2007 WestPac Helicopter Run

[Blairos]

Great clip!

[gijoe1313]

Sitting here, basking in the warm fuzzy afterglow of a good day out! Thank gawd I got my bike ride worthy again and made it! :woohoo:

Just pissing down now with liquid sunshine and my little bro is sucking down a cold brewski - we were meant to be spraying his car with a new lick of paint...but it can wait :devil2:

What can I say? Glad to see so many kbers and other supportive riders out there doing it!

[Ixion]

Will be doing the ride again next year, no metter what transit say.

Second that. Official or unofficial.

[Chisanga]

"This Video is no longer available" :(

[Nasty]

Vid up and running again .. what an awesome thing to do ... wow ... great shooting.

[Chisanga]

Hmmmm. Now I want to go and do it all over again :)

[Toaster]

Man, I had a great time. Such a worthy cause to give our time and money to and what a great way to do it. Fantastic array of bikes and bikers from every walk of life. Just awesome!

[SpankMe]

Didn't even get a chance to make a donation this year. Went looking for the girls selling the badges/tickets, but they were not to be found. Apparently they had sold out. :(

[Ixion]

Yep. By the time I worked by way through the pack they'd run out of badges, run out of T shirts except for 3 XXXL and only had 3 sausages left (of which I had one).

They were taking orders for badges, for flok that collect them

[SpankMe]

Even if they had sold out of gear, they should have kept selling raffle tickets. It's all I wanted anyway.

[Ixion]

I suppose they only printed so many tickets. I saw some people who must have bought them in bulk.

'Twas a good turnout, a lot more than last year.

Odd feeling, doing 130+ kph down the motorway and having a wailing police siren come up behind one and give a thumbs up as he tootles past. Every innate instinct was shrieking "Eeeek!" .

[Toaster]

Yep. By the time I worked by way through the pack they'd run out of badges, run out of T shirts except for 3 XXXL and only had 3 sausages left (of which I had one).

They were taking orders for badges, for flok that collect them

Yeah well, my XXXL shirt will happily second as a tent or deck-awning I'm sure. Maybe I should eat more sausages and drink more beer to improve the fit? Great event and very much enjoyed it. If it happens again hopefully the logistics will be better able to keep up with the numbers. Great day out.

[PZR]

Yeeeeha I'm famous. I'm on (sort of) TV in the video. Thats me there, can you see me? Huh can ya!! Thats me and the wife waving.

A good ride, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Not too hot which was good. We also missed out on getting a badge but we ordered one for later and to contribute. I am surprised they do not grab a few volunteers to walk around with buckets and take donations, cause buying a badge seems to be the only way to donate. And I am happy that the helicopter is always there should it be needed. A good cause for people with our hobby.

[granma2]

This was my first time for the ride and I have to admit, I had a lump in my throat at all the spectators and support.
It was a magical ride.
Maybe Mr Hubbard might have a heart and tell transit NZ to quit their whinging.

[rainman]

Well, that was a bit of fun then, hope it happens next year 'cos I'll certainly be there again. Only decided at the last minute to go, and I'm glad I did. Was the first time the wee GN had done so many k's at full noise (so, about 95-100 :) ), all the way from the top of the shore down to Papakura. Awesome heading up the motorway again with no cars around!

[MikeL]

Odd feeling, doing 130+ kph down the motorway and having a wailing police siren come up behind one and give a thumbs up as he tootles past.

Even odder was doing 120 on the motorway and having a traffic cop on a motorbike give me a sign to go faster...
I was right at the back so presumably he didn't want anyone behind him.

[BAD DAD]

Yeah also I great time. Thought it was going to be really slow but managed to have quite a blast without all those cars and trucks. Didn;t come across anyone selling badges or t-shirts unfortunately so also missed out on the raffle. Great to be part of such a good atmosphere.

[The Pastor]

I also missed out on a badge, is there anyway to buy one now?

[Donor]

What a kick-ass ride.

Met the mini-tribe at Manukau and pootled down to the Autobahn, whereupon much bike talk and bravado was the order of the hour.

Then off to the meet point, and holy crap - a sea of bikes!

Went walking, got my (still unworn) T-shirt (NYAH NYAH!) talked more crap, saw the next 27 bikes I plan on buying, and then off we went.

Rode a lot, then a lot more...

Got to Akoranga campus, had an ice cream, got nothing in the prize draw, and pootled home.

There was more to it, but doubtless all the stories will be told in time.

Oh, and Minnie gave me my new sig! Thanks Minnie!

[Jonny Rotten]

right....had a great day good to see all those people on the over bridges...heres some photos i took at the AUT.....tried to do a panoramic shot from up on the hill

[jtzzr]

Awesome ride today, yeah a nice pace most of the way,got to meet some KBers today (will try and get it right) Hedgier,Bravo1,Grahameboy and some of the usuals Cowboy(sweet sounds mate)OutLawTorn ,MahaMan ,OldGuy , nice to see all you guys there, here are some random pics pretty crappy but better than nothing I guess. The picture of the cop car was just for Dover ,the pic of the exhaust from the chopper was just cause I thought ( look at the fu@#in size of that)

[Jonny Rotten]

and the rest...might not be in order

[Disco Dan]

thats one nasty arse in the first picture.... woops... great day though!

Cheers to wickedone and mrs wickedone ;) lol for making sure I did not get lost!!

...just lost my wheels and found the ground on the way home though :bye:

[Indiana_Jones]

Awesome ride guys, glad to meet some KB members and catch up with the old ones :)

and btw Disco. Get your lady friend (who's name I have forgotten :doh:) to send me that bike she got of me :D

Cheers

-Indy

[The Pastor]

thats one nasty arse in the first picture.... woops... great day though!

Cheers to wickedone and mrs wickedone ;) lol for making sure I did not get lost!!

...just lost my wheels and found the ground on the way home though :bye:

err did u bin ur bike? Thats not cool....


And where were the beers at? I didnt see any beer there!

