2007 WestPac Helicopter Run

[SpankMe]

<center>WestPac RideSunday 11^th February

Departing from the Karaka Bloodstock Centre at 11am

Possibly the last WestPac Ride (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10422751).
So turn up, donate some money and lets show everyone how worthwhile this ride is.

Ride is up the motorway down Queen St over Harbour Bridge to finish at Akoranga Campus North Shore.

Badges $10
T-shirts $20
3 Chances to win Rev't clothing from Motomail

KB'ers usually meet up at the Papakura Autobahn before riding to the Bloodstock Centre.

Images (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/image_browser.php?do=view&threadid=21190) from last years ride.

Register your attendance here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1088).</center>

[Mrs Busa Pete]

IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GET SOME TV COVERAGE ON THIS ONE PLUS SOME RADIO HEADS UP SO WE DONT GET DICHEADS LIKE LAST YEAR CONCERNED BECOUSE HE HAD TO WAIT TO CROSS THE ROAD.[oh no thats right we only get bad press never good press]

[Indiana_Jones]

I might be in for this one :)

Of course we get bad press Pete, we're bikers lol

-Indy

[Maha]

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Isnt the Autobahn beyond the Bloodstock turnoff? Long way to go to turn around I would think. Maybe there is a better alternative.... correct me if I'm wrong, I usually am.

You are right this time Speedie....Karaka off ramp is BEFORE the Autobahn......:yes:

[MacD]

You are right this time Speedie....Karaka off ramp is BEFORE the Autobahn......:yes:

Really, I'd never noticed! :p

The usual solution is to ride south to the Drury interchange and ride back up to Karaka.

[Maha]

Really, I'd never noticed! :p

The usual solution is to ride south to the Drury interchange and ride back up to Karaka.

Anne did that last year, well sort of....while the rest of us peeled off at the right off ramp...Anne kept going...:scooter: so a chick on a ZX9 went after her and they both ended up getting there with a few extra K's registered...:yes:
We will keep an eye for ya this year, we leave here about 8.30am to get a good spot and to watch the hundreds of bikes roll in....:Punk:

[WarlockNZ]

If anyone from out west is going, drop me a pm.

I'll be there regardless ... hmmmmm badges ...

[Nicksta]

I'll be there again this year... and heading from west... maybe us form west meet at westgate and all truck through like last year?

[WickedOne]

Looks like a great day by judging from last years pics... See you all there.:scooter:

[Scorpygirl]

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.

[jtzzr]

Not only will I attend to raise money for a fantastic cause , I`m going to try and piss off Brian (PRATT) again .

[Scorpygirl]

IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GET SOME TV COVERAGE ON THIS ONE PLUS SOME RADIO HEADS UP SO WE DONT GET DICHEADS LIKE LAST YEAR CONCERNED BECOUSE HE HAD TO WAIT TO CROSS THE ROAD.[oh no thats right we only get bad press never good press]

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:

[Maha]

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.

Its been brilliant the last two years.....saw ya there last year selling stuff and got a T-Shirt off ya, will let you know who i am this year....:yes:

[WarlockNZ]

I'll be there again this year... and heading from west... maybe us form west meet at westgate and all truck through like last year?

Sounds like a damn fine plan to me!

[eviltwin]

Pratt B J
16 Ruskin St Parnell Auckland
0-9-302 3525

only one B Pratt in Parnell, maybe he should be cordially invited to attend this year...maybe?

:Punk:

[Yellow Streak]

I'll be there again this year... and heading from west... maybe us form west meet at westgate and all truck through like last year?

Yeah mate I'm up for that!
9:30 depart?

[ArcherWC]

bastard, we cant do this run, its club race day for me and i cant afford to miss the points. Will send my donation with one of the other lads

[Big Dog]

Missed last year plan to make this one.

[Squeak the Rat]

I'll spread the word to some non KB'ers.....

So is the 'Bahn still the meeting point?

And I gotta ask, are all the people who complain about cycling events inconveniencing the general traffic going to have a whinge about this? :shutup:

[Indiana_Jones]

Anyone riding over from the shore there? meet at like Barry's point or what not?

-Indy

[LilSel]

Last year was sooo wicked!! was a hot as day (got a lil pink)...
I have a vid that I havent posted anywhere... my mates were standing on the Otahuhu overbridge filming as we passed under... the camera went flat before the end... but its wicked... ill find it (once home from work) and post it up... might spark more peeps to attend :D

Great day, Great cause :D

[Squeak the Rat]

Whens the last time the homosexual bicycle riders association raised money for Westpac?
I did a mountain bike 5 dayer that raised money for cancer and people whinged.... One of the local pot growers kindly let us go past his plot though, with a very serious warning to all who noticed it..:2guns:


No longer off topic: For those of us xenophobe's who live south of the bridge, where is the "Akoranga Campus"

[Crisis management]

No longer off topic: For those of us xenophobe's who live south of the bridge, where is the "Akoranga Campus"

Second off ramp after the harbour bridge (big hilly thing with water under it on the northern motorway), turn left off the off ramp and your there (ish).

Got a passport?

[kevfromcoro]

anyone riding up from the thames side...can meet up and ride to the bloodstock centre,hope the weather stays fine.......not into rain..on a bike...cheers KEV

[notme]

IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GET SOME TV COVERAGE ON THIS ONE PLUS SOME RADIO HEADS UP SO WE DONT GET DICHEADS LIKE LAST YEAR CONCERNED BECOUSE HE HAD TO WAIT TO CROSS THE ROAD.[oh no thats right we only get bad press never good press]

I remember him well. Link: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=510702&postcount=89


Pratt B J
16 Ruskin St Parnell Auckland
0-9-302 3525

only one B Pratt in Parnell, maybe he should be cordially invited to attend this year...maybe?

:Punk:

Will draft a letter tonight.

[Waylander]

anyone riding up from the thames side...can meet up and ride to the bloodstock centre,hope the weather stays fine.......not into rain..on a bike...cheers KEV
I might be heading up from Tauranga, will be going up your way as Hamilton then Auckland is pretty much boring. Hoping to bring ome of the other Tauranga crew along aswell, could meet up at Kopu then head over.

[Crazy Steve]

I might be heading up from Tauranga, will be going up your way as Hamilton then Auckland is pretty much boring. Hoping to bring ome of the other Tauranga crew along aswell, could meet up at Kopu then head over.

And he wants to meet you Waylander...:yes:

Crazy Steve..

[Waylander]

And he wants to meet you Waylander...:yes:

Crazy Steve..
Good for him.

[kevfromcoro]

I might be heading up from Tauranga, will be going up your way as Hamilton then Auckland is pretty much boring. Hoping to bring ome of the other Tauranga crew along aswell, could meet up at Kopu then head over.

ok..will be in the kopu pub carpark..8.30-9am..c if i can rustle up a few more riders from this side....Ride Safe Kev

[mikey62]

Anyone out east want to meet up say around Botany then make our way down. Went a couple years ago with Ulyssees was an absolute blast. Just the feeling of having that many bikes around you. The noise was sensational.:rockon: :Punk:

[kevfromcoro]

woke up this morning..got some gear together. and off to do the westpac run,stopped at kopu..no bikes turned up,, ok rode up to karaka...not many bikes on the road for a big event like this..where is everybody??..hmm somethings wrong..went around to a mates place in papakura..logged on... looked at the date....feb 11.....right day ..wrong month...silly me.can ride a bike ok..think i have to brush up on my english....dont know why i thought it was to-day...never mind it was a good day for a ride.. did over 300 ks..think when i meet any KBers..i will paint my bike and change my name....wot a dumb thing to do....Cheers Stupid ,,FRED...lol

[MotoGirl]

IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GET SOME TV COVERAGE ON THIS ONE PLUS SOME RADIO HEADS UP SO WE DONT GET DICHEADS LIKE LAST YEAR CONCERNED BECOUSE HE HAD TO WAIT TO CROSS THE ROAD.[oh no thats right we only get bad press never good press]

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:

Hmm, is it the (christmas) Toy Run that gets the TV coverage? I've definitely seen something on TV with a big charity event that closed the motorway...

