Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[Wasp27]

Hi W. Sounds good.

I want to be on the road by 6 but it is likly to be 6.30 so I am up in Taupo by 8 to start scrutineering by 8.30.
We will be coming past your place after church on Saturday night. Could pop in and pick it all up.......

Going to be a grate day out.:banana:

You know me....by 6 am I'm about ready for lunch:yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You know me....by 6 am I'm about ready for lunch:yes:

:2thumbsup So why do you need a chillbin? :cool:

Come over and have a cuppa with us at 5.30 and get the old Mooo outa bed. She is like a turtle in the mornings. Stays close to the ground and takes time to warm up. :hug:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

New tyre on the R1 so i have to do a few miles b4 the Sunday. May have to ride it up to the half way house Taupo rd to get rid of the chicken stips. And meet the family there and put it back on the trailer.

So what happened to the rubber I saw on Monday? That tyre looked good to me. I might have to get your old tyres and wear them out for you. :drool:

[robertydog]

So what happened to the rubber I saw on Monday? That tyre looked good to me. I might have to get your old tyres and wear them out for you. :drool:

For a small fee you can take it off me. Was gonna take it to the track day and flick it off.

Got a new Michelin PP 2ct on the back. Just a bit sticker

[team cudby]

hi all .The 750 lives now and the van dies again.can not wait to go for a ride with you all when we can

[MSTRS]

You are joking Mike? That's just off....

[team cudby]

no joke bike all good,van is fucked,broken transfer box.Should have stuck to FORDS.yes and i went to tamarunui on saturday and broke a fan belt and stretched one came home sunday and over heated 5 times

[Nasty]

no joke bike all good,van is fucked,broken transfer box.Should have stuck to FORDS.yes and i went to tamarunui on saturday and broke a fan belt and stretched one came home sunday and over heated 5 times

Bloody hell that is crap ... wha are the options now??? Its still under sales of goods and services act??? i.e. you bought it from a yard?

[yungatart]

Mike, that sux!!
So feel for you guys! Demand your money back, it is obviously a pile of shit!
Hey, Nasty, how's your ninja??

[Wasp27]

:2thumbsup So why do you need a chillbin? :cool:

Come over and have a cuppa with us at 5.30 and get the old Mooo outa bed. She is like a turtle in the mornings. Stays close to the ground and takes time to warm up. :hug:

OK...............

[Gixxer 4 ever]

For a small fee you can take it off me. Was gonna take it to the track day and flick it off.

Got a new Michelin PP 2ct on the back. Just a bit sticker

Sounds like a deal. PM me a price and I will let you know. Also is it a 190-17?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

OK...............

Cool. Have a nice one tomorrow. Don't let the choices be too hard :rolleyes:

If I had a bike I would come with you

GSX-R GSX-R....:cool:

[Wasp27]

Cool. Have a nice one tomorrow. Don't let the choices be too hard :rolleyes:

If I had a bike I would come with you

GSX-R GSX-R....:cool:

Guess what.......I checked the forcast yesterday morning about 11 and didn't like the look of todays rain so I pulled the plug and sneaked down after lunch yesterday. The w/shop guys down at Anza are awesome:first: Thanks Stu...as always, top service..... second to none.Just turn up and even though the w/shop was full, they wheeled in a spare lift-table and fitted my new tire straight away. Got a bigger one this time....hopefully might get a few more Ks out of it;) certainly feels more planted than the previous type...even being new.Man, it sure was windy though...going through the gorge, nearly got blown off the bike a couple of times, sure glad I was astride a half ton of iron then mate :laugh: And yes I went for a test ride.....tell ya bout it when I see ya. Wont mention what here.....peeps might think I've turned gay or sumfing:crazy: Pleased I went yesterday when I looked out the window the morning. What ya up to today? is it raining up your way....hope to catch you later. cheers for now W

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Guess what.......I checked the forcast yesterday morning about 11 and didn't like the look of todays rain so I pulled the plug and sneaked down after lunch yesterday. The w/shop guys down at Anza are awesome:first: Thanks Stu...as always, top service..... second to none.Just turn up and even though the w/shop was full, they wheeled in a spare lift-table and fitted my new tire straight away. Got a bigger one this time....hopefully might get a few more Ks out of it;) certainly feels more planted than the previous type...even being new.Man, it sure was windy though...going through the gorge, nearly got blown off the bike a couple of times, sure glad I was astride a half ton of iron then mate :laugh: And yes I went for a test ride.....tell ya bout it when I see ya. Wont mention what here.....peeps might think I've turned gay or sumfing:crazy: Pleased I went yesterday when I looked out the window the morning. What ya up to today? is it raining up your way....hope to catch you later. cheers for now W

Cool W. You Gay :lol::lol::rofl::rofl:
I did see your bike out front when I went in last night and said to da Moooo..... " W has been out today" Should have guessed aye.

Good stuff. Nothin on but Mass tonight. Gota change some rubber on the old van for tomorrow. Will go and do that now I think. Yep has been raining but not at the moment. Cold. Hope my Gixxer is in a warm shed way up in the snow country. You gonacome out for an hour this avo? Say around 2 ish? We will leave here about 4.30.

[yungatart]

We might be heading up to Taupo today, so if we don't turn up at the BP, don't wait for us.
We will see you all tomorrow.
W, was it a sporty???? Go on, do tell, ya know ya want to!!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

W, was it a sporty???? Go on, do tell, ya know ya want to!!

Might ave bin boots or jacket or somthing :rolleyes: :cool:

[Wasp27]

We might be heading up to Taupo today, so if we don't turn up at the BP, don't wait for us.
We will see you all tomorrow.
W, was it a sporty???? Go on, do tell, ya know ya want to!!

No ....wasnt a 'Sporty' although the 08 anniversary Sporty looked nice....but it did have 4 cylinders all in a line:yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

No ....wasnt a 'Sporty' although the 08 anniversary Sporty looked nice....but it did have 4 cylinders all in a line:yes:

GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R....... GSX-R.......

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

You will be so happy...........:hug:

[MSTRS]

No ....wasnt a 'Sporty' although the 08 anniversary Sporty looked nice....but it did have 4 cylinders all in a line:yes:

Ahhh- the siren song of a real sproty....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

GMC....Gorgeous Moo's Cooking

:laugh: As well as :shifty:

[Wasp27]

:laugh: As well as :shifty:

Instead of........:nono:

[yungatart]

Hey guys
Will anyone have room in their car/van/4 wheeled thingy to give me a ride back to Napier after the trackday tomorrow?

[BigG]

Hey guys
Will anyone have room in their car/van/4 wheeled thingy to give me a ride back to Napier after the trackday tomorrow?I'll have plenty of room on the trailer:banana:

[yungatart]

George, you are sooo sweet :girlfight:

[MSTRS]

I'll have plenty of room on the trailer:banana:

I'm very concerned.....do you have enough tie downs? I don't want her blowing off the trailer and causing a hazard for other road users.

[BigG]

George, you are sooo sweet :girlfight:
Should be a spare seat, but it will be a slow ride back, should be plenty of seats anyway so don't worry.

[BigG]

I'm very concerned.....do you have enough tie downs? I don't want her blowing off the trailer and causing a hazard for other road users. Should be alright cos she can sit on me bike and think she is so cool on a Yamaha:lol:

[MSTRS]

Sorted then, we'll see you there tomorrow.

[yungatart]

Should be alright cos she can sit on me bike and think she is so cool on a Yamaha:lol:

With or without a yamaha, I am cool! I am just the coolest G!:Punk:

[Meekey_Mouse]

It was great to see you guys today :yes: Hope you all had a safe trip back :rockon::hug:

[hXc]

A few words about the ride back...
Gixxer, gixxer, gixxer.

[MSTRS]

It was great to see you guys today :yes: Hope you all had a safe trip back :rockon::hug:

All home safe and sound. Zac got his ride on the 750 after all, so he's happy.
And as for being great to see us? The pleasure was all ours...your friendly smile always makes a trip to Taupo worthwhile.

[speights_bud]

Hey guys, thanks for an awesome day out there :D good to see veryone had a good time, Big ups to Big G for sorting me out with a chain link to get the mighty Gixxer going again,

what do you drink mate? i owe you a box beer/bottle wine. :)


All in all an awesome day out, after the first somewhat interesting session things went well for me :2thumbsup managed to hit about 255-260km/h on the back straight :love: tehehe. Next time maybe i'll do some better wheelies :whistle:

[speights_bud]

A few words about the ride back...
Gixxer, gixxer, gixxer.

Hmmm i honestly can't remember, but have you got the licence thingy sorted out yet? Either way woop woop woop dude! How'd it ride?

