Dunedin rides

[Xaria]

Although I have been to Cromwell on my own (approx 230 kms) I am not very fast, so shorter rides at this stage suit me better. The more stopping, starting and hill starts the better.

:woohoo:Mutley

I am not very fast either lol. Went for a bit of a ride this afternoon leaving NH at work. Went out Tomahawk, up Center Rd, down Highcliff. Then just puttered around Sth Dn.

[Mutley]

:woohoo:Mutley

I am not very fast either lol. Went for a bit of a ride this afternoon leaving NH at work. Went out Tomahawk, up Center Rd, down Highcliff. Then just puttered around Sth Dn.

Must get my A into G and arrange a day to ride with you. Most likely day this week will be Saturday. Our work load is very heavy this week :crybaby:but come Saturday I am on my own:2thumbsup. The boss:laugh: and 2 Daughters are away to Central to do a spot of bunny hunting, so will be having me time.:banana:

[Xaria]

NH is off to the little river rally this weekend, si I thought I would ride some of the way up with him on Friday, and then on Saturday I was thinking of Middlemarch / Dunback / Palmerston or something like that. Of course if CB is off, could do a southern loop...

[NighthawkNZ]

NH is off to the little river rally this weekend, si I thought I would ride some of the way up with him on Friday, and then on Saturday I was thinking of Middlemarch / Dunback / Palmerston or something like that. Of course if CB is off, could do a southern loop...

Sounds better than any where on the canterbury plains... :yawn:

[Ruralman]

Yes, theres a great day ride in the first weekend of Dec

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=55535

I am toying with the idea - something every serious rider should aim to achieve some time I reckon - but will it be this year? Anyone else thinking of doing it?

[NighthawkNZ]

Yes, theres a great day ride in the first weekend of Dec

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=55535



I be going to the Long Drop

[Ruralman]

I be going to the Long Drop

Yes it always clashes with that - and I think last year it was the BRONZ Xmas toy run on that Saturday as well (apparently a few come back from the rally, do the toy run and then ride back for the Sat night)

Do you reckon you could cope with 1600km in 24 hrs on the VTR ??

[NighthawkNZ]

Yes it always clashes with that - and I think last year it was the BRONZ Xmas toy run on that Saturday as well (apparently a few come back from the rally, do the toy run and then ride back for the Sat night)

Do you reckon you could cope with 1600km in 24 hrs on the VTR ??

I recokon I could comfortably do it... and the VTR is running sweet at present too new rubber, just had a service :D

1600 Km's / 24hrs average = average speed required (with no sleep and or fuel) 66 kph At a 100kph then 16hrs + fuel and a couples hours for kip and rest.. :) well thats the theory... doing it is another story...


As for the toy run, if it clashes again this year I will most likey come back down on the saturday a do that as well and go back to the site on Sat err then back to Dunners on Sun and then... oh wait thats it till the KB rally...

[Xaria]

As for the toy run, if it clashes again this year I will most likey come back down on the saturday a do that as well and go back to the site on Sat err then back to Dunners on Sun and then.

Yeah - what he said. Sounds like my plan LOL

[NighthawkNZ]

Yeah - what he said. Sounds like my plan LOL

Yeah - what she said... a plan it is then... I like plans...


Though I suppose I bettergo find some cash for it....hmmm :scratch:

[miSTa]

Sounds better than any where on the canterbury plains... :yawn:

:Oi: Pick on your own roads! Bloody southerners...:spanking:






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[NighthawkNZ]

:Oi: Pick on your own roads! Bloody southerners...:spanking:


I did that why I move off the plains... I did use to live in Mayfield :crazy:

[miSTa]

Least Mayfield isn't as bad as SH1

[NighthawkNZ]

Least Mayfield isn't as bad as SH1

True... I will most likely do 72 up to Rangiora or something.. got any suggestions...

errr :Oops: wrong thread

[oldrider]

Yes it always clashes with that - and I think last year it was the BRONZ Xmas toy run on that Saturday as well (apparently a few come back from the rally, do the toy run and then ride back for the Sat night)

Do you reckon you could cope with 1600km in 24 hrs on the VTR ??

Not really, it clashed last year but it was the first Bert Munro. :spanking:

The Mad Magpie was there first, so the Berty Germ clashes with the already established Mad Bird.

Kick Berty Germ into touch :Pokey: and let them find their own date.

I'm going with the screwed up bird again this year. :headbang: John.

[NighthawkNZ]

I'm going with the screwed up bird again this year. :headbang:

Me too....

[xknuts]

Me too....

& me! Excellent band "Bon Derrierre" on Sat night.:niceone:

[Virago]

Okay, so who's going up to Christchurch for the KB Birthday Bash next month?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=55478

Only me, Mutley, and Scummy registered so far (from the south).

Anyone else able to confirm?

[phaedrus]

planning a group ride? or do we descend on the place in the usual clusterfuck style

[Xaria]

Went with NH on his way to Akaroa. I only went to Oamaru and back, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well I did. Except for the road works I probably averaged about 90 km on the open road and according to the GPS my top speed was 108. (shhh) My only issues were the car that decided it wanted to imitate hemorrhoid cream and that I am a tiny bit achy.

Lots of bikes on the road and a great day for a ride.

Anyone keen on a bit of a ride tomorrow?

[Joni]

Okay, so who's going up to Christchurch for the KB Birthday Bash next month?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=55478

Only me, Mutley, and Scummy registered so far (from the south).

Anyone else able to confirm?Yeah guys, it would be good to have an idea of how many people are coming etc... :banana:, please post your attendance in the thread poll, or even better in the calendar event. Ta muchly.

[Mutley]

Anyone keen on a bit of a ride tomorrow?

Well done Xaria.:cool:
Yep I'm keen for a ride tomorrow. Family should be away by ten, so I am eager for a ride after then.:2thumbsup

[FREE2B]

Okay, so who's going up to Christchurch for the KB Birthday Bash next month?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=55478

Only me, Mutley, and Scummy registered so far (from the south).

Anyone else able to confirm?

Im keen V be nice to make it a group ride . Im away for the weekend but lets get on to it soon. Sounz like theres 5 of us for starters.

[Daffyd]

'Fraid I'll have to give this one a miss... Committed to the MATES the same weekend. :headbang:

[phaedrus]

Well done Xaria.:cool:
Yep I'm keen for a ride tomorrow. Family should be away by ten, so I am eager for a ride after then.:2thumbsup

anyone mind if i tag along?

[Xaria]

Went for a ride today with Phaedrus and Mutley. Round the block - Middlemarch for a coffee, Kyeburn corner, Palmerston for petrol )as Mutley really needed a top up), Waikouaiti to top ourselves up with more coffee and food then back to Dunedin and more coffee and chatting.

After Middlemarch it was blowing a gale - it had been gusty from about Clarks, but Mutley and I were being blown all over the place.

Things to check off my compulsive little list: riding in wind, riding in the dark (well that is only half ticked as it was getting dark as I got home) & pretty much keeping up with traffic - not all the time, but quite often. Not keeping up with Mutley though - She is a speedy demon.

Big thanks to Phaedrus for being our tail end charlie and coping with my erratic speeds.

490km in 34 hours. I don't know how these thousand miler people do it. Time for a nice hot cocoa and sleep for me I think.

[rossi]

well done on the ride plenty of kms and very soon you will be up there with 1000 under you.as for the wind use a lower gear and it helps.as my rebel gets blowen allover the place.hope this helps as i havent had a chance to try it yet.

