Xmas Toy Run

[Paul in NZ]

Forgive me if this has been posted before but...

It looks like the Wellington HOG group is organising a Xmas toy run on the 2nd december. (I saw a sign on a wheelie bin in the back of a ute and scribbled down the details)

I checked with them and it's open to ALL bikes.

Check in is the Sandbar at Mana at 9am.

It's $10 per head and there will be a BBQ breakfast with all procedes going to the Salvation Army.

They will go down SHW1 and onto SHW2 to Petone and then I think he said back into town to Aotea Sq where they will have bands etc.

Bring a TOY to donate (obviously)...

Sounds like quite a blast and a flier is coming out so CHEACK THE DETAILS above 'cos I scribbled it down OK - once I have more info I will post here...

Cheers

[Hailwood]

Yep it is on Dec 2 we are meeting at Sandbar in Paremata and leaving there at 10.30am and then heading into town for a bike show etc at Queens Wharf. Its open to all bikers not just the HOG members so here is a chance for all Wellington riders and those nearby to help out a great cause by bringing a toy to donate....see you all there :Punk:

[Paul in NZ]

Bump - come on folks - the HOG guys invited us on a poker run a while back and it was a damn good day....

I'll wheel out the Triumph - who else is keen?

[jimbo600]

Yeah I'd be keen for that. Welly HOG guys always organise a good event. Might have to go up to Akl for work though, but if not then I'm in.

[Skunk]

Bump - come on folks - the HOG guys invited us on a poker run a while back and it was a damn good day....

I'll wheel out the Triumph - who else is keen?
Yeah, yeah. I read it. It's in my calendar. Yeesh! ;)

I'm up for it.

[Kendog]

Sounds cool, we'll try to come along.
My mum always said that you should try to take people up on invitations, even if you don't really want to go, otherwise they eventually stop asking! (Unless you want them to piss off and leave you alone).
Mrs KD.

[KLOWN]

i'd be keen, where abouts is the starting point ? I'm an aucklander living in palmy and you know how us aucklanders don't know where anything is south of the bombays.

[elle-f]

i would be keen to do that. live in carterton but happy to get to paremata in the morning. i dont know anybody though *L*

[Paul in NZ]

i would be keen to do that. live in carterton but happy to get to paremata in the morning. i dont know anybody though *L*

Don't feel bad - I don't know you either.... :innocent:

Look for an ancient orange (I swear it was red on the colour chart) and white Triumph with a fat gimp in a black / blue jacket and say hi... Thats a pretty distinctive bike you have there... Should be easy.

I'm guessing it will take a fair while to register etc on the day and there will be a LOT of bikes there so if you are coming, pm me closer to the time and I'll give you my mob # so you at least know one person... (I am human - promise).

Not sure if the the loverly Vicki is coming - at this stage it's a 'probably'

Cheers

[Paul in NZ]

i'd be keen, where abouts is the starting point ? I'm an aucklander living in palmy and you know how us aucklanders don't know where anything is south of the bombays.

You could swing by our place in Raumati South in the morning and ride down with me if you like?

Sandbar is in Mana, headed south it's on the right (seaward side) just after the Shell / Mc Donalds outfit. There is a little layby place there to turn off and park in.

[Bend-it]

I'll be heading up to Palmy that day, but might drop by and say hello at the sand bar... we'll need to see about timing...

Cheers!

[Darkman]

I'm keen for that.

[the yoshie]

I'll be there, sound like a good ride to bring along the misses and any one else from kapiti we can hook up and ride down together say leave pram around 8:45am

[Paul in NZ]

I'll be there, sound like a good ride to bring along the misses and any one else from kapiti we can hook up and ride down together say leave pram around 8:45am

Christ - with the state of the road at the moment and the way we all flap our gums getting ready lets say meet ' gassed up' at 8:30... My bike aint as fast as yours....

What do you think? The gas station at the lights or my place?

Cheers

[the yoshie]

Christ - with the state of the road at the moment and the way we all flap our gums getting ready lets say meet ' gassed up' at 8:30... My bike aint as fast as yours....

What do you think? The gas station at the lights or my place?

Cheers

Don't mind paul bp at the lights is fine

[Paul in NZ]

Don't mind paul bp at the lights is fine

Nah - the one on the opposite corner - is it a caltex or something??