Woohoo for MSTRS, next time hXc will be borrowing it for the whole weekend eh?
:niceone:

[robertydog]

We had a cracker day. Even the weather turned it on. This was only my second track day and it was better than the last. Thanks to the HB crowd for the nudge to get out there, the yarns and the laughs.
Glad yous finally meet my better half and making Cindy feel welcome. We will try and get her out there one Saturday.

[robertydog]

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[hXc]

Hmmm i honestly can't remember, but have you got the licence thingy sorted out yet? Either way woop woop woop dude! How'd it ride?

Woohoo for MSTRS, next time hXc will be borrowing it for the whole weekend eh?
:niceone:Yes...:sweatdrop
Rode good. Te Pohue to Bay View. Didn't get to play really but had a blast. Real smooth, had trouble keeping it at a steady 60mph though.

And yeh, one weekend we should go cruising on the next generation's bikes.

[BigG]

Well Rob Cindy takes some good photos, I took my camera and never took any stills, have a few video clips of Rob, John and me but just working on how I do the transfer got to do it from me lap top.
By the way it was an awesome day best bit of fun Ive had in a while, Meeke would have seen me smoke it up down the back straight I think there was a 30 meter skid mark at the end of the back straight when I locked up:niceone: got a bit worried. Certainly the right group for me slow and I dont no whare they get the slow I shot round heaps quicker this time, the old ace was a bit heavy 600 is nice and light. Again thanks guys you made it heaps good.

[BigG]

Hey guys, thanks for an awesome day out there :D good to see veryone had a good time, Big ups to Big G for sorting me out with a chain link to get the mighty Gixxer going again,

what do you drink mate? i owe you a box beer/bottle wine. :)


All in all an awesome day out, after the first somewhat interesting session things went well for me :2thumbsup managed to hit about 255-260km/h on the back straight :love: tehehe. Next time maybe i'll do some better wheelies :whistle:Mmmmmmmmmmmmm one bottle of Tui,na dont bother I'm glad it helped you out cos you looked like you was going to miss a heap of riding and I no you luv burning up the track.:niceone:

[Meekey_Mouse]

Well Rob Cindy takes some good photos, I took my camera and never took any stills, have a few video clips of Rob, John and me but just working on how I do the transfer got to do it from me lap top.
By the way it was an awesome day best bit of fun Ive had in a while, Meeke would have seen me smoke it up down the back straight I think there was a 30 meter skid mark at the end of the back straight when I locked up:niceone: got a bit worried. Certainly the right group for me slow and I dont no whare they get the slow I shot round heaps quicker this time, the old ace was a bit heavy 600 is nice and light. Again thanks guys you made it heaps good.

Hehe, lots of people were locking it up after the straight! Had a few run offs and one guy had the back wheel bouncing off the ground, as he had locked up so hard! You were looking really good out there :yes: :niceone: Kept it smooth through the corners :D

[yungatart]

I didn't get to see much of you guys to talk to at all. But saw plenty of riding! Point 5 is the place to be when you are marshalling...see the whole infield!!

Thanks heaps for the pilllion home Warwick, your ride is very smooth, you nearly had me falling asleep on the plains! It is much more comfortable than the Gixxer:shifty: (I'm in trouble now!)

We have McJim and Chickadee here for a night or two. If any of you want to come over and catch up with them you all know where we live!

[Stickchick]

Mind if I pop over tonight? Need to have a decent ride and no wind YAY!!!!!

[MSTRS]

Did someone say something? I'm sure I heard Sticky's voice, but it's been so long since last heard, it might just be my imagination....

[jrandom]

I'll be turning up down youse fullas way on Saturday evening, taking off again sometime on Sunday, anyone want to go for a ride / get pissed / punch me in the nose over something I wrote on KB once?

[MSTRS]

Yep. <gyhguby>

[NZsarge]

We have McJim and Chickadee here for a night or two. If any of you want to come over and catch up with them you all know where we live!
Yeah could ya say Hi from us lot? cheers. Sarge

[Stickchick]

Yep. <gyhguby>

Man of few words today...Is that a yep to me or Jrandom?

[jrandom]

Man of few words today...Is that a yep to me or Jrandom?

That'd be a yep to me; he's forgotten what your voice sounds like and wasn't sure whether he was imagining it, remember?

And stop capitalising the first letter of my alias! It's 'jrandom', not 'Jrandom' or 'JRandom'.

:bleh:

[MSTRS]

yep <hjsdffuyfd>

[Stickchick]

That'd be a yep to me; he's forgotten what your voice sounds like and wasn't sure whether he was imagining it, remember?

And stop capitalising the first letter of my alias! It's 'jrandom', not 'Jrandom' or 'JRandom'.

:bleh:

How about I just don;t call you at all? :Playnice:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What a great day it was in Taupo on Sunday...... Oh yes........ Great to have such good company for the day. Go the Hawkes Bay KBers. Many thanks to BigG for the link to get the old Gixxer back on the track. Very lucky young man I recon. It could have ended in tears if the chain had not left the bike as cleanly as it did. I recon Speights_bud had a ball but learnt heaps. What a great day it was for him. Many of you won't know that as Speight_Bud sat in the car park waiting for Meekey to get ready to leave the Gixxer stopped dead. No power at all. I trailered it home and pulled it to bits yesterday. it has blown the main fuse. I know this sounds dum but it appears we lost a head light buld filament and the filament stems had touched and they are drawing a lota current and blowing the main fuse. I have disconnected that light and all is well. Strange but maybe that's why I don't do wheelies boyo.

BigG, MSTRS and Rob had a ball. You guys ride so well. So good to have people to cheer for.
Better than the old Ace aye G? Was great to have Meekey out in the field to keep a watch on the locals. Well done girl.
Thanks for the rubber Rob and so nice to meet Cindy and your boy. He was not going to leave Dads tyre with that strang man. Well done that boy.

Thanks for all the company to everyone that spent time with us. We had to stay ready to pick up bikes but it was good to have company at pit lane.

Big thanks to Tony for the day and all the marshals. Better go back to work. Took this long to post this cos SP has been home and on the computer at night longer than I can stay up. I hate being old.

Thanks W&D. You know why............. Cheers

[Gixxer 4 ever]

How about I just don;t call you at all? :Playnice:

Hi Chicky. We will get you over next week sometime for dinner if you want. Have a great day. No snapping at nice people on KB. :jerry: Cheers Chicky Me and da Mooo

[Stickchick]

Dam poor paddy isn't haven't any luck with his bikes lately is he. Gixxer, sounds good about the dinner just let me know when you guys are free. Any chance you could get Jan to come too as it would be good to catch up with him also.

I promise to be nice dad:Oops:

[robertydog]

Must be another blitz on. Coming out of Tamatea and onto Taradale road the plod are having a field day. Pulling everyone up checking that everything is in order.

[MSTRS]

Glad me 'n McJim went t'ther way then....Puketitiri is georgeous this time of year.

[yungatart]

I'll be turning up down youse fullas way on Saturday evening, taking off again sometime on Sunday, anyone want to go for a ride / get pissed / punch me in the nose over something I wrote on KB once?

Can I poke you in the eye with a blunt stick, please?
I"m sure you have offended me at least once.....

[robertydog]

Yea i came back that way and they were on the other side of the road. But in me small joy ride i came across a silver commodore in napier and a red one over hastings with funny looking lights on the dash.

[yungatart]

Dam poor paddy isn't haven't any luck with his bikes lately is he.

Never mind his bikes....what about what he does to other peoples bikes??????

Come on over tonight Chicky, you can meet the McJim clan....

[Stickchick]

Change of plans...I will be there if I can otherwise I might see if I can get out of darts tomorrow night

[robertydog]

[QUOTE=yungatart;1270365]what about what he does to other peoples bikes??????

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I actually said to him "Dont worry it an't your bike" opps i hope Gixxer an't reading dis

[yungatart]

[QUOTE=yungatart;1270365]what about what he does to other peoples bikes??????

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I actually said to him "Dont worry it an't your bike" opps i hope Gixxer an't reading dis

Good on ya mate!
I think you'll be glad of that power commander and other extras you have on your bike...it will lessen the chances of him catching you:innocent:

[robertydog]

[QUOTE=robertydog;1270375]

Good on ya mate!
I think you'll be glad of that power commander and other extras you have on your bike...it will lessen the chances of him catching you:innocent:

Thats true.
Go hard Paddy

[Gixxer 4 ever]

[QUOTE=yungatart;1270365]what about what he does to other peoples bikes??????

