Dunedin rides

[xknuts]

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

I agree, but the carpark area extends around behind building but still a squeeze.
Ruralman, I believe there is a new cafe at the Edendale turnoff just as you leave Blueskin Bay to go up the Kilmog. Never tried it though.

[phaedrus]

i've got myself all ready for the toy run.
i didn't think you could even get projectile toys in the shape of a gun these days, especially one semi shotgun looking that ejects 'used' shells

[Silverfern]

If you want to ride with BRONZ members before hand, they are meeting at Evansdale Cafe (has an old "wild west" frontage on it), at the turn off to Warrington (bottom of the Kilmog) at 12 pm on Saturday.
Phaedrus, I bet you had fun shopping for a 'projectile toy', what are you trying to tell us about your choice of toy????

[NighthawkNZ]

If you want to ride with BRONZ members before hand, they are meeting at Evansdale Cafe (has an old "wild west" frontage on it), at the turn off to Warrington (bottom of the Kilmog) at 12 pm on Saturday.
Phaedrus, I bet you had fun shopping for a 'projectile toy', what are you trying to tell us about your choice of toy????

I think me and xaria are planning to be back in Dunners by lunch so can have a coffee and all before the run and me heading back withthe rest of the Dunedin crew

[FREE2B]

okky dokky people ... if we wanna have a coffee and talk the usual drivle before the toy run how bout the same pre meet spot as the egg run??... Southern Tavern car park round say 12.30 and decide from there???? Always open to other suggestions too ... and hey three mile hill is open again :woohoo::clap:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

we will see you all at the end have a good one

[Mutley]

... and hey three mile hill is open again :woohoo::clap:

Drove over Three Mile Hill from Mosgiel today and I have to say the road is wider, not a lot of camber, very much a tamer road than before. Would like to do it on the bike, especially now that I have lost the L plate.:wari:

[FREE2B]

I have lost the L plate.:wari:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :2thumbsup

[rossi]

hey guys and girls just thought i would drop a line to say i am selling my bike due to money problems.if there is anyone who is looking for a very relieble 250 cruser send me a pm am asking $4000 new reg and wof.bike is in very good order and has 16000k on it

[Daffyd]

hey guys and girls just thought i would drop a line to say i am selling my bike due to money problems.if there is anyone who is looking for a very relieble 250 cruser send me a pm am asking $4000 new reg and wof.bike is in very good order and has 16000k on it

Sorry things have got to this stage. Hope it's only a temporary situation and that you will be back cruising the highways and byways in the not too distant future.

[Daffyd]

Drove over Three Mile Hill from Mosgiel today and I have to say the road is wider, not a lot of camber, very much a tamer road than before. Would like to do it on the bike, especially now that I have lost the L plate.:wari:

Good news twice over. Congrats on losing the L plate! :2thumbsup

[Virago]

Drove over Three Mile Hill from Mosgiel today and I have to say the road is wider, not a lot of camber, very much a tamer road than before...

Just went out for a blat myself over the hill. Yes, a lot wider, but will still be a fun ride - in fact a bit more space on the twisties will make it a bit safer. There's still lots of loose gravel on the surface, so it may not pay to fang it too hard as yet.


...especially now that I have lost the L plate.:wari:

Well done dear, I knew ya could do it...! :hug:

[Virago]

hey guys and girls just thought i would drop a line to say i am selling my bike due to money problems...

Sorry to hear that. Good luck with selling the bike.

[rossi]

yeah im gutted i have to sell it but i will be back

[Mutley]

Thanks guys for the congrats. Just like to say a big thank you to Xaria and Virago for all your support and confidence building today. Couldn't have done it with out you both. Big hugs:hug:. I'll be there Xaria when its your turn.:yeah: You'll have no trouble at all.:niceone::D

[Virago]

Okay, 12.30 at the Southern Tavern it is...:scooter:

[Xaria]

especially now that I have lost the L plate.:wari:

Congratulations:grouphug::grouphug: -the second one is from NightHawk

The first photo is of your last L plate practice, the second is the smile Virago and I saw at the cafe. It was so funny watching him pace and worry.

[Kemet]

Congratulations:grouphug::grouphug: -the second one is from NightHawk

The first photo is of your last L plate practice, the second is the smile Virago and I saw at the cafe. It was so funny watching him pace and worry.

Is that the Ware Whare in the background of the second photo?


:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Virago]

Is that the Ware Whare in the background of the second photo?


:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

'Tis indeed. The crappiest cup of coffee available in Dunedin...

[Delphinus]

'Tis indeed. The crappiest cup of coffee available in Dunedin...

Surely you didn't have high expectations...

[Virago]

Surely you didn't have high expectations...

...Slightly higher than muddy dishwater.

Where were you this afternoon? Didn't see you at the Toy Run.

[Delphinus]

Ahh yes. That reminds me. Jantar and his Lube.

I had been working out cromwell racetrack friday and sat and didn't leave there till about 3ish, and noticed my chain was very dry.. turns out my scottoiler had run out, but figured Jantar would have some sort of lubricating substance, and sure enough he has the very stuff, scottoil, so we filled it up with that, threw a bit on the chain and good to go. Then had a nice cold drink (it was a fantastic day out there) and went on my way all lubed up ;)

He said to tell you lot to drop in if you're going past.. He has drinks and lube aplenty!
Must suck not being able to ride in prime riding weather.....

[Virago]

Sounds like you've had a fun couple of days.

Yes indeed, I have myself partaken of the excellent hospitality at Chez Jantar / Stromfrau. :yes:

[Ruralman]

Not long home from Dunedin and came via Taieri Mouth and over the hill - they are getting well through the sealing process starting from the Taieri Mouth end. Theres only 5.6km of gravel left and by the looks of things they are going to start the next bit from the Waihola end up the big hill.
Takew it easy if you go for a look though cos theres a lot of loose stuff on many of the corners on the sealed section.
It will be a very popular loop once completed.
I was thinking that there is probably going to be an "official opening" ceremony sometime which I will hear about via my Council involvement - might be good to have a group contingent of motorcyclists ready to cruise through after the ribbon is cut. I'll keep my ears open.
Toy run was well supported again yesterday and great to be part of a big group like that.
Went up to Palmerston afterwards and stayed a bit long - got a bit wet and cold on the way back but I guess thats what the fancy riding gear is for ay

[Xaria]

Not long home from Dunedin and came via Taieri Mouth and over the hill - they are getting well through the sealing process starting from the Taieri Mouth end. Theres only 5.6km of gravel left and by the looks of things they are going to start the next bit from the Waihola end up the big hill.
Takew it easy if you go for a look though cos theres a lot of loose stuff on many of the corners on the sealed section.
It will be a very popular loop once completed.
I was thinking that there is probably going to be an "official opening" ceremony sometime which I will hear about via my Council involvement - might be good to have a group contingent of motorcyclists ready to cruise through after the ribbon is cut. I'll keep my ears open.

That sounds like it would be a good day out. Count me in for that ride.

[Ruralman]

That sounds like it would be a good day out. Count me in for that ride.

I heard you had a bit of bike trouble?? - Did you make it back to the rally??

[Xaria]

I'm having some issues with my chain, but I was staying in town anyway to do the ride right course. Met a couple of ladies who really need some practice on the road so I encouraged then to join KB

[Silverfern]

The toy run was so great, so many bikes of many different makes and models, and was I the only one there who thought the average age was 40+? Baby boomers rocking on along the highway! And it was lovely to see so many kids as well. Well done BRONZ organisers. Xaria, how did the course go on Sunday, you had a great day for it?

[Kemet]

The toy run was so great, so many bikes of many different makes and models, and was I the only one there who thought the average age was 40+? Baby boomers rocking on along the highway! And it was lovely to see so many kids as well. Well done BRONZ organisers. Xaria, how did the course go on Sunday, you had a great day for it?

I know I felt a "little" out-numbered.......

:rockon: to the old folk!!

[GaZBur]

I know I felt a "little" out-numbered.......

:rockon: to the old folk!!

I was there and is almost old folk at 49. Had my son on too! :2thumbsup Have not been on one of your rides in this forum yet but will soon as I have been reading what you guys get up to.
Have been having fun on my bike but mostly racing, so if you are interested i have put some race reports in the DR650 thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=50896&page=5). If anyone is interested I will let you know when OMCC events are on as spectators are usually free and who knows, you may want to have a go yourself.

[Delphinus]

If anyone is interested I will let you know when OMCC events are on as spectators are usually free and who knows, you may want to have a go yourself.

yes please look forward to it :)

[NighthawkNZ]

Have been having fun on my bike but mostly racing, so if you are interested i have put some race reports in the DR650 thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=50896&page=5). If anyone is interested I will let you know when OMCC events are on as spectators are usually free and who knows, you may want to have a go yourself.

I beleive most of the OMCC events are free for spectators as well , but I didn't join the OMCC for racing but rather the social riding so I can't really commant :doh:

Would be good to get more riders to come along for some tiki tours :D maybe also organise a few more club rides that every one is welcome to join in as well...

[KEN]

A few of us real motorcycists are still going to Glenorchy Jan. 11/12 2008 to enjoy one of the best motorcycling
roads in the 'world'.
will be staying at the Pub, or camping ground,[your choice]

In remembrance of Tony Felix Aburn R.I.P.