[Disco Dan]

Awesome ride guys, glad to meet some KB members and catch up with the old ones :)

and btw Disco. Get your lady friend (who's name I have forgotten :doh:) to send me that bike she got of me :D

Cheers

-Indy

good to finally meet ya dude, her names 'sunhuntin'... and im meant to be getting her to the airport in the morning... errrr... but bike broke after crash this afternoon :( :( :(

[Scouse]

I also missed out on a badge, is there anyway to buy one now?Thats not all you missed out on

[Toaster]

Good pics above. Great to meet you good people. Cheers!

[WarlockNZ]

More photos can be found here

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=410

I'll have the ride Video up as soon as I can ...

Awesome day :)

[Sycophant]

Even odder was doing 120 on the motorway and having a traffic cop on a motorbike give me a sign to go faster...
I was right at the back so presumably he didn't want anyone behind him.

Stranger than that, for me anyway, was doing 100 or so down Fanshaw St - which I ride down in peak traffic every day.

Also, being sort of near the front, when I was getting on the motorway again, I was seeing cars going in the other way and thinking, 'they are going to see bikes still coming off at Wellesley St'.

[Scorpygirl]

good to finally meet ya dude, her names 'sunhuntin'... and im meant to be getting her to the airport in the morning... errrr... but bike broke after crash this afternoon :( :( :(

Disco

Good to meet you and Sunhuntin today. Not good to hear about your bike hitting the ground. Hope you are OK and the bike is fixable!!! :hug:

[Scorpygirl]

Well folks after being pillion on Rhino's GoldWing for many Westpac Chopper rides, I gave up my seat to a young fella (he had a grin from ear to ear) and went on my own bike!!! :scooter: :woohoo:

What an awesome event. It was great to see so many bikes. I am really sorry that many of you missed out on badges or T-shirts. More were ordered than normal due to the HOG rally. However no-one had predicted the power of negative publicity, which only hit this week, after everything was organised. I tell you as a badge seller, I was flat out and I had to fill my little bag several times!! The final time I went to fill up with more badges I was told there were no more and we had to take orders.

The ride itself was awesome, although I was up the front. The public support on the motorway overbridges was awesome!!! I tooted and waved as much as I could. It was my first time over the harbour bridge too!!! :Punk:

Good to catch up with lots of KBers. For those I missed, sorry, but at times there just seemed a sea of people and bikes.

Thanks to all for your support for this amazing cause. Roll on next year!!

[Curious_AJ]

*DOH!* work sucks... i missed out on it.. *cries in the corner*

[Indiana_Jones]

*DOH!* work sucks... i missed out on it.. *cries in the corner*

Don't worry, if I have my full next year, i'll take you on the back :sunny:

-Indy

[Curious_AJ]

yay! you'd better have it, or ill hurt you severely ^_^
come to think about it, i must get my restricted (car) soon... i hate that car...
oh well...


ride pics are awesome btw

[WarlockNZ]

The ride videos are coming online now via you tube .. but rather than spam the thread .. here's the link to my youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=WarlockNZ

The total ride is split into 10 min sections (because they have to be) and together, last about 50 mins :)

Awesome ride guys/girls, this is the sort of thing that not only raises a lot of money (13,000) for a good cause, but gives us all a chance to make a difference , just by riding and that is always a good thing .. and on a side note ... I think the "non riding" public, loved it .. not sure if it would raise an outcry if it was cancelled next year ?? But the citizens of Auckland would be missing out if it was :)

:rockon:

[paturoa]

Great ride today, met a few that I knew.

Dangerous and Rashika were at the Auotbahn and I managed to catch up with them before they headed south back to chch.

Check out the fine fellow on the left hand side of the second pic!

Both photos were taken about 30 minutes before the start and a lot more bikes arrived after that.

[Magua]

I may not have ridden, but it was awesome walking around AUT looking at all the bikes. Next year I'll be there on a bike, come rain or shine.

[Maha]

Great turn out at the Puhoi after.........Macktheknife turned up towards the end...god bless ya mate
Met Indy..........how you dowin dude?.......dont let crashe near ya bike again ok?...:dodge:
Oldguy (John) also stop in to say cher!.... was on his way to do Woodcocks, nice to see ya mate....:rockon:
Caught up with and met.......saw jtzzr/MDU and rubin/Grahameeboy/J Rotten/Wickedone and two/SPB/MadDuck/Busa's of cause/hellnback/some tall cool dude with a cbr250/Blondini/nicksta/LTJ/Warlock nz/Tammy and Sammy/sunhuntin/crashe/M1CRO/hedgier/N4CR/zrexr/Disco Dan/Edbear/RIB.......LIST GOES ON....:Punk:

[hedgier1]

Was a great day. Wicked ride once again. Happy to have caught up with everyone. Thanx to Archerwc for the bed to crash in. Pity he couldn't stay on the banana behind the boat on Saturday. And also had a great view of a couple of gurls on double tube (bounce bounce). Anyways see ya all in Paeroa next weekend.

[WarlockNZ]

Vid is set to music with lots and lots and lots and LOTS of bikes, including coppers near the end..... all those bikes sounded GOOD on the bridge.

I'm in that video ... LOL ... brilliant!!

[blackkatana]

Good ride, lots of bikes. Anyone got an official bike count?

[kina]

I also missed out on a badge, is there anyway to buy one now?

Im in Kaiwaka, and have ordered badges, if one of the kids can spare it and you have no luck i may be able to help.
Awsome day, and hi to the freindly guys who recognised the bike from my post, and just said gidday cause they could, incredible ride and now im shopping, (taking the wife with me was a stroke of genius).
Big thanx to the organisers.:rockon:

[Maha]

Good ride, lots of bikes. Anyone got an official bike count?

There was one in our group.............:scooter:

[Scouse]

Um Jaks?? what the hell?.......:dodge: She looks a bit grumpy does'nt she

[jtzzr]

Here`s a couple more , I hope this is as close as any of us gets to the Westpac chopper .

[Maha]

She looks a bit grumpy does'nt she

Well.....sort of the....Dont F*#k with me cos' i will F*#k back look...!

