Dunedin rides

[Ruralman]

OK guys, theres a whole lot of newer KB members ,and a few who have been on here for quite a while, who are living either in or reasonably close to Dunedin.

Its about time we had a couple of low key social rides/get togethers, preferably before the March Hare so that we can maybe do a group ride up there if theres a few going.

From behind the scenes talk it sounds like we've got some members who would prefer a ride during school hours, and others who can't make that and would prefer either after work or weekends - so it looks like at least 2 rides and hopefully a few will be able to go on both (dirty job but someone has to do it!!)

For the weekday, school hours, ride how about Thurs 22nd March?? Who's a starter (we can sort out venues and trip later)

For the twilight or weekend ride how about something the weekend of the 17-18th - hit me with some suggested times and days and how far you want to go - I'll chuck in a suggestion; how about Latte's in Lawrence on either Sat or Sun morning

[smokeyging]

I'm keen for the weekend ride, but the through the week run is out for me, working.

[98tls]

If you guys come up this way sing out and i will put the jug on.........or open the bar............:innocent:

[Virago]

I'll probably be in, and perhaps Mrs V as well. Work should be quieter by next month (famous last words), so we should be able to fit in with either weekday or weekend rides.

[phaedrus]

i'll be in for the weekend rides, my weeks are a bit too cluttered.

[FREE2B]

Good one ruralman:yes: Lawrence sounds like a good starter. Weekends are easy and weekdays ok with time to organise. So I could hopefully do both. A combined ride to the march hare good too. :scooter: Lets hope the weather stays with us:sunny:

[NighthawkNZ]

A combined ride to the march hare good too.

Speaking of the March Hare... group ride up would be kewl... hopefully 5 or 6 of us... Free2B, XKnuts, Phaedrus, Ruralman (If he can make it) Me and hopefully another friend. Meet somewhere in Dunedin ride to Oamaru meet 98tls then off to meet the north crew from Christchurch and then off to the site :-) (Pretty sure Scumdog said he can't make it to this one)

Now organising that is more difficult that it looks... looks good on paper.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-3-2&c=0

[xknuts]

A local day ride sounds good to me, Bruce. Kaka Point?, "Fleurs", Moeraki?, Lawrence?, Galvin Homestead?,

[FREE2B]

OK guys, theres a whole lot of newer KB members ,and a few who have been on here for quite a while, who are living either in or reasonably close to Dunedin.

Its about time we had a couple of low key social rides/get togethers, preferably before the March Hare so that we can maybe do a group ride up there if theres a few going.

From behind the scenes talk it sounds like we've got some members who would prefer a ride during school hours, and others who can't make that and would prefer either after work or weekends - so it looks like at least 2 rides and hopefully a few will be able to go on both (dirty job but someone has to do it!!)

For the weekday, school hours, ride how about Thurs 22nd March?? Who's a starter (we can sort out venues and trip later)

For the twilight or weekend ride how about something the weekend of the 17-18th - hit me with some suggested times and days and how far you want to go - I'll chuck in a suggestion; how about Latte's in Lawrence on either Sat or Sun morning

If we wanna get together before the March Hare arent those dates going to be a bit late:confused:

[botb]

MMMmmm FREE2B dates are after hare??? o well yes i am keen with a bit of notice and a nice day i am up for rides for coffee's etc ..... could be keen to ride up to hare with you lot to if you'll let me lol.....

[NighthawkNZ]

MMMmmm FREE2B dates are after hare??? o well yes i am keen with a bit of notice and a nice day i am up for rides for coffee's etc ..... could be keen to ride up to hare with you lot to if you'll let me lol.....

I am sure something can be arranged... :yes:

[Ruralman]

If we wanna get together before the March Hare arent those dates going to be a bit late:confused:

I meant the 17-18th Feb - not March - for the weekend ride, and maybe 22nd Feb for the mid-week ride. How does that look.

OK lets say Sat the 17th Feb for a run to Lawrence - leave Dunedin 9am - I'll ride down to Milton and meet you there outside the Shell garage at 9:45 and then we head up to Lawrence for coffee and a natter.
If the weather looks shite then we consider moving back to Sunday.

I'm going to be away all next week on the Passes ride so you guys will have to sort the fine tuning and I'll catch up on Friday when I get home.

On that subject - the Passes ride leaves Dunedin on Sunday morning - we meet outside McIver and Veitch at 8:15am and leave at 8:30 (we've got about 700km to do so we won't be leaving any later than we have to). Are there any other riders keen to join us for the ride up towards Oamaru?? We don't start heading for the gravel tracks till after Oamaru so it won't matter what sort of bike you're on. Forecast looks OK for Sunday but it might be a bit early for some - who's interested? Would be great to see you so just turn up and don't be shy.

[NighthawkNZ]

On that subject - the Passes ride leaves Dunedin on Sunday morning - we meet outside McIver and Veitch at 8:15am and leave at 8:30 (we've got about 700km to do so we won't be leaving any later than we have to). Are there any other riders keen to join us for the ride up towards Oamaru?? We don't start heading for the gravel tracks till after Oamaru so it won't matter what sort of bike you're on. Forecast looks OK for Sunday but it might be a bit early for some - who's interested? Would be great to see you so just turn up and don't be shy.

Im hoping to do this up to Oamaru, but I may have to put that on hold due to $$$ need a new tyre and WOF... hmmmmm

[NighthawkNZ]

OK lets say Sat the 17th Feb for a run to Lawrence - leave Dunedin 9am - I'll ride down to Milton and meet you there outside the Shell garage at 9:45 and then we head up to Lawrence for coffee and a natter.
If the weather looks shite then we consider moving back to Sunday.

I have added this to my Events Calendar
http://quantumillusions.com/calendar/month.php

[Drew]

Im from down that way, and it pains me to say this, but my understanding, and experience with other dunedinite riders is that you should ALL, ride more!!!!!
I couldn't believe how uneasy the riders, I encountered, appeared to be on their bikes!!!!
Get out and ride your flash bikes, or buy a FUCKIN INTRUDER!!!!!!

[NighthawkNZ]

Im from down that way, and it pains me to say this, but my understanding, and experience with other dunedinite riders is that you should ALL, ride more!!!!!
I couldn't believe how uneasy the riders, I encountered, appeared to be on their bikes!!!!
Get out and ride your flash bikes, or buy a FUCKIN INTRUDER!!!!!!

???? :shit: :scratch: I have riden 5000 odd k's in the last month... and I know others that have done more...

[xknuts]

yeah, we are a reserved lot, down here and never BRAG!

[FREE2B]

MMMmmm FREE2B dates are after hare??? o well yes i am keen with a bit of notice and a nice day i am up for rides for coffee's etc ..... could be keen to ride up to hare with you lot to if you'll let me lol.....

Yay cool count your self in:yes: be great to have you along:scooter:

[Ruralman]

I posted the group riding DVD to Free2B today so whoever wants it next PM her.

Any other takers for this Sunday morning joining our Passes riders for a while??

Found another interesting sealed sideroad to include on a future local ride - turn off to Goodwood just South of Palmerston. The turn off is at the south end of that long passing lane about 5km South from palmerston. The road apparently heads out to the coast to a nature reserve done up by one of the penguin trusts and then carries on and comes out by the garage in Palmerston.

Shall we make that the weekday ride on the 22nd Feb? - also include the other coastal roads on the way (probably about an hour each way without stops)

[Jantar]

Im from down that way, and it pains me to say this, but my understanding, and experience with other dunedinite riders is that you should ALL, ride more!!!!!
I couldn't believe how uneasy the riders, I encountered, appeared to be on their bikes!!!!
Get out and ride your flash bikes, or buy a FUCKIN INTRUDER!!!!!!
Then all I can say is that you ride with the wrong people. Come and join a few of for the Chatto creek 1000, the Passes ride, the Southern Cross etc then make your comments. :scooter:

[scumdog]

I meant the 17-18th Feb - not March - for the weekend ride, and maybe 22nd Feb for the mid-week ride. How does that look.

OK lets say Sat the 17th Feb for a run to Lawrence - leave Dunedin 9am - I'll ride down to Milton and meet you there outside the Shell garage at 9:45 and then we head up to Lawrence for coffee and a natter.
If the weather looks shite then we consider moving back to Sunday.



I need to check the roster - I THINK I may be on nightshift (in which case i can still make it if I don't sleep!).

If on days it's a :nono: .

Will get back to ya.

[scumdog]

???? :shit: :scratch: I have riden 5000 odd k's in the last month... and I know others that have done more...

He must be talking about me - I've only done 3,210km in the same time.

(But a lot of that was two-up, can ya put that down as double the mileage in that case?):dodge:

[NighthawkNZ]

He must be talking about me - I've only done 3,210km in the same time.

(But a lot of that was two-up, can ya put that down as double the mileage in that case?):dodge:

So you have done 6420 km's kewl (wowzers... i can add :gob: ) still 3200 is a lot... i will admit that I normally only do around 2000

[Jantar]

And I note that FIZZERMAN hasn't indicated any total mileage on http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=734 :scooter:

[Jantar]

He must be talking about me - I've only done 3,210km in the same time.

(But a lot of that was two-up, can ya put that down as double the mileage in that case?):dodge:

Otematata, Glenorchy, Woodstock, Vincent etc. I'm not suprised!! I just took my bike in for its 2nd 6000km check in 8 weeks. :shit:

[NighthawkNZ]

Otematata, Glenorchy, Woodstock, Vincent etc. I'm not suprised!! I just took my bike in for its 2nd 6000km check in 8 weeks. :shit:

speaking of I have to take mine in for the 30,000 km service soon... bugger :( $$$

[scumdog]

speaking of I have to take mine in for the 30,000 km service soon... bugger :( $$$

Ah yes, service, hmmm, must take my bike in for one at some stage, it's got modern stuff like indamacators and 'lectronic 'gnition and tubeless tyres.

All of which may need a tune-up or de-fragged or reset or greased or something.

And that means a ride to Dunners, a 'Dunedin Ride' I s'pose?

[Ruralman]

I've only done a little over 10,000km in the last 9 months but I guess next weeks Passes ride and a few other trips will get me up to close to 15,000km for the year. Then of course theres all the dirt bike trips but I don't have a trip meter on that bike and anyway hours in the saddle matter more than km's when you're off road.

