Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[yungatart]

what do you do when your coming upto intersections and roundabouts?

Change down before the intersection, so that you are in a rev range where you can accelerate/brake easily.
That sounds clumsy...I know what I mean...perhaps you should avail yourself of a mentor.

[stormy1]

Change down before the intersection, so that you are in a rev range where you can accelerate/brake easily.
That sounds clumsy...I know what I mean...perhaps you should avail yourself of a mentor.

That sounds like a good idea, we talk about all sort of BS on here but when it comes to knowing what and how, find a mentor and work with them otherwise we will end up with pages and pages on this thread trying to teach you how to ride. Any offers?

There is also a Wannabe & Newbie Bikers forum on here which is probably a better place to post for advise?

[yungatart]

That sounds like a good idea, we talk about all sort of BS on here but when it comes to knowing what and how, find a mentor and work with them otherwise we will end up with pages and pages on this thread trying to teach you how to ride. Any offers?

There is also a Wannabe & Newbie Bikers forum on here which is probably a better place to post for advise?

There is a KB mentor in HB...you just need to look for the little green "Me" beside the user name!

[stormy1]

There is a KB mentor in HB...you just need to look for the little green "Me" beside the user name!

Is that what it means!!!!! Just goes to show you are never to old to learn :yes:

[yungatart]

Is that what it means!!!!! Just goes to show you are never to old to learn :yes:

See, I can still teach you a thing or two!
And I'm not even a mentor :innocent:

[BigG]

Mentor,Mentil, aw what the heck get out and show him how to ride

[wbks]

Hawkes Bay newbie here just wondering if there are any specific roads around here that are especially worth a ride down? The coro loop of the Hawkes Bay?

[v8s&2wheels]

Hawkes Bay newbie here just wondering if there are any specific roads around here that are especially worth a ride down? The coro loop of the Hawkes Bay?

Middle road. Starts at havelock and goes to patangata pub. About 50ish kms long. Then take all the back roads from there back to haumoana area. I love that route. Would call it a loop perhaps.

[MSTRS]

Have you moved to the Bay? Or just keen to come and sample some bike nirvana?

There's a few 'loops' about the place, but also some brilliant 'up'n'back' jobs as well.

Behind Havelock North is Kahurunaki Rd to Elsthorpe/Patangata to Middle Rd return to HN. 120kms?
Or from Patangata, go to Waipawa, then to Tikokino/HW50 back to Fernhill. 180kms
Or from Waipawa, go to Waipukarau, then to Porangahau/longest place name/Wimbleton/Dannevirke and catch HW back to Fernhill. 380kms
No exit roads (that do have links to other similar roads) are Taihape Rd from Fernhill/Omahu, Puketitiri Rd, Emerald Hills.
Round the block is the name sometimes given to Napier/Taupo/ Manawatu Gorge/Dannevirke/Napier). Vinegar Hill to Feilding is the way to go. 650kms.
Over to Taupo then around the lake and back to Napier. 500ish kms
Or there is always Wairoa and back, or on to Gisborne (Tiniroto Rd makes a good loop section). 250 to 500kms
If you are really keen, then from Gisborne take the Waioeka Gorge to Opotiki, then round East Cape and back to Napier (good idea to overnight in Opotiki). 900kms.

Getting the picture?

[v8s&2wheels]

Have you moved to the Bay? Or just keen to come and sample some bike nirvana?

There's a few 'loops' about the place, but also some brilliant 'up'n'back' jobs as well.

Behind Havelock North is Kahurunaki Rd to Elsthorpe/Patangata to Middle Rd return to HN. 120kms?
Or from Patangata, go to Waipawa, then to Tikokino/HW50 back to Fernhill. 180kms
Or from Waipawa, go to Waipukarau, then to Porangahau/longest place name/Wimbleton/Dannevirke and catch HW back to Fernhill. 380kms
No exit roads (that do have links to other similar roads) are Taihape Rd from Fernhill/Omahu, Puketitiri Rd, Emerald Hills.
Round the block is the name sometimes given to Napier/Taupo/ Manawatu Gorge/Dannevirke/Napier). Vinegar Hill to Feilding is the way to go. 650kms.
Over to Taupo then around the lake and back to Napier. 500ish kms
Or there is always Wairoa and back, or on to Gisborne (Tiniroto Rd makes a good loop section). 250 to 500kms
If you are really keen, then from Gisborne take the Waioeka Gorge to Opotiki, then round East Cape and back to Napier (good idea to overnight in Opotiki). 900kms.

Getting the picture?

up n back job.. a lot of other things come to mind.

Quick question mate. Wheres a good place to get a bike wof? Not going to a vtnz dont want those clowns touching my bike.

[wbks]

Have you moved to the Bay? Or just keen to come and sample some bike nirvana?

There's a few 'loops' about the place, but also some brilliant 'up'n'back' jobs as well.

Behind Havelock North is Kahurunaki Rd to Elsthorpe/Patangata to Middle Rd return to HN. 120kms?
Or from Patangata, go to Waipawa, then to Tikokino/HW50 back to Fernhill. 180kms
Or from Waipawa, go to Waipukarau, then to Porangahau/longest place name/Wimbleton/Dannevirke and catch HW back to Fernhill. 380kms
No exit roads (that do have links to other similar roads) are Taihape Rd from Fernhill/Omahu, Puketitiri Rd, Emerald Hills.
Round the block is the name sometimes given to Napier/Taupo/ Manawatu Gorge/Dannevirke/Napier). Vinegar Hill to Feilding is the way to go. 650kms.
Over to Taupo then around the lake and back to Napier. 500ish kms
Or there is always Wairoa and back, or on to Gisborne (Tiniroto Rd makes a good loop section). 250 to 500kms
If you are really keen, then from Gisborne take the Waioeka Gorge to Opotiki, then round East Cape and back to Napier (good idea to overnight in Opotiki). 900kms.

Getting the picture?Just moved. Came down on the bike at about 1am a week or so ago, so I didn't really get to take in much of the surroundings... I'll have to checkout some of those rides once I find my way around.


Middle road. Starts at havelock and goes to patangata pub. About 50ish kms long. Then take all the back roads from there back to haumoana area. I love that route. Would call it a loop perhaps.
Thanks.

I don't suppose it was you guys who went through dannevirke today, was it? A big group of tourers, a couple gsx14's and a vfr? And of those roads run through Ormondville by the way? Just driving around some of the roads around here in particular seem quite nice, if you can avoid the strange combo of overloaded farm utes and elderly drivers in sportscars?:blink:

[MSTRS]

Just moved.
Any of those roads run through Ormondville by the way?

You'll have to introduce yourself face-like. Unless you're one of those loner-types...
There's some great roads in that part. Easy to get lost though...eh, Wickle?
RDJase is the maestro for directions in there.

[MSTRS]

up n back job.. a lot of other things come to mind.

Quick question mate. Wheres a good place to get a bike wof? Not going to a vtnz dont want those clowns touching my bike.

I don't think any of the bike shops do Wofs. Get in touch with Dooly. VTNZ are the only other place with bike cert.

[NZsarge]

I don't think any of the bike shops do Wofs.

Ummm... yer what? You must be joking surely..

[MSTRS]

Nope. WOF issuer must be certified on vehicle-types and The Napier shops, at least, can't be bothered with the expense - so they just take the bike to VTNZ anyway.

[NZsarge]

Hmm I see the issue, but i've never been to a bike shop that could'nt issue a warrant but then again then again it's not high on my list of questions when walking into a new/strange bike shop so..

[MSTRS]

Kinda took me aback too, when I found out. At least (I think) they don't charge the time for doing that...

[NZsarge]

I should certainly hope not.

[robertydog]

I dont mind VTNZ. I pull up, they ask is it ok. I say ummmmm yea its sweet. They look for anything that may be loose. Then they ask me to ride it so they can see me use the brakes. Then they issue the WOF.

That bloody Dooly. I take the the bike to him. He says he has to ride it to make sure its ok. Away he goes spinning up the rear with the front in the air. All i can hear is a bike screaming. Then when he comes back and tries out the front brakes with the rear wheel in the air. At least i get the WOF.:innocent:

[Grumpy]

Hasting Honda in Omahu Rd if Dooly's unable to help you out. I believe they have a couple of guys who can do it.

[v8s&2wheels]

Cheers everyone.

I PM'ed Dooly a few days ago but he still hasnt got back to me.

Anyone seen him around lately?

[MSTRS]

I'm not sure that he is very well ATM.
Ring his workshop - Mudgway Motors, Karamu Rd

[2wheeled Gasman]

I don't think any of the bike shops do Wofs. Get in touch with Dooly. VTNZ are the only other place with bike cert.

