don’t wait for me :rockon:

[leathel]

Wont be there tonight, bikes to sort, car to sort (both not mine) and paperwork to catch up on.. next week

[caseye]

Me Too! Sorry, not sneezing into my helmet anymore,see you all next week.

[eldog]

Me Too! Sorry, still snoring in my helmet, on the couch, see you all next week.
Fixed it for ya.

C u 2 weeks if I resist the temptation to stay in Aussie.

will check out some mbike shops while there for ya.

[Theriddler]

Back to biking after bit of time off. Keen to ride with some like minded people. What days do you guys ride?

[caseye]

Back to biking after bit of time off. Keen to ride with some like minded people. What days do you guys ride?

We meet in fornt of the AutoBahn cafe in the Papakura Motorway BP complex, next off ramp past the Papakura one heading South. Mc Donalds is right beside it.
Meet there after 6pm and ride off at 7pm, ride for an hour an a half or so hten find a cosy little bar somewhere and tell lies for a bit, then head home.
No rpessure, no keeping up, ride your own ride is our moto, see you there this week then??

[eldog]

Cannae make it this week :brick:

[eldog]

Back to biking after bit of time off. Keen to ride with some like minded people. What days do you guys ride?

Thursdays usually, Weather dependant-individual choice, same with riding.

occasional rides at other times:Punk:

[caseye]

Sadly nor can I make it this week, visitor over form Oz and Na he doesn't like being on the back seat of my bikes. Somehting to do with the front wheel not turning on the road, I don't know.

[leathel]

If my oil/filters arrive today I might be there tomorrow (change oil tonight)

need them done before the weekend...its overdue & Patriots ride Saturday and visit my Sister Sunday if all goes to plan :)

http://motoevents.nz/patriots-annual-run-auckland/

[eldog]

If my oil/filters arrive today I might be there tomorrow (change oil tonight)

need them done before the weekend...its overdue & Patriots ride Saturday and visit my Sister Sunday if all goes to plan :)

http://motoevents.nz/patriots-annual-run-auckland/

:Punk: Leathel :niceone:

16 litres Caseye, but not a scientific measurement

[Theriddler]

Heyas, if your going will see you there

[leathel]

Got my oil change done, should be there, just a couple of things to finish :)

[eldog]

Still working.
Going to try and make it. It's been a while since the last ride.

[Theriddler]

Be there tonight

[eldog]

:facepalm:Munsters fave road has a lot more chip seal repairs.
a nice wee pootle in the dark.
definitely more lighting improvements required as had trouble sighting corners in a few places, as expected.

glad I have a fuel gauge.

Riddler that section after our stop is much better done in the other direction.

traffic much less than expected.

my ride leader skills:blink:

see yous out there...

[caseye]

whos in tonight then?