Camera angle i think?.....:yes: .......she's lovely really (ducks for cover)

[blackkatana]

There was one in our group.............:scooter:

I was there so thats 2:rockon:

[Blondini]

What an awesome experience,I am glad I dragged myself out of bed for this.Cheers nicksta for escorting us and vagrant for watching our rears:dodge: :Much appreciated:love: The sight of so many bikes:gob: Just unbelievable.Great to see the spectators on the motorways especially the kids and the folks outside the rest home just loving it.Best parts seeing the kb crew. SpankMe ..Nice to meet ya .And the noise of the bikes revving up under the overpass:headbang: :woohoo: :woohoo: :niceone: And going 110ks past mr police man showing my shiny yellow badge:2thumbsup :nya:

[oldguy]

Great ride today, met a few that I knew.

Dangerous and Rashika were at the Auotbahn and I managed to catch up with them before they headed south back to chch.

Check out the fine fellow on the left hand side of the second pic!

Both photos were taken about 30 minutes before the start and a lot more bikes arrived after that.

Thats one scary looking guy lol.


Was good to catch up with you paturoa, had a great day, got to catch up with other Kbers I hadn't seen in a while, Mr & Mrs maha man, hedgier1, saw alot of other Kbers wandering around, look like a good turnout of Kbers prob be alot more ive not met.
Will sort my pics and post a link later

[RT527]

Here`s a couple more , I hope this is as close as any of us gets to the Westpac chopper .

You want to try standing in front of it as it lands on you...well just in front of you....well about 30 feet away....still your standing there going thank god my chin strap on my helmets done up...whats that cheif.....your *&() straps not %^&$ #$
......sorry cheif what did you say?.... at this point i was fuk my chin straps not done up.

Anyways its pretty cool watching it come in on your point.

[jtzzr]

You want to try standing in front of it as it lands on you...well just in front of you....well about 30 feet away....still your standing there going thank god my chin strap on my helmets done up...whats that cheif.....your *&() straps not %^&$ #$
......sorry cheif what did you say?.... at this point i was fuk my chin straps not done up.

Anyways its pretty cool watching it come in on your point.

If it`s anything like when it took off , yeah it`s kinda windy and kinda noisy too , like following a Harley with screaming eagles only the chopper took off into the distance. :dodge: :dodge:

[Lteejay]

What an amazing day :sunny: The sight and sound of that many bikes will lull me to sleep tonight I think. The sound under the Wellesley St overpass - wow.
Meet a few new KBers today and I'm not even going to try to list everyones names - but nice to meet you all. Thanks to Niksta for showing the way out there.

I hope its on next year as I will be there with bells on :yes:

[oldguy]

Got me pics sorted also had some video footage but dont know if I can be ass editing it.
http://www.filmloop.com/cgi-bin/bv/bv.py?ticket=w85p4Xta4N9aC/EQktfzawKOJSRaUvsI&flash=1&extAds=1&px=FL2

[raster]

Mikey62, I feel like we've been spotted.
May even be Russell bottom left.

Off TV3 News
They mention more than 2000 bikes

[jtzzr]

Got me pics sorted also had some video footage but dont know if I can be ass editing it.
http://www.filmloop.com/cgi-bin/bv/bv.py?ticket=w85p4Xta4N9aC/EQktfzawKOJSRaUvsI&flash=1&extAds=1&px=FL2

Some awesome pics John , can you edit it and make me look 30kgs lighter , and handsome ooh ooh and perhaps maybe a more chisled chin , Thanks mate

[Donor]

Saw cameras for One News at Akoranga, buggers didn't show anything, and the Mrs taped bloody Disney channel instead of TV3!!

Anybody record the story on 3 that might be able to YouTube it?

[Mom]

Odd feeling, doing 130+ kph down the motorway and having a wailing police siren come up behind one and give a thumbs up as he tootles past. Every innate instinct was shrieking "Eeeek!" .

Yep that was cool, what got me was the cops set the pace!..........we were near the front of the pack and still had to hurry to stay in the hunt.....but what about the in city speeds.........now that really was amazing.......LOL :Punk:

[oldguy]

Some awesome pics John , can you edit it and make me look 30kgs lighter , and handsome ooh ooh and perhaps maybe a more chisled chin , Thanks mate did you see the one of me, paturoa posted some pics and I just happen to be in one of them I like taking them not being in them

[cowboy]

What an awsome day. Meet some old friends, made some new ones. Hop it hapens again next year:Punk: :2thumbsup And to those that dont like it:motu: :finger: :shake:

[T.I.E]

sounds like yall had a great day out. nice work, couldnt be there, still runnning in my beast, but hope to be down for the next one.
glad yall had a great time.

[Mom]

thats one nasty arse in the first picture.... woops... great day though!

Cheers to wickedone and mrs wickedone ;) lol for making sure I did not get lost!!

...just lost my wheels and found the ground on the way home though :bye:

Ok young man........the arse in question is known to me.(no it is not mine!!!)........LOL.....want to be introduced?.......:love:
I was impressed that you got yourself there and to Puhoi and wherever it was that you took a "rest" from 2 wheels........what is with that?

[jtzzr]

did you see the one of me, paturoa posted some pics and I just happen to be in one of them I like taking them not being in them

Are you the woman in pink on the trike or just a little bit more to the left?lol Might see you tomorrow.Pm me if your keen.

[thehovel]

I am glad you all enjoyed the ride, :scooter: It WILL happen next year write it in your calender now. I can't promise that there will be nearly 1500 bikes next year unless you spread the word. Next year HOG will have their national rally not in Auckland.It was great to see and HEAR the Harleys, they are not my cup of tea but it was a good turn out because they were there!!!! You make this ride what it is, MORE BIKES MORE RIDE!! Also it has been suggested that the Auckland Rescure Helicopter Ride be called by it's correct name because West Pac is a bank (and sponcor) but people think that we are supporting a bank and don't realise that what we are supporting is a NON government supported venture!!! Yes the number was nearly 1500 bikes.:rockon: Regard Richard:innocent:

[Scorpygirl]

I am glad you all enjoyed the ride, :scooter: It WILL happen next year write it in your calender now. I can't promise that there will be nearly 1500 bikes next year unless you spread the word. Next year HOG will have their national rally not in Auckland.It was great to see and HEAR the Harleys, they are not my cup of tea but it was a good turn out because they were there!!!! You make this ride what it is, MORE BIKES MORE RIDE!! Also it has been suggested that the Auckland Rescure Helicopter Ride be called by it's correct name because West Pac is a bank (and sponcor) but people think that we are supporting a bank and don't realise that what we are supporting is a NON government supported venture!!! Yes the number was nearly 1500 bikes.:rockon: Regard Richard:innocent:

Thanks Richard, to you and Bob, and everyone that organised this ride. Yes, it needs to be promoted differently but the bikers hearts are still there. Good luck for next year. I will be there to help sell more badges and Rhino will be there to marshall!!!

[Edbear]

Great pics and vids! Even saw myself in a couple! Not too flattering, I'm with jttzr on this point...

Took a couple of pics and vids, not sure how they'll post, though...

Seems the vids are an invalid format.

Met some KB'rs, had a great ride. Agree was surprised at how fast it was! Guess they didn't want to hold up the traffic too long...!

Glad to hear it will be on again next year!

[SpankMe]

I am glad you all enjoyed the ride, :scooter: It WILL happen next year write it in your calender now.

Let me know anything Kiwi Biker can do to help promote the ride. It's my favourite event of the year and will do anything I can to help out. :yes:

[Minnie]

Wow!!!! what an awesome ride, just have to add my two pence worth, so many bikes....im really confused as what to get now once i surpass my dear wee ginny......
i was surprised at the speed which we went up there, thought it would be slow...got my t-shirt and ordered a badge......loved the support on the overbridges, i was tooting my wee horn as much as i could.
the scariest part was heading back south after the ride was over, thought i would be a good L plater and kept to the left lane, but found with people coming from the on ramps and speeding up and pulling in , i thought bugger it and found some nice space in the fast lane and the ginny went along nicely at 110km and found myself back at the karaka on ramp in no time at all, waiuku friends found me on the moterway and continued to ride with me, so we stopped for coffee on the way home.......a great day......cant wait for next year.....whos doing the toy run then????:rockon:

[crashe]

Wohooooooooo what a ride..........:yes: :scooter:

I got a badge and a t-shirt..........


Disco_Dan - Bugger that you have binned your bike..... and its now broken

But have you informed sunhuntin?
I was out at Wickedone's place until 8.15pm tonight and she didnt know about you not able to take her back to the airport in the morning at that stage.
In fact we were all chatting about that as I was getting on my bike to head home as you were going to pick her up at 9am.
She had her phone out at one stage and she took pics on her cell ph.

It might pay to contact her ASAP or organise someone to go and pick her up so that she doesnt miss her flight home.


Well I meet so many KBers today...... to many to mention. Nice to catch up with you all again.

I was up near the front of the ride....... and had fun..... waving with both hands to everyone on the over bridges and people on the side of the motorway......

Somehow the front group split apart from everyone else, after leaving the bottom of Queen street until everyone caught up again as we got to the bridge... not sure what happened there. :whistle:

MahaMan - Indy's bike is a little sweetie.

Yep folks it is the first sportbike that I can reach the ground on with both feet. So imagine how he must look on it as he is so tall.

[danb]

Yes indeed it was a good ride today, enjoyed it heaps more than last year simply becuase we a lot faster and not so hot. Thanks to warlock for getting a few mins of video of me on my bike youtube #5 and #6 …Shock horror...
Just hope it keeps on going next year. It’s a pity they ran out of badges and t-shirts today. I ended up with a t-shirt that was way to big for me so I gave it back and got them to order me “a” badge instead – an extra $10.00 can hurt as I did not want a refund for the difference. Im annoyed that TV1 didn’t show the ride on TV tonight, TV3 did but yet to see it, I guess Helen Clark and parliament members supporting gay marriages is far more important to her/him/it (wont be surprised if Helen will be next on the gay to be married list) and some old granny having a jump out of a plane. Apparently there was some flack on radio pacific this evening do to this not being shown by other riders and supporters. Seems the News does not want to show what good people do these days. Does not help the biker community/look.

Edit: It was also nice to see some KB faces again - I have not been on a ride for agers but hopefully that will change.. Maybe see you next week on the Battle of the Streets ride. Cheers

[Indiana_Jones]

MahaMan - Indy's bike is a little sweetie.

Yep folks it is the first sportbike that I can reach the ground on with both feet. So imagine how he must look on it as he is so tall.

I think I'm pretty much fucked for most bikes lol :D

-Indy

[Disco Dan]

That was a rather large suasage you had in your mouth when I saw you Ixion? How much did it cost? :shutup: it was a long line to get one, so they must be good???

(go on Ixion have a giggle)

[raster]

This is the TV3 article recorded off TV tonight.

2.2MB file .WMV

[Ixion]

That was a rather large suasage you had in your mouth when I saw you Ixion? How much did it cost? :shutup: it was a long line to get one, so they must be good???

(go on Ixion have a giggle)

I think they were $3.50 Chips and hot dog were $6. The sausage was actually quite small there was an inordinately large layer of batter.I would rate them only 4 out of 10, but , as always, they have you over a barrel, since they are the only source of hot food. Fortunately, I had half a dozen V and a large packet of peanuts in the glove box, chocolate and water in the other glovebox, and beer and Pepsi in the panniers, so apart from hot food I was self sufficient.

I got in before the line grew so long. Fist thing at such places , dive for the food.

EDIT: I do not giggle. Giggling and tittering are effeiminate and unbecoming . A quiet chuckle or hearty guffaw much better befits a genteman.The late Lord Chesterfield had some very laudable observations on the subject of laughter, indited for posterity in the well known series of letters to his bastard son, perusal of which I always think worth recommending.

EDITY EDIT. It has been drawn to my attention that the original comment may have been intended as a salacious inuenndo. In that you are quite wrong, since The Dover did not attend. He and Maurice were otherwise engaged.

