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feral1

16th September 2006, 13:33

To all you guys who have so enjoyed our West Coast Touring Motorcycle Club rallies over the past years.

The WOODSTOCK RALLY 2007 is on again. check out the events calendar:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=948&day=2007-1-27&c=1

Entry forms and information available on our website (www.westcoasttouringmc.com) and bike shops near you, soon

Look forward to seeing all the usual KB suspects there again and a few new ones

:rockon:

98tls

16th September 2006, 14:32

Great rally....great ride over as well..will be there for sure.

Rashika

16th September 2006, 16:00

yup definately be there again, had a ball last time! :yes:

Ghost_Bullet

16th September 2006, 20:29

Drove past the turn off to Woodstock today, the weather was shite, but all the same a great area to ride... would like to think that this will fit in with my time off at work...

Hopefully be there.

Q

BEAMER89

13th January 2007, 20:34

Will be there again this year, hoping to go through on the friday night. Looking forward to catching up with every one again in 2007.:Punk:

Silage

13th January 2007, 21:25

Well found Beamer. Twas time to get a thread up/resuscitated for the Woodstock. I am planning on being there this year and probably a number more of the Chch KB troop/cardre/rubble/thing.

miSTa

15th January 2007, 07:24

From one rally to another, its a hard life...

There should be a big KB turnout as well, judging from the talk at Glenorchy. Should be good.

Jantar

15th January 2007, 07:37

Guess I'll be there too. :yes: :scooter:

Rashika

15th January 2007, 07:46

oh yeah... could be simply a repeat of this weekend ;)

damn it was fun... think the weather will be as good this year?

Ghost_Bullet

15th January 2007, 10:25

It is a bit pain full all this riding, My ass was near death after the Glenorchy the last 100K:weep: (shorts with domes on the rear pockets under me gear was not a good option...) I will be there with my bags loaded and secure, triple checked in fact....

See you people there.

miSTa

15th January 2007, 10:40

oh yeah... could be simply a repeat of this weekend ;)

damn it was fun... think the weather will be as good this year?
A repeat? Yeah that would be good. Hey its the Coast - it will rain. :yes:

I will be there with my bags loaded and secure, triple checked in fact....
Another with a donkey - it's arse. Bloody Italians and their panniers they don't know how to build them do they Q? :lol:

Ghost_Bullet

15th January 2007, 11:30

Another with a donkey - it's arse. Bloody Italians and their panniers they don't know how to build them do they Q? :lol:
Well the paniers were beut until it fell, they still are beut apart from potential leakage issues int he rain... some spaghetti will plug those just fine... Donkey(wot donk)??? Its had more than enough carrots for me!!:scooter: :yes:

dangerous

16th January 2007, 05:28

miSTa

16th January 2007, 05:59

How bout a 'round the block' ride. We will head over the Lewis and return Aurthers.
I like your thinking young man. :yes:

Due to the lack of room on site I reckon we should get away early, lunch in Reefton... what ya all reckon? :scooter:
I was going to suggest something along the lines of leaving early myself, again I like your thinking young man. :yes:

scumdog

16th January 2007, 07:26

Sadly there are grave doubts as to the appearance of SD & CB this year, :( working night-shift that weekend and getting THAT weekend off is harder than getting Dover off Maurice.

I'll go begging and we shall see......

Ghost_Bullet

16th January 2007, 11:21

Yeah bloody oth Ill be there... well providing the weather is like the last two years.
How bout a 'round the block' ride. We will head over the Lewis and return Aurthers.
Due to the lack of room on site I reckon we should get away early, lunch in Reefton... what ya all reckon? :scooter:

Sounds like a good plan, I have been wanting to do a round the block ride in a day for some time (but ave never gotin round to it), but given this rally, that is perfect.
I will hook up at any time, as you people pass through Woodend/Amberly.
I have a soft spot for Reefton.. bein my birthplace and all.

Q

alley cat

16th January 2007, 12:22

Me and k will be there, so watch out:spanking:

scumdog

16th January 2007, 13:08

I have a soft spot for Reefton.. bein my birthplace and all.
Q

Ha! well THAT explains a lot......:dodge:

idb

16th January 2007, 13:35

Sadly there are grave doubts as to the appearance of SD & CB this year

Well I'm definitely not going in that case!
Who would I dance with?

scumdog

16th January 2007, 13:40

Well I'm definitely not going in that case!
Who would I dance with?

Listen, it wasn't dancing, o.k.? I was just trying to maintain an upright stance!

But CB may dance with you if your lucky....if we get there.

idb

16th January 2007, 14:16

Listen, it wasn't dancing, o.k.? I was just trying to maintain an upright stance!

But CB may dance with you if your lucky....if we get there.

Sorry to burst your bubble but....I meant CB!!

But you are right about the not dancing bit.

NighthawkNZ

16th January 2007, 14:20

Very much doubt that I can make it to this one... money is tight and im snowed under at work and... and... and... :(

Rashika

16th January 2007, 14:59

Me and k will be there, so watch out:spanking:
cool bananas!! ;)

Well I'm definitely not going in that case!
Who would I dance with?

well hurumph to you to.... you aint on my dance card anymore :bleh:

idb

16th January 2007, 15:16

well hurumph to you to.... you aint on my dance card anymore :bleh:

I didn't know I was on your dance card in the first place....an opportunity lost I suppose.
It might have to be SD.

Ghost_Bullet

16th January 2007, 15:23

Ha! well THAT explains a lot......:dodge:

Well then you BEST EXPLAIN boy :blank:

idb

16th January 2007, 15:25

Ha! well THAT explains a lot......:dodge:

I suppose even Balclutha needs someone to mock!

NighthawkNZ

16th January 2007, 17:45

Ha! well THAT explains a lot......:dodge:

:Pokey: we are waiting for this explanation... :yes:

miSTa

16th January 2007, 19:20

...Amberly.
Noooo, please don't write in Dangerese...

I have a soft spot for Reefton.. bein my birthplace and all.

Ha! well THAT explains a lot......:dodge:
You beat me to it ya bugger. Anyway it only explains number 3 on the list of things that need explaining.

Well then you BEST EXPLAIN boy :blank:
You're braver than I am talking to our beloved SD like that.

Ghost_Bullet

16th January 2007, 20:22

Noooo, please don't write in Dangerese...

You beat me to it ya bugger. Anyway it only explains number 3 on the list of things that need explaining.

You're braver than I am talking to our beloved SD like that.

But that is how ya spell amberly, if not, then that is the way I am ging to do it....:whocares:

Explain's is beginning to get me a bidy confussed, Piss takers... but as I am a coaster at heart I will just take it on the nose... :yawn:

This arvo was a sweet day in Chch ya, the family was outa town and shoulda went out for a ride... but no.. one beer then two... and then some music :rockon: now I am gutted I was a lazy ass....

OK gettin a bitt off topic... only 11 dreamy sleeps to go...:zzzz:

Me brave... oh no :shit: wot is going to appen?

miSTa

16th January 2007, 20:40

Piss takers you say? Mmmmm, better you than I Q :lol:

This arvo was a nice day just a shame I was stuck in a boring f'n office :argh: :whocares:

11 sleeps sounds to long, how about end of next week? :rockon:

Ghost_Bullet

16th January 2007, 21:00

Piss takers you say? Mmmmm, better you than I Q :lol:

Thanks dude

The end of the week does not work for me, ha ha , working looking after these crazy feathered creatures and me darlin wife is making extra plans as I type...

and damn it I hate sleepin :zzzz: oh :shit: if I dont sleep, then it is no sleeps and time to ride!!!!!

scumdog

16th January 2007, 21:07

Well then you BEST EXPLAIN boy :blank:
Welllll, it's kinda like saying you come from Kaitangata..

Even if you don't have six fingers you can't claim it as a social asset..

PT!!!

Ghost_Bullet

16th January 2007, 21:40

Welllll, it's kinda like saying you come from Kaitangata..

Even if you don't have six fingers you can't claim it as a social asset..

PT!!!

:nono: Com on now... the first place in the Sthern Hemi to kick out some power, they got gold n coal, 1000 people (surely not to much inbreeding)
Mind you things might have changed since '75.

And Kaitangatata,(never heard of the place, got me curious) at least as of 2001 Reftonites were more qualified, and the Male female ratio is almost equal. compared to the Kaitan' place...

ave I just bitten???

idb

17th January 2007, 07:47

:nono: Com on now... the first place in the Sthern Hemi to kick out some power, they got gold n coal, 1000 people (surely not to much inbreeding)
Mind you things might have changed since '75.

And Kaitangatata,(never heard of the place, got me curious) at least as of 2001 Reftonites were more qualified, and the Male female ratio is almost equal. compared to the Kaitan' place...

ave I just bitten???

Don't worry GB.
Balclutha isn't so much a community as one great big family.
The gene pool developed a leak years ago and all that's left are a couple of damp patches on the bottom.

scumdog

17th January 2007, 09:06

:nono: Com on now... the first place in the Sthern Hemi to kick out some power, they got gold n coal, 1000 people (surely not to much inbreeding)
Mind you things might have changed since '75.

And Kaitangatata,(never heard of the place, got me curious) at least as of 2001 Reftonites were more qualified, and the Male female ratio is almost equal. compared to the Kaitan' place...

ave I just bitten???

Yeah,lol, ya just bitten!

BTW Kaitangata ('Kai') USE to be big - pubs, picture theatre, grand Post Office, banks, Police station, large bus company, railway line going to it, massive coal mine etc.
Now it has a pub, 4-Square, fish&chip shop, panel-beater/garage, heaps of empty houses (and a lot of the used ones are run-down), empty sections everywhere and that's about it....

scumdog

17th January 2007, 09:10

Don't worry GB.
Balclutha isn't so much a community as one great big family.
The gene pool developed a leak years ago and all that's left are a couple of damp patches on the bottom.

And luckily I imported a whole ocean of fine Scottish genes eh??:Punk:

scumdog

18th January 2007, 18:28

Good news people -(for me anyway!!) I've got the Woodstock weekend off!:Punk: :rockon:

Look out, CB'n'me are goin' ta be there, ooh yes!!!! Yeeferkinhaaaa!!

NighthawkNZ

18th January 2007, 19:01

Good news people -(for me anyway!!) I've got the Woodstock weekend off!:Punk: :rockon:

Look out, CB'n'me are goin' ta be there, ooh yes!!!! Yeeferkinhaaaa!!