I know that Bay Ford in Hastings do motorcycle WOF's. See Brendon in the workshop.He took great care with the bike.:yes:

[Dooly]

Cheers everyone.

I PM'ed Dooly a few days ago but he still hasnt got back to me.

Anyone seen him around lately?

I'll be at work Weds & Frid, between about 9-1, so call in then any of those days if you wish.
Prob there everyday next week, but been saying that for a month.

[v8s&2wheels]

I'll be at work Weds & Frid, between about 9-1, so call in then any of those days if you wish.
Prob there everyday next week, but been saying that for a month.

Cheers mate will pop in tomorrow since its out by nearly 2 weeks.

[MSTRS]

Who's going to this?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128489-Napier-Harley-Club-Annual-Poker-Run

[v8s&2wheels]

Who's going to this?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128489-Napier-Harley-Club-Annual-Poker-Run

Shit id be well keen. How does it go? Go for a ride on a defined route, and then back to the bluewater for drinks and poker after?

What pace is the ride at? Do all 500 people play poker?

[BigG]

We got a poker run on Saterday leaving Ikanui Road in Hastings at 2pm $10 entry gets you a bbq at finish and maybe a bar of choclate its a fun afternoon.

[MSTRS]

Shit id be well keen. How does it go? Go for a ride on a defined route, and then back to the bluewater for drinks and poker after?

What pace is the ride at? Do all 500 people play poker?
Nah. You ride a pre-arranged route to certain stop points, where you get a card. At the end, back at the Bluewater, you collate the 5 cards you have as your 'poker hand' with everyone else, and the best hand wins $500, next best $250, next best $150. Then you just mingle, have a drink, get a feed and wait for the ticket number draws for a heap of good stuff, including those major prizes.

We got a poker run on Saterday leaving Ikanui Road in Hastings at 2pm $10 entry gets you a bbq at finish and maybe a bar of choclate its a fun afternoon.
Sounds brilliant, but we be at Manfield (again). :thud:

[v8s&2wheels]

Nah. You ride a pre-arranged route to certain stop points, where you get a card. At the end, back at the Bluewater, you collate the 5 cards you have as your 'poker hand' with everyone else, and the best hand wins $500, next best $250, next best $150. Then you just mingle, have a drink, get a feed and wait for the ticket number draws for a heap of good stuff, including those major prizes.

Sounds brilliant, but we be at Manfield (again). :thud:

That sounds like my sorta game. Will have a see if im working or not and I might be in.

[MSTRS]

Buying a ticket gets you in all the draws except the cash. You don't have to do the ride.
But why wouldn't you?

[Bwetty]

Hi. completely off track, but i was wondering if there is somewhere you guys meet regular so i can come and say hi.
Just moved here from BOP.

[buell]

Who's going to this?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/128489-Napier-Harley-Club-Annual-Poker-Run

I am heading down to Martin for the evening on the Trumpy and will be back at 11am Sat. Whoo Hoo just in time for the Harley run. See you there! :yes:

[BigG]

Hi, your not off track, we use to meet at BP Taradale Road at 1.30pm on a Sat but that seems to have gone by the wayside, nothing more dipressing turning up for a ride and no one does, I will send you a pm later on for your cell phone number and will txt you when we are going for a ride. Or you can turn up at 557 Ikanui Road in Hastings by 2pm and you will get a ride to-day:yes::yes:

[stormy1]

Hi. completely off track, but i was wondering if there is somewhere you guys meet regular so i can come and say hi.
Just moved here from BOP.

I'm looking for a ride today but (sorry george) not one of the Poker Runs.

Txt me on 027 446 0083 if keen.

Stormy

[BigG]

Twas a good ride today, bit windy bit slipy but had a good feed at the Patangata, the poker runs we do Dale are different some good prizes to. Nice burger when we got back. :yawn:

[grantnz]

Hi, your not off track, we use to meet at BP Taradale Road at 1.30pm on a Sat but that seems to have gone by the wayside, nothing more dipressing turning up for a ride and no one does, I will send you a pm later on for your cell phone number and will txt you when we are going for a ride. Or you can turn up at 557 Ikanui Road in Hastings by 2pm and you will get a ride to-day:yes::yes:

There is also a ride from Mobil Taradale Road every Saturday at 1.00pm for the more 'spirited riders'. Never been on a ride from BP Taradale Road, didn't know there was one, and they are only 300 metres apart!!!
But also 1/2 an hour.....

[Ascott]

I am going for a pootle to " Porangahow" in the morning, there is a craft fair on, anyone interested? prob, leave stortlodge bp 10:00 cop u later
Me!

[Shorty_925]

If anyones out for a ride and wants to call in here's something for everyone to come and watch this weekend coming.

[RDjase]

If anyones out for a ride and wants to call in here's something for everyone to come and watch this weekend coming.

Will be there ! Tyler's FXR is just about ready and my new bucket will hopefully be ready. The retro Honda is gone, this new bike takes premix :yes:

Got a some busy nights in the shed this week

[Morepower]

Hi. completely off track, but i was wondering if there is somewhere you guys meet regular so i can come and say hi.
Just moved here from BOP.

Yep Taradale road Mobil , 1.00pm . Over the winter months rides have been infrequent due to all the wet Saturdays , but pm me a contact number and I will text a reminder ( when I remember ) . Despite the urban legends its a moderate ride these days.
Possibility if there is support to do thursday night rides at 5.30pm from same location starting after labour weekend .

Dave

[MSTRS]

Hey Dave - how you doing?
Best hope Bwetty just turns up, or posts more. He can't PM yet...

[Morepower]

Hey Dave - how you doing?
Best hope Bwetty just turns up, or posts more. He can't PM yet...

just cruising along , not much riding of late though , when the weather does come right :sunny: there will be all those jobs to catch up on :angry:

[Dooly]

It would be good to get the rides going again, especially now its getting warmer.
We all seem to have fallen out of sync with each other, things just happen eh.

Myself, I have'nt ridden for 5 months due to a few issues (not licence stuff lol) but feel confident of getting back on the hoss very soon.

[walkerb]

Hi all

Have been reading your posts. I work and HDC and have a handle on where road works are happening. Each week I can give you a heads up for the Hastings rural district, so you can get out and back home safely. Road patches with new chip on:
- Taihape above Crownthorpe
- Puketitiri Rd beyond Patoka
- Matahoura Rd
- Swamp Rd

Resealing starting this week in the urban areas and continuing for the next few weeks into the rural. Watch for signs and speed restrictions.

Take care

[MSTRS]

Thanks for that. Could be valuable info.

[NZsarge]

Hi all

Have been reading your posts. I work and HDC and have a handle on where road works are happening. Each week I can give you a heads up for the Hastings rural district, so you can get out and back home safely. Road patches with new chip on:
- Taihape above Crownthorpe
- Puketitiri Rd beyond Patoka
- Matahoura Rd
- Swamp Rd

Resealing starting this week in the urban areas and continuing for the next few weeks into the rural. Watch for signs and speed restrictions.

Take care

Bloody good of you I reckon!

[stormy1]

Hi all

Have been reading your posts. I work and HDC and have a handle on where road works are happening. Each week I can give you a heads up for the Hastings rural district, so you can get out and back home safely. Road patches with new chip on:
- Taihape above Crownthorpe
- Puketitiri Rd beyond Patoka
- Matahoura Rd
- Swamp Rd

Resealing starting this week in the urban areas and continuing for the next few weeks into the rural. Watch for signs and speed restrictions.

Take care

Thanks for that Neil, good to see your post. I will see if I can take your initiative on board and do the same for our maintenace works. I will prbably struggle to be able to get to the same level as you in regards to maintenance patches but we will see.

Cheers
Dale Nicholls

[Morepower]

It would be good to get the rides going again, especially now its getting warmer.
We all seem to have fallen out of sync with each other, things just happen eh.

Myself, I have'nt ridden for 5 months due to a few issues (not licence stuff lol) but feel confident of getting back on the hoss very soon.

looks like the weather is shaping up well for Saturday, will get the bike a WOF tomorrow and be good to go.

[NZsarge]

Here's a heads up for you lot in the Bay area.

I have posted a ride in the Manawatu w/end rides for this Sunday meeting at the Dannevirke BP at 10:00 am. Ride out 10:30 toward Wimbledon etc..
This is planned to be a ride at your own pace, there will be numerous stops for regathering so slower riders are welcome. I haven't traveled this road in some time so I this it'd be prudent to exercise some caution given the weather bomb we've been having recently.
Lunch hopefully at the Porangahau pub if it's not too busy then onto Waipukurau and so on... All round not going to be a rushed day, hope some of you can make it down.

[MSTRS]

Bugger! Will be at Roys Hill buckets all day. Have a great ride - the weather looks set to be a stunner.
Like today...anyone keen this arvo?

[BigG]

It would be good to get the rides going again, especially now its getting warmer.
We all seem to have fallen out of sync with each other, things just happen eh.

Myself, I have'nt ridden for 5 months due to a few issues (not licence stuff lol) but feel confident of getting back on the hoss very soon. Nice to ride in the rain sometimes eH! Tony


Hi all

Have been reading your posts. I work and HDC and have a handle on where road works are happening. Each week I can give you a heads up for the Hastings rural district, so you can get out and back home safely. Road patches with new chip on:
- Taihape above Crownthorpe
- Puketitiri Rd beyond Patoka
- Matahoura Rd
- Swamp Rd

Resealing starting this week in the urban areas and continuing for the next few weeks into the rural. Watch for signs and speed restrictions.

Take care Cheers

[BigG]

Ride to Auckland next Friday and zoom back Sunday about 9 of us going anyone like to tag on you are welcome. Leaving Hastings at 9am Friday the 8th October.

[MSTRS]

Primo ride today. On some of the finest roads you could find anywhere. Must do it again sometime.
And the pace was almost slow enough for me...

[robertydog]

Here's a heads up for you lot in the Bay area.

I have posted a ride in the Manawatu w/end rides for this Sunday meeting at the Dannevirke BP at 10:00 am. Ride out 10:30 toward Wimbledon etc..
This is planned to be a ride at your own pace, there will be numerous stops for regathering so slower riders are welcome. I haven't traveled this road in some time so I this it'd be prudent to exercise some caution given the weather bomb we've been having recently.
Lunch hopefully at the Porangahau pub if it's not too busy then onto Waipukurau and so on... All round not going to be a rushed day, hope some of you can make it down.

Im thinking leaving at 0845am from BP Stortford Lodge. Heading up HW50 at a leisurely pace,:facepalm: to allow for any stops:shutup: along the way and a refill and a drink in Vegas.:woohoo:

[ttdamez]

anyone goin for a ride tomorrow ?:scooter:anywhere?at anytime a pm or message here would be great

[BigG]

had a good ride to the big smoke and back over the weekend unfortuenately I busted my glasses at the start :facepalm: well i didnt a bleeding car run over them. Never mind had to take it easy cos me radar packed in as well :violin: but what a good ride. Must be time for another track day u Guys.:woohoo:

[MSTRS]

Must be time for another track day u Guys.:woohoo:

Stand by (your glasses :facepalm:)...

[MSTRS]

30 November Manfield $50 for the day.

[stormy1]

Must be time for another track day u Guys.:woohoo:

Saturday 23 October (Labour Weekend Saturday), Motott day at Manfield. Booked in :yes:

[robertydog]

Saturday 23 October (Labour Weekend Saturday), Motott day at Manfield. Booked in :yes:

me too:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Stickchick]

Saturday 23 October (Labour Weekend Saturday), Motott day at Manfield. Booked in :yes:

If only I had a bike then I would be attending with you lot..will have to wait for the upgrade to use my free track day.:facepalm:

[MSTRS]

If only I had a bike then I would be attending with you lot..will have to wait for the upgrade to use my free track day.:facepalm:

Always with the excuses, eh Sticky? Surely Rob will let you use the R1 in the medium group...since he will only be using it in the fast lot.

[robertydog]

Always with the excuses, eh Sticky? Surely Rob will let you use the R1 in the medium group...since he will only be using it in the fast lot.

Lol:innocent:

[BigG]

me too:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: You cant afford track days you's a Maried Man now :shutup:


If only I had a bike then I would be attending with you lot..will have to wait for the upgrade to use my free track day.:facepalm: I thought you were going to Philip Island

[robertydog]

[QUOTE=BigG;1129882935]You cant afford track days you's a Maried Man now :shutup:

I thought you were going to Philip Island[/[/COLOR]QUOTE]

[COLOR="darkgreen"]The amount of shopping Cindy is doing here in Melbourne i wont be able to do track days:facepalm: But ive got a secert stash.

She is. She should be flying in tonight.

We all heading to the island tomorrow:yes:

[BigG]

You cant afford track days you's a Maried Man now :shutup:

The amount of shopping Cindy is doing here in Melbourne i wont be able to do track days:facepalm: But ive got a secert stash.

I thought you were going to Philip Island

She is. She should be flying in tonight.

We all heading to the island tomorrow:yes:

:woohoo: That sounds awesome I'll just watch the raceing on da Tely in me armchair, next year for me I think.

[stormy1]

[QUOTE=robertydog;1129882985]

:woohoo: That sounds awesome I'll just watch the raceing on da Tely in me armchair, next year for me I think.

Two years time! Bathurst, then hire some bikes and off to Phillip Island. Any takers?

[BigG]

[QUOTE=BigG;1129883252]

Two years time! Bathurst, then hire some bikes and off to Phillip Island. Any takers?

Whats on at Bathhurst ? :drinkup::2guns: :psst:Its not that good since they banned the Godzilla

[grantnz]

the farmbike is up for sale, the gumboots are gone... very nice '08 ST3

[grantnz]

Te Onepu Rd

[robertydog]

the farmbike is up for sale, the gumboots are gone... very nice '08 ST3

Denny Denny Denny:facepalm:. Looks good.:shutup:

[robertydog]

Te Onepu Rd

Looked like a good turn out. I need a bomb put under me.

[BigG]

Had a good ride to Feilding on Friday, had a good round of Golf but listening to those bikes practicing at Manfeild was a bit of a distraction. Had a good blast back but heaps of HP's on the road counted seven in all. :woohoo: glad me radar was working :yes:

[BigG]

Looked like a good turn out. I need a bomb put under me. yep you do ! Married Life eH! Wonderfull:sunny:

[robertydog]

yep you do ! Married Life eH! Wonderfull:sunny:

How come i didnt see you at the track day last week?:facepalm:

[BigG]

How come i didnt see you at the track day last week?:facepalm: Sandy's day off so I had to do the good thing and stay home and finish the tileing. Ye Ye Ye I no but now I'm in the good books eH! :woohoo::yes:

[BigG]

Any body up for the track day on the 19th Nov Taupo track 5 MotoTT. It's a Friday

[stormy1]

Any body up for the track day on the 19th Nov Taupo track 5 MotoTT. It's a Friday

Will be in auckland for work :crybaby:

[Morepower]

Late notice folks , but if anyone interested there will be a ride tonight 5.30pm Mobil Taradale Rd.

[BigG]

Late notice folks , but if anyone interested there will be a ride tonight 5.30pm Mobil Taradale Rd.Cant get to these rides on Thursday evening, but getting to the track day on the 3rd December.

[stormy1]

We are currentlky right in the middle of the annual sealing season, plus plenty of other maintenance activities are happening.

Points of most note :-
SH2 north of Napier - Maintenance works around Devils Elbow, Capital project at Matahorua Gorge. Quite a lot of clean up work (slip clearance etc) from the recent storm event
SH5 - Drainage Works, pre-seal repairs
SH2 south of Napier - Sealing around Clive way, plus several sites programmed Waipawa to Pukeora. Seal widening along the Takapau Straights
SH50 - Several sealing sites down the full length


Cheers
D

[Ascott]

You forgot to mention the Poorrangahow Rd!

[MSTRS]

...and the tarmelt up towards Wairoa...:shit:

[stormy1]

You forgot to mention the Poorrangahow Rd!

Mmmm so is that a State Highway ????? :shit:

[stormy1]

...and the tarmelt up towards Wairoa...:shit:

Wouldnt be the wairoa road without it :blink::blink::blink:

[MSTRS]

Wouldnt be the wairoa road without it :blink::blink::blink:

Part of it's charm? :sick:
Thought you said you guys were getting on top of the problem...

[grantnz]

Don't want to be a party pooper, but went up Te Onapoo Rd today for a looksee, and noticed that the top end of the hill climb track has just been sealed in the last 2 or 3 weeks, still under 30km road works for the top 1/3 rd to the finish line. hope it is not a hot day... next Sunday.