[NighthawkNZ]

'Fraid I'll have to give this one a miss... Committed to the MATES the same weekend. :headbang:

I started a thread for this one... me and xaria are going
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=58080

[Joni]

Sounz like theres 5 of us for starters.Yay! Will be good to have you guys here! :sunny:

[FREE2B]

Well done on the ride guys, :Punk:did a bit this weekend myself … Ill raise your 490 to 850... Met the bike trans truck at 8.30am Saturday and swopped the zuki for a shiny blue VN900. Left Dunnos round 9 and was in Hawea 3 hrs later. The wind from Clyde thru to Makarora was pretty amazing never seen Lake Dunstan looking so dirty, but so much easier on a heavier bike it hardly moved at all just had to make sure I hung on. Quick coffee and gas and off to Haast to catch up with the rest of the BSA bunch (thanx for waitin in Hawea Al company for the last leg was good). A bit of rain thru Makarora and besides that dry all the way. Not so thru the night tho was glad to be indoors and not tenting as the weather did its worst! Next morning dawned better tho a light rain to Makarora (sum awesome waterfalls along the way) for coffee, and then dry all the way to Dunos again after a BBQ stop in Hawea. All up a great ride, one of my favourites, with a real friendly bunch of biker guys and girls. Really happy with the bike sorting some luggage carryin stuff is a priority tho. Bring on the big rides!! :scooter::scooter::scooter::headbang:<o:p></o:p>

[Ruralman]

Well done on the ride guys, :Punk:did a bit this weekend myself … Ill raise your 490 to 850... Met the bike trans truck at 8.30am Saturday and swopped the zuki for a shiny blue VN900. . Really happy with the bike sorting some luggage carryin stuff is a priority tho. Bring on the big rides!! :scooter::scooter::scooter::headbang:<o:p></o:p>

Congratulations and I hope it serves you well - so when are the photos being posted huh????

[FREE2B]

haha... too busy ridin didnt take many but therell be a bike one sumwhere

[NighthawkNZ]

Really happy with the bike sorting some luggage carryin stuff is a priority tho. Bring on the big rides!! :scooter::scooter::scooter::headbang:<o:p></o:p>

Congrates on the new ride... c u soon on rides and rallies :)

[Virago]

Good stuff Free2B! I'm looking forward to seeing that lovely blue machine on the road! :niceone:

[Xaria]

Congrats on the new bike.

[timg]

swopped the zuki for a shiny blue VN900


Congrats on the new toy :niceone: Enjoy the Vulcan. Look forward to seeing it at the Staging Post. Cheers. :ride:

[Daffyd]

Nice one! Looking forward to seeing your new ride. You certainly gave it a good start.

[Mutley]

Congrats on the new bike.:woohoo: Can't wait to see it.

[FREE2B]

Well after contemplating the wobbly run on sat - sun ... and the lack of luggage carrying capabilities at the moment...a good sized day ride on Saturday seems like the easier option If your interested ... maybe the same route up thru central but an early start and back in a day mbe via gore even ??? any one intersted open to ideas

[Delphinus]

omgomgomgomg

[FREE2B]

omgomgomgomg

wtfwtfwtfwtf

[Delphinus]

Triumph.
Back.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[FREE2B]

ooooooooooiccccccccccccc

[outbackal]

Sounds good to me im real keen 4 a ride in any direction i have the problem no saddle bags yet 4 new bike also but working on it

[cold comfort]

Gr8 to hear your bikes back J!! They are not lightning fast with parts at MCR.
Ordered something 6mths ago-got the wrong bit after 3mths, am still waiting for the right bit! About time for a ride so i don't forget how b4 the Staging Post. Sat would be good if the weather cooperates

[outbackal]

Hows about up and over Mtcargill Rd Coast Rd Trotters Gorge Mill house for coffee coast again to Oamaru then up to Kurrow etc

[NighthawkNZ]

omgomgomgomg

Deep breaths. In through the nose and out through the mouth... now whats the problem...


Triumph.
Back.


ferk i forgot you owned one of them... :gob:


Ordered something 6mths ago-got the wrong bit after 3mths, am still waiting for the right bit! About time for a ride so i don't forget how b4 the Staging Post. Sat would be good if the weather cooperates

I couldn't be bothered with that... I would have gone to one of the other shops before then and told them not to bother.


Hows about up and over Mtcargill Rd Coast Rd Trotters Gorge Mill house for coffee coast again to Oamaru then up to Kurrow etc

Me and Paula are going to be in Alexandra(ish) and could met you lot for the ride home...

[Ruralman]

Triumph.
Back.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Still frothing at the mouth??????????????

Transalp sold - will be gone next week.
So you reckon these Triumphs are the thing huh????? - now I wonder if they make ones with long suspension and big wheels.................ooooh look heres one with sexy stripes on it...........I wonder.....

[Delphinus]

Still frothing at the mouth??????????????
Helllllll yes!

Transalp sold - will be gone next week.
So you reckon these Triumphs are the thing huh????? - now I wonder if they make ones with long suspension and big wheels.................ooooh look heres one with sexy stripes on it...........I wonder.....
Look forward to going for a spin with ya... Growling Tiger vs..... wasp on meth?

[xknuts]

Still frothing at the mouth??????????????
Transalp sold - will be gone next week.
So you reckon these Triumphs are the thing huh????? - now I wonder if they make ones with long suspension and big wheels.................ooooh look heres one with sexy stripes on it...........I wonder.....

Go on, you know you want to! You won't regret it. 5 local members with 5 newer bikes, great stuff :2thumbsup

[rossi]

:oi-grr:awwww crud looks like i be moving back down to dunedin.
shame as i love it up here

[Ruralman]

Go on, you know you want to! You won't regret it. 5 local members with 5 newer bikes, great stuff :2thumbsup

Deal done and the result is the big black stripey beast in my garage - I will alter my profile with pics etc when I get organised. Bit sad waving goodbye to the Transalp today but its going to a good new owner who will use it for what its good at.
The new beast - well what can I say - 955cc of triple cylinder growling fuel injected power is bloody addictive. Very very easy to ride.

[scumdog]

Deal done and the result is the big black stripey beast in my garage - I will alter my profile with pics etc when I get organised. Bit sad waving goodbye to the Transalp today but its going to a good new owner who will use it for what its good at.
The new beast - well what can I say - 955cc of triple cylinder growling fuel injected power is bloody addictive. Very very easy to ride.

Is this kind of thing in keeping with your new position as member of Clutha District Council????:whistle:

[oldrider]

Is this kind of thing in keeping with your new position as member of Clutha District Council????:whistle:

Lost in transit, report by said Ruralman on his new acquisition.

C'mon Ruralman, sit down and tell us about it! :spanking:

Your slacking here. :spanking: Cheers John.

PS: Clutha District Council! ???????? More! :confused:

[merv]

That Triumph has alloy rims - right? Not crap chrome like tri boy's Scrambler?

[oldrider]

That Triumph has alloy rims - right? Not crap chrome like tri boy's Scrambler?

Spokes! :niceone: John.

[Ruralman]

Is this kind of thing in keeping with your new position as member of Clutha District Council????:whistle:

I'm sure I've seen various politicians and community leaders riding HD's so I'm pretty confident riding something as capable and respectable as a big black Tiger will be very much in keeping - just the thing to keep travel expenses down for overtaxed rate payers:2thumbsup

pics of new bike on this thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59080

If anyone is interested in the black topbox in the photo its going to be for sale - I would have kept it if the mount was the same as my big one but its not and I need to use the big one. If interested then drop me a line.

[Virago]

Okay, the KB Birthday Bash is only 10 days away. Who's doing what?

There was talk earlier about a "small diversion" via the West Coast - is anyone doing it? Mutley and I won't be up for that, but we were discussing the idea of a trip "up the middle" if the weather was okay. We were considering the possibility of overnighting in Cromwell on the Friday, and then heading north via the Lindis Pass and the Mackenzie Country on Saturday. Far nicer roads and better scenery than the east coast (if this bloody weather improves...).

Accommodation in Ch-ch, we were thinking of booking a motel somewhere reasonably close to the venue. We could see if we can get a bigger unit if anyone is looking for accommodation.

[Delphinus]

Whats the price per head looking to be like for the motels Virago?

[Virago]

Whats the price per head looking to be like for the motels Virago?

Haven't looked yet, but I guess a family type unit (sleep 4-6) would be around the $200 mark.

[Delphinus]

Sounds good. Keep me in the loop.

[phaedrus]

Haven't looked yet, but I guess a family type unit (sleep 4-6) would be around the $200 mark.

hehe, sounds like you've nominated yourself accommodation getter. I suppose I should start looking myself.

[scumdog]

Okay, the KB Birthday Bash is only 10 days away. Who's doing what?.

Sadly CB and I cant be there, - what with getting THIS weekend off for a hot-rod run and then getting the Magpie weekend off and THEN the Great Southern KB Get-together at at the Staging Post I can't get anymore weekends off for a bit.:no:
(Well, not the ones I'm meant to be working night-shift).

