Bus, train, taxi, plane, car, ferry AND bike ride... all in two days!

[Meekey_Mouse]

Well... after one day's planning of trying to figure out the cheapest, fastest, safest and most importantly... funnest way of getting a bike from Blenheim to Taupo my family and I decided it'd be best if I traveled down and got the bike myself! YOS!

So this is a very rough after ride report as I'm SO tired :zzzz: I'll try get on here tomorrow and fix up any English/spelling mistakes so till them please bear with me!

I found a bike that I really liked on the net, rung the people and it sounded really good! So... as it was night I couldn't really do much about it. Woke up the next day stoked and straight away got into ringing round trucking companies etc. We found out that it would only be about $30 more expensive for me to travel down and pick the bike up... we started booking all the tickets for all the mechanical things I'd need to get on to get down there:scooter:

Didn't sleep that night, although I did try too! Got on the bus at 1AM... talked to an awesome chick who has always wanted to do biking but has never been able to get her own road bike :( got about 2 hours sleep on the bus. I didn't actually ride a train :dodge: but the bus passed one with 43 carriages!!

Then from Wellington I caught a taxi to the airport and then a plane to Picton. The guy who was selling the bike ( a mechanic) was away on holiday so his boss picked me up from the airport and took me to the bike in Blenheim. After a bit of delay there I left Blenheim at the time I should of been at the port ready to load the bike onto the ferry!! D'oh!

So I geared up quicker then I ever have before, shot round to the petrol station to fill up before I left and what do ya know.... I forgot to ask what fuel it took!! *slaps fore head* I was sure it took 91 but I wanted to do things properly, so I ran back to the shop (yes, in all gear at midday on a frikkin hot day!) which was thankfully only a few shops over. It does take 91, so away I go again running back to the bike lookin like a complete twit going for a jog in bike gear :D

I try ride as quickly yet safely as possible on a new bike, in heavy traffic on new roads... JUST making it to the ferry in time, tired as anything and I had to try get my gear off and strap my bike down all in the few mins I had before the ferry left. Some other bikers that were there helped me to strap the bike down (if it was you, thank you SOO much!).

Settled in for the ferry ride across and thankfully I managed to get about half an hours sleep.

Had a good chat with a biker before I left and he warned me not to go over the Taka's on my way home (once again, thanks!)

Got off the ferry and saw Str8_jacket waiting for me... lookin good on the FZR :yes: ... to escort me back to her place (Thanks for the bed and laughs!)
Pic one: The new Bikey!
Pic two: Bikey (needs a name) on the ferry
Pic three: I see that camera AJ! Hehe
Pic four: Colapop and AJ gettin a bit too comfy on Str8's bed!!:shutup:
Will type the events of that night and the ride back to Taupo in the next post, whenever that gets posted :whocares: :yawn: :zzzz:

If you've read this far, who've done better then me!

[Big Dog]

Nice new ride. Good to see your having fun on it already.

[NighthawkNZ]

kewl... good write up and read and glad you enjoying your new ride... :-) :scooter:

[MyGSXF]

You GO gurl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Punk: yeeeeferkinhaaaaaaa!!!!!!! :banana:

NICE set of new wheels ya got there babe!!!! :scooter:

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jen :rockon:

[Str8 Jacket]

Good to see you again Jas.... Nice bike, hope you enjoy it!

My bed STILL feels violated!

[Meekey_Mouse]

Wow! My typing wasn't too bad last night:second:

Any hoo...

Big thanks to Mr Melon for cookin the BBQ, Str8 for blowing up my bed, Colapop for cracking my back into place with your bear hug and every one else that was there who made it a great night :rockon:

I actually can't remember much of that night though! I was so incredibly tired, by then I had about 3 hours sleep in two very full on, stress full and fun days. It was really cool to meet some of the Wellington KB'ers. You might see me down that way again some time soon!

We arranged with AJTurbo (Andy) and his son mud boy (Luke) to come round in the morning at 9AM to escort me part of the way home. After a great nights sleep my alarm went off just after 8am... I was too tired so set it for another 20 mins or so and what do ya know! There is a knocking at the door... They're early! I'm still in the sleeping bag:yawn: I crawl out and have a shower, re pack the bag blah blah blah lol. Then played Halo with Luke for a lil while, good ol' Xbox :stupid:

After Mr Melon had turned my bike around on the spot (very nifty trick that one!) and ridden it up the creepishly steep drive way for me, we were away headin home. Stopped to gas up and Andy rings RG100 (Glen) to see if he can bring his glasses he left at the last race to a meeting point.

We got to the meeting point and find out that Glen is gunna join us for part of the ride :Punk: At this stage the back pack was already starting to feel heavy... So I went into the petrol station, bought some glad wrap and tied my pack onto the bike (see pic). It was so weird wrapping it round and round the tail end (Thanks to Glen for helping me out with this... Thanks Luke and Andy for your uh... support? :dodge: )

After that's done we headed off to Foxton to have a stop/breakfast. It was a really cool Cafe'! The car park was tarseal with gravel over the top, as soon as I saw it my heart started beating faster as usually on the GSX that would mean disaster (slippery gravel + tall bike = drop) drove onto it and was soo happy when I could easilly- ish enough move the bike around on it (I can flat foot the ZXR!). Then I was worried I might stall in front of the guys thankfully I didn't!

After an awesome break fast (see next post of pics) we headed off again and from then on it was pretty un eventful. Glen, Andy and Luke waved me off at the Palmy turn off and I carried on my merry way towards Taupo... most of the way seeing dark clouds in my mirrors and blue skies ahead

I got to waiouro, looked at my brake lever and the screw holding the lever on was sticking out about 2 1/2cm's!! It could of just bounced out... leaving the lever to come out :sick: I used a 20 cent coin to tighten it back up and headed off again past the mountains going past alot of cops.

WARNING: If any one is going through the desert Rd they have put loose gravel ontop of the tar seal thats had all the tar/ oil come to the top to try and get some grip for the cars... not fun on a bike! Also, the road has heaps of pot holes, bumps and over all is really rough... nice views though :yes:

Any hoo... at some point my MP3 ran outta batteries :angry: but I got home safe and sound with a new bike and a long story :done:

Pic one: Look a a nearly completed bed!
Pic two: Glad wrapped bike
Pic three: Bikes in the car park of the Cafe
Pic four: The Cafe in Foxton

[Meekey_Mouse]

Pic one: Strawberry pancakes :rockon:

Pic two: filling up in Samson

Pic three: Filling up in Waiouro (sp?) just before I saw the screw... if you zoom into the brake lever you can see it sticking out lol

[MyGSXF]

Pic one: Strawberry pancakes :rockon:

YUUUUUMMMMM........ :drool: :drool:

[Satch]

Well done MM, sounds like cuite an accomplishment!

and the new bike looks really tidy aswell, good on ya

[ajturbo]

Pic one: Strawberry pancakes :rockon:




yer thanks for the left overs... even though i had breacky before.. they were just toooooo tempting

[Mr. Peanut]

So I geared up quicker then I ever have before, shot round to the petrol station to fill up before I left and what do ya know.... I forgot to ask what fuel it took!! *slaps fore head* I was sure it took 91 but I wanted to do things properly, so I ran back to the shop (yes, in all gear at midday on a frikkin hot day!) which was thankfully only a few shops over. It does take 91, so away I go again running back to the bike lookin like a complete twit going for a jog in bike gear :D

Ever careful... :killingme
You must have buns of steel to do that on a ZXR. Way to go! :D

[SDU]

So I went into the petrol station, bought some glad wrap and tied my pack onto the bike (see pic). It was so weird wrapping it round and round the tail end
Novel cargo net


I got to waiouro, looked at my brake lever and the screw holding the lever on was sticking out about 2 1/2cm's!! It could of just bounced out... leaving the lever to come out :sick: I used a 20 cent coin to tighten it back up and headed off again past the mountains going past alot of cops.
phew!


WARNING: If any one is going through the desert Rd they have put loose gravel ontop of the tar seal thats had all the tar/ oil come to the top to try and get some grip for the cars... not fun on a bike! Also, the road has heaps of pot holes, bumps and over all is really rough... nice views though :yes:
Sounds typical of most of NZ roads. They seem to be getting worse these days.


Any hoo... I got home safe and sound with a new bike and a long story :done:
:rockon: Enjoy your new toy.

[kiwifruit]

cool bike, pity its not GREEN :shit:

wana go for a ride today?

[Grub]

Hey MM, Nasty and I were thnking of crossing the ditch for a Blenhein-Nelson and back weekend but the ferry prices just looked crazy. What did you use and how much?

[limbimtimwim]

Tidy bike!

[Swoop]

She looks like a nice tidy ZXR!
Good on you for going and picking her up. Great write-up as well!!!:yes:

[WarlockNZ]

Good on ya Jazz :) ... the new machine does look damn tidy :)

[Meekey_Mouse]

cool bike, pity its not GREEN :shit:

wana go for a ride today?

It's partly green... a horrid green though :sick:

Soz... the bike isn't rideable at the moment lol. Aaron and I've completly stripped it! Gunna give it a good clean, prime some of the frame work etc...

Hopefully should be up and goin in a few days :Punk:


Hey MM, Nasty and I were thnking of crossing the ditch for a Blenhein-Nelson and back weekend but the ferry prices just looked crazy. What did you use and how much?

I used the Interislander, It worked out at just over $100 for the bike and myself one way. If you book online it's cheaper... but you need to book at least 1-2 days before other wise the ferries are booked. Also, I think the really early ones are cheaper... not 100% sure though. On the way there the plane only cost $65 I think, sadly you can't take a bike though lol.

[trumpy]

Congrats on the new bile....enjoy. No doubt will see you around town.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Congrats on the new bile....enjoy. No doubt will see you around town.

Thanks, will keep an eye out for ya... what colour is your bike?

I have a KB patch on my right arm ^_^

[gijoe1313]

Nifty keen! Sounds like you had a whole passel of fun! Good to hear you did the right thing and pick up and rode the bike back! And of course, encountering those unique little quirks of biking :msn-wink: Colapop however is a big quirk related to riding :dodge:

I'm impressed, you're on your second bike already! :yes: Keep posting us the adventures of your-soon-to-be-named bike (dough by any chance? ... Cookie...)

[Meekey_Mouse]

Nifty keen! Sounds like you had a whole passel of fun! Good to hear you did the right thing and pick up and rode the bike back! And of course, encountering those unique little quirks of biking :msn-wink: Colapop however is a big quirk related to riding :dodge:

I'm impressed, you're on your second bike already! :yes: Keep posting us the adventures of your-soon-to-be-named bike (dough by any chance? ... Cookie...)

Haha, nah Cookie was the last bike! I'm thinkin I might go through sewing machine names/brands/models and weed eater names/brands/ models to find a name

[limbimtimwim]

Haha, nah Cookie was the last bike! I'm thinkin I might go through sewing machine names/brands/models and weed eater names/brands/ models to find a nameMight I suggest "Flymo" ?

[Meekey_Mouse]

Might I suggest "Flymo" ?



Haha! Whats that off/ how'd you come up with that?? Will think about it:yes:

Nice helmet in your avatar btw ^_^

[trumpy]

Thanks, will keep an eye out for ya... what colour is your bike?^_^

Old fat guy in black leathers (look like a whale with zips...!) on a Canary Yellow speed four......you can't possibly miss me!:blip:

Generally up for a ride most times except I don't do rain:oi-grr: (had enough of that last time I rode with Kiwifruit!):o

[Meekey_Mouse]

Old fat guy in black leathers (looks like a whale with zips...!) on a Canary Yellow speed four......you can't possibly miss me!:blip:

Generally up for a ride most times except I don't do rain:oi-grr: (had enough of that last time I rode with Kiwifruit!):o

:killingme :killingme :killingme KF doesn't ride in the rain!!! Just ask Chris about that... Eh Kiwifruit :dodge: hehe

Will give ya a wave if I ride past you in town... but I have a terrible memory so if we actually get to talking please forgive me if I take a lil while to click to who you are

[limbimtimwim]

Haha! Whats that off/ how'd you come up with that?? Will think about it:yes: You know, those flying lawnmower things: http://www.flymo.com/node512.aspx?pid=5380
Nice helmet in your avatar btw ^_^Yes, I'm quite proud of it :) .

[Meekey_Mouse]

You know, those flying lawnmower things: http://www.flymo.com/node512.aspx?pid=5380Yes, I'm quite proud of it :) .
:shit: Those mowers are SO cool!!!! Flymo is in the runnings as a name!

[kiwifruit]

:killingme :killingme :killingme KF doesn't ride in the rain!!! Just ask Chris about that... Eh Kiwifruit :dodge: hehe


enter clever come back here

[Waylander]

enter clever come back here
You should try it sometime. good way to clean bugs off your screen for the camera.

[Aero165]

Ah, my little sister is the bravest! Good on ya Jazz. Well done!!:rockon:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey all,

Just an update with the bike...

My brother (Aero165) and I have stripped the bike down to check every thing and clean it all... here is a pic :)

[Big Dog]

Hey all,

Just an update with the bike...

My brother (Aero165) and I have stripped the bike down to check every thing and clean it all... here is a pic :)

Good lord! Stripped it or parked it in a ghetto?:gob:
Top job if you were meaning to check everything...... Just keep in mind you eat what you cannot put back on.:dodge:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Good lord! Stripped it or parked it in a ghetto?:gob:
Top job if you were meaning to check everything...... Just keep in mind you eat what you cannot put back on.:dodge:

There is a screw and washer I've replaced cause it was too rusty... do I have to eat that? :shit:

Technically I've put a duplicate of it back on :confused:

[Big Dog]

There is a screw and washer I've replaced cause it was too rusty... do I have to eat that? :shit:

Technically I've put a duplicate of it back on :confused:
:rofl: Anywho, about the name, what is wrong with what you have called it your current bike field? Woot! Would suit quite well.