[Disco Dan]

I think they were $3.50 Chips and hot dog were $6. The sausage was actually quite small there was an inordinately large layer of batter.I would rate them only 4 out of 10, but , as always, they have you over a barrel, since they are the only source of hot food. Fortunately, I had half a dozen V and a large packet of peanuts in the glove box, chocolate and water in the other glovebox, and beer and Pepsi in the panniers, so apart from hot food I was self sufficient.

I got in before the line grew so long. Fist thing at such places , dive for the food.


Very well prepared! I was slightly less prepared and had only a bottle of water, two bottles of Red Bull energy drink and a ice cream container full of musli bars. ...it was sort of like an 'adults, Big Day Out' ?

...dont wear jandels because of the mosh pit
...dont wear jandels because you will lose your feet in an accident.

so the article basically said, that the more bikes that turn up the less money Helicopter gets? ...that makes no sense. whats wrong with this world! (dont answer that!)

EDIT: "Daniel, youre talking again." "im what? oh.. SH*T"

[Ixion]

Very well prepared! ...

It was just my standard provisioning. On the road one never knows what may befall one, especially when travelling in uncivilised parts.

A small toolkit, a morsel of sustenance, the wherewithal to build a good fire, such simple preparations can be invaluable in the event of unexpected delays. My touring kit is at present rather deficient since I was obliged, much against my will, to subbstitute Monteiths Black for the specified Speights. However, I console myself with the reflection that , in extremis, one must shift as best one can, and when stranded in barbarian lands, even the inferior Monteiths will suffice to avoid a fate worse than death.

[Disco Dan]

It was just my standard provisioning. On the road one never knows what may befall one, especially when travelling in uncivilised parts.

A small toolkit, a morsel of sustenance, the wherewithal to build a good fire, such simple preparations can be invaluable in the event of unexpected delays.

Very wise :yes:

[oldguy]

short clip at the autobarn.

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[Prof - R]

hey guys & girls it was an awesome ride hope there be many more

here are a few picture that i managed to take

http://invite.filmloop.com/x?5BzGLZaxiwJK1at4bIcGezx0MSiJ1maQ

[mikey62]

Hey raster thanks for the clip. Was surfing between TV1 & TV3 and missed it. Bloody machine at work doesn't have sound so will have to watch at home tonight.

[surfer]

This was my first time for the ride and I have to admit, I had a lump in my throat at all the spectators and support.
It was a magical ride.
Maybe Mr Hubbard might have a heart and tell transit NZ to quit their whinging.

I hope so because when I spotted him he was sitting on his bike watching the bikes go past in Wellesley Street, he had the biggest grin on his face.

[ManDownUnder]

Bloody awesome ride... and a special thanks to those that made it special (and safe) for my little man. He's never done more than 25kms in one go before...

And yesterday we bumped than up a wee bit (like 6x...!). Huge thanks to Mom and Maha for sharing their bike with him... he was shy but loved it. And thanks to KittyHawk for watching his back on the ride home too. It really is appreciated.

He loved the ride - loved the blue bike, thought the people were cool and the Helicopter taking off was a real highlight... till he got home. Everything was eclipsed by the fact he was on the TV (he swears he could see the KB badge on my shoulder and his three helicopter badges - '04, '05, and '07) on his jacket so ... it's us!). LOL... I don't think so but that bubble was too cute to burst.

So that's two more heads I can promise you will be on the ride next year.

I laughed on the way home - he's progressing through the normal pillion things...
First - sit too stiff and hang on for dear life.
Second - Relax and enjoy the ride
He's at stage three... starting to anticipate corners and lean into them LOL...

Brilliant.

Good to see so many out there too. A great cause, and good day. Was strange being told to hurry up on the MW though. ... 120kph wasn't satisfactory ... I reached back, clamped the little man to my back and tapped it open to 140.... and slowly caught up.

WTF?

And a special word to the organisers... :niceone: :niceone: :niceone:

[N4CR]

good to see you guys there been a long time since i've seen quite a few of you...

maha man is a softie.
dangerous is a ginga ninja
crashe hasn't changed
mum is such a milf

and no i don't have mosquito bites....

ciao!

[crashe]

Maybe Mr Hubbard might have a heart and tell transit NZ to quit their whinging.

I walked up to Dick Hubbard at the meeting up point out at Karaka Bloodstock.

Said to him "This ride is to continue.........blah blah blah........."
He said "I hear you............"

So I reckon that so many people said the same thing to him.......
He was on the ride with us all........ so he now knows what the ride means to everyone and how much we support the Westpac Helicopter.

I think we have him on board.......

[Disco Dan]

Bloody awesome ride... and a special thanks to those that made it special (and safe) for my little man. He's never done more than 25kms in one go before...

you were there? where was you hiding then??

[crashe]

I was at the intersection of Queen and Wellesley in the Ambo, watching all the bikes go through, saw about maybe a third or half when we got a job and had to swing a U'ey up Queen. But what I saw was cool.

I did a big wave as I entered that intersection.... :whistle:

[outlawtorn]

i enjoyed the old people at the end of the ride, out on the pavement using all their strength to give us a wave, very sweet of them to come out and support us.

[WickedOne]

Well.....sort of the....Dont F*#k with me cos' i will F*#k back look...!

Camera angle i think?.....:yes: .......she's lovely really (ducks for cover)

Yeah, she aint too happy about that pic.

Bloody good day and big ups to all involved and to all who came along.

[Will]

There's going to be an item on Close Up. Was scheduled for tonight. Gonna (maybe) tomorrow now.
Tell yer mates!

[Maha]

maha man is a softie.

mum is such a milf




Oh really?.....i did hear that you like your men Hard.....but i leave that to when im cornering......:scooter:

And on the other?......Neh, i know someone that can answer that better than me.....:shutup:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

good to see you guys there been a long time since i've seen quite a few of you...

maha man is a softie.
dangerous is a ginga ninja
crashe hasn't changed
mum is such a milf

and no i don't have mosquito bites....

ciao!

What is a milf?

