South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

[eldog]

Out this week and the next.
Volunteer work for community.

I should have checked what nights before I signed up. :facepalm:

[leathel]

Hey man I got a couple of spotte's in my garage somewhere, I got nothing to put them on.

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No sign of the WR yet?

I will be making a frame to mounts spots to down the track but I have spotlights I gave my brother that he didn't use, I have an LED headlight bulb but the KTM doesn't use the H3 bulb......might make it fit if the other light doesn't turn up soon :)

Not sure how far I would get on this tank....At least you can see the level on the safari tank :)

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[oldguy]

No sign of the WR yet?

I will be making a frame to mounts spots to down the track but I have spotlights I gave my brother that he didn't use, I have an LED headlight bulb but the KTM doesn't use the H3 bulb......might make it fit if the other light doesn't turn up soon :)

Not sure how far I would get on this tank....At least you can see the level on the safari tank :)

https://i.postimg.cc/s2rV01X1/20191117_173025.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Bjm9jS2G)Na no sign of WR, got the Honda, so not all bad. Got those led spotlights I got from you, that I was going to mount on the WR, may stick them on the Buell. Your more than welcome to them if you want.
You trade the DR for a KTM?
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[leathel]

bugger................... I am out, wired up the LED headlight bulb and made a mint job, even had a plug to match the factory wiring.......just gone to fit it and there is not enough clearance for the cooling fan :brick::doh::calm:

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[caseye]

No worrie me ol mate, the Paddy was humming, just the two (our 2 ) bikes there tonight, apparently bikes have gorn away from there.
Next week should still be good weather, come on you SATNRér's lets be having you for a welcome to Summer ride!:rolleyes::rolleyes::bleh::bleh::bleh:

[Murray]

No worrie me ol mate, the Paddy was humming, just the two (our 2 ) bikes there tonight, apparently bikes have gorn away from there.
Next week should still be good weather, come on you SATNRér's lets be having you for a welcome to Summer ride!:rolleyes::rolleyes::bleh::bleh::bleh:

time for a trip away!!

[caseye]

time for a trip away!!

Good idea!
OK SATNR riders, anyone fancy a quiet pootle to Da Far Norf?
Maybe a Saturday midday ride off a coupla hours in the saddle to Whangarei, a night with mates and a chance to show off yer old bike or new one if thats the case at a rather large car park associated with an accomodation place I know of, up there.
So details.
Ride off on Saturday from the Auto Bahn BP on the Southern Motorway at Papakura at 12 OÇlock on the dot.
Norf via 16 perhaps stop for arvo tea at say Te Hana.
Arrive Whangarei about 3-4pm stash the bikes, set up the glad rags and out to the local scene.
This could happen as soon as next weekend, a weekend I believe will be blessed with fine weather.
Come on put your names on ere and lets see if we can make it work that quickly.
Murray, is there room at da inn?
Perhaps an in house dinner and breeky, with the house bar open for the group.
I can think of at least 2 who would be available and KEEN.;):2thumbsup:2thumbsup
Bit of a tcky tour round town if desired.

[eldog]

I would be keen. Can do with a cruise.

We are working on site Saturday morning. But I think i can organise it so it won't interfere.

Can't stay as have to be back Papakura 7pm on Sat
:wait: :chase:

Same problem this week with 7pm Papakura - won't be there this Thursday. :chase: (sigh of relief from the real bike riders)

I am interested in looking at the KTM and what you all think of it.

Oldguy about time you got that bike from under the lounge table. Give it a polish and let's be seeing it in the flesh. Sounds like you have had a visit from those undersireables lately.

[caseye]

Hey young fella! Be good to ride with you again, never mind the self depreciating jokes, theres enough of US out here to do that for you, lol.
Get back as soon as you can aye.
The cruise could happen, just need a few bods interested enough to so much as put their name in here!
:crazy::crazy:

[eldog]

Often I think the main forum topic meetings and events
Could be split into
Meetings
Events
Tagorama
Or similar.

As it's often lost in the rest of the posts:whocares:

[Murray]

Good idea!
OK SATNR riders, anyone fancy a quiet pootle to Da Far Norf?
Maybe a Saturday midday ride off a coupla hours in the saddle to Whangarei, a night with mates and a chance to show off yer old bike or new one if thats the case at a rather large car park associated with an accomodation place I know of, up there.
So details.
Ride off on Saturday from the Auto Bahn BP on the Southern Motorway at Papakura at 12 OÇlock on the dot.
Norf via 16 perhaps stop for arvo tea at say Te Hana.
Arrive Whangarei about 3-4pm stash the bikes, set up the glad rags and out to the local scene.
This could happen as soon as next weekend, a weekend I believe will be blessed with fine weather.
Come on put your names on ere and lets see if we can make it work that quickly.
Murray, is there room at da inn?
Perhaps an in house dinner and breeky, with the house bar open for the group.
I can think of at least 2 who would be available and KEEN.;):2thumbsup:2thumbsup
Bit of a tcky tour round town if desired.

always room at the inn for you guys

[caseye]

I'm riding tonight, who else?
Ride off 7pm form the BP on the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura off ramp.
B there or B Square!
Come on Doggy, Old Guy, Lethal, Munster, where are you lot hiding out.
:sunny::sunny::sunny:

[leathel]

I'm riding tonight, who else?
Ride off 7pm form the BP on the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura off ramp.
B there or B Square!
Come on Doggy, Old Guy, Lethal, Munster, where are you lot hiding out.
:sunny::sunny::sunny:

Munster is out for a few more months yet...

Just fitted an LED lamp in the headlight that looks OK, just got to swap tanks when I am done with work, should be in :D

[SaferRides]

I'm riding tonight, who else?
Ride off 7pm form the BP on the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura off ramp.
B there or B Square!
Come on Doggy, Old Guy, Lethal, Munster, where are you lot hiding out.
:sunny::sunny::sunny:I had planned to come tonight but not feeling the best. Hope you all had a good ride - great evening for it.

[caseye]

Turned out perfect. 3 Bike tonight, nearly 4 but a sometimes regular dropped in to see if we were riding again, but had to go home. ah well!
Went to Rangiriri, got told a 45 minutr wait for food, so shot up to the Muddy, bloody expensive, but decnt sizes of meals.
Roads out Glen Murray, good tonight, hardly anyone on them.
C U all next week.
:innocent::yes::yes:

[leathel]

Was great to get out, New LED headlight bulb was way brighter than the std.....shame it died before it got dark, thanks for the guide home Paul, good to see you as well Cory :D


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[caseye]

Well, she was a beaut night last week!
Who's up for making it happen again then?
Come on Doggy One, time you got outa da kennel.
Old Guy! Where the bloody hell r ya?
All you other ex SATNR's get your gear out, clean it, come riding.
Anyone else who would like to tag along, Do It! Ride off 7pm from outside Mc D;s at the Southern Motorway BP.
We ride our own ride, but we don't go any quicker than our least experienced riders, everyone gets home, everyone learns something.
Give it a crack.
:shifty::shifty::shifty:

[eldog]

Bike is in breeders kennel ATM.

General service work.

Getting ready for Waikato Ulysees Southern Odyssey ride late December. Top of South Island.
1000 to 1200 km Expecting it to be all over the place north of CHCH.
Booked accommodation in advance.
Got no idea of route so should be interesting. :banana:

Good weather last and this week though.

Been looking after a little 4 legged doggy for a few months
So much fun

[caseye]

Now that I've stirred em all up, here I yam wiv outa bike, at the shop and couldn't get away soon enough, so sorry one an all won't be out tonight.:eek::eek:

[eldog]

Now that I've stirred em all up, here I yam wiv outa bike, at the shop and couldn't get away soon enough, so sorry one an all won't be out tonight.:eek::eek:

could have always slummed it on the coal burner eh:whistle:

have you been buying more bling to fit onto the traillie?