Anyway lets not get too off topic here guys - at least not before we get the first of these Dunedin rides under our belt!

[NighthawkNZ]

Anyway lets not get too off topic here guys - at least not before we get the first of these Dunedin rides under our belt!

Sowey... ;)

[FREE2B]

So is anybody else keen to go for the ride Sunday morning?? I am would be good if others did too then Id have someone to ride back with.:yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

So is anybody else keen to go for the ride Sunday morning?? I am would be good if others did too then Id have someone to ride back with.:yes:


See how I go... I have to make some cut backs :(

[Virago]

So is anybody else keen to go for the ride Sunday morning?? I am would be good if others did too then Id have someone to ride back with.:yes:

Good chance that I can go, Mrs V too. Will confirm on Saturday.:scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

ha... I just did a calculation... bike needs a rego not a w.o.f... (I knew it was one of them) the front tyre is good enough to last untill at least the w.o.f in 3 or 4 months time (in theory) soooooooooooo.... ummm kewl if I get my arse outta bed on sunday I prolly can come for a blat...

[Ruralman]

Good chance that I can go, Mrs V too. Will confirm on Saturday.:scooter:

Be great to see you guys again

ha... I just did a calculation... bike needs a rego not a w.o.f... (I knew it was one of them) the front tyre is good enough to last untill at least the w.o.f in 3 or 4 months time (in theory) soooooooooooo.... ummm kewl if I get my arse outta bed on sunday I prolly can come for a blat...

Just get your arse outa bed - and no sniffing bottle tops till the late hours on Sat night!


So is anybody else keen to go for the ride Sunday morning?? I am would be good if others did too then Id have someone to ride back with.:yes:

Great to see one of the Dunedin biker angels leading the charge here - wheres the rest of them?? Come on BotB, Midnight Special, Silverfern, who else??


Sowey... ;)

Assume the position:spanking:

[Lil_Byte]

Will be keen to join in when I finally get back to Dunedin. Finding a decent job for a computer geek is difficult in Dunedin.

But will be there with bells on for the rides when I finally get there. :scooter:

[botb]

Sorry guys my dad has just undergone triple bypass so am busy Sunday picking up brother from airport other wise would have been keen ..... once things settle here and he is home and on the mend and kids are settled back into school routine i am up for some jaunts around the countryside definately....

[FREE2B]

Sorry guys my dad has just undergone triple bypass so am busy Sunday picking up brother from airport other wise would have been keen ..... once things settle here and he is home and on the mend and kids are settled back into school routine i am up for some jaunts around the countryside definately....

hope things go well for you and your family. Will look forward to catching up when things settle down for you:yes:

[FREE2B]

Good chance that I can go, Mrs V too. Will confirm on Saturday.:scooter:..
Hope you guys can make it:scooter:

[xknuts]

Early Quote from Ruralman on this thread!!!!

"OK lets say Sat the 17th Feb for a run to Lawrence - leave Dunedin 9am - I'll ride down to Milton and meet you there outside the Shell garage at 9:45 and then we head up to Lawrence for coffee and a natter."

9AM START!!!? You can tell he's a farmer. Hell, I'm lucky to make some runs by 10.30am. Your thoughts please?

[Ruralman]

Early Quote from Ruralman on this thread!!!!

"OK lets say Sat the 17th Feb for a run to Lawrence - leave Dunedin 9am - I'll ride down to Milton and meet you there outside the Shell garage at 9:45 and then we head up to Lawrence for coffee and a natter."

9AM START!!!? You can tell he's a farmer. Hell, I'm lucky to make some runs by 10.30am. Your thoughts please?

Hey I'm not a dairy farmer - us sheep and beef (plus a few other things) farmers aren't into the 5am start brigade ya know!!!
I hope it is still a morning run as I'd like to go through to Dunnas in the afternoon to watch some kids sport. No problem if the coffee in Lawrence is getting awfully close to lunch time though.

[smokeyging]

I'm keen, just asked the cook and got a reluctant yes, wahoo...

[NighthawkNZ]

I'm keen, just asked the cook and got a reluctant yes, wahoo...

You have that problem too... huh? :(





:lol:

[FREE2B]

Early Quote from Ruralman on this thread!!!!

"OK lets say Sat the 17th Feb for a run to Lawrence - leave Dunedin 9am - I'll ride down to Milton and meet you there outside the Shell garage at 9:45 and then we head up to Lawrence for coffee and a natter."

9AM START!!!? You can tell he's a farmer. Hell, I'm lucky to make some runs by 10.30am. Your thoughts please?

Im thinking 9am is good if your gunna do it may as well get out and make the most of the day:sunny: but if theres a majority of :zzzz: people we could stretch it whats everyone else think??

[NighthawkNZ]

Im thinking 9am is good if your gunna do it may as well get out and make the most of the day:sunny: but if theres a majority of :zzzz: people we could stretch it whats everyone else think??

Now you want me to make my mind up... :doh:

ummmmm for weekend rides... I pretty easy... I haul my phat arse outta bed, especially if it a sunny day... if it raing I struggle a bit more ;)

[xknuts]

Leave Dunners @ 9am. Lawrence approx 1 hours ride! Are Jafa's open @ 10am? But we all know the TRUTH. Meet 9am means 9.30 departure!
Leave Southern Tavern Carpark @ 9.30 sharp! Collect Ruralman @ Milton Shell and onwards for Caaaaffffeeeeene fix!

[NighthawkNZ]

Leave Southern Tavern Carpark @ 9.30 sharp!

Errrr :scratch: where dat one????

[Virago]

Okay, if it's not pissing down tomorrow morning, we're up for a ride to Oamaru.:yes:

[FREE2B]

NH and I will be there so see you at MVs :scooter:

[xknuts]

hey free2b, we're Twins! "Scooter boy"s ROCK forever.

[NighthawkNZ]

My report of the day trip with the South Island Passes Tour
http://quantumillusions.com/biker/?q=node/88

[Virago]

Good write up Nighthawk.

Some photos of the "Tarmac Riders" touring the Waitaki Dams.

A great day out....:scooter:

[laRIKin]

We, that is SDU and I seen them as they arrived at the Marine Back Packers at about 8 O'clock.
Had a beer with them and we went home and they went for a feed.

[RedKLR650]

My report of the day trip with the South Island Passes Tour
http://quantumillusions.com/biker/?q=node/88

And here's a link to the new thread with a few rough snaps of the boys in action on the dusty bits :-) :bye:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=43887

Glad you guys had a good run too.

Pity no-one thought to introduce everyone at the Ikawai Intersection meeting spot :-(

Raining here today ( Timvegas )

still off for a ride later, just using a heavier ( warmer ) jacket :sunny:

Cheers, Stu

[FREE2B]

hey free2b, we're Twins! "Scooter boy"s ROCK forever.

YAHOOOO!! :woohoo: so we are GO SCOOTER BOYS :scooter: see ya saturday xknuts:yes:

[Lil_Byte]

Well looks like in a month or so I will be riding in Dunedin so will be keen for get togethers in the Dunners area.

Just got offered a job down there. My pillion is very happy as well as she is a Dunners Girl. :scooter:

[NighthawkNZ]

Well looks like in a month or so I will be riding in Dunedin so will be keen for get togethers in the Dunners area.

Just got offered a job down there. My pillion is very happy as well as she is a Dunners Girl. :scooter:

kewl see yah soon

[FREE2B]

Good write up Nighthawk.

Some photos of the "Tarmac Riders" touring the Waitaki Dams.

A great day out....:scooter:

You guys seem to have covered it all. A great day :sunny:
C Uall on Saturday.
Speaking of which another pick up spot out south might be the go for us real Southerners there are at least two of us. Maybe Green Island commercial Tavern or Mosgiel. Do you have any thoughts on it BOTB ??

[NighthawkNZ]

Speaking of which another pick up spot out south might be the go for us real Southerners there are at least two of us. Maybe Greenisland commercial Tavern or Mosgiel. Do you have any thoughts on it BOTB ??

Meet at the Southern Tavern, ride out to Green Island meet the southern group ride to Milton... met the other southern group... ride to Lawrence... have coffee... wonder what to do next

This ride is also for newbies so best keep it an easy ride...

[FREE2B]

[quote=NighthawkNZ;933742]Meet at the Southern Tavern, ride out to Green Island meet the southern group ride to Milton... met the other southern group... ride to Lawrence... have coffee... wonder what to do next

Talk shit ... drink more coffee.. you can never drink enough coffee

[NighthawkNZ]

Talk shit ... drink more coffee.. you can never drink enough coffee

This is true... :love:

[scumdog]

So there's a ride this weekend? Saturday?

I'm working nightshift but could still make the effort.:yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

So there's a ride this weekend? Saturday?

I'm working nightshift but could still make the effort.:yes:

Small group of us going to Lawrence for coffee... hopefully a a few new faces as well... (meeting RuralMan in Milton by the Shell Station after his SI Passes tour)


Southern Tavern 8:45am - Leave Dunedin 9am.
Meet southern group at Green Island

Stop at Milton 9:45am Shell Station. (meet Ruralman)

Coffee in Lawrence

If the weather looks shyte then we consider moving back to Sunday


So far... may change as we get closer to the day... you know how it goes... ;)

[xknuts]

Small group of us going to Lawrence for coffee... hopefully a a few new faces as well... (meeting RuralMan in Milton by the Shell Station after his SI Passes tour)


Southern Tavern 8:45am - Leave Dunedin 9am.
Meet southern group at Green Island

Stop at Milton 9:45am Shell Station. (meet Ruralman)

Coffee in Lawrence

If the weather looks shyte then we consider moving back to Sunday


So far... may change as we get closer to the day... you know how it goes... ;)

Leave Dunedin 9amISH!!!

[botb]

OK gonna try and make it got a new tyre on so need to run it in .... why so early?? :gob: if i can't make it early guess i'll bring up the rear lol.... Where are we having coffee in Lawrence? silly question really it's not that big :dodge:

[scumdog]

OK gonna try and make it got a new tyre on so need to run it in .... why so early?? :gob: if i can't make it early guess i'll bring up the rear lol.... Where are we having coffee in Lawrence? silly question really it's not that big :dodge:

Hot tip: If it has motorbikes parked outside AND you recognise them then you're probably at the right place.
(It's just past the second roundabout and before the first traffic lights in Lawrence.)

