Dunedin rides

[xknuts]

Sure is a bummer. Don't suppose he wants someone to go in his place? (hint)

I believe his wife Bronwyn would have had strong words as they were going together!

[NighthawkNZ]

Bummer... hope he is ok

[xknuts]

Meet @ Clarkesville Junction, just South of Milton @ 10.30am.
Lets say "Goodbye" to publican Gus in style.

[hayd3n]

chur chur hope its a good 1

[fatzx10r]

Meet @ Clarkesville Junction, just South of Milton @ 10.30am.
Lets say "Goodbye" to publican Gus in style.

sweet looking forward to it, hope the weather is a bit better this time:cool:

[scorry]

Hi guys
Just a heads up. It looks like they're putting in a fixed speed camera in Maheno about 300m from the south boundry facing south.
Should be a good little earner for them as not many would slow in time coming round the corner going downhill.

I seen this yesterday, but i think it is one of those school warning signs that turns on between 830 and 9 and 3 to 330 cos it didnt look like it could slide up and down like the others do. and there is a school just down the road, but i cant remember seeing one of these on the other side of the road so maybe??

[Delphinus]

I seen this yesterday, but i think it is one of those school warning signs that turns on between 830 and 9 and 3 to 330
I hope this is the case, these are a great idea, and I bet they slow people down *alot* more than any speed camera ever would.

[RobRod]

has anyone managed to find out the times for the bent sprint yet? cheers

[NighthawkNZ]

has anyone managed to find out the times for the bent sprint yet? cheers

http://www.southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_eventlist&Itemid=384&func=details&did=116

been done and done as I know

[scorry]

has anyone managed to find out the times for the bent sprint yet? cheers

Hey Rob, these were at the meeting last week but im sure they will be in the OMCC newsletter which comes out usually just before the meeting which is 7.30 on the 4th monday of the month.
Was some good fun tho, i think you went home just before my big crash

[RobRod]

Had heard you had a moment or such like. Thanks for info about results.

[rachprice]

I went for a lunch time ride today...enjoying the sun, thought id go out the peninsula and almost crashed....hit some crazy red/brown stuff and front and back slid out a bit....though Im ok and no crash yay! Lucky me!

[hayd3n]

yeah its a tad rough out that way i was out there last week wot a mess

[NighthawkNZ]

I went for a lunch time ride today...enjoying the sun, thought id go out the peninsula and almost crashed....hit some crazy red/brown stuff and front and back slid out a bit....though Im ok and no crash yay! Lucky me!

Yes you do have to watch the roads on the Pennisula grit and crap on it all the time :) Glade you had it through ok and you had fun... I can see the smile from here... :D

[fatzx10r]

Yes you do have to watch the roads on the Pennisula grit and crap on it all the time :) Glade you had it through ok and you had fun... I can see the smile from here... :D

na just go for it, i find you gota watch out more for the tourists

[SilverGrin]

na just go for it, i find you gota watch out more for the tourists


And the harbour rushing up to meet ya.

Did you find out about that bike in the drink?

Mate of mine rode his Triumph into it last year and it was yellow.

He was still sitting on it in the water after landing, so he was fine, but his ego suffered colossal damage and his bike was known as the yellow submarine after that.

[fatzx10r]

And the harbour rushing up to meet ya.

Did you find out about that bike in the drink?

Mate of mine rode his Triumph into it last year and it was yellow.

He was still sitting on it in the water after landing, so he was fine, but his ego suffered colossal damage and his bike was known as the yellow submarine after that.

it was wayne from otago honda, was posted early. the yellow sub that would'nt of been a good look. the thing with that road is that it does'nt matter what time of year you go down it, there is at least always one corner with clay or grit on it. you just gota be ready for it

[scorry]

you just gota be ready for it

Is that why we always ride slowly down that road :laugh:

[GaZBur]

I ride like a pussy when there is water on one side of me. I been in the Parramatta harbour on a bike and it puts you off doing it again coz the water here is colder for a start!

[hayd3n]

weather looks good for tomorrow

[NighthawkNZ]

weather looks good for tomorrow

I may go for a tiki tour tomorrow see how I feel...

[hayd3n]

im rockin to beaumont leaving 9ish

[fatzx10r]

it's a bit frosty at the moment:cold: but look's like it's going to be a good day for a ride:niceone:

[xknuts]

Now meeting @ Clarkesville @ 11.30 am due to ice,

[Ruralman]

Now meeting @ Clarkesville @ 11.30 am due to ice,

I heard some bikes going up the valley by my place and wondered if it was some of you - how did it go?
Got rather tied up with family stuff and a rather important anniversary so a ride in the cold air didnt' make the top of the list. Hopefully next time.

[fatzx10r]

yea the ride up was great, a bit frosty in places but there was no grit on the road. we meet the group from balclutha at lawrance because we left town a we bit late. apart from the cold air, which i hardly even noticed the weather was great for a ride, they picked a good day to do the run

[hayd3n]

yeah we had a great day and the local coppas were friendly too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scorry]

Yeah was a great ride, i am glad we went and got a coffee 1. because i was hungover and 2. it let the roads thore out nicely.
I found out the Balclutha guys are holding a have a go day at teretonga on the 26th October, and its only $20 with classes depending on your riding.
but thats labour weekend so i am gonna be in greymouth, bugger

[hayd3n]

So is there a club in Dunedin or the otago area for us?

we try and organise rides thru this!!!! there is the omcc(otago motorcycle club)
and bronz (bikers rights org oh nz)
but its much more fun on here

[NighthawkNZ]

So is there a club in Dunedin or the otago area for us?


Depends on what type of riding you do...

Off Road - Mosgiel MC Club
Racing - Otago MCC
Social - BSA & BRONZ

[scumdog]

Depends on what type of riding you do...

Off Road - Mosgiel MC Club
Racing - Otago MCC
Social - BSA & BRONZ


And down south we have Big River Bikers for social rides..

[hayd3n]

yay got me some hot grips

[normajeane]

yay got me some hot grips

Let me know who you got on getting them to work and how they FEEELLL!! Yum

[hayd3n]

kk they wil be on as soon as i get em trademe 105 includin postage
rrp 120 so i saved 15 buck n a bit of gas

[NighthawkNZ]

Let me know who you got on getting them to work and how they FEEELLL!! Yum

Hot grips are the best mod/accessory you can get put on your bike... :)

[TimeOut]

Hot grips are the best mod/accessory you can get put on your bike... :)

I second that. The hardest bit with fitting them is removing the old grips.

[SilverGrin]

No problem...

[scumdog]

No problem...

I like the look of the grip and I can see the wire hanging out of it too - but why is there a great big orange and black thingy hanging off the grip??:crazy::wacko::pinch:

[NighthawkNZ]

but why is there a great big orange and black thingy hanging off the grip??:crazy::wacko::pinch:

dat a heater fan :scratch:

[SilverGrin]

I was referring to the post by TimeOut :doh:

If your hands are cold, try these:

[fatzx10r]

Hot grips are the best mod/accessory you can get put on your bike... :)

dont know about that one haha

[fatzx10r]

I was referring to the post by TimeOut :doh:

If your hands are cold, try these:

haha, that's classic man. much better than hot grip's :blink:

[SilverGrin]

dont know about that one haha


Well thats probly cos your setup is like a set of bars coming out of a rocket engine.
In fact I don't even know why the zeds have throttles. Should just be an on/off switch.

[SilverGrin]

haha, that's classic man. much better than hot grip's :blink:


Yeah but will cost you a LOT more, and the maintenance is just mental.

[hayd3n]

well my hot grips will do fine i think

[GaZBur]

A few of us raced at Levels yesterday - Oh my god! the track was dry, what a change. And only one of us managed to bin it, flat out in third cranked into the left dogleg before the pits entrance. I won't say who it was, my lips are sealed!

Glad to see you weren't limping when you picked up your bike from my place today Hayden (aka Scorry)

[scorry]

Yeah thanks Gaz, im very surprised im not actually that sore.
Its my first over 100k crash and it wasnt that bad.
Cant stress enough the value of leathers, they took a pounding but im sweet.
Oh, does anyone know who does some good leather stitching LOL they are still in one piece but just needs a bit stitched back up.
cheers

[scorry]

LOL just noticed my avatar is exactly where i crashed, wow thats spooky i would suggest that you all change your avatars now lol.

[fatzx10r]

LOL just noticed my avatar is exactly where i crashed, wow thats spooky i would suggest that you all change your avatars now lol.

good to hear your ok mate, don't know about changing my avatar tho. mine was taken out side my place, but im sure the nieghbour's would enjoy watching me fall on my arse tho:jerry:

[Daffyd]

LOL just noticed my avatar is exactly where i crashed, wow thats spooky i would suggest that you all change your avatars now lol.

And mine is a fridge magnet. I'd be hard pressed to crash into said fridge door.

[scorry]

And mine is a fridge magnet. I'd be hard pressed to crash into said fridge door.

yeah maybe not on a bike, but after a few :drinkup: maybe??

[GaZBur]

I have a good tip for you Scorry as I notice a pattern here.

You crashed at Silverstream while in front of me.
You crashed at the Gravel sprint while posting faster times than me.
You crashed at Levels while in front of me.

Just stay behind me and you won't crash!!!

PS. A big month coming up for Dunedin riders in September.

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13 September(Sat)<O:p


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Levels<O:p


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KOL3 Cant<O:p


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Will post the locations of the TT and Hill climb when I get the newsletter.

[scorry]

Oh come on Gaz wheres the fun in that, i know why i crashed in the weekend tho so i am gonna fix this for next time.

Gravel hill climb is at whare flat
Mini TT will be at the clearwaters a out at portobello / hoopers inlet again.

[fatzx10r]

Oh come on Gaz wheres the fun in that, i know why i crashed in the weekend tho so i am gonna fix this for next time.

Gravel hill climb is at whare flat
Mini TT will be at the clearwaters a out at portobello / hoopers inlet again.

what, are you going to remove your footpeg's :rofl:

[scorry]

oh haha, na mate yz shock to stiffen up the rear and ill keep the front a secret for now.

[fatzx10r]

oh haha, na mate yz shock to stiffen up the rear and ill keep the front a secret for now.

i might have to give this motarding thing a go. think it could be alot of fun :devil2:

[scorry]

i might have to give this motarding thing a go. think it could be alot of fun :devil2:

it starts off as fun, but then becomes more and more serious.
there was some $20k set ups up at levels, proper spoked wheels, tyre warmers etc.
I managed to beat a couple of guys using tyre warmers so i was stoked with my budget set up.

[hayd3n]

glad to hear your alright scorry yeah i bet them leathers helped um prahaps a canvas place can repair your leathers or upholsters fuck 32 bucks for a 16mm level side sump plug for ma bike fuk it ill just machine one

[RobRod]

Hey what sort of bikes allowed at TT, is it only for 2 wheeled things or can any bike enter

[scorry]

glad to hear your alright scorry yeah i bet them leathers helped um prahaps a canvas place can repair your leathers or upholsters fuck 32 bucks for a 16mm level side sump plug for ma bike fuk it ill just machine one

I got told of a place in mornington the Country Cobbler i think its called, he does a real good job and cheap as aparently.
I heard he fixed a guys leathers after he got cut out of them.

[scorry]

Hey what sort of bikes allowed at TT, is it only for 2 wheeled things or can any bike enter

Hey Rob, i will find out next monday at the meeting, or its at 730 at the omcc clubrooms on clark st if you wanna come along?

[RobRod]

Yeah mate, if you are able to find out that would be cool as I am usually busy on Monday nights.:Punk:

[hayd3n]

the oxford hot grips are fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! easy to install 2

[fatzx10r]

the oxford hot grips are fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! easy to install 2

almost the wrong time of year for them now

[NighthawkNZ]

almost the wrong time of year for them now


Nah all year round :baby:

[scorry]

Hey what sort of bikes allowed at TT, is it only for 2 wheeled things or can any bike enter

rito found out quads can run in the upcoming gravel hillclimb at whare flat.
but they have changed the date from the 7th Sept to the 5th Oct cos they didnt give the DCC enough notice.
All good tho, longer to get some practise runs in LOL

Couldnt get the results from the gravel sprint for ya tho cos they werent in the newsletter, they were supposed to be but got missed.

[hayd3n]

almost the wrong time of year for them now

yea but at 100 kays all day they still get cold

[RobRod]

rito found out quads can run in the upcoming gravel hillclimb at whare flat.
but they have changed the date from the 7th Sept to the 5th Oct cos they didnt give the DCC enough notice.
All good tho, longer to get some practise runs in LOL

Couldnt get the results from the gravel sprint for ya tho cos they werent in the newsletter, they were supposed to be but got missed.

Yes, whare flat sounds good, should be ready by then, what about TT at hoopers inlet????

[scorry]

Yes, whare flat sounds good, should be ready by then, what about TT at hoopers inlet????

thats now on the 28th sept, i forgot to ask if quads can enter sorry mate.
the next meeting is on the 22nd sept so i can ask then.
If you need to know before hand give Pat Acheson a call 489 8544, she will most probably be the steward for that event.
cheers

[RobRod]

thats now on the 28th sept, i forgot to ask if quads can enter sorry mate.
the next meeting is on the 22nd sept so i can ask then.
If you need to know before hand give Pat Acheson a call 489 8544, she will most probably be the steward for that event.
cheers

Thanks for that, will ph pat thats a good idea, maybe nathan will front up with the new stick bike..:done:

[fatzx10r]

Thanks for that, will ph pat thats a good idea, maybe nathan will front up with the new stick bike..:done:

i may come along and thrash ya, see how it goes aye :Playnice:

[hayd3n]

1)BSA Club Memorial Poker Run, Saturday 30th Aug, 10 am @ Southern Hotel, Dunedin. $20. 215 bikes last year, and a great day out.

[xknuts]

1)BSA Club Memorial Poker Run, Saturday 30th Aug, 10 am @ Southern Hotel, Dunedin. $25. 215 bikes last year, and a great day out.

The day is looking to be good, a cloudy start but improving all day.
Great spot prizes & card prizes. Evening function at Southern Hotel with subsidised bar :beer:, live entertainment and supper. Actually $20 only.:woohoo:

[NighthawkNZ]

had fun last year and I even won a spot prize.... :innocent: see yah there Chris

[scorry]

i'll be there, was a great ride last year with a huge turnout

[Virago]

had fun last year and I even won a spot prize...

You should try Clearasil...:blank:

Anyways, if you see our work cage parked in Princes St across from the old chief post office, give us a wave and toot...:(

[xknuts]

had fun last year and I even won a spot prize.... :innocent: see yah there Chris

yeah, I be there!
Had my 1st ride today since my "OFF". Took the Hurricane X75 down to Mac Bay for a little taster. Felt good too! Got my cast off on Thursday PM, so was hangin out. Just a little thumb splint now which meant I can reach the clutch.:woohoo:

[NighthawkNZ]

yeah, I be there!
Had my 1st ride today since my "OFF". Took the Hurricane X75 down to Mac Bay for a little taster. Felt good too! Got my cast off on Thursday PM, so was hangin out. Just a little thumb splint now which meant I can reach the clutch.:woohoo:

Great... :) is the strength still there? but I guess you have heaps of stops on the run :yes:

see yah tomorrow :)

[Ruralman]

yeah, I be there!
Had my 1st ride today since my "OFF". Took the Hurricane X75 down to Mac Bay for a little taster. Felt good too! Got my cast off on Thursday PM, so was hangin out. Just a little thumb splint now which meant I can reach the clutch.:woohoo:

Great to hear Chris.
I will be there tomorrow - I see they have moved the start forward to 9:30 (I assume that is to allow more time for registrations?). I've got a bit of animal feeding to do before Ican get away but hope to be there between 9:30-10am. It looks like the next few days will be great biking weather

[fatzx10r]

im not going on the poker run, i'd much rather be working this weekend :crybaby: look's like it's going to be a good day for it. and scorry remember to take an unberela just incase, would'nt want you to get wet at all :baby:

[Kemet]

Why didn't I check in here sooner???!!!!!!!!!!!!! :doh:

Got home from work about 8:30 (am) as I did overtime. Lying in bed chilling out and for the past hour have been hearing bikes going up the northern motorway ( the upside to living at the top of pine hill...).

Was thinking to myself "what the f*** is on today that's causing all the "racket"/noise-that-makes-me-wonder-why-the-f***-I'm-not-in-the-middle-of-it!!

Then I decided to find out here............

Well F*** ME!!!!!! :shit:

I need a new job!!! preferably one that does not require starting at midnight and sleeping through the day.

As I've type this the motorway has finally gone silent.


Thinking of you lot out there on the ride ---- YOU BASTARDS!!:2guns:

Noo... there goes one more up the motorway....

[hayd3n]

there was about 250 bikes and 3 trikes it was a great day indeed

[hayd3n]

1/2 price drinks 2nite 7:30 at southern

[Jantar]

yeah, I be there!
Had my 1st ride today since my "OFF". Took the Hurricane X75 down to Mac Bay for a little taster. Felt good too! Got my cast off on Thursday PM, so was hangin out. Just a little thumb splint now which meant I can reach the clutch.:woohoo:

Had my first ride today since my op also. Great to get back on the bike, and so much re-training needed. :niceone:

[TimeOut]

That's good news:woohoo: hope to catch you on the road soon.

[scumdog]

Had my first ride today since my op also. Great to get back on the bike, and so much re-training needed. :niceone:

Good on ya Malcolm - must be a great feeling eh?:woohoo:

[NighthawkNZ]

A nice wee jaunt around the block... didn't really play the game just went for the ride...

Photo's here (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/album/thumbnails.php?album=89)

[hayd3n]

is that thread tape in pic 19??

[Jantar]

Good on ya Malcolm - must be a great feeling eh?:woohoo:

You better believe it. I've been hanging out for a ride for so long. :scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

You better believe it. I've been hanging out for a ride for so long. :scooter:

You'll be at the PP then?

[Jantar]

You'll be at the PP then?

Sure will.

[Xaria]

Sure will.

Awesome. See you then :clap: Not long to go now

[Ecclesnz]

Ok, bike update.

Had the starter motor clutch replaced, hopefully back on the road tonight.

Then just have to get head gasket done and possibly the swing arm bush as well.

But hopefully today back on the road.

*makes vroom vroom noises*

[GaZBur]

The BSA poker run was good. If you picked up a bike number plate somewhere between Clarkes and Dunners, biff it away. I could not believe how much it cost to get a replacement number plate. Would you believe a measley $8.80!!!! There obviously isn't an ACC levy included on that price eh!

[RobRod]

thats now on the 28th sept, i forgot to ask if quads can enter sorry mate.
the next meeting is on the 22nd sept so i can ask then.
If you need to know before hand give Pat Acheson a call 489 8544, she will most probably be the steward for that event.
cheers

Have ph 'd Pat and can enter & race if I can get about 6 quads, so just need another 4 to go but working on it.
any ATV riders want to enter a minature TT be at Hoopers Inlet on 28/9/08

[nightmair]

Have ph 'd Pat and can enter & race if I can get about 6 quads, so just need another 4 to go but working on it.
any ATV riders want to enter a minature TT be at Hoopers Inlet on 28/9/08

might see you there rob, are you going to the hill climb aswell?

[RobRod]

Yeah Mike, as of yet its a definite.

[fatzx10r]

a few of us are meeting down at the southern taven at 11am today for a ride, if you want to come meet us there. don't know where we are going yet, will work that out then

[barryr1]

Rob,

Think both my brother and I could enter that TT at Hoopers Inlet.... Willt alk to you at Dirtfest or might pop over to work one day this week.

Barry

[TimeOut]

a few of us are meeting down at the southern taven at 11am today for a ride, if you want to come meet us there. don't know where we are going yet, will work that out then

Hi
Did you go up through Middlemarch on your ride, if you did we passed you my son was following on the green ninja (fathers day ride). Couldn't get down for the 11am start (still lambing and calving) hope to get there for your next ride.

The wet smelly stuff on the Killmog and out of Outram is that the new de-icing chemical (aceitate sp) If it is I like it better than grit, initially thought it was diesel but didn't smell right.

[fatzx10r]

Hi
Did you go up through Middlemarch on your ride, if you did we passed you my son was following on the green ninja (fathers day ride). Couldn't get down for the 11am start (still lambing and calving) hope to get there for your next ride.

The wet smelly stuff on the Killmog and out of Outram is that the new de-icing chemical (aceitate sp) If it is I like it better than grit, initially thought it was diesel but didn't smell right.

we did the loop up through mcraes and back through middlemarch, was a good day for a ride

[faredce]

hey there guys long time no write been busi with uni etc...just reminding those of u i met months ago on the nice long trip (cant remember place names now) i was the youngen on the aprilia 125cc. unfortunately i have to report that some wanker who lives around me suddenly took a liking to my bike (most likly while drunk) and proceeded to beat it up...needless to say its a lot worse for wear...indicators broken, windscreen, wingmirror. and the day before when i was out for a ride it started to make a hurrendous noise thought for a moment i would be stranded 20km from home but managed to get it started again and ride slowly home.

i have decided to make it a lil project for next year the idea is reali appealing to me. my bike is almost at 10,000km so im making the assumption it needs a rebuild.the noise was worse at low revs less than 4000 but even higher i could tell something was off

ne1 have ne advice? i dont feel like being charged an arm and a leg getting it serviced again im a student!! lol
ne hints on tools or wisdom from ur own do it urself adventures would be helpful guys

[oldrider]

Hi
Did you go up through Middlemarch on your ride, if you did we passed you my son was following on the green ninja (fathers day ride). Couldn't get down for the 11am start (still lambing and calving) hope to get there for your next ride.

The wet smelly stuff on the Killmog and out of Outram is that the new de-icing chemical (aceitate sp) If it is I like it better than grit, initially thought it was diesel but didn't smell right.

Were you up this way on Saturday? thought I passed you just before Otematata petrol station, two riders. Cheers John.

[TimeOut]

Were you up this way on Saturday? thought I passed you just before Otematata petrol station, two riders. Cheers John.

Hi John
Not this time we headed south, will get up to see you as soon as this silly season is over.
Rodney

[hayd3n]

ouch m8 youve had a bad time hope the karma bites whoever did this so are you gonna get something else while your on the project?

[faredce]

i wish man im just goning to have to go without for a while just as the sun starts to come out lol very unfortunate but shouldnt take to long to fix fatzx10r said hes happy to come round and take a look on monday so im pretty stoked...im still bit baffled at the idea that somebody would think it a good idea to kick a bike around ay. :crazy:

[NighthawkNZ]

What a blast of a day... slept in a little hauled my arse out of bed at around 10:30... thought I better check my cell phone... SilverGrin and crew were going to Alexandra for lunch... time received was about 09:30... bugger... texted back saying just outta bed... Phil replied say they were in Lawrence and if I hauled arse I could met them in Alex...

Got my bike gear, wallet and keys to get back into flat, cell phone... and I was off. Knowing I had a reasonable full tank shot down to Milton, and the through the gorge to Lawrence :) Then txt Phil saying "In Lawrence, Gas" but then decided I had enough juice to get me to Roxburgh.

Watching my fuel gauge get lower and lower, and start to blink as I came into Roxburgh... Top up with gas, and a quick text to SilverGrin that I am just leaving Roxburgh and I was off to Alexandra arriving maybe half an hour after them. I was lucky, the pace was up a little to make up a bit of time, but not overly stupid fast, but at a constant(ish) speed.

Quick bite to eat and a drink, and a bit of a break, then the others needed to topped up with fuel and we we off to Ranfurly where I was going to top up which gave me enough to get home. We decided to go via Middlemarch so turned off where just before hand we were passed by an ambulance...

Then onto the Kyeburn Hyde Middlemarch Road... where we caught up with the ambulance and from what I could see they were looking for something possible that a farmer or someone over cooked a corner... either that they were lost... on into Middlemarch for a coffee and a break... of to Dunedin with them nice sweepers and open roads... was a good run.

Overall even though I had to play catch up, was a great day, weather was good, not to hot, nor too cold and little wind. The roads were in pretty good condition and only a couple of patches of road works to watch out for.

[rachprice]

Man its beautiful today? Anyone manage to get out?
I went for a quick ride this morning out peninsula....yay clean road!
But now Im stuck at work pining for some riding!
Head gasket just been redone on the RGV and is now runner better than ever!

[fatzx10r]

awsome day out allright, i went for a quick ride out to the kart track to watch the motard's and bucket's. then i went for a quick play myself :headbang: i have to go and do the working thing tonight as well :argh:

[JimO]

i had a quick ride out to watch one of my boys play soccer in his Otago team at mosgiel with my 12 yo on the back and my wife rode the boys vtr250 so we had a bit of a ride over 3 mile hill then home, lots of bikes about and blardy loverly day

[Ruralman]

What a blast of a day... slept in a little hauled my arse out of bed at around 10:30... thought I better check my cell phone... SilverGrin and crew were going to Alexandra for lunch... time received was about 09:30... bugger... texted back saying just outta bed... Phil replied say they were in Lawrence and if I hauled arse I could met them in Alex...

Got my bike gear, wallet and keys to get back into flat, cell phone... and I was off. Knowing I had a reasonable full tank shot down to Milton, and the through the gorge to Lawrence :) Then txt Phil saying "In Lawrence, Gas" but then decided I had enough juice to get me to Roxburgh.

Watching my fuel gauge get lower and lower, and start to blink as I came into Roxburgh... Top up with gas, and a quick text to SilverGrin that I am just leaving Roxburgh and I was off to Alexandra arriving maybe half an hour after them. I was lucky, the pace was up a little to make up a bit of time, but not overly stupid fast, but at a constant(ish) speed.

Quick bite to eat and a drink, and a bit of a break, then the others needed to topped up with fuel and we we off to Ranfurly where I was going to top up which gave me enough to get home. We decided to go via Middlemarch so turned off where just before hand we were passed by an ambulance...

Then onto the Kyeburn Hyde Middlemarch Road... where we caught up with the ambulance and from what I could see they were looking for something possible that a farmer or someone over cooked a corner... either that they were lost... on into Middlemarch for a coffee and a break... of to Dunedin with them nice sweepers and open roads... was a good run.

Overall even though I had to play catch up, was a great day, weather was good, not to hot, nor too cold and little wind. The roads were in pretty good condition and only a couple of patches of road works to watch out for.

Geez a NighthawkNZ post with more than 6 words !!!!!!!:woohoo:
Good read there mate and sounds like you had a great day for the ride. Bling for the effort

[scumdog]

There were shitloads (and that's waay more than crap-loads) of bikes heading down past Chez Scumdog this morning, sprotsbike/Harleys.crusiers - everything, just steadily streaming past .

About 25+ in dribs and drabs, biggest group had 6 or 7.

They came back up past here late afternoon, some I saw coming from the Kaka-Point road so may well have been coming back up from the Catlins route.

Any idea what group they were??

Sadly my bike needs a WOF and I had CB's bike apart while fitting heated grips or we too would have been out there, after all it was 22+ degrees and sunny!!

[Delphinus]

There were shitloads (and that's waay more than crap-loads) of bikes heading down past Chez Scumdog this morning, sprotsbike/Harleys.crusiers - everything, just steadily streaming past .

Did ya see a yellow one with a green one? Was meee!!!
Went through the good corners in the Catlins and back, it was fantastic! Stunning day and Stunning road.

Few other randoms just doing their thing as well.

[NighthawkNZ]

Sadly my bike needs a WOF and I had CB's bike apart while fitting heated grips or we too would have been out there, after all it was 22+ degrees and sunny!!


Heated hand grips... tell her to harden up... oh wait ummm heated hand grips are yummy on them cold days... even when it rains and your gloves leak, makes all the difference :baby: :whistle:

Both our bikes WOFed and hopefully Xaria passes her restricted on friday morning all ready for a ceremony of getting rid of the L plate at the PP or Toms on Friday :)


Have no idea who the group of riders were though...

[Daffyd]

Did ya see a yellow one with a green one? Was meee!!!
Went through the good corners in the Catlins and back, it was fantastic! Stunning day and Stunning road.

Few other randoms just doing their thing as well.

I saw you go past. Had the billy on, too.

Someone on a V-twin tooted as they went past fairly late in the afty.
Sounded brilliant winding up the hill! Who was it?

[Ruralman]

Anyone else going to the PP rally on Sat morning interested in a trip over the Clutha river on the punt at Tuapeka Mouth?? Probably about 10:30am

[rachprice]

I cant believe the weather lately...i have been out riding for the past three days and I cant get this stupid grin off my face!
It is still very warm and life is good!

[hayd3n]

will be goin to the pp hopefully
who else is leavin from dunners and what time?:2guns::drinkup:

[Ruralman]

will be goin to the pp hopefully
who else is leavin from dunners and what time?:2guns::drinkup:

If you can meet up with us in Lawrence at 10am you could do the ride over that great hill from Lawrence to Tuapeka Mouth (all sealed) plus the Punt crossing at 10:30 if you want to.

[outbackal]

The group of riders last weekend that headed south was a Ulysses run to Owaka for a lunch at Jacks Restaurant they all departed 10.30 from Macdonalds

[hayd3n]

If you can meet up with us in Lawrence at 10am you could do the ride over that great hill from Lawrence to Tuapeka Mouth (all sealed) plus the Punt crossing at 10:30 if you want to.

gimmie a wave playing is fun!!

[hayd3n]

If you can meet up with us in Lawrence at 10am you could do the ride over that great hill from Lawrence to Tuapeka Mouth (all sealed) plus the Punt crossing at 10:30 if you want to.

ok will see how i go are you all staying the night??

[Ruralman]

ok will see how i go are you all staying the night??

No not all of us are staying - we're going to have a debate tonight about whether or not to join the ride out from the rally - may end up going to the first pub stop, have a look round the bikes and then maybe do our own thing with a loop down the Catlins. Delphinus is with us and he is going back to Dn after the ride

[hayd3n]

cool cool might cyas there then i won be staying cant b fuct carrying a tent and all

[Silverfern]

Hi, may be in wrong thread but if weather is good tomorrow we are hoping to head south, can non-PP rally goers still join the afternoon ride? If so does anyone have a time and place that they set out from? (we have to be back in Dunedin by 5.30 pm) Thanks

[hayd3n]

why dont you just come for a ride down the catlins im leaving 8:30 am ish to lawerence from andy bay and plan on coming home same day im sore someone will actually know what is goin on tho

[hayd3n]

come along anyone even if its just for a ride the road is for the taking

[fatzx10r]

wow the weather came good again today :sunny: trip to chch was good, no ticket's :shifty: i was the only one going north though, every one else heading down to the pp. seen a good number of bike's on the road

[RobRod]

wow the weather came good again today :sunny: trip to chch was good, no ticket's :shifty: i was the only one going north though, every one else heading down to the pp. seen a good number of bike's on the road

good to hear ya had a alright trip, thanks for the txt about the miniature TT being postponed, sure there is a good reason even though it sucks having to wait longer :doh:

[RobRod]

Have checked out the entry form for the racing, there id heaps of it, may go down and do the beach race on friday night, heaps of beach racing classes, plus Teretonga & Winton for the guy's with motard set up's. Let us know who's going.

[fatzx10r]

yeah don't know what the deal is with the mini tt, hayden just txt me to tell ya it was postponed

[hayd3n]

wow the weather came good again today :sunny: trip to chch was good, no ticket's :shifty: i was the only one going north though, every one else heading down to the pp. seen a good number of bike's on the road

sweet m8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cold comfort]

No not all of us are staying - we're going to have a debate tonight about whether or not to join the ride out from the rally - may end up going to the first pub stop, have a look round the bikes and then maybe do our own thing with a loop down the Catlins. Delphinus is with us and he is going back to Dn after the ride

Ill be there too Bruce btw!

[NighthawkNZ]

So y'all (Scumdog speak) are missing out on the paart-tay time at Chez Scumdog. eh???

[Daffyd]

Have checked out the entry form for the racing, there id heaps of it, may go down and do the beach race on friday night, heaps of beach racing classes, plus Teretonga & Winton for the guy's with motard set up's. Let us know who's going.

You won't find any Motards at Winton... they'll all be at Wyndham.
That's in the opposite direction.

[RobRod]

You won't find any Motards at Winton... they'll all be at Wyndham.
That's in the opposite direction.

Thanks for the correction, I knew it was one of the two:Oops:

[Daffyd]

Thanks for the correction, I knew it was one of the two:Oops:

's orright! :clap:

[Ruralman]

Ill be there too Bruce btw!

Good stuff Mark - catch up tomorrow. Will you make it to the Punt at 10:30?


Hi, may be in wrong thread but if weather is good tomorrow we are hoping to head south, can non-PP rally goers still join the afternoon ride? If so does anyone have a time and place that they set out from? (we have to be back in Dunedin by 5.30 pm) Thanks

The afternoon ride out starts usually at 1. You can ride into the site and catch up with the other KB'rs without registering (they only check you when going into the marquee area where the band, bars and food are). You could text someone and either meet at the site or outside the Kaka POint store or pub.
OR - you could get your arse up to lawrence and ride over to the Punt?? (by 10:30)

[Ruralman]

After looking at another thread about an economy run I wondered if this might make a fun day event (or part day with another ride after it to blow out the cobwebs and frustrations !!) for the Dunedin Riders and anyone else wanting to join.
Talked about it very briefly on our ride at the PP rally today - after the most uneconomical ride I've had in a long time :2thumbsup

I know the Otago MCC has an event like this sometime but we have enough local members on a variety of bikes to make it work and make it interesting.

We would all need to start and finish at the same Dn gas station and do the same route - 100km would probably be enough? (for sanity it might be)

Whadaya reckon ??

[TimeOut]

Tried that once and yea it was boring!

[fatzx10r]

Tried that once and yea it was boring!

i think it could be a bit of fun, since my bike can burn thru a tank of gas in 100km, would make it a bit of a challenge to see how i'd get on

[hayd3n]

After looking at another thread about an economy run I wondered if this might make a fun day event (or part day with another ride after it to blow out the cobwebs and frustrations !!) for the Dunedin Riders and anyone else wanting to join.
Talked about it very briefly on our ride at the PP rally today - after the most uneconomical ride I've had in a long time :2thumbsup

I know the Otago MCC has an event like this sometime but we have enough local members on a variety of bikes to make it work and make it interesting.

We would all need to start and finish at the same Dn gas station and do the same route - 100km would probably be enough? (for sanity it might be)

Whadaya reckon ??
yip 4 sure!!!!!

[cold comfort]

After looking at another thread about an economy run I wondered if this might make a fun day event (or part day with another ride after it to blow out the cobwebs and frustrations !!) for the Dunedin Riders and anyone else wanting to join.
Talked about it very briefly on our ride at the PP rally today - after the most uneconomical ride I've had in a long time :2thumbsup

I know the Otago MCC has an event like this sometime but we have enough local members on a variety of bikes to make it work and make it interesting.

We would all need to start and finish at the same Dn gas station and do the same route - 100km would probably be enough? (for sanity it might be)

Whadaya reckon ??

Why not! Gives a social focus to the day. How about a the "regular" (read boring) route via Palmy to Ranfurly (without the side excursions) compare fanciful claims at Ranfurly, then a totally non PC, carbon footprint the size of Bigfoot return via Middlemarch?
Excellent run yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed the "running in" ride with Delphinus. Great to get out there and hang out for the day again.

[Ruralman]

OK can one of the heavily addicted rally junkies - yes Dale thats you - let us know what weekends between now and the end of Nov do NOT have any rallies on. Then we can plan a date for this social economy event.

Cold Comfort - I like the way you think :devil2:

I was thinking of a loop back to Dunedin - maybe the George King Memorial drive (anyone know how far that is ? - might be some reconnaissance rides needed :niceone:)

A loop out to POrt Chalmers, over to Waitati and back to Dn might be getting close, or a bit further to include the Karitane loop.

We want this to be a social day ride that beginners can join in without being left behind so I think I still prefer a loop rather than a ride that ends in the middle of nowhere and then half the group blasts back at warp speed and leave the rest behind.
If we did one of the loops above - you could always do it again straight away and compare the fuel use?

[NighthawkNZ]

OK can one of the heavily addicted rally junkies - yes Dale thats you - let us know what weekends between now and the end of Nov do NOT have any rallies on. Then we can plan a date for this social economy event.

Rallies & runs I know of at this stage are the;


Clinton Motor Bike Gathering 19th October
MATES Rally 31st Oct to 2nd Nov
Nelson Rally 31st Oct to 2nd Nov
Back of the Beyond 15th 16th Nov
Magpie Madness 21st to 23rd Nov
Burt Munroe 28th 30th Nov
1000 Miler 28th 30th Nov
Southern Safari November/December (own time)
Long Drop 5th 7th Dec
Toy Run Dunedin 6th December
KB Rally 13 December


There is also race mets and both road and off roads through out that some may go to as well...

[TimeOut]

Why not! Gives a social focus to the day. How about a the "regular" (read boring) route via Palmy to Ranfurly (without the side excursions) compare fanciful claims at Ranfurly, then a totally non PC, carbon footprint the size of Bigfoot return via Middlemarch?
Excellent run yesterday. Thoroughly enjoyed the "running in" ride with Delphinus. Great to get out there and hang out for the day again.

That sounds more interesting, would be great to meet you guys and I might be able to keep up with you (on the economy part anyway) don't mind going TEC for a while

[scorry]

Have checked out the entry form for the racing, there id heaps of it, may go down and do the beach race on friday night, heaps of beach racing classes, plus Teretonga & Winton for the guy's with motard set up's. Let us know who's going.

Yeah im gona be doin the street race and also teretonga, duno if i can be arsed taking my other wheels down to do the beach race as well?
I know there are a few guys that have mentioned they might do all 3.

Also i will find out about the mini tt posponement tonight

[xknuts]

Rallies & runs I know of at this stage are the;
Long Drop 28th 30th Nov

Hey D, I've got the Long Drop on our club Calendar as 5th / 6th December????
Am I wrong?

[hayd3n]

hey ppl im heading up to blossem fest this weekend anyone else?? ill be in alex the whole week might go for a few rides during

[RobRod]

Yeah im gona be doin the street race and also teretonga, duno if i can be arsed taking my other wheels down to do the beach race as well?
I know there are a few guys that have mentioned they might do all 3.

Also i will find out about the mini tt posponement tonight

Sweet, need to know when etc so I can notify a few others.

[Ruralman]

Rallies & runs I know of at this stage are the;


Clinton Motor Bike Gathering 19th October
MATES Rally 31st Oct to 2nd Nov
Nelson Rally 31st Oct to 2nd Nov
Back of the Beyond 15th 16th Nov
Magpie Madness 21st to 23rd Nov
Burt Munroe 28th 30th Nov
1000 Miler 28th 30th Nov
Southern Safari November/December (own time)
Long Drop 5th 7th Dec
Toy Run Dunedin 6th December
KB Rally 13 December



There is also race mets and both road and off roads through out that some may go to as well...

By the looks of that the 8th of Nov is a potential date then ?

[GaZBur]

By the looks of that the 8th of Nov is a potential date then ?

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</TD></TR><TR><TD width="33%">12 October (Sun)




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</TD></TR><TR><TD width="33%">26 October




</TD><TD width="33%">Greymouth




</TD><TD width="33%">StreetRace




</TD></TR><TR><TD width="33%">26 October??




</TD><TD width="33%">Teretonga??




</TD><TD width="33%">Have a go day??




</TD></TR><TR><TD width="33%">2 November (Sun)




</TD><TD width="33%">Dunedin




</TD><TD width="33%">Standing ¼




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</TD><TD width="33%">Levels




</TD><TD width="33%">Have a Go Day




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</TD><TD width="33%">Burt Munroe




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</TD><TD width="33%"><SUP>Teretonga</SUP>




</TD><TD width="33%"><SUP>Burt Munroe</SUP>




</TD></TR><TR><TD width="33%"><SUP>30 November (Sun)</SUP>




</TD><TD width="33%"><SUP>Wyndham</SUP>




</TD><TD width="33%"><SUP>Burt Munroe</SUP>




</TD></TR><TR><TD width="33%"><SUP>14 December</SUP>




</TD><TD width="33%"><SUP>Teretonga</SUP>




</TD><TD width="33%"><SUP>Rnd 1 Summer Series</SUP>




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In case you are intersted there is a Have a go day for the Otago Club on the 8th Nov. If you ever wondered what its like to ride a track they cater for a range of expeinced riders and will even show newbies around, really well organised. I included some of the events I know about above but that not all of them.

[scorry]

i heard there is a track day at teretonga on the 5th October as well, not sure who is running it tho, riding starts at 10am

[NighthawkNZ]

Hey D, I've got the Long Drop on our club Calendar as 5th / 6th December????
Am I wrong?

I could be wrong (most likely)... I haven't seen any entry forms for it yet...

EDIT: Actually entry forms came out today and yup I was wrong... 5th to 7th

[RobRod]

Its also coming into trail riding season. 1st November is the Waihola Lake to Shore - a good ride of about 120-140km return pending on which way you go.

[scorry]

Its also coming into trail riding season. 1st November is the Waihola Lake to Shore - a good ride of about 120-140km return pending on which way you go.

i have heard this is a pretty good one too, havent done one yet but i am this year.
hope i still have time to change my wheels over for the drags the next day

[fatzx10r]

i have heard this is a pretty good one too, havent done one yet but i am this year.
hope i still have time to change my wheels over for the drags the next day

hey man when are the drag's ?

[scorry]

hey man when are the drag's ?

2nd november, and you have to do the levels track day on the 8th nov as well.
you cant be working both, surely

[fatzx10r]

2nd november, and you have to do the levels track day on the 8th nov as well.
you cant be working both, surely

i'll be working one of them, will have to check and see

[nightmair]

2nd november, and you have to do the levels track day on the 8th nov as well.
you cant be working both, surely

i'll be there :headbang:

[fatzx10r]

going for a ride tonight, meeting at mcr at 6pm if anyone is keen to come?

[RobRod]

i have heard this is a pretty good one too, havent done one yet but i am this year.
hope i still have time to change my wheels over for the drags the next day

make sure you get to it as its a really good days riding :clap:

[hayd3n]

theres drags on sunday at alexandra airport

[hayd3n]

going for a ride tonight, meeting at mcr at 6pm if anyone is keen to come?

oh now read it

[fatzx10r]

oh now read it

dont worry you did'nt miss much. tony's new r1 has shat itself, and only three of us went out in the end

[Ruralman]

Its also coming into trail riding season. 1st November is the Waihola Lake to Shore - a good ride of about 120-140km return pending on which way you go.

Done this one the last 3 years - yes it is one of the better rides with lots of variety and well organised. Should have my new Gas Gas delivered and run in by then so will be keen to go this year again.

In case you are wondering about fuel range - they cart your fuel cans to the halfway point lunch stop, so you don't have to go 120+km on a tank

[RobRod]

Done this one the last 3 years - yes it is one of the better rides with lots of variety and well organised. Should have my new Gas Gas delivered and run in by then so will be keen to go this year again.

In case you are wondering about fuel range - they cart your fuel cans to the halfway point lunch stop, so you don't have to go 120+km on a tank

Look forward to seeing you there amonst the other 600 riders.
trying to get my daughter to go this year as they are well sorted with kids trail's.

[hayd3n]

so whos this biker in this vid?? he/she got a good look
http://www.worldnudeday.com/default,331,five_scarfie_girls.sm

[scorry]

dont worry you did'nt miss much. tony's new r1 has shat itself, and only three of us went out in the end

oh no, whats wrong with the yammy?
thought there would have been more than that, sorry i couldnt go cos i got heaps of shit to unpack at the moment

[NighthawkNZ]

so whos this biker in this vid?? he/she got a good look
http://www.worldnudeday.com/default,331,five_scarfie_girls.sm

dunno but would have got a good perve :)

[fatzx10r]

oh no, whats wrong with the yammy?
thought there would have been more than that, sorry i couldnt go cos i got heaps of shit to unpack at the moment

dont really know what the problem with his bike is yet, but the motor need's to be pulled apart so it's major

[scorry]

dont really know what the problem with his bike is yet, but the motor need's to be pulled apart so it's major

wow that sucks, on the bright side, he may as well put those cams in while the motor is in bits

[RobRod]

dont really know what the problem with his bike is yet, but the motor need's to be pulled apart so it's major

May be random but am I seeing a pattern here.lol

[Ruralman]

Look forward to seeing you there amonst the other 600 riders.
trying to get my daughter to go this year as they are well sorted with kids trail's.

Yes the event has grown every year - 680 last year I think.
As far as kids trails go I don't think this one is that good for the real learners as their routes are basically just forestry roads most of the time and they get bloody dusty. If they are capable of doing the intermediate sections they are a lot more fun.
I should have both my boys with me this year and a new bike capable of keeping me well on the pace!! It will be the first of these rides for my younger son but he's done enough round the farm to be able to handle the intermediate stuff.
Let me know if you want to bring your kids out for a practise before the ride or have you got plenty of places for them to go?

[RobRod]

Yes the event has grown every year - 680 last year I think.
As far as kids trails go I don't think this one is that good for the real learners as their routes are basically just forestry roads most of the time and they get bloody dusty. If they are capable of doing the intermediate sections they are a lot more fun.
I should have both my boys with me this year and a new bike capable of keeping me well on the pace!! It will be the first of these rides for my younger son but he's done enough round the farm to be able to handle the intermediate stuff.
Let me know if you want to bring your kids out for a practise before the ride or have you got plenty of places for them to go?

Well Actually, am always looking for new places to ride as it is getting very limited. Have been discussing looking for a practice track. Usually go down the road to Akatore.

[WolveNZ]

Hey all. arrived in town on Wednesday.... did the peninsular ride this morn coast and top road. to many cars but nice ride... love to catch up with someone local to show me some good roads around the place..

[fatzx10r]

Hey all. arrived in town on Wednesday.... did the peninsular ride this morn coast and top road. to many cars but nice ride... love to catch up with someone local to show me some good roads around the place..

hey mate welcome to dunnas, how long are you here for? i will try to get out for a ride in the next week or so, i'll give ya a holla if i do

[NighthawkNZ]

Hey all. arrived in town on Wednesday.... did the peninsular ride this morn coast and top road. to many cars but nice ride... love to catch up with someone local to show me some good roads around the place..


howdey... must catch up one day

[Ruralman]

Well Actually, am always looking for new places to ride as it is getting very limited. Have been discussing looking for a practice track. Usually go down the road to Akatore.

Wee bit limited here until after lambing and tailing but then there is a lot of good trail riding and lots of places just to practise basic skills - from past experience of the organised trail rides the one skill learners need to master early on is how to stop and then get started again on a hill (or turn it around for another go) and its best to get that sorted without a great queue of frustrated dirt bikers waiting for them to get out of the way.

Have you ever gone to the track at Titri ?? (near Waihola) - not sure if you have to be an OMCC member ?? but it looks like they have an area for juniors as well as tracks for better riders. I went in for a look one day but didn't have a bike with me. ANyone else been round it ??

[Virago]

Mutley is nagging me to post something for her - I can't stand the high-pitched whining any longer.

We were heading down Stuart Street at 12ish today (in the work cage, heading for a job:angry2:), and we were passed by a bike (looked like an old Trumpy maybe). Anyways, the guy had a leather jacket on, with a big picture of Mutley (from the Wacky Races) on the back.

Does anyone know who it is, and where they got the picture done?

[cold comfort]

Done this one the last 3 years - yes it is one of the better rides with lots of variety and well organised. Should have my new Gas Gas delivered and run in by then so will be keen to go this year again.

In case you are wondering about fuel range - they cart your fuel cans to the halfway point lunch stop, so you don't have to go 120+km on a tank

New Gas Gas? That is seriously cool B. Was looking at one when considering the two bike option. Having done my wad on the one i will now never know.. Have fun

[RobRod]

Wee bit limited here until after lambing and tailing but then there is a lot of good trail riding and lots of places just to practise basic skills - from past experience of the organised trail rides the one skill learners need to master early on is how to stop and then get started again on a hill (or turn it around for another go) and its best to get that sorted without a great queue of frustrated dirt bikers waiting for them to get out of the way.

Have you ever gone to the track at Titri ?? (near Waihola) - not sure if you have to be an OMCC member ?? but it looks like they have an area for juniors as well as tracks for better riders. I went in for a look one day but didn't have a bike with me. ANyone else been round it ??

Have been meaning to get organised and out to Titri for the last year or more but ...

[Ruralman]

Mutley is nagging me to post something for her - I can't stand the high-pitched whining any longer.

We were heading down Stuart Street at 12ish today (in the work cage, heading for a job:angry2:), and we were passed by a bike (looked like an old Trumpy maybe). Anyways, the guy had a leather jacket on, with a big picture of Mutley (from the Wacky Races) on the back.

Does anyone know who it is, and where they got the picture done?

Wasn't from that Penthouse spread the other Mutley did in her mispent youth ???:eek::love::innocent:

[hayd3n]

wow wot a good week up to alex watched the drags , fastest street bike of the day cory reid got 10.43 in the quarters on his zx10 140.19mph 226kms top speed!!
fastest competition bike dave murry got 10.29 on his zx12r 138.89mph 223.5kmh top speed!
was a good day indeed missus wouldent let me enter not like i had a chance lol.
went for a wee ride to wanaka then over the cadrona hills to queenstown nice roads there!!!! and bak thru the kawaru gorge to alex.. a few dodgy tourists that wanna drive on the wrong side of the road around blind corners! but just made them eaiser to pass lol


came home today thru ranfurly and over the pigroot
ohh and i had a days skiiing at coronet in my riding gears (minus helmet)
wahoo next time i might just have to go to the west coast .
whats that road like??
sorry bout the grammer i flunked english !!!!!

[fatzx10r]

wow wot a good week up to alex watched the drags , fastest street bike of the day cory reid got 10.43 in the quarters on his zx10 140.19mph 226kms top speed!!
fastest competition bike dave murry got 10.29 on his zx12r 138.89mph 223.5kmh top speed!
was a good day indeed missus wouldent let me enter not like i had a chance lol.
went for a wee ride to wanaka then over the cadrona hills to queenstown nice roads there!!!! and bak thru the kawaru gorge to alex.. a few dodgy tourists that wanna drive on the wrong side of the road around blind corners! but just made them eaiser to pass lol


came home today thru ranfurly and over the pigroot
ohh and i had a days skiiing at coronet in my riding gears (minus helmet)
wahoo next time i might just have to go to the west coast .
whats that road like??
sorry bout the grammer i flunked english !!!!!

good shit mate sound's like you had a good one, wish i'd been at the drag's i had to work all weekend. old corey was using the swingarm extender's off my old bike and 10.4 is a fast time

[scorry]

yeah we are gonna need sometin special to try beat him out at kirksdrain road in november

[fatzx10r]

yeah we are gonna need sometin special to try beat him out at kirksdrain road in november

yeah, lol. he doe's have a weight advatage over us tho, should be fun :woohoo:

[RobRod]

yeah we are gonna need sometin special to try beat him out at kirksdrain road in november

Just put Mike McCutcheon on a trail bike or a 250 that sjould do it.

[fatzx10r]

Just put Mike McCutcheon on a trail bike or a 250 that sjould do it.

put him on a zx10 and watch him crank out a sub 10

[RobRod]

put him on a zx10 and watch him crank out a sub 10

You can enter on your stick bike this year, may come and watch this time

[fatzx10r]

You can enter on your stick bike this year, may come and watch this time

yeah if i have the new wheel's and that sorted by then i'll take that along aswell. you should enter to rob, you can use my zx if you are keen?

[Ecclesnz]

Okay, so it's mostly been a good week and it's nice to be back on the bike, anyone interested in a gentle evening ride tonight?

Leave at 6ish from outside McIver and Veitch and head down to Taieri mouth?

I say gentle as I am still getting used to riding again and am sure there are a few other people who have not had a ride in a group like this before. The road has mostly long gentle curves and the scenery's not too bad.

Anyone?

[NighthawkNZ]

Okay, so it's mostly been a good week and it's nice to be back on the bike, anyone interested in a gentle evening ride tonight?

Leave at 6ish from outside McIver and Veitch and head down to Taieri mouth?

I say gentle as I am still getting used to riding again and am sure there are a few other people who have not had a ride in a group like this before. The road has mostly long gentle curves and the scenery's not too bad.

Anyone?

I may show my ugly mug... will be on the blue VTR

[hayd3n]

Okay, so it's mostly been a good week and it's nice to be back on the bike, anyone interested in a gentle evening ride tonight?

Leave at 6ish from outside McIver and Veitch and head down to Taieri mouth?

I say gentle as I am still getting used to riding again and am sure there are a few other people who have not had a ride in a group like this before. The road has mostly long gentle curves and the scenery's not too bad.

Anyone?

ohh sounds alright i would be keen if yas left at 6:30 i gotta be somewhere for 5 minutes at 6

[Ecclesnz]

No wuckin forries

6:30 it is.

Anyone know of others who might be interested?

[hayd3n]

ill have a chat to the missus she might be keen for a cruise

[rachprice]

I would but my bike just broke :(
Only the throttle cable...but I cant get one till monday.....no weekend riding for me :crybaby:

[NighthawkNZ]

I would but my bike just broke :(
Only the throttle cable...but I cant get one till monday.....no weekend riding for me :crybaby:

Bugger got to the shop tomorrow and take a bike for a long test ride... :D

[RobRod]

yeah if i have the new wheel's and that sorted by then i'll take that along aswell. you should enter to rob, you can use my zx if you are keen?

Hey I might just do that, siunds like a good idea

[RobRod]

I would but my bike just broke :(
Only the throttle cable...but I cant get one till monday.....no weekend riding for me :crybaby:

Hey Rach check out the cable twist block as it was getting tired when I looked at it. The hole the cable "nipple" sits in was getting worn and it may have poped out if that.
May be riding after all:lol:

[rachprice]

Hey Rach check out the cable twist block as it was getting tired when I looked at it. The hole the cable "nipple" sits in was getting worn and it may have poped out if that.
May be riding after all:lol:

Hey Rob...thanks for that,
but no definitely broken :(
What a good memory :rockon:

[RobRod]

Hey Rob...thanks for that,
but no definitely broken :(
What a good memory :rockon:

Do also remember that the cable had a lot of rust in it. took ages to get it out and have cable free up.

[Ruralman]

Bugger got to the shop tomorrow and take a bike for a long test ride... :D

You've been doing a bloody lot of riding other people's bikes lately - are you the biggest tyre kicker in Otago or really getting ready to change colours ?????

[phaedrus]

the last year didn't happen
http://www.houndbite.com/?houndbite=4383

[NighthawkNZ]

You've been doing a bloody lot of riding other people's bikes lately - are you the biggest tyre kicker in Otago or really getting ready to change colours ?????

Not yet... haven't tried zee tiger yet... :lol:

[Ruralman]

Not yet... haven't tried zee tiger yet... :lol:

Not sure you're quite ready for the big black beastie - what are your multi surface riding credentials ????:whistle:

Had my new Gas Gas EC300 for a week now - nearly run in. Now thats a bike you can have a shit load of fun on

[phaedrus]

A bike fell out of my wallet yesterday..

[Jantar]

Its a nice bright green, Tim. What size and year?

[helenoftroy]

A bike fell out of my wallet yesterday..

Fantastic Tim!!!:2thumbsup

Long time no see:hug:

[scumdog]

A bike fell out of my wallet yesterday..

Looks good broken-arse!!
I'll expect to see you on the road in the near future - Magpie? KB get-together?

[phaedrus]

depending on how things are feeling i might get up for the magpie.
i've ordered some hard panniers.. should all be good.
i'm sticking with the 650, although it seems to have a few more teeth to watch out for than the last..

[hayd3n]

depending on how things are feeling i might get up for the magpie.
i've ordered some hard panniers.. should all be good.
i'm sticking with the 650, although it seems to have a few more teeth to watch out for than the last..

cool m8 have fun out there glad 2 hear ur bak

[xknuts]

depending on how things are feeling i might get up for the magpie.

Its been far toooo long since you graced our presence. We all look forward to welcoming you back to the fold.
Nice piece of kit there, Tim

[Daffyd]

Yup, welcome back to the fold.

Nice wheels, by the way.

[Ruralman]

depending on how things are feeling i might get up for the magpie.
i've ordered some hard panniers.. should all be good.
i'm sticking with the 650, although it seems to have a few more teeth to watch out for than the last..

Nice bike that Tim - they have a great motor, great wheelie machine if you want:Police::laugh:, economical, easy in town but heaps of get up and went on the highway - the only thing with the model you've got is theres lots of expensive plastic so keep it rubber side down eh mate:laugh:

Did you get some of those oggie knobs put on it ??

Look forward to catching up on a ride sometime

[oldrider]

depending on how things are feeling i might get up for the magpie.
i've ordered some hard panniers.. should all be good.
i'm sticking with the 650, although it seems to have a few more teeth to watch out for than the last..

Will they (hard panniers) be as big as the top box on your old bike? :shit:

Be good to see you out and about again. :ride: Good luck Tim. Cheers John.

[phaedrus]

well, until i can get the whole bigger on the inside than the outside thing going i'll have to settle for a couple of these.
http://www.givi.it/caschi_borse_bauli_accessori.asp?CO_ID=12211

[hayd3n]

yah off to chch on saturday for a week in gonna check out the kbers up there 2!!

[JimO]

yah off to chch on saturday for a week in gonna check out the kbers up there 2!!

watch out i heard they bite

[helenoftroy]

yah off to chch on saturday for a week in gonna check out the kbers up there 2!!


watch out i heard they bite

Yeah we bite hard - real hard!!:jerry:R u ready for this???:blip:

Will be good to catch up with you hayd3n

[JimO]

Yeah we bite hard - real hard!!:jerry:R u ready for this???:blip:



bite me:love::love::love:

[NighthawkNZ]

bite me:love::love::love:

Oh bugger you beat me to it... sigh

[helenoftroy]

bite me:love::love::love:


Oh bugger you beat me to it... sigh

Settle boys!!
NighthawkNZ !!your usually quicker than that....but hey ya getting old!!:nya:

[NighthawkNZ]

Settle boys!!
NighthawkNZ !!your usually quicker than that....but hey ya getting old!!:nya:

Oh well such is life... :D

[NighthawkNZ]

Any want to go to middlemarch in back... ( bit of a cruise... spur of the moment ride)

I be leaving around 15:30 - 16:00(3:30pm - 4pm) for you land lovers...

[scumdog]

Any want to go to middlemarch in back... ( bit of a cruise... spur of the moment ride)

I be leaving around 15:30 - 16:00(3:30pm - 4pm) for you land lovers...

NO!
Once again I gotta work:argh:

[FJRider]

Have fun ......

[hayd3n]

wow good weather up here in chch!!

[RobRod]

Hey Fatzx10, sponge bob, etc,etc, Am going to take Sam back to Berwick this Sunday, let us know if your keen. still working on renewing MNZ license, entry forms for the lake to sea are at the shops or go to www.tokopta.wikispaces.com to down load entry form , enter on the day for $50.:mellow:

[Delphinus]

I've decided I need to sell my Yamaha XT600 (adventure bike) so if anyone knows anyone who wants one... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=182036828

Still keeping the Triumph of course!

[Daffyd]

I've decided I need to sell my Yamaha XT600 (adventure bike) so if anyone knows anyone who wants one... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=182036828

Still keeping the Triumph of course!

Good luck with the sale.

[fatzx10r]

Hey Fatzx10, sponge bob, etc,etc, Am going to take Sam back to Berwick this Sunday, let us know if your keen. still working on renewing MNZ license, entry forms for the lake to sea are at the shops or go to www.tokopta.wikispaces.com to down load entry form , enter on the day for $50.:mellow:

have to work this weekend rob, will be keen to get out for another play next weekend if you have time?

[Ruralman]

Hey Fatzx10, sponge bob, etc,etc, Am going to take Sam back to Berwick this Sunday, let us know if your keen. still working on renewing MNZ license, entry forms for the lake to sea are at the shops or go to www.tokopta.wikispaces.com to down load entry form , enter on the day for $50.:mellow:

I agree - it is getting expensive to go on these rides, especially when you want to take a couple of kids (and they are into the adult age bracket). That said I will have my eldest son there and possibly his mate so look for us (a green KDX and a Red Gas Gas on a very old trailer!).

There is a lot of work put in by a heap of volunteers on the day so I don't begrudge the entry fee - but it does make you consider how many of these you do.

Just back form the South Island Master games in Timaru (went up in the Yellow Go Kart not the bike!) and I see on the entry that they had Trail and Motorcross events. Do you know anyone who entered because I might have a crack at it at a future one and I would like to hear how this part of the events went?

[RobRod]

have to work this weekend rob, will be keen to get out for another play next weekend if you have time?

Yeah, I meant next Sunday (19th), so you have no excuse to get dirty

To Rurualman, I dont know any one doing the masters, but they had MX & I think enduro here for the masters at the start of the year, unlike last time there was no atv class:argh:. Maybe 2010.

[Ruralman]

Yeah, I meant next Sunday (19th), so you have no excuse to get dirty

To Rurualman, I dont know any one doing the masters, but they had MX & I think enduro here for the masters at the start of the year, unlike last time there was no atv class:argh:. Maybe 2010.

Sounds like time to discard the trainer wheels ??:laugh:

[fatzx10r]

Yeah, I meant next Sunday (19th), so you have no excuse to get dirty

To Rurualman, I dont know any one doing the masters, but they had MX & I think enduro here for the masters at the start of the year, unlike last time there was no atv class:argh:. Maybe 2010.

yeah im with ya now, im keen as mate and i'll see if brent and and a few other's want to come out to. the sealed hill climb is on that day so i may check that out for a bit before we go out, see how we are going for time?

ps: might come see you at work tomorow. i need a small favor, will tell ya then

cheer's

[RobRod]

I agree - it is getting expensive to go on these rides, especially when you want to take a couple of kids (and they are into the adult age bracket). That said I will have my eldest son there and possibly his mate so look for us (a green KDX and a Red Gas Gas on a very old trailer!).

There is a lot of work put in by a heap of volunteers on the day so I don't begrudge the entry fee - but it does make you consider how many of these you do.

Just back form the South Island Master games in Timaru (went up in the Yellow Go Kart not the bike!) and I see on the entry that they had Trail and Motorcross events. Do you know anyone who entered because I might have a crack at it at a future one and I would like to hear how this part of the events went?

The cost is probably cheap considering the effort that must go into organising a trails ride and for lunch and all.
Will be there and will keep a look out for you, I either be on a yellow LTR450 with a Honda TRX450 or two around it or if the daughter decides to come, it will be white LTZ400 with a yellow LT80 in front of it. I think a couple of others will be there as well. Hope to see you there.:rockon:

[RobRod]

Sounds like time to discard the trainer wheels ??:laugh:

They there for a very good reason:yeah:

[RobRod]

yeah im with ya now, im keen as mate and i'll see if brent and and a few other's want to come out to. the sealed hill climb is on that day so i may check that out for a bit before we go out, see how we are going for time?

ps: might come see you at work tomorow. i need a small favor, will tell ya then

cheer's

Yip, no worries, will have to catch up with Ash to see if he's keen as 450 is all go again, and Charmain is going to find out from midwife if still safe to ride.
See if Gordy's keen,
PS Sammy's is going too

[Ruralman]

They there for a very good reason:yeah:

I remember doing this ride 2 years ago and quite near the start a racing ATV had got a bit flighty and crashed into a tree - there were pieces of suspension lying quite a few metres away from the rest of the bike and one sorry looking arse sitting there watching the world ride by ....

[RobRod]

I remember doing this ride 2 years ago and quite near the start a racing ATV had got a bit flighty and crashed into a tree - there were pieces of suspension lying quite a few metres away from the rest of the bike and one sorry looking arse sitting there watching the world ride by ....

They do that, hopefully you laugh afterwards

[fatzx10r]

i poped into advance wholesale motorcycles today for a bit of a look around. they have a shit load of bike's in there, something to suit every one and at some fairly good prices to. and they can import bike's to order if they dont have what your after. there on waverly st off hillside road, check it out next time your down that way

[RobRod]

i poped into advance wholesale motorcycles today for a bit of a look around. they have a shit load of bike's in there, something to suit every one and at some fairly good prices to. and they can import bike's to order if they dont have what your after. there on waverly st off hillside road, check it out next time your down that way

Thats Peter Acorn's outlet. He's set it up. Should be cheaper than the other shop's selling his stuff.

[fatzx10r]

anyone up for a bit of a ride soon? it's a nice day out there :scooter:

[scorry]

anyone up for a bit of a ride soon? it's a nice day out there :scooter:

yeah real keen, but stuck in the office mate :weep:

[fatzx10r]

yeah real keen, but stuck in the office mate :weep:

your not looking to flash tho mate. i think you may need to take the afternoon off :whistle:

[scorry]

your not looking to flash tho mate. i think you may need to take the afternoon off :whistle:

nah man im just starting to get sick, i can feel it coming on and i think i will need next friday off LOL

[xknuts]

Anyone on for Naseby Car Show Saturday or Clinton Bike Gathering Sunday??

[spongebob]

a labour day dirt ride sounds bang on if anyones keen

[Xaria]

Anyone on for Naseby Car Show Saturday or Clinton Bike Gathering Sunday??

Nighthawk and I are going to Clinton.