What day are you going up, I might be able to part of the ride with yah...
I finish work at 3pm on friday, and maybe more I don't know yet

Also are you going to Beaumont Valley Rally
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-4-27&c=0

scumdog

18th January 2007, 23:47

What day are you going up, I might be able to part of the ride with yah...
I finish work at 3pm on friday, and maybe more I don't know yet

Also are you going to Beaumont Valley Rally
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-4-27&c=0

Heading away at 5pm on the Friday, got a place to stay at Makarora for the night then off through Haast and up the Coast to Woodstock.

Beaumont rally? Too early yet.

NighthawkNZ

19th January 2007, 06:26

Heading away at 5pm on the Friday, got a place to stay at Makarora for the night then off through Haast and up the Coast to Woodstock.

Beaumont rally? Too early yet.

Makarora ...hmmm I don't even know where that is????

Well I sent away my prepay for the VCR, the other day, and will do the March Hare and 90% the beaumont then I be rallied out mainly cause I be out cash :lol:

Anyway let me know if you are heading this way and I can ride part

Jantar

19th January 2007, 07:57

I'm heading up on there on Friday probably taking the long route, but I'll ride back with all on Sunday. :scooter:

scumdog

19th January 2007, 08:21

I'm heading up on there on Friday probably taking the long route, but I'll ride back with all on Sunday. :scooter:

CB and I might not be coming back on the Sunday - we may well do what we did last year and lurk around the top end of the Coast for a day or two.
(Went to Karamea last year - magic ride over the hill - just watch for milk tankers on the tight bends, almost no no visibilty on some of them).

Ghost_Bullet

19th January 2007, 15:29

(Went to Karamea last year - magic ride over the hill - just watch for milk tankers on the tight bends, almost no no visibilty on some of them).

Oh wot a place, went there for the first time on a bike back around 2000, boootiful!!! Though no tankers to worry about, it was late at night dark, and very dense fog....and BUGS, well the fog and bugs screwed me visor, opened that... and then me glasses were stuffed, I ended up moving along at about 20kph, and my eyelids were working overtime trying to keep my eyes clear...

Enjoy your ride through the Haast and Glaciers... :scooter: :Punk:

Ghost_Bullet

19th January 2007, 15:32

Makarora ...hmmm I don't even know where that is????

Another spectac' place on the gateway to the West Coast... I have only ever past through this place of Makarora, but this place looks like a mighty nice place to stay... who knows, maybe our KB get together Rally could be held here one year?

http://www.makarora.co.nz/home.html

Ghost_Bullet

19th January 2007, 15:36

8 (eight) more sleeps!:sunny:

dangerous

19th January 2007, 17:08

Makarora ...hmmm I don't even know where that is????

Ohh I do... its 2k before the bridge were 1 of us was flowen out by chopper, 2 in a meat wagon and anoter 1 in the cop car... the KIWI EXPERANCE bus driver was 17yrs old, had NO licence... left darkies on the rd due to his out of control driving (but the passangers were loving it they denied all) took 10 people (8 bikes) out and did a runner... and what ya know, the drivers dad was a hi profile Dorkland lawer.. he got off scoot free, some of my friends still have the scares.

NighthawkNZ

19th January 2007, 18:30

Ohh I do... its 2k before the bridge were 1 of us was flowen out by chopper, 2 in a meat wagon and anoter 1 in the cop car... the KIWI EXPERANCE bus driver was 17yrs old, had NO licence... left darkies on the rd due to his out of control driving (but the passangers were loving it they denied all) took 10 people (8 bikes) out and did a runner... and what ya know, the drivers dad was a hi profile Dorkland lawer.. he got off scoot free, some of my friends still have the scares.

:gob: for real?

MyGSXF

19th January 2007, 18:59

CB and I might not be coming back on the Sunday - we may well do what we did last year and lurk around the top end of the Coast for a day or two.

Ya's will be welcome to stay here, in :sunny: Nelson, if ya's wanna venture this way.. :yes:

miSTa

20th January 2007, 06:14

Good news people -(for me anyway!!) I've got the Woodstock weekend off!:Punk: :rockon:

Look out, CB'n'me are goin' ta be there, ooh yes!!!! Yeeferkinhaaaa!!
Good news (I think) SD. Be good to have CB around and keep you under control thats for sure.

8 (eight) more sleeps!:sunny:
Less than that now :yes:

Long range weather forecast isn't looking very flash (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzsi) (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzsi%29), but what do the forecasters know anyway?

FREE2B

21st January 2007, 20:52

I'm heading up on there on Friday probably taking the long route, but I'll ride back with all on Sunday. :scooter:

What way do you call the long way?

dangerous

21st January 2007, 20:56

What way do you call the long way?

Hey... you keen to join us again G? how did we manage to 'not' put you off us :Punk:

T.W.R

21st January 2007, 21:08

Hey... you keen to join us again G? how did we manage to 'not' put you off us :Punk:

:dodge: it isn't that you put people off, it's more the fact they're bemused by you & like to keep an eye on you for entertainment value :bleh:

Jantar

21st January 2007, 21:16

What way do you call the long way? Up through canterbury and over Arthurs Pass.

dangerous

22nd January 2007, 05:08

:dodge: it isn't that you put people off, it's more the fact they're bemused by you & like to keep an eye on you for entertainment value :bleh:

I said "we" that includes you even tho you were AWOL from Glenorchy

idb

22nd January 2007, 07:25

Me too!
678910

NighthawkNZ

22nd January 2007, 07:56

Me too!
678910
If the Duc will make that far... :lol:

idb

22nd January 2007, 09:13

If the Duc will make that far... :lol:

I'm taking the spare.

And once again...for those not paying attention....it doesn't break down, it shows its character!!!

FREE2B

22nd January 2007, 09:32

Hey... you keen to join us again G? how did we manage to 'not' put you off us :Punk:

Na...youll have to try harder than that mate.:yes: I just need to stop looking at the weather forecasts...better to just do it whatever maybe:scooter:

NighthawkNZ

22nd January 2007, 10:06

I'm taking the spare.

And once again...for those not paying attention....it doesn't break down, it shows its character!!!

huh :scratch:
:lol: put the spare on the pack rack :lol:

well in all searousness, as long as if it don't bother yah then eh who am I to say anything... and as you say gives you something look for and fix ;)

miSTa

22nd January 2007, 19:43

I rang up the Woodstock Tavern today and made a few enquiries - it turns out (as I suspected) that they have a dining room and a menu. So as its Mrs S and mine wedding anniversay on Sunday we're off to the pub for a feed on the Saturday night. What could be more romantic than a bike rally, a pub, and a bunch of bikers?

Who's keen to join us? Scumdog and Chrissie-bimbo are in, as is Dangerous (when I talked to him last week), who else? The more the merrier.

Before anybody asks, No, I am not shouting anybody anything.

Jantar

22nd January 2007, 20:48

....Who's keen to join us? Scumdog and Chrissie-bimbo are in, as is Dangerous (when I talked to him last week), who else? The more the merrier.

Before anybody asks, No, I am not shouting anybody anything.
As long as you keep to your tradition of ordering first and being served last, then.... Yeah, count me in. :done:

NighthawkNZ

22nd January 2007, 20:51

So as its Mrs S and mine wedding anniversay on Sunday we're off to the pub for a feed on the Saturday night. What could be more romantic than a bike rally, a pub, and a bunch of bikers?

Congrates... and have one for me... :rockon: wish I was actually going... sigh

miSTa

22nd January 2007, 20:57

As long as you keep to your tradition of oredering first and being served last, then.... Yeah, count me in. :done:
Tis bit of a problem - happened last week as well. Good for everyone else I suppose...

Congrates... and have one for me... :rockon: wish I was actually going... sigh
One day you'll be a big boy and your mummy will let you go out with the men.

NighthawkNZ

22nd January 2007, 21:01

One day you'll be a big boy and your mummy will let you go out with the men.

I don't get enough pocket money to go to every rally

Ghost_Bullet

22nd January 2007, 21:04

Tis bit of a problem - happened last week as well. Good for everyone else I suppose...

.

Maybe the food thing is a conspiracy thing, just to wind ya up :Punk:

MyGSXF

22nd January 2007, 23:25

....it doesn't break down, it shows its character!!!

Who you trying to convince then...?? us.. or yourself.... :bleh:

T.W.R

22nd January 2007, 23:56

it doesn't break down, it shows its character!!!

mortals just don't understand the power of the dukeside :nono: :shutup: then again total trust in one's ride makes life boring :dodge: a real adventure is not knowing whether your going to get there without issues or not :done:

Rashika

23rd January 2007, 07:20

idb

23rd January 2007, 07:37

mortals just don't understand the power of the dukeside :nono: :shutup: then again total trust in one's ride makes life boring :dodge: a real adventure is not knowing whether your going to get there without issues or not :done:

You are indeed a wise and articulate man.
I've always liked you.

idb

23rd January 2007, 07:41

Who you trying to convince then...?? us.. or yourself.... :bleh:

Oh I'm already convinced that it's full of character.................sometimes I just wish it wasn't so keen to show it.

Rashika

23rd January 2007, 08:29

Oh I'm already convinced that it's full of character.................sometimes I just wish it wasn't so keen to show it.

character is always good... like rider, like bike :shutup:

MyGSXF

23rd January 2007, 10:08

I've always liked you.

EEeewwwwww...... man love!! :sick:

NighthawkNZ

23rd January 2007, 10:53

EEeewwwwww...... man love!! :sick:

bwhahahaha.... errrr ewwwwww :sick: :puke:

idb

23rd January 2007, 11:01

EEeewwwwww...... man love!! :sick:

Come on.....you chicks love man on man action!!

NighthawkNZ

23rd January 2007, 11:03

Come on.....you chicks love man on man action!!

Thats as bad as SD watching the WetJock at Glenorchy ;)

MyGSXF

23rd January 2007, 11:20

Come on.....you chicks love man on man action!!

gob: :buggerd: :sick:

is there a shady side to you that we don't know about.......???????? :shit:

scumdog

23rd January 2007, 12:17

Thats as bad as SD watching the WetJock at Glenorchy ;)

Hah! I have a photo that proves I was NOT watching it:yes: ... however idb......:shutup:

idb

23rd January 2007, 12:23

Hah! I have a photo that proves I was NOT watching it:yes: ... however idb......:shutup:

You were a wet jock at the Glenorchy rally ...eh Mr McScumdog?

scumdog

23rd January 2007, 12:30

You were a wet jock at the Glenorchy rally ...eh Mr McScumdog?

