Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[Dooly]

Bit of a scoot up the farm track today. So cant be all that bad i reckon.

So you'll be ready for the trackday on the 27th then huh......:shutup::niceone:
Room on the trailer.

[stormy1]

So you'll be ready for the trackday on the 27th then huh......:shutup::niceone:
Room on the trailer.

Mate that was a bit low lol :nono:

[Dooly]

Mate that was a bit low lol :nono:

Naa, he'd be chomping at the bit.:Punk:

[stormy1]

Looks like will be scrubbing the new tyre in on the ride tomorrow. Only just got the exhaust back tonight with the bracket re-welded so havent been out at all since my slow ride last Sunday!

Dam im looking forward to it!!!

[Tony W]

Looks like will be scrubbing the new tyre in on the ride tomorrow. Only just got the exhaust back tonight with the bracket re-welded so havent been out at all since my slow ride last Sunday!

Dam im looking forward to it!!!



Brrrr...it's a bit nippy...hope to see you guys at 1..

I must warn you though......I'm bringing both my Valentines....?


Dooly: don't mention 220kgs :eek5:

[schado]

Hi. Is this ride on an invite/mates basis only? And if not, is it suited to a DR600 commuter? Best I ask instead of rocking up looking like Osama at GW's birthday party. Cheers

[McDuck]

Hi. Is this ride on an invite/mates basis only? And if not, is it suited to a DR600 commuter? Best I ask instead of rocking up looking like Osama at GW's birthday party. Cheers

As far as i know all rides are lerner friendly unless staited in the breefing.....

[schado]

As far as i know all rides are lerner friendly unless staited in the breefing.....

Thanks for that. I might rock on over for a looksee. Even though I'm a little on the shy side (manly version of the concept - thankyou very much !!!) when it comes to meeting people.... maybe I can leave my helmet on and just pretent that I sent my drone out for the social communication aspect.

[Dooly]

Hi. Is this ride on an invite/mates basis only? And if not, is it suited to a DR600 commuter? Best I ask instead of rocking up looking like Osama at GW's birthday party. Cheers

All's welcome mate.
As long as we all know the route end, its all good.
So if you get left behind or surge ahead of all, no worries.
No chequered flag at end of ride.

[BigG]

All's welcome mate.
As long as we all know the route end, its all good.
So if you get left behind or surge ahead of all, no worries.
No chequered flag at end of ride.Mmmmm what you saying Tony you meen its not a race:doh: I normally bring up the rear and try to look after you guys but sometimes I forget:done:

[BigG]

Not sure how many are planning on going down at this stage. Definately myself and Alvin and I've promised to pick my niece up and take her.

See you Sunday morning then at the BP? Ok I will be there rain or shine 8.30, what time does raceing start. My nephue could be riding in the 125 GP but I not herd from Them.

[robertydog]

Full on racing from 11.30am. But there is practice etc starting earlier.

[BigG]

Full on racing from 11.30am. But there is practice etc starting earlier.You going down Rob?

[robertydog]

Yea. A car load of kids and Cindy.

[BigG]

Yea. A car load of kids and Cindy. I got a stack of ear plugs mate, hey for the kids:beer:

[Dooly]

Mmmmm what you saying Tony you meen its not a race:doh: I normally bring up the rear and try to look after you guys but sometimes I forget:done:

Naa, not a race mate, but I believe we did see about 105 kph today.
Bit naughty being 5 kph over the limit, but you gotta live on the edge a bit now and again.:crazy::lol:

Was a good ride, and Te Onepu rd is very sweet to partake in.
Checked out a 09 Daytona 675 at the Classic clubrooms too.
Niiiiiccceeeee......I believe Dale fell in love........:lol::2thumbsup

[schado]

Naa, not a race mate, but I believe we did see about 105 kph today.
Bit naughty being 5 kph over the limit, but you gotta live on the edge a bit now and again.:crazy::lol:

Was a good ride, and Te Onepu rd is very sweet to partake in.
Checked out a 09 Daytona 675 at the Classic clubrooms too.
Niiiiiccceeeee......I believe Dale fell in love........:lol::2thumbsup

That was fun... whu hu !!! where are we riding tonight? :scooter: :gob:

[Tony W]

That was fun... whu hu !!! where are we riding tonight? :scooter: :gob:

You must have got home safely then.....?

Can't wait 'til tomorrow eh ? :laugh:

[schado]

You must have got home safely then.....?

Can't wait 'til tomorrow eh ? :laugh:

Yep. Got home. Found it hard to stop riding though... I kind of wanted to attempt the 'energizer' meets 'Ride On soundtrack' trick. But needed food, shower and to look at some dirty pictures of near naked Suzkuki's (even though I'm turned on by a fully dressed one at the mo)

And... oh yes, I'm keen on tomorow !!! Sadly, at this point in my riding life I might still be a bit of an anchor - tempo wise - but am eager to learn the ropes.

Will need to practice using equipment below my knee's with those heavyduty boots on. Brakes and gears vs boots hehehe.

Cheers for a great ride today people... sorry for the hold up, but...... I loved it :niceone:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(on the moro Tony)

[Tony W]

Cheers Dirtbiker.

[stormy1]

Cheers Dirtbiker.

He may be a dirtbiker but he kept us pretty honest, all we could hear was valve bounce down the straights lol.

Was a great ride today guys (Jackie and Karen included). Had a real blast, just what I needed.

Dooley, dammit why did that guy have to turn up on that Daytona lol!!!!. Feel an overdraft coming on :eek5:

[BigG]

Nice to hear you guys had a decent ride yesterday, well its our turn today, it should be a good day at the races nice to watch those guys dice around the corners at manfeild while sipping a nice cool beer :beer: Bus leaves BP Stortford at 8.30:clap:

[Dooly]

Nice to hear you guys had a decent ride yesterday, well its our turn today, it should be a good day at the races nice to watch those guys dice around the corners at manfeild while sipping a nice cool beer :beer: Bus leaves BP Stortford at 8.30:clap:

Have a good one guys, looks like the weather will be good for you too.

Kinda was thinking I should come with ya last night, but bit late now, but do feel like a ride today.
Just need to check what needs doing around here first.

Steve/Warwick, what are you guys up to today?

[stormy1]

Have a good one guys, looks like the weather will be good for you too.

Kinda was thinking I should come with ya last night, but bit late now, but do feel like a ride today.

Steve/Warwick, what are you guys up to today?

Im just heading into work for a few hours but may be keen for a ride today as well. Have some bike time to make up lol. I have to dates to organise for today so that could make things a little trickey re timing as well!

[Tony W]

Me and Shado are taking the trailies and heading up some back roads to Tutira at 10 today.

Anyone else interested in doing something a bit dirty, for a change.

[stormy1]

Text/ring me Tony as off into work now. Cheers

[Dooly]

Im just heading into work for a few hours but may be keen for a ride today as well. Have some bike time to make up lol. I have to dates to organise for today so that could make things a little trickey re timing as well!

Give me a txt when you're ready and we'll sort summit out eh.

The Duc needs a run, best put the plate and bits back on I think.

Gary?
Tony?
Xan?

[Dooly]

Me and Shado are taking the trailies and heading up some back roads to Tutira at 10 today.

Anyone else interested in doing something a bit dirty, for a change.

Ahh, good, alas my DR350 aint road legal.

[Tony W]

Ahh, good, alas my DR350 aint road legal.

That's a shame.

[Tony W]

Give me a txt when you're ready and we'll sort summit out eh.

The Duc needs a run, best put the plate and bits back on I think.

Gary?
Tony?
Xan?

If you guys decide to head up the Wairoa Rd, txt us up. Could catch up somewhere...?

We'll get to Tutira approx 12.

[GMcC]

If you guys decide to head up the Wairoa Rd, txt us up. Could catch up somewhere...?

We'll get to Tutira approx 12.

Cheers for the goods yestaday guys was great and good to catch up with you and others who aint seen for while
Im heading down Norsewood for wifeys birthday lunch
( Shell take the dog and Ill ride me trump:clap:
Thanks again and take it real.....................

[GMcC]

Also before I head off WHO going up 2 Paeroa ?
Daryl - think thats his handle with the 675 guna shoot up on the Sunday early n head back that arvo?
Im up for it :yes:

[Dooly]

Dale and I are going for a ride, prob about 12-12.30ish.
Txt me if you wanna come, not sure where at this stage.

[DR Girl]

[QUOTE=Dooly;1936057]Naa, not a race mate, but I believe we did see about 105 kph today.
Bit naughty being 5 kph over the limit, but you gotta live on the edge a bit now and again.:crazy::lol:

Even my 200 can do 105 & a little more .........! Another DR, hope for me yet!! Though schado's is 3 times the size of mine. Maybe he weighs 3 times my weight.......????
Kind offer from Tony W to borrow his 400 for yesterday. Only prob as I told him, I would be going so carefully on it that I would be faster on my 200!!!
A great & v hot day last Sat doing 42 Trav & Fishers Track.

Tried the old boy & a 675 daytona NOT looking hopeful.:crybaby:

[Dooly]

You should take the 400 offer up, you'll get into the groove real quick.

And we only ever travel at 100 kph so you'll be right.:msn-wink::D

....just keep trying on the 675.:ride::yes:

Righto, time to hit the road.........:scooter:

[Tony W]

Was a good ride today DR girl, shame you weren't allowed to go.....:devil2::clap::finger::crybaby::crybaby:

[Dooly]

Was a good ride today DR girl, shame you weren't allowed to go.....:devil2::clap::finger::crybaby::crybaby:

Not allowed to go?

I thought it was only guys who were under the thumb!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Good ride today me and Dale.
Went HW50 down to Onga Onga, thru there to Ypawa, a nice stretch of road.
Back to Patangata.
Saw a hot chick on a GSXR600, full leathers.:niceone:
Back Middle rd to Havelock for a coffee, thru Tuki rd to Clive, back home.

I think that stretch of Onga rd has some kind of magnetic field as it played havoc with our speedos. Took them right to the end:niceone:
Must get it seen to.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Also before I head off WHO going up 2 Paeroa ?
Daryl - think thats his handle with the 675 guna shoot up on the Sunday early n head back that arvo?
Im up for it :yes:

My plans keep changing for this. Now, I hope to go up on Sunday morning and home Sunday avo. So lets keep in touch and sort out a ride time.

Mary Mooo is going in da cage Saturday with Martin. Then home Sunday avo, so I will have a slower trip home with them in tow.

Four hours? So we leave @ 6?

[GMcC]

My plans keep changing for this. Now, I hope to go up on Sunday morning and home Sunday avo. So lets keep in touch and sort out a ride time.

Mary Mooo is going in da cage Saturday with Martin. Then home Sunday avo, so I will have a slower trip home with them in tow.

Four hours? So we leave @ 6?
Hey Gixer4 yes if thats ok could even go tad earlier for ? Im easy guess depends on WX
Not sure wat others may be up2
Messrs n Messrsses Dooly,Stormy1,TonyW, Schado
Cheers
Had good ride2 the metropolis of Norsemen n bak at 6
Few dudes headn home from Mans
A real tugwank in an M3 tried heroics n dicing with the unseen dangers of rather blind bends on 50 n how the prick never lost it and his family is beyond belief !!!!:oi-grr:
Still it is as per Doolys summary of 50 a neat piece of tar
Dooly how would we track Daryll 675 down?

[robertydog]

Awesome day at Manfield today. Good to have a few of the HB crew watching some good racing. BigG, Grumpy, Ascott, yungatart, MSTRS.

[Dooly]

Dooly how would we track Daryll 675 down?

One of my good mates is a mate of the guy with the drag bike who he crews for.
I'll ask him tommorrow and be in touch.

[BigG]

Well well well the old ace still goes well not a clunk there and back went mint as. Fantastic raceing again at Manfeild, nephue didnt fair to well int the 125 GP but road well and just a couple of hickups let him down. What a ride back gees we made good time in all that traffic, it was good to catch up with Rob cos I aint seen him since Taupo didnt see Jannet or John probably up to mischeif somewere eh! Thanks Mark and Alvin lots of photos taken of Alvins bike:drool:

[BigG]

My plans keep changing for this. Now, I hope to go up on Sunday morning and home Sunday avo. So lets keep in touch and sort out a ride time.

Mary Mooo is going in da cage Saturday with Martin. Then home Sunday avo, so I will have a slower trip home with them in tow.

Four hours? So we leave @ 6? You hiding in the Padocks mate I booked a spot for you and Warick to be looked after today:sleep:

[GMcC]

Ta Dooly
Have a good week n all
Cheers

[Gixxer 4 ever]

You hiding in the Padocks mate I booked a spot for you and Warick to be looked after today:sleep:

Sorry about today G. I had all my uncles and Aunty here for lunch. Spread far and wide and came over for a catch up. Been riding a bit lately so had a good family day.

Sounds like we could get a few to ride to Paeroa next weekend. Nice to know the Ace is running well. Built like the brick s**t house mate. Go for ever.

Will post during the week :niceone:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hey Gixer4 yes if thats ok could even go tad earlier for ? Im easy guess depends on WX
Not sure wat others may be up2
?

Sounds good to me. Mornings are my strong point. 5 sounds good. It will be a cold trip over the Taupo road, so put some gear on for the trip up. We will watch the weather and make plans as the week goes. You comin W? who else? :rockon:

[robertydog]

Sounds good to me. Mornings are my strong point. 5 sounds good. It will be a cold trip over the Taupo road, so put some gear on for the trip up. We will watch the weather and make plans as the week goes. You comin W? who else? :rockon:

Will meet you there:wari:

[schado]

If you guys decide to head up the Wairoa Rd, txt us up. Could catch up somewhere...?

We'll get to Tutira approx 12.

That was a nice little ride. I can only imagine what it would have been like if several kiwibikers flung some gravel with us. Yeeeee hu !!!

[Grumpy]

Well well well the old ace still goes well not a clunk there and back went mint as. Fantastic raceing again at Manfeild, nephue didnt fair to well int the 125 GP but road well and just a couple of hickups let him down. What a ride back gees we made good time in all that traffic, it was good to catch up with Rob cos I aint seen him since Taupo didnt see Jannet or John probably up to mischeif somewere eh! Thanks Mark and Alvin lots of photos taken of Alvins bike:drool:

Yes that was good ride. Thanks Alvin and George. I don't get out on the bike much these days so today sure hit the spot. Cheers for setting us up in all that luxury today George. I felt quite spoilt. I did notice the pool of drawl next to Alvins bike when we were gearing up to leave.

[BigG]

Meetings off for me next week cant make it up there going to the final GP up North I hope, mite catch the other guys for a ride depending on meeting place seems like BP Taradale Road might get changed to BP Clive or somewere else eh Tony.

[Dooly]

Sounds like we all had a good weekend on the bikes.
Way it should be in this great weather.

Dale and I have an idea for a ride around the bay including a lunch & dinner stop, within a few weeks.
Will post up details when we sort it.
Hopefully a chance to get us all out as a group.

[BigG]

Sounds like we all had a good weekend on the bikes.
Way it should be in this great weather.

Dale and I have an idea for a ride around the bay including a lunch & dinner stop, within a few weeks.
Will post up details when we sort it.
Hopefully a chance to get us all out as a group. That is a good idea I'll bring up the rear so no one gets left behind :2guns:

[Dooly]

That is a good idea I'll bring up the rear so no one gets left behind :2guns:

That sounds like a reeeeeeeeeaalllllllllll good idea.:bleh::lol:

Good to see the Ace is sweet again, still gonna trade up?

[yungatart]

Wow! What a weekend at the Nats! We marshalled on point 7 so had an awesome view of the whole track, esp the hairpin and the sweeper.
A lot of argy bargy, elbow shoving going on in the superbikes, but the racing was so exciting. I can't believe the speeds those guys reach, and how close together they ride.
Sketchy racer was superb...really nice to see him give Glen Williams the learn. He had to work bloody hard for it tho.
Didn't catch up with many of you guys, but glad you enjoyed your day.

[Maha]

Wow! What a weekend at the Nats! We marshalled on point 7 so had an awesome view of the whole track, esp the hairpin and the sweeper.
A lot of argy bargy, elbow shoving going on in the superbikes, but the racing was so exciting. I can't believe the speeds those guys reach, and how close together they ride.
Sketchy racer was superb...really nice to see him give Glen Williams the learn. He had to work bloody hard for it tho.
Didn't catch up with many of you guys, but glad you enjoyed your day.

You're good at that arm waving stuff though eh? :girlfight:

[MSTRS]

Yes, indeed. It was a mint weekend. Point 7 at the end of the back straight, with it's brilliant view of the esses and hairpin, is a great spot to spend an hour or 6...
Superbikes display scary amounts of tyre slippage and shock bounce (with front off the tarmac) when they lay on the power out of the hairpin.
Glenn Skatchell is definitely one to watch. How he managed to win on his F3 450 and then go straight back out on his 600 S.Sport...and still do well...I don't know.
And what about that young lady, Avalon, on the GP125. A new track record....

[DR Girl]

Was a good ride today DR girl, shame you weren't allowed to go.....:devil2::clap::finger::crybaby::crybaby:

You need a GOOD:spanking:for that comment & smilies!!!
Excuse 1: Riding Onga Trail Ride next Sun & staying for a barbie with mates after so can't push my luck !
Excuse 2: Have a lovely 29 yr old German girl staying with us for 2 weekends only, so did Napier & Te Mata Peak hikes instead !
Excuse 3: Your COOOOL Black Motard might not look so good with scrapes down the side!!!! A very kind, TRUSTING offer though, thanks!!

[DR Girl]

[QUOTE=Dooly;1936879]Not allowed to go?

I thought it was only guys who were under the thumb!:laugh::laugh::laugh:


I'll make a ride, don't you worry!!! But for the mean time its off with the 15 tooth, tail light etc & on with 13 for the weekend. How about some off road action for you??? :2guns:Whats that 400 doing anyway.........!!!!!!!!:zzzz:

[Dooly]

[QUOTE=Dooly;1936879]How about some off road action for you??? :2guns:Whats that 400 doing anyway.........!!!!!!!!:zzzz:

Yep, plan to in Winter.

While the sun's shining I'm on the blacktop!:2thumbsup

[Ascott]

Sunday, what an awesome day, sweet ride to Manfield, not too hot, really awesome racing, thanks Big G for the Stewarts Electrical hospitality suite, awesome! good to see Rob et al, had a talk to Doug Fairbrother, haven't seen him for many a long year! still as mad as a wheel, first time he's ridden a side car, what! Thanks Grumpy and Big G, no drama ride back, and you were back by 6, Grumpy so all good!
Al

[Ascott]

I will be doing a day trip, anyone else interested? On the scooter! Yes you should take the young fella, shame it has to be in a "cage".
Al

Can't do this "multi quote" horse excrement stuff, page412, post6167 06/02/2009 Pick me!
Al

[Tony W]

Sounds like we all had a good weekend on the bikes.
Way it should be in this great weather.

Dale and I have an idea for a ride around the bay including a lunch & dinner stop, within a few weeks.
Will post up details when we sort it.
Hopefully a chance to get us all out as a group.


Sounds good.:apint:

I also have been thinking of a longer Sat or Sun tutu. The Weber loop.
Have you guys done it, or interested in it as an idea ?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Dale and I have an idea for a ride around the bay including a lunch & dinner stop, within a few weeks.
Will post up details when we sort it.
Hopefully a chance to get us all out as a group.

Like the sound of a planned ride Tony. Post your info when you have a plan mate. We need to get out as a group. It seems work and play is dividing our riding group. Still as long as people are out and doing it


That is a good idea I'll bring up the rear so no one gets left behind :2guns:

:laugh::laugh:


That sounds like a reeeeeeeeeaalllllllllll good idea.:bleh::lol:

:lol: :lol: :clap: :killingme


nephue didnt fair to well int the 125 GP but road well :

Great to hear G. Good to have a bike to watch. Well done G and your Nephue


Will meet you there:wari:

Just seen the weather forecast for the weekend. Not looking good for bike racing. Good for farmers and ducks but not bikes. Will see what happens.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Can't do this "multi quote" horse excrement stuff, page412, post6167 06/02/2009 Pick me!
Al

To multy quote Alvin you do this,

Click on the exclamation marks next to the quote box in the message.

Move to you next message you want to quote and do the same.

After you have collected the quotes you want click on the “post reply” button and they will all appear in the message for you to reply to.

[Dooly]

Sold blacky today.

Escorted the buyer from my house to BP Bayview via Puketapu about 5ish. Off to Tauranga he was
Tooted out to ya Warwick.
Pissed down whole way back home, torrential in some parts.
Wind blew my whisper kit out of my fucked helmet, lost forever down Swamp rd.
Have to buy a new helmet, had enough!!!

Did'nt mind the rain, keeps me on my toes and a chance to use my limited wet skills.
Ducati ran well in the wet.

Room for another bike in shed now.........:2thumbsup

[robertydog]

Not much in the way of photos after this weekend. But Harlem knows how to hunt down some of the guns of NZ motorcycle racing.:2thumbsup

[GMcC]

Sold blacky today.

Escorted the buyer from my house to BP Bayview via Puketapu about 5ish. Off to Tauranga he was
Tooted out to ya Warwick.
Pissed down whole way back home, torrential in some parts.
Wind blew my whisper kit out of my fucked helmet, lost forever at 140 down Swamp rd.
Have to buy a new helmet, had enough!!!

Did'nt mind the rain, keeps me on my toes and a chance to use my limited wet skills.
Ducati ran well in the wet.

Room for another bike in shed now.........:2thumbsup

Ha Dooly that`ll learn ya
If you had your head super tucked it mighta stayed put :shifty:
Yea great idea on those Sat/Sun rides too
There is a shit load of good backroads to have a gawk at
The Route 52 is worth a gamble - Porongahau-Wimbledon-Weber-Danevegas
You can even thro in Pongaroa -Pahiatua
Yroa-Tiniroto-Gissy-Naps
Hell she`s all there

WX for weekend might be OK - Friday could be grim but supposed to be N/Westers after that so pingas Xrossed ! :2thumbsup

[robertydog]

Just seen the weather forecast for the weekend. Not looking good for bike racing. Good for farmers and ducks but not bikes. Will see what happens............

[GMcC]

Yep If those 2 lows dont converge and hectapascal - hPa dont strengthen ?
Then we should have somewhat of a reasonable Sunday !
One lives and Hopes
Rain @ Night
Sun ALL Day !

[Gixxer 4 ever]

[QUOTE=robertydog;1938956]........

Nice :clap: :niceone:

[BigG]

Just thought you's all like to see who my nephue is. They brought a big team up from the South it all seems to happen down ther for the young guys and Shelas.:laugh:

[Dooly]

Just been over to 5Star, brought a new helmet Shoei XR1000. Got a good discount.
Everytime I've been there the service, in parts dept, has been good.

Who should I see there decked out in all the gear and a new acqusition, our newest HB rider to the group Schado.
Lets just say he won't be holding us up now, not that he did anyway last weekend, rode that dirty well in the twisties.
He'll prob pass most of us now.
Good buy mate, good bikes, good power.:Punk::clap:

[BigG]

Just been over to 5Star, brought a new helmet Shoei XR1000. Got a good discount.
Everytime I've been there the service, in parts dept, has been good.

Who should I see there decked out in all the gear and a new acqusition, our newest HB rider to the group Schado.
Lets just say he won't be holding us up now, not that he did anyway last weekend, rode that dirty well in the twisties.
He'll prob pass most of us now.
Good buy mate, good bikes, good power.:Punk::clap: Not a Susuki I hope:done:

[NZsarge]

There is a shit load of good backroads to have a gawk at
The Route 52 is worth a gamble - Porongahau-Wimbledon-Weber-Dannevegas


IMHO you'd be better to go in the opposite direction first and get that shitty bit for Weber to Wimbledon out of the way earlier, then you can enjoy the rest of those outstanding southern-central HB roads on the way home.

[Dooly]

Not a Susuki I hope:done:

Ummm.........well it aint a Trumpy:oi-grr:

Looks like they're taking over George:eek5:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Ummm.........well it aint a Trumpy:oi-grr:

Looks like they're taking over George:eek5:

:jerry: :jerry: :bleh: :woohoo:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just thought you's all like to see who my nephue is. They brought a big team up from the South it all seems to happen down ther for the young guys and Shelas.:laugh:

Good pic’s George. Yep they are strong down that way. They have some really good riders that come up here and give the North Island ppl a good run. Go G junior …. So to speak …..

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Good buy mate, good bikes, good power.:Punk::clap:

You have a space Tony .... in your shed ...... I mean ... ummm you could do the same and you too could be in the club .... thingy ....shhhh secret club ..... :msn-wink: Then George will be happy to get his Zuki 600 :niceone:

Then we would have plenty of Zuki bling things :devil2: :first:

[GMcC]

Just been over to 5Star, brought a new helmet Shoei XR1000. Got a good discount.
Everytime I've been there the service, in parts dept, has been good.

Who should I see there decked out in all the gear and a new acqusition, our newest HB rider to the group Schado.
Lets just say he won't be holding us up now, not that he did anyway last weekend, rode that dirty well in the twisties.
He'll prob pass most of us now.
Good buy mate, good bikes, good power.:Punk::clap:
Good choice of lid Dooly
n be a tad quieter than last1
So wats schado gone n done :gob:
You musta got inside his head or perhaps it was the COKE from the Classic bar !

[GMcC]

IMHO you'd be better to go in the opposite direction first and get that shitty bit for Weber to Wimbledon out of the way earlier, then you can enjoy the rest of those outstanding southern-central HB roads on the way home.
Hey NZSarge hows it
First we have to initiate the ride of sorts then we can plan the way ahead
Perhaps you on the Z one four could be the pathfinder :niceone:
Ne ways we`ll see how it pans out

[Tony W]

Sounds good.:apint:

I also have been thinking of a longer Sat or Sun tutu. The Weber loop.
Have you guys done it, or interested in it as an idea ?

Just reposted, as I think the original must have been invisible...:angry2:

[Dooly]

You have a space Tony .... in your shed ...... I mean ... ummm you could do the same and you too could be in the club .... thingy ....shhhh secret club ..... :msn-wink: Then George will be happy to get his Zuki 600 :niceone:

Then we would have plenty of Zuki bling things :devil2: :first:

Yes I have a bit more space now Steve, but hopefully my DR could keep me slightly onside with the Zuki fellowship, but alas my desires lie with Blighty.

Its a lonely ride here atm, (well, it was I should say, but now Gary's joined with his sweeeeet orange Speedy) but I feel another pom may be added to the stable, and perhaps another on here may be joining me in the brotherhood of the Union Jack.:clap:

[Dooly]

So wats schado gone n done :gob:

It could be a secret so I'll whisper it.....:msn-wink:.

RF900.
And its a minter.

[GMcC]

It could be a secret so I'll whisper it.....:msn-wink:.

RF900.
And its a minter.
Not too foul a choice for a Zook
Caught up with 675man tnite so yea all good
Guna page him Friday to get the go on Paeroa

[GMcC]

Just reposted, as I think the original must have been invisible...:angry2:
Hi TonyW yep not 2bad a loop with various options as NZSarge pointed out
There are a few stopover points and quite a variation of contours
Gas is easy as you can get either end etc - Ypuk or Danevegas or even Pahiatua - the road thru to Nth Wairarapa is all sealed now as well
Could even have a graze at Akitio beach at the local

[Xan]

:woohoo:Well I couldn't get there for the racing but went one better & did the track day with Brian Bernard & Gareth Jones yesterday. Rain threatened & finally arrived about 2pm but by that stage everyone was knackered & happy to call it quits. Not my best day personally, think my rear tyre's a bit out of shape, kept letting go & one time quite spectacularly when Brian was following me, coming out of Dunlop. How I stayed on I have no idea!:gob: New set of tyres on the way but I think I've got some suspension adjustments required too, kept wanting to run really wide if I tried any decent corner speed. Anyone know someone around here who might be able to help?

Dooly, sorry to be a piker but looks at this stage that I might have to miss Taupo next Friday:shit:, wife is away for a few days & my youngest goes off on cub camp same day so I need to be at home to despatch him unless some miracle happens (like he decides he doesn't want to go, could still happen!!:msn-wink:)

So just in case, I've registered with Kiwi Track Days on the Sunday as a fallback plan. Kiwi are better anyway, only 3 groups so more riding time so make a weekend of it Dooly & anyone else!:Punk:

Have fun with your weekend ride this weekend, Paeroa or otherwise. I've got a mate down from Akld, Saturday will be a day in Napier for Art Deco but Sunday arvo could be the go if anyone's around.:scooter:

[Dooly]

Dooly, sorry to be a piker but looks at this stage that I might have to miss Taupo next Friday:shit:, wife is away for a few days & my youngest goes off on cub camp same day so I need to be at home to despatch him unless some miracle happens (like he decides he doesn't want to go, could still happen!!:msn-wink:)

No worries.
My missus is away from the Thursday till Sunday that weekend too, so its riding for me.
I'll ask up if anyone else wants to share the pit then.

Update: pitspace filled.

[NZsarge]

Hey NZSarge hows it
First we have to initiate the ride of sorts then we can plan the way ahead
Perhaps you on the Z one four could be the pathfinder :niceone:
Ne ways we`ll see how it pans out

It's all good mate. I think Rob would make a better pathfinder, i'll just hold people up... Let us know if you're keen for one or two of us rowdy geezer's from down this way to join you guys when you get here, we'll see if we can lower the tone of the ride somewhat.. :laugh:

[robertydog]

Sounds good.:apint:

I also have been thinking of a longer Sat or Sun tutu. The Weber loop.
Have you guys done it, or interested in it as an idea ?



Yea great idea on those Sat/Sun rides too
There is a shit load of good backroads to have a gawk at
The Route 52 is worth a gamble - Porongahau-Wimbledon-Weber-Danevegas
You can even thro in Pongaroa -Pahiatua
Yroa-Tiniroto-Gissy-Naps

:2thumbsup

This sounds like a good idea. So why dont you guys come up with a date and a plan and put something up on here and see if we can get this ride off the ground. Im sure there will be a good turn out and it will be good to meet all the new guys and gals.:niceone:

[Dooly]

I might check the ride from Burger Fuel out this Sunday.


Copy & paste from email...

BurgerFuel Napier & Five Star Suzuki

BurgerFuel and Five Star Suzuki invite you to

"BIKE CLUB"

Sick of being a lone rider in the big wide world. Its much more fun doing it as a group. You usually pay more for that type of action.

On the last Sunday of every month we will be having a ride from Burgerfuel Napier. This event will start at 11am and go for as long as your fun pass allows.

Riders will get a discount for their lunch and cool spot prizes will be supplied by the sponsors. That's Burgerfuel and Five Star Suzuki for the slower ones among us.

So put on your chaps (pants compolsary people) and leathers and we will see you there.

Where: BurgerFuel Napier

70 Carlyle St Napier

When: Last Sunday of every month

Next Ride: Sunday 22nd February

Time: 11am

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I might check the ride from Burger Fuel out this Sunday.


I hope to get in to this but Moo and I were busy for the first one and in Paeroa for this one. Maybe next month. :calm:

I am so looking forward to a blast to Paeroa. :2thumbsup Been a while since I could point and go……:whistle:……

[BigG]

Weather doesnt look to flash for Sunday

[robertydog]

Weather doesnt look to flash for Sunday

Not looking to bad

[Tony W]

I see in the paper tonight, that a Brent Neilson of Hastings won this event with a time of 59.91 seconds on a ZX10 !

Congratulations Brent.


Now I need some help from you guys here.
I was sure I did a much faster time than that, years ago in my car.
I referred to the HB Car Club history book and sure enough, on 17 October 1992, my time was 52.50 (FTD)

This is a 7.4 second discrepancy,...... an eon !

Something must be wrong here....any explanations?:confused:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Weather doesnt look to flash for Sunday

George, George, George……… Wet Friday …. Showers Saturday and :sunny: on Sunday…… Now say after me George … “ :sunny: on Sunday “ ……:yes:

Well done mate. :woohoo:

[MSTRS]

Weather doesnt look to flash for Sunday


Not looking to bad

Check in every day...but looking good right now
http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=5

[robertydog]

For those that ride with the RAT's here is a schedule

[Dooly]

I see in the paper tonight, that a Brent Neilson of Hastings won this event with a time of 59.91 seconds on a ZX10 !

Congratulations Brent.


Now I need some help from you guys here.
I was sure I did a much faster time than that, years ago in my car.
I referred to the HB Car Club history book and sure enough, on 17 October 1992, my time was 52.50 (FTD)

This is a 7.4 second discrepancy,...... an eon !

Something must be wrong here....any explanations?:confused:

Maybe the bike one was longer?

[Dooly]

For those that ride with the RAT's here is a schedule

Yeah we get those sent out in the mail, but alas, hardly anyone goes anymore. Usually just Gerald and maybe 1 or 2 others.
Bummer really.

[Tony W]

Maybe the bike one was longer?

Could well be.

At 100kmh, how far do you go in 7.4 secs ?

[GMcC]

It's all good mate. I think Rob would make a better pathfinder, i'll just hold people up... Let us know if you're keen for one or two of us rowdy geezer's from down this way to join you guys when you get here, we'll see if we can lower the tone of the ride somewhat.. :laugh:
Sounds a good idea So what we HAVE to DO is DO something about IT:yes:
If WX semi OKish........mos prob go Paeroa for hacksaw :woohoo:
This could be the start of a quadregular event NZSarge !!!!

[GMcC]

Hey Dooly hows it idling
If WX not suited for trip up top yea we could annoy the others on Sundy
See wat pans out

[Morepower]

: I've got some suspension adjustments required too, kept wanting to run really wide if I tried any decent corner speed. Anyone know someone around here who might be able to help?



If the bike is pushing / understeering it could be too low in the rear , probably a bit more rear preload will help . here is a good site on the subject of suspension set up.

http://www.moto-racing.co.uk/Guides/motorcycleSuspensionSetup.htm#SET%20UP%20BIKE%20TO %20YOUR%20WEIGHT

Dave

[BigG]

George, George, George……… Wet Friday …. Showers Saturday and :sunny: on Sunday…… Now say after me George … “ :sunny: on Sunday “ ……:yes:

Well done mate. :woohoo::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::done:

[Dooly]

Hey Dooly hows it idling
If WX not suited for trip up top yea we could annoy the others on Sundy
See wat pans out

Yeah mate.
Can't make Paeroa, have to go to a do on Sat night which will make the next morn pretty bad for an early start, especially when needing to concentrate on the bike.
But intend to ride both days this weekend. No chores needed around the place this weekend, no grass is growing.

[stormy1]

Yeah mate.
Can't make Paeroa, have to go to a do on Sat night which will make the next morn pretty bad for an early start, especially when needing to concentrate on the bike.
But intend to ride both days this weekend. No chores needed around the place this weekend, no grass is growing.

Me to! I will do the Burger Fuel trip on Sunday 2 up. They seem to get quite a reasonable turnout with some nice bikes. The franchise owner rides a duc and is a pretty good guy from the dealings I have had with him.

How was yesterdays ride Tony? I should have taken the offer up had a shit arvo and then some wanker clipped my car mirror trying to squeeze past me in his car on the inside while I was waiting to make a right turn and blammed me!

Oh, took a deep breath, decided what ever happens re another bike for me (i.e. Daytona 675 on the wish list), as I will keep the VTR ordered in a Ohlins rear shock yesterday :cool:

[Dooly]

The franchise owner rides a duc.

I will keep the VTR ordered in a Ohlins rear shock yesterday :cool:

If he rides a Duc he must be ok!!!:msn-wink:

Good to hear about keeping the VTR mate.
A man can never have enough bikes.

[Tony W]

How was yesterdays ride Tony? I should have taken the offer up had a shit arvo

...It's bad Karma to turn down a ride...! :scooter:

[stormy1]

...It's bad Karma to turn down a ride...! :scooter:

DOH now you tell me!!! :argh:

[GMcC]

Yeah mate.
Can't make Paeroa, have to go to a do on Sat night which will make the next morn pretty bad for an early start, especially when needing to concentrate on the bike.
But intend to ride both days this weekend. No chores needed around the place this weekend, no grass is growing.
Roger that Tony
Weather may just be OK up Nth so will head that way all going well Sunday
As for the following wkend its away South for 2 weeks with Mother
Overdue Xmas pressie dating back quite a few years LOL
So either way Ive gota ride Sunday !!!!
Sadly wont be 2wheeling down Sth so will have to endure the non-pulsing
Mitsi Triton 4x4 :angry:

[BigG]

Anybody riding tomorrow afternoon ?

[Dooly]

Anybody riding tomorrow afternoon ?

Yup, for sure, but I have to be home by 4 mummy says........:bye:

Was thinking about a ride John and I did over the hols.

Out to Balls clearing Puketitiri, or maybe Matapiro/Crownthorpe?

That way we can meet at BP Taradale usual time etc.

[robertydog]

Not this weekend. Heading to Auckland to do some shopping:clap: then over to Paeroa.

[stormy1]

Yup, for sure, but I have to be home by 4 mummy says........:bye:

Was thinking about a ride John and I did over the hols.

Out to Balls clearing Puketitiri, or maybe Matapiro/Crownthorpe?

That way we can meet at BP Taradale usual time etc.

Im in!!!!!!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Not this weekend. Heading to Auckland to do some shopping:clap: then over to Paeroa.

:msn-wink: A gixxer Rob? :clap: :niceone:

Sorry is it a secret?

[robertydog]

:msn-wink: A gixxer Rob? :clap: :niceone:

Sorry is it a secret?

You are supposed to post this under "Jokes and Humour":lol:

[Stickchick]

Not this weekend. Heading to Auckland to do some shopping:clap: then over to Paeroa.

Need a place to stay?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Need a place to stay?

Aye Chicky. A change of plans from our end. Martin is sick so da Mooo is stayin home. I will put the hat in the bag and see you at the track. If I don’t come up I will get it to Taupo in the next few days.
Cheers Chicky

[yungatart]

Steve, we are definitely going tomorrow am. If you have something to deliver to Sticky, get it to us and we will play courier for you.

[GMcC]

My plans keep changing for this. Now, I hope to go up on Sunday morning and home Sunday avo. So lets keep in touch and sort out a ride time.

Mary Mooo is going in da cage Saturday with Martin. Then home Sunday avo, so I will have a slower trip home with them in tow.

Four hours? So we leave @ 6?
Hey there Gixxer 4 ever
Are you still A.O.K. for Sunday n the trip up n back?
Daryll on the 675 is a goer so may be just us 3 unless however wants to ride ?
Weather looking good for SUNDAY :clap:
Couple of mates on HDs were guna ride up but now off to HOG rally in Wellys
Lets know wats the story Ta

[GMcC]

Yup, for sure, but I have to be home by 4 mummy says........:bye:

Was thinking about a ride John and I did over the hols.

Out to Balls clearing Puketitiri, or maybe Matapiro/Crownthorpe?

That way we can meet at BP Taradale usual time etc.

Tony Im not in for Sat ride - jobs and catchup before we headaway
Ride up to Puk is good and its all sealed and squiggly as you probably know
Have good1

[schado]

I could be in. Is the 'when & where' confirmed yet? (I know I know... the details are most likely back in the thread somewhere... but I love the challange of taking shortcuts :innocent: )

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Steve, we are definitely going tomorrow am. If you have something to deliver to Sticky, get it to us and we will play courier for you.

Hi Tart. Cool thanks. What time you going? I can drop it off in the morning.

[yungatart]

Late morning should see us out of here, Steve.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hey there Gixxer 4 ever
Are you still A.O.K. for Sunday n the trip up n back?
Daryll on the 675 is a goer so may be just us 3 unless however wants to ride ?
Weather looking good for SUNDAY :clap:
Couple of mates on HDs were guna ride up but now off to HOG rally in Wellys
Lets know wats the story Ta

Yep. What time are you wanting to go? Just a tip for the day. Pays to put somthin in the bike to go under your stand cos most of the parking is on the grass. :crazy:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Late morning should see us out of here, Steve.

Thanks I will see you around 9 ish at your place. Thanks T

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I could be in. Is it the 'when & where' confirmed yet?

Cool. Lets see when CMcC wants to leave. I would think 6am from Bay View BP but I am a tag along not the ride organiser. :laugh:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hello Rob. Nice to see you online…….. and George

[BigG]

I could be in. Is the 'when & where' confirmed yet? (I know I know... the details are most likely back in the thread somewhere... but I love the challange of taking shortcuts :innocent: )BP Taradale Road 1.30 KO

[robertydog]

Yep. What time are you wanting to go? Just a tip for the day. Pays to put somthin in the bike to go under your stand cos most of the parking is on the grass. :crazy:

The last couple of years we rode down the grass area to Queen street.There has been a house there that will look after you gear for $5. The chicks put all yr stuff into plastic rubbish bags. You can also park there on the road so you dont need to be on the grass.
Thats if they are still there.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Cool. Lets see when CMcC wants to leave. I would think 6am from Bay View BP but I am a tag along not the ride organiser. :laugh:

Ooops sorry Schado, I think you asked about Saturday not Paeroa My bad

[Gixxer 4 ever]

The last couple of years we rode down the grass area to Queen street.There has been a house there that will look after you gear for $5. The chicks put all yr stuff into plastic rubbish bags. You can also park there on the road so you dont need to be on the grass.
Thats if they are still there.

THanks Rob. I will check it out. Nothin worth taking off my bike. :crybaby:

[BigG]

THanks Rob. I will check it out. Nothin worth taking off my bike. :crybaby:Look out for shady characters that want to secure your bikes in containers.

[GMcC]

Yep. What time are you wanting to go? Just a tip for the day. Pays to put somthin in the bike to go under your stand cos most of the parking is on the grass. :crazy:
Hi Gixxer 4 ever thats real good then
As far as heading off goes yeah 6am @ BP Bay View then it is ! :scooter:
When I was @ Burt last November I lent a dude me standby plank for the beach racing and thats where it still must B
I will let Daryll know and we will c you there and then
0272912997 if you need to get hold of me prior or 8749 333
Cheers Gary

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hi Gixxer 4 ever thats real good then
As far as heading off goes yeah 6am @ BP Bay View then it is ! :scooter:
When I was @ Burt last November I lent a dude me standby plank for the beach racing and thats where it still must B
I will let Daryll know and we will c you there and then
0272912997 if you need to get hold of me prior or 8749 333
Cheers Gary

Sounds good. Look for a gold ( yellow ) and blue GSX-R with a pack. See pic.
Whooo whoo two more sleeps. Or one. Who sleeps before a good long ride? :rolleyes:

Cheers
Steve

[schado]

Ooops sorry Schado, I think you asked about Saturday not Paeroa My bad

Whew. I almost got the dictionary out to see exatly what this "6am" thing means. Sounded more like a threat than an invite (hehehe)

I'd so love to go for a nice long 'out of town' ride, but am not up for staying away overnight at this stage.

(for those who are... give it heaps - but be sure to make it back to HB in good shape... I need good people to ride with !!!)

E N J O Y

[schado]

So, 1:30pm at BP Taradale Road it is for me. yee hu!!

[Xan]

I might check the ride from Burger Fuel out this Sunday.

Where: BurgerFuel Napier

70 Carlyle St Napier

When: Last Sunday of every month

Next Ride: Sunday 22nd February

Time: 11am

Me m8 from Akld is in town with his duc so should see yous for this, weather ain't going to be a problem!:woohoo:

BTW Thanks Morepower for the advice, have been reading up a bit & working on a few ideas for the running wide problem, gotta be something to do with the front end coming up a bit too quick on the exit, probably underdamped on rebound but also some rear end adjustments in play too. Dropped the front forks down the yokes 5mm last night so that should help too.

[GMcC]

Whew. I almost got the dictionary out to see exatly what this "6am" thing means. Sounded more like a threat than an invite (hehehe)

I'd so love to go for a nice long 'out of town' ride, but am not up for staying away overnight at this stage.

(for those who are... give it heaps - but be sure to make it back to HB in good shape... I need good people to ride with !!!)

E N J O Y

Schado how are we this fine mellow a.m.
We guys are only up and back to Paeroa same day so u dont have to worry about carrying our sponge bags :(
N e ways let your hair down and watchout for that rearwheelspin
Have good 1

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Whew. I almost got the dictionary out to see exatly what this "6am" thing means. Sounded more like a threat than an invite (hehehe)

I'd so love to go for a nice long 'out of town' ride, but am not up for staying away overnight at this stage.

(for those who are... give it heaps - but be sure to make it back to HB in good shape... I need good people to ride with !!!)

E N J O Y

This is a day trip, not over night. It is only 3 and a half hours away.

I don’t know how your bike is set-up but I lifted the rear shock by 10mm. That made a lot of difference. I believe one turn on the preload ( rear )equals 3mm on the front with the GSX-R. So my advise is, you take the bike and some tools and find a piece of road, like the Taihape road just out of Fern Hill and ride the same piece of road and corners for a few hours. Small adjustments on each end of the bike at a time and you will find the sweet spot. It can take a few hours but you will get it. Also remember to look to the vanishing point and keep your eyes lifted. A lot of riders try and look at the road in front of them and it leads to all sorts of cornering problems. Look a long way down the road and to the vanishing point in a corner and the corners will feel like silk. That’s a nice feeling….. Happy playing

However in saying this I have a mate, Jan, who could not get his RF sorted. Turns out the shock needed re gassing and stuff. It came right as soon as the shock was reconditioned. Could be the problem.