[FREE2B]

OK gonna try and make it got a new tyre on so need to run it in .... why so early?? :gob: if i can't make it early guess i'll bring up the rear lol.... Where are we having coffee in Lawrence? silly question really it's not that big :dodge:

What time would suit you? We can be flexible time was just thrown in there by ruralman and I think xknuts would like more of a sleep in too. :zzzz:

[NighthawkNZ]

Hot tip: If it has motorbikes parked outside AND you recognise them then you're probably at the right place.
(It's just past the second roundabout and before the first traffic lights in Lawrence.)

Lawrence has a round about... :scratch: and for that matter Lawrence has traffic lights :gob:






:lol:

[FREE2B]

Lawrence has a round about... :scratch: and for that matter Lawrence has traffic lights :gob:






:lol:

Durrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhh not :wacko:

[NighthawkNZ]

Durrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhh not :wacko:



hhehehhehe... :rofl:

[oldrider]

Mrs O/R (her idea) and I are trying to work out how we can attend this coffee break/ KB get together :grouphug: without having to leave before we go to bed on Friday!

With a bit of luck and planning, we might just about see you guy's there! :yes:

Of course we have to work out how to get back here as well! :shit:

What were you planning on doing after the coffee meet? :spudwhat:

:scratch: Working on it, John.

[NighthawkNZ]

What were you planning on doing after the coffee meet? :spudwhat:

:scratch: Working on it, John.

What :scratch: we came up with the idea of coffee... do you want us to organise the whole day for you tooo.. :lol: the rest is minor details..... :dodge:

Actually open to suggestions see how the day pans out. :yes: may go for a bit more of a blat...

Hmmmm if I had a spare bed I would have suggested putting you up for the night... but the problem is I have I spare bed... but I can't see it when I open the door... its there somewhere... :innocent:

so its not really a spare bed any more...

[xknuts]

Hmmmm if I had a spare bed I would have suggested putting you up for the night... but the problem is I have I spare bed... but I can't see it when I open the door... its there somewhere...
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Well I have one that you can see, so old Rider & mrs O/R are welcome if they come home via Dunners!!!
As I said Southern Tavern 9.00am for 9.30 departure. Ok!!!

[botb]

Yes i know i left meself WIDE open for that one ok will keep my eyes peeled for the bikes in Lawrence and if anyone else is up for leaving a wee bit later PM me as i am just not a morning person and have to drop my babes off at sitters before i go anywhere anyway :innocent: will try my hardest to be as early as i can tho !!:scooter:

[oldrider]

What :scratch: we came up with the idea of coffee... do you want us to organise the whole day for you tooo.. :lol: the rest is minor details..... :dodge:

Actually open to suggestions see how the day pans out. :yes: may go for a bit more of a blat...

Hmmmm if I had a spare bed I would have suggested putting you up for the night... but the problem is I have I spare bed... but I can't see it when I open the door... its there somewhere... :innocent:

so its not really a spare bed any more...


Hmmmm if I had a spare bed I would have suggested putting you up for the night... but the problem is I have I spare bed... but I can't see it when I open the door... its there somewhere...
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Well I have one that you can see, so old Rider & mrs O/R are welcome if they come home via Dunners!!!
As I said Southern Tavern 9.00am for 9.30 departure. Ok!!!

Thank you very much for the kind thoughts and offer but we are intending to be at the start venue, on time, on Saturday morning, come what may!

Sorted: Mr and Mrs O/R will be, all being equal, meeting the Pass Riders as they pass through Otematata on Thursday and will accompany them through Dansey Pass to Naseby where we will join them for the last nights celebrations.

We hope then on Friday to travel on through Ranfurly to the Old Dunstan Trail and on to Dunedin, stay over and pick up the ride to Lawrence on Saturday morning.

We will probably come home from Lawrence via the other half of the Dunstan trail and the Thompson saddle road and the Lindis Pass. Or go back over to Wanaka to our Son's place for a night, then home via Lindis Pass, who knows, who cares!

Decisions, decisions, so much to do, so little time! All good fun so we will just drift loose and let it happen! :ride: Cheers John.

[Virago]

Edited out - over-ridden by Oldrider's post above. Looking forward to meeting you John.

[NighthawkNZ]

We hope then on Friday to travel on through Ranfurly to the Old Dunstan Trail and on to Dunedin, stay over and pick up the ride to Lawrence on Saturday morning.

We will probably come home from Lawrence via the other half of the Dunstan trail and the Thompson saddle road and the Lindis Pass. Or go back over to Wanaka to our Son's place for a night, then home via Lindis Pass, who knows, who cares!

Decisions, decisions, so much to do, so little time! All good fun so we will just drift loose and let it happen! :ride: Cheers John.

Keeewl... will see you there then... we have to meeting spots... Depending on where you are staying in Dunedin...

Southern Tavern at 8:45 leave 9am (meeting the dunedin crowd)... Green Island 9:15ish (meeting mosgiel green Island Brighten crown) then on to Milton (meet errrrrrrrr who are we meeting here... oh possibly Scumdog, and RuralMan), on to Lawrence then coffee... then dunno... :doh: may do the the loop in to Alex and do the Pig Root home... playing that one by ear... :innocent: open to suggestions... I will see how my wallet hold out (off pay week :doh:)

[xknuts]

Mrs O/R (her idea) and I are trying to work out how we can attend this coffee break/ KB get together :grouphug: without having to leave before we go to bed on Friday!

With a bit of luck and planning, we might just about see you guy's there! :yes:

Of course we have to work out how to get back here as well! :shit:

What were you planning on doing after the coffee meet? :spudwhat:

:scratch: Working on it, John.

Ok oldrider, see ya on route somewhere.

[NighthawkNZ]

Saturdays weather looking PDG... errr pretty dam good

[Ruralman]

Hi guys - In Naesby now at the end of the Passes ride - what an absolute blast. The arse is a bit sore (anyone know a good massage therapist???) and I could do with a bit more sleep. Home tomorrow and hopefully an early night.

After 5 days of 10-11 hours riding I might just skip on a big riding day on Sat and as I said i need to get back to Dunedin to catch up with some kids - but I will do the Latte's in Lawrence run on Sat and see you in Milton for the ride.

Great so many Dn riders could join us for the start of our Passes ride and to meet some new faces - Free2B, you need an adventure bike. Catch you on Sat.

Bruce

[JimO]

Hi guys - In Naesby now at the end of the Passes ride - what an absolute blast. The arse is a bit sore (anyone know a good massage therapist???) and I could do with a bit more sleep. Home tomorrow and hopefully an early night.

After 5 days of 10-11 hours riding I might just skip on a big riding day on Sat and as I said i need to get back to Dunedin to catch up with some kids - but I will do the Latte's in Lawrence run on Sat and see you in Milton for the ride.

Great so many Dn riders could join us for the start of our Passes ride and to meet some new faces - Free2B, you need an adventure bike. Catch you on Sat.

Bruce

there must be some old guy with a raincoat that can massage:love: :love: your arse

[NighthawkNZ]

there must be some old guy with a raincoat that can massage:love: :love: your arse


arrrrrggggghhh now I will never get that picture out of my head.....






run away.... run away

[idleidolidyll]

READ THIS: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=44235

a bunch of motorcyclists seem to have ripped of a restaraunt giving us all a bad name.

i'm offering my $20 to pay the bill, any other takers please go to that thread and offer what you can.

[Virago]

Luverly day for a ride........:ride:

[smokeyging]

What a great day for a ride. we all met at lawrence and had a coffee and toastie pies etc, darned yummy. if i new they would be that good i would have brought more. then we split up and some of us went down to 'scumdogs' place for a coffee. thanks for that scumdog, great to meet you.
one blunder we did for the day was when we left lawrence we got 10 mins down the road before it dawned on us we had no tailend charley, [BOTB] nighthawknz and i went back to try and find her but seen nothing. eventually we found out she was in milton. after scumdogs we went over to BOTBs place and guess what, she must have been in a huff with us for she would'nt answer the door. we hope you are ok there BOTB.

[NighthawkNZ]

Dunedin Day Riders - Lawrence Latte

My report card of the day
http://quantumillusions.com/biker/?q=node/166

[oldrider]

there must be some old guy with a raincoat that can massage:love: :love: your arse

I have got an old rain coat somewhere, I didn't do massage with it, I used it to "impress" little old ladies and young mothers with children too young to understand!

Actually the police might still have it and I am sure the stains could be removed by a competent dry cleaning company.

You are welcome to have it if the "authorities" will release it! Tell them Jack sent you. :blip:

[miSTa]

Dunedin Day Riders - Lawrence Latte

My report card of the day
http://quantumillusions.com/biker/?q=node/166
Sounds like a 'normal' KB ride. You southerners have some real problems following directions don't you? :yes: :msn-wink: Good read NH.

[oldrider]

Sounds like a 'normal' KB ride. You southerners have some real problems following directions don't you? :yes: :msn-wink: Good read NH.

Hi Anthony, Mrs O/r and I have just been riding the Dunstan trail and Lake Onslow connecting road from Millers Flat etc.

Could see where you have been, there was Teddy Poos everywhere you look.

We had a fantastic ride, met up with a lot of Kiwi bikers at Naseby and Dunedin, joined some of them on their ride for a while then went on our own way.

Shit hot weather, clear sky but a bit windy at times the country side is a bit like out the back of Otematata but not as rough or steep as it is here.

The roads were in excellent condition too, so must have struck things just right. Cheers John.

[miSTa]

Conversation taken off-line (someone was having a senior citizens moment :lol:, shouldn't laugh but it is funny)

You can have your thread back now guys...:scooter:

[FREE2B]

Sounds like a 'normal' KB ride. You southerners have some real problems following directions don't you? :yes: :msn-wink: Good read NH.

Wasnt me I knew EXACTLY where I was all the time so did Jantar cos he was with me. Everyone else did the amazing vanishing act thing :gob: ....another fruit stop maybe??? :msn-wink: :chase:

[xknuts]

Well I didn't! DOH

[NighthawkNZ]

Well I didn't! DOH

no you just get your dates confuddled... :DOH:

[Midnight Special]

You guys sure got a beaut day for it ! wish i could have made it to .

[NighthawkNZ]

You guys sure got a beaut day for it ! wish i could have made it to .

Well are are planning more of them... and more organised I think... :-)

[Midnight Special]

Botb fell off and broke her leg thats terrible !! ? i thought these group rides looked after each other !

[NighthawkNZ]

Botb fell off and broke her leg thats terrible !! ? i thought these group rides looked after each other !

little more to than that....
http://quantumillusions.com/biker/?q=node/166

[xknuts]

Botb fell off and broke her leg thats terrible !! ? i thought these group rides looked after each other !

What on earth happened?

[NighthawkNZ]

What on earth happened?

From my understanding she was having problems with her front breaks jamming and the jammed on going into a corner...

[FREE2B]

Botb fell off and broke her leg thats terrible !! ? i thought these group rides looked after each other !

We do look after each other. :yes: Everybody back tracked to look for Botb who had turned round and headed down the main road. Yes she took a tumble and has a knee brace due to a little broken bone. She rode all the way home after meeting up with coldcomfort in Milton who had gone on ahead of us thru Balclutha - we werent riding very fast. All met up again at scumdogs where I got a text a txt from him to say where she was and was ok. We called in see her on the way home but no one there. We were all concerned for her and I hope it hasnt put her off ridin and she will be back with a smile. :sunny:

[botb]

Hi guys yes i am fine , mmmm brake problems could have been a number of things from grit etc etc etc.... pretty disappointed i came off but happy i saved my bike only a couple of minor scratches i should have waited a bit longer for you guys to come back sowee but i decided to head back to Lawrence call in to a friends and have a sit down,coffee,cigarette check my bike and collect my thoughts and get back and pick up the kids, managed to do that and Mark accompanied me back to Dunners thank you thank you xxxxx leg was a bit sore but i'm a bit of a "she'll be right girl" and would have not bothered getting it checked G/F of mine made me go to the hospital lol.....and bugger me the blasted thing did break on me.... but o well not to worry i pretty much look at things positively in life and i am glad this happened as i have learnt from it.... so no body is to blame and no body is at fault and i'll be back in no time with a hell big smile XO thanks for everyone's concern and support a big THANKS and coffee is on me next time!!!

[NighthawkNZ]

Hi guys yes i am fine , mmmm brake problems could have been a number of things from grit etc etc etc.... pretty disappointed i came off but happy i saved my bike only a couple of minor scratches i should have waited a bit longer for you guys to come back sowee but i decided to head back to Lawrence call in to a friends and have a sit down,coffee,cigarette check my bike and collect my thoughts and get back and pick up the kids, managed to do that and Mark accompanied me back to Dunners thank you thank you xxxxx leg was a bit sore but i'm a bit of a "she'll be right girl" and would have not bothered getting it checked G/F of mine made me go to the hospital lol.....and bugger me the blasted thing did break on me.... but o well not to worry i pretty much look at things positively in life and i am glad this happened as i have learnt from it.... so no body is to blame and no body is at fault and i'll be back in no time with a hell big smile XO thanks for everyone's concern and support a big THANKS and coffee is on me next time!!!

Yeah if you had of waited a bit longer were back tracking to see where you were and would have help, either doubled you back to your friends in Lawernce and or something like that... however all turn out as good as could be in the end, no major damage... though a broken bone is damage it does repair itself over time.

As for the corners there was a lot of grip on the the road and corners, and will admitt I had couple of hairy mc-clairy momentswhen I though frack it thats in my apex... :doh:

The main thing now is learn from this experience and hopefully work out if it was breaks jamming or rider error or just hitting the grit and the wrong time at wrong place in your corner... and the front giving away from under you... when that happens theres not alot you can do... usually its prey the front will grip the road again, and just ride it out.

A common mistake on gravel or with grit on the road is slamming on all anchors (especially road bikes with wider road tyres)... it can appear as your front is locked and you are still going forward and not really slowing, a front wheel skid. Having the front locked up is not the best :doh: You have more control with the rear break and a rear skid than you will with the front... Just remember though your rear break is only 20% of your stopping power...

[Virago]

OMG, sorry to hear about your little tumble, Botb. Although Mrs V and I didn't do the Balclutha loop, we're horrified that you lost contact with the group, and ended up dealing with the fall on your own.

Lessons learnt by all - we'll be better organised next time!

How long before you can ride again?

[botb]

Hey no sweat ..... i'm a tough cookie lol i'm quite glad no-one was behind me as it may have resulted in them taking a skid too, all is well bike is good have another assessment on leg on the 26th to see how it is healing so will know from then hopefully how long i have to be a good girl for !!!

[FREE2B]

Go girl :Punk: good to see ya back online. mmmmmmm looking forward to that coffee. :yes: Hey did your son enjoy himself Saturday night??

[NighthawkNZ]

Go girl :Punk: good to see ya back online. mmmmmmm looking forward to that coffee. :yes: Hey did your son enjoy himself Saturday night??

ears perk up... someone mention coffee... :innocent:

[Lil_Byte]

Sounds a good bit of a get together for Dunedin based KBers.
Am moving back there in just under a months so will be keen next time and I have a keen pillion. So we will both be there with bells on.

:Punk:

[NighthawkNZ]

Sounds a good bit of a get together for Dunedin based KBers.
Am moving back there in just under a months so will be keen next time and I have a keen pillion. So we will both be there with bells on.

:Punk:

Great... :-) See yah soon

[xknuts]

Glad to read all is well, and the confidence to get on again is not missing. Lookin fwd to meeting you Botb on the next run. I hear your offering Back up services for the March Hare. Good on ya Girl.

[Ruralman]

So which missile are you riding to the March Hare XKNuts ??

[botb]

Go girl :Punk: good to see ya back online. mmmmmmm looking forward to that coffee. :yes: Hey did your son enjoy himself Saturday night??

Son number one was incredibly disappointed lol reckoned it "sucked" as they watched a girly movie and had pizza was a girl's 13 party lol... i don't really know what he was expecting ? (strippers,alcohol,louud unidentifiable music) probably lol so mmmm he's not rearing to go to another GIRL party :Punk:

[botb]

Glad to read all is well, and the confidence to get on again is not missing. Lookin fwd to meeting you Botb on the next run. I hear your offering Back up services for the March Hare. Good on ya Girl.

Yes confidence is still there :yes: will meet at Hare no doubt!! SEE YA THERE!!!:Punk:

[FREE2B]

Son number one was incredibly disappointed lol reckoned it "sucked" as they watched a girly movie and had pizza was a girl's 13 party lol... i don't really know what he was expecting ? (strippers,alcohol,louud unidentifiable music) probably lol so mmmm he's not rearing to go to another GIRL party :Punk:

Well I guess that has its good side :innocent: for a while.
(strippers alcohol and loud music??) ...sounds like a bike rally!!:Punk:

[xknuts]

So which missile are you riding to the March Hare XKNuts ??
Was bringin the "Hurricane", BUT it let me down at the BSA Nationals last w/end. Rocker box gasket sprouted a leak n I just can't be bothered rushin the repair. SO I'm bringin the "VEGAS".

[NighthawkNZ]

Well I guess that has its good side :innocent: for a while.
(strippers alcohol and loud music??) ...sounds like a bike rally!!:Punk:

hehehe :lol: true... hes on the right path then...

[botb]

hehehe :lol: true... hes on the right path then...

O god help me .... :mellow: few more years and he can drive the support vehicle he he he he he he he he

[stimp]

Hello there,Is there a meeting place somewhere before the march hare either Friday or Saturday, I been reading KB threads and must say sounds like you guys hav a ball...and lots of coffee..hows the little lady after her fall last wkend..hope is alright:innocent:

[botb]

Welcome Stimp!! amongst all the badgering i guess there is some sort of organisation some where lol..... i am fine thx for asking lurking on here far more often now i'm incapacitated but it is actually quite educational lol:yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

I believe there is a group of us going up on friday, around 3;30pm - 4:00pm meeting (not 100% sure yet) possibly going for a tiki tour on the way up, stopping Oamaru at 98tls (taking his tent and errecting on site as he is going up on the saturday)

Other than that I haven't a clue... i'm cluless which is pretty normal for me...

[FREE2B]

Hey stimp

Welcome.:yes: There is another march hare thread too you should check that one out also. Friday is the day. On the one way north on the corner of Dundas there used to be BP. (used to be the Northern oaks Autodrome) Meeting there time not sure yet. Its pretty much opposite the Northern Oaks Park.

Does that sort you out too NH :rolleyes:

[stimp]

When are you heading up to the hare Free2B Friday or Saturday?:mellow: How do I get to the other thread? This is all new to me :yes:

[NighthawkNZ]

When are you heading up to the hare Free2B Friday or Saturday?:mellow: How do I get to the other thread? This is all new to me :yes:

I believe most of uss are going up on the friday around 3:30 4:00ish

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=43129&page=13

[FREE2B]

When are you heading up to the hare Free2B Friday or Saturday?:mellow: How do I get to the other thread? This is all new to me :yes:


Hiya Rich thought that must have been you. Follow nighthawks link in the post above. It can be a bit baffleing but youll sort it out. :yes:

[Ruralman]

Hey Dunedin bikers - for those going up to the Hare what do you reckon about the idea of having a trip on Sat sometime with "an exotic picnic" at the end of it??? - everyone to bring something you don't drink or eat everyday and we can enjoy it somewhere nice.
If theres a few of us keen to do it then we go prepared but we'll start it up on the main Hare thread next week (or maybe start a new thread?) and make sure we all back it up to help get others involved. If you think its a dum idea then tell me and I'll put it out of its misery!!!!

[NighthawkNZ]

Hey Dunedin bikers - for those going up to the Hare what do you reckon about the idea of having a trip on Sat sometime with "an exotic picnic" at the end of it??? - everyone to bring something you don't drink or eat everyday and we can enjoy it somewhere nice.
If theres a few of us keen to do it then we go prepared but we'll start it up on the main Hare thread next week (or maybe start a new thread?) and make sure we all back it up to help get others involved. If you think its a dum idea then tell me and I'll put it out of its misery!!!!

im in... but haven't got the foggyest what to bring... ie: making it keep etc?

