To Hmltn & Wgtn for Daryl & Bruce

[bugjuice]

This thread is to arrange the 'convoy' down to the funerals.

Darryl
Wednesday 6th December.
As per Quasi's thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=39945). Meet at Papakura Autobahn before 8am for the ride down, for Darryl.


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Bruce
Friday 8th December, 2pm Lower Hutt.

Leave 3pm Thursday.

Meeting point 1; Hell's Pizza Kohi(summat) (Please respect residence in the area)
Meeting point 2; Bombay Autobahn ~40 mins later than time posted above.

By leaving on Thursday arvo, even tho we'll be on course to be in/near Wellington around 11-midnight, at least we'd be able to get some rest before the long day on Friday. Anyone who thinks they can ride it Friday morning, spend the whole day in morning, then the socialising afterward.. On reflection, it's just a big ask. Please take care guys. I know it's a bit earlier than originally said (6pm), but it's a long ride, and for a good mate.



Could Wellington crew who are helping out with beds for Bruce's funeral, please either supply solid directions, or would be kind enough to meet us somewhere on the way in, for those (like me!) who don't have much of a clue around that area..?

[kiwifruit]

i will be traveling to lower hutt early friday morning from taupo, would be good to convoy with others

[skelstar]

I can't provide beds but if you need anything else let me know guys. I could take time off on Thurs if you need an escort from out of town.

Just a thought. Leaving at 4am *and* attending a funeral etc would be a mission. Also consider that some people will be pretty torn up. Just a thought.

[Ms Piggy]

Thanks for organising this. If anyone needs a place to kip my partner & I have a double bed available. We're in Newtown.

PM me. Cathy

[MSTRS]

We are in Napier, but it might help if some want to break their journey. Bear in mind that no announcement has been made yet as to UncleB(ruce)'s funeral which we will be attending.

[bugjuice]

Thanks guys.

And yes, I'm well aware that there's no information on Bruce's (uncle B) funeral yet. For the sake of those wanting to attend both in wellington, I hope they don't clash. As horrible as it sounds, I hope that it will be able to coincide with the northlanders' lot still near by.

And thanks for the support welly crew. Means a lot

[Biohazard]

I have spare bed should anyone need a place to sleep, plus a nice warm garage to keep ya bike(s) safe call me.

call me on - 021 390 560.

[KLOWN]

I have a lumpy couch in palmy if anyone needs it. I will ride down to wellington from here on friday.

[Skunk]

I have a double bed and garage space. PM me if you want it and I'll give directions and/or meet you somewhere.

[R6_kid]

if anyone is caging down please get in contact. I'm going to try and get an exemption for the few days but i doubt i will.

[sAsLEX]

if anyone is caging down please get in contact. I'm going to try and get an exemption for the few days but i doubt i will.

You could always get a lift on the back of a bike.... or someone to ride yours like SM did to wanganui with MR riding his bike.

[bugjuice]

First post updated. If we meet at Hell's, we can have a quick honorary bite to eat, then head off.

[skelstar]

You could have two convoys? Better to make it safe than make it 'ideal'.

Tell me to butt out...its not really my business. Sorry.

[crashe]

Im leaving late Thursday morn/early Thursday arvo......
riding down SH1 all the way....... and staying either in Palmie North or detour off to mates at Hastings (depending on if I can get a bed to kip in)
Then Friday morning head down to Wellington. (Cheers Riffer).

Saturday heading back up to Auckland all the way up SH1.
Got to be in Whangarparoa on Sunday arvo.

So if there are any nana riders out there that want to ride with this nana rider...... happy to have your company.

[bugjuice]

tbh I'd prefer to ride down during the day, or most of it anyway. I can't do a half day (for what's on at work). But a compromise may be..? Head off around 3? Or you guys head off and the stragglers left behind can (easy goin) catch up..

And, can we pick a route thru Rotorua and Taupo? I know it's not the most exciting of routes, but to pick up fellow kber's on the way (plus I have to get HDTboy!)

[Matt Bleck]

Me and Kiwifruit will be going down Friday morning, so for those who can't go thrusday I will be leaving Rotorua Friday Morning at 6ish.

[Motoracer]

I want to leave AKL at 0200 hours on Friday morning to WLG.

Thoes who want to come with me, PM me.

[bugjuice]

lol.. just posted up on the other, mr..
just take it easy riding down guys, it's gonna be a long day

[justsomeguy]

Can you please confirm by tonight Buggy - need to arrange leave.

Thanks.

[bugjuice]

confirm which bit?
3pm on Thursday is set.

For Darryl's, I still haven't heard anything yet. As soon as I hear, I'll update this, and I'm sure Quasi will update Darryl's thread too.

[justsomeguy]

3pm on Thursday is set.

Thank you that's what I was after.

[Zapf]

At this stage I will be heading to Wellington via Bike. Would be happy to tag along with ya Buggy

[justsomeguy]

At this stage I will be heading to Wellington via Car or Bike, if via car I have space for 3 ppl.

Hmm - give Gareth - R6Kid a yell.

[LilSel]

So if there are any nana riders out there that want to ride with this nana rider...... happy to have your company.

Mark will be riding like a nana on my bike... he'll keep you company.. and you can keep an eye on him for me.

[Bend-it]

I have a double bed in a spare room in Newlands (10 mins from lower hutt), if anyone needs a roof while you're here.

PM me. Cheers...

[Slingshot]

I have a double bed in a spare room in Newlands (10 mins from lower hutt), if anyone needs a roof while you're here.

PM me. Cheers...

Same here...PM me if requried

[Paul in NZ]

Hi folks

Please check this out

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=40003

Let me know it this fits with your plans

Best Regards

Paul N

[adiddy]

well for those going to hamilton to darryls funeral, leaving autobahn at 8.30am sharp on wednesday be there at 8.15 to fuel up..... casual pace as to marka sign of respect

[insane1]

forgive me but whers bouts it this autobahn in paps.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

At this stage I will be heading to Wellington via Car or Bike, if via car I have space for 3 ppl.

If you are taking your car pm macktheknife he would go with you.

[adiddy]

it is in between the papakura and drury offramps , u can only acces it by going south!!! so ride past the papakura offramp and about 1.5 km on the left u will see it!!!!

[insane1]

im coming from sandringham solooking at leaving here at 7am motorway to rainbows end where to from there i get lost out that way sorry.

[Macktheknife]

im coming from sandringham solooking at leaving here at 7am motorway to rainbows end where to from there i get lost out that way sorry.

Stay on the southern motorway, you will see the sign for the service centre after papakura turnoff. Huge BP station and other shops etc.

[bugjuice]

Meet at papakura by 8 wednesday morning.

[Cibby]

Does anyone have a spare backseat for the procession for Daryls funeral????

Thanks
Cibby.

[Fatjim]

Yep.

But I can lend you the 'Yawn if you like.

[Cibby]

Yep.

But I can lend you the 'Yawn if you like.

Yawn???..........

[skelstar]

He means Firestorm. VTR1000F.

[insane1]

if needed you can ride on the burger with me

[Cibby]

He means Firestorm. VTR1000F.

I'd be honored but Daryls funeral is in Hamilton... be a bit of a mission to get it up there, for bruces it coudl be cool thou as i'm still needing a seat/bike for that one... :)

[Fatjim]

Yeah sorry, It's here for you for Thursday/Friday. I'll clean it up as best I can.

You don't riding a blue bike do you?

[Cibby]

Yeah sorry, It's here for you for Thursday/Friday. I'll clean it up as best I can.

You don't riding a blue bike do you?

Thanks heaps mate, appreciated.

What year is the bike? i may have to try it on and see if i can actually reach the ground first and see if i can ride it.. it is a really massive bike?

I dont mind blue bikes, i've sold my red leathers and only have my black gear left so i wont clash :)

[Fatjim]

Yep good point in your "case". They're all the same, but they don't have a very high seat. Certainly lower than the Duc. But no worries, we'll sort something out, maybe one of the locals with a 4 hundy would swap, or you can sit on the back

[Blondini]

Safe travels folks.My thoughts will be with you.:love: :grouphug: :wavey: :niceone:

[Disco Dan]

ok, managed to swing it to get down there... see you folks at the autobahn.

[bugjuice]

k, just so I know.. who's going to be where tomorrow? just don't want to leave anyone behind, and don't want to be waiting around to see who does.. if you know what i mean..

[justsomeguy]

Zapf and I aim to meet you at the Autobahn by 3:30pm or whenever you get there.

Cheers.

[Zapf]

Yep, 3:30pm at Autobahn I plan for. Any route? Picking up anyone along the way? Let me know as I'll plot it on the GPS pre trip.

Won't be stuffing around but won't go warp speed either. Say around 120kmh on the clock.

[bugjuice]

nah, easiest route (which is unfortunately the boring one). Just wanna get there. Can sight see on the way home. Was thinking of scooting down 2 > 27 > 28 to taupo. I have to peel off to Rotoura, but will regroup in Taupo. Just stick around at paps if poss, I'll be there! Unless it gets late, then just head off.

Anyone meeting at Hells? Or should we do that when we have more time? Soz Bruce..

[justsomeguy]

nah, easiest route (which is unfortunately the boring one). Just wanna get there. Can sight see on the way home. Was thinking of scooting down 2 > 27 > 28 to taupo. I have to peel off to Rotoura, but will regroup in Taupo. Just stick around at paps if poss, I'll be there! Unless it gets late, then just head off.

Anyone meeting at Hells? Or should we do that when we have more time? Soz Bruce..

Why not take a more fun route?? Help stop our tyres getting flattened?

You coming alone or bringing the missus on the back??

I say don't eat pizza - not the best thing while riding.

[justsomeguy]

Yep, 3:30pm at Autobahn I plan for.

hey - you plan for 2:30 ok.

I'm not waiting till 5pm for you to show up.

[bugjuice]

cos i just wanna get there, like I said. The 636 is most definitely not a tourer. My arse is gonna be achey as hell by Taupo time. I just wanna be there. On the way back, I intend to be more scenic. And I'd pick another route, but I need to pick up HDTboy on the way, and nope, Kell has more sense than to spend 8 hours on the back of a bike..

[justsomeguy]

cos i just wanna get there, like I said. The 636 is most definitely not a tourer. My arse is gonna be achey as hell by Taupo time. I just wanna be there. On the way back, I intend to be more scenic. And I'd pick another route, but I need to pick up HDTboy on the way, and nope, Kell has more sense than to spend 8 hours on the back of a bike..

Since I ride what you ride with race track firm suspension - aren't the twisties more comfortable?

Sitting at 100kmph puts things to sleep.

No worries - will go with what ever is decided.

See you tomorrow. Get a good nights sleep buggy.

[justsomeguy]

Hi

I have just created a calendar entry for this ride.

So we have some idea of numbers.

Can those coming please register.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1055

Thanks,
JSG

[crashe]

k, just so I know.. who's going to be where tomorrow? just don't want to leave anyone behind, and don't want to be waiting around to see who does.. if you know what i mean..

By the time you leave at 3pm...... I shall be down country somewhere.... (SH1)

Mind you....... you will probably catch up to me and wave as you pass me by.... :whistle:

So you guys travel safe...... and take care out there on the roads.

[bugjuice]

Since I ride what you ride with race track firm suspension - aren't the twisties more comfortable?

Sitting at 100kmph puts things to sleep.

No worries - will go with what ever is decided.

See you tomorrow. Get a good nights sleep buggy.
yep, they are more comfortable. But a) the twisties add time, and b) the twisties are away from Rotorua. Once we pass Taupo, then it's all on.. Just prior..

[bugjuice]

k, so meet at Papkura BP at 3.30 then..

[bugjuice]

news from the front, for those still to travel: major roadworks on the forest section/roads about 40km before Taupo. Just mind yourself there..