Have a great weekend :yes:

[Dooly]

Me m8 from Akld is in town with his duc so should see yous for this, weather ain't going to be a problem!:woohoo:

See ya there mate.

You dont wanna come to Puketitri today, not a big ride, but pretty good.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Whew. I almost got the dictionary out to see exatly what this "6am" thing means. Sounded more like a threat than an invite (hehehe)


So you are not a starter for the 5.am rides to Taupo for breaky and back in the winter then?

[Stickchick]

There has been a house there that will look after you gear for $5. The chicks put all yr stuff into plastic rubbish bags.

The pub at just as you walk/ride in also does that too, so there is another option for ya

[schado]

Schado how are we this fine mellow a.m.
We guys are only up and back to Paeroa same day so u dont have to worry about carrying our sponge bags :(
N e ways let your hair down and watchout for that rearwheelspin
Have good 1

:calm: I’m not renowned for reading help files or useful information :hitcher: unless it comes with instruction pictures, so I missed the part about which day this ‘depart @ 6am’ ride is on. Also, I’m just a poor boy from a poor family.... thunderbolts and lightning.... blah blah... ie: I might soak up the go go juice cost, but most likely couldn’t afford the big stuff like silly money priced tickets to this and that, hotel rooms, fancy meals or over priced hookers :blip:. So it could only be the ride part for me if I did scoot along.:headbang:

[Dooly]

So, 1:30pm at BP Taradale Road it is for me. yee hu!!

We usually meet at 1ish and leave no later than 1.30, or you end up hanging around till 2 waiting for people who you think might turn up, but dont.

[Dooly]

So you are not a starter for the 5.am rides to Taupo for breaky and back in the winter then?

Half the day's gone then eh Steve?

[MSTRS]

:calm: I’m not renowned for reading help files or useful information :hitcher: unless it comes with instruction pictures, so I missed the part about which day this ‘depart @ 6am’ ride is on. Also, I’m just a poor boy from a poor family.... thunderbolts and lightning.... blah blah... ie: I might soak up the go go juice cost, but most likely couldn’t afford the big stuff like silly money priced tickets to this and that, hotel rooms, fancy meals or over priced hookers :blip:. So it could only be the ride part for me if I did scoot along.:headbang:

Gwan gwan gwan. Ya know ya want to....
$100 total (or less) for the day. 2+ tanks of gas, $20 in the gate and food is cheap at Paeroa.
See yous fellas there. (Not like last year, eh Steve? Convo goes like "where youse fellas?" - "At Suzuki tent" - "See you there in a few minutes" - get there and they've moved on somewhere else. And so it went all day. Didn't know we were being avoided :rolleyes: )

[GMcC]

:calm: I’m not renowned for reading help files or useful information :hitcher: unless it comes with instruction pictures, so I missed the part about which day this ‘depart @ 6am’ ride is on. Also, I’m just a poor boy from a poor family.... thunderbolts and lightning.... blah blah... ie: I might soak up the go go juice cost, but most likely couldn’t afford the big stuff like silly money priced tickets to this and that, hotel rooms, fancy meals or over priced hookers :blip:. So it could only be the ride part for me if I did scoot along.:headbang:

Hey Schads get your arse up with us dudes to the big L&P
cost wise its not too bad really its as MSTRS:ME says - gas/entry$25/grub so all in all a cheap day out ( apart from the demerit points )
Be a great chance to warm your soul up on the RF before the gates of HELL borrows it !!!!

[schado]

Hey Schads get your arse up with us dudes to the big L&P
cost wise its not too bad really its as MSTRS:ME says - gas/entry$25/grub so all in all a cheap day out ( apart from the demerit points )
Be a great chance to warm your soul up on the RF before the gates of HELL borrows it !!!!

The gates of hell wanna borrow my RF? I could maybe lease out the DR, but no bloody way I'll part with the RF (unless of course 'the gates...' have a Busa they
'd wanna swap for the day/month/year/decade/life/eternity)

I'm gonna guage how I fit in on todays ride first... I forgot people existed outside of my xbox360 and have a little stage fright.

But... I will reprogram my alarm clock and now to include the hours of 3am through to 8am again (deleted due to not wanting to ever use them again)... and it might be a go go go.



or not :blink:

ps: GMcC... Are you adding a $5 Public Relations fee onto the entry fee for yourself? C'mon front up.

[MSTRS]

ps: GMcC... Are you adding a $5 Public Relations fee onto the entry fee for yourself? C'mon front up.

Who knows....it's been $20 for the last 4 years, so maybe an increase?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

The pub at just as you walk/ride in also does that too, so there is another option for ya

Aye Chicky and Dan .......... Tart has da hat for Dan. C U @ da track.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

(Not like last year, eh Steve? Convo goes like "where youse fellas?" - "At Suzuki tent" - "See you there in a few minutes" - get there and they've moved on somewhere else. And so it went all day. Didn't know we were being avoided :rolleyes: )

We stayed for ages looking at da new Gixxer in its Orange clothes. So sexy. Try again this year. It could turn in to a game………. :wari:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

New Zealand Police Alert 8:50am 20 Feb 2009 Eastern

Location of incident: Hawkes Bay Area

Incident type: Army Training Exercise

Army Exercise within Hawkes bay area 14-22 Feb 09 A training exercise will be conducted in the vacinity of Haumonana,Tukituki river between Moore rd and Black bridge,Bridge Pa aerodrome,Ngatarawa Rd,Roy's Hill and SH50, Dannevirke Hospital(disused) and coastal areas between Cape Turnagain and Waimarama.
The training exercise will involve movement of soldiers on foot and in vehicles,Soldiers will conduct blank firing from automatic weapons and some small explosions may be heard. All ammunition being used is blank/simulation ammunition.
The exersise will end on later than 1600hrs on Sun22 Feb 09.
ends

Issued By: Team Leader Chris Turner

[DeltaBravo]

Hi Guys sorry havn't been for ride recently, the Viffer fell over on right side, have damaged the foot peg/brake lever bracket & bent brake lever. Have looked for 2nd hand in NZ & waiting reply ex Aussie, otherwise very expensive one ex Japan. Hope to be mobile again soon.
Cheers DaveB

[BigG]

The gates of hell wanna borrow my RF? I could maybe lease out the DR, but no bloody way I'll part with the RF (unless of course 'the gates...' have a Busa they
'd wanna swap for the day/month/year/decade/life/eternity)

I'm gonna guage how I fit in on todays ride first... I forgot people existed outside of my xbox360 and have a little stage fright.

Going on todays ride you'll leave the rest of them behind mate.

[BigG]

That was a bit swift for me to-day, I'll bring up the rear I said, there was only me a few K's back, I backed off cos I no my pase, Bleeding good ride though.
There must be something wrong with my radar cos I kept getting some good blings By Puketitri unless it was one of use guys radars setting it off. Not had that before, Thanks Guys for a good ride.:calm:

[BigG]

Have a good ride tomorrow Guys and dont forget to take yer wet suits.:whistle:

[schado]

Yes sir. That was a nice ride on a nice road in good weather. Sprintly (made up that word I think but anyone may use it if they wish) but safe.

BigG. What you talkin bout Willis?... you were no more than 30 seconds behind at the longest... and most of the time you looked pretty good in my rear-view mirror (I mean your bike, helmet and gear aye). Yourself and the other two dots in the forward distance are 'ok' hehehe (whew, cos I was a little worried I'd be outta my zone - whatever that is). Therefore I absolutely and totally look foward to riding along with you guys again soon. (hows in half an hours time sound? LOL).

[schado]

Oh, I'm leaning towards taking the lighter option of going on the Burger Fuel ride. I'm thinking that perhaps I would needed to have planned for a trip to the BOP a little ahead of time. But, I'll most likely be up for a few outta town trips in the near future... gotta lay out some rubber milage and learn how to ride like... like... like someone who knows how to ride good. :scooter:

[stormy1]

Great ride today, Dooly took the lead on the way there, my turn to feel the corners out on the way back. Sorry if the pace was a little quick for you BigG, Im just revelling in that new Conti on the rear of the VTR :rolleyes:

As Schado said, your pace was only half a click off ours as you were never more than a few corners behind. Besides, you know the rules, you have to pick up any stragglers eh Dooly :clap:

Schado and I had a latte and wedges at the Gin Trap after the ride. Nice way to kick back and relax, we should invest more time in those type of after rides activities guys!

Should be interesting to see how the Burger Fuel ride goes tomorrow. I will be 2 up, loooking forward to it. Just hope that its a sweet ride even though it looks like will be quite a few bikes out on the run.

[BigG]

Only took one pic today at Balls Clearing, what a name eh!

[robertydog]

Sounds like you guys had a good ride today. Brisk pace and all. Thats not like you Dooly. Must be stormy1's influence. lol
Well most of the rain is gone up here in Auckland so hopfully it stays fine over at Paeroa.
See you guys tomorrow.

[Dooly]

Sounds like you guys had a good ride today. Brisk pace and all. Thats not like you Dooly. Must be stormy1's influence. lol

That Stormy is a madman! :laugh:
I tried to keep it to 100kph, but he was unstopable.

Naa, great ride, quite a technical road that, especially with a bit of shingle and speed. Must admit when leading had a few little issues on blind exit corners as only been on it twice before. But all good.

Its a much better ride on the return leg for some reason, maybe you give it a bit more respect than earlier?

You did well Schado.
I'd classify that as a normal pace ride for us, compared to last week where it was a bit more spirited in parts.:laugh:

Hey George, all good mate, own pace and all that. You were pretty well onto it on the return leg.
Maybe you need a R1, or 675?:msn-wink::clap:










.......or a Gixxer.....:Pokey::nono::girlfight::lol:

[Dooly]

There must be something wrong with my radar cos I kept getting some good blings By Puketitri unless it was one of use guys radars setting it off. Not had that before

Think I may have picked up a couple of laser alerts around there, spose its the GPS on machinery in the area?

We must check on that X band thingy Schado was talking about eh.

Oh, guys have a good day tommorrow at Paeroa.
Home early from the pissup tonight, so prob could make it but will check the run out tommorrow at the burger joint.

[schado]

Hi ya again. Just a note to say that I won't be making this trip to Paroa. I do however wish you a cruisy trip and a fun day.

[schado]

Ah, rather you than John Key. Besides, I wouldn't have known the difference as I've never been to one of these events. No doubt alot of people right now are happy to be on their weekend out.

I expect everyone will have a great time, and demand that everyone ride home carefully and safely (No infringements and definately no cr**hes !!!)

[schado]

Who knows....it's been $20 for the last 4 years, so maybe an increase?

Oopps... my previous post should have quoted the above, doh. :mellow:

[schado]

That Stormy is a madman! :laugh:
I tried to keep it to 100kph, but he was unstopable.

Naa, great ride, quite a technical road that, especially with a bit of shingle and speed. Must admit when leading had a few little issues on blind exit corners as only been on it twice before. But all good.

Its a much better ride on the return leg for some reason, maybe you give it a bit more respect than earlier?

You did well Schado.
I'd classify that as a normal pace ride for us, compared to last week where it was a bit more spirited in parts.:laugh:

Hey George, all good mate, own pace and all that. You were pretty well onto it on the return leg.
Maybe you need a R1, or 675?:msn-wink::clap:










.......or a Gixxer.....:Pokey::nono::girlfight::lol:

I think maybe it could have been notched up to say, 109km/h !!! Now that would have been something !!!