[eldog]

Planned on attending tonight.

But overtaken by other unplanned agendas.

I did manage a bike ride during the day, which was nice even if the traffic was at a standstill for almost 15 minutes crawling along. Once moving and the traffic parted for me to cruise along alone.

Plan on the 2020 Southern Odyssey for kicks over the new year- top of the south island above Hokitika-CHCH line:bleh: 1100 km.

[Gremlin]

There was nobody there :wait:

[nzspokes]

There was nobody there :wait:You scared them off.

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[eldog]

There was nobody there :wait:

Come back after Xmas break when Caseye has finished partaking of the eggnog and gotten back up off the couch.

He may also have completed polishing his

Bike.

A few more generally turn up after the hols, as the weather is better and they have time off.

You just never know who might turn up.....
It's a KB ride after all.:whocares:

back after 6th Jan, riding the top of South Island and trying not to get lost in the process Xmas to new year.

[caseye]

Guys, in fariness, I wa going last Thursday, weather, perfect, but I was 1 Day away from finishing up fopr the year.
Thoroughly had enough and was literally asleep ,by 7.30pm.
Sorry Grem.
I'd have been there wiv bells on Normally, just could not keep me eyes open.
Try next week.
On Hoiliday, not stressed, and looking for any excuse to ride. I will be there.Not to say anyone else will be, but hey, you ever know.
ANYONE who wants to ride, come along, we love having newbie,s, we really do.:niceone:

[eldog]

Guys, in fariness, I wa going last Thursday, weather, perfect, but I was 1 Day away from finishing up fopr the year.
Thoroughly had enough and was literally asleep ,by 7.30pm.
Sorry Grem.
I'd have been there wiv bells on Normally, just could not keep me eyes open.
Try next week.
On Hoiliday, not stressed, and looking for any excuse to ride. I will be there.Not to say anyone else will be, but hey, you ever know.
ANYONE who wants to ride, come along, we love having newbie,s, we really do.:niceone:

I had the same symptoms on Friday.
It's the relief from realizing you dont have to see those muppets tomorrow. Actually that's a disservice to muppets. Muppets are awesome.

Oxygen thief's are what they really are.

[Kittyhawk]

Whens the next ride/meet n greet?

[caseye]

Whens the next ride/meet n greet?

That wood bee, this coming Thursday at the BP on the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura Off ram[p heading South, anytime form 6pm onwards, Ride off is 7 pm on the button.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Happy new Year you ugly fookers!:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[caseye]

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=182
Thought it was about timne that KB's oldest surviving group actually had a group home.
So go to the above and sign up, I'm happy to leave our discussions out here, no worries.:innocent:

[eldog]

C u next week
And
Maybe the weather will improve as well:dodge:

[caseye]

C u next week
And
Maybe the weather will improve as well:dodge:

Wot, you still not back, hurry the fuck up will ya.
I will be at the BP on time and will be riding off at 7pm, heading towards Tuakau first.
Quiet night it will be, probably end up at the Te Kawhata Pub.:yes:

[caseye]

Well the ride left a bit later than 7pm, about 7.10pm, thought there were a couple of lost looking souls circling the car park looking for the SATNR ride, but no, waiting for their mates to come up, so they could ride to Pokeno.
Weather: Excellent.
Road Conditions: Amazing.
Traffic Density: So, Lowwww.
Route, short and sweet.
Next week should see the return of one or two of the older hands from Hol's and time away.
See you all then.
:facepalm:

[eldog]

Well the return of the older hands.
See you all then.

It's been hectic at work this week. Seeing as a lot of people have decided they will take another week off without notice. (Not me)

Wots this old stuff.:wari:

[SaferRides]

I'm back at work next week (sort of) and am planning to come. The R1 survived the trip around East Cape and just needs chain lube and an oil change.

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[Alvaro]

Kia ora everyone,

my name is Álvaro and I'm new to this forum. Actually I'm quite new to the motorbike world. It's something that have been going through my head for quite some time and finally I've decided to get my license this Saturday. I thought that a bike would be a good way to enjoy the awesome NZ scenery on weekends and a handy way to commute the rest of the week.

I was suggested to join this group as I will need help to learn, especially at first. To be honest, I'm a little bit scared so having someone to help me during my first months would be a big plus. I've been told you get together weekly.

Also tips on the first LAMS motorbike are appreciated :) I've seen that there're so many options (sports bikes, step-throughs,...)...

Regards,
Álvaro

[leathel]

Kia ora everyone,

my name is Álvaro and I'm new to this forum. Actually I'm quite new to the motorbike world. It's something that have been going through my head for quite some time and finally I've decided to get my license this Saturday. I thought that a bike would be a good way to enjoy the awesome NZ scenery on weekends and a handy way to commute the rest of the week.

I was suggested to join this group as I will need help to learn, especially at first. To be honest, I'm a little bit scared so having someone to help me during my first months would be a big plus. I've been told you get together weekly.

Also tips on the first LAMS motorbike are appreciated :) I've seen that there're so many options (sports bikes, step-throughs,...)...

Regards,
Álvaro

Once you pass your learners look into the riderskills courses as they teach you a lot, Bronze is only $20 for a day course

As for bikes it depends a lot on your size and use what you get ;)

[leathel]

Anyone riding tonight, should be a good night for it. KTM headlight is now fixed and still going after a few day rides, I have fitted new tires that and they still have air in them after a week so must be OK :D

The Valkyrie has been getting some attention too so almost ready to ride that too :D

[SaferRides]

I am planning to come tonight if I can finish work in time. It has taken CourierPost 6 days to deliver a package from Hamilton to Auckland, which I had planned to install for a client on Monday. So I have to get it working today.

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[caseye]

Will be there for sure.
:Oi::Oi::Oi:

[eldog]

for sure.
:Oi::Oi::Oi:

:killingme

You need to get one of those Honda Holdwing or BMW 1600 tourer couches. They come with wheels and wakey wakey alarms.

Next week second episode of Bike Maintenance: How to set the alarm on your couches alarm clock.:scratch:

[SaferRides]

I am planning to come tonight if I can finish work in time. It has taken CourierPost 6 days to deliver a package from Hamilton to Auckland, which I had planned to install for a client on Monday. So I have to get it working today.

Sent from my SM-G950F using TapatalkWell, it didn't start well when they didn't include the default password in the user guide. Muppets.

I did get it going eventually, but was too late to make it to Papakura in time.

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[leathel]

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[eldog]

Safer - no worries. Sometimes these things happen. Other times the weather isnt suitable or whatever. We dont show either.

Nice pic of the bike Leathel. :):Punk:

I did enjoy the ride and the bike maintenance stuff, way different to the usual day job.

Old Guy, just read your thread about stolen bikes.
That's a shame.
Plenty of them that dont give a monkey's about other people's gear. And PC gone mad, hit them with a wet bus ticket.......

Anyhow hopefully you can get it sorted and a bit of Karma wouldn't come amiss.

C u soon hopefully, you can compare notes, with the other traille riders, it's a growing trend.
And maybe solve the numb arse syndrome.

[oldguy]

Safer - no worries. Sometimes these things happen. Other times the weather isnt suitable or whatever. We dont show either.

Nice pic of the bike Leathel. :):Punk:

I did enjoy the ride and the bike maintenance stuff, way different to the usual day job.

Old Guy, just read your thread about stolen bikes.
That's a shame.
Plenty of them that dont give a monkey's about other people's gear. And PC gone mad, hit them with a wet bus ticket.......

Anyhow hopefully you can get it sorted and a bit of Karma wouldn't come amiss.

