South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

[SaferRides]

And good food!

[caseye]

Rasim Fasim!@#$% bloody top box. Got the keys, once I got home, very Very embarrassing, no harm done. Be seeing you cono sewers next week then.
:facepalm:

[SaferRides]

Rasim Fasim!@#$% bloody top box. Got the keys, once I got home, very Very embarrassing, no harm done. Be seeing you cono sewers next week then.
:facepalm:We've all done something similar, or worse. Remind me to tell you the story about my new phone next time. [emoji15]

[eldog]

Are we good to go?
Helmet check
Gear check
Bike check
Tyre pressure check
Fuel check


Keys.....

Are we going?

[leathel]

My day is almost done at work........still got a ton of paperwork.....but it might have to wait, I think a ride is called for

[oldguy]

I'm out till I get this bike legal, been riding it with no rego, or wof. So I better get on to it. Will see you lot then.

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[eldog]

I'm out till I get this bike legal, been riding it with no rego, or wof. So I better get on to it. Will see you

All good.
the weather held, with just a small smattering of the wet stuff.
those sunsets are getting betterer

caseye just missed the motorway being closed, as it’s the motorway closure season.:pinch:

at least the music wasn’t too loud, I could hear what was being said.

the new ‘ondas may go keyless, what a bonus aye.......:dodge:

[caseye]

All good.
the weather held, with just a small smattering of the wet stuff.
those sunsets are getting betterer

caseye just missed the motorway being closed, as it’s the motorway closure season.:pinch:

at least the music wasn’t too loud, I could hear what was being said.

the new ‘ondas may go keyless, what a bonus aye.......:dodge:

Shuddauppa your Face! Good ride tonight, Old Guy, hurry up and get those things done, love having you out with the crew.
Where'd everyone go tonight, j:rolleyes:ust us old codgers out tonight.

[SaferRides]

I was on my way home after a 12-hour day in the Waikato. Very warm down there.

[eldog]

Shuddauppa your Face! Good ride tonight, Old Guy, hurry up and get those things done, love having you out with the crew.
Where'd everyone go tonight, just one old codger and a couple of youngsters out tonight.

Fixed it for ya.:bleh:

FYI I want to retire (unlikely will ever)
somewhere where there is motion, like with a view of the sea.

i have a few good ideas of where.

always drawn to the sea and countryside below central auckland.

[SaferRides]

I assume no SATNR this week, but some of the checkpoints are so far south that it should still be possible to put together a decent ride!

[caseye]

I assume no SATNR this week, but some of the checkpoints are so far south that it should still be possible to put together a decent ride!

Yeah, Na, I'd suggest we can it this week.
Sadly, cant be seen to be breaking gathering rules, and or heaven forbid attempting a mass crossing of a new border???!:crazy:

[eldog]

Yeah, Na, I'd suggest we can it this week.
Sadly, cant be seen to be breaking gathering rules, and or heaven forbid attempting a mass crossing of a new border???!:crazy:

Translation.

He's locked himself out of the house and the bikes keys are inside


Merciless he is!:angry2::motu::Oops:

[oldguy]

Im out tonight whanau, someone in Papatoetoe has been shouting a few Corona's, 19 to be exact, :drinkup::laugh::laugh::laugh:so can't go out. Maybe next week?

[caseye]

Im out tonight whanau, someone in Papatoetoe has been shouting a few Corona's, 19 to be exact, :drinkup::laugh::laugh::laugh:so can't go out. Maybe next week?

Take care my mate, hope to see you next week.:drinkup:

[Calix Lee]

Are we good to go?
Helmet check
Gear check
Bike check
Tyre pressure check
Fuel check


Keys.....

Are we going?

I guess you're good to go, have fun with this planned adventure.

[leathel]

still at work and the bike isn't so no ride for me tonight...

[eldog]

Didn't make it.

Working Out on site with no mobile coverage....

OMG no cell phone coverage.:confused:

[caseye]

Sadly I will be absent tonight, friends arriving from up state Whangarei.
:weep:

[eldog]

We waited patiently till 19.20 just in case.

Then a wee jog to TK for an enjoyable conversation and food.

Missed all the motorway road gangs too.

Hadn't planned on going riding. But what the hell you only live once right.

Caseye did you have your friends over for dinner?:shutup:

[bawked]

This thing on tonight?

[eldog]

This thing on tonight?

Yes.
Tonight it's just me. So I am it.

Deciding were to go.....

Probably TK just because tomorrow is going to be madness.

Caseye might see you Anzac weekend...:bleh:

[SaferRides]

Looked like a perfect evening, but I was on my way back from the Naki.

[eldog]

Weather too crappy for an enjoyable ride.
maybe next week betterer

[caseye]

Ready to ride! See you old couts there aye.
:bleh::bleh:

[caseye]

Short but with such a happy ending Rangiriri's Famous Fried Chicken Burger and fries stupmed ol Doggy, young Al, he finished his off, as did I yummy grub, good coffee too, yes I said COFFEE!
Al's new bike is a beaut, 650 V Storm LAM's approved, 2017 stunning, awesome condition. Pity you lot didin't make it, going back here some more we thinks.
Next week boys and girls.
:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[eldog]

:niceone:
Dodgy ride leader.
need more night riding.
have gotten out of practise.

[caseye]

I enjoyed the ride, do it again tonight!@#$%:wings::wings:

It's now 1706hrs and still no rain, getting geared up, who else is coming out?

[SaferRides]

How was the ride?
I haven't been in Auckland on a Thursday night for 4 weeks, but should be able to come next week. I can try the new +150 headlight bulbs.

[eldog]

How was the ride?
I haven't been in Auckland on a Thursday night for 4 weeks, but should be able to come next week. I can try the new +150 headlight bulbs.

Was working late again, the madness continues this week, so missed it.

another lighthouse, you should at least be seen:yes:

Looking forward to this weeks run, although there maybe a funeral and a run to WWW Windy Wet Wellington the cards as well.

[caseye]

OK,come on, Count off, who all is riding tonight?
Looks like the weather is going to glorious.
Come out, come out wherever you are!:bleh::wings:

[caseye]

The COUNT was 1! But what a night. Cold, but not freezing, Dark, man the sky got dark. roads all dry, but rurally the pitch blackness was a little spooky.
Didn't go far, returned home to a nice warm wife and a hot toddy..:chase:

[SaferRides]

I was late coming back from a day working in the Waikato, so that made another Thursday night not in Auckland.

Nothing planned for next Thursday, but it will probably rain...

[caseye]

I was late coming back from a day working in the Waikato, so that made another Thursday night not in Auckland.

Nothing planned for next Thursday, but it will probably rain...

Ssssh! The rain Gods , might hear you.
I'm in next Thursday, I know Al will be that make 4 with El Doggy and you SaferRides.
Come on the ret of you, it is still a Happening ride, get out.
:woohoo::woohoo:

[eldog]

Ssssh! The rain Gods , might hear you.
I'm in next Thursday, I know Al will be that make 4 with El Doggy and you SaferRides.
Come on the ret of you, it is still a Happening ride, get out.
:woohoo::woohoo:

I will be there.....

[puddy]

Not saying I'm going to turn up but is it still the Autobahn 7pm?

[caseye]

Not saying I'm going to turn up but is it still the Autobahn 7pm?

Ha, it Lives! Hey Pudy me ol mate.
Yes it is still from The BP Autobahn on the Southern M/way
An yes ride off is 7pm, bit dark for you though, mate, you sure you'll be up for it?
:bleh::bleh:
Looking forward to maybe catching up.
:apint::apint:

[eldog]

Work commitments for the next few weeks/months

Ride well:niceone:

[caseye]

Work commitments for the next few weeks/months

Ride well:niceone:

Going to miss you Doggy!
:cry:

[SaferRides]

Anyone going tonight? Looks like it will be fine but cool.

[caseye]

Wish I could say yes, but much to do about nuffink at home this evening, in preperation for tomorrow evening, so sadly I'll not be there.
:sick:

[eldog]

Wish I could say yes, but much to do about nuffink at home this evening, in preperation for tomorrow evening, so sadly I'll not be there.
:sick:

Is that Nonda riders can only do one ride per fortnight?

Hopefully you are riding today. Those days with crisp starts are generally the best:wings:

[caseye]

I wasn't , had friends and family over for me buff dee.
Now about tonight!
ANYONE?:banana::banana:

[caseye]

Pussies!@#$%@!
Ridden 3 of the last 4 nights on me todd! No matter, I was out.
Now about next week.
Is anyone going to plan that far ahead?
I'm going.
:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[SaferRides]

I would have come last week. [emoji1]

Not sure about next week but should know Thursday morning.

[eldog]

Pussies!@#$%@!
Ridden 3 of the last 4 nights on me todd! No matter, I was out.
Now about next week.
Is anyone going to plan that far ahead?
I'm going.
:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Plan is working working working.

All good though.

Then I can pay the rego. Yep it is that time again.

:niceone:

Then I will be up for some longer rides, I hope.

[caseye]

Plan is working working working.

All good though.

Then I can pay the rego. Yep it is that time again.

:niceone:

Then I will be up for some longer rides, I hope.

You need a Mental Wellbeing Night Off! Come for a ride.
Looks like we're going to get a good night.:wings:

[eldog]

You need a Mental Wellbeing Night Off! Come for a ride.
Looks like we're going to get a good night.:wings:

Work finishes at 7.
Been working on till 11.30 this week.
Will hopefully know soon if it's all been worthwhile.
I will let you know.

Yeah it does look nice.

Sadly I won't be there:facepalm:

[SaferRides]

You need a Mental Wellbeing Night Off! Come for a ride.
Looks like we're going to get a good night.:wings:
I'll be there tonight. Same time in winter?

[caseye]

Yep, dress warm, it does get a bit chilly, c u there.
Anyone else?/
:woohoo:

[SaferRides]

Yep, dress warm, it does get a bit chilly, c u there.
Anyone else?/
:woohoo:
Traffic looks worse than usual - 55 mins! I'll see how I go but might give it away if it's as bad as Google says.

[caseye]

Awesome to ride out tonight with one of the SATNR's prodigal sons! Awesome to ride with you again me ol mate. Just 3 SATNR riders braved the bloody chilling night air tonight, stopped a bit a short, at the Muddy, grub was good, pub packed outside tables, ah COLD! But hey, awesome riding night, those that didn't come ou to play missed a great little ride, come again young fella. Oh and yeah, Noice bike, not what I expected to see you on, but it certainly fits you well.:yes:

[SaferRides]

It was certainly a bit chilly, but quite a view from Pukekawa with the full moon.

[Kittyhawk]

You lot riding next week if the weather is good? Got a cruiser I need to try :lol:

[caseye]

You lot riding next week if the weather is good? Got a cruiser I need to try :lol:

Weather not atrocious, we ride, do a don't rain dance for us and we'll see you there.
Ride off from in front of the Auto Bahn cafe beside the BP on the Southern Motorway at Papakura.
Come on Doggy, by now it should be a done deal, bike! ugh, ride it!:confused:

[Kittyhawk]

Sweet! I'm a nana rider so please be nice :laugh:

[caseye]

Sweet! I'm a nana rider so please be nice :laugh:

Most of us Nana riders too, so there will be no drama's.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[caseye]

Roll call! Who's coming out to play. I'm in, El Doggy!?:headbang::headbang:

[caseye]

Was going out tonight, but Ain't now.
Long story, tell it to the guys/girls next week.
:(

[caseye]

Yes, it is only Monday.
Looked at the Long Range weather report.
Fine for Dorkland on Thursday.
No known reason why I can't go out.
So I'm planning too.
Anybody else?
Doggy, you're due to be back aintcha?
Teathal, you?
Al,You.
Boys and girls of the SATNR, been some stunning riding lately, cold and dark, but great roads and good grub.
Lets be having you then.
Lets make the destination the Rangiriri, their Famous Southern Fried Chicken is calling.
:lol:

[eldog]

T
Yes, it is only Monday.
Looked at the Long Range weather report.
Fine for Dorkland on Thursday.
No known reason why I can't go out.
So I'm planning too.
Anybody else?
Doggy, you're due to be back aintcha?
Teathal, you?
Al,You.
Boys and girls of the SATNR, been some stunning riding lately, cold and dark, but great roads and good grub.
Lets be having you then.
Lets make the destination the Rangiriri, their Famous Southern Fried Chicken is calling.
:lol:

bike rego on hold till end August.

missing the rides

cannae eat FSFC. But the other grub is good!

must remember to clean and run bike this weekend.

[caseye]

Come on then, it's a bit chilly on the willy, otherwise it's Fine!
I'm in, Al's in, who else???
:baby:

[caseye]

2 motorcyclists braved the elements last week, ended up at the Rangiriri, great grun as always, going back again tonight, sadly not on the bike(Daughters birthday, got to go so I/we can pay):niceone::niceone: enjoy the beautiful weather tonight you lot, going to be a whole lot warmer tonight too.

[caseye]

Not tonight Joe sefine! See you lot next week.

[SaferRides]

Definitely not the weather for it!

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[caseye]

I'm going to ride tonight! Who else is going to ride, don't be shy now, it's simple really, tart the bike and trun the throttle.
:facepalm:

[caseye]

Ha, well I tarted! the bike last week and when I truned the frottle it went.
Tonight is a no show for me, some JD'sa glass,some ice and croak, will take care of my evening while rains.
C U guys next week.
:facepalm:

[eldog]

Ha, some JD'sa glass,some ice and croak

:calm::corn::corn::innocent::corn::rockon:

[eldog]

Plan on getting the charger on to the bike this weekend.

and clean the dust off.

not sure about the fuel.... could have gone bad.

at least I am getting time to think about riding again:Oi:

[caseye]

Plan on getting the charger on to the bike this weekend.

and clean the dust off.

not sure about the fuel.... could have gone bad.

at least I am getting time to think about riding again:Oi:

Drain most of it out and refill before firing her up, that or start her up, ride coughing and spluttering to the gas station fill her up and ride till she runs smooth. Like I do with the coal burner.
Barstard about our alert level aye, short rides and on yer todd.

[eldog]

All done, cleaned started easily.
used the Caseye drying method.

too it for a small spin.

too busy to do any riding so waiting till at least when border opens or even after Xmas or New Year.

[SaferRides]

We could do a ride - Auckland goes a fair way south at the moment! The pubs should be open in early December.

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[caseye]

We could do a ride - Auckland goes a fair way south at the moment! The pubs should be open in early December.

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Now theres a man after me own heart.
Good idea that ma!
K come on, sound off, who wants to go to a pub ANY FUCKING Pub on Thursday the 16th of December!
We can tell big lies about our covid blues anmd ride home jober as a sudge. You know what I mean!
:bleh::bleh::bleh::woohoo:

[oldguy]

Passport in hand and ready to go,:2thumbsup but not tonight :facepalm:

[caseye]

Passport in hand and ready to go,:2thumbsup but not tonight :facepalm:Josephine!
Hey JohnBoy, how the hell are you me ol mate.
Looking forward to catching up with the crew.
Next weeks a date aye.:shit:

[SaferRides]

Pubs are open, why not next week?

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[oldguy]

Josephine!
Hey JohnBoy, how the hell are you me ol mate.
Looking forward to catching up with the crew.
Next weeks a date aye.:shit:

Hey caseye, all good here mate, sounds like a plan, Ill be riding Bully M90, as I still haven't done anything with my bikes:facepalm:

[barney23]

Is tonight gonna happen or is next week the safer option?

[caseye]

Much as I'd like it to be tonight for me, I have a post operative wife who needs a little help doing things, so for me it's next week.
Don't let that stop the rest of you, John Boy, Doggy will be going, Safer too, go on you lot, go.
barney23 get along, it's always a good night out.:niceone:

[SaferRides]

I couldn't make it, unwell with a nasty cold of all things. Nice evening for it though.

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[caseye]

OK! It's Thursday evening, no rain and open borders!
Where the fuck are we going to go to?
Come on, check in, lets go for a ride.
:motu:

[oldguy]

Its raining here:facepalm:

[caseye]

Hey John Boy, here too! No Matter, next week's probably not going to be a ride night.
Butt, theres always after New Years.
:yes:

[caseye]

OK, so it's looking like a scorcher for this weeks ride, hows about a nice quiet run out the back and end up at the Te Kauwhata for a nice burger?
:motu:

[SaferRides]

Is the pub air conditioned? [emoji3]

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[caseye]

Is the pub air conditioned? [emoji3]

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Of Course! and it has an outside bar and it'll be darkish so cooling down by the time we get there.
:wings:

[SaferRides]

Looks like it will be a bit cooler today and Thursday, so should be a nice evening for a ride. Usual place and time?

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[caseye]

Looks like it will be a bit cooler today and Thursday, so should be a nice evening for a ride. Usual place and time?

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Yep!
:whistle::2thumbsup

[caseye]

Who's all going tonight then?
:devil2::rolleyes::not:

[SaferRides]

Who's all going tonight then?
:devil2::rolleyes::not:
Not tonight, injured. Enjoy!

[SaferRides]

Anyone heading out tonight? Should be a nice evening for it.

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[barney23]

Absolutely...it's about time

[caseye]

I'll be there! Doggy Might bee!
:gob::yes:

[SaferRides]

I'll be there! Doggy Might bee!
:gob::yes:
OK, see you all soon, fingers crossed the traffic isn't too bad.

[caseye]

3 hardy souls last night, all regular riders, where is everybody then?
Ended up riding a shortened route, to arrive at our agreed destination the Paddy! (In Patumahoe) before 8.30pm, the time most of rural south Aucklands pubs and clubs stop cooking.
Thai Chicken Curry ordered by all on our waitresses recommendation, give that wonderful lady a recommend! It was brilliant, real flavours and fresh ingrediants with a real kick, bewdiful.
Roads between Pukekohe and Drury are full of surprsie detours and funky windy back roads, was in unknown territory a few times, but we got back to civilisation without incident.
Next week should be better and we will probably head to the East coast side if the Isthmus.
Perhaps stopping in at the Kaiaua Pub.
All welcome to join with us and enjoy a quiet pootle in the countryside.
Great ride, good food and good mates, who could ask for more.
:hug::2thumbsup

[caseye]

OK< Who's up for it tonight then?:yes::yes::bash:

[caseye]

And again, who all is coming out tonight?
I'm definitely riding, glorious weather and who knows for how long.
:angry2::brick::whistle:

[SaferRides]

Hope you had a good ride. I should be able to make it next week.

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[caseye]

OK< Who's all coming out tonight?
I'm in.
Next!:niceone:

[barney23]

Count me in too

[caseye]

Well Barney, consider yourself a fully qualified Ride Leader, awesome ride out the back of Tuakau to the Rangiriri , great roads and excellent cruising pace, smooth flowing roads out there, had a blast.
Come on you lot get yer skates on for next week.
:cool:

[caseye]

Have to find a new place that serves Thai, Green Chicken Curry, so far the Rangiriri and the Paddy are both excellent servers of this dish.
K, so who's out tonight?
I'm going to be there.
:nya::hug:

[SaferRides]

Looks like a great evening for it. Just need to get a couple of things done first.

[SaferRides]

On my way but will be late.

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[SaferRides]

Have to find a new place that serves Thai, Green Chicken Curry, so far the Rangiriri and the Paddy are both excellent servers of this dish.
K, so who's out tonight?
I'm going to be there.
:nya::hug:At the BP, have you gone?

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[caseye]

At the BP, have you gone?

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Geez , must have just missed ya, I left at about 10 past 7.
Oh well, next week, I guess.
:Oi::niceone:

[SaferRides]

Geez , must have just missed ya, I left at about 10 past 7.
Oh well, next week, I guess.
:Oi::niceone:That's when I arrived, must have only just missed you.

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[caseye]

Not Tonight Josephine!
:crazy:

[caseye]

OK< here we are, another Thursday has rolled around.
I'm riding tonight.
Next!:Punk::Punk:

[caseye]

And tonight!
Come on you lot!:oi-grr:

[caseye]

Well guys and girls of the SATNR ride, I rode out around the coast to Kaiaua today, I meet up with a bunch of mostly BMW Adventure riders at the pub, in the garden bar, spoke with all of them and admired their rides. Awesome to see the back fence lined with morotcycles again.
I ordered the scallpo and chips and a piece of John Dory and a Pint, got way with change from $30 BUCK. Surprised and stunned at the continued fact that the pub serves better and fresher seafood than the well known and established fish and chip shop in close proximity to the pub!
The meal was as good as it always was/is here at the Kaiaua Pub, having said that I was told the pub has recently changed hands and I'd like to thank the new owners for not scaling down everything they do as other new owners are want to do.
A big thank you to those same new owners who it appear have retained all/most of the original staff, another good idea and one which I think has already paid off for them as the place was humming and getting busier by the hour while I was there.
Always had a soft spot for the Kaiaua, I'd like to think that our Thursday nights might go back to a traditional Kaiaua once a month deal, we also organised weekend rides and were known by the previous owners who gave us their complete and undivided attention when we filled the garden bar with bikes and happy customers.
My suggestion for this Thursday night, assuming weré not swimming for our lives, is to arrive at the Kaiaua for dinner at about 8.15 pm and lets see if we can't reestablish the old rapor with the locals and the owners/staff there.:woohoo::woohoo:
my meal today was astonishingly good value and it's quality and freshness was beyound reproach, I'll be back!
Mostly repeats what I sad above, but there is a link to the Kaiaua Pubs web site too, enjoy you bike riding mudgkins.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/ShowUserReviews-g4040374-d3516003-r833990757-Bay_View_Hotel-Kaiaua_North_Island.html

[SaferRides]

Good to hear they are open and serving good food.

My bike is in Christchurch (had to cut a SI trip short) and won't be back until the end of the month, so count me out for the next few weeks.

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[caseye]

OK< so it's Thursday and theres no work tomorrow, now who's coming out for a ride tonight. Destination will be the Kaiaua Pub, via the coast road.
Park out the back and enjoy some great tucker.
:devil2::devil2:

[oldguy]

OK< so it's Thursday and theres no work tomorrow, now who's coming out for a ride tonight. Destination will be the Kaiaua Pub, via the coast road.
Park out the back and enjoy some great tucker.
:devil2::devil2:

Hey mate, good to see you are keeping the coal fire burning, I will be there one day, or should I say one night, just I don't know when:angry: at this time:doh:

[caseye]

Hey mate, good to see you are keeping the coal fire burning, I will be there one day, or should I say one night, just I don't know when:angry: at this time:doh:

Love to see you and ride with you me ol mate.
Kaiaua was the Kaiaua of old! :hug:

[oldguy]

Love to see you and ride with you me ol mate.
Kaiaua was the Kaiaua of old! :hug:

:niceone::niceone:

[eldog]

I plan on being there this Thursday.
Will be very rusty.

Plan on completing North Island 800km on Saturday:stupid:

Have to get bike sorted first.
The normal legal stuff

[caseye]

I plan on being there this Thursday.
Will be very rusty.

Plan on completing North Island 800km on Saturday:stupid:

Have to get bike sorted first.
The normal legal stuff

I shall bring a VERY BIG can of WD40, that should take care of those rusty nuts!

[eldog]

I shall bring a VERY BIG can of WD40, that should take care of those rusty nuts!

Bring toucans

[oldguy]

I plan on being there this Thursday.
Will be very rusty.

Plan on completing North Island 800km on Saturday:stupid:

Have to get bike sorted first.
The normal legal stuff

Looks very wet this morning, and Im a pussy when it comes to riding in the rain:facepalm:

[caseye]

Come on JohnBoy, come out, that"ll mean theres at least 3 bikes out tonight.:facepalm:

[eldog]

It was a cooler night than what I expected.
Very rusty and not used to riding in the dark.
Welcomed the food. Though, not being a curry connoisseur, I still rated it excellent. Not too hot, not too cold.

Company excellent as usual. Gave me lots to think about.

Looking forward to next week's meeting with FM.:niceone:

[caseye]

Well it's nearly Thursday Night!
Ride will head off at 7pm as usual from the BP on the Southern Motorway just past the Papakura off ramp.
Ride will end at or just before 8.30pm at the Stags head at Whitford.
Anyone feel like coming out, feel free to come along.
:drinknsin

[SaferRides]

I arrived back from Christchurch with the R1 yesterday, so not sure if I'm ready for a ride just yet. But I'll be there next week if it's fine.

Have a good ride!

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[eldog]

I arrived back from Christchurch with the R1 yesterday, so not sure if I'm ready for a ride just yet. But I'll be there next week if it's fine.

Have a good ride!

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Nice wee pootle..

next week we venture to a different venue.:confused:

Will be late this week. So if you start without me. Let me know to where we go.

[eldog]

Haven't made up my mind about tonight.
When it was raining before, it looked like it was going to continue. But it's stopped for now.

Giving it a miss this week. The clouds look like rain on way.
Next week for me.

[caseye]

Haven't made up my mind about tonight.
When it was raining before, it looked like it was going to continue. But it's stopped for now.

Giving it a miss this week. The clouds look like rain on way.
Next week for me.

Good call, I too didn't suit up tonight.
I'll be there next week though.

[eldog]

Well are we on for tonight or did you get a better offer?
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No response, next week then ?

[caseye]

Well are we on for tonight or did you get a better offer?
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No response, next week then ?

Um, No, no better offer, sorry mate, stayed home and got warm, won't be so wussy next week.
:cold::cold:

[SaferRides]

I'll come if the weather is OK.

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[caseye]

Me Too!
Oh wait, can't ber seen to be one of those woke fuckits, I'll be there with Bells on!, weather permitting, te he he.
:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[eldog]

Me Too!
Oh wait, can't ber seen to be one of those woke fuckits, I'll be there with Bells on!, weather permitting, te he he.
:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Looks like you can leave those nice shiny bells stored away!

Interested to see you with bells on. Probably remind me of Xmas:not:

[caseye]

Thanks for that Doggy.
Yes calling it now, shitty day, followed by a shitty night I'm sure. Ride on next week!

[SaferRides]

Forecast for tonight looks OK: "Showers, possibly thundery with hail, then becoming fine by evening. Northwesterlies, fresh in the afternoon." The roads will be wet, but at least it's not cold.

[eldog]

Forecast for tonight looks OK: "Showers, possibly thundery with hail, then becoming fine by evening. Northwesterlies, fresh in the afternoon." The roads will be wet, but at least it's not cold.

Cold icy rain here ATM.
I will give it a miss tonight.

[SaferRides]

Cold icy rain here ATM.
I will give it a miss tonight.Fair enough, there are still some showers on the rain radar. Hopefully it will be better next week.

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[eldog]

Fair enough, there are still some showers on the rain radar. Hopefully it will be better next week.

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Ok. Next week is here.

So what's the plan.
Or
Are we staying home warm and cozy?

Ok. Bike started but only just.
Just the usual rowdy bunch here.

Going for a shortish run. To get fuel through the machine and blow the spiders and cockroaches out of the machine

C u next week.

Sitting here with bike running. Didn't realise how dim the lights get when the fan runs....

[caseye]

Sorry mate, holed up at home this arvo.
Catch up soon.:second:

[SaferRides]

I couldn't make it tonight. Let's all try for next week then?

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[eldog]

No worries.
really. much better you weren’t there.

struggled a bit. Lack of riding.

it was really dark.

although the moon when it appeared looked quite nice.

did a quick boogie and found myself wondering what the speed limit is:laugh:

my guess it’s all going to 90 kph all over...


if the signs signs are out but the numbers are covered does that mean there is no limit?:wings:


next couple of weeks may not be there, have a chaperone.....
so I have to be on good behaviour

[eldog]

Cannot see myself making it this week (planned to but swamped:wait:)

[caseye]

Cannot see myself making it this week (planned to but swamped:wait:)

Got a Crick in my Neck, can't turn to see , so am calling it for me tonight.
Have fun Kids.
:bye::cry:

[eldog]

Got a Crick in my Neck, can't turn to see , so am calling it for me tonight.
Have fun Kids.
:bye::cry:

No worries.

Busy myself tonight, foreign visitors. anyway.

Will try for next week

[SaferRides]

I was away on Thursday, but it looked like a decent evening for a ride. Not sure if I'll be around next Thursday but will check in.

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[eldog]

I suppose everyone is sheltering from the poor weather conditions and just too many things going on ATM, to be bothered riding.
Cannot blame you really.

Nothing has changed.

Lets hope the next couple of months sees some improvements in conditions and our inclination to ride.

Anyway got to charge bike again as its been ages since been for any ride.:no:

[SaferRides]

Yes, most Thursdays have been wet in July and August. This Thursday is the first day of spring, so hopefully the weather will start to improve soon.

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[SaferRides]

That wasn't a bad weather prediction! Not tonight for me as I've just arrived back from 3 days on the road and would like a quiet evening. Next week if the weather's good?

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[eldog]

That wasn't a bad weather prediction! Not tonight for me as I've just arrived back from 3 days on the road and would like a quiet evening. Next week if the weather's good?

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Sounds good

[caseye]

Yep, count me in!
:Punk:

[SaferRides]

Long range forecast for next Thursday is fine. [emoji106]

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[SaferRides]

Looking good...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220907/0878fe4130928b571e7c38f9df5382af.jpg

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[SaferRides]

Are we on for tonight? Looks like fine but a little chilly.

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[caseye]

Are we on for tonight? Looks like fine but a little chilly.

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We was! It was!Nevertheless it was a good if not shortish ride out to the Paddy by way of Kingseat, to avoid the mess at the Pukekohe golf course round? about.
Pity we missed you mate.
:drinknsin:wings:

[SaferRides]

We was! It was!Nevertheless it was a good if not shortish ride out to the Paddy by way of Kingseat, to avoid the mess at the Pukekohe golf course round? about.
Pity we missed you mate.
:drinknsin:wings:Good that you made it! I was going to come out anyway, but the SW motorway was a car park at 6, so I stayed home.

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[eldog]

Yep we made it last week.

Go Carting this week - had forgotten, so cannot make it .... so many things happening :headbang:

[SaferRides]

Looks like it will be another fine night. I can come this week, anyone else?

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[caseye]

Sadly I won't be there, finishing packing up the house before we disappear from Dorkland for good!
Have a great ride and one of these Thursday nights I'll come join you.:sunny:

[SaferRides]

Sadly I won't be there, finishing packing up the house before we disappear from Dorkland for good!
Have a great ride and one of these Thursday nights I'll come join you.:sunny:Thanks, I hope it all goes well.

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[SaferRides]

I'll be out of Auckland tomorrow, so can't make it. Weather looks a bit iffy anyway.

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[eldog]

I'll be out of Auckland tomorrow, so can't make it. Weather looks a bit iffy anyway.

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Yes Weather definitely going bad.

Maybe next week. :Punk:

[eldog]

Yes Weather definitely going bad.

Maybe next week. :Punk:

Will give it a miss this week and next - did over 1500 km last weekend:niceone::bleh:

[SaferRides]

Will give it a miss this week and next - did over 1500 km last weekend:niceone::bleh:No problem, weather looked dodgy tonight.
That's a decent ride!

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[SaferRides]

I am working in the Waikato so won't be there tonight. Weather looks a bit iffy anyway.

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[caseye]

Ah, go on , don't be a big girls blouse, doggy you are excused, cept ya shoulda stopped over here in Taupo, could have had some fun.:banana::banana:

[oldguy]

Damn, over a year without a single post in here, Where is everyone? Didn't think this thread would die.

[caseye]

Damn, over a year without a single post in here, Where is everyone? Didn't think this thread would die.

I do my best old friend, but it is a bit difficult from Taupo.
How are you?
Never thought the ol SATNR would stop riding or that the members would stop talking, but hey here it is.
No riders down this way interested in a regular ride night, so it's just me an Ratbag on those days we can both escape, the ol coal burner is still in the garage, ol Katman is her mechanic these days.:niceone:

[Moise]

Damn, over a year without a single post in here, Where is everyone? Didn't think this thread would die.It never really recovered after Covid, then Caseye bailed to Taupo.

Is anyone interested?

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[oldguy]

I do my best old friend, but it is a bit difficult from Taupo.
How are you?
Never thought the ol SATNR would stop riding or that the members would stop talking, but hey here it is.
No riders down this way interested in a regular ride night, so it's just me an Ratbag on those days we can both escape, the ol coal burner is still in the garage, ol Katman is her mechanic these days.:niceone:

Hi:niceone: mate, didn't realize you had moved from the deep South of Auckland to Taupo, that be a big change for yah.
I'm doing well, can't complain too much, slowly getting forced in to retirement, down to three days a week.
Still have all the bikes, just not riding, to much going on.

Good to see you still lerking in the background.:shifty:

[oldguy]

It never really recovered after Covid, then Caseye bailed to Taupo.

Is anyone interested?

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Yeah would have to agree, this group was like whanau, members came and went, over time we all moved on, in some way or form
many a great story's, met a lot of people in this group, no one I didn't like, I may have disagreed with, but that's life.

Got turned to the Dark side, Face Book:facepalm: so not on here much.

[Moise]

I've tried with FB but not had great experiences. The last group ride I went on ended up with a bad crash - 2 riders in hospital and a very shaken driver who through no fault of her own got hit by 3 motorbikes.

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[oldguy]

I've tried with FB but not had great experiences. The last group ride I went on ended up with a bad crash - 2 riders in hospital and a very shaken driver who through no fault of her own got hit by 3 motorbikes.

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I'm in groups, that share the same interest I have. Motorcycles, Cars, MTB, Photograph, RC cars and drones, to learn or share knowledge, don't get me wrong, there are some dumb fks, in some of these groups, mostly in the Motorcycle and car groups. Never to go beyond online interaction.

[Reckless]

I've tried with FB but not had great experiences. The last group ride I went on ended up with a bad crash - 2 riders in hospital and a very shaken driver who through no fault of her own got hit by 3 motorbikes.

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Same here about 15ish years ago one guy ended up in the drink around by Marinda. Never went on another KB ride, Nothing to prove on the road LOL

But have ridden with Caseye heaps as a mate. If the others in here ride the same I might get off my ass and come out if anyone gets this going again.
Prob not for the next two Thursdays as I have NZCMRR Summer classic and then Motofest going on at Hampton,

but after that Prob got some time.

[caseye]

Thanks for the creds me ol mate, rather ride with you than many others out there, the SATNR had one real crash that I can remember That guy on his brand spanking new 1000cc XV Yamaha* , ended up in the bushy bank on that hard right hander just before Kaiaua, remember?
Rickster there are numerous race days for bikes down here, you got a safe park/work space and a bed anytime, enjoyed the SATNR meets, always new folk, almost all of our newbies turned into good competent riders and the group just went from strength to strength.
Ah well, that as they say, is how it goes, the memories are great and the mates made are real, an open invite to any SATNR Regular, there is always room here. John boy! yes, that means you too, love ya mate.
* We got him out of his Fred Flintstones inspired muddy bank, pushed his big heavy not so new bike up the vertical 6 foot of loose metal bank, used the ever popular 6 inch long nosed vice grips for his clutch lever and then I left the ride and escorted him home.
His wife read him the riot act, the bike went back to the shop, was repaired and sold on behalf within a week, he never rode again. He'd not ridden for about 12 years and went straight to a big heavy old slug without realising that yes, it was big and comforting to ride, but it didn't go round corners too well without some encouragement and he simply didn't have the skills to do it.
Din dropping his bike over the edge of the tightest corner in the Ramarama deviation doesn't count. We pushed pulled him and his bike out and they both continued on no drama's.
Apart from that, shit loads of guys ans some exceptionally talented young lasses learned their trade out with us, it as a privilege to see everyone doing so well.:third::drinkup: