250 ride 31st December 2006

[McJim]

For the last 250 themed ride for 2006 we're planning a 300km round trip. Because of the distance we recommend that all attending riders be comfortable travelling at 100kph on the open road.

Maverick would normally be doing all the organising but he will be off having Christmas in Sydney so you just have to put up with me. :)

Route will be divulged on the day - meeting point details will be sent by PM to everyone who signs up 2 days before the run....I cannot be arsed dealing with people signing up on the morning or having to spend 30minutes answering PMs on the morning of the ride (when I should be putting fuel in the tank of my bike!).

The ride will be an earlyish one as we appreciate that people will have some serious piss ups to attend that evening. we will therefore try to get back to populated areas at a decent hour.

Calendar Link here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1085

[Lucy]

Not heading to Coro I hope, my bike can go 100 (just) but I don't fancy lane splitting and/or queuing on SH2!

Hope to make it this time. Happy Christmas everybody.

Lucy

[shaneh]

Can you give me a rough idea of route ?
I live in Raglan and could join you in Hamilton if you're passing through.
Shane

[Waylander]

Depending wich way you're headed I might join you. I'll be in Auckland that weekend and may be heading home on the 31st. Would be keen to join for a while if you don't mind a big bike joining in for a cozy cruise.

[Lucy]

What? Do you mean 250 isn't big??? What am I missing.....

[Donor]

Can't guarantee the speed, so I'll flag this ride as well...

Hope those that go have a good safe haul, and will have to catch the next spin in the shiny new year!

[andrea]

hm yes could do, couldddd doooo <_< i hope i can get some new gear to cover my fat arse in time for this ride, if not then im coming anyways "ahem""
my 2 stroke supercharged/turbo 250cc gilera scooter is up and running again, so im looking forward to breaking her in<_<

[Fub@r]

I could be a goer for this one.........could you give just some ball park idea of time leaving and returning? Will have to clear it with the boss :yes:

[toymachine]

I'll see how early the celebrations are starting... but I may be in for this.

[insane1]

might as well do this one as well .

[M1CRO]

... we recommend that all attending riders be comfortable travelling at 100kph on the open road.
I dont mind helping out... and since I'm slow, I can take tail-end :innocent:

[McJim]

I dont mind helping out... and since I'm slow, I can take tail-end :innocent:

:rofl: :killingme

Buwahahahahaha!

Would love to see you there.

[M1CRO]

Would love to see you there.
Could spend some one-on-one time with whoever is interested in what I have to say :shit:
Anyone interested in joining the ride on the back of mine, is more than welcome :rockon:

[Donor]

Ummm... perhaps I should expand on my speed comment...

Daisy has a cold, and while Doctor Donor is doing all he can, he can't guarantee that he will have his patient cured in time.

I'll register in optimism, but won't promise to be there at the mo...

[andrea]

I dont mind helping out... and since I'm slow, I can take tail-end :innocent:

haha slow my f'n arse sensei <_<
hmm<_< so ya bringing ya cage then??

[M1CRO]

haha slow my f'n arse sensei <_<
hmm<_< so ya bringing ya cage then??
Just about has the same engine size :)
We can practise cornering lines, but no "frontal loss of traction".. Croft will not be impressed :dodge:

[Grahameeboy]

I know I have a bigger bike but fancy a spin............if that is okay?

[toymachine]

I've no problem listening to an SV1000 for a day :Punk:

[Minnie]

Well i would love to come, but dont think im up to the 100km/hr bit yet.:no:
will try and come to the next one, hope you guys have a great safe trip though and merry xmas all:Punk:

[Donor]

Well i would love to come, but dont think im up to the 100km/hr bit yet.:no:
will try and come to the next one, hope you guys have a great safe trip though and merry xmas all:Punk:

If I get me chores done, I might be toodling out your way today - keep ya ears open for Daisy, can't miss her! lol

[erik]

I'll be there again if you don't mind a 400 tagging along. Looks pretty much the same as the 250 bandit... :)

[Minnie]

If I get me chores done, I might be toodling out your way today - keep ya ears open for Daisy, can't miss her! lol

sweet will keep my eyes open, for you, am going for a toodle myself soon, watch for the gn with a bright yellow vest going very carefully..ha ha

[Blairos]

I wouldnt mind bringing myself along for a toodle this particular day too, would be a nice way to bid sayonara to 2006 before the beer starts flowing that evening :)

[Gremlin]

I might come along, pillion seat would be open if anyone wanted that...

Otherwise I'll probably decide at the last minute...

[Grantasaurus]

I'll be there :)

I'll hopefully not bin this time :/ I learned from my mistake (thanks Micro and others for looking after me)



my 2 stroke supercharged/turbo 250cc gilera scooter is up and running again, so im looking forward to breaking her in<_<

Wow, I have to see that.
Is that factory or aftermarket? I know there is a supercharged gilera scooter but I didn't know there was a twincharged one. Holy shit thats cool. Just like the old works lancia deltas.

[M1CRO]

I'll be there :) I'll hopefully not bin this time :/ I learned from my mistake (thanks Micro and others for looking after me)
I will be there to look after ya mate :yes: Glad to see your out & about again :scooter:

[Grantasaurus]

Hard out. I wasn't going to let something that put me off, the pull to get another bike was too strong.

It didn't put my brother off either, he's now got his licence and a bike on the way.
We'll be able to make some future KB rides family affairs, rather than dodgy ones like they are now haha

[Snowcarver04]

Give us a rough idea of the route.

[toymachine]

There's a high chance it'll be north island based ;)

[Minnie]

ive had a change of heart , am coming now:yes: look forward to meeting some faces behind the names. im def going to be tail end charlie though....
well think the youngest has finally gone to sleep so can safely play santa now, anyone fancy some carrot strips and milk :yuk: oh well, have a good one all goodnite:zzzz:

[M1CRO]

I dont mind helping out... and since I'm slow, I can take tail-end :innocent:

im def going to be tail end charlie though....
Fight ya for it :innocent:

[Donor]

Fight ya for it :innocent:

Nuh-uh - I'm going to leave on the ride deliberately 20 minutes late, just so's I can claim the coveted TEC crown... mine, ALL MINE!!!

*insert evil cackle HERE*

[Jeaves]

provided i get back from the mount in time ill be along for this one :scooter:

[andrea]

I'll be there :)

I'll hopefully not bin this time :/ I learned from my mistake (thanks Micro and others for looking after me)



Wow, I have to see that.
Is that factory or aftermarket? I know there is a supercharged gilera scooter but I didn't know there was a twincharged one. Holy shit thats cool. Just like the old works lancia deltas.

um:blink: yeahhhh "cough, cough!!!"
hey good to see you back on a bike again, looks better in black aye, you know those guys from your insurance company never rang me up.

[andrea]

Just about has the same engine size :)
We can practise cornering lines, but no "frontal loss of traction".. Croft will not be impressed :dodge:

yes and my fear of small corners and twisties going down, and gravel and and.... :wacko: :blink: oh fark my antidepressants i left them over McJims and Chickadees house:eek5: :weird: :shutup:

[Dealer]

Hiya
Havent been on a 250 ride before, let me know where and when and i'll be there.

[M1CRO]

yes and my fear of small corners...
Size doesn't matter :) lol

[M1CRO]

Nuh-uh - I'm going to leave on the ride deliberately 20 minutes late, just so's I can claim the coveted TEC crown... mine, ALL MINE!!! *insert evil cackle HERE*
Good reply... Will save you the crown :scooter:

[McJim]

Glad you fellas are willing to fight over TEC - remember there's a responsibility with that position.

TEC is the one that pulls riders out of ditches, untangles them from electric fences, dusts them off and sets them back on the road again.

TEC is not just the slowest rider....

[Maha]

Glad you fellas are willing to fight over TEC - remember there's a responsibility with that position.

TEC is the one that pulls riders out of ditches, untangles them from electric fences, dusts them off and sets them back on the road again.

TEC is not just the slowest rider....


You forgot mouth to mouth at any given moment..........:blip:

[McJim]

You forgot mouth to mouth at any given moment..........:blip:

That's only mandatory when Charlize Theron is TEC...I remember that trip well - everyone scooted off as fast as they could and laid their bikes down carefully and pretended to be unconcious.

[Maha]

That's only mandatory when Charlize Theron is TEC...I remember that trip well - everyone scooted off as fast as they could and laid their bikes down carefully and pretended to be unconcious.

Hey M1CRO can look like CT on a good/wet day........:yes:

[McJim]

Hey M1CRO can look like CT on a good/wet day........:yes:

If your eyesight is that far gone I'd seriously consider hanging up your leathers for good and selling yer bike!:sick:

[Maha]

If your eyesight is that far gone I'd seriously consider hanging up your leathers for good and selling yer bike!:sick:

Wanna buy a Triumph???... 2nd thoughts...i will keep it for now. Yes or no? is your ride staying south of the bridge on the 31st?

[McJim]

Wanna buy a Triumph???... 2nd thoughts...i will keep it for now. Yes or no? is your ride staying south of the bridge on the 31st?

My bike has got 'Harbourbridgeophobia'. Spoke to the fellas a Botany Honda when it got it's last service and they said there's nothing can be done. I just need to wait until I am allowed to prove I can ride a bigger bike - then I will prove that I can ride a bigger bike and get something capable of travelling the motorways of this fine land and finally see what exists north of the harbour.

In other words 'Yes' the ride is staying South of the bridge.

[Mr. Peanut]

I'll be there. Don't worry I'm a nana :innocent:

[Waylander]

I'll be there. Don't worry I'm a nana :innocent:
Good God save us.

[Mr. Peanut]

Don't worry Laywander, I'll be good.

[McJim]

I'll be there. Don't worry I'm a nana :innocent:

Dude - you ride an NSR250 - they can't be ridden like a nana.

[Gremlin]

Dude - you ride an NSR250 - they can't be ridden like a nana.
hah... the first and last time I met him... he was standing still... err.... literally :mellow:

Now you be a good boy Mr Peenut

[Mr. Peanut]

Yup, those barriers work guys...

:whocares:

[Maverick]

Hey Guys,
Just dropping in a line from a Cybercafe in Oz,
Im staying at a place called MacMasters Beach, about an hour and a half north of Sydney. Its really hot and sunny, and a 5 minute walk to a great surf beach.
Anyway, my time is up and I have more shopping to fit in, so catch you all on the 31st, As nice as this is I am definitly having bike withdrawls :)

Thinking of you all,

Mav and the Weather GenieTM :cool:

[LilSel]

Hey Mav!!!
Glad to hear your having a good time :D

[Grantasaurus]

arrgh.... I've been invited to a new years celebration on waiheke, so I can no longer attend the ride. Gutted. Oh well, there's always next time.

Can't really refuse a lady's invitation to her grandparents place on waiheke can you?

[Fub@r]

Can't really refuse a lady's invitation to her grandparents place on waiheke can you?

Quite easy really........Waiheke is extremely overated

As for who will be TEC............its easy that will be me. How do I know this? I doubt anyone wants the embarassment of following a Hyosung

[McJim]

Quite easy really........Waiheke is extremely overated

As for who will be TEC............its easy that will be me. How do I know this? I doubt anyone wants the embarassment of following a Hyosung

How dare you assume you will have the only Hyosung there.

[Fub@r]

How dare you assume you will have the only Hyosung there.

Well Warlock is not on the list :Punk:

Also looking at the signups, plus 2 non KB mates of mine that might tag along this will be a damn fine turnout

[McJim]

Well Warlock is not on the list :Punk:

There are other Hyosungs in New Zealand besides your two..I overtook 2 on the last Taupo track day and neither of them were yellow. In fact they were red ones (faster than the yellow ones).

[Fub@r]

There are other Hyosungs in New Zealand besides your two..I overtook 2 on the last Taupo track day and neither of them were yellow. In fact they were red ones (faster than the yellow ones).

This coming form the same person that brags about overtaking Ginny's on a track day :innocent:

[McJim]

This coming form the same person that brags about overtaking Ginny's on a track day :innocent:

You and I both know that the V-Twins are no match for the mighty ginnies!

[Maha]

I doubt anyone wants the embarassment of following a Hyosung

I dont mind...... i can laugh at them from that angle or in my mirrors, dont bother me....:killingme

[Fub@r]

I dont mind...... i can laugh at them from that angle or in my mirrors, dont bother me....:killingme

You must be extremly easy to amuse then :yes:

[Mr. Peanut]

It aint over till the fat Hyosung... :killingme

[Maha]

It aint over till the fat Hyosung... :killingme


You are amusing as well......that is gold mate.....:yes:

[Fub@r]

It aint over till the fat Hyosung... :killingme

Theres nothing fat on a Hyosung..........except my ears after hearing Peanut sing :yes:

[gijoe1313]

Wahh! I wanna take my Hornet and play with you guys! :crybaby: But alas I too, am doomed to the Waiheke retreat booked by my brother on that day! :angry2: And him being an ex-biker too! Oh the heresy of it all!

Ah well, I would have been TEC 'cause I want to hear the Ho-ho's signature exhaust note (oh wait, McJim...and Fub@r need to take a pootle on my little ol'Hornet one of these days! :whistle:)

[hamie1]

Let me know for sure!!!:done:

[Maverick]

Well the Tempreture today is.. errm... hot.. this side of the Tasman. Yet again. Such a hassel. :p
Why is it that all the girls in Sydney are totally gorgeous? *sigh* *drool* I think its the most convincing argument to shift this side of the ditch. lol

Part of me is looking forward to coming home though, I miss riding, Traffic in Sydney is terrible. Im looking forward to seeing a few familiar faces too.
Anyway, I had better get a move on, got things to do before we leave the city to head home again,

Thinking of you all and looking forward to Sunday,

Mav :cool:

[hamie1]

Where is everyone coming from? Is this just an Auckland thing?:done:

[duckaddict]

Where is everyone coming from? Is this just an Auckland thing?:done:

It's an Auckland thing, but everyone else is joining :yes:

[McJim]

Well folks - I've been busy (stuck in an office all day then down sH1 to Mercer to meet MSTRS, hXc and yungatart) funally back in Ockers and at my PC.

Everyone who signed up for the ride has now received a pm from me detailing the time and the place and the route. If you're late that means you can reach one of the Waypoints mentioned and catch up the rest of us to talk shite at lunch time.

All the best,

McJim

[Donor]

Huzzah... I have brakes now, and after a bloody good series of thrashings, Daisy has cleared her snuffles.

SO, I will be there bright and early - with me PVC pants in me bag, ready for whatever nature throws at me, 'cos there ain't NO way in hell I am missing the last ride of the year.

Hmmm... might need a quick "tune-up" ride today, just for diagnostic purposes...

[zeocen]

I hope you guys all have fun! I wish I could make it, I almost signed up but then BAM, inner ear infection (who even gets one these days? jeez)..

Hopefully the weather clears up and you all have a great ride and a great new years!

[Waylander]

Where is everyone coming from? Is this just an Auckland thing?:done:
From Tauranga myself, but in Hamilton at the moment and heading to Auckland today.

[hamie1]

Until recently in Hamilton, then to Katikati for a holiday... oh it'll be a mamoth day but sure to be fun. And I'll need to have plenty of liquid refreshments that night! Any idea of time to get from Katikati to Meeting place? I'm looking forward to it... went to Taupo the other day for lunch.... Mmmmm BK......

[TLDV8]

Any idea of time to get from Katikati to Meeting place? I'm looking forward to it...

The calculator say's 205 km's from Tauranga so perhaps two hours.

http://www.accommodationz.co.nz/distancesnorth2.html#

[Chisanga]

Hey guys (and gals)

Just wanted to wish you all well for the ride and the new year. Wish I was coming along but it's probably a bit too much for me at this stage of my newbieness. However I hope to see you all in the New Year on a 250 ride.

Have fun and take care

[Blairos]

Hey guys (and gals)

Just wanted to wish you all well for the ride and the new year. Wish I was coming along but it's probably a bit too much for me at this stage of my newbieness. However I hope to see you all in the New Year on a 250 ride.

Have fun and take care

Its a good opportunity to take your time, ride your own ride, and log some K's - if you feel its a little too much, you can always decide to head home at the point that suits you :) I have done that before and there is absolutely no shame in doing so

[McJim]

Its a good opportunity to take your time, ride your own ride, and log some K's - if you feel its a little too much, you can always decide to head home at the point that suits you :) I have done that before and there is absolutely no shame in doing so

Wot he said.

If you've already braved twilight road then you're already a veteran!

I'll leave it up to you - no pressure.

Give me a call or PM if you need details.