Anyway - it has a bigger car park and it's on the going south side of the road

Cheers

[elle-f]

paul awesome - thanks*L* i dont want to be TOO much of a loner!

[Hailwood]

Registration is at Sandbar from 9am $10 to register gets you a toy run patch and entry to the bike show after the run. Sausage sizzle and then we leave about 11am heading into town for the pressie giving and bike show, bands etc at Queens Wharf...should be a great day and a good chance to show the rest of Wellington that bike people are the good people we all know...looks like Dom Post paper wil be covering it as well.

This is not a Harley only ride, everyone is welcome and we would love to see as many different makes, models etc a spossible..the more the merrier.

If anyone is feeling left out, look for the Harlety Softail with the plate LAHOG come say Hi.....see you all there

[Paul in NZ]

Cool - a bike show - Who is putting that on?? I'll bring me camera...

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

Fingers crossed that my bike is re-vinned and re-registered I'll be there.:scooter:

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

You can decorate your own bike Paul - there are prizes for the "best done-up bike"

[Paul in NZ]

You can decorate your own bike Paul - there are prizes for the "best done-up bike"

What? Like crepe paper through the spokes and ribbons an stuff? (now this is TRUE) I do happen to have some 12V xmas lights I put on the Guzzi one year....

[the yoshie]

[QUOTE=Paul in NZ;824065]What? Like crepe paper through the spokes and ribbons an stuff? (now this is TRUE) I do happen to have some 12V xmas lights I put on the Guzzi one year....[/QUOT

You would look great in a santa suit paul and vic in her santa helper outfit mmmmm:gob:

[sels1]

Calander marked already

[MikeyG]

Too far off for a last minute decision maker like me to commit, but so far I'm keen.

Does the toy need to be gift wrapped?

[Paul in NZ]

[QUOTE=Paul in NZ;824065]What? Like crepe paper through the spokes and ribbons an stuff? (now this is TRUE) I do happen to have some 12V xmas lights I put on the Guzzi one year....[/QUOT

You would look great in a santa suit paul and vic in her santa helper outfit mmmmm:gob:


No way - I did that once for my club and it was a friggin disaster.

Tips for future santas

1. Always try the suit on before you agree - one size does NOT fit all.
2. If arriving in strange transport - make SURE you can get in and out in a santa suit in a dignified fashion.
3. Make SURE the transport will run of it's own accord.
4. Don't drink - a drunk santa is NOT funny
5. When asking if the kids have been good all year, DO NOT ask them ARE YOU SURE? if they say yes. Mothers do NOT find drunk santas making their kids cry funny (at all)
6. if you are going to throw out candy as a lolly scramble (from your scrambler) practise riding one handed FIRST.
7. Make sure the lollies are wrapped UP - don't trust the fucking elves to do that - they have an odd sense of humour.
8. Don't use really hard sweets unless you are really good at point 6 and are NOT drunk (point 4)
9. Practise the get away.
10. make sure the helper is not drunk either...
11. Don't glue a santa hat to your helmet and travel on the open road - santas need oxygen

Hope this helps

[Paul in NZ]

Too far off for a last minute decision maker like me to commit, but so far I'm keen.

Does the toy need to be gift wrapped?

No - but it's a good idea to put it in a plastic bag. Some folks go mad on huge stuffed animals on the back of their bikes etc but remember these gifts are for a range of kids and who the hell wants a stuffed, soggy, dirty micky mouse with a chewed off leg where the chain got loose when you are 14?

A gift voucher is acceptable - smaller packs of Lego are great (IMHO) and anything else you can carry.

[bungbung]

Claire, a friend of my partner would like to come on the run. Would anyone be prepared to pillion Clair from Lower Hutt on the run?

I can fit her out with helmet, gloves, boots and maybe a jacket.

Send me a pm if poss.

Cheers

Lisa and myself will come.

Ola

[sinned]

There will be chaos at the Sandbar - there is not that much parking and by the time the Harleys are pointed in the right direction not much room for us to park up. More the merrier so let's all turn up and really stuff up the traffic flow into the city. Sounds dangerous to me having all that iron around and no escape path.

[Str8 Jacket]

Anyone keen to meet up in Wgtn city somewhere and ride out to Mana? Im not exactly sure where im going..... but im definately in!

[Skunk]

Anyone keen to meet up in Wgtn city somewhere and ride out to Mana? Im not exactly sure where im going..... but im definately in!
You know J'ville? I could meet you somewhere there. It's just that it's such a loooong way to the city you see...

[Kendog]

We'd be keen to meet up in J'ville too Skunk (if we go).

[Paul in NZ]

Claire, a friend of my partner would like to come on the run. Would anyone be prepared to pillion Clair from Lower Hutt on the run?

I can fit her out with helmet, gloves, boots and maybe a jacket.

Send me a pm if poss.

Cheers

Lisa and myself will come.

Ola

Come on - some trustworthy soul with an empty pillion seat must be out there....

[Paul in NZ]

Anyone keen to meet up in Wgtn city somewhere and ride out to Mana? Im not exactly sure where im going..... but im definately in!

The Sandbar is EASY to find.

After the porirua roundabout (heading north) you cross the bridge into Mana.

After the New World on the left (sea wards side) and before the Shell / McDonalds is a row of shops in a little layby ie there is an island between the main rd and the parking area. There are Real Eastate - Chemists - Hell Pizza - Bottle Store etc and at the northern most end is the sandbar..

You can get to it by going to the BP or one of the other accessways to the little access road by the railway line and head north where you get to the rear of it as well but I expect that to be crowded.

Cheers

[Skunk]

Come on - some trustworthy soul with an empty pillion seat must be out there....
I MAY be able to. Will have to wait till later to confirm.

[MikeyG]

Anyone keen to meet up in Wgtn city somewhere and ride out to Mana? Im not exactly sure where im going..... but im definately in!

Yeah, I'd be keen. As long as you let me keep up!

[Paul in NZ]

Bumpity bump bump....

here is da flier....

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah, I'd be keen. As long as you let me keep up!

hehe, mate im pretty slow on the FZR atm. Still getting used to it, its completely different from the KR!

And yes I know where J'ville is. Maybe we could meet in J'ville and all of us head out together?...

[Skunk]

hehe, mate im pretty slow on the FZR atm. Still getting used to it, its completely different from the KR!

And yes I know where J'ville is. Maybe we could meet in J'ville and all of us head out together?...
Just found out the Santa parade is that weekend in J'ville. Have to check which day otherwise Newlands 'Shopping Centre' could be better

[Str8 Jacket]

Just found out the Santa parade is that weekend in J'ville. Have to check which day otherwise Newlands 'Shopping Centre' could be better

Well im easy as. Who else wold be interested in meeting in Newlands and riding to the Sandbar together?

[Kendog]

Count us in!!

[bungbung]

Newlands, check

[sels1]

Nah - the one on the opposite corner - is it a caltex or something??


It's a Mobil. I'll be there.

[Paul in NZ]

It's a Mobil. I'll be there.

No - I think it's a stationary.....

Paul N

(see you there and any kapiti folks going at 8:30 - gassed up and ready to rock n roll)

[bert_is_evil]

Well im easy as. Who else wold be interested in meeting in Newlands and riding to the Sandbar together?

I'm keen as long as I don't have an early softball game that day. My partner wants me to pillion her - does anyone know whether the cops are likely to be around doing licence checks etc? I spent 15 years with a learners and have only gotten round to getting my restricted a few months back so riding a thou with a pillion may be frowned apon by the law :Police:

[Paul in NZ]

My partner wants me to pillion her -

Well they will now Bert......

[bert_is_evil]

surely with all those harleys about a clean cut sports biker will be low priority...

[Paul in NZ]

surely with all those harleys about a clean cut sports biker will be low priority...

Um - yeah! You will be the guy getting the ticket for speeding after you decide to show them what a real bike can do...

[bert_is_evil]

Um - yeah! You will be the guy getting the ticket for speeding after you decide to show them what a real bike can do...

Nah, trust me showing off is not my cup of tea - pride comes before the fall and all that.
Definitely wasn't trying to get into a scrap about sports vs cruiser, just banking on the stereotype of all HD riders being big bad dudes out to cause trouble allowing me to slip by under the radar so to speak :innocent:

[Paul in NZ]

Not with this crowd mate - black leather? Yup... Bad? nope - just nice people that like bikes and put on a good day

Paul N

ps - no - I don't own a HD or a Cruiser

[bert_is_evil]

Not with this crowd mate - black leather? Yup... Bad? nope - just nice people that like bikes and put on a good day

Paul N

ps - no - I don't own a HD or a Cruiser

Damn, back to the drawing board then, might have to just hope that the sheer number of bikes there allows me to blend in...

[Paul in NZ]

Damn, back to the drawing board then, might have to just hope that the sheer number of bikes there allows me to blend in...

You'll be fine - strap a cardboard cutout HD onto the side and get her indoors to go potato potato a lot. Blend right in...

[bert_is_evil]

of course, I knew there would be a simple solution

[sels1]

No - I think it's a stationary.....

Thats not what it said on its letterhead.........

[RantyDave]

Don't know if this has been posted yet but the flyer is on the web:

http://www.wellingtonhog.co.nz/images/TOY%20RUN.JPG

I'm pretty keen and it looks like the timing might actually work out for going to Str8's barbie after...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=39654

Besides, it bounces the thread back up to the top of the list.

Dave

[Skunk]

Claire, a friend of my partner would like to come on the run. Would anyone be prepared to pillion Clair from Lower Hutt on the run?
I can fit her out with helmet, gloves, boots and maybe a jacket.
Send me a pm if poss.



I MAY be able to. Will have to wait till later to confirm.Sorry I can't do the pillon thing by the looks of it. Did you sort anyone Bung bung?

[Paul in NZ]

Drat - barring the intervention of the devine god of biking - Vicki and I will not be attending this event - or any other event - for some little time (sigh).

Sorry about that - was quite looking forwards to it. On the bright side - I certainly won't be bored....

Paul n Vicki

[sels1]

Drat - barring the intervention of the devine god of biking - Vicki and I will not be attending this event - or any other event - for some little time (sigh)

Yegads, what happened? both bikes die?

[Paul in NZ]

Yegads, what happened? both bikes die?

Nope - The Moto Guzzi is on the blocks for some long overdue preventitive mtce. I'm being a bit anal but a ZD gearbox is a rare and valuable thing and one of the worlds leading athorities on them is offering to strip and check, re shim in exchange for beer. Nothing dramatic but i can't get her legal in time having started the project - drat. This is a long term love affair and I'm not going to damage the beast because of a rush of blood to the head.

The Triumph - which was the designated hitter during this period of Guzziless is being truculent. No major drama but neither me or the infinately cleverer Joe can pinpoint why. Again - the potential risk of a rod through the cases vastly outweighs the pleasure of the toy run.

Its a bugger - but my choice is to run fiddly old grump boxes - and somedays are spanners and otherdays are grins. Besides - it looks nice weather and I do have the other tank to paint as well as el mucho gardeno and if it's REAL nice - the kayaks have not had a wet bottom this season so... have FUN.. I will be...

[Sphinx]

Hi guys just read your thread and would love to come as well! I am from Wellington (Brooklyn) but a learner so a bit of a slow bum at the moment. If anyone is keen to catch up with me in Wellington city I would LOVE to come as well!?????:done:

[Skunk]

Newlands riders and others:

Shall we meet at 8:30 in the Newlands 'Shopping Mall'?

I will be there anyway.

[Trudes]

I'm keen depending on whether Mr "It's too windy and cold" decides to make other plans for us.

[Hawkeye]

Newlands riders and others:

Shall we meet at 8:30 in the Newlands 'Shopping Mall'?

I will be there anyway.


I'm keen to join up with anyone starting here. I'll probably just sit at the Granada junction and wait for you to go past.

[judecatmad]

Is anyone going from out my way (Upper Hutt)? I'll be going over Haywards (very slowly at first cos the ginny doesn't like that first hill...or any other for that matter!!)

[sels1]

*Bump* Any more Welly crew coming on this run tomorrow???

[Wasp]

i wish :bye:

have fun guys, be careful

[Hailwood]

If anyone else wants to join in, The Wgtn HOG members are leaving Wgtn M/Cycles at 9am sharp!!!!!!!! Make sure your tank is full before you leave...now lets hope this weather improves grrrrrrrr see you all there tomorrow

Brett (LAHOG)

[Str8 Jacket]

Sorry guy's im having more issues with my bike. I cant even get the thing started at the moment, im still waiting in anticipation for a chain to turn up, but im not holding my breathe. Ive been sick all week anyway and a ride is prob not the best thing for a flu!

[Trudes]

Chin up Hels, at least the weather is shitty. (trying to look on the bright side for you).:rockon: Things can only get better.

[Str8 Jacket]

Chin up Hels, at least the weather is shitty. (trying to look on the bright side for you).:rockon: Things can only get better.

Yeah, and ive had a whole week of work! Ah im feeling a bit better, poor ol Col let me have a blubber in front of him this morning. It felt better than my original plan of pushing the bike down the stairs!

[crashe]

Some of the wellington HOG's rode onto the "Good Morning Show" at 9am this morning promoting the run in your area......


Auckland's run is on Saturday 2nd Dec at 10am.

[Paul in NZ]

Yeah, and ive had a whole week of work! Ah im feeling a bit better, poor ol Col let me have a blubber in front of him this morning. It felt better than my original plan of pushing the bike down the stairs!

jeeze - did he cry too? (I heard hes a bit emotional like that eh?)

[Str8 Jacket]

jeeze - did he cry too? (I heard hes a bit emotional like that eh?)

Nah, he slapped me round a bit and told me to harden up.... Just what I needed! :D

[Paul in NZ]

Nah, he slapped me round a bit and told me to harden up.... Just what I needed! :D

Bugger - ya know I've always wanted to see that for real. You know, see if it works 'cos I'm waaay to scared to try it on Vicki... Not sure I'd get my arm back... (well in one piece anyway)

So it's Col - Chopper - apop now eh? Motivational analyst to the stars..

[Trudes]

he slapped me round a bit and told me to harden up.... :D

Geeze that's what people keep telling me to do too!!:mellow:
Funny though, cause most people who know me tell me I'm too hard! Can't bloody win aye!
How's the new job going anyway? Haven't heard much from you lately.:no:

[Str8 Jacket]

How's the new job going anyway? Haven't heard much from you lately.:no:

The job is pretty good, but ive only actually been AT work for 6 days in the last 3 weeks. Ive had this whole week off work sick, went into work twice this week but they told me to go home. I feel really bad for having so much time off work when ive just started the job. Here's hoping that I get sick pay!!!

[MikeyG]

Not going to be able to make it on the ride. I'll try and pop down to queens wharf to see bikes and drop off pressies though

[bert_is_evil]

I cant come, need to fix my broken gear lever:crybaby:

[Paul in NZ]

I cant come, need to fix my broken gear lever:crybaby:

Whats wrong - will a weld jpb fix it??

[bert_is_evil]

Whats wrong - will a weld jpb fix it??

It broke off at the toe bit with the rubber on it, I thought I'd try drilling a hole through the lever then replacing the broken bit with a bolt, put the rubber sleeve over it and locktite it into the hole, then grind down the head of the bolt so it doesn't destroy my boot. Sound a little pie in the sky?

[Paul in NZ]

It broke off at the toe bit with the rubber on it, I thought I'd try drilling a hole through the lever then replacing the broken bit with a bolt, put the rubber sleeve over it and locktite it into the hole, then grind down the head of the bolt so it doesn't destroy my boot. Sound a little pie in the sky?

Yup! Thats the plan. Use a bolt with a longer threaded portion and put a nut each side of the lever and tighten it up against each other. make sure you have clearance inside so it does not foul on the frame etc.

Use a bit of rubber hose or some rubber tape to soften the thing up.

Good luck (and chuck a spare bolt / nut in ya pocket just in case)

[bert_is_evil]

Cool, will give it a go

[Paul in NZ]

Easier to take the lever off first - less chance of slipping and sending the drill through a case...

[Colapop]

Bugger - ya know I've always wanted to see that for real. You know, see if it works 'cos I'm waaay to scared to try it on Vicki... Not sure I'd get my arm back... (well in one piece anyway)

So it's Col - Chopper - apop now eh? Motivational analyst to the stars..
Summat like that or more like standing round like a dumarse - wondering what I know about bikes that'll help - Ahh nuffing!

[Paul in NZ]

Summat like that or more like standing round like a dumarse - wondering what I know about bikes that'll help - Ahh nuffing!

Ah - standard guy thing eh!

[Sphinx]

Sels1: Yes I do but I am a learner!?? Want to catch up somewhere?

[judecatmad]

Meeting up with Elle33f at Rimutex at 9.45 if anyone else is coming from that way.

Their plan is to leave the Sandbar at 11am and as I don't know anyone, didn't want to get there TOO early! LOL

[sels1]

Sels1: Yes I do but I am a learner!?? Want to catch up somewhere?

Sure. Some of us from the Kapiti Coast Coast are coming down to the Sandbar Pub at Mana earlier to beat the rush at the sign up. Then we can have a coffee and watch everyone arrive. Look for a big dark blue Triumph Tiger with a topbox that has a KB sticker on the seat side. I will be wearing a light grey jacket, I will see if I can find a KB sticker to put on it. Come and join us -Sphinx, Jude, elle, anybody!

[madmal64]

Sure. Some of us from the Kapiti Coast Coast are coming down to the Sandbar Pub at Mana earlier to beat the rush at the sign up. Then we can have a coffee and watch everyone arrive. Look for a big dark blue Triumph Tiger with a topbox that has a KB sticker on the seat side. I will be wearing a light grey jacket, I will see if I can find a KB sticker to put on it. Come and join us -Sphinx, Jude, elle, anybody!

I will be there earlyish too. What time you planning to get there Sels? Im planning around 9.15-9.30am. I will be taking a pillion for the 1st time on this bike. My 10 yr old daughter promised her I would taker her on the next Toy run I went on.

[Sphinx]

Hi guys oh no just saw your replies!!! I spoke at 8am to another KB member as I thought we catch up and drive together to the KB meeting point but he said its a bit of a faster riding and probably not the best first convoy ride for a learner :mellow:
No I am angry with myself that I didnt give it a go. BUGGER!
Oh well I hope you guys have a great ride and I def come tomorrow to the castle point ride :yes:
Who else is coming tomorrow as we are having a great weather :sunny:
you all take care and hopefully see you tomorrow!!
Would love to catch up will all of you folks :Punk:

[Paul in NZ]

Who else is coming tomorrow as we are having a great weather :sunny:

yes - and I'm not at all pissed off the Tritanic has the sulks and I have neglected the Guzzi - I'm sooooooo annoyed I'm seriously gunna sell that POS when it's fixed. In fact - this - morning I'm over motorcycles.... totally..

[Freakshow]

Well unfortunatly I have a wedding to go to now but did get some photos as you left the Sandbar. If you want bigger versions PM me which ones and can see what I can do!!!:rockon:

[Freakshow]

more photos

[Freakshow]

more photos sorry can only do 4 at a time???

[Freakshow]

more photos

[Freakshow]

more photos

[Freakshow]

SO I am off but there are some in between. Really upset I couldn't join in...

[Skunk]

A shot of me! Woohoo!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=47299&d=1165015102

T'was a slow ride. But for a good cause. Good to meet so more KB'ers too. Thank you Sels for doing the intros.

[Hailwood]

Just got home from the Toy Run..... Feakshow great pics.......nice to meet you Sels....almost 200 bikes at last count, over 7 wheelybins full of toys and almost $1400 for the Salvation Army to distribute this christmas.....Wellington bikers please take a bow...a great turnout ( a real nice mix of all sorts of bikes from us HOG members through Indians, a nice selection of Japanese bikes and a cool trike), great day and well done to everyone for riding responsibly....yes it was slow but it was toy run rather than a road run and I am sure the people in Petone loved seeing all the bikes...

watch TV1 and TV3 tonight on the news for some coverage..

Once again WELL DONE WELLINGTON BIKERS :rockon:

[Hawkeye]

Yeah! I've also just got back. Thanks for the great shots Freakshow. There's even one of me. Unfortunately it's from the wrong angle. (mental note to myself - I must stop eating those pies :( ).

A great turnout and good to see Wellington put on the weather for a change.

This is me - the one with the big butt and the red and black helmet.
I never realised how small the bike looks from behind when I'm sitting on it!

[bistard]

I have had to work today,but here something funny,just had a couple in checking out cars & were whinging about the delay coming into town due to
"ALL THESE BLOODY MOTORBIKES'
I didnt have the heart to say,if I wasnt here talking to you I would be one of them
Looks like a huge turn out & fantastic day for it!
Hey Skunk,I have the exhaust back for the mighty ZXR145,so will put it back together tonight,will call when ready

[Hawkeye]

Here are a few of mine.

In the first one - note my little CBX dragging the level down. I was hoping that it would maybe grow up by being surrounded by the big boy's but alas, no!

[elle-f]

twas absolutely AWESOME and great meeting you guys. will upload pix later.

[Hawkeye]

and more....

[judecatmad]

Such a great day - weather was fabulous, met some new people and had soooo much fun (especially waving to the kiddies and the cameras!). Superb turnout, well done Wellington!

The Police and the marshalls did a great job (apart from Petone where it all went wobbly for a moment). Thanks to all those involved and thanks to the organisers :D

I have pics of Elle33f, skunk (with bear!) and a rather dubious hippopotamus pillion......(oh, as well as some awesome bikes at the show)...but I can't seem to upload them :(

I'll keep working on figuring it out (technologically challenged, obviously!).

[Hawkeye]

and more....

[judecatmad]

OK, figured out the pics thing.....dumb arse that I am!

47335 47336 47337 47338 47339 47340

[judecatmad]

And a few more....

47345 47346 47347 47348 47349 47350

[madmal64]

Twas a good turnout. I nearly missed it! I thought it was tomorrow:gob:
Anyway my 10yr old enjoyed her 1st toy run, meet up will Sels & Colin and we even won a prize for Father/Daughter riders so she was stoked about that.
Bloody great day for all.

[sels1]

What a great day out. Nice to see all the KBers there. Some good photos too FS and others - I will load mine up later.

[Colapop]

I'm got famous (Thanks FS)! And Hawkeye thinks he's got pie problems!! I had a ball. Great fine day to ride, really good company (let no-one tell you that Hog riders aren't good people) and such a good cause. I met a couple of new people and met up with a couple I hadn't seen for awhile - Madmal, Hawkeye, Skunk, Sels, Freakshow (sans bike) The first time I've ridden on the road and not been able to hear my own bikes engine. Bikers are good people.

[merv]

OK, figured out the pics thing.....dumb arse that I am!

How come your thumbnails are vertical and everyone else's are horizontal?

I had to give it a miss today, promised a chick from work that I'd help her move house and she followed it up with an afternoon of food and Sauv Blanc so I wasn't complaining.

[Colapop]

.... your other other wife...?

[judecatmad]

How come your thumbnails are vertical and everyone else's are horizontal?

I had to give it a miss today, promised a chick from work that I'd help her move house and she followed it up with an afternoon of food and Sauv Blanc so I wasn't complaining.

Don't ask complicated questions, LOL! I might have figured out how to add pics, but as for the other stuff....beyond me! :(

[Colapop]

I was wondering who's the ONLY GN there was. I didn't see you JCM (though you probably saw me)

[judecatmad]

I was wondering who's the ONLY GN there was. I didn't see you JCM (though you probably saw me)

No, I didn't and I'm really sorry I missed the opportunity to meet you finally! Sels told me you were there and I was going to come over and say hello but my little mind got distracted by orange juice at the bar and sausages and after that I had totally forgotten the reason I had walked up to the front in the first place.....*sigh* I'm a bear of little brain.....

I was rather proud that the wee ginny kept up (mostly) and that I didn't end up doing a spectacularly late entrance! Half expected to win the prize for lowest cc rating bike!!

Today was seriously THE most fun I have had all year! I need to go on some more group rides :D

[Colapop]

I'll have to stalk your GN now...

[judecatmad]

I'll have to stalk your GN now...

Yay! A bit of excitement to my otherwise dull life! LOL

[elle-f]

get that GN over the hill tomorrow- its going to be an awesome day!

Jude thank you for today - i loved it and hanging with ya - you made my day.

Sels lovely meeting you and to the odd couple on the army trail bikes blowing out smoke in front of us........:rockon:

And there was some other lovely person i met as well - sorry i forgot your name *eep*

On the way home over the takas i got to the top and it was like a huge meeting taking place *L* was great fun however, about a minute after i got there we were told there had been a car vs bike accident on the wgtn side about half way up.......certainly makes you stop and think and i really hope whoever was involved in that was ok.

[merv]

Sels lovely meeting you and to the odd couple on the army trail bikes blowing out smoke in front of us........:rockon:

Pickle was that you and the Mrs and is that why you were asking about 650 size trail bikes coz the KLR's are kaput? Though not sure that you fit the "odd" description.

[Pickle]

Sels lovely meeting you and to the odd couple on the army trail bikes blowing out smoke in front of us........:rockon:

And there was some other lovely person i met as well - sorry i forgot your name *eep*

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Not sure about the description of being odd, as for the smoke that would be Viv's KLR, smoke s worse than a used import. Took the KLR's to try & make more noise than the Harleys - No Chance, but right bike for a slow group ride.
Bloody good turnout lots of bikes, lots of friendly people

Merv we are after bigger bikes cause the KLR's are hard work over longer distances, Viv's bike uses a bit of oil, mine has had the top end done.

[sels1]

and more....

That photo of the old green army Indian..... the owner was an old school mate of mine...was a mates for years but we had lost touch after I left wgtn. I remember that bike being at the back of the garage when I went round to his place as a teenager. Great to see both bike and owner still in good nick!

[elle-f]

laffin - truth is - those trail bikes i loved. i wouldnt mind one myself!

i had an absolute ball today - it was just amazing the whole riding in a long trail of heaps of bikes. i am just rapt i didnt knock jude over *laffin*

[judecatmad]

i had an absolute ball today. i am just rapt i didnt knock jude over *laffin*

Me too! On both counts :laugh: Close call with the chick in the silver jacket on the red bike a couple of times tho.....


get that GN over the hill tomorrow- its going to be an awesome day!

Jude thank you for today - i loved it and hanging with ya - you made my day.

And there was some other lovely person i met as well - sorry i forgot your name *eep*


Ah, you're a honey, and very welcome! I enjoyed it too - much better having someone to tag along with than being billy no mates :D

Think it's Skunk you're referring to..? The chappie in green with the big bear, LOL!

I'll see how my plans for tomorrow work out - got a whole heap of Avon stuff to do (yes, yes, I know, THE most unlikely Avon lady in the world :rofl:). Should have done it all today but ended up snoozing when I got home!

[Hawkeye]

The first time I've ridden on the road and not been able to hear my own bikes engine. Bikers are good people.


Were we supposed to start our engines? I was just sitting there admiring the bikes around me and the next thing I knew, I was getting sucked along.

That's the first time the little CBX hasn't struggled to get to 100k with my ample frame on it. It felt like I had a tow rope on.:woohoo:

[Hawkeye]

I was rather proud that the wee ginny kept up (mostly) and that I didn't end up doing a spectacularly late entrance! Half expected to win the prize for lowest cc rating bike!!




I think my little CBX would have challenged you for that prize JCM. I almost put in the arena for the show but decided I didn't want to take away any of the glory from that black Chopper:rofl: Not to mention the red Indian. What an awesome machine.

[judecatmad]

I think my little CBX would have challenged you for that prize JCM. I almost put in the arena for the show but decided I didn't want to take away any of the glory from that black Chopper:rofl: Not to mention the red Indian. What an awesome machine.

Yeah, I didn't want to have people gasping for breath at my awesome bike either (or is that trying to find their breath cos they're laughing so hard?? :rofl:). Were you parked just by the bollards infront of the main area? A wee red and white bike? If so, I saw you setting off as elle and I were walking past to get to our bikes.

Shame I didn't get to meet more KBers yesterday but I'm not as brave as sels, going around asking if people are who he thinks they are (I got a 'are you jude? Judecatmad?' and I stood there rather worried for a couple of seconds thinking 'why yes, yes I am. Who are you and what have I done wrong now?!' :rofl:)

There were some really superb bikes but I couldn't be bothered taking such good care of all that chrome, LOL. Took me hours to clean and polish up the ginny (the bits I could be bothered doing that is!). Got an awesome buise on my forehead where I forgot about the handlebars as I stood up from polishing the exhaust......OUCH!!!!

What a great day tho :D

[elle-f]

yeah, and i too didnt want to take away from those bikes in the competition by putting mine up there with the custom plastic $2 shield covering the battery. I did get a few glances though and i would suggest that those people were thinking of a way to be able to steal my shield cover without me knowing:Punk: