Otago: Dunedin rides [Archive] - Page 5

Ruralman

23rd June 2007, 14:13

Heres the view out my kitchen window at the moment - pleased we didn't try to have the dinner this weekend. More snow forecast tonight and then it looks like it is going to clear up and freeze solid for a few days.
On my way in to Mosgiel last night I drove through a real blizzard with big heavy wet snow flakes - and there was a motorbike heading South through it. The headlight looked very much like a Transalp too - don't think it was me!!
The only weekend thats a definite out for the dinner for me is the 13-15th July.

Midnight Special

23rd June 2007, 16:58

hell that looks cold ! weres the snowman ??? i had to drop avon books today and that was bad enough walking from car to mailboxes !

phaedrus

24th June 2007, 23:46

Well lets try for a different date then that suits all... when you back phaedrus? and bazza?

I'll be back somewhere at the end of the 8th, and sociable somewhere around the 10th

botb

26th June 2007, 20:20

OK well we can hold off till you get back then

scumdog

26th June 2007, 21:31

Just a quick note while he is away at a meeting - EL Presidente. yes the 7th is good for us too that is if we are invited to wherever!! Somewhere between here and there would be good and some MEAT would be great!!
"The Trial begins...."
CB

Delphinus

27th June 2007, 20:42

Righto nothing seems to suit everyone, so we're just going to have to make a date and stick to it. If some people cant make this time, we'll just have another one soon :)

Vote all dates that you can make it.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1111802

You have 5 days to vote, then whichever date has the most votes we'll make it then.

Ruralman

27th June 2007, 21:06

As far as venue go I'm afraid you'll have to rule out my place this time - still happy to supply the pork wherever its held if its wanted/needed.

Delphinus

27th June 2007, 21:40

Doesn't matter where at this stage... lets just decide when.. else nothing will happen.

Delphinus

1st July 2007, 21:24

Well poll results are in, Saturday the 21st has come out on top, so lets lock that in.

Venue?

FREE2B

1st July 2007, 21:44

cool thats that sorted ...well done D

Delphinus

7th July 2007, 00:07

Righto confirmed for Sat 21st July. email me kbdinner@delphinus.co.nz and i'll reply with venue and details.

Its goin to be a potluck at one of the members houses to keep costs down. You're welcome to go into town after to have a drink or 10

rideNroot

12th July 2007, 19:47

Hello there :P

FREE2B

12th July 2007, 20:54

Hi welcome to the Dunos thread. It seems a bit quiet of late. U been ridin long?? :scooter:

rideNroot

14th July 2007, 10:59

Nah just a couple of weeks. Starting to get the hang of it. Sure can't wait for the weather to stop being so cold!

NighthawkNZ

14th July 2007, 11:14

Nah just a couple of weeks. Starting to get the hang of it. Sure can't wait for the weather to stop being so cold!

R U going to the Pissed Penguin?

rideNroot

14th July 2007, 15:09

Maybe! Depends on whether the missus lets me out :(

NighthawkNZ

14th July 2007, 15:11

Maybe! Depends on whether the missus lets me out :(

just do it... :)

botb

14th July 2007, 15:46

now now NH don't go roping this poor dude into your rally whoring lifestyle lol .....

NighthawkNZ

14th July 2007, 16:24

now now NH don't go roping this poor dude into your rally whoring lifestyle lol .....

I sowey... i stop it then

not

Ruralman

17th July 2007, 10:41

Just out of interest will anyone else have kids with them at the Sat night dinner? - could possibly have my nearly 16 yr old son and maybe my 12 yr old daughter (unlikely)

Oi NH - whats with this Xaria?????? - this you in your smurf fantasy world, a deed poll name change or something else??????

NighthawkNZ

17th July 2007, 10:50

Oi NH - whats with this Xaria?????? - this you in your smurf fantasy world, a deed poll name change or something else??????

You have meet her... 3 or 4 times now..???????

Ruralman

17th July 2007, 10:57

You have meet her... 3 or 4 times now..???????

So does P know you're using exotic new names for her or is this something that has been going on for a while in private and you're now sharing with the world???:gob::laugh:

scumdog

17th July 2007, 11:11

So does P know you're using exotic new names for her or is this something that has been going on for a while in private and you're now sharing with the world???:gob::laugh:

And does she wear a leather mini-skirt and bodice? (low-cut of course)

Ruralman

17th July 2007, 11:14

And does she wear a leather mini-skirt and bodice? (low-cut of course)

My goodness what have you been dealing with on the night shift??????

NighthawkNZ

17th July 2007, 12:53

So does P know you're using exotic new names for her or is this something that has been going on for a while in private and you're now sharing with the world???:gob::laugh:

its been her on line name for 10 years

Ruralman

17th July 2007, 12:57

its been her on line name for 10 years

Ah but you still haven't answered SD's questions about the clothing:nono:

NighthawkNZ

17th July 2007, 13:00

Ah but you still haven't answered SD's questions about the clothing:nono:

ah.. and why should i :D You will have to ask her yourself

Ruralman

17th July 2007, 13:06

ah.. and why should i :D You will have to ask her yourself

OK on Sat night the opening line will be - "hey P, you look a little different out of that leather mini and low cut top NH posted the pictures of - it was you wasn't it??"
You think that would get a reaction?

NighthawkNZ

17th July 2007, 13:27

You think that would get a reaction?

probably not... but try it anyway... :D

Ruralman

17th July 2007, 15:59

probably not... but try it anyway... :D

So if she doesn't react........ does that mean she's not the one wearing the fancy leather gear????????:gob::shit::shutup:

NighthawkNZ

17th July 2007, 16:11

So if she doesn't react........ does that mean she's not the one wearing the fancy leather gear????????:gob::shit::shutup:

i dunno... ask her not me????

xknuts

20th July 2007, 21:04

YAHOO, I got two solo rides in last weekend BUT it don't look too hot this w/end. I just wrapped up, went out and did it!! Sunday was decidedly warm. Scrubbing in new tyre on C/Sq. prior to Waimate weekend on 28th.

NighthawkNZ

20th July 2007, 21:13

Ruralman

20th July 2007, 23:33

whats on in Waimate on the 28th???

Unnatural acts between people with extra digits and small bouncy furry animals???????:dodge:

xknuts

21st July 2007, 02:24

whats on in Waimate on the 28th???

BSA Club Winter Run

NighthawkNZ

21st July 2007, 10:38

BSA Club Winter Run

oh ok... kewl

outbackal

22nd July 2007, 13:21

Well that was a very enjoyable evening nice food nice people and we would love to do that again in the not to distant future look forward to some photos thanks again

Ruralman

22nd July 2007, 13:23

oh ok... kewl

Just out of interest NH, when are you planning on getting your bike out of storage? - often theres a couple of weeks of really nice weather in August and it would be a shame to miss them.

NighthawkNZ

22nd July 2007, 14:38

Just out of interest NH, when are you planning on getting your bike out of storage? - often theres a couple of weeks of really nice weather in August and it would be a shame to miss them.

Its just in one of the sheds at work under a bike cover... and I can get get it at pretty short notice... (but may need jumper leads to start her :slap:) I usually take the the keys home over the weekend. I hope to her back here and serviced just before the PP...

mbazza

22nd July 2007, 18:52

:angry:Great to hear you had a good night:sick: You all must have been well into it when I went online last night. Plan to join you next time. Cheers. :sunny:

Lil_Byte

23rd July 2007, 15:44

I saw some sun today so took the bike in for a WOF, looks like I need some new front bearings - so getting that sorted. have ordered a new helmet and boots for my pillion so will be set when the sun really comes out.

have finally got settled properly in Dunedin again - takes longer than you think. Ready to start riding again. :scooter:

NighthawkNZ

23rd July 2007, 16:12

have finally got settled properly in Dunedin again - takes longer than you think. Ready to start riding again. :scooter:

Come to the Pissed Pengiun Rally

Ruralman

23rd July 2007, 20:51

oldrider

23rd July 2007, 21:20

Looks like about 3 days of high winds but warmer temps coming up this week - if its fine and calm over the weekend there could well be a bit of ice free riding to be had. Still got to watch for grit but thats not as bad as that invisible slippery stuff.