[FREE2B]

I think it is indeed a good idea that would be a bit of fun and with 2 cars goin be easy to organise something.
What do you others think?

[NighthawkNZ]

I think it is indeed a good idea that would be a bit of fun and with 2 cars goin be easy to organise something.
What do you others think?

2 cages????

[FREE2B]

2 cages????

Botb and isnt your gf coming in one??

still got that DVD too do you want me drop it off or you pick it up??

[NighthawkNZ]

Botb and isnt your gf coming in one??

still got that DVD too do you want me drop it off or you pick it up??

Most likely the Off the Rails rally, or possibly the beamont... if you drop the dvd off gives you a reason for an extra ride ;)

[FREE2B]

Most likely the Off the Rails rally, or possibly the beamont... if you drop the dvd off gives you a reason for an extra ride ;)

one cage then...can bring chilly bin...

OK can drop off DVD...I know the street whats your number.???

[Ruralman]

one cage then...can bring chilly bin...

OK can drop off DVD...I know the street whats your number.???

I ended up buying this thing at a mystery auction - turned out to be a really neat chiller bag that holds a bottle of wine and glasses (or about 4-6 beer cans) and has room for a few bits of cheese etc. If I can sneak in a chiller pad, or chill down the bottle (or cans) then it should keep pretty cool from Friday afternoon to some time on Sat. A chilly bin in the car would be a great idea though - is BOTb leaving at the same time as us??
NH if you need ideas of what to get just go to the deli in the supermarket or the international section - don't look for possum testicles though, apparently someone is already bringing them:sunny:

I was thinking that the white table cloth could probably be a white and black one (copy of the Sat Press - it'll be big enough to provide some seats as well if the grounds a bit wet!)) with maybe a bit of lunch wrap on it.

[NighthawkNZ]

NH if you need ideas of what to get just go to the deli in the supermarket or the international section - don't look for possum testicles though, apparently someone is already bringing them:sunny:


I have a week no? got my thinking cap on...

[botb]

I can bring a chilly bin i am coming up on Saturday will leave early so we can do a lunch thing or what ever you guys just say the word and i will be there :Punk: if anyone has anything they need to bring just drop it off Thursday/Friday and it will be ferried up with care and dignity in the "cage" white tablecloth included just for you Bruce :dodge:

[Ruralman]

I can bring a chilly bin i am coming up on Saturday will leave early so we can do a lunch thing or what ever you guys just say the word and i will be there :Punk: if anyone has anything they need to bring just drop it off Thursday/Friday and it will be ferried up with care and dignity in the "cage" white tablecloth included just for you Bruce :dodge:

Hey - what was wrong with my white and black "Press" tablecloths ??????? - you upmarket chicks might be a bit much for me to cope with:shutup: :shutup:

[FREE2B]

Hey - what was wrong with my white and black "Press" tablecloths ??????? - you upmarket chicks might be a bit much for me to cope with:shutup: :shutup:

Oh Im sure you can cope...but just in case we decided to pass on the formal dress code :yes: :eek:

[NighthawkNZ]

Oh Im sure you can cope...but just in case we decided to pass on the formal dress code :yes: :eek:

Formal dress code... "Riding Gear" :doh:

[botb]

Hey - what was wrong with my white and black "Press" tablecloths ??????? - you upmarket chicks might be a bit much for me to cope with:shutup: :shutup:

Well it could make an interesting conversation starting point having the latest sports news printed on my butt..lol "upmarket" ha ha ha ha thats nice to know i can don myself in leather from head to foot ride around like some wannabe "hells angel" and still be regarded as "upmarket" not sure i can live up to it tho :Punk: don't worry Rural we will give you some pointers on coping with the "venus inhabitants":dodge:

[xknuts]

But Ruralman's NOT from MARS, he's from Lawrence, Ha Ha

[Ruralman]

Oh Im sure you can cope...but just in case we decided to pass on the formal dress code :yes: :eek:

ANd theres me trying to figure out which tie matches best with my Summit Jacket - Oh well looks like we're slumming it again:yes:

And Dani - that mental image of trying to read the sports news from where you described:gob: :gob:
Actually, if I think about it for a minute, that print on your bum would be in reverse wouldn't it?? - So we'd have to pick you up and hold your backside up to a mirror. Would be an interesting spectator sport - I'll sell tickets and organise the deckchairs - NH and Free2B can find someone brave enough to do the lifting!!!!!:Punk:

[NighthawkNZ]

But Ruralman's NOT from MARS, he's from Lawrence, Ha Ha

but theres not much difference ... mars lawrence... mars lawrecne ??? :dodge:

[botb]

but theres not much difference ... mars lawrence... mars lawrecne ??? :dodge:

:yes: good point there NH !!! and as for the sports news well mmmm that would be a bit of a challenge :shutup: Ha ha ha ha yep was thinking of that mars thing again !!

[scumdog]

Went for a sort of Dunedin ride today.

CB and I Went to Roxburgh via Milton and then Manuka Gorge & Lawrencs with a group of Dunners HOG members to their Chapter meeting at Roxburgh,

Great ride, good company, first ride like that I've been on and all the others seemed pretty cruisy, no egos, no 'racers' and not at all stand-offish.

But still like my KB mates.:grouphug:

[Ruralman]

:yes: good point there NH !!! and as for the sports news well mmmm that would be a bit of a challenge :shutup: Ha ha ha ha yep was thinking of that mars thing again !!

:blank: :weird: I'm finding this Mars thing a bit of a puzzle????????? (Yeah I know the Mars & Venus thing - I haven't been stuck on the swedes that long!!)

[NighthawkNZ]

:blank: :weird: I'm finding this Mars thing a bit of a puzzle????????? (Yeah I know the Mars & Venus thing - I haven't been stuck on the swedes that long!!)

Sweden... mars... lawrence... say what???


:rofl:

[botb]

Sweden... mars... lawrence... say what???


:rofl:

NH you are such a stirrer :dodge: funny tho !!

[Virago]

Went for a sort of Dunedin ride today.

CB and I Went to Roxburgh via Milton and then Manuka Gorge & Lawrencs with a group of Dunners HOG members to their Chapter meeting at Roxburgh,

Great ride, good company, first ride like that I've been on and all the others seemed pretty cruisy, no egos, no 'racers' and not at all stand-offish.

But still like my KB mates.:grouphug:

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

This is the start of a slippery slope you know. Pretty soon you won't even wave to us lesser mortals........:laugh:

[xknuts]

Final call for Dunners Friday Leavers Group to meet @ Dundas St corner of SH1 (GT King St) in the old BP Service Station. 3.30PM for 4.00PM Departure!!! Going via Coast Roads to Oamaru (Mikes House / Coffee, collect tent) and onwards route via democratic vote.

[stimp]

MEET YOU GUYS THERE @ 3-3.30 LOOKS LIKE ABIT OF DRIZZEL BUT COMING FINE CANT WAIT,BEEN PACKED SINCE TUESDAY :rockon: :scooter:

[Ruralman]

I'll be there at 3:30

Hey are there any Dunedin riders interested in coming back via the Dansey's Pass???? It is quite spectacular if you've never been through there but of course theres a lot of gravel Kms.
When you get out the other side though there is the ride from the turnoff to Middlemarch through to Hyde which I rate as the best bit of sealed bike riding in Otago - and able to be enjoyed on any bike as the corners are long and sweeping and without bumps and hollows on the way round - even low cruisers will love it.

[NighthawkNZ]

I'll be there at 3:30

Hey are there any Dunedin riders interested in coming back via the Dansey's Pass???? It is quite spectacular if you've never been through there but of course theres a lot of gravel Kms.
When you get out the other side though there is the ride from the turnoff to Middlemarch through to Hyde which I rate as the best bit of sealed bike riding in Otago - and able to be enjoyed on any bike as the corners are long and sweeping and without bumps and hollows on the way round - even low cruisers will love it.

I love the middlemarch road... :) :love:

[stimp]

nighthawknz I checked out ya music site fella..Not Bad. you make some nice and abit different sounds, Keep it up :rockon: :Punk:not sure why but music cuts out alot when im listening to it what am i doing wrong

[FREE2B]

MEET YOU GUYS THERE @ 3-3.30 LOOKS LIKE ABIT OF DRIZZEL BUT COMING FINE CANT WAIT,BEEN PACKED SINCE TUESDAY :rockon: :scooter:

CU there 3.30


I'll be there at 3:30

Hey are there any Dunedin riders interested in coming back via the Dansey's Pass???? It is quite spectacular if you've never been through there but of course theres a lot of gravel Kms.
When you get out the other side though there is the ride from the turnoff to Middlemarch through to Hyde which I rate as the best bit of sealed bike riding in Otago - and able to be enjoyed on any bike as the corners are long and sweeping and without bumps and hollows on the way round - even low cruisers will love it.

Maybe depends how adventurous Im feeling and how much Ive had to drink the night before.:yawn: :drinknsin Middlemarch ride is awesome :scooter:

[Midnight Special]

hmm i thought the music cutting out was part of it LOL

[Ruralman]

On our way home form the Hare we did a small diversion I've looked at a few times but never ridden. The north end comes out at the Shell Garage at Palmerston and the other end comes out at the end of the long passing lanes about 8-10km out of Palmerston.

The route is all sealed and has some really nice corners,lots of quite tight corners, the road is wider than the Trotters Gorge road by a little bit, a little bumpy in places but Free2B had no trouble on her cruiser, just a matter of adjusting the speed. An enjoyable ride at a modest speed - allow for meeting stock being moved on the road - there weren't any when we went through but there were "signs" on the road that they had been there not long before we were there.

So I would recommend it if you are on a day ride up there. There is a side road about halfway round that goes down to a reserve that has been developed and maintained by one of the Penguin Trusts - this is a gravel road and one I'm going to have an explore of another time. I didn't notice how far the sign said it was down to the reserve.

This would make a nice social ride from Dunedin - maybe another picnic????

[FREE2B]

Well what a great weekend and great company we seem to be getting a really neat bunch of deep southerners together with a few new faces every time :yes: and lots more great rides to come :Punk: Love those off the main highway roads tho I dont think Ill ever be as fast as some of you guys round those twisty bumpy bits

[Ruralman]

Well what a great weekend and great company we seem to be getting a really neat bunch of deep southerners together with a few new faces every time :yes: and lots more great rides to come :Punk: Love those off the main highway roads tho I dont think Ill ever be as fast as some of you guys round those twisty bumpy bits

With one slight alteration I'm sure you'd cruise through there at the same speed we were going (which wasn't fast for anyone wondering) - the alteration?????
- you wanna me to come to da bike shop with ya???????

[FREE2B]

With one slight alteration I'm sure you'd cruise through there at the same speed we were going (which wasn't fast for anyone wondering) - the alteration?????
- you wanna me to come to da bike shop with ya???????

Mmmmmmmmm shopping ... :woohoo:

[Midnight Special]

that Ducati did sound nice !!

[xknuts]

Are Dunedin KBer's interested in an organised day run to Mandeville, near Gore this Sunday 18th March? It's the Annual "All British Bike Day" at "The Moth Cafe" beside the Mandeville Airport. A very congenial laid back atmosphere where British bikes (old & new) are displayed. Good food options & great Espresso. A separate area for all other motorcycles makes interesting viewing also.
Meet at McDonalds, Andersons Bar Road near Shell S/station @ 9.30am for 10.00am departure.

[NighthawkNZ]

Are Dunedin KBer's interested in an organised day run to Mandeville, near Gore this Sunday 18th March? It's the Annual "All British Bike Day" at "The Moth Cafe" beside the Mandeville Airport. A very congenial laid back atmosphere where British bikes (old & new) are displayed. Good food options & great Espresso. A separate area for all other motorcycles makes interesting viewing also.
Meet at McDonalds, Andersons Bar Road near Shell S/station @ 9.30am for 10.00am departure.

I'm still waiting on my tyre and indicator lens theres no lens in da country oh and rego but will see how the cash goes after all that...

[FREE2B]

Are Dunedin KBer's interested in an organised day run to Mandeville, near Gore this Sunday 18th March? It's the Annual "All British Bike Day" at "The Moth Cafe" beside the Mandeville Airport. A very congenial laid back atmosphere where British bikes (old & new) are displayed. Good food options & great Espresso. A separate area for all other motorcycles makes interesting viewing also.
Meet at McDonalds, Andersons Bar Road near Shell S/station @ 9.30am for 10.00am departure.

Sounds like a great day out! Bikes and good coffee. So long as nothing major gets in the way. Im in :yes:

[scumdog]

Are Dunedin KBer's interested in an organised day run to Mandeville, near Gore this Sunday 18th March? It's the Annual "All British Bike Day" at "The Moth Cafe" beside the Mandeville Airport. A very congenial laid back atmosphere where British bikes (old & new) are displayed. Good food options & great Espresso. A separate area for all other motorcycles makes interesting viewing also.
Meet at McDonalds, Andersons Bar Road near Shell S/station @ 9.30am for 10.00am departure.

Geuss what, I've that weekend off!!!:yes: :woohoo:

So it sounds like a rendezvous at Chez Scumdog could be on the cards for the ride there and back:ride:

[Ruralman]

I can think of some rather more out of the ways (on seal) roads than going there and back on SH1 - a meet up at Chez Scumdogs might be OK on the way down but surely we can ride home differently - maybe West Otago and even do the route that comes out at Ettrick and then back down SH8, down the river from Beaumont if going back to Balclutha or through Lawrence for another gourmet coffee etc???? Mmmm sounds like I'm planning on going???

[Midnight Special]

hmm sounds tempting ill see if i have my new bike by then .

[scumdog]

I can think of some rather more out of the ways (on seal) roads than going there and back on SH1 - a meet up at Chez Scumdogs might be OK on the way down but surely we can ride home differently - maybe West Otago and even do the route that comes out at Ettrick and then back down SH8, down the river from Beaumont if going back to Balclutha or through Lawrence for another gourmet coffee etc???? Mmmm sounds like I'm planning on going???

Sounds good - turn off at McNab then up through Tapanui - Moa Flat - SH8 and Lawrence or Beaumont to Rongahere (follows the Clutha River).

[smokeyging]

I’m keen. Now to convince the wife the scooter needs a few cobwebs blown out of it. That is going to be an art....

[NighthawkNZ]

I’m keen. Now to convince the wife the scooter needs a few cobwebs blown out of it. That is going to be an art....

:rofl:


10 F%$#ken characters

[xknuts]

Geuss what, I've that weekend off!!!:yes: :woohoo:
So it sounds like a rendezvous at Chez Scumdog could be on the cards for the ride there and back:ride:

We'd like that!


Sounds like a great day out! Bikes and good coffee. So long as nothing major gets in the way. Im in :yes:

Thanks Free2b,

[botb]

hmm sounds tempting ill see if i have my new bike by then .

New Bike!!!! ok ok don't keep us in suspense tell, tell, tell !!! don't think i can make this ride :mellow: *sniff,sniff*

[FREE2B]

hmm sounds tempting ill see if i have my new bike by then .

Come on dont hold out on us !!! Was it something we looked at?????

[botb]

Yep i know something ... the shopping trip at MCR she has fallen in love .... Go The HARLEY!!!! :rockon:

[Midnight Special]

Tell tail ! yeah just waiting for the painfull slow process of finance to go through hopefully by friday purchase papers are signed so it better go through !! just a little purple 883 Hugger to cruise on .:scooter:

[scumdog]

Tell tail ! yeah just waiting for the painfull slow process of finance to go through hopefully by friday purchase papers are signed so it better go through !! just a little purple 883 Hugger to cruise on .:scooter:

Your life will never be the same (or your site name?)

Good on ya, hope your happy with your choice and haven't left yourself too broke - especially with one or two rallies to do before winter kicks in properly.

[NighthawkNZ]

Tell tail ! yeah just waiting for the painfull slow process of finance to go through hopefully by friday purchase papers are signed so it better go through !! just a little purple 883 Hugger to cruise on .:scooter:

Hope you enjoy your new ride... and go on more regular rides with us... :scooter: :yes:

[Lil_Byte]

Sounds good - turn off at McNab then up through Tapanui - Moa Flat - SH8 and Lawrence or Beaumont to Rongahere (follows the Clutha River).

Any ideas on what time you are coming through.

I am bringing the bike down from Arrowtown to Dunedin on Sunday for the final part of the move to Dunedin on Sunday. I will be a permanent resident there again after the weekend.

I may be able to tag onto the final part of the ride back to Dunners.

:scooter:

[botb]

Sorry lol.... i am just excited for you :innocent: and a bit jealous alice can't wait until i get my full so i can trade up to a sparkling, rumbling, Harley :Punk: god i'll probably break both legs when i do :gob:

[Ruralman]

Sorry lol.... i am just excited for you :innocent: and a bit jealous alice can't wait until i get my full so i can trade up to a sparkling, rumbling, Harley :Punk: god i'll probably break both legs when i do :gob:

Once you've driven an old Massey Ferguson you just can't give them up aye:dodge:

[botb]

Yep ya gotta love em !!!! ummm it may take a bit more provacation to get me to bite Mr Rural :innocent:

"get ya motor runnin.... ":Punk:

[xknuts]

BITE Ruralman! Perish the thought!
How is Sundays Weather Forecast shaping up? For Mandeville Run this Sunday

[Ruralman]

BITE Ruralman! Perish the thought!
How is Sundays Weather Forecast shaping up? For Mandeville Run this Sunday

Didn't catch it last night - will look tonight. Need to be better than right now - 7 degrees and wet and windy. Got a trip this afternoon - looks like one for a warm comfortable SUV!!!! yeah yeah I know - I'm getting bloody soft as well as old!!! (better get that in before Botb gets here bloody whips and spurs out again!!)

[NighthawkNZ]

Me bits and pieces still haven't arrived in the country yet... still don't have my indicator... or tyre gawd damit... :(

[Ruralman]

Anyone heard how Phaedrus is getting on fixing his??

NH - you might just have to look for a bitch seat!!!!

[NighthawkNZ]

Anyone heard how Phaedrus is getting on fixing his??
Last I heard he was still waiting on the mechanic to look at it...


NH - you might just have to look for a bitch seat!!!!

:gob:

[botb]

Whips and spurs lol... u been snooping :gob: yer how is Phaedrus getting on he is very quiet on here unlike SOME people :dodge: tis ok RM i have a friend at age concern that you can talk too they are very understanding about elderly problems :innocent: and Nh o damn eh mmm my new wing mirrors arrived to day so yippee i can see front and rear again! thanks to the lovely peeps at MCR :rockon:

[NighthawkNZ]

Whips and spurs lol... u been snooping :gob: yer how is Phaedrus getting on he is very quiet on here unlike SOME people :dodge: tis ok RM i have a friend at age concern that you can talk too they are very understanding about elderly problems :innocent: and Nh o damn eh mmm my new wing mirrors arrived to day so yippee i can see front and rear again! thanks to the lovely peeps at MCR :rockon:

On the road again... yeah... kewl

[Midnight Special]

should have my purple tracter tomorow !!

[oldrider]

Me bits and pieces still haven't arrived in the country yet... still don't have my indicator... or tyre gawd damit... :(

I worry about you Dunners people, breaking legs and not having all your bits and pieces!

Ruralman going all ferrel and talking about biting people!

Wots going on down there?

Scumdog seem to be the only one holding it all together and really I'm not too sure about him either!

You OK CB ?

:innocent: Cheers John.

[xknuts]

I worry about you Dunners people, breaking legs and not having all your bits and pieces!

Ruralman going all ferrel and talking about biting people!

Wots going on down there?

Scumdog seem to be the only one holding it all together and really I'm not too sure about him either!

You OK CB ?

:innocent: Cheers John.

Biting People/Bits n pieces/Ferral(scum)Dogs! This is the life of REAL Southern Biker Men (and some cute Gals too)
Sunday 18 Mar
Check this Yahoo weather for Mandeville Run.
Sunday:
South Island, rain easing to showers in the west and south, and clearing and becoming fine in the east.
HIGH
17c LOW
8c

Mainly fine. Cool gusty westerlies.

[botb]

should have my purple tracter tomorow !!

Yay you go girl... i expect a show and tell ride :yes:

[Ruralman]

Biting People/Bits n pieces/Ferral(scum)Dogs! This is the life of REAL Southern Biker Men (and some cute Gals too)
Sunday 18 Mar
Check this Yahoo weather for Mandeville Run.
Sunday:
South Island, rain easing to showers in the west and south, and clearing and becoming fine in the east.
HIGH
17c LOW
8c

Mainly fine. Cool gusty westerlies.

Thats about what I got from the forecast last night - Sat will have more showers but Sunday clearing to overcast, S Westers which will be cool and possibly gusty but only a few scattered showers.
As it has turned out I won't be able to go on Sunday now, so have a good ride and I'll look forward to the after match reports.

Looking ahead theres a BRONZ Easter egg charity run from Carey's bay pub, via Logan Park to the Octagon on Sat 31st March. Starting at Careys Bay at 1:30 and then 2:30 at Logan Park before the big group convoy into the Octagon. This would be a good local event to do as a group and then maybe something socially afterwards. I'll be going, especially after doing their Xmas toy run which was great to be part of. You don't have to be a BRONZ member. Who else is keen?? (and Botb - the eggs are already chocolate dipped OK........:shutup: )

[NighthawkNZ]

I'll be going, especially after doing their Xmas toy run which was great to be part of. You don't have to be a BRONZ member. Who else is keen??

I do all these runs... so I will be there... probably $6.00 for a badge...

I didn't see you on the toy run... then again there was 400 odd bikes.... well my bikes not odd... werid but not odd... :lol:

[FREE2B]

Sounds like fun ... maybe we could meet up with some of the non riding partners after as well ???
As for Sunday ... whos going and is there a plan ???

[Ruralman]

I do all these runs... so I will be there... probably $6.00 for a badge...

I didn't see you on the toy run... then again there was 400 odd bikes.... well my bikes not odd... werid but not odd... :lol:

I was definitely there - met Mr and Mrs Viagra, oops sorry thats Virago, there and went through with ScumD and CB and a couple of other bikes from Milton. It was a great event to be part of.
As we were heading up into the Octagon, probably 250 metres behind the front bikes, there were still bikes coming round the corner of Dundas St - all 2 abreast (is a bloke allowed to use that word???, do I have to have man breasts??) and with all the side streets blocked off so there were no stops at intersections and no cars or anything breaking the line. Lots of gobsmacked locals and tourists on the footpath wondering what the heck was going on and lots of cameras and cell phones taking pictures of it all.
I do pity the cage drivers caught at some of the intersections though - they would have had a loooong wait
Someone I talked to at BRONZ reckoned the Easter egg run is usually a bigger turnout than the toy run so it should be a beauty- just hope the weather behaves. Theres a school fair on at Columba that day starting at 11:30 and I need to make an appearance at that so that my daughter keeps talking to me, but I'll get out to Careys Bay before 1:30. You want to meet up out there or somewhere else and ride out together as well??
Quite a few bikes had kids on the back on the toy run so its a good chance to give a youngun a look at the positive side of biker culture.

[NighthawkNZ]

I was definitely there - met Mr and Mrs Viagra, oops sorry thats Virago, there and went through with ScumD and CB and a couple of other bikes from Milton. It was a great event to be part of.
As we were heading up into the Octagon, probably 250 metres behind the front bikes, there were still bikes coming round the corner of Dundas St - all 2 abreast (is a bloke allowed to use that word???, do I have to have man breasts??) and with all the side streets blocked off so there were no stops at intersections and no cars or anything breaking the line. Lots of gobsmacked locals and tourists on the footpath wondering what the heck was going on and lots of cameras and cell phones taking pictures of it all.
I do pity the cage drivers caught at some of the intersections though - they would have had a loooong wait
Someone I talked to at BRONZ reckoned the Easter egg run is usually a bigger turnout than the toy run so it should be a beauty- just hope the weather behaves. Theres a school fair on at Columba that day starting at 11:30 and I need to make an appearance at that so that my daughter keeps talking to me, but I'll get out to Careys Bay before 1:30. You want to meet up out there or somewhere else and ride out together as well??
Quite a few bikes had kids on the back on the toy run so its a good chance to give a youngun a look at the positive side of biker culture.

yeahe I was about mid way... and coming on to george st see themn all the way to the octagon and knowing that there was just as many behind me... kewl.

we should met up before and all ride out together, and do something afterwards (they usually do something at the St Kilda Tavern afterwards)

I was going to introduce myself to SD then but he was just leaving when I spotted the mask... :doh:

[scumdog]

Anyone heard how Phaedrus is getting on fixing his??

NH - you might just have to look for a bitch seat!!!!

Speaking of which, what HAS happened to Phaedrus and his 'High-strung"??

[xknuts]

As for Sunday ... whos going and is there a plan ???

Mandeville Day run, ALL BRITISH DAY, ( Gore - Queenstown Highway)Sunday 18th March. Meet McDonalds, Andersons Bay Road, 9.30pm for a 10.00 am depart Sharp. Via Scum Doggies (Does anybody who is coming know his address?) in Balclutha.
PS Got my Trumpy going

[NighthawkNZ]

Mandeville Day run, ALL BRITISH DAY, ( Gore - Queenstown Highway)Sunday 18th March. Meet McDonalds, Andersons Bay Road, 9.30pm for a 10.00 am depart Sharp. Via Scum Doggies (Does anybody who is coming know his address?) in Balclutha.
PS Got my Trumpy going

I know his addy ;)

[scumdog]

So do I?!!!

(I should, it's ME!)

PM me with intended arrival time at Chez Scumdog so's I can be ready for the ride.:yes:

And numbers needing coffee on arrival.

[phaedrus]

Speaking of which, what HAS happened to Phaedrus and his 'High-strung"??
hopefully the mystery will be revealed tomorrow. it's just been a bloody long queue to get there.

Thank god i only live an hours walk away from work.

[Virago]

I was definitely there - met Mr and Mrs Viagra, oops sorry thats Virago....

I'll let that one go....



.........all 2 abreast (is a bloke allowed to use that word???, do I have to have man breasts??)....

I do, and mine were side by side........

Not sure if I can make the ride this Sunday, but will probably be at the Easter Egg run.

[FREE2B]

Mandeville Day run, ALL BRITISH DAY, ( Gore - Queenstown Highway)Sunday 18th March. Meet McDonalds, Andersons Bay Road, 9.30pm for a 10.00 am depart Sharp. Via Scum Doggies (Does anybody who is coming know his address?) in Balclutha.
PS Got my Trumpy going

Great :yes: C U there ... then on for coffee at SDs ... I can find his place too.

[smokeyging]

It's all turned 'pairshaped' on me, have'nt got a shitshow of being there.
oh well, there will be a next time.

[botb]

Boo Hoo can't make the british ride but will be there for the easter run .... with me chocky!!! and and an hours walk to work Phaedrus STUFF THAT!!!

[xknuts]

So do I?!!!

(I should, it's ME!)

PM me with intended arrival time at Chez Scumdog so's I can be ready for the ride.:yes:

And numbers needing coffee on arrival.

I PM'ed ya! I figure 50 minutes to Balclutha. Didn't know you had an Espresso machine? Oh good.

[doc]

Went for a sort of Dunedin ride today.

CB and I Went to Roxburgh via Milton and then Manuka Gorge & Lawrencs with a group of Dunners HOG members to their Chapter meeting at Roxburgh,

Great ride, good company, first ride like that I've been on and all the others seemed pretty cruisy, no egos, no 'racers' and not at all stand-offish.

But still like my KB mates.:grouphug:
Well they wouldn't have seeing as you were in your uniform and all

[doc]

[Double tap again, sorry

[Ruralman]

Take your best wet weather gear tomorrow guys - forecast seems to have gone back a day with tomorrow looking like lots of showers which we were meant to have got today.
As a biker mate said recently "there's no such thing as bad biking days - just bad choice of clothing". I've got all my kids home for the weekend or else I'd be going with you regardless of the weather - even if only to find out whether SD can actually make a decent coffee or whether he delegates to CB!!!

[Ruralman]

Boo Hoo can't make the british ride but will be there for the easter run .... with me chocky!!! and and an hours walk to work Phaedrus STUFF THAT!!!

LOL - good to hear that mate, but don't worry about bringing any Choccy eggs - BRONZ gets them from Cadburys, sells them to us on the day and the charity gets the money as well as the eggs.

[scumdog]

Well they wouldn't have seeing as you were in your uniform and all

Tassles and a skull-mask constitute my 'uniform'????:gob:

Well, in a way I suppose they do!:yes:

[98tls]

Howd i miss this............FWIW its pissing down here in the ru.........

[doc]

Tassles and a skull-mask constitute my 'uniform'????:gob:

Well, in a way I suppose they do!:yes:
What sort of heels do you wear with that ? Being a HOG member an all.

[scumdog]

What sort of heels do you wear with that ? Being a HOG member an all.

HEELS? heels? at 6' 2" I don't need no stinkin' heels.

[Midnight Special]

well my purple tracter is sitting in the dinning room after a day of crome cleaning and polishing so wont be going in the rain hmm it doese ride a bit like a tracter but sounds good LOL a bit differant to the xv but ill get the hang of it ! seems to be running rich is that norm for a harley ?

[scumdog]

Well, it's steady rain and no sign of a break in the near future here at Chez Scumdog - plus there are quite strong gusts of wind.

Unless the situation changes real soon I would question the sense in riding down here.

In fact I would say "don't bother" - unless you're a masochist, if you DO there will be hot coffee @ Chez Scumdog.

[scumdog]

Got a txt from NH (who reported hail!) & also a phone call from XKNUTS and as is the logical thing to do our KB ride is off!! Dang the weather!!:angry:

[98tls]

Got some pretty impressive thunder storms up here.........and here comes the hail.......i can hear the odd bike go past coming back from hororata......poor buggers.........

[smokeyging]

I'm quiet pleased i was too busy to go. i don't fell so pissed off now.

[oldrider]

Well, weather or no weather, the Upper Waitaki Kiwibiker branch had a full turnout of "both" members (me and Mrs O/r) for an overnight ride to Wanaka and back. (Sat/Sun)

We stopped at Tarras on the way over and chatted to a fellow biker over the teacups, only to discover and introduce ourselves to non other than, KB'r "Paulj" of Bannockburn and his partner in life and bikes. (He was on his bike, she was driving a cage but we forgive her that indiscretion!!)

Today dawned with more snow on the tops overnight and a cool but delightful return ride home over the Lindis followed.

Had a slight tussle with a Holden V8 over who was king of the road for a little while, he thinks he won but it was my kidney machine on the back that decided the outcome. (ouch) :spanking: I waved him on! Damn it, the Tiger is just starting to free-up a little too !!

We managed to dodge the frequent cold squalls that were whipping through the hills with little or no warning that they were coming through.

The ride was all too short and I was still thirsty for more when we unloading the bike in the shed at home.

There were quite a few bikes on the road today, as usual all of them were going the opposite way to us, do you think it is the soap we use? :o Cheers John.

[doc]

HEELS? heels? at 6' 2" I don't need no stinkin' heels.

:no: :no: :no: :no: :no: 6'2" :no: :no: :no: :no: :no: 6'2"

[xknuts]

Got a txt from NH (who reported hail!) & also a phone call from XKNUTS and as is the logical thing to do our KB ride is off!! Dang the weather!!:angry:

Mandeville event called off at last minute, dang! Free2b and I plus Bill and Linette (Potential Ulysians who decided to accompany us) about to enter Southern Motorway when pulled over my a mate in a cage to tell us the news that is called off. My mate had seen plenty of bikers heading south already who hadn't heard the news.
Espresso at Starfish anyway which wiled away the worst of the weather. Heading home, with weather improving I just kept on going, to Tairoa Heads and back. Round trip of 50 miles.

[JimO]

i was sitting behind you in my old corolla and saw you telling the other people at the lights then when you pulled over with the black suv i thought he wanted to talk to you abour yer bike, which by the way my son likes he hadnt sen a hurricane before so i gave him a half arsed run down about how it was triumphs last gasp at the american market...was i half right???

[doc]

i was sitting behind you in my old corolla and saw you telling the other people at the lights then when you pulled over with the black suv i thought he wanted to talk to you abour yer bike, which by the way my son likes he hadnt sen a hurricane before so i gave him a half arsed run down about how it was triumphs last gasp at the american market...was i half right???
I thought it was a "made in america" styling custom by Craig Vetter. The poms would never have tried to do something different, why waste all those old parts still on the shelves, just bore it out again. They will buy it type of thinking that killed them.

[Ruralman]

Mandeville event called off at last minute, dang! Free2b and I plus Bill and Linette (Potential Ulysians who decided to accompany us) about to enter Southern Motorway when pulled over my a mate in a cage to tell us the news that is called off. My mate had seen plenty of bikers heading south already who hadn't heard the news.
Espresso at Starfish anyway which wiled away the worst of the weather. Heading home, with weather improving I just kept on going, to Tairoa Heads and back. Round trip of 50 miles.

You make sure you turn those potential Ulysians into KB'rs.
Weather had its atrocious moments out here, but there were surprisingly good sunny spells in between - provided you were out of that godamn wind!
ANy word whether that british day will be rescheduled or is it cancelled for the year?

[xknuts]

i was sitting behind you in my old corolla and saw you telling the other people at the lights then when you pulled over with the black suv i thought he wanted to talk to you abour yer bike, which by the way my son likes he hadnt sen a hurricane before so i gave him a half arsed run down about how it was triumphs last gasp at the american market...was i half right???

It was actually BSA America's secret project (1969), and Craig Vetter would only get paid $US10,000 if it went into production. BSA crashed but Triumph picked up the pieces in 1973, luckily for Craig.


I thought it was a "made in america" styling custom by Craig Vetter. The poms would never have tried to do something different, why waste all those old parts still on the shelves, just bore it out again. They will buy it type of thinking that killed them.

BSA America Staff did not like "Rocket 3" styling so decided to try their own. Craig was only 19 years old when he designed the X75, look at his site www.craigvetter.com and follow the Hurricane prompts. Very interesting. Also the designer & manufacturer of the "Windjammer" fairings on early Goldwings etc


You make sure you turn those potential Ulysians into KB'rs.

We will try! Yhe Ulysees event was a no show! Bill & Linette ride a BMW 650 off road thingy??? Another custard square although slightly overcooked. He he!

[FREE2B]

Hopefully they will join up. Coffee stop was fun and theres always room for another custard square.:yes:

[Ruralman]

Anyone got any ideas for a ride on Monday's public holiday ? - I have no idea of the weather forecast at the moment, or even whether I'll be able to get away, but I thought I'd start the discussion.
If its a fine calm day then maybe to Middlemarch, home via McRae's and Dunback.

If its a bit windy then how about up to Palmerston via all the coastal roads, including the route out past the Goodwood reserve (Another KB picnic at reserve? - that would have about 5 km of gravel which might scare off a few riders?)

What about South for coffee at Kaka Point and then maybe a bit of a cruise around the Catlins - everyone been out to the Nugget Point Lighthouse?

If time/distance is an issue then I guess a cruise down the Peninsula?? Theres a few side roads I'd like to explore down there sometime.

Whaddaya reckon.??

[NighthawkNZ]

Anyone got any ideas for a ride on Monday's public holiday ? - I have no idea of the weather forecast at the moment, or even whether I'll be able to get away, but I thought I'd start the discussion.
If its a fine calm day then maybe to Middlemarch, home via McRae's and Dunback.

If its a bit windy then how about up to Palmerston via all the coastal roads, including the route out past the Goodwood reserve (Another KB picnic at reserve? - that would have about 5 km of gravel which might scare off a few riders?)

What about South for coffee at Kaka Point and then maybe a bit of a cruise around the Catlins - everyone been out to the Nugget Point Lighthouse?

If time/distance is an issue then I guess a cruise down the Peninsula?? Theres a few side roads I'd like to explore down there sometime.

Whaddaya reckon.??

I be working... and tacking that day on to easter... :)

[Virago]

I be working... and tacking that day on to easter... :)

I run my own business - I don't get days off!:angry:

Still, if the weather is nice...........:scooter:

Or Sunday instead of Monday, if the weather suits better?

[xknuts]

I be working... and tacking that day on to easter... :)

Mee Toooo!

[NighthawkNZ]

Mee Toooo!

Makes easter a decent holiday and you can go somewhere... kewl


I run my own business - I don't get days off!:angry:
Still, if the weather is nice...........:scooter:
Or Sunday instead of Monday, if the weather suits better?

I may go for a ride saturday/sunday or both... see what the weather is doing and how I feel blah blah blah...

[Jantar]

My coming weekend in pictures.

:ride: :ride: :ride: :drinkup: :yawn: :zzzz: :ride: :ride:

I haven't yet decided where.

[NighthawkNZ]

My coming weekend in pictures.

:ride: :ride: :ride: :drinkup: :yawn: :zzzz: :ride: :ride:

I haven't yet decided where.

do it all... :)

[phaedrus]

It's Alive. Muhahah.
somehow i managed to take a bite out of the piston. Anyway it's all back together now and i don't want to get the bill.

[NighthawkNZ]

It's Alive. Muhahah.
somehow i managed to take a bite out of the piston. Anyway it's all back together now and i don't want to get the bill.

What was wrong with it???

[Jantar]

do it all... :)
Oh I will. I just haven't yet decided where the :drinkup: :yawn: :zzzz: part will be as yet.

[phaedrus]

What was wrong with it???
Well, i saw the piston that was taken out, and there was a bit missing from the top.

[NighthawkNZ]

Oh I will. I just haven't yet decided where the :drinkup: :yawn: :zzzz: part will be as yet.

or which order????


Well, i saw the piston that was taken out, and there was a bit missing from the top.

oh so there was a bit missing... errr... dang

[smokeyging]

It's Alive. Muhahah.
somehow i managed to take a bite out of the piston. Anyway it's all back together now and i don't want to get the bill.


That’s a shame. Is it still under warranty that thing?, or are you like the rest of us….2 days outside the warranty.

[phaedrus]

Gotta pay it myself. I'm looking into some overtime for it.

[scumdog]

Anyone got any ideas for a ride on Monday's public holiday ? -
Whaddaya reckon.??

I reckon I have to go to work!!:bye: :weep:

[scumdog]

Anyone got any ideas for a ride on Monday's public holiday ? Whaddaya reckon.??

I reckon I have to got to work!:bye: :weep:

[NighthawkNZ]

I reckon I have to got to work!:bye: :weep:

you have to go to work twice on Monday... :scratch:

[botb]

It's Alive. Muhahah.
somehow i managed to take a bite out of the piston. Anyway it's all back together now and i don't want to get the bill.

Gee that must have given you a bit of indigestion :dodge: glad you got it sorted and run run run away from the bill lol.

[Delphinus]

I'm keen for ride this weekend long as people dont mind a newbie coming :)

[NighthawkNZ]

could go for a bit of a ride out and over the pennisula maybe ?

[Delphinus]

Weather forecast is saying its fine saturday but might not be so nice sun/mon...

[smokeyging]

I'm keen for ride this weekend long as people dont mind a newbie coming :)

You'll be right. if your silly enough to join us on this site, then you'll be just as silly as the rest of us.....

[FREE2B]

Weather forecast is saying its fine saturday but might not be so nice sun/mon...

Yep your right there just looked at the weather. Sun\Mon would have suited me better but might be able to fit one in Saturday :yes:

[Silverfern]

Where can I steal, beg, or borrow a bike from, I'm free and all by myself on Saturday, need to get a into g and get back on two wheels again, Glenys we should've just done a girly thing and bought those two dukes when we had the chance!!!! I tried getting the proffered RF900 off the side stand tonight, no luck though.

[NighthawkNZ]

Where can I steal, beg, or borrow a bike from, I'm free and all by myself on Saturday, need to get a into g and get back on two wheels again, Glenys we should've just done a girly thing and bought those two dukes when we had the chance!!!! I tried getting the proffered RF900 off the side stand tonight, no luck though.

I'm willing to take a pillion if we go for a small ride tomorrow ;)

[NighthawkNZ]

OK whos up for a morning ride... meet opposite the southern at 10am (24th March) and decide where we go when we get there...