[Disco Dan]

What is a milf?

hehe... i'll take this one folks... :innocent:

Mum I'd Like to F*ck

normally used to describe hot/fit mums that you would like to 'have your way with'.

[N4CR]

what is a milf?

type it into google when a: not at work and b: not around the family/wife/kids/anyone.

edit: what he said ^

and yes it's a pisstake if you didn't hear us going on about it at puhoi :p

[Mom]

maha man is a softie.

ciao!

Watch your mouth sonny boy!


you were there? where was you hiding then??

I talked to him heaps......hey MDU..hope those piccys came out ok......the ones of the lad on the bike I mean :innocent:


i enjoyed the old people at the end of the ride, out on the pavement using all their strength to give us a wave, very sweet of them to come out and support us.

Yeah!!! most likely made their day...really cool!!!




And on the other?......Neh, i know someone that can answer that better than me.....:shutup:

Thank you.........allow me


hehe... i'll take this one folks... :innocent:

Mum I'd Like to F*ck

normally used to describe hot/fit mums that you would like to 'have your way with'.

WATCH YOUR SELF MATE!.........:nono:

[paveho]

What a fantastic experience. Thanks to the KB'rs whom I rode with from Albany via Silverdale and afterwards to Puhoi and back to Albany. I really enjoyed every minute of it. I cannot imagine how anyone could want to prevent a worthy and enjoyable event like this from continuing to occur every year. I will definitely be there next year.

[paveho]

...just lost my wheels and found the ground on the way home though :bye:

Hey DD, sorry to hear about this. Hope it's not too serious.

[sunhuntin]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAA!!

CAN WE DO IT AGAIN?? that was so much fun! thought my face was gonna crack from grinning the whole time. lol. it was a huge buzz seeing all the people on the bridges, specially the old people where we finished. would have been the highlight of their day, im sure!
the variety of bikes was so cool....tracked down two royal enfields, two bsa and a chromed out 66 beemer. so cool....wish they hadnt been jammed among other bikes. the shots i got arent great cos i couldnt get to them.
i heard the chopper took off to a bike accident in waihi...any more details of that?

huge thanks to the organisers...cant imagine how much planning goes into it! heres hoping it continues for many more years. will be back hopefully for next years.

disco....you rock man! thanks for showing me what lanesplitting is. somewhat hair-raising, but very exciting too! think that was one of the best bits. thanks also for taking me....head south for the cemetary circuit races, and ill buy you a beer [or whatever you drink. lol]

indy...i was expecting a tom cruise look a like. i got several chance shots of you, and one of you in a video i took.

special thanks to mr and mrs wickedone....their generosity was amazing! [hey jacs....can you post me down a pony? lol] darren...got to the airport in heaps of time...the damn flight was delayed an hour! ARGH! hope you had a swift drive home.
i dont often feel comfortable with people i dont know, and usually avoid eating the whole time. but i was instantly comfortable with these two, and the same for mrs and mrs placidfemme. << you two are toooo cute! hehehe.
great to meet you all.

i think i met mr and mrs mahaman, but cant remember who else. ah, yes, crashe. hey...i tried the no-hands thing, and got it for a little while. i eased the throttle right off to avoid the dropping revs. lol. *wuss*

i got about 100 shots, which ill load slowly onto photobucket [its being a bitch right now] but have a few ill attach. first up is an over the shoulder pot shot of indy...cos hes been bugging me allll day! LOL.

[Indiana_Jones]

Thanks sun! :D

-Indy

[Maha]

indy...i was expecting a tom cruise look a like.

i think i met mr and mrs mahaman,



I thought he was better looking than TC..........well not me, someone else did.....:o
Yes it was us...at the BP.....we caught up with shyte loads of KBer's....was an awesome day.....:Punk:
Glad you had a cool day Ms sunhuntin, and made it home ok.....:yes:

[crashe]

ah, yes, crashe. hey...i tried the no-hands thing, and got it for a little while. i eased the throttle right off to avoid the dropping revs. lol. *wuss*

Mate, only lift your hands up a little off the handlebars... for a second or two.... until you get the feel of it. Then start to lift them higher a litle bit more.... and so on and so on....

But always be prepared to grab them in a hurry, should the need arise.

You need to be one with the bike to do it as long as I can do it.

MDU isnt keen on me doing it.... :whistle:

[Indiana_Jones]

I thought he was better looking than TC..........well not me, someone else did.....:o

Details lol

-Indy

[Kittyhawk]

Was a good day. I found myself wondering around in my own little world. Checking out bikes. Many different sorts and riders to match.

Some had jackets on completly covered in badges which looked quite cool.

Was interesting as it was my first time and of course good to catch up with familar faces once again and have a good old yarn about bikes etc.!!

Next event to catch up with everyone will be the Paeroa Street Races. !!

[SixPackBack]

Moment of the day was Placidfemme pointing out the long line of 'hard core' Harley riders buying ice cream and latte's.......guess it goes with the tassles:rockon:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Mate, only lift your hands up a little off the handlebars... for a second or two.... until you get the feel of it. Then start to lift them higher a litle bit more.... and so on and so on....

But always be prepared to grab them in a hurry, should the need arise.

You need to be one with the bike to do it as long as I can do it.

MDU isnt keen on me doing it.... :whistle:

Well there is a time and a place for this type of behaviour.

[Edbear]

I was at the intersection of Queen and Wellesley in the Ambo, watching all the bikes go through, saw about maybe a third or half when we got a job and had to swing a U'ey up Queen. But what I saw was cool.



Saw you there, Speedie! Gave the thumbs up, I think. You looked as though you were wishing you were with us, but be assured we all appreciate the job you do!Saw Mayor Hubbard, too. He seemed to be enjoying it so hopefully will put his weight behind continuing the ride.

[ManDownUnder]

Well there is a time and a place for this type of behaviour.

Sitting on the glacier in hell just after the big freeze?

[placidfemme]

Moment of the day was Placidfemme pointing out the long line of 'hard core' Harley riders buying ice cream and latte's.......guess it goes with the tassles:rockon:

lol yeah... I get shit for showing up at a bar and having coke or orange juice, thought it was really funny seeing all these "rough" looking HD rider waiting for latte's and icecream... crazy...