[DMNTD]

woke up this morning..got some gear together. and off to do the westpac run,stopped at kopu..no bikes turned up,, ok rode up to karaka...not many bikes on the road for a big event like this..where is everybody??..hmm somethings wrong..went around to a mates place in papakura..logged on... looked at the date....feb 11.....right day ..wrong month...silly me.can ride a bike ok..think i have to brush up on my english....dont know why i thought it was to-day...never mind it was a good day for a ride.. did over 300 ks..think when i meet any KBers..i will paint my bike and change my name....wot a dumb thing to do....Cheers Stupid ,,FRED...lol
LOL...niiiiiiiiiice!! Legend mate...I'm not the only one that did something stupid today! :Punk:
We saw a gap in the weather and were due to meet some others over in WHITIANGA but once we got to WHANGAMATA I thought we'd made it :dodge:
Ok ok...we're new to the area but hell...should've known better :innocent:

[Waylander]

woke up this morning..got some gear together. and off to do the westpac run,stopped at kopu..no bikes turned up,, ok rode up to karaka...not many bikes on the road for a big event like this..where is everybody??..hmm somethings wrong..went around to a mates place in papakura..logged on... looked at the date....feb 11.....right day ..wrong month...silly me.can ride a bike ok..think i have to brush up on my english....dont know why i thought it was to-day...never mind it was a good day for a ride.. did over 300 ks..think when i meet any KBers..i will paint my bike and change my name....wot a dumb thing to do....Cheers Stupid ,,FRED...lol
Fuck don't do that too me. Started reading that post thinking, "Oh fuck did I miss it?"


LOL...niiiiiiiiiice!! Legend mate...I'm not the only one that did something stupid today! :Punk:
We saw a gap in the weather and were due to meet some others over in WHITIANGA but once we got to WHANGAMATA I thought we'd made it :dodge:
Ok ok...we're new to the area but hell...should've known better :innocent:
Should have crossed the Kaimais and headed into the Waikato mate. Nothing but sun there all day.

[Karma]

I'll be heading down via the Silvia Park on-ramp, if anyone wants to tag along could meet up at BK (for brekkie!) and then cruise down from there?

[Blondini]

I am really keen to go on this ..just one question how do I get on having to do 70 on the motorway?

[Indiana_Jones]

I donno if I'm gonna make it now with my bike being even more fucked up now lol.

-Indy

[Waylander]

I am really keen to go on this ..just one question how do I get on having to do 70 on the motorway?
If it's like the Christmas toy run I did up there in 05 I don't think you'll even see that speed.
Probably had a third as many bikes at the toy run than will be at this thing.

[Ixion]

I am really keen to go on this ..just one question how do I get on having to do 70 on the motorway?

Don't worry the bikes are sheparded by the cops, and speed is only round 50ish, if that.


You'll be fine, and have a jolly good time. And its a nice social thing at the end, much better than the Toy run where everybody just pisses off after the speech.

[Blondini]

I'll be there again this year... and heading from west... maybe us form west meet at westgate and all truck through like last year?

Yes please:yes:

[McJim]

Whens the last time the homosexual bicycle riders association raised money for Westpac?

Was gonna go - sorted babysitters and everything - seems I'm a Homo and not welcome - fair enough - will pull out - cheers Speedie. :(

[Edbear]

Might try and make it this year. Does this mean I have to clean my bike...? Might know a few who may also want to come along.

[Nicksta]

I am really keen to go on this ..just one question how do I get on having to do 70 on the motorway?
you'll be fine as the ride goes about 20km/hr its really a cruise the whole way... we have to worry more about our bikes over heating!!
I rode it last year on my learners on an FXR... so you'll be fine!

Yes please:yes:
we can meet up and ride in together....

[Jonny Rotten]

im in for this one.... ill rally up all my non KB troops for the ride

[Blondini]

you'll be fine as the ride goes about 20km/hr its really a cruise the whole way... we have to worry more about our bikes over heating!!
I rode it last year on my learners on an FXR... so you'll be fine!

we can meet up and ride in together....

Cheers I can do 70 easily just wary of being too slow on the motorway heading there or getting stung for travelling slightly over ...you know 73:shutup: Lots of cameras on motorways so not wanting the blondini getting in twouble(sp correct)

[Nicksta]

we can leave early and cruise through if you want.. last year we had 2 groups head out from west... slow and fast... might do the same this year....

[Blondini]

we can leave early and cruise through if you want.. last year we had 2 groups head out from west... slow and fast... might do the same this year....

Sounds good :yes: Westgate seems to be popular to meet and close for me and I am happy to travel together cheers Nicksta:yes:

[hedgier1]

hey guys I will try and make it up there with waylander and the crew from BOP. Be great time to catch up.

[McJim]

Whens the last time the homosexual bicycle riders association raised money for Westpac?

Don't know about kiwi cyclists but just before I emigrated to NZ I took part in the 2004 London to Brighton ride for the British Heart Foundation - total of 27,000 cyclists raising millions of pounds to fight heart disease.

But what the fuck would I know being an old married homo with 2 kids?

Sort your shit out before you hurl personal abuse at me Speedie. Any generic abuse about cyclists is personal to me as I assume any generic abuse about motorcyclists would be taken as personal by you. Or are you not that serious about bikes?

Cheers pal.

[Karma]

Oh, an angry crusading scotsman, this should be interesting...

[McJim]

And I gotta ask, are all the people who complain about cycling events inconveniencing the general traffic going to have a whinge about this? :shutup:

You had to ask? Of course they are - they will be the same people that bought houses next to a Speedway and then closed it down.

They are the same people that complained about a beautiful coastal stadium ruining the landscape coz they'd rather look at cranes, used cars and dirty containers.

They are the same people that said "Give the V8 supercars to Hamilton despite the fact that we need the revenue"

It'll be fun to make them whinge anyway :devil2: :rofl:

[Donor]

I am really keen to go on this ..just one question how do I get on having to do 70 on the motorway?

Piece of cake really...

I did the toy run month or so back, spoke to a 2 wheeler copper, who very happily told me that so long as I was part of a charitable pack, that although I was to leave my L plate on, I was to forget the speed limit for the duration of the ride. He also went on to tell me that this was to remain the same for the return trip, so long as I was able to prove I had participated... which is where getting a pin or shirt is a good idea. (Although this applied only to a direct flight off the motorway system)

MOST coppers are understanding that though rules shouldn't bend, sometimes they need to be given a temporary sideways shove.

Failing that, hunt a fat ass cruiser out, flutter your eyelashes, wriggle ya butt in the seat, and you'll have a tail ender obstructing your noobness there and back... :niceone:

[Blondini]

Well boys...fight somewhere else.:shutup: This is for a great cause and god forbid anyone of us having to use it:innocent: This is to hopefully give people a chance to live so come on who else is coming:yes: :love: I personally am looking forward to riding with so many different bikes and meeting more of you:yes:

[Blondini]

[QUOTE=Donor;897296]Piece of cake really...

I did the toy run month or so back, spoke to a 2 wheeler copper, who very happily told me that so long as I was part of a charitable pack, that although I was to leave my L plate on, I was to forget the speed limit for the duration of the ride. He also went on to tell me that this was to remain the same for the return trip, so long as I was able to prove I had participated... which is where getting a pin or shirt is a good idea. (Although this applied only to a direct flight off the motorway system)

MOST coppers are understanding that though rules shouldn't bend, sometimes they need to be given a temporary sideways shove.
:niceone:
Thanks I thought that may be the case.

[McJim]

MOST coppers are understanding that though rules shouldn't bend, sometimes they need to be given a temporary sideways shove.
:niceone:
Thanks I thought that may be the case.

I wore an L plate for the 6 months duration - used the Southern Motorway daily and was never stopped for doing 100kph while wearing it.

It just seems to be used as an additional piece of legislation they can throw at Learner motorcyclists while riding like a knob but rarely (if ever) used as an excuse to pull someone up when they're riding sensibly.

And if you thought that was me fighting then you haven't met a Glaswegian before! :rofl:

Should be a good day - I'll go after all since it is a good cause - I'll just avoid Speedie so I don't get angry.

[Blondini]

Thanks for the encouragement and advice from you all.See you soon:love:

[Sycophant]

Re: TV Coverage

I dunno about this year, but I know a few producers who might (possibly) be interested in making a spec documentary on the ride (I'm a TV editor).

