Dunedin rides

[JimO]

I know a couple of people that have had issues at MCR and M&V were the only ones that had the gear to fix the dent thingie on my rim, so thought they may as well do the service too... and was recommended by someone else so thought why not....

Oh and just had a call from Pheadrus he managed to get a bit lost and found a loooong gravel road... and is now in Kurow lol. With no fuel, and no open service station, and no card pump... But found a motel so is crashing there the night.

MCR have changed alot since shifting to the new premises but i have had work done on my previous bike over the last couple of years and have bought a new one off them and have had nothing but good old friendly "good " service where nothing has been a problem so i will continue to give them my $$$$ and have had experience with M&V dressed in my scruffy work gear they couldnt be arsed serving me, obviously didnt see me getting out of my $50000 hilux

[NighthawkNZ]

MCR have changed alot since shifting to the new premises but i have had work done on my previous bike over the last couple of years and have bought a new one off them and have had nothing but good old friendly "good " service where nothing has been a problem so i will continue to give them my $$$$ and have had experience with M&V dressed in my scruffy work gear they couldnt be arsed serving me, obviously didnt see me getting out of my $50000 hilux

That the reason why I keep giving my hard earned cash to Honda Otago, they have always been friendly give good advice and haven't had any bad experience with them (yet touch wood)

However I with M&V I have heard so many bad stories now if I had a fall out with Honda Otago I would try MCR over M&V

[FREE2B]

Went and had a niggle at MV bout my drivebelt this morning too they sprayed it with silicone and is all quiet at the moment just have to get the ugly rego sticker off that they stuck on the chrome now... they dont have my vote at the moment either. Good one Al for takin the cage... rest of us still got our wee ride in... hope it all works out with ya bike D.

[Ruralman]

Went and had a niggle at MV bout my drivebelt this morning too they sprayed it with silicone and is all quiet at the moment just have to get the ugly rego sticker off that they stuck on the chrome now... they dont have my vote at the moment either. Good one Al for takin the cage... rest of us still got our wee ride in... hope it all works out with ya bike D.

This another exclusive unposted elite members ride was it?????:dodge:

[NighthawkNZ]

This another exclusive unposted elite members ride was it?????:dodge:

I just went round to help paint... and ended up in palmerston... not sure how that work... :lol:

[FREE2B]

Noooooooo not really Im sure D would have posted that he was stuck in Palmy if he could and all could have gone to get him if they so wished.

[xknuts]

This another exclusive unposted elite members ride was it?????:dodge:

hear hear??? Not

[cold comfort]

Any one out there interested in a quick jaunt via middlemarch,palmerston tomorrow if weather holds?

[FREE2B]

Sooooo gotta paint or I would dude.

[rossi]

i might be heading that way tomorrow but am just going for short cruze to get some cournering practis in

[Delphinus]

I would... but have no bike... anyone got a 250 for hire? :D

[Virago]

I do believe he may have found the magnificent Danseys Pass road. Lucky bugger. :yes:

I got asked yesterday to do a Building Warrant of Fitness inspection at the Danseys Pass Hotel. I may be forced to take the bike, and get paid lots of money for the ride. Sometimes a sucky, all-consuming job pays off....:yes:

[Virago]

I'm doing the kid's sport thing in the morning, but may be up for a quickie afternoon ride if the weather holds.

[botb]

MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm bike shops eh i would recommend MCR great bunch of guys and gal (Edith is a real sweetie) i just ring them up if i have a question or a problem and they are more than happy to talk me through anything!!! and nothing is a problem :rockon: not had much experience with M&V apart from getting quad fixed there occasionally hope nothing too major is wrong with bike D, frustrating to say the least but glad KB support crew were able to help you out !!! And Stimpy hows life going for you guys and the new addition ???? hope all is well there!!! are you ready for the snip yet???:dodge:

[xknuts]

And Stimpy hows life going for you guys and the new addition ???? hope all is well there!!! are you ready for the snip yet???:dodge:

Snip, Snip = Pain! Just put "IT" away for a long time! Actually from 1st hand experience it ain't so bad. As NIKE say "Just Do It"

[Virago]

Snip, Snip = Pain! Just put "IT" away for a long time! Actually from 1st hand experience it ain't so bad. As NIKE say "Just Do It"

I'll second that - the actually procedure is a piece of cake.

A post-op infection is slightly different, if that happens you'll need a wheelbarrow to get around.....:pinch:

[phaedrus]

i'm back and alive. It seems rather than avoid gravel roads, i had my gps set to find me the most twisty, lumpy, fordy, cowy road it could.

anyway that was the most awesome screwup i've ever made

[botb]

Lol o well glad your back... and alive thats a bonus!!!!! thought GPS was supposed to help you NOT get lost ????:dodge:

[Ruralman]

i'm back and alive. It seems rather than avoid gravel roads, i had my gps set to find me the most twisty, lumpy, fordy, cowy road it could.

anyway that was the most awesome screwup i've ever made

So where was this bit of road?

[FREE2B]

Nothing wrong with the old fashioned paper map... after ya figureout what way up it goes... :innocent: lookin forward to hearing bout your trip T. New bike be well and truly broken in now covered in dirt and crap I spose :argh:

[Ruralman]

Nothing wrong with the old fashioned paper map... after ya figureout what way up it goes... :innocent: lookin forward to hearing bout your trip T. New bike be well and truly broken in now covered in dirt and crap I spose :argh:

You mean covered in dirt and crap like this one ? - one careful lady owner????? Yeah right!!! I mean the places people take their bikes and then expect the rest of us to go there as well!!!

[Delphinus]

Well the shop opened it up today and found metal filings in the bottom of the sump and in the oil filter... He said its done the big end bearing in the no.3 cylinder rod...
See my thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=49409) about it...
I'm seriously considering collecting a pile of parts (i already have most of a pile) and trying to do it myself... what can i loose?
Welcome to suggestions.. just gotta find a mentor or something I guess... and some tools.

[Midnight Special]

You mean covered in dirt and crap like this one ? - one careful lady owner????? Yeah right!!! I mean the places people take their bikes and then expect the rest of us to go there as well!!!

:shit: i just the thought of my bike looking like that ! i want a trailbike for that i think !

[NighthawkNZ]

Well the shop opened it up today and found metal filings in the bottom of the sump and in the oil filter... He said its done the big end bearing in the no.3 cylinder rod...
See my thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=49409) about it...
I'm seriously considering collecting a pile of parts (i already have most of a pile) and trying to do it myself... what can i loose?
Welcome to suggestions.. just gotta find a mentor or something I guess... and some tools.

poohs bum and wees :angry: :shutup:

The other option is just get a new enging from a wrecker maybe or just buy a new bike... though the amount you have already spent you probably want keep it and get it going again...

doing it your self would be cheaper but have you got the tools? (while you are there might as well redo the fairing) restore the bike but depends on how much you want to spend on a bike you may or may not keep when you get your full

[Delphinus]

poohs bum and wees :angry: :shutup:
seconded and thirded!



The other option is just get a new enging from a wrecker maybe or just buy a new bike... though the amount you have already spent you probably want keep it and get it going again...

Yeah.. but thats going to be looking round the 600-1000 mark isn't it? + some 2-3 hours to put it in so says the shop.




doing it your self would be cheaper but have you got the tools? (while you are there might as well redo the fairing) restore the bike but depends on how much you want to spend on a bike you may or may not keep when you get your full

Well its an idea at the moment which is just running round my mind... If I could get my hands on the tools and expertise required then i'd do it... then prob sell (or race?) the zxr...

And planning a raro trip shortly so will probably just get another bike...

[NighthawkNZ]

anyway that was the most awesome screwup i've ever made

well now its all run in... will we see you on more rides???

Oh how did you enjoy it... the ride, the bike...?

[NighthawkNZ]

Yeah.. but thats going to be looking round the 600-1000 mark isn't it? + some 2-3 hours to put it in so says the shop.

depends... shop about... do a search on tradme. Once you got the engine and most tools would be to hard to put in yourself (though it would take you more than the shops 2 or 3 hours ;) )



Well its an idea at the moment which is just running round my mind... If I could get my hands on the tools and expertise required then i'd do it... then prob sell (or race?) the zxr...

would make a good track bike and get some thing else for the road.


And planning a raro trip shortly so will probably just get another bike...

:lol:

[phaedrus]

well now its all run in... will we see you on more rides???

Oh how did you enjoy it... the ride, the bike...?

you might see me on more rides, or at least a red blur. Actually that's the only problem i've got with the bike. if i don't get better control over myself, i can see myself walking very easily.

compared to the old 250, she's got more power than god

[NighthawkNZ]

Actually that's the only problem i've got with the bike. if i don't get better control over myself, i can see myself walking very easily.

thats the same problem we all have ;)

[Ruralman]

Who's likely to be going to the Brass? - sounds like NH is doubtful, and Delphinus looks a bit unlikely unless he gets a b.... seat!!

While the idea of a freezing night on a hill in Central Otago sounds bloody stupid in principle, this rally seems to have an unnatural drawcard appeal. Something every biker just has to do some time?

I've never been but was thinking of going up on the Sat, come home Sun (one night will be enough for me). Who else is thinking of going and do you plan on going via SH8 or via the Pig Root?

[FREE2B]

Ya mean yuv never been ??? Gotta do one ... and hey NH is always doubtful whats new ... Delphinus will get there one way or the other and Im going ... why?? cos I can :scooter: :scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

Gotta do one ... and hey NH is always doubtful whats new ...

I doubt it...

[FREE2B]

Thats what you always say we can twist your arms (and legs):doctor:

[NighthawkNZ]

Thats what you always say we can twist your arms (and legs):doctor:

we will see... I may do a day trip...

[FREE2B]

see see told ya sooooooooo

[Silverfern]

Been once, and it snowed, but I'm going again, the man is too, and we're taking my 14 yr daughter as well, look out if even one guy learingly looks at her. They will be dead meat. :( We have other friends going with their daughters (who have been before) so it should all be good.
Will only not go if roads closed due to snow and ice.

[FREE2B]

coool :niceone: we will indeed have to concoct a plan!!

[FREE2B]

You mean covered in dirt and crap like this one ? - one careful lady owner????? Yeah right!!! I mean the places people take their bikes and then expect the rest of us to go there as well!!!

Geeeeeez the things I get blamed for!!!!!!

[Ruralman]

Been once, and it snowed, but I'm going again, the man is too, and we're taking my 14 yr daughter as well, look out if even one guy learingly looks at her. They will be dead meat. :( We have other friends going with their daughters (who have been before) so it should all be good.
Will only not go if roads closed due to snow and ice.

Take note NH - don't go slipping this kid an entry form for the wet T OK!!!

[NighthawkNZ]

Take note NH - don't go slipping this kid an entry form for the wet T OK!!!

hey... that was a little uncalled for... :(

[cold comfort]

Hey B,
We will be there again this yr also provided the road not iced up, only because i'm a b-masochist!

[Ruralman]

hey... that was a little uncalled for... :(

I spose so - it just seemed to need a comment ,and from there it was just a case of pick a name...... OK, sowey


Hey B,
We will be there again this yr also provided the road not iced up, only because i'm a b-masochist!

Sounds good - I'd prefer SH 8 route - better coffee and food stops. I'd like to be away about 10:30-11 and there b4 3:30pm to avoid the worst on the roads

[NighthawkNZ]

OK, sowey


No prob....

[xknuts]

Sounds good - I'd prefer SH 8 route - better coffee and food stops. I'd like to be away about 10:30-11 and there b4 3:30pm to avoid the worst on the roads

I wouldn't go any other way! I love that road. I may go Friday and stay the night with friends in Oturehua before camping out at the site Saturday morning.

[outbackal]

High guys im all netted up you can reply to me now

[NighthawkNZ]

High guys im all netted up you can reply to me now

we don't know how... :scratch:

oh Hi Allan welcome to KB :)

[FREE2B]

High guys im all netted up

Hiya Just for the record... (the fishnets arent compulsory...yet)

[Daffyd]

High guys im all netted up you can reply to me now

Welcome outbackal. Another to the fold. Enjoy the ride.

[xknuts]

Hiya Just for the record... (the fishnets arent compulsory...yet)

Welcome to the Nuthouse Al. Free2b has it WRONG! Fishnets ARE compulsory for newbies. Worn at da next event!!!

[botb]

:shifty: Ok fishnets now i dare you $50 bucks to ride through the next rally gate wearing fishnets and a bodysuit!! Any takers?

[NighthawkNZ]

:shifty: Ok fishnets now i dare you $50 bucks to ride through the next rally gate wearing fishnets and a bodysuit!! Any takers?

only $50.00... :gob:

[JimO]

:shifty: Ok fishnets now i dare you $50 bucks to ride through the next rally gate wearing fishnets and a bodysuit!! Any takers?

ok but i cant pay you the $50 until next week

[xknuts]

ok but i cant pay you the $50 until next week

That would be a beautiful sight at the site!

[Silverfern]

Welcome Al, you will look gorgeous in fishnets with those long legs. Keep your $50 botb, he's worth more, esp to Delphinius.
Okay guys, snow is forecast this weekend, but lets get back on topic, are we going for a ride on Sunday (I can't do Saturday) if there is no white stuff on the ground?

[NighthawkNZ]

i in Alexandra... and be on my way back on sunday... :(

[phaedrus]

i'll be in on a ride.

[Jantar]

i in Alexandra... and be on my way back on sunday... :(
Chatto Creek for a beer? You name the time.

[FREE2B]

Well I will probably be up to my neck in DIY again so the weather would have to be really really nice ... will have to wait and see ... so guess thats a maybe.

[botb]

Bbbrrrrrrr cold cold cold today go the snow lol..... i don't own fishnets or any form of pantyhose lol so sorry can't let you borrow any off me Jimjim !!! you guys have a great ride if you get out and hows the DIY going G long time no hear!! I'm off to do the loving mother on the sidelines thing :mellow:

[FREE2B]

Bbbrrrrrrr cold cold cold today go the snow lol..... i don't own fishnets or any form of pantyhose lol so sorry can't let you borrow any off me Jimjim !!! you guys have a great ride if you get out and hows the DIY going G long time no hear!! I'm off to do the loving mother on the sidelines thing :mellow:

Ahh Im still ear. HOpin to get heaps done this weekend rather be inside paintin with the heat pump cranked today than on the sidelines in the wind me thinks...but hey thats what mums are 4.(wont find any panyhose in my house either unless its to strain the paint thru!!!!

[botb]

Lol yes the hairs on my legs tend to stick through the net ones i found so chucked em :rockon: yes well games were both excellent both won and JT had a bit of a "how's ya mother" at the end he got a bleeding nose to show for it the recipient of his wrath ran off the field crying (shame) ...... lol i know i shouldn't condone it but hey "thats me boy" glad he doesn't take any shit does take a lot of provocation so boy in question musta been hassling him a fair bit for him to bite :yes: and yes now wrapped up snuggly inside after freezing my proverbials(sp?) off !!! anyway over n out

[Silverfern]

Anyone interested in ride to middlemarch/hyde/macraes today, maybe leaving earlyish (1pm latest)?

[Jantar]

Anyone interested in ride to middlemarch/hyde/macraes today, maybe leaving earlyish (1pm latest)?
I'd prefer Ranfuly/Hyde/Macraes. Coffee at Hyde?

[Silverfern]

Coffee at Hyde sounds good, wouldlove to meet up with youagain, if we leave here by 1 we should be there by 2 at the latest, pm your cellphone? Going to get some groceries but will check online again around midday.

[Silverfern]

anyone else wanting to go, pm me otherwise we are away just after one via Outram.

[Virago]

anyone else wanting to go, pm me otherwise we are away just after one via Outram.

Sorry guys, we can't go - doing the Mother's Day pilgrimage.

Still, at least my Mum might get that leaky tap-washer fixed, that she's been asking about for a while....:innocent:

[xknuts]

Sorry Guys, just back from a BSA Club annual overnighter @ Hoopers inlet. Male Bonding session and all that. And news, Black Beauty is sold!! Now I've seen this georgeous Red thingeee with a Vic badge on her tank, It must be love!!!!! I must need "Rehab" for this addiction, or should I see that counsellor Old Rider sees??

[Ruralman]

Sorry Guys, just back from a BSA Club annual overnighter @ Hoopers inlet. Male Bonding session and all that. And news, Black Beauty is sold!! Now I've seen this georgeous Red thingeee with a Vic badge on her tank, It must be love!!!!! I must need "Rehab" for this addiction, or should I see that counsellor Old Rider sees??

So is this georgeous redhead a NZ resident yet??

Hey where do you guys stay at Hoopers - Jantar talks about the Chatto creek club staying over there at some hall - do you guys use the same place?
What - no chicks ride BSA's???

Theres a few roads over that side of the Peninsula I'd like to check out some time - you would have had a bit of that dreaded gravel stuff on the way to Hoopers too wouldn't you? Hope you didn't stone chip black beauty for the new owner? Well done on the sale

[Silverfern]

We had a good trip up to Hyde, the stretch from Sutton to Hyde the best for me, no wind, blue sky, lovely corners, no grit, hardly any traffic and no boys in blue on those four little straights. Timing was perfect, both Jantar and we were late by 20 mins, but then guess who showed up in a car being driven by his lovely lady, good to see you NH and P. Bit of gravel/grit on road to Macraes, and apparently the other half and Jantar has some bum clenchers crossing a certain bridge, and he told me not to ride in the grooves!!! Got home, quite cold, at 1/4 to 5, need to layer even more me thinks. Beaut day out and I got a big boost in confidence leaning into some lovely corners :) Crikey we have some fantastic scenery on our doorstep. Hope you made it home safe Jantar.

[xknuts]

So is this georgeous redhead a NZ resident yet??

Hey where do you guys stay at Hoopers - Jantar talks about the Chatto creek club staying over there at some hall - do you guys use the same place?
What - no chicks ride BSA's???

Theres a few roads over that side of the Peninsula I'd like to check out some time - you would have had a bit of that dreaded gravel stuff on the way to Hoopers too wouldn't you? Hope you didn't stone chip black beauty for the new owner? Well done on the sale

She's Not resident yet but chances are!!!

Hoopers Inlet Hall is obviously the same place, barely 3-4 kms from Portabello. Kitchen, Toilets and fireplace with couches scattered around. 1 km of gravel to hall, but I mosey'd around a bit and it was all gravel to Cape Saunders and an all gravel short cut back to Sandymount on the top road of the penninsula. Hey, no females allowed,


We had a good trip up to Hyde, the stretch from Sutton to Hyde the best for me, no wind, blue sky, lovely corners, no grit, hardly any traffic and no boys in blue on those four little straights. Timing was perfect, both Jantar and we were late by 20 mins, but then guess who showed up in a car being driven by his lovely lady, good to see you NH and P. Bit of gravel/grit on road to Macraes, and apparently the other half and Jantar has some bum clenchers crossing a certain bridge, and he told me not to ride in the grooves!!! Got home, quite cold, at 1/4 to 5, need to layer even more me thinks. Beaut day out and I got a big boost in confidence leaning into some lovely corners :) Crikey we have some fantastic scenery on our doorstep. Hope you made it home safe Jantar.

My favourite road, right through to Kokonga. Geeeorgeous! That valley under the shadow of the Rock & Pillar range loses the sun early and can catch you out if unprepared for extreme weather

[Jantar]

Yes, a great afternoon ride. I arrived home shortly after 5:00 pm. I must remind myself to ride west this time of year so that I'm not heading home directly into the sun. Good to see those who made it, even if 40% came by cage. :dodge:

[Virago]

Yes, a great afternoon ride. I arrived home shortly after 5:00 pm. I must remind myself to ride west this time of year so that I'm not heading home directly into the sun. Good to see those who made it, even if 40% came by cage. :dodge:

Effing cagers - did you kick their wing mirror off?:dodge:

Still, at least they went.........

[FREE2B]

Glad you guys had a good ride sunday maybe this weekend might be good for another one...is anyone going to the brass for the Friday night as well as Saturday...or maybe chatto creek might be worth a look???

[NighthawkNZ]

Glad you guys had a good ride sunday maybe this weekend might be good for another one...is anyone going to the brass for the Friday night as well as Saturday...or maybe chatto creek might be worth a look???

Whats at chatto creek...? just a pub I don't think they have rooms... if by any slim chance I do both nights (even one) I may go to alex at paulas parents... at the end o fthe day I will see what the weather is doing...

[Ruralman]

Whats at chatto creek...? just a pub I don't think they have rooms... if by any slim chance I do both nights (even one) I may go to alex at paulas parents... at the end o fthe day I will see what the weather is doing...

So does that mean we've improved from no chance to a slim chance now does it??? Can I add your name to the beer tent roster???? LOL
One night up there will be enough for me - sounds like there'll be a few to ride up with on Sat, home Sunday.
Anyone heard whether Scumdog and CB are going to the Brass?

[NighthawkNZ]

So does that mean we've improved from no chance to a slim chance now does it???

maybe... :scratch:

[cold comfort]

Hey guys-if the weather's up to it i'd be a starter for a quick trip this w/e. Good to keep the mileage up and acclimatise b4 the Brass

[Virago]

........Anyone heard whether Scumdog and CB are going to the Brass?

Anyone heard from Scumdog at all lately?

[FREE2B]

So does that mean we've improved from no chance to a slim chance now does it??? Can I add your name to the beer tent roster???? LOL
One night up there will be enough for me - sounds like there'll be a few to ride up with on Sat, home Sunday.
Anyone heard whether Scumdog and CB are going to the Brass?
No havnt heard what they are up to yet. It will depend on weather and stuff as to Brass weekend just wonderin what everyone else was up to.


Hey guys-if the weather's up to it i'd be a starter for a quick trip this w/e. Good to keep the mileage up and acclimatise b4 the Brass
Cool I have to do one days DIY still but then a free day and havnt been for a ride for ages :scooter: :scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

Anyone heard from Scumdog at all lately?

I have his puther is down and he hopes to get a new one soon... :)

[xknuts]

I have his puther is down and he hopes to get a new one soon... :)

WTF are you yalking about???

[NighthawkNZ]

WTF are you yalking about???

typo... oppps.... puter with out the h short for computer

[xknuts]

typo... oppps.... puter with out the h short for computer

For a moment I thought he had taken up GOLF:gob: You Geek, Lol.

[Midnight Special]

:rofl: you guys are to funny !

[Ruralman]

Just out of interest - does anyone have a good recipe for mull wine, and , more importantly does anyone else fancy drinking some if we were to make up a batch at the Brass???? - Twood be just the thing to keep the ice at bay in the middle of the night

[FREE2B]

Good idea Ive got one somewhere theres time to practise too ...hic...and mbe if everyone brought a shot glass and an interesting liqueur ????

[xknuts]

Good idea Ive got one somewhere theres time to practise too ...hic...and mbe if everyone brought a shot glass and an interesting liqueur ????

I'm getting Blithery just thimkig bouut it/hic zzzzzzzz:zzzz: But seriously Stones Ginger Wine makes a great base for serious additions! Good idea R/man :first:

[NighthawkNZ]

Just out of interest - does anyone have a good recipe for mull wine, and , more importantly does anyone else fancy drinking some if we were to make up a batch at the Brass???? - Twood be just the thing to keep the ice at bay in the middle of the night

errrr whats that???? :scratch: can't say I have heard of it b4

[botb]

Hey guys any one taking car up had support vehicle sussed but it may not be happening now....grrrrrrrrr....... got your message tonight B cheers you like our sick messages eh lol......

[Ruralman]

errrr whats that???? :scratch: can't say I have heard of it b4

Where have you been ??? - basically its a hot drink usually made with red wine, various herbs and spices and other stuff - if I knew all the stuff I wouldn't have asked for the recipe!! XK's Ginger wine base idea sounds interesting.
It tends to be very warming - you don't want it too hot though or all the alcomahol evaporates, and we can't hic have hic that hic!!!


Hey guys any one taking car up had support vehicle sussed but it may not be happening now....grrrrrrrrr....... got your message tonight B cheers you like our sick messages eh lol......

Bugger, thats a pain. I was going to get D's support vehicle to take up a twin burner gas cooker and gas bottle and the tools of the mulled wine cooking trade, (plus the expresso machine, the gas heater, the frypan and heaps of sausages and chops....... actually I lied about the heater, and maybe a plunger instead of an expresso machine) - anyway, anyone else know of a vehicle going?, got any spare room on your bike?

[NighthawkNZ]

Where have you been ??? - basically its a hot drink usually made with red wine, various herbs and spices and other stuff - if I knew all the stuff I wouldn't have asked for the recipe!! XK's Ginger wine base idea sounds interesting.
It tends to be very warming - you don't want it too hot though or all the alcomahol evaporates, and we can't hic have hic that hic!!!

Oh its alcomahol... i can handle that... *hic*


Bugger, thats a pain. I was going to get D's support vehicle to take up a twin burner gas cooker and gas bottle and the tools of the mulled wine cooking trade, (plus the expresso machine, the gas heater, the frypan and heaps of sausages and chops....... actually I lied about the heater, and maybe a plunger instead of an expresso machine) - anyway, anyone else know of a vehicle going?, got any spare room on your bike?

The OMCC have a support truck that can take gear up to the site (for a fee... this I don't know the cost of tho)... I believe you have to drop the gear off at the OMCC club rooms on the friday between 5pm and 7pm and pick the gear up when the truck arrives at the site. And then drop it off at the stage area on the sunday morning to have it bought back (picked up at the OMCC club rooms on monday 7pm - 9pm)

[FREE2B]

I sent stuff up with OMCC last year...very efficient cost $10 I think. Dont know bout any cages goin but its early days yet.

[Ruralman]

I sent stuff up with OMCC last year...very efficient cost $10 I think. Dont know bout any cages goin but its early days yet.

It would be good to have this gas cooker there - but the bottle will be about 10kg and I don't really fancy packing that on the bike although I probably could fit everything on if I had to.
If Delphinus is still bikeless maybe we should wind him up to be the support vehicle ? - we can cart him by bike from the carpark! He's been a bit quiet lately? - are you therererere J?

[FREE2B]

I imagine he will be tryin to sort out two wheels till the last.

[NighthawkNZ]

I haven't heard from him either...

[botb]

Yer i've done my turn :innocent: good idea o well if he is keen but yes i imagine he will be trying to get 2 wheels for it :yes: yep early days G/F that was doing support vehicle will know closer to the time but have another G/F thats a definate and she doesn't drive so hoping to get her a ride up shes not keen to get on a bike tho...

[Delphinus]

I been a lurking, up in the north island setting up wireless broadband networks... back down thata way on the 22nd.

My arm could be twisted into taking the mondeo up... Station wagon so lots of room :)

[Ruralman]

I been a lurking, up in the north island setting up wireless broadband networks... back down thata way on the 22nd.

My arm could be twisted into taking the mondeo up... Station wagon so lots of room :)

Got room for all of Botb's girlfriends?????

[Delphinus]

Got room for all of Botb's girlfriends?????

Be rude not to.

[botb]

lol just the one RM at the moment :Punk:

[NighthawkNZ]

I have just been given a really good incentive to go to the Brass Monkey... Friends coming down from ChCh and well... errr,,, time to get out of the house :lol:

[botb]

I have just been given a really good incentive to go to the Brass Monkey... Friends coming down from ChCh and well... errr,,, time to get out of the house :lol:


Lol what a host and bet your a great friend too :dodge: so is P leaving the house too lol???

[Silverfern]

Sunny day, no rain, I'm tied up until about 12.30 - 1 today but is anyone wanting a wee ride today or tomorrow?

[NighthawkNZ]

Lol what a host and bet your a great friend too :dodge: so is P leaving the house too lol???

it was her idea... and no as far as i know she not going... thing is he is cool... but her... man she she is hard work

[cold comfort]

'm hanging out for an outing-tomorrow would have been the preferred option but as its supposed to turn to custard then i'd be good for a quick run this arvo-txt 0275588995

[FREE2B]

Yep a wee spin this afty sounds good to me too...Say 1.. 1.30? could meet here if yas like or if you have any other ideas or ideas on where to go post it up ... Ill check later. :scooter: :yes:

[Draig]

Hey nice day out there - where are you guys thinking of riding to today? :scooter: and do you mind if a coupla little ones tag along?

[cold comfort]

Thought a run up main h/way to Palmstn and back down coast possibly-open to suggestion

[FREE2B]

Hey nice day out there - where are you guys thinking of riding to today? :scooter: and do you mind if a coupla little ones tag along?
cOOL that be great


Thought a run up main h/way to Palmstn and back down coast possibly-open to suggestion

Hmmm personally I hate the kilmog bumpy @#@! but hey I know you guys been to mm recently but hey its a cool road Nighthawk is comin here at 1 if you wana go north we could pick you guys up somewhere else then??? thoughts??

[xknuts]

I'll meet you all @ McDonalds North@ 1.15pm. and I may go on to Fleurs for Espresso??

[FREE2B]

kay dude what time??

[xknuts]

kay dude what time??

Check my edit !!

[cold comfort]

Done!-be there about 1 (thats 1300hrs for you military types and those prone to random GPS usage)

[FREE2B]

crikey ok ill try... still cleanin paint brushes!!

[Silverfern]

Baa humbug, missed out by about an hour, shifting people's households always takes longer than you think, but still, my first good deed of the day has been done. Hope you guys have a safe ride and tomorrow I have no obligations so if the weather is good, maybe an 11 am ride to Outram for coffee at Wobbly Goat then who knows from there?

[Mutley]

Virago and I just got back from a ride round the peninsula road. Being an L plate rider I need lots of practice at town riding but also like to have a blat from time to time. Great day for it. Saw heaps of bikes out on the same loop, but going the other way. Sorry to those who waved to me up on the twisty bits at the top who didn't get a repy but I was hanging on for dear life. Hope to get better control soon.:shutup:

Hope you others had a great ride north. There is nothing better than getting out and enjoying a sunny days riding with good company:ride:

[FREE2B]

Nice to hear your out there doin it too Mutley. We had a great day Nighthawk Cold comfort xknuts and two of his Tiumph buddies and myself went up to Palmy for a coffee via the Karitane coast rd then thru Macraes to Middlemarch and home was a great day :yes: :sunny: (but for one of us had a wee mechanical hiccup and had to turn back early) hope your all good now xk :yes:

[outbackal]

Well would have loved a wee spin today but to late again bloody work but are about to overcome that problem will check the thread 2 moro

[FREE2B]

You cant let work get in the way of more important stuff ... thats for sure :nono:

[Mutley]

We went up through Middlemarch, Hyde etc a couple of days ago to Danseys Pass Coach Inn where we had a job to do. Lovely sunny day, fabulous scenery but unfortunately had to go in the car. Carried on over pass when job finished. Not a cruiser bike road but I can see why the adventure bike riders love it.:love: :yes:

[FREE2B]

Scenery is great up there Ive only taken the car over and even then its still an awesome road :yes:

[Silverfern]

Any sunday riders out there otherwise I'll just mosie around the peninsula or maybe down to Brighton this arvo, I don't mind going on my own, honestly, really, I don't. . . . ? Nice and easy, no rush, on my own . . . .

[Silverfern]

Any sunday riders out there otherwise I'll just mosie around the peninsula or maybe down to Brighton this arvo, I don't mind going on my own, honestly, really, I don't. . . . ? Nice and easy, no rush, on my own .

[Daffyd]

You gonna go twice? lol

[xknuts]

(but for one of us had a wee mechanical hiccup and had to turn back early) hope your all good now xk :yes:

Funny who ya meet when you are broke down on the side of the road waiting for the truck! I was lying in the grass enjoying the sun when 2 different lots of mates turn up thinking they had found an abandoned Hurricane-hehe. All fixed now and rode it home from my rescuers garage.:shit: Missed a good ride I see


Carried on over pass when job finished. Not a cruiser bike road but I can see why the adventure bike riders love it.:love: :yes:

I took Custard Square over to the "Long Drop Rally"and it was fine albeit slow where the road is solid rock base and very tight corners. I just pretended I had an adventure bike:woohoo:

[botb]

Well guys had ride down to KP on Saturday weather sunny but a bit chilly.... after a ton of food,alcohol and more alcohol... talking shit and catching up with the penguin crew and a bit of a kip rode back today with glorious sun on my back and not a lot of traffic was greeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaatttttt ... i could have shot through past dunners and kept going (but was on reserve so couldn't lol) :scooter:

[FREE2B]

Funny who ya meet when you are broke down on the side of the road waiting for the truck! I was lying in the grass enjoying the sun when 2 different lots of mates turn up thinking they had found an abandoned Hurricane-hehe. All fixed now and rode it home from my rescuers garage.:shit: Missed a good ride I see
Glad ur all goin again :scooter: and your waitin time wasnt too dull :sunny: we wont be seein any abandoned hurricanes popin up on tardme then??



I took Custard Square over to the "Long Drop Rally"and it was fine albeit slow where the road is solid rock base and very tight corners. I just pretended I had an adventure bike:woohoo:
go the custard square :Punk:



Well guys had ride down to KP on Saturday weather sunny but a bit chilly.... after a ton of food,alcohol and more alcohol... talking shit and catching up with the penguin crew and a bit of a kip rode back today with glorious sun on my back and not a lot of traffic was greeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaatttttt ... i could have shot through past dunners and kept going (but was on reserve so couldn't lol) :scooter:
know how that feels hahahaha souns like ya had a great weekend too:woohoo:

[NighthawkNZ]

Was a great ride on saturday upto palmy... coffee and the over to middlemarch and back home... each time I ride that road it gets better...

Well now I have to shoot down to Invercargill Monday night or Tuesday morning for a funeral :(

[botb]

know how that feels hahahaha souns like ya had a great weekend too:woohoo:

Yep was great!!:scooter: thoroughly enjoyed it sounds like you guys had a bit of fun??? lol broken custard squares etc ....lol

[xknuts]

lol broken custard squares etc ....lol

Sorry NOT C/Square!!! Something a little more special BUT all is lovely now-I'm taking it to Brass monkey!

[botb]

O NOT the new one dear.....

[FREE2B]

O NOT the new one dear.....

Na was the orange tart :scooter::scooter:

[botb]

Na was the orange tart :scooter::scooter:

o bugger eh .... i am yet to have a moment like that lol no doubt it will come :scooter: must give you a ring G and catch up :yes:

[xknuts]

Na was the orange tart :scooter::scooter:

Yeah, "she" was a TART, wasn't she!


o bugger eh .... i am yet to have a moment like that lol no doubt it will come

You really don't want a moment like that because chances are that when it comes it will be pissing down, a howling gale and you'll be miles from home, hehe.

Is anyone doing the "Burnt Ostrich Rally", 5kms North of Winton this Saturday????

[NighthawkNZ]

Is anyone doing the "Burnt Ostrich Rally", 5kms North of Winton this Saturday????

theres a rally on and I didn't know... ummm umm ummm panic panic hmmm
got an info on it... I may go. (will have to pack the bike again :doh:)

[Ruralman]

Went into Honda Otago on my way home today to find out about this adventure ride to the Brass thats been advertised - while the route isn't being released until the day I was taken through it and it looks like a fantastic trip which I'll do quite happily without putting knobblies on the T/A unless theres a torrential downpour. Most of that country is so dry at the moment it will take quite a bit of rain to change things.
So hopefully I can send a bit more stuff up with Delphinus to lighten the load - I don't suppose theres any other KB Dunedin riders interested in a back country blast to the Brass??? - no need to reply I already know the answer.
I've bought a bottle of mull wine concentrate I found at the supermarket the other day and a bottle of Green Ginger wine - so XKnuts and Free2B wheres these mull wine recipes???? - what else do we need to bring?

[FREE2B]

Yep will get on to the Mull wine thingy :yes: dont panic :shutup: Tho this concentrate stuff sounds easy if its drinkable.

[xknuts]

so XKnuts and Free2B wheres these mull wine recipes???? - what else do we need to bring?

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! I've asked the right questions but its very secret stuff you understand???

[NighthawkNZ]

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! I've asked the right questions but its very secret stuff you understand???

:lol: secret squirrel stuff... kewl

[xknuts]

theres a rally on and I didn't know... ummm umm ummm panic panic hmmm
got an info on it... I may go. (will have to pack the bike again :doh:)


Boney Ostrich Rally this weekend.
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/allan_p/events.htm

[Delphinus]

I heard the sound of a bike engine outside so went down to have a look and sure enough some helmet clad someone on a VTR was in the driveway... Didn't look too much like NH though and turned out it was a guy who had recently moved over from the UK to Chch and was down here for a ride, and mistook us for the backpackers next door.
Anyways we started chatting about bikes and his beast is now safely tucked away in my garage for the night.

[NighthawkNZ]

I heard the sound of a bike engine outside so went down to have a look and sure enough some helmet clad someone on a VTR was in the driveway... Didn't look too much like NH though and turned out it was a guy who had recently moved over from the UK to Chch and was down here for a ride, and mistook us for the backpackers next door.
Anyways we started chatting about bikes and his beast is now safely tucked away in my garage for the night.

On yah mate :)

[FREE2B]

Yeah, "she" was a TART, wasn't she!

:yeah: :laugh:

Is anyone doing the "Burnt Ostrich Rally", 5kms North of Winton this Saturday????
Dont think Ill be doin the BO rally...hmmmmmmm does that mean itis frequented by particularly smelly bikers???? :shutup:

[xknuts]

Dont think Ill be doin the BO rally...hmmmmmmm does that mean itis frequented by particularly smelly bikers???? :shutup:

My mistake on an earlier post. B.O rally is "BONEY OSTRICH RALLY" tomorrow 5km North of Winton. Last year it was between the Beaumont rally and the Brass Monkey. Apparently it was rescheduled this year so as not to clash with the big HOG anniversary run last weekend. They have a big bonfire and small open sided marquees around the place, behind the White Pub.

[NighthawkNZ]

My mistake on an earlier post. B.O rally is "BONEY OSTRICH RALLY" tomorrow 5km North of Winton. Last year it was between the Beaumont rally and the Brass Monkey. Apparently it was rescheduled this year so as not to clash with the big HOG anniversary run last weekend. They have a big bonfire and small open sided marquees around the place, behind the White Pub.

so R U going chris ??????

[xknuts]

so R U going chris ??????

Don't believe I will NH. Too close to Monkey!

[NighthawkNZ]

Hmmm maybe I d a day trip tomorrow... since I will know nobody thats going... :scratch:

[Silverfern]

Going down the Peninsula today, leaving about 1.30 if anyone's interested post here! Going top road first to Portobello. Should be there by 2 pm.

[Daffyd]

My mistake on an earlier post. B.O rally is "BONEY OSTRICH RALLY" tomorrow 5km North of Winton. Last year it was between the Beaumont rally and the Brass Monkey. Apparently it was rescheduled this year so as not to clash with the big HOG anniversary run last weekend. They have a big bonfire and small open sided marquees around the place, behind the White Pub.

It's the Benmore Pub.

[Ruralman]

ok guys please vote on the poll for the location of the Dec KB get together - some of the suggested locations are a very long way for a Sunday ride home for us down here, but get on and make your choice. You can vote for more than one which is handy, but don't go for more than 3 or it will get totally indecisive.
Thanks
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=50740

[Delphinus]

And the linky is here if you want. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=50740

[botb]

Hey guys .....not headin to Brass now as have young lad headin in for surgery on Wed so will be playing nursey at home :innocent: cheers for the support vehicle offer for G/F but she has bowed out too coz i'm not heading up k guys have fun and be careful

[Delphinus]

No worries, hope everything goes well for you and yours.

[outbackal]

HI guys has anyone made any plans as to what day and time we are to meet up and head to the BRASS sorry to hear BOTB is not joining us for a cruise so i guess ill cancel the body suit i bet she only wants to save her 50 bucks sorry i cant get it again

[Ruralman]

HI guys has anyone made any plans as to what day and time we are to meet up and head to the BRASS sorry to hear BOTB is not joining us for a cruise so i guess ill cancel the body suit i bet she only wants to save her 50 bucks sorry i cant get it again

Yes plans definitely made - meet ready to leave from Honda Otago, 9am Sat - and be ready to enjoy about 150km of great backroad gravel!!!!yeeeeehaaaaa

[Silverfern]

BotB so sorry you cant come but you are definitely making the right choice (no-brainer really) Allteh best for a speedy recovery.
Re ride to Brass by those who don't have knobby tyres, is this the thread to sort out meeting place/time or should it it be on the Brass Monkey thread? As no-one takes any notice of me anyway, how does an 11 am start, via Palmy, Ranfurly/Naseby for break to arrive at site around 2 ish?

[outbackal]

Sounds good to me so keep those ideas coming im listening to meet where and when i take it we still have a cage going

[Delphinus]

Yeah I'm still bikeless.. but about 3 days away from something new... Watch this space ;)
Wont be able to take to brass yet though. Will be taking cage. Let me know if you need anything added to the bundle.

Taking the ZXR250 to MCR and SPV tomorrow morning to see what they will offer me for it in as is condition...

[NighthawkNZ]

Yeah I'm still bikeless.. but about 3 days away from something new... Watch this space ;)
Wont be able to take to brass yet though. Will be taking cage. Let me know if you need anything added to the bundle.

Taking the ZXR250 to MCR and SPV tomorrow morning to see what they will offer me for it in as is condition...

I may need a few things taken... (namely bike cover... and some anti freeze)

[Ruralman]

BotB so sorry you cant come but you are definitely making the right choice (no-brainer really) Allteh best for a speedy recovery.
Re ride to Brass by those who don't have knobby tyres, is this the thread to sort out meeting place/time or should it it be on the Brass Monkey thread? As no-one takes any notice of me anyway, how does an 11 am start, via Palmy, Ranfurly/Naseby for break to arrive at site around 2 ish?

Home via SH8 or back the same way? - or decide on the morning
As it happens my tyres aren't particularly knobbie either but they should be fine for this route, if it gets wet and sticky I can cut out the farm track sections and stick to the gravel.

[xknuts]

im listening to meet where and when

Allan, The Otago M/c club have a truck going with your gear, collecting in Clarke street on Friday night from 5pm -6pm. And will bring gear back also for collection on Monday and Tuesday evening.
I'm going with the BSA Club @ 10.30am Saturday Morning (Now that I am Club Captain, privileges you know!!) Look out for the Orange "Tart". hehe

[JimO]

Yeah I'm still bikeless.. but about 3 days away from something new... Watch this space ;)
Wont be able to take to brass yet though. Will be taking cage. Let me know if you need anything added to the bundle.

Taking the ZXR250 to MCR and SPV tomorrow morning to see what they will offer me for it in as is condition...

i will give you a shiney new hundie for it

[botb]

Hey guys well sounds like your going to have fun......... Weather not looking too bad either just a few splashes :yes: wee guy very brave to-day and doing well Mum very maternal tho lol.....

[NighthawkNZ]

Hey guys well sounds like your going to have fun......... Weather not looking too bad either just a few splashes :yes: wee guy very brave to-day and doing well Mum very maternal tho lol.....

great to read... hope he gets better soon :yes:

[FREE2B]

Hey guys well sounds like your going to have fun......... Weather not looking too bad either just a few splashes :yes: wee guy very brave to-day and doing well Mum very maternal tho lol.....

Glad to here things are goin well botb. Shame you wont be at the rally but hey that is the way of it. Will have a drinkie 4 ya :drinknsin

Hey you other guys why leave so late?? I have a crafty master plan 4 me. How does hyde at 10.30 sound??? :dodge:

[outbackal]

Well Well Club Captain - does that mean you get to ride up the front now? Thanx Chris for info on gear but have got my gear going by car for our wee party - sounds like it is going to be a gooood weekend. Just brought a set of saddlebags for the Trophy but not have not fitted them yet - pipes possibly in the way!

[xknuts]

Hey you other guys why leave so late?? I have a crafty master plan 4 me. How does hyde at 10.30 sound??? :dodge:

Now the early bird? What about "Clarkes" @ 11am?


Just brought a set of saddlebags for the Trophy but not have not fitted them yet - pipes possibly in the way!

I had bags on the "Tart" for one Monkey, took the paint off the side covers!

[Ruralman]

Now the early bird? What about "Clarkes" @ 11am?



WEll if you guys can make it to Hyde at around 10:30-11am to the coffee shop you would be able to meet up with those of us doing the adventure ride to the Brass. I think we do the seal section over the Hyde hill and then go native again (oops thats not very PC nowadays - native grasslands of course).
Jantar is considering coming down to meet up with us there as well.

[outbackal]

Hyde what the hell are we doing in Hyde are we doing the RAIL TRAIL just joking im keen for any thing hit us with some ideas pleeeeease

[Ruralman]

Hyde what the hell are we doing in Hyde are we doing the RAIL TRAIL just joking im keen for any thing hit us with some ideas pleeeeease

OK all the Dunedin riders doing the sealed road ride meet at the Shell Station on Anderson's Bay road ready to depart at 9:30am, ride via Outram and Middlemarch to Hyde to arrive between 10:30-11am for coffee etc, Then on to Ranfurly to refuel and have lunch before riding on to the site. You will be there in good time to grab a good tent site and a bonfire etc.

There ya go Al, job done - don't argue with the bloody time either - you need to get going and get up there around 2 ish or you'll end up in the cheap sections!!

[FREE2B]

whos bringing the tele???

[outbackal]

Excelent that wasnt hard thats good for me 930 SHELL ANDY BAY

[FREE2B]

Excelent that wasnt hard thats good for me 930 SHELL ANDY BAY

cool i'll c ya @ hyde (dont forget the tele)

[NighthawkNZ]

0930 :gob: man... there goes my sleep in

[Ruralman]

0930 :gob: man... there goes my sleep in

Toughen up man

Hey if you guys are going via Middlemarch and get tempted to do the George King Memorial drive take it really quietly around the first bit just after the Outram Bridge and as you head up the first hill - we were through there today doing some intensive bike testing??? - anyway theres a whole heap of stock truck effluent spilt on the road and its as slippery as anything. Theres a bit of this stuff on some of the corners on the way up the hill as well so take it easy.

[Delphinus]

I need a favour...

I need to talk to someone who currently has their motorbike restricted and has done the time to be able to sit their full license... Ideally living near dunedin...

Long story.. pm for details. Reward offered.

[NighthawkNZ]

I need a favour...

I need to talk to someone who currently has their motorbike restricted and has done the time to be able to sit their full license... Ideally living near dunedin...

Long story.. pm for details. Reward offered.

?????? :scratch:

[Delphinus]

It involves my master plan to avoid having to wait an extra 3 weeks from the 16th June to get my full test done....

[Silverfern]

I'm the first rider back from the Brass, didn't get past Outram, hands soaking wet, couldn't see out of visor (with it up I was pierced by needle-like rain, down and I fogged up), feet and hands frozen, daughter on back frozen (in spite of us looking like the Michelin women) so made the reluctant decision to turn back at 11 am due only to the weather. I'm sure the ones who made it up earlier in the morning are having a great time, good on you guys. I hope the KB'ers I talked to at Shell at 9.30 made it okay too. Looking forward to pics and stories :)

[Midnight Special]

Hiya Jolene, my daughter and i decided to go to the movies and see Johnny Depp, was toastie warm at the movies hope everyone had a safe ride ! to yucky out for me i thinks .

[botb]

I'm the first rider back from the Brass, didn't get past Outram, hands soaking wet, couldn't see out of visor (with it up I was pierced by needle-like rain, down and I fogged up), feet and hands frozen, daughter on back frozen (in spite of us looking like the Michelin women) so made the reluctant decision to turn back at 11 am due only to the weather. I'm sure the ones who made it up earlier in the morning are having a great time, good on you guys. I hope the KB'ers I talked to at Shell at 9.30 made it okay too. Looking forward to pics and stories :)

O bugger eh shit you didn't get far at all o well next year eh :scooter:

[cold comfort]

As one of the intrepid (though small) group from the Shell station it will come as no surprise we all had seriously wet arses. The sight of several hundred sodden bikers steaming in front of the bonfire will live in my memories of the event.
On cue (after clearing) it then froze-excellent! Overall the sort of event all masochists could wish for. A great event, good company and another badge. Many thanks againto Delphinius who,bikeless, nobly carried the necessities of lfe in his car.

[Ruralman]

As one of the intrepid (though small) group from the Shell station it will come as no surprise we all had seriously wet arses. The sight of several hundred sodden bikers steaming in front of the bonfire will live in my memories of the event.
On cue (after clearing) it then froze-excellent! Overall the sort of event all masochists could wish for. A great event, good company and another badge. Many thanks againto Delphinius who,bikeless, nobly carried the necessities of lfe in his car.

It all went to show that the old Billy Connelly quote - "theres no such thing as bad motorcycling days - just bad choice of clothing" - holds very true.
We went through torrential rain, mist , and for a change, light rain on the adventure ride to the Brass but with a rainsuit over my riding gear everything stayed dry.
This rally will always be about the experience in sometimes marginal conditions - I mean why else would you stay in a tent on a wind swept hill in Central Otago in the middle of winter????? It was a really good gathering for those who could get there - one thing noted by many - hardly any Harleys there???!!! I wonder why???? Do they rust in the rain????

[botb]

See the thing with Harleys is RM...... they command respect and not many Harleys owners are willing to let their 20 odd thou baby freeze in the snow lol......

[NighthawkNZ]

The old VTR needed a bit of a helping hand to start in the morning.... The Brass monkey... well I have now crossed it off my to do list weather I will go again is well lets say open...

[Ruralman]

See the thing with Harleys is RM...... they command respect and not many Harleys owners are willing to let their 20 odd thou baby freeze in the snow lol......

Alternatively they could all be a bunch of soft cocks???????

[NighthawkNZ]

Alternatively they could all be a bunch of soft cocks???????

I wouldn't really know about that... but they seem to be wimps and not that tough as the image they try and potray

[oldrider]

Every body bags Harley riders but my experience has been that they wave and acknowledge you on the road and are generally more friendly at fuel stops etc.

I have had more offers of assistance from them than any other group.

Maybe I look like I need more assistance than most! :shit:

Some of my best friends are Harley riders! (Heard that anywhere before!!!!)

I find some other rider groups seem to be right up themselves far more than Harley riders but then to say so would just be as bad as bagging Harleys. :shutup: John.

[Kemet]

The old VTR needed a bit of a helping hand to start in the morning.... The Brass monkey... well I have now crossed it off my to do list weather I will go again is well lets say open...

"Strange" how some managed to start their bikes at all hours of the night though.... Don't know what was worse... that or the snoring? I'm sure the snoring could be heard back in the village down the road... YIKES

Was it just me or did the :police: not show us any "respect"? I only saw the one :police: car right outside Ranfurly.....

Should I/We feel insulted??

[cold comfort]

Fair comment from Older Rider-fun to bag Harley riders though. Always giving my brother stick-in turn he hopes i will get a "real bike"!. Passed a few on the way home (seem to do that) and did not miss the absence of the constabulary for a minute

[Midnight Special]

doese rideing in the rain wind cold and ice make you tough guess im a soft cock then cause i dont like being cold at all brrrrrrrrr or the thought of dropping my bike harley or yammy

[Virago]

does riding in the rain wind cold and ice make you tough.......

Nah, it's a bit like smashing your head against a brick wall - the only good thing about it is that it feels good when you stop. There's a fine line between perceived toughness and obvious stupidity, and it's often hard to tell the difference....:dodge:

Never understood the whole "you're only a true biker if you ride in the cold and rain" mentality.

[scumdog]

Alternatively they could all be a bunch of soft cocks???????

The Deep South HOG Chapter held its 15th Ann. 'do' at Omarama only a week or so before, almost 200 bikes there so I guess a lot of Harley owners 'used-up' their riding time and money going to that.

I was off to Southland Rodders 40th Ann. rod-run in my 'lorry' this last weekend, living inside and driving a (mostly) warm cage, a few other HD owning rodders there too.

It drizzled heavily in Invercargill on Sat and Sunday morning but we cruised to Te Anau via Tuatapere and Manapouri in the afternoon, great weather then - and great scenery too, a 'must-do' ride for this summer. (and the road had enough twists&turns&hills to keep it from being boring.)

[oldrider]

Nah, it's a bit like smashing your head against a brick wall - the only good thing about it is that it feels good when you stop. There's a fine line between perceived toughness and obvious stupidity, and it's often hard to tell the difference....:dodge:

Never understood the whole "you're only a true biker if you ride in the cold and rain" mentality.

I really enjoy riding in the rain and other inclement weather as long as I am not personally wet and cold.

Conditions add different dimentions to the enjoyment of the ride. (IMHO)

The answer is in the quality of your apparel and I do not associate riding in any conditions as being tough or otherwise!

I just really enjoy riding my bike.

Of all the conditions I think riding in the wind is probably the least rewarding. :yes: John.

[Ruralman]

The Deep South HOG Chapter held its 15th Ann. 'do' at Omarama only a week or so before, almost 200 bikes there so I guess a lot of Harley owners 'used-up' their riding time and money going to that.

I was off to Southland Rodders 40th Ann. rod-run in my 'lorry' this last weekend, living inside and driving a (mostly) warm cage, a few other HD owning rodders there too.

It drizzled heavily in Invercargill on Sat and Sunday morning but we cruised to Te Anau via Tuatapere and Manapouri in the afternoon, great weather then - and great scenery too, a 'must-do' ride for this summer. (and the road had enough twists&turns&hills to keep it from being boring.)

So it takes a comment like that to get you back here does it????. Sounds like you had a great weekend and I know what you mean in regards limiting how many of these things you can go to.
In all honesty I wouldn't have wanted to ride a Harley, any other sort of cruiser or any bike that puts you in a great "weather Catching riding position" on Saturday - it was pretty awful. The ride home on Sunday however was really nice.
That backroad to Manapouri is a beaut - if we had a group we could book Borland Lodge for a night (or 2) for a relatively cheap getaway weekend - its only a few km off that main route. I think one of your old local colleagues (careful choice of words here) runs the place now.
There was a big car convention thing in Alexandra when we came home from the Brass on Sunday - possibly Fords as thats all I saw - they were spread out on the big Park in the middle of Alex, obviously on show.

[botb]

Sheesh RM you not like being at home occasionally ??? plans all sound grand but have to say this chic is broke flat and waiting for pre-lamb so i can dust off the broom *sigh* has to be done ..... :scooter:

[Ruralman]

Sheesh RM you not like being at home occasionally ??? plans all sound grand but have to say this chic is broke flat and waiting for pre-lamb so i can dust off the broom *sigh* has to be done ..... :scooter:

Yes I do like being at home and as it happens I think I'll be going into winter hermit mode very soon - the suggested Borland Lodge thing should cost less per head than a rally. The place is like a camping ground with cabins and a central cooking dining area. I've been there with a couple of school camps.
I wasn't thinking of anything soon though D, I'd rather go there when its warmer so you just get your pre-lamb a into g and don't worry about it for now.
Is that lad of yours bouncing around again now?

[cold comfort]

Can anyone enlighten me on how to post images-have some of the Brass here.
There is no "manage attachments" box on my reply page (as per FAQ page) and the tool bar above this text does not appear to be "live". Am i a third class citizen or just not worthy of a funtioning membership?

[FREE2B]

Hey there click on the little paper clip on the top line :yes:

[cold comfort]

Will try (again) to post some images of the weekend. Cheesr G. Sorry about the clarity but "someone" changed the resolution on my camera!

[Ruralman]

Will try (again) to post some images of the weekend. Cheesr G. Sorry about the clarity but "someone" changed the resolution on my camera!

Looks like you've got it sussed M , well done. Did you find out what was the story with the bike parked on its handlebars?? - cunning plan to keep ice off the seat??

[cold comfort]

Bike probably needed a lie down and a cup of tea after trying to keep up with you lot. I intend to exchange my bike gloves for snowboarding ones for a few months and resort to AWD until spring. Look forward to the KB get together, wherever it is

[FREE2B]

Good work on the photos cc. All in all a great weekend was had by our little bunch of intrepid adventurers :scooter::scooter:and yes looks like the snow is guna be happenin soon too:woohoo:

[Virago]

I'm a very part-time biker, spending most days zooming around Dunedin in my work cage. I seldom get the bike out if it's below about 12 degrees.

I'm curious - did any Dunedin KBers venture out on two wheels today? If so, by choice or necessity?:cold:

[cold comfort]

Lets be real here(as indicated earlier in this thread) most of us ride a bike for the sheer joy and exhilaration only experienced on two wheels. I personally used mine for work Wed and the cage on Thurs (work and groceries). I would venture no-one in thier right mind would ride in this weather by choice (risking sleet, ice diesel,container trucks, SUV's,roadworks etc) What would that prove?

[NighthawkNZ]

I'm a very part-time biker, spending most days zooming around Dunedin in my work cage. I seldom get the bike out if it's below about 12 degrees.

I'm curious - did any Dunedin KBers venture out on two wheels today? If so, by choice or necessity?:cold:

I would have rode my bike to work... but the time I get dressed in bike gear helmet, find keys un cover the bike, warm bike up I probably could have walk to and back from my work... :doh:

[cold comfort]

Hey D-you an insomniac also or just another KB addict! Hope you had agood ride back from the BM. It was good thru Palmy

[Delphinus]

Lets just say theres alot of KB addicts round here...

[phaedrus]

What would that prove?

Nothing, as i found out.

[Jantar]

Lets just say theres alot of KB addicts round here...

I resemble that remark. I am not an addict. I just can't stay away from this site is all. :innocent:

[Delphinus]

So hows the new bike going Phaedrus? How many km's you put on it? Still got the GPS set for "Max Gravel" ?

[NighthawkNZ]

Hey D-you an insomniac also or just another KB addict! Hope you had agood ride back from the BM. It was good thru Palmy

Came back via Alex and Roxburgh... was a great day, great ride home :-)

[phaedrus]

So hows the new bike going Phaedrus? How many km's you put on it? Still got the GPS set for "Max Gravel" ?

I haven't needed to use the GMLD since then. The bike is still going awesomely.

[xknuts]

Ok Tim, PM me! I need your address & Ph No???

[botb]

Ok you lot who's up for a Pot-Luck Mid-Winter feast one night ??? seeing the winter months are upon us and riding opportunities are slim!!!! We can have a get together and catch up minus wheels anyway :yes: !!!

[outbackal]

That sounds real good to me seen ive tucked my 2 wheels away till the weather warms up a tad looking forward to a get together cheers:rockon:

[Daffyd]

I'm keen, but seeing as how I'm working and staying away from home during the week I could only make it at the weekend.

[NighthawkNZ]

My baby tucked away as well and undercover and stored in the shed at work... :(

[Virago]

My baby tucked away as well and undercover and stored in the shed at work... :(

Yeah, but what about your bike?:dodge:

[Virago]

Ok you lot who's up for a Pot-Luck Mid-Winter feast one night ??? seeing the winter months are upon us and riding opportunities are slim!!!! We can have a get together and catch up minus wheels anyway :yes: !!!

Cool, Mutley and I would be up for that.:yes:

We're away to Christchurch next weekend (Thursday - Sunday), but other than that we're free.

[FREE2B]

Yes excellent idea...now for the wheres and whens. Still a bit of riding to be done yet I think :scooter: :scooter: ...and a search for maybe an upgrade. Had a ER6N for the weekend very cool but right on the height limit...darn short legs.

[NighthawkNZ]

A 15.5 lt fuel tank... bit bigger than one you have now... hehehe...


Oh good idea for the dinner thingy

[Ruralman]

Well I have a very large wild pork roast that was shot on this place - I was thinking it would be best cooked on the BBQ and maybe would need a few other carnivores to help eat it........ but then all these new age KB'rs are probably vegans???????

Weekends probably best and probably a Sunday midday thing?, or a Sat night? - these don't clash with kids sport generally.

Date options??? - I could make things suit in any of the next 3 weekends I think.
The standard of housekeeping here still hasn't improved since the last KB gathering!!!! - so if you can cope with that I suppose you could have it here - it makes it easy for me if the way various talented members took over my kitchen last time is anything to go by!! - and I don't have to drive home, even better!!

Theres a bunk and a single bed over in the hut for anyone needing to stay (bring sleeping bag), and possibly a spare bed or 2 in the house depending on how many kids I have home.

[Virago]

Roast Pork????

Find some watercress for the vegans, I'll make a sizeable hole in the pork on my own if necessary.......:yes:

That sound great B, would love to make it down to your place, especially as we had to bail at the last minute last time.

As mentioned, this coming weekend is out for us, but we're free after that.

The saturday evening option sounds good, I'm happy to be sober driver for those wanting to head home at night.

[Ruralman]

Roast Pork????

Find some watercress for the vegans, I'll make a sizeable hole in the pork on my own if necessary.......:yes:

That sound great B, would love to make it down to your place, especially as we had to bail at the last minute last time.

As mentioned, this coming weekend is out for us, but we're free after that.

The saturday evening option sounds good, I'm happy to be sober driver for those wanting to head home at night.

Sounds like a man after my own heart there K - and I think theres some watercress in the creek just down the road but I'm buggered if I know what to do with it, though I'm more than heppy to point someone else in that direction who can educate me.

If anyone else is keen to host this thing closer to Dunedin then don't be shy - I won't be in the least offended, in fact you can even cook the pork!!!!

[Ruralman]

On something completely different - I followed up on an Advert in KiwiRider about a low cost bike to bike walkie talkie system.
It uses one of those small handheld radio transmitters and with a plug in headpiece and microphone to put in your helmet.
I emailed and asked a few questions including the price for 6-8 of them, and how they work. Basically for that number the price stays the same at $140 each but they will chuck in a battery charger with each unit and a set of NiMh batteries for each.
I thought it would be great to have a set of these things that most of us had one and we can talk to each other whether all of us are riding or whether only a couple of us are out for a ride. You can also use them as a rider to pillion system.
They apparently work best when on the outside rather than inside your jacket ( a couple of Km range vs a couple of hundred metres) - they are a small light unit that could be attached with velcro to a number of places. There is a PTT (push to talk) button that you put on the handlebar and you push that in when you talk and release to listen. The headset includes the ear speakers and a microphone. The units are battery powered.
Who would be interested in getting one? Has anyone any experience using them?

[NighthawkNZ]

On something completely different - I followed up on an Advert in KiwiRider about a low cost bike to bike walkie talkie system.
It uses one of those small handheld radio transmitters and with a plug in headpiece and microphone to put in your helmet.
I emailed and asked a few questions including the price for 6-8 of them, and how they work. Basically for that number the price stays the same at $140 each but they will chuck in a battery charger with each unit and a set of NiMh batteries for each.
I thought it would be great to have a set of these things that most of us had one and we can talk to each other whether all of us are riding or whether only a couple of us are out for a ride. You can also use them as a rider to pillion system.
They apparently work best when on the outside rather than inside your jacket ( a couple of Km range vs a couple of hundred metres) - they are a small light unit that could be attached with velcro to a number of places. There is a PTT (push to talk) button that you put on the handlebar and you push that in when you talk and release to listen. The headset includes the ear speakers and a microphone. The units are battery powered.
Who would be interested in getting one? Has anyone any experience using them?

That would be a kewl idea... I would possibly buy a set (or two)

[Delphinus]

Yeah I'm interested Ruralman... Do you have a link/Pictures?

[Ruralman]

Yeah I'm interested Ruralman... Do you have a link/Pictures?

Link - page 210 in latest Kiwirider - come on don't be a cheapskate you know you want one!!!
they do have a websire which I haven't checked out

www.amalgamate2000.com/sales

[NighthawkNZ]

Link - page 210 in latest Kiwirider - come on don't be a cheapskate you know you want one!!!
they do have a websire which I haven't checked out

www.amalgamate2000.com/sales

Wonder it would work off these radios...?

http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/467657df014b4148273fc0a87f330688/Product/View/D1893

for the price the seem to give a pretty good line of sight range... (most have 2 or 3 ks these have 4+ kms...)

That be a pretty hard site to follow... sheese

[phaedrus]

nifty, I've picked up a couple of throat microphones and cheep walkie talkies. if my testing works out I'll wire it into the bike. The pass light switch being the Ptt and powered by the bike.

[Virago]

Sound like a good idea, I've been interested for a while in exploring bike-to-bike communications.

I use PRS radios quite a bit for work, mainly for communication within buildings.

Don't be sucked in by some of the line of sight claims. They may reach the claimed range when transmitting from hill top to hill top, but best practical range is usually about half what is claimed. A good rule of thumb for practical line-of-sight range is that "watts = kms". Without line-of-sight the range drops of dramatically, and put a good solid building in the way - forget it.

Some of the bigger university buildings I work in will defeat even 5 watt radios.

Personal experience - Uniden and Motorola are good. Don't like the GME (aussie brand) radios - they are easily out-performed by Uniden units with only half the power.

With the plethora of cheapy multi-pack radios available now, the PRS channels get a bit conjested sometimes.....

[NighthawkNZ]

Sound like a good idea, I've been interested for a while in exploring bike-to-bike communications.

I use PRS radios quite a bit for work, mainly for communication within buildings.

Don't be sucked in by some of the line of sight claims. They may reach the claimed range when transmitting from hill top to hill top, but best practical range is usually about half what is claimed. A good rule of thumb for practical line-of-sight range is that "watts = kms". Without line-of-sight the range drops of dramatically, and put a good solid building in the way - forget it.

Some of the bigger university buildings I work in will defeat even 5 watt radios.

Personal experience - Uniden and Motorola are good. Don't like the GME (aussie brand) radios - they are easily out-performed by Uniden units with only half the power.

With the plethora of cheapy multi-pack radios available now, the PRS channels get a bit conjested sometimes.....

Yup I know all about line of sight comms... (ex Navy)

[Jantar]

I'm also slightly interested, but I think I'll wait untill we can get cordless comms into the helmet.

[Ruralman]

Yup I know all about line of sight comms... (ex Navy)

You've got one of those Nolan helmets - do they have speakers already built in to them? I know they have something on the side where you can plug stuff in , or is that just some models of their helmet.

I am wondering if all this PTT stuff is really needed - if you could just velcro the thing to the chest of your jacket where you can give the button a squeeze with your left hand then that should work OK - you'd still need speakers and microphone in your helmet though but we can probably get a set of these at Dick Smiths???

[Silverfern]

Ok you lot who's up for a Pot-Luck Mid-Winter feast one night ??? seeing the winter months are upon us and riding opportunities are slim!!!! We can have a get together and catch up minus wheels anyway :yes: !!!
Count me in, just say when, if we head inland to Ruralman's can we go by car (woosie speaking here?) but the latest BRONZ newsletter had the wind chill factor thingy and in case you haven't noticed, ice, winds and grit are here. Can offer my place on 14 July if being locally in Dunedin is better?

[FREE2B]

Id say where ever we end up car travel is guna be the preferred option. Im interested in the communication thingys too sounds like we have enough technically minded people to sort out whats good.

[NighthawkNZ]

Id say where ever we end up car travel is guna be the preferred option. Im interested in the communication thingys too sounds like we have enough technically minded people to sort out whats good.

I'll have to go by cage... me baby is wrapped up for the winter... :doh:

[Virago]

......I'll go wherever that pork goes.....:love:

[Ruralman]

Count me in, just say when, if we head inland to Ruralman's can we go by car (woosie speaking here?) but the latest BRONZ newsletter had the wind chill factor thingy and in case you haven't noticed, ice, winds and grit are here. Can offer my place on 14 July if being locally in Dunedin is better?

Great idea - bad date, well for me anyway. Got a big family get together for my fathers 85th that weekend.


......I'll go wherever that pork goes.....:love:

It can go anywhere theres someone willing to cook it - even if it has to be me.

[NighthawkNZ]

me and paula can go probably anywhere any time at present... though I suppose I better ask her... :slap:

[botb]

Virago it's 'wild' pork lol but anyway i'm sure you'll love it :yes: ok well i'm in for wherever looks like we have 2 options either RM's or SF'S so if we can have a poll on where we want to go that would be handy!!! :Punk:

[Ruralman]

I did a bit of investigating in Dunedin yesterday on options for the bike to bike communication. I went to Dick Smiths and also to Jaycar which was recommended to me.
Jaycar had a motorcycle adapter kit ($118) which when added to their recommended radio unit would have cost around $250 per bike. The kit included a plug in headset, microphone to go into your helmet plus a wire out to a push to talk button. To me it looked bulky and a bit awkward to put in my helmet, the radio unit was also reasonably large and to be honest it was also probably more than I was thinking of spending per bike.

The other option was at Dick Smiths with the unit on the link below
http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4679a76a007c462e273fc0a87f3306d8/Product/View/D9129

This is a very thin and light unit which would easily attached with some velcro to the front of your jacket or something handy, it comes with an earpiece and microphone, and it has VOX which means it will transmitt as soon as the mic hears you talking so you don't need a push to talk button (much better for - fuck theres a cop, watch out theres gravel on that corner etc). It has some other nice features with power save functions etc.
Price wise its $199 for a set with 2 of everything, and it will communicate with other sets set to the same channel. Looks like it can also use duplex which means potentially you could get longer range using repeaters in the area.
In my case I currently have speakers in my helmet for a radar detector - I will remove one side and put the CB speaker in there
My suggestion is that we try out a pair of these first but negotiate a price for quite a few if they prove successful. Maybe we can organize a set for the mid winter get together? Have a look and let me know what you think.

[Ruralman]

Virago it's 'wild' pork lol but anyway i'm sure you'll love it :yes: ok well i'm in for wherever looks like we have 2 options either RM's or SF'S so if we can have a poll on where we want to go that would be handy!!! :Punk:

Our roads not even muddy at the moment too - its set like bloody concrete!!!! faaaaaarrrrrk its cold.

[botb]

Yes tis cold here too no doubt you will have snow at yours RM tonight or this avo it's rolling in slowly have fun feeding out k lol

[Ruralman]

Yes tis cold here too no doubt you will have snow at yours RM tonight or this avo it's rolling in slowly have fun feeding out k lol

Everything is already white outside here now but at this stage just a light coating - doesn't sound great for the next few days though. It might look pretty but the novelty soon wears off when you have to work in it - unless of course thats on a ski field.

How does the night of Sat 7th July sound to everyone for this dinner thing?? (regardless of where it is held)

[mbazza]

Thanks for the invite! 7th July, I should be at a winter rally in Nerriga NSW where the locals say it can get cold, down to -2 / -3! I'll just have to go and see how the aussies do a winter rally. Have a good time without me. I'll have an opinion on the Trans Alp when I get back. Cheers.

[FREE2B]

7th July is good for me

[Daffyd]

7th July is good for me

Me too! Venue not a major issue.

[phaedrus]

shame I'll miss it :( I should be on my way back down.