[xknuts]

A few of real motorcycists are still going to Glenorchy Jan 11/12 2008 to enjoy one of the best motorcycling
roads in the 'world'.
will be staying at the Pub, or camping ground,[your choice]

In remembrance of Tony Felix Aburn R.I.P.

Ken, I think the Waikaia Bikers Bash is on that same w/end???

[KEN]

Ya there is always a Rally on at this time
But Glenorchy is going to be the ONE!!!

[Ruralman]

Went to a meeting last night at Taieri Mouth - only 3.9km unsealed now but still lots of loose stuff on top of much of the sealed sections.

[Daffyd]

Went to a meeting last night at Taieri Mouth - only 3.9km unsealed now but still lots of loose stuff on top of much of the sealed sections.

Is there a date set for the opening yet?

[Ruralman]

Is there a date set for the opening yet?

Not yet but I'm prodding the appropriate spots. Realistically an "official" opening probably won't happen until Feb, possibly late Jan (unlikely), to give organisers a chance to contact the groups they want there, organise supporting events etc

[Daphilps]

sounds like it could be fun, but gotta get my fork seals done first. will keep an eye on this for sure.

[Ruralman]

Anyone interested in testing their limits a bit with this? (note my post about joining them at Fox/Franz rather than starting in ChCh)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1341563#post1341563

[NighthawkNZ]

Getting my cam chain tennioner push rods replaced and just after xmas and all so I probably gonna missa thisa one...

[Delphinus]

I might be keen Ruralman...

[Kemet]

Anyone interested in testing their limits a bit with this? (note my post about joining them at Fox/Franz rather than starting in ChCh)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1341563#post1341563

I like your night before idea. Either that or convince the others to make it a 2-day job. Then we can all sit around somewhere (pub...) chat, tell really tall stories about anything and everything. I love the whole ride thing but that long a trip and I think you lose too much of the getting together thing. Almost defeats the purpose of riding as a group.

my 2cents (although more like a $1)

[miSTa]

Getting my cam chain tennioner push rods replaced and just after xmas and all so I probably gonna missa thisa one...
Is that all the noise was D? Not so bad...mind you still expensive enough.

Oh yes, shame you can't spell tensioner. :Pokey:

[Delphinus]

Either that or convince the others to make it a 2-day job. Then we can all sit around somewhere (pub...) chat, tell really tall stories about anything and everything. I love the whole ride thing but that long a trip and I think you lose too much of the getting together thing. Almost defeats the purpose of riding as a group.

Thats kinda the point... testing your endurance, not stopping every 30 mins for 1 hour coffee breaks :D
Both styles of groups/riding have their place.

[Kemet]

Thats kinda the point... testing your endurance, not stopping every 30 mins for 1 hour coffee breaks :D
Both styles of groups/riding have their place.

Oh well.. I'll put my wanting to yap-a-lot to being a chick thing....

Any news on Tim, anyone? My sister is nurse there but on a different ward so won't hear from her (if she was allowed to say anything...)

[Delphinus]

Oh well.. I'll put my wanting to yap-a-lot to being a chick thing....
No worries! Is also good to go for a more quiet ride and have a chat...
But the occasional "big block" can be fun :D


Any news on Tim, anyone? My sister is nurse there but on a different ward so won't hear from her (if she was allowed to say anything...)
Haven't heard anything after getting a txt saying "about to get knifed up" on thurs....

[miSTa]

Thats kinda the point... testing your endurance, not stopping every 30 mins for 1 hour coffee breaks :D
Both styles of groups/riding have their place.


:D
Absolutley! Stoppong is for wbhi,pmsp!

Haven't heard anything after getting a txt saying "about to get knifed up" on thurs....Mmmmmmmmm, knives,...

[Delphinus]

Absolutley! Stoppong is for wbhi,pmsp!
Exactly... you use the mid-air refueling technique?

PS Think you need to work on your quoting techniques there sir...

[miSTa]

Exactly... you use the mid-air refueling technique?

PS Think you need to work on your quoting techniques there sir...

Quoting technoiques sir are ober-rated!.

[Ruralman]

Oh well.. I'll put my wanting to yap-a-lot to being a chick thing....

)

I'll say this really quietly so that Mr Sensible can't hear (coz he's a long way away in ChCh, and certain activities have made him a little deaf....)
But,,,. well I kinda like the idea of sneaking up the afternoon before and staying the night at a pub/backpackers or something. Its still a decent sort of day ride from here without being the kind of Chatto Creek etc endurance thing that they're doing.
There will be a few that are planning on doing the Hokitika rally a couple of weeks later so that might put them off as well (I have a holiday house booked in Wanaka that week so won't be doing that rally)

[NighthawkNZ]

Any news on Tim, anyone? My sister is nurse there but on a different ward so won't hear from her (if she was allowed to say anything...)

Just back from visiting..... He doing fine, had his op the other day, now going through the normal process of physio and stuff... ouch


Is that all the noise was D? Not so bad...mind you still expensive enough.

Oh yes, shame you can't spell tensioner. :Pokey:

Well we are hoping that is all it is... but the symptons point to it. $270 for the parts maybe an hr and a bit to in....Getting them done on Tuesday

[Kemet]

Just back from visiting..... He doing fine, had his op the other day, now going through the normal process of physio and stuff... ouch

Is he still in 3c or has he been discharged or moved to 8c? (8c being general medical... :doctor: my sisters ward...)




Well we are hoping that is all it is... but the symptons point to it. $270 for the parts maybe an hr and a bit to in....Getting them done on Tuesday

Good luck

[NighthawkNZ]

Is he still in 3c or has he been discharged or moved to 8c? (8c being general medical... :doctor: my sisters ward...)

3c Room 17 ;)

[Bobski]

Anyone interested in testing their limits a bit with this? (note my post about joining them at Fox/Franz rather than starting in ChCh)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1341563#post1341563


What date is this ride! COuld well be keen joining the duedin lot from cromwell!:scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

What date is this ride! COuld well be keen joining the duedin lot from cromwell!:scooter:

Says in the first post... 5th of Jan 08

[Ruralman]

Delphinus and I are hatching a bit of a plan - maybe go via SH8, Lindis , McKenzie country, inland Cant route, over Arthurs to Greymouth or Hokitika on day one, then come home when we pick up with the ChCh riders as they come through the next day via the West Coast.
I still have to make sure I can do this myself but I think I can get away.

[SDU]

Just back from visiting..... He doing fine, had his op the other day, now going through the normal process of physio and stuff... ouch

Glad he is on the upward spiral now
Next time you see the lad can you past on our best wishes to a speedy recovering to him for us plse

[phaedrus]

Wooo, they let me out today!!!!

[Xaria]

Wooo, they let me out today!!!!

Were you getting a bit sick of all the visitors? Only one person to visit in ward 3 now. Quite good doing two visits for the price of one.

[NighthawkNZ]

Wooo, they let me out today!!!!

In that case we won't come and visit yah then... :blink:

[SDU]

Wooo, they let me out today!!!!

Awesome:2thumbsup

[laRIKin]

Wooo, they let me out today!!!!

I hope you have a quick and speedy recovery mate.

[Ruralman]

Wooo, they let me out today!!!!

Great to hear T and good luck with your recovery :doctor:- it will take time so don't do anything dumb that ends up making it take longer.:nono:

So.........next time you see those men in white coats coming towards you -- it will be for the other thing......:innocent:

[phaedrus]

Great to hear T and good luck with your recovery :doctor:- it will take time so don't do anything dumb that ends up making it take longer.:nono:

So.........next time you see those men in white coats coming towards you -- it will be for the other thing......:innocent:

nah.. we have an..... agreement with the white coats,so it won't be for that

[Delphinus]

Typing with 1 hand sucks eh! :D

[phaedrus]

Typing with 1 hand sucks eh! :D

yep:crazy: so how ya gonna top this?

[Delphinus]

yep:crazy: so how ya gonna top this?

There are times to compete... and times to withdraw from the competition, when you're up against obviously more dedicated opponents!

[phaedrus]

There are times to compete... and times to withdraw from the competition, when you up against obviously more dedicated opponents!

oh come on. at least figure out the logistics of doing in both sides.

for those interested. Right humeral head, 4 part fracture

[JimO]

sorry to hear about your off mate get well soon

[FREE2B]

Wooo, they let me out today!!!!

gOOd one mate :2thumbsup take care of that arm!! will catch up soon.

[helenoftroy]

oh come on. at least figure out the logistics of doing in both sides.

for those interested. Right humeral head, 4 part fracture
Am interested -so now I know.Is it pinned & plated??

Great that your home - physio now I presume:rolleyes:

[phaedrus]

Am interested -so now I know.Is it pinned & plated??

Great that your home - physio now I presume:rolleyes:

yep, all bolted back together and i'm getting flexibility back already

[SDU]

yep, all bolted back together and i'm getting flexibility back already

Good news, just take it easy don't try to rush the healing process. we'll see you on the road again in time.:sunny:

[SDU]

Ok guys check this thread out. :Offtopic:
Us chch lot wanna know if anyone is keen sth of us to meet up at the chequered flag on the 22nd December. Long way for you Dunedin & Sthland lot I know but there may be some keen or some north otago peoples interested.
So it's pansy cakes and devonshire tea in the afternoon sun.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=62306&page=2

[Xaria]

Sometime between 28 Dec and 6 Jan, Nighthawk and I were thinking of doing the Southern scenic route. Dunedin - Catlins - Invercargill - Riverton - Manapouri - Te Anau - Milford.
http://www.southernscenicroute.co.nz/ (http://www.southernscenicroute.co.nz/) and we were wondering if anyone else wanted to join us.