[BigG]

Mmmm so is that a State Highway ????? :shit::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[BigG]

We aint even into the summer yet and the patches are starting melt, so its go slow, must be a ploy from the:Police:

[grantnz]

hmmmm..... oh yeah, "Safer Communities Together"

http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/26005.html

[froggyfrenchman]

Don't want to be a party pooper, but went up Te Onapoo Rd today for a looksee, and noticed that the top end of the hill climb track has just been sealed in the last 2 or 3 weeks, still under 30km road works for the top 1/3 rd to the finish line. hope it is not a hot day... next Sunday.

Meh, its all about how fast you can ride your bike on that road on that day. There is always loose gravel at the street sprints, its just usually we cause it.

[Conquiztador]

Hi guys. Sorry, this is not a w/e ride. I put this up as a HB ride but got smacked on my fingers as I had already started the whole White Ribbon Ride as a separate thread. Suppose you could consider that a violation against netiquette if you were wanting to...

Anyhow, would love to see some HB riders participating here. Join in at any stage, ride for as long as you want. The HB leg goes from Waipukurau to Wairoa on 23 November.

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Travel Time

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</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="25%" colSpan=2>Departing

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="25%" colSpan=2>Arriving

</TD></TR><TR><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%">0700 > 0750

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>55km

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>Dannevirke Holiday Park, 29 George Street, Dannevirke

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%">Event at Youth & Whanau Resource Centre, 6 McCarthy Terrace, Waipukurau

</TD></TR><TR><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%">0830 > 0855

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>26km

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>Youth & Whanau Resource Centre, 6 McCarthy Terrace, Waipukurau

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%">Event at Te Aute College SH2 between Hastings and Waipawa

</TD></TR><TR><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%">1000 > 1030

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>27km

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>Te Aute College, SH2 between Hastings and Waipawa

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%">Event at Flaxmere College, Henderson Rd, Flaxmere, Hastings

</TD></TR><TR><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%">1130 > 1200

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>21km

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>Flaxmere College, Henderson Rd, Flaxmere, Hastings

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%">Event at Maraenui Shopping Centre, Geddis Avenue, Napier

</TD></TR><TR><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%">1330 > 1515

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>117km

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>Maraenui Shopping Centre, Geddis Avenue, Napier

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>

</TD><TD height=10 vAlign=top width="20%">Event at Marine Parade, Wairoa

</TD></TR><TR><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%">1600 > 1730

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>100km

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>Marine Parade, Wairoa

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%">Event at House of Breakthrough carpark, Cnr Lytton and Ormond Rds, Gisborne

</TD></TR><TR><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%">1930 > 1935

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>4km

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>House of Breakthrough carpark, Cnr Lytton & Ormond Rds, Gisborne

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%" colSpan=2>

</TD><TD height=23 vAlign=top width="20%">Accommodation at Inn Paradise, 13 Leith street, Gisborne 06 863 3504

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[Dodgey Dave]

This is on this Sunday. Sign in from 9am.
Signposted from State Highway 2 just south or Te Aute Pub.
Don't forget to bring your licence if you wish to compete.
Spectators always welcome, Pukehou School will have the BBQ fired up.

for more info visit www.pacclub.co.nz

Pity this had to be cancelled but it was to dangerous to rain in damp conditions

[Dodgey Dave]

Tell your mates and bring the family for what should be a great day. So whos got the fastest bike? Who can Launch their bike down the strip the fastest?
Sunday 5th December 2010
Sign in from 9am, we will accept entries all day.
$30 per rider (You may run more than 1 bike during the day)
Spectators FREE!!!!!! Plenty of shade under the trees to enjoy the action.
Mayfair School will have the BBQ fired up with Burgers and Sausages for sale.

Otene Rd runs between Elwood and Rauhapia Roads behind Hastings Showgrounds.

See www.pacclub.co.nz for further details or contact Dave 027 5399953

Hope to see lots of people out there and lets hope for some fine weather.

[BigG]

Tell your mates and bring the family for what should be a great day. So whos got the fastest bike? Who can Launch their bike down the strip the fastest?
Sunday 5th December 2010
Sign in from 9am, we will accept entries all day.
$30 per rider (You may run more than 1 bike during the day)
Spectators FREE!!!!!! Plenty of shade under the trees to enjoy the action.
Mayfair School will have the BBQ fired up with Burgers and Sausages for sale.

Otene Rd runs between Elwood and Rauhapia Roads behind Hastings Showgrounds.

See www.pacclub.co.nz for further details or contact Dave 027 5399953

Hope to see lots of people out there and lets hope for some fine weather.

Mite try to get there after 1pm, track day first though on Friday.

[Dodgey Dave]

Mite try to get there after 1pm, track day first though on Friday.

How do you find time to work???

[walkerb]

Prior to Christmas around the Hasting District, there will be a tidy up of any outstanding road failures. So look out for repair sites and speed restrictions on:
- Taihape Rd from Pukehaumoamoa to the forestry headquarters
- Crownthorpe Settlement Rd at the Crownthorpe end
- Waitara Rd sealed section from the SH to Glen Falls
- Middle Rd in isolated sections
- Seafield in isolated sections
- Puketitiri Rd in isolated sections

Also as you are aware we have experienced bleeding seals. Where ever grit has been placed, there will be signs. Again Taihape Rd at Crownthorpe School and up near the foresty Headquarters has been identified as problem areas.

Apologies for the inconveniences , take care out there all.

[MSTRS]

Thanks for the update/s

On the issue of bleed, repairs and signs...
The Taupo Eastern Arterial has been open, what? 2 months? Great swathes of it have no chip and tar bleed is evident all over the place. Nothing to do with here, of course, but if new roads are so poor....
Also, on SH5, contractors are spreading grit/chip on tar bleed areas, without signage.

[robertydog]

Mite try to get there after 1pm, track day first though on Friday.

I will keep you company G:yes:

[stormy1]

Also, on SH5, contractors are spreading grit/chip on tar bleed areas, without signage.

Message will be passed on with a big boot. Thanks!

D

[BigG]

I will keep you company G:yes: Ya did Rob and what a fantastic day eH! Dont like the short track though, but your always good to me and look after me well Thanks Mate. :woohoo::woohoo: Wonder if me front tyre will hold out on the sprint, I no you said it shouldnt hit the road but.........

[BigG]

Street Sprint short video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rg3Pvv_T1I

[junkmanjoe]

I have never spent much time in the Havelock north area, was up there today....theres some great valleys once you get of the main drag..... stunning weather, have to come back up and carry on the exploration..:yes:

JMJ

[yungatart]

Street Sprint short video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rg3Pvv_T1I

I can't see your vid, George.
It was a great day out there, eh?
Pity about the state of the road though :gob:

[MSTRS]

It was a brilliant day.
Have never done drags before, so was pleasantly surprised by my first run time - 12.26s.
Couldn't get into the 11s tho. Best time 12.02s. Worst time 12.7s.
Rear end spinning and fishtailing, front in the air...not like me at all. :gob:
Looking forward to seeing photos...

It was the dickhead in the white Commodore that cut up the seal tho :innocent:

[yungatart]

It was the dickhead in the white Commodore that cut up the seal tho :innocent:

Bullshit! My car was not even there!

[Shorty_925]

The few photos I do have, I've put up onto:

http://www.sportsground.co.nz/Gallery.asp?SiteID=13095&PageTypeID=21&PageID=58536

I was too busy writing down the times and making sure I wasnt wearing too much of that seal/tar to take many more.

[BigG]

I can't see your vid, George.
It was a great day out there, eh?
Pity about the state of the road though :gob: Video was blocked due to the music I chose, try this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKfMSbzFS34

[stormy1]

Need to flick through to Taupo on Saturday to look at something. Probably be in taupo for lunch. Any interest in tagging along? (And yes I know there is a track day at Manfield, had to make some prioity calls for the day :facepalm:)

[Morepower]

Only 3 thursdays to Christmas ! for anyone interested there will be a shortish leisurely ride 5.30pm from Mobil Taradale road tomorrow evening to a local place of interest.
Anyone welcome.

[NZsarge]

It was a brilliant day.
Have never done drags before, so was pleasantly surprised by my first run time - 12.26s.
Couldn't get into the 11s tho. Best time 12.02s. Worst time 12.7s.
Rear end spinning and fishtailing, front in the air...not like me at all. :gob:
Looking forward to seeing photos...

Yes, most unlike you... did well John.
Do you know what was the fastest time one the day for a street bike?

[yungatart]

The fastest time was a 10.95.
It was that rider's first run, fairly early on in the day before the seal gave up...can't tell you what bike it was though....

[NZsarge]

The fastest time was a 10.95.
It was that rider's first run, fairly early on in the day before the seal gave up...can't tell you what bike it was though....

Cheers for that.
That's ok, it's bound to be a Kawasaki or a Yamaha... :niceone:

[MSTRS]

:first:
ZX10R

Results here (http://pacclub.co.nz/press/hill-climbs-and-street-sprints/)
Spelt me name wrong :shit::whocares:

[Dodgey Dave]

:first:
ZX10R

Results here (http://pacclub.co.nz/press/hill-climbs-and-street-sprints/)
Spelt me name wrong :shit::whocares:

Sorry about the spelling mistake but I had a fair amount of trouble reading entry forms, maybe I'll supply crayons next time for sign in coz obviously bikers cant use a pen.
let me know what I need to correct and I'll get it sorted.

ps. only won by .01 sec but it still counts, stocked!!

[NZsarge]

:first:
ZX10R

Results here (http://pacclub.co.nz/press/hill-climbs-and-street-sprints/)
Spelt me name wrong :shit::whocares:

Go the dirty ol' RZ350... 13.67, nice.

[stormy1]

We are currently right in the middle of the annual reseals, with work programmed up SH2 around Morere and Nuhaka with some niggly areas still around Devils Elbow. Reseals up SH5 around the Te Pohue/Te Harato/Tarawera areas.

As always, maintenance repair patches are a routine occurence, no specific areas to mention. Also, just about to start the annual road renewal work (pavement recycling), will post the areas to be dug up when the programme is confirmed but first areas likely to be around the Mohaka area up SH5 and just south of the new southern ettension roadworks on the way to Paki Paki on SH50a.

Stormy

[BigG]

Ride to Manfeild last Saterday to the Tri Series for you blokes that didnt make it have a look at this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMTFqVzda5E

[walkerb]

All programmed roadworks have been completed, no sites are open and the roads should all be good.

With the hot weather we have a couple of Hot spots on Taihape Rd at Otamauri and the Forestry headquarters that could have bleeding seal. This will be treated with grit and signed.

Take care all.

[MSTRS]

Thanks for that. Took a jaunt up to Otamauri yesterday evening. Lovely ride. Seal seemed good. And didn't come across any melty bits.

[Tas]

can anyone tell me if there is a group going down to Wanganui on Sunday? Maybe leaving from BP Stortford or Clive? Cheers

[BigG]

can anyone tell me if there is a group going down to Wanganui on Sunday? Maybe leaving from BP Stortford or Clive? Cheers

Yep there is a ride, well I'm going should be some others going to when I find out I will post up here on Satr night. :woohoo:

[Grumpy]

Yep there is a ride, well I'm going should be some others going to when I find out I will post up here on Satr night. :woohoo:
I'm a starter.

[BigG]

:yes::yes: Meet at BP Stortford Lodge and leave at 7 am, stop at feilding for gas if you want but can decide at the start, could stop for breakfast in Wanganui, Raceing starts at 11am I think with Qualifying from 8 am. I'm intending to Park as last year for $10 secure parking and gear look after.:woohoo: gona be a good day, gona be lots of HP though speed 105 then ticket, who's going to lead ?

[Tas]

Sounds good, see you at 7. Bring a speed-limiter and good weather!:yes:

[BigG]

Sorry G we didn't bring a speed limiter, what a good day it was realy enjoyed the ride and the races, ride vid and race vid not briliant but ok
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STp9RCwIF0A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvUfsx1Aya0

[Conquiztador]

Sorry G we didn't bring a speed limiter, what a good day it was realy enjoyed the ride and the races, ride vid and race vid not briliant but ok
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STp9RCwIF0A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvUfsx1Aya0

And I take you guys missed out on that ticket. ;-)

[BigG]

And I take you guys missed out on that ticket. ;-)
No ticket there or back we kept within the limits, I think did you get one on the way back cos there were HP all over the place.

[MSTRS]

None out on the water today :innocent:
Foggy as. Never lifted.
Fishing slow, but enough for a feed.
Have a great New Years everyone...

[Conquiztador]

No ticket there or back we kept within the limits, I think did you get one on the way back cos there were HP all over the place.

I ride carefully currently as I have 80 demerits. My comment came from watching the vid and how you guys passed those cruizer ones. Don't try to tell me that the cruizers were toodling at 60k/h... lol

[BigG]

None out on the water today :innocent:
Foggy as. Never lifted.
Fishing slow, but enough for a feed.
Have a great New Years everyone...What ya catch some snaper eH! or Flatty's,
We need to organise a Charter last one we did we got our Quoter after two hours.


I ride carefully currently as I have 80 demerits. My comment came from watching the vid and how you guys passed those cruizer ones. Don't try to tell me that the cruizers were toodling at 60k/h... lol I'm back to zero now after a two year wait and keeping behind every one else, well I keep behind cos I cant keep up, Have a good new year

[MSTRS]

4 Gurnard and a nice Trevally.
A boys fish trip sounds good...

[yungatart]

4 Gurnard and a nice Trevally.
A boys fish trip sounds good...

HEY!!!! I like fishing too!

[chanceyy]

4 Gurnard and a nice Trevally.
A boys fish trip sounds good...

and that fish tasted blardy awesome new yrs morn ;)

[BigG]

HEY!!!! I like fishing too!Plenty of room at the Iron Pot for you my dear.:facepalm:

[MSTRS]

We're off to Palmy tomorrow (Saturday) for racing on Sunday. We are gonna go via Gentle Annie and Vinegar Hill.
Anyone want to join us? There's feck all gravel on the Annie now.

[speights_bud]

4 Gurnard and a nice Trevally.
A boys fish trip sounds good...

Sounds good to me :niceone:

Went out with a supplier for work just before christmas, 3 Snapper & 2 1/2 Gurnard. A little Mako had a go at the last gurnard near the surface, not bad seeing how some rookie bought a bunch of banana's onthe boat:facepalm:

[MSTRS]

Bah! It's rubbish. I took bananas on a charter boat once...caught over the allowed quota for Hapuka, Bass, and Trumpeter.

[speights_bud]

Haha, funniest thing was that he was the only one who didn't catch an edible fish, everyone else pulled in at least 2 snapper and he caught, 2 barracuda and a Kahawhai :doh:

[BigG]

Any one doing the Classic Ride this afternoon 1pm BP Clive ?

I didnt no Alvin was into pedal power, nice pic in the paper meeting Lance Armstrong.
Alvin do ya want to shake my hand, I was once famous in pedal power circle's :lol:

[yungatart]

Any one doing the Classic Ride this afternoon 1pm BP Clive ?

I didnt no Alvin was into pedal power, nice pic in the paper meeting Lance Armstrong.
Alvin do ya want to shake my hand, I was once famous in pedal power circle's :lol:

Not us, we are heading up the Taupo Rd to meet up with some reprobates from manawatu.
Very nice pic of Alvin...1.63 m tall...is that with heels on?:lol:

[BigG]

Short vid of ride yesterday not good picture as SD card is worn out. Didnt have time to edit myself so computer did it for me and left some good stuff out so I will re do at some later date.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw8losZjXwc
Was a good ride apart from the very strong wind and dodging branches and those bloody Pine Cones.

[BigG]

Hey guys.

If anyone's interested Dale and I are going to ride to the Classic bike festival at Pukekohe on Sat. Come home late arvo etc.

http://krnewsroom.blogspot.com/2011/01/2011-classic-motorcycle-festival.html

Not 100% confirmed yet as stuff like weather and a few other issues are to be sorted, but if you're interested we'll prob leave BP Bay View 6.30-7am.

PM me or post up any intentions of coming if you wish.:scooter: That sounds like an awesome event but sadly I dont think I can make this one, be a big ride for you Tony ya havnt been squrting around to much lately eH!:shutup:

[GMcC]

Hey Tony - I could be keen for Saturday Metvuw looks ok
You would wana get going earlier though ?

[Dooly]

Hey Tony - I could be keen for Saturday Metvuw looks ok
You would wana get going earlier though ?

Yep, dont want to get into a big organised ride with people I dont know, or want to, so pulled the post before. Not many look in here anyway.

Meet you at the monument say 6amish, give or take a few mins.

0210434261 if you want to contact me before Sat, or I'll assume you'll be down the road waiting aye.
probably leave BP BV 6.30ish after gas etc.

Spoke to Victor, he can't make it.

[NZsarge]

Not us, we are heading up the Taupo Rd to meet up with some reprobates from manawatu.


Yeah that lot from the Manawatu are a dodgey lot alright... don't tell them I said that though ok...