There sure is a big thaw on around the Waitaki Valley area at the moment.

It feels like we have just gone over the hump of winter, here's hoping from a bike riding perspective anyway.

Must be getting old, this is the first time I have let the winter get the better of me, bike-wise. (didn't even have a day ride to the Brass!)

Went for a nice wee ride down to Waimate yesterday to watch the kids and grand-kids battling it out on the motor-cross track, bloody good day out.

Bike went like a (rocket?) Tiger, behaved just the way a big blue pussy should.

Hope to go to Dunedin next Tuesday for a meeting, so I hope your weather down there is going to be nice to me.

Might see some of you about down there :sunny: Cheers John.

PS: Long time no see Ruralman.

Jantar

23rd July 2007, 21:44

Today is the second day in a row with temperatures above freezing. I'll be out on the bike tomorrow for a bit of a run. :yes:

mbazza

23rd July 2007, 21:53

Wish you both luck with the winter dides! I walk each morning, found about 100m of the black variety on an uphill stretch so left the scoot at home today, for the fifth time this winter. Good to hear you out and about. Stay upright and skid free. Cheers :gob:

Jantar

23rd July 2007, 22:02

...left the scoot at home today, for the fifth time this winter.

Last winter I took the cage to work a total of six times. So far this winter I have already more than doubled that number. Black ice yesterday, and probably could have taken it today. It was only -5.5 , so quite rideable, when I left home this morning, and as it turned out, the road was relatively clear of ice.

Lil_Byte

23rd July 2007, 22:07

Come to the Pissed Pengiun Rally

I have it down in my calendar - so planning to go at this stage :scooter:

Will try and get together to ride down closer to the time

oldrider

23rd July 2007, 22:28

The other day I went for a wee ride around Lake Aviemore down to Kurow and there was quite a lot of black ice around, especially just West of the old Waitaki village.

While riding through there picking my line through the ice, a prick in a Falcon nearly ran me off the road.

That is the biggest danger in the ice, bloody cages etc, taking you out from behind.

In between me riding through there and coming back a local farmer (of long standing) lost it with a horse float on, the float jackknifed and tipped upside down, broke away from the truck and skidded 40meters down the road.

The horse was still in it and was OK! (Well, sort of.)

Lucky he was taking it pretty easy or it could have been real messy.

They got the horse out, tipped the float onto it's wheels, coupled it up, loaded the horse and headed back home to Otematata.

Two minutes after they left the scene a big truck and trailer unit got into difficulties in there too, just as well the float was not there then!

Funny thing was the float was one I built for the farmer about twenty years ago, happily it did not suffer too much damage.

The horse just walked straight back on, no problem, trusting aren't they!

I rode back through there about an hour later and wondered what all the scratching was on the road.

As I said, watch out from behind when tracking your way through ice on the road. Bastards! :nono: Cheers John.

Ruralman

24th July 2007, 11:47

There sure is a big thaw on around the Waitaki Valley area at the moment.

It feels like we have just gone over the hump of winter, here's hoping from a bike riding perspective anyway.

PS: Long time no see Ruralman.

Yes, point taken OR. I feel the urge for a trip growing all the time and about to burst forth with the first flush of spring warmth...........

Ruralman

24th July 2007, 21:56

Well it was 13 degrees as I drove through the Manuka Gorge this arvo, around 16 past Waihola - warm, no ice and I'm driving the farking cage!! Weather looks pretty good for a couple of days and that wind isn't as bad as it sounded like being - I've got a wee job on Friday that might have to be done on 2 wheels.

I've only got one of the boys home for the weekend - think I might tie him on the back and go for a quiet Sunday ride - anyone else interested in coming out this way? Provided the weathers OK of course.

mbazza

25th July 2007, 21:17

I've only got one of the boys home for the weekend - think I might tie him on the back and go for a quiet Sunday ride - anyone else interested in coming out this way? Provided the weathers OK of course.[/QUOTE]

Could be! I too feel the need, weather permitting. Any plans? Cheers - Barry.:banana:

NighthawkNZ

25th July 2007, 21:52

I see how the weather is I could be up for a ride... I be getting that urge to ride baby ride... :D

Virago

25th July 2007, 22:20

... I be getting that urge to ride baby ride... :D

Amazing what a couple of warm days does for the soul...:yes:

Your battery okay, NH? Give me a yell if you need a charger.

Virago

26th July 2007, 15:30

There was a "Group Riding" DVD being circulated at one point - is that still around / available?

Delphinus

26th July 2007, 15:34

PM'd

10 char

Ruralman

26th July 2007, 21:01

PM't

I knew there was something funny about you:dodge::shit::gob:

Mutley

26th July 2007, 21:08

I knew there was something funny about you:dodge::shit::gob:

It's the long wavy hair and the smooth clear skin that gives it away.:dodge:

mbazza

26th July 2007, 21:19

Hi,
Looks like dark nasty rain for Sunday after showers late Fri. and rain on Saturday. So much for that early 'spring' feeling! Cheers :dodge:

oldrider

26th July 2007, 21:21

Summers here!

Went for a ride to Omarama today to check out my helmet setup (courtesy of generous Jim2) and winter is currently on hold!

There may be a few more challenging days ahead but it's summertime now and I am going to make the most of this one.

There may not be many more on offer! :doh: so I'm gonna :ride: Cheers John.

Ruralman

26th July 2007, 21:24

Hi,
Looks like dark nasty rain for Sunday after showers late Fri. and rain on Saturday. So much for that early 'spring' feeling! Cheers :dodge:

Yeah and Sunday looks worse with heavy rain - I'm planning on going for a small ride tomorrow but I doubt it will be coming out over the weekend. Check out the Pissed Penguin thread for the gravel ride to the Penguin we're discussing - leaving my place about 9am on the Sat

mbazza

27th July 2007, 20:10

mbazza

27th July 2007, 20:16

Hi Oldrider,
I've just read your ice story about the horse and the float. Know this spot well as we lived in the Waitaki for 8 years. Must have been interesting riding on an angry tiger!
Look forward to meeting you at the Pissed Penguin. Cheers - :mellow:

FREE2B

28th July 2007, 10:18

Well todays not lookin too bad after all. Im thinkin bout a wee ride anyone else interested???? :scooter::scooter:

NighthawkNZ

28th July 2007, 11:07

Well todays not lookin too bad after all. Im thinkin bout a wee ride anyone else interested???? :scooter::scooter:

Was thinking about it, but I have to finish off his god damn database... :(

Ruralman

28th July 2007, 20:49

Yeah, I agree, Sundays's not on. Pity, the palm of my right hand is getting throttle itchy!
Thanks for the heads up on the PP no black tar ride. I was in OZ when this discussion started. I'll be there! Have done parts of this on the XT's. Will be a bit slower for the v-strom as the tyres tend to be black stuff capable and gravel stuff we have to go quietly.
Look forward to it! Infact, cant' wait. Cheers - :scooter:

Sunday isn't looking too bad now - maybe a little rain overnight or early morning, then clearing for most of the day before closing in at the end of the day and wet on Monday. I've only got my eldest Son home this weekend and promised him a ride up to Lawrence for an icecream tomorrow if its fine (which it will be). Probably go after lunch.
Heaps of bikes out and about today when I went through to Dunedin.
It will be Callum's 1st time on a road bike so I'm not planning on going too far or push things too hard. Anyone else likely to be up around Lawrence tomorrow?

Ruralman

29th July 2007, 10:02

Hmmmm - 10am and it certainly don't look like clearing up here at the moment. Bugger - looks like 10 pin bowling instead

FREE2B

29th July 2007, 11:36

Yep yesterday was definitely the day. Had a nice ride to Lawrence and back. :sunny: :scooter:

Mutley

29th July 2007, 18:22

K and I went for a short ride yesterday. I needed to get more town riding practice in. Made a right pillock of myself as I stalled the bike and fell off turning right from Princes street and into Melville Street. A few bruises, a grazed knee and wounded pride were all I sustained. Could have been worse as I fell into the right hand lane of the traffic going the other way. Thankfully no traffic in site. A nice family stopped to help me and make sure I was alright. Keep stalling the bike at each give way going up the hill and I couldn't wait to get back to where we store the bikes. K had no idea I had binned it. He thought I was taking so long because of the traffic.
Every time I almost got to him, he pulled away, so couldn't tell him what happened until we got the bikes stowed.
I knew I needed practice but didn't realise how rusty I was. Thank goodness nobody else got hurt.
:doh::crybaby::o:Oops:

Delphinus

29th July 2007, 20:54

Sorry to hear about your drop there Mutley!

Just curious what gear you were wearing to sustain those injuries?

Remember to give your bike plenty of gas when doing a hill start.. Very very hard to wheelstand a bike like that so dont worry about that. And just get the feel for your clutch. Start on not steep hills and work up. Its just a practise thing. That street is not the nicest to practise on!

NighthawkNZ

29th July 2007, 21:00

Sorry to hear about you off, but glad that it was minor... :) practise, meybe you should get a mentor

Ruralman

29th July 2007, 21:13

Sorry to hear about you off, but glad that it was minor... :) practise, meybe you should get a mentor

Or maybe Mr K should just look in his mirrors and keep an eye on you:nono::nono:
Glad you're not too hurt and what D says about those hill starts is spot on. I know one of my boys had a lot of trouble getting used to just gradually letting the clutch go - he'd tend to just drop it which is OK on easy going but impossible facing uphill and especially in a lot of the places we take dirt bikes. A couple of things which helped (apart from lots of coaching and practise) was to adjust the clutch cable and lever so you have good control of it. You'll only have shortish fingers and if the clutch only starts to "take" when the lever is well out then you will lose some degree of finesse/control and have a much greater risk of stalling it - get it adjusted to suit your hands, it will make a big difference.

Virago

29th July 2007, 22:37

Sorry to hear about your drop there Mutley!

Just curious what gear you were wearing to sustain those injuries?...

...That street is not the nicest to practise on!

Unfortunately she was just wearing normal pants - no overpants :doh: We're still trying to find good riding pants that will fit her - it's a bit of a problem. This was the last straw - I'm taking her to Auckland to get some custom-made.:o

Yes, I was mean taking her up Melville Street - but she did say she wanted hill-start practice...:whistle:

...meybe you should get a mentor

:innocent:

Or maybe Mr K should just look in his mirrors and keep an eye on you:nono::nono:...

That's right, make me feel worse...:Oops:

I was just around the corner, wondering whether or not to go back and look for her. I thought she was just stuck in traffic.

She then struggled on each hill-start up Melville - it turned out she had bent the foot-brake lever when she dropped the bike, and it was at an odd angle, stuffing up her hill-starts.

I was none the wiser until we got back to our workshop in Kaikorai Valley.

The controlled take-off is the only thing she struggles with, and I'm not sure what to do to help her. She generally gives it plenty of gas - often too much. The problem then arises when she has to turn as she takes off, and she end up more of an unguided missile...

She hasn't got it easy. Until a year ago, she had never ridden a motorcycle, and didn't even know where the clutch / throttle / brakes were. After driving cars for over 25 years...

Anyway, practice, practice, practice...

Delphinus

29th July 2007, 22:42

Another thing to practise (on less sloped streets) is finding the sweet spot where the bike can hold itself on the incline with just enough engine power and no brake.

Give it a bit of throttle so its about 2-3krpm (depends on motor) and then slowly let the clutch out till it grabs. You should be able to then ease off the rear brake adjusting throttle and clutch till the bike is stationary on the hill with no brakes. then give it a bit more throttle and let the clutch out a bit more till you more forward.
Nice and slowly, takes some practise. And start on not very slopy roads and work your way up.
The above sounds tricky but its just practise.

NighthawkNZ

29th July 2007, 22:54

Melville Street -

And you didn't stop in to say hi... :doh:

Virago

29th July 2007, 23:14

And you didn't stop in to say hi... :doh:

Sowey - I forgot that was your stamping ground - will give you a bell next time. Have the coffee and elastoplast ready...

(On reflection though, I think I still owe you a Lah-tay...)

Virago

29th July 2007, 23:17

NighthawkNZ

30th July 2007, 07:38

(On reflection though, I think I still owe you a Lah-tay...)

ohhhhhhhh yeahhhh.... :D i forgot about...

Mutley

30th July 2007, 19:16

Thanks guys for the advice and feedback. One things for sure, I wasn't going out for more practice today. If I just stepped off the bike, I'd step into a puddle and drown. Man its wet and wild out there.

I think I'll sit and watch the telly for a while, and when I can get the chance I'll be on here.:yes:

Lil_Byte

30th July 2007, 19:20

Mutley

30th July 2007, 19:46

So you are not going out riding tonite. It is only a wee bit of rain........:scooter:

No thought I'd give it a miss. There's this huge pond just down the hill from us that if I rode through I'd need a snorkel.:eek5:

Ruralman

30th July 2007, 20:52

Went down to Milton today - see the photos from outside the Caltex Garage. Lots of side streets well and truly flooded

NighthawkNZ

30th July 2007, 20:56

Went down to Milton today - see the photos from outside the Caltex Garage. Lots of side streets well and truly flooded

Need one of them aquabikes, the four wheeler ones, that becomes a jetski :D

Virago

30th July 2007, 21:14

I've just come back from the Uni - the Leith is lapping the top of its banks, and going like a bat out of hell.

Virago

1st August 2007, 12:53

Hi guys,

I see that young Mr Delphinus will be celebrating his twenty-first birthday next week. I reckon that would be a perfect reason for another get-together, to mark his "coming of age" (is there such a thing these days???).

How about meeting up for a pub meal? If we can combine it with a weekend ride, even better (blurdy weather permitting of course).

Venue - open to suggestions - perhaps Waihola?

Date - again open to suggestion (and popular vote) - but perhaps within two or three weeks?

I'm aware that Delphinus may not be riding at that stage - perhaps we can hire a mobility scooter for him?:dodge:

If everyone is keen, we can start a new thread to organise it.

NighthawkNZ

1st August 2007, 15:37

scumdog

1st August 2007, 16:15

We are in... any weekend other than the 11th, 12th in Alex or something.

11th 12th?
So happens it's a weekend I have off - but Sat night is already booked!

FREE2B

1st August 2007, 16:24

Great idea any time suits me maybe the sunday night then?? When are you coming back from Alex NH ?

mbazza

1st August 2007, 20:12

I'm in. I missed the pot luck, Waihola sounds good. I'll catch up when and where. Cheers.:banana:

NighthawkNZ

1st August 2007, 20:19

Great idea any time suits me maybe the sunday night then?? When are you coming back from Alex NH ?

coming back on the 12th (to the best of my knowledge)

oldrider

1st August 2007, 20:52

I went for a ride down to Dunedin yesterday, the only bikes I saw down there were in the motorcycle showrooms!

Hello,.....cooee,..............is there anybody there? :confused:

Passed two riders heading North, on the way down, nothing at all, on the way back.

Some of the back roads were still closed and made the ride, well, interesting in places!

Really enjoyed the ride down and back and yes, the Tiger ran like a charm, shit I like that bike more every time I ride it!

It's starting to loosen up a little now and I have to keep asking myself, "what bloody gearbox!" :ride: It's like an automatic! :yes: Cheers John.

timg

1st August 2007, 21:38

Flashed my big blue pussy around Dunedin, yesterday!

As I pretend to be a gentleman sometimes I won't mention blue, pussys, cold, woolly underware & Mrs OR all in the same sentance :dodge: :innocent:

NighthawkNZ

1st August 2007, 21:45

As I pretend to be a gentleman sometimes I won't mention blue, pussys, cold, woolly underware & Mrs OR all in the same sentance :dodge: :innocent:

How did you manage to mention but not mention... very clever I must admit... :D

Virago

2nd August 2007, 17:49

Hi guys,

Go to this thread for a vote on date and venue for Delphinus' birthday get-together:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=54725

Cheers

xknuts

7th August 2007, 17:32

If the weather improves, I would be interested to do a Saturday afternoon ride with an cheap overnight stay somewhere (Catlins??), then mosey on in to Waihola on Sunday??

outbackal

7th August 2007, 17:57

If the weather improves, I would be interested to do a Saturday afternoon ride with an cheap overnight stay somewhere (Catlins??), then mosey on in to Waihola on Sunday??
Would love to but doing Major bathroom alterations but im all entered for Kaka point and some wee rides are not to far away the bloody weather will have to improve a little bit

NighthawkNZ

7th August 2007, 18:44

If the weather improves, I would be interested to do a Saturday afternoon ride with an cheap overnight stay somewhere (Catlins??), then mosey on in to Waihola on Sunday??

I'll be in Alexandra :(

xknuts

7th August 2007, 20:47

Would love to but doing Major bathroom alterations but im all entered for Kaka point and some wee rides are not to far away the bloody weather will have to improve a little bit

Al, I hope to see ya on the "Poker Run", August 25th 9.30am at The Southern Hotel. Its a Great Day

NighthawkNZ

7th August 2007, 20:54

Al, I hope to see ya on the "Poker Run", August 25th 9.30am at The Southern Hotel. Its a Great Day

I never done a Poker run Before... what is it?

xknuts

8th August 2007, 18:10

I never done a Poker run Before... what is it?
Well you sign in for a fee and collect your 1st playing card. Then visit a few Hostelrys collecting the rest of your hand. Food is supplied on the route at selected stops and at the final stop back at The Southern Hotel, the winners will already know that they have one hell of a hand that might win the big prize.
The party goes on into the night. Last year I didnt get home till 4am. Thats BAD
photo of 06 run at Clarkes Pub

NighthawkNZ

8th August 2007, 18:39

Well you sign in for a fee and collect your 1st playing card. Then visit a few Hostelrys collecting the rest of your hand. Food is supplied on the route at selected stops and at the final stop back at The Southern Hotel, the winners will already know that they have one hell of a hand that might win the big prize.
The party goes on into the night. Last year I didnt get home till 4am. Thats BAD
photo of 06 run at Clarkes Pub

Sounds like to much hard work ... just for a a ride... ;) can I just go for a ride instead :D

Virago

9th August 2007, 19:55

Is everyone keeping up with Delphinus' birthday thread?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=54725

See y'all on Sunday...:scooter:

FREE2B

9th August 2007, 20:19

I think the poker run thing sounds like could be a bit of fun. If the weathers not too horrendous Im keen :scooter::scooter::scooter:....Ill be there Sunday

NighthawkNZ

9th August 2007, 20:56

I think the poker run thing sounds like could be a bit of fun. If the weathers not too horrendous Im keen :scooter::scooter::scooter:....Ill be there Sunday

I most likely will be as I need to go for a ride soon before I go nuts.... shuddup Bruce... okay any nuttier than I already am.... :D

Ruralman

14th August 2007, 15:46

I most likely will be as I need to go for a ride soon before I go nuts.... shuddup Bruce... okay any nuttier than I already am.... :D

As if I would........
Anyway I thought I'd just bring our Dn thread back to the front page again - those poker runs do sound like fun but they also sound like theres a lot more time spent socializing at pubs than riding???? There is another one coming up I saw advertised (in the BRONZ mag?) that starts in Beaumont and ends up at Frankton so that one has a bit more riding involved - anyone doing it or done it?

scumdog

14th August 2007, 15:48

As if I would........
Anyway I thought I'd just bring our Dn thread back to the front page again - those poker runs do sound like fun but they also sound like theres a lot more time spent socializing at pubs than riding???? There is another one coming up I saw advertised (in the BRONZ mag?) that starts in Beaumont and ends up at Frankton so that one has a bit more riding involved - anyone doing it or done it?

The Wobbly Bill?

Done it, good fun, good party-up at the end.

Ruralman

14th August 2007, 15:52

The Wobbly Bill?

Done it, good fun, good party-up at the end.

That sounds like the one - the wobbly bit from too many pubs on the way??? - where do they stay at the end (tent or ?????)

scumdog

14th August 2007, 17:09

That sounds like the one - the wobbly bit from too many pubs on the way??? - where do they stay at the end (tent or ?????)

Named after 'Wobbly' Bill Rainsford.

Long story but the money raised from the run goes to his kids.

And where we stay?? well I stayed at a mates but the others I can't say, I think in tents, motorcamp etc.

FREE2B

15th August 2007, 13:08

so when is it????

Ruralman

15th August 2007, 13:52

so when is it????

If I could find the last BRONZ newsletter in the deep litter system I could probably tell you - I think its reasonably soon, either late Aug or early Sept.
The bike shops will probably have something up about it - first one to find it please post the dates

Ruralman

15th August 2007, 14:07

so when is it????

OK I was wrong - found the newsletter in the shallow litter system
Date is 6th October, leaves the Beaumont Hotel at 12 noon sharp, finishes at the Frankton Arm Hotel.
Enquiries to David and Leanne 032033871, email davehdrs@xtra.co.nz
Accommodation at Frankton Motor Camp - 034422079

"organisers cannot be held responsible for any loss, injury or damage whilst participating in this charity poker ride"

BTW - for anyone with a predisposition to be a wee bit late sometimes...... 12 sharp means that by 12:05 you're riding on your own with no idea of the planned stops. Of course I know absolutely no one with any tendencies to always be a tad late:innocent::whistle:

xknuts

15th August 2007, 20:09

Of course I know absolutely no one with any tendencies to always be a tad late:innocent::whistle:

I don't know her either!!!

NighthawkNZ

15th August 2007, 20:31

I don't know her either!!!

me either? :innocent:

mbazza

15th August 2007, 22:44

Sounds like a good idea. It's in the diary. Cheers. :cool:

Xaria

16th August 2007, 18:45

Guess what??? I just got my learners bike licence.
Nighthawk is grinning ear to ear as I am going for test drives this weekend.
Don't know if I will be confident enough to ride to the penguin, but will prob go as support driver.

Mutley

16th August 2007, 18:50

Well done. Now, when you get out and about, mind that corner at the bottom Melville and Princes street. :yes:

Xaria

16th August 2007, 18:51

... hmmm inside information.

I don't get too much choice with intersections

Virago

16th August 2007, 19:21

Well done Xaria!

So - do you want the "KB Committee" to help with the bike shopping? Do ya - huh? Please? Pretty please? :innocent:

Jantar

16th August 2007, 19:23

Fantastic news. I'll be in Dunedin next friday afternoon (Bike needs a service) so I'm happy to help choose a new bike for you. :scooter:

Xaria

16th August 2007, 19:31

Theres so many to choose from. Nighthawk has pointed out pretty much every bike om trade me and asked if I like it.

Side note he has also just commented on the number of posts I am making :)

Virago

16th August 2007, 19:35

...he has also just commented on the number of posts I am making :)

There's an old saying - something about pots and kettles...

NighthawkNZ

16th August 2007, 19:41

There's an old saying - something about pots and kettles...

hey.... :D :lol:

rideNroot

16th August 2007, 20:03

congrats on getting your learners!

mbazza

16th August 2007, 20:27

Congratulations Xaria. Well done. Now the important job, sit on everything and buy with your heart. I expect to meet you again at the PP 'on ya bike!" Cheers. :rockon:

Daffyd

16th August 2007, 21:52

Good work! See you both at the PP.

Xaria

17th August 2007, 16:32

Went for a test drive today on a rebel, down at the ice skating carpark, (was also to help me get more confidence - which really worked)
Guess what NH made me do? Practice hill starts, in the rain!! I suppose it will get me ready for the infamous Melville st
The way I am going it might be purchase by committee.
Gave up on the rebel as didn't really like the riding position, and my hands/wrists really started getting sore.

Virago

17th August 2007, 17:25

Best thing to do is sit on as many bikes as you can, and make your own decision about what suits you.

The Rebel is a reasonable learners bike, semi-cruiser style, and is very low to the ground. Performance is mediocre.

Give Mutley or myself a yell if you want to try out her Virago. Sunday is supposed to be a good day...:scooter:

The sore wrist problem may be a symptom of the low-speed practice work, Mutley had the same problem when she started out. You'll adjust to it fairly quickly.

I'm thinking of doing some "bike-sitting" myself tomorrow morning. Thought I'd try the Suzuki Boulevard C90T for size...

Xaria

17th August 2007, 19:09

Nighthawk couldn't just look at the 250s. Some of the ones he was looking at were lots bigger. I had to keep taking him back to my section

FREE2B

17th August 2007, 20:58

BTW - for anyone with a predisposition to be a wee bit late sometimes...... 12 sharp means that by 12:05 you're riding on your own with no idea of the planned stops. Of course I know absolutely no one with any tendencies to always be a tad late:innocent::whistle:

Whats this ... the pot calling the ketle black??? I remember a certain KB gravelly obsessed member being an hour late for a rondevous at Lawrence and its only 8 minutes down the road. :finger::nya:

Nighthawk couldn't just look at the 250s. Some of the ones he was looking at were lots bigger. I had to keep taking him back to my section

Why doesnt that surprise me. Well done X. Try out as many as you can and the wrist thing will pass mine got bit tired and sore too till you just get used to it. :yes:

rossi

18th August 2007, 19:01

i was looking at the 250 magna but went to my rebel as it was 2k cheeper and am very glad i did
has good get up and go will get upto 135kph and will pull wheelies as i found out but gunning it in 1st shen i thought i was in second lol
i had rist pains etc but addjusted the bars up more and the clutch so i only had to pull it in half way to disengage it.
good bike to lern on and very light but too light for any wind.
good luck with finding a bike x

Ruralman

18th August 2007, 21:39

Whats this ... the pot calling the ketle black??? I remember a certain KB gravelly obsessed member being an hour late for a rondevous at Lawrence and its only 8 minutes down the road. :finger::nya:

:yes:

And just why did you immediately jump to the conclusion we were talking about you huh huh???:innocent: Are you telling me that people might think you were occasionally a little late getting places???:yes:

OK - so who's been looking through the shower curtains - I didn't think anyone had see my gravelly member!!!!!

FREE2B

18th August 2007, 21:49

Must have been a mental note to youself then... thats ok

Virago

18th August 2007, 21:50

You guys can't spell - latte has two t's...

I'll have a flat white...:innocent:

FREE2B

18th August 2007, 21:57

trim milk or full ??

NighthawkNZ

18th August 2007, 22:00

flat white full milk thanx...

scumdog

18th August 2007, 22:01

trim milk or full ??

Blue-top only lady - real mens milk:shutup::innocent:

Virago

18th August 2007, 22:02

Blue-top only lady - real mens milk:shutup::innocent:

I thought real men down your way drank it straight from the cow?:innocent:

FREE2B

18th August 2007, 22:15

eeeewwwwwww that sucks

scumdog

18th August 2007, 22:19

eeeewwwwwww that sucks

Is that in reference to post #1137??:wait::blip:

Virago

18th August 2007, 22:26

eeeewwwwwww that sucks

...As in drinking milk from the bucket, fresh and warm from the cowshed. Ahhh, memories of childhood...

You didn't actually think... ...from the cow itself...?

Honestly, some people have warped imaginations...:innocent:

NighthawkNZ

18th August 2007, 22:31

...As in drinking milk from the bucket, fresh and warm from the cowshed. Ahhh, memories of childhood...

mmmm fresh milk... that what I use to do too...

Err Free2B you didn't think that... err well that would suck :lol:

FREE2B

18th August 2007, 22:33

who me??? :innocent: dude ..full milk sucks even in a bottle hahaha

Virago

18th August 2007, 22:34

...Err Free2B you didn't think that... err well that would suck :lol:

Yes, I'm shocked too. I'm almost embarrassed to know her. Disgusting...:laugh:

FREE2B

18th August 2007, 23:03

*sigh* coffee will never be the same again :sick:

NighthawkNZ

18th August 2007, 23:06

*sigh* coffee will never be the same again :sick:

each to there own I suppose :)

Virago

18th August 2007, 23:28

*sigh* coffee will never be the same again :sick:

Okay, no jokes about long blacks then?:shutup:

(I think we better clean this up before we all get thrown in PD)

NighthawkNZ

18th August 2007, 23:34

(I think we better clean this up before we all get thrown in PD)

Gee I thought we were already there... :doh:

Virago

18th August 2007, 23:37

Gee I thought we were already there... :doh:

And congrats on 2500 posts - you multiple forum whore you...

Virago

18th August 2007, 23:57

Okay, back on topic...

Free2B, check out the new-look http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/ site.

They've got a comparison between the Kawasaki VN900 and the Suzuki Boulevard C50.

FREE2B

19th August 2007, 12:20

Thanx for that virago was a really interesting article. Im surprised to see the zuki has a longer wheelbase and that they think it has better suspension. spv have a custom and a classic model coming in hopefully this week sumtime... I actually like the custom version, same bike technically except for handlebars, seat and cosmetics will be good to get a look at them both...and have a ride :scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:DId you go have a look at the zuki???

Virago

19th August 2007, 12:45

Mutley and I called in at SPV yesterday for a look, they're going to give me a call when the VN900's come in.

There's quite a few differences between the Custom and Classic, it'll be interesting to compare them in the flesh.

I had a sit on a VN1600 Meanstreak - nice bike but I don't like the flat drag-bars it had - felt like I was folded in the middle, reaching forward for the bars.

No, didn't get to try a C90T for size, M&V don't have any left, and are not getting any more in for a month or two (waiting for the K8 models).

outbackal

23rd August 2007, 20:43

Well guys whats happening out there i havent heard if FREE2B has had her test ride on that HA HA HARLEY yet as i seem to have lost a page from Kiwi Biker forums

Virago

23rd August 2007, 20:59

Well guys whats happening out there i havent heard if FREE2B has had her test ride on that HA HA HARLEY yet as i seem to have lost a page from Kiwi Biker forums

The Kiwibiker server crashed - been down for about a day and a half. Spankme's got it up and running from a back-up, but the backup was a couple of days old, so there will be bits missing. I'm sure we'll survive...:niceone:

FREE2B

24th August 2007, 10:27

Well guys whats happening out there i havent heard if FREE2B has had her test ride on that HA HA HARLEY yet as i seem to have lost a page from Kiwi Biker forums

Na havent been able to get outta the office .... whos doin the poker run tomorrow then??? :scooter::scooter::scooter:

NighthawkNZ

24th August 2007, 12:47

Na havent been able to get outta the office .... whos doin the poker run tomorrow then??? :scooter::scooter::scooter:

Well me bike is coming outta hibanation today... and if I get up early enough... but I may be shopping instead... so I don't really know... see what happens tomorrow... still looking for a bike for Xaria... :slap:

xknuts

24th August 2007, 19:30

whos doin the poker run tomorrow then??? :scooter::scooter::scooter:

I am of course LOL, and so are 200 others if its anything like last year. And the weather is shaping up for a good one. $20 and food supplied at 4 or 5 of the pub stops. Great raffle prizes and lots of entry number spot prizes and vouchers.
9.30 for a 10.00 AM start. SOUTHERN HOTEL, OVAL CORNER.
On into the night @ the SOUTHERN from 6.00 onwards:beer:

NighthawkNZ

24th August 2007, 19:41

I am of course LOL, and so are 200 others if its anything like last year. And the weather is shaping up for a good one. $20 and food supplied at 4 or 5 of the pub stops. Great raffle prizes and lots of entry number spot prizes and vouchers.
9.30 for a 10.00 AM start. SOUTHERN HOTEL, OVAL CORNER.
On into the night @ the SOUTHERN from 6.00 onwards:beer:

The better half has given me a green light to go cause I help Paula with her riding and picking a bike today...

At present she likes the way the VTR 250 goes, feels and its given her heaps of confidance... as well might I add... a huge smile on her dial...

doc

24th August 2007, 20:05

Blue-top only lady - real mens milk:shutup::innocent:
:eek:Very sad to see a "REAL man drinking milk.You have let men down. Scumdog. I suppose you know the difference between flat whites and long expresso thingys too or whatever the call them. suppose they go well with the Donuts.[SIZE="1"]Im shattered

phaedrus

24th August 2007, 23:40

.... whos doin the poker run tomorrow then??? :scooter::scooter::scooter:

what the hell.. sounds like a larf

Xaria

25th August 2007, 07:10

Might come down for a drink at the Southern when you get back.
See who managed to get up this morning to go.

scumdog

25th August 2007, 11:06

:eek:Very sad to see a "REAL man drinking milk.You have let men down. Scumdog. I suppose you know the difference between flat whites and long expresso thingys too or whatever the call them. suppose they go well with the Donuts.[SIZE="1"]Im shattered

Only drink standard coffee.
Big-arsed mug
Two scoops of Govt supplied coffee powder.
Two scoops of Govt supplied sugar
One big slosh of Govt supplied blue-top milk
Easy eh!

Xaria

25th August 2007, 11:11

Only drink standard coffee.
Big-arsed mug
Two scoops of Govt supplied coffee powder.
Two scoops of Govt supplied sugar
One big slosh of Govt supplied blue-top milk
Easy eh!

Ummm... no govt supplied hot water? or do you have a pansy cafe au lait?
(says she who is drinking her starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Coffee which is (before someone asks) quote "A delightfully sweet, creamy combination white chocolate mocha, Starbucks® Latin American coffees and milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream (optional)". yummmm

scumdog

25th August 2007, 11:13

Ummm... no govt supplied hot water? or do you have a pansy cafe au lait?
(says she who is drinking her starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Coffee which is (before someone asks) quote "A delightfully sweet, creamy combination white chocolate mocha, Starbucks® Latin American coffees and milk, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream (optional)". yummmm

Yup, Govt supplied 'almost boiled' water too.

Waaaay cheaper than your choice. (Like I have a choice?):lol:

Virago

25th August 2007, 18:46

Okay guys, one day left for a fang on Three Mile Hill. I'm already in mourning...

HRT

26th August 2007, 10:45

What are they doing up there? Haven't been that way in ages

mbazza

26th August 2007, 11:13

Managed my last fang up there on Saturday. Unfortunately in Mary's cage. Still fun, will be missed :crybaby:. Seems a long time until early December! Cheers.

JimO

26th August 2007, 11:31

What are they doing up there? Haven't been that way in ages

3 mile hill is being closed for 3 months for widening i have friends that live at the bottom of 3 mile hill and their son goes to mcglashon and now have to do a massive trip to get there

xknuts

26th August 2007, 14:48

Okay guys, one day left for a fang on Three Mile Hill. I'm already in mourning...

It will never be the same!!! Lost forever, Damn it.

Great Day @ the Poker Run yesterday. Brilliant day, Fab roads, 190 bikes, and danced my little twinkle toes off last nights party.
Feelin rather sorry for myself today! :rolleyes: Never again at least until next time!!!

mbazza

26th August 2007, 14:59

3 mile hill is being closed for 3 months for widening i have friends that live at the bottom of 3 mile hill and their son goes to mcglashon and now have to do a massive trip to get there

Boy got legs or a mountain bike? Up the hill and get a bus from Ashburn Hall. Max one hours excercise each way. He'd be fit and healthy by the end of Sept. We do far too much for kids these days. They develop when daily problem solving. Cheers. :sweatdrop

Ruralman

27th August 2007, 22:20

Saw this advert on their website - could be just the thing for a biking nutter

We are seeking a motorcycle enthusiast to operate the Christchurch branch of New Zealand Motorcycle Rentals & Tours. This is a full time position and requires the talents of a multi tasker. A full motorcycle licence is a must, along with basic computer skills and a passion for customer service. Any mechanical experience with motorcycles would also be advantageous. To apply, email your CV to dean@nzbike.com or phone Dean on (09) 3607940 or 021 962 497

Ruralman

29th August 2007, 20:27

One of our members has been lured to the dark side - actually he now sort of swings both ways:devil2: 'cos he's kept his "roadie" - a young Dunedin KB'r has bought another bike to let him explore the real NZ, away from the black top.

Go the Gravellies - we will take over the world

mbazza

29th August 2007, 22:20

Good news, that's the 'one senior owner' bike I posted a few weeks ago! Go the XT back onto the gravel. Cheers. :2thumbsup

Virago

31st August 2007, 16:22

...Go the Gravellies - we will take over the world

Only when we've finished with it...:spanking:

Ahh, so who is this "mystery man" - let him come forth (or fifth)...?

Virago

31st August 2007, 16:35

So lots of Dunedin news...

Delphinus - how's the hand? And - more importantly, hows the bike?:msn-wink:

Xaria - how's the new bike? Been out on it in this lovely warm weather?:scooter:

And just who is the mystery "young" KBer who's been lured to "the dark side"?:sherlock:

Xaria

31st August 2007, 19:09

Daffyd

31st August 2007, 19:26

Good on ya, girl! Pics, pics, pics.

Virago

31st August 2007, 19:31

I got my bike today.

I got a Honda VTR250 (in red). Got an awesome deal from Honda Otago.
Nighthawk and I went for a ride out to Aramoana, was really freaky (for both me and Nighthawk) . His Firestorm was not enjoying the slow speed riding!
Started feeling a little bit confident after Port Chalmers with little traffic, and had a smile on my face when we got home. Sore hands though which will pass - hopefully.

Good stuff! Poor old NH, eh, having to go slow...:lol:

The sore hands will go - ride little and often and you'll be hardened to it in no time.

Only down point is got RJays pants in Dames size XL and Nighthawk had to pull them off me because they were too small so I'm a bit depressed from that, but will look at something else tomorrow

Unfortunately some of us struggle with the pants. I've got a pair of RJays Stout Pants (yeah, come on guys, bring on the "stout" jokes...). :o
Try on a few different brands tomorrow - I'm sure you'll get the right fit!

NighthawkNZ

31st August 2007, 19:41

Unfortunately some of us struggle with the pants. I've got a pair of RJays Stout Pants (yeah, come on guys, bring on the "stout" jokes...). :o
Try on a few different brands tomorrow - I'm sure you'll get the right fit!

Alchol doesn't make you fat... it makes you lean...

makes you lean against tables, floors, chairs, walls and ugly people. :laugh:

Jantar

31st August 2007, 20:10

[SIZE="2"][COLOR="DarkRed"] ....Only down point is got RJays pants in Dames size XL and Nighthawk had to pull them off me because they were too small so I'm a bit depressed from that...
No need to fell depressed: As long as we can keep Nighthawk out of the way, there are plenty of KBers who will volunteer to help pull your pants off. :innocent:

Oh, and congratulations on your new bike. I look forward to seeing it at the PP.

Xaria

31st August 2007, 20:44

Virago

31st August 2007, 20:45

No need to fell depressed: As long as we can keep Nighthawk out of the way, there are plenty of KBers who will volunteer to help pull your pants off....

Someone had to say it I suppose - I'm too much of a gentleman...:rolleyes:

NighthawkNZ

31st August 2007, 21:02

All said and done... over all Xaria did very well for a first real ride...

Delphinus

31st August 2007, 21:02

Delphinus - how's the hand? And - more importantly, hows the bike?:msn-wink:
Hand = nearly good. And as for bike... gawd I dunno... MCR seem to be dragging their heels on this one... still haven't ordered necessary parts like foot peg mounts etc and its been nearly 2 months....

And just who is the mystery "young" KBer who's been lured to "the dark side"?:sherlock:
Thats a good question... wonder who it is? :Police:

FREE2B

31st August 2007, 22:00

Not too sure if i will be up to riding all the way down to the PP as it is only a couple of weeks away.
Will know for sure next weekend, but at the moment I will go as support vehicle with the spare gas for Free2B and anyone else who needs it :)

Aha Im sure 18 litres will get me there and back and mbe sum spare for your cage.....watch this space...:ride::sherlock:

NighthawkNZ

31st August 2007, 22:12

Aha Im sure 18 litres will get me there and back and mbe sum spare for your cage.....watch this space...:ride::sherlock:

nnuuuuu ride huh.... ? :) cool

Virago

31st August 2007, 22:13

Aha Im sure 18 litres will get me there and back and mbe sum spare for your cage.....watch this space...:ride::sherlock:

Oooooh, this sounds interesting...:woohoo:

Mutley

31st August 2007, 22:39

......... I'm too much of a gentleman...:rolleyes:

What a load of shite:shit:

NighthawkNZ

31st August 2007, 22:39

What a load of shite:shit:

truth cometh out now huh????!!?

monkeywrench

31st August 2007, 22:43

Thanks for the warm welcome Ruralman... Looking forward to exploring those back roads... Pics on the way

FREE2B

31st August 2007, 22:47

Have you been ridin long ?????????

monkeywrench

31st August 2007, 22:52

Have you been ridin long ?????????

I had some time off not long ago but just getting back into it now... I forgot how great it was!

Jantar

31st August 2007, 22:53

Someone had to say it I suppose - I'm too much of a gentleman...:rolleyes:

What a load of shite:shit:

Mutley got it right, What gentleman could possibly see a lady having difficulty and not offer to help?

FREE2B

31st August 2007, 23:00

Have you always ridin off road bikes??? i have had a couple of trail bikes :scooter::scooter:are you guna join us on sum rallies??

monkeywrench

31st August 2007, 23:12

Have you always ridin off road bikes??? i have had a couple of trail bikes :scooter::scooter:are you guna join us on sum rallies??

Has been road up till now, but after riding through some empty gravel roads a few weeks back I realised I needed an extra pair of wheels in the garage ;)

Rallies - Definitely, I met a few of you at the Brassy Monkey I think?

NighthawkNZ

31st August 2007, 23:14

Has been road up till now, but after riding through some empty gravel roads a few weeks back I realised I needed an extra pair of wheels in the garage ;)

Rallies - Definitely, I met a few of you at the Brassy Monkey I think?

... mutter mutter mutter...

FREE2B

31st August 2007, 23:21

wtf ?????????

scumdog

31st August 2007, 23:58

Ruralman

1st September 2007, 00:51

I had some time off not long ago but just getting back into it now... I forgot how great it was!

You cheating son of a bitch - two bloody log in names!!!!!! - so how long you gonna wind these poor people along!!!!!!

scumdog

1st September 2007, 00:54

You cheating son of a bitch - two bloody log in names!!!!!! - so how long you gonna wind these poor people along!!!!!!

Oooh, they'll pay at the Pissed Penguin!!

Otherwise we'll tell everybody they're from AUCKLAND!!!

Virago

1st September 2007, 09:37

Ridies this afternoon?

FREE2B

1st September 2007, 10:32

Ridies this afternoon?

maybe what are you thinkin??

NighthawkNZ

1st September 2007, 10:37

Ridies this afternoon?

I am in... I pretty sure Paula is... so will have to be an extra newbie newbie newbie ride. (I think she wants to do aramoana again... there is a cache she wants to do at the end of the spit) and I don't think she wants it to long as she is still getting use to it with the wrists and all.

We may go out on our own this time round till her confidance is a little higher... though she didn't do to bad yesterday

Mutley

1st September 2007, 10:55

Sounds good to me NH. We could put some espresso in a thermos for ya.

FREE2B

1st September 2007, 10:57

what time you guys thinkin?

NighthawkNZ

1st September 2007, 10:58

mmmmmmmmmm coffffffeeeeeee... :drool:

Mutley

1st September 2007, 11:06

what time you guys thinkin?

Hows about 1:30.

Mutley

1st September 2007, 11:08

mmmmmmmmmm coffffffeeeeeee... :drool:

Perhaps Xaria you could make use of NH's drool to lubricate the extraction of the trousers.

NighthawkNZ

1st September 2007, 11:10

Perhaps Xaria you could make use of NH's drool to lubricate the extraction of the trousers.

hey...

hmmmmm might actually work...

FREE2B

1st September 2007, 11:11

Sounds cool I have to go see SPV at one ish maybe if you let me know where your meeting and ill be in cell phone contact if guna be held up or anything

NighthawkNZ

1st September 2007, 11:12

what time you guys thinkin?

decide on a time... meet here... and go there... :)

Mutley

1st September 2007, 11:12

We could meet you there if you like.

FREE2B

1st September 2007, 11:15

How bout 1.30 at NH and X's then providing all goes well

FREE2B

1st September 2007, 11:20

i may make an extension up over the waitati hill as well

NighthawkNZ

1st September 2007, 11:23

i may make an extension up over the waitati hill as well

ok..... lucky you

Virago

1st September 2007, 11:31

Okay, 1.30 at chez NH it is...:niceone:

NighthawkNZ

1st September 2007, 11:37

Okay, 1.30 at chez NH it is...:niceone:

oh if you can bring a couple of spanners... want to try and adjust Xarias mirror i not have many tools... and not have one errr big enuff... :doh:

Virago

1st September 2007, 12:45

oh if you can bring a couple of spanners...

Will do.

Picnic is on us - Mutley got carried away at the supermarket...

JimO

1st September 2007, 17:53

i drove past you fellers outside nighthawks place in my hilux but didnt have time to stop as i was late for a meeting and didnt toot the hornio because you wouldnt know who it was

NighthawkNZ

1st September 2007, 19:55

i drove past you fellers outside nighthawks place in my hilux but didnt have time to stop as i was late for a meeting and didnt toot the hornio because you wouldnt know who it was

how rude... we all said as we watch you go past... !

Ruralman

3rd September 2007, 17:05

A day in the country and yet ANOTHER young Dunedin KB'er begins to succumb to the dark side - will he resist or start wantonly staring and oogling machines with 21 inch front wheels, grippy tyres and long travel suspension. Watch this space.

phaedrus

4th September 2007, 18:38

I feel dirty... the bad kinda dirty.:msn-wink:

Virago

4th September 2007, 18:42

I feel dirty... the bad kinda dirty.:msn-wink:

It's okay - you don't need to stay in Purgatory. Come back towards the light...:innocent:

NighthawkNZ

4th September 2007, 22:45

I feel dirty... the bad kinda dirty.:msn-wink:

have a shower then... :doh:

botb

5th September 2007, 08:00

:lol: Eclipse has made you lot all crazy talking of CARS and 4WD whats goin on ????:spanking:

Ruralman

5th September 2007, 10:08

:lol: Eclipse has made you lot all crazy talking of CARS and 4WD whats goin on ????:spanking:

Wash your mouth out girl :2guns:- there no bloody 4WD's involved in this dark side side conversion!!

botb

6th September 2007, 17:38

Wash your mouth out girl :2guns:- there no bloody 4WD's involved in this dark side side conversion!!

hhhhhRRRRRRR EEErrrrrrrrrrrrmmmmmmmmmm i shall not bother quoting JIMJIM's disturbing reference to a particular make and model!!!! but may i suggest RM cleans his bi-focals instead........... then stick the soap fair up his *whistle*:devil2:

Xaria

7th September 2007, 17:56

Went for a quick ride out to the Taeri Plains with NH.

I felt more confident on the motorway as I didn't feel like I was holding people up with the two lanes, and got up to 90km on the way out.

Went on a back straight behind Outram and got to 110 km. It was to get me used to going the speed limit. (My L plate must have disapeared...)
It felt SOOOOOOO fast compared to the same speed in a cage.

I kind of went the speed limit coming back. Rush hour Friday probably wasn't the best timing on our part but at least it isn't Auckland or somewhere. I did keep up with traffic and my only issue was the car going at a stupid speed so I couldn't get past the truck doing 90 for a while. And the car STUCK in my blind spot for ages. Sometimes shadows are good.

Perfect conditions for it today. If I had my new pants (which should arrive this week) I could have gone for lots longer. Then again when I got off the bike at home, I'm not to sure. I could still walk though, so thats a bonus. NH says I was smiling, but I told I am still too new at this to be smiling yet.

Thanks for the support all you lovely KBers have given me too, it has helped with my confidence.

Enough babble. Hopefully another ride (or two) tomorrow and I might see some of you at the PP.

mbazza

7th September 2007, 18:52

Go Xaria, great day for it! Cheers.:banana:

Jantar

7th September 2007, 19:08

Good to hear that you are progressing so well Xaria.

Now, don't forget that the Bruce Bay rally is tomorrow. Meet at the Chatto Creek tavern at 10:00, lunch at Makarora, a few beers at Haast, then Bruce bay late afternoon. Return sunday.

Kemet

7th September 2007, 19:09

Hooooooo weeeeeeeee

You go girl!!!! :2guns:

Will we see you out tomorrow?

Mutley

7th September 2007, 19:45

So Xaria, where did the email/PM go to that you were going to send me when you were going out for a day ride,HA.<_<:yes: OK I have had a bad back, so wouldn't have been able to ride anyway.:no:

Lovely day for a ride. K and I where mouthing "B'stards" at all the riders out and about in the sunshine because we were jealous.
Oh well there is always the weekend and thank goodness for pain killers.:woohoo:

Anyway, Congrats on the venturesome ride. Great to see your confidence building. May you get those pants soon, so you can have longer and longer rides.:2thumbsup

Xaria

7th September 2007, 20:17

Now, don't forget that the Bruce Bay rally is tomorrow. Meet at the Chatto Creek tavern at 10:00, lunch at Makarora, a few beers at Haast, then Bruce bay late afternoon. Return sunday.

Sorry Jantar, I'm working Sunday

Plan for tomorrow is to go for a ride around town in the morning and open road ride in the afternoon. Typical that I am meeting people in town at 2. Wonder if I can get them to move coffee to Milton...

Ruralman

7th September 2007, 21:31

It won't be long Xaria till you're stealing the keys to the big VTR !! - keep it up

I went into M & Veitch today and bought one of the final few pairs of Draggin jeans they had on sale (reduced from $220 to $160) - Theres only a few pairs left if you're interested so be quick

Xaria

8th September 2007, 16:52

It won't be long Xaria till you're stealing the keys to the big VTR !! - keep it up

I don't want the big VTR; It doesn't have a warrant.:Police:

Went for my first solo outing. Had intended to just be driving around town, left, right, straight ahead, where does this road go... and somehow ended up in Brighton. Wandered my way back into town and by various means ended up on Taeri road, thought that I know someone up here and went off to Virago and Muttleys. Got the street right but couldn't remember the number. Continued wandering around town and ended up safely home.

Went off for coffee and shopping and when I got home again, I went to put the bike away out the back and ended up laying it down. Finally got it lifted and put away and then got NightHawk to check it out. All OK but the battery is still playing up so I will get it looked at on Monday.

Thats about it for todays ride report. Hope everyone else had fun in the good weather.

Mutley

8th September 2007, 18:24

Great ride report Xaria.
Sounds like the ride was a great adventure.
Next time we know your on your way we will put a large sign in the front yard saying "Xaria stop here!":whistle:

Kemet

9th September 2007, 13:25

Bad luck with the lay down the X. at least you did it at home. I've done it in public. Although I must say, I've always had a knight in shining armour who comes over to help get it up each time.

On a slightly different note...

Are there any KB decals out there for sticking on our bikes. (or even our letter boxes - having read X's last post)

:sherlock: Being new here myself I still can't quite remember who rides what so I can't give you a toot if I see you riding by.....

Just a thought....:chase:

Virago

9th September 2007, 13:40

Hi Kemit,

Various site merchandise is available, including stickers. Mutley and I have them on our bikes, and have KB shirts too.

Click on Quick Links, scroll down to Merchandise.

Stickers at this page: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/index.php?page=stickers

outbackal

11th September 2007, 22:58

I believe congratulations is in order for our new Dunedin rider KEN who tied the knot on Saturday so i hope part of the honeymoon is spent at Kaka Point this weekend so he can shout a couple of Bourbons so cheers mate hope we see you guys there

xknuts

12th September 2007, 20:12

KEN

18th September 2007, 22:11

Thanks for for the Congrates guys, The "child" Bride and I may shout! on the BSA club run Hawea/Haast on the 28-29th Sept. See ya there............. :bleh::bleh::devil2::spanking::

xknuts

20th September 2007, 21:51

Thanks for for the Congrates guys, The "child" Bride and I may shout! on the BSA club run Hawea/Haast on the 28-29th Sept. See ya there............. :bleh::bleh::devil2::spanking::

Hope to see ya there, I'll have my tongue hanging out. And to see ya on a KB ride this summer!

NighthawkNZ

22nd September 2007, 10:10

Ruralman

22nd September 2007, 16:07

Spring Summer warmer(ish) weather... lets start organising some regular rides again. As well as some newbie rides as we have a few new learners amoungst our ranks that want to join in on the fun and increase their skills, so will need some mentors to help the learners.

Even a couple of weekday rides and as well as weekend.

Good idea NH - I was also thinking we need a decent "big day ride" as well as some newbie ones. The one I'm thinking of is basically what Dangerous and Rashika did from Scumdogs place to the Pissed Penguin.
Basically Dunedin-Balclutha-Clinton-Mataura-Wyndham-Fortrose-Tokanui- Diversion out to Curio Bay to look at the petrified forest - then back through the catlins - Owaka- Balclutha and home.
Probably about a 300-350km round trip from Dunedin - ALL SEAL - for those in doubt.
It would need to be a nice day - sometime in October or early November. Theres a lot of really nice riding in this trip - but if you want to tottle at sub legal speeds then its probably not a trip for you unless you want to do it with a group of like minded riders. I know Delphinus is keen (should have his trumpy back early next week) - if theres others keen and it only suits to do it in the weekend then post something, otherwise we might do it some nice week day.

Daffyd

23rd September 2007, 20:30

Sounds like a good idea to me. The 'Southern Scenic Loop' could be the southern equivilent of the Coro Loop.
Besides, I could meet up with you fullas in Clutha and you could call in for coffee on the way back.

scumdog

23rd September 2007, 22:25

98tls

23rd September 2007, 22:27

Just a thought you lot.......with summer coming if any fancy a ride up the coast to oamaru then am quite willing to crank up the bbq for lunch and then go from there.

NighthawkNZ

23rd September 2007, 22:58

Since the Sporty hasn't sold (yet) CB wants to use it (has her full bike licence - had it for longer than some of you have been around) but has not had that much experience with it so a few shorter confidence-building rides appeal to her.

But no 300km rides for her just yet...

Kewl great to hear and see... a few shorter trips. and before you know it she will be doing more than you... :D Paula wants a few shorter ones as well where there are other learners to help with her confidence. But later on she is looking forward to the longer ones... and already planninga couple trips :D kewl

Just a thought you lot.......with summer coming if any fancy a ride up the coast to oamaru then am quite willing to crank up the bbq for lunch and then go from there.

warmer weatehr,Rally season, BBQ season what more could you ask for...

anyway we should organise the rides then I suppose... :doh:

Xaria

24th September 2007, 16:07