[Chisanga]

Its a good opportunity to take your time, ride your own ride, and log some K's - if you feel its a little too much, you can always decide to head home at the point that suits you :) I have done that before and there is absolutely no shame in doing so

Thanks for the encouraging words. Sent a PM to McJim and i'll come depending on what the weather's like :)

[Donor]

Thanks for the encouraging words. Sent a PM to McJim and i'll come depending on what the weather's like :)

If I rode depending on the weather, I'd never do any miles.

Throw ya wet weathers on, and if need be, hit the warehouse and get some cheap yet illuminating PVC gear, and come along.

It's only water! Ask McJim or Mav about my first 250 ride... take a bit to beat that for precipitation and cloud farts!

[Chisanga]

If I rode depending on the weather, I'd never do any miles.

Throw ya wet weathers on, and if need be, hit the warehouse and get some cheap yet illuminating PVC gear, and come along.

It's only water! Ask McJim or Mav about my first 250 ride... take a bit to beat that for precipitation and cloud farts!

Ok so much for my prevaricating, i'll see you all there :) unless.... no i'll be there.

[andrea]

Ok so much for my prevaricating, i'll see you all there :) unless.... no i'll be there.
awesome, awesome come on the ride, im going to be one of the slower rides taking my own sweet lil time "cough,cough" ill be going half way though:)
i was bout to bring my 2000cc bike but ill leave that black stallion at home and bring my scooter

[andrea]

If I rode depending on the weather, I'd never do any miles.

Throw ya wet weathers on, and if need be, hit the warehouse and get some cheap yet illuminating PVC gear, and come along.

It's only water! Ask McJim or Mav about my first 250 ride... take a bit to beat that for precipitation and cloud farts!

yeah the f'n weather, i went out for a ride with christine and the weather turned to shit, so i got home had a shower went to mums to wash my clothes hehe, and fark now look the farken weathers farken cleared up damnit.!!!!:mad: grrrr grrrr!!!
ok if its friggen cloudy again tomorrow grrrr!!! hmm
oh fark i just forgot mum asked me to go and buy her and dad a bottle of rum<_< :pinch:

[Crazy Steve]

For the last 250 themed ride for 2006 we're planning a 300km round trip. Because of the distance we recommend that all attending riders be comfortable travelling at 100kph on the open road.

Maverick would normally be doing all the organising but he will be off having Christmas in Sydney so you just have to put up with me. :)

Route will be divulged on the day - meeting point details will be sent by PM to everyone who signs up 2 days before the run....I cannot be arsed dealing with people signing up on the morning or having to spend 30minutes answering PMs on the morning of the ride (when I should be putting fuel in the tank of my bike!).

The ride will be an earlyish one as we appreciate that people will have some serious piss ups to attend that evening. we will therefore try to get back to populated areas at a decent hour.

Calendar Link here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1085

I will meet the pack..

Can you Pm the ride details please..So I can try to meet up..:)

Crazy Steve..

[Donor]

Gutted... I'm on call tonight, so hopefully the phone stays quiet and I won't be hauling my arse out of bed in the wee small hours.

I don't come off call until 0800 - so I'll be in the carpark at work at 0759 to drop the company van off, waiting for the other fella to come in, then fanging home in my cage, getting my giggly gears on, and heading off to meet with a few other KBers for a convoy to the meeting point - got to get some shit talking time in, although I usually more than fill my quota each day!

Worst case scenario, if I get a few call outs tonight (each one can last an hour and a half) I might be a bit on the tired side tomorrow, so might miss the ride...

Hoping for a REAL slow night... (no matter HOW good the O/T rates are...)

[hamie1]

Damn only one more sleep (mmmmm sleep) for me!
Do you know'I'll actually spend more time riding there and back than on the actual 250 ride. Oh life is just so hard!
Did I mention there is only one more sleep.... anyone would think it was Christmas in my house.
I'm easily excitied......

zzzzzzzzz

[ArcherWC]

looking forward to this.

Also bringing a newbe along

[Fub@r]

Well if everyone that signed up turns up, + I will be bringing two extras we will crack 50 people. Not bad for a 250 themed ride

[duckaddict]

Damn only one more sleep (mmmmm sleep) for me!
Do you know'I'll actually spend more time riding there and back than on the actual 250 ride. Oh life is just so hard!
Did I mention there is only one more sleep.... anyone would think it was Christmas in my house.
I'm easily excitied......

zzzzzzzzz

Wow, that's keen! Good on ya man!

[El Dopa]

got to get some shit talking time in,

With you on that one.

I'll be there - the bike seems to be fixed, thanks mostyl to Erik's hard work, although we never managed to completely nail down what the problem was - it just seems to be working now.....

50+ people? That's going to test the organisational skills of Mav and McJim.

[Donor]

Arse!

Just got back from a call out, woman at the hospital reckons it's going to be a quiet night.

Bloody hope she is right!

To those travelling distance to join in tomorrow, ride safe, keep the rubber on the road, and look forward to seeing everyone there!

[Donor]

Monto como una pequeña muchacha en una bici con las ruedas del entrenamiento. ¡Pero por lo menos monto, eso soy la cosa principal!

[Mrs Busa Pete]

HAVE A GOOD RIDE GUYS HOPEFULLY WILL SEE A FEW OF YOU TONIGHT.WE WILL BE HERE GETTING THE FOOD READY AND THE BEERS COLD.
RIDE SAFE AND COME HOME SAFE :scooter:

[Grahameeboy]

HAVE A GOOD RIDE GUYS HOPEFULLY WILL SEE A FEW OF YOU TONIGHT.WE WILL BE HERE GETTING THE FOOD READY AND THE BEERS COLD.
RIDE SAFE AND COME HOME SAFE :scooter:

Can you keep some coke cold too...........

[Scouse]

Can someone pm me the meetup point place and time please

[Donor]

Quiet night my arse...

But I'll be there!

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Can you keep some coke cold too...........

DOES IT SNORT BETER COLD

[Grahameeboy]

DOES IT SNORT BETER COLD

Yeah......stick in nostril and let it thaw slowly for a slow fix

[gijoe1313]

This little biker has a secret love...
Don't ride Cagers!
This little biker will miss a 250 meet...
Avoid the Popos!
This little biker is having a little cry...
Oh bugger it!
This little biker hopes you have a good ride!

Gosh a rootie, darn it to heck and fiddlesticks and Sugar Honey Ice Tea :crybaby:

I missed the last twofiddy ride of this year and all :weep: Guess I'll have to make up for in the new year by doing some more mad pootling and thrashing my poor little ol'Hornet around!

I'll be on Waiheke on a family outing ... with no bike ... :weep:

Have a safe ride you guys! McJim is going to have his hands full today with all his usual Squadron mess buddies off the roster! (Oh, wait...his life will be easier! :doh:)

And Donor will probably singing "Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do..."
And Fub@r will be blinding the flock with his crepescular lighting effects...
And TDLV8 will be giving Donor Heart Attacks with his backfiring....
And McJim will be having a Jim Bean at the end of all of this...
And starting sentences with "And" is to be frowned on...
And gijoe1313 will never start making sense...
And I better leave it at that...
And Apologies to all those I haven't commented on...next time!

[andrea]

This little biker has a secret love...
Don't ride Cagers!
This little biker will miss a 250 meet...
Avoid the Popos!
This little biker is having a little cry...
Oh bugger it!
This little biker hopes you have a good ride!

Gosh a rootie, darn it to heck and fiddlesticks and Sugar Honey Ice Tea :crybaby:

I missed the last twofiddy ride of this year and all :weep: Guess I'll have to make up for in the new year by doing some more mad pootling and thrashing my poor little ol'Hornet around!

I'll be on Waiheke on a family outing ... with no bike ... :weep:

Have a safe ride you guys! McJim is going to have his hands full today with all his usual Squadron mess buddies off the roster! (Oh, wait...his life will be easier! :doh:)

And Donor will probably singing "Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do..."
And Fub@r will be blinding the flock with his crepescular lighting effects...
And TDLV8 will be giving Donor Heart Attacks with his backfiring....
And McJim will be having a Jim Bean at the end of all of this...
And starting sentences with "And" is to be frowned on...
And gijoe1313 will never start making sense...
And I better leave it at that...
And Apologies to all those I haven't commented on...next time!

yum a jim bean is that one of them alcoholic flavoured jelly beans:nya:

[McJim]

Looking out of the window all I can say is thank fuck Maverick brought his weather genie (tm) back from Australia.

See yeez all oot therr!

[Waylander]

Good thing it's only a 250 ride. my head is fucking killing me.

[Maha]

Monto como una pequeña muchacha en una bici con las ruedas del entrenamiento. ¡Pero por lo menos monto, eso soy la cosa principal!

I was think the very same thing earlier......but i went and had a lay down....:zzzz:

[Gremlin]

Me... :bye: Went to meeting point, had the usual chats etc. Figured I didn't need to check pressures, as I had done so just a couple of days ago. We left, after being split into 3 groups.

Just heading out to Whitford, on the first overtaking lane from Howick, I go over the bridge, up the right hander, and overtake a bike and car in one swoop. Tip the bike into the fast left hander at xxx k... and the bike went all over the show. :shit:

Took it easy to Whitford, unsure of what was going on, and feeling the bike to see if I could figure out. At Whitford, told the fast group TEC to carry on, as I had felt the rear, and it was really soft. Checked pressure at Whitford, it was a little over 100 kpa, when normally it should be 275. No wonder it handled badly :gob: Pumped it back up to 275.

Continued on to Clevedon, wanting to see if it was random, or a problem. Caught up with the medium group, informed their TEC so he knew. Shortly outside Clevedon there was a shiteload of cow shit right across the road (and it had been raining for a while). Tip toed through, but overtaking a car down the next straight, either there was shit on the tyre, smooth tar, or the soft rear, and I lost all traction, with the rear going left and right on me.

Mind was all over the place, nothing felt right, so I packed it in, came home, found myself losing more air, but home safe.

I hope the weather gets better for them, it was raining a fair bit...

[Mr. Peanut]

It's ok, I'm alive.

I just couldn't be arsed getting up at 6am to go to Auckland. Hope you have a good time, are they heading my way?

[notme]

Me... :bye: ..............Shortly outside Clevedon there was a shiteload of cow shit right across the road (and it had been raining for a while). Tip toed through, but overtaking a car down the next straight, either there was shit on the tyre, smooth tar, or the soft rear, and I lost all traction, with the rear going left and right on me.

Jeez....I was worried for a second there G! As for the cow fertilizer - yeah I found that too.....i unleashed the demons a little early and did a nice rolling burnout till the crap all came off my tyre......man cowcrap is slippery!


Mind was all over the place, nothing felt right, so I packed it in, came home, found myself losing more air, but home safe.

Sensible. It's one of the best decisions to make huh? Knowing when you should just pack it in and go home.

I only took a few pics at meeting points:

[terbang]

Was initially planning on a ride to Raglan with ZRXER (remember that) but the bloody Homo decided to go on this ride which I wasn't going on, and wanted to, because said homo wanted a quiet ride down Hwy 22. Make sense..? Anyway he's not such a big homo because him, Blairos and Micro (awesome bike man) turned up at my place and we rode up to the lighthouse that McJim couldn't find..! Had a few ales at the Kentish and caught up with a whole bunch of faces (sorry about mine guys) to put to names. Probably JSG's last KB ride as he is off to give Aussies some advice how to beat the pakistanis at cricket. Welcome to the East coast lot. Missed signing yer concrete leg there "Young at Heart" and sorry we didn't chat though I caught up with yer other 66.666%. Nice blokes. Minnie it was nice to catch up, welcome to the world of motorcycles.

[toymachine]

Crickey what a ride!

Wrong turns, turkeys and weather!

[Donor]

So many stories... so few diplomatic ways to tell them...

Best I have a few brews, it helps loosen the tongue... :drinkup:

[McJim]

Sorry I had to depart the Kentish at a high rate of knots - just received word that my missus binned her RG in Auckland - Big ups to Andrea, Hellraiser and M1CRO for acting as KB roadside assistance until I could get there.

she's fine and the bike has now got a bit of Character.

Just like to thank everyone for turning up - it was a good day.

Group 1 - 6 people.
Group 3 - 9 people.
Group 2 - 24 people.

Sorry to hear about your tyre pressures Gremlin.

Good to meet you all.

Cheers

[Donor]

she's fine and the bike has now got a bit of Character.

Just like to thank everyone for turning up - it was a good day.

Top marks to the organiser, it was a brilliant ride Jamie, and to those that missed it, get flexible, and make with the kicking of yourselves.

Awesome time had by all, even those that had a lie down early on in the piece... (I'm not saying NUTHIN more!)

Some awesome rides to drool over, although none were a patch on Daisy. Well, not as far as noise and exhaust perfume anyways!

Rock on next ride!

[tide]

Big Ups to McJim and Mav for organising :Punk:, an awesome ride as normal...

Later Deon

[duckaddict]

Sorry I had to depart the Kentish at a high rate of knots - just received word that my missus binned her RG in Auckland
....

she's fine and the bike has now got a bit of Character.
...


Thanks for the ride Jamie!

Good to know she's ok, was following her earlier and I must say she rides well, very well!

:scooter:

[toymachine]

Gutted I missed your signalling duckaddict! We rode all the way to the gorge on the kaiua ride before turning back, 2 gas stations later I found familiar routes and we made it...

[Prof - R]

thanks to the guys who put this ride togather

& another thanks to all that came along

good ride

[MSTRS]

A very well run ride - pity you orkers can't run the weather very well!!:innocent:
Really enjoyed taking part and meeting the odd familiar face and...well...the odd new face or 10. Glad to help, JSG.

[El Dopa]

Monto como una pequeña muchacha en una bici con las ruedas del entrenamiento. ¡Pero por lo menos monto, eso soy la cosa principal!

Si.

Diez caracteres.

[El Dopa]

Looking out of the window all I can say is thank fuck Maverick brought his weather genie (tm) back from Australia.


Having ridden home though a pissing storm, all I can say is, like fuck he did.

Didn't you sort out a return visa for the weather genie, Mav? Or is he/she a bit under the weather. Aha ha.


Sorry I had to depart the Kentish at a high rate of knots - just received word that my missus binned her RG in Auckland - Big ups to Andrea, Hellraiser and M1CRO for acting as KB roadside assistance until I could get there.

she's fine and the bike has now got a bit of Character.


Glad to hear all is well. Hope she's feeling better, too. Have a good Hogmannay.

[Lucy]

Awesome time had by all, even those that had a lie down early on in the piece... (I'm not saying NUTHIN more!)



You know what? ALL the rain in the world comes from Clevedon! I went that way home, after hanging around in Waiuku for ages, til it got too hot, then was planning to go home the same way we came only got a bit lost in Papakura, so went to Clevedon along the main route, just before Clevedon it started really hosing down AGAIN. Got to the coast at Duders and the sun came out.

Anyway, I learnt my lesson, this time I did NOT stop to put on my sexy yellow pants, so didnt end up giving the bike a 'little lie down'...! With no studly bikie gang to help pick it up it wasnt worth the risk, so I just got soaked. Got home so late that HWMBO was sure I was dead or in jail or something.

Sorry about Chickadees bin, glad she is ok. I hope that lovely jacket is ok too!

Thanks again for organizing these rides, they rock, (I roll). :shutup:

Happy New year everybody.

Sorry about the weather Napier-ites, good to meet you though!

Lucy

[duckaddict]

Gutted I missed your signalling duckaddict! We rode all the way to the gorge on the kaiua ride before turning back, 2 gas stations later I found familiar routes and we made it...

I seriously thought you and tide saw my wave, should have double check you guys followed us :no: apologies !

[TLDV8]

Another great day out,well except for the bit where it started raining five minutes into the ride until the Papakura side of Hunua gorge.I was tempted to get off and push the bike around the corners :laugh:..... From there on it was all good.
I do not think anyone would deny McJim and Maverick are assets to the biking community,well done once again. :niceone: :niceone:


Sorry I had to depart the Kentish at a high rate of knots - just received word that my missus binned her RG in Auckland - Big ups to Andrea, Hellraiser and M1CRO for acting as KB roadside assistance until I could get there.

she's fine and the bike has now got a bit of Character.

Glad to hear the young lady is ok.
For a 2 month rider,she certainly has some skill's.

[Lucy]

Group 1 - 6 people.
Group 3 - 9 people.
Group 2 - 24 people.




How many of the bikes were 250's do you reckon? Not that many from what I could see! Today was the very first time I wound the throttle as far as it would go, (trying to catch up with the Antique Honda CD250 that roared past me....) so I don't think I'll be joining group2 for a while.

[andrea]

Sorry I had to depart the Kentish at a high rate of knots - just received word that my missus binned her RG in Auckland - Big ups to Andrea, Hellraiser and M1CRO for acting as KB roadside assistance until I could get there.

she's fine and the bike has now got a bit of Character.

Just like to thank everyone for turning up - it was a good day.

Group 1 - 6 people.
Group 3 - 9 people.
Group 2 - 24 people.

Sorry to hear about your tyre pressures Gremlin.

Good to meet you all.

Cheers

not to forget Twig who helped christine pick up the bike and both of us push the bike onto the path. a very big thanx to him too.
poor guy stopped cause he had something in his eye, so i had to turn back and look for him.
ill see ya tomorrow Christine:( my good buddy

[Twig]

How many of the bikes were 250's do you reckon? Not that many from what I could see! Today was the very first time I wound the throttle as far as it would go, (trying to catch up with the Antique Honda CD250 that roared past me....) so I don't think I'll be joining group2 for a while.


Go the antique CD250!!! What a mighty, mighty bike!!! Just keep it against the stop Captain Loo Loo... It's the way we roll!!!

[andrea]

Another great day out,well except for the bit where it started raining five minutes into the ride until the Papakura side of Hunua gorge.I was tempted to get off and push the bike around the corners :laugh:..... From there on it was all good.
I do not think anyone would deny McJim and Maverick are assets to the biking community,well done once again. :niceone: :niceone:



Glad to hear the young lady is ok.
For a 2 month rider,she certainly has some skill's.

haha thats why i ride with her cause she's an awesome rider:)

[Twig]

not to forget Twig who helped christine pick up the bike and both of us push the bike onto the path. a very big thanx to him too.
poor guy stopped cause he had something in his eye, so i had to turn back and look for him.
ill see ya tomorrow Christine:( my good buddy

No worries, anytime!!! Just glad that nothing's to badly broken! Big, big thanks to 0800 Hellraiser roadside rescue!

[andrea]

No worries, anytime!!! Just glad that nothing's to badly broken! Big, big thanks to 0800 Hellraiser roadside rescue!

hey yeah hellraiser too, thanx dude :) you guys were all champs

[McJim]

not to forget Twig who helped christine pick up the bike and both of us push the bike onto the path. a very big thanx to him too.
poor guy stopped cause he had something in his eye, so i had to turn back and look for him.
ill see ya tomorrow Christine:( my good buddy

Yep - didn't know his KB name so couldn't put in a thanks.

Thanks Twig.

[gijoe1313]

:gob: Well, I only found out this morning from my little sojourn out to Whangaparoa to the Busa's new years eve party...

Chickadee binned!? Glad to hear she's okay and it sounds like there were some mitigating factors that helped ... like wearing the right gear! :whistle: A little birdy told me that "If you have proper riding pants, you need to wear them!" :yes:

Sounds like another characterful 250 themed ride - the usual carry on up the Hunua type fiasco! Good thing theres plenty of road for everyone to ride and get lost on!

As for me, after I finished up at Waiheke - I swapped the family driving duties in the cage for my little ol'Hornet. I made Whangaparoa by heading to Wellsford... :o and then resisting tempation to travel to Whangarei for a subway snack, I took the SH16 route instead (several times... :innocent:) before finally realising I needed to head to the Busa's party!

Met some more colorful and characterful KBers and put some more faces to nicknames!

Right time to eat some brekky and sort myself out for this new year thingy!
Big ups to all those who helped out McJim on the group stuff and those helping out where they can! :yes:

[Chisanga]

Well what a ride to chose for my first ever KB ride. I had an awesome time and would like to pass on my thanks to McJim for organising and Mav as an excellent group leader. Also cheers to Donor for being a great TEC and all the guys and girls in the slow group.

Certainly a great bunch of people in the KB community and i am proud to call myself a member.

Look forward to the next ride.

Safe riding everyone

[Blairos]

Well what a ride to chose for my first ever KB ride. I had an awesome time and would like to pass on my thanks to McJim for organising and Mav as an excellent group leader. Also cheers to Donor for being a great TEC and all the guys and girls in the slow group.

Certainly a great bunch of people in the KB community and i am proud to call myself a member.

Look forward to the next ride.

Safe riding everyone

Good to see you made it!
I firmly believe in the old "To Learn is To Do" philosophy :)

[Lucy]

Hi Chisanga, Happy New year. Yeah it's good fun eh, that was only my second KB ride, (and my second drop....), good that you came along.

Nice bike too!

[Chisanga]

Hi Chisanga, Happy New year. Yeah it's good fun eh, that was only my second KB ride, (and my second drop....), good that you came along.

Nice bike too!

Thanks Lucy, great to meet you.

P.S. Your bike has the dubious distinction of being the first ever vehicle I have overtaken on my new bike :)

See you (and the sexy yellow pants of doom) next time :Punk:

[Scouse]

Yea Mc Jim wot every one else has said well organised ride and a good gathering of KB'ers that I had not yet caught up with.

PS. Hey Boomer that was a nice couple of wheelies you did when you left the pub I see you've been taking lessons from R6 kid

[Minnie]

Just need to add my thanks as well, for my first ever KBer ride, even though my friend and i only joined up for the last wee bit, many thanks to Maverick and TEC (sorry not good on names) for ferrying myself and mate up to the litehouse by ourselves, was so nice to put the some faces behind names, Glad to hear you are alright Christine, was great to meet you, neat to meet you Lucy ha ha and ur GN and yellow vest:yes: nice also to see a couple of faces i already new Fub@r am looking after your old baby as best i can, only a couple small drops so far:innocent: Blairos good to see you again.......i think ill always remeber which brake to use in future when going down driveways........:laugh: Nice to meet you too Terbang, and everyone else, look forward to the next ride by then i should be up for the whole hog i hope.
hope everyone had nice new years celebrations. cheers all:done:

[Maverick]

Having ridden home though a pissing storm, all I can say is, like fuck he did.

Didn't you sort out a return visa for the weather genie, Mav? Or is he/she a bit under the weather. Aha ha.



Glad to hear all is well. Hope she's feeling better, too. Have a good Hogmannay.

Hey. It wasnt raining where I was :p

[El Dopa]

Hey. It wasnt raining where I was :p

Yeah, thinking about it, it did seem to be quite localised over Hunua/Clevedon all day.

Ran into Death, Inc and White Trash arsing around in a car park on the way home.

"where you off to?" sez Death.

"Hunua", I sez.

"Wet out that way" he sez.

Maybe I shoulda listened to the wise old sage after all.

[McJim]

Maybe I shoulda listened to the wise old sage after all.

Sheesh - and there was me thinking he was oregano. :rofl:

[ArcherWC]

Cheers for the blast everyone

[Crisis management]

I was riding back over Twilight road (about 10ish) and into Whitford when you lot were heading out, looked like a great turn out!
Me was the old GSXR 1100 with the slightly soggy rider in a blue jacket and no wet weather trou on.....I'm sure someone mentioned summer???
I would like to congratulate the last of the bunch on their waving ability, very enthusiastic you were.
If it's any help the rain definately did not follow me back to town.:innocent:

[Lucy]

P.S. Your bike has the dubious distinction of being the first ever vehicle I have overtaken on my new bike :)

See you (and the sexy yellow pants of doom) next time :Punk:

Not a dubious honour at all - a pleasure.

In fact I think the mighty GN250 exists purely to give pleasure to all.

1. Pleasure to those who own and ride and love them.
2. Pleasure to those who hate them by giving them an object to take the piss out of.

Even though you have a great looking and nice Honda, you too now have a fond GN memory as having it as the first vehicle you passed - see, it's just a beautiful thing!

And as for the yellow pants of doom - New years day was beautiful out East so I didnt even take them to work, as a result I had to stop in at the Warewhare on the way home and now I have some lovely green ones. The gear collection grows....

:rockon:

[McJim]

Not a dubious honour at all - a pleasure.

In fact I think the mighty GN250 exists purely to give pleasure to all.

1. Pleasure to those who own and ride and love them.
2. Pleasure to those who hate them by giving them an object to take the piss out of.


People don't actually hate the GN250 - it fills a niche in the motorcycle market. It'll be a thing of the past soon cos of yamaha's new 225 road bike and the fact that they're stopping Ginny production (I hear).

Brand new inexpensive 250 to learn on - I'll bet Chisanga paid $8,000 for his bike. How much change would you have got from $8,000 when you bought the Ginny? That's a lot of lollies.

[Chisanga]

I'll bet Chisanga paid $8,000 for his bike.

About $8300 once on-road costs are factored in :)

It's funny that it was a choice between the VTR and the GN for me... I had the money available and for my size I thought the VTR was the best choice. Still think the GN is a great deal though for the price... GN is a very polite bike too... they prostrate themselves in subservience at their owners feet when they stop to put on waterproof pants :done:

[yungatart]

Was great to be a part of your ride - you might have noticed me with my V6 3.8 L machine (Holden SW mutter, mutter..)
Good to put faces to names and thanks to all of you who helped me with McJim's bairns at the pub. You guys sure looked great pushing strollers and carrying Thomas the Tank engine bags....
How many of you noticed those other big tough leather clad biker boys - one changing nappies and another cutting up his wife's lunch...I wish I had it on video:yes:

[McJim]

How many of you noticed those other big tough leather clad biker boys - one changing nappies and another cutting up his wife's lunch...I wish I had it on video:yes:

I had to change my nappy - it got a bit smelly due to some of the sudden hairpins I met. :rofl:

[Lucy]

About $8300 once on-road costs are factored in :)

It's funny that it was a choice between the VTR and the GN for me... I had the money available and for my size I thought the VTR was the best choice. Still think the GN is a great deal though for the price... GN is a very polite bike too... they prostrate themselves in subservience at their owners feet when they stop to put on waterproof pants :done:


Nicely done!

Yeah I think you made a good choice too. I've noticed that I am half on the pillion seat when I ride, if I slide forward to where I would be right on the 'drivers' seat, my legs are horizontal til the knees and I look like one of those kids on the minibikes. And I'm only 169cm. (5'6 ish)

[Lucy]

How much change would you have got from $8,000 when you bought the Ginny? That's a lot of lollies.


Actually I could have got another Ginny AND some lollies. Hmmm lollies....
If I had had $8000 of course. Finally got around to getting a bike to commute and save some bucks, now what am I doing? Going for joyrides of hundreds of ks, looking for trinkets, buying stuff, eating in pubs, having a BLAST!

[Waylander]

My bike really REALLY sucks in the corners with no pressure in the front shocks... Luckily and easy fix at the gas station air pump.

Great ride McJim, despite the rain at the start and one particular corner where the Vmax decided to do a little two wheel drifting.

[toymachine]

I had to change my nappy - it got a bit smelly due to some of the sudden hairpins I met. :rofl:

Well I wasn't going to mention anything but...

[ArcherWC]

Couple of pics from the ride

[toymachine]

Might wanna lose the regos

[ArcherWC]

I cant be assed blocking out all the rego's, so i have just removed them