I'll talk to some people in the next couple of ideas... At the moment, in my head, I am formulating a devious plan about making a doco on this, but times a little short and I am prety flat out at the moment.

However, I would like to know - how many people here video or photograph stuff during the ride (either family/friends from the 'sidelines' or onboard)? If you do, would you be keen to offer up some footage/photos (for a credit, and potentially a little cash if the doco came into any money)?

[Chisanga]

Count me in. It's my dad's birthday but he just told me the ride would be a lot more interesting than what he has planned and I better go on it or else!

Cool :)

[Moko Potaka]

save me a shirt,need another to add to my collection.i still have one from my first run in 99.looking forward to it:rockon: :Punk:

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.

[Moko Potaka]

ill be in meremere watching a friend drag her hog on the 10th so will be keen to hookup with anyone from hams cruisin up to the westpac run on the 11th,i dont think the HOG club would let my kwaka into their pack:nono: :argh:
any fellow ulyssians goin from hams??:niceone:

[Donor]

However, I would like to know - how many people here video or photograph stuff during the ride (either family/friends from the 'sidelines' or onboard)? If you do, would you be keen to offer up some footage/photos (for a credit, and potentially a little cash if the doco came into any money)?

I'd happily take a plethora of snaps and offer them to you for free...

...but my photo taking skills suck it's fair to say...

[Ralph]

hey guys I will try and make it up there with waylander and the crew from BOP. Be great time to catch up.

Count me in for this guys, sounds a bit larger than the most I've riden with before (about 100 bikes).

[Lteejay]

we can leave early and cruise through if you want.. last year we had 2 groups head out from west... slow and fast... might do the same this year....


Sounds good :yes: Westgate seems to be popular to meet and close for me and I am happy to travel together cheers Nicksta:yes:

You guys dont wanna get off at the Newton offramp and pick up one city girl, do ya? Sounds like a great day. Blondini, I'll only be doing 70km, so that makes two of us at least. But by the sounds of things, we will be crawling. :scooter:

[Blondini]

You guys dont wanna get off at the Newton offramp and pick up one city girl, do ya? Sounds like a great day. Blondini, I'll only be doing 70km, so that makes two of us at least. But by the sounds of things, we will be crawling. :scooter:

I am sure this can be arranged:yes:

[Lteejay]

I am sure this can be arranged:yes:

Great - unless you guys are riding with lots of people, then it might be a pain in the :shake:

See you tonight.

[Waylander]

Ok those going up from tauranga, since we'll be going through Kopu to pick up a few from Thames and such, say we meet at Summit BP at 8:00am? Gives us three hours before the start. Pleanty to meet others and then join the main KB group.

[WarlockNZ]

All right Westies ... whats the deal ... where are we going to meet ?? and what time.

I propose the Mc D's carpark by the gas station ... gives people a chance to gas up.. at say 9 to 9:30am ...

That should get us to the jumping off point in plenty of time ..

How say you savages ??

[Nicksta]

ok.... for those of you who are travelling at 70km/hr.. or just want to cruise in with me...

Meet at Westgate Shell @ 8:45am for 9am departure for Mobil K'road (Just by Colemans cnr K'rd and Ponsonby Rd).
Depart Mobil K'Rd at 9:30am for Autobarn, Papakura. to meet the other KBers.

PM me if you would like my cell number or tell me your bike for me to look out for you... I'll be on Lil Gix.. a bright red GSXR600... and riding 70km/hr so you wont get lost!!

[Moko Potaka]

Well seems like no one from hams is going aye?.
Ill be filling both my bike and my tummy at the McDs next to the garage at the end of te rapa straight at 8am sunday,leaving there at 8.30am for the cruise to karaka.anyone is welcome to join me(yes you harley riders too)lol
HOWEVER......if you hamilton lot have got a meeting place then please let me know.id like to see a good turn out from the Waikato/King Country riders.being ex KC myself.
ill be riding the kwaka vn1500 2up with my babygirl(Weather permitting for her)

[Mrs Busa Pete]

:scooter: :scooter: some pics from last year mid pac :scooter: :scooter: .
so lets get the numbers up for this year.

[Moko Potaka]

Ok those going up from tauranga, since we'll be going through Kopu to pick up a few from Thames and such, say we meet at Summit BP at 8:00am? Gives us three hours before the start. Pleanty to meet others and then join the main KB group.
hi waylander,
will try to hookup with your group around the bombays.wouldve joined yous from the BOP:sunny: but will be in hams saturday night.as the ride gets closer will try for a hookup place and time.:soon:

[Crazy Steve]

SORRY GUYS BUT THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELED!!!

I JUST FOUND OUT NOW...:yes:

YES WAYLANDER IT HAS BEEN CANCELED..

Crazy Steve.

[Ralph]

Ok those going up from tauranga, since we'll be going through Kopu to pick up a few from Thames and such, say we meet at Summit BP at 8:00am? Gives us three hours before the start. Pleanty to meet others and then join the main KB group.

See ya at the summit dude :yes: :yes: :scooter:

[Ralph]

SORRY GUYS BUT THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELED!!!

I JUST FOUND OUT NOW...:yes:

YES WAYLANDER IT HAS BEEN CANCELED..

Crazy Steve.

Wtf? is there any news about this somewhere, radio? or something?

[Waylander]

hi waylander,
will try to hookup with your group around the bombays.wouldve joined yous from the BOP:sunny: but will be in hams saturday night.as the ride gets closer will try for a hookup place and time.:soon: Be good to ride up with another cruiser mate.

SORRY GUYS BUT THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELED!!!

I JUST FOUND OUT NOW...:yes:

YES WAYLANDER IT HAS BEEN CANCELED..

Crazy Steve.


Wtf? is there any news about this somewhere, radio? or something?
He's bullshitting mate. Two weeks to go.

[Ralph]

SORRY GUYS BUT THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELED!!!

I JUST FOUND OUT NOW...:yes:

YES WAYLANDER IT HAS BEEN CANCELED..

Crazy Steve.


Ok you got me.
Not Funny! :shutup: :nono:
I did wonder if you were just yanking our chain. I don't see mention of
it anywhere.

[Ralph]

He's bullshitting mate. Two weeks to go.

Cheers WL.

I almost fell for that :o :doh:

Back to what really matters and thats the ride :scooter: :sunny: :headbang:

[Nicksta]

ralph.. would you really believe someone called Crazy Steve?????

[Ralph]

ralph.. would you really believe someone called Crazy Steve?????

Good point Nicksta.
Bet he's getting a good laugh outta this too :rolleyes:

[Nicksta]

lol.. probably, i must admit i did too.... come introduce yourself at the ride....

[Maha]

:scooter: :scooter: some pics from last year mid pac :scooter: :scooter: .
so lets get the numbers up for this year.


Is that Mr Maha in pic 5 ?......:yes:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Is that Mr Maha in pic 5 ?......:yes:

why yes it is or shell i say use to be now it is mister mom

[Maha]

why yes it is or shell i say use to be now it is mister mom


Only Mr Mom when im the Jockey........yehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!

[Moko Potaka]

SORRY GUYS BUT THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELED!!!

I JUST FOUND OUT NOW...:yes:

YES WAYLANDER IT HAS BEEN CANCELED..

Crazy Steve.

he must be one of the many not goin from hams:whocares:
king country will be represented!!:rockon: :Punk:
comon you ykato lot,lets get behind this and just do it:headbang:

[Crazy Steve]

he must be one of the many not goin from hams:whocares:
king country will be represented!!:rockon: :Punk:
comon you ykato lot,lets get behind this and just do it:headbang:

Im going ! ! !

Buy as you can clearly see, Im not from Hams..

Im from the land of Suitcases...

Now KING COUNTRY can kiss my hairy black smelly ARSE ! ! !

Crazy Steve..

[WarlockNZ]

Im going ! ! !

Buy as you can clearly see, Im not from Hams..

Im from the land of Suitcases...

Now KING COUNTRY can kiss my hairy black smelly ARSE ! ! !

Crazy Steve..

You so Crazy!! ... ha ha

[Moko Potaka]

Im going ! ! !

Buy as you can clearly see, Im not from Hams..

Im from the land of Suitcases...

Now KING COUNTRY can kiss my hairy black smelly ARSE ! ! !

Crazy Steve..

ill kick it with my size 13s and i aint seen a black ass yet unless your special...(needs)take your medication,youre dribbling!!
looking forward to meeting you stink arse

[irishlad]

Where will we be meeting on sunday? FAO MacD--- Westgate or south??

[Moko Potaka]

Where will we be meeting on sunday? FAO MacD--- Westgate or south??

hi irish,everyone from different areas are meeting up at designated points.the kb crew are meeting along the southern motorway at the BP gas station after papakura onramp.from there,the major departure point is karaka livestock centre at 11am.

[Disco Dan]

Anyone meeting in Westgate to go to this thing?

...the only autobahn I know is in Germany. Thats a bit far for me. :innocent:

[Chisanga]

Probably can't attend this now thanks to my bin today. Pity, I was really looking forward to it and it is a great cause :(

[Ixion]

Anyone meeting in Westgate to go to this thing?

...the only autobahn I know is in Germany. Thats a bit far for me. :innocent:

You can't go wrong. Down the northwestern, hang left onto the southern, keep going, and a bit more, and a more miles extra, until y pass the Takanini straight, then a bit further to where where the speedo test strip used to be, then keep on steady a bit more until you see the sign saying Karaka. If you get to the bit where the motorway used to end (where the Drury garage used to be - well you won't actually get THERE cos the built the road up and moved it round, but you know what I mean), you've gone too far, turn round and go back.

[Disco Dan]

You can't go wrong. Down the northwestern, hang left onto the southern, keep going, and a bit more, and a more miles extra, until y pass the Takanini straight, then a bit further to where where the speedo test strip used to be, then keep on steady a bit more until you see the sign saying Karaka. If you get to the bit where the motorway used to end (where the Drury garage used to be - well you won't actually get THERE cos the built the road up and moved it round, but you know what I mean), you've gone too far, turn round and go back.

err not trying to be funny but, 'left onto the southern'? thats Henderson. Go the other way and I hit the CBD. Whats the speedo strip? Drury garage? *lost me*

[Ixion]

Nono , left AFTER the "down the northwestern". Not HARD left or you'll end up on the North Shore (I think, they messed about with things there, anyway hard left goes somewhere you don't want to be) , and not straight on or you'll end up down at the port.

This assumes that you are in the right hand lane of course. If not, for left read right.

You don't actually GO left as such, just hang a left across, and a wiggle and a twirl up the hill. Then just follow your nose southward. A blind man could find it, just follow the instructions and you can't possibly go wrong.

[crashe]

to go to this thing?

Disco_Dan - Get on the nor-western motorway to head to the city/uni.....
Just past the NEWTON off-ramp is the HAMILTON lane..

Get into the lane that is for HAMILTON........
That lane gets you onto the southern motorway......

Keep going down the southern motorway until you see the sign that says KARAKA.
Take the KARAKA off-ramp....... at this point you have to go back over the motorway bridge....... to get to the KARAKA Bloodstock/horse carpark........
Thats where you will find heaps of bikes.


Park up your bike...... leave helmet with the bike.... (it will be safe)
and have a wander around to look at other bikes and to chat with others.

Take note where your bike is parked so when the time comes you can find your bike again.

[Donor]

Take the KARAKA off-ramp....... at this point you have to go back over the motorway bridge....... to get to the KARAKA horse carpark........
Thats where you wil find heaps of bikes.

All good - but aim for the Papakura offramp - it's the one after the sign indicating the Karaka Bloodstock Centre

**edit** Actually, ride past that offramp, look for a BP on the left hand side of the motorway, and aim for the gaggle of KB folk meeting there.

[jtzzr]

Anyone from Papatoetoe going on this ride , wouldn`t mind hooking up with some folks (I`m afraid to ride by myself , there are bad people out there).Let me know. Cheers Hey Disco D , I take it you didn`t get the GPS did you?

[Disco Dan]

Park up your bike...... leave helmet with the bike.... (it will be safe)
and have a wander around to look at other bikes and to chat with others.

Take note where your bike is parked so when the time comes you can find your bike again.

goodness!

...so do i get off on the left hand side of my bike, or the right? and which foot first? left or right? :dodge:

[Blairos]

Actually, ride past that offramp, look for a BP on the left hand side of the motorway, and aim for the gaggle of KB folk meeting there.

Its signposted southbound just past Papakura offramp as a "Service Centre" just prior to its own little off-ramp...

So are all us KBers going to be lurking outside the Autobahn place thingy-next-to-McD's like we always do?

[tide]

Anyone meeting in Westgate to go to this thing?

...the only autobahn I know is in Germany. Thats a bit far for me. :innocent:

err disco... if you read this thread... you will notice that some will be leaving the Shell - Westgate at 09H30... you shouldn't get too lost then should you??? :dodge:

[crashe]

goodness!

...so do i get off on the left hand side of my bike, or the right? and which foot first? left or right? :dodge:

You blardy plonker..... :rofl: :rofl:


with 1600 possible bikes there...... you could loose your bike amongest them and forget how to find it.

[Ixion]

goodness!

...so do i get off on the left hand side of my bike, or the right? and which foot first? left or right? :dodge:
Left side. Right foot first. Only Yank cops dismount to the right. To tell which is left , start your bike, sit on it. Grasp the handlebars. Twist first one hand , then the other. The hand which makes the engine go faster when you twist it is the right hand. The other hand is your left hand. Unless you are riding an Indian. Or have only one hand.You can't go wrong.

[crashe]

Left side. Right foot first. Only Yank cops dismount to the right. To tell which is left , start your bike, sit on it. Grasp the handlebars. Twist first one hand , then the other. The hand which makes the engine go faster when you twist it is the right hand. The other hand is your left hand. Unless you are riding an Indian. Or have only one hand.You can't go wrong.

No no no.....

Get off on your LEFT side.
LEFT foot is down first...... then you lift over your RIGHT leg and RIGHT foot.
Then you place the RIGHT foot onto the ground, beside your LEFT foot.





But first turn off your bike....

[Ixion]

I don't do that. Cos I is too short. Left side dismount , keep left foot on peg, swing right over and down. Then left.

[Disco Dan]

err disco... if you read this thread... you will notice that some will be leaving the Shell - Westgate at 09H30... you shouldn't get too lost then should you??? :dodge:

OMG, now thats so much easier... :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

[Big Dog]

OMG, now thats so much easier... :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

And you wonder why people seem to think you get lost easily......

[hedgier1]

Hey guys and gals. I am coming back to Aucks to do Westpac run. Who is gunna be there and whats happening afterwards? Keen to catch up.

[Mom]

Come up to the Puhoi after for a feed, busa have an event posted on the callendar

[Minnie]

All good - but aim for the Papakura offramp - it's the one after the sign indicating the Karaka Bloodstock Centre

**edit** Actually, ride past that offramp, look for a BP on the left hand side of the motorway, and aim for the gaggle of KB folk meeting there.

What time will you be meeting at the BP service centre area?? cheers.

[LilSel]

No no no.....

Get off on your LEFT side.
LEFT foot is down first...... then you lift over your RIGHT leg and RIGHT foot.
Then you place the RIGHT foot onto the ground, beside your LEFT foot.


Right foot down first... (have to kick out sidestand with left before dismounting) :dodge:

[crashe]

Right foot down first... (have to kick out sidestand with left before dismounting) :dodge:

True........ bUTT if you are smart like me........ then you kick your sidestand down as you are about to stop.... so that your LEFT foot is already down
Lean the bike over and dismount the bike...................

LEFT foot down etc etc etc.

[HATER]

cant make it this year and im gutted.
binned my bike last thursday night (atnr) so im out for it.
not happy as it looks like it will ebe the last.
can you still get t-shirts for it?

[ManDownUnder]

Hopefully bringing my little man for his first group ride... I told him there would be a lot of motorbikes.

He seemed pleased!

Now I just hope it's a nice day...

[sunhuntin]

ive only just seen crashes thread on trademe about this...i can make it if i fly and have a biker happy to have me as pillion [will chip for gas and have all my own gear. cruiser preferred with back rest.]

is there anyone up there thatd be happy to pick me and my gear up from the airport? and maybe put me up for two nights [again, happy to pay. will buy own food. totally house trained] gear will only really be a helmet and jacket, which ill be wearing on the flight.

please pm me if you can help....im on here just about all the time. lol.

[Donor]

What time will you be meeting at the BP service centre area?? cheers.

I'll probably be there early-ish

Looking about 0900-0930 to allow for a coffee, and that way not have 100 KB folk swiveling their head when the sewing machine on speed with the yellow finish comes buzzing down the road... lol

[Karma]

ive only just seen crashes thread on trademe about this...i can make it if i fly and have a biker happy to have me as pillion [will chip for gas and have all my own gear. cruiser preferred with back rest.]

is there anyone up there thatd be happy to pick me and my gear up from the airport? and maybe put me up for two nights [again, happy to pay. will buy own food. totally house trained] gear will only really be a helmet and jacket, which ill be wearing on the flight.

please pm me if you can help....im on here just about all the time. lol.

Are you fit? I only have a double bed ;)

[sunhuntin]

Are you fit? I only have a double bed ;)

im fit. im also not single.

[Karma]

im fit. im also not single.

Hey! You know what they say;

'What happens in Auckland, stays in Auckland' :innocent:

[Disco Dan]

im fit. im also not single.

not single? ahh my speciality....

[ManDownUnder]

not single? ahh my speciality....

Using both hands??

[Minnie]

I'll probably be there early-ish

Looking about 0900-0930 to allow for a coffee, and that way not have 100 KB folk swiveling their head when the sewing machine on speed with the yellow finish comes buzzing down the road... lol


Thanks for that Donor:yes:

[sunhuntin]

Hey! You know what they say;

'What happens in Auckland, stays in Auckland' :innocent:

LOL. if your offerin, im happy with the floor. lol.

still no pm's....:weep:

[WarlockNZ]

LOL. if your offerin, im happy with the floor. lol.

still no pm's....:weep:

Give it time :) ... I'm sure a nice man who rides a Harley will be in touch :)

[klingon]

LOL. if your offerin, im happy with the floor. lol.

still no pm's....:weep:

aaawww poor sunny :( We would put you up but we're going to be in Rotorua until Sunday morning - rushing back just in time for the ride.

C'mon Aucklanders! There must be someone out there who can show some big-smoke hospitality!

[WickedOne]

LOL. if your offerin, im happy with the floor. lol.

still no pm's....:weep:

Jacs and I have a spare bed that you are welcome to stay in. We are going to the Wespac ride as well. If you can get from the airport and if someone will take you pillion we would be happy to have you. (Jas will be my pillion so as long as someone can pick you up at the airport and take you back to the airport you'd be sweet.) We're in Paramoremo (Close to Albany - North Shore.)

[Maha]

ive only just seen crashes thread on trademe about this...i can make it if i fly and have a biker happy to have me as pillion [will chip for gas and have all my own gear. cruiser preferred with back rest.]

is there anyone up there thatd be happy to pick me and my gear up from the airport? and maybe put me up for two nights [again, happy to pay. will buy own food. totally house trained] gear will only really be a helmet and jacket, which ill be wearing on the flight.

please pm me if you can help....im on here just about all the time. lol.

Pity you aint on the bike cos' we would feed and water you no probs, hope you can make it, we are leaving Warkworth at 8.30am and will meet up with some others at Silverdale BP around 9am....cool to be at Karaka early to watch all the bikes file in.....:Punk:

[Maha]

We're in Paramoremo

Cell # 33 isnt it?.....

[jaybee]

Dam that suks, :dodge: look how much public hang out on bridges and roadways waving at ya, we have there support just 1 out of 1,500,000 persons complain in a hidious mannor and look what happens.At leat Mr Hubbard is spporting this :gob: pitty he never looked further at the V8 round for Auck city a lil more passiontly

[crashe]

Cell # 33 isnt it?.....

Oh I heard he was in cell # 69........:yes:

[Maha]

Oh I heard he was in cell # 69........:yes:


No more *Bling* to you tonight............but that is funny.....:second:

[WickedOne]

No more *Bling* to you tonight............but that is funny.....:second:

There may be some 69 going on but it aint in a cell....... :shit:

[Indiana_Jones]

Ok, If I can get a WOF on Sat, I'll be going. So is there anyone leaving from the Shore? if so, where's the met point? I'm guessing Barry's point. I'll have to look back through the thread lol.

edit: can't find anything about a shore mmet up. Someone PM me if I missed it or what not. cheers

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

think of the helicopter!

-Indy

[sunhuntin]

Pity you aint on the bike cos' we would feed and water you no probs, hope you can make it, we are leaving Warkworth at 8.30am and will meet up with some others at Silverdale BP around 9am....cool to be at Karaka early to watch all the bikes file in.....:Punk:

i thought about riding up, cos itd be way cheaper than flying [$380 return is cheapest from flight center] but need a new back tyre, and i havent ridden on the open road since the fence incident. lol.

i can easily get a bus or taxi from the 'port to wickedone's place, just need a seat for the ride.

[WickedOne]

When does your flight arrive in Auckland? I MAY be able to pick you up at the airport on the bike if you don't have any big luggage. It aint a cruiser though and certainly doesn't have a back rest......

Come on guys, who is going to take Sunhuntin pillion on Sunday to the Wespac ride???

[WickedOne]

Pity you aint on the bike cos' we would feed and water you no probs, hope you can make it, we are leaving Warkworth at 8.30am and will meet up with some others at Silverdale BP around 9am....cool to be at Karaka early to watch all the bikes file in.....:Punk:

Is that the BP at the top of the Silverdale hill?

[Indiana_Jones]

Where are you meeting upto Wicked?

I'll tag along

-Indy

[WickedOne]

Where are you meeting upto Wicked?

I'll tag along

-Indy

Not too sure yet, could be one of three - either BP Silverdale, Autobahn or Westgate??? I'll keep you posted.

[Indiana_Jones]

I'm thinking westgate might be the best for me. but yea, keep in contact :)

-Indy

[sunhuntin]

When does your flight arrive in Auckland? I MAY be able to pick you up at the airport on the bike if you don't have any big luggage. It aint a cruiser though and certainly doesn't have a back rest......

Come on guys, who is going to take Sunhuntin pillion on Sunday to the Wespac ride???

i think ive got transport in the form of one disco dan. i dont know how far the distance is between you two is though? hes offered to pick me up and also pillion me, but doesnt have a spare bed. i have replied to his message saying if the distance is too big, travel wise, im happy with floor or couch, to make things easier.

as for luggage, itd be me, my helmet, and my camera. thats it. will have a small shoulder bag, but thats light as anything.

[Disco Dan]

i think ive got transport in the form of one disco dan. i dont know how far the distance is between you two is though? hes offered to pick me up and also pillion me, but doesnt have a spare bed. i have replied to his message saying if the distance is too big, travel wise, im happy with floor or couch, to make things easier.

as for luggage, itd be me, my helmet, and my camera. thats it. will have a small shoulder bag, but thats light as anything.

LOL, I live about 5 min from poremo.. so not a problem, northshore is only 15 from me.

[WickedOne]

LOL, I live about 5 min from poremo.. so not a problem, northshore is only 15 from me.

Sorted then!!! I'll have a chat to Disco Dan tonight at the ATNR and we'll make a plan......

[Disco Dan]

Sorted then!!! I'll have a chat to Disco Dan tonight at the ATNR and we'll make a plan......

sweet as, i'll be the slow one at the back wobbling everywhere.. :shutup:

hehe only kidding... :innocent:

[sunhuntin]

sweet as, i'll be the slow one at the back wobbling everywhere.. :shutup:

hehe only kidding... :innocent:

lmfao. thank you hugely to the both of you. very highly appreciated. i owe you a beer [or 6] each at the cemetary circuit next year!

[crashe]

sweet as, i'll be the slow one at the back wobbling everywhere.. :shutup:

hehe only kidding... :innocent:

And getting LOST.........:dodge:

[WickedOne]

And getting LOST.........:dodge:

Good point, Dan, do you know where the airport is?

[Disco Dan]

Good point, Dan, do you know where the airport is?

yeah... i found it by accident when i was on my way home from McJims. slight detor from howick and ended up in the airport.. so yeah i can find it.. plus i can look in the sky and just follow the planes :yes: :yes: :yes:

[crashe]

yeah... i found it by accident when i was on my way home from McJims. slight detor from howick and ended up in the airport.. so yeah i can find it.. plus i can look in the sky and just follow the planes :yes: :yes: :yes:

Can just see it all happening........

Disco_Dan looks up...... da plane da plane.......
ohhhhhhhh dats where I have to go......
oh da plane da plane it going da other way....
Ummmmmmm which way do I go.......
which plane do I follow........
CRASH bang into the car in front of him.

[sunhuntin]

And getting LOST.........:dodge:

crashe...will you be going? i want to meet the advocate for viragos everywhere. :scooter:

[Disco Dan]

crashe... the advocate for viragos everywhere. :scooter:

:lol: :lol: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :lol: :lol:

[Ixion]

Easy peasy. Y'can't go wrong.

You already know how to get onto the Southern.

Just beetle down there , take the Otahuhu turnoff. hang a right , and then wiggle left. A couple of lefts and a right or two , you'll be at the top of the Gt South Rd, by the monument (dude on a horse). Just outside where Mr Lange's father used to doctor, can't miss it. You used to go right there, but they've buggered it about , so now you have to go down the hill a bit, toward where the first Foodtown store used to be, then a right. Carry on , past where Lincoln Traders used to be , leftish past Otahuhu College, and follow your nose. A few lefts and rights , just keep on, past the speed camera, and keep right on going past where the picture theatre used to be (it's something else now).

The odd left and right , just wiggle about , and follow your nose.

Look for the big tree by the old church , you can't miss it.

Hang a left a bit after that and follow your nose straight ahead.

Domestic terminal straight on (well, not quite straight on, cos then you'd end up on the runway!). Car park on the left, with a wiggle.

Back to the Southern , there's lots of options, but probably best just to go back the way you came, just watch out cos if you're not really careful you end up back in West Auckland.

You can't go wrong, just follow the directions.

[crashe]

crashe...will you be going? i want to meet the advocate for viragos everywhere. :scooter:

Yep I am going to be there......

Look for the only black and white VIRAGO :love:.....

[crashe]

Easy peasy. Y'can't go wrong.

You already know how to get onto the Southern.

Just beetle down there , take the Otahuhu turnoff. hang a right , and then wiggle left. A couple of lefts and a right or two , you'll be at the top of the Gt South Rd, by the monument (dude on a horse). Just outside where Mr Lange's father used to doctor, can't miss it. You used to go right there, but they've buggered it about , so now you have to go down the hill a bit, toward where the first Foodtown store used to be, then a right. Carry on , past where Lincoln Traders used to be , leftish past Otahuhu College, and follow your nose. A few lefts and rights , just keep on, past the speed camera, and keep right on going past where the picture theatre used to be (it's something else now).

The odd left and right , just wiggle about , and follow your nose.

Look for the big tree by the old church , you can't miss it.

Hang a left a bit after that and follow your nose straight ahead.

Domestic terminal straight on (well, not quite straight on, cos then you'd end up on the runway!). Car park on the left, with a wiggle.

Back to the Southern , there's lots of options, but probably best just to go back the way you came, just watch out cos if you're not really careful you end up back in West Auckland.

You can't go wrong, just follow the directions.

Yee gawds...... with all that wiggling about..... he is likely to fall off..... and still get LOST.

[Swoop]

Yee gawds...... with all that wiggling about..... he is likely to fall off..... and still get LOST.
Then need the rescue helicopter to fly him to the hospital...


What is the ride in aid of anyway... :scratch:

[Disco Dan]

What is the ride in aid of anyway... :scratch:

*gets popcorn and waits for the public be-heading* :corn: :corn:


:ar15: :ar15: :ar15:

[sunhuntin]

Yep I am going to be there......

Look for the only black and white VIRAGO :love:.....

lookin forward to it! ive seen one in an advert in an old magazine *drool* and saw one on ebay *double drool*.

[Ixion]

Yee gawds...... with all that wiggling about..... he is likely to fall off..... and still get LOST.

He can't possibly get lost if he follows my directions. I follow my directions, and I never get lost.

[Karma]

i think ive got transport in the form of one disco dan.

Not trying to be funny, but you sure that's a good idea?

Not very confident on the new bike, you got pillion experience dan? Mind you, it'll be a fairly slow pace, but that can be harder with a pillion than shifting it.

[ManDownUnder]

He can't possibly get lost if he follows my directions. I follow my directions, and I never get lost.

...and if we told you where to go???

[sunhuntin]

Not trying to be funny, but you sure that's a good idea?

Not very confident on the new bike, you got pillion experience dan? Mind you, it'll be a fairly slow pace, but that can be harder with a pillion than shifting it.

he said hes taken pillions on the 250, so it should be ok. once im on itll be ok. lol. will be trying to take some photos, but not sure yet.

[Swoop]

He can't possibly get lost if he follows my directions. I follow my directions, and I never get lost.
Also, you get to find new and exciting roads to ride that otherwise would have been missed!

[Swoop]

*gets popcorn and waits for the public be-heading* :corn: :corn:
You haven't *really* read my post, have you......

:rofl: :rofl:

[Disco Dan]

Not trying to be funny, but you sure that's a good idea? you got pillion experience dan?


he said hes taken pillions on the 250, so it should be ok.

geesh... some people cant stand taking pillions others luv it, im one of those people that like taking pillions.


...as long as shes been pillion before (which she has) it wont be a problem.

flipping eck you lot.. vultures!

[sunhuntin]

geesh... some people cant stand taking pillions others luv it, im one of those people that like taking pillions.


...as long as shes been pillion before (which she has) it wont be a problem.

flipping eck you lot.. vultures!

lol. im not fond of the idea of taking pillions, but the few times ive had someone sit on the back, ive loved it.

yep, been pillion before, for most of my life actually. its just been a few years. lol.

[Maha]

Is that the BP at the top of the Silverdale hill?

Yesum that be it.....see ya there if ya want?....9am


Where are you meeting upto Wicked?

I'll tag along

-Indy

You too Indy...easy find for man of your stature?

[WickedOne]

Yesum that be it.....see ya there if ya want?....9am



You too Indy...easy find for man of your stature?

Sounds good, see you guys there at 9am.

[Ixion]

Also, you get to find new and exciting roads to ride that otherwise would have been missed!

Well, it is more a case of *old* and exciting roads. Some of the best roads are those which were once main roads but have now been bypassed. Anything with an "old" in the name (Old North Rd, Old Coast Road etc) is always worth riding.
State highways with a letter (eg 1a) are yusually worth a look also.

The map I use is one I have had for several years, I inherited from my father. It has quite a few roads marked on it that are not much used now. Always worth venturing down. Also any road that shows a town or village on my map that is not marked on more modern maps.

[vagrant]

No no no.....

Get off on your LEFT side.
LEFT foot is down first...... then you lift over your RIGHT leg and RIGHT foot.
Then you place the RIGHT foot onto the ground, beside your LEFT foot.





But first turn off your bike....

Shouldn't he put the kick stand down first??????

[RiderInBlack]

Will try my best to get down for this. Might leave the placard behind this time, but if this gets canned next year, I will be there with bike & a placard:stupid:

[sunhuntin]

Well, it is more a case of *old* and exciting roads. Some of the best roads are those which were once main roads but have now been bypassed. Anything with an "old" in the name (Old North Rd, Old Coast Road etc) is always worth riding.
State highways with a letter (eg 1a) are yusually worth a look also.

The map I use is one I have had for several years, I inherited from my father. It has quite a few roads marked on it that are not much used now. Always worth venturing down. Also any road that shows a town or village on my map that is not marked on more modern maps.

i can imagine route 66 in the states is a good example.

[Kyle]

So why "last ride" then. Because the goverment wants to charge 10 grand to direct traffic? why not just do the charity ride anyway, dont even tell the cops and robbers (goverment) just turn up and ride. make lots of funds and donate it. Just my ten cents worth.

[mikey62]

Plan at this stage is to meet at the BP by the driving range, past Botany South, at 9:15 with Nitzer and a mate. Then head up to BP Papakura to meet up with other KB riders then to Karaka. If this sounds like a plan for those out East then see you then.

[Disco Dan]

Sounds good, see you guys there at 9am.

hey dude, i forgot the 'plan' we discussed on thrsnight ride at westgate.. can you please PM it to me!

[Indiana_Jones]

Where's this BP at silverdale? is that where Wicked, Maha and myself are meeting up?

-Indy

[paveho]

Where's this BP at silverdale? is that where Wicked, Maha and myself are meeting up?

-Indy

I believe this is the one.

[Disco Dan]

I believe this is the one.

"nice nigel nice" ...now to find the maps to the left and right of that one...

[WickedOne]

"nice nigel nice" ...now to find the maps to the left and right of that one...

For any others meeting us there you go north along the northern m/way, off at Silverdale and turn right at the roundabout, straight through the next round (onramp to go south on Northern motorway), continue straight through the lights at East Coast Road (Plantbarn on the right), through the dip and up the hill. At the top of the hill you'll see the BP on the right hand side. You can't turn into the BP from that lane though. About 100m after the BP on the right hand side is a road where you will need to do a u-turn in order to get to the BP. Any questions? Disco, If you come and pick up Sunhuntin from my place in the morning you will be riding with me anyway so you don't need directions. (Awesome avatar by the way.....)

["D" FZ1]

I will be there. Riding up from the Waikato. Taking one of my daughters along for the ride

[paveho]

"nice nigel nice" ...now to find the maps to the left and right of that one...

I thought everyone was being nasty when they say that you get lost so easily, but now I believe them.

[RiderInBlack]

Where's this BP at silverdale? is that where Wicked, Maha and myself are meeting up?

-IndyWhat time are ya going to be there? Trish, "Roxanne" and I are coming down from Whangarei for this and, if we are close to ya meeting time at the Silverdale BP (yes I know where that is), we would like ta join ya.
PS: Don't wait for us if we are late as we will be heading straight to Parakura to make sure we are there in time.

[WickedOne]

What time are ya going to be there? Trish, "Roxanne" and I are coming down from Whangarei for this and, if we are close to ya meeting time at the Silverdale BP (yes I know where that is), we would like ta join ya.
PS: Don't wait for us if we are late as we will be heading straight to Parakura to make sure we are there in time.

Hey Doug, we'll be at the BP at 9am.

[Indiana_Jones]

OK I should be able to make it. I'll post up if I can't, and if I don't same as RIB said, just go on without me.

-Indy

[WickedOne]

OK I should be able to make it. I'll post up if I can't, and if I don't same as RIB said, just go on without me.

-Indy

If we miss you we'll probably see you at Autobahn anyway (if we're going that way?)

[Indiana_Jones]

coolies, lol what a ride.

Ride up to Silverdale, ride down to the Autobahn, then back up again (or is it still down?) lol

-Indy

[ManDownUnder]

Anyone coming in from West Auckland?

I will have a 7 year old on the back and would appreciate an eye on him from behind to make sure all is tickety boo on the MW.

He's fine from what I know - but then I can't really see him...

[crashe]

Anyone coming in from West Auckland?

I will have a 7 year old on the back and would appreciate an eye on him from behind to make sure all is tickety boo on the MW.

He's fine from what I know - but then I can't really see him...

what time you leaving kumeu..........?

so that people can meet you somewhere along the way to follow you....

[ManDownUnder]

what time you leaving kumeu..........?

so that people can meet you somewhere along the way to follow you....

Good point... 9:15 or so I'd guess?

[Maha]

Good point... 9:15 or so I'd guess?

So where do you get on the M/way Nigel?.... a few of us are leaving Silverdale at 9am...so just about right on time to meet you up somewhere

[Jimmy B]

Hey Guys,

I am going with a few mates so wont be able to hook up at the Autobahn, Ill keep an eye out for KB stickers etc and say hello. If you see me Black Honda X11 hanging out with a Bluebird, Harley and a Ducati come and say hi. Until then have a great weekend.

Cheers Andy

[ManDownUnder]

So where do you get on the M/way Nigel?.... a few of us are leaving Silverdale at 9am...so just about right on time to meet you up somewhere

...PM sent...

[Rhino]

ScorpyGirl and I will be out there from around 9:00.:shit: She will be selling badges, tee-shirts etc and I will probably be marshalling. If you see an old fella in a black floppy hat covered in badges with a name badge "Rhino" on it, come and say hello.:rockon:

[irishlad]

Hi Dan,
Anyone leaving from Albany. Iknow your meeting at BP Silverdale.At what time & travelling south in which direction?? Will add to convoy when ever convenient!!
Kevin

[Maha]

Hi Dan,
Anyone leaving from Albany. Iknow your meeting at BP Silverdale.At what time & travelling south in which direction?? Will add to convoy when ever convenient!!
Kevin

Leaving Silverdale just after 9 so if you want you can hook up at Oteha Valley rd on ramp south... just keep an eye out for us, or come up to Silverdale, its only 10 mins up the road

[sunhuntin]

ScorpyGirl and I will be out there from around 9:00.:shit: She will be selling badges, tee-shirts etc and I will probably be marshalling. If you see an old fella in a black floppy hat covered in badges with a name badge "Rhino" on it, come and say hello.:rockon:

*makes note to buy badge*

have just stitched my name patch on my denim vest. totally cant wait!!

[Toaster]

Is that the BP at the top of the Silverdale hill?

Yep, that's the one, just past Titan Place and opposite Wainui Rd next to a care dealership stockholding yard 'Coastal One'.

[Toaster]

So why "last ride" then. Because the goverment wants to charge 10 grand to direct traffic? why not just do the charity ride anyway, dont even tell the cops and robbers (goverment) just turn up and ride. make lots of funds and donate it. Just my ten cents worth.

Cops and robbers.... hehehehe very good! Blimin tax-grabbing mongrels.

[Toaster]

Great avatar Disco. What a sight to behold first thing in the morning.

[Jonny Rotten]

guess ill see you lot at the auto barn tomorrow morning....is there anyone heading out there leaving from the city centere?

[Morcs]

*wondering if should pull sicky tomorrow...*

[Karma]

guess ill see you lot at the auto barn tomorrow morning....is there anyone heading out there leaving from the city centere?

Could be a plan, where to meet? Down by quay street? outside the maccas?

[WickedOne]

*wondering if should pull sicky tomorrow...*

YES.................

[Morcs]

only problem is that my shop wouldnt open, or my boss would have to work on her day off... and when she's my flatmate, the sicky thing is a bit difficult...

Any ideas?

[Karma]

only problem is that my shop wouldnt open, or my boss would have to work on her day off... and when she's my flatmate, the sicky thing is a bit difficult...

Any ideas?

Is she hot? Tell her to come with.

[Jonny Rotten]

only problem is that my shop wouldnt open, or my boss would have to work on her day off... and when she's my flatmate, the sicky thing is a bit difficult...

Any ideas?

tell her its for charity

[Jonny Rotten]

Could be a plan, where to meet? Down by quay street? outside the maccas?


ah yeah....think there might be some people meeting at the mobil on k'rd about 9 ish.....how long does it take to get to the auto barn

[Karma]

Not long to the autobahn, maybe 20-30mins tops

[Morcs]

Nah shes not really that hot...

and shes one of these workaholic types who doesnt know how to live a little...

[Morcs]

tell her its for charity

Thats actually not a bad idea...

[Karma]

Nah shes not really that hot...

and shes one of these workaholic types who doesnt know how to live a little...

Pics?

Sounds like my type...

[Morcs]

Well she's the one ya bro is after...

hehe this might get interesting :Punk:

[Karma]

Well she's the one ya bro is after...

hehe this might get interesting :Punk:

Hmmm....

Suzuki GSXR1000K1 Vs Hyosung GT250R

No contest.

[Morcs]

Well to be fair, parked outside starbucks last nite, that piece of red shite got way more attention than kitty's gixxer...

Oh and this bird rides a gpx..

[Karma]

what's wrong with the world!!!

[Morcs]

Exactly.

Spit roast anyone?

[Karma]

Spit roast anyone?

And bringing this thread back on topic with a bump!

Will there be food / drinks vendors in attendance? I'd assume there would be, but we all know what happens when you ass-u-me.

[Jonny Rotten]

so where do you work then morks???? might have to go down for a perv.....anyway weasel how about at the mobil k'rd about 9 ish

[Morcs]

[QUOTE=Weasel;930896]And bringing this thread back on topic with a bump!
QUOTE]

Yeah sorry, Phil has mentioned that phrase over 300 times in the last 24 hrs... its kinda stuck in my head...



I thought its like any other bike run, B-Y-O...?

[Mrs Busa Pete]

And bringing this thread back on topic with a bump!

Will there be food / drinks vendors in attendance? I'd assume there would be, but we all know what happens when you ass-u-me.

They had a sausage sizzle last year and cans of drink but they ran out pretty quick. Might pay to take a drink with you it got really hot waiting for the ride to go after they sold out.

[Morcs]

so where do you work then morks???? might have to go down for a perv.....anyway weasel how about at the mobil k'rd about 9 ish

Westfield downtown, bottom of queen street. shop is called mountain designs (next to flight center)

Im telling you cos im working with a very hot lady friend tomorrow... :yes:

[Donor]

*wondering if should pull sicky tomorrow...*

Yes.

Yes you should.

[Will]

Food and drink will be available at the beginning and at the end. And the organisers have warned the caterers that there will be more bikes this time.

[hellnback]

See y'all at BP Silverdale @ 9?

Choice...:rockon:

[SpankMe]

Fuck, it's pissing down :( Weather still looking good for tomorrow thou :)

Also if you don't want to wait forever in a long line for food or drink at the end, I suggest you bring your own.

[Waylander]

Well due to my bike catching fire (only a small one and only the Reg/rec got burned as that is what caught fire) I wont be able to make this run anymore.

Really sucks sense I heard a rumor that this year is gonna be the last one.

[Mom]

Bring a water is my advice, it gets really really hot waiting around, and riding at slow speeds does not generate any air to cool you down either, have never had a problem buying drinks either end, but waiting in line can near but kill you when you need a drink now!....Looking forward to catching up with everyone tomorrow.

Waylander bummed you cant be there tomorrow, always knew you were "hot" but setting your ride on fire is taking it too far!....:love:

[Sycophant]

I'm toying with the idea of pulling off the motorway at the south end of the bridge (where the tolls used to be) - and tagging on when the Albany massive comes past.

I wonder if I'll get trouble from the cops if I pull off there?

[Maha]

I'm toying with the idea of pulling off the motorway at the south end of the bridge (where the tolls used to be) - and tagging on when the Albany massive comes past.

I wonder if I'll get trouble from the cops if I pull off there?

Na mate you should sweet as....we should be at the bridge around 9.20 if we get away from Silverdale on time...give yourself a bit of time.

[rainman]

About what time is it all over? I'd love to come along but I have a shitload of things to do at the mo, and don't know about giving up a whole day...

[Disco Dan]

About what time is it all over? I'd love to come along but I have a shitload of things to do at the mo, and don't know about giving up a whole day...

i thought it finished about lunch timish but may be wrong...

...hope it dont bloody rain...

[rainman]

...hope it dont bloody rain...

Looking good if you believe the weather forecast from MetVUW (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast3day.php?type=rain&region=nzni)...

.... but they've been a bit off lately, so who knows?

[kina]

Na mate you should sweet as....we should be at the bridge around 9.20 if we get away from Silverdale on time...give yourself a bit of time.

ok it may be a mid life crisis, but who cares, borrowed a bike for a month to see if i still enjoyed it:yes:
it goes back to my mate... SUNDAY AFTERNOON.. so will be at Silverdale BP 9am, with training wheels.
Damn, now Im gonna have to buy one:scooter:

[Maha]

ok it may be a mid life crisis, but who cares, borrowed a bike for a month to see if i still enjoyed it:yes:
it goes back to my mate... SUNDAY AFTERNOON.. so will be at Silverdale BP 9am, with training wheels.
Damn, now Im gonna have to buy one:scooter:

Dunno where you are heading from but we are leaving Warkworth at 8.30am from the Shell station to Silverdale BP

[Disco Dan]

ok it may be a mid life crisis, but who cares, borrowed a bike for a month to see if i still enjoyed it:yes:
it goes back to my mate... SUNDAY AFTERNOON.. so will be at Silverdale BP 9am, with training wheels.
Damn, now Im gonna have to buy one:scooter:

ahh the intruder! nice choice! had my first 'bike taste' on the back of one of those!

[kina]

ya know its old, and a bit worn around the edges, (like me) but man it sounds great.

[kevfromcoro]

Fuck, it's pissing down :( Weather still looking good for tomorrow thou :)

Also if you don't want to wait forever in a long line for food or drink at the end, I suggest you bring your own.

wots with the thai signature??

[oldguy]

So what time is every body meeting up at the Autobarn

What time does the event leave the Karaka.

[jaybee]

So what time is every body meeting up at the Autobarn

What time does the event leave the Karaka.

leaves Karaka at 11am, advise is to be there by 10, autobahn around 9, or 9.30 for a cupper

[g34l]

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.

hopfully see you at the conter,mate. and also hope it is going to be a fine day tomorrow, not like this afternoon.

[WickedOne]

Weather looks sweet today, see you all there!!!

[Disco Dan]

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Thunderbirds are go....



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[Gwinch]

This is torture. I am at work with a view of the motorway between the Symonds Street and Grafton Road bridges. I haven't been able to go a minute without seeing a biker and now I'm seeing convoys of up to a dozen bikes at once.

I hope you guys and gals are having lots of fun. Wish I could be there. :(

[Gwinch]

I am now watching the convoy go down the Wellesley Street offramp. Good Lord that's a great many motorbikes. Surprised the floor isn't vibrating from the noise!

[sinned]

Traffic chaos on the Southern Motorway with overbridges blocked by spectators. Sounds like a great event; wish I was there. However, it is a great day in Wellington - going for a ride.

Tell us your stories about the ride.

[notme]

..............Tell us your stories about the ride.

Here's my story:

Slept in, missed start, got me and Bekki's sorry arses to the East Tamaki overbridge, made a video, posted it here.

:stupid:

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.

VETGeZ4d9mA

[jaybee]

i couldnt get it ??

[notme]

oops give it a few mins....

"Broadcast: Public Video | Status: Uploaded (processing, please wait)" (http://www.google.com/support/youtube)

[Chisanga]

Just got back from the ride.

I had an AWESOME time with an estimated 1500 bikes on the ride

Best part was the tunnel after the Wellesley Street offramp where everyone revved the crap out of their engines.... sound was phenomenal.

Thanks to all, met far too many people for my tiny brain to remember your names.

English bloke on the red SV1000 - I know I said it before, but I really like your bike :)

Ulysses are still in negotiation with Transit and are hopeful that the ride will be allowed to go ahead next year... just hope none of the cagers forced to wait on the onramps for us decide to complain :)

[Blairos]

Just got back from the ride.

I had an AWESOME time with an estimated 1500 bikes on the ride



Yep - an awesome ride indeed!

Was talking to some of the Ulysses guys - they said there were 2000 badges available, and they ran out - so this may be a good indicator (not including pillions) as to how many went on this

Awesome to see the spectators on all the overbridges - and the reason for us doing the ride (the Westpac chopper doing a flypast at the start)

Lets hope that the sandle-wearing red-tapers dont wreck this for all next year... :ride:

[notme]

oops give it a few mins....

"Broadcast: Public Video | Status: Uploaded (processing, please wait)" (http://www.google.com/support/youtube)

Vid is active now....

VETGeZ4d9mA

[SpankMe]

Good day with 100's of bikes :D The ride along the motorway was faster than previous years, rarely getting below 100kph.

Nice to see so many KB shirts, patches and stickers being displayed :niceone:

Also found a good way to get a cold drink without the queueing. Put two cans of V in the freezer the night before so they were frozen solid the next morning when I put them in the tail of the bike. They were nicely thawed, but still chilly cold at the end of the ride. :apint: No waiting in line for a cold one.

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