Probably overnight somewhere camping, and decide on a route home later, through central otago or just straight back to Dunedin.

[xknuts]

yep, all bolted back together and i'm getting flexibility back already

Take it easy, do the time and don't fark it up for the long haul.
Good luck T

[NighthawkNZ]

Sometime between 28 Dec and 6 Jan, Nighthawk and I were thinking of doing the Southern scenic route. Dunedin - Catlins - Invercargill - Riverton - Manapouri - Te Anau - Milford.
http://www.southernscenicroute.co.nz/ (http://www.southernscenicroute.co.nz/) and we were wondering if anyone else wanted to join us.

Probably overnight somewhere camping, and decide on a route home later, through central otago or just straight back to Dunedin.

I am... oh yes I am... cool


On a side note the OMCC is starting and its summer sunday social road rides.

[FREE2B]

Sometime between 28 Dec and 6 Jan, Nighthawk and I were thinking of doing the Southern scenic route. Dunedin - Catlins - Invercargill - Riverton - Manapouri - Te Anau - Milford.
http://www.southernscenicroute.co.nz/ (http://www.southernscenicroute.co.nz/) and we were wondering if anyone else wanted to join us.

Probably overnight somewhere camping, and decide on a route home later, through central otago or just straight back to Dunedin.

Yep Milford is on my to do list with an overnighter at the Milford back packers :Punk: ... cant say when Ill be free at this stage tho...will stay in touch.

[NighthawkNZ]

Yep Milford is on my to do list with an overnighter at the Milford back packers :Punk: ... cant say when Ill be free at this stage tho...will stay in touch.

Just do it... :D

[phaedrus]

Just do it... :D

and take lots of photos

[FREE2B]

Just do it... :D

oh Ill be doin it alright :niceone: JUst cant say when...but could always try for new years eve at Milford ???

Got a new tyre today ...cOOl.

Dont worry T we will have heaps of photos 4 ya till ya back out with us.:yes: then well have to do it all again :clap:

[NighthawkNZ]

and take lots of photos

I may take one or two... possibly 3

[scumdog]

Nothing to do with Dunedin Rides guys but CB will now exceed the big 50 by 1 year tomorrow - be sure and remind me it's her Birthday when I log on tomorrow, I would hate to forget it!:crazy::Oops:.

[NighthawkNZ]

Nothing to do with Dunedin Rides guys but CB will now exceed the big 50 by 1 year tomorrow - be sure and remind me it's her Birthday when I log on tomorrow, I would hate to forget it!:crazy::Oops:.

you would be in big trouble then :crazy: BTW Happy BDay CB

me and xaria nearly came to visit 4 a coffee yesterday... (if you weren't home the contingunsy plan was a milkshake) but got to wihola and Xaria got cold... as didn't have full cold gear on

Hopefully fixed the rattle noise I hear at low revs, :-)

[xknuts]

Is there a consensus amongst us lot what day would be good day between Xmas & New Year to visit Woodybee??

[Daffyd]

Is there a consensus amongst us lot what day would be good day between Xmas & New Year to visit Woodybee??

I've been mulling over the same idea for a few days. Prolly any day 'cept Xmas & NY. But daughter's down from Orkers, so that takes precedence.
Should be able to work round it, though.

[NighthawkNZ]

Is there a consensus amongst us lot what day would be good day between Xmas & New Year to visit Woodybee??

Me and Paula are going up on Xmas Eve... staying at Millers Flat camping ground and then do the Rally thing on Xmas morning home in the afternoon, though I could stay an extra night and go home boxing day (Paula has work)

[scumdog]

We're "Thunderbirding" up there on Xmas day, stayng until the 27th.

I THINK were staying at CBs sons waterski-school place about 4km before Millers Flat, although I HAVE been known to be wrong....

[Xaria]

Happy Birthday CB!!!

[FREE2B]

Yay CB hope youve had an awesome day :banana: HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[Daffyd]

Prolly a bit late, but Happy Birthday, CB.:grouphug:

[xknuts]

I'll try for Boxing Day! Xmas Day is out for me.

[Daffyd]

I'll try for Boxing Day! Xmas Day is out for me.

I was thinking Boxing Day, too.

[xknuts]

I was thinking Boxing Day, too.

OK, I'll be in Clyde so will ride down

[sparky10]

Merry christmas all dunners bikers:wari:

[Kemet]

Merry Xmas All!!!!!!!


ROLL CALL (when you get back online...)!!!!!!

My little sister is a nurse at Dunedin Hospital and told me a couple of motorcyclists were bought in today during her shift (7am - 3pm)

I am hoping it was not anyone from here trying to out-do Tim's accident (BTW how you doing man??!!).

[Daphilps]

Merry Xmas All!!!!!!!


ROLL CALL (when you get back online...)!!!!!!

My little sister is a nurse at Dunedin Hospital and told me a couple of motorcyclists were bought in today during her shift (7am - 3pm)

I am hoping it was not anyone from here trying to out-do Tim's accident (BTW how you doing man??!!).

this riders fine anyway, hope the above mentioned riders are not too serious,
Merry Christmas To All and have a safe new year, hope to meet a few dunedin riders next year.

[Ruralman]

Well it wasn't me either - and I hope it continues that way!!

Has anyone been over the Taieri Mouth Rd lately to see how much is left to seal?

Anyone interested on a bit of a ride somewhere on Monday(New Year's eve) ? - weather forecast looks pretty good. Sat looks OK but I can't go, Sun wet, Mon and Tues look great
I hadn't really decide on a route but was thinking in terms of inland - a loop through West Otago, Moa Flat Hill............... if it was to be a big ride we could include up through Garston, Q'town, Kawerau Gorge, home via SH8 (I haven't been out on the bike for a while and I'm getting the ITCH in case you hadn't guessed)

[scumdog]

CB here. Scumdog and I just came over from Roxburgh to Moa Flat and Heriot and Tapanui (had a nice ice cream), Clinton to Ballyclutha, - this in the Tbird and we both commented how nice it would be on a bike as quite wiggly. We are both working (late and day shift) New Year but if that area is to be we would try and do at least part of it.

[scumdog]

Thanks to all you well wishers and I had an awesome birthday. Anyone been a mile high and see Mt Cook in a hot air balloon??

[Ruralman]

Thanks to all you well wishers and I had an awesome birthday. Anyone been a mile high and see Mt Cook in a hot air balloon??

I hope you blindfolded the pilot while you were celebrating!!!!!!:laugh:
A belated happy b'day from me CB

So from what you say about work shifts is Monday OK? - which times would suit you guys best? - and is the Stoney Creek pub any good for coffee/lunch?

[scumdog]

Yes and no, Twas early and the sun just coming up. The only thing we saw was the scenery and did you know that some Japanese has his own satellite thingy there (somewhere near Methven in the hills) that he can control from his home!! Is that scary or what.

[Daffyd]

Thanks to all you well wishers and I had an awesome birthday. Anyone been a mile high and see Mt Cook in a hot air balloon??

So you're a fully fledged member of the 'Mile High Club' then? :whistle:

[Kemet]

Well it wasn't me either - and I hope it continues that way!!

Has anyone been over the Taieri Mouth Rd lately to see how much is left to seal?

Anyone interested on a bit of a ride somewhere on Monday(New Year's eve) ? - weather forecast looks pretty good. Sat looks OK but I can't go, Sun wet, Mon and Tues look great
I hadn't really decide on a route but was thinking in terms of inland - a loop through West Otago, Moa Flat Hill............... if it was to be a big ride we could include up through Garston, Q'town, Kawerau Gorge, home via SH8 (I haven't been out on the bike for a while and I'm getting the ITCH in case you hadn't guessed)

I wish I could come but I have work. Only have weekends and stat days off....

Woe is me... [sigh]

[NighthawkNZ]

Hope you had a great xmas all...

Xaria, Free2b and I just got back from Milford Sound... did the full Southern Scenic Route (from Waihola) to the Catlins (and down to Curio Bay and back), Invercargill, (including Bluff), Tuatapere, Manapouri, to Milford Sound yesterday... and then back through Lumsden, Queenstown Alexandra, Ranfurly Middlemarch to Dunedin today... (total of about 1400 kms)

Rained going in to Milford, and poured going out till about Te Anau... and then fine till we hit Middlemarch turn off... then wind and a few spot showers... and then the rain and wind and rain just after Middlemarch till we got home... :)

Caught up with OutbackAl in cromwell had a coffee... (Thanx for the hospitality)

Over all was a good couple of days, though next time we plan on doing it with a couple of more days so it won't be so rushed. an dhave more time to do the photo thing...

[Virago]

I wish I could come but I have work. Only have weekends and stat days off....

Woe is me... [sigh]


Weekends and stats off? Lucky bugger...:lol:

[Daphilps]

Hi all,
sounds like you've all had some great rides lately, I saw the same biker twice on the weekend, once going toward dunedin, and the second not surprisingly coming back from dunedin, with what looked like a Staffie bull terrier type dog in a leather bag on his tank. what a great idea and i bet the dog loves it. didnt catch what kinda bike he was on just saw it was black. hope you all have safe new years.

[Ruralman]

Hope you had a great xmas all...

Xaria, Free2b and I just got back from Milford Sound... did the full Southern Scenic Route (from Waihola) to the Catlins (and down to Curio Bay and back), Invercargill, (including Bluff), Tuatapere, Manapouri, to Milford Sound yesterday... and then back through Lumsden, Queenstown Alexandra, Ranfurly Middlemarch to Dunedin today... (total of about 1400 kms)

Rained going in to Milford, and poured going out till about Te Anau... and then fine till we hit Middlemarch turn off... then wind and a few spot showers... and then the rain and wind and rain just after Middlemarch till we got home... :)

..

Sounds like you've had a great trip - if you do feel like getting out again tomorrow we're planning on leaving here between 11-12am and aiming for Roxburgh for lunch, then maybe either Tapanui or Lawrence for a coffee on the way back. Got a few things I have to do in the morning so have ruled out a big ride. We could meet up in Lawrence or here if anyone is keen.

I "found" a great bit of motorcycle road very near Dunedin today that I didn't know existed (and I was in the car so I haven't ridden it yet) - go up Law Rd (the really steep one that comes out onto SH1 at the corner opposite the East Taieri Golf course) - when you get to the top turn left and head back to Fairfield along the top - all sealed and with nice corners and some great views. If you guys already knew about it then you should be spanked for not sharing!!

[HRT]

I "found" a great bit of motorcycle road very near Dunedin today that I didn't know existed (and I was in the car so I haven't ridden it yet) - go up Law Rd (the really steep one that comes out onto SH1 at the corner opposite the East Taieri Golf course) - when you get to the top turn left and head back to Fairfield along the top - all sealed and with nice corners and some great views. If you guys already knew about it then you should be spanked for not sharing!!

Headed out there this evening just for the sake of going for a ride. Have to make sure you go left at the top instead of right or it turns to gravel pretty quick. Little bit of loose stuff on the climb up Law Rd but the rest of it is cool fun

[Daffyd]

I "found" a great bit of motorcycle road very near Dunedin today that I didn't know existed (and I was in the car so I haven't ridden it yet) - go up Law Rd (the really steep one that comes out onto SH1 at the corner opposite the East Taieri Golf course) - when you get to the top turn left and head back to Fairfield along the top - all sealed and with nice corners and some great views. If you guys already knew about it then you should be spanked for not sharing!!

Is that the road that goes up behind that Lockwood house?

[Daphilps]

Is that the road that goes up behind that Lockwood house?

yep thats it. I was up there this morning, awesome views from up that way, passed a blue vtr at taieri mouth running 2up, great to see riders out there doin it.
:niceone:

[Ruralman]

Headed out there this evening just for the sake of going for a ride. Have to make sure you go left at the top instead of right or it turns to gravel pretty quick. Little bit of loose stuff on the climb up Law Rd but the rest of it is cool fun

Well you've beaten me to it - I'm heading to Dunedin on Frid am to start a trip and if I can leave a bit earlier I'll deviate up that hill.
And yes if you turn right instead of left it does turn to gravel very quickly - I see there is a dry weather only road/track down the hill to Allanton which I will investigate another day, the main gravel road comes out at Brighton.

[Ruralman]

Its been a while since anyone posted on here - what have you been up to ?? The weather was great over this last weekend so I'm sure we weren't the only ones out there.

We (Delphinus and me plus pillion) headed off on Friday to Otematata - but the route added another couple of hundred Kms. It was quite windy on my way into Dn on Frid morning so we decided on the Pig Root rather than Middlemarch, had lunch in Ranfurly (where we chatted to a couple of fellas on their way to a BMW gathering in Alexandra) and then on to Jantars place for a coffee and catch up.

Oldrider had decided to meet us there rather than Cromwell (he'd got to Cromwell too early - that bloody MPH speedo fools him still !!). When we arrived Jantar had the big V STrom sitting outside looking like it was ready to go - it was - "Bruce - leave your gear on and take my bike for a ride - it hasn't been out of the shed for months" - well its a dirty job but someone had to........
Good luck with getting that shoulder sorted Malcolm - its a great bike waiting for you.

From there it was a simple matter of over the Lindis and down to Otematata - via the Kawerau Gorge, Crown Range, Wanaka........
After a really enjoyable night with Mr and Mrs OR we headed away mid am and Oldrider came with us and guided us round the canal roads - I didn't realize there were 5 Power stations above Lake Benmore. A spectacular day, brilliant weather, no clouds so after lunch at Twizel we rode up to Mt Cook.

One particular long straight section of canal road was too tempting to one nameless biker whose speedo briefly saw a 3 digit number and the first two numbers were not zero or one!

We parted company with Oldrider the other side of Tekapo as he headed home via the Haka. It was bloody hot (my pillion cured this with a wet T shirt swim in Tekapo and had that on under her riding jacket!) and there were lots of sections of road on the way through to Geraldine and up through Canterbury where the tar was melting quite badly - it gave me one slight twitchy moment and was treated with a lot more caution after that. Take care up there if it rains anytime soon.

We stayed with friends near Windwhistle and Delphinus carried on to ChCh and I hear he had a good play around the hills the next day but he can tell that story.
Cool overcast ride home with the "end of a great trip Blues" setting in the nearer to home you get as the real world sends its tentacles out to greet you!!
All up about 1300-1400 kms, fantastic scenery, great roads and great KB company. The most expensive fuel was $1:89 at Tekapo - its going to get worse so get out there and get your share!!

[Delphinus]

A most enjoyable weekend it was too.
Stayed saturday night at helenoftroy's house, and arrived to find Lemans and SDU there already eating bbq. After making the most of the great hospitality, the next morning headed to over to Akaroa with the above 3 to enjoy the twisty roads. Plenty of tourist traffic but we got through that pretty easily, then after a nice brunch, came back via the top road. Great relaxed ride :)
Decided I better start heading south, so cranked the mp3 player for the straight road south. Thankfully there was plenty of traffic on the road to make it a wee bit more interesting :)
Got a wee bit cold around Timaru so threw a few extra layers on but kept heading steadily south to get home safely ready for... work the next day.

Just over 1600kms added to the odo, at this rate I'll be needing yet another oil change already!

[scumdog]

Well..all I can say is CB and I went to Kaka Point on the bikes on New Years day...now awaiting the arrival of two new rear tyres - and work has taken care of a lot of my 'spare' time anyway.

Bought some biker cooking gear at Khatmandu sale so will be able to cook meals at rallies from now on. (Thanks for hints'n'ideas Mr S.!)

Roll on the Woodstock Rally!!

[cold comfort]

Good to hear you have all been getting out. Missed out on a ride invite due to the pecularities of txt reception at Aramoana-didn't know of any others. Gazed wistfully at the bikes at the Careys Bay pub. Nearly waved to a couple until i remembered i was on a push bike! No riding since the Stagiing Post and now back to work on Friday:crybaby:

[xknuts]

Ranfurly (where we chatted to a couple of fellas on their way to a BMW gathering in Alexandra) and then on to Jantars place...

I met them checking out the Custard Tart at the St Bathans Fete yesterday. I asked one of them if he knew a BMW friend of mine in Auckland" And he did! small world eh


Good luck with getting that shoulder sorted Malcolm - its a great bike waiting for you...

Here, Here! And a big Thank you to Jantar for showing us through the Clyde Dam. A very interesting morning. I met Tim (Phaedrus) looking much like Jantar actually (& his dad) in Naseby last night, recuperating from his near Death experience.


so after lunch at Twizel we rode up to Mt Cook...

Aaaarh, Mt Cook, Lovely. 8th December 2007 1st KB Camp? How could I forget it.


The most expensive fuel was $1:89 at Tekapo - its going to get worse so get out there and get your share!!

And same @ Ranfurly today, I love riding the Big Sky country. Esp Middlemarch to Kokonga. 3 days in Naseby area :sunny: .
And who is doing Waikaia? I'm thinking I may do this Friday night as I wont be staying Saturday night as will be off to the "Bugger the Rally" Rally in Glenorchy
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1511&day=2008-1-12&

[xknuts]

How did I get that wrong. All mixed with R/mans quotes, :doh:

[NighthawkNZ]

And same @ Ranfurly today, I love riding the Big Sky country. Esp Middlemarch to Kokonga. 3 days in Naseby area :sunny: .
And who is doing Waikaia? I'm thinking I may do this Friday night as I wont be staying Saturday night as will be off to the "Bugger the Rally" Rally in Glenorchy
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1511&day=2008-1-12&


I am pretty sure I am going (at this stage) not sure if Xaria is and Free2b and BotB are talking about going but not sure which day (I would like to go on friday and stay both nights)

Xaria doesn't finish work till 5pm on friday (new job) but she may only do saturday or not even go... :doh:

[Daffyd]

I might do Saturday, but my babysitter's away so will have to be home again at night.