[MSTRS]

Can't do the Orks thing this w/e.
Have a great ride tho guys

[stormy1]

Can't do the Orks thing this w/e.
Have a great ride tho guys

Cheers. Just getting Honda back on the road for the ride. Rear wheel bearings shot, source dsum parts locally but had to wait on sum from Japan.

[speights_bud]

Cheers. Just getting Honda back on the road for the ride. Rear wheel bearings shot, source dsum parts locally but had to wait on sum from Japan.

I found the same thing with my NSR frame i used for the bucket, it appears Mr honda is a fan of making up his own non-standard seals and/or bearings:facepalm: i ended up machining everything so that its much cheaper from now on, rear wheel bearings X3 +2 seals $20.:woohoo:

[Laava]

Anyone up for Gentle Annie on Sun? Jo and I will be heading home from Mission Concert and are keen to go thru. Prob leaving 8.30 to 9.00?

[MSTRS]

Ah bugger! We're at the track all w/e. Pacific club round 3.
Enjoy the Annie tho...

[Laava]

Thanks John, we will!

[MSTRS]

There's a little over 10kms of gravel left, in varying states of condition. Most is being worked on in preparation for sealing.

[livee]

Are you a scary bunch?
:)

I haven't got a bike at the moment but keen to come on a ride when I do if you like new ppl and don't bite too much! :D

[stormy1]

Are you a scary bunch?
:)

Hell Yeah :killingme

[MSTRS]

Are you a scary bunch?

Did you want us to be...?


Hell Yeah
Quiet in the cheap seats.

[livee]

Did you want us to be...?



Haha, good answer ! Sound like a good bunch!

[Grumpy]

Anyone planning to ride up to Paeroa this year?

[grantnz]

My son picked up an RGV 250 a few weeks back which needed new tyres. Brought a set at 'the usual place'. Then they wanted $90.00 on top of the price to fit them, or $50.00 if I took the wheels off.:gob: Took the wheels off and went to Beaurepaires, $10.00 a wheel while you wait.
Might head to Taupo Sunday, although looks like could be wet again.

[yungatart]

My son picked up an RGV 250 a few weeks back which needed new tyres. Brought a set at 'the usual place'. Then they wanted $90.00 on top of the price to fit them, or $50.00 if I took the wheels off.:gob: Took the wheels off and went to Beaurepaires, $10.00 a wheel while you wait.
Might head to Taupo Sunday, although looks like could be wet again.

$90...thats a bit OTT, isn't it?

Hush up about the rain will ya? I'm over wet race meetings....might see you there....

[BigG]

Are you a scary bunch?
:)

I haven't got a bike at the moment but keen to come on a ride when I do if you like new ppl and don't bite too much! :D Ya got to keep looking for the rides, this thread is in neutral most of the time, we need to get it kicked into gear.


Anyone planning to ride up to Paeroa this year? I'm looking at going for the ride, cant say too see the raceing cos there aint much vantage point if ya get there late. What date is it?

[MSTRS]

Paeroa is Sunday 20/2. Won't be going this year - YT and I will be at Vic club track day Manfield instead.

[Shorty_925]

Weather for the weekend in Taupo:

Saturday
12 Feb
Partly cloudy
Max 25°C
MIN 14°C

Sunday
13 Feb
Fine and cloudy periods, chance shower. Light winds.
Max 24°C
MIN 14°C

Hopefully it keeps on improving for a sunny weekned over there!

[BigG]

Short vid of ride to Tarawera Tavern last Sunday, so hot I rode with me Jacket open and got stung by a bee :shit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kVkQQP2OXQ

[Spyke]

nice ride bigG, first ride out puketap on my bike i got a bee sting. Must have looked funny pounding at my jacket like an ape :facepalm:.

On another note my bike has had a good service and putting the clutch plates in tonight so it will be all legal. yay for some proper rides!!!

My knee is still healing from an operation so i won't be able to ride to far for a little while but we'll see how it goes.

Whats the deal with getting your bike reregistered? cost 500 or so. Can you just drive in to vtnz and not have an appointment?

[Spyke]

Paeroa is Sunday 20/2. Won't be going this year - YT and I will be at Vic club track day Manfield instead.

Are you guys marshalling or riding?

[yungatart]

We be riding!!!


And mebbe a bit of marshalling thrown in....

[MSTRS]

Are you guys marshalling or riding?

I'm riding and playing teacher for newbies.

[GMcC]

Anyone planning to ride up to Paeroa this year?

We could be planning on going up the Sunday Grumpy

[Conquiztador]

Option 1: The two day experience; Ride up Saturday the scenic route, crash somewhere, to races Sunday and then ride back home as fast as possible. Pack toothbrush.

Option 2: The one day experience; Up and down Sunday. Stay for racing, spend as little time riding as possible. Pack nothing.

Weather and other committments will decide if #1 or #2.

[Grumpy]

We could be planning on going up the Sunday Grumpy
Keep us posted.

[grantnz]

Ride up Saturday the scenic route, crash somewhere,


Your'e looking for somewhere to crash????

Manfeild sweeper is good, nice and comfy, lots of runoff, or Taupo turn 5. Ask RDjase

[Grumpy]

Option 1: The two day experience; Ride up Saturday the scenic route, crash somewhere, to races Sunday and then ride back home as fast as possible. Pack toothbrush.

Option 2: The one day experience; Up and down Sunday. Stay for racing, spend as little time riding as possible. Pack nothing.

Weather and other committments will decide if #1 or #2.
Option 3: Ride up Sunday. Stay for racing then home the scenic route. Stop somewhere for the night then finish the trip home Monday.

[Spyke]

I'm riding and playing teacher for newbies.

I hope you guys have a lot of fun. Wish i could make it, the track day is soo cheap and would love to gain some experience in a safer place.

I will probably goto watch the safe motorcycling thingy at royce hill if only i could take my bike there and ride.


keen to see some awesome pics of everything motorcycle that the 20th has to offer. I'll try take some pics at royce hill if i remember

[yungatart]

I hope you guys have a lot of fun. Wish i could make it, the track day is soo cheap and would love to gain some experience in a safer place.

I will probably goto watch the safe motorcycling thingy at royce hill if only i could take my bike there and ride.


keen to see some awesome pics of everything motorcycle that the 20th has to offer. I'll try take some pics at royce hill if i remember

Trailer your bike to Roy's Hill.....

[Conquiztador]

Ride up Saturday the scenic route, crash somewhere,


Your'e looking for somewhere to crash????

Manfeild sweeper is good, nice and comfy, lots of runoff, or Taupo turn 5. Ask RDjase

Probably not the type of crashing I had in mind. But thanks for consideration... ;-)


Option 3: Ride up Sunday. Stay for racing then home the scenic route. Stop somewhere for the night then finish the trip home Monday.

Yes, I can see how that could be an option for some. But need to be at work on Monday so that is not for me.

[Spyke]

Trailer your bike to Roy's Hill.....

not a bad idea

[livee]

Is anyone going to Auckland this weekend?? I'm hopefully buying a bike but can't get there

[grantnz]

not a bad idea

I believe bikes for on track will be provided.

[Ascott]

Option 1: The two day experience; Ride up Saturday the scenic route, crash somewhere, to races Sunday and then ride back home as fast as possible. Pack toothbrush.

Option 2: The one day experience; Up and down Sunday. Stay for racing, spend as little time riding as possible. Pack nothing.

Weather and other committments will decide if #1 or #2.
I'll be a starter for option #2
Al

[GMcC]

I'll be a starter for option #2
Al

Option : 4 - Ride up Sundy early watch as much of Paeroa as we can
Gas up and head for the hills..................
Never to return...................
Unless tea is ready and sheets folded back..............
( ....and the razor has been used !! ......... )

[Ascott]

option : 4 - ride up sundy early watch as much of paeroa as we can
gas up and head for the hills..................
Never to return...................
Unless tea is ready and sheets folded back..............
( ....and the razor has been used !! ......... )

word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Conquiztador]

Sooo... Has anyone made up their mind when to ride up?

I can ride up Saturday (have found a place to stay, could fit a few additional if housetrained)

Or I can ride up early Sunday.

Need to ride back Sunday straight after races w/o too much timewasting...

[Spyke]

Went out to bulls clearing on sunday was a nice ride. a bit of tarmelt around but nothing bad. by the way back i started getting into a rhythm and started feeling at home on the bike.

I'm pretty sure the next bike i get will be a v twin, or torquey 4 that i don't have to rev the shit out of lol.

Even though it won't happen in ages i like the 750 shiver, dorsoduro, mana, gsx1400. I'd say all those bikes would be too big as a second bike but i can dream lol.

