Dunedin rides

[normajeane]

you were in a cage??? why were you in a cage??

Exactly! I thought this was a MOTORBIKE site. Of course photos of recent hols at car thingys is ok, since I posted them. BUT the car was a cool car, almost qualifying for a motorbike.:confused:

[JimO]

normajeane whats the old coot in your profile saluting

[RobRod]

...so the new bike is goin awesome and i have been told to do the sound of thunder, which means sorry nath i wont be headin down to teretonga


SOT is usually a really good meet, A lot of motards go to it, Bruce Telford will probably be running his motard there. I think you should do it.

[Stan]

you were in a cage??? why were you in a cage??
SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) refused to take the bike to her sister's birthday party in Invercargill so we spent the best motorcycling weekend of the summer reminding ourselves that we need to replace the filter on the AC in the car because it doesn't go very cool any more :(

[Daffyd]

normajeane whats the old coot in your profile saluting

Looks to me like the majesty of Tautuku Peninsula.

[hayd3n]

whos goin somwhere this weekend?

[hayd3n]

done my tail tidy today
now for the front

[hayd3n]

front done

[xknuts]

Are any Dunedin learner riders (250's) going to Vincent on the Friday?
Want to accompany others?
Let me know. :cool:

[NighthawkNZ]

Are any Dunedin learner riders (250's) going to Vincent on the Friday?
Want to accompany others?
Let me know. :cool:

Xaria may join but we leaving around lunch time on Friday

[phaedrus]

Are any Dunedin learner riders (250's) going to Vincent on the Friday?
Want to accompany others?
Let me know. :cool:

Got a tail end charlie here if you need one for the convoy of 250's

[xknuts]

Xaria may join but we leaving around lunch time on Friday


Got a tail end charlie here if you need one for the convoy of 250's

Only a convoy of 1 learner so far! :clap:
Looking to leave around 12-1pm ish.
Shell Mosgiel?????

[phaedrus]

Only a convoy of 1 learner so far! :clap:
Looking to leave around 12-1pm ish.
Shell Mosgiel?????

sounds plan-ish. see you then

[xknuts]

sounds plan-ish. see you then


Lets firm it up for 12.30-45pm @ Shell Mosgiel.
C ya then. :cool:

[RobRod]

Scorry, what are the details for the mini TT.

Also am going trail riding at Berwick (if open) on Sunday, anyone welcome to tag along, just PM me.

[hayd3n]

went for a wee blat over to vincent today!!!
came home and ran outa tread waiting for more now :< (hopefully monday)
thanks 2 advance mc
crusty deamons was great double backflip and all

[my_r32]

crusty deamons was great double backflip and all
Hehe yeah it was awesome aye:headbang::shit: didn't see you there though. I was sitting in section b, about 5 rows up from bottom. got a few pics and vids aye

[hayd3n]

Hehe yeah it was awesome aye:headbang::shit: didn't see you there though. I was sitting in section b, about 5 rows up from bottom. got a few pics and vids aye

we were section b vip!! row s i was wearing my bandanna as usual and a green jacket

[hayd3n]

dont forget thursday night rides leave from the southern (by oval) 6:30

[my_r32]

we were section b vip!! row s i was wearing my bandanna as usual and a green jacket
oh shit. sorry, I was section a. my mate was section b vip, row s aye. he also a kber - heinekin

[hayd3n]

sweet cyas all on the thursday ride

[GaZBur]

Scorry, what are the details for the mini TT.

...
The Mini TT is actually a Fun Day. It incorperates a road ride from the clubrooms to the track for road riders leaving at 10am, a BBQ and some fun track time. I am not sure but think the only "proper" TT racing will be for those entered in Clubmans Series, the rest is low key emphasis on fun. This event is the first Clubmans round for the year. If you are not in the club come along and join up as we have heaps of fantastic events planned for this year.
See the flyer extract from the next newsletter and a Membership application below.

EDIT: Forgot to tell you the important bit. Date is Sunday 22nd Feb.

[xknuts]

This Saturday, leaving the OMCC Club rooms in Clark st @ 12.30pm to Palmerston. Return from Palmerston @ 2.00 pm to the Shetland St Marae for nibbles & entertainment. :rockon:

[RobRod]

The Mini TT is....
See the flyer extract from the next newsletter and a Membership application below.

EDIT: Forgot to tell you the important bit. Date is Sunday 22nd Feb.


Thanks Garry, may see you there.

[xknuts]

The OMCC organied a ride to Palmerston to meet the SMF coming South. 12 bikes eventually departed MCR leaving about 1.00pm. KB'ers NH, Xaria, Phaedrus, Hayd3n & myself amongst others ventured North via the Evansdale - Karitane loop road. I swear that road is getting worse for wear, esp for my kidneys. There are little tricky bits that can catch you out if you are not concentrating enuf. We turned off @ Goodwood & took the back road in to Palmerston, a nice winding scenic route arriving about 2.00pm at "Derail Cafe".
4 brand new Harleys (2 Soft tails, Dyna & Rocker) rumbled in soon after we had finished our espresso and it was hongi's all around. :hug: 4 brothers & an Uncle (Large back up truck sign written for the occassion) from Kaitaia. We stood around chewing the fat before heading South in convoy to regroup at the Pine Hill layby entrance to Dunedin.
There we met comedian "Pio" Terei who was waiting in a rental car as he had flown down from Auckland. He is on the "Eliminate Family Violence" Trust and is making appearances at selected Marae stops throughout the tour.
A slow convoy through Dunedin & on to the Shetland St Marae where we were officially welcomed with speeches, singing and entertainment.
The brothers then spoke individually about their cause then Pio talked of the work of the trust.
A very interesting afternoon for me as I had never been on a Marae b4. We didn't stay for kai but we would have been most welcome.
The tour heads to Bluff today, Queenstown 16th, Greymouth 17th etc Back to Kaitaia on 24th for a street parade.
PS; I forgot to take my camera, doh :Oops:

[Xaria]

PS; I forgot to take my camera, doh :Oops:

I didn't take many photos, but what I have are here (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/album/thumbnails.php?album=118)

[NighthawkNZ]

The OMCC organied a ride to Palmerston to meet the SMF coming South. 12 bikes eventually departed MCR leaving about 1.00pm. KB'ers NH, Xaria, Phaedrus, Hayd3n & myself amongst others ventured North via the Evansdale - Karitane loop road. I swear that road is getting worse for wear, esp for my kidneys. There are little tricky bits that can catch you out if you are not concentrating enuf. We turned off @ Goodwood & took the back road in to Palmerston, a nice winding scenic route arriving about 2.00pm at "Derail Cafe".
4 brand new Harleys (2 Soft tails, Dyna & Rocker) rumbled in soon after we had finished our espresso and it was hongi's all around. :hug: 4 brothers & an Uncle (Large back up truck sign written for the occassion) from Kaitaia. We stood around chewing the fat before heading South in convoy to regroup at the Pine Hill layby entrance to Dunedin.
There we met comedian "Pio" Terei who was waiting in a rental car as he had flown down from Auckland. He is on the "Eliminate Family Violence" Trust and is making appearances at selected Marae stops throughout the tour.
A slow convoy through Dunedin & on to the Shetland St Marae where we were officially welcomed with speeches, singing and entertainment.
The brothers then spoke individually about their cause then Pio talked of the work of the trust.
A very interesting afternoon for me as I had never been on a Marae b4. We didn't stay for kai but we would have been most welcome.
The tour heads to Bluff today, Queenstown 16th, Greymouth 17th etc Back to Kaitaia on 24th for a street parade.
PS; I forgot to take my camera, doh :Oops:

Glad you enjoyed the experience of the Marae, and was it an honour to be accepted and welcomed like that.

The cause the were making aware is very important and as the Super Maori Fullas said its across all cultures and has to stop.

Anyway the ride was a nice ride and I also swear the Evansdale Karitane coast road is getting worse and worse as XKNuts mentioned it was hard on his kidneys and I just found it hard going all over.

photo's here (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/album/thumbnails.php?album=118)

[Kemet]

Annoyed that I missed that ride now.:(

Was doing overtime yesterday and didn't finish til 12 so wasn't going to get there in time to leave with you guys. Now realise that if I had taken the direct route instead of the scenic one, I could have caught up on you guys.:doh:

Hell! I could have even waited at the lay-by for yahs later. I live just up the road and come to think of it, I probably heard you all come back into town. Can see the road between the overbridge and that wide bend below it from the balcony.....

[Xaria]

Group ride math: The more people, the more time waiting round. Coming back was the biggest group ride I have been in where bikes didn't get spread out for millions of miles.

Kemet: PM me your cell phone and I will let you know the timetable for any more rides

[GaZBur]

Don't forget the OMCC Family Funday Mini TT and road ride this Sunday. See my previous post for the flyer with the details.
Also Monday night is OMCC prizegiving for 2008 at the Clubrooms at 7.30pm. If you aren't a club member yet I can promise you there are heaps of good events planned and its a friendly bunch, so just turn up and say hello to somebody.

[fatzx10r]

Don't forget the OMCC Family Funday Mini TT and road ride this Sunday. See my previous post for the flyer with the details.
Also Monday night is OMCC prizegiving for 2008 at the Clubrooms at 7.30pm. If you aren't a club member yet I can promise you there are heaps of good events planned and its a friendly bunch, so just turn up and say hello to somebody.

may have to pop out for a bit of a look.

[scorry]

may have to pop out for a bit of a look.

you should be riding ya chicken lol

dunno if mike is gonna be riding yet cos his shoulder is playin up, yeah the excuses have started already haha

ill be there for sure, hangover and all

[fatzx10r]

you should be riding ya chicken lol

dunno if mike is gonna be riding yet cos his shoulder is playin up, yeah the excuses have started already haha

ill be there for sure, hangover and all

na i'll just cruz out on the road rocket if i do, i havnt been out for a ride for a while now.

i didnt know mike had buggerd his shoulder :baby:

[GaZBur]

I just sent out this email to those on the OMCC newsletter list.
If you know anybody intending to go there tomorrow can you please phone them and advise them it's cancelled.

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I just got the word from Alan Henry that the Mini TT and Family Fun day for tomorrow Sunday is cancelled due to 4inches of standing water on the track.

Instead there will be a BBQ Pool and Darts tournament at the Clubrooms at 1pm tomorrow Sunday 22nd Feb.
Please attend this as its a good way to spend a wet day with a bunch of nice people and Nigel has already got the sausages, so we need to eat them.

I don't know if clubmans points can be earned on the pool table!


Gary B
for OMCC
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[scorry]

oh that sound like it would have been great fun in the mud Gaz, oh well might have to give ya's the learn at pool lol yea right

[my_r32]

Was just wondering if any local kbers are gonna head up to this on the 4th April? I just got given an entry form for it and am seriously thinking about doing it. :eek:Have a small list of to do's first though.....

1. Find out if my gear has to zip together
2. Join OMCC
3. Buy/Get back protector from somewhere
4. See if insurance will cover me
5. Have a drink
6. ......hmmm sure there was something else:pinch:

[GaZBur]

Was just wondering if any local kbers are gonna head up to this on the 4th April? I just got given an entry form for it and am seriously thinking about doing it. :eek:Have a small list of to do's first though.....

1. Find out if my gear has to zip together
2. Join OMCC
3. Buy/Get back protector from somewhere
4. See if insurance will cover me
5. Have a drink
6. ......hmmm sure there was something else:pinch:

PM me your email address and I will send you a copy of the Feb OMCC newsletter with entry forms, Member application and details about the HAGD.

[scorry]

Can everyone please have a look at this thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1965281#post1965281

and please keep an eye out for this bike

thanks heaps

[hayd3n]

Can everyone please have a look at this thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1965281#post1965281

and please keep an eye out for this bike

thanks heaps

ohh wtf such a shame there wont be many of these around
i only managed to Google a drawing

[fatzx10r]

Can everyone please have a look at this thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1965281#post1965281

and please keep an eye out for this bike

thanks heaps

that suck's big time. will keep an ear out and spread the word. hope it get's found along with the low life that took it

[tigertim20]

Was just wondering if any local kbers are gonna head up to this on the 4th April? I just got given an entry form for it and am seriously thinking about doing it. :eek:Have a small list of to do's first though.....

1. Find out if my gear has to zip together
2. Join OMCC
3. Buy/Get back protector from somewhere
4. See if insurance will cover me
5. Have a drink
6. ......hmmm sure there was something else:pinch:

Im thinking about heading up, could maybe do a group ride to it if we get a few?
I dont think you have to be a member to go, its just $10 more if you arent a member. The OMCC have back protectors for you to borrow if you need one too.
I have a copy of the entry form and a copy of their newsletter if youd like a copy pm me your email and ill forward it on to you

[fatzx10r]

Im thinking about heading up, could maybe do a group ride to it if we get a few?
I dont think you have to be a member to go, its just $10 more if you arent a member. The OMCC have back protectors for you to borrow if you need one too.
I have a copy of the entry form and a copy of their newsletter if youd like a copy pm me your email and ill forward it on to you

your better off getting your bike up there on a trailer. that way if you have a bin you dont have to worry about riding a broken bike back, or ridding broken

[my_r32]

Im thinking about heading up, could maybe do a group ride to it if we get a few?
I dont think you have to be a member to go, its just $10 more if you arent a member. The OMCC have back protectors for you to borrow if you need one too.
I have a copy of the entry form and a copy of their newsletter if youd like a copy pm me your email and ill forward it on to you
Hehe. Got it all sorted now anyways. Bought my own back protector, joined the club, and also entered for the day. Now I just have to get myself up there....and back


your better off getting your bike up there on a trailer. that way if you have a bin you dont have to worry about riding a broken bike back, or ridding broken
Thats a very valid point...... but I dont have a bike trailer, or a ute, or access to either. Unless anyone has a spare slot on their trailer?:Pokey:

[Ruralman]

Is anyone doing the BRONZ 45th Parallel ride?

I have looked at it - looks to me that fear of gravel roads means they are missing about 5 crossings of the 45th line - if the route include the Danseys Pass and Thomson's track over from Omakau to Tarris then it would be a bit truer to title. Anyone interested??

[tigertim20]

Is anyone doing the BRONZ 45th Parallel ride?

I have looked at it - looks to me that fear of gravel roads means they are missing about 5 crossings of the 45th line - if the route include the Danseys Pass and Thomson's track over from Omakau to Tarris then it would be a bit truer to title. Anyone interested??

I might be, but are you saying there WILL be gravel roads or there WONT be gravel roads?

[Ruralman]

I might be, but are you saying there WILL be gravel roads or there WONT be gravel roads?

The BRONZ ride (which you'll need to book into soon as they restrict it to 30 riders) is definitely a sealed road ride - my point is that they go from the start in Oamaru out to the 45th Parellel sign on the side of SH1 just North of Oamaru, then head to Te Anau via the Lindis etc.
If they were really trying to follow as close to the 45th as possible they would go over Dansey's Pass, then through the back of Matakanui and over the Thomson's track - that route crosses the 45th about 4 or 5 times

[GaZBur]

Hi Guys. Is there anyone out there in the OMCC that is a rally nut and keeps track of whats on where and when in Sthland-Canty area? I would like to put a list of upcoming rallies in the OMCC Newsletter. I keep track of the Road race events myself but not up to date with rallies.

Also while I am on the scrounge, does anyone have a pic of a bike, preferably loaded with gear in snow? Want a pic or two for the artwork for the Brass Monkey. Must not have copywrite issues on the photo.

PM me for my email address or look on the OMCC newsletter.

Thanks
Gary B

[dipshit]

Hi Guys. Is there anyone out there in the OMCC that is a rally nut and keeps track of whats on where and when in Sthland-Canty area?


This is a good site for seeing what rallies are on...

http://www.nzbikerallys.com/

[NighthawkNZ]

Hi Guys. Is there anyone out there in the OMCC that is a rally nut and keeps track of whats on where and when in Sthland-Canty area? I would like to put a list of upcoming rallies in the OMCC Newsletter. I keep track of the Road race events myself but not up to date with rallies.



http://www.southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=490

[hayd3n]

your better off getting your bike up there on a trailer. that way if you have a bin you dont have to worry about riding a broken bike back, or ridding broken

less chance of binning when all traffic (bikes),are goin in the same direction, and its a smooth race track surface , compared to goin for a tootle down peninsula, with uneven road/stones/rocks/tourists/cyclists/runners/buses/raoad works/oil/grit/oncoming traffic/ you get my point????
you dont have to race on track days just go as you are comfortable goin

[tigertim20]

yep, well I I dont want to go "balls to the wall" just have a play, practise some basics skills etc etc, you never know too much to practice!, maybe get a few pointers from the people whove been riding a few million years

[fatzx10r]

less chance of binning when all traffic (bikes),are goin in the same direction, and its a smooth race track surface , compared to goin for a tootle down peninsula, with uneven road/stones/rocks/tourists/cyclists/runners/buses/raoad works/oil/grit/oncoming traffic/ you get my point????
you dont have to race on track days just go as you are comfortable goin

yeah what ever. i was just pointing out that if you do come off, it's a long push back.

true it's not a race at a track/have a go day. but most people give there bike shit on the straight's, reaching some high speed's. and ya might get the odd hero that ride's like a fuck wit

[kiwi cowboy]

Im thinking about heading up, could maybe do a group ride to it if we get a few?
I dont think you have to be a member to go, its just $10 more if you arent a member. The OMCC have back protectors for you to borrow if you need one too.
I have a copy of the entry form and a copy of their newsletter if youd like a copy pm me your email and ill forward it on to you

to enter omcc trackdays you do have to be a member of an officaly recognised club as far as i know

[Ruralman]

Hi Guys. Is there anyone out there in the OMCC that is a rally nut and keeps track of whats on where and when in Sthland-Canty area? I would like to put a list of upcoming rallies in the OMCC Newsletter. I keep track of the Road race events myself but not up to date with rallies.

Also while I am on the scrounge, does anyone have a pic of a bike, preferably loaded with gear in snow? Want a pic or two for the artwork for the Brass Monkey. Must not have copywrite issues on the photo.

PM me for my email address or look on the OMCC newsletter.

Thanks
Gary B

One of these any good? email me and I'll send a full size version - was my old bike at the Hill top pub overlooking Akaroa - for some reason I actually enjoyed the ride although the hotgrips were very well used. Sub zero as I was getting home too if I recall. While the topbox was full it certainly wasn't fully loaded though

[GaZBur]

Thanks Nighthawk dipshit and Ruralman. Good leads ta!

[timetoride]

Hey Peeps, Planning to ride to lawrence tomorrow meeting at the esplanade at 1230 leaving at 1240. All welcome to come.

[JimO]

One of these any good? email me and I'll send a full size version - was my old bike at the Hill top pub overlooking Akaroa - for some reason I actually enjoyed the ride although the hotgrips were very well used. Sub zero as I was getting home too if I recall. While the topbox was full it certainly wasn't fully loaded though

hot grips!!!!:bleh:not very manly

[hayd3n]

Hey Peeps, Planning to ride to lawrence tomorrow meeting at the esplanade at 1230 leaving at 1240. All welcome to come.chur!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xknuts]

Hey Peeps, Planning to ride to lawrence tomorrow meeting at the esplanade at 1230 leaving at 1240. All welcome to come.

Ride tomorrow to "All British Day" @ The Moth cafe, Mandeville Airport, nr Gore.
Leaving Southern Tavern nr Oval @ 9.15am.
Show from 11.00am, prizegiving @ 1.00pm.
A very social day, all makes welcome but separate parking of course. :2thumbsup

[scumdog]

Might hook up with those Mandeville bound, just might....

[Ruralman]

Joined up with XKNuts and OutbakAl , plus picked up Scumdog on the way through Balclutha for the ride down to the British Bike day - then came back through West Otago and Lawrence and decided to stop for a coffee only to find the Dunedin KB rabble had taken over the garden!!! Great to catch up guys and to meet a couple of new faces.

Outback Al has turned into a bit of a cop magnet though - the first one pulled out and followed us from halfway down the new motorway through to about Allanton - by that stage XKNuts and I had left him behind. XK because he didn't realize we were being followed, and me because I trusted my speedo enough to pass Al and then take a few opportunities to extend the gap.
Poor Al came through Waihola and the cop we had seen on the roadside at the far end of town decides to turn round and follow him to somewhere near Milton - makes me wonder though Al, you were only a couple of minutes behind us to Scummies place - you must have given that right hand some serious work after Milton!!!

This does raise another question though - how fast are you going when your speedo says 100kph ?? There seems to be a lot of variation between bikes. I know one mate I rode beside was indicating 120kph on his and mine said 110kph. Al's bike said 102 and I thought he was only doing about 96 - so I passed him. Without getting a GPS to watch I don't know if mine is right or wrong (although I am pretty sure its close to right after that first mate checked his against a GPS and found it was over by about 7%)

[NighthawkNZ]

I go by my GPS... and @ 100kph my speed is reading 108ish

Most speedos are out... but start worrying when they are out the other way... :doh:

[JimO]

i would be keen to know how fast im going when the speedo reads 120........mph that is:whistle:

[Ruralman]

hot grips!!!!:bleh:not very manly

But I haven't got as much hair on my hands as you have to keep them warm:Pokey:


i would be keen to know how fast im going when the speedo reads 120........mph that is:whistle:

You'll have to steal your bike back off your missus first won't you ????

[TimeOut]

I go by my GPS... and @ 100kph my speed is reading 108ish

Most speedos are out... but start worrying when they are out the other way... :doh:

Mine was the same, I put a corrected face plate on my speedo (from the states)

Passed a mufti (Camry) on the way back from the coast, he was in the middle of about six cars. He must've been half asleep as he didn't flick his radar on till I pulled back in, he eventually got passed the cars and caught up, followed for a while with the radar on then the disco lights came on:Oi:

Got a lecture about passing etc

Just as well he didn't get a lock or I would've been walking:weep:

[Kemet]

Mine was the same, I put a corrected face plate on my speedo (from the states)

Passed a mufti (Camry) on the way back from the coast, he was in the middle of about six cars. He must've been half asleep as he didn't flick his radar on till I pulled back in, he eventually got passed the cars and caught up, followed for a while with the radar on then the disco lights came on:Oi:

Got a lecture about passing etc

Just as well he didn't get a lock or I would've been walking:weep:

Did you buy a Lotto ticket when you got home??

[xknuts]

Joined up with XKNuts and OutbakAl , plus picked up Scumdog on the way through Balclutha for the ride down to the British Bike day - then came back through West Otago and Lawrence and decided to stop for a coffee only to find the Dunedin KB rabble had taken over the garden!!! Great to catch up guys and to meet a couple of new faces.

Outback Al has turned into a bit of a cop magnet though - the first one pulled out and followed us from halfway down the new motorway through to about Allanton - by that stage XKNuts and I had left him behind. XK because he didn't realize we were being followed, and me because I trusted my speedo enough to pass Al and then take a few opportunities to extend the gap.
Poor Al came through Waihola and the cop we had seen on the roadside at the far end of town decides to turn round and follow him to somewhere near Milton - makes me wonder though Al, you were only a couple of minutes behind us to Scummies place - you must have given that right hand some serious work after Milton!!!

This does raise another question though - how fast are you going when your speedo says 100kph ?? There seems to be a lot of variation between bikes. I know one mate I rode beside was indicating 120kph on his and mine said 110kph. Al's bike said 102 and I thought he was only doing about 96 - so I passed him. Without getting a GPS to watch I don't know if mine is right or wrong (although I am pretty sure its close to right after that first mate checked his against a GPS and found it was over by about 7%)

Parked @ the Southern Hotel, Outbakal & I were waiting for Ruralman & Princess Fiona thinkin we should not have worn our merino layers, it was hot & we were steamin! But once we got movin it was all good.
Oblivious to the "Traffic Cop" dramas behind me I pressed on, the Hurricane was comfortable @ 70mph but the weather got damn cold & I was pleased I was reasonable well wrapped. I knew my speedo was correct coz Xaria had previously lent me her GPS and it all checked out correct.
Called in @ Chez Scum to collect the "Fringed Wonder", we were late and were politely told so!
I was pissed I had forgotten my camera, & believe it or not none of us had brought one, :argh:
A rarity amongst the show was a "Hesketh" vee twin, approx 1985, of Lord Hesketh fame.
Al & I stopped in Gore on the return to look at the Southland Steam & Traction Engine working display. Well worth being sidetracked.
It was now very hot again, leathers / merino and hot sun dont mix! :sweatdrop
Lets hit the road, sun on our backs, a bit of heavy throttle, lovely day!

[TimeOut]

Did you buy a Lotto ticket when you got home??

Na may have used up all my luck for the day!

Was worried he may have charged me with excessive speed or something, because he didn't get a radar lock.

[Kemet]

Na may have used up all my luck for the day!

Was worried he may have charged me with excessive speed or something, because he didn't get a radar lock.

That's when you DO buy a ticket. While your luck is running goo. At least for that one day...

[TimeOut]

That's when you DO buy a ticket. While your luck is running goo. At least for that one day...

Bugger!!!! looks like I missed out on the winning ticket then:second:

[Kemet]

Is anyone here doing Sundown rally or are you all going to Off The Rails??

[Xaria]

Neither for NH and I. My brothers wedding is on that weekend. We have expressed our disapointment with the timing.

So we are going to the roxburgh hospice rally this weekend instead :)

[Ruralman]

Is anyone here doing Sundown rally or are you all going to Off The Rails??

Well we're going to the "off the Rails" - the route to get there will depend on the weather and if any KB'rs end up here on Friday night and are itching for a backroad excursion.
One such route is via Millers Flat, Lake Onslow, Styx, Dunstan trail via the Loganburn to Clarkes Junction - very weather dependent.
My 17yr old son is hopeing to borrow a bike to ride to the rally - he has been offered one but I don't know if he'd want to ride that route above on it. Are there any other learner 250 riders going? (on slow 250's eg a GN)

[hayd3n]

Well we're going to the "off the Rails" - the route to get there will depend on the weather and if any KB'rs end up here on Friday night and are itching for a backroad excursion.
One such route is via Millers Flat, Lake Onslow, Styx, Dunstan trail via the Loganburn to Clarkes Junction - very weather dependent.
My 17yr old son is hopeing to borrow a bike to ride to the rally - he has been offered one but I don't know if he'd want to ride that route above on it. Are there any other learner 250 riders going? (on slow 250's eg a GN)

my partner and i are goin but she might take the new car :<
lighter load for me tho :PP

[Kemet]

Hey Hayden!

You could lend Ruralman her GN!!!!! :dodge:

[hayd3n]

naa she will be using it for the Easter egg run earlier in the day

[my_r32]

naa she will be using it for the Easter egg run earlier in the day
I was rather gutted when I found out that that was on the same day as the Have a Go Day up at levels. I was looking forward to it:(

[Ruralman]

Hey Hayden!

You could lend Ruralman her GN!!!!! :dodge:

We already have the offer of one of those things for my son to ride - IF you are SERIOUSLY suggesting that I ride one as well, just to keep him company, then you really really don't know me!!! - I think at the end of a ride like that I would pick it up, raise it above my head, and then "park it" on top of your tent!!!:devil2: for suggesting such a thing

[NighthawkNZ]

I was rather gutted when I found out that that was on the same day as the Have a Go Day up at levels. I was looking forward to it:(

Hello I have a wedding to go to so I miss the easter egg run and the off rails rally... :( :weep:

[Virago]

Hello I have a wedding to go to so I miss the easter egg run and the off rails rally... :( :weep:

Not your wedding? (Just to stop the rumours in their tracks...) :eek:

[Xaria]

Not your wedding? (Just to stop the rumours in their tracks...) :eek:

Yeah like you wouldn't be invited. (Not starting rumours just forward planning)

[NighthawkNZ]

Not your wedding? (Just to stop the rumours in their tracks...) :eek:

but rumours are fun... :bleh:

[Ruralman]

Not your wedding? (Just to stop the rumours in their tracks...) :eek:

Speaking of rumours - we hear you were getting very up close and personal with your good lady on her "touring 250" whilst on the Wet Coast???? - come on do tell, censored photographs would be good!!:clap:

[Virago]

Speaking of rumours - we hear you were getting very up close and personal with your good lady on her "touring 250" whilst on the Wet Coast???? - come on do tell, censored photographs would be good!!:clap:

All in good time, sir, all in good time...:bleh:

Besides, I've checked. "Spooning on a 250" is not illegal...:Police:

[xknuts]

Yeah like you wouldn't be invited. (Not starting rumours just forward planning)

Are you suggesting that a certain person had better hurry up and realise what he has got??????????????????????????????????????????????? ????? :soon:
Or he may be sorry!

[JimO]

but rumours are fun... :bleh:

take it from someone with 29 years into life sentance it aint all beer and skittles:no:

[Kemet]

We already have the offer of one of those things for my son to ride - IF you are SERIOUSLY suggesting that I ride one as well, just to keep him company, then you really really don't know me!!! - I think at the end of a ride like that I would pick it up, raise it above my head, and then "park it" on top of your tent!!!:devil2: for suggesting such a thing

Well pardon me....


:bleh:




we could always put you on one of these instead..:scooter:

:moon: mwah ha ha ha ha ha ha...... etc

[Xaria]

Are you suggesting that a certain person had better hurry up and realise what he has got??????????????????????????????????????????????? ????? :soon:
Or he may be sorry!

He is already sorry

[Virago]

Hello I have a wedding to go to so I miss the easter egg run and the off rails rally... :( :weep:

It turns out we've got a wedding to go to next weekend as well - in Alexandra.

[Solly]

Hello I have a wedding to go to so I miss the easter egg run and the off rails rally... :( :weep:

Bah.......weddings are over rated........BTW when are you and Xaria tying the knot????????

[NighthawkNZ]

Bah.......weddings are over rated........BTW when are you and Xaria tying the knot????????

But its over rated... ;)

[Solly]

But its over rated... ;)

Be careful what you say...........someone might be watching :nya:

[Ruralman]

Well pardon me....

Pardon granted........................but............just out of interest.................................what colour is your tent??:nono:

[Ruralman]

All in good time, sir, all in good time...:bleh:

Besides, I've checked. "Spooning on a 250" is not illegal...:Police:

I was going to put up some smartarse reply about the advantages of a very low bike and being able to firmly ground your feet on both sides to hold it steady ............... but then I thought I'd better not (But hell - grow old disgracefully I say !!:2thumbsup)

[Kemet]

Pardon granted........................but............just out of interest.................................what colour is your tent??:nono:

umm

umm

Dang!! I can't seem to remember..............



:killingme:

btw... thanks for being so gracious as to pardon me :scooter:

[xknuts]

Bah.......weddings are over rated........BTW when are you and Xaria tying the knot????????

A KB wedding,
NICE

[Ruralman]

...btw... thanks for being so gracious as to pardon me :scooter:

No problem - pardons are on special this week, next week I was thinking of getting into knighthoods - I like the idea of dangling a sword precariously over someones neck (would you like me to scrape off that bit of hair you missed when you shaved sir....)

[Virago]

Speaking of rumours - we hear you were getting very up close and personal with your good lady on her "touring 250" whilst on the Wet Coast???? - come on do tell, censored photographs would be good!!:clap:

The sordid details are here: :cool:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=96143

[GaZBur]

Hi Guys
Just to let you know we started work on the OMCC website yesterday. It will take a few weeks to get looking good but the bit of interest to you will be the local events. The dates of most events are still being sorted but will be put on the calendar as we get them.
http://www.otagomotorcycleclub.org.nz/2.htm
Please support these local events.

[fatzx10r]

are the thursday night ride's still a go? and is any one keen for a ride tonight??

[Kemet]

There's always the long weekend....

[Kemet]

Hey guys. Found us another newbie... tcsdlm (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=23690&vmid=25615#vmessage25615)

Meet his folks on the weekend and they mentioned he just started riding so I directed them here.

Don't go scaring him off now after all the effort I made.

Hey Rambo!!
Now there's someone you can share Loser plates with!! :killingme:

[Ecclesnz]

I sooo want to go for a ride tomorrow night but my Mum's coming down from ChCh so will be catching up with her. Anyone up for a ride tomorrow lunch time? Poss head down to Port for coffee or something, take the camera and get a few photos.

Assuming it's not raining of course.

[Kemet]

Did you go to Port?? I didn't see/hear you at Back Beach??

I was a work so couldn't come.... Nice of you to head my way..

[Kemet]

Nearly forgot...

Did everyone see the regions section in the ODT today??!!

A familiar face makes it to print again!!!!

Linkie (http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/clinton/53310/police-seize-10kg-cannabis-drying-shed) for those who haven't seen!

[Ecclesnz]

It's tomorrow I'm heading down, was stuck at work today.

If you want to catch up and have coffee and talk bikes/photos let me know when your lunch break is and happy to time it round that.

[Kemet]

12 usually. Working in the sheds round at back beach at the moment.

It'd actually be quite cool to hang out with anyone that wants to show up for lunch.

Hopefully it's not wet tomorrow cos that rail is a prick to ride over in the wet and there's often two puddles to drive through when you go past the logs. The second puddle can often extend over the whole lane if there's been enough rain.

If that's too daunting could always meet in some other part of Port....

[JimO]

Nearly forgot...

Did everyone see the regions section in the ODT today??!!

A familiar face makes it to print again!!!!

Linkie (http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/clinton/53310/police-seize-10kg-cannabis-drying-shed) for those who haven't seen!

old scummy getting in his crop

[hayd3n]

bbq/drinkies this saturday 2pm our house 19 sunbury st andy bay
bring enoughfood/bozze,grog for yourselves ,will
have xbox360 and turtles,cats,budgie to distract kiddies
room for bikes to park off the street cars can stay on road:gob:
pm me or chri5tina
hope for a good weekend wont get a chance to get many more:cold:

[cold comfort]

old scummy getting in his crop

". Hope to get for for a ride this weekend if anyone else is up 4 it

[fatzx10r]

Nearly forgot...

Did everyone see the regions section in the ODT today??!!

A familiar face makes it to print again!!!!

Linkie (http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/clinton/53310/police-seize-10kg-cannabis-drying-shed) for those who haven't seen!

lmao, the cops will be having a bit of fun this weekend.

[fatzx10r]

dyno day this saturday at mcr, was a bit of fun last year. i wont be entering tho

[NighthawkNZ]

dyno day this saturday at mcr, was a bit of fun last year. i wont be entering tho


SR Calendar (http://southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=79&year=2009&month=05&day=02&Itemid=490)
SR Forum (http://www.southernrider.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8351)

[Kemet]

lmao, the cops will be having a bit of fun this weekend.


I think in other places we call it

Supplementing your income........


:chase:

[Ecclesnz]

Unfortunately I didn't get to go for a ride at lunch time yesterday, my bike stopped working at about 9:30.

However it's now home and hopefully looked at at about lunchtime tomorrow.

That being the case, if fine on sunday go for a pootle and take some photos for a couple of hours sunday afternoon? Anyone keen?

[hayd3n]

dont forget bbq saturday

[Ecclesnz]

Sorry I didn't get to the BBQ on sat, my bike was not running and had my Mum and Step-Dad over for tea.

Did not get to go out taking photos on Sunday either as was fairly late before got the bike running, turned out to be a faulty spark plug preventing it from starting.

Went to hop on the bike this mornign to take it to work and damn same thing happening again. Hopefully it gets fixed tonight though.

If fine weather this weekend might look at seeing who wants to go for a blat and take some cameras. Poss down to port, then along the top road back with plenty of stops for photos.

Anyone else keen?

[NighthawkNZ]

Went to hop on the bike this mornign to take it to work and damn same thing happening again. Hopefully it gets fixed tonight though.


check spark cable

[Ecclesnz]

check spark cable


Did that 4 times this morning :crybaby:

Ty for the advise, will go home shortly and try and have a better look at it.

The stupid thing is that got it sorted yesterday, started it up, went fine. Did nothing else other than shift it forward to take some stuff out of the garage, then problems starting it this morning. Will find out soon I hope.

[NighthawkNZ]

Did that 4 times this morning :crybaby:

Ty for the advise, will go home shortly and try and have a better look at it.

The stupid thing is that got it sorted yesterday, started it up, went fine. Did nothing else other than shift it forward to take some stuff out of the garage, then problems starting it this morning. Will find out soon I hope.


Check battery... and check that the connections are tight not just finger tight... loose connections from battery can cause so strange stuff to happen

[Ecclesnz]

Check battery... and check that the connections are tight not just finger tight... loose connections from battery can cause so strange stuff to happen

Ty, looked at it again last night, replaced the spark plug and it's away.

So will look at getting the coil checked once I have a bit more money. And price up a replacement one.

[NighthawkNZ]

Walking home today 5th (15:10) and Mr Plod has set up a speed trap check point down by the Kensington Hotel. On fella with radar gun down by the oval and round the corner the check point... and if you go up past the cemetery another check point...

Errr watch your speed...

However by time you read this they would have moved on or you have already been pinged...

[fatzx10r]

Walking home today 5th (15:10) and Mr Plod has set up a speed trap check point down by the Kensington Hotel. On fella with radar gun down by the oval and round the corner the check point... and if you go up past the cemetery another check point...

Errr watch your speed...

However by time you read this they would have moved on or you have already been pinged...

lol, there trying everythin try and catch me at the mo. there still not having much luck tho :whistle:

[JimO]

Walking home today 5th (15:10) and Mr Plod has set up a speed trap check point down by the Kensington Hotel. On fella with radar gun down by the oval and round the corner the check point... and if you go up past the cemetery another check point...

Errr watch your speed...

However by time you read this they would have moved on or you have already been pinged...

did you strike him with your umbrella...BAHAHAHAH:whistle:

[NighthawkNZ]

did you strike him with your umbrella...BAHAHAHAH:whistle:

Nah... but warning them just in case the catch the swine flu :wacko: :whistle:

[Kemet]

Anyone heading out for a blat this weekend?

I'm working til 3 tomorrow, my self, but hoping weather stays clear as I'm partial to the odd night ride as well and maybe finish up in the octagon or su'mit...

[tigertim20]

Yeah I would be keen for a wee blat in the evening, for sure! I wil PM ya my cell nim and you can flick me a text if you feel like a cruise!!!

[fatzx10r]

my bloody bike fell over this morning, a friend seen it and picked it back up. funny thing is nothing broke, it didnt even have scratch on it, just a little dirt LOL

[NighthawkNZ]

my bloody bike fell over this morning, a friend seen it and picked it back up. funny thing is nothing broke, it didnt even have scratch on it, just a little dirt LOL

bugger... was it the wind?

[fatzx10r]

bugger... was it the wind?

no not the wind, i had it parked in my mates drive, it's gravel and have parked there every time i visit, but i must of found a soft bit this time and the side stand just pushed thru the gravel until it coudnt hold the bike up anymore. but at least im not having to fix anything :2thumbsup

a friend had his 916 fall over a while back and did around $700 damage :(

[Kemet]

Any one up for a ride right now??!!

:killingme:

[Virago]

Far canal...

We're up Halfway Bush, nothing moving here but 4WDs. Not that deep, but slippery as. Employee rang in - he's stuck on Helensburgh Road in the work cage.

We got home from the maintenance night just before midnight, the skies were clear then.

[NighthawkNZ]

We got home from the maintenance night just before midnight, the skies were clear then.

maintenance night ?

[Virago]

maintenance night ?

Sssshhh, it's a secret...

[Kemet]

This is about all I can see of your place K
and a pic of Pine Hill Rd
and there's a pic of the northern motorway as seen from my place

[Virago]

Great photo looking down on the motorway...! :niceone:

Someone just tried to get up our street in a cage - got as far as our place before sliding backwards down the hill - just missed Mutley's cage. Shame really, it was due at the panelbeaters at 8.00 this morning...:doh:

[NighthawkNZ]

Go do some work... its only snow...

[Squid]

:eek5: :chase:

Very differnt from what Im used to.

[MDR2]

You ended up shipping down and keeping the gixxer then?

So long as theres no public transport i don't go to work, that's their rules not mine. And im not one for breaking rules!

[Squid]

You ended up shipping down and keeping the gixxer then?

So long as theres no public transport i don't go to work, that's their rules not mine. And im not one for breaking rules!

Yeah I did get the gixxa down here. Its kind of nice have lots of power on tap again... :2guns: Have yet to make it to a proper ride wh the others yet though.:no:

[Kemet]

Tried to get to work this morning. Left just after 10 thinking roads should be a better by now... grit and what have you

WRONG

got most of the way down - most of the road wash slush - thought sweet....

approach another inclined section and slowed up, going fine then a few meters later not so fine, keep gently on the brakes waiting for traction....
nope.... guy walking up the road waving to stop (too late mate) nope still not enough traction.... um car..... nope still f*** all traction.... umm... oh wait!! it's starting to slow

This is how it ended up - me on the left

[MDR2]

Yeah, i tend to go down that road on 'cold' mornings, i don't actually think its much better then fea st to be honest.

I can't see your side of pine hill for the most part.

[fatzx10r]

got a message from the boss before, he need's me to look after the shift tonight and will pick me up and drop me off at work. bugger it, thought i was going to have the night off. had better get some sleep now

[Kemet]

Yeah, i tend to go down that road on 'cold' mornings, i don't actually think its much better then fea st to be honest.

I can't see your side of pine hill for the most part.

This is the bit between the Orbell st intersection and Franklin st (that corner just up from the scout hall)

Here's a pic of the cars that were below me (I was above the corner, never made it as far down as them)

The white car at the top of the group hit the back of the ute next to it and spun it round. That, strangely was the only vehicle damaged.....

Also met a French lady who was trying to get down on her scooter - funny thing is I think she may have actually made it to town!!!! She said she was used to worse snow than this back home so I guess.....

[MDR2]

thinner whhels will cut through it better and less mass means less inertia i guess. still, she's got bigger balls then me.

[hayd3n]

made it to work no drama for the gn250 loaner hehe had th laugh at the holden next door it diddint get far :woohoo:

[Ecclesnz]

hehe I took the zuki to work on tues, was a long ride down hillside road, then along the 1way to rattray street, then up to harvey normans. But kept in in first, went gently and made it.

Much to the astonishment of some workmates. Would not try it on the new bike though :S

[tigertim20]

Well I have to go to Oamaru Tomorrow (sunday 21st) to see family etc, so if anyone is keen for a ride to Palmerston/Oamaru or whatever, youre welcome to join me on the way there!
If you want to come, meet me in the carpark at the southern, around 9am, will leave about 10-15 past 9

[hayd3n]

Well I have to go to Oamaru Tomorrow (sunday 21st) to see family etc, so if anyone is keen for a ride to Palmerston/Oamaru or whatever, youre welcome to join me on the way there!
If you want to come, meet me in the carpark at the southern, around 9am, will leave about 10-15 past 9

wont make it missus has plans somthing about beiing 6 years err i donno lol

[Ecclesnz]

wont make it missus has plans somthing about beiing 6 years err i donno lol

Sober? Straight? Post Op? Out of Prison?

Dammit man give us a clue!!!

J/k :P

[hayd3n]

Sober? Straight? Post Op? Out of Prison?

Dammit man give us a clue!!!

J/k :P

anniversary of some sort

[Ecclesnz]

anniversary of some sort


Ahh my bad

Does her husband not mind her spending her anniversary with you? What a nice man he is. You should shout him some beers. :drinkup:

She's going to kill me if she sees this isn't she?

[hayd3n]

im planning on having a saturday ride meet at southern say 11am to early or late?
we will decide which way to go depending on weather and who shows
\
hope to have bike on wednesday arvo yay
ill post this on that other site to

[Kemet]

sounds good

just got to remember to get my warrant done....

[Squid]

Quick question:
Anybody going up to chch or that direction on thursday the 25th June? (2 days time) and willing to give me a lift? So a cage would be better... Im off to do a mission to the north island for a week n abit over uni holidays :woohoo:

[MDR2]

im planning on having a saturday ride meet at southern say 11am to early or late?
we will decide which way to go depending on weather and who shows
\
hope to have bike on wednesday arvo yay
ill post this on that other site to

Failed WOF yesterday due to the racing slick in the rear... honestly, there was at least .5 to 0.25 of a mm still there before the wear indicator...

oh wells Brand spanking new michellin to waste away now and a WOF sticker to boot!

Can't make it this sat, going on a tramp with my tramp out west coast way.

[hayd3n]

Failed WOF yesterday due to the racing slick in the rear... honestly, there was at least .5 to 0.25 of a mm still there before the wear indicator...

oh wells Brand spanking new michellin to waste away now and a WOF sticker to boot!

Can't make it this sat, going on a tramp with my tramp out west coast way.

nice youll notice the difference a new tyre makes ,
take it easy for a few hunderd kays!
or do what i do and a do a quick burnout in the gravel all scrubbed in lol

[fatzx10r]

nice youll notice the difference a new tyre makes ,
take it easy for a few hunderd kays!
or do what i do and a do a quick burnout in the gravel all scrubbed in lol

also if you spray a bit of brakeclean on the tyre then wipe it off gets rid of that slippery shit

[MDR2]

Slow speed weaving got rid of most of the slippery stuff, i'll just take it easy for a while.

having new wheels front and rear has transformed the bike. dunno if it was just because they were old and worn or if they were rubbish tyres... dunlops leave a lot to be desired!

[hayd3n]

Slow speed weaving got rid of most of the slippery stuff, i'll just take it easy for a while.

having new wheels front and rear has transformed the bike. dunno if it was just because they were old and worn or if they were rubbish tyres... dunlops leave a lot to be desired!

yes you will notice the difference

[hayd3n]

get up get up!!!!!!!!!!!!! get on ya bike and enjoy this day

[MDR2]

good ride? where'd you get to?

I had a mint weekend on the west coast, im going to buy a tent and do a tour down it this summer, weather treated us good! which is good, because the copelands track treated me soooo baadddd, but then the hot pools treated me soooo goood.

[Ruralman]

Anyone riding through the Manuka Gorge - just be warned this morning I saw what looked like a diesel spill around the first big leftie coming into the gorge proper.
Theres also a few bits of woodchip left on the road after a tractor with side mounted mulcher pruned back some of the overhanging vege

[hayd3n]

good ride? where'd you get to?

I had a mint weekend on the west coast, im going to buy a tent and do a tour down it this summer, weather treated us good! which is good, because the copelands track treated me soooo baadddd, but then the hot pools treated me soooo goood.

you mean your coming to the pissed penguin
http://southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_events

[NighthawkNZ]

you mean your coming to the pissed penguin
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/allan_p/events.htm

http://southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_events (http://southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=14&year=2009&month=09&day=19&Itemid=490)

[hayd3n]

minus 2 here
be careful out on them road
im off to work time to warm up the bike

[fatzx10r]

minus 2 here
be careful out on them road
im off to work time to warm up the bike

yeah the roads were a bit frosty on the way home from work at 6 this morning, would be one of my slower trips home :shit:

[MDR2]

im not even risking it and am catching a ride in to town, two days in a row they havn't gritted the pinehill area.

[hayd3n]

im not even risking it and am catching a ride in to town, two days in a row they havn't gritted the pinehill area.

useless council

[knottsav]

hi there fellow Dunediners.....I have been lurking a while and finally decided to register :p - funny what happens with an earthquake!
Looking forward to meeting some fellow bikers.
Aaron

[fatzx10r]

hi there fellow Dunediners.....I have been lurking a while and finally decided to register :p - funny what happens with an earthquake!
Looking forward to meeting some fellow bikers.
Aaron

welcome Aaron, may catch you out on the road at some stage :scooter:

[knottsav]

Cheers! I'm easy enough to spot....and have been making the most of every sunny day we've had of late. Wish the DCC would do something with the mounting piles of grit tho! :nono:


welcome Aaron, may catch you out on the road at some stage :scooter:

[xknuts]

Wish the DCC would do something with the mounting piles of grit tho! :nono:

Esp the Bay roads? That can really catch you out.:dodge:

[knottsav]

Esp the Bay roads? That can really catch you out.:dodge:

Agreed! Then there are the cagers who like to run us into the grit...mutter mutter.

[Ruralman]

hi there fellow Dunediners.....I have been lurking a while and finally decided to register :p - funny what happens with an earthquake!
Looking forward to meeting some fellow bikers.
Aaron

Welcome to the nut house - hope you're using that big GS for what it was designed for :banana: - spreading that grit all over the road!!!:clap:

[SilverGrin]

I can hook up the broom attachment to my tractor and clear it for the sportbike riders.

Actually I went down that way last weekend, the weather was beautiful and grit wasn't too bad - at least to Company Bay.
Slips from the eastern bank seemed to be more of an issue from the recent rain.

No matter, I can break out the plow attachment.

[hayd3n]

ride today?? ahh where to go????

[TimeOut]

I'm keen, probably go up the Pig Root to Ranfurly

[hayd3n]

racing this saturday at levels timaru whos coming?

[MDR2]

when were you thnking about heading up? i may or may not be busy saturday.

[Kemet]

What time?

[hayd3n]

when were you thnking about heading up? i may or may not be busy Saturday.

What time?
ill be leaving pretty early probably 7am
i gotta help out timetoride, and get his bike ready to race,
after that ill be heading up to chch for the week
we has gotta cheer on our local sr racey !!!!!!!!!!!:clap:

[fatzx10r]

does anyone have the date for the bsa poker run?

[NighthawkNZ]

does anyone have the date for the bsa poker run?

tomorrow...

http://southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=490
http://www.southernrider.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8943

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=106113

[fatzx10r]

bugger, i have to work this weekend. my bike will be doing the run with out me this time. have fun scorry :weep:

[scorry]

bugger, i have to work this weekend. my bike will be doing the run with out me this time. have fun scorry :weep:

hey thanks again for letting me borrow your bike nath

felt a litle sorry for my sis sitting on the back of that thing tho lol

[hayd3n]

whos coming for a ride today????????????

[blairh]

Bloody nice day for it..

[MDR2]

fuck riding in weather like this. too sunny, theres washng to be hung.

[hayd3n]

fuck riding in weather like this. too sunny, theres washng to be hung.

wtf:angry2::angry2:

[MDR2]

muahahah I'll be out and about later on.

I left work at 3:30 yesterday and did a loop of the portabello road (came back over the high road) then shot through town and out to aramoana and back to port chalmers then I went over blueskin road into waitati then blitzed it back along the motorway to town. Motorway was fun, I had some dude in a modern Ford explorer not wanting me to go past him so he had the throttle pinned to the floor nearly all the way into town which suited me just fine. Left a good deal of distance between us and I used him as bait for any cameras or men in blue coming the other way. best end to the week ever!

(though he did needlessly over take on double yellows when he came across a heavy truck going down the motorway into Dunners)

Must help him sleep at night to win all these imaginary races?!

[badman]

racing at levls on the 19th.is there anyone else going that way who wants to travel togeather. planing to get ther at 9am

[Kemet]

racing at levls on the 19th.is there anyone else going that way who wants to travel togeather. planing to get ther at 9am

Suprised Hayd3n hasn't replied to that one already.....

[MDR2]

Thats pissed penguin weekend isn't it?

[Kemet]

yep
why do they do that??!!

[MDR2]

If i could afford to go to either of them it would be a no brainer. Rally all the way.

Damn hookers and blow chewing up all my money :shifty:

[hayd3n]

will be at the rally this time

[Kemet]

will be at the rally this time

cap cap cap

[Fedback]

Hey, just got a honda cb250rs, 1981:cool:, about a week ago, has pretty much totally occupied my thought and bank statement. Finding it flipping fun, despite the 70 kmph barrier; i'm sporting the L. Wondering if anyone has suggestions for good practice routes near n.e.v.? Cheers

[scorry]

Hey, just got a honda cb250rs, 1981:cool:, about a week ago, has pretty much totally occupied my thought and bank statement. Finding it flipping fun, despite the 70 kmph barrier; i'm sporting the L. Wondering if anyone has suggestions for good practice routes near n.e.v.? Cheers

wicked bike man, my first bike was a cb250rs, tought me heaps.
good road round your area would be up past normany pub up to the top of mt cargill and over to waitati.
lots of twisty corners but its a bit bumpy
if you can ride that road alright you will be sweet anywhere

i recommend keeping clear of the motorway with the whole 70k speed limit, i found it just too dangerous cos trucks are always pushing to get past you.
I took my l plate off when i went on the open road (sshhh)

[MDR2]

Hey, just got a honda cb250rs, 1981:cool:, about a week ago, has pretty much totally occupied my thought and bank statement. Finding it flipping fun, despite the 70 kmph barrier; i'm sporting the L. Wondering if anyone has suggestions for good practice routes near n.e.v.? Cheers

As previously mentioned, the old road into waitati is a good one, but is quite bumpy, can't stress that enough. don't be fooled by the open speed limit. most cars probably ony do about 80 around there so you won't be out of place doing 70 if thats your comfort zone

If you're feeling daring, you can scoot 3 k down the motorway to warington and ride along the coast rd to Karitane.

[yakinaway]

hey anyone riding off road in dunners... looking for some people to head out with... just a beginner. I have land access for ridin though which is a bonus

[Ruralman]

hey anyone riding off road in dunners... looking for some people to head out with... just a beginner. I have land access for ridin though which is a bonus

Yep sure do - almost everyday - but theres probably a good reason for that !

Make sure you mark in your diary the Lake to the Sea Trail ride which I believe is on the 31st October. It starts just up the Taieri Mouth road from Waihola. Its a pretty well organised event and one of the bigger rides around.

It has a good balance of track options with tough optional loops for those that want them. It goes through farmland, forestry, bush, and a blast along the beach plus a few forestry roads as well.

What are you riding?

[normajeane]

Hey anyone putting up a tent for Woodybee?? Well we will have a drink or two for her!:bye:

[Ruralman]

Hey anyone putting up a tent for Woodybee?? Well we will have a drink or two for her!:bye:

Maybe print out a picture of her and attach it to a container of her favourite refreshment ?? - Jan are you reading this ????:innocent:

[NighthawkNZ]

Make sure you mark in your diary the Lake to the Sea Trail ride which I believe is on the 31st October. It starts just up the Taieri Mouth road from Waihola. Its a pretty well organised event and one of the bigger rides around.

http://southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=149&year=2009&month=10&day=31&Itemid=490

[yakinaway]

just a 125 at this stage still learning the ropes

[scorry]

hey anyone riding off road in dunners... looking for some people to head out with... just a beginner. I have land access for ridin though which is a bonus

Hey mate, i could be keen for a wee ride if the land is quite dry and a bit loose and a couple of small jumps it would be perfect

gotta get some dirt practise in on slicks before i head to greymouth

[scorry]

or if anyone knows of anywhere i can ride which is similar to how i mentioned above cud ya let me know. (cud be some beers involved)
thanks

[fatzx10r]

or if anyone knows of anywhere i can ride which is similar to how i mentioned above cud ya let me know. (cud be some beers involved)
thanks

someone say beer??? yeah i may be able to help ya there mate :woohoo:

[yakinaway]

hey mate yeah it's dried out heaps since I wa last out about three weeks ago... there are some small features up the top end of the farm and Im sure the farmer won't mind if we fashion a couple of jumps... we could even put some on my olds land which is next door. Theres a neat looking uphill track which Im keen to ride but not on my own.... old rules of any bike DH or MOTO don;t ride alone... Oh and yeah theres always beers in the fridge at home.....
will drop you a pm with some details and we can work out a time to scope it out.

would be ken to find other easy access local riding as well.....

[scorry]

hey mate yeah it's dried out heaps since I wa last out about three weeks ago... there are some small features up the top end of the farm and Im sure the farmer won't mind if we fashion a couple of jumps... we could even put some on my olds land which is next door. Theres a neat looking uphill track which Im keen to ride but not on my own.... old rules of any bike DH or MOTO don;t ride alone... Oh and yeah theres always beers in the fridge at home.....
will drop you a pm with some details and we can work out a time to scope it out.

would be ken to find other easy access local riding as well.....

sounds perfect thanks for that

[hayd3n]

i hope every one had a great day at levels

[hayd3n]

whos heading to the drags at alexandra air port this sunday?? ill be in alex all weekend might see yas a round

[NOWOOL]

the petrol station in Middlemarch owned by Trail Journeys" is changing to only regular or desiel. No premium. Riders might wanna keep in mind that that the only premium will be in outram and an hour and a half ride to Ranfurly before premium is available. I dunno the hours petrol is available in Ranfurly. Any complaints send them to the website of www.trailjourneys.co.nz
Riding a motorcycle up highway 87 just got harder!

I've complained. They bought the petrol station on a 'like for like' basis and now they're trying to exclude a garage and premium fuel. I've complained you should too! push bikes don't own Otago!

[JimO]

the petrol station in Middlemarch owned by Trail Journeys" is changing to only regular or desiel. No premium. Riders might wanna keep in mind that that the only premium will be in outram and an hour and a half ride to Ranfurly before premium is available. I dunno the hours petrol is available in Ranfurly. Any complaints send them to the website of www.trailjourneys.co.nz
Riding a motorcycle up highway 87 just got harder!

I've complained. They bought the petrol station on a 'like for like' basis and now they're trying to exclude a garage and premium fuel. I've complained you should too! push bikes don't own Otago!

wasnt it going to close anyway, some gas is better than no gas

[Ruralman]

Can you get an additive to take 91 up to 96 octane - I'm sure I've seen octane boosters in garages before??

[hayd3n]

Can you get an additive to take 91 up to 96 octane - I'm sure I've seen octane boosters in garages before??

yes ive used it before aswel
takes 98 to 104

[Ruralman]

yes ive used it before aswel
takes 98 to 104

This might be worth starting a thread on because theres a few remote gas stations (Clinton will be another one shortly) that will have 24hr card pumps but will only have 91 and diesel. Could be useful to have small bottle of octane booster stored on the bike for emergency fills at places like this. I'll start a thread

[Virago]

the petrol station in Middlemarch owned by Trail Journeys" is changing to only regular or desiel. No premium...I've complained...

I often struggle to understand how some think they can dictate how other people run they own businesses.

If it is not economically viable to ship and store a poorer selling product, who are you to tell them that they must do so?

Would it make you happier if they did as you demand, and went belly-up in the process, and shut down altogether - like so many provincial stations before...?

Some petrol is better than no petrol. Be thankful that they're continuing the provincial struggle.

[oldrider]

This might be worth starting a thread on because theres a few remote gas stations (Clinton will be another one shortly) that will have 24hr card pumps but will only have 91 and diesel. Could be useful to have small bottle of octane booster stored on the bike for emergency fills at places like this. I'll start a thread

There already is one! Do a search! :niceone:

[fatzx10r]

i've herd that octane boosters do nothing, if not very little to boost the octane in fuel. i had to gas up on 91 at middlemarch a couple of times and didnt seem to be a problem. but i'd top up on 98 next chance i could tho.

[hayd3n]

Read in the paper there is a protest ride in Timaru 10am October 31st, meeting in Caroline Bay Loop parking area.
so whos goin

[MDR2]

Could be keen on a ride

[hayd3n]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-10-31&e=2199&c=1

[hayd3n]

right so im heading to timaru leaving 7am on saturday from the southern tavern car park feel free to join in on the ride

[hayd3n]

BRONZ are organising a flash Protest ride in Dunedin
When: Saturday 14th
Where: Leaving Mosgiel Railway Satation 10am
Going: motorway, onto oneway, to dentist school then down George Street to the Octagon

be there

[Ruralman]

I hope to be burning up some 2 stroke smoke around the Danseys pass trail ride that day so probably won't be there.
I'm going to try to attach a couple of word documents from ACC - the figures are different to those being printed and circulated by BRONZ. Now don't get me wrong - I'm as pissed off as anyone about these proposed changes - BUT - when you read this stuff you can see why they are trying to make the changes.

I have put in a submission and I wrote my own one rather than just using the BRONZ template - if I'd had this stuff beforehand rather than just the BRONZ info then I would probably have done the submission differently. The thing that worries me is that when you look at this information, assuming it is correct, ACC may well just put a line through all the BRONZ info based submissions because they are based on false figures.

[NighthawkNZ]

f I'd had this stuff beforehand rather than just the BRONZ info then I would probably have done the submission differently.

sorry but thats the same crop of BS ACC have been saying all along nothing new... every vehicle subsidising $77 = 199million dollars. which 149 million more than required.

First thing we have to realsie ACC was designed to cross subsidise, it was not ever designed to have the so called seperate accounts and should go back to having the one large fund pool. It was designed that we use ALL the resourses to cover the costs, and that is why ACC is classed as cheap. But it isn't an Insurance never has been and never should be, if the keep these seperate accounts it simply means higher levy's so they can privitise it

12.3million dollars does not count the estimated 9 million in fuel levy from bikers, it does not count the fact that 99% of bikers also own other vehicles some own 2 or 3 as well as 2 or 3 bikes and can only drive on ride one at time, plus the fuel they use in those vehicles. Simple math shows that there are more vehicles on the road than there are licensed drivers and riders.

Simple business 101. Put the levy up, 12.m is going to be a good year. Less people will register, and will have the same number of accidents, and less money and since they pay ACC in fuel, and PAYE (if working) then ACC can not turn them down...

Your PAYE ACC levy covers anything (and I mean anything) you do as a citizen including riding your motorcycle or driving a car, and the levy you pay on your rego and fuel is technically is only a top up. And that is the way ACC should be run drawing on the full resourses, not the sub accounts.

The simple fact is ACC did not loose any money despite what the those idiots say it has 11billion in the bank and banked 1 billion last year, fuck its the only government dept making money...

They predicating too many unknowns, inflation for costs for the next 10 years and how many are going to require those costs just so we can be fully funded by 2014, based on the previous year when the accident rate is been falling since 1987 and data from the Mot which not entirey acurrant in it self. the bike accidents in 2008 in Auckland and Canterbury 43% of them didn't eveny put the cc rating... if they can't get this right then ALL other data becomes questionable. And the remaing info showed that most accidents went 250cc which shows our arguemnet that its learners which is to be expected.

[Ruralman]

Yes nighthawk I agree with everything you say - my point is that when going in to do battle you need a clear idea of how the enemy thinks. These documents outline how they think and in order to change their thinking it is often better to come in from the side and change their direction rather than hitting them head on and make yourself a target to simply give them an opportunity to reject your argument because your figures don't line up with their data.

Its more about the way you argue with them. Anyway there should have been heaps of submissions and many lines of attack made so hopefully they will see the sense and make changes

[xknuts]

Hey Guys,
Sold my ride again!
Check out my profile pic so you recognise me @ ACC Protest or Magpie, LOL

[Xaria]

Hey Guys,
Sold my ride again!
Check out my profile pic so you recognise me @ ACC Protest or Magpie, LOL

So this is what: Black Beauty?

[NighthawkNZ]

So this is what: Black Beauty?

Black berry pie?

[xknuts]

So this is what: Black Beauty?

I like that!
It might be a piece of pie if I do a Victory paint job on it. LOL.

[MDR2]

lord vader

[Ruralman]

Just thinking about the bloody ACC thing and the expense of having 2 bikes to rego and only being able to ride one at a time - maybe there is a good case (and I wish I'd included this in my submission) in being able to move a regn plate from one bike to your other bike so you only have one registration.

You'd have to be able to move the same plate rather than argue for a discount for regn the 2nd bike - otherwise they would expect half the bikes to get discounts as all of a sudden people own 2 who don't really own them but share the reduced cost with their mate....

It would move to regn of the owner rather than the machine - with the computer system changed so it could cope with that regn number having multiple bikes against it (and their chassis nos. etc)

Does this make any sense?

[hayd3n]

Just thinking about the bloody ACC thing and the expense of having 2 bikes to rego and only being able to ride one at a time - maybe there is a good case (and I wish I'd included this in my submission) in being able to move a regn plate from one bike to your other bike so you only have one registration.

You'd have to be able to move the same plate rather than argue for a discount for regn the 2nd bike - otherwise they would expect half the bikes to get discounts as all of a sudden people own 2 who don't really own them but share the reduced cost with their mate....

It would move to regn of the owner rather than the machine - with the computer system changed so it could cope with that regn number having multiple bikes against it (and their chassis nos. etc)

Does this make any sense?
i like the post and the argument for it but shouldn't it be under its own thread????
it would get a lot more views

[Ruralman]

i like the post and the argument for it but shouldn't it be under its own thread????
it would get a lot more views

Your're right and it has been done my son (ps don't tell your mother I told you that:done:)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129509161#post1129509161

[hayd3n]

Your're right and it has been done my son (ps don't tell your mother I told you
scary:blink:

[Squid]

Does anyone happen to have space in there shed to babysit a older gixxer for about 3 months?

I'll give you beer in exchange... :apint:

[Ruralman]

Does anyone happen to have space in there shed to babysit a older gixxer for about 3 months?

I'll give you beer in exchange... :apint:

If you can get it out here I could prob help (about 80km from Dn)
PM me if interested and you can't find anything handy

[scorry]

Does anyone happen to have space in there shed to babysit a older gixxer for about 3 months?

I'll give you beer in exchange... :apint:

yea i could help ya out mate, sure we can find room for another bike, pitty its a suzuki tho lol

[MDR2]

Does anyone happen to have space in there shed to babysit a older gixxer for about 3 months?

I'll give you beer in exchange... :apint:

Yeah dude, you know where I live. The car isn't allowed in the Garage seems a shame that all that live in the garage is the honda.

Let me know if your keen.

[MDR2]

yea i could help ya out mate, sure we can find room for another bike, pitty its a suzuki tho lol

You wern't the KTM that rocked on into the mobil station on the one way tuesday morning?

[Squid]

Wow ppl are keener than I thought they would be. Cool :)


If you can get it out here I could prob help (about 80km from Dn)
PM me if interested and you can't find anything handy

Thanks man but MDR2 is pretty local to me.


yea i could help ya out mate, sure we can find room for another bike, pitty its a suzuki tho lol

Dont be hating on the suzukis now... :bash:


Yeah dude, you know where I live. The car isn't allowed in the Garage seems a shame that all that live in the garage is the honda.

Let me know if your keen.

Cheers bro. Will PM you. It'll help keep the honda company and give you something to aspire towards ;)

[scorry]

You wern't the KTM that rocked on into the mobil station on the one way tuesday morning?

na mate mines not really road legal, well it is but just not at the moment

[fatzx10r]

300 pages and counting :whocares:

[NighthawkNZ]

300 pages and counting :whocares:

:scratch: 300 pages of what?

[fatzx10r]

anyone keen to go for a quick ride for an hour or 2 after this acc protest ride this morning

[hayd3n]

anyone keen to go for a quick ride for an hour or 2 after this acc protest ride this morning

arghh i should of read this earlier