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I actually said to him "Dont worry it an't your bike" opps i hope Gixxer an't reading dis

Thanks Rob. :bash: He worked that out a few years ago. :nono: you know the saying " ride it like you stole it" I recon he did that in the first session. Thank God he settled down as the day went on. :yawn: You could always give him your bike next time Rob. :innocent:

What did he do to someone else bike Tart? Or do you mean the one at Manfield? Not to mention other peoples leathers.:dodge:

[yungatart]

Yep, that would be one of them Steve!
Also, scraping the EL's pegs at the roundabout. i'm sure they are not meant to be ridden like that!
Not quite so sure that he settled down as the day progressed either....different viewpoints maybe, but I got a really good view of the infield from where I was

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Dam poor paddy isn't haven't any luck with his bikes lately is he. Gixxer, sounds good about the dinner just let me know when you guys are free. Any chance you could get Jan to come too as it would be good to catch up with him also.

I promise to be nice dad:Oops:

Might not be bad luck with the bikes aye Speights_Bud..... too much gas I recon. :2thumbsup But the race bike is coming along. Got the bits but SP is in town and the bike is here so it takes time. :argh: Hope to get it going this weekend and run it. Then pull the head etc off and get the new piston and rings in and run it in. Then it should be spot on for the 2 day Christmas comp.

Sounds the go for one night next week Chicky. I am sure Jan will come over. I will ask him over the weekend to pick a day.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Yep, that would be one of them Steve!
Also, scraping the EL's pegs at the roundabout. i'm sure they are not meant to be ridden like that!
Not quite so sure that he settled down as the day progressed either....different viewpoints maybe, but I got a really good view of the infield from where I was

I did note the front off the ground but it was a lot less scary than the ragged rear wheel lock ups with the front chattering in the first session. The road tyres just could not take the heat. I did see a very close dismount at one stage and it was only the fear of dropping Dads bike that kept him on. Still a great day aye. How did you like the ride home? Mooo loved the seat on the HD but found the ride very different to the Gixxer. :doh:

[yungatart]

It is very different to the Gixxer.
I guess I was spoiled with the 1100, because I just felt planted on her pillion seat, on the 750 I have never felt as relaxed or safe. I tend to slide around a fair bit, lose my feet off the pegs, etc not too mention , being buffeteed around by wind. prolly different for Moo as there is a bit of size difference between you and Mstrs..I mean height and weight, you lot!!
Anyway, I kind of have to work quite hard at pillioning on the gixxer, it is certainly not, sit back and relax stuff. Now Wasps Harley, well, you get that steady throaty burble from the pipes, the seat is sooooo comfy and there is not a huge amount of room between W's back and the back of the pillion seat. It was a wonderful, relaxing ride. I bloody near went to sleep along the plains, in fact I might have just caught a few zzzzz's anyway, either that or there was two cops incredibly close together!
I loved it TBH, and had enough energy left to perform some wifely duties when we got home....you know, ironing and that kind of thing!:innocent:

in summary, given the choice of the Harley or the Gixxer to pillion, no contest! Harley wins hands down!!

[speights_bud]

I have come to the conclusion that one should not ride a bike quite so hard on tires that are not up to track abuse, directly related to the Rg incident last weekend and one of many factors on sunday :whistle: Anywho... sunday was awsome, still got a whole heap to improve on, carrying more gas through corners instead of buttoning on then off again etc, the long left hander after turn 6 throught the A1 corner could be faster, and jeepers scary! apart from the usual braking late etc and stuff assosiated with track riding the strangest feeling was braking and turning at the same time into the back sweeper before the long straight, it's quite odd tipping in with the back wheel off the ground! I'm curious as to what speed would be carried into there, bit i'd imagine around the 150ish through the straight/kink after A1 at a guess?? i have no idea really.

Hope you all have a good week :)

[robertydog]

I have come to the conclusion that one should not ride a bike quite so hard on tires that are not up to track abuse, directly related to the Rg incident last weekend and one of many factors on sunday :whistle: Anywho... sunday was awsome, still got a whole heap to improve on, carrying more gas through corners instead of buttoning on then off again etc, the long left hander after turn 6 throught the A1 corner could be faster, and jeepers scary! apart from the usual braking late etc and stuff assosiated with track riding the strangest feeling was braking and turning at the same time into the back sweeper before the long straight, it's quite odd tipping in with the back wheel off the ground! I'm curious as to what speed would be carried into there, bit i'd imagine around the 150ish through the straight/kink after A1 at a guess?? i have no idea really.

Hope you all have a good week :)

Ive got some on board video of a 600 doing 184 going past the old pits. And that wasnt using the A1 corner but the old part of the track

[speights_bud]

Ive got some on board video of a 600 doing 184 going past the old pits. And that wasn't using the A1 corner but the old part of the track
Hmmm that is quick.... i do recall hitting the top of a few gears and clicking up a couple of times, so i wouldn't be surprised hehe.'

[BigG]

Ive got some on board video of a 600 doing 184 going past the old pits. And that wasnt using the A1 corner but the old part of the track Wus that me?:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[MSTRS]

Wus that me?:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Maybe. I do around 160 through there (and often get passed by others). The strange thing is that when watching from the sidelines, it always looks slower than that.

[robertydog]

Wus that me?:laugh::laugh::laugh:

No.............

[MSTRS]

BigG - your request has been actioned....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

No.............

So diplomatic Rob. You could have made some small talk then said no................:lol::lol:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Wus that me?:laugh::laugh::laugh:

:Oops:...... you did way better on that part of the track than me on the weekend. I think we did 80k and that was too fast.......

[BigG]

I just tootled around the track and enjoyed myself one of my better lap times was 2min 17 sec slow I no but fast for me. Top notch down back straight 217 but not caining it I only took it up to 12K cos I like my ride and dont want to pop it.:niceone:

[robertydog]

Not just about canning it down the straights. I spent some time learning the lines, trying to get the corner speed up. Learnt quite abit about the bike, and the tyres. And i think that at the end of the day every one came away smiling. I got some video of ya BigG. So i will get my A into G and get it up for you.

[speights_bud]

I Only got timed on second morning session: 1:56 :whistle:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Great to hear the comments BigG and Rob. That's what a track day is about. Well done you two. It was great to watch and very pleasing not to pick many bikes up on the day.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I Only got timed on second morning session: 1:56 :whistle:

That's a good time SP. I was around two minutes at the last day I rode

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Morning W Have a great day you lot..........

[BigG]

Not just about canning it down the straights. I spent some time learning the lines, trying to get the corner speed up. Learnt quite abit about the bike, and the tyres. And i think that at the end of the day every one came away smiling. I got some video of ya BigG. So i will get my A into G and get it up for you. Same as I got some footage of you but I cant get it on here I no how to put it on Utube but cant upload it on here. It's not very good but OK. Some good photos of every body in Track day thread.

[BigG]

I Only got timed on second morning session: 1:56 :whistle:
Ye ok but you were cutting the corners very low and you not carrying excess baggage.:beer:

[MSTRS]

...one of my better lap times was 2min 17 sec slow I no but fast for me.

I Only got timed on second morning session: 1:56

Apparently my best time was 2.10 - so I guess I should not be (too) embarassed :laugh:

[robertydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2z_zLsEKZ4

Here you go BigG

[Wasp27]

Morning W Have a great day you lot..........

Yeah, I saw you there just as I was signing off....might catch ya for a cuppa later:msn-wink: might even get to discuss our new bikes:woohoo:

[MSTRS]

....our new bikes....

Hmmmm....we're all eyes.....and ears.

[robertydog]

Apparently my best time was 2.10 - so I guess I should not be (too) embarassed :laugh:

Got no idea what i was doing. Due to not having a stop watch, I couldnt count that fast.:whocares:

[BigG]

Got no idea what i was doing. Due to not having a stop watch, I couldnt count that fast.:whocares:Thanks for the video clip Rob. Must have bin my slow lap and I thought I was hanging over. Your lap times at a guess would have bin around 2 mins or just under cos you were going prety quick at times. I try and get your video up.;)

[BigG]

http://www.utubevideoclip.com/videos/Sport_Videos/Rob_1. :doh:Rob u will find your clip here I cant upload for some reason

[BigG]

Same for you John ameture video but have a laugh.
http://www.utubevideoclip.com/videos/Sport_Videos/John1

[Dooly]

Experienced the sportsbike swarm last night from a vehicle driver's viewpoint.
Was near home at Maraekakaho with a few cars on the road about 6ish on the way from work.
Saw fast approaching bike lights behind me. Next thing about 6 bikes swooped on us. It was the guys that ride on Thursdays, I recognised 2 of the bikes. They flew past us after sitting up our arses.
Great stuff for them.
But to the two guys who passed me on a double yellow on a bend with oncoming cars close...........you're fuckwits.
Enjoy your short life huh.
Just take yourself out only.