The Charity Run was great, the first time I've been to one, and wow... so many bikes, all makes and models. Only part of the ride that sucked was some nana in her white car trying to turn onto the Onewa Off ramp (first two lanes were closed for the bikers to ride on)... I didn't see her at all until she cut right infront of me... and shot off onto the next lane...

It was great to catch up with most of you again :)

MDU: Sorry if I was rude, I didn't realise that was you talking to me until I saw you on your bike

*is really bad at remembering faces*

[placidfemme]

Some Pics.....

[placidfemme]

i dont often feel comfortable with people i dont know, and usually avoid eating the whole time. but i was instantly comfortable with these two, and the same for mrs and mrs placidfemme. << you two are toooo cute! hehehe.
great to meet you all.

It was good to meet you too... lol and I wanted to take a little horsey home too... don't think Sam would have been to happy if I'd put Harvey (?? the new little one) on the back of the bike instead of her lol

[Jimmy B]

Didnt manage to see any of you Guys but hey too many people you know, next time maybe. Anyway heres my take on the weekend:

Saturday was too hot to do much, cleaned my bike in preparation for the Sunday ride and sifted around for most of the arvo. I used my bicycle pump to pump up my Bike tyres, seemed to work but the valve got so hot that it popped the connector hose. I glued it back with some epoxy last night and hopefully that will do the trick, otherwise will get a better pump, maybe spend as much as $15.00 rather than the existing $5 job. Still it did ok and way better than faffing around at the gas station.

Sunday was really cool. The Guys came around to our place to pick Richard and I up. Sounded really good when they turned up and I am sure the neighbours raised the curtains a bit to see what was going on. There was a BMW R or K1200, Bluebird, SV1000, 900 Superlight, Softail Custom and Me on the X. The ride was a bit different than I expected. The pace down the motorway was really quite quick considering the 40kph that I was expecting. I had my jacket half unzipped because it was hot, started doubting the wisdom of my decision once I hit 120kph for extended bursts and I was unable to get the thing done up. The pace slowed in the predictable spots ie Tiptop , Penrose and Spaghetti through Queen. Every one seemed well behaved and no close calls for me.

It was a real blast seeing the huge number supporters. I really really enjoyed giving it a crack through Fanshaw street at the bottom of town, I was following Ricky on his 900 superlight and had been separated by a coupe of bikes through Queen street, Fanshaw street was all but vacant so caught him pretty smartly...we were just about to rejoin the motorway and a fire engine came through the last intersection by Vic Park...anchors on then away.

Had quite a laugh because Ricky has taken his Micro cans off in preparation for sale, he has a beard, when we took off I saw his beard rolling down the road, like it had just jumped off his face. Then it happened again but I saw it better, in fact it was some of the baffle fibre getting kicked out of his can under acceleration, quite comical really.

Richard said that he narrowly missed being hit by a small soft pack that came off a Guys Harley on the motorway and more interestingly a Sporty (old and rough) kick itself into gear while the owner stood helplessly by. It launched itself into the fence or ditch at the bloodstock centre. Mental note, do not stand in front of unattended idling Harleys!!!

Glad to hear that every one had a great time, I for one will be doing it again...if we get the chance

[slimjim]

shit heard on thee new's, that this may have been the last run, something on the lines that it cost's $10grand in road control, and this is paid by the uylsses club and that cost''s are going up again next year........... fucking transit............ have been on this run a few times and it always feels good looking and waving to all, so hope that once again kiwis do things as only kiwis do

[sunhuntin]

It was good to meet you too... lol and I wanted to take a little horsey home too... don't think Sam would have been to happy if I'd put Harvey (?? the new little one) on the back of the bike instead of her lol

lol! the horse might know to sit still....lmfao. :dodge: i didnt get a good look at harvey, which is a bummer.

hey...thanks for those pics...i didnt get any of the wickedones. :yes:

[Edbear]

Only part of the ride that sucked was some nana in her white car trying to turn onto the Onewa Off ramp (first two lanes were closed for the bikers to ride on)... I didn't see her at all until she cut right infront of me... and shot off onto the next lane...



I was right behind her and she seemed to be a bit confused by it all... :yes: Never mind, I'm sure her mind was on where she was going and she was well aware of the bikes around her...:innocent:

[Blairos]

Just saw on Close-up that the Transit Sandle-wearing Red-Tapers have backed down on their stand over next years run...

They said "It was so well organised with supervision by police"

So a bit of TV coverage has saved what would have been the stupidest decsion of the year so far by the spoil-sports in Wellington...

YAY!!!! :wari:

[kevfromcoro]

great ride,, faster than i thought,, think the cops were out in front and set the speed,, they enjoyed it as much as everyone,always wanted to blast down the motorway ,with not having to worry about cars...met a few KBers. was there only 1500..riders..seemed a lot more than that..bit hard to judge...hope we can do it next year..anyone up 4 the toy run??...Ride Safe...KEV

[crashe]

I was right up the front near the cops leading.... and we were only doing 80kph......

so I have no idea why the back bunch were doing a faster speed.......

[klingon]

I was right up the front near the cops leading.... and we were only doing 80kph......

so I have no idea why the back bunch were doing a faster speed.......

yeah, right :shutup:

[Mom]

I was right up the front near the cops leading.... and we were only doing 80kph......

so I have no idea why the back bunch were doing a faster speed.......

Crashe.........that may have been the speed you were doing but trust me, there were a heap of us going lots faster.........(just bummed I was pillion this time, oh dear I miss riding apparently).........Fanshaw street!!!!!!!! yep not the 50kph we should have been doing thats for sure!

What a blast, perhaps I will have a ride for next year?

[crashe]

Crashe.........that may have been the speed you were doing but trust me, there were a heap of us going lots faster.........(just bummed I was pillion this time, oh dear I miss riding apparently).........Fanshaw street!!!!!!!! yep not the 50kph we should have been doing thats for sure!

What a blast, perhaps I will have a ride for next year?

Why wait a whole year to get a bike....... go out and buy one tomorrow.
Sell off his bike, cos he wont notice it missing in the garage..... and then you can get two bikes....... a little one for him and a big one for you...... :whistle:

[Mom]

Why wait a whole year to get a bike....... go out and buy one tomorrow.
Sell off his bike, cos he wont notice it missing in the garage..... and then you can get two bikes....... a little one for him and a big one for you...... :whistle:

I am pretty sure he would notice the space in the garage somehow........lol......and I can wait a while :yes:

[crashe]

I am pretty sure he would notice the space in the garage somehow........lol......and I can wait a while :yes:

Well he could buy you a bike for your wedding present to you :whistle:


But you gotta have a bike before next years run.....:scooter: :scooter:

[Mom]

Well he could buy you a bike for your wedding present to you :whistle:


But you gotta have a bike before next years run.....:scooter: :scooter:

This was my first as pillion..........and yeah :scooter: :scooter: looks like a good idea.........LOL......might have to set the alarm for a couple of days before so I can get there on one of those.........LOL

[crashe]

This was my first as pillion..........and yeah :scooter: :scooter: looks like a good idea.........LOL......might have to set the alarm for a couple of days before so I can get there on one of those.........LOL

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[sunhuntin]

I was right up the front near the cops leading.... and we were only doing 80kph......

so I have no idea why the back bunch were doing a faster speed.......

thats the way it tends to work on a lot of group rides. any ride ive gone on, ive been told to stay near the front, cos the speed will be slower. but i always end up right at the back, doing a high speed to keep up. the tail section always goes faster.
as it was, there apparently was a huge gap...the group split in half somehow.

i dunno how fast disco was going...his speedos in mph and i couldnt read it.

[Maha]

I was right up the front near the cops leading.... and we were only doing 80kph......

so I have no idea why the back bunch were doing a faster speed.......

I was going so quick i think i got my knee down at Tip Top corner.....:scooter:

[Disco Dan]

i dunno how fast disco was going...his speedos in mph and i couldnt read it.

dont worry I aint a clue how fast im going either half the time...:innocent: it takes that extra split second to convert it!

doing 40mph most of the time. fastest we went (during the run) was about 70 mph and that was just after the bridge.

[Will]

Hate to be the spanner in the works but just found out that the helicopter attended to one of my Ulyssian mates when it had to leave that day.

Someone did a ueee infront of him on a state highway. Bike written off. But he is mainly just bruised.

Those of you who want to know more will know where to look to find out.

Otherwise it was a great day and I can see that some of us are still getting a buzz from it all.:Punk:

[Street Gerbil]

A view from Ellerslie overbridge. Copyright (C) 2007 by Mrs. Street Gerbil

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I was going so quick i think i got my knee down at Tip Top corner.....:scooter:

Yer because you wanted an icecream. Give me food i want food

[Edbear]

Hate to be the spanner in the works but just found out that the helicopter attended to one of my Ulyssian mates when it had to leave that day.

Someone did a ueee infront of him on a state highway. Bike written off. But he is mainly just bruised.

Those of you who want to know more will know where to look to find out.

Otherwise it was a great day and I can see that some of us are still getting a buzz from it all.:Punk:



Heard on "Close Up" it was down Waihi way? Was hoping it wasn't one of my mates down there.

[raster]

Here is the link to the closeup article.

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/988457

OK Peggie, we hear you!

[sunhuntin]

dont worry I aint a clue how fast im going either half the time...:innocent: it takes that extra split second to convert it!

doing 40mph most of the time. fastest we went (during the run) was about 70 mph and that was just after the bridge.

thats good...least neither one of us does. lol. didnt think we were going overly fast....

im still waiting to hear on parts. theres another wrecker around the corner i check out as well.

[Moko Potaka]

I will be there helping to sell badges and t-shirts as part of Ulysses, so come up and say hi!! :yes:

Praying to the weather gods for a fine day. :Punk:

Lets make this a good one folks. :sunny:

Hopefully the brand new Rescue Helicopter will be there for us to check out.

hi SG,
spose you dont know when the badges wil be available?

awsum ride and looking forward to next year.:yes:

[SPUD1000]

Hi is any one going from the BOP , if so send me a PM and maybe we can ride to Auckland as a group ?:spanking:

[RiderInBlack]

Hi is any one going from the BOP , if so send me a PM and maybe we can ride to Auckland as a group ?:spanking:Hope ya have a Flux Capacitor then:whistle:

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[Colapop]

Maybe he's planning for next year?
Have you ridden with the Tauranga guys and gals Spud? They're a good bunch of peeps...

[mogiman]

The Ulysses Club have tried for years to get TV coverage on this excellent charity ride but TV 1 and 3 don't want to know!!! Yip bad press sticks!!! :shutup:

Ive done a couple of little programes for a Ulysses member for a ride he runs called GOPAT
check it out here thats one of them http://www.thecommunitychannel.co.nz/wawcs014068/community_tube.html
this is the other
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL6INKv6p1s

maybe if people could donate to me all there old gsxr oiler parts i could fix my bike and come along
failing that someone would have to pick me up and i could film and edit it and do something similar to these ???
what do you think ?
We have been trying to get a new tv channel up and running and hopefully we will be on air by march and might be able to give it some air time too( I have been working on this for about 18 months for no pay thats why my bike has got a bit run down) , i love bikes and have been riding most my life and bikes get a bit of a bad rap so would love to do something to change that !!!!!!!!
What say you????

[mogiman]

4 2008 as above

[UberRhys]

Does anyone know of the dates or whether there is going to be another Westpac ride in 2008?

[Bass]

Does anyone know of the dates or whether there is going to be another Westpac ride in 2008?

It will surely come again, but the date has not been published yet

[danb]

Let’s hope it is on again - one of the biking highlights of the year

[Toaster]

They said it would be. It was an awesome event and well worth attending and giving a donation to a very worthy cause.

All the bikes and bikers from every walk of life - it was a real sight to behold and a fantastic event.