[FREE2B]

yeah Im keen to do Friday but wont finish work till 5 either but hey its not that far and its not dark till late so if xaria wants to go late she can come with me :2thumbsup

[xknuts]

I don't intend to go early either

[FREE2B]

cOOl and if you come with us at least one of us will know where we are goin:lol:

[NighthawkNZ]

cOOl and if you come with us at least one of us will know where we are goin:lol:

I think I have it locked in on the GPS... so thats a start... :wacko:

[FREE2B]

Great...is that the new and blinged bike in your avatar???

[NighthawkNZ]

is that the new and blinged bike in your avatar???
That it is :D :innocent: looks better side on though...

[Virago]

I'm grumpy...

Worked right through the holidays. Weekends and stats taken up with family stuff. Three trips to Central in the last seven days, all in the blurdy cage...

Our turn will come. We finish a big contract in mid-February, so Mutley and I might do a big tour when you're all back at work...:dodge:

Great ride report guys, sounds like you had fun.

Something for the Adventure Riders - I bought Ewan McGregor's "The Long Way Down" DVD set, it's great viewing. Currently Jantar has it, so it can do the rounds when he's finished.

[xknuts]

I'm grumpy...

I bought Ewan McGregor's "The Long Way Down" DVD set, it's great viewing. Currently Jantar has it, so it can do the rounds when he's finished.

I'd like it Please?
I've just finished the book. Would you like that?

[Daphilps]

me too, at sometime please, :clap:

[laRIKin]

Delphinus it was good to catch up and have a ride around the Bay's etc.

Glad that you had as much fun as we did, a good breakfast and nice view's to look at, at the same time.:msn-wink:

Pity the roads were to hot and turned into a river of flowing tar on the top road.

You may have read that a tourist rider was not as lucky as us on the same road and behind us. Bugger.

To the rest of you Southern guy's and gal's.
Stay safe and keep the oily side down.
And we will catch up with you soon.:drinknsin

Rik

[Virago]

I'd like it Please?
I've just finished the book. Would you like that?

Sounds good - chase Jantar for the DVD. I'll get the book off you at some stage.

[Jantar]

Sounds good - chase Jantar for the DVD. I'll get the book off you at some stage.

Three episodes watched, three to go. :D

[xknuts]

Three episodes watched, three to go. :D

I will be in Alex on Sunday, any chance to collect DVD Malcom?

[Daffyd]

I might do Saturday, but my babysitter's away so will have to be home again at night.

Just found out I can't make it. House sitting that W/E. :argh:

[Daphilps]

Went for a short ride last night as it was such a awsome day, Down to portabello and over highcliff rd, nice ride although highcliff rd is quite rough at the portabello end, had a cage driver hard up my arse going down the coast rd as i was just cruzin to enjoy the veiw and the corners, he musta thought he was doing well to keep up with a bike.

[xknuts]

cOOl and if you come with us at least one of us will know where we are goin:lol:

Happy to come with you. Meet @ your place? 6.00pm?

[scumdog]

Went for a short ride last night as it was such a awsome day, Down to portabello and over highcliff rd, nice ride although highcliff rd is quite rough at the portabello end, had a cage driver hard up my arse going down the coast rd as i was just cruzin to enjoy the veiw and the corners, he musta thought he was doing well to keep up with a bike.

Smartarse!

I took the rear whels off both bikes to get the new tyres fitted.

CB was not well-pleased to find she couldn't head off on the bike when she came home from work.:Oops:

[NighthawkNZ]

CB was not well-pleased to find she couldn't head off on the bike when she came home from work.:Oops:

Neither would I be... :stupid:

[Daphilps]

CB was not well-pleased to find she couldn't head off on the bike when she came home from work.:Oops:


lol. hows it go ........ oh yeah :doh:

theres a big high sposed to be on its way, plenty more riding weather to come.

[Xaria]

Looking forwards to going to the rally tomorrow. Dive home, quick change then off... Well thats the plan at the moment. And just to be handy, NH can get my gear ready at the same time.

[Virago]

...And just to be handy, NH can get my gear ready at the same time.

No. Sorry. NH is too busy on KB these days...:lol:

[FREE2B]

Happy to come with you. Meet @ your place? 6.00pm?

Sounds good to me...Ill try be ready at 6pm but hey you know how it goes ... could be 6.30 but lets try for 6 :2thumbsup c ya then

[NighthawkNZ]

No. Sorry. NH is too busy on KB these days...:lol:

:( :cry: I'll go if I wanna go gawd damit

[Xaria]

:( :cry: I'll go if I wanna go gawd damit


yeah he means is if "I" wanna... lol

[xknuts]

Sounds good to me...Ill try be ready at 6pm but hey you know how it goes ... could be 6.30 but lets try for 6 :2thumbsup c ya then

yeah, I do know how it goes! LOL You have a reputation to keep up. C ya there.:rockon:

[xknuts]

I "found" a great bit of motorcycle road very near Dunedin today that I didn't know existed (and I was in the car so I haven't ridden it yet) - go up Law Rd (the really steep one that comes out onto SH1 at the corner opposite the East Taieri Golf course) - when you get to the top turn left and head back to Fairfield along the top - all sealed and with nice corners and some great views. If you guys already knew about it then you should be spanked for not sharing!!

Avoid this road at the moment! I arrived @ the top quicker than I should have, due to the fact that there is NO GIVE WAY SIGN at the T junction. I over ran it, & if a car had been coming from either direction I would have been history.:doctor:
Lots of gravel, big gravel on the older tarmac at least until Saddle Hill. :dodge:

[Delphinus]

Yeah I went up it just the other day. Definitly watch out for the give way. Alot of the gravel seemed to be due to hot tar from the sun letting go... And other usual crap. Was not there a few weeks ago. Nice ride otherwise :)

[Virago]

Yeah, Three Mile Hill is similar - lots of fine grit on the lower section, often on the best riding lines. I was hoping it would be clear by now.

[Delphinus]

Yeah, Three Mile Hill is similar - lots of fine grit on the lower section, often on the best riding lines. I was hoping it would be clear by now.

Maybe time for a Fixogram? (http://www.cityofdunedin.com/city/?page=working_fixograms)

[Daffyd]

Maybe time for a Fixogram? (http://www.cityofdunedin.com/city/?page=working_fixograms)

Now that's a great idea! Might have to start pressuring some CDC councillors, (RM)? to instigate them in said Clutha District.

[Ruralman]

Now that's a great idea! Might have to start pressuring some CDC councillors, (RM)? to instigate them in said Clutha District.

ANything like that is covered now under a pretty good system where you ring in and report it and they are all logged into their system - from what I have seen and heard of it it works well - but the email fixogram thing looks like a good step forward so I will ask about it

[Ruralman]

JUst wondering whose going to the Vincent. I'm thinking that I can probably get childless that weekend and go but I'd quite like to do the Dunstan trail and Nevis over the weekend as well so I've started a thread here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=64894

[Daffyd]

ANything like that is covered now under a pretty good system where you ring in and report it and they are all logged into their system - from what I have seen and heard of it it works well - but the email fixogram thing looks like a good step forward so I will ask about it

Just thought it might be a better idea to get it in writing. I rang about gravel on the road at the top of my hill and was more or less told to HTFU.

Since then, though, several of the corners that were so affected have been attended to; just not that one.

[NighthawkNZ]

JUst wondering whose going to the Vincent. I'm thinking that I can probably get childless that weekend and go but I'd quite like to do the Dunstan trail and Nevis over the weekend as well so I've started a thread here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=64894

Me and Paula are definately going to the vincent :-) but not over the Dunstan

[Kemet]

Did any one notice the spray paint dots on Law Rd. The ones that outline tyre marks...

It is a great ride. Lucky for me I was just cruising along it when I went as when I came round a corner there wass a bigass tractor coming the other way and took up a good bit of my lane as well as his.

[xknuts]

Maybe time for a Fixogram? (http://www.cityofdunedin.com/city/?page=working_fixograms)

Done it, thanks D.

[Ruralman]

Couldn't believe my eyes yesterday - a new set of twin lambs born - in the middle of bloody January????? - maybe she just likes the heat, but very unusual for something to get mated in September (well, in the sheep kingdom anyway!!)

I don't suppose Mr Cool on the right had anything to do with it ????

[Virago]

Free2B is the only local I know of who f***s sheep...:whistle:

[Ruralman]

Free2B is the only local I know of who f***s sheep...:whistle:

Oh you are soooooo dead !!!!!!! - besides I think Free2B only scared it, it was the local constabulary that did his best to perform the autopsy!!!!

[Delphinus]

I think the way the ears on the lambs are sticking out take more after the gentlemen on the left...

[Daffyd]

Couldn't believe my eyes yesterday - a new set of twin lambs born - in the middle of bloody January????? - maybe she just likes the heat, but very unusual for something to get mated in September (well, in the sheep kingdom anyway!!)

I don't suppose Mr Cool on the right had anything to do with it ????

Wasn't there a KB gathering at your place in September?
Might pay to ask a few pertinent questions.

[FREE2B]

Free2B is the only local I know of who f***s sheep...:whistle:

:spanking:


Wasn't there a KB gathering at your place in September?
Might pay to ask a few pertinent questions.

Maybe we should wait and see if they grow to be small in stature with an unnatural knowledge of sprinkler systems :bleh:

[Ruralman]

:spanking:



Maybe we should wait and see if they grow to be small in stature with an unnatural knowledge of sprinkler systems :bleh:

That is a very good point - the lambs are quite small birthweight suggesting a rather small sire, and they are reasonably stocky.....................????? Now who does that sound like?? ( Delphinus - maybe its not either the one on the left or the right!!)

[Daffyd]

:spanking:



Maybe we should wait and see if they grow to be small in stature with an unnatural knowledge of sprinkler systems :bleh:

So you think they might grow up to ride a Virago?

[Kemet]

But they're so cuuuuutttee. How could you even consider that lot as the fathers??!!:blink:

[Virago]

Hey...! I think I'm cute...!

(But I'm not admitting anything...)

[Kemet]

UUmm ah um yeah :whistle:

[Ruralman]

But they're so cuuuuutttee. How could you even consider that lot as the fathers??!!:blink:

:Oi: I hope you're not including the two in the photo in that remark - neither of them of course had anything to do with this particular conception:baby::whistle::beer:

I took the bike to a meeting up at Palmerston today - shit did it blow on the way home. Its the first really strong wind I've ridden the Tiger in and I'm really impressed.(maybe because its such a heavy fat bitch??) A couple of times I got hit by blasts which shook me around but the bike pretty well stayed put. Very confidence inspiring. Got my Scottoiler put on this morning which is great to have and got the front wheel balanced which it badly needed - amazing how much better it feels with the wheel sorted, especially downhill under brakes.

[oldrider]

:Oi: I hope you're not including the two in the photo in that remark - neither of them of course had anything to do with this particular conception:baby::whistle::beer:

I took the bike to a meeting up at Palmerston today - shit did it blow on the way home. Its the first really strong wind I've ridden the Tiger in and I'm really impressed.(maybe because its such a heavy fat bitch??) A couple of times I got hit by blasts which shook me around but the bike pretty well stayed put. Very confidence inspiring. Got my Scottoiler put on this morning which is great to have and got the front wheel balanced which it badly needed - amazing how much better it feels with the wheel sorted, especially downhill under brakes.

Scottoilers are soooo yesterday :doh: but the rest of the post made sense! :shifty: John.

[timg]

:Oi: I hope you're not including the two in the photo in that remark - neither of them of course had anything to do with this particular conception:baby::whistle::beer:

I dunno. You southerrrrrnerrrrs arrrre so inbrrred you can't even talk prrrroperrrr. :bleh: Sounds a lot like barrrrrr :dodge:

[Jantar]

Wasn't there a KB gathering at your place in September?
Might pay to ask a few pertinent questions.
I was at that gathering in september. And I will swear under oath that while most of us were enjoying a tasty breakfast, two people DID go out to move some stock. We just didn't realise what type of moving they meant.

[Xaria]

Went for a ride out to the end of the peninsula this morning. Windy, but at least most of the tourists were still in bed.

[timg]

I was at that gathering in september. And I will swear under oath that while most of us were enjoying a tasty breakfast, two people DID go out to move some stock. We just didn't realise what type of moving they meant.

You are so right. Those lambs do have an uncanny resemblance to the afore mentioned photo...:yes:

[Ruralman]

I was at that gathering in september. And I will swear under oath that while most of us were enjoying a tasty breakfast, two people DID go out to move some stock. We just didn't realise what type of moving they meant.

OOOOiiiiii - we went out to move big smelly BULLS not meddle with sheep!!!!
Hmmm - that rather opens up another whole line of potential abuse doesn't it?!

[Silverfern]

Golly you jokers talk some crap!!! Too much time alone in the woop woops me thinks : "you've been out riding fences for so long now". Took the Ducati to Middlemarch today, by crikey it was hot up there, the tar on the road melting, anyone got any handy hints for riding on it, eg treat it like black ice' and stay off it if you can? Anyone riding tomorrw arvo?

[JimO]

saw 4 girls riding ducatis today at Brighton are they kbrs

[Ruralman]

Got an email from the Plugz for lugz people - they are coming down to Dunedin on 14th March for a couple of days - they'll be going to the local Ulysses AGM and making the things there and over the weekend.
Anyone a member of the Dunedin Ulysses? - I'd have to admit to being old:eek:

These things are meant to be really good and I think I'll get in there and get a set with the MP3 speakers in them.

Silverfern - yes treat it like ice - and if there is a tiny bit of rain on it treat it like seriously slippery ice. Actually its not as slippery as ice but you can still end up moving sideways on it. Generally its just in the car/truck wheel marks so theres usually a line between these which isn't shiny and I always ride that line, even though that might not be the best line for the corner in which case I slow down a bit so I can use it. If you do have to go over the sticky melting shit then just do it using a line that means you don't have too much lean on.

[xknuts]

Meet 6.00pm for departure 6.30pm, Friday 1st February,@ Shell Service Station, Mosgiel.

[Xaria]

Sounds like a plan. Hope the weather is better than the forecast tonight - looked like just showers, but that's not what I want in central in Feb...

[Virago]

Got an email from the Plugz for lugz people - they are coming down to Dunedin on 14th March for a couple of days - they'll be going to the local Ulysses AGM and making the things there and over the weekend....
Asked you to post in here for them did they...?:lol:


...Anyone a member of the Dunedin Ulysses? - I'd have to admit to being old:eek:...

I'm certainly old enough, but I've heard heaps of horror stories about their rides - no concept of group-riding etiquette, dangerous overtaking, undertaking, etc, etc... Could all be fairytales, but it's a bit off-putting.

[JimO]

Asked you to post in here for them did they...?:lol:



I'm certainly old enough, but I've heard heaps of horror stories about their rides - no concept of group-riding etiquette, dangerous overtaking, undertaking, etc, etc... Could all be fairytales, but it's a bit off-putting.

a ulysses ride went bad a few years ago with a guy high siding and then a massive pile up as sucessive bikes came around the corner resulting in one death and several written off bikes

[FREE2B]

Meet 6.00pm for departure 6.30pm, Friday 1st February,@ Shell Service Station, Mosgiel.


Ill be seein ya there :yes:

[Ruralman]

a ulysses ride went bad a few years ago with a guy high siding and then a massive pile up as sucessive bikes came around the corner resulting in one death and several written off bikes

they didn't ask me to post but I have been hassling them to come down here so I thought I'd spread the word .......

Was that accident the one on the road from Beaumont to Clydevale??? If it was then did it involve several Harleys? (and NO this is not an attack on Harleys....... OK OK if you really want to take it like that its quite OK to think its an attack on Harleys!!)

[Daffyd]

they didn't ask me to post but I have been hassling them to come down here so I thought I'd spread the word .......

Was that accident the one on the road from Beaumont to Clydevale??? If it was then did it involve several Harleys? (and NO this is not an attack on Harleys....... OK OK if you really want to take it like that its quite OK to think its an attack on Harleys!!)

Good road, that, but a lot of lichen in the shady areas...can get slippery.
It's the one I normally take to Central.

[JimO]

they didn't ask me to post but I have been hassling them to come down here so I thought I'd spread the word .......

Was that accident the one on the road from Beaumont to Clydevale??? If it was then did it involve several Harleys? (and NO this is not an attack on Harleys....... OK OK if you really want to take it like that its quite OK to think its an attack on Harleys!!)

the bikes were sprotbikes

[Ruralman]

the bikes were sprotbikes

was it on that bit of road though?

[JimO]

was it on that bit of road though?

yes it was, i knew the guy who highsided and the guy who died

[KEN]

Yr that was me who was involved in that Ulysses club run accident on the Rongahere road [about 5km from Beamount] on Oct. 29th 2000. There were 7 riders taken to Dn. Hosp. 2 serious, and 5 bikes written off. Resulting in Jim Allan dying on 13th Jan. 2001.

[snappertrapper]

Time for a warrent, im a bit of a new comer to Duendin, where do you guys go for warrents on ya bike? do all the bike shops do them? or do yahs go somewhere like the testing station? cheers

[NighthawkNZ]

Time for a warrent, im a bit of a new comer to Duendin, where do you guys go for warrents on ya bike? do all the bike shops do them? or do yahs go somewhere like the testing station? cheers

I usually go to Honda Otago...

[Virago]

Yep, all the bike shops do them. Usually no appointment required, although you may need to leave it with them for a while.

MCR are quite good.

[snappertrapper]

thanks guys will go get one tommorrow (hopefully ) :)

[Delphinus]

MCR are quite good.

I'm very happy with the service I get from MCR.

[JimO]

I'm very happy with the service I get from MCR.

im not, i bought a new bike and heaps of gear off them this year and i didnt get a MCR t shirt to wear at the rally:no:

[GaZBur]

I go to the testing station near Woolies in Andy Bay. Usually no waiting and it takes 5 mins. They also dont know your bikes specs so are unlikely to whip out a micrometer to measure the wear on your disks and decide you need new rotors or that your braided brake lines are American standard not NZ standards and therefore don't comply. Bike shops tend to get a bit fussy as they need to be thorough to keep the ability to issue WOF's. No slur on the bike shops as I have had good dealings with all of them.
The testing station give everything a wiggle and get you to skid both wheels and your off again with a warrent in 5 mins.

[snappertrapper]

I go to the testing station near Woolies in Andy Bay. Usually no waiting and it takes 5 mins. They also dont know your bikes specs so are unlikely to whip out a micrometer to measure the wear on your disks and decide you need new rotors or that your braided brake lines are American standard not NZ standards and therefore don't comply. Bike shops tend to get a bit fussy as they need to be thorough to keep the ability to issue WOF's. No slur on the bike shops as I have had good dealings with all of them.
The testing station give everything a wiggle and get you to skid both wheels and your off again with a warrent in 5 mins.


Thanks, I guess you can also do your rego and warrent all in one go here which saves running around. I wondered what the testing station were like for bikes. Interesting.

I have delt with MCR for a battery and bits and pieces and have found them very helpful also.

[Xaria]

im not, i bought a new bike and heaps of gear off them this year and i didnt get a MCR t shirt to wear at the rally:no:


There was a sea of blue at one stage. I thought it must have been a giveaway on site.

[xknuts]

Thanks, I guess you can also do your rego and warrent all in one go here which saves running around. I wondered what the testing station were like for bikes. Interesting.

I agree with GaZBur. The testing stations are not that up on the play as Bike shops are, but they do check safety items like swing arm bushes and frame head bushes. I use Dunedin Warrant Testing in Hillside Road opp Otago Tyres. I give them big raps as they have picked up on a couple of issues I had not noticed & was thankful for. If you take a cage there and it fails on a small item they will often fix it for you there & then.

[snappertrapper]

Sweet as cheers guys I went to the vehicle testing station today, mainly because I didn't want to book it in and I didn't want to drop it there for a while and get stranded in town. Only took about 10 mins and got the warrant..... they checked the wheel bearings, steering head bearings etc and gave the bike a pretty good look over in general... Now I have to decide where to go for a balst tommorrow... was thinking of mount cook, havnt been up that way yet.:2thumbsup

[Virago]

Alas, I'm working tomorrow (on my sodding birthday too). No time-and-a-half and day in lieu either...:(

[Mutley]

Alas, I'm working tomorrow (on my sodding birthday too). No time-and-a-half and day in lieu either...:(

I'll make it worth your while.:hug:

[Ruralman]

Alas, I'm working tomorrow (on my sodding birthday too). No time-and-a-half and day in loo either...:(

I had a day in the loo once - not pleasant:lol:

Didn't make it to the Vincent in the end - we sort of kept going and ended up in Arrowtown via Hawea and Wanaka. Didn't go till Sat morning either. Great ride though (with Delphinus and Wanderbird) both there and home on Sunday. Had a pillion for only half the trip - she bought something on the way that goes round corners better than most bikes do, fortunately we can still out accelerate and filter through cars a bit quicker!!

[snappertrapper]

What she buy????:confused:

[xknuts]

Otago Aero Club Inc.
Taieri Airport
Mosgiel

2008 Taieri Wings and Wheels Event
Including the annual Tiger Moth Club National rally
The Otago Aero Club will be holding its annual Wings and Wheels event at Taieri Airport, Mosgiel on Saturday 23rd February 2008 and Sunday 24th February.
Saturday is the main motoring day and the aim of the event is to provide a venue for aviation and motoring enthusiasts alike. If you are looking for an opportunity for a club run then this is ideal.
There will be a full flying program featuring light general aviation aircraft of all types. The enclosed flyer details some of the attractions. The Red Chequers will be there both days.

The first Wings and Wheels events held in 2005 saw the Best of British Motoring Day participants attend. They returned in 2007 along with the Otago Falcon and Fairlane clubs. The mix of aviation and motoring provides a great day out for car club members and the motoring enthusiast. Unlike most airshows which are solely aviation based, the Taieri Wings and Wheels event format places equal emphasis on the motoring side with a concours event, expert commentary and club parades of selected cars.

This year we are expecting more car clubs. Any club member with a vintage, classic or interesting vehicle of any make will be allowed to participate in the grass track gymkhana event on the day. There will be specific parking areas for each club or marque.

There will also be concours prizes for the best vehicles.

A major attraction of the day will be the annual Tiger Moth club National rally with the presence of up to 30 De Havilland vintage aircraft at Taieri over the weekend. This is a rare chance to see so many vintage aircraft at one time.

This is a charitable event. Entry fee is $ 5 per adult, gold coin for children under 12.
Anyone with an interesting or historic car, motorcycle, truck or off road vehicle is welcome. If this event is of interest, please let your club members know. Gates open 10 am.
If you have any questions please call me on 0274 352 517.
Mark Paterson
Otago Aero Club

[Ruralman]

What she buy????:confused:
Something YELLOW rather than yellow


Otago Aero Club Inc.
Taieri Airport
Mosgiel

2008 Taieri Wings and Wheels Event


There will also be concours prizes for the best vehicles.


Anyone with an interesting or historic car, motorcycle, truck or off road vehicle is welcome. If this event is of interest, please let your club members know. Gates open 10 am.
If you have any questions please call me on 0274 352 517.
Mark Paterson
Otago Aero Club

Sounds like an interesting event to go to Chris - the Tiger ain't quite old enough to be described as vintage, and the places mine goes it will NEVER be immaculate (or clean) enough to enter the concours event (it wears its scratches and dirt with pride!)
It must be getting near time to have another "Latte's in Lawrence" get together for the Dunedin KB'ers, with a ride up to Roxburgh or somewhere for lunch (very good new cafe opened up there)

[Kemet]

I second that!!!

[Ruralman]

I second that!!!

You second what?? - the Wings and wheels, the non concours bikes, the Latte's in Lawrence ?????????????? or did I miss something?

[JimO]

Something YELLOW rather than yellow



Sounds like an interesting event to go to Chris - the Tiger ain't quite old enough to be described as vintage, and the places mine goes it will NEVER be immaculate (or clean) enough to enter the concours event (it wears its scratches and dirt with pride!)
It must be getting near time to have another "Latte's in Lawrence" get together for the Dunedin KB'ers, with a ride up to Roxburgh or somewhere for lunch (very good new cafe opened up there)

i hope its not the cafe we stopped into on the way back from the vincent $7.00 for a slice of pizza?? there was 4 of us and no one else there and they cocked our order up completly were slow and :oi-grr:a bit rude

[xknuts]

(very good new cafe opened up there)


i hope its not the cafe we stopped into on the way back from the vincent $7.00 for a slice of pizza?? there was 4 of us and no one else there and they cocked our order up completly were slow and :oi-grr:a bit rude

If its the new cafe I'm thinking of, then its beside another cafe called "Caffiene" & believe its only open at night????? It has some poncy Italian name.

[Kemet]

meant the Latte thing but both could work.... :Punk:

[Ruralman]

i hope its not the cafe we stopped into on the way back from the vincent $7.00 for a slice of pizza?? there was 4 of us and no one else there and they cocked our order up completly were slow and :oi-grr:a bit rude

Well to be honest Jim all I have had at this one is a couple of excellent coffee's, haven't tried the food but given my G Free needs they mightn't have had much anyway.
The place I mean is on the left as you come into Rox. from Alex, there are two cafe's beside each other on the first slight right bend as you enter the business part of the main street. The one I mean is on the corner and if you cross that side street there is a new art gallery there. The cafe' has a big deck area out the back with tables and sun umbrellas, as well as inside seating.

[scumdog]

Well to be honest Jim all I have had at this one is a couple of excellent coffee's, haven't tried the food but given my G Free needs they mightn't have had much anyway.
The place I mean is on the left as you come into Rox. from Alex, there are two cafe's beside each other on the first slight right bend as you enter the business part of the main street. The one I mean is on the corner and if you cross that side street there is a new art gallery there. The cafe' has a big deck area out the back with tables and sun umbrellas, as well as inside seating.


'Succulents' USE to be pretty good but haven't been there for 0h, six months or more.

[NighthawkNZ]

'Succulents' USE to be pretty good but haven't been there for 0h, six months or more.

I do hope you are talking about a cafe :scratch:


:rofl:

[Ruralman]

Might yet start a separate thread for this (unless the mods move it first?)

I have just had word that there will be some sort of official opening on the newly sealed Finlayson road (from Waihola to Taieri Mouth) on Sat 1st March. I understand theres some sort of event being planned over at the Mouth with the Ford club doing something, and they are talking about a vintage car club doing a run through on the day.
It would be good to have a contingent of motorcyclists break the ribbon as well - I realise that this is the same weekend as the March Hare though so is anyone going to be around?????

[Daffyd]

'Fraid I'm prepaid for the M/H, otherwise I would definitely be there.

[NighthawkNZ]

'Fraid I'm prepaid for the M/H, otherwise I would definitely be there.

Me too though I haven't recieved my info thing ticket whatsit dohickey yet :soon:

[Daffyd]

I didn't think I'd got mine yet, but it turned up on my computer desk on Sunday night. mmmm. Musta arrived when I was having a 'senior moment'!

[xknuts]

Number 0147. Can't wait!

[Daffyd]

Jeez you're slow! I'm 0054

[Ruralman]

Got my date slightly wrong - its on the Sunday not the Saturday.
I doubt you rally goers will be back in time or in good enough health ! (not actually sure of times etc yet anyway)

[xknuts]

Jeez you're slow! I'm 0054

well I am not really slow, it was just slow in returning to me. Last year I was No 5. impressive eh!

[NighthawkNZ]

well I am not really slow, it was just slow in returning to me. Last year I was No 5. impressive eh!

I still waiting for mine :(

[faredce]

hey guys...this is me introducing myself to yall
im a student the kind that is always responsible and has a great distaste for flaming couchs and riots but is very keen on bikes and speights tho not together iv herd they dont mix to well.
have just purchased an aprilia rs125 it arrives 26th so figured now wuld be a fantastic time to make myself known to other bikers in the area and get to know u....hi im david,(extend hand in introductory manner) pleased to meet u...and u r??

[Steam]

...
im a student ...

Cool David, welcome! What are you studying? You should start a thread in the New Members section titled "New Dunedin rider says Hi"
Best place to park at uni is under the INformation Services Building, that's were most riders do. It's under cover (that's the building that is built OVER the stream)
Are you a first-year?
I just bought a bike off a physics PhD guy. And there's a dude GazBur in Computer Science who is here on KB all the time.

[NighthawkNZ]

hey guys...this is me introducing myself to yall
im a student the kind that is always responsible and has a great distaste for flaming couchs and riots but is very keen on bikes and speights tho not together iv herd they dont mix to well.
have just purchased an aprilia rs125 it arrives 26th so figured now wuld be a fantastic time to make myself known to other bikers in the area and get to know u....hi im david,(extend hand in introductory manner) pleased to meet u...and u r??

Welcome... keep eye on this thread as every now and again we organise spur of moment riders and sometimes rides for newbies...

enjoy the site...

[Mutley]

Welcome faredce.
We are a mixed bunch here, ie various ages and interests, but we all seem to get along quite well. And there is always room for more :yes:
A good way to meet some of us is to keep an eye on this thread as it is often used to organise get togethers of the riding and/or socialising kind. Have fun and hope to meet you soon :wavey:

[Daffyd]

Welcome aboard.

[xknuts]

I still waiting for mine :(

If ya worried, PM Vulcanmad & see whats up!


Welcome aboard.

Yeah, welcome to Dunners. pop in & see me at "The Crib" Cafe, Albany St.

[Xaria]

Welcome to the neighborhood

[faredce]

nah im a 3rd year student im doing an BSc majoring in human anatomy and structural biology...hope ur impressed ladies tend to be haha jk (sadly).
information services?? not quite sure where that is?
i know there are always heaps of bikes outside the anat department opposite the hospital.
i will most defininatly keep an eye owt and keep myself updated with the happenings of other dunedin riders so i can pop round for a ride or three.
have u guys ever tried organising similar setup like the whangarei ppl do every thursday or anytime during the week or are we a bit to diverse in jobs etc
iv been here three years and still have no idea of any good riding routes to take (feel free to insert appropriate suggestions here...) want to test the claimed ability of "throwing the aprilia rs125 around corners" worse come to worse it only weighs 114kg so im sure with the help of a mate throwing could definatly b a last resort lol....
by the way i work at kfc on gt king street. ill be the guy wearing the fasionable name tag that says "david" tue wed and thur nights so keep that in mind if anything pops up ...wow i feel like i just suggested all riding is now revolving round me apolagies for that lol

anyways cheers for the welcome
ur spoons and souvettes are in the bag enjoy ur meal..hope to see u next time (forced but convincing smile)

[NighthawkNZ]

If ya worried, PM Vulcanmad & see whats up!


The check was presented on the 11th so I am guessing they sent out a batch last week so hopefully it will be here next week some time... if not then I PM see whats up...

My Off the Rails prepay check is still in limbo and hasn't been presentated yet...



have u guys ever tried organising similar setup like the whangarei ppl do every thursday or anytime during the week or are we a bit to diverse in jobs etc

We don't have a regular mets "like every thursday"... not really enough of us and with work, other comittments, weather, especially during the winter months, there might only be one person turn up...

The OMCC have regular rides once month, and all are welcome. If only a few turn up then decide a ride and go... other times there might be quite a few depends on whether there is a race met on the weekend or not...


iv been here three years and still have no idea of any good riding routes to take (feel free to insert appropriate suggestions here...)

Round the mountain, over macreas flat, into middlemarch, and back to Dunedin... or over the pennisula, or up over the old road out of Dunedin ... A day trip down the catlins, or into roxburgh, alexandra...

depends on how big or small a day ride you want...

[faredce]

wow my geological knowledge of dunedin is reali lacking i think i know how to get to middlemarch. ill just go for a cruise see where i end up

[NighthawkNZ]

was gonna go for a ride today but got side tracked... maybe during the week or next weekend

[faredce]

hey mate bike arrives on 26th next tuesday ill let u know wen its arrived love to go for a cruise hoping to get Delphinus to show me some nice twisties as well maybe we can organise something.im pretty flexible with uni etc but i think weekends would be preferable if ur in similar situation with work weekdays.
do u know where i shuld go to buy most of my gears in dunedin jacket gloves etc

[NighthawkNZ]

do u know where i shuld go to buy most of my gears in dunedin jacket gloves etc


Honda Otago
SPV
MCR
Mciver & Veitch They be the main Dunedin shops...

[Delphinus]

Do u know where i shuld go to buy most of my gears in dunedin jacket gloves etc

Quasimoto (http://www.quasimoto.co.nz/) (also a kb member) supplies well priced good gear. And if what he sends you doesn't fit properly, you can return it for another size (provided its in new condition of course)

[HRT]

Someone from Whangarei who came to Dunedin to do a science degree, sounds just like me :)

Welcome along, some cool roads around here

[faredce]

hey yea my mum moved from auckland to whangarei wen i was in my second year so hate going home all my mates in aucks. but i refused to study at auckland so here i am.

ur a mechanic huh (he asks without looking at ur profile haha)
where u work mate

[Virago]

nah im a 3rd year student im doing an BSc majoring in human anatomy and structural biology...hope ur impressed ladies tend to be haha jk (sadly).
information services?? not quite sure where that is?
i know there are always heaps of bikes outside the anat department opposite the hospital.
i will most defininatly keep an eye owt and keep myself updated with the happenings of other dunedin riders so i can pop round for a ride or three.
have u guys ever tried organising similar setup like the whangarei ppl do every thursday or anytime during the week or are we a bit to diverse in jobs etc
iv been here three years and still have no idea of any good riding routes to take (feel free to insert appropriate suggestions here...) want to test the claimed ability of "throwing the aprilia rs125 around corners" worse come to worse it only weighs 114kg so im sure with the help of a mate throwing could definatly b a last resort lol....
by the way i work at kfc on gt king street. ill be the guy wearing the fasionable name tag that says "david" tue wed and thur nights so keep that in mind if anything pops up ...wow i feel like i just suggested all riding is now revolving round me apolagies for that lol

anyways cheers for the welcome
ur spoons and souvettes are in the bag enjoy ur meal..hope to see u next time (forced but convincing smile)

I wd of thort a 3rd yr BSC stdnt wd hav a betr grasp ov da nglsh lnguag...? :wari:

Welcome to KB...!

Looking forward to seeing you on some local rides. :2thumbsup

[faredce]

ur a tool lol
nw where nt goin, 2 go. in2 spelin" n gramar r whe?

[Daphilps]

Hi all, here i am. not had a chance to meet any of you and now i take up a new job in Timaru:argh: hope i can still call myself a dunedin biker as i will be coming back and forth via my bike for the first wee while, and of course there will always be a beer waiting for any of you who come calling in timaru. :drinkup:

[Virago]

No, sorry - you're now one of those one-eyed Cantabrians. We don't want to know you now...:bleh:

J/k. Good luck with the new job. No doubt you'll get to meet up with some of us in the near future.

[faredce]

hey mate welcome aboard ill write ur number down and pop in every sunday for that beer lol

[HRT]

hey yea my mum moved from auckland to whangarei wen i was in my second year so hate going home all my mates in aucks. but i refused to study at auckland so here i am.

ur a mechanic huh (he asks without looking at ur profile haha)
where u work mate



Haha, car mechanic not a bike one though. Down at Mark Laughtons

Lived in Whangarei myself from age 5 until I was 18. Came down here and did a BSc in Chem and the obvious next step was get qualified as a mechanic :laugh:

[NighthawkNZ]

Haha, car mechanic not a bike one though. Down at Mark Laughtons

I work just around the corner from you... at Penplus in the strathallan estate.

[HRT]

I might be a bit furthur away than you think, I'm at the service centre on... Orari or Otaki street, I never remember which. Still close anyway. If you see some dude on a noisy F4 then give us a wave :)

[NighthawkNZ]

I might be a bit furthur away than you think, I'm at the service centre on... Orari or Otaki street, I never remember which. Still close anyway. If you see some dude on a noisy F4 then give us a wave :)

Orari Street... (i think) still just round the corner... I normally walk to work... (every now and then ride in on the VTR...)

[scumdog]

)
Orari Street... (i think) still just round the corner... I normally walk to work... (every now and then ride in on the VTR...)


I thought you normally rode and now and then walked??:whistle::crazy:

[NighthawkNZ]

I thought you normally rode and now and then walked??:whistle::crazy:

I not worth even starting the bike in the morning... wouldn't even get warmed up and I would be there...

However as to your joke.... errrrrrrr oh ... hey... :rolleyes: