Welly bikers' support for gear show?

[Colapop]

I'm trying to gauge the support or interest for a mini-show of some gear to be held in Wellington. No, not a major event. The idea is that Quasimoto leathers would be in town and have some gear on display so people can get up close and personal for themselves. Leathers, synthetics, boots, protective gear. To add some depth to that, WMCC would bring along some helmets and a couple of demo bikes. That's all the people I've spoken so far.

As I said not a big bike/gear/huge commercial thing, just a small sorta thing so KBers (mainly) can have a looky at some stuff. I'm open to suggestions and thoughts. This is by no means meant to cut anybody out so if you'd like to be involved then PM me. Also by keeping it relatively small then no-ne gets their toes stood on. The thing is that the more that get involved the bigger the event would have to be and that would mean all sorts of shit I don't wanna know about - event location, money, stalls etc...

Vote above and we can all see how much interest (or lack of it) there'd be.

::edit:: Of course peeps from elsewhere would be welcome...

[jimbo600]

Yeah sounds good. I'm always keen to support the industry when I can. Especially local industry.

[Wasp]

im in, might look at buying better leathers

[phoenixgtr]

I'd come along and have a look, definately

[Str8 Jacket]

Bleh, what a stupid idea.


Would there be Beer involved?.....

[Colapop]

Well there maybe a BBQ to go with it... I suppose some beer. But if there are gonna be bikes there then definitely NO drink riding!

[Maha]

As an Honourary Wellingtonian.....i vote YES!!!....:yes:

[SixPackBack]

What a scary thought. Colapop the Viking, Leather and beer all in one night.
Leave your undies and chickens at home folk's:rockon:

[Clivoris]

I'll turn up if I can.

[Trudes]

Great idea Col, we'd come along for sure!

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

I am interested in this and would attend. I would be happy to help with organising if you need it.

[gijoe1313]

Somehow I think this is a nefarious scheme by Colapop to get more of his Samoan Viking mitts on everyone in range (and hes got long arms...the scuffing on his knuckles prove it!) :whistle:

On ya Cola, doing your bit for biker safety and supporting kiwi engimanuity!

[ajturbo]

I'm trying to gauge the support or interest for a mini-show of some gear to be held in Wellington. No, not a major event. The idea is that Quasimoto leathers would be in town and have some gear on display so people can get up close and personal for themselves. Leathers, synthetics, boots, protective gear. To add some depth to that, WMCC would bring along some helmets and a couple of demo bikes. That's all the people I've spoken so far.

As I said not a big bike/gear/huge commercial thing, just a small sorta thing so KBers (mainly) can have a looky at some stuff. I'm open to suggestions and thoughts. This is by no means meant to cut anybody out so if you'd like to be involved then PM me. Also by keeping it relatively small then no-ne gets their toes stood on. The thing is that the more that get involved the bigger the event would have to be and that would mean all sorts of shit I don't wanna know about - event location, money, stalls etc...

Vote above and we can all see how much interest (or lack of it) there'd be.

::edit:: Of course peeps from elsewhere would be welcome...
mmmmm you in leathers,,,mmmmmmm
where's that bed...

[Big Dog]

Might be a good enough excuse to go for a ride given enough notice.

[RantyDave]

Shit yeah, bring it on.

[Skunk]

Gonna do my best to get there... I've been looking at Quasi one piece leathers for a while now. Be good to see them up close like.

Do you have to come to the BBQ Col? It'd be nice for those of us that suffer you all the time to have one without you. Just do a good job of organising everything and we'll be sweet. Cheers mate.

[nudemetalz]

I'm in !!!!
Looking at getting a new jacket to go with the Guzzi at the moment.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I may well be there!

[ceebie13]

Ooh, that's a tuffy...hmmm....bike stuff eh?...well...erm...what's the catch?
Now let's see...ummm...oh alright then. If we must!
:rockon:

[Colapop]

For the sake of the hosts, of the BBQ on the 27th, the date may be different to sels1 BBQ. They'd prefer not to have a huge number of people hooning up and down on demo bikes, a semi 'commercial' event which is fair enough.

It's still a goer I'm just trying to put a guage on numbers and other bits and pieces. If the guys are going to make the effort of getting stock there (wherever it may be) then I'd like to see some result for them.

[Hawkeye]

Yeah! I'm up for this..

[flyingscotsman]

onya Cola. I'm in.:yes: I've got a Quasi jacket & pants - good gear

[Ms Piggy]

Sounds great - I am pretty ignorant about gear even though I have all the basics, I really need some new stuff. It would be good to be around a whole lot of experienced riders who I feel aren't trying to sell me the most expensive brand & can give me good practical advice. I'd be keen as a keen thing!

And - I'll be able to "encourage" my partner to come along and get some gear so he can start riding :)

[riffer]

Yeah, I'd be in. Try and make it a non-custody weekend and its even more likely. :shutup:

[bistard]

Hey Col,good idea,I will attend
Let me know when it is & where

[Hitcher]

Good idea Col. It's always nice to know what's available for the fuller-figured gent.

[Korea]

Sounds like just the ticket; I've been eyeing up Quasi's gear online and am really curious to see what they're like in the flesh.
No bike yet since I just got back, but there's always...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=3648

[Quasievil]

Hi All, firstly thanks to the organisers for inviting little ole me!! cool
Im stoked
I will come down with some samples in vaious sizes, I can also take any custom measurements for you if any of you are odd sizd against the standard sizings.
I will bring a few one piece suits down for you to look at to, most of our suits are all custom colors and or sizes but for demo purposes it will give you an idea.
Cant wait will see yall soon

[Quasievil]

Hi All, firstly thanks to the organisers for inviting little ole me!! cool
Im stoked
I will come down with some samples in vaious sizes, I can also take any custom measurements for you if any of you are odd sizd against the standard sizings.
I will bring a few one piece suits down for you to look at to, most of our suits are all custom colors and or sizes but for demo purposes it will give you an idea.
Cant wait will see yall soon


FUCK that was my 4000th post!!!!!!!

[yungatart]

Congrats Quasi - now don't forget to take coat hangers this time....

[Colapop]

So I'll do a little more talking to people and see what sort of venue might be appropriate...

[Insanity_rules]

Awesome, looking for a leather Jacket! Also I hear that your coming out with a nice crutchless one piece number just in time for summer!

[elle-f]

Yep i am keen - i have been on that quasi site basically daily but i kinda need to try things on before i buy.

[rwh]

So I'll do a little more talking to people and see what sort of venue might be appropriate...

If you pick a closed off one, perhaps some of us can try bigger bikes :ride: than we're normally allowed to ride :scooter:

Hopefully I'll be there - good to see the plan to separate it from the xmas BBQ.

Richard

[MikeyG]

250cc demo bikes would be good.

[adyone]

I'll be there to try on some leather,

[Clivoris]

Congrats Quasi - now don't forget to take coat hangers this time....

Don't you forget your foot stool.:dodge: Hope you're not working the men too hard mate.

[chanceyy]

any further with this Cola ?

[Colapop]

Looking at possibly Mid Feb at this stage. I ned to organise a venue... I can't have it at my place coz there's physically not the room. So I need to sort something out so this can happen...

[chanceyy]

k can you email me once you have something sorted ;)

[wilber]

yep i'm keen too,will keep eye on progress and date.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Looking at possibly Mid Feb at this stage. I ned to organise a venue... I can't have it at my place coz there's physically not the room. So I need to sort something out so this can happen...

This may be a bad idea......but what about seeing if some country pub will close off their courtyard or similar?....even if they won't......we could gather there and try stuff on....sift around and dribble over nice bikes....talk shit.....oh hang on...sounds like every other day at work.

[Colapop]

Was thinking about Martinborough..? But distance / ac coma dation might an issue for some. What's up the coast - a couple of camps (christian I think - no booze) and a pub at Waikanae on the main road...?? Thought of Paekakariki but now there's no pub there and it's in the middle of dirty shitty roadworks.

[Paul in NZ]

Was thinking about Martinborough..? But distance / ac coma dation might an issue for some. What's up the coast - a couple of camps (christian I think - no booze) and a pub at Waikanae on the main road...?? Thought of Paekakariki but now there's no pub there and it's in the middle of dirty shitty roadworks.

There is camp Ngati Awa (sp) inland from Waikanae BUT it is NOT a place to try out bikes for the slightly less than confident on someone elses very expensive motorcycle. Up side is accomodation and it's away from the maddening crowd. Downside is you have to carry everything in and do all your own catering etc which means someone has to work their arse off.

There is the park up from ashurst. Again, self catering but has better places for road testing.

The Wellington Classic Club are organising a Classic Bike show early this year. Could be a goer?

If Martinborough. The Cafe on the way in from Featherston has the big barn area out the back they hold the sunday market in. It's pretty good as it has catering (the cafe), various accom options (none cheap), bars and a huge covered area if the weather is less than perfect.

I can ask Vicki about other venues Kapiti north as she used to sell into the cafe's etc. I'd say avoid a shw1 place which rather limits the options.

[Freakshow]

When are you looking at doing this??? I am about to kit my lady out soon and would definatly give this a look!

[m99dws]

Would there be Beer involved?.....

If it's local, I'd be in. Otherwise I'll wait til the next night out at the Bristol.

PS - not playing pool on Str8's team again :)

[chanceyy]

Was thinking about Martinborough..? But distance / ac coma dation might an issue for some. What's up the coast - a couple of camps (christian I think - no booze) and a pub at Waikanae on the main road...?? Thought of Paekakariki but now there's no pub there and it's in the middle of dirty shitty roadworks.


absolute steak is pub at waikanae .. good parking .. two exits out on the road .. great outdoors area with two or so bars ... pretty good sized car park

you also have tatum park .. quite a large grassy area . only prob is leads directly out on state highway 1 ..

is the cafe/pub still at Himitangi ? great area there .. road is just off state highway 1 but again still a fairly main road

[davereid]

Yeah, the pub is still going at Himitangi, called Sparkys now. Also near to Tatum park is The Winemakers Daughter, they will open special for groups, and you can scoot off down TeHoro Beach Rd to test stuff. Food at Winemakers is yum.

[Colapop]

When are you looking at doing this??? I am about to kit my lady out soon and would definatly give this a look!
Hopefully about mid Feb.

I might put a new poll up... Matrybro' or Wakanaka?

I like steak and beer.. I don't mind doing a bit of hump work to cart shit (Hilux + towbar) I have a BBQ and don't mind firing that puppy up. I'm taking responsibility for getting this thing going so I don't mind doing some hard yards (done something similar before) A bit of advice is always welcome though.

[chanceyy]

Hopefully about mid Feb.

I might put a new poll up... Matrybro' or Wakanaka?

I like steak and beer.. I don't mind doing a bit of hump work to cart shit (Hilux + towbar) I have a BBQ and don't mind firing that puppy up. I'm taking responsibility for getting this thing going so I don't mind doing some hard yards (done something similar before) A bit of advice is always welcome though.

absolute steak have their own bbq ... a blardy big one .. dunno that other venues would be keen for you to organise bbq as well .. after all draw card would be ppl buying sum food there ;)

winemakers daughter is in middle of the construction zone down that way at present ..

just thought for a large area himitangi would be perfect (play area if kiddies are being dragged along) better road for a bit of a blat ..can cross state highway 1 & head out towards himitangi beach ....

[Colapop]

Himitangi got accomodation, piss and BBQ?

[chanceyy]

Himitangi got accomodation, piss and BBQ?


Ummm not sure on BBQ .. it used to .. but can always do a reccy to check it out .. .. definate piss if is a pub .... but nah on accomodation .. plenty of room for a tent ..

however Tatum has accomodation or heaps of room for tenting .. a number of biking rallies have been held there over the yrs .. bring ya own piss .. & not sure on bbq .. however am sure a few of us locals can provide them ... only prob direct access to state highway 1 .. however a few quiet roads not far down the road

[Colapop]

Righty then a couple of calls to make...

[Paul in NZ]

I was going to suggest Tatum park but the shw1 thing put me off too...

Any camping ground would do the job?

[Crasherfromwayback]

I was going to suggest Tatum park but the shw1 thing put me off too...

Any camping ground would do the job?

'Cuse the spelling....but there's a mint camp ground in the Pohongana? Valley
great roads around there too....bbq area....blah blah...

[Paul in NZ]

'Cuse the spelling....but there's a mint camp ground in the Pohongana? Valley
great roads around there too....bbq area....blah blah...

Yup - Thats camp Rangi Woods which is a part of the Totara park. We have held a few IMOC rallies there and it is bloody good. Excellent kitchen facilities and a range of accomodation (bring your own bedding) I did mention it earlier and you are correct - fantastic riding around the valley loop. Also a big communal hall for gear / showing stuff etc.

Part of Totara Park, Camp Rangi Woods is a large recreational area and camping ground on the bank of the Pohangina River. Facilities include a play ground, picnic areas, public toilets and accommodation and catering for large groups.

Located 15 minutes north of Raumai.
Organiser: Moira Morton
Phone number: 06 326 9310 (evenings)
Email address: moi1962@yahoo.co.nz

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yup - Thats camp Rangi Woods which is a part of the Totara park. We have held a few IMOC rallies there and it is bloody good. Excellent kitchen facilities and a range of accomodation (bring your own bedding) I did mention it earlier and you are correct - fantastic riding around the valley loop. Also a big communal hall for gear / showing stuff etc.

Part of Totara Park, Camp Rangi Woods is a large recreational area and camping ground on the bank of the Pohangina River. Facilities include a play ground, picnic areas, public toilets and accommodation and catering for large groups.

Located 15 minutes north of Raumai.
Organiser: Moira Morton
Phone number: 06 326 9310 (evenings)
Email address: moi1962@yahoo.co.nz

Cheers....you're on the sprocket!

[Str8 Jacket]

If it's local, I'd be in. Otherwise I'll wait til the next night out at the Bristol.

PS - not playing pool on Str8's team again :)

Hummph! I dont care, I dont like you anyway.

[Quasievil]

Hi Guys, just a comment obviously part of this is for commercial enterprise, ie me selling stuff, so with that in mind Im happy to contribute to any realistic costs etc, just a point for the organisers, or if no costs Im happy to contribute prizes or anything suitable, blonde stripper for example ....................who said that ???

[Colapop]

Me!! Isaid get a blonde stripper - a decent one too!

I'll call you and have a proper talk once I get a venue teed up.

[ajturbo]

blonde stripper for example ....................who said that ???

well i'm still waiting by the ph.

i don't charge too much to take my cloths off....

you may have to chain up the women (for my safety)and supply buckets for the guys... but it's for a good cause isn't it????