C u soon hopefully, you can compare notes, with the other traille riders, it's a growing trend.
And maybe solve the numb arse syndrome.

Not going to say much at this time, still a long ways to go. Here's hoping.
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[caseye]

Not going to say much at this time, still a long ways to go. Here's hoping.
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=344300&d=1579509129

Mate, you need anything that will bring that machine of yours home, you just call, I'm over these fucks.
:rockon:

[caseye]

So! ya in tonight El Doggy One? Leathal, SaferRides, others, come on then, lets be having you all.
:motu::motu:

[eldog]

Gotta walk the dog first.:headbang:

[caseye]

Gotta walk the dog first.:headbang:

Got yer plastic bag??
Hurry up.
:baby::baby:

[eldog]

Nice ride tonight

Missed that pothole. It was massive.

Walked the dog again.

Strawberries and u scream

Great night :):2thumbsup

[leathel]

If the rain holds off I will be there :)

Forecast is looking ok to me

[caseye]

If the rain holds off I will be there :)

Forecast is looking ok to me

Thats 2, who else then?
Come on, it aint gunna rain. I promise.
te he he.
:lol::lol:

[leathel]

on my way :)

[Bonez]

Have a good one people. Watch out for gerbils crossing the road.

[leathel]

awesome night to ride, the view from the TK pub..... nice food too

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[caseye]

Yep, all those, yeah Na I'm coming alonger's Missed a fucking stunner tonight.
Good ride ride leader. Ratbag TOLD me to tell you it was my idea for her to pass you, not hers.:nya:

[eldog]

I will second that.

Great pics
Pity we couldn't take one on the way back.
The blue hues were great while they lasted.

Doesnt like riding on the dark ......... :whistle:

[leathel]

Yep, all those, yeah Na I'm coming alonger's Missed a fucking stunner tonight.
Good ride ride leader. Ratbag TOLD me to tell you it was my idea for her to pass you, not hers.:nya:

I was waiting for the vehicle behind me to pass..... wanted to see who left f/all room to merge.... but they never did

[eldog]

I expected a shortened motorbike to appear from between 2 cars.

Was quite happy to wait for you to appear, pretty sure it was some magical disappearing show in progress. :gob:

[caseye]

Waitangi ride anyone?
I'm in! Ratbag too.
Next.
John boy, you and that killer traily coming out tonight? Go on!:lol::lol:

[leathel]

Waitangi ride anyone?
I'm in! Ratbag too.
Next.
John boy, you and that killer traily coming out tonight? Go on!:lol::lol:


Been on the bike half the day......... a bit biked out now, shoulder has had enough for today

[caseye]

It's On Again! Come on letd be having you all, where are all those old hands Idleie, sharper, Puddy, Crazy Steve,Din P, you guys are still lurking, I know I talk to spirits on the other (Fuckbook) side, they tell me, you're still alive and out there.
Come along, say gidday, have a bit of fun a yak,a feed and a bloody good ride out.
:motu::motu:

[leathel]

Changed the oil in my forks last night...be interesting to see how much it has changed the ride tonight with the thinner oil :D

[eldog]

I think I will pass on the burger next time and just have the curly chips.
they might go down better.

sorry I didn’t do the extended ride leathel, but the burger was starting to have an effect.
i didn’t want to risk it. Yep your bike was definitely quieter :2thumbsup
and the thinner oil I guess it was better as well.

great ride though

plenty of things for me to think about on tonight’s ride:niceone:
now were did I leave that winning powerball ticket....


hopefully Oldguy back next week?

[leathel]

sorry I didn’t do the extended ride leathel, but the burger was starting to have an effect.
i didn’t want to risk it.

No worries, was good to ride solo, ride my own pace, got a tad chilly in the mesh jacket...... especially when wet, Market garden irrigating the road and I timed it wrong taking a direct hit twice :rolleyes:

[eldog]

Market garden irrigating the road and I timed it wrong taking a direct hit twice :rolleyes:

LOL, that’s usually me that gets that.

at least it wasn’t the green/brown:rolleyes: variety of fertiliser


might have another try of that skinny bike next week in the daylight.....
tempting it is

[caseye]

LOL, that’s usually me that gets that.

at least it wasn’t the green/brown:rolleyes: variety of fertiliser


might have another try of that skinny bike next week in the daylight.....
tempting it is

You should probably come with me tomorrow at 1pm when I go to take charge of the other one!

Great night ride leader, awesome roads, quiet and smooth, unusal in recent times.
I think we can safely scratch the Fox of the visitir list for a while.
Try for Kaiaua next week aye folks.
:yawn:

[eldog]

You should probably come with me tomorrow at 1pm when I go to take charge of the other one!

Great night ride leader, awesome roads, quiet and smooth, unusal in recent times.
I think we can safely scratch the Fox of the visitir list for a while.
Try for Kaiaua next week aye folks.
:yawn:

Cant, working this weekend and the next couple.

things going to be stretched as Found a builder who doesn’t mind piecemeal bit by bit jobs.

scratch away, the views etc are good though.

next destination K :2thumbsup

dont let the couch bugs bite

[caseye]

Cant, working this weekend and the next couple.

things going to be stretched as Found a builder who doesn’t mind piecemeal bit by bit jobs.

scratch away, the views etc are good though.

next destination K :2thumbsup

dont let the couch bugs bite

Best you hurry up and get on over and see Richard.
Check it out.
Click here (https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/186561-Africa-Twin-2016-DCT/page4)for the link.
Phone me for the details Doggy me ol mate.
:drool::drool::drool:

[eldog]

Beautiful views on the ride tonight. :headbang:

So much to think about.

[caseye]

Beautiful views on the ride tonight. :headbang:

So much to think about.

Get and see Richard, it's not being advertised until tomorrow.

[eldog]

Get and see Richard, it's not being advertised until tomorrow.

Tempting as it is

I can't do both the bike and the house Reno ATM

I have brought a lot to ticket.. here's hoping.

[eldog]

Unavailable tomorrow:bye:

[caseye]

Unavailable tomorrow:bye:

Playing hard to get more like.
Miss you already.
Wait, r u going anywhere near Botany?????:innocent:

[eldog]

Wait, r u going anywhere near Botany?????:innocent:


Yes, quite close. But not there.
looking at something much bigger with more Hp:Punk:

dont worry it’s not a motorbike.

will be back next week, unless I book myself out again.

[caseye]

See here, come on you newbies, and those Oldies who wanna quiet pootle in the sticks.
Come have some fun.
Here are the details.
South Auckland Thursday Night Ride (SATNR)
Event location
Auckland - Papakura City
OK, this group of riders has meet and ridden together, since September 2006!.

The meeting point is.

The BP on the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura on ramp.
We meet in front of the Autobahn Cafe, next to the Mc Donalds.
Anytime from 6pm onwards.

Ride off is at 7pm.

[SaferRides]

Hope you had a good ride. I was going to come, but it was so hot here at 6 that I did not want to get into my riding gear then ride through the traffic to Papakura!

[Sidewinder]

These still on? whats the details encase they have changed since the first post.

[eldog]

See here, come on you newbies, and those Oldies who wanna quiet pootle in the sticks.
Come have some fun.
Here are the details.
South Auckland Thursday Night Ride (SATNR)
Event location
Auckland - Papakura City
OK, this group of riders has meet and ridden together, since September 2006!.

The meeting point is.

The BP on the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura on ramp.
We meet in front of the Autobahn Cafe, next to the Mc Donalds.
Anytime from 6pm onwards.

Ride off is at 7pm.

See above :yes:

[Sidewinder]

See above :yes:

cheers, might try and make next thurs

[leathel]

I am out tonight, got some unexpected work of Roses bike to sort before she sells it hopefully tomorrow....... If I can't get it sorted tonight the next day the buyer is available for the sale is Sunday.

[caseye]

I am out tonight, got some unexpected work of Roses bike to sort before she sells it hopefully tomorrow....... If I can't get it sorted tonight the next day the buyer is available for the sale is Sunday.

Bugger, ah well, better Roses get her bike sorted first, good luck tonight champ

Sidewinder, as ol ElDog posted, nothing much has changed, all are always welcome, come along check it out. SaferRides are you coming out tonight, lloks like good overcast conditions, no rain, should be fun. Paddy last week, wot about we make it the Kentish tonight?:wings::drinknsin:drinknsin:drinknsin

[eldog]

A nice ride with plenty of variety as usual.
How we missed the traffic I dont know.

Yep Caseye your lights are working. :2thumbsup
Couldn't see them there white discs. Your lights hide them.

(Note to self. Get better lights):ar15:

And the gravel, not so bad this time. :bash:

PM me the spouting contact

[caseye]

Sound Off! Who is coming out tonight.I reckon we go for a decko down the Huntly by pass! Maybe Taupiri Tavern???
:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[leathel]

Jeffs been off sick today and Tuesday, I was off yesterday arvo seeing Dad back in Hospital and seeing Rose off...Leaving LAX as I type, UK Midnight our time.....and Jobs needing to be done for beach hop and just needing to get finished......working late tonight again

[caseye]

Jeffs been off sick today and Tuesday, I was off yesterday arvo seeing Dad back in Hospital and seeing Rose off...Leaving LAX as I type, UK Midnight our time.....and Jobs needing to be done for beach hop and just needing to get finished......working late tonight again

Damn, thats a mess of work mate.
Hope dads good. And that Roses gets where shes going.
:innocent:

[leathel]

Damn, thats a mess of work mate.
Hope dads good. And that Roses gets where shes going.
:innocent:

Dads lookin better, got kidney infection after op replacing both knees (from catheter?), not good Tuesday night, quite bad but IV antibiotics sorting it should be back home again Tomorrow?

Rose..... Luggage checked in and sitting in Duty free waiting t board last I heard, will be in the air now

[eldog]

Running a bit late
and

finally it’s open, but not completely finished.
a quiet place for a snack TI and off again..

TA next week. :headbang:

[caseye]

And tonights menu/travel montage is?

Who's up, rains gunna stp this arvo they say.
:yawn:;)

[leathel]

And tonights menu/travel montage is?

Who's up, rains gunna stp this arvo they say.
:yawn:;)


Still no jeff so will be workin late, also printer dramas and ink mess all over my hands......... fun fun fun

[caseye]

Gassed up. Cleaned up. Ready to go.
K, so who else is going tonight.
:banana::2thumbsup

[eldog]

I will be there somehow.

great ride

too much of very nice food and company.

back to reality,

today started very well and ended as a real bugger. Life can be cruel.

but the ride was worth it.

Oldguy was a noticeable absentee, Leathel was working.....know that feeling

[eldog]

Saw that POS on sunday at southgate on mbike no gear whatsoever or helmet etc. That oldguy was after.

Won't be coming to SATNR or FBMC till this Covid 19 mess is over. I have far too many contacts who are at risk.

Besides its started raining.

Doesnt mean I won't be riding.
Gotta love those new tyres.:apumpin:

[caseye]

Saw that POS on sunday at southgate on mbike no gear whatsoever or helmet etc. That oldguy was after.

Won't be coming to SATNR or FBMC till this Covid 19 mess is over. I have far too many contacts who are at risk.

Besides its started raining.

Doesnt mean I won't be riding.
Gotta love those new tyres.:apumpin:

Yes, probably the responsible thing to do, can the SATNR for the foreseeable future.
New Tyres working ood aye boyo!?
OldGuy if your out there, drop us a line in PM's cheers mate.
:killingme:killingme:killingme

[eldog]

Yes, put SATNR on hold makes sense.
Boring as an old mate of mine would have said.

You didn't notice the difference the tyres made?:facepalm:

C U when this stuff(not just Covid) has blown over.:bleh:

oldguy that’s 30 POS out there riding together.

[eldog]

Can’t be too long till we ride away again.....:crazy:

but it I did buy some stuff for the bike as it was feeling neglected.:crybaby:

[caseye]

Hey mate, yes,I'd say not this week Josephine, but perhaps The One After Next.
All bikes still start and run,all cleaned, polished, gassed up, oiled up and awaiting the open road clearance..
Those LED's I got for the Old A Twin are going onto someone elses bike next week, yopu are going to love where!:scooter::scooter:

[eldog]

So I will have to adjust my mirrors again or they light up the ground when you step off your machine:drool:

[eldog]

Mirrors lowered..... 😆

Next week sounds like a go.

Leave this week madness to the masses
:pinch:

[caseye]

Mirrors lowered..... 😆

Next week sounds like a go.

Leave this week madness to the masses
:pinch:

Agreed!
:lol::lol::lol:

[SaferRides]

Might be more options for a meal also.

[caseye]

Might be more options for a meal also.

What? a Meal, at the end of a ride, in an actual place??! Wow. Could be a plan that, make it next Thursday aye.
:yes::corn:

[eldog]

What? a Meal, at the end of a ride, in an actual place??! Wow. Could be a plan that, make it next Thursday aye.
:yes::corn:

What ya cooking Caseye?:chase:

[eldog]

Are we going to try a ride tonight or wait...
.
Not a problem if we wait.

Bike started first pop on Tuesday.:yes:

[leathel]

I won't finish work in time, still got a couple of hours to finish what is going out tonight then work on the KTM to get a WOF as recheck tomorrow if all goes to plan..

[eldog]

I won't finish work in time, still got a couple of hours to finish what is going out tonight then work on the KTM to get a WOF as recheck tomorrow if all goes to plan..

No worries. I have similar but tried to excuse myself. Lol.
Next week it is:wings:

[caseye]

No worries. I have similar but tried to excuse myself. Lol.
Next week it is:wings:

YEP! All Back On Deck and ready to roar, someone said the weather was going to turn to crap next week!@#$!
No,0000000.:weep:

[eldog]

Still ready to roar?

Or are we on the couch with a blanket and a nice mug of cocoa?:bleh:

[leathel]

Still ready to roar?

Or are we on the couch with a blanket and a nice mug of cocoa?:bleh:

Still working, shit of a day so no riding for me

[eldog]

Still working, shit of a day so no riding for me

Ok.
I think I have a small job for you. Talk next week.

Working the weekend.
Going for a wee pootle tonight. Just because I know it won't happen over weekend.

Went out last Sunday in the rain, had forgotten how slippery and crappy some roads are.....

Been a long time between rides lately. Bike never missed a beat.

[leathel]

Ok.
I think I have a small job for you. Talk next week.

Working the weekend.
Going for a wee pootle tonight. Just because I know it won't happen over weekend.

Went out last Sunday in the rain, had forgotten how slippery and crappy some roads are.....

Been a long time between rides lately. Bike never missed a beat.

I got out Sunday too, Saturday was firewood so Sunday rain and all was riding, tires held well............even on the back roads

https://i.postimg.cc/k5M4dTFC/20200524-132921-2.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/x8mjPhYv/20200524-132946-2.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[eldog]

I got out Sunday too, Saturday was firewood so Sunday rain and all was riding, tires held well............even on the back roads

Cool pics. Great you got out n about.

You would still be awaiting for me if I tagged along on that one. Lol

No one here. Will give it a few more minutes then off.

I managed to get a couple of hours ride in. Remote country riding almost no one about. Quite dark though and make sure you STOP at Stop signs.
Not even any possums, only 1 rabbit that tried to cross the road.

Very nice run.
Practicing for goal of more training at the end of year.

[caseye]

Sorry fella's, bolting up her majesty's SISSY BAR last night, looks superb, many thanks to the broínlaw who took a whole day making sure it fitted and looked absolutely stock! Bloody Suzi looking more an more like a fucking Hardly, but hey, her in doors loves it, so!
Next week aye boys, let's make it happen. Davey, those roads are looking rather inviting, seems you'd better go pick up me old one Doggy, still there, must be cheaper now.
Great bike, it Is!:facepalm::woohoo:

[eldog]

Sorry fella's, bolting up her majesty's SISSY BAR last night, looks superb, many thanks to the broínlaw who took a whole day making sure it fitted and looked absolutely stock! Bloody Suzi looking more an more like a fucking Hardly, but hey, her in doors loves it, so!
Next week aye boys, let's make it happen. Davey, those roads are looking rather inviting, seems you'd better go pick up me old one Doggy, still there, must be cheaper now.
Great bike, it Is!:facepalm::woohoo:

Next week, new pipes?
Its a classic design.

MIA this week

Yeah, nah. Still thinking.....

There are changes happening all around me, waiting till things settle.

[leathel]

It looks like the weather may break........... but the Valkyrie is stuck behind a bus and the KTM is back with the std headlight so not suitable for night riding (Can't get a WOF with the LED)

Lots to do too..... Piles of paperwork to catch up on

[SaferRides]

Long range forecast for next Thursday is good.

[eldog]

STD KTM headlight=same amount of light from a lit cigarette at 20 paces.
:eek5: Don’t blame you for not riding during this time.

Theres got got to be a better std solution.

[eldog]

Something like a X of

BMW 900 R, AT 1100 DCT ES, Norden 1290:corn:

@Saferrides yea, next Thursday sounds betterer.

the couch maybe free then.

[caseye]

Something like a X of

BMW 900 R, AT 1100 DCT ES, Norden 1290:corn:

@Saferrides yea, next Thursday sounds betterer.

the couch maybe free then.

Too BAD if it's not, we're riding, got the DT's realll bad!
Ride safe folks.
;)

[eldog]

Its cool out.
Not cold.
Going for a wee pootle then hm for tea.

No queues at Maccas like last time, we you would have thought we only had a couple of weeks without takeaways we would die.....:cry:

I suppose the couch is warm:whistle:

The old girl is firmly wedged between 2 Subarus. Definitely she requires a wash this weekend. Have they lifted the water restrictions?:wait:

Nothing to look at here. Almost...
Almost nothing here, to be fair.

It is Thursday isnt it?

[caseye]

Its cool out.
Not cold.
Going for a wee pootle then hm for tea.

No queues at Maccas like last time, we you would have thought we only had a couple of weeks without takeaways we would die.....:cry:

I suppose the couch is warm:whistle:

The old girl is firmly wedged between 2 Subarus. Definitely she requires a wash this weekend. Have they lifted the water restrictions?:wait:

Nothing to look at here. Almost...
Almost nothing here, to be fair.

It is Thursday isnt it?
Nope! It's Friday Minus 1!:bleh:
Chilli on da willie, no further explanation forthcoming.

[eldog]

Chilli on da willie

Ouch:eek:
is that a culinary delicacy?:weird:

it was the quietest I have seen at the BP

Weather meant to be crap this weekend

[leathel]

my cruiser is stuck for at least a couple more weeks, waiting on a new headlight for the KTM......last order was refunded due to no stock?? why take the order??

[eldog]

All good.

Was just a very short ride. Experienced rain. A couple of slippery patches and a surprising number of on coming cars.

Rode home can cooked 😋

Was nice just to keep bike battery topped up.

Next Thursday may just go for a gentle 200 k ride then home. Got to train this time for 800 k ride in Oct and 1k in Nov. Will be the first year I will try and get some practise in. Was going to USA for work training in August now thats 😞

[eldog]

Nout to nite Joesphina :bye:

[caseye]

Nout to nite Joesphina :bye:

Wot he said! Wet? yeah, Na, bloody drenching rain, at last!!!
:sweatdrop:sweatdrop

[eldog]

Funeral tomorrow. Expected so no worries.

Will give tonight a rest

[caseye]

Well, we've all managed to cry off or not show for quite some time, reckon it's time we all manned up and rode, Rain Hail Or Snow, if we're lucky warm temps ansd noe of the aforementioned, but let's take it like men and ride anyhow.
Old Guy, come on mate, time you got out and about. This Thursday aye!
:niceone:

[eldog]

Yeah, might be up for it.

its been a while since I last started the old girl:eek5:

Maybe just a cruise to somewhere warm
lets see what happens Thurs:cold:

[caseye]

Sooooooooooooooo? Who's all cummin?

[leathel]

Still swamped but did get the tail light going... If I get things wrapped enough I might be in for a ride, not too long though KTM seat is not the long haul style... and while the headlight is way better its well short of what I am used too :laugh:

[eldog]

Going to wrap up warm for a shortish ride.
We aren't going to Napier then.....

[caseye]

Any Takers?
:wings::wings::wings:

[leathel]

If I get it back together on time

[caseye]

Don't rush it's started to Drizzle here. I'm staying home.
:cry::cry::cry:

[leathel]

might just do a local trundle, swapped 2 of the coils so test ride

[eldog]

Good luck with testing coil

Drizzle, swizzle.

I have more work to do, so yous aren't going i will carry on, with stuff I didn't manage to complete today

See ya's next week.

[leathel]

good night to ride

https://i.postimg.cc/RhFLz3hh/20200806-191202.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Kk6MP8nh)

[caseye]

Damn it! She go OK mate?

[leathel]

Damn it! She go OK mate?

fired up on all six this morning.... its been missing/ not running right on first fire up and took a while to run right, finally isolated too cyl 3 & 4 and I had 2 coils of the 1100.....they turned out to be a little bigger so I will need to tweak the brackets at some stage but got them in for now..........tested spark on all cyl and the std coil left has a noticeably weaker spark to the other 2 now so looks like I need to find another coil before finalizing the brackets. But yes ran fine

[caseye]

Can we?
I think so, long as we don't want to go through a check point.
Really only leaves Kaiaua Fush and Chup Shop, that means pre ordering for click and collect.:angry:

[leathel]

I cant......not allowed to mingle with you Aucklanders, diseased lot the pack of you :P

I can't even get groceries from Pukekohe....

[caseye]

Ah well, best night for a pootle and we've got to NOT GO, I don't like this bloody Virarse!:weep:

[SaferRides]

Ah well, best night for a pootle and we've got to NOT GO, I don't like this bloody Virarse!:weep:Me neither. Have you seen the weather forecast for the next few days?

[caseye]

Me neither. Have you seen the weather forecast for the next few days?

Whimper, sniff, Yeah!!!:sunny:

[leathel]

I got out for fish n chips last night :D

https://i.postimg.cc/CMPNxGSH/20200814-180949-2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ThbmkWyp)

https://i.postimg.cc/X7tkwnZr/20200814-180958.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sv9Wzd4z)

https://i.postimg.cc/qvnXwWnj/20200814-181651.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PCXwr3Sw)

https://i.postimg.cc/hPX0zXGF/20200814-181715.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jLrfBdNv)

https://i.postimg.cc/257dRv0W/20200814-182716.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JytHjyV7)

[caseye]

Lets ASSUME it's not going to rain tomorrow!
Who's coming?
I'll be in.
:Punk::Punk:

[leathel]

Lets ASSUME it's not going to rain tomorrow!
Who's coming?
I'll be in.
:Punk::Punk:


Roadblocks still up and will be until Sunday for me so no new tire yet....... Next weekend for the tire? or mid week if I can get time to get one mid week?

Forecast for tomorrow isn't to great.

[eldog]

Josephine says she will have a headache tomorrow night.:eek:

next week may be different, I hope.:niceone:

True, the weather hasn’t been the greatest.....


