Hawkes Bay: Mid-week ride [Archive]

yungatart

25th September 2006, 10:48

Hello fellow, Hb-ites
Now that the weather is warming up and the evenings are getting longer it is time to get out and see the country side. We are thinking of a regular Wednesday ride, meeting at 6pm and riding for an hour or so, finishing up with a feed at one of our locals, fish and chips on the beach or whatever. It will be open to all regardless of ability but nutters need not show up, as they won't be welcome.
Is anyone keen to join us? Got suggestions for routes?
Post your feedback in here and lets get ridiing

hXc

25th September 2006, 21:52

*Bump*

Sadly, I see no point in attending this if it ever happens, only because I won't be there.

Zukin

25th September 2006, 22:56

Yell yeah

We will be in :banana:
Great idea, would be good to meet some more Kb's:2thumbsup

yungatart

26th September 2006, 08:28

Yell yeah

We will be in :banana:
Great idea, would be good to meet some more Kb's:2thumbsup

Cheers! For a while there, I thought it would just be MSTRS and me riding the highways and byways alone. Does that day and time suit ok? Any ideas of routes?

mikeb

26th September 2006, 14:05

Great idea!

I'm keen. Wednesday then sounds good.

yungatart

26th September 2006, 14:08

Thanks MikeB - good to see you on here! We will start this on Oct 4 as we have a house full of visitors this week.. unless you guys want to go ahead without us this week..

Hitcher

26th September 2006, 18:46

Bastards! That would almost be worth riding up for each week. You guys are spoiled for choices in every direction.

MSTRS

26th September 2006, 18:56

Aren't we just. And I have this strange feeling that many of these superb roads will not be found on any map.....

hXc

26th September 2006, 22:19

Aren't we just. And I have this strange feeling that many of these superb roads will not be found on any map.....
Who needs maps? The saying, "Well I did this road 20/30 years ago and it was fine" works well. Except where that road has been demolished, eh Dad?

MSTRS

27th September 2006, 09:19

Who needs maps? The saying, "Well I did this road 20/30 years ago and it was fine" works well. Except where that road has been demolished, eh Dad?

Shhhh! It's supposed to be a secret...

yungatart

27th September 2006, 09:37

Bastards! That would almost be worth riding up for each week. You guys are spoiled for choices in every direction.

You would be welcome to join us if you so desire, unless, of course, you are a nutter.:cool:

Gixxer 4 ever

1st October 2006, 18:33

yungatart

1st October 2006, 20:36

Hi G4E
Wednesday suits us (read me), better at this stage - but hey no reason why people who want to, can't do 2 midweek rides.
If weather permits we will meet at BP Taradale Rd at 5.45ish ready to leave at 6pm this Wed Oct 4. I have the route worked out for the first ride, but feel free to offer suggestions guys.
After about 3 mths without the bike I am dead keen to be out there again... hope I'm not too rusty...
Lets all hope that the latest forecast is incorrect
C ya Wed peeps:woohoo:

Gixxer 4 ever

2nd October 2006, 19:59

Zukin

2nd October 2006, 21:44

I would love to go this week but I am a taxi to take the Squirt to Wellington :mad:

Have fun and maybe I will catch you next week??

Cheers

yungatart

3rd October 2006, 08:16

The weather Gods are not smiling on us yet... hopefully tomorrow the sun will come out

ricardo

3rd October 2006, 09:28

These Wednesday rides sound good. Will be there with bells on if not raining.

MSTRS

3rd October 2006, 09:31

Welcome Ricardo...glad to have you along. A sacrifice of a young virgin is now required to appease the weather gods. I don't know any, so can you oblige. Ta

Gixxer 4 ever

3rd October 2006, 11:48

Had a chat to Speights-Bud and he thinks he will come along. Depends on work. He was a bit grumpy at 6 this morning as he went out in the van. Hahaha I told him it was going to be a wet day so he left da bike at home. hahahahah :-)

So we could have a few bikes. It could grow.

Why don't you call Craig at Twin City and let him know you are putting a slower group together and he can put an add in the shop window?

Gixxer 4 ever

3rd October 2006, 11:49

These Wednesday rides sound good. Will be there with bells on if not raining.

Good man. See you there.

yungatart

3rd October 2006, 12:23

mstrs and I have just come back from checking out the ride-lots of twisties, evidence of recent road works but it all looks good and some one must have sacrificed a virgin because the weather is clearing... big thumbs up, whoever it was:2thumbsup

Morepower

3rd October 2006, 16:06

Hi you 2. I got an email from the other group we ride with.
<snip>

Remember rides will start 5.30pm on Thursdays at Mobil in Taradale Road now daylight saving is back.

<snip>

Could we combine these two groups. yep they are bloody fast but thats ok. We can meet them at the pub when we get there. But if you want to stay on Wednesday that's cool 2.

I will pass this on to some others and we will see what happenes.

Thanks Steve, I need to stress that everyone is welcome along on Thursdays , we never condone the flaunting of any road rules:whistle:

I may try and make the odd Wednesday work permitting

Dave

Grumpy

3rd October 2006, 19:55

Hi guys. Great idea. Mrs Grumpy and myself are keen. Fingers crossed for the weather eh.

Gixxer 4 ever

3rd October 2006, 21:10

, we never condone the flaunting of any road rules:whistle: This is true. Da smillies will not post 4 me Grrrrrrrr

Wasp27

4th October 2006, 12:33

Sounds like an awesome idea, Wednesdays suits me fine just not this wednesday (weather sucks big time at the moment)Will keep everything crossed for next week eh

MSTRS

4th October 2006, 12:39

Yeah - not looking too flash at the mo. Bugger- hate to be put off for the inaugural ride...:weep:

Wasp27

4th October 2006, 12:53

Could be the sacrifice wasnt a virgin then

MSTRS

4th October 2006, 13:18

Bit thin on the ground these days? Is it something 'they' lie about??

yungatart

4th October 2006, 14:57

I don't ride in shite like this boys.:baby:.. feel free to go ahead without me

mikeb

4th October 2006, 15:01

Will catch you guys next week too

Gixxer 4 ever

4th October 2006, 16:15

What? It ain't raining much. So it is off then?

yungatart

4th October 2006, 16:20

Its blowing like a bag of (y'kno whats) and its cold and I am a great big girls blouse, I know, but I ain't riding in this shite. Anyone who wants to is more than welcome, I'm staying home in the warm, tho. feel free to call around for a coffee if you are the only one who shows, Steve - tough farmer type that you are!:hug:

Gixxer 4 ever

4th October 2006, 19:29

I'm staying home in the warm,
But you didn't, Did you? No, you were out in da cold. Next time dress for the occasion. :)

Gixxer 4 ever

4th October 2006, 19:31

Well it was a shame not more came out to play. It was a great night for a ride and I had a great time. Found a great place for a cupa tea. Think da owners liked bikes. So to all you wimps who stayed home lets see you out next week.

Wasp27

9th October 2006, 18:07

Just seen the weather gods smiling from ear to ear for this Wednesday.Is it still all go then. where and when is the ?????

ps-Keep ya knees in the breeze an ya arse off the grass

MSTRS

10th October 2006, 08:03

All going to plan, it's on with bells on. 5.45pm BP Taradale Rd beside the Mail Centre

yungatart

10th October 2006, 15:41

Weather looking great! Come one, come all. Meet MSTRS's new mistress! C ya tomorrow!!

Gixxer 4 ever

10th October 2006, 19:36

K people...bloody turn up this week..........
I might not be able to come cos of work but make sure you are there or you will make yungatart yell at you.
And you will get to see the new gixxer..............As this is the slower group MSTRS you will have to drop in to the pack and ride nicely. Then go on the Thursday ride and test it out :)

mikeb

11th October 2006, 06:03

So you got the gixxer? Fantastic! See you tonight

yungatart

11th October 2006, 14:59

Weather is primo!!! See you all at BP Taradale Rd at 5.45 tonight, ready to leave at 6... hope we get good numbers - there is no excuse for missing it today!!

yungatart

11th October 2006, 19:44

Hey great turn out guys and ladies - 12 bikes for our inaugural ride, wooohoo! Was nice to meet some new KBers and other folk who joined us.
the weather was awesome - we've got the whole summer to look forward to with heaps more riding...:2thumbsup
No whoopsies, no bins, no cops and F*** all traffic!! :cool:
See you all next week, same time, same place

robertydog

11th October 2006, 19:54

:cool: It was a good turn out. And yea it was good to put faces to names. Many thanks for the invite.:cool:

Gixxer 4 ever

11th October 2006, 20:05

Not a bad ride at all. Did you count your own bike Tart?
Still like the gixxer MSTRS. I will send the setting in a private Email for the front.
Had a good ride home after the ride. Think we can stop there every week :)
K till next week..Nice to meet a few others.Nice bike by the way robertydog.
Thanks for putting this on you 2.