Dad is dead keen on a 2004 sv1000 he found on trademe hope like hell he buys it cause all he does atm is sit on trademe droolling over bikes he could buy.

has a good list of parts on it and is only 6k, done 44000. he wants to stick lower fairings on which i agree with.

[Spyke]

stink buzz dad called him this morning,sorted to see the bike thursday or friday in welly. then the guy txts him back he wants seven when he put it up as six grand?

[Grumpy]

Sooo... Has anyone made up their mind when to ride up?

I can ride up Saturday (have found a place to stay, could fit a few additional if housetrained)

Or I can ride up early Sunday.

Need to ride back Sunday straight after races w/o too much timewasting...
I'm a starter for Sunday morning. Last year we left at 7am. What time did you have in mind.?

[Conquiztador]

I'm a starter for Sunday morning. Last year we left at 7am. What time did you have in mind.?

First race is at approx 11.30am. 4 1/2 hours is more than ample time.

BP in Bay View at 7am on Sunday?

[Grumpy]

First race is at approx 11.30am. 4 1/2 hours is more than ample time.

BP in Bay View at 7am on Sunday?
Yep. Sounds good.

[GMcC]

First race is at approx 11.30am. 4 1/2 hours is more than ample time.

BP in Bay View at 7am on Sunday?

6.00am be a better time then we can have a stretch n a cofe or 2 n even a feed ?
What ya reckon - not too early
Least we can see the firkin start of the thing :yes:

[Conquiztador]

6.00am be a better time then we can have a stretch n a cofe or 2 n even a feed ?
What ya reckon - not too early
Least we can see the firkin start of the thing :yes:

I was thinking:
- 7am start from Bay View BP.
- 8.30am Taupo By-pass.
- 9am Tokoroa and petrol + a drink
- 9.30am Tirau and turn in to SH 27
- 10.30am in Paeroa.

Leaves you an hour to get sorted before first race. I have no interest to be there at 9.30 and 2 hours before first race.

[GMcC]

I was thinking:
- 7am start from Bay View BP.
- 8.30am Taupo By-pass.
- 9am Tokoroa and petrol + a drink
- 9.30am Tirau and turn in to SH 27
- 10.30am in Paeroa.

Leaves you an hour to get sorted before first race. I have no interest to be there at 9.30 and 2 hours before first race.

? No interest is fine by me.................

[BigG]

Looks like I'd better get me bike sorted doesnt look like it will be a pootle

[Conquiztador]

? No interest is fine by me.................

Perhaps I should re-phrase: One hour before first race is enough time for me as I know none of the racers and am only there to enjoy the racing and the athmosphere. I am planning to go others or not. Feel free to join in.


Looks like I'd better get me bike sorted doesnt look like it will be a pootle

It is a little more than 300Km's one way so easily achievable.

[robertydog]

I might shoot the gap by 6.30am.:facepalm: Will probably see guys on the road. :yes:I may be sitting in a cafe somewhere.:innocent: So beep if you spot the bike parked up.:bye:

[Conquiztador]

Left at 7am and arrived at Paeroa 10.30am.

While you guys had rain in HB we had sun and heat in Paeroa.

Have some pics I will load somewhere on KB later.

Thanks to the ones who rode with me!. Smooth and no issues.

Coming back we hit rain in the hills, and I was left behind. Might have to reconsider my dislike for a visor...

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[Tink]

Left at 7am and arrived at Paeroa 10.30am.

While you guys had rain in HB we had sun and heat in Paeroa.

Have some pics I will load somewhere on KB later.

Thanks to the ones who rode with me!. Smooth and no issues.

Coming back we hit rain in the hills, and I was left behind. Might have to reconsider my dislike for a visor...

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Heh Mr... nice to see your on time... haha... great to catch up!!! time we hit the roads of HB!

[BigG]

Had a fantastic day at the Training day had a bit of a talk to aaron Slight he's a real helpfull bloke, lots of good info, free food and stuff.
I couldnt have made it up to Paeroa cos I was to stuffed from work on Sat, got a few pics of Grant and some other bods having a bit of fun.

[Shorty_925]

Good number turned up, showing support to what was offered which was great. Thanks for the photo as well(number 6).

[BigG]

Good number turned up, showing support to what was offered which was great. Thanks for the photo as well(number 6).

Should have told me who you wus and I would have taken more pics Grant let me no his bike so thats why more pics of him. Got a little bit of video footage too

[Morepower]

Daylight saving is fast disappearing so we will be having what may be one of the last Thursday night rides for the season tomorrow , Meet Mobil Taradale Rd at 5.30 pm.
relaxed Shortish ride to a local point of interest . All welcome and riders encouraged to be aware of speed limits , :)

[Flynn]

Hey All,

Thought I'd better remind ya about the Ashhurst Inn Apiti Scamper 2011.

Come for a great ride, great burger, great company and a very very worthwhile auction, with amazing items from a Weekend away,ferry crossings, riding jackets, restaurant vouchers, and food hampers. Most of the stuff went last year for next to nix, ask Robertydog, he'll tell ya.

See ya all on the second, if you don't know where the Inn is, it is the Red Pub you can see from the main road in Ashhurst.

[BigG]

Any body going down to Manfeild on Sunday for the Nationals, I'm going down and I got lanyards for the private box.

[robertydog]

Any body going down to Manfeild on Sunday for the Nationals, I'm going down and I got lanyards for the private box.

Will be there.

[Ascott]

Okay, lawence and Maca are leaving BP Stortford at 8:30 Sunday, they both came on the "Stewarts electrical" ride to manfield for the last round of the nationals, so why don't we all go down together? Not sure if I will give you all a sporting chance and bring the old "sweesuki" or the GIXXER LOL. Let me know, I will put the keys in a hat and draw one out!!!!
Al

[Conquiztador]

Anyone going to Rotorua for Sulphur City MC Poker Run? Sign in from 9am, ride starts 10am. Party on after. If I go I will take off 7am from HB on Saturday.

[BigG]

Okay, lawence and Maca are leaving BP Stortford at 8:30 Sunday, they both came on the "Stewarts electrical" ride to manfield for the last round of the nationals, so why don't we all go down together? Not sure if I will give you all a sporting chance and bring the old "sweesuki" or the GIXXER LOL. Let me know, I will put the keys in a hat and draw one out!!!!
Al

8.30 that will be nearly afternoon ( daylight saving ) ya got an extra hour in bed, see if we cant make it 8, cost $15 to get in eH!
You should be so lucky having a choice of ride.

[Ascott]

Hi G. Yep got a heads up today that you "early birds" are leaving BP Stortford at 8:00 being the " Stewarts Eletrical" crew, all good, see you there! I'll bring the Gixxer so I don't get left behind and lost! Lol. P.S. It has some bits on it now that will make you go all gooy!
Al

[robertydog]

Hi G. Yep got a heads up today that you "early birds" are leaving BP Stortford at 8:00 being the " Stewarts Eletrical" crew, all good, see you there! I'll bring the Gixxer so I don't get left behind and lost! Lol. P.S. It has some bits on it now that will make you go all gooy!
Al

Ive already heard whats on there.:shutup: i think you should go all out. You know you want too.:woohoo:

[Ascott]

Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!! Whoo Hooooo!!!!!!!! If you clear the filth for me! lol lol

[robertydog]

Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!! Whoo Hooooo!!!!!!!! If you clear the filth for me! lol lol

Of course i will.:facepalm: You should know me by now:innocent:

[BigG]

Hi G. Yep got a heads up today that you "early birds" are leaving BP Stortford at 8:00 being the " Stewarts Eletrical" crew, all good, see you there! I'll bring the Gixxer so I don't get left behind and lost! Lol. P.S. It has some bits on it now that will make you go all gooy!
Al

Yep got a glimpse of you coming back from Porongahau, had me camera on and all I got was zipppppp as you went past. HaHaHa:woohoo:

[Grumpy]

I'm a starter Sunday. See yous at 8.

[Grumpy]

Only one thing better than spending the day watching motorcycle racing and that's doing it in comfort. :yes: Cheers G. Excellent day.

[robertydog]

Only one thing better than spending the day watching motorcycle racing and that's doing it in comfort. :yes: Cheers G. Excellent day.

Was a good day with good company. Thanks G for the day.

[2wheeled Gasman]

Only one thing better than spending the day watching motorcycle racing and that's doing it in comfort. :yes: Cheers G. Excellent day.

Thanks BigG and the crew at Stewart Electrical, and the HB crew,(you know who you are) for an awesome day in the Corporate Box at Manfeild.:woohoo:
Brillant racing to be watched and I'm looking forward to seeing it all again on the tv!
Good to meet some more KB'rs and to put faces to the names
Thanks guys!