[robertydog]

Yep with all the power that they have between their legs, they could wait another 5 seconds to get past the yellow lines. But i guess that happens when you race. And i wonder if any of them had been to any of the 4 track days over trhe last week.

[MSTRS]

Thanks G....was I really that slow? Rhetorical question, thank you.

[BigG]

Thanks G....was I really that slow? Rhetorical question, thank you.
Na you wern't slow you were going at a good pace but there is always someone a bit quicker:niceone:

[BigG]

Yep with all the power that they have between their legs, they could wait another 5 seconds to get past the yellow lines. But i guess that happens when you race. And i wonder if any of them had been to any of the 4 track days over trhe last week. You wouldn't want them to be at track days, cos if they do that on the open road they would probably nock you off on the corners.:weep:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Experienced the sportsbike swarm last night from a vehicle driver's viewpoint.
Was near home at Maraekakaho with a few cars on the road about 6ish on the way from work.
Saw fast approaching bike lights behind me. Next thing about 6 bikes swooped on us. It was the guys that ride on Thursdays, I recognised 2 of the bikes. They flew past us after sitting up our arses.
Great stuff for them.
But to the two guys who passed me on a double yellow on a bend with oncoming cars close...........you're fuckwits.
Enjoy your short life huh.
Just take yourself out only.

That's why some of us stopped riding with them. 5 seconds means you know were they went or you are now lost in the roads of Hawkes Bay to find your own way home.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You wouldn't want them to be at track days, cos if they do that on the open road they would probably nock you off on the corners.:weep:

I did do track days with some of them a few years ago. They can do it on the track ok but should not bring it to the road.

[Dooly]

I must be getting old, complaining about bikers eh?

I can now see how someone might be unnerved by large loud bikes cutting across and flying in between them.
I imagine little old ladies or faggy types might fill their undies.:lol:

Yeah I guess we've all done silly things on the road, but passing on yellows with traffic oncoming is lunacy.

Each to their own I guess.

[MSTRS]

.... passing on yellows with traffic oncoming is lunacy.



That is one of the Thursday boys (also Sat 2pm Mobil Taradale Rd) 'party tricks'.
I believe one of them was supposed to have written off 4 bikes in a year and was quite proud of the fact. Lunacy for sure.

[speights_bud]

A little set of pics i found, thanks to Zapf :2thumbsup

All his photo's can be found through this thread:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59898

PIcs Are:

1. BIG G http://www.flickr.com/photos/felixlacat/1797759023/in/set-72157602782216447/
2. MSTRS http://www.flickr.com/photos/felixlacat/1797874717/in/set-72157602782216447/
3. Rob-Dog http://www.flickr.com/photos/felixlacat/1797880345/in/set-72157602782216447/
4. A Paddy Doohan http://www.flickr.com/photos/felixlacat/1797771255/in/set-72157602782216447/
4.a http://www.flickr.com/photos/felixlacat/1797763755/in/set-72157602782216447/
4.b http://www.flickr.com/photos/felixlacat/1798606142/in/set-72157602782216447/

[Dooly]

Anyone riding today?

[yungatart]

Yep!
Me
Mstrs
SC is pillion.....
anyone else?

[BigG]

Yep!
Me
Mstrs
SC is pillion.....
anyone else?Na Ya Didn't:dodge:

[yungatart]

John went over to pick up SC and on the way hoime noticed a clicking sound, popped in to 5Star, they couldn't find it but appears that his front disc is warped. So no ride today:crybaby::crybaby:

[Dooly]

Cheers for the ride George.

I stopped on the Patangata straight because I forgot to tuck my shirt in and my back was freezing.

Right about when I stopped that bloke on the Aprilia must of been doing over 250 when he passed me.
Weird dude. I've seen him 3 times, have tried to make conversation and he just grunts back or does'nt want to know.
Some guys who ride solo can be a bit different.

[BigG]

Cheers for the ride George.

I stopped on the Patangata straight because I forgot to tuck my shirt in and my back was freezing.

Right about when I stopped that bloke on the Aprilia must of been doing over 250 when he passed me.
Weird dude. I've seen him 3 times, have tried to make conversation and he just grunts back or does'nt want to know.
Some guys who ride solo can be a bit different. I thought that was you behind me so I crancked it up got to 240 along the staight got into the twisties and he came flying past me, I thought it sounded a bit different to the Duke so thats when I stoped and waited and was abouit to turn around when I saw you. Yep thanks for the ride and the company twas good it was cheers for the beer.:first:

[Dooly]

I thought that was you behind me so I crancked it up got to 240 along the staight got into the twisties and he came flying past me, I thought it sounded a bit different to the Duke so thats when I stoped and waited and was abouit to turn around when I saw you. Yep thanks for the ride and the company twas good it was cheers for the beer.:first:

I saw you lean over the tank and thought you were going to wind it so I did too, then buttoned off, looked in my mirror, saw no one, pulled up and in those few secs the Aprilia dude flew past within feet of me stationary.
What a glorious noise it was too!:banana:

Man I like those bikes. Definately in the future plans me thinks.

Cheers for the chips.

[hXc]

Nice to meet you jrandom. And thanks so much for the key to the thou. Wow. What a machine!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

John went over to pick up SC and on the way hoime noticed a clicking sound, popped in to 5Star, they couldn't find it but appears that his front disc is warped. So no ride today:crybaby::crybaby:

I have a set of front disks here from a TL. I had them on my other gixxer. One is bent but the other should be ok. You would need to get them tested to make sure they are straight. I am sure 5 star could test them for you and if one is ok you can have it. Let me know what you want to do.

Any consolation John I bent one on the track. Not on this bike but the red one. We can test the ones on your Gixxer by lifting the front and testing for run out. If you want. I hope to get this Gixxer going today and come in as I have a call to make then I could come around and have a look at your bike. You home today?

You should feel a judder under braking.

[MSTRS]

Cheers Steve - that would be awesome. I don't know how bad it is, but the right side disc stays hot and it definitely 'waggles' when rotated. It appears that the clicking sound is the pads moving inside the caliper. Strangely, I have not noticed any pulse through the lever.

[NZsarge]

Cheers Steve - that would be awesome. I don't know how bad it is, but the right side disc stays hot and it definitely 'waggles' when rotated. It appears that the clicking sound is the pads moving inside the caliper. Strangely, I have not noticed any pulse through the lever.

Yeah very weird, since there is no other tell tale signs of warpage I guess that may have happened at the track day....

[speights_bud]

John, if you'd like to properly test for warpage i can bring my dial gauge around and we an measure it that way, however i think the 2mm or so we roughly got with the steel rule gives a good inication that something not quite right.

[yungatart]

Your Dad is here at the mo, Pat. Disc is definitely warped, i don't think we need to test that any further.

[speights_bud]

Sa-weet, how did last night go? i hear zac got hold of some thou keys...?

[yungatart]

Yeah, all good! Dan was a little under the weather...lack of hydration after the Auck cheesecutter ride, but he flicked the keys to Zac for a squirt.
Zac liked it better than the GSXR750 but not as much as the Busa, I think.
He is keen to do the Moto TT trackday, Dan has promised him a few laps on it!

[DeltaBravo]

Sorry had to miss you Guys & Gals again. Due to working afternoon shift over W/E
Went for a ride late AM on Saturday. Due to work &. weather not done much riding
last few weeks.

[MSTRS]

Well, I think Wasp27 must have worked on the railways back in the days of steam. He is an excellent brakeman. Thanks heaps big guy.
Steve's TL discs were both warped but with some clever shim work under the carrier plate, he got the runout to about 10thou. Tested - no excessive drag, no clicking, no shudder, no pulse...just smooth feeling brakes :2thumbsup

[Wasp27]

Your welcome.....anytime

[Zukin]

So who else is heading to Welly for the CC ride?
Any plans in place yet, or just see how things go :eek:

I might stay over and book my bike in for a service on the Monday, before the warranty runs out :niceone:

Cheers Scott

[MSTRS]

So who else is heading to Welly for the CC ride?


We three are. On Saturday.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

So who else is heading to Welly for the CC ride?
Any plans in place yet, or just see how things go :eek:

I might stay over and book my bike in for a service on the Monday, before the warranty runs out :niceone:

Cheers Scott

Best I get a warrant and rego then. I hope to go down on Sunday morning and home Sunday avo.

[Zukin]

Best I get a warrant and rego then. I hope to go down on Sunday morning and home Sunday avo.

I might join you on the Sunday AM ride down :2thumbsup
I will let you know

Cheers Scott

[jrandom]

Yeah, all good! Dan was a little under the weather...lack of hydration after the Auck cheesecutter ride, but he flicked the keys to Zac for a squirt.

Mmm, yes, I did like the grin on his face when he got back. And, yes, must remember to hydrate. Head gets very sore!