Wasp27

12th October 2006, 06:38

Thanks for that. Good safe riding.Very good lead John. Compared to some of the group rides Ive been on, it was awesome. The only signs of excess testostrone was in some of the bikes, not the riders.Love the sound of that Z1 on song down Dartmoor. Looking forward to next Wednesday. Cheers W

yungatart

12th October 2006, 07:13

Yes, i counted my own bike, but I may not have counted the guy who is doing the 1000 miler, Steve.
Prolly won't stop at the Puketap for a feed again tho, after an hour we were still waiting for our food!!!
Got our $$ back and went home to bacon and eggs - but it did mean I had tio ride in the dark - first time for everything!
Thanks for all turning up, guys. I have to admit that I organised this for purely selfish reasons - I need the saddle time - and it is so much easier to turn up if others are counting on you to do so.
Good to put faces to names and what a variety of bikes we had.. er, and, ah, riding skills...:whistle:

MSTRS

12th October 2006, 07:49

Wasp27

12th October 2006, 09:23

Aw-shuks...Yours aint too shabby either....just different strokes.. eh.
Cheers W

Zukin

12th October 2006, 15:42

A good ride, well attended, by well behaved people. It is awesome & confidence inspiring to ride in a group where nobody steps out of line by doing something that puts others at risk. Sorry there was no gravel Zukin - hope you enjoyed yourself anyway? And Wasp27, that HD of yours is a thing of beauty.

I was not at all worried about finding some gravel, that is what weekends are for :2thumbsup
I was stoked to be allowed to ride with Road bikes ( I did feel a bit out of place though), and it is just nice to ride with people with the same likes and that enjoy the same thing.
Also a big thanks to you both for organising it, and keeping the speed down so I could actually ride as part of the group :2thumbsup

See you all next time

Scott

MSTRS

12th October 2006, 15:49

I was stoked to be allowed to ride with Road bikes ( I did feel a bit out of place though), and it is just nice to ride with people with the same likes and that enjoy the same thing.
Also a big thanks to you both for organising it, and keeping the speed down so I could actually ride as part of the group

See you all next time

Scott

Yea the lineup was 'varied' alright. That is what these rides are about. Something for everyone (almost)

hXc

12th October 2006, 15:55

Well the weather better be kind next week, seeing as I'll be attending. And going to a lot of trouble to attend too; getting out of an assessment and doing it another time, to go for a ride. I mean, damn straight I have my priorities right!

MSTRS

12th October 2006, 16:03

I was not at all worried about finding some gravel, that is what weekends are for :2thumbsup
I was stoked to be allowed to ride with Road bikes ( I did feel a bit out of place though), and it is just nice to ride with people with the same likes and that enjoy the same thing.
Also a big thanks to you both for organising it, and keeping the speed down so I could actually ride as part of the group :2thumbsup

See you all next time

Scott

You are welcome, Zukin. They have to keep their speed down because I don't do fast.....
As for being out of place, what rot! Your bike has the same number of wheels as mine, unless I didn't see it properly - quite on the cards actually, as my new glasses won't fit on under my helmet:whistle:
The ride is designed for less experienced riders and those that don't want to travel at warp speed! If you fit that criteria, you are in the right place.
I look forward to next weeks outing, maybe I can get a ride or two in in the week end, so i don't hold you guys up so much on the twisties..

hXc

12th October 2006, 16:05

You are welcome, Zukin. They have to keep their speed down because I don't do fast.....
As for being out of place, what rot! Your bike has the same number of wheels as mine, unless I didn't see it properly - quite on the cards actually, as my new glasses won't fit on under my helmet:whistle:
The ride is designed for less experienced riders and those that don't want to travel at warp speed! If you fit that criteria, you are in the right place.
I look forward to next weeks outing, maybe I can get a ride or two in in the week end, so i don't hold you guys up so much on the twisties..
Hmmm, I think this was meant to be yungatart's post. . .

Zukin

14th October 2006, 13:10

yungatart

14th October 2006, 13:15

I have a ride that we can do as part of the mid week ride too?:banana:

It is all tarseal and really good, not sure of distance but I will check it out and advise how long it is and approx how long it will take if you are keen?
Let me know

Cheers Scott

Go for it! I don't want to be the one to organise somewhere different every week, nor do I want people annoyed because 12 or so bikes roar past their house every Wed at the same time.

Wasp27

15th October 2006, 05:30

Na....12 dont sound anywhere as good as ..um..20..yeah lets do 20 next time.All those H.Bay KBers out there lurkin in the shadows.......ya dont know what ya missin. Honest its a lot of fun and no crazies. cheers W

Wasp27

15th October 2006, 06:05

And this sort.a.shit. will not be tolerated......Not on our rides anyway..eh J http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLHh7EalDqE&mode=related&search= Cheers W

robertydog

15th October 2006, 08:12

I think ill keep those stunts to you tube. Looks to painfull even just watching them.

Wasp27

17th October 2006, 14:58

Weather looks good for Wednesday Ride.Lets have a good turn-out again eh....

Max: 16°C Min: 6°C
(Day) (Overnight)
Fine. Light winds......... Sweet as

yungatart

17th October 2006, 15:09

Yayyy! Looking forward to it - Zukin is organising our destination tomorrow - nothing too strenuous, I hope - you guys all know that I'm a nana, eh?

Zukin

17th October 2006, 16:43

Tomorrow :shit:

Ok I havent got the distance yet, and I am not sure how long it will take? but it will be a good a ride though :D

I guesstimate about 1 1/2 to 2 hours?? at a leisurely pace.

Cheers Scott

MSTRS

17th October 2006, 16:52

Could be a bit long Zukin. About an hour is good. Suppose it depends on what 'leisurely' means.

Zukin

17th October 2006, 16:59

Not 100% sure of the time as we go through there in a race car :D (All legal of course)
I think I can shorten it though

Cheers

yungatart

18th October 2006, 07:17

Got a young guy from school keen to join us - he's on an AX100? Not sure of his abilities - or the range of his tank....

Zukin

18th October 2006, 07:32

Ok I will make it the much shorter loop :)

We can always ride the other one when I get a better idea of the time and distance it will take.

See you tonight

speights_bud

18th October 2006, 12:38

I'm coming this week, the girlfriend doesn't want to play flaming maniacs this week. so im all go :)

Wasp27

18th October 2006, 19:38

Thanks Guys (& Gals) an other good ride, stressfree, excellent evening...................i can feel a habit forming

hXc

18th October 2006, 19:46

Man, cyclists are silly. Good ride tonight Zukin. Cheers everyone.

Grumpy

18th October 2006, 20:46

Cheers Zukin. Nice ride tonight. That Tuki Tuki valley sure is a picture that time of the afternoon. See everyone next week.

Zukin

18th October 2006, 22:06

Hey no problems

I am glad you enjoyed the short ride :)
I have a better one lined up that I know YOU will enjoy

I will keep you posted.

I dont think I can make next week? :no: but stranger things have happened

yungatart

19th October 2006, 07:57

Cheers Zukin. Nice ride tonight. That Tuki Tuki valley sure is a picture that time of the afternoon. See everyone next week.

What he said! Stunning scenery!
A good turn out again - nice to have the teenagers along too.. Speights_bud, do your brake lights not work - or do you just not use your brakes??
See you all next week

Zukin

25th October 2006, 07:10

Hey Guys and Gals

I wont be able to make tonights ride :bye: Committee Meetings :mellow:
Have fun :yes:

yungatart

25th October 2006, 07:20

Hey Guys and Gals

I wont be able to make tonights ride :bye: Committee Meetings :mellow:
Have fun :yes:

Shame, Mate! I hope the weather holds/improves... I hate the cold.
See you good folks tonight

Gixxer 4 ever

25th October 2006, 11:40

Hi tart :)
We should have 2 new riders. Kev on a Yamaha thunder ace and Ian on a GSX600. I hope to make it but if not please make them welcome as they are locals that have not been out with a group for a while.
Cheers
Steve

yungatart

25th October 2006, 14:43

Hey ugly, :Pokey: no worries, consider it done!

robertydog

25th October 2006, 19:53

Hey hope every one all got home before it got to dark. What a hoot

hXc

25th October 2006, 20:31

Haha! Well, we're all ok. Just a wrong turn on grumpy and yungatart's behalf. Good fun was had by most, despite the misshap, as far as I know. Maybe next week, people should all know where we're going BEFORE going anywhere.

yungatart

26th October 2006, 07:14

Wise words from the yungun! Grumpy and I went down Middle Rd, as per the instructions from Mstrs - he neglected to tell us to get on to Middle Rd at Pakipaki... and so the fun began!! I got home about 5 mins after Mstrs and hXc.
Thanks people for waiting for us, looking for us and especially to Grumpy for sticking with me:love:
We had a great ride, saw Wasp27, hXc etc heading up Te Aute Rd, we went down Otane Rd, again as per instructions...
What a larf!!
Same ride next week????

MSTRS

26th October 2006, 07:51

...
Thanks people for waiting for us, looking for us and especially to Grumpy for sticking with me.....

"Calling car 54. Where are you??"

Grumpy

26th October 2006, 15:31

Thanks people for waiting for us, looking for us and especially to Grumpy for sticking with me

No worries. Don't know what all the fuss was about. We knew where we were going....... didn't we?

yungatart

26th October 2006, 15:38

No worries. Don't know what all the fuss was about. We knew where we were going....... didn't we?

Exactly! I just followed you....not our fault if the directions aren't specific, eh?Lesson learned - take my cell ph next time, and get CLEAR directions before we leave BP

robertydog

26th October 2006, 17:29

Maybe GPS units on the bikes

Zukin

26th October 2006, 18:14

:shit: :laugh:

So where did you go??? lol
Full report please :yes:

yungatart

26th October 2006, 20:16

:shit: :laugh:

So where did you go??? lol
Full report please :yes:

In many directions - seperately, it would appear, silly man!
The destination was the road, you, hXc and Mstrs did the other day. Original plan was ...
HW2, turn off at whateveritis Rd, do that, come off on HW 50 at Maraekakaho and head home. MSTRS changed the plan to Middle Rd, via Pakipaki, Te Aute Trust Rd, HW2, Whateveritis Rd, HW 50, then home....got it? Then neglected to tell all of us his new plan and so the fun begins....

Grumpy and I only got half the story, did Middle Rd (from Havelock Nth), Otane Rd, HW 2 as per instructions, got too cold so headed home
Mstrs and G4E did extra miles looking for us,as they thought we were lost, broken down or worse... not even, mate, we just followed instructions, but were wondering all the while where the f*** everyone else was:innocent:
finally met up with Mstrs and hXc back at home ... so much for a nice family outing

Oh well, it was a nice ride and no harm was done (to me, anyway, although I'm sure that my dearly beloved's blood pressure was pretty high by the time I got home)
We could do it all again next week, just so you don't feel left out:dodge:

merv

26th October 2006, 21:06

So you don't stick together in a group then Yungatart? Heck you should ride with Ulysses then I always found them a bit like that never much of a common bond everyone doing their own thing and not completing rides together. I said I thought you'd be a Ulyssian and now I know you are young enough to be only a junior member.

yungatart

27th October 2006, 07:10

I don't think I'll be joining Ulysses any time soon..
Our group rides have always been group rides before, it was just a temporary glitch
We'll ride together again next Wed, wanna come and join us?

MSTRS

27th October 2006, 07:45

So you don't stick together in a group then Yungatart?

We try to....but some people let themselves drop back out of sight & then take the wrong access road to Middle Rd......
I did the ride on my own in reverse direction just in case the two lost riders got the cover instruction the wrong way round. Strange, but I never caught up to them:bye:

Grumpy

27th October 2006, 14:36

I used to do a lot of group riding with a club I was in a while ago and these hicups would happen from time to time until we found a way around it.

Basically, if you knew you weren't the last in the group and you had lost sight of the headlight behind you, you stopped when reaching the next turn and waited until you were sure the next rider along was aware of the next direction. Generally if everyone did this there was never anyone left behind with no idea of the route. It also meant that you didn't have to have the whole group stopped at an intersection. The ride flowed nicely and everybody would get to their destination and the slower riders wouldn't feel like they were holding the whole group up.

That's kind of what happened here. We got to the next intersection with no idea on where everyone had gone. Have to admit though it was a bloody nice ride but I can imagine the worry for those looking for us. Sorry about that guys. I hope it didn't stuff your ride up too much. Maybe next time I go tail end charlie I'll take more notice of the instructions instead of :zzzz:

Gixxer 4 ever

27th October 2006, 15:04

Yep that's how it is suppose to work. however make sure you only glance from time to time cos I find it hard to concentrate when looking in the mirror a lot. Not so bad at slow speed but when it gets up there it turns to custard fast.
Also the second rider stops at the intersection and waves the rest along. Then picks up the tail and follows.
I didn't mind the blatt back to look for you Mark

MSTRS

30th October 2006, 16:05

Yungatart & I can't make it this week. Enjoy your ride, peoples

Gixxer 4 ever

30th October 2006, 17:39

I can't go this week. Have a good run people.

hXc

30th October 2006, 17:45

Well it looks like all the cool people can't make it. I won't be there. Can't afford to ride on Wednesday and go to the trackday on Sunday, so one isn't going to happen. Sorry guys.

Next week should be a goer though.

robertydog

30th October 2006, 18:17

Yea the same. Off to Taupo as well this weekend. Will catch up with you guys an gals there. Hope the weathers fine.

mikeb

1st November 2006, 14:28

I won't be there either I'm afraid. Had a but of a mishap on the way home last night - managed to snap the left foot peg bracket. Reckon it musta fractured thru the same welded-up site from an off earlier this year...

Gixxer 4 ever

1st November 2006, 17:45

mikeb

1st November 2006, 17:58

Heh. True, true...
Indy was awesome though

Wasp27

1st November 2006, 19:13

Just got back from this weeks ride, went down H50 till wipers got to medium speed, came back to a lovely ale at the Puketapu.Thanks for the ride 'Ricardo' and Ken, See you both next week. Cheers W

MSTRS

6th November 2006, 10:59

Sorry guys. We can't be there this week either (fambly here). Next week tho. Good to see some of you guys at Taupo yeterday.

Wasp27

6th November 2006, 14:51

Great to see you and yours there as well. Thanks for putting faces to the names of people I read about here. Its just amazing how you can conjure up a image of someone just by reading there posts and when you finally meet them- Holy Shit, they are so different. Still 'Thats life Jim' Some amazing riders there as well, I was impressed with the skills of the young'ens especially 'speights-bud' and 'hXc'. Man- isn't Shaun Harris something else, Naked Bum, that guy is seriously fast. Summary- K.Bers Rock. very impressive turn-out.Thanks Frosty

mikeb

8th November 2006, 13:50

Well, the bike's still in the shop so I won't be there again.
Enjoy the ride. Hopefully next week?...

yungatart

8th November 2006, 14:51

Enjoy your ride folks, would love to be along with you as I could do with the stress relief, but...

Wasp27

8th November 2006, 15:50

Sorry from me folks, Feeling less than good, been burning the candle at both ends lately. knocked off early this arvo- better have an early night I think. Have a good safe ride, cheers W

Gixxer 4 ever

8th November 2006, 20:31

Ken and I had a great ride. I will keep it for another day. The sun was a pain but the trip back was great. I might not be there for a few weeks due to work but you never know. Thanks for a great ride Ken. :)

Morepower

9th November 2006, 18:22

Gixxer 4 ever

9th November 2006, 21:03

It is great but I have a bit of research to do cos it is not handling like the other one. I need to get my manual back and start reading. I should do the lift for the rear shock but I think there is more than that. Love the power and now the rear tyre is on the right way round, long story and not my doing, I have a bit more confidence in it. I miss my gearbox in the other bike. It was like silk and this one is not. Will drop in and have a coffee over the weekend.
Suppose your ride go washed out today?

Gixxer 4 ever

12th November 2006, 07:25

Toy Run today Sunday

Plunket St Stortford lodge leaving at 10.45.
I am going.
Meet at the BP Taradale road 10.10 leave at 10.15. No need to reply just come along
Cheers
Steve
PS slow ride

Wasp27

12th November 2006, 18:02

[QUOTE=Gixxer 4 ever;820644]Toy Run today Sunday

In a word- FANTASTIC ! Fantastic day,:sunny: Fantastic turn-out:wavey: Fantastic ride:scooter: = KBers:rockon:

yungatart

12th November 2006, 18:11

Gixxer 4 ever

12th November 2006, 19:26

[QUOTE=Gixxer 4 ever;820644]Toy Run today Sunday

In a word- FANTASTIC ! Fantastic day,:sunny: Fantastic turn-out:wavey: Fantastic ride:scooter: = KBers:rockon:

What this man said. Was a great day out. What a heap of toys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go the bike riders in the Bay :)

Gixxer 4 ever

12th November 2006, 19:30

Sorry we missed it, nail in mstrs's rear tyre, hXc can't fit his helmet - and it isn't due to head swelling from the track day either, and i don't like to leave my boy when he isn't well
Most of all, it is because we didn't find out till too late!!!

Take care HXC. Look after yourself.
Remember to get all the new contacts we meet today to come on the ride this week. I am unlikely to make it but I am sure you will have a great turn out. Nice to catch up after the ride.

Zukin

12th November 2006, 21:38

Yeah sorry we missed it, today was Carissa's first ride in the wind on the plains :shit:

Man she can ride!!:yes:

Not that we went far, after all it was only her second day in the saddle, but she is a natural

May catch you on Wednesday

Cheers Scott

Zukin

13th November 2006, 21:36

Talking about rides in the H Bay, who would be a good trainer for my wife (new rider) to get some expert advice from in regards to gear changes etc?
I know what to do, i just cant explain it very well

It is mostly around town, intersections etc?
Once she is on the open road she is doing pretty good :yes:

I would appreicate someone that knows what they are talking about to spend an hour or so with her?

Any helpers?

Cheers Scott

MSTRS

14th November 2006, 09:54

Of course. Just let me know when.

Morepower

14th November 2006, 20:30

MSTRS

15th November 2006, 19:36

Zukin

15th November 2006, 19:38

Good stuff

I was late arriving back in Napier, so I couldnt get my bike and gear ready and too the meeting place in time :(

Next week hopefully

Cheers Scott

fazer

15th November 2006, 20:15

Thanks all, great ride tonite, see ya next week.

Grumpy

16th November 2006, 17:59

yungatart

16th November 2006, 18:38

Or me (I couldn't go):thud:

Gixxer 4 ever

17th November 2006, 05:40

This week - a fabulously awesome ride with about 12 bikes including 3-4 new folks. Stunning weather this time too, with a sunset that could take your breath away. 160-odd km at a medium pace.....:2thumbsup

How was the shock set-up John? Did it give you a better ride?
I have lifted the shock on mine but still need to ride it. Hope to get some K's in this weekend. Will keep you posted. When I am happy with it we can swap bikes and see what you think.

MSTRS

17th November 2006, 08:10

Still not right...felt like I was riding on tiny corrugations. Gotta keep trying to find the sweet spot

Morepower

17th November 2006, 10:42

Still not right...felt like I was riding on tiny corrugations. Gotta keep trying to find the sweet spot

Too much compression dampening ?? perhaps

what tyre pressure do you run?

Dave

Gixxer 4 ever

17th November 2006, 11:17

Gixxer 4 ever

17th November 2006, 11:23

Too much compression dampening ?? perhaps

what tyre pressure do you run?

Dave

Could be Dave but the preload is turned a long way down and I think the set-up will work once the bike is softer. It really is hard at the moment.

Think John uses 36. I am on 38 and not having the same problems. I have a lot less preload. Time will tell.

hXc

17th November 2006, 11:29

Think John uses 36. I am on 38 and not having the same problems. I have a lot less preload. Time will tell.
I think Dad is using the recommended pressure, whatever that is. But don't quote me. . .

Morepower

17th November 2006, 12:41

Could be Dave but the preload is turned a long way down and I think the set-up will work once the bike is softer. It really is hard at the moment.

Think John uses 36. I am on 38 and not having the same problems. I have a lot less preload. Time will tell.

John needs to Eat more Pies , that will get the suspension working :shutup:

MSTRS

17th November 2006, 12:48

John needs to Eat more Pies , that will get the suspension working :shutup:

Careful, barrelboy:innocent:

MSTRS

17th November 2006, 12:50

Take more preload out. I would take half the preload you have on, off. Yes it will be a bit soft but then you can start to wind it on again and you will find the sweet spot. Hard to find it from the hard setting but easy from soft. Let us know how it works out. Could catch up over the weekend and have a look. Cheers

More?? Didn't do the judderthingtm before I softened the preload. I think I need to get the damping/rebound on sync with the spring is all.

Morepower

17th November 2006, 14:57

More?? Didn't do the judderthingtm before I softened the preload. I think I need to get the damping/rebound on sync with the spring is all.

You are on to it , start by reducing the compression a couple of clicks see how that goes.

Gixxer 4 ever

19th November 2006, 20:21

You are on to it , start by reducing the compression a couple of clicks see how that goes.

John has done a bit more work on it and we swapped bikes today. I found it hard to turn in at slow speed but once we cranked it up a bit it was fine. I think he has found good middle ground. We suspect the head stock bearings could be a bit suspect. Can't feel anything obvious but time will tell. And the front tyre has an agressive wear pattern so it could be that. Anyway it went well today. Aye MSTRS....:)...

MSTRS

20th November 2006, 08:00

It did go well (Yesterday). And I never went over 100 <_<

hXc

20th November 2006, 10:03

It did go well (Yesterday). And I never went over 100 <_<Good ol' MPH, huh?

MSTRS

20th November 2006, 11:10

Back to your cage, youngun.

hXc

20th November 2006, 11:16

Brain: "At last Pinky, a new world to conquer!"
Pinky: "Eh, *Gasp* Brain, I forgot to turn off the lights in the old world."

Zukin

22nd November 2006, 21:51

Well another excellent Wednesday ride tonight :)
Great roads and even better company, and even managed to find some gravel :yes:

Cheers Scott
See ya next week

Gixxer 4 ever

23rd November 2006, 05:10

Was a grate ride. I liked all the cow poo followed by the Lamb poo followed by the cow poo and did I mention the cow poooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. The silly dip stick out the front went too fast and the rest had to get out side there comfort zone. Please refrain from letting that person lead.

How are the nickers Tart?

Was a very sharp and steep down hill corner aye? Well you did get your boot down. If I get time over the w/end I will have a look at another road very similar to that one. Goes off in to the emerald hills as well. Time to take a camera and put some pic's up here for the ones who do not come to see what they are missing.
Oh well back to work...........................

yungatart

23rd November 2006, 07:16

How are the nickers Tart?

They are fine, of course! But that was an education! I now know how far over I can lean my bike - not that I'm sure I want to repeat the process.

I knew I was too fast, so dropped it down a gear, then another, leaning more and more. I really thought I was going to bin. I buttoned off on the throttle and still the bloody thing kept going faster - well, that's how it seemed to me. The only gear left was first, and the back wheel locks up at that kinda speed. The only option I had was to lean more and focus on where I wanted to go!

Still, with superhuamn skill, I stayed upright and got through it.:woohoo: It kinda knocked my confidence tho, so I am off to ride HW50 as soon as time allows - familiar roads and all that.:scooter:
Felt sorry for poor old Mstrs and Wasp27 watching it all unfold in front of them, it didn't feel pretty, so it must have looked bloody awful!

Zukin

23rd November 2006, 16:13

so I am off to ride HW50 as soon as time allows - familiar roads and all that.:scooter:
Felt sorry for poor old Mstrs and Wasp27 watching it all unfold in front of them, it didn't feel pretty, so it must have looked bloody awful!

Hi Yungatart

We will be doing quite a bit of riding over the next few weeks, so if you want to join in just holler.
Thats if the boys wanna go one way and faster, our rides are a little more sedate, but we can have just as much fun :)

MSTRS

23rd November 2006, 16:24

Good call, mate. Mrs Zukin gonna get out there some?
And that clench moment was scary to watch....pretty severe lean angle for what is a cruiser.....

Zukin

23rd November 2006, 16:30

Yep we are riding quite a bit on the weekends.

We did the loop on Sunday
Tukituki Road, down to Pateonga, Waipawa and then over to SH50 and home
A good ride.

She would of come out last night except we had a couple of visitors arrving so she had to meet them

She will make a few Weds night rides, hopefully from next week :)

Zukin

23rd November 2006, 16:41

Good call, mate. Mrs Zukin gonna get out there some?
And that clench moment was scary to watch....pretty severe lean angle for what is a cruiser.....

I thought the plate was more like this ?

MSTRS

23rd November 2006, 17:15

I thought the plate was more like this ?

Had occurred to us too....but being a right-hander, it was more like this....

yungatart

23rd November 2006, 17:32

....pretty severe lean angle for what is a cruiser.....

From where I was sitting, I tell you, it felt waaaaay worse than that....I thought I was gonna get my elbow down too!
Thanks for the offer, Zukin, do you know what you are taking on???

James Deuce

23rd November 2006, 17:39

Good Girl :2thumbsup. You keep that up and you'll be getting your money's worth for those tyres. They might end up round again too. :shifty:

Alice

23rd November 2006, 17:49

yungatart

23rd November 2006, 18:28

I won't be there cause I'm still waiting for the frigin bike to arrive.Hope to come along in future, baring any additional delays, the bike is only meant to be 12 days away!Then I have to get to the stage where I'm not a hazard to you lot and I will be keen to join in.

Hey, girl, if they can cope with me, trust me, they can cope with you! You come with us or PM one of the guys to mentor you first , if you must. It would be really nice to have another less experienced, less testosterone filled rider along.
Or, I will be joining Zukin and Mrs Zukin for a slower ride, perhaps more suited to me... I'm sure Zukin won't mind if you come along too.. we can start a new Mid week ride - albeit a slow one.
Look forward to meeting you... soon!

yungatart

23rd November 2006, 18:32

Good Girl :2thumbsup. You keep that up and you'll be getting your money's worth for those tyres. They might end up round again too. :shifty:

Thanks - ya cheeky bugger!!

Gixxer 4 ever

23rd November 2006, 19:57

Hey, girl, if they can cope with me, trust me, they can cope with you! You come with us or PM one of the guys to mentor you first , if you must. It would be really nice to have another less experienced, less testosterone filled rider along.
Or, I will be joining Zukin and Mrs Zukin for a slower ride, perhaps more suited to me... I'm sure Zukin won't mind if you come along too.. we can start a new Mid week ride - albeit a slow one.
Look forward to meeting you... soon!

Stop the "splitting" the group talk thank you very much. It works well as it is. Just make sure the group leader, leads, at a pace that suits.
Just come along Mrs Zukin. We are a friendly lot.

yungatart

23rd November 2006, 20:05

Yep, friendly they (we) are.. even if they laugh at (with) me sometimes... MY BAD, I'll just go and sit in the corner and admire my fast disappearing chicken strips, shall I, Steve?
Mrs Z.. they are a really great bunch of guys to ride with, very supportive and happy to help, but we kinda have a reverse harem going on here - I don't mind sharing all these blokes with you!:innocent:

Zukin

23rd November 2006, 21:01

I was referring to rides other than the Weds night ride :)
Weekends etc

I am happy to have less experienced riders with me (after all I havent been riding for that long either)
Its not about the quantity, its tha quality

But in saying that the Weds night rides are bloody good, there is no expectations from any of the riders, so Alice you will not be a hazard, more of a assistance to some of us :)

Cheers

Gixxer 4 ever

25th November 2006, 11:32

I was referring to rides other than the Weds night ride :)
ICheers

Hi Zukin.......lots of stress during the week coupled with long hours and shitty hot weather made me a bit snappy. I meant no offence. See you at this weeks ride. :)

Your chicken strips are lovely Tart. I am sure MSTRS is happy for them to stay. I will have a ride over a road I have in mind and report back. Get out from behind the computer and burn some fuel. That's what it was made for...........Later.................

Gixxer 4 ever

26th November 2006, 20:28

I will have a ride over a road I have in mind and report back. Get out from behind the computer and burn some fuel. That's what it was made for...........Later.................

Had a look at the road. Nice ride but a bit short. If I make it to the ride this week, and people are interested, I will lead. We will add some bits of road in from here and there to make the trip long enough. We will have to back track some of the road but that should work ok. Lets see what the week brings.

Took Joanna to Tarawera for lunch today. That wind was as bad as I have ever ridden in. It can F*$% off now.
Had enough mother nature. :(
Had to feel sorry for the H/D riders in the car park. Their helmets and stuff got blown all about the place. Pays to take them in with you aye boys. Amazing how far an open face helmet will roll in a good wind.

Gixxer 4 ever

29th November 2006, 20:43

Only 5 bikes tonight. Ken, MSTRS,Tart HXC and Me
Still we had a good ride. Nice mob of cows and calves :)
See you all next week.
How about a ride to the viaduct or Tarawera?

hXc

29th November 2006, 21:44

Nice ride tonight. Not very long and not very fast, but a nice cruise. Only 5 bikes, as Steve said, but still enjoyable. See everyone next week, hopefully.

Dooly

30th November 2006, 06:47

You guys were'nt on HW 50?

Saw some bikes when I was going out to our new place, then saw some a bit later about 7.40 from the hill we're on, going through Maraekakaho.

yungatart

30th November 2006, 07:12

We went up Dartmoor Rd Dooly, that is a beautiful ride - apart from the bloody pollen for Africa!
Some people missed an awesome ride - where were you all???

Dooly

30th November 2006, 07:36

We went up Dartmoor Rd Dooly, that is a beautiful ride - apart from the bloody pollen for Africa!
Some people missed an awesome ride - where were you all???

I don't know that area well, if at all.
Living on the Hastings side of the area, I tended not too venture over there much.
I hope to join you all after Xmas/new year.

MSTRS

30th November 2006, 08:10

I don't know that area well, if at all.
Living on the Hastings side of the area, I tended not too venture over there much.
I hope to join you all after Xmas/new year.

You don't need a visa/passport you know!! See ya after the hols...

Dooly

30th November 2006, 08:22

You don't need a visa/passport you know!! See ya after the hols...

My passport's expired so thats a relief.
I'll see if I can get a last ride in on the VTR after new year, before the builder takes it.

Grumpy

30th November 2006, 17:18

Only 5 bikes tonight. Ken, MSTRS,Tart HXC and Me
Still we had a good ride. Nice mob of cows and calves :)
See you all next week.
How about a ride to the viaduct or Tarawera?

Sorry we didn't make it guys. Mrs G is working late these days and I screwed up my back so have been giving it a little bit of a break. Hope to be there next week.

Gixxer 4 ever

5th December 2006, 19:45

Is it appropriate to do a memorial ride tomorrow?
Most of us can not go to the funerals of our riding mates.
Maybe a ride to the top of a hill and a moments silence?
Any ideas. The peak? The long way?

Wasp27

6th December 2006, 03:13

Awesome idea Steve, i would like to do that. Cheers W

Gixxer 4 ever

6th December 2006, 20:49

Thanks for a great ride tonight. Was good to get out and do it.
Was great to share a space with fellow rider MSTRS, Speights -Bud,HXC,Wasp27,Grumpy, Ken and Mr and Mrs Zukin.

A special thanks to Alice for joining us at such a sad time. Look forward to your company on a weekly basis.

Hope your police escort wasn't all bad Busa Pete :)

Thanks to MSTRS HXC and Tart for representing us in the Hutt. You guys rock and thanks.
Sorry about the blast home but I had to and now I feel better. The demons are gone.

Till next week. Ride safe on the pilgrimage to the Hutt. Our support goes with you all.

Wasp27

6th December 2006, 21:20

A special thanks to Alice for joining us at such a sad time. Look forward to your company on a weekly basis.

Hope your police escort wasn't all bad Busa Pete :)

Thanks to MSTRS HXC and Tart for representing us in the Hutt. You guys rock and thanks.
Sorry about the blast home but I had to and now I feel better. The demons are gone.

Till next week. Ride safe on the pilgrimage to the Hutt. Our support goes with you all.[/QUOTE]

Was a nice ride to night, enjoy that Toe-Paw road eh G4E. Whats up with Busa Pete-does he switch on his Fuzz Magnet when they come to the Bay. Nice to see you 2 again. I also would like to thank hXc, MSTRS and Yungish-Tart for taking our Love and best wishes tomorrow, Pleeeeeeease ride safe, See you when you get back, Cheers W

James Deuce

6th December 2006, 21:53

Thanks for the thoughts guys & gals. Very much appreciated.

Wasp27

7th December 2006, 03:34

Empty Sheds-
In the next few days there's going to be alot of M/T sheds all over this land because members of our immediate family (H.B KBers) and indeed all those of our extended family are on the road travelling to the Funerals of our fallen brothers......... There are those amongst you that have travelled vast distances to also share your love and respect.
A Special Prayer from all of us not able to make this Pilgramage to ALL you brave souls. We will pray for your safe return to those M/T sheds ...
Thinking of you all... Love W&D
Remember....theres been enough sadness in this family for awhile

MSTRS

7th December 2006, 06:47

Remember....theres been enough sadness in this family for awhile

For a lifetime actually. We know it won't be the last, so will forever ride with that in mind. My fervent wish is that all will do the same. Ride safe and keep riding.

Gixxer 4 ever

7th December 2006, 17:14

Was a nice ride to night, enjoy that Toe-Paw road eh G4E.

Nice. You have a way with words "W"

Was a fast ride but never touched the pegs down. Had others on my mind and it was very sobering. Got rid of the anger and made me mellow.

Went to town for work today and the black arm band made sure I said a pray for the boys and their families.
In God we trust.

Alice

7th December 2006, 17:32

Hi guys,
The pleasure was all mine, I had a great time on the ride, and I got to meet Yungatart after the ride.

Thanks for inviting me back next week.I'll be there and look forward to it.

Zukin

7th December 2006, 19:06

Hi Guys

So I take it you got our message ok
I knew we should of worn the warmer gloves?:mellow:

Yes a sad day and it felt good to "just ride" and even better to do in the company of others.

So Alice when does your bike arrive?

Also I put my hand up to have a Xmas BBQ at my place but I cant due to other commitments on the weekends (Saturdays anyway) leading up to Xmas
So what are your thoughts of something in Jan?

Cheers Scott

Alice

8th December 2006, 16:18

I should have the bike mid next week, The ship has docked today apparently.Its been a long wait.The 1st ETA was Nov 23rd, and that was after waiting 6 weeks, only to find that the ship had been delayed.I was expecting it to be here Thursday, but that changed also, but with the ship actually being in port this time ? so I am told, ...it should be sweet for next week.

Looks like the weather is going to be shit all weekend which is a bummer for anyone wanting to go riding, but makes me not feel so bummed out that bike has been delayed again, I would have been pineing if it was a beautiful weekend, still hope the weather is not as bad as forcast, it would be nice to get outside and do things.

Wasp27

9th December 2006, 05:19

Please God, another prayer for the safe return of K.Bers everywhere (our Knights of the Blacktop)..... I hear whispers that the Big Fella's cancelled all G.As (Guardian Angels) weekend pass's till all the sheds are full again.
P.S. He said sorry bout the weather, but the best he could do was put the wind at ya backs..... arrrrr the power of prayer eh

Zukin

12th December 2006, 19:00

Hi all

We wont be there for tomorrows ride as work is keeping me away overnight :(
Have fun and we expect a write up on Thursday

Cheers Mr & Mrs Zukin

yungatart

12th December 2006, 19:13

Hi all

We wont be there for tomorrows ride as work is keeping me away overnight :(

Cheers Mr & Mrs Zukin

Aaah, so you are away, I get that, but why exactly can't Mrs Z join us???
We will look after her, you know...

Zukin

12th December 2006, 19:36

She is coming with me, both away......

Bugger aye

Zukin

12th December 2006, 19:37

P.S
This is (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=857698#post857698) what I got up to the weekend :)

See you next week for sure

yungatart

13th December 2006, 19:14

Awesome ride tonight!!
Good to see some new faces/bikes.
I'm sure we have the friendliest ride /crew in the country.
Thanks heaps Wasp27 for leading me home...I was so relaxed and loving it that I actually caught myself singing!!
Can we do that again, please?
OMG, I can't believe I just said that.....

Zukin

13th December 2006, 20:02

It sounds like we missed a good ride tonight :(
Where did you go

hXc

13th December 2006, 20:12

Went up to the Tutira store. Had a chat/fag etc and then turned around and came back. Was a good relaxing night.

Wasp27

14th December 2006, 15:42

[QUOTE]I was so relaxed and loving it that I actually caught myself singing!!

Good for you, sounds like you've found your comfort zone. i dont mind setting a medium pace, those that want faster is fine, those that dont can tag along with us eh. Was nice to have the 'Fambly' back together.... also a warm welcome to those new folk that joined us. if you havent joined up , think about it...your most welcome to join our Mid-Week 'Fambly' rides. For those that are wondering about xmas rides.... We do intend to carry on with our scheduled Mid Week rides (I know that some of us will no doubt be going away for holidays etc) If you want to ride.... just turn up.... same place ... same time. Cheers W

mikeb

15th December 2006, 13:44

Yeah, was a nice ride ay. Good to be back again!

MSTRS

15th December 2006, 13:47

Good to have you back too.
Take heed tho... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=861444&postcount=1

mikeb

16th December 2006, 21:08

Heh, duly noted!

Alice

19th December 2006, 12:32

Hi ya,
Just to let you know I will be along tomorrow evening.Got my hands on the bike fri evening and rode 590km since then, so I shouldn't be to much of a menace mingling with you more eperienced riders.( that doesn"t sound right, its stuff all experience)
Will just get dropped if you put the pace on to much which is fine by me, I'll just cruise and do my own thing.I know tha back country roads quite well coming from a cycling background.
Looking forward to it, gotta be better than sittin on the back of MSTRS bike with that doggey suspension.(just givin u shit).Really I loved every minute of it.

yungatart

19th December 2006, 12:43

look forward to seeing you on your own two wheels! You will not be left behind, trust me on this one! Someone will stay with you - and me, to of course!
Just wondered, seeing as it is our last ride before Christmas, does anyone want to go for a drink/meal after the ride - Breakers or Horse and Harvest perhaps?
What do you think, peeps?

hXc

19th December 2006, 13:11

Just wondered, seeing as it is our last ride before Christmas, does anyone want to go for a drink/meal after the ride - Breakers or Horse and Harvest perhaps?
What do you think, peeps?Yeah sounds good. A meal is good with me.

yungatart

19th December 2006, 13:17

Yeah sounds good. A meal is good with me.

Are you paying for yourself or is it my turn again......

hXc

19th December 2006, 13:28

Are you paying for yourself or is it my turn again......Stupid question mother. Your turn.

Ok, I'll shut up before you hit me now...

James Deuce

19th December 2006, 13:31

If you do hit him yungatart, try to give him a matching scar so he needs no Klingon makeup to go to his Star Trek parties.

yungatart

19th December 2006, 13:38

Consider it done!!
Cheeky toe rag that he is....

Alice

19th December 2006, 15:05

Food sounds good, love a drink to but it will have to be non alcholic, unfortunately, otherwise I'll be walking home.
Might be walking home yet !

Gixxer 4 ever

19th December 2006, 20:03

Food sounds good, love a drink to but it will have to be non alcholic, unfortunately, otherwise I'll be walking home.
Might be walking home yet !

Have a great ride Jill. Sorry I will miss your first outing with the group. Have a ball.:yes: See you at the next ride. Are you going to Wanganui boxing day?

Gixxer 4 ever

19th December 2006, 20:10

So, as you can see I will not be at the ride this week. At least your lead rider will stay at the 100 kmh pace this week.:dodge:

The new bike is now red black silver blue and gold. Yep ready for it's first track day on Friday. A bit nervous as it is the first run with this bike on the track. Bring it on....:love: ......

See you all at the mid week ride after Christmas. Have a great ride and I will be thinking of you all. Look after Alice and give her a long ride........:innocent: ....................

Who is going to Wanganui boxing day?

Wasp27

19th December 2006, 21:30

Good Luck with your track work, whats with the multi-colour scheme.........have you fitted different panels/fairings for racing? anyhow have a good xmas...catch ya when you get back. cheers W

Gixxer 4 ever

20th December 2006, 05:12

Hi W
Yep I have a set of damaged plastics that go on the track. Should keep the cost down should I dismount.
Suppose our next :scooter: could be next week, if anyone is home.

Wasp27

20th December 2006, 05:33

Suppose our next :scooter: could be next week, if anyone is home.[/QUOTE]

Yes, weather permitting we will be there. Hope this arvo improves for our Crissy/Meal ride.....looking forward to it. Whats your 'Track Work' schedule for the holiday period? Cheers W

Zukin

20th December 2006, 07:20

Hey all

Due to everyone wanting to buy cream and cheese for the festive season, I dont think I will be back in time for tonights ride :(

So if dont have a great ride, but make sure you have your phones with you if you decide to go for a drink and we might be able to catch up then

Cheers Scott & Carissa

Alice

20th December 2006, 09:19

Have a great ride Jill. Sorry I will miss your first outing with the group. Have a ball.:yes: See you at the next ride. Are you going to Wanganui boxing day?

I'm thinking about it, are you going over ? I'd like to go if I had some others to go with.

Hope the rain clears for the ride this evening, its meant to. I've dragged my bike inside at work, just managed to get it through the door. I don't like it sitting out in the rain.

Alice

20th December 2006, 09:26

Gixxer 4 ever

20th December 2006, 11:29

I'm thinking about it, are you going over ? I'd like to go if I had some others to go with.

Hope the rain clears for the ride this evening, its meant to. I've dragged my bike inside at work, just managed to get it through the door. I don't like it sitting out in the rain.

Yep I hope to go. Not sure who else is going but I have a ride in the pace (track) car organised.
You are welcome to come along. Also hope to go to Paeroa on a day trip. Or over night, will see how work is going. Will plan a departure time in a few days. 7.30 -8.00 I would think.

I hate the bike out as well. Just hate to see the rain on the cables and bits. But in saying that I ride very happily in the rain.

Gixxer 4 ever

20th December 2006, 11:36

Whats your 'Track Work' schedule for the holiday period? Cheers W

Nothing booked at this time. Might have to spend some time with my lovely Mooo:innocent: . But you never know what can happen at the drop of a hat.:Punk:

Alice

20th December 2006, 15:39

Yep I hope to go. Not sure who else is going but I have a ride in the pace (track) car organised.
You are welcome to come along. Also hope to go to Paeroa on a day trip. Or over night, will see how work is going. Will plan a departure time in a few days. 7.30 -8.00 I would think.

I hate the bike out as well. Just hate to see the rain on the cables and bits. But in saying that I ride very happily in the rain.

That would be great, stay in touch.Will PM you my phone nos when I'm not so busy at work.

MSTRS

20th December 2006, 20:36

Great ride tonight. New tyre on the back and suspension getting close now. Feels so much more planted and predictable.
Lovely wee VTR, Alice. And you ride well (esp for a newby!!!!)
Good to see a couple of new faces too. Quentin and Jan. Hope they make it along regular-like.
Nice social end tonight too....

Gixxer 4 ever

20th December 2006, 21:59

Good to hear. hope you went further than Breakers?

Alice

21st December 2006, 06:56

Now I can see while people say "smile before the photos taken" .Must have been some serious conversation going on when yu took that one.

Nice ride except for that fine gravel along the Glengary road, we where lucky with the weather , just pedalled into work and my hands are numb, cold southerly out there this morning.

Those Pohukakawas in flower outside breakers are beautiful.

Steve, Jan is interested in riding to Wanganui also, told him I'll txt when I know some detail.

yungatart

21st December 2006, 07:35

Was a lovely ride - the weather was beautiful, sunny and warm!
I practiced being smoother, getting there, I'd just like to be faster too!
Was great to have a meal afterwards too...beats going home and cooking for the boys!

Grumpy

21st December 2006, 16:57

Who is going to Wanganui boxing day?
Yep, I'm a starter.

robertydog

21st December 2006, 18:50

Yep, I'm a starter.

Who is going to Wanganui boxing day?

Could be. :scooter:

Gixxer 4 ever

24th December 2006, 06:53

Hi People
Tiss Wanganui time again. :rockon:

I am going over and taking a few slower rides along. :yes: Come along. :Punk: You know how good the day is and it is a great ride.:yes: Our group will be sticking around the 100-110 km mark. There are other groups going over that will travel faster if you want but this is a slower group ride.

I will leave the BP petrol station on Taradale Road at 7.30am on Boxing day. Will leave Wanganui around 3 ish to come home but that is up to you. Swap cell numbers and we can send txt to organise this on the day. If you want to go earlier or later just do so. Send me a note and I will know how many bikes we will have. Remember to take your ear plugs.:innocent:

Everyone is welcome so ask your riding mates. If you want to speed up just head away and we will meet you there.
Thanks people.
Steve

Gixxer 4 ever

27th December 2006, 21:48

What a great day. Alice is on to it. You are a good rider and I recon we will struggle to keep up with you from here on in. Hope your ride home was good. Thanks to Roberty dog for replying to a message from Richard. Had a ball and it was great to ride with him. Happened to meet a few more KBer's at the pub on the way home. Funny how things happen.:gob: Small world aye people. :yes:
The racing was out standing. A few too many crashes. We can do without them from now on people. I have to put a plug in for Craig Sherriffs here. He doesn't get any where enough coverage from the commentators. What a rider.
Go Suzuki............ :love:
So in short thanks to those that came over. it was a great day. Roll on Paeroa.....................

Sorry I didn't get to the ride tonight. Bloody work.................

fazer

28th December 2006, 08:48

Nice relaxing ride to ocean beach last nite, just 3 of us, including a newcomer, weather was just about perfect, no sunstrike for a change (as I was ready for it this week!) see ya next week.

Gixxer 4 ever

3rd January 2007, 05:19

Hi People. I can't make it tonight or next week.
Bugger.
Anyway, have a great ride.
Cheers

yungatart

10th January 2007, 14:49

Don't know where the thunder and lightning is that they promised us for today....
You guys have a great ride tonight:bye: :bye:
Post a report will ya?
I'm having withdrawals....

robertydog

10th January 2007, 14:52

Sorry but its another week i cant make it. Damm shift worker

Gixxer 4 ever

13th January 2007, 09:13

You going to be at the ride this week Zukin? I have a donation from a friend and need to get the forms back to you for the fund raiser

Zukin

13th January 2007, 22:02

Hi there

Not 100% sure yet, as I am working at the A1GP and I think they may need me there on Weds night
I will let you know

Cheers Scott

Zukin

15th January 2007, 13:56

Hi there

I know its late notice but we are going for a ride tonight, not sure where yet?? Maybe Lake Tutira or Waimarama
Leaving about 5ish
Pm if you are keen to tag along

Cheers

Zukin

15th January 2007, 16:36

Leaving at 6.00 if anyone else is keen
Just a road ride to Tutira and back :yes:

MSTRS

15th January 2007, 18:46

What a superb evening for a ride too. Sorry I couldn't join you. Her Plastership needed her dindins.....
Fuck I'm in trouble now

Gixxer 4 ever

15th January 2007, 19:23

Hi there

Not 100% sure yet, as I am working at the A1GP and I think they may need me there on Weds night
I will let you know

Cheers Scott

We dropped in to see you at home yesterday. You were out riding :) Gave the paper work and a donation to your daughter. Did you get it?
Thanks Scott
Keep riding Enjoy Taupo:yes:

Zukin

15th January 2007, 21:54

What a superb evening for a ride too.

And it was too :yes:
Fan bloody tastic, we left about 6 and headed North for a short ride (still need to run in the bike)
We went to Tutira, and stopped there for a while before heading back, then without telling Carissa we detoured into Kaiwaka Road and down Waipunga Road :gob:
For those of you that dont know most of these roads are gravel :yes:, the views are something else too.
It was a great ride, home just after 8.00

Sorry I couldn't join you. Her Plastership needed her dindins.....
Fuck I'm in trouble now

Hmmm, I think she might give you a break now, at least she hasn't plastered you all over the wall :laugh:

Zukin

15th January 2007, 21:57

We dropped in to see you at home yesterday. You were out riding :) Gave the paper work and a donation to your daughter. Did you get it?
Thanks Scott
Keep riding Enjoy Taupo:yes:

Hi

Yes we did get the donation thanks :yes:
Please pass on our thanks to the family, and tell her we can call in when we are passing through if she likes?

And Yep plenty of riding to be had, cant pass this good weather up.

Cheers and thanks guys
Scott & Carissa

robertydog

22nd January 2007, 13:19

Well i flew up to Whangarai last Tuesday to pick up the new bike. Had a great ride down to Auckland and stayed the night before i made for the Coromandel. This would have to be one of the best rides i have had. Great roads and great scenery. Parked up in Whitianga for a couple of days and thought it was great. Next part of the trip was gonna be a big one. As i left Whitianga and travelled down around the Bay of Plenty and up to East Cape and down to Gisborne. Gee if this was a way to get used to a bike this was it. Awesome The veiws were magnificent. Stayed the night before the final ride in to Napier.
Im sure that was Gixxer 4 ever on the road at Tutira. Thanks for the wave. Catch you on the Wednesday ride.:scooter:

Gixxer 4 ever

23rd January 2007, 16:38

Im sure that was Gixxer 4 ever on the road at Tutira. Thanks for the wave. Catch you on the Wednesday ride.:scooter:

If it was Sunday then it probly was me. ( I was on that road on Saturday as well ) I went for a ride with Speight_bud. He was leading on the 250. I was impressed with his corner speed. He is a good rider. Anyway we went out for a ride to blow the cobwebs away as it was his 18th birthday the night before. We both needed some air.

I needed the ride time. Starting to learn to ride this beast. Lost a bit of confidence after the drop in Taupo but think I am back on track. looking forward to the next track day.
Looking forward to seeing the new bike robertydog. Love it when new bikes arrive in the bay. I am going to make every effort to get to the ride this week. it has been 5 weeks since I got away from work for a ride mid week. Time to put my foot down.

Nice ride you did to bring the bike home. I love the east cape roads. Even the 15 KMH corners make the ride fun............not.
See you tomorrow.
Steve

Gixxer 4 ever

23rd January 2007, 16:44

Ok people.Who is organising the ride for tomorrow??????????????
Lets hit the road for a planned ride. It is going to be hot :sunny: so the shorter the time siting around at the gas station the better.
Any plans????????????? No????????????????? Yes????????????

MSTRS

23rd January 2007, 17:21

Have asked Jill to work out a route for tomorrow. Could be Valley Rd + ???

Wasp27

24th January 2007, 20:44

Gixxer 4 ever

24th January 2007, 21:01

That was sooooooo good.....I had almost forgotten how good that feels. Excellent choice there Jill. What an awesome evening for a ride.........Good Ride...Good company...what more do you need? Thanks you lot.
Cheers from Him & Her

What that man said. :yes:

What a great choice of roads Alice.

That R1 is the go Robertydog. Very nice. I loved the blast home. The detector went off around the prison hence the braking that was done. It was interference from something. I have trained myself to break hard when I hear anything, hence the panic. Anyway good training for us all to stay off set when riding with a good gap between bikes. It was nice to crank it up a bit on the road home.

I think tomorrow will be a better day for haveing the ride tonight.

C U all next week and thanks.

Alice

25th January 2007, 07:36

Dooly

25th January 2007, 07:41

Where did you all go last night?

I hope to join in next week depending on what time I get home from work, as its nigh on impossible to get to the meeting in Napier by 6pm after driving home to Maraekakaho, kitting up, then riding 35 kms to Napier.

MSTRS

25th January 2007, 07:55

Went out Raukawa Rd, through to Argyll East then home up 2. Thing is, we usually only find out the route at the time we meet - hard to give you a heads up in time.
I got home to a bike covered in oil....24k tappet service and some monkey of a mechanic failed to ensure rocker cover was properly sealed. What a mess!!

Alice

25th January 2007, 08:06

Had a few mishaps last night, exhaust welds letting go, bird strike, then MSTRS wee problem, plus we had to give Te-Aute Rd, Middle Rd a miss so someone could get back and cook dinner for someone, 2 was a blast anyway,
its amusing to hear the guys complaining about having to go home and cook, har har. Was dark when I got home, and I had to cook to, its a bugger having to look after yourself hu ! Think I need a maid.

Dooly

25th January 2007, 08:11

Yeah its good riding out that way.

Was the monkey a professional or a signwriter?:eek:

I'll call in on Saturday mid morning if all goes well at PC, and you're home.

MSTRS

25th January 2007, 08:18

Yeah its good riding out that way.

Was the monkey a professional or a signwriter?:eek:

I'll call in on Saturday mid morning if all goes well at PC, and you're home.

<yespaidmechanic>

Dooly

25th January 2007, 08:23

<yespaidmechanic>

Hmmm.........:gob:

No doubt you will have a chat.

MSTRS

25th January 2007, 08:34

No doubt you will have a chat.

...presently...

Gixxer 4 ever

25th January 2007, 11:17

The poor wee 250 was going just about as fast as it could coming home, was fun thought, its cool how the cars move to the left to let us past. Actually it was full throttle. I wouldn't have been sitting on that speed for so long on my own, would have been worried about the instant loss of license, and I still just have a L license.(only meant to travel max 70) what a joke. I knew you had that detector Steve.

That road is fun, see you all next wed.

Oooooops I forgot about the L plate and the 70 kmh thingy. Sorry. But as you say it was fun.
Note to self. Wednesday rides are slow rides.

I think you would be safe in the middle of the group. The lead bike is the one they will go for. Mind you we were only a tad over the limit.

Speights_Bud felt a bit under powered as well. He will be over it in a few months. I hope his new bike is a bit quieter than than the one he has now.

Glad you found the oil leak in time. Must check my old bike for the same thing.

Back to work for me. Was a nice night out. CU all next week.

Gixxer 4 ever

25th January 2007, 11:20

Alice

25th January 2007, 11:23

yep, 150 just a tad.

Glad to see that your note to self is in small lettering, you will have forgotten it by next wed.

yungatart

25th January 2007, 11:24

It sounds as though you all had a blast! Damm, I miss those rides..damm, I miss all the rides.:crybaby: :crybaby:
You have to watch those downhill lefthanders, Alice, they can break stuff, glad you made it round!!
Hopefully the casts will come off next week and I can pillion again!

Alice

25th January 2007, 11:27

Hope the dinner was up to standard.

It will be good when your back riding with us again.

yungatart

25th January 2007, 11:32

Hope the dinner was up to standard.

It will be good when your back riding with us again.

Can't complain.. wouldn't dare, he'd make me get my own if I did!! LOL
Can't wait to be back on a bike again!

Dooly

25th January 2007, 11:37

Why don't we come out your way and pick you up next week and you can show us some roads down your way ?

Sure, sounds good.
MSTRS has my address etc.

Whakipairau Rd leading on to Raukawa is nice twisty fun, and we're off HW50 but I have'nt explored too far around there yet since we've been here only 5 weeks.
But from next week I should be able to participate on Wednesdays usually.

Alice

25th January 2007, 11:44

Can't complain.. wouldn't dare, he'd make me get my own if I did!! LOL
Can't wait to be back on a bike again!

Theres ways around that, har har, perhaps I should not go there. We can have this discussion in private.

hXc

25th January 2007, 13:04

Sorry I missed it. Sounds like a blast of a ride!
Music = priority to me though.

Gixxer 4 ever

25th January 2007, 14:39

yep, 150 just a tad.

.

As this is a public forum I am sure you are making refrence to the lengh of the ride.

its amusing to hear the guys complaining about having to go home and cook,.

Isn't it just.................. Thats why I have the lovly Mary Mooooo :love: at home. No problems here. Good feed before I go and when I get back :innocent: :bleh:

Gixxer 4 ever

25th January 2007, 16:38

Sure, sounds good.
MSTRS has my address etc.

Whakipairau Rd leading on to Raukawa is nice twisty fun, and we're off HW50 but I have'nt explored too far around there yet since we've been here only 5 weeks.
But from next week I should be able to participate on Wednesdays usually.

That sounds like the go. So MSTRS could you lead us to the place Dooly hangs out next week and then, maybe, Wasp27 could get the map out and do a recognisance look and put a ride together to fill the rest of the day.

Could them that have to cook for the plastered ones please prearrange food and or takeaways to be delivered. Also leave the bird life alone next week and make sure your nuts are done up. It is not good to have the slippery fluids all over your bike let alone everyone else's.

So are you going to join the ride next week Tart? about time you showed up. I recon you could be faking it. I wouldn't be surprised if you zipped around the corner and laid the bike down to get your way with the MSTRS.

I see you are online Grumpy. We missed you this week. Hope you didn't have to cook this week like some of the other men on here. I hear you had a good ride last week. My lips are sealed mate. I was told there was an orange missed around the hills.

Gixxer 4 ever

25th January 2007, 16:47

robertydog

25th January 2007, 17:20

Yes was an awesome ride even with the new tyres and rain. We got some good riders good people on the Wednesday ride. Looking forward to next week allready.
ps I didnt have to cook, i bought pizza

Alice

25th January 2007, 17:27

As this is a public forum I am sure you are making refrence to the lengh of the ride.

................Whatever else did you think I possibly meant................

Isn't it just.................. Thats why I have the lovly Mary Mooooo :love: at home. No problems here. Good feed before I go and when I get back :innocent: :bleh:

I'm glad to hear she has her uses, I am sure she will be pleased to know that also !!!

Zukin

25th January 2007, 17:46

As if I haven't said enough.....................Remember to come out and support Zukin on the 3rd. I am going as far as Gisborne. Then home.....maybe..........home or not........ Opotiki and home or stay the night, and then home or........... so come along.

Also I am going to Masterton to ride home with them on the 24th. Going down in the morning and ride home with them and the others. So get off your wallets and pay for a space and come along.

Wellllllllllll ................. you booked yet...............:yes: ..........

Thanks
If anyone is interested there is some free accommodation left if you prefer to ride down on Friday night.
But we dont leave Masterton until 10.30am so its not an early start, so it gives you plenty of time to get down there on Sat Am

Cheers Scott