Yeah, the weather can have a nasty bite to it.....
quite slippery on da roads

[leathel]

nice night to ride............but I will be working to late tonight

[caseye]

nice night to ride............but I will be working to late tonight

Pick you up on the way out to the Paddy?
:third::bleh:

[eldog]

Joesphine is busy, working to pay for more riding.
C u next week.

a cold beer on the weekend sounds great.
or a rum or sumthink

a nice bourbon for the man.

[caseye]

Just decided a cold beer at home is the call tonight, see you lady's next week.
:woohoo:

[leathel]

anyone keen?

[eldog]

I am although it looks chilly

Is the glorious leader coming?

Checking bike will start, started and fuelled now.

You want to check to see if the couch is available?


Do you want to give it miss this week leathel, its getting quite dark and cold this side

[eldog]

I have decided to miss this week's run

I hope the glorious leader isn't waiting there....

There will be trouble if the leader is there and I am not.

[caseye]

No fearless and intrepid leader was not coming tonight, an I didn't make it either, have a night off doggie.
;)

[leathel]

https://i.postimg.cc/1R2V7LZd/20200910-190214.jpg (https://postimg.cc/c67JrkC7)

[eldog]

Now I am in trouble:sweatdrop

[eldog]

Anyone this week?

The weather can't make up its mind....

imagine here picture of bike bike in front of BP

Made it most of the way to Tahuna, road works about half way there, cement spills so did a U turn.

[eldog]

I won’t be there this week, going down south on the Friday :wings::scooter::drinknsin

and probably not the next week as well NI800 :bleh:

[caseye]

Wifey and I been away both of the last 2 weekends on the bikes, had a blast, were riding down to Welly this Thursday, but seems we'll be caging it now, weather turning to shiet. Ah well, always next week.
Take care out there Doggy me boy.
:motu::motu::motu:

[eldog]

Wifey and I been away both of the last 2 weekends on the bikes, had a blast, were riding down to Welly this Thursday, but seems we'll be caging it now, weather turning to shiet. Ah well, always next week.
Take care out there Doggy me boy.
:motu::motu::motu:

Glad you both got out n about previous weekends.

As long as its not pissing down should be OK, back late Sunday.

Going Friday late morning, keep an eye out for the speed daemon.....:wacko:

Might even make it to Welly if I am not careful.:brick:

To see a recovering heart attack victim. All good.

[eldog]

Completed 580 km ride yesterday.
Opposite ride tomorrow.
Nice, scenic ride major roads.
Only 1 short road works south of Te Kuiti

Almost 0 dickheads, which was a relief.

The ride reinforced those skills picked up by riding with experienced others, like this thread.

Still got a long way to go, but its a huge improvement recently.

Nearly an hour off my previous time.
Kept to the limit and getting stops organised.

Bike ran just like a dream:Punk:

[caseye]

Completed 580 km ride yesterday.
Opposite ride tomorrow.
Nice, scenic ride major roads.
Only 1 short road works south of Te Kuiti

Almost 0 dickheads, which was a relief.

The ride reinforced those skills picked up by riding with experienced others, like this thread.

Still got a long way to go, but its a huge improvement recently.

Nearly an hour off my previous time.
Kept to the limit and getting stops organised.

Bike ran just like a dream:Punk: Course it did, it's a Bandy! Good to hear you're doing it mate.:wings:

[eldog]

[/COLOR] Course it did, it's a Bandy! Good to hear you're doing it mate.:wings:

Made it back.
came back today, yesterday I wouldn’t have made it wind too strong, some of the gusts, whew.
despite the wind gusts, hail x 2, rain, the usual knumbnuts as you get closer to akl
only saw 1 car in ditch, and another set of ambo, police etc going to another event.

cold fingers.

all good.

[caseye]

Made it back.
came back today, yesterday I wouldn’t have made it wind too strong, some of the gusts, whew.
despite the wind gusts, hail x 2, rain, the usual knumbnuts as you get closer to akl
only saw 1 car in ditch, and another set of ambo, police etc going to another event.

cold fingers.

all good.

Ha! so you in tomorrow?
te he he.
Got an absolute beginner to show the ropes tomorrow, could do with a hand.
And it'd be good to catch up.
:woohoo:

[eldog]

Ha! so you in tomorrow?
te he he.
Got an absolute beginner to show the ropes tomorrow, could do with a hand.
And it'd be good to catch up.
:woohoo:

If its not raining then yes.

Nice easy ride then. ��
Will have to get shit together tonight for NI800 ride on weekend.

I think I will take extra fuel in case I make a mistake in fuel /distance calc.

[caseye]

Isolated showers, maybe?
I'm going out the door now.':shit::shit:

[eldog]

I dont want to, but I am going to give it a miss tonight.

The showers of rain=PITA

[leathel]

Finally found time to get that old tire off :D

https://i.postimg.cc/5N4RHvbh/20201009-195308.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JtFqvsyx)

new going in

https://i.postimg.cc/y65hGmCH/IMG-8212.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hhL7z7Gy)

[eldog]

Looks great Leathel, should be a noticeable difference.

Not tonight Joesphine

[leathel]

Looks great Leathel, should be a noticeable difference.

Not tonight Joesphine

I just need to find time to get the WOF now

[caseye]

Got that WOF yet?
Yer gunna need it.
Come on Doggy, Old Guy, Paul, Tom, Dick, an Harry lets ride tomorrow !
:apint:

[leathel]

Got that WOF yet?

:apint:

Nope, I did 79 hours last week to try and catch up..........only to have 2 staff off Monday, 1 Yesterday.... so on the back foot again!

[eldog]

Got that WOF yet?
Yer gunna need it.
Come on Doggy, Old Guy, Paul, Tom, Dick, an Harry lets ride tomorrow !
:apint:

Got my WOF the other week, required for NI800:woohoo:

BTW the bike is still dirty.

leathel you should hear my stories..... nothing quite like being the centre of the storm.

[caseye]

Got my WOF the other week, required for NI800:woohoo:

BTW the bike is still dirty.

leathel you should hear my stories..... nothing quite like being the centre of the storm.

Looking forward to it, we will do a ride past me ol mate, see if we can cheer ya up.:hug:

[eldog]

[/COLOR]

Looking forward to it, we will do a ride past me ol mate, see if we can cheer ya up.:hug:

being there is enough, its like being in the center of a tornado-the best place to be.

I have the 1KC ride in a couple of weeks :clap:

[caseye]

Left you alone Lethal. 3 bikes, around to TK for a fantastic burger and fries feed Great ride leadering skills by the Doggy One!
Perfect night for a ride, pity there were not many SATNR guys and girls out there on the ride.:drinkup:

[eldog]

Still had a smile on my dial, today.

The sun strike was glorious, but seeing the blacktop was difficult.

Nice run, once the Happy Birthdays had finished, it was great.

A quiet run back.
Had forgotten about Ratbags' fav part.

Whats up with motorway lights not on?

Or the car with only front park lights on?

All good:wings:

[oldguy]

Got that WOF yet?
Yer gunna need it.
Come on Doggy, Old Guy, Paul, Tom, Dick, an Harry lets ride tomorrow !
:apint: Hey me ol mate, yah still out there holding the fort:niceone: As you may know I got both bikes back. Got the Honda back a week after it disappeared, and the WR about 2 weeks before we went into level 4 lockdown. Both bikes needing a little bit of work, to put back on the road (legally):( The Honda came back minus, 1 muffler no battery, wrecked ignition barrel, gas cap and rear seat lock, and missing number plate. I was very lucky to get a ignition barrel and gas cap with the matching key through a guy in the U.S. I had brought a new set of tyres , the plan is to get the rims painted or powdercoated, but nothing has happened as I suffer from rare condition called lack of motivation.:facepalm:

The WR needing fork seals, indicators x4, rear tail and stop light, rear tyre and rego plate. Ive fitted a new rear tyre and brought new fork seals and that's as far as I've got, that lack of motivation again:weep:

So dont know when Ill be back out riding with yah.

[caseye]

Hey me ol mate, yah still out there holding the fort:niceone: As you may know I got both bikes back. Got the Honda back a week after it disappeared, and the WR about 2 weeks before we went into level 4 lockdown. Both bikes needing a little bit of work, to put back on the road (legally):( The Honda came back minus, 1 muffler no battery, wrecked ignition barrel, gas cap and rear seat lock, and missing number plate. I was very lucky to get a ignition barrel and gas cap with the matching key through a guy in the U.S. I had brought a new set of tyres , the plan is to get the rims painted or powdercoated, but nothing has happened as I suffer from rare condition called lack of motivation.:facepalm:

The WR needing fork seals, indicators x4, rear tail and stop light, rear tyre and rego plate. Ive fitted a new rear tyre and brought new fork seals and that's as far as I've got, that lack of motivation again:weep:

So dont know when Ill be back out riding with yah.

I know that condition, Well! Great to hear from you mate. Let us/me know what else you need and or who you need to have do stuff on the bikes, I can call a favour or two these days, happy to help. Can spin the odd spanner for a good cause, and it goes without saying, "You are a bloody magnificent cause":apint:

[eldog]

Hey me ol mate, yah still out there holding the fort:niceone: As you may know I got both bikes back. Got the Honda back a week after it disappeared, and the WR about 2 weeks before we went into level 4 lockdown. Both bikes needing a little bit of work, to put back on the road (legally):( The Honda came back minus, 1 muffler no battery, wrecked ignition barrel, gas cap and rear seat lock, and missing number plate. I was very lucky to get a ignition barrel and gas cap with the matching key through a guy in the U.S. I had brought a new set of tyres , the plan is to get the rims painted or powdercoated, but nothing has happened as I suffer from rare condition called lack of motivation.:facepalm:

The WR needing fork seals, indicators x4, rear tail and stop light, rear tyre and rego plate. Ive fitted a new rear tyre and brought new fork seals and that's as far as I've got, that lack of motivation again:weep:

So dont know when Ill be back out riding with yah.

Spring into motivation for a summer ride, with us.

Will be great to see you back:headbang:

[eldog]

So who's in this week.

Caseye is the weather going to hold?

yes it did.....

[caseye]

Ha, and it stopped at exactly 7pm tonight, but was prepping AT for a wee run to Roto Vegas tomorra, so didn't go get wet, next week is sounding good.
:innocent::bye::woohoo:

[eldog]

Ha, and it stopped at exactly 7pm tonight, but was prepping AT for a wee run to Roto Vegas tomorra, so didn't go get wet, next week is sounding good.
:innocent::bye::woohoo:

That was last week. Lol

After work tomorrow off to the tron, then the 1KC saturday back for tea time sunday:confused:

And yes I just got home from work, just in time to plan the ride on the GPS


We dont want to have to wash and polish and polish and polish the AT again this week?:drool::not:

[eldog]

I have another gig to goto tonight.

Have a nice ride:woohoo:

[caseye]

I have another gig to goto tonight.

Have a nice ride:woohoo:

Bugger! Oh well rode enough last weekend nyway aye!
See you next week mate.
Leathal, you in?
John Boy, come on push one of them out of the living room and lets ride.
:cool:

[SaferRides]

Anyone going? Traffic out of Auckland looks bad just now but I could come if it clears.

[caseye]

Anyone going? Traffic out of Auckland looks bad just now but I could come if it clears.

Ratbag (wifey) and I will be about, probably end up in Pokeno at the new bar/coffee stop.
:drinknsin

[SaferRides]

Traffic on both motorways looks very heavy, will check later but might flag it this week.

[eldog]

Bugger! Oh well rode enough last weekend nyway aye!
See you next week mate
:cool:

No, would ride it again, but I gotta pay for it.
getting bike in for service this weekend, not sure if it will be ready, or they can fit it in.

definitely will try those remote dumplings......

[caseye]

at least 2 from here maybe 3, who else?
Come on ewe lot get off yer arises!
Come riding.
:wings:

[leathel]

GOT WOF......... Should be there tonight on the Valkyrie.

Would offer John the KTM but it doesn't come with a step ladder built in :rolleyes: :whistle:
Also has no front brakes ATM

[caseye]

GOT WOF......... Should be there tonight on the Valkyrie.

Would offer John the KTM but it doesn't come with a step ladder built in :rolleyes: :whistle:
Also has no front brakes ATM

Long as he could touch the ground he could take The Coal Burner if he wanted to.
She's just got a WOF, in 6 months time she'll cost something ridiculous to register, cant wait.

[eldog]

A very pleasant evening ride indeed :yes:

[caseye]

A very pleasant evening ride indeed :yes:

Was, wasn't it!
Brilliant having 6 ships in line astern this evening, great roads Ride Leader, another amazing route and of course the Te Kauwhata Tavern is fast becoming our go to evening meal, sit down, tell lies and have a coldie place!
Come on you old timers dust off the bikes come ride.
:woohoo::woohoo::rockon:

[caseye]

Might crack the ten bikes tomorrow night, got at least 5-7 that I know of, come on you geriatric old farts, Come Ride.:shifty::Punk:

[caseye]

Not tonight Josephine. Raining, hard here in Rewa.
:no:

[caseye]

Raining now! I'm told it's going to be fine this evening! Who/which to believe.
I'm getting ready and as long as it's not raining when I leave ere I'm going riding tonight.:clap:

[eldog]

No riding for me, I am not up for it.

Wondering if I am suffering from change of season bug others have had recently.:crazy:

[caseye]

No riding for me, I am not up for it.

Wondering if I am suffering from change of season bug others have had recently.:crazy:

Big girlies and Blouses come to mind!
No worries Doggie doesn't look great, though there are at least three others coming tonight, with Leathel, me and you that would've been six straight up.:headbang::wait:

[eldog]

Big girlies and Blouses come to mind!

If that was reality and there was going to be big girls and blouses then I may have been tempted.

Just too many things happening.
Hard to concentrate, just like last week.
Not good if your riding.
You may have noticed

Have a good one. Looks fine ATM.

[caseye]

If that was reality and there was going to be big girls and blouses then I may have been tempted.

Just too many things happening.
Hard to concentrate, just like last week.
Not good if your riding.
You may have noticed

Have a good one. Looks fine ATM.

Yeah, Na, you were fine.
Heading out the door now, weather looks ok.
Miss you already!

[leathel]

mm Tire was low last week (thought it didn't feel right so checked when I got back..25psi) figured it might just be new tire stretch? hadn't checked since it was fitted:rolleyes:

Checked earlier and low again, leaking at the valve base :mad:

Tried tightening.......still leaking. Looks like I am stripping a rim of this weekend

[caseye]

OK! Sound off, who's coming out tonight?
Put your head outta da winda and look at the sky.
Before you say, yeah,Na.
:violin::violin:

[barney23]

Count me in

[caseye]

Count me in
Owesome! see you later tonight then.
:shit:

[SaferRides]

Where and what time do you meet?

[caseye]

Where and what time do you meet?

Ride off at 7pm from out front of the Auto Bahn at the Papakura Motorway BP.
Cheers.:first:

[eldog]

Yeah. Nah.

I am in :yes:

[SaferRides]

Ride off at 7pm from out front of the Auto Bahn at the Papakura Motorway BP.
Cheers.:first:Oops, should have checked with the wife first. [emoji15]

Looks like a great evening for a ride.

[eldog]

Oops,

Looks like a great evening for a ride.

Sure was a great evening & company :Punk:

[eldog]

Sure was a great evening & company :Punk:

Is it tonight? Tomorrow? or see you next year? :whistle:

[caseye]

Is it tonight? Tomorrow? or see you next year? :whistle:

Not sure, haven't checked the weather perhaps tomorrow night might be the go.
Avoids the mad rush.
:bleh::bleh:

[eldog]

Not sure, haven't checked the weather perhaps tomorrow night might be the go.
Avoids the mad rush.
:bleh::bleh:

Weather looks like its packing up.
So I am giving it a miss tonight.
C u later.

[caseye]

Well you lot! It's been a funny old year.
Tonight is New Years Eve.
So no one is going to blame you if you don't show up for our usual South Auckland Thursday Night Ride (SATNR).
Have a great New Year everyone, looking forward to seeing the numbers growing again as summer really hits.
Been a pleasure gents and ladies, all are always welcome.
Caseye.:corn:

[eldog]

Well you lot! It's been a funny old year.
Tonight is New Years Eve.
So no one is going to blame you if you don't show up for our usual South Auckland Thursday Night Ride (SATNR).
Have a great New Year everyone, looking forward to seeing the numbers growing again as summer really hits.
Been a pleasure gents and ladies, all are always welcome.
Caseye.:corn:

Too busy today, forgot what day it was.:brick:

let us know when your back.:not:

[caseye]

OK Ewe Lot! Come on it's Thursday!
We're in, Al and a friend are in, who else is In?
See you at the BP.:woohoo:

[leathel]

still a bit to sort but should be there............. Not used the bike since last time

[caseye]

still a bit to sort but should be there............. Not used the bike since last time

Be good to see you mate.
:yes:
DOGGY! Come on where r ya?

[caseye]

Well I'm reliably informed it's already starting to rain in Sth Dorkland. The rain on my back as I leaned on my decks handrail told me that, showers expected this evening.
Not normally so wussy, but I'm not going tonight, so c u all next week.:drinknsin:drinknsin:violin:

[eldog]

Well I'm reliably informed it's already starting to rain in Sth Dorkland. The rain on my back as I leaned on my decks handrail told me that, showers expected this evening.
Not normally so wussy, but I'm not going tonight, so c u all next week.:drinknsin:drinknsin:violin:

Can't get the bike wet aye.

Good call. C u next week

Maybe riding to Taupo on Saturday
Work maybe a stopper.....

[leathel]

Was a nice night to ride

https://i.postimg.cc/cHbMLg22/20210107-182830.jpg (https://postimg.cc/62CGH39f)

https://i.postimg.cc/XJJkWcH9/20210107-191920.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9467tTjf)

[SaferRides]

Just some light drizzle in central Auckland but the rain radar looked scary.

Long range forecast for next week is good.

[leathel]

Just some light drizzle in central Auckland but the rain radar looked scary.

Long range forecast for next week is good.

I thought there was going to be more rain, I event put my leather pants on.......... But it mostly was dry.. I neeeeded a ride so it would have to have been bad to not ride;)

[eldog]

Tomorrow is Thursday, just in case you forgot.:clap:

hows that weather looking Caseye?

[SaferRides]

I can come tonight, 7 PM at Papakura Autobahn?

[eldog]

I can come tonight, 7 PM at Papakura Autobahn?

Yes. C u there

[SaferRides]

Might be a little late, had to fix a garage door problem to get the bike out!

[eldog]

A very nice ride:clap:

the scenery was excellent:2thumbsup

[SaferRides]

Good to finally make it! Great evening for a ride.

[caseye]

Great ride everyone, good to see our returnee's and to hear there another bike coming for a certain someone soon.
Good ride, good grub and a! cold beer, who could ask for more.
See you all next week for the second SATNR Ride of 2021.
:Punk:

[eldog]

Not tonight for me Josephine

I wonder who that certain someone is?


Do we get another 'Onda rider?:facepalm:

[caseye]

You shall be wondering a bit longer, I suspect.
Didn't make Thursday nights ride, had a funeral to attend, got horribly messy and stayed up way too late.
Will be about next week though.:drinkup:

[SaferRides]

I was on holiday at the beach last week and will probably be away next Thursday. But I will be back...

[caseye]

You girls have a great ride tonight. I'm packing for Welly tonight down country until we're not.
:msn-wink:

[eldog]

Another epic Thursday nite ride.

for those who missed it, you were not there.

company great,
no annoying little biting insects.

the pub was great as well, it was if we owned the place :wings:


and no rain on they way home.


Brillant, must remember to check tyre pressure before next run.


we may have a few weekend rides in the making.....


and Caseye there was plenty to look at in the car park before the ride

[leathel]

was sorting my Boy out last week, moved out of home, Just checked the valk and I have a small pile of oil under the RH fork........to many gravel roads on it.

KTM brakes are done so it should be ready to ride :)

[eldog]

A pleasant trip through the twisties, which was a nice variety.
yes you missed it.

Old Guy rocked up which was good to see:yes: and he didn’t need a ladder to mount his stead.

might try the pizza next time, but only half.

see you next week.

[SaferRides]

A pleasant trip through the twisties, which was a nice variety.
yes you missed it.

Old Guy rocked up which was good to see:yes: and he didn’t need a ladder to mount his stead.

might try the pizza next time, but only half.

see you next week.Would have been a very pleasant evening for a ride. Where did you have dinner?

[oldguy]

A pleasant trip through the twisties, which was a nice variety.
yes you missed it.

Old Guy rocked up which was good to see:yes: and he didn’t need a ladder to mount his stead.

might try the pizza next time, but only half.

see you next week. Yep was good to get out, and catchup with a couple of the crew, eldog Leathel. Been a while since I've been out on a bike.
Having to learn new lines, and braking a lot earlier , but all good fun.
Yep that burger was a bit much for me.
Not sure if I be coming out tonight, bike is buried in the back, and I cant be bothered moving all the cars to get it out.

[eldog]

Cannot make it tonight.

Machine won't start so cannot close door. Stuck halfway out:brick:


Just sorted it.

Won't make it this week.

[leathel]

I'm out also, short staffed still, Not even packed up the workshop yet

[caseye]

Yep was good to get out, and catchup with a couple of the crew, eldog Leathel. Been a while since I've been out on a bike.
Having to learn new lines, and braking a lot earlier , but all good fun.
Yep that burger was a bit much for me.
Not sure if I be coming out tonight, bike is buried in the back, and I cant be bothered moving all the cars to get it out.

Hey young fella!
Good to see you mate.
Sorry I missed you last night, recovering from minor surgery on Wednesday. Be back in a couple of weeks.
:sunny::woohoo:

[eldog]

Hey young fella!
Good to see you mate.
Sorry I missed you last night, recovering from minor surgery on Wednesday. Be back in a couple of weeks.
:sunny::woohoo:

Commiserations to Ratbag.

you a patient?

if they tell you to rest, do so.

had a couple recently who were too head strong, no good outcomes for either.

Ratbag can get some relief when out riding with us next week......

did they take the AT gene out yet?

anyway get well, I need that lighthouse behind me to see were we have been.

[SaferRides]

I assume the border will be back to where it should be tomorrow night and everywhere south of the Bombay's will be Level 1?

[caseye]

No borders now Safe! I'm going to be riding tonight, who's a coming along?
:wings::wings:

[leathel]

might have to grab the KTM out, no time to sort the fork seals on the valk atm

[SaferRides]

I'll be there. Nice evening plus there shouldn't be too much traffic on the SW motorway tonight.

[eldog]

Awesome ride:Punk:
great scenery.
brillant sunset

great people

what more could you ask for?

yes it’s a ride in Godzone on a Thursday nite