Not after I got under the awning on front of the stage I wasn't....on front of the nekid ladies..

idb

23rd January 2007, 13:31

Not after I got under the awning on front of the stage I wasn't....on front of the nekid ladies..

Mmmmmmm.................nekid laydees!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NighthawkNZ

23rd January 2007, 14:16

nekid ladies..

mmmm boobies...

dangerous

23rd January 2007, 15:54

well there goes this thread :Offtopic: and once again the event hasnt happened yet. Fuck you lot talk some shit at times

Silage

23rd January 2007, 16:23

Veritably so D.

As for the Woodstock, Cal and I and a newbie (Brent) are probably heading over the Lewis Friday nite and staying Reefton then arive Woodstock Saturday am. Good for a round trip. Spect we will cyall there.

Anthony, count me in for a feed in celebration of your anniversary.

Trust the coast is storing up some good weather for the weekend. We just got back from Collingwood (Pakawau actually) and it was definitely wet there this am but dry by Takaka and then a beaut day down.

T.W.R

23rd January 2007, 16:52

You are indeed a wise and articulate man.
I've always liked you.

:confused: who me? nah I've just been through the trials & tribulations of ducati ownership :shutup::weep:

Come on.....you chicks love man on man action!!

you just keep your man action to yourself :bash:

dangerous

23rd January 2007, 17:22

well now that the chatter boxs have quitened down, heres...

THE LOW DOWN

As usual, let me know if these plans dont suit or ya have another idea.
Meet woodend in the mall car park (sorta oppsite the servo @ 8:30)
When Saturday 27th
Leave 9:00am on the dot
Route Lewis pass, lunch at Reefton
Returning Sunday via Arthurs pass

Be full of gas when we meet up, and as the norm someone will be playing back marker and someone will be waiting at every turn off, regular stops and leg streaches etc and every one buys me a beer at the rally :Punk:

miSTa

23rd January 2007, 20:30

Congrats on the wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Sensible...must been a fair few by now huh? ;)

I'll be there fer sure...will there be cake??? :sunny:
It will be 23 years on Sunday, so yeah a fair few. No cake - I need to watch my waistline.

well there goes this thread :Offtopic: and once again the event hasnt happened yet. Fuck you lot talk some shit at times
Ha! Not guilty :woohoo:

count me in for a feed in celebration of your anniversary.
That'll be great, look forward to it.

miSTa

23rd January 2007, 20:38

scumdog

23rd January 2007, 21:04

well there goes this thread :Offtopic: and once again the event hasnt happened yet. Fuck you lot talk some shit at times

Sez the man with a black-belt in talking shit!!:nya:

Get CB and I a good tent spot 'cos it will be mid afternoon by the time we get there! :rockon:

dangerous

24th January 2007, 05:38

Get CB and I a good tent spot 'cos it will be mid afternoon by the time we get there! :rockon:

We will aim for the same spot as last year (by the fence/road back pad dick)

idb

24th January 2007, 07:38

.......... back pad dick

I wish I could think of something clever to say about this.
Dangerese is indeed a complicated and confusing language.....with a funny accent.

NighthawkNZ

24th January 2007, 07:49

Dangerese is indeed a complicated and confusing language.....with a funny accent.

:lol: that it is, that it is.... :yes:

scumdog

24th January 2007, 08:01

I wish I could think of something clever to say about this.
Dangerese is indeed a complicated and confusing language.....with a funny accent.

One has to be prepared to read words that have been totally mutilated to understand Dangerese, as in moa camp = motor camp etc.

Of course Dangerese can be very alarming, especially at times when the originator says thing like "we'll stop at Coromandel for lunch" - mental image of a ferkin long ride before lunch, hunger pangs, ferry crossing etc..

But no, Coromandel is Dangerese for Crom'ill, en rout to Q'town...

FREE2B

24th January 2007, 09:36

Well glad its not just me...was begining to wonder. Im a coming too so hopefully can track yas down. :yes:

miSTa

24th January 2007, 11:34

We will aim for the same spot
Sounds like we're going to have a pissing contest, I'm keen. Ahhh, The advantages of being a man.

I wish I could think of something clever to say about this.
It's not like you to be lost for words, perhaps another beer is needed?

Dangerese is indeed a complicated and confusing language.....with a funny accent.
I'm about to start compiling a list of Dangerese terms - there's just too many to let it go.

woodybee

24th January 2007, 13:05

Hey chaps,

Will see you on the dance grass at the Hoki, this has to be one of my favourite rallies, I had a ripping time there last year.

Am blagging a lift, as my bike is in for some tender loving care, so wont have to put a blanket around it at night and kiss it goodnight, alas.

Some harley drivers took the michael out of me last time, for doing that but I told them I could stop immediately but they would always come from Gore.....ha ha, but they were seriously top chaps, so the banter went down well, at least the bike was still there in the morning and the tent didnt have tyre marks through it.!! Hope they will be at the Hoky run.

Bonus of begging a lift though is the beer that one can drink on the way down and back, Ahar........................

Mr. Sensible, so its your wedding annivesary eh, will be there to at least drink with you at the pub, congrates mate, think your wife is tops, and your a fine chap yourself, (and thats the first and last time I tell ya!) and I look forward to drinking and chatting with you both again.

Right then back to the matter in hand. See you at the rally, old friends and new ones to be made.

"Thats all folks" :done: :rockon: :Punk: :stupid:

Silage

24th January 2007, 15:48

OK, can someone (different) explain where youall were located last year. We will probably get there in good time and can mark out the spot to aim for. Spose we could wait for the rubble to roll thru Reefton but it is not known for a heap of attractions to fill the day.

If memory serves me there were photos of "the spot" from last year - the grass is probably still dead (goes away to check).

FREE2B

24th January 2007, 15:57

Rubble...Rabble...:no: :whocares: Yep a better picture would be good I think:yes:

Smokin

24th January 2007, 16:07

OK, can someone (different) explain where youall were located last year.

Well I have never been called different before but i'll av a go.
About 100 odd meters before you get to the rally enterence there is a 3 foot high gate leading to paddock, Well thats round about the spot your looking for. Have a good ride over guys.

Ghost_Bullet

24th January 2007, 18:00

One has to be prepared to read words that have been totally mutilated to understand Dangerese, as in moa camp = motor camp etc.

Of course Dangerese can be very alarming, especially at times when the originator says thing like "we'll stop at Coromandel for lunch" - mental image of a ferkin long ride before lunch, hunger pangs, ferry crossing etc..

But no, Coromandel is Dangerese for Crom'ill, en rout to Q'town...

That was a frekin funny moment!!!!!!!!!!:rofl:

T.W.R

24th January 2007, 19:23

I wish I could think of something clever to say about this.
Dangerese is indeed a complicated and confusing language.....with a funny accent.

Dangerese = aka GINGAITIS :yes:

well now that the chatter boxs have quitened down, heres...

THE LOW DOWN

As usual, let me know if these plans dont suit or ya have another idea.

If it looks like it's going to piss down on the coast I ain't going :oi-grr: still have emotional scaring from Punakiaki 91' :weep:

Got to pick up some goodies in ChCh Saturday morning so will head straight over Arthur's pass :yes:

BEAMER89

24th January 2007, 19:55

Yay 1 sleep to go, for me any way. lm going over to woody on friday night, so l will set up camp KB. Look forward to catch up with every one.:rockon:

BEAMER89

24th January 2007, 19:58

oppps 2 more sleeps:bash: see ya's there

Ghost_Bullet

24th January 2007, 20:04

oppps 2 more sleeps:bash: see ya's there

Shite the time has gone quick, better rolll up me tent and sleepin bag then!!!!:yes: :Punk:

dangerous

24th January 2007, 20:30

If it looks like it's going to piss down on the coast I ain't going :oi-grr:

so will head straight over Arthur's pass :yes:

Ya bloody big Nancy... the weather (see SBF weather forum, its awesome) is looking minities Saturday but ment to deterait Sunday, but who cares we will be on our way home.

Spot ya on site :scooter:

miSTa

24th January 2007, 20:41

Ya bloody big Nancy... the weather (see SBF weather forum, its awesome) is looking minities Saturday but ment to deterait Sunday, but who cares we will be on our way home.

Spot ya on site :scooter:

Dangerese - Lesson One
* minities - minties, mint (? - a tough one start with)
* ment - meant
* deterait - deteriorate

Back on topic, who really cares about the weather? Its not important. Both passes are going to be a great ride.

laRIKin

25th January 2007, 06:05

Got to pick up some goodies in ChCh Saturday morning so will head straight over Arthur's pass :yes:

SDU and I are going that way as well and are leaving before lunch some time and no earlier than 10 O'clock.
For a quite-ish ride over if anyone is interested to tagging along.

nudemetalz

25th January 2007, 06:22

SDU and I are going that way as well and are leaving before lunch some time and no earlier than 10 O'clock.
For a quite-ish ride over if anyone is interested to tagging along.

Is that on the Moto Guzzi V4 2.2ltr...... ;)

Seriously, have a great ride peoples, shame I won't see you.

alley cat

25th January 2007, 06:39

Almost rally time:Punk: :woohoo: :banana: :wari: :doobey: :drinkup: Eeeeeek!

NighthawkNZ

25th January 2007, 06:57

You guys have a safe ride... and I will thoughs that are going to the Vincent next week... :-)

idb

25th January 2007, 07:15

I'm heading away today around lunch time, probably staying in Fox tonight.
Look for the black Darmah for those that don't know me.

Cheers

Silage

25th January 2007, 07:50

Well I have never been called different before but i'll av a go.
About 100 odd meters before you get to the rally enterence there is a 3 foot high gate leading to paddock, Well thats round about the spot your looking for. Have a good ride over guys.

Thanks Smokin, all clear now. :yes: Cya there.

Rashika

25th January 2007, 08:53

yup, just about time to rally again ;)

See ya all there!

laRIKin

25th January 2007, 19:01

Is that on the Moto Guzzi V4 2.2ltr...... ;)

Seriously, have a great ride peoples, shame I won't see you.

Yea that the bikes :2thumbsup

I had to buy new gear to take the V11's as I just sold my MKIV that I have had for the best part of 15 years.:crybaby:
I had just serviced it and it was ready to go.
It had hard GIVI luggage and that was packed and ready to clip on and go.
O well back to soft panniers.
And the bank balance looks a lot better to boot.

You guys have a safe ride... and I will thoughs that are going to the Vincent next week... :-)

We should be going to the Vincent as well, that is if all goes to plan.
So hope we will catch up with you there Nighthawk.

Ruralman

25th January 2007, 20:02

I have a cunning plan.
The weather forecast for Sunday is a bit shitty so I contacted a mate who flies for the helicopter line - he needs to clock some hours in the ex army Iriquouis chapper they use for rescues and heavy lifting.
He has mounts in the back that can take 3 decent sized motorcycles sideways in the chopper with their riders and gear sitting up front.
The plan is to take off from Hokitika and then head to the Franz Joseph glacier, fly up there, around the side of Mt Cook and then drop us down to the Hermitage on the other side - from there we have a great ride home in the dry on those fantastic MacKenzie Country roads.
Anyone interested?? Need 2 more takers - cost a hugely mates rates deal of only $80/head ( the bloody thing costs about $1500/hr to run) because he has to get over to Cook sometime to do a practise with some of the rescue crews there.
Anyone keen?????
Actually, this is my 500th post and to mark it I'd thought I'd just rabbit on with some slightly more creative bullshit than what I usually put down here!!

Unfortunately I won't be at the Hoki rally but hope to catch up with you at the March Hare which everyone says is a great one, and see a few on our Sth Island Passes safari. Safe riding and that weather forecast is looking a lot better even for Sunday than it did on yesterdays forecast, especially for those riders heading South.

Silage

25th January 2007, 21:13

Well part of it anyhow. Drove Springs Junction to Chch on Tuesday. Only things to report are a bit of light grit for soft tar in the area of Lewis Pass and road works with traffic lights just north of Culverden (or was that Coromandill??).

I take it there is not an enforcement blitz this year. Anyhow, keep a watch out and pleasant riding everyone.

miSTa

25th January 2007, 21:15

I'm heading away today around lunch time, probably staying in Fox tonight.
Look for the black Darmah for those that don't know me.

Cheers
And those that do know you avoid the black Darmah. No seriously, I'm looking forward to seeing it again all spruced up. A very nice bike.

I have a cunning plan.
I don't like your plans - they keep me up all night. :drinknsinHave a good one RM see you soon.

T.W.R

25th January 2007, 22:51

SDU and I are going that way as well and are leaving before lunch some time and no earlier than 10 O'clock.
For a quite-ish ride over if anyone is interested to tagging along.

Uncertain of when i'll get away, probably catch you on the roads somewhere:yes:

Look for the black Darmah .

Cheers

:love: Darmah :Punk:

And the black Darmah. I'm looking forward to seeing a seriously very nice bike.

:gob: You've seen the light :shit:

miSTa

26th January 2007, 06:09

:gob: You've seen the light :shit:
:nono: Stop misquoting me again young man. ;)

Skyryder

26th January 2007, 12:36

I wish I could think of something clever to say about this.
Dangerese is indeed a complicated and confusing language.....with a funny accent.

Yea right. Back pad dick I thought D was talking about a mens chastity belt.:dodge: Might just come along for the ride and lunch thing.........and ohh the company too. My weather map says good weather both Sat and Sun. That's if you leave early. Shit weather most of next week for the Mainland

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&tim=B

Skyryder

scumdog

26th January 2007, 13:44

Heading away in about an hours time when CB gets home from work, going at least as far as Makarora tonight but if we make good time we may carry on to Haast.
Got a mate with some marinated steaks going to be there - would be a shame to miss out on them!!

Rashika

26th January 2007, 14:03

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&tim=B

Skyryder
shite... :gob: looks like a REALLY eary start to head home on sunday....

Heading away in about an hours time when CB gets home from work, going at least as far as Makarora tonight but if we make good time we may carry on to Haast.
Got a mate with some marinated steaks going to be there - would be a shame to miss out on them!!

catch ya tomorrow pops! ;)

Ghost_Bullet

26th January 2007, 16:49

Yea right. Back pad dick My weather map says good weather both Sat and Sun. That's if you leave early. Shit weather most of next week for the Mainland

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nz&tim=B

Skyryder
I been watchin that site over the past week, and forever changing.... just like the weather!!!
sure hope the weather tomorrow is as it says, cause day right sucked, was out for a compulsary work ride, and that fine drizzle is a blinder, and damn it, made the bike all dirty adding that with a shingle road, washed it in the rain (me wife thought I was mad), doing so has probably jinxed tomorrow mornings ride.....:shit:

see those meetin at Woodend in the morn!!!:Punk: :scooter: :done:

One wee sleep to go!

gav

26th January 2007, 18:06

Looks like I'll be a starter for my first Woodstock! Sky weather channel shows drizzle in Chch first thing then clearing, but good weather both Westport and Hokitika, Hoki a high of 21 and a low of 14. Sounds perfect! See ya tomorrow!

dangerous

26th January 2007, 18:37

THE LOW DOWN
Meet woodend in the mall car park (sorta oppsite the servo @ 8:30)
When Saturday 27th
Leave 9:00am on the dot
Route Lewis pass, lunch at Reefton
Returning Sunday via Arthurs pass

Its all go for tomorow people, weather looks sweet, Sunday... well maybe the sooner we get back over the hill the better, see ya's soon :scooter:

98tls

26th January 2007, 19:09

Just rang a mate whos already over there........sun streaming down and girls in bikinis.........:Punk:

miSTa

26th January 2007, 19:24

See you all tomorrow, best I start packing. It's going to be a good one.

98tls

26th January 2007, 19:28

See you all tomorrow, best I start packing. It's going to be a good one. You taking a bikini mate...........?:sick:

miSTa

26th January 2007, 19:51

You taking a bikini mate...........?:sick:
Not this time - the wife is going with me on this one so it wouldn't be a good look us both wearing matching bikinis.

Ghost_Bullet

26th January 2007, 20:20

Not this time - the wife is going with me on this one so it wouldn't be a good look us both wearing matching bikinis.

Com on man that would be a sweet look!!!!!!:sick:

Just finishin me packin, took a run outside to grab somethin... bloody wet, slipped and dump me body in a frekin puddle... wet from ankle to kneck.... bloody rain... piss oooof

dangerous

26th January 2007, 20:32

Is anyone headed over lunch timish?
I have a mate (hellboy) who wouldnt mind hooking up with another rider or two. :scooter:

miSTa

26th January 2007, 21:02

Com on man that would be a sweet look!!!!!!:sick:
Between you, TWR and 98TLS I find your communication having some strange overtones...:sick:

Just finishin me packin, took a run outside to grab somethin... bloody wet, slipped and dump me body in a frekin puddle... wet from ankle to kneck.... bloody rain... piss oooof
Bet you were pissed again! Bloody Rangoon natives...:Pokey:

Is anyone headed over lunch timish?
I have a mate (hellboy) who wouldnt mind hooking up with another rider or two. :scooter:
Rik and Sal are heading over late morning...

FlyingDutchMan

26th January 2007, 22:03

Short notice here, but I'll meet you guys out in woodend in the morning.

Rashika

27th January 2007, 05:49

Short notice here, but I'll meet you guys out in woodend in the morning.

cool bananas! :rockon:
looking ok at the moment, clouds are clearing, still looking like shit for tomorrow, but who cares!! Meant to be 26 in chch tomorrow so we will be dry by the time we are home....see you all later ;)

Skyryder

27th January 2007, 19:07

Man that Arthurs Pass ride was shit. Road works all over the place. Came out at Jacksons some road works there. Another stretch just short of Athurs Pass and there was a third stretch somewhere but can not remember where. If any one has someones cell # tell the lads to come back the way the went. Espeacialy if it is wet.

Skyryder

dangerous

28th January 2007, 15:40

Man that Arthurs Pass ride was shit. Road works all over the place. If any one has someones cell # tell the lads to come back the way the went. Espeacialy if it is wet.
Ahhh it was nothing, anoying all the same.

Well then, yet another freaking awesome weekend thanks to you lot.
Headed out of Chch towards the Lewis pass with 10 other bikes and encountered some misty drizzle but thats as bad as the weekend went weather wise. There were some shitty road works on the way talk about mess the bikes up... ahh well it wasn't like I was not going to wash the bikes when I got home anyway.

Lunch was Reefton and my very own pub “Dawsons saloon” it was an great wee spot nice tucker and cold coke... then idb rocked up on the newly refurnished SD Darmah so I took it for a spin, very smooth and for the size/weight of the thing it felt very light to ride... I loved it cheers idb.

The ride into Woodstock was a minter, man the west coast is just sweet on a fine day, just something about it aye.
At the Rally things were reorganised compaired to other years with the back paddock being out of service and the bar, band & food stalls over the rd and up the bank, great idea.

Tea time was at the Woodstock pub, where I had the hugest white bait pattie I have seen... and it even had white bait in it.
Lemans was looking rather cheerful for him and wandered out side, well thats the last most of us saw of him for the day as he promptly fell on his arse and crashed out under a tree... piss head.

Back at the rally and the usual rally shit was going down. The tank display was a flop compaired to last year, not sure what went wrong there. I had a awesome time and even out lasted Scumdog... he wandered back to the camp, hanged his southern donger out in a rather embarressing display for a man of his stature, slashed on the nearest Harley (LOL his) and carked it for the night.

Sunday morn... yip theres that rally morning feeling, packed up buggered off to Hokie for breakie and headed home over Arthurs.
The roads were in the shittiest state I have ever seen them in with some rather bad shingle being used and somewhat deap, worst part was Porters, but it proberly didnt help that it was blowing a gale aswell. But I didnt bother me all adds to the experance of riding.

Now, Im looking forward to some rather revealing photos but for the mean time heres mine.

1) my pub
2) idb's ride
4) Lemons Lemans
3) camp KB

dangerous

28th January 2007, 15:45

1) The site
2) the tank
3) the car
4)my choice for bike of the rally

T.W.R

28th January 2007, 16:59

:Punk: Great time people :yes: as per usual a awesome bunch to be with:rockon: .

After a late start on Saturday & the hills looking a bit dubious weather wise I rocked up towards Arthur's, passing Lemans & SDU on their new MGs :bye: leaving them to tinker along at their own pace.
The roadworks were interesting, Porter's pass in heavy fog & fresh seal wasn't the fun in usually is. Arthur's to Otira wasn't much better. Though both sections of road were much better coming home today.

Got passed by some crazy Ginga waving his arm like helicopter just out of Hoki ( was that to make the Guz go faster D ??) and melted into the motley crew that were following along.

The rally was a goodie, bloody hot to start with (tents were like instant ovens) but ended up a awesome night (pics will tell the story). Rain at 4am was a concern but by the time activity got rolling again things didn't look to bad.
As the Latee' set :bleh: headed into Hoki for brekkie, I shot the gap & headed for the hills nursing a slightly furry head for a nice dry uneventful ride home.

Though for some reason I managed to attract Triumphs both on the way over & heading home :angry: 2 rocket3s (one each way) & a speedtriple (heading over), the Rockets were just bloody big nuisences but the Speedtrip was good company :Punk:

Pics :msn-wink:

1) camp KB
2) Tank with issues
3) MrSensible disputing man boobs
4) Kbs indulging in refreshments

T.W.R

28th January 2007, 17:09

Rogues gallery :innocent:

1) Dangerous with instability issues :oi-grr:
2) MyGSXF with her bit of fluff :shutup:
3) MrSensible :rolleyes:
4) A Strawberry :shit: Lemans

T.W.R

28th January 2007, 17:17

Now here's our man of style :shutup: :lol:

1) Soberish :nya:
2) Not so sober :drinknsin
3) Watering a hog :slap:
4) Caught & contained :Oops:

T.W.R

28th January 2007, 17:35

Bikes of the rally :love:

1) GSX1100 shoehorned into a GSXR chassis (by the condition of the tyres it worked too)
2) Tidy MHR900
3) Mint Laverda Jota 120
4) Drednaught that got in the road on the way over

T.W.R

28th January 2007, 17:44

last couple of pics

1) Idb's Darmah :Punk:
2) Latenight Kbs (Free2b,MyGSXF,Silage,FlyingDutchman, & friends)
3) Teaser from the 2 chick titty show

Suzi Q

28th January 2007, 18:42

Well, Woodstock has done it again - fantastic weather and a great rally - for the 3rd year in a row! One thing that I missed this year and last was the lamb shanks - first one I went to 2 years ago had fantastic lamb shanks with mint sauce, but sadly haven't seen them since.
No one ahs mentioned the fireworks yet, so i will - glorious display, I LOVE FIREWORkS and these ones were pretty good.
The ride over was good, though i couldn't seem to get in the groove properly, but at least the weather and the company were great even if my riding wasn't. Coming home was a different storey - after a fab brekkie in Hoki, I ended up following Gav for a while - I was in the groove, keeping up and feeling good - which is surprising considering how little sleep I ahd! Thank GOD I didn't ahve a hangover! then we got to the road works, I slowed down more than Gav and lost him. What a bugger thse first roadworks were, just enought to put you out of step, then up past the Viaduct we had horrible shingle, I am getting more used to shingle, but I am happier when there is a tyre track to follow, I couldn't find one and got a bit freaked, then nearly ran chick n charge off the road 'cause for some reason she came up beside me just as I decided to get away from the middle of the road! Luckily she could read what i was going to do and got out of my way - sorry about that! The downhill into Arthurs was a nightmare as I was too freaked to ride with any semblance of dignity and knowledge of what I was supposed to be doing! Quick stop and got myself together and off we went, following Thunder this time and going werll untill Porters Pass. So what did we have, my 3 least favourite things all in one go - wind, shingle and down hill! I coped remarkably well, the wind got me a little but i didn't panic and am a little proud of myself - of course the car behind me was hating every second of the 300-40kms an hour I was going!!!! yes I ride like a Nana!
We got home OK, I am a little sunkissed and had a great weekend. early to bed tonight and back to work tomorrow - roll on the March Hare!

here are some of my photos:
1 - 1953 James
2 - Band Area
3 - Bar Area
4 - Smallest Erection
5 - Tank Firing
6 - Taz on a Trumpy

Suzi Q

28th January 2007, 18:45

1 more picture

Brekkie line up at Hoki

far queue

28th January 2007, 19:32

Great pics and write ups guys. Looks like you had great weather and a great time. Cheers.

Ghost_Bullet

28th January 2007, 20:36

Well well well, great ride, people and rally. Don’t have something gone bad around this lot though… it is not quickly forgotten, Rashika russhin over to check my pannier… now why the hell would she think it be loose!!!!!!!
I realy did enjoy the ride, and looking at my bike I think it did to(bags were stuck rock solid to!!!), as the K’s get up the fuel economy is improving, 48.5mpg, which is pretty good up till now I have been only managing around mid to low 40’s.
Nice to get to Reefton to fill the belly, and smell the air of the home town, six fingers and all.
The ride from there to Grey was sweet, though that other Guzz rider, trying to pass/drag on the inside, I was forced to sucome due to the oncoming Big Bucket digger(I find the idea of bucket racing appealing but deff’ not big bucket), and well I did not need the win!!! Lol
The site was awesome…the atmosphere was great, weather was just a bonus.
CONGRATS to the Sensible couple on 23yrs…:first: and great to have that feed at the Woodstock to celebrate (yummy bait). I was at the table with T.W.R and Lemans, Lemans was talking :drinknsin some kinda “hsilgne” It has been a while since I have had cramp in me cheeks from smiling so hard,:rofl: I still don’t know what shite come from his mouth, but bloody funny. All was explained when he was found under a tree not far from the pub:finger: (thats his finger not mine, you shall see), (vid clip to follow).
:ar15: mmm the tank, I think I missed somthing there.
Hellboy's man hug-lurvin was a worry???
I enjoyed the night fully, apart from some burger I ordered that was not a burger… just two bits of bread with whatever I ordered inside…those fireworks… when they began I thought they were the boombox from The Warehouse, I coulda almost done better smackin a couple of stones together…. But then they did improve pretty smartly, and a good show indeeeed.:Punk:
Lying down to sleep was guurd, waking up was bard. Breaky was gurd, and trip home was nice, even with the stony bits. Sittin at the back or behind someone was not cool, on a couple of the better stretches I had three stones flicked up from someone’s tire, they got one knee, one hand and one right in the middle of me visor (Got me thinking about a headlight protector now):dodge:
Goin across the road rail bridge just outa Hoki, sum fella behind gave the juice (not one of us) poped the wheeeel with partner on back, screamed past, dropped wheel, and instantly got a whollap on the head and a smack on the shoulder… I guess that was a telling off!!!:nono:

ENJOYED THE ENTIRE WEEKEND, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE M-HARE.

:spudwave:

MyGSXF

28th January 2007, 21:04

A great weekend to top off a great week!! :Punk:

The ride over Arthurs on Friday was rather damp, foggy & a tad too much gravel oriented for my liking... :confused: but the cheeky bloody keas at the observation point above the Viaduct made for a very amusing stopover!! :laugh: Had 4 of the little shytes on my bike at one point!! Things greatly improved in the weather department nearing Kumara, & got to the site just in time for the sun to dissappear for the night..

The site was rather packed for a Fri nite, so scored a good corner pozzy to set up camp. Met up with FREE2B.. excellent to meet ya Glenys, & a couple of my Plains mates & proceeded to have a thoroughly enjoyable evening!!! :rockon:

Sat saw the head in slightly worse for wear condition :shifty: & the sumwhat 'communal' shower was an interesting affair.. The day (& head) required a quiet cruise round the site checking out the bikes, & tents.. (shopping for a new one, as waking up to a shockingly BRIGHT yellow one isn't a good look the morning after the night before.. I now know how Gizmo feels when he recoils in horror from the .. "bright light.. bright light.. :shutup: )

Then a leisurely cruise down to Hari Hari for lunch is in order, whereupon the irrefutable look that can only be our beloved SD & CB, pull up to join us for a pint. Back to the site to find that numbers had increased greatly, & the ChCh rabble had arrived. Great putting more faces to names too!

A very enjoyable evening was had catching up with many a familiar face, watching the fireworks display, the non-event that which was the 'tank wars' :shutup: & dancing till 3am.. also thus being the very last KB'r to eventually hit the sack at 4.30am!!! :Punk: & go to sleep listening to the rain pattering on the tent!! XLNT!!!

Sunday dawned with the weather threatening to close in, & the big decision of which way to go home.. thus ensuring the LEAST amount of water accumulation.. chose to go up the coast, as it had been many a year since I travelled that way on a bike. Waved fairthewell to my Plains mates at Greymouth, & cruised on up to Punakaiki to play 'tourist' for a while. The blowholes weren't up to much, but the scenery was worth the stopover anyway! 1pm ish saw breakfast in Westport, & the fuel topup at the garage saw the wetweather gear unveiled! Rain hit not far out of Westport, & hung round through to The Owen River Pub area, where the roads were then 99% dry from there to home.

Got home to a VERY happy 4 year old :love: & just in time for the rain to really set in!!!

All in all.. an awesome trip away, & a great way to end the school holidays, in time for 'normality' to set in again... :doh:

Here's some piccys...

1) Rockfall shelter in Arthurs Pass
2,3,4) keas

MyGSXF

28th January 2007, 21:14

some more...

1) Viaduct in Arthurs Pass
2,3) Fireworks
4) FREE2B.. our new Southern member with her bike, to add to our wall of fame!!

gav

28th January 2007, 21:15

Well, what a weekend! First time I've been to this rally but had heard how good it was. Left on time at 9.00am Saturday morning, weather overcast, but warm enough. Good cruise, hit a bit of rain around around Culverden we where we regrouped then carried on through the Lewis, roads OK, traffic not to bad apart from a milk tanker and two cars towing friggin sail boats in convoy. Fueled up at Springs Junction and then a short blat to Reefton, first thing I noticed was "Dawsons Saloon" as the name of the bar, Dangerous insisted it was the first time he noticed even though they'd stopped there last year. By now the sun was out and it was certainly warming up. After a great lunch we carried on, including a detour through Greymouth township :innocent: . I was starting to figure out there was a secret code in place, whenever Dangerous pulled over to check on progress and play tail end charlie it really meant pin that throttle! Seemed every time he stopped the group would try out some top end runs, even the girls were getting into the spirit of things as I sat behind chic'n'charge and watched my speedo climb to 180ish and she was still in front, nice!
When we eventually reached the rally site, was suprised how small the paddock seemed, apparently they had charged the setup from previous years, by closing off a lower area, but using a bigger area up further for the bands and bar. We just sorta cruised through the main gate, saw their looked to be a shortage of decent areas so just made camp KB right where we were.
Gotta say this rally seems to be pretty organised, there was a decent ablutions block that still had flushing toilets the following morning, at least half a dozen different caterers on site who provided a good range of food at reasonable prices, and the bar prices of $10 for a half dozen beer was pretty reasonable too. Had a band that started about 4.00 in the afternoon and overall a pretty good atmosphere. The tank display was talked up but turned into a bit of a fizzer. The fireworks display that was put on was bloody impressive, god knows how much that little lot cost!
The weather forecast for Sunday promised thunder, hail, and all sorts of crap, so when I first heard the rain start about 4.15ish on Sunday morning it didnt seem a good sign. Luckily it didnt seem to come to too much, and after getting up 6.30 it seemed we might have struck it lucky.
Of more concern was that everyone we spoke to who had come over the Arthurs Pass warned us about the diabolical road conditions , some even suggesting that we should go home the way we came, ie via the Lewis Pass.
Think Dangerous muttered something about "character building" so over Arthurs Pass it was then...after we had a great feed in Hoki.
First time I'd ridden that road, and its a great ride, just the thought about these dreaded roadworks were always in the back of my mind.
After a while I'd tagged onto the back of a TL1000S, saw SuziQ coming along and as she mentioned it was a nice comfortable pace, and I was quite content to follow someone else as a warning for the dreaded road works. Eventually the warning road sign came up and the 2 bikes in front ducked straight off to park up at a pub! Bugger... oh well just carried on and didnt seem to bad, the VFR two up and loaded to the gunnels is a bit of a handful but seemd to cope alright. More was come though at the top of the Viaduc, now this was different, real think chunky pea gravel and big solid stones etc.
I'd just caught this guy on trike thingy towing a trailer and he waved me pass, just as I pulled out we hit this stuff, managed to brake just enough and get back in behind him. Then had the dilemma, do I keep my dark, bug splattered visor down and try and pick out the best "line" or lift my visor and get dusted out? Seeing as I would need to lift one hand off the bar to lift visor just sort of ploughed on through. Wasnt that bad to be honest :innocent:
The next testing section where we had a couple of kms of newly sealed road with thickish pea gravel on a twisting downhill section with numerous hair pins etc and a strong wind howling through the hills. Ended up just leaving the bike in second gear and using engine braking to help, I'm sure Mr Honda had a great idea in mind when he fitted the DCS combined braking system to the VFR, but when I was using that rear pedal during our descent, none actually sprang to mind. :shutup:
Think we eventually regrouped in Springfield where those that needed to could fuel up. By now it was tempting just to get home as it was probably only about 40 minutes away, I quick wave and I cruised off on my own. A nice car flashed his lights at me just out of Sheffield, hmmm, must be cop around here....argghh, fark, he's behind the wheel of the car that just flashed his lights! Quick speedo check, 120km, you got to be joking, back it off to 110, which with the tail wind NorWester blowing was not that easy, after checking my mirrors for abit, decide he must have bigger fish to fry than me!
No other dramas invloved and get home no worries!
Thanks to all the guys and girls I rode with and good effort everyone in keeping it rubberside down in at times some trying situations. Good to meet a few new faces too!
So whens the next one? March Hare is it?

MyGSXF

28th January 2007, 21:23

& yet more..

1) the final 3 still standing.. woodybee, some short arse.. :rolleyes: & idb
2) Sd & CB
3,4) Punakaiki. (Pancake Rocks - West Coast)

NighthawkNZ

28th January 2007, 21:25

So whens the next one? March Hare is it?

The next one is the Vincent in Alexandra 2n to 4th Feb
I be goin to this one

Then March Hare
Then Beamont

Kewl

T.W.R

28th January 2007, 21:36

I was at the table with T.W.R and Lemans, Lemans was talking some kinda “hsilgne” It has been a while since I have had cramp in me cheeks from smiling so hard, I still don’t know what shite come from his mouth, but bloody funny. All was explained when he was found under a tree not far from the pub:finger: (thats his finger not mine, you shall see), (vid clip to follow).

:gob: SLLLUUURRSTTTTAAATEMENTOOOFTTHHHHEEYYYEEAARR :shit: :scratch: definate winner of classic KB quotes, that's if it could have been deciphered:shutup: :killingme
would have been magic caught on video:blink:

It was the Whitebait patties that did it :lol: that got swooped on by the vultures mmm squadron leader Buell :wait:

Rashika

29th January 2007, 06:15

It was the Whitebait patties that did it :lol: that got swooped on by the vultures mmm squadron leader Buell :wait:

I tried to stop them taking the whitebait, but after hunting around the grounds of the pub for LeMans, carrying his dinner of a delectable plate of whitebait pattie in my hand, I just couldn't hold them all off and had to try it myself as well ...damn nice feed at the pub!

Well as all the others have said it was a good trip, tho the trip home was not the best, going down porters was particularly bad, kept having to chop and change gears, 1st was too low and 2nd was just about too high, damn it. The wind did take me across the road a few times thru the deep shit, but made it down, somehow. Hmm, sometimes having a light bike is NOT the best thing.
Apart from that had a bloody fantastic trip. Lewis pass from Springs to reefton was just marvelous...I would have to say it is one of my fav peices of road this year. Last year we had 10kms of gravel, with a cop on our tail...50kms hour all the way. This year the road was superb! Sun shining thru the trees, nice smooth corners, and a good pace behind Dangerous, with I think Thunder behind me? I seemed to end up either following Thunder or him following me all the way, handy cos of the radar detector on board his bike. Interesting when we compared fuel comsumption; 11litre compared to 15 (chch to springs)...and NO the HD was NOT the big guzzler ;)

The fireworks at the rally were excellant, the view from the beer tent was grand, nice to be able to see the incoming bikes... esp when waiting for 'special friends' to arrive...eh Chic'n'charge :shutup:

ah well, roll on next weekend...off to auckland for the HOG rally for me and a adventure for Dangerous in the big wilds of the North Island. The rest of ya can go to the Vincent, I will get back to that rally one year! Its a good'un too!

XF650

29th January 2007, 08:48

Another great Rally & good to meet some of the KB members.
Does anyone know how many registrations? The organisers must have been rapt with the turn out.

SDU

29th January 2007, 17:32

After a late start on Saturday & the hills looking a bit dubious weather wise I rocked up towards Arthur's, passing Lemans & SDU on their new MGs leaving them to tinker along at their own pace.
Told ya I rode like a nana!

The roadworks were interesting, Porter's pass in heavy fog & fresh seal wasn't the fun in usually is. Arthur's to Otira wasn't much better.
What an understatement! Glad they had improved heaps for those that took that route home.

The site was awesome…the atmosphere was great, weather was just a bonus.
CONGRATS to the Sensible couple on 23yrs…:first: and great to have that feed at the Woodstock to celebrate.
Ditto to all that!

Lemans was talking :drinknsin some kinda “hsilgne” It has been a while since I have had cramp in me cheeks from smiling so hard,:rofl: I still don’t know what shite come from his mouth, but bloody funny. All was explained when he was found under a tree not far from the pub

:gob: SLLLUUURRSTTTTAAATEMENTOOOFTTHHHHEEYYYEEAARR :shit: :scratch: definate winner of classic KB quotes, that's if it could have been deciphered
:rofl: :rofl:

ah well, roll on next weekend...off to auckland for the HOG rally for me and a adventure for Dangerous in the big wilds of the North Island. The rest of ya can go to the Vincent, I will get back to that rally one year! Its a good'un too!
Have a good trip north guys.

Well I survived my biggest ride yet. The weather was awesome most of the trip. A bit of fog on porters (on Sat) & a bit of light rain for a few km's halfway between Reefton & Springs Junction (we went through the Lewis home) other than that it was sunny & hot as. It was a good rally, even if I missed the tank as Lemans :drinknsin decided he had to take a nap under a tree next to the pub. Shit happens if ya drink lots on an empty stomach. We staggered weaved back to the site just on dark. I left him to guard the tent:thud: & went back to the party. Lemans showed up sometime after 1am. It was good to see ya all & meet those I haven't met before. I look forward to seeing ya all at the vincent

miSTa

29th January 2007, 19:08

Was a great rally with some great people. Lots and lots of stories but best left on the rally.

To those who joined Mrs S and I for a feed at the pub - thanks it was great having your company for our 23rd wedding anniversary. Now for the next 23.

TWR I'm a bit scared of you now - too many photos

I guess have to make a honourable mention to Jesus aka Lemans for his ressurection. Top marks.

The clown would have to be Ghost Bullet aka President Clinton - there's one in every bunch and guess who it was this time?

Roll on the next rally, oh bugger its next weekend.

dangerous

29th January 2007, 19:52

The clown would have to Ghost Bullet aka President Clinton - there's clown in every bunch and guess who it was this time?

Ohh yeah, and how he kept a straight face like it was his name was funny as... the waitress bringing our food out was calling our names, hand goes up and ya get ya feed, our names were asked for when we ordered... when she came out and shouted President Clinton... GB put his hand up :Punk:

Silage

29th January 2007, 20:00

1) Someone had to hold up the bar
2) The hot cage and tent city
3) Mmmm fireworks

My first time to a Woodstock also. Cal, Brent (first rally ever) and I cruised to Reefton Friday avo and stayed in the Old Nurses Hostel Accommodation. Excellent place to kip. Leasurely start on Saturday - coffee in Greymouth, lunch at Hoki and to the rally by about 2:30. Jantar showed us a good spot as the place was filling up.

Overall the rally was well organised with a live band much of the time and the tank etc and no Harley bozo decided to light up at 4am as seems mandatory at other rallies. Good to meet a number of new KB faces and it was a bit special to help the Sensibles celebrate :2thumbsup

Have to say however that I didn't really enjoy some of the riding. The weather leaving Chch was wet but clear patches up to the Lewis and then all clear. But when the front wheel let go on a wet bit of smoothe tar near the Hanmer turn off I was definitely ungrooved and nana'd thru the Lewis. Glad the weather was dry on the way home!! The Arthurs roadworks didn't cause me any probs tho cos I took it quietly. Stuck to the 30kph limit down Porters (lowered the idle speed a spot) but it would have been quite a challenge to get up to the 70kph limit on the roadworks/scree above the viaduct.

Time for a new tyre I suspect.

NighthawkNZ

29th January 2007, 20:06

Overall the rally was well organised with a live band much of the time and the tank etc and no Harley bozo decided to light up at 4am as seems mandatory at other rallies. Good to meet a number of new KB faces and it was a bit special to help the Sensibles celebrate :2thumbsup

Glad you enjoyed it... I haven't been to woodstock, it usually right when I am starting work and have a backlog to catch up on... :(

and running low on $$$ due me galopping around the conutry... hopefully I might try to go next year... will have to wait and see... :yes:

BTW nice snap of the Fireworks... ooohhhh... ahhhhh... pretty...

laRIKin

29th January 2007, 20:23

Well I did have a good weekend as well.

Nice sleep under a tree until all in sundry came looking for me.

A good ride home the long way around with very little rain and traffic.
And a road in better condition than Arthurs Pass, we did warn you it was bad.

There was a lot of bikes going home the same way to miss that crappie road.

SDU did well on her longest and furthest ride in a day so far.
She was not happy to ride over two more railway bridges though.

And for me it has been a long time since I have been in that part of the country and seen more than a few old places that brought back some old memories from when I use to stay there, every school holidays.

See you all at the Vincent and I'm eating before Bourbon this time.

woodybee

29th January 2007, 20:35

Hey guys,

What a special rally, ride up there on the back of IDB's bike was fab, it was just breathtaking to get on the west coast and see the hills wearing their overcoats of ferns and trees, they just go up and up, had a few beers in the Fox thursday and then headed on up to the rally site, the weather was good, but not as stinking hot as last year, man that was a great temperature then:yes:

Friday night was fab with the bank rocking and managed to catch some guys and girls I met at Nelson there, who come from Westport, thank you craig for rugby tacling me, but again like the straw bail fight in Glenorchy, I tackled him right back to the ground, did a few rolls around and got my foot on his chest in triumph. Am going to have to stop this behaviour at rallies or else people will thing I am not the :innocent: that I really am.

Saturday was groovy, rumbling arond the coastline on the ducatti, its jst so fab being a pillion sometimes, my head was spinning around like an owl and then was a surprise to catch up with the Christchuch KBers at that pub in ? Reefton, guys a special bond grows around us everytime we meet, think your all great, having said that though the more beer that gets drunk, then the sillyness and talking totally bollocks start which is always great fun.

Mark, the rocking and rolling was great, now have grass stains on my favourite jeans which havent come out in the wash :shit:

The meal at the pub for the sensibles wedding anniversary was grand, and what mad me laugh till I was nearly on my knees, was the cute little kitten with no tail that was the friendliest cat ever introduced itself to our crowd, and nearly got kittynapped, so look out for those pictures when I have located my camera, currently have activated my locate trace through the debris which is in my away bag, looks a ittle like Beirut on a bad day.

Anyway, the cat piccys will follow shortly, and you can see for yourself what a frigging laugh that was, and the frames will be suitably named.

We had the mightyest of rain falls on the way back home, so had to overnight in Fox again, but needed the rest, jumping around, singing shouting at the bike rally until the point of exhaustion always occurs on the ride home, so to hang the boots up again for an impromptu rest, was absolutely fantastic

Footnote.......

Ha Ha Ha, by the way, after the Satuday, when Jen Ian and I found we were the only KBers up (bunch of lightweights.) when I hit the sack there were some dudes I have met at previous rallies, who were giggling like a coupld of girls, so we all started sining, Kenny Rogers theGamblers even in our sleeping bags, and got told to shut the fuck up, so I shouted back "Oye, you harley rider, you bloody set off at 4am and wake us all up, so have some back, or words similar, and by fuck that felt good.

What is it with these dudes, and why do they always have to part at the back of the sight and warm their bikes up for hours, engage in the loudest conversation between themselves before the tear arse out of the sight.

God it felt good to vent a bit of singing at the top of my voice for a few morebars of dear Kenny, Ha Ha Ha:Punk:

So off for some:zzzz: now, and catchya guys at the Vincent, cant wait, there on Wednesday to set up with my fellow Bronzers and leave the following Monday, Blissfulllllllllllllllllll....

woodybee

29th January 2007, 20:36

NighthawkNZ

29th January 2007, 20:46

So off for some:zzzz: now, and catchya guys at the Vincent, cant wait, there on Wednesday to set up with my fellow Bronzers and leave the following Monday, Blissfulllllllllllllllllll....

Catch you there...

Vincent Rally 07 Thread
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=42822

Ghost_Bullet

29th January 2007, 20:47

I was at the table with T.W.R and Lemans, Lemans was talking :drinknsin some kinda “hsilgne” It has been a while since I have had cramp in me cheeks from smiling so hard,:rofl: I still don’t know what shite come from his mouth, but bloody funny. All was explained when he was found under a tree not far from the pub:finger: Thats his finger not mine, you shall see.

Check below for the vid clip.

I missed the titty show...was told it was nothing to write home about, however, getting to see pussy on pussy action was somthin'

Fun fun fun, Would loved to make the Vinny but will miss till next year and go the Hare...
Bloody gud readin the write ups, I did not realise I had forgotton so much already!!!!

:done: :Punk:

T.W.R

29th January 2007, 22:59

TWR I'm a bit scared of you now - too many photos

Be scared old man :yes: it's video capable too, so wait till I know my way around it better :bleh:

Told ya I rode like a nana!

What an understatement! Glad they had improved heaps for those that took that route home.

:shit: who said you rode like a nana? you did well punting a bike over Arthur's that your still coming to grips with and especially considering the condition of the road too:yes:

Porter's pass was definately more fun heading up on the way over than the return, it's much better to tackling that crap under power than on a trailing throttle

Check below for the vid clip.

:done: :Punk:

Notice Lemans pointing at the westland airforce that can be heard in the background :shutup:

Brian d marge

30th January 2007, 01:45

hheeeehhaaahheee enjoyed that one .... by the way it see NIC not sheenic , and what a lovely place to be ..under a tree ,,,,

Glad you all enjoyed the rally

Stephen

btw I have a new piture printer ,,that m spits out photos easily and cheaply ,,,they will be ( the pictures that is ) distributed to 1/2 of Japan , as a way of advertising life in NZ

alley cat

30th January 2007, 06:09

A good time had by all i think, good to see you folks, you know who you are:hug: Have fun kids!

miSTa

30th January 2007, 06:20

See you all at the Vincent and I'm eating before Bourbon this time.
That would be a very wise move. If you go to bed at the same time at the Vincent we might have to call you Dangerous.

I missed the titty show...was told it was nothing to write home about
No it wasn't. I went up front with SD and was bitterly disappointed - the bird on the left was old and titless, and the one on the right she didn't want to show anythingthing. Was good watching SD dribble though.

Be scared old man :yes: it's video capable too, so wait till I know my way around it better :bleh:
Thanks MATE! :gob:

btw I have a new piture printer ,,that m spits out photos easily and cheaply ,,,they will be ( the pictures that is ) distributed to 1/2 of Japan , as a way of advertising life in NZ
Oh jeez that sounds like trouble. :lol:

Ghost_Bullet

30th January 2007, 06:33

See you all at the Vincent and I'm eating "more" Bourbon this time.

My eyes was a bit blury when I read this one, funny how the ole brain changes how ya read stuff, but I think "more" does sound a hell more fun then "before".

idb

30th January 2007, 09:26

Hmmmmmmm + m (=10)

idb

30th January 2007, 10:05

Part of my reason for going to Hoki was to give the Darmah a shake-down run before it gets crated up this weekend and onto the boat to England.

I'd only got it running the previous weekend so I wanted to make sure nothing was going to fall off in Blighty and beyond.

There doesn't seem to be anything too major.
I've got an irritating oil-leak somewhere up around the valve covers, a slight leak in the rear caliper (new O-ring needed I think) and a little bit of exhaust gas escaping from the join of one muffler onto the header pipe.

The trip home was a good test because we hit the full force of the southerly storm with bucketing rain and blustery wind.
The bike had to sit outside in it all night and wouldn't start on the button the next morning, I'm not sure what the problem could be there but it started on the kickstart with no effort at all and all the other electrics seemed to work.

And that's about it so an oil & filter change and those few things shouldn't be too much effort to have it ready for boxing.
It then disappears from my garage for 12 weeks.....it'll be the longest we've been apart!

scumdog

30th January 2007, 16:01

Now here's our man of style :shutup: :lol:

1) Soberish :nya:
2) Not so sober :drinknsin
3) Watering a hog :slap:
4) Caught & contained :Oops:

Home again, only got wet between Burkes Pass and Tekapo - BUT the main point of THIS post is to skite about the fine butt-crack of C.B as can be seen in the lower left side of pic.3 - preparing my boudior for the night apparently.:shutup:
Got 58pmg from the Tequila Sunrise (our Hogly) for most of the trip (23 litres from Whataroa to Geraldine with running around thrown in).

laRIKin

30th January 2007, 17:00

I think "more" does sound a hell more fun then "before".

Yes but only when the cameras are put away. :yes:

T.W.R

30th January 2007, 17:01

Thanks MATE! :gob:

Oh jeez that sounds like trouble. :lol:

Hmmmmmmm + m (=10)

:shutup: See below :shit: :dodge: MMMMM haha MMMM!

Home again, only got wet between Burkes Pass and Tekapo - BUT the main point of THIS post is to skite about the fine butt-crack of C.B as can be seen in the lower left side of pic.3 - preparing my boudior for the night apparently.:shutup:
Got 58pmg from the Tequila Sunrise (our Hogly) for most of the trip (23 litres from Whataroa to Geraldine with running around thrown in).

It's obvious from the pic below CB wasn't to impressed by your man crack :laugh:
Glad you got back in one piece with the minimum of fuss along the way though :niceone:

Silage

30th January 2007, 18:11

Well it looks like you were right in a pre-post MrS, "the spot" has been marked for next year. Just look for the rusting hog.

miSTa

30th January 2007, 20:00

Hmmmmmmm + m (=10)
Oh fuck! :gob: Thats right I remember now...:o Must've been the rum :yes:

:shutup: See below :shit: :dodge: MMMMM haha MMMM!
:nono: Mmmmm, thanks gain MATE!!!! Revenge is going to be very sweet, not today, not tomorrow but one day. :yes:

Ghost_Bullet

30th January 2007, 20:13

not today, not tomorrow but one day. :yes:

Wot about that sign on the pub over the road from the pub we was at on Saturday(Reefton) for lunch with the sign "Free beer tomorrow" Nice... bugger that it's impossible to be there tomorrow for the free grog.

miSTa

30th January 2007, 20:23

Yes, thats right. There must be a tomorrow or the pub must doing some false advertising, better call the Commerce Comission.

FREE2B

30th January 2007, 21:00

Hiya all Back home after awesome long weekend. Did the round the block thingy thru Hasst and back via chch and no rain till Oamaru :sunny: Went up the Hokitika gorge for a look Sat morning what a cool place.:yes: Great to see you all again and get to put some new faces to names too.:Punk:
Heres a couple more pickies

52362

52363

52364

52365

scumdog

30th January 2007, 21:10

:shutup: See below :shit: :dodge: MMMMM haha MMMM!

It's obvious from the pic below CB wasn't to impressed by your man crack :laugh:
Glad you got back in one piece with the minimum of fuss along the way though :niceone:

Yeah, CB was having a "Oh my lord, what's he doing and who the hell does he belong to?" moment.
But she loves me!:love:

Had a great cruise home via Springfield, night at Geraldine (put new bulbs in my spot-lights there) then onto Twizel for lunch, Monday night at Quail Rise near Queenstown (if ya have to ask where it is then you're some kinda poor person) and then home via Alexandra today, I think it was around the 1,600km mark for the round trip.

Bike never missed a beat, just a lot of scratching noises on the twisty bits:yes:

Ghost_Bullet

30th January 2007, 21:22

What a beuty pic of the Hoki Gorge!!! There was some loose talk amongst a couple of people about taking a ride out that way on Sunday morn... did not happen... to rushed and to hungry I guess...
Will have to try make a point to get around that way one day...looks like a nice area.

MyGSXF

30th January 2007, 21:23

I have just done a quick tally up.. :yes: My baby & I have travelled approx 12,500 ks.. over the past year.. & those ks were done in 9 trips! :gob: 8000 of them since August!! YEEEFERKINHAAA!!! :wari: I love my bike....:love: :scooter:

T.W.R

30th January 2007, 22:42

Yeah, CB was having a "Oh my lord, what's he doing and who the hell does he belong to?" moment.
But she loves me!

Bike never missed a beat, just a lot of scratching noises on the twisty bits

:bleh: Looks more like a "Oh christ why me, shit someones got to look after the beast" or "shit, lotta use he'll be tonight" :lol:

high speed roadsweeper huh :dodge:

There was some loose talk amongst a couple of people about taking a ride out that way on Sunday morn... did not happen... to rushed and to hungry I guess...
would that be slurred or dangerese loose talk :shutup:

I have just done a quick tally up.. My baby & I have travelled approx 12,500 ks.. over the past year.. & those ks were done in 9 trips! 8000 of them since August!! YEEEFERKINHAAA!!! I love my bike....

:cool: it needs a rest :lol:

Ghost_Bullet

30th January 2007, 22:55

would that be slurred or dangerese loose talk :shutup:

No.. not dangereese, but right now I do not recall, I bought a six of beer, and by the third I was getting sick of it, so try to get them down as quick as so to get them outa the way, and do not remeber right now whom it was that was speakin about it... we was lookin at some map though...and it was still sunny out. mmmm

MyGSXF

30th January 2007, 22:55

:cool: it needs a rest :lol:

:doh: silly boy... :spanking: She's been lovingly tuned, & is running schaaaweeet again now.. :2thumbsup gotta ride bike.. gotta ride bike... is more the order for the day!! :Punk:

Brian d marge

31st January 2007, 02:34

The bike had to sit outside in it all night and wouldn't start on the button the next morning, I'm not sure what the problem could be there but it started on the kickstart with no effort at all and all the other electrics seemed to work.

battery cold , slightly less smoke held in battery, lots of cold engine to turn over and a starter motor that Just adequate, make sure all components in the starting circuit are tip top. Run big ole wires in starter circuit as , the Italians wernt the best at electrikery ..( actually how did lucas get a bad name an Marelli weber spagaletti go untouched ??)

Stephen

FlyingDutchMan

31st January 2007, 07:09

I had a great time all. The pub, the booze, the sun, the booze, the ride etc. Pity about Arthurs and Porters pass though. I was looking foward to a good ride though there. I'll get my photos up here soon.

FREE2B

31st January 2007, 10:04

scumdog

31st January 2007, 16:49

:bleh:
:bleh: Looks more like a "Oh christ why me, shit someones got to look after the beast" or "shit, lotta use he'll be tonight" :lol:

high speed roadsweeper huh :dodge:

would that be slurred or dangerese loose talk :shutup:

:cool: it needs a rest :lol:

Mehhh, just wait til I see ya at the Vincent matey!!!:nya: :bleh: :drinkup:

feral1

2nd February 2007, 16:39

Well all, what can i say; thanks for coming to our rally. Good on ya's for dealing with the road conditions. Hope you enjoyed the sunshine we ended up putting on :)
Rally is always a busy time for the club members, so pity I didn't quite get the quality time to sink piss with the KB'ers.

Till next year
FERAL

Shirl

7th February 2007, 17:52

Partner and I rode down to Hokitika from Greymouth for an afternoon’s relaxing before visiting a friend or two from Christchurch who were already camped at the Rally – living so close and never having attended before, we thought it would also be an excellent opportunity to have a look around and check it out for ourselves with a view to making a serious effort to attend the whole deal next year. Yes, we should have checked before assuming that we could actually do that, ie, pay a reduced fee for being on site for a couple of hours before trundling off home again. Alas, this wasn’t to be. We weren’t allowed entry without paying $30 each for the couple of hours we intended to be there. (Arrived at 6pm, woulda been gone by 8pm). I offered to pay the price of a single ticket for both of us, but still no go (and the bike was going to be left outside the entry point). Cellphones are good things and friend arrived for quick catchup outside the gate so wasn't a complete waste of time. I'll admit to feeling pretty grumpy at this stage.

A note to the organisers who obviously do an excellent job judging by the happy feedback in this thread and good reports from previous years – consider providing an option for short term visitors (not everyone is able to attend the whole weekend, nor camp out for various reasons). You could have an area for visitors to leave their bikes and if they’re not off site by a certain time, nab them for the extra dollars when they come to collect their bikes. I’d be more than happy to wear a different coloured wrist tag to single me out as a rookie/visitor/lurker/tentless person. As the vast majority would be attending the whole event, I would be surprised if it was too much of a hassle.

scumdog

7th February 2007, 19:39

Hmm, good idea tha MAY be able to be made workable, dunno how it would go as far as numbers attending goes though - there might be 100's of people who might just 'visit' instead of staying.

Another thought: How many other events (rock concerts, movies etc) can you get into for cheap just to 'visit'???

oldrider

7th February 2007, 19:56

Ghost_Bullet

7th February 2007, 21:41

Think I will go this year because it is under new management now and there will be lots of KBer's there. Cheers John.

Yeah there is a bit of a KB family heading to these things uh. I have only been a member since last March'ish, and this summer season is my first of getting on the summer rally circuit, and nice to have the familier faces and personalities there. KB!!!!:Punk: :yes:

T.W.R

7th February 2007, 21:51

Yeah there is a bit of a KB family heading to these things uh. I have only been a member since last March'ish, and this summer season is my first of getting on the summer rally circuit, and nice to have the familier faces and personalities there. KB!!!!:Punk: :yes:

That's our irresistable charm :shutup: the KB rally rabble :dodge: you've got class, character, entertainment all rolled into one , bit like the keystone cops really :laugh:

scumdog

7th February 2007, 22:10

That's our irresistable charm :shutup: the KB rally rabble :dodge: you've got class, character, entertainment all rolled into one , bit like the keystone cops really :laugh:

Ease-up man, 'rabble' only come from Christchurch, any more of this kinda talk and I'm sure we can extend the 'region of rabble' to include Rakaia :nya:

MyGSXF

7th February 2007, 22:22

We weren’t allowed entry without paying $30 each for the couple of hours we intended to be there. I'll admit to feeling pretty grumpy at this stage.

Hi Shirl..

I understand your frustration at this dilemma.. :( but in 15 years & 45ish rallies under my belt, I have found that it is generally stock standard to charge the same entry fee for 'visitors' as it is for full rally goers.. sometimes, they actually charge more!! :shit: Their efforts taken, & the expense at putting a rally on, needs to be shared equally among the people attending.. for everyones enjoyment universally.. whether you are there for 2 hours, or 2 days. It still costs the same to run the event. And running rallies ain't cheap!!! :no:

I am involved in a club that organises a yearly bike rally. This year will be number 5 (I think.. :rolleyes: ) Each year we try to make an effort to improve on the year before's effort. This usually requires money, & I guess that if someone is coming in to enjoy our rally, then they need to pay to enjoy it, & not just enjoy it at other peoples expense.. ie: those who have paid full price to be there for the whole weekend.

Hopefully next year you might be able to go to the rally for the whole weekend, & enjoy it as much as we all did.. :yes: it was a great rally & very well organised.!! would be xlnt to have another member to add to the KB family too!!! :grouphug:

NighthawkNZ

7th February 2007, 22:24

Ease-up man, 'rabble' only come from Christchurch, any more of this kinda talk and I'm sure we can extend the 'region of rabble' to include Rakaia :nya:

:lol: if you want to stop the rabble... block that bridge...

Ghost_Bullet

7th February 2007, 22:26

Well if we is the "rabble", a bloody classy lot we is then.:first:

T.W.R

7th February 2007, 22:32

Ease-up man, 'rabble' only come from Christchurch, any more of this kinda talk and I'm sure we can extend the 'region of rabble' to include Rakaia :nya:

:shutup: lucky I only work in Rakaia then isn't it :innocent: can't become one of those rabble types to quickly :shutup: though thinking about it being ex ChCh might paint me with the same brush :dodge:

T.W.R

7th February 2007, 22:34

:lol: if you want to stop the rabble... block that bridge...

What the Waitaki :shutup: :bleh:

Ghost_Bullet

7th February 2007, 22:35

:shutup: lucky I only work in Rakaia then isn't it :innocent: can't become one of those rabble types to quickly :shutup: though thinking about it being ex ChCh might paint me with the same brush :dodge:

Sure you are all the colours of Chch then.

Will the Woodstock thread ever die.... ha ha 2008, just before that rallie...I think the whole South Island is full of Ramblin rabblers... and that aint no bad thang!!!! Is it :love:

NighthawkNZ

7th February 2007, 22:49

What the Waitaki :shutup: :bleh:

hmmm welll thats our secondary measure... :blah:

MyGSXF

7th February 2007, 22:56

I think the whole South Island is full of Ramblin rabblers... and that aint no bad thang!!!! Is it :love:

HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :innocent: :Punk:

Ghost_Bullet

7th February 2007, 22:58

HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :innocent: :Punk:

Enough said lol. gee bed time for me :zzzz:
another rabble and other ramble on an new day

MyGSXF

7th February 2007, 23:02

another rabble and other ramble on an new day

Nice one Q!!!!! :yes: well said!!! :Punk:

T.W.R

7th February 2007, 23:19

hmmm welll thats our secondary measure... :blah:

gotta keep the gene pool clean :dodge:

NighthawkNZ

8th February 2007, 06:09

gotta keep the gene pool clean :dodge:

just the pool... just the pool... ;)