I sent a text message when I left the Auckland Domain and then checked my watch when I pulled into your driveway; four hours and twenty five minutes had passed. Then I realised that stopping for a drink in Taupo would have been wise.

Oh well.

450km from Auckland to Napier, four hours and twenty five minutes, I averaged... about 102kph.

See? Literbikes can be legal too.

;)

[MSTRS]

450km from Auckland to Napier, four hours and twenty five minutes, I averaged... about 102kph.

See? Literbikes can be legal too.



R-i-g-h-t.....450km with a sizeable chunk at 50/70/80 limits
But we enjoyed meeting YourCriminalHighness

[Wasp27]

Best I get a warrant and rego then. I hope to go down on Sunday morning and home Sunday avo.

Yeah, best ya do..big guy, cant have the Mooo riding round on an illegal machine now can we...besides I need someone to follow...might get lost:chase: or summit.......:laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Yeah, best ya do..big guy, cant have the Mooo riding round on an illegal machine now can we...besides I need someone to follow...might get lost:chase: or summit.......:laugh:

:lol: the blind leading the blind.

I wounder what the or summit might be :rolleyes:

Note to self....must fix bracket or get more tape

[yungatart]

Ruby got her WOF today, so we are all set. I'm too much of abig girls blouse to rdie there and back in a day, so we are heading off Saturday.
Hopefully we meet up there so we can ride home together...if you can stand the pace I set....:whistle:

[robertydog]

Any idea what time you guys may leave on Sunday? And where from?

[Stickchick]

Can I get a pillon seat with someone for the Cheesecutter thingy please?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Any idea what time you guys may leave on Sunday? And where from?

I will be at the Westshore turn off at 6 and leave just after that. Airport end. If you want to join us there or on the way cool.

[MSTRS]

W & I now have flags. We'd like to get together for a group photo shoot before we set off. Sooner rather than last minute, please?

[Zukin]

I will be at the Westshore turn off at 6 and leave just after that. Airport end. If you want to join us there or on the way cool.

At this stage I will meet you at Links road (where it joins the Expressway), I will be waiting from 6.10am ready :)

Which way will you be going?
Straight ahead along the expressway, or turning down links road to SH50?

Cheers Scott

[robertydog]

Which way will you be going?
turning down links road to SH50?

Cheers Scott


Please please please:msn-wink:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Please please please:msn-wink:

:shit: I think Rob wants to go via the main road.:confused:


Motorway Links road HW50............ Links road is the road south of the lights that goes via the golf course aye? Sounds like a plan then. :shifty:

[Zukin]

:shit: I think Rob wants to go via the main road.:confused:


Motorway Links road HW50............ Links road is the road south of the lights that goes via the golf course aye? Sounds like a plan then. :shifty:

Yep that's the bugger, in that case since you are going HW 50, I will meet you by the golf course at the same time :niceone:

See ya then, I will let you know if I have a change of plans and wont be there, so you don't wait for me and I wont be turning up :pinch:

Cheers Scott

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Yep that's the bugger, in that case since you are going HW 50, I will meet you by the golf course at the same time :niceone:

See ya then, I will let you know if I have a change of plans and wont be there, so you don't wait for me and I wont be turning up :pinch:

Cheers Scott

Yep all good. We will not wait to long as we have a time table to keep. We will meet you at the H/W 50 end. Weather is going to be good and the ride is going to be great. A message will be delivered and changes will be made.





To old to blow fairy dust but I recon they won't give a shit what we riders think. Might have to stage a few "go slow" rides in the middle of the week down SH2 with some flags to get the message across. Aye W.

[Zukin]

If we go over the Rimutakas, you will see at Mount Bruce (just North of Masterton) that they have started to put these WRB on a few corners there :mad:

Also if we ride as a group back on Sunday and have time, my mother has offered us scones and coffee in Masterton on the return trip if anyone is keen?

Cheers Scott

[Wasp27]

but I recon they won't give a shit what we riders think. Aye W.

Yes, I agree. IMHO.. 'For this campaign to have any lasting effect we need support from the general public'

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THOSE RIDERS PARTICIPATING IN THIS OR ANY FUTURE PROTEST RIDES BEHAVE THEMSELVES AND RIDE SAFE!!!!!!!

A lot of people have put a lot of effort into this campaign to ensure it's success....unfortunately, as we all know it will only take the actions of one to destroy any credibility already established. This campaign will be ongoing and I hope as many riders as possible will be able to attend the Taupo event scheduled to coincide with a Government conference there. (I think its on Tuesday/Wednesday 4th & 5th Dec)
Remember the Media will be covering this event...so the eyes of the nation will be upon us ....so to speak. Lets make this a 'Ride To Remember' for all the right reasons:niceone: Cheers W & D

[yungatart]

W & I now have flags. We'd like to get together for a group photo shoot before we set off. Sooner rather than last minute, please?

Hey guys...photo shoot..we want some media coverage in HB of what we are doing. Can we get something organised for this before the w/e?





IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THOSE RIDERS PARTICIPATING IN THIS OR ANY FUTURE PROTEST RIDES BEHAVE THEMSELVES AND RIDE SAFE!!!!!!!

Remember the Media will be covering this event...so the eyes of the nation will be upon us ....so to speak. Lets make this a 'Ride To Remember' for all the right reasons:niceone: Cheers W & D

This man has wisdom beyond his years! Lets get the right message across!

[Zukin]

Hey guys...photo shoot..we want some media coverage in HB of what we are doing. Can we get something organised for this before the w/e?

Where and how?
Make a place and time and I will be there, also if you want Media then contact HB Today, ask for Roger Moroney, he is a reporter there and a fellow rider (he also writes for KiwiRider mag :2thumbsup

Cheers

[robertydog]

Might have to stage a few "go slow" rides in the middle of the week down SH2 with some flags to get the message across. Aye W.

That would suit the Gixxer

[yungatart]

That would suit the Gixxer

And you! SC has passed the title of president of the Wimpy Riders Club on to you.....

[Stickchick]

And you! SC has passed the title of president of the Wimpy Riders Club on to you.....

That is right Roberty...I will be leaving the bay in a month so I need to pass it on to someone and why not you!!! :laugh::bleh:

[robertydog]

Ruby got her WOF today, so we are all set. I'm too much of abig girls blouse to rdie there and back in a day, so we are heading off Saturday.
Hopefully we meet up there so we can ride home together...if you can stand the pace I set....:whistle:



And why would i need to be the president of the wimpy club. I ride in the rain. i ride in the wind. I ride anytime.
And snice you Tart are a big girls blouse you can have it. Cause im riding to Wellywood and back in one day.

[yungatart]

And why would i need to be the president of the wimpy club. I ride in the rain. i ride in the wind. I ride anytime.
And snice you Tart are a big girls blouse you can have it. Cause im riding to Wellywood and back in one day.

Sheesh! I never nominated you!

And I cannot accept nomination for the presidency as I have to wash my hair.......
I'm allowed to be a big girls blouse seeing as I am a big girl now...you, however are not, so I second the nomination
Carried!

[robertydog]

So back on to the subject. Anyone riding Saturday? Local that is.

Maybe we can escort Tart outa town. Spin her around a few times and see if she knows her way back.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

That would suit the Gixxer

Now thats not very nice Rob..... Mr Yamahahahahahahahaha man :yawn:

[Wasp27]

Maybe we can escort Tart outa town. Spin her around a few times and see if she knows her way back.

Now thats bloody funny....:lol::lol::lol: sorry YT, but it is.....:laugh::msn-wink:

[BigG]

Not riding at all this weekend big anniversery weekend for the wife and I. Mite get out for a little spin though.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Bloody nice flags you two. Bloody nice. You are going to need a strong pole to hold it on MSTRS. I have seen W's one today and they create a lota drag.

They are really nice...........

[Wasp27]

Not riding at all this weekend big anniversery weekend for the wife and I. Mite get out for a little spin though.

Good for you G...hope you take her somewhere nice and spoil her rotten:hug:Have a good weekend U 2.....Cheers W & D

P.S...that dont mean down the chippie neither:laugh:

[Wasp27]

Bloody nice flags you two. Bloody nice. You are going to need a strong pole to hold it on MSTRS. I have seen W's one today and they create a lota drag.

They are really nice...........

Yeah, Thanks Mary...for the repair job:niceone:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Not riding at all this weekend big anniversery weekend for the wife and I. Mite get out for a little spin though.

Good stuff G. Have a great time mate. :woohoo: Nice to read stuff like this. :sunny: A nice feed and a night away from home will do it just nice.:love:

What ever you do have a great time. :first:

[Wasp27]

Bloody nice flags you two. Bloody nice. You are going to need a strong pole to hold it on MSTRS. I have seen W's one today and they create a lota drag.

They are really nice...........

And a huge thank you to MSTRS for making my flag.. :2thumbsup.awesome buddy. Certainly causes quite a stir going down the road:shit:

[speights_bud]

Have just got the Go-ahead from 5-star to get the RG race bike sign written up. here's a little preview, thanks to John :eek:

I'm off to Dorkland for 3 weeks tomorrow afternoon :blank:for a 3 week course with work. So that'll be fun

[yungatart]

Maybe we can escort Tart outa town. Spin her around a few times and see if she knows her way back.

You will keep, smartarse!!


Now thats bloody funny....:lol::lol::lol: sorry YT, but it is.....:laugh::msn-wink:

Yeah, you an' all!


Not riding at all this weekend big anniversery weekend for the wife and I. Mite get out for a little spin though.

Congratulations! Have a great weekend!

[Stickchick]

Not riding at all this weekend big anniversery weekend for the wife and I. Mite get out for a little spin though.

Have fun this weekend G, hope you both enjoy yourselves!!!!

[Stickchick]

Have just got the Go-ahead from 5-star to get the RG race bike sign written up. here's a little preview, thanks to John :eek:

I'm off to Dorkland for 3 weeks tomorrow afternoon :blank:for a 3 week course with work. So that'll be fun

RG is looking good. Where in Dorkland are you gonna be? If I don;t go to Wellington next weekend I might be headed up that way instead...could catch up for a drink maybe? Only one mind you, would hate for your parents to change their attitude that I'm a sweet innocent girl :shutup::laugh::laugh:

[Stickchick]

Maybe we can escort Tart outa town. Spin her around a few times and see if she knows her way back.

:laugh::laugh::laugh: Sorry tart but W and Roberty are right that is funny :chase: Especially since it wasn't directed at me.

I will see you all on Sunday:niceone:

[jrandom]

could catch up for a drink maybe?

Fookin neow!

:drinknsin


... would hate for your parents to change their attitude that I'm a sweet innocent girl

But you so are.

[Stickchick]

But you so are.

Awww thank you kind sir :love:

[yungatart]

All you folk riding to Welly for the CC protest, we have a photographer from HB Today coming around here tomorrow at 12 midday...have your bikes spic and span and BE HERE!!!
This will be part of a major traffic safety focus that the paper is running, it is our chance to get the public informed of the issues we face.

[Wasp27]

All you folk riding to Welly for the CC protest, we have a photographer from HB Today coming around here tomorrow at 12 midday...have your bikes spic and span and BE HERE!!!
This will be part of a major traffic safety focus that the paper is running, it is our chance to get the public informed of the issues we face.

Excellent news there YT:niceone:...is there gunna be Hot-Dogs and Candy Floss...

[Colapop]

And a Mary-go-round?

[Zukin]

And a Mary-go-round?

Not sure about the "go round"

But I sure would like to see " Mary go muffins" :laugh:
They are the best muffins in the Bay:woohoo:

Good work YT, I will be there :)
At your place, will there be enough room or is it a ride to the park?

Cheers Scott

[MSTRS]

Perhaps we will let the professional photographer decide location....

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Best we all get to the photo shoot then. :bleh: Should I wear my budgie smugglers then?




WHAT?




thats not very nice you lot......:rolleyes:

[NZsarge]

All you folk riding to Welly for the CC protest, we have a photographer from HB Today coming around here tomorrow at 12 midday...have your bikes spic and span and BE HERE!!!
This will be part of a major traffic safety focus that the paper is running, it is our chance to get the public informed of the issues we face.
Great stuff!!

Excellent news there YT:niceone:...is there gunna be Hot-Dogs and Candy Floss...
Hey you!! Have you guy decided what you are doing tomorrow, who you are collecting on the way? Got a vague idea when you gonna be scootin' through Vegas, i'll wait at the BP for ya....hopefully:rolleyes:With my record I would'nt wait eh....

[yungatart]

Best we all get to the photo shoot then. :bleh: Should I wear my budgie smugglers then?



Yeah, do!!!
It'll be sure to get attention for our cause when printed on the front page on Monday!!!

[BigG]

Yeah, do!!!
It'll be sure to get attention for our cause when printed on the front page on Monday!!! Thats going to be a fantastic Photo, well done for getting it organised, don't pull any faces or whatever.:2thumbsup

[Wasp27]

Check out my new profile pic :eek: BIG thanks to MSTRS

[Wasp27]

Great stuff!!

Hey you!! Have you guy decided what you are doing tomorrow, who you are collecting on the way? Got a vague idea when you gonna be scootin' through Vegas, i'll wait at the BP for ya....hopefully:rolleyes:With my record I would'nt wait eh....

Hi John, I will talk to the guys at the photo shoot and let you know this evening...ok. cheers W

[NZsarge]

Hi John, I will talk to the guys at the photo shoot and let you know this evening...ok. cheers W

Sweet, cheers.

[BigG]

Check out my new profile pic :eek: BIG thanks to MSTRS:woohoo::woohoo: That looks so good only your ride could carry that huge flag. That will certainly draw attention to onlookers. (needs a yellow thingy at the back cos its overhanging more than 600mm):whistle:

[Wasp27]

:woohoo::woohoo: That looks so good only your ride could carry that huge flag. That will certainly draw attention to onlookers. (needs a yellow thingy at the back cos its overhanging more than 600mm):whistle:

The Thingy is the 'Thingy'.....int it?:msn-wink::laugh:

[Wasp27]

Hi John, I will talk to the guys at the photo shoot and let you know this evening...ok. cheers W

Hi John, It's now been confirmed that we will be going down via Palmy Nth and returning back through Masterton cause Zukins arranged for Tea and Scones there:niceone: So where can we meet you?...looks like we will be in Dannevirke at 7.30am. Anybody want to meet in P/Nth around 8.00- 8.15am??

[NZsarge]

Check out my new profile pic :eek: BIG thanks to MSTRS
Done a freakin' nice job on that flag!

Hi John, It's now been confirmed that we will be going down via Palmy Nth and returning back through Masterton cause Zukins arranged for Tea and Scones there:niceone: So where can we meet you?...looks like we will be in Dannevirke at 7.30am. Anybody want to meet in P/Nth around 8.00- 8.15am??

Ok, good.
Pick me up on the way through Vegas, if i'm not there do not wait i,ve probably done something really dumb like not switch my alarm on!:Oops:.....done that before.
Actually, ride straight past BP in Vegas, if you dont see my bike (i'll park it so it can be seen easily) it means i'm not there that way you wont need to stop, if I am there i'll catch you up but if you want a spell by all means stop.
See you tomorrow, Sarge.

[Wasp27]

Done a freakin' nice job on that flag!


Ok, good.
Pick me up on the way through Vegas, if i'm not there do not wait i,ve probably done something really dumb like not switch my alarm on!:Oops:.....done that before.
Actually, ride straight past BP in Vegas, if you dont see my bike (i'll park it so it can be seen easily) it means i'm not there that way you wont need to stop, if I am there i'll catch you up but if you want a spell by all means stop.
See you tomorrow, Sarge.

Easy fix for that mate....just PM me your number and I'll ring you when I get up at 4am:laugh: see ya in the morning..Cheers W & D

[Zukin]

Ok see you guys at 6.10am somewhere near the golf course on HW 50, don't stop and I will see (or hear) you coming and will tag on the back ;)

Until then have fun

Cheers Scott

[NZsarge]

I've sent Banditrider a pm to see if they wanted to hook up in Palmy but have'nt heard back yet, said they would be off at 8:00 and I asked if they would consider 8:15, we'll see and i'll update as soon as I know any more.
I need to go out to the workshop and jack round with my suspension and what not so i'll be back inside in about an hour to check developments.

[NZsarge]

I've sent Banditrider a pm to see if they wanted to hook up in Palmy but have'nt heard back yet, said they would be off at 8:00 and I asked if they would consider 8:15, we'll see and i'll update as soon as I know any more.
I need to go out to the workshop and jack round with my suspension and what not so i'll be back inside in about an hour to check developments.

Andrew got back to me, dont worry about them. we'll probably see them on the way down...or there. Phew! Now all I have to worry about is my arse getting out of bed...

[Gixxer 4 ever]

All sorted people. Roll on the ride.
Time for sleep.
See you all in a few hours........:yes:.........

[Wasp27]

Ok see you guys at 6.10am somewhere near the golf course on HW 50, don't stop and I will see (or hear) you coming and will tag on the back ;)

Until then have fun

Cheers Scott

Yeah, Good idea Scott...meet you there at 6.10 or there abouts...cheers W

[Wasp27]

Time for sleep.
........:yes:.........
Yeah,right......(tui) thats easy for you to say:sleep::laugh:

[Wasp27]

Andrew got back to me, dont worry about them. we'll probably see them on the way down...or there. Phew! Now all I have to worry about is my arse getting out of bed...

See you in a couple of hours big guy....cheers W

[Colapop]

THEY'RE COMING!!

Have had an update - Dannevirke has been achieved... further South awaits... :Punk:

[Colapop]

THEY'VE GONE!!

But it was very nice to have had them here. I'll have to return the favour and go there... A couple of pickles of the peeples...


That little one's a bit grumpy though...

[Nasty]

Thank you to all the HBayers who decided the ride today was to Wellington ... what an awesome feat ... and what special people you have. Cheers to the tart for speaking .. great effort .. you didn't even sound nervous! Bling babe huge Bling!

[hXc]

Cheers guys, good weekend/night away.
Apart from the horrendous weather on the way home, it was good.
Thanks heaps. A nice hot shower fixed the freezing cold too.

[jrandom]

Anyone got the phone number of the blonde in the pink Quasi jacket?

:eek:

[Colapop]

I think it's an 0900 number... :Pokey:

[hXc]

And The Mighty Spada (Spada Radiata) holds true to it's nickname. It put up with the weather, the arsehole motorists around it, and the crazy rider exceptionally well, as always.

I wonder if the soles of my boots and my pegs will hold out until I sell it?

[NZsarge]

Cheers guys, good weekend/night away.
Apart from the horrendous weather on the way home, it was good.
Thanks heaps. A nice hot shower fixed the freezing cold too.

Bugger, sorry to here about that. You guys obviously went back up through Palmy yes? I shot over the Takas and you probably dont want to here about it but the weather was freakin' awesome....
Came through 56 to Pahiatua, sweet ride as always.

[hXc]

Bugger, sorry to here about that. You guys obviously went back up through Palmy yes? I shot over the Takas and you probably dont want to here about it but the weather was freakin' awesome....
Came through 56 to Pahiatua, sweet ride as always.
Nah, we went over the Takas. Was only crap weather from between Dannevegas and Paki Paki.
Otherwise, it was decent.

[NZsarge]

Sorry I bailed on you guys today but I had to get on my way back home, was running on empty big time, those last few k's before home were not good, had to stop for a break only a few short k's from home, just could'nt focus.

[Clivoris]

Nah, we went over the Takas. Was only crap weather from between Dannevegas and Paki Paki.
Otherwise, it was decent.

Glad y'all got home ok. Sorry I didn't hang around to say seeya. Will catch up again sometime anyway.

[yungatart]

Glad y'all got home ok. Sorry I didn't hang around to say seeya. Will catch up again sometime anyway.

Thanks so much to you and your delightful family for the hospitality!!
It was great:grouphug:

[Clivoris]

Thanks so much to you and your delightful family for the hospitality!!
It was great:grouphug:

Was a pleasure for us to have you all. The kids "can't wait to see you again" and "it was really fun to have you here" and "Zac was fun to play with".

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What a great day. Great work Cola and the speech was awesome and all the others that worked so hard to make this happen. Fantastic and roll on Taupo.
Well spoken Tart. You rock girl. To many to thanks but not having the barriers here has made us complacent. Riding among them today made me realise just how dangerous they are. Gota change the law and they gota go.

The hail storm was somthin else on the way home. Hail the size of big peas. No shit they actually stung the skin through the jacket and froze da boy bits as it socked in to the leathers. Thunder and lightning and all.

K time for ZZZZZs but thanks to W&D for the breaky. It set us up for the day. You are great you two. I recon the Bay Has some special people and I for one am honoured to know some of you. Ten points for the day.

[Zukin]

What a ride :2thumbsup

We left Sunny Hawkes Bay at 6am this morning and got back in the door just on 7.00 :eek:
650km of great riding and even better company :)

What a great turnout, it was good to catch up with so many people and to meet plenty of new KBers

We had

Fog
Rain
Heavy Rain
Even Heavier Rain
Hail
did I mention the rain
Lightning

and a puncture 500m from home :mad:

Still worth every minute of it :)

[robertydog]

It was a good day that started with a great breakfast. Thanks W&D. Was a good ride down and meeting up with NZsarge just made the HB crowd even bigger. It was good to see so many bikes at the meeting point and im glad the rain held off when we rode into Wellington. What a buzz looking in the mirrors and seeing so many bikes. Awesome.
Well done Janet for the words to the large crowd and to Col for your words and organizing everything. Even our lunch. Was good to chill out before our ride home.
Be fear to say that everyone couldnt wait to get home. I was the same as my bum wasnt feeling the same as when we left at 6 am. Damm shame that we had to ride thru one hell of a storm. Couldnt believe the hail, and the lightning. Still i thought that it wont last long and we would come out of it. Just about needed a boat thou.
But thats what we do. Thanks for the day guys and gals.

[Wasp27]

Well, Its hard to describe the feeling of being involved in such an event....It was a joy and an absolute privilege to support such a worthwhile cause and indeed such an awesome bunch of people. To you Col, and your team please accept our heartfelt thanks and admiration for your efforts in organising such a successful event....special mention should go to Nasty and Simon who organised and directed 'The Sandbar' group...you certainly contributed to what turned out to be a very memorable day for us. To you Janet...we're just so proud to say that your ours...in fact I can honestly say that about the whole KB mob:love: and also to you John (NZSarge)thanks for joining our ride..... As the big guy(G4E) mentioned...It really bought this issue home for us when we had to ride down those roads already equipped with these deadly barriers.....that's some scary shit. My fear is that riders that have to run that gauntlet every day will (heaven forbid) become complacent as to just how horrific these devices are:shit: I'm struggling to imagine the type of people that would install these barriers in the first place. We simply cannot let this die.....support this most worthwhile campaign, join the next protest ride in Taupo. To all those wonderful people that gave up their day and made the effort....it was a privilege to ride with you... Cheers W & D

[yungatart]

Yeah! It was fantastic!
I had placed myself at the back of the bunch heading into Welly, what a sight...bikes as far as the eye could see, just stunning!
Col did a fantastic job of organising and delegating, for sure. Col, you may be a big kid and a party animal, but you have proved you can put in the hard yards.
The ride home was fun...my shoulder was so sore by the time I got to Dannevirke, I was on the verge of tears..(I know, HTFU) but had a good break in the servo there, got advised not to go HW 50, so headed off up 2.
It got blacker and blacker and balcker. The lightening was sure impressive tho, but I do wonder at the wisdom of riding along with a flagpole sticking up in that weather. Neither Zac or I had wets so we were cold, wet and tired when we finally got home.
I am no longer in the Wimpy Club after riding in that. I reckon I have graduated to real biker stuff now!
SC, best be taking your presidency to Aucks.....

[Stickchick]

Yes I think I do need to take the presidency to Auckland with me....I will hand it down when the time is right. What an awesome experience, I was proud to be part of the day.

Col, very well spoken mate!!! Janet..I'm sooo proud of you, you didn't come across nervous at all and see....told you were loud and opinionated hehehehe.

All I can say I'm proud to be able to say that I'm, and hopefully always be, part of the HB Kbers, the dedication you guys have is something I have never seen before. You guys rock!!!! Steve, thank you sooo much for taking me down and yes I did get the black marks out of my jacket:bleh:

W & D thank you for the breakfast it was just what was needed.:headbang:

[MSTRS]

Last one to post a report....
Great ride down on Sat. A brilliant evening at Nasty & Grub's. Thanks for cooking Col, you are truly a man of many talents. A special thanks to The Clivoris's for their superb hospitality. The gathering at The Sandbar to begin our ride...great to be at the front bearing one of the flags. I got some video, but none of the ride itself unfortunately. Then Parliament - what can I say. It was truly a special thing to be so involved with all the passion against these evil things. And didn't YT do well - she is one special lady. The lunch in the park was lovely and an excellent time to just chill and reflect on the day. Thanks Col for that. The ride home was another thing altogether...We've ridden in rain before but that wasn't rain!!! Fuck those drops hurt, wasn't surprised to learn it was hail. Then the roadworks at Otane....
But home safe and all was right with the world.
Taupo next...we will not stop until the problem of cheesecutters is satisfactorily resolved.
Lastly, a big thanks to all you lot who made the effort. Give yourselves a cheer...

[BigG]

Well done you guys:niceone:Beautifull weather in the bay could only manage a short ride to the beach in the blazing hot sunshine. I'll make it for the Taupo ride. Must have been bleedin awesome.:jerry:

[robertydog]

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[speights_bud]

Hey guys,

I've just managed to hook up the the broadband in my room while im in auck's for the block course. Looks good all the bikes that turned up for the protest ride :D:D i'm about to jump onto the tvnz on demand and see if i can find it on the news, was there any coverage?

Sticky, im staying at Manukau tech, will be here until nov28th, so flick us a txt/pm if your around.

hope you guys are all well, im lving in a student village with 6 indian guys and one other guy on the same course as me from napier. so things smell funky at breakfast and dinnertime :confused:

John, any chance of me getting a photo of my baby sign written up? i dont know if i can wait 2 weeks to see the real deal :'(

Once again Congrats on the protest, hopefully i'll make it to the taupo one.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hey guys,

Once again Congrats on the protest, hopefully i'll make it to the taupo one.

You might need a seat on a Gixxer Boyo.. a back seat. :devil2:


Nice to see you have settled in. Manage to empty da old Van? How did it run?
I hear you like R1's. Think I would to but don't tell da dog.

[speights_bud]

You might need a seat on a Gixxer Boyo.. a back seat. :devil2:


Nice to see you have settled in. Manage to empty da old Van? How did it run?
I hear you like R1's. Think I would to but don't tell da dog.

I'm sure someone will lend me a bike :sunny: if not, the Rg is still road legal, and it does need a few quiet trips to taupo to run it in from what W said.

I'm off sometime in the near future to meet up with Matt to give him his junk, although i needed his fan last night, coz the dryer right next to my room and it blows the hot air inside the house/hallway :weird: so the room was pretty hot, and the windows that open are pretty small. The van ran ok on the way up though, no problems :)

As for the Riding of R1's, yes very nice and smooth, doesn't have the crack the GSXR has with the headers/pipe/tuning etc, i found it was much more mellow in terms of cracking the throttle open, may have been the traction control system? i'm not sure if they run them or not but i have heard some of the litre bikes do. I do however like my license, and when you look down to find that what you thought was just 'cruising' at 100 turns out to be 2/3 that ontop again i can see how it'd be very easy for one to lose the bike and paperwork. But all in all a very nice ride. they even have a superbright white LED on the dash that blinds you at night when it's time to upshift! Therefore it should be duely noted that i will be requiring a worked R1 to ride in order to make sure i have a fair comparison to the GSXR :whistle:

[Stickchick]

Hey Paddy, you back this way at all in the next three weeks? I'm having going away drinks so I can say goodbye to you all and was hoping you would be able to make them...All good if not

[robertydog]

Therefore it should be duely noted that i will be requiring a worked R1 to ride in order to make sure i have a fair comparison to the GSXR :whistle:[/B]

I hear what you are are saying. but all you need to do is ask............and i will tell you what a worked R1 goes like:clap:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Therefore it should be duely noted that i will be requiring a worked R1 to ride in order to make sure i have a fair comparison to the GSXR :whistle:

Sounds like you Rob. Give it heaps SP. Remember you don't own it :rolleyes:

[speights_bud]

Hey Paddy, you back this way at all in the next three weeks? I'm having going away drinks so I can say goodbye to you all and was hoping you would be able to make them...All good if not

I'll be back Nov 24th for my work chrismas function from 12noon until 6pm, unsure as to where i'll go from there. but may be able to drop in for something :)

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hey Paddy, you back this way at all in the next three weeks? I'm having going away drinks so I can say goodbye to you all and was hoping you would be able to make them...All good if not

Ummm why don't we all pick a date and gather at the Brew shack and everyone can feed them selves and buy you a drink? :wari:

[speights_bud]

I hear what you are are saying. but all you need to do is ask............and i will tell you what a worked R1 goes like:clap:

But... but... surely you get the hint?? hehe:sweatdrop

I know if i owned one i probably wouldn't trust a young fella on it either:no:

[speights_bud]

Therefore it should be duely noted that i will be requiring a worked R1 to ride in order to make sure i have a fair comparison to the GSXR :whistle:

I guess this also means i need a 'relativley' stock 1999 GSXR SRAD for the testing of? Eh MSTRS?

[robertydog]

Ummm why don't we all pick a date and gather at the Brew shack and everyone can feed them selves and buy you a drink? :wari:

I hope you pick a day im not on shift:niceone:

[MSTRS]

I guess this also means i need a 'relativley' stock 1999 GSXR SRAD for the testing of? Eh MSTRS?

It don't matter even if you shout....I'm reeaeaaalll deaf these days;)

[speights_bud]

It don't matter even if you shout....I'm reeaeaaalll deaf these days;)

I've noticed over recent months where the key for the Gixxer is kept, remember now that keys don't need hearing to be turned a little to the 'ON' position...:nya:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I hope you pick a day im not on shift:niceone:

So pick a date and see if it works for Chicky and everyone else.........

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I've noticed over recent months where the key for the Gixxer is kept, remember now that keys don't need hearing to be turned a little to the 'ON' position...:nya:

Remember young one he still has your race bike......... It could well be pink when you get home. But I hear black bits rub off pink bits. Aye Chicky

[speights_bud]

black bits? pink bits? they're all there for the rubbing in my opinion:shit:

Maybe John accidentally sign-wrote the GSXR instead fo the RG for me to race?:eek:

[MSTRS]

black bits? pink bits? they're all there for the rubbing in my opinion:shit:

Maybe John accidentally sign-wrote the GSXR instead fo the RG for me to race?:eek:

Oh. Dear. Twice.
*shakes head*

[speights_bud]

Oh. Dear. Twice.
*shakes head*


As you said the other day, neither Zac or myself have lost the ability to talk shite:Punk:
Off to dinner in the big city, catch you guys later on

[Stickchick]

The Brew Shack sounds like a great idea to me. What are your shifts like ROberty....Would hate to leave without letting you have one more dig at me hehehehe

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Maybe John accidentally sign-wrote the GSXR instead fo the RG for me to race?:eek:

Ummm no his Gixxer looked stock yesterday...:baby: :lol:

[speights_bud]

....Would hate to leave without letting you have one more dig at me hehehehe


Tehehe pink bits :Pokey: :dodge: :hug:

[team cudby]

hi the ex stickey pink bits is racing at taupo this weekend so look for the bike how many are coming to race.

[speights_bud]

I'm stuck in auck's this weekend, i dont think my boss will like paying me out petrol for 2 additional trips back south again. Good luck with the bike though :)

[Stickchick]

Right, Roberty has kindly told me whast his shifts are so How about making Dinner and Drinks at the Brew Shack on the Saturday 24th Nov at about 6.30pm - 7pm? Does that fit for everyone?

[speights_bud]

Right, Roberty has kindly told me whast his shifts are so How about making Dinner and Drinks at the Brew Shack on the Saturday 24th Nov at about 6.30pm - 7pm? Does that fit for everyone?

My work do finishes at 6pm in hastings and the racecourse, so im pretty sure i can arrange to be there :)

[Stickchick]

My work do finishes at 6pm in hastings and the racecourse, so im pretty sure i can arrange to be there :)

Sweet is Jas going to this do with you? If not bring her along

[speights_bud]

Sweet is Jas going to this do with you? If not bring her along

Yup, im picking Jas up in Taupo on my way down, so she'll be there all things going to plan :banana:

[team cudby]

Right, Roberty has kindly told me whast his shifts are so How about making Dinner and Drinks at the Brew Shack on the Saturday 24th Nov at about 6.30pm - 7pm? Does that fit for everyone?hi i would like to come but i am in taupo for the weekend working with client for the cycle race around taupo.mike has the kids all weekend

[Stickchick]

hi i would like to come but i am in taupo for the weekend working with client for the cycle race around taupo.mike has the kids all weekend

Sorry I can't change the weekend because of the Memorial Trackday the weekend after and I'm assuming people are going to be staying in Taupo.

I will make sure we catch up before I go, Don;t you worry about that

[Stickchick]

Just thought I warn you all that I may not be myself for a while as I have given up smoking see here for details http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1293261#post1293261

[robertydog]

Just thought I warn you all that I may not be myself http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1293261#post1293261

And...............:Pokey:

[BigG]

Just thought I warn you all that I may not be myself for a while as I have given up smoking see here for details http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1293261#post1293261Ya need to take Losec, I think thats what they call it , that will fix your reflux. Just keep riding yer bike then you cant smoke.:blink:

[Stickchick]

Ya need to take Losec, I think thats what they call it , that will fix your reflux. Just keep riding yer bike then you cant smoke.:blink:

I do take losec and have for the last year, but I have been taking about 3 - 4 a day when I should only be taking 1 just to stop the reflux.

[speights_bud]

I'm bored like you can't imagine! I've already been accredited for 3 unit papers here at the block course so i don't have to go to the classes, is there no one on this thread who has nothing better to do at work??:no: :doh: :yawn: :sleep: :pinch: