South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

[leathel]

whos in tonight then?


I would like to...but trying to cram 6 days work in 4 days has its issues, not sure I will get there.

[caseye]

Don't sweat it this week mate, Doggy out too.
Try for next week.
How have you got on with Rose for the 14th?
Ah I should see what the El Dog is doing for then too aye.

[eldog]

Don't sweat it this week mate, Doggy out too.
Try for next week.
How have you got on with Rose for the 14th?
Ah I should see what the El Dog is doing for then too aye.

Eldog is doing Waikato Ulysees’ Northern Odyssey second half to Cape Reinga and back that weekend, otherwise would have.

[eldog]

Not tonight. Bike still in wshop:bleh:

[HEsch]

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??

Which direction do you normally go in? I'd be keen to tag along for a bit if going south... I normally go back to the Tron on Thursdays. I currently have an online class 6.30-7.15 or 7.30, so my timing is a bit shite to meet you all.

[caseye]

Which direction do you normally go in? I'd be keen to tag along for a bit if going south... I normally go back to the Tron on Thursdays. I currently have an online class 6.30-7.15 or 7.30, so my timing is a bit shite to meet you all.

well, it's dark at 7pm nowadays anyhow, so we coulod wait a bit till about 7.45, or we could go South via Tuakau Naike etc and meet up at maybe the Rangiriri or perhaps the Te Kauwhata Pub, wot say you, fellow SATNR's???

[eldog]

well, it's dark at 7pm nowadays anyhow, so we coulod wait a bit till about 7.45, or we could go South via Tuakau Naike etc and meet up at maybe the Rangiriri or perhaps the Te Kauwhata Pub, wot say you, fellow SATNR's???

Fine by me, I will be chillin anyway....... even if it’s just riding round in circles, as we do:blink:

[HEsch]

Super keen. However, tonight, I have work meetings that will run late. Next week, Anzac day is Wednesday, so I may flag entire week of work. I mean, work from home (already do that Friday, and if Wednesday is a holiday.......)

Thursday 3 May?

[eldog]

I am sure that's not a problem

All depends on you letting the RIC when & what time you will arrive etc.

Looks like a cool night. So Caseye you up for some seafood chowder?

Might be a shortish ride to a warm spot.
Unless the rain&wind decide to drop in then it will be a night by the fire.

[caseye]

Not tonight Josephine, sadly I'm preparing for an away trip and won't be about, ride cafe you lot, the eafood chowder recipe has changed, let me know what it's like.

[eldog]

No worries.
encountered 1-2k of fine gravel
it drizzled almost the whole of the ride
lots and lots of crap drivers, Even the car park nearly got run into twice. FFS
even had dumb people parked 90 degrees to driveways with headlights points up the road toward me.... slight panic when I realised i was travelling at warp factor 3 between 2 lines of on coming cars, and I was on the correct side of the road.
avoided possum on road

went to see where a mate had moved with his new missus,,, so no chowder test.

1 k from home thought, well no one has tried to cut me off yet....... how wrong I was.
1 car changed lane directly into my path, no indication, then I realised a rental car.... stayed back from the 2 cars in front of me. They had a lane each...... the right hand vehicle then cut off the other and moved to a off ramp on a third lane to the left..... indicators on modern vehicles are painted on. Obviously.

got out home and wondered how I survived, chillin apparently works

who knows what will happen next week?

and Caseye you was right, the headlight needs adjustment up. At the moment it points about 4-6m in front of the bike

[eldog]

well whats the weather like?

or is everyone still recovering from Anzac rides?

dont have to ride.:wait:

Can't make it this week or next by the looks:no:

[oldguy]

I'm out tonight Josephine. maybe, maybe not, next week will see how things go or not.

eldog yep chillin works, not worth getting you nickers in a twist over situations that are out of your control,just give them a wave :finger:it just makes things worse. just stay alert.:calm:

good you went out for a ride.:niceone:

[eldog]

Not tonight as predicted
Looks decent night though :blink:

[leathel]

testing pic in this thread

Caseye works in here OK??? Not in the cruiser section



https://s19.postimg.cc/4se4dkfjn/20170202_195022.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[eldog]

testing pic in this thread

Caseye works in here OK??? Not in the cruiser section

Nice pic :Punk:

[eldog]

Any one tonight.

If not will go for a longer cruise. Maybe check out that pub Caseye suggested or the seafood chowder pub. Will depend on how I feel or not.
Early work knock today for a change.

[leathel]

No I won't be there, not going to be done in time, Rejetting the bike, 3 carbs done but 3 left to go.... and been to busy to have spare time, Probably finish it Saturday :)

[caseye]

Go fer yer life boyo, I'm out tonight, big weekend coming up, got to prepare.

[eldog]

No worries. Will go direct from home.
Won't worry about autobarn stop.

Hope there's no more crappy road works this time.:facepalm:

[eldog]

Red Fox tavern
Seafood chowder in a nice warm environment

Weather and roads great. No where as cold as I thought

Just waiting for it to turn up.:banana:

well, turned up and here is my opinion, like it or not
ambiance nice, warm, not too loud, no dickheads present, one patron getting drunk.
staff patient, warm and friendly
drink ok
meat raffle, I took a ticket and drew the number, bugger not my one.
food
temp nice but could be warmer
bread toasted not bad
portion size big
amount of seafood approx 40%by volume
very creamy sauce, this is different from last time, IIRC
cost not bad change out of $20
4.5/10 last time was better 8/10 as you pointed out Caseye previously

would I go back?-yes
would I order the same? No, it wasn’t the same as first time, which was great.

ride took me back via Munsters fav road which now has a large section of unswept chipseal roadworks.
took that steep scenic route to miss the larger road slippage, which was a good choice as it will suffer soon with a large amount of roadworks being planned, lots of painted detailed instructions on most of this little road. No doubt it will be subdivided like the rest.

5 possums, 3 live on road. Half a dozen large boxes and bags along the whole journey, some quite big, obviously fallen or chucked off a truck. 1 mouse dead now. 2 tunnels. Not much other traffic apart from a near miss between 2 trucks and a motorcyclist, nothing to worry about apart from it didn’t look like truck approaching 2 other road users from a side road didn’t look like slowing down. Took std evasive action just in case before it got too serious.

a good ride, might do same again next week but to a different destination, further afield, will see.

bike performed well. So much different from the strange hunting at idle and jerky chain travel than before. Smooth and quiet.:niceone: Weather temp wasn’t as cold as expected so still wearing light shirt......

[caseye]

Told ya they'd changed the Seafood Chowder recipe! No rissen, cloth ears.
Pity, caquse the first time it was at least a 9 outa ten!
Wot you dun to yer Bandy boyo, they love cold weather!
Chain needs to be adjusted, so no slip and clutching, as for the surging, it's a low down thing with Bandy's. It can be fixed, by a mech with some brains.
You coming?

[leathel]

I wont be there tonight, not feeling like it, Sons mate got put in the ground today so some family time tonight....Bloody cancer at 18, Brain tumor got him :weep:

[caseye]

No, I've just changed my mind too, sad news that mate, tell the young fella we're thinking of him too aye.

[jafagsx250]

Looking a bit wet for me.

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[eldog]

Ok it is raining and I don't need an excuse.
No ride Josephine.

There was a reason no rissen, me young fellow me lad.

I couldna hear ya.

Bike sorted, now only user to get off arse.

Food Yep changed, next time I am going past I may call in and ask, or I may not. Certainly was nice the first time.

Cancer - so young bugger.


Typical not raining now, but I have a little project I am working on, well putting off really, I am in the mood so I will keep working on that instead.
A mates working diary(s) who passed away from cancer last year. I have taken over some of his job.

[eldog]

Already wet behind my cloth ears. So rest easy Josephine tonight.:crazy:

Caseye :zzzz:

ps I did manage to get out and about last Sunday while the weather was sunny and warm.....

[caseye]

Yep sitting here reading this, hearing the rain on the roof, thinking, glad I'm not out in this.
Next week for da tag me thinks.

[leathel]

Caseye....did you post? I am almost done with paperwork so may go for a ride, anyone going to brave the colder temps?

[eldog]

I will come if you are Leathel.
Dunno about Caseye maybe a case of the Couch:cold:

[leathel]

I will come if you are Leathel.
Dunno about Caseye maybe a case of the Couch:cold:

Ive started working on the bike now......fitting more bits :P

[eldog]

Ive started working on the bike now......fitting more bits :P

No worries. If it's just me I will just go for a wee pootle.

No stop for food.
Will see.

Not planning on riding this weekend crap weather?

[eldog]

Leathel you ok if I pop out for 5-10 minutes?
Just say if not

I need some country night riding by myself

[leathel]

Leathel you ok if I pop out for 5-10 minutes?
Just say if not

I need some country night riding by myself

was back working on my bike, still will be for another 1/2 hour if you are still on the road :)

[eldog]

thanks Leathel
hopefully you are fitting some heated grips....

Anyway took the standard route to Bombay,
Overtaken on a blind corner by a Ute over the yellow line in the opposite lane, wondered if 95 kph is fast enough or how long before someone appeared coming the other way.
survived that and had one of the better recent rides.

sort of a cross between Leathels' and Bass's navigation.
ie I had no idea where I was going, but no matter, lots of new testing roads, finding the ends of roads and the beginning of several roads that I have travelled before.
Not too many oncoming cars so High beam had lots of use (well its better than the std candle)

If you remember stopping for the Leathels deflating tyre then you should know approx 5k further on there has been a slip and gravel has replaced the road. Some small signs but could be interesting if travelling at limit.
Decending down into the Waikato, looked amazing with the tops of the trees peeping through the dense fog, highlighted by the glowing moon.
Once passed below the fog level, very little vision........so slow going there.
Some of the more interesting curves have been replaced by gentle curves :clap:

SH1 is still under repair, with some areas being sealed, but very slow travelling 5kph or less
I have to wonder what my speedo is reading
Watch out for loose stones in the lane, tyre spat out a few.

approx 120 k
temperature cool-but not cold, well worth the effort.

[caseye]

Yeah , Na! It was Zero degrees ere at 6 pm, so I got out of me riding togs and cranked up the Heat Pump, had a very pleasant evening, warmmmmm and comfortable.

[eldog]

togs, togs, togs, undies, undies, undies

it was worth the ride.......

next bike ride I will wear more than just my togs:argue:

[leathel]

Its fine, not too cold....who is riding, I am going to do a test run on my bike so if others are riding I will head up, if not I will just ride from work :)

[eldog]

I can be there or your place if no one else is riding
Finishing work early shortly:cry:

I want to see if anything falls off my bike.:Oops:

[leathel]

I will gas up and see you at autobahn, be good to test things on the motorway too :)

[eldog]

Ok see you there
I need to test as well.

[eldog]

Nothing fell off:blink:

another excellent ride leader:whocares:

no excess fuel detected :2thumbsup

[caseye]

Going to be at the Bombay Caltex at 9am,tomorrow, Sunday the 10th of June 2018.
Ride off soon after, off to find a tag!:yawn:

[eldog]

Going to be at the Bombay Caltex at 9am,tomorrow, Sunday the 10th of June 2018.
Ride off soon after, off to find a tag!:yawn:

Just finished work

bugger

Already booked for a birthday party @ midday

did I say bugger?:scratch:


have a good one :)

[caseye]

Just finished work

bugger

Already booked for a birthday party @ midday

did I say bugger?:scratch:


have a good one :)

Ewe did, wash yer mouth out wiv soap, you naughty, naughty boy! decided to go south and bugger the Tagarama Auckland tag, got as far as Mercer, turned around and went for the tag at the lower Huia Dam in Titirangi, it was cold, but if we'd kept going south we were going to end up like Popsicles! Never been so cold on a bike this far north.

[leathel]

Ewe did, wash yer mouth out wiv soap, you naughty, naughty boy! decided to go south and bugger the Tagarama Auckland tag, got as far as Mercer, turned around and went for the tag at the lower Huia Dam in Titirangi, it was cold, but if we'd kept going south we were going to end up like Popsicles! Never been so cold on a bike this far north.

Yup that white stuff was around yesterday too, from glen murray to maramarua pretty much all the way......but my latest addition to the bike kept me warm enough with my summer summer gloves on :D

https://s19.postimg.cc/sf3sps2j7/20180609_102256.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


was better over the hill though

https://s19.postimg.cc/me63st337/20180609_112054.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://s19.postimg.cc/jk2yfeycz/20180609_112129.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

:)

[caseye]

Mate Bat Wings?
Looks bloody big, but I bet you are much more comfortable back there, nothing like a screen/wing to hide behind on a bad day.

[SaferRides]

Ewe did, wash yer mouth out wiv soap, you naughty, naughty boy! decided to go south and bugger the Tagarama Auckland tag, got as far as Mercer, turned around and went for the tag at the lower Huia Dam in Titirangi, it was cold, but if we'd kept going south we were going to end up like Popsicles! Never been so cold on a bike this far north.I did a loop through the north Waikato in the afternoon. The roads were mostly dry and clean, but it was cool! Time to dig out the winter riding gear.

Didn't see many bikes - looks like the Harleys have gone into hibernation.

[eldog]

Last nights run was the same as the other week.
apart from no idiots on my side of road, no small trucks with hi beam only(well 1x), no fog, no rain.

just a few possums playing dead on the road and 1 who tried to take on the bike, his head clipped the underside of my boot:doctor:it was a big one in the middle of the road.

Otherwise it saw a general improvement in this riders ability.

for those old enough to remember I just past a mark 2 zephyr with a rather large V8.....:baby:

it wasn’t cold either for those couch surfers out there.......either.

several sets of “road works” and lane changing signs etc but nothing happening.

bike handled the gravel much better than expected.

watch out on those rural roads for farmers vehicles which leave vast tracts of mud for us to slide on, esp corners.

and a few areas of road metal that have washed across the road during the recent rain.

couple of places have large depressions, and it was interesting watching the front wheel suspension extend 3-4 inches suddenly while lying over midcorner.

130 ks total togged up, so didn’t feel the cold.

[leathel]

Last nights run was the same as the other week.
apart from no idiots on my side of road, no small trucks with hi beam only(well 1x), no fog, no rain.

just a few possums playing dead on the road and 1 who tried to take on the bike, his head clipped the underside of my boot:doctor:it was a big one in the middle of the road.

Otherwise it saw a general improvement in this riders ability.

for those old enough to remember I just past a mark 2 zephyr with a rather large V8.....:baby:

it wasn’t cold either for those couch surfers out there.......either.

I dragged my bike out but had a customer come in with an issue after 5 so that kept me busy for a while & just ran out of day to fuel up and get ready (was on reserve.... well into it)

[eldog]

I dragged my bike out but had a customer come in with an issue after 5 so that kept me busy for a while & just ran out of day to fuel up and get ready (was on reserve.... well into it)
Fair enough. I know how things go in your type of work.

lets see what the couch surfer has to say.:bleh:

anyway you probably would have been:mobile: bored......

[leathel]

Fair enough. I know how things go in your type of work.

lets see what the couch surfer has to say.:bleh:

anyway you probably would have been:mobile: bored......


I had even removed the screen to see how it went with the bigger fork deflectors I fitted Saturday as I might run with no or a very low screen...tried a bigger alloy screen Sunday too, was good but I was after a bit more breeze... getting close to cutting a permanent one :)

[eldog]

I had even removed the screen to see how it went with the bigger fork deflectors I fitted Saturday as I might run with no or a very low screen...tried a bigger alloy screen Sunday too, was good but I was after a bit more breeze... getting close to cutting a permanent one :)

This might sound silly but you could stick on some ribbons to see the air flow etc.:weird:
i liked the cowling you put on, looks good.:niceone:

i tried various positions of the adjustable screen last night and have settled for 2 stops before the maximum deflection.

i would like to decrease the helmet wind noise in my ears further though.
its like the wind is getting into the helmet. I might add padding where the speakers would normally fit as a trial.

i am off for a while, back next week

[eldog]

Last night was a repeat and rinse of the previous couple of weeks.

It wasn't cold or chilly, quite still but low light levels.

Lot less vehicles as well.:niceone:

Will probably just do it again next week without starting at the usual place.

If weather is same will try and continue down south further, as I am getting used to the country riding.

[eldog]

Weather not conducive for pleasant riding.:no:

there will be better times:wait:

[eldog]

Missed the 7pm start.

Wore me togs but should have worn more

Crystal clear night but dark

Same run as previous weeks.
Quite enjoying the variety.
Some improvements noticed

Watch out for possums and loose stones on rural roads on corners.

Till next week.

Back to the chaos

Fire trucks really do wallow in corners. Must have been to avoid me.

[eldog]

Anyone else brave enough tonight
I will check back later
If not then a wee solo ride is in order:bleh:

[caseye]

Sorry me ol mate, back into house renovations, shifting furniture around and reinstating rooms tonight, looking OK for next week though, enjoy the ride.

[eldog]

Ok solo ride it is
Nice night for it:banana:
Hopefully the possums will stay at home.

Stop reminding me about the home renovations I am meant to organise:no:

Dunno about next week maybe celebrating :headbang::banana:

[leathel]

I am still at work, bike was jammed in behind cars anyway.... Would have been good to get out, next week maybe (not that likely, busy week again)

[eldog]

No worries
as you know I need time on the bike at my own pace.

and it’s working :niceone:

wear layers as it maybe cool.

[eldog]

Looks like I won't be there tonight for you Josephine
The rain isn't helping either.:spanking:

[leathel]

If it's by some miracle not raining....I will be building with a headlight like last night.....still have some more framing to put up and 750 meters of decking timber to lay... so weekends and nights are busy atm :)

Last nights job was to dig out the last old footing that well was concreted in and shift a pile of timber to where it will be cut. Relaxing times....not! (picked up 500 pavers in the weekend too)

https://s19.postimg.cc/si9ymg6o3/20180718_180548.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/mhc9pdk1r/)

[eldog]

Far Canal
You should have organised a working bee....

You gunna put up a retractable sun shade?

I am asking, as I have been thinking of putting one up and attaching it under the eaves.

A mate of mine took 6+ months to build his, it should have taken 3 weeks but his better half kept changing her mind :sweatdrop


BTW not riding tonight, going to try out the speed-KM check thing in the car

[leathel]

Far Canal
You should have organised a working bee....

You gunna put up a retractable sun shade?

I am asking, as I have been thinking of putting one up and attaching it under the eaves.

A mate of mine took 6+ months to build his, it should have taken 3 weeks but his better half kept changing her mind :sweatdrop


BTW not riding tonight, going to try out the speed-KM check thing in the car

I am lucky I have a father & son who have been working at it...... They have done more than me while I am at work but I do what I can at night and when I can get away from work for a bit and this weekend will get a good run at it if the weather plays its part

Not sure re shade, I will be doing something to add to what our huge silk tree gives us for shade

[eldog]

Silk tree - nice:Punk:

i grew up with a beauty in the back garden, great shade etc

my next door neighbour chopped theirs down:2guns:

[eldog]

Dear Josephine
i cannae make it this week for our rendezvous.
work function.
:dodge:

[leathel]

I am getting there with the deck, next week for riding maybe .... Poor bike hasn't been ridden for a couple of weeks now...or more

https://s19.postimg.cc/459o7yd4z/20180721_174053.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/xx6qn4zy7/)

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[eldog]

Yeah, Nah - Josephine

There is some more work on the bike to do - first time for ages :brick:

[caseye]

Alrighty then girls (Leathal an Eldogdy one) lets make a pact, we ride on the 16th of this month, No Matter What!K.
Come on all you ex SATNR Riders, heres a challenge you should be able to meet, turn up and ride with the last 3 of youré kind.
Love the deck Leatjaql, she's a beaqty, never mind the mud, she looks greeat, didn't buy that ÖLD SLUG"

[leathel]

Alrighty then girls (Leathal an Eldogdy one) lets make a pact, we ride on the 16th of this month, No Matter What!K.
Come on all you ex SATNR Riders, heres a challenge you should be able to meet, turn up and ride with the last 3 of youré kind.
Love the deck Leatjaql, she's a beaqty, never mind the mud, she looks greeat, didn't buy that ÖLD SLUG"

bike runs out of WOF & Reg this week...... will try to get time to get it legal :)

(Check you PM's)

[eldog]

You still have another week at least leathel....

might be enough time time to sort out a quiet pootle between now and then.

i have been given grief about NOT riding for the past couple of weeks:doh:

[eldog]

Just got back from down de line.
may go for a wee pootle tonight by self.
unless a few others are interested.

18th still on? :bleh:

the coromandel is beckoning for a ride soon.:niceone:

caseye you better be tanned...... we don’t need pictures:facepalm:

[eldog]

It's the 18th so what's happening?:eek:

[leathel]

It's the 18th so what's happening?:eek:


Cant see me getting there, weather should be OK but just too much to do, still not been to Pukekohe to get a WOF and no one in Tuakau does them (well last time I checked) no time in work hours to get over to get it done

:brick:

[eldog]

Weather packing up here
Bike is still driveable. Few bits taped back together to get it going. Nothing serious.
Head cold.
Lets make it next week.:Punk:

[oldguy]

:wait::wait::wait: what to do

[eldog]

:wait::wait::wait: what to do

Its upto you, The bike and I aren't upto it.
I will see you next week, you might need the dark visor again :bleh:

[eldog]

Well next week has swiftly arrived.
And the bikes not really ready yet.
So it will be another week before we can meet Josephine :violin:

[leathel]

still no WOF for me, short staffed this week so no leaving the workshop....next week?

[eldog]

still no WOF for me, short staffed this week so no leaving the workshop....next week?

Understand, same problem here (I have woof)

next week, bike still won’t be finished as I will be visiting a sick friend on the weekend.
I had planned to spend some time finishing some stuff on the bike, no worries though.

got to do some longer rides before October’s NI800

but should be there:niceone:

[eldog]

Well, the patient is alive needs some remedial work but first needs a run to test function etc

Currently drizzly. But supposed to clear up.

Will see as keen to test mods.

Oldguy you will need dark visor lol

[leathel]

Its not looking good weather wise here, drizzle has sat around all day and not looking to clear, did get my bike legal but not done the maintenance I was going to do.... but its rideable, not interested in wet riding though...to much on my to do list so if wet I will be working

Got out Sunday though

https://s19.postimg.cc/z8yhakhkj/20180826_125047.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/uztr8eeb3/)

https://s19.postimg.cc/dmjgtj3kj/20180826_125122.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/d9s2nclan/)

https://s19.postimg.cc/5h1evikib/20180826_125522.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/un2d2clsf/)

https://s19.postimg.cc/439s06io3/20180826_131954.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/3qidu00e7/)

:D

[caseye]

Looking very swish there Mr Leathel, noice front screen ensemble.
Have not been about these last few weeks suffered a rather serious health issue a while back and am just now starting to come right.
Looking forward to getting out an about on a nice FINE evenings ride with my mates, soon.

[eldog]

Nice Leathel
I think I know that road, it would be a very slow ride if I was going that way, great scenery through.
We can talk about this sometime later, some interesting sights there.

Caseye, hope being stuck on the couch hasn't been all to bad.
Will just go on the shake down ride, I was riding a few weeks back, just to try out the mods. See if they fall off.:gob:

See U's soon

[oldguy]

Nice Leathel......... Port Waikato to Waikaratu Rd, I still haven't got a clear visor, may go for a ride down to the Muddy for some hot chips,
if weather looks like it will hold, :wait:

[eldog]

Old guy, if you want to meet at the usual place at 7 I am ok with that.
just having a cuppa

[oldguy]

Old guy, if you want to meet at the usual place at 7 I am ok with that.
just having a cuppa

Sorry mate just checked back, I'm at the muddy now.

[eldog]

Sorry mate just checked back, I'm at the muddy now.

No worries
120 k ride
Just got back
Few things to adjust
Watch for dick head overtakers on way back

It was a cool FINE night, only a couple of moments of FOG and very light drizzle lasting maybe 30 seconds.

Didn't realise you were at the Muddy otherwise would have stopped on the way past

After the Muddy, had a drag race with a bus and 3 other cars LOL

[leathel]

I am out this week, my daughter turns 21 tomorrow so we are having a dinner.....

[eldog]

Nice to get your priorities right:2thumbsup - leathel

Weather not looking too good at the moment. Will see later as bike is keen to try out a small model :rockon:

Decided I am not riding tonight(would like to)
Its suddenly got bitterly cold and started spitting not usually a good sign

I will be away next week.

[caseye]

That daughters 21st party was a ripper, caught up with some old friends, had a good night thanks Rose.
I'm out for the next 4 weeks, but should be back in mid October.
Op done Leathel, all good and no complications.
Looking forward to getting out with the lads.
:cry:

[leathel]

That daughters 21st party was a ripper, caught up with some old friends, had a good night thanks Rose.
I'm out for the next 4 weeks, but should be back in mid October.
Op done Leathel, all good and no complications.
Looking forward to getting out with the lads.
:cry:

Twas a good night..... great to see you there

Checking over my bike I discovered its 2000 miles over the oil change....so best I get that done over the weekend ;)

[eldog]

Won’t be there this week.

looks like I will be at the airport (people coming to stay) and hospital (a mate who’s in for surgery) tomorrow.:facepalm:

everything at once...:brick:

nor next week either Josephine

nor next week either Josephine - NI800 end of this week..... 6th Oct :Punk:

[leathel]

I have jobs going out the door, cant see me getting done in time :crazy:

[eldog]

Wet under foot. Don't want to get bike too dirty :whocares:

[leathel]

Wet under foot. Don't want to get bike too dirty :whocares:

I've got a clutch to sort on my ute....interesting drive to work this morning with no clutch....lucky I live close to work ....always when the kids borrow the vehicles... :P

[eldog]

I've got a clutch to sort on my ute....interesting drive to work this morning with no clutch....lucky I live close to work ....always when the kids borrow the vehicles... :P

No clutch would be interesting.....

Maybe you should also check the petrol gauge - thats what kids do when they borrow something.


A mate lent his vehicle to a rellie - They left him a car, no petrol, dirty, no WOF (he went and got a WOF) they came back, his car scratched, no fuel and dirty :brick:

At least they where consistent.

[caseye]

No clutch would be interesting.....

Maybe you should also check the petrol gauge - thats what kids do when they borrow something.


A mate lent his vehicle to a rellie - They left him a car, no petrol, dirty, no WOF (he went and got a WOF) they came back, his car scratched, no fuel and dirty :brick:

At least they where consistent.

Arseholes more like there Doggy. Yeah Na, a bit too wet and wild tonight for a quiet pootle in the country, but expect next week to go fff!
Be seeing you buggers then.
Top O da Hill was awesome and I picked the finishing order AGAIN.

[eldog]

Arseholes more like there Doggy. Yeah Na, a bit too wet and wild tonight for a quiet pootle in the country, but expect next week to go fff!
Be seeing you buggers then.
Top O da Hill was awesome and I picked the finishing order AGAIN.

Arseholes - 100 % correct and they looked it too

Pity really - the guy is a saint - he works so hard for his family

They treat him like dirt.



Will be keen to hear all about yer travels :headbang:as I missed it, riding the bike back from Turangi in the rain.:oi-grr:

[Bass]

Top O da Hill was awesome and I picked the finishing order AGAIN.

Just back from 2 months touring western USA. Nothing went according to plan but sometimes that adds to the fun.
Thought about you on top of the hill again with a small drop of envy, but then we spent a day at the air racing in Reno, so I guess we are all square.
Discovered that when you go rough on a big bike, you can get in the shit really easily and that it's amazing what you and the bike can do when you think your life might depend on it.
Found that Wyoming is a lot like central Australia - nobody much lives there. More people in the city of St Louis than in Wyoming. Crossed the Great Divide Basin twice and never saw another soul all day on the first crossing.

etc
etc
etc

Will be in Orks again before Xmas - might have to try and make the visit cover a Thursday evening.

You would just love the Air and Space Museum and the boneyard in Tucson

[caseye]

Just back from 2 months touring western USA. Nothing went according to plan but sometimes that adds to the fun.
Thought about you on top of the hill again with a small drop of envy, but then we spent a day at the air racing in Reno, so I guess we are all square.
Discovered that when you go rough on a big bike, you can get in the shit really easily and that it's amazing what you and the bike can do when you think your life might depend on it.
Found that Wyoming is a lot like central Australia - nobody much lives there. More people in the city of St Louis than in Wyoming. Crossed the Great Divide Basin twice and never saw another soul all day on the first crossing.

etc
etc
etc

Will be in Orks again before Xmas - might have to try and make the visit cover a Thursday evening.

You would just love the Air and Space Museum and the boneyard in Tucson

Mateeeeeeeeeeee, bloody good to hear form you. You are right I'd love Reno, too bits! Yep definitely all square, glad you got through those trifling bits of the USA in one piece, will look forward to that Thurday night visit.
Tke care out there.

[eldog]

it will be a good night:not:, just gotta remember to bring earmuffs:rolleyes:

[eldog]

Despite having a bit of man flu, I went for a pootle out in the evening sun.
well worth it.
made it home just as the sunset.

:niceone:

[leathel]

Despite having a bit of man flu, I went for a pootle out in the evening sun.
well worth it.
made it home just as the sunset.

:niceone:

Good night for it, I'm in the middle of tweaking bars, made some spacers for the risers but had the wrong bolts so going nowhere tonight..... will need to remount the batwing at a new height too... and lift the light and shift the rev counter & speedo.........snowball effect

[eldog]

Working late Josephine. Bugger:weep:.

[leathel]

Working late Josephine. Bugger:weep:.

With one workers wife breaking her ankle so he is on reduced hours to sort kids.....I will be working late too

but at least my bike is looking more complete than what it was last week

(never got round to posting this pic last week)

https://i.postimg.cc/T3dZPV7Y/IMG-0847.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qzFmb3H9)

[eldog]

Mine Ye Cannane see it for the wiring At least I can see at night now.

[oldguy]

Went for a ride tonight lol Waiuku visiting the whanau. So thought I'd take the bike, called by BP just to say hi, no one there, though it was after 7 when I went throughhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/4c58d0248ca9f4772142c5de2e3ca555.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/79cdd54a7bd56e08948397a31c1a7d90.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/760fc4660098e2168adae7405e0e6d72.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181025/1523d74a0d325ad3b9219cb13cde5639.jpg

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[caseye]

Hey John, Got new Mota! then?
Looks alright mate and got all the right letters after its name.

[eldog]

Thought that might have been the Oldguys fabled bike he uses as a card table :devil2:


maybe not anymore!

Thursday yeah nah not last week - flat out
Went to Tokoroa Friday and back - unfortunately not on the bike, great day for it.

[leathel]

Looks like this wind is going to stick around, might just get more work done on the bike..... some I want to do again....not quite right :P

[eldog]

Looks like this wind is going to stick around, might just get more work done on the bike..... some I want to do again....not quite right :P

Agreed. Its nasty this wind.

[leathel]

The bike is back together again, well for now anyway, still more to do..... maintenance & mods :rolleyes:

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[leathel]

I started to rebuild my brake calipers as the weather wasn't looking flash..... it's not looking so bad now but I doubt I will have the bike together for tonight...... Have a silver rider forever course Sunday at Puke so wanted them done now incase it doesn't go well, be a shame to miss the course because I had issues bleeding the brakes or something

Still 5 places if anyone is keen.....although it would be better being the only bike with the instructor... 1-1 training at the moment :P

https://www.passmasters.nz/silver

I was going to take Rose but she has Pipe band commitments at the RSA

[eldog]

The weather has closed in again...

Leathel, go for a test ride.
passmasters - Sounds good.

Doing the 1KC Saturday and if weather keeps up like it is, will feel like crap Sunday.

Great being 1:1 thou :headbang:

[leathel]

Silver course done.... plenty of wet roads traveled as well as some of my favourite roads dry

But the real interesting was the trip back to Pukekohe then home in steady rain.....back to the workshop and my jacket was dry! as in no rain on the arms at all and very little on my front!

that batwing is awesome in the rain......visor open no problems with rain getting in :D

[SaferRides]

Silver course done.... plenty of wet roads traveled as well as some of my favourite roads dry

But the real interesting was the trip back to Pukekohe then home in steady rain.....back to the workshop and my jacket was dry! as in no rain on the arms at all and very little on my front!

that batwing is awesome in the rain......visor open no problems with rain getting in :DI did the same course a couple of months ago. Some great roads, and there were a couple I hadn't been on before. Was it just you on the course?

[leathel]

I did the same course a couple of months ago. Some great roads, and there were a couple I hadn't been on before. Was it just you on the course?

there was 2 others, one quite a bit slower but the instructor did time with him while we went ahead to trial the theory, then next section sent him on with no pressure to trial what he had been instructed and he followed us two with each taking some time in the lead. The perfect scenario would be all at the same pace and we should have been on paper as the slow rider was on his third course.....just not doing a lot back roads so not enough practice in them (commutes) but we all had mics so could here what was being said and all had plenty of one on one time, Would have been nice to have more dry roads but wet road training in important too :)

[caseye]

Nothing like a small square block building for a winscreen definitely does the trick when it comes to wet weather riding, please it all works so well mate.
Picked up the Dorkland Tag on Saturday and headed off to put it somewhere else. Good days riding, bit windy ( the wife feels it, I don't) and covered some ground, thats for sure.
It seems there was only rain on this side of the Bombays yesterday, I didn't go on the course, I went to Miranda instead, and I caged it, only rain was when I got back over the hill.

[oldguy]

Could be a starter, though not sure, if I can be bothered, dealing with the traffic to get too the meet up point, don't hold your breath, I'm quite comfortable lying here in front of the television.

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[leathel]

just about done for the day, as long as the customer turns up to pick up his ute in time I will be there :)

[eldog]

Cannae make it cap'n

[leathel]

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:)

[oldguy]

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:)Cheers leathel, caseye, was a nice little ride out, been a while. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181115/160ff7f177fa2dd06ad30a41e4b0376a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181115/7fd4cdc264ffeac6d3b1ef83c82ae79b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181115/77eec591155e68c686335a412439e7da.jpg

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[SaferRides]

there was 2 others, one quite a bit slower but the instructor did time with him while we went ahead to trial the theory, then next section sent him on with no pressure to trial what he had been instructed and he followed us two with each taking some time in the lead. The perfect scenario would be all at the same pace and we should have been on paper as the slow rider was on his third course.....just not doing a lot back roads so not enough practice in them (commutes) but we all had mics so could here what was being said and all had plenty of one on one time, Would have been nice to have more dry roads but wet road training in important too :)Did he take you on Rotangaro Road? I hadn't been along there before - great fun. One of those roads where you get to the end, then turn around and do it again.

[eldog]

Rotangaro road, might try that to get to Rotowaro for work.

[SaferRides]

Rotangaro road, might try that to get to Rotowaro for work.That would work.

[eldog]

not this week either:brick:

[leathel]

Did he take you on Rotangaro Road? I hadn't been along there before - great fun. One of those roads where you get to the end, then turn around and do it again.


Yup but I have been there many times before, Waikokwai road out to Rotowaro then back to huntly or out to waingaro.... so many good back roads so little time :P

[caseye]

Well, done me walkies, now it's time for me ridies!
Who's coming?
:drool:

[leathel]

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:)

[caseye]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell seems it is already raining in Dorkland, got soaked on Saturday going to the bike show, so giving it a miss tonight.

[oldguy]

weather looks like it could rain, but who knows, see how it looks in a half hour or so.

[leathel]

sky is not flash out this way.....front tire is too worn to risk riding on wet roads, Hope to get a new tire this saturday... I might still do a little run tonight but just close to home :)

[oldguy]

Well I'm heading out, if no one there will head to Ngaruawahia down the west side of the river for a coffee.

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[eldog]

Cannae make it, ran out of day:crazy:
the best laid plans

[oldguy]

Was a good ride tonight, had to settle for fish n chips as there is no coffee shops open late in Ngaruawahia.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181129/b8355ac706412c0044e5c67680bba21f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181129/6542eaa452f111fc65ea53c2e04838f8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181129/385498d10fcf33578285ad4e33494f0e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181129/b5d88d40c98ca4cbef502c737f1035be.jpg

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[SaferRides]

Looks like the weather was OK for a ride. Did you get the fish and chips from the place that does deep fried Moro bars?

[oldguy]

Looks like the weather was OK for a ride. Did you get the fish and chips from the place that does deep fried Moro bars?The Chinese takeaway next to the bottle-O

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[caseye]

Yer OK going to that town, you've got the complexion for it, those Pysdo gang members who wander around hunting out P and stuff, they scare me. Looks like bloody good shark an tatties mate! Safes come along next week and we'll show you the best fush an chups in the cuntry.
:bleh:

[SaferRides]

Yer OK going to that town, you've got the complexion for it, those Pysdo gang members who wander around hunting out P and stuff, they scare me. Looks like bloody good shark an tatties mate! Safes come along next week and we'll show you the best fush an chups in the cuntry.
:bleh:

You've got me interested.

I stopped for takeaways in Ngaruwahia a couple of months ago. Not a welcoming place after dark.

[leathel]

I did a short ride to test a new position for the camera..... Front wheel is of ready for a new tire in the morning

https://youtu.be/tGLKTzYT6mM

[eldog]

will give it a miss this week:cold:

[leathel]

I thought it was supposed to be wet tonight??


Doesn't look bad ATM.....

[eldog]

Looks ok from here

[leathel]

Could be another good sunset, this is from Saturday

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[eldog]

Very nice pics just leaving

Good ride thx.

Lucky number 4.

Could have done a few more hours (like 4) of riding extra......:rockon:

[leathel]

From Thursdays ride

https://i.postimg.cc/zXK7xWMF/20181213-203714.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Yh2Q94tv)

[eldog]

Going to turn up:crybaby:

[aws]

Going to turn up:crybaby:Same

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[leathel]

trying to fix a friend's Harley brakes for vining was my task..... Failed, need a master kit, not just air..... Tomorrow night to finish?

[eldog]

it was nice to talk to fellow rides (father and son team) coming back from a tour of the country north of Akl

They looked well kitted out and more than able to handle what ever weather/conditions they would meet.

they where having a ball :drinkup:

We went out for a small pootle, ended up on Munsters favourite road - lots of road works (loose gravel) have been fixed and a few places gravel has washed out onto the road from the rain.

Nevertheless, we only had a tiny splatter of rain and it was mostly warm (well I was)

Stopped for a milkshake and chips at the Tuakau restaurant. - Which was quiet.

They seemed geared up for lots of people (The Muddy was very full so we gave it a miss) and rode on.

For those couch surfers out there, you missed quite a nice ride - not quite as good weather as last week but much better than in the morning.

Looks like the weather is going to be shitty for the next week, so will be cleaning the bike on Saturday.

Anyway :drinkup:till next year.


Thanks Leathel for being the ride guide, this year.:niceone: (I was at the front for a small section - OMG)

[aws]

Anyone planning on riding tonight?

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[eldog]

Yep, I was planning on a ride, wheather this one or a errand to that alcohol free district in AKL, left some items at a party last week, forgot to pickup some gear on the way back. It was a good party:woohoo:

[leathel]

I am almost done for the day.... so will refuel before heading up (miss that Auckland tax) and should be there :)

[Yokomama]

Keen to get in once my momo is going again.

[caseye]

Had to organise the purchase and then the transferring of a Hyobag 650 Pro Elite cruiser, looks good, goes good, very loud and using fuel like water, probably got something to do with no baffle.
Be there next week bys and girls.

[eldog]

It was a primo ride last night:yes:

[eldog]

:Oi: Is 'Oldguy'coming this week?

Nah, none of them showed, well ya missed another spur of the moment ride

nice windy roads, very little traffic, good ride, the sights were excellent from go to whoa.


ta Leathel again.

remember to put rubber on the bike that is most reliable, the time to check rubber is now.

Buy decent rubber if you can.

[leathel]

Some pics from tonight

https://i.postimg.cc/2jvX8rpq/20190117-200124.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MX6Y9kpx)

https://i.postimg.cc/NfkJmDjB/20190117-200334.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SJjfpW9v)

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https://i.postimg.cc/9Q1k5p6J/20190117-205456.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w1y2DhTm)

[leathel]

Looks like the rain has gone that was forecast and fine for a ride this arvo

[eldog]

Walkies time is over

Ride time is soon

Be there:niceone:



after looking at oldguy’s front tyre, I looked at mine, which is not a lot better.
definite central ridge 50mm wide and flattish. The rest steps down then just tapers away as expected.

rear looks good.

[leathel]

Awesome night ride

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[oldguy]

Awesome night ride



Awesome ride mate, love the pics, mine are crap so won't post them.

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[eldog]

Ready for another :scooter:

You bet.

[leathel]

Might need a quick shower before gearing up...damn its hot...but I will be there :D

[Woody1510]

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted check on the details for the ride. Where do you meet up and at what time.

Cheers

[caseye]

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted check on the details for the ride. Where do you meet up and at what time.

Cheers

Heya Woody, we meet up at the Southern Motorway BP just past the Papakura Off Ramp going South, meet up after 6pm ride off at seven, go about 1-150 K's then stop for eats, lies and relaxing, always good fun, come along, I'm just on my way to the BP now.
:rolleyes:

[leathel]

Damn I washed my bike Yesterday.....raining in Tuakau now.....but I have to do more to the top box I am making for Roses bike so will keeping working on that, will see if my brake pads are there for my bike too :)

[eldog]

I am going to wait till next week

[oldguy]

I'm off to airport, so see you next week hopefully.

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[leathel]

Should be a good night for it but to much to do for me to get there.... Paperwork then bike brakes if I finish in time....and maybee more time on the top box... oh and my Reg has run out...better check the WOF too

[eldog]

My tyres have resumed their original curved shape, rather than the flat and wedge of last couple of weeks.

But the join at the center has become much more visible


Looks like a short wee pootle up the road and back tonight before the service begins.:doctor:


Oldguy save your gas for next week. They are looking for YOU in Takanini. IYKWIM. $$$$$$

And here I was thinking there isnt much to look at.... nek minute OMG. Worth the wait.:eek5:

It was hot.

Avoid Fitzgerald road. 3 sets of red lights, waited almost 5minutes at 2 of them, stones across road etc
1 did have a count down timer which was nice. I would like to see this more on other red light road works :niceone:

Also watch out Clevedon to Franklin areas, the usual stone chip bandits are out there re-chipping corners randomly, no signs or sweeping up loose stuff.

Some of them are mid corner. Intersections have built up piles of chips and stones in the middle - be observant don't cut the corner
Tar bleed is bad again.

a few places where selling flowers on the side of the road, like WTF? cars darting across road, cutting others off to get some. Almost became a cropper.

Had some boy racer on my 6, couldn't see the hood in my mirrors, I didn't want to be a ornament on the bonnet, so took an opportunity to get ahead. Followed like a demented nut case weaving in and out of traffic - him not me. Finally he turned off. Nutter.

otherwise it was a good ride. :eek:

[oldguy]

Running late, called in no one there. So went on a ride of my own. Called in at McDonald's Huntly, then the Muddy Irish Pub for a beer then home soon.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/75119f2a03a7dd77f2d5e5a659d683a2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/662583c7d297eacde757316858c9e651.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/6fbf2102c2eaadf1cadc9c0ee29d48e2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/efcc40a8355fab590294a7f8f5b849fb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/a833a1457a24eb09d7f984f7fa425e80.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/bd5b854b4df4277bcda6022fbce3f60f.jpg

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[eldog]

Oldguy, you running late.....:laugh:

I left bang on 7. :facepalm:

good photos though.

like the words on the gate :niceone:

next week.

[oldguy]

Oldguy, you running late.....:laugh:

I left bang on 7. :facepalm:

good photos though.

like the words on the gate :niceone:

next week.

didn't get away till around 6.50 pm so you where gone:no: by the time I got there, that my old school.:niceone:

[caseye]

Cool Pics John Boy! Hey you know the Mahon;s?
Just wondered.
Be seeing you next Thursday, might be sporting a different horse.

[eldog]

Cool Pics John Boy! Hey you know the Mahon;s?
Just wondered.
Be seeing you next Thursday, might be sporting a different horse.

Or donkey:sweatdrop

was gonna ask you a question last week, DNS. Bugger.

[caseye]

Old Fella, bring yer chook chaser! I'm gunna need a runner!

[eldog]

Another great ride.

caseye, It’s a you beaut.:niceone:

amber running lights disappear the greater the distance.

Measure the diameter post it here.

[caseye]

Yep a pleasure to be out with the hardcore crew, enjoyed the ride a lot! The Nonda goes extremely well and will have no trouble keeping up with most other Sickles.
Picked up me brand new rear carrier form the lads at Botany today, Shinnnnnney it is!
Now to fashion a lightweight frame to sit the soft Givi luggage against, keeping the right side off the Zorst and out of the rear tires way on the left.
No need for extra spots, those LED headlights are amazing, will still look at standard running/side spots maybe.
On the hunt for a 2016 Africa Twin Centre Stand, youáll hear of one, Hollar, ya hear!:first::first:

[caseye]

Come on you Horrible lot, time to get out and ride, missus and I are going to be out tonight, ride leader, we need to go out through the Hunua Gorge, help my Ratbag to do this it will.
I'd like to book her ride position directly behind ol Leathel tonight, I'll know she's safe there and she will follow those lines and gain some more knowledge, like a sponge she is.
Be seeing youáll later.
:yes:

[sharper_XB]

What the hell is that Red thing oldguy?? Never thought I would see the day!


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[caseye]

What the hell is that Red thing oldguy?? Never thought I would see the day!


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WAIT till you've seen me White and Blue Thing Sharp's, come on Sharper, come for a run next week.

[leathel]

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[oldguy]

What the hell is that Red thing oldguy?? Never thought I would see the day!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHey sharper_xb, been a while mate. That's my new favorite toy. When we going to see you on a SATNR. Awesome ride as usual team. Fuel light came on 5k from home. Always good when I don't have to stop to get fuel lol. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/3793576479a5911f5e8f0892940917c5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190228/947c842cf54f38a205b58e95415069f5.jpg

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[sharper_XB]

Lads would love to join you one night but sadly work life balance doesn’t permit it as it’s too heavily tilted in work direction and both the scooters require some form of TLC. One day I will make it just when is it the question.


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[caseye]

Lads would love to join you one night but sadly work life balance doesn’t permit it as it’s too heavily tilted in work direction and both the scooters require some form of TLC. One day I will make it just when is it the question.


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Going to hold you to that me ol mate, be good to have you along again.

[oldguy]

C U next week team, safe ride for those who go tonight:niceone:

[eldog]

The clouds are coming and the wind is picking up.
Getting ready for a ride anyway

[leathel]

I have had a shit of a day with way to many interruptions, will be a while before I am done

[eldog]

I have had a shit of a day with way to many interruptions, will be a while before I am done

That's a bummer.
Know that feeling all to well
Cu

ok made it back, somewhere different, it was hot and slow on the way back, mway closed.....

[caseye]

We're in! who else, come on Stu, get that ol Buel out!

[leathel]

I've got customers coming it but I should get there


....I Hope

[oldguy]

Im out tonight, riding gear smells after weekend ride.

[caseye]

Im out tonight, riding gear smells after weekend ride.

Have a bloody shower man! That'l get the gear an you cleaned up a treat, You missed a good ride mate, Welcome back to Patch, a rider who last rode a SATNR over 8 years ago, be seeing you next week.

[eldog]

Yep, if it’s raining you can wash your gear while riding, really good if it’s a short shower and a hot day you will dry out and jobs done.

did that 3 times last Sunday:bleh:

PS I don’t care what you look or smell like, can’t be worse then me.:msn-wink:


Patch, if your interested look on this same forum page at the top https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/176162-Northern-Odyssey?p=1131119840#post1131119840

Northern Odyssey thread.

it explores different regions and you can find out quite interesting facts etc on the way, as well as finding some interesting roads too.

this guy is a legend https://jv.net.nz/blog/2017/01/02/northern-odyssey-2017/

He rides from home to the events and back again in one go......

[eldog]

under the pump this week :pinch:
see yous next week

[caseye]

Yer still wet behind the ears, it's not the pump! lol.
K be seeing you tomorrow night X 2.

[oldguy]

Who's in tonight? I'm feeling hungry don't care where.

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[caseye]

Who's in tonight? I'm feeling hungry don't care where.

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See ya for din dins Oldguy!

[eldog]

Under the hammer
C u's nxt week

[caseye]

Might! Da COUCH is looking pretty good, the one in Tokoroa that is, might be south bound by then?

[eldog]

:stupid: Thought Easter was next week

bugger

going south for a stint as well but not sure how as yet.
got to sort new tyres as well


might have to miss this weeks ride, bugger that. Even if it is a short ride round the block.

on our ride the other week rode past the Tokoroa branch HQ and finally spotted it, mostly due to your accurate description....

should have called in, but it looked empty...

C uus for the kiwi burger

[leathel]

My Daughter isn't working tomorrow so can actually ride tonight so if all goes to plan we will ride tonight.... still lots to do but hope to get out :D

[eldog]

Wait for me....

nice wee pootle tonight.

lots of traffic going away.....


wont be there next week, off down s’uth to finish NO. Hope the weather holds

[leathel]

A couple of pics before leaving the workshop....bit dark these days for ride pics

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https://oi222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/57364768_10215620112274042_8813269369518817280_o.j pg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/57364768_10215620112274042_8813269369518817280_o.j pg.html)


Was a good relaxing ride :D

[eldog]

Gone riding today :woohoo:

C u's

[eldog]

Well we went too far tonight:nono:

so the question is how far is too far, on a working Thursday night :banana:

that is the riding question!

[caseye]

I didn't, sorry, be back next week, had things to do and places to go last 2 weeks, Oponini for one, Tauranga and Rotorua as well, three brilliant trips in 10 days, was a blast.
Nonda going Soooooooooooo Well!

[eldog]

Weather is not too bad for a wee ride :niceone:

[caseye]

Sadly, off to Welly in da Cage, with Ratbag to see our youngest take out the Dairy Industry awards traine of the year on Satdee night, be seeing you guys later on.

[eldog]

Well you missed an epic ride. :Punk:

So many corners :sweatdrop

[eldog]

I am out this week, it's raining here and getting :cold:er

[eldog]

Its gonna be cooler

[leathel]

still workin so not this week...

[eldog]

The usual classy parking standards are being displayed.

Non disabled people parking across 2 disabled spots.
The short red bands and skirt say it all, meccas customers.

Just a shortish ride lol. :wings:

Start your engines.
And we are off.....
plenty of FOG.....

and 1 big possum relaxing mid corner

no possums were injured this week

[eldog]

I am planning on being there.:yes:

[leathel]

Dont think I will make it in time, if you let me know the destination I may see you there :)

[eldog]

Will let you know either way destination or if I get a better offer. :facepalm:

The company was good preying mantis
The sound was nice big V8 mustang or similar
The view was beautiful, nice smile too.

Looks like I will be doing a squirt upto Bombers and home.
Pity because it's a nice night and the weather is supposed to pack it in on the weekend.

See you next week :bye:

[caseye]

Hummmmm the boy is becoming obsessed wiv da opposing Sex it seems.
Hope its not terminal.
Sorry chaps, at daughters new place in Hunua having house warming nibbles an drinkies. Weather has just turned to shit on the way home at just after 2200hrs.
Be making it next week I reckon.

[eldog]

Working this week
See you next week

[eldog]

It doesn't look too bad what you'll think?

Can't be too bad. Thered be a Harley rider.
Definitely runs on straight petrol.
the petrol fumes at idle were very strong, must be so rich.
so there’d be dining at that great restaurant Maccas
Sounds ok custom pipes 1-1/4 sch 40 pipe

Quite a mild night. No liners in.

Nothing to see here........
Well almost... I need to bring a lighter next time.
missed again.
A quick blast up the road will do though. Lol

was quite a nice wee pootle.

[eldog]

Not there this week. Could be a crisp ride.:bye:

[caseye]

Got me a leave pass! Be out tonight.
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[eldog]

Stuck working in mt welly :violin:

[caseye]

Well, for the frist time in weeks I was able to ride! so I did! To the BP, no one else arrived, so I rode hi=ome, via a place or two, enjoyed a very cool evening, glad of plastic bags for feet and surgical rubber glubs for fingers, otherwsiem all appendages made it hi=ome.
Missed yu all!. Never mind another day next Thursday.
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[leathel]

Well, for the frist time in weeks I was able to ride! so I did! To the BP, no one else arrived, so I rode hi=ome, via a place or two, enjoyed a very cool evening, glad of plastic bags for feet and surgical rubber glubs for fingers, otherwsiem all appendages made it hi=ome.
Missed yu all!. Never mind another day next Thursday.
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Been workin on the house so no riding lately... anyone keen tonight :P

[caseye]

Not TONIGHT Josephine!
:nono::nono::nono:

[eldog]

I dont want to get too wet behind the ears.

Or more than I am.

Next weeky:apint:

I have finally cleaned the bike.

[eldog]

Liners in
Bike cleaned. Well sort of.
Fuelled up ish
Bladder empty
So where we heading?:2thumbsup

Can't make it for next week so tonight it is.

It's going to be crisp:banana:

[caseye]

yep, Mrs Caseye is blocked up bigtime,, I'm stopping in to make her dinner, so, enjoy the ride guys.
:nono::nono::shit:

[leathel]

More work on the bathroom tonight, 12-13 hour days at work followed by evenings working on the house, so many days with staff off atm thats its getting beyond a joke... too tired to ride anyway

[eldog]

No worries

I am a bit rusty so will enjoy a wee pootle.

Caseye you been cooking again?

Hope Ratbag recovers soon from your attention.

Leathel I dont dare touch the house.
Too many other things on the go atm.
Share the same fate at work as you.

No Fridayitus, No Oldguy I am going to have to eat his snarlers myself.

ended up being only 1 snarler and chips with drink.

slightly worried when another punter left driving off swigging from a beer bottle.
i went the other way.

plenty of possums and go lefty, go righty, and keep that up hares.
almost became a statistic, as I pulled up at hm the local council had laid loose chip seal far canal.

nice ride out, the road north has improved

and I was asked where the rest of you were? Asleep on the couch aye.

[eldog]

Down in yokel county

Weather not as bad as anticipated. Waiting for tomorrow.
Chch was looking pretty good this morning

C u next week. :whocares:

[eldog]

Going for a ride. Wheather youse couch potatoes like it or not. :bleh:

Yeah back from the deep south, none the worse for wear.
Learnt to rroll me rrrrrrs again..

And there are only 6 surnames in the phone book



... nah that's Waiuku. (So a local told me)

No action here thats for sure.
A wee pootle to Caseyes fav joint is in order.

They have a wood burner to warm the important parts...

[caseye]

Yep, definitely No Action! On account.
On Account of it being too bloody ball breakingly fucking COLD.
Sorry Doggy me ol mate, didn't move from said Couch at all at all last night.:weep:

[eldog]

It's a bit too cold and wet.
Maybe the weekend?

[aws]

No recent messages. Are we still riding weekly?

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[leathel]

No recent messages. Are we still riding weekly?

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I am still out for a bit, shoulder injury so have no forward reach ATM.....seams OKish riding the KTM as the bars are under you but 90% dirt tires are not the ultimate.....and the seat is like a block of wood :P

Need to sell my old DR to fund rims & tires.....and maybe a gel pad :D

[caseye]

I am still out for a bit, shoulder injury so have no forward reach ATM.....seams OKish riding the KTM as the bars are under you but 90% dirt tires are not the ultimate.....and the seat is like a block of wood :P

Need to sell my old DR to fund rims & tires.....and maybe a gel pad :D

Sadly me ol mate, you got to get that shoulder looked at, it could go on for ages, otherwise.
Still out an about, but not riding in the wet with Dorklands susal suspects out there too, just too bloody risky.

[caseye]

OK, so I'm off the leas:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:h this Friday and Saturday. Anyone got a destination they'd like to reach, a day a night, open to almost anything, been too long!

[caseye]

AnyBODY!???
Got to do this today, out for a walk then kitting up and heading to the BP on Sthrn M way at Papakura for a 7pm ride off.
B there or be Square.
:shifty::shifty::done::done:

[leathel]

AnyBODY!???
Got to do this today, out for a walk then kitting up and heading to the BP on Sthrn M way at Papakura for a 7pm ride off.
B there or be Square.
:shifty::shifty::done::done:

good day for it ... but I have lots to do before Saturday night.... next week I may have to get the orange bike out there :P

[aws]

AnyBODY!???
Got to do this today, out for a walk then kitting up and heading to the BP on Sthrn M way at Papakura for a 7pm ride off.
B there or be Square.
:shifty::shifty::done::done: Saw this too late only just got home. Maybe next week.

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[caseye]

Saw this too late only just got home. Maybe next week.

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Feel free what a wonderful night it was.
:shifty::shifty::shifty::shifty::shifty:

[caseye]

OK, and tonight my lovelies?
Come on it's not going to rain and the roads are pretty quiet out East, time gentleman and ladies.
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[leathel]

Maybe if I get time to fit the big tank.....but I wont be stopping for a beer as my headlight is no good so no dark riding, new bulb I ordered is not here yet.....tried one but it was a fail so waiting for bulb 2

Back on the valk soon as the shoulder is getting better

[oldguy]

Maybe if I get time to fit the big tank.....but I wont be stopping for a beer as my headlight is no good so no dark riding, new bulb I ordered is not here yet.....tried one but it was a fail so waiting for bulb 2

Back on the valk soon as the shoulder is getting betterHey man I got a couple of spotte's in my garage somewhere, I got nothing to put them on.

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