[BigG]

Maybe you need a R1, or 675?:msn-wink::clap:

.......or a Gixxer.....:Pokey::nono::girlfight::lol: i do like the looooooooooooooooooooooooooook of them and they go well but why would I buy third best.:woohoo: meening the Gixer

[Dooly]

i do like the looooooooooooooooooooooooooook of them and they go well but why would I buy third best.:woohoo:

That is indeed a fair comment.......:niceone::lol:

[BigG]

You were a bit quick Mate like your riding , I had to edit the last quote cos they might have got what I ment wrong.:sweatdrop

[Dooly]

You were a bit quick Mate like your riding , I had to edit the last quote cos they might have got what I ment wrong.:sweatdrop

Haha, I know what ya meant!!:niceone:

[schado]

Think I may have picked up a couple of laser alerts around there, spose its the GPS on machinery in the area?

We must check on that X band thingy Schado was talking about eh.

Oh, guys have a good day tommorrow at Paeroa.
Home early from the pissup tonight, so prob could make it but will check the run out tommorrow at the burger joint.

Might be wise to put the 'x band' thing on hold Dooly. I have been busily scouring the internet to find where I read that article ... please lock me in the bullsh*tter penn for now because I cannot for the life of me find it. Please oh please don't let it have been in one of those trademe message boards :doh:!!! Yikes.

To be continued.... (maybe):slap:

[schado]

Hmmm what to do today? Boring... nothing to do.... ah well....

... I might as well mosey on down to....

NAPIER BURGER FUEL FOR THE 11AM KICK OFF TO A MASSIVE RIDE ....right now. I'm gone.

[malfunconz]

i love hawkes bay , great place for a cruise. wineries good too.

[McDuck]

i do like the looooooooooooooooooooooooooook of them and they go well but why would I buy third best.:woohoo: meening the Gixer

Yea when you could have a busa or an sxz1100 (if you can find one)

[BigG]

i love hawkes bay , great place for a cruise. wineries good too. Did ya try the wine trail, anybody that gets around that sober is a tee totaler eh!

[BigG]

Yea when you could have a busa or an sxz1100 (if you can find one) Yep a Bussa is ok but looks like a pregnant GSXR 1000:Pokey:

[McDuck]

Yep a Bussa is ok but looks like a pregnant GSXR 1000:Pokey:

Then go for an sxz1100

[Dooly]

i love hawkes bay , great place for a cruise. wineries good too.

I live on one of the best roads to ride HW50, am also in the wine zone.
Ahhh....its damn near perfection.:done:

[Tony W]

Just a bit of goss....DR GIRL went for a trail ride at Onga this morning....:scooter:
....then for a helicopter ride at lunchtime...!!!:woohoo:

I think she is broken....a bit...:bye:




Feel free to post your condolences...!

[Dooly]

Just a bit of goss....DR GIRL went for a trail ride at Onga this morning....:scooter:
....then for a helicopter ride at lunchtime...!!!:woohoo:

I think she is broken....a bit...:bye:




Feel free to post your condolences...!


Damn.
Not good, hope she's ok.
Bones heal, but helicopter rides are to be treasured.

[Dooly]

Had a neat ride to Waipatiki first, then Tutira, and then we decided to head to Wairoa today. Had a munch at Cafe 287.
About 7 or 8 of us from the Burger Fuel place.
Good to meet new folk, hopefully they'll join our crew.

One of the best rides to Wairoa for me, no traffic, had the road to myself, got in the groove, was all good.

Way back was a different story, lots of traffic, bacon galore, cunning one flicked his radar on me as I exited a corner rather fast. Fortunately I saw him and backed off quick before the lock got me, ear piece going nuts.
He looked pissed off as he went past as I had dropped to 95 by the time he got me.:clap:

Good weekend for riding, 2 in a row now.
I know we need rain, but this weather is just so bike ridey!!!

[Xan]

See ya there mate.

You dont wanna come to Puketitri today, not a big ride, but pretty good.

Best-laid plans etc..... M8 wanted to stay in Napier for more art deco stuff :argh:so ended up having to make do with a quick ride to Waimarama thisarvo. Upside though was chance to test new suspension settings & they seem to be going in the right direction. Need to get to a track soon to know for sure:Punk:....

[Tony W]

Might be wise to put the 'x band' thing on hold Dooly. I have been busily scouring the internet to find where I read that article ... please lock me in the bullsh*tter penn for now because I cannot for the life of me find it. Please oh please don't let it have been in one of those trademe message boards :doh:!!! Yikes.

To be continued.... (maybe):slap:



There could be something in this Schad.

As I mentioned to you, I rode to wellington 2 weekends ago and passed a typical white L300 camera van by the Hutt m'way, between Silverstream and Avalon. Not a beep from the Valentine.
Went past him next day on the way home, not a murmur.

What's going on ?

[schado]

Had a neat ride to Waipatiki first, then Tutira, and then we decided to head to Wairoa today. Had a munch at Cafe 287.
About 7 or 8 of us from the Burger Fuel place.
Good to meet new folk, hopefully they'll join our crew.

One of the best rides to Wairoa for me, no traffic, had the road to myself, got in the groove, was all good.

Way back was a different story, lots of traffic, bacon galore, cunning one flicked his radar on me as I exited a corner rather fast. Fortunately I saw him and backed off quick before the lock got me, ear piece going nuts.
He looked pissed off as he went past as I had dropped to 95 by the time he got me.:clap:

Good weekend for riding, 2 in a row now.
I know we need rain, but this weather is just so bike ridey!!!

:devil2: Yeah - what he said !!! ::Oi: :2guns: :Police: :Playnice:

[BigG]

Just a bit of goss....DR GIRL went for a trail ride at Onga this morning....:scooter:
....then for a helicopter ride at lunchtime...!!!:woohoo:

I think she is broken....a bit...:bye:




Feel free to post your condolences...!that is not good keep us informed.

[GurlRacer]

I had the privilege of heading off da sealed road to pick up a dog and I must say it would be tempting to change to a different bike and get out and see some stunning stuff. What a great day.


Mate!! - Scotty would be proud :D
You could always have two bikes.. yes? :yes:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I think she is broken....a bit...:bye:
Feel free to post your condolences...!

Ummmmm,,........ keep us informed please. Take care DR. You need to stay on the road and you will be safe.


Had a neat ride to Waipatiki first, !!!

Da Mooo counted you all past the gate. Then counted agian to make sure you had all left and it was safe to go out doors again :spanking:


Mate!! - Scotty would be proud :D
You could always have two bikes.. yes? :yes:


Hello..... so nice to see you on-line. Yes I could and yes he would.
Rob would tease me even more then.

So hows it gurl? :niceone:

[Dooly]

Da Mooo counted you all past the gate. Then counted agian to make sure you had all left and it was safe to go out doors again :spanking:

Hiya Steve, how was Paeroa, all home safe & sound?

That Waipatiki road was a bit tricky, first time on it for me and I led the way.
Bit like blind leading the blind!:Pokey:

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just got home from a great day out. The racing was stunning and the eye candy was unbelievable. Ouch…. Moooooo just hit me. Aye Dale could you post the pic of the Playboy girls? Mooo wants to check out the competition.

Was a 9/10 day. Only spoilt by the interview one of our bikes had with the tax man. Not for me to say who or how much but I can say it wasn’t Alvin or myself cos we don’t speed. As it would appear.

The racing was stunning and so bloody fast. Well done to everyone that competes at this level.

As long as you take plenty of water, sunscreen and a umbrella you feel fresh and ready to ride. I saw some people so sun burnt they will be sick for days. Thanks for the stand plate you made me after last year W. Was fantastic. So many people had to look for bits of wood and I saw dozens of gloves under side stands to stop them digging in to the ground.

Our ride up was dry but most of the roads were wet. Our trip home was premo. We stopped for dinner in Taupo and meet up with Rob, Cindy and Dave. Picked up another 4 bikes as we left Taupo and had a safe ride home.

Time for sleep but that was a great day. Hope everyone got home safe. Thinking of you DR girl. Heal fast.

Still didn’t catch you at the track Tart. Did see plenty of others but you must have been avoiding me…….. again…………. Did see Chicky in the pits. Hope she got the hat? When I saw her she was waging a campaign to out do the playboy girls. How did it go Chicky ? :2thumbsup

Time for sleep. Make plans and book a trip to Paeroa next year. It really is a great track and place to visit.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Hiya Steve, how was Paeroa, all home safe & sound?



Yep See above. This is not the best road to ride. Lots of goats and nutters on this road. I don't take the road bike to the beach. Scary stuff

[Dooly]

Was a 9/10 day. Only spoilt by the interview one of our bikes had with the tax man. Not for me to say who or how much but I can say it wasn’t Alvin or myself cos we don’t speed. As it would appear.

Indeed we all live by the 100 kph policy.:msn-wink::crazy::laugh:
Hope it was'nt an orange Speed Triple....:(:Police:

Good to hear it was a great day,

[Dooly]

Yep See above. This is not the best road to ride. Lots of goats and nutters on this road. I don't take the road bike to the beach. Scary stuff

Did'nt see goats, but a few cars, and some very potentially nasty bends and camber, with the added bonus of shingle.

[GurlRacer]

Rob teases everyone :laugh:
Everything good down here! Moved in with Nasty if you didn't know... I just can't keep away from you lot... hehe :)

I hope to be back in the Bay soon for a ride :D

[robertydog]

Yep Paeroa is something special i reckon. This is completely different to Wanganui race day. Not sure if its the great weather. The fast racing.The eye candy.
Good to see some of the HB crew in Taupo on the way home.

[Stickchick]

Did see Chicky in the pits. Hope she got the hat? When I saw her she was waging a campaign to out do the playboy girls. How did it go Chicky ? :2thumbsup

Not very well. I fell over a chain linked fence (got the chain caught between my sandal and my toes) and now all battered and bruised :Oops: They don't recruit ladies that can't fall graciously. :whocares: Tart, thanks for the first aid. I tell ya my leg was bloody sore by the time I got home though. Didn't manage to walk around too much due to that so wasn't able to catch up with the rest of you which was a bugger. Only I could be so clumsy. However, the day was absolutely awesome once again!!:woohoo:

[BigG]

Sounds like it was a good day for you guys, not so good for some comeing back last night, BMW rider killed and some others injured after hitting oil on the Plains somewhare, aparently a 4ltr oil container was found on the road so either some one drop it by mistake or it was a diliberate. Condolenses to the family of the rider that was killed.

[yungatart]

Not very well. I fell over a chain linked fence (got the chain caught between my sandal and my toes) and now all battered and bruised :Oops: They don't recruit ladies that can't fall graciously. :whocares: Tart, thanks for the first aid. I tell ya my leg was bloody sore by the time I got home though. Didn't manage to walk around too much due to that so wasn't able to catch up with the rest of you which was a bugger. Only I could be so clumsy. However, the day was absolutely awesome once again!!:woohoo:

You are welcome Sticky! It was great to sit and catch up!

DR girl..heal up mate!

Racing was awesome, and the weather was fine...I even got a touch of sunburn!! Had an eventful trip home...Paeroa must think that if you come to racing you MUST be from Auckland..they kept lots of the roads closed and directed us to the Auckland road..in the end (after about half an hour) we just drove thru the barriers!

Got caught on the Taupo Rd, again for about half an hour, due to an accident. Three bikes lost it in a diesel/oil slick. Bits of bikes spread all over the place. Oil on both lanes
Didn't look good for the riders..I hope they are going to be alright.

Edit: Just learned that one of the riders has died.
RIP

[Dooly]

Very nasty about the oil and riders.
Makes you think how vulnerable you are.
And you dont have to be speeding or acting the fool to crash and die.........

[yungatart]

Exactly Dooly!
Apparently a ute lost a four litre container of oil off the back....

[Morepower]

Exactly Dooly!
Apparently a ute lost a four litre container of oil off the back....

thats what happened . 2 in the group my mates , they both ok , other two I only met yesterday at Paeroa. Thought about riding home with them , but decided to make it home by dark so left earlier. Sometimes its a roll of the dice.
I feel so sorry for those guys and thier families , someones inattention causes so much havoc.

[robertydog]

Yes just heard about that accident. Codolences to the family.

[MSTRS]

We were told at the scene that there was oil all over the road. Couldn't quite believe it....why there, of all places? The 75k right-hander just over the top of the climb after the cafe on the left at the end of the plains. The road is banked so anything on the Napier-bound side just runs down and across the Taupo-bound lane.
Today I learn that a 4litre oil pack appears to have been 'lost' off a trailer or something. Great skills to the fucken knob :angry2: that allowed that to happen. :sick:
Poor buggers that hit that never had a chance.
We talked to 2 uninvolved riders at the scene. One on a lovely old 1100 Slabby and the other on an RF. Both from Hastings. The RF rider walked his bike through the slick (!!) and well down the road to try and clean the tyres and his boots. Once he got riding again we sat behind him all the way to the summit cafe, just so's he could be sure of immediate assistance should he have missed a bit on his tyres. But all good, so left him to it. A very nervous/tense rider...terrible lines etc. But after seeing the prang/oil etc, would any of us be any different?

[Dooly]

thats what happened . 2 in the group my mates , they both ok , other two I only met yesterday at Paeroa. Thought about riding home with them , but decided to make it home by dark so left earlier. Sometimes its a roll of the dice.
I feel so sorry for those guys and thier families , someones inattention causes so much havoc.

Yep, fate, roll of dice etc.
Either way, fuck.

Best wishes to your mates.

[robertydog]

Young Harlem did it again:argh:

[stormy1]

Well here I am sitting over at the Hastings Hopspital with my laptop killing time. My 18yr old son (who joined us at burger fuel after yest ride but not feeling the best) ended up in ED last nite and in surgery as I type having his appendix out.

Mixed feelings over yesterdays ride. Great ride out and up to wairoa but struggled to find the groove on the way back. Never felt entirely comfortable on the trip home, just one of those things I guess. Managed to scrape the underbelly fairing on a tight right hander so getting over but never quite comfortable. Thats the way it goes some days I guess.

Dooly, decided to go back to burger fuel after the ride as that is what they normally do so thought as it is their organised ride, to go with the plan and support the Franchise owner. Andrew seems a nice guy who just wants to get out and have some fun on his Duc when he gets some time out. We just chilled out for a while, cold drinks on the house and then brough BF for tea.

** Just reading about the motorcyclist deaths in the Dom and having also looked at the threads posted on here, condolances to the families. **

Probably wont be riding this coming weekend as have a Japanese student staying with me from today iuntil sometime next Sunday.

[Dooly]

Well here I am sitting over at the Hastings Hopspital with my laptop killing time. My 18yr old son (who joined us at burger fuel after yest ride but not feeling the best) ended up in ED last nite and in surgery as I type having his appendix out.

Mixed feelings over yesterdays ride. Great ride out and up to wairoa but struggled to find the groove on the way back. Never felt entirely comfortable on the trip home, just one of those things I guess. Managed to scrape the underbelly fairing on a tight right hander so getting over but never quite comfortable. Thats the way it goes some days I guess.

Dooly, decided to go back to burger fuel after the ride as that is what they normally do so thought as it is their organised ride, to go with the plan and support the Franchise owner. Andrew seems a nice guy who just wants to get out and have some fun on his Duc when he gets some time out. We just chilled out for a while, cold drinks on the house and then brough BF for tea.


Bad luck with your boy mate, but he'll be fine, young uns bounce back quick.

Know what you mean about the ride back, was a bit up and down eh?
Bacon tends to make me lose my stride a bit, and lots more traffic, but somedays you're on, some not. At least we got out.

Andrew seems a good bloke, keen and friendly.
Got a job out of him, he's giving me his Duc for a week to do belts, servicing, and a few other bits and pieces, so thats all good.

Prob only do the Classic ride from BP Clive on Sat as doing the Taupo trackday on Friday.

[schado]

Well here I am sitting over at the Hastings Hopspital with my laptop killing time. My 18yr old son (who joined us at burger fuel after yest ride but not feeling the best) ended up in ED last nite and in surgery as I type having his appendix out.

Mixed feelings over yesterdays ride. Great ride out and up to wairoa but struggled to find the groove on the way back. Never felt entirely comfortable on the trip home, just one of those things I guess. Managed to scrape the underbelly fairing on a tight right hander so getting over but never quite comfortable. Thats the way it goes some days I guess.

Dooly, decided to go back to burger fuel after the ride as that is what they normally do so thought as it is their organised ride, to go with the plan and support the Franchise owner. Andrew seems a nice guy who just wants to get out and have some fun on his Duc when he gets some time out. We just chilled out for a while, cold drinks on the house and then brough BF for tea.

** Just reading about the motorcyclist deaths in the Dom and having also looked at the threads posted on here, condolances to the families. **

Probably wont be riding this coming weekend as have a Japanese student staying with me from today iuntil sometime next Sunday.

Oh. Your boy wasn't hungry for a free (dad pays) burger which normally isn't a good sign is it. But you know, these surgeries are common place. Surgeons perform these more than we do oil changes. So you can rest assured that your son will be just fine.

Still, I know what it's like sitting around at the hospital... bloody place is full of sick people dagnamital. However, I also know what it's like to be in hospital pre and post surgery without having someone there with me, and so am more than sure that your waiting room sufferage is for a good cause.

As for the Taupo fatality... wtf can anyone really say about such things? These random unpredictable accidents totally bum me out, almost as though I know the victims personally... and I immediately put myself in their place. Oil on road + corner + motorcycle = bad things. All I can do is hope that the family of the lost biker is strong enough to get through what will be hard times for them.

So, after all that, I won't complain that my bike failed to even have ignition lights this morning :( ... either the battery was flat (why? might be some dodgy parklight shanangans) or yesterdays after-ride wash got in somewhere where it shouldn't have. So, it's on charge... time will tell.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

, but decided to make it home by dark so left earlier. Sometimes its a roll of the dice.
.

Yep it sure is. "Could have been"……. Is always around us. What will be will be. We can only limit the risk.
Good choice Dave

As for the oil on the tyres of the bike that was pushed through the oil, a good spin up in the shingle and dirt off the side of the road will clean the tread, and the working area of the tyre.

Rip

[MSTRS]

As for the oil on the tyres of the bike that was pushed through the oil, a good spin up in the shingle and dirt off the side of the road will clean the tread, and the working area of the tyre.


Yep. And why would you stand beside and walk a bike through shit like that? Heavy RF on a downhill piece of road, with slight slope to the right. Oily tyres and boot soles.
Suffice to say that this was a guy that we would NOT enjoy riding with. Or socialising. One of those high mileage loner-types...
apologies if he ever reads this. no offence was intended

[Stickchick]

I got sent to the Quack by my doc today due to the size of the swelling on my leg. Doc took xrays, nothing broken just badly bruised. Not allowed on my bike for three days, damn it

lesson....Wear proper footwear and lift your feet when going over a low hanging chain fence

[robertydog]

I got sent to the Quack by my doc today due to the size of the swelling on my leg. Doc took xrays, nothing broken just badly bruised. Not allowed on my bike for three days, damn it

lesson....Wear proper footwear and lift your feet when going over a low hanging chain fence

What? You out of practice to throwing yr leg over:shutup:

[yungatart]

What? You out of practice to throwing yr leg over:shutup:

Nah, she's not out of practice! Just she had to throw it a lot higher than she's used to....

[Dooly]

After a journey like mentioned in the paper below, what bad, bad, luck.:eek5:


Lead: Biker dies in freak oil spill

23.02.2009
Roger Moroney
One of motorcycling's true characters, Napier's Jeremy "Kanga" Crate, 45, died last night after his motorcycle crashed in a freak oil spill on SH5 near Rangataiki.

Mr Crate died after his BMW motorcycle hit oil which spilled from a container, which had fallen from a vehicle that police were today trying to trace.

Two other riders also fell after striking the oil, with one being airlifted to Rotorua Hospital with serious internal injuries.

Mr Crate was one of three motorcyclists among the six people killed on the country's roads at the weekend - bringing the road toll for the year to 60.



A skilled engineer and a dedicated motorcyclist, he and partner Julie Ashton had only recently returned home after an epic 160,000km motorcycle journey all over the world.
"All that riding and all he did ... and for this to happen," close friend Wayne Moult said.

He said Mr Crate had gone to Paeroa for the annual street races with three mates, and he spotted him up there.

"He was having a conversation with Tony Rees (a former national superbike champion) so I just patted him on the shoulder as I went by. Then I get to work this morning and heard the news. It's just terrible."

Another long-time friend, Craig Guy, said everyone knew Mr Crate as "Kanga".

"He came in only last week and we were having smoko. He wandered in and made himself a brew and sat down for a chat. He is going to be so sadly missed. He was a great guy and a real character ... this has stunned everyone."

[robertydog]

Nah, she's not out of practice! Just she had to throw it a lot higher than she's used to....

Thats why she didnt break anything. She just stretched a muscle

[Maha]

I got sent to the Quack by my doc today due to the size of the swelling on my leg. Doc took xrays, nothing broken just badly bruised. Not allowed on my bike for three days, damn it

lesson....Wear proper footwear and lift your feet when going over a low hanging chain fence

Did ya get a lift or did ya have to walk?....:whistle:
Missed all that yesterday, hope ya not draggin' the chain at home?

Im sorry Jodi, wheres my head today...:oi-grr
You'll be right in a couple of days take it easy.

[speights_bud]

Hiya Steve, how was Paeroa, all home safe & sound?

That Waipatiki road was a bit tricky, first time on it for me and I led the way.
Bit like blind leading the blind!:Pokey:

awesome bit of road that :yes: esp for testing the RG coz thats still got WOF and Reg :scooter: the Gix 600 was fun too :P.

I reckon a hillclimb event would be awesome over that road, work your way up the hill, over the top and down the 'Z''s to the beach mmmmmm:woohoo:

[Morepower]

Yep it sure is. "Could have been"……. Is always around us. What will be will be. We can only limit the risk.
Good choice Dave

Rip

I guess , but like others , I have been known to prod fate with a sharp stick at times , I should stop doing that. makes you think .

[yungatart]

I guess , but like others , I have been known to prod fate with a sharp stick at times , I should stop doing that. makes you think .

One of the bikes was a red one, Dave. I immediately thought of you, was pleased to see it wasn't. I'd hate to see the sparkle drop out of your daughter's eyes (I am in her drama class)...

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I guess , but like others , I have been known to prod fate with a sharp stick at times , I should stop doing that. makes you think .

I felt like that after Scotts death. I ride on the conservative side, as a rule, and find it hard to push it on the road , simply because you never know what’s around the corner. Like a truck in the slow lane going slow. Like last night. Or oil, or wood or……. but it is just part of life for us to push it some times. We were made to have adrenalin rushes from time to time and we need somthin in life to provide that. Bikes do it. With out it we are only half of what we should be.

Yep makes us think

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I got sent to the Quack by my doc today due to the size of the swelling on my leg. Doc took xrays, nothing broken just badly bruised. Not allowed on my bike for three days, damn it

lesson....Wear proper footwear and lift your feet when going over a low hanging chain fence

Awww Chicky...... Did those bad girls push you over???????:angry:??????/


Da Mooo says Hi and hopes you heal soon.
Just get your leg over and get on with life. Da bike will miss you......... How long after I left you did you go arse over tit, so to speak? :innocent:

[MSTRS]

To paraphrase an old one...
Stickchick may try to break her bones
But whips and CHAINS really excite her

[Ascott]

I felt like that after Scotts death. I ride on the conservative side, as a rule, and find it hard to push it on the road , simply because you never know what’s around the corner. Like a truck in the slow lane going slow. Like last night. Or oil, or wood or……. but it is just part of life for us to push it some times. We were made to have adrenalin rushes from time to time and we need somthin in life to provide that. Bikes do it. With out it we are only half of what we should be.

Yep makes us think

I didn't meet "kanga" but knew people who did, and wished I had, we are here for a good time not a long time, and I believe "kanga" had a good time, R.I.P.
We all have to do what we want to do, if that involves some risk so be it, we all know the risks and calculate for our wants and needs, that's just the way it is,we can't dwell on what if's, but we must be aware. Ride on!

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I Ride on!

Thanks for a great ride and day yesterday Alvin. Premo mate.

[BigG]

What? You out of practice to throwing yr leg over:shutup::wari::wari::Punk::Punk::2guns:

You'll be in for it

[BigG]

What? You out of practice to throwing yr leg over:shutup:


Nah, she's not out of practice! Just she had to throw it a lot higher than she's used to....


To paraphrase an old one...
Stickchick may try to break her bones
But whips and CHAINS really excite her So Will yous:rofl::rofl:

[Stickchick]

Thats why she didnt break anything. She just stretched a muscle


Awww Chicky...... Did those bad girls push you over???????:angry:??????/ They couldn't handle the competition Steve:innocent:



Da Mooo says Hi and hopes you heal soon.
Just get your leg over and get on with life. Da bike will miss you......... How long after I left you did you go arse over tit, so to speak? :innocent:

Say Hi back to do Moo. I fell over not long after leaving you actually. I was coming back from Deon's car with the backpack of food. Yep that's right I actually fed the boys this time :yes:

[Morepower]

A quick update , one of the guys had a phone call from the chap in hospital , he is OK and should be up an around in a week or so. So thats good news.

[robertydog]

A quick update , one of the guys had a phone call from the chap in hospital , he is OK and should be up an around in a week or so. So thats good news.

Thats got to be good news.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

So thats good news.

Sure is. Thanks Dave

[GMcC]

RIP Dude

Hey who knows what lies ahead perhaps its better we dont!

As for the trip yesterday ta Steve and Alvin plus others who we caught up with in Taupo

Sorry to Daryll for his fast parting of hard earned coin to mr plod south of Tokoroa ( I did and bought him dinner ! )
We did get a few weird looks from motorists who had waved us by further North and were now proceeding past as the saintly officer discussed his life skills with us
Cheers Guys

By the way Alvin - did you spike me coke ? I tailed a Zook on way home thinking it was u only realising it could na have been when I passed him at the summit and the bike was a different color !!!!

[Dooly]

I reckon a hillclimb event would be awesome over that road, work your way up the hill, over the top and down the 'Z''s to the beach mmmmmm:woohoo:

Bugger that mate.

All good for you young hotshots with big cahoonas, but us oldies get reality checks on roads like that.:shit:

Mind you, spose it could be ok if we tootled over it.
But why eh..........:scooter::blink::shit:

[Dooly]

I guess , but like others , I have been known to prod fate with a sharp stick at times , I should stop doing that. makes you think .

Does indeed mate.

Was talking to the missus last night about bike deaths, shit like that, and what we get up to on the roads. Mind you, I like to think most of us, when we crank it up a bit its always a time and place thing eh.
Was thinking maybe its time to slow up a bit, speaking only for me, concentrate more on the ride blah blah blah......

Hmmm....but hey when you got HW50, Patangata/Kahuranaki, Wairoa etc etc......

As Al said.......ride on.
Take it as it comes.:shutup::done:

[Maffoo]

RIP to the fallen rider & condolensces to his family & friends :(

i had a close shave recently when i came round a corner in havelock to find a farmer saturating the road with a large irrigator, badly positioned in his field
dry road to wet road in an instant...at least if its raining you can ride accordingly ...

i cant imagine what it would be like to hit oil like that...

again, RIP

[GMcC]

That Stormy is a madman! :laugh:
I tried to keep it to 100kph, but he was unstopable.

Naa, great ride, quite a technical road that, especially with a bit of shingle and speed. Must admit when leading had a few little issues on blind exit corners as only been on it twice before. But all good.

Its a much better ride on the return leg for some reason, maybe you give it a bit more respect than earlier?

You did well Schado.
I'd classify that as a normal pace ride for us, compared to last week where it was a bit more spirited in parts.:laugh:

Hey George, all good mate, own pace and all that. You were pretty well onto it on the return leg.
Maybe you need a R1, or 675?:msn-wink::clap:










.......or a Gixxer.....:Pokey::nono::girlfight::lol:

I think Dooly and his crew are guna be for the HIGHJUMP when they next try the Ballocks Clearing ride !
Me mate pulls tits up Patoka and was all finished for the days milking and what did he hear yep the sound of a giant turbo completing mass destruction ( it was of course those bloody bikers ! )
Yep and with that the cows stampeded outa the yards and down thru his wifes garden over the neighbours new falcon and ended up flattening the outhouse !!!!
I think theres some explaining to be done mr Dooly

[Dooly]

I think Dooly and his crew are guna be for the HIGHJUMP when they next try the Ballocks Clearing ride !
Me mate pulls tits up Patoka and was all finished for the days milking and what did he hear yep the sound of a giant turbo completing mass destruction ( it was of course those bloody bikers ! )
Yep and with that the cows stampeded outa the yards and down thru his wifes garden over the neighbours new falcon and ended up flattening the outhouse !!!!
I think theres some explaining to be done mr Dooly

Falcons are over rated anyway mate.:clap:

Not us sir, when we came past that old museum, there was a row of bikes parked there.
Must of been them.

Anyway, never saw any cows, hard to see anything at warp.......:lol:

[stormy1]

Im with you Dooly, we were taking a cruze, must have been those bloody compressors alrite :shifty:

Update on my three sons (actually only have 2). Boy recovering well from opp, picked up Japanese border everything all good. Sit down for tea then get a txt from eldest son wanting me to call him. Fell over at touch training, wrist ballooned up cant drive needs to be picked up. Borrow Karen for the extra wheels, Japanese student in tow. Sons wrist doent look good at all so for the 2nd day in a row out to A&E. Still waiting for xray results, had time to visit first son in the wards even though after hours plus with Karen at home babysitting the student. Gona be a long week :weep:

[schado]

I think Dooly and his crew are guna be for the HIGHJUMP when they next try the Ballocks Clearing ride !
Me mate pulls tits up Patoka and was all finished for the days milking and what did he hear yep the sound of a giant turbo completing mass destruction ( it was of course those bloody bikers ! )
Yep and with that the cows stampeded outa the yards and down thru his wifes garden over the neighbours new falcon and ended up flattening the outhouse !!!!
I think theres some explaining to be done mr Dooly

I can't have had anything to do with that business... a) I was doing 100km/h b) I have a stock standard Suzuki muffler... oh, wait. Maybe the big chillybin bolted to the back of my bike scared them? - we passed a museum?

[Dooly]

Im with you Dooly, we were taking a cruze, must have been those bloody compressors alrite :shifty:

Update on my three sons (actually only have 2). Boy recovering well from opp, picked up Japanese border everything all good. Sit down for tea then get a txt from eldest son wanting me to call him. Fell over at touch training, wrist ballooned up cant drive needs to be picked up. Borrow Karen for the extra wheels, Japanese student in tow. Sons wrist doent look good at all so for the 2nd day in a row out to A&E. Still waiting for xray results, had time to visit first son in the wards even though after hours plus with Karen at home babysitting the student. Gona be a long week :weep:

What a start to the week!
You'll need a blowout blast by the weekend eh.........:lol:

[Ascott]

Hi Steve, back at ya, that was a really good day/ride. Thank you!
Al

[MSTRS]

Was talking to the missus last night about bike deaths, shit like that, and what we get up to on the roads. Mind you, I like to think most of us, when we crank it up a bit its always a time and place thing eh.
Was thinking maybe its time to slow up a bit, speaking only for me, concentrate more on the ride blah blah blah......

It's not the speed, but the way we speed....




i cant imagine what it would be like to hit oil like that...

Slippery


I think Dooly and his crew are guna be for the HIGHJUMP when they next try the Ballocks Clearing ride !

I think theres some explaining to be done mr DoolyI think it's time that farmers realised that they have to take more responsibility for their stock. Roads are for motorised vehicles, and stock needs to be kept at least one paddock away at all times.


.... I was doing 100kphAs do all who ride with our group


.... we passed a museum?You did. At Puketitiri. Sort-of-private family museum run by the Lemmon Trust.

[Dooly]

It's not the speed, but the way we speed...

Speed is bad tho........gubbermint says so.........:Police::nono::lol:

[MSTRS]

Speed is bad tho........gubbermint says so.........:Police::nono::lol:

Of course it is. Ride to the conditions...

[Dooly]

Of course it is. Ride to the conditions...

So if its a good clear day, nice stretch of road, no traffic, can I go to say 102, maybe 3ish?:done:

[MSTRS]

So if its a good clear day, nice stretch of road, no traffic, can I go to say 102, maybe 3ish?:done:

Oh...what the hell...I'm feeling tolerant today...knock yourself out. Maybe try for 105. Can the Trumple do that?

[Dooly]

Oh...what the hell...I'm feeling tolerant today...knock yourself out. Maybe try for 105. Can the Trumple do that?

Thank you sir.
Yes it can, but it may need a tail wind.
I can draft behind you maybe.

[Tony W]

Does indeed mate.
Was thinking maybe its time to slow up a bit, speaking only for me, concentrate more on the ride blah blah blah......

Hmmm....but hey when you got HW50




"....many a thing said in jest....."

I think that is actually sane advice....particularly in view of the unfortunate circumstances on Sunday.

You boys are probably a little old for boy-racer type escapades in the countyside on public roads. . . it's a dangerous game, and an illegal one at that.
Although I may have been guilty of following the leader lately, this is not my usual pace of riding.
Age and 25 years of motor racing have blunted my desire for speeding excessively on the open road....jeez I ride a BMW tourer, that should say something !
What you guys are doing with the track days is commendable - that's where you should be getting your rocks off.

You guys have been lucky so far. It's time to excercise a little responsibility.
It would be naive to think otherwise.

[BigG]

"....many a thing said in jest....."

I think that is actually sane advice....particularly in view of the unfortunate circumstances on Sunday.

You boys are probably a little old for boy-racer type escapades in the countyside on public roads. . . it's a dangerous game, and an illegal one at that.
Although I may have been guilty of following the leader lately, this is not my usual pace of riding.
Age and 25 years of motor racing have blunted my desire for speeding excessively on the open road....jeez I ride a BMW tourer, that should say something !
What you guys are doing with the track days is commendable - that's where you should be getting your rocks off.

You guys have been lucky so far. It's time to excercise a little responsibility.
It would be naive to think otherwise. You got that right.

[MSTRS]

You guys have been lucky so far. It's time to excercise a little responsibility.
It would be naive to think otherwise.

Wise words. And yes, a certain amount of luck always attends a successful ride, at any speed.