[FREE2B]

Accomodation thing sounding good ...If we all muck in it shud be quite reasonable. Ill be weather watchin closer to the time as to the route ..hope its lookin better than this weekend.

[Ruralman]

When we were looking for accomodation up there for the Passes ride , Owen/Farque sent some links to a central backpackers that had parking available for bikes. That usually works out $20-25 pp. Follow up with him if interested.

[cold comfort]

Had a French guy staying recently while touring NZ who was sold on Top Ten holiday parks (could vary the level of comfort depending on budget)
When we were looking for accomodation up there for the Passes ride , Owen/Farque sent some links to a central backpackers that had parking available for bikes. That usually works out $20-25 pp. Follow up with him if interested.

[Kemet]

Is anyone heading anywhere this weekend - dayrides or overnight?:whistle:

[cold comfort]

Was wondering if anyone was still in Dunners this w/e. Maybe all avoiding the intellectually and visually impaired Labour day drivers? Bit late in the day now anyway. If it looks ok tomorrow send a txt-0275588995.
Is anyone heading anywhere this weekend - dayrides or overnight?:whistle:

[Kemet]

Was wondering if anyone was still in Dunners this w/e. Maybe all avoiding the intellectually and visually impaired Labour day drivers? Bit late in the day now anyway. If it looks ok tomorrow send a txt-0275588995.

I kept checking the posts here until it finally occured to me to post the question myself:doh:

Anyone else? :ride::ride:

[NighthawkNZ]

I kept checking the posts here until it finally occured to me to post the question myself:doh:

Anyone else? :ride::ride:

Just got back from Moeraki (stuck in a cage gawd damnit all)... may go for a ride tomorrow if weather is still ok.

[Xaria]

Just got back from Moeraki (stuck in a cage gawd damnit all)... may go for a ride tomorrow if weather is still ok.


Yeah what he said. Hope to finish early tomorrow but it could be 3 before I can be riding :(

[Kemet]

The more the merrier!!!

Especially as it means I'll finally meet some of you after all this time...:rockon:

[NighthawkNZ]

The more the merrier!!!

Especially as it means I'll finally meet some of you after all this time...:rockon:

kewl banananananna's :banana: see you tomorrow :) (hopefully)

[Kemet]

Yeah what he said. Hope to finish early tomorrow but it could be 3 before I can be riding :(

Where do you work??

We could always abduct you....

I can hear bikes growling on SH1as I type.... Bastards!!!

[Xaria]

Well I heard whimpering from the passenger seat for the whole trip anytime we saw a bike. 25 was the final tally. My count up was for police cars for which the total was... 1.

[Silverfern]

Me and mine will be looking to get some fresh air tomorrow, dependant on weather. Will log on around 10- 10.30 am and see what's happening? Off to Topp Twins tonight, I may yodel tomorrow! (Heaven help us)

[Virago]

...Off to Topp Twins tonight, I may yodel tomorrow! (Heaven help us)

...And make the rest of us "yodel" in our helmets?:rofl:

[FREE2B]

Went for a wee coffee run with phaedrus today ... they do good coffee at Mt Cook :2thumbsup ... Pity bout the straight roads tho. If weather good tomorrow Ill come as long as there are sum corners involved.:yes:

[Kemet]

Any preferences for a route? I can't quite make my mind up especially when the weather is so uncertain. It's supposed to rain inland but looking at the satellite images I'm thinking the rain may hold off somewhat and it may not be as bad as the met service thinks. Overcast in most of Otago I'd say and more scattered cloud in north otago and south canterbury -> more :sunny: hopefully. A coastal trip maybe, via the less travelled roads for the scenery, avoiding blind ppl in cages and corners for those who like crooked paths to travel:shifty:.....

[FREE2B]

Well the wind is a definite player this mornin but think it may drop off ... so yeah Im there hows 12.30 ish for a time??

[Silverfern]

1 pm looks better, gives me time to eat! Possible suggestions? North to Trotters gorge, Moeraki coffee? then for those still keen coastal road via Kakanui to Oamaru and return? I can see to nuggets and its clear. Another suggestion- maybe south and then inland to Lawrence, down via Beaumont to Balclutha then home?

[Silverfern]

Of course, we may not make it as we still have to negotiate the driveway out of here and after last time . . . . . .. . :(

[Kemet]

Where would be the best place to meet?

[Silverfern]

We will be outside McIvor and Veitch at 1 pm, and leave at 1.15 at the very latest. Anyone is welcome to join us :)

[cold comfort]

I would be keen as previously indicated for a run up the coast, provided the wind drops off a bit

[FREE2B]

Soundz like a few starters ... I think wind will drop lets see who turns up how windy it is and take it from there

[NighthawkNZ]

Wind shimind...

I keen... however I think Paula wanted to go for a ride and she doesn't finish work till 3 so I could go for a short ride and then come back and meet her


(update... as I write this recieved txt from Paula she may finish work at 1pm so could meet after that)

[Ruralman]

For what its worth its still blowing its nuts out down here and theres a few bigger clouds approaching as well. If it were me starting from Dunedin I'd hug the coast, Mt Cargill etc, and do the Goodwood Valley (all seal) into Palmerston, and then decide how much further etc.

Its too windy for tailing here as well which is a bugger when you have the slave labour home for the weekend!!

[Virago]

We can't make this one - work and family commitments.

Take care.

[Silverfern]

Was a great ride on Sunday, 4 Biker Angels (Kemet, Xaria, Free2B and moi) and 4 Biker jokers (Nighthawk, Cold Comfort, Delphinus, Phaedrus) and some joker on an RF900! Shame about the wind but Moeraki is always great for a drink, in the sunshine. Must get bar weights as my hands were "humming' from the vibrations when i got home. Carbs need looked at and a warrant too before I can hit the road again. Thanks guys for a great afternoon.

[Daffyd]

Glad you fullahs ( and fullesses) had a good ride. I was with you in spirit but couldn't be with you in body. House sitting down Invers way.

[NighthawkNZ]

Glad you fullahs ( and fullesses) had a good ride. I was with you in spirit but couldn't be with you in body. House sitting down Invers way.

yeah was a good we ride... we left late as Xaria just finished work. Got home I had all her gear ready, and bike oiled and ready... pacing say hurry up... wanna go for a ride :D

My guess we were 15 - 20 minutes behind as we were going up the NEV it was 13:40. We went up and over Mt Cargill. Was going to go the old coast road but decide to make some time and catch them at Palmerston, so went straight up Hwy 1 and pulled up maybe a minute or so after the others had arrived... normal chat and we were off again up through trotters gorge and then into Moeraki for coffee that didn't appen as the tavern only instant... :doh: Had few drinks of coke instead...

Then back through trotters and back to Palmerston for a regroup... then down Hw1 but nobody turned off to the coast road. But me Tim and Paula went back over MtCargill and back to our place for coffee...

Free2b by this time had released she had left her wallet in Moeraki... so she was off again... :doh:

[Mutley]

OK, the Dunedin coffee addicts will be pleased to hear that coffee is back on at Mutley and Virago's place.
Picked up a new machine today, baking done and we're wired already.:wari:

[JimO]

OK, the Dunedin coffee addicts will be pleased to hear that coffee is back on at Mutley and Virago's place.
Picked up a new machine today, baking done and we're wired already.:wari:

baking.......mmmmmmmmmm

[scumdog]

OK, the Dunedin coffee addicts will be pleased to hear that coffee is back on at Mutley and Virago's place.
Picked up a new machine today, baking done and we're wired already.:wari:

Is your loo now up to the better flow-through post coffee consumption???

[NighthawkNZ]

baking.......mmmmmmmmmm

yes agreed... :drool:

[Mutley]

Is your loo now up to the better flow-through post coffee consumption???

It's never a problem here, we have flush toilets in Dunedin:dodge:

[NighthawkNZ]

It's never a problem here, we have flush toilets in Dunedin:dodge:

you tell me this NOW!!!!! :bash: :dodge:

[JimO]

is there another group ride comming up, i havnt been out on the bike for a while as weekends have been taken up with boys sport but had a ride on monday and it was good so wih the weather getting warmer i wouldnt mind getting out more............and baking sounds good too

[Kemet]

is there another group ride comming up, i havnt been out on the bike for a while as weekends have been taken up with boys sport but had a ride on monday and it was good so wih the weather getting warmer i wouldnt mind getting out more............and baking sounds good too

Depending on whether i have overtime or not on saturday (won;t know for sure until friday afternoon) I'd be keen.

It looking real nice, forecast-wise, in central otago and on the west coast....

[NighthawkNZ]

is there another group ride comming up, i havnt been out on the bike for a while as weekends have been taken up with boys sport but had a ride on monday and it was good so wih the weather getting warmer i wouldnt mind getting out more............and baking sounds good too

Well me and Xaria off to the Mates Rally in Gore on friday... leaving Dunedin about 3:30. I think the bulk of the others are going to ChCh for the KB birthday bash!

[Delphinus]

/me going tomorrow to the west coast. Long cut to chch. pm me if you wanna tag along for a bit.

[Mutley]

A ride next weekend would be good, depending on the weather. Coffee and baking will be available at our house then. This weekend V & I are going to CHCH.

[JimO]

had a ride with one of my boys on his NZ 250 so its all good, does anyone know where i can get a speedo cable for the boys bike either a complete replacement cable or a new inner also i have bought a carbon fibre bikini fairing for the cagiva but it needs some brackets made to fit on the bike where would i go for that

[Ruralman]

Sorry Jim, we don't seem to be much help for those bits.

I'm home with Callum and still extracting dust out of every orifice (what is the plural of orifice???) after doing the Lake to the Sea trail ride starting at Waihola this morning.
There were over 800 riders this year!!! I know there are more road bikes out there but the number of off road bikes seems to have grown even more. Next week is the Danseys Pass ride and apparently organizers are trying to cap it at 1500 riders!! (over 4 large courses)
Best thing about this local ride is that it is organized by the Toko High School PTA - its one big day a year,which will raise close to $30K this year, which saves them having to do any other fundraising so no annoying raffles etc

It is a pretty good ride with optional routes to suit all riders but the sections on the forestry roads and a couple of farm tracks were incredibly dusty.
While there are a lot of new expensive machines theres also quite a lot of old dungers which do these rides - so if you want some more fun and refine some new riding skills then get an unregistered dirt bike and try out one of these rides

[JimO]

no worries i got a new "old" cable at MCR and am working on the brackets

[Virago]

...I'm home with Callum and still extracting dust out of every orifice (what is the plural of orifice???) after doing the Lake to the Sea trail ride starting at Waihola this morning.
There were over 800 riders this year!!!...

Aahhh, that answers my question. Mutley and I had a job to do in Alexandra yesterday morning, and the huge number of trailers with trail bikes on the road was stunning! Now we know...

We spent the weekend in Cromwell, enjoying the great weather - unfortunately we were of course in the work cage...:doh: Every bike I saw was greeted with a jealous muttering...

We passed a lovely blue cruiser at "The Big Fruit" at Cromwell on Saturday afternnon, and as I muttered "bastard" under my breath, Mutley said "That's Free2B...!" We followed her into the mall carpark and joined her for a coffee.

Hope you had a great ride to Wanaka, G. Did you do the Crown Range detour? We did it this arvo in the cage - bikes galore...:pinch:

[scumdog]

Was up un Dunners for a rod-run today in the 'lorry', saw heaps of bikes on the road including a bike like Nighthawks but didn't recognise the bike with him.
Managed to get a bit of a cruise on the 'glide yesterday - was better weather then.te

[NighthawkNZ]

Was up un Dunners for a rod-run today in the 'lorry', saw heaps of bikes on the road including a bike like Nighthawks but didn't recognise the bike with him.

Nope wasn't me... didn't go for a ride today... saving the bit of $$$ for the up and coming on slaught "back of the beyond", "Magpie madness", Long drop & Toy Run" and then the "KB Rally at staging post" no free weekends from then till then... :D

[Kemet]

I've seen a red version of Nighthawks' bike around town with a guy in red Alpinestar leathers... wasn't that guy was it?:dodge:

[Delphinus]

I've seen a red version of Nighthawks' bike around town with a guy in red Alpinestar leathers... wasn't that guy was it?:dodge:

thats hazzy isn't it?

[NighthawkNZ]

had a ride with one of my boys on his NZ 250 so its all good, does anyone know where i can get a speedo cable for the boys bike either a complete replacement cable or a new inner also i have bought a carbon fibre bikini fairing for the cagiva but it needs some brackets made to fit on the bike where would i go for that

we use to make our own cable inners at the local bike shop in Napier years ago... as my XJ didn't have the standard cable as the handle bars were changed and everything needed to be longer...

Any engineer workshop would be able to make the brackets you are after... or someone that can weild and heat and bend the brackets to fit etc...


I've seen a red version of Nighthawks' bike around town with a guy in red Alpinestar leathers... wasn't that guy was it?:dodge:
nah... I look better than that...

[Kemet]

thats hazzy isn't it?

huh?? :scratch:

[Delphinus]

huh?? :scratch:

Just a random kb'er :P

[Kemet]

I've seen him doing the laps around the Octagon/George street course.

Out for drinks with my sibs one night in the octagon and I can't remember how many times i saw him go by...

[NighthawkNZ]

I've seen him doing the laps around the Octagon/George street course.

Out for drinks with my sibs one night in the octagon and I can't remember how many times i saw him go by...

must be bored huh... though at least he is riding not just sitting there drinking... oh wait I do that sometimes too... :doh:


hehehehe

[Kemet]

must be bored huh... though at least he is riding not just sitting there drinking... oh wait I do that sometimes too... :doh:


hehehehe

all you can say is :doh:??

[NighthawkNZ]

all you can say is :doh:??

either just sitting there drinking and talking shit or out there riding :-) I'd rather be riding

[Kemet]

Unfortunately in my family I'm the only one who rides "one of those death-traps" so I have to be content with the just sitting there and :drinkup:...

although, so far as i know more ppl have died in cars than on bike :finger:

[FREE2B]

Aahhh, that answers my question. Mutley and I had a job to do in Alexandra yesterday morning, and the huge number of trailers with trail bikes on the road was stunning! Now we know...

We spent the weekend in Cromwell, enjoying the great weather - unfortunately we were of course in the work cage...:doh: Every bike I saw was greeted with a jealous muttering...

We passed a lovely blue cruiser at "The Big Fruit" at Cromwell on Saturday afternnon, and as I muttered "bastard" under my breath, Mutley said "That's Free2B...!" We followed her into the mall carpark and joined her for a coffee.

Hope you had a great ride to Wanaka, G. Did you do the Crown Range detour? We did it this arvo in the cage - bikes galore...:pinch:

I sure did and it was a great ride :2thumbsup :woohoo:kept scrapin my feet tho have to remember to lift the inside one up a bit. That was sooo funny when you pulled up beside me in the carpark.:yes: Ride home was nice too apart from the close encounter with yet more of the white fluffly things...think my bike is a sheep magnet!! at least I missed these ones:2guns::argh:

[NighthawkNZ]

I sure did and it was a great ride :2thumbsup :woohoo:kept scrapin my feet tho have to remember to lift the inside one up a bit. That was sooo funny when you pulled up beside me in the carpark.:yes: Ride home was nice too apart from the close encounter with yet more of the white fluffly things...think my bike is a sheep magnet!! at least I missed these ones:2guns::argh:

Glad you enjoyed the ride and trip...

just looking at me calendar... umm dang, "back of the beyond", "magpie madness", "long drop and toy run", and the "kb get together rally"... $avings optional... sheese

[snappertrapper]

Hey guys, im pretty new to Dunedin.... done a few rides through middlemarch and then back around the loop through Palmerston. And the big loop through Lindis pass another time. You guys have got some awesome quiet roads down here... Hoping to get out a lot on the scooter over summer so might catch up with a few of you guys!

[Delphinus]

Good to meet you Snapper, yeah thats a nice wee ride through there are, I love the hyde hill stretch. Look forward to riding with you.

[snappertrapper]

Thanks Delphinus, yeah I am really enjoying the big open spaces of the south island. I have got a lot more exploring to do yet, but what I have seen so far really impresses me!

[Delphinus]

Where you from originally?

[FREE2B]

Hey guys, im pretty new to Dunedin.... done a few rides through middlemarch and then back around the loop through Palmerston. And the big loop through Lindis pass another time. You guys have got some awesome quiet roads down here... Hoping to get out a lot on the scooter over summer so might catch up with a few of you guys!

Welcome ... we do have some great places to ride down here :woohoo:

[snappertrapper]

Cheers FREE2B, Im originally from Kerikeri in the Far North

[cold comfort]

Hey guys, im pretty new to Dunedin.... done a few rides through middlemarch and then back around the loop through Palmerston. And the big loop through Lindis pass another time. You guys have got some awesome quiet roads down here... Hoping to get out a lot on the scooter over summer so might catch up with a few of you guys!

Welcome-always good to have another rider. Plenty of runs coming up -organized or disorganized!

[NighthawkNZ]

Hey guys, im pretty new to Dunedin.... done a few rides through middlemarch and then back around the loop through Palmerston. And the big loop through Lindis pass another time. You guys have got some awesome quiet roads down here... Hoping to get out a lot on the scooter over summer so might catch up with a few of you guys!

Welcome to Dunedin, we do a few (dis)organised rides every now and then, as well as (dis)organised met ups to various rallies in the area... keep an eye on this thread or the various rally threads (thats if you are into rallies)

Yup we are lucky to have awesome roads so close hope you enjoy

[snappertrapper]

Welcome-always good to have another rider. Plenty of runs coming up -organized or disorganized!

Cool.... I fly back to the far north on Sunday, wont be back until Jan.... but as soon as I get back I plan to be riding every weekend the suns shinning!

[FREE2B]

Cheers FREE2B, Im originally from Kerikeri in the Far North

Sum nice roads up there too ... tho havnt been up there on the bike ..yet..


Welcome-always good to have another rider. Plenty of runs coming up -organized or disorganized!

Nothing like a bit of disorganisation to keep everyone on their toes :blink:

[Mutley]

Welcome Snappertrapper. Lots of riders here in Dunedin. At least one of us is out riding over the weekends and week days as the weather allows. Keep an eye on this thread for the next outing. Hope to meet you soon.:yes:

[snappertrapper]

Thanks guys... good to hear the bike scene is strong down here. Northland has some good roads like you said but you don't get the big open spaces and lack of cages that you get down here. I could not believe how quite the road out through middlemarch was...

[Mutley]

I could not believe how quite the road out through middlemarch was...

Thats probably because the wind out that way can blow you of the road (eh Xaria)

[FREE2B]

Yep can be nice and quiet thru there. We have some nice bike friendly roads that dont see much traffic :2thumbsup

[snappertrapper]

Haha yeah it can get a bit windy at times hey.... My girlfriend just got her first bike a wee FXR150 I took that for a test ride yesterday and experienced a bit of a head wind on the way home!:laugh:

[NighthawkNZ]

My girlfriend just got her first bike a wee FXR150 I took that for a test ride yesterday and experienced a bit of a head wind on the way home!

We do do a few learner rides, and practise stuff... (did one last friday actually) she is more than welcome to join in

[FREE2B]

Yep Its well known for its wind alright not always like that tho ... haha must have been a bit hard going alright:yes: on a wee bike

[snappertrapper]

We do do a few learner rides, and practise stuff... (did one last friday actually) she is more than welcome to join in

I will tell her that.... shes got a RM100 and has done a bit of riding on MX tracks but this is her first Roadie.... so its all pretty exciting for her. More fun being in control of your own bike even if it is a 150 than perched on the back of an R1 ;)

[xknuts]

with yet more of the white fluffly things...think my bike is a sheep magnet!! at least I missed these ones:2guns::argh:

You should try meeting a bull in a mini (AT NIGHT!!) Youre the magnet G. & of course That Cruiser!


Good to meet you Snapper, yeah thats a nice wee ride through there are, I love the hyde hill stretch. Look forward to riding with you.

JACK, You too! Nice road, one of my fav's


Cheers FREE2B, Im originally from Kerikeri in the Far North

Kerikeri, bikes and booze = "warning - accident about to happen to xknuts" and it did! My first, ah the memories, Can't remember a thing


wont be back until Jan.... but as soon as I get back I plan to be riding every weekend the suns shinning!

We will all be around to take you to twisty heaven. Dunedin, it's all riot here! LOL

[Mutley]

You should try meeting a bull in a mini (AT NIGHT!!)

So what colour was the mini the bull was wearing and did it cover enough. AND what bars do you frequent to see this kind of stuff. :eek:

[Xaria]

You should try meeting a bull in a mini (AT NIGHT!!)

Actually Mutley it doesn't say that the BULL was in the mini...

[FREE2B]

[quote=xknuts;1285381]You should try meeting a bull in a mini (AT NIGHT!!)


ah yeah actually it does ... cant defend that one :doh:

[NighthawkNZ]

Actually Mutley it doesn't say that the BULL was in the mini...

What do you call 4 bulls in a mini...






a big mac

[Xaria]

Hey guys, im pretty new to Dunedin.... done a few rides through middlemarch and then back around the loop through Palmerston. And the big loop through Lindis pass another time. You guys have got some awesome quiet roads down here... Hoping to get out a lot on the scooter over summer so might catch up with a few of you guys!

One of the best things about Dunedin is that in every direction there is a good ride. North: The loops out Palmerston etc, East: the Peninsula, South: Southern scenic route, West: Middlemarch and central otago. Really different roads / weather / traffic in each direction too.

[snappertrapper]

One of the best things about Dunedin is that in every direction there is a good ride. North: The loops out Palmerston etc, East: the Peninsula, South: Southern scenic route, West: Middlemarch and central otago. Really different roads / weather / traffic in each direction too.

Yeah I reckon thats a real advantage. I have not been down the southern scenic route on the bike yet but have been around there in a cage, are you meaning down through Brighton? I went for a drive down the catlins another weekend to go for a dive... the roads down there look like a bit of fun!

[NighthawkNZ]

Yeah I reckon thats a real advantage. I have not been down the southern scenic route on the bike yet but have been around there in a cage, are you meaning down through Brighton? I went for a drive down the catlins another weekend to go for a dive... the roads down there look like a bit of fun!

The southern senic route starts in Dunedin out through Brighton, over to waihola, and to balclutha and the onto the catlins... We are sort of planning a southern senic route run some time in the new year... maybe sort kinda :scratch:

[Kemet]

Haha yeah it can get a bit windy at times hey.... My girlfriend just got her first bike a wee FXR150 I took that for a test ride yesterday and experienced a bit of a head wind on the way home!:laugh:

I used to have one of those.... silver one.... my first ever bike........

aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


ha ha oh yeah

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeee

Good memories.

Great wee bike and for a 150 it goes! :ride:

[snappertrapper]

yeah I was quite enjoying it......... its nice to be able to actually thrash a bike and not be breaking too many laws! was very light and flickable.... almost made me want to go and buy a RGV250 for the shed. Light and nimble but also with the power. Think I will have to buy one one day. :rolleyes:

[Kemet]

:ride::ride::msn-wink:

[xknuts]

Anyone interested in a days Bike ride to Invercargill & back tomorrow to watch Classic Car & Bike racing?. Meet @ Woolworths Carpark 8.30am????
If no interest, I'll take the "XK" Jag with one passenger / hood down (share petrol), anybody?

[Xaria]

Anyone interested in a days Bike ride to Invercargill & back tomorrow to watch Classic Car & Bike racing?. Meet @ Woolworths Carpark 8.30am????
If no interest, I'll take the "XK" Jag with one passenger / hood down (share petrol), anybody?

Thinking about it. Will get back to you later. Early start for NH though...

[FREE2B]

Anyone interested in a days Bike ride to Invercargill & back tomorrow to watch Classic Car & Bike racing?. Meet @ Woolworths Carpark 8.30am????
If no interest, I'll take the "XK" Jag with one passenger / hood down (share petrol), anybody?

Soundz interesting either way :woohoo:

[xknuts]

We will call in on way thru Green Island bout 8.45

[NighthawkNZ]

Anyone interested in a days Bike ride to Invercargill & back tomorrow to watch Classic Car & Bike racing?. Meet @ Woolworths Carpark 8.30am????
If no interest, I'll take the "XK" Jag with one passenger / hood down (share petrol), anybody?

Meet yah at the Woolies CarPark Xaria is 90% (has a bit of tummy ache at present see how she feels in the morning.)

We probably wont go to the racing but visit some of Xarias Realitives. :D :baby:

[FREE2B]

We will call in on way thru Green Island bout 8.45

cOOl cya in the mornin :2thumbsup

[GaZBur]

If you are out for a Sunday ride tomorrow (11th Nov) stop by Silverstream Kart track between Mosgiel and 3mile hill. The Otago Motorcycle Club is having some events and its free to watch. Maybe you will get intereted in competing yourself.

[Silverfern]

Anyone wanting to go for a quiet wee ride later this arvo?

[Delphinus]

Anyone wanting to go for a quiet wee ride later this arvo?

Will it involve any gravel? :cool:
The Yamaha wants to get out :D

[Silverfern]

he he You go and hoon around Big Stone Road/ Taieri Mouth Waihola gravel roads, I just need to stay close to town, on asphalt :) I'm thinking I should carry on staining the windowsills and go out about 6.pm as the weather looks like its going to improve and the sunday drivers will be off the roads!

[xknuts]

Thank you Daffyd (Pounawea) for the jerry can of gas helping another KB'er out yesterday. An interesting ride South, patchy dry & wet but improving as we went. Didn't push it with Xaria in tow.
Teretonga stayed fine as Free2b and I watched interesting cars & bikes dice on the track and strolled the pits talking to identities who remembered Teretonga's history, champions and crashes.
A plan to ride the Catlins northward home could have been twarted due to my Hurricane tanks range is only 85 miles (km's ??). Phoned Daffyd, "petrol at Pounawea till 6.30pm", OK we are off, arrive at 6.15pm to find Daffyd with the gas. Shop closedat 6.00pm, "Good on ya mate" is all I can say! KB'ers are a great lot, aren't we

[NighthawkNZ]

Thank you Daffyd (Pounawea) for the jerry can of gas helping another KB'er out yesterday. An interesting ride South, patchy dry & wet but improving as we went. Didn't push it with Xaria in tow.
Teretonga stayed fine as Free2b and I watched interesting cars & bikes dice on the track and strolled the pits talking to identities who remembered Teretonga's history, champions and crashes.
A plan to ride the Catlins northward home could have been twarted due to my Hurricane tanks range is only 85 miles (km's ??). Phoned Daffyd, "petrol at Pounawea till 6.30pm", OK we are off, arrive at 6.15pm to find Daffyd with the gas. Shop closedat 6.00pm, "Good on ya mate" is all I can say! KB'ers are a great lot, aren't we

Had a good rid down and while XkNuts and Free2b went to the races me and Xaria did the visiting thing then did a few caches. Ride back up through the catlins and visit DaffyD and a quick visit at Scummy's them home...

wasn't a bad day concidering me and xaria said we weren't going to do anything as we saving our penny's for up and coming rallies season onslaught... :o :wacko: :Oops:

85 mile [international] = 136.794 24 kilometer

[Daffyd]

Thank you Daffyd (Pounawea) for the jerry can of gas helping another KB'er out yesterday. An interesting ride South, patchy dry & wet but improving as we went. Didn't push it with Xaria in tow.
Teretonga stayed fine as Free2b and I watched interesting cars & bikes dice on the track and strolled the pits talking to identities who remembered Teretonga's history, champions and crashes.
A plan to ride the Catlins northward home could have been twarted due to my Hurricane tanks range is only 85 miles (km's ??). Phoned Daffyd, "petrol at Pounawea till 6.30pm", OK we are off, arrive at 6.15pm to find Daffyd with the gas. Shop closedat 6.00pm, "Good on ya mate" is all I can say! KB'ers are a great lot, aren't we

Won't always be if you keep referring to me as a 'Pounawean'. I'm a 'Papatowai'ian'!

[NighthawkNZ]

Won't always be if you keep referring to me as a 'Pounawean'. I'm a 'Papatowai'ian'!

'Pounawean'. I'm a 'Papatowai'ian'! errr Pocahontas

[scumdog]

Got home from work today thinking them pesky Dunners KBers were here AGAIN!

But no, CB decided to take the Sporty for a skid 'round the block (or two) to get her eye in for a ride in a week or two.:msn-wink:

Only problem she had was her gloves were tight around the wrist - and now and then did the 1st - neutral - 2nd neutral - 1st shuffle.:doh:

[KEN]

Hi its great to see you guys out there on your Bikes,
While i am working looking after the Tourists in Dunedin???

[FREE2B]

Yep was a really nice day. What have you been doin with our tourists then???

[NighthawkNZ]

Got home from work today thinking them pesky Dunners KBers were here AGAIN!

But no, CB decided to take the Sporty for a skid 'round the block (or two) to get her eye in for a ride in a week or two.:msn-wink:

Only problem she had was her gloves were tight around the wrist - and now and then did the 1st - neutral - 2nd neutral - 1st shuffle.:doh:

new pair of gloves and a bit of practise... but good to see err hear... good you be out practising CB, be for you know it it will all come back...

[KEN]

Octagon to Larnach Castle X 3 daily, Woopee,
Love to be on Intruda X 3 Per day???
But thats the breaks, Bloody Tourists.

[FREE2B]

yeah bike soundz like much more fun than that alright. you will have to come out for a ride with us one day

[KEN]

cant weight>>>>>>>

[NighthawkNZ]

cant weight>>>>>>>

See you on some of the rides then...

[KEN]

Yep, i will lead,(from the rear??)

[xknuts]

Won't always be if you keep referring to me as a 'Pounawean'. I'm a 'Papatowai'ian'!

oops!! a slip of the BBBBRAINIAN :spanking:

[Daffyd]

oops!! a slip of the BBBBRAINIAN :spanking:

's orright! You're forgiven...this time.

[NighthawkNZ]

's orright! You're forgiven...this time.

but only this once mind you ;) :girlfight:

[Xaria]

Got home from work today thinking them pesky Dunners KBers were here AGAIN!

But no, CB decided to take the Sporty for a skid 'round the block (or two) to get her eye in for a ride in a week or two.:msn-wink:

Only problem she had was her gloves were tight around the wrist - and now and then did the 1st - neutral - 2nd neutral - 1st shuffle.:doh:

We will stop visiting then...

Good on ya CB for practicing.

[xknuts]

Yep, i will lead,(from the rear??)

LOL, KEN doesn't kno what the REAR is!!!:tugger: He thinks he's "Casey Stoner" everytime he gets on his Intruder!!

[KEN]

I just LOVE my Intruda, When i get time to mount it and RIDE!!!

[Ruralman]

OK guys the weather forecast looks like an absolute beauty for Sat so who is available and keen for a decent afternoons ride??

What I want to do is the Catlins loop but with an option for learners and those on smaller bikes.
The full loop is from Balclutha down to Mataura then out to the coast and back up through the Catlins.
The alternative route for the others is from Balclutha down via Owaka to Papatowai and back and meeting up with the riders doing the full loop somewhere down there.
It is ALL sealed in case anyone was wondering, the roads and scenery are just fantastic. I was down there earlier in the week in the car and spent most of the time wishing I was riding the bike.

Unfortunately Sat morning is out for me - going up to the Waipori Power station centennial (?) celebrations, but the afternoon is free. How about we meet outside one of the cafe's on Balclutha's main street at 1:30 and go from there. The whole trip shouldn't be any more than 3-3.5 hrs riding plus stops, so given the warm sunny day it will be we'll have plenty of time

[Delphinus]

Or down round the coast to Invercargill, gas up, and then turn round and come back up the coast ;)

[Daffyd]

Sounds like a scheme. I've got people coming to look at the house, so it'll depend on when they come.

[NighthawkNZ]

OK guys the weather forecast looks like an absolute beauty for Sat so who is available and keen for a decent afternoons ride??

I have a mystry Club rally to go Saturday... so I can't be there... Xaria may like to tho... she done the catlins twice now :)

[Xaria]

I'm going to Alex Fri nite, back Saturday. I will see which way I turn at Balclutha... Will look for all the bikes.

Doing the Catlins again in a couple of weeks as part of the Summer Motorcycle Safari. Anyone else doing that one?

[scumdog]

Weellll, seeing as I have Friday night off and don't start work until 8pm Sat I might as well join the fun.:niceone:

CB has work on Saturday - so that means I have the choice of TWO bikes:devil2:!

[JimO]

bummer i would love to go but cant, pity as i would also like to lay eyes on scumdog:eek:

[xknuts]

I don't think I'll be on this trip! A repeat of our last weekends run basically. I may do an Outram - Hendon - Clarkes day run on Sunday.

[scumdog]

So who's going to meet me at Chez Scumdog?
And at what time??:wait:

[McJim]

Bugger - I would have been up for this but I'm working Sat until 3:00pm.

Next time you fellas head south gie us a shout eh?

[FREE2B]

So who's going to meet me at Chez Scumdog?
And at what time??:wait:


Id be a definite...maybe... on that at this stage. Got a bit of stuff to organise Sat but will see how it goes ... as xk says its a rerun of last weekend but if its a nice day...y not???

[Daffyd]

So who's going to meet me at Chez Scumdog?
And at what time??:wait:

Me, hopefully...if the peeps looking at the house have gone.
Say 13:00hrs? Maybe 14:00?

[Ruralman]

So who's going to meet me at Chez Scumdog?
And at what time??:wait:

So do we gather at yours for FREE coffee's before we go then!!!!!!! I'll be aiming to get there about 1:30.

Could the maybe's txt me or Jack or someone on the day to let us know so we know whether to wait or not.
Cheers

[scumdog]

So 1330hrs it is @ Chez Scumdog eh?:scooter:

[Connor]

Hi ,I recently moved to Dunedin,would like to tag along.

[scumdog]

Hi ,I recently moved to Dunedin,would like to tag along.

Welcome - just PM one of the other Dunners riders to arrange where to hook up on the day.

[FREE2B]

for the record lOOks like Im a starter too...

[phaedrus]

i'll be in (looks across at empty bottles) if i wake up in time

[Xaria]

I won't be going sorry. Shopping in Cromwell instead.

Ride safe everyone and have fun

[Virago]

Alas, we're working today. Have fun.

[Daffyd]

Looks like I'm going to make it.

[botb]

I made it!!! great ride guys I've been thinking maybe we should have a BBQ in the sunny south and sacrifice a few lambs ........ I'm guessing a few would take great delight in that!!! nice to see you all, eventful day! but when is not with such outstanding riding company :)

[scumdog]

I made it!!! great ride guys I've been thinking maybe we should have a BBQ in the sunny south and sacrifice a few lambs ........ I'm guessing a few would take great delight in that!!! nice to see you all, eventful day! but when is not with such outstanding riding company :)


Speaking of lambs.... have a look at my 'Scummie loses his chicken strips' thread on Biker Ravings section.:blink:

[FREE2B]

I made it!!! great ride guys I've been thinking maybe we should have a BBQ in the sunny south and sacrifice a few lambs ........ I'm guessing a few would take great delight in that!!! nice to see you all, eventful day! but when is not with such outstanding riding company :)

Awesome!! A great day great company with more than a few laughs especially at the expense of our four legged fluffy friends ...BBQ em, slice em, and dice em, I say get em before they get us :2guns::niceone:

[Plugz 4 Lugz]

Sorry to intrude:) Just in case some of you southern riders haven't discovered us on the threads, I'd like to make our introductions to you all and invite you to make contact with us if you are wishing to have some custom made earplugs made while we are visiting the Superbikes at Ruapuna in January. Unfortunately on this trip we can't come any further south......... If you want more info, please feel free to check out our parent website www.earmold.com.au. Regards Sue 027 659 1583

[Daffyd]

I made it!!! great ride guys I've been thinking maybe we should have a BBQ in the sunny south and sacrifice a few lambs ........ I'm guessing a few would take great delight in that!!! nice to see you all, eventful day! but when is not with such outstanding riding company :)

Aww, shucks :grouphug:

[Ruralman]

Sorry to intrude:) Just in case some of you southern riders haven't discovered us on the threads, I'd like to make our introductions to you all and invite you to make contact with us if you are wishing to have some custom made earplugs made while we are visiting the Superbikes at Ruapuna in January. Unfortunately on this trip we can't come any further south......... If you want more info, please feel free to check out our parent website www.earmold.com.au. Regards Sue 027 659 1583

If we get earmoulds done at a hearing place (they typically charge around $40 for this), can we send these to you to get the plugs made?

[Ruralman]

I made it!!! great ride guys I've been thinking maybe we should have a BBQ in the sunny south and sacrifice a few lambs ........ I'm guessing a few would take great delight in that!!! nice to see you all, eventful day! but when is not with such outstanding riding company :)

It was a great days riding and a great day to be out there - Sunday would have been nice too but I couldn't. Good idea about the BBQ - the lambs here have a bit of growing to do yet as we lamb a bit later than those on the lower country but a Dec/Jan BBQ would work

[Daffyd]

We could always just grab some of the 'strays' on the road.
A plentiful supply!

[Midnight Special]

Sounds like you guys had a great time wish i had been there but my %$#@ bike is sick !:sick: keeps dieing and backfireing flushed tank put new fuel line on new filter cleaned carb but still no go back to looking into the coil . great day for rideing (if your bike is going)

[Silverfern]

Hey MS, its a Harley :) Sorry I can't offer any mechanical advice, I'm sure there are others from Otago who will and some of it may not be complimentary but we know they are just jealous!

Is anyone planning on going to Wyndham for the Bert Munro street racing on Sunday 24th?

[Delphinus]

Is anyone planning on going to Wyndham for the Bert Munro street racing on Sunday 24th?

Which year? can only find a sat the 24th or a sunday 25th this year :)

[xknuts]

Which year? can only find a sat the 24th or a sunday 25th this year :)

This weekend BUT clashes with Magpie "Damn It".

[NighthawkNZ]

This weekend BUT clashes with Magpie "Damn It".

Me and Xaria are off to the Magpie on Friday :)

[Daffyd]

Hey MS, its a Harley :) Sorry I can't offer any mechanical advice, I'm sure there are others from Otago who will and some of it may not be complimentary but we know they are just jealous!

Is anyone planning on going to Wyndham for the Bert Munro street racing on Sunday 24th?

I'll be there. Doing the whole nine yards...Beach racing Fri night, Teretonga and Speedway, Sat, and Wyndham Sunday.

[GaZBur]

I'll be there, should be quite a few from OMCC riding there. I may even have to ride the bike down on Saturday morning if I can't find someone with a trailer. Doing the Teretonga sprints and the Wyndham Street race. Did the Oreti beach race 28?? years ago when Burt Munroe was there (His bike wouldn't start)- don't want to do it this time. Cheer for me - I'll be the one at the back - number 78. Say hello if you get the chance.

[outbackal]

Well im a starter for a ride down to Invercargill on Friday any time any way lets have some ideas what time and place to meet etc cheers

[Silverfern]

Okay, a blond senior moment, it is Sunday 25th from 10 am. We want to go unless the weather is crap and even then we may go by car to watch other bikes crash in the rain ! But hopefully not number 78 at the back of the field! I don't even know where Wyndham is but the other half is from down that way so I'm sure we wont get lost.

[Midnight Special]

well im not going anywere yet still no go, done fuel system new fuel hose new filter new plugs, coil checked airfilter checked carb bowl checked will check plug wires then its the shop i guess and veitches or mcr cant do anything till week after next :argh:

[scumdog]

well im not going anywere yet still no go, done fuel system new fuel hose new filter new plugs, coil checked airfilter checked carb bowl checked will check plug wires then its the shop i guess and veitches or mcr cant do anything till week after next :argh:

Bum-err!
Well it seems like you covered all the obvious - only the ignition switch and some wiring to look at - and timing I guess!?

[NighthawkNZ]

Bum-err!
Well it seems like you covered all the obvious - only the ignition switch and some wiring to look at - and timing I guess!?

What he said... :stupid:

[Midnight Special]

Right now things have got worse decided to check battery wireing replaced the earth cable was worn or slightly melted no wires showing but replaced it.... now... i have nothing that works but the headlight not even green neutral light so cant even get it to the bike shop :shit:

[scumdog]

Right now things have got worse decided to check battery wireing replaced the earth cable was worn or slightly melted no wires showing but replaced it.... now... i have nothing that works but the headlight not even green neutral light so cant even get it to the bike shop :shit:


Wellll....you've jogged my memory of a similar thing, I had the earth strap break at the frame end inside the plastic sheath - I know you've just replaced the negative (earth) wire but have a look at how good your positive wire is and make sure it is working properly.

[Midnight Special]

Hmm but the headlight is still working? how do i check the positive ? try to get it out and replace it i guess ?

[scumdog]

Hmm but the headlight is still working? how do i check the positive ? try to get it out and replace it i guess ?

CAREFULLY hook-up a jumper lead from the + on the battery and where the + lead hooks up to the starter motor and see if it improves things - I never thought to ask but does the motor spin over o.k. when you hit the starter button?

[Midnight Special]

it did spin over fine but not now nothing just dead

[scumdog]

it did spin over fine but not now nothing just dead

Then check both the big fat leads to make sure they're doing what they're meant to, make sure theyr'e not loose, not broken - and the attaching bolts are making good contact - and that the eiring in the starter-motor is o.k.

[Midnight Special]

ok will have another go tomorow . thankyou

[JimO]

sounds like a main fuse may have blown.

[JimO]

I know the Burt Monroe thing was on in Invervagis but what was on around timaru as i was up there for the weekend and there was heaps of bikes about

[NighthawkNZ]

I know the Burt Monroe thing was on in Invervagis but what was on around timaru as i was up there for the weekend and there was heaps of bikes about

Magpie Madness at Winchester... was a great rally :D

[JimO]

Magpie Madness at Winchester... was a great rally :D

do the people who organise these events need to get together so they dont clash??

[Virago]

It can't be helped - there's a bike rally virtually every weekend at this time of year.

The BRONZ toy run is next weekend - it clashes with the Long Drop Rally.

[Jantar]

It can't be helped - there's a bike rally virtually every weekend at this time of year.

The BRONZ toy run is next weekend - it clashes with the Long Drop Rally.
And the Chatto Creek 1000 miler.

[NighthawkNZ]

It can't be helped - there's a bike rally virtually every weekend at this time of year.

The BRONZ toy run is next weekend - it clashes with the Long Drop Rally.

I be doing both... ;)

[JimO]

re the toy run where is the meeting spot and what time is it

[NighthawkNZ]

re the toy run where is the meeting spot and what time is it

Same as last year I guess at Careys bay... 2:30-3pm

[JimO]

HARLEY SPORTSTER RIDER, GREY HAIR, LOUD PIPES, BLACK LEATHER JACKET WITH "HARLEY DAVIDSON" ON THE BACK was also wearing yellow socks IF THIS IS YOU OR YOU KNOW HIM HE SERIOUSLY NEED TO LEARN HOW TO RIDE IN TRAFFIC. weaving from lane to lane on portsmouth drive at 5:15 not even looking to see if there was someone beside you what a dick i saw 3 cars have to brake to avoid hitting him.....

[NighthawkNZ]

HARLEY SPORTSTER RIDER, GREY HAIR, LOUD PIPES, BLACK LEATHER JACKET WITH "HARLEY DAVIDSON" ON THE BACK was also wearing yellow socks IF THIS IS YOU OR YOU KNOW HIM HE SERIOUSLY NEED TO LEARN HOW TO RIDE IN TRAFFIC. weaving from lane to lane on portsmouth drive at 5:15 not even looking to see if there was someone beside you what a dick i saw 3 cars have to brake to avoid hitting him.....what a wanker

This type of riding pisses me off... as it gives all bikers a bad name... most cage drivers will remember this one biker, and not even see the other 200 riding sensiblily...

[scumdog]

Regarding this sort of thing: The ride with the Dunners crew to and from the Magpie Madness was one of the best longer rides I have been on as far as safety goes.

No crowding, no passing with small (or no) safety margin, no weaving, no blitzing through the pack etc.

Sheer comfortable riding bliss.:first::scooter:

[Daffyd]

Regarding this sort of thing: The ride with the Dunners crew to and from the Magpie Madness was one of the best longer rides I have been on as far as safety goes.

No crowding, no passing with small (or no) safety margin, no weaving, no blitzing through the pack etc.

Sheer comfortable riding bliss.:first::scooter:

Just the way it should be...makes for a pleasant ride.

[Silverfern]

Re the Toy run on Saturday, from Bronz website:
"Toy Run Saturday 1 December 2007
We are please to host the 24th annual Toy Run on 1 December 2007. Due to last minute advice from the DCC about road closures we have had to change the gathering point from Logan Park High School to the Dental School at Gt King St.

We are still meeting at Carey’s Bay from 1.30 – the Carey’s Bay Hotel will offer riders free non-alcoholic drinks. We will leave Carey’s Bay at around 2.00pm and riders will be make their way to the Dental School gathering point. From here we will pick up our police escort and we will leave for the Octagon at about 2.45pm. At the Octagon we will donate the toys to the Dunedin North Lions on behalf of all the riders. After the formalities are over please feel free to join us for a BBQ at the St Kilda Tavern – the team at the St Kilda will also have free non-alcoholic drinks."

Sounds good!

[Mrs Busa Pete]

as luck would have it we are in town and we will atend

[Ruralman]

Now the question is how to get to Carey's bay - how about over Mt Cargill then back over the newly sealed route from Waitati to Port Chalmers? Is there a good cafe' somewhere up there for a lunch stop or do we just leave Dunedin after lunch? - or - do another KB picnic - at Warrington or somewhere like that

[Ruralman]

Re the Toy run on Saturday, from Bronz website:
"Toy Run Saturday 1 December 2007
We are please to host the 24th annual Toy Run on 1 December 2007. Due to last minute advice from the DCC about road closures we have had to change the gathering point from Logan Park High School to the Dental School at Gt King St.

We are still meeting at Carey’s Bay from 1.30 – the Carey’s Bay Hotel will offer riders free non-alcoholic drinks. We will leave Carey’s Bay at around 2.00pm and riders will be make their way to the Dental School gathering point. From here we will pick up our police escort and we will leave for the Octagon at about 2.45pm. At the Octagon we will donate the toys to the Dunedin North Lions on behalf of all the riders. After the formalities are over please feel free to join us for a BBQ at the St Kilda Tavern – the team at the St Kilda will also have free non-alcoholic drinks."

Sounds good!

I know if I just follow the bikes I'll get there - but - wtf is the Dental School?

[NighthawkNZ]

Now the question is how to get to Carey's bay - how about over Mt Cargill then back over the newly sealed route from Waitati to Port Chalmers? Is there a good cafe' somewhere up there for a lunch stop or do we just leave Dunedin after lunch? - or - do another KB picnic - at Warrington or somewhere like that

err for a few of us Mt cargill is an optionas we will be coming from the Long Drop :)

[FREE2B]

Slightly off topic but I just sifted this out and found it interesting reading ... If you havent already...Its also in a thread sumwhere...just think its worth a look....http://www.micapeak.com/info/thepace.html

[Ruralman]

Slightly off topic but I just sifted this out and found it interesting reading ... If you havent already...Its also in a thread sumwhere...just think its worth a look....http://www.micapeak.com/info/thepace.html

Good commonsense stuff - although sometimes we see examples of where the sense isn't so common

[Winston001]

I know if I just follow the bikes I'll get there - but - wtf is the Dental School?

Well when I was a student 20 years ago it was a block or two south of the Cook, on Great King Street. Opposite (or close) to Dunedin Hospital.

[Ruralman]

err for a few of us Mt cargill is an optionas we will be coming from the Long Drop :)

Is there a good meeting spot North of Dunedin? - is there a cafe' at Karitane?
Looks like Sat should be overcast but without rain

[Virago]

I know if I just follow the bikes I'll get there - but - wtf is the Dental School?

310 Great King Street - it's the cul-de-sac part of Great King Street near Dunedin Public Hospital (photo attached).

Getting up to 300 bikes in there at peak hospital visiting time could be fun...