[Ascott]

Yep thanks G and Stewart Electrical for the corporate box. Thanks all for the cruise over and back, great fun!
Al

[BigG]

Yep was agood day all round eH, Fastest i've been to Manfeild dont no what happened to Alvin and the bloke on the Buussa on the way back they just vanished on HW 50.
After all that good raceing was a good set up for the Moto GP so many incidents eH! But again Yamaha comes out on top YeeeeeeeHa
Yep thanks Guys for making the Day a whole heap of Fun.

[BigG]

Anybody wanting a ride tomorow all sorts of bikes leaving 328 Frimley Road, Hastings, Saterday 1.15pm, Wayne Moult is organising a HB backroad ride all welcome.:scooter:

[Ascott]

So is there still a ride from BP Taradale on Sat's? Anything on a Sunday? Just asking for the "noobies" Anyone???
Al

[livee]

though I can't join ya's until my bikes back on the road :( 6 more weeks :)

[MSTRS]

BP Taradale Rd rides haven't been happening for ages. Just sort of faded away through general lack of interest.
The only regular rides I know of are the ones out of Mobil Taradale Rd (1.30 Saturdays?) but they are definitely not learner friendly...eh, Al?

[Ascott]

I hear that the Taradale Road "bp" is about to fade away as well! Seems a shame that there are very few rides for the younger riders to get some seat time on, oh and I am a paragon of virtue, what were you thinking? J?:innocent:
Al

[yungatart]

I hear that the Taradale Road "bp" is about to fade away as well! Seems a shame that there are very few rides for the younger riders to get some seat time on, oh and I am a paragon of virtue, what were you thinking? J?:innocent:
Al

If there is a demand for learner/newbie friendly rides, I am quite happy to run them again (when Ruby has a rego, that is).

[robertydog]

If there is a demand for learner/newbie friendly rides, I am quite happy to run them again (when Ruby has a rego, that is).

I need to be taught a lesson:facepalm:

[livee]

count me in after end of June! :yes:

First I gotta sit my full then wait for the bike rego to come off hold :blink:

[yungatart]

I need to be taught a lesson:facepalm:

I already gave you the lesson ...and the learn! Weren't you watching?

[MSTRS]

... I am a paragon of virtue, what were you thinking? J?:innocent:
Al

Of course you are. It's just that you are more virtuous than some of us, and definitely more than newbies.
Would it be out of line to suggest that we can only dream of reaching your state of virtuous-ness?
:innocent:

[Ascott]

Of course you are. It's just that you are more virtuous than some of us, and definitely more than newbies.
Would it be out of line to suggest that we can only dream of reaching your state of virtuous-ness?
:innocent:
........No

[grantnz]

This is what this thread used to be like...... what changed?

[Conquiztador]

count me in after end of June! :yes:

First I gotta sit my full then wait for the bike rego to come off hold :blink:

Was wondering: Regular rides have been going on for a few years here. How many times have you been stopped and checked by the officers of law?

[yungatart]

This is what this thread used to be like...... what changed?

Shit happened...you know, arseholes caused it..tis a long story. Next time we meet I will update you!


Was wondering: Regular rides have been going on for a few years here. How many times have you been stopped and checked by the officers of law?

Never...but knowing my luck, the first time I rode without a rego, we'd get stopped!

[livee]

Was wondering: Regular rides have been going on for a few years here. How many times have you been stopped and checked by the officers of law?

None as yet but can't afford to risk it and lose!

NB: Going into town on Wednesday to do my eye test at the optometrist and go book a date for my final exam! Woop woop!

[BigG]

Good to see the Banter again, My bikes on hold for a couple of months as the Tax man taken all of my dosh and some more. Road user charges are due as well.
There are usualy rides on most weekends some very slow and medium, we do it by Tx now as nobody was interested in the Forum.239653239654239655239656

[robertydog]

Good to see the Banter again, My bikes on hold for a couple of months as the Tax man taken all of my dosh and some more. Road user charges are due as well.
There are usualy rides on most weekends some very slow and medium, we do it by Tx now as nobody was interested in the Forum.239653239654239655239656

You want to ride? Just txt me. My bike is available to you take out anytime I'm not using it. 

[Ascott]

Hi All, I am going to go to Torpo for a ride today, I will be leaving Bay View BP at 10:30, no doubt with all my mate, Lol:violin:
Al

[robertydog]

Hi All, I am going to go to Torpo for a ride today, I will be leaving Bay View BP at 10:30, no doubt with all my mate, Lol:violin:
Al

Hurry up. I'm waiting.

[robertydog]

Lunch was very nice. Now the ride home with a full belly.

[Ascott]

Yeah, bloody great eh Rob, lament the lack of rides, and then turn up late for your own ride!!!lol lol Thanks Rob, great ride!!
Al

[robertydog]

How come those guys with the funny cars always want to hang around with us. 

[Conquiztador]

Came back from Auckland today and was on the Taupo-Napier road from approx 2 - 3.30. Heaps of police and flashing lights. A bunch of riders came the other way. They were moving fast. Some strugglers dripfeeding after. Felt sorry for the guy with a black Bonny (I think it was) as he clearly was last of them. And the one the police managed to catch. lol.

[robertydog]

We were on the road around that time. HP  were parked up just before glengary and we saw the large group of riders not long after. Maybe they should of been cruising like we were enjoying the HB weather. 

[Conquiztador]

We were on the road around that time. HP  were parked up just before glengary and we saw the large group of riders not long after. Maybe they should of been cruising like we were enjoying the HB weather. 

It was nice in HB. I got wet between Hammy and Taupo thou. And we all know what happens at the end of the month, so yes, they got it wrong.

[Ascott]

How come those guys with the funny cars always want to hang around with us. 
Not too sure, but was a bit of a surprise!:innocent:At least one of them had the window down, just as well we have nice quiet 'zorsts, so didn't hear us comming:woohoo: I "flashed" that group of bikes, they were obviously too staunch to take heed. I'm still recovering from the "big brekkie" at "pub and grub"
Al

[BigG]

You want to ride? Just txt me. My bike is available to you take out anytime I'm not using it.  Thats good of you Mmmmmmm could take you up on that. Anyway you say your not useing it and here you are blasting up to Taupo with Mr speedy :scooter:


We were on the road around that time. HP  were parked up just before glengary and we saw the large group of riders not long after. Maybe they should of been cruising like we were enjoying the HB weather.  Yea Right!

[BigG]

Wayne Moult is organising a ride up to East Cape Opotiki thru Gorge and home Via Gisborne, will be an overnight stop some were I think. When I get more details I will post up and if any one is interested ya can tag along. This will not be a fast ride but gentle and quick in some places, what I meen is it will be at a good pace.
Unfortunately I will not be able to make it unless somebody pays me this week.

[livee]

Wayne Moult is organising a ride up to East Cape Opotiki thru Gorge and home Via Gisborne, will be an overnight stop some were I think. When I get more details I will post up and if any one is interested ya can tag along. This will not be a fast ride but gentle and quick in some places, what I meen is it will be at a good pace.
Unfortunately I will not be able to make it unless somebody pays me this week.

Gutted, this ride is on my list but no biking for me for another 4.5 weeks :( :violin:

[MSTRS]

The Turangi crowd may once again be coming over on Sunday to sample our roads :niceone: and weather :sunny:
And as per usual, I've been asked to play tour guide. But...
I haven't been out for a while, and don't know what the weather bomb a few weeks back did to the likes of Middle Rd/Kahuranaki Rd etc. I thought that maybe Puketitiri Rd to Balls Clearing would be OK. Can anyone confirm?

[stormy1]

Wayne Moult is organising a ride up to East Cape Opotiki thru Gorge and home Via Gisborne, will be an overnight stop some were I think. When I get more details I will post up and if any one is interested ya can tag along. This will not be a fast ride but gentle and quick in some places, what I meen is it will be at a good pace.
Unfortunately I will not be able to make it unless somebody pays me this week.

Could be keen, better in the summer!

[wickle]

[QUOTE=BigG;1130075304]Wayne Moult is organising a ride up to East Cape Opotiki thru Gorge and home Via Gisborne, will be an overnight stop some were I think. When I get more details I will post up and if any one is interested ya can tag along. This will not be a fast ride but gentle and quick in some places, what I meen is it will be at a good pace.

Like to do this but calender is getting full depends on date already got Classic Club > Lake ride plus annual Taihape pie an pint ride:woohoo: