Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[robertydog]

I did the Napier Taihape road today. What a buzz. I still havnt come back down to earth yet. I'm so glad it's at the back door.

[yungatart]

We're pretty spoilt for choice around here eh Rob?

Any gravel left?

[NZsarge]

I did the Napier Taihape road today. What a buzz. I still havnt come back down to earth yet. I'm so glad it's at the back door.
Mint! Did you have any issues with the tarseal like i did?

[NZsarge]

Any gravel left?

No, all gone.

[robertydog]

We're pretty spoilt for choice around here eh Rob?

Any gravel left?


No, all gone.

What he said.
:woohoo:

[robertydog]

Mint! Did you have any issues with the tarseal like i did?

No trouble.

[BigG]

No trouble.

I didnt think you were useing yer bike ? or did you meen the scooter? after watching the Moto Gp I feel like sneeking out for a ride.

[BigG]

If any one is inerested I have a 41 min interveiw with Andrew Stroud and his time with John Brittin. This is a Christian video taken from a Prommise Keepers event at Tauronga and is very moveing and interesting, if anyone is interested then I will organise a night to veiw or a social get together. Mainly for blokes but if any Ladys would like to attend there will be something in the vid for you.

[robertydog]

Mint! Did you have any issues with the tarseal like i did?

Only real issue is the bug on the camera.

[stormy1]

If any one is inerested I have a 41 min interveiw with Andrew Stroud and his time with John Brittin. This is a Christian video taken from a Prommise Keepers event at Tauronga and is very moveing and interesting, if anyone is interested then I will organise a night to veiw or a social get together. Mainly for blokes but if any Ladys would like to attend there will be something in the vid for you.

Sounds like a great excuse for a catch up! :yes:

[BigG]

Sounds like a great excuse for a catch up! :yes: Give me a bit of time and I'll sort a ride out and we will get together I'll tx and post up after the 20th, going to shoot up to the feild days at Missery Creek. Ha

[Morepower]

Still Sat rides from Mobil Tdle road , although I don't think the weather will be too kind this weekend , a little more subdued in the past and any way with Massey Ferguson power there is a limit too how fast I can go these days :)

[Dooly]

Still Sat rides from Mobil Tdle road , although I don't think the weather will be too kind this weekend , a little more subdued in the past and any way with Massey Ferguson power there is a limit too how fast I can go these days :)

Cheers Dave.
Heard you had a Fergy, is it a 24 or 35hp model?:lol: Maybe I can borrow it to tow my harrows round the paddocks, since I got rid of my one a while back?

Will prob get back into the rides after Winter, both bikes tucked up in bed with regos on hold till Oct.
Things to do, shit to sort, usual crap as per norm.:calm:
Plus loss of motivation atm.

[Ascott]

Still Sat rides from Mobil Tdle road , although I don't think the weather will be too kind this weekend , a little more subdued in the past and any way with Massey Ferguson power there is a limit too how fast I can go these days :)
Still the same times, Dave anywhere from 10:30 'till 1:00?
Al

[stormy1]

Still the same times, Dave anywhere from 10:30 'till 1:00?
Al

You crack me up :killingme

Mind you, reminds me of a ride where Dooly missed the turnoff up taupo way, at least that's how I remember it :lol:

[2wheeled Gasman]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2837&c=1

This ride is being organised by Cowboyz. Anyone interested? The Palmy crew is:yes:

[BigG]

Well how was the ride up the Annie I herd that there is lots of loose gravel on a lot of them corners. Has it been swept yet?

[BigG]

Last Moto GP was awesome eH!

[2wheeled Gasman]

Well how was the ride up the Annie I herd that there is lots of loose gravel on a lot of them corners. Has it been swept yet?

No sweeping of the road has been done yet, lead to a bit of hair raising moments on a few corners
( without even talking about black ice)!:gob:

As long as the awareness was there its was a good run :woohoo:
An enjoyable ride, gonna be even better in summer after the other vehicles have swept the road clear

[robertydog]

Well how was the ride up the Annie I herd that there is lots of loose gravel on a lot of them corners. Has it been swept yet?

Was awesome. Done that road twice in the last month. Nothing like a 400km ride in the middle of winter.

[BigG]

Was awesome. Done that road twice in the last month. Nothing like a 400km ride in the middle of winter. How long did it take you Rob ? two hours ? HaHa

[robertydog]

How long did it take you Rob ? two hours ? HaHa

Easy 2 hours Napier Taihape for sure.

[BigG]

Easy 2 hours Napier Taihape for sure.

I ment the round trip Duuuuuuuu! Got to do that trip when I get my Rego back.

[robertydog]

I ment the round trip Duuuuuuuu! Got to do that trip when I get my Rego back.

I know what you meant. lol So I guess I got ya.

Do it when it warms up. Too much ice up there now.

[Ascott]

I was quite keen on this ride but bad timing, I was in Maroochydore for 10 days from the 2nd, did I mention we had 10 fabulous warm days,around 21 to 25 degrees c?:yes:
I am hanging out for a ride this weekend but! any thoughts? or will it be the Sat 10:30-1:00 lottery?:innocent:
Al

[yungatart]

...I am hanging out for a ride this weekend but! any thoughts? or will it be the Sat 10:30-1:00 lottery?:innocent:
Al

VMCC 3rd round is on at Manfield tomorrow if you can stand the cold, that is.

[robertydog]

I was quite keen on this ride but bad timing, I was in Maroochydore for 10 days from the 2nd, did I mention we had 10 fabulous warm days,around 21 to 25 degrees c?:yes:
I am hanging out for a ride this weekend but! any thoughts? or will it be the Sat 10:30-1:00 lottery?:innocent:
Al

Well ok. Details?

[Ascott]

Well ok. Details?
Of what? Maroochydore? Lottery?Lol I was sort of asking if anyone had ideas for a ride, or some suggestions, I need some new boots and Anza have some I wouldn't mind having a look at.
Al

[robertydog]

Of what? Maroochydore? Lottery?Lol I was sort of asking if anyone had ideas for a ride, or some suggestions, I need some new boots and Anza have some I wouldn't mind having a look at.
Al

What time we leaving?

[Ascott]

What time we leaving?
What eva time suits you, you say, it shall be so!
Al

[robertydog]

What eva time suits you, you say, it shall be so!
Al

9.30am Caltex Taradale, Anza, Manfield if we have time, where ever, home.

[Ascott]

Okay Done!

[BigG]

Ya lucky people, cant wait till I get out again, I just organised a fun car rally for this afternoon, yep car rally there are some things you just cant do on a bike.

[Ascott]

Thanks Rob, one day I will get an 8:00 'till 5:00 job, that will let me get to rides on time!LOL. Really good pootle down and back, I really do not like riding with winter gloves, there were a couple of times on the ride back that I had no feel for the throttle, and may have crept up to speeds in exccess of the posted limit,:facepalm: momentarily, I had to severely chastise myself , and threaten myself with an upper-cut!:innocent: I owe you a "hot-dog" thanks again.
Al

[robertydog]

Thanks Rob, one day I will get an 8:00 'till 5:00 job, that will let me get to rides on time!LOL. Really good pootle down and back, I really do not like riding with winter gloves, there were a couple of times on the ride back that I had no feel for the throttle, and may have crept up to speeds in exccess of the posted limit,:facepalm: momentarily, I had to severely chastise myself , and threaten myself with an upper-cut!:innocent: I owe you a "hot-dog" thanks again.
Al

I did notice you trouble with your gloves and it was causing you problems. Ive had the same problem for some time now:facepalm:. So when know how to deal with them will you let me know:yes:.
But thanks for the day and we should do it again. Soon

[MSTRS]

Winter gloves!! What for - the sun was shining. Pussies....

[robertydog]

Winter gloves!! What for - the sun was shining. Pussies....

Yea I noticed yr car at Manfield. At a motorcycle meeting. Suppose you drove down with the heater on. And did I also notice your driving gloves on the dash. Yr such a hard bastard.

[MSTRS]

T'were YT's...
And if I'd been on the bike, I would have been hard. (frozen stiff, that is)

[robertydog]

T'were YT's...
And if I'd been on the bike, I would have been hard. (frozen stiff, that is)

YT would of been very happy to see you so hard. Would of made a change. lol You should just do it.

[yungatart]

YT would of been very happy to see you so hard. Would of made a change. lol You should just do it.

What would you know? And how do you know it? You been spying again?

[robertydog]

What would you know? And how do you know it? You been spying again?

Cause. Because. Yes.

[BigG]

What would you know? And how do you know it? You been spying again?
Close your curtains Janet, ya never no who's looking eH!:woohoo::woohoo:
Who needs gloves anyway thats what heated grips are for.

[Ascott]

Oh, I have heated grips alright, my hands were still as cold as a witches tit when we got to Palmer-frozen effing-North! but hey G, I was riding!!!!!!!!!:woohoo:
Al

[BigG]

Oh, I have heated grips alright, my hands were still as cold as a witches tit when we got to Palmer-frozen effing-North! but hey G, I was riding!!!!!!!!!:woohoo:
AlI no I no, wind chill factor at 100K's is not to bad but wind chill at Mak 1 is very very cold.
I bought some thermal iners for my sport gloves and heated grips ahhhh nice and sort of warm. Yes Al you wernt riding you were flying. your D Man eH.
Moto GP was awesome eH!

[Ascott]

Yeah G MotoGP was good alright. even the smelly old 'zuki got a seventh, amazing, certainly be a great scrap between, Dani. Jorge and Casey for the title, looking forward to it, We must catch up and do the ride thing again!
Al

[Ascott]

Weather permitting, anyone interested in mousing out to Porangahow for a bite,
around lunchy time?
Al

[robertydog]

Weather permitting, anyone interested in mousing out to Porangahow for a bite,
around lunchy time?
Al

I just luv coming to work on Sundays. Oh well you have a nice day.

[robertydog]

Weather permitting, anyone interested in mousing out to Porangahow for a bite,
around lunchy time?
Al

Thanks for the ride. Even if it was only on the expressway. lol

[Ascott]

Was that you on the "scoot"? Porangahow was good, road in good knick, it really is the pick of the rides, for mine!:woohoo:
Al

[BigG]

19days to go and I'll be back on the bike:yes::yes::yes:

[Ascott]

Have you informed your parole officer?

[yungatart]

Have you informed your parole officer?

Lol!
You do realise he is considerably bigger than you, eh, Ascott?
Lucky he is a gentleman, any one else would give you a crack!

[Ramius]

Without me going through 754 pages, do the residents of the Hawkes bay meet up often for rides? Now that the weather is clearing up, time to dust of the clothing and get out there...

Weather permitting, am heading to Tauranga next weekend

[Dodgey Dave]

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[BigG]

Lol!
You do realise he is considerably bigger than you, eh, Ascott?
Lucky he is a gentleman, any one else would give you a crack!

I'd never catch him, he's to quick for me, 4 days to go.

[Mad-V2]

Anyone hear about the motorcycle crash on Seafield Rd yesterday? While on a ride yesterday I watched the rider get air lifted out with serious leg injuries.
Hope he is o.k.
Their is a lot of fuel on the corner at the bottom of the first hill coming from Pukititiri Rd, about 1.8km in. I think it was at the starting point of where the hill climb is held, just after the layby where there's a house on the corner.
Be careful out there.

[Dodgey Dave]

HB Movie Premier

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244486
Filmed during the 2010 Isle of Man TT on the grueling 37 Mile Road Course,
This movie brings to life the Drama, tension and Tragedy
of this world famous event and all in spectacular 3D

Be part of the Hawke's Bay Premier of this Movie.
Screening on Wednesday 21st September
Drinks and Nibbles at The Station Bar from 7pm
Movie Screens at 8:30pm @ Reading Cinemas Napier

Ticket Price Includes a Complimentary Beer and Nibbles

Tickets Only $25
Limited Tickets - Secure Yours Today!!

All Enquiries Please Contact David Lawes
Phone/ Text 027 5399953
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[Ascott]

I'd never catch him, he's to quick for me, 4 days to go.
Report card for B George: Must Try Harder!
Al

[BigG]

Report card for B George: Must Try Harder!
Al Funny that Alvin seems my Family call me a Try Hard, had a good ride on Saterday, good to be back in the Saddle, we have to catch up sometime ( TT3D )

[Ascott]

Hi all I know short notice, we are going to pootle over to Tie Ha Pee, quick scoff and back home, leaving Taradale Caltex at 11:00 today! All welcome, you can't even get lost! Lol:woohoo:
Al

[MSTRS]

Hi all I know short notice, we are going to pootle over to Tie Ha Pee, quick scoff and back home, leaving Taradale Caltex at 11:00 today! All welcome, you can't even get lost! Lol:woohoo:
Al

We-e-ll...you can't and neither can I...
Terrifically awesome ride.
Note to Higgins (or whoever)...Fix your feckin seal!!

[ynot slow]

Agreat day out,many thanks guys,another road ticked as completed.

[Ascott]

Yeah, thanks guys great road, great weather, did I mention that was my hymen buster ride of the Napier/Tie Ha Pee Road? Lol:innocent::facepalm:
Al

[MSTRS]

Agreat day out,many thanks guys,another road ticked as completed.

I can't help but notice how the Gixxers have ganged up and ostracised the smelly old Triumph...

[ynot slow]

I can't help but notice how the Gixxers have ganged up and ostracised the smelly old Triumph...

Trumpy looks like it's nose out of joint,typical upper class pom.:facepalm:

[stormy1]

I can't help but notice how the Gixxers have ganged up and ostracised the smelly old Triumph...


Trumpy looks like it's nose out of joint,typical upper class pom.:facepalm:

Ok ok I may have slightly misplaced where the starting grid was but from my perspective there was alot of howling try hard fours out there but only one triple combination leading the field home :lol: :innocent: :shake:

[ynot slow]

Ok ok I may have slightly misplaced where the starting grid was but from my perspective there was alot of howling try hard fours out there but only one triple combination leading the field home :lol: :innocent: :shake:

But fark did it sound sweet at warp factor 9.:woohoo::yes:

[yungatart]

I can't help but notice how the Gixxers have ganged up and ostracised the smelly old Triumph...

I dunno...could be that the Trumpy just doesn't like slumming it...(oops, was that my outside voice..)

[BigG]

Agreat day out,many thanks guys,another road ticked as completed. What was this, Suzuki Day Out !:scooter:

[BigG]

I can't help but notice how the Gixxers have ganged up and ostracised the smelly old Triumph...


Trumpy looks like it's nose out of joint,typical upper class pom.:facepalm:


Ok ok I may have slightly misplaced where the starting grid was but from my perspective there was alot of howling try hard fours out there but only one triple combination leading the field home :lol: :innocent: :shake:

Well just as well Rob and I couldnt make it, we could have had a Yamaha Sandwich eH! Rob at the front and me bringing up the rear. Mmmmmmm SuxTrup Sarnie HaHaHa

[MSTRS]

Well just as well Rob and I couldnt make it, we could have had a Yamaha Sandwich eH!...

Just as well!!
Bloody Yamahas. One trying to tempt us with it's arse, whilst it's mate tries to creep up our rear...
:shit::innocent:

[robertydog]

I can't help but notice how the Gixxers have ganged up and ostracised the smelly old Triumph...


Trumpy looks like it's nose out of joint,typical upper class pom.:facepalm:


What was this, Suzuki Day Out !:scooter:

I thought the Classic club ride was on the last weekend of the month:innocent:

[MSTRS]

Dunno 'bout monthly. For us it was just last weekend...

[BigG]

I thought the Classic club ride was on the last weekend of the month:innocent:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::killingme:killingme:killingme

[ynot slow]

I thought the Classic club ride was on the last weekend of the month:innocent:

Hmm combined age maybe over 180yrs,be less gst mind you.:facepalm:

[stormy1]

Without me going through 754 pages, do the residents of the Hawkes bay meet up often for rides? Now that the weather is clearing up, time to dust of the clothing and get out there...

Weather permitting, am heading to Tauranga next weekend

I have been out of the loop a little bit but rides are generally on every Saturday leaving Mobil Taradale Rd at 1pm. Also Burger Fuel rides are about to kick off again on October once per month on a Sunday. Will post the date for the first ride when I find out.

[BigG]

Im riding to Manfeild on the 24th I think. Thats if the boys are raceing.

[MSTRS]

Round 5 VMCC is 24/9 at Manfield. Be good to catch up, G.

[stormy1]

Any one intending to go to the Motott Track day next Friday, tis the first of the season?

[MSTRS]

Not this time, anyway.
Some may be interested in http://www.gymkhana.co.nz/

[Grumpy]

Im riding to Manfeild on the 24th I think. Thats if the boys are raceing.
Keep in touch G. Might be a starter.

[BigG]

Sorry Guys I didnt get back to you but I got called into work and then I had some dizzy spells so decided not to go.:facepalm::facepalm:

[livee]

Hey guys, these saturday rides, are they popular? Whats the demographics of the general group that goes? (Any ladies? younger people? 'newer' (or slower) riders?)

[BigG]

Hey guys, these saturday rides, are they popular? Whats the demographics of the general group that goes? (Any ladies? younger people? 'newer' (or slower) riders?)

HI Mate, There are rides from Napier Mobil Taradale Road at 1pm on Saterdays, they use to be Quick rides, Rides from BP Taradale Road faded out a while back, Summer is comeing so it mite bring people out of the woodwork. Some Lady's Old farts like me and some younger farts. When we get together we have some awesome rides, we sort of post up on Facebook now in Hawkes Bay Rides.If ya want to ride with us to Taupo on Friday the7th we will be passing Bay Veiw BP at about 9.30am. Some of the blokes and I are shooting up to Auckland for the week end. Anybody welcome to join in on the ride.

[Grumpy]

Sorry Guys I didnt get back to you but I got called into work and then I had some dizzy spells so decided not to go.:facepalm::facepalm:
No worries G. Weather turned a bit crap on the ride home so you made a good choice.

[livee]

HI Mate, There are rides from Napier Mobil Taradale Road at 1pm on Saterdays, they use to be Quick rides, Rides from BP Taradale Road faded out a while back, Summer is comeing so it mite bring people out of the woodwork. Some Lady's Old farts like me and some younger farts. When we get together we have some awesome rides, we sort of post up on Facebook now in Hawkes Bay Rides.If ya want to ride with us to Taupo on Friday the7th we will be passing Bay Veiw BP at about 9.30am. Some of the blokes and I are shooting up to Auckland for the week end. Anybody welcome to join in on the ride.

Heya, sorry, working on Fri, I'm gonna try free up some Saturdays though. Can't find Hawkes Bay Rides on Facebook though ( I live on there, always forget to come in kiwibiker), is it a private group page?

[MSTRS]

Tomorrow's weather looks to be OK. Who's up for an outing?

[MSTRS]

Am thinking Porangahau, but you never know.

[MSTRS]

Bit cool atm, but should warm up
Caltex T/dale 10am

[BigG]

Heya, sorry, working on Fri, I'm gonna try free up some Saturdays though. Can't find Hawkes Bay Rides on Facebook though ( I live on there, always forget to come in kiwibiker), is it a private group page?

Group is Hawkes Bay Riders and as with face book you got to be a freind to be added to the group. I dont understand Face Book to much I just reply and smart comment on other post's :yes:

[BigG]

Bit cool atm, but should warm up
Caltex T/dale 10am

Sorry didnt make it getting bike set up for next week.

[livee]

Group is Hawkes Bay Riders and as with face book you got to be a freind to be added to the group. I dont understand Face Book to much I just reply and smart comment on other post's :yes:


ahh cool as, soon enough I'll get to a ride and make a friend and FB friend and get access haha, cheers for the info :)

[MSTRS]

Sorry didnt make it getting bike set up for next week.

Not to worry. You didn't miss much. Ended up just me and 'Tart. Had a good squirt down Middle Rd. But pulled the pin on going further at Waipawa...still cold and rather breezy. Caught up with Dooly on the way home.

Livee...is the cell # on your profile no longer active?

[livee]

Livee...is the cell # on your profile no longer active?


Hey, it is active, I just had no credit, I have topped it up now. Did you get my reply from my back-up phone?

I had to go to Hastings midday so took the bike, was still cold then! (I was actually colder heading home an hour later, illogical to me)

[MSTRS]

Hey, it is active, I just had no credit, I have topped it up now. Did you get my reply from my back-up phone?

I had to go to Hastings midday so took the bike, was still cold then! (I was actually colder heading home an hour later, illogical to me)

No reply recd (up until I turned mine off at 11.30 last night...)

Colder coming home cos was heading into that cool NE breeze.

[stormy1]

This is starting back up again this Sunday leaving BF Napier at 10.00am. Sadly I will have to give it a miss :cry:

[wickle]

BP Bayview is going to be closed till about 16th December from this weekend.

[MSTRS]

That's a bugger.
Must remember when going to Taupo for last round of VMCC 29/30 Oct.
And those doing the Bucket GP/Trackday 6 Nov...
And again the following W/e for the 1hr/3hr on Sat and Round 1 of PMCC on Sunday...

[yungatart]

That's a bugger.
Must remember when going to Taupo for last round of VMCC 29/30 Oct.
And those doing the Bucket GP/Trackday 6 Nov...
And again the following W/e for the 1hr/3hr on Sat and Round 1 of PMCC on Sunday...

Liucky there is a Mobil across the road, eh? :gob:

[MSTRS]

Ya wot?? ...settle down...whatever happened to brand loyalty?
If your favourite Kawasaki dealer shut for a month and you were in the market for a new bike, you'd hardly go across the road and get a new Honda, would you?
<_<:facepalm::innocent:

[NZsarge]

Ya wot?? ...settle down...whatever happened to brand loyalty?
If your favourite Kawasaki dealer shut for a month and you were in the market for a new bike, you'd hardly go across the road and get a new Honda, would you?
<_<:facepalm::innocent:

Perish the thought I should think! :shifty:

[Mad-V2]

Liucky there is a Mobil across the road, eh? :gob:

YOU can eat the pies from there. :sick:

[zippy]

whoa this thread is long, i saw on the first post you guys ride out from Taradale BP sat arvo but i am guessing that may have changed by now re location/date time? Roughly how many of you meet up as well on a warmish sunny day?

Also does anyone have any details of local motorcycle clubs IE ones with club rooms or even meet at a pub that take on jap bike riders in the Hastings/Havelock or if need be Napier areas, the last club i was in was Amroc in Hastings but that closed down in 2001 just after i moved to the UK, i used to pop into Bay MCs in Hastings on occasion too when they sort of accepted Jap bike riders as long as you were from another club they knew...do they still exist or are they pretty closed on who rides into there club now?

Any others?

[MSTRS]

Riding 'clubs' come and go.
The ones that stay are Classic and Ulysses.
As for regular rides that still happen - Taradale Rd Mobil Saturdays 1pm (I think) and Burger Fuel on certain Sundays 10am.
Most group rides are just mates who organise by text when it suits.

[yungatart]

YOU can eat the pies from there. :sick:

I don't eat pies...

[Mad-V2]

You don't eat pies?!!
Not even
Bacon and egg pie, Butter pie, Chicken and mushroom pie, Corned beef pie, Cottage pie (or shepherds' pie)
Game pie, Fish pie, Meat pie, Pizza pie, Pork pie, Pot pie, Scotch pie, Curry pie, Steak pie, Steak and kidney pie
Apple pie, Banoffee pie, Blackberry pie, Blueberry pie, Buko pie, Cherry pie, Chess pie, Cream pie, Custard pie,
Lemon meringue pie, Mince pie, Pecan pie, Pumpkin pie, Rhubarb pie, Strawberry pie, Sugar pie or Sweet potato pie.

Your missing out I tell ya.

[BigG]

Ya wot?? ...settle down...whatever happened to brand loyalty?
If your favourite Kawasaki dealer shut for a month and you were in the market for a new bike, you'd hardly go across the road and get a new Honda, would you?
<_<:facepalm::innocent: If it was a give away I think she would eH!

[BigG]

whoa this thread is long, i saw on the first post you guys ride out from Taradale BP sat arvo but i am guessing that may have changed by now re location/date time? Roughly how many of you meet up as well on a warmish sunny day?

Also does anyone have any details of local motorcycle clubs IE ones with club rooms or even meet at a pub that take on jap bike riders in the Hastings/Havelock or if need be Napier areas, the last club i was in was Amroc in Hastings but that closed down in 2001 just after i moved to the UK, i used to pop into Bay MCs in Hastings on occasion too when they sort of accepted Jap bike riders as long as you were from another club they knew...do they still exist or are they pretty closed on who rides into there club now?

Any others? Last I herd on the Classic I think the Boss blue a stack cos sporty's were doing wheelies and he told em all to F......Off so I dont no if we are allowed to ride with them on the Classic ride.
Through the Summer there will be lots of race meet rides and Track Days, just keep looking in here.

[BigG]

You don't eat pies?!!
Not even
Bacon and egg pie, Butter pie, Chicken and mushroom pie, Corned beef pie, Cottage pie (or shepherds' pie)
Game pie, Fish pie, Meat pie, Pizza pie, Pork pie, Pot pie, Scotch pie, Curry pie, Steak pie, Steak and kidney pie
Apple pie, Banoffee pie, Blackberry pie, Blueberry pie, Buko pie, Cherry pie, Chess pie, Cream pie, Custard pie,
Lemon meringue pie, Mince pie, Pecan pie, Pumpkin pie, Rhubarb pie, Strawberry pie, Sugar pie or Sweet potato pie.

Your missing out I tell ya. Ya must be getting Fat eating all them Pies

[robertydog]

Last I herd on the Classic I think the Boss blue a stack cos sporty's were doing wheelies and he told em all to F......Off so I dont no if we are allowed to ride with them on the Classic ride.
Through the Summer there will be lots of race meet rides and Track Days, just keep looking in here.

No you have been lead down the garden path again. Yes the boss blue his stack accusing the sport bike riders of the high number of mishaps on a ride. But it appears that it turned out that it was the guys/gals and learner riders that were involved in the indiscretions. One particular instance was that a learner rode into the rear of a stationary Harley.
The format of the ride has now been changed and hopefully things will sort it self out.
Be carefull out there where riding in groups. Its hazardous.

[Ascott]

No you have been lead down the garden path again. Yes the boss blue his stack accusing the sport bike riders of the high number of mishaps on a ride. But it appears that it turned out that it was the guys/gals and learner riders that were involved in the indiscretions. One particular instance was that a learner rode into the rear of a stationary Harley.
The format of the ride has now been changed and hopefully things will sort it self out.
Be carefull out there where riding in groups. Its hazardous.
Yeah wot I heard too, blamed the sporties, but none involved in alleged indiscretions! Funny eh?:facepalm:

[MSTRS]

I heard that 'sporties' were a particular model Harley. So it must be lies...we all know that Harley's can't wheelie...:shifty:

[BigG]

No you have been lead down the garden path again. Yes the boss blue his stack accusing the sport bike riders of the high number of mishaps on a ride. But it appears that it turned out that it was the guys/gals and learner riders that were involved in the indiscretions. One particular instance was that a learner rode into the rear of a stationary Harley.
The format of the ride has now been changed and hopefully things will sort it self out.
Be carefull out there where riding in groups. Its hazardous.Mmmmmmm Rob, so you must have bin on that ride eH! A guy I'm doing some work for came off on that ride seems like we going to have to do some coaching. It's a bit scary when you got some clown behind you eH! Is that why you always try to get away from me :shutup::shifty:

[yungatart]

That is precisely why I like to be at the back...course it helps that I am too slow to be at the front!

[zippy]

Last I herd on the Classic I think the Boss blue a stack cos sporty's were doing wheelies and he told em all to F......Off so I dont no if we are allowed to ride with them on the Classic ride.
Through the Summer there will be lots of race meet rides and Track Days, just keep looking in here.

Ahh i should be alright on a gixer, i have plenty of people down at the classic club that has known me for 10 years who are members down there now and where members in my old club that can vouch for me and my sensible style of riding especially in group rides, i also value my head bearings so i keep my tyres to the ground...last time i rode with them thought it was a old fella on a old BSA that was putting us young fellas on sports bikes to shame in the corners thought so they can be just as bad :-D ..but i will keep a eye on this section for the ride outs you guys arrange as well.


Also keeping it local to hastings/napier/havelock who is reliable for bike repairs/servicing etc, i do most of my own oil/filter changes but for things like tyres or chains etc?

Does not matter if they are a independent mechanic as long as they are reliable and trustworthy enough to do the job without cocking it up

[grantnz]

Also keeping it local to hastings/napier/havelock who is reliable for bike repairs/servicing etc, i do most of my own oil/filter changes but for things like tyres or chains etc?

Does not matter if they are a independent mechanic as long as they are reliable and trustworthy enough to do the job without cocking it up[/QUOTE]






Craig Guy is the man 027 230 7703. Setting up in Onekawa, has been working from home. Top bloke.

[MSTRS]

Is that the ex-5 Star Craig?

[grantnz]

Is that the ex-5 Star Craig?



Yes it is. He said he was going to be doing tyres as well when up and running, which might be by now.

[Dodgey Dave]

Yes it is. He said he was going to be doing tyres as well when up and running, which might be by now.

Yeah he's set up in Ford Road in Onekawa industrial area. He's taken over the building that used to be Timmos or such like (the crusty old motorbike repair shop) Its had a spruce up and looking very tidy as you would expect from Craig.

[MSTRS]

Who's sitting at home in the sun - and bored?

[Morepower]

Yeah he's set up in Ford Road in Onekawa industrial area. He's taken over the building that used to be Timmos or such like (the crusty old motorbike repair shop) Its had a spruce up and looking very tidy as you would expect from Craig.

Cool will check that out , There seems to be some support for a thursday ride from Mobil in Taradale road again , usual over the summer the Saturday rides are more on a casual basis . anyone interested in keeping in touch re rides PM me with a Cell ph no .
Also this weekend is the 24 hr ride and Rowan ( of one legged fame ) is going to do it , he is asking if any one wants to ride through to Turangi on Sat morn with him he is leaving at 7.30 am .

:)

[Grumpy]

Anyone sure on the dates for Paeroa next year. I need to make sure Mrs Grumpy's got that day off.

[yungatart]

Anyone sure on the dates for Paeroa next year. I need to make sure Mrs Grumpy's got that day off.

According to Google it is Sunday February 19th.

[Grumpy]

Google. Now why the hell didn't I think of that..:weird: Cheers Janet.

[robertydog]

Anyone sure on the dates for Paeroa next year. I need to make sure Mrs Grumpy's got that day off.

www.battleofthestreets.co.nz

[curly]

Anyone want to play a game?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116032-Tag-o-rama?p=1130189113#post1130189113

[BigG]

Anyone want to play a game?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116032-Tag-o-rama?p=1130189113#post1130189113 I might be able to if I can get out and play.:rolleyes:

[Mad-V2]

I'm keen, I just dont know where the last one is.
Always wanted to play this game!

[ynot slow]

Went on my first toy ride in the bay yeasterday,nice ride,well organised and great feeling to donate to a neat cause.

[MSTRS]

I see that ACC etc are putting on a rider's skills day at Roy's Hill kart track next Sunday 20.11. Well worth attending for all riders - even if you learn just one thing. It could be the one thing that saves your life, or stops a situation from turning to custard. And it's free. Get something back from the exorbitant rego, huh?

[curly]

I see that ACC etc are putting on a rider's skills day at Roy's Hill kart track next Sunday 20.11. Well worth attending for all riders - even if you learn just one thing. It could be the one thing that saves your life, or stops a situation from turning to custard. And it's free. Get something back from the exorbitant rego, huh?

I was wondering what that MOTORCYCLE OPEN DAY sign was on about.

I might as well go my rego runs out on the 21st.

[zippy]

Went on my first toy ride in the bay yeasterday,nice ride,well organised and great feeling to donate to a neat cause.


I was there, the birthright toy run?

That Hogg boss bike looked neat..but i wouldn't want the costs of running it though:no:

[v8s&2wheels]

My bikes up for sale... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/144237-GSXR1000-pride-and-joy-for-sale?p=1130199822#post1130199822

So sad to see it go after 2 and a half years. But off to australia.

[Mad-V2]

Another one off to Oz!
I'm leaving this overpriced underpaid country on Monday for a few years, and a mate of mine is off in February.
But ya won't catch me selling the TL, She's going into long term storage.
Any tips on long term storage for fuel injected bikes? I know to fill the tank, put extra air in the tyres, lift it off the ground and give it a thorough clean.
But I'll still worry about it when I'm gone. Will topping up the oil to the filler hole do any good? or just put some clean stuff in up to the normal level?

Cheers

[Grumpy]

I had read to put in some fresh oil upto the normal level. The article also recommended letting some air out the tyres and to remove the battery from the bike. A google search might dig up some answers.

[yungatart]

Another one off to Oz!
I'm leaving this overpriced underpaid country on Monday for a few years, and a mate of mine is off in February.
But ya won't catch me selling the TL, She's going into long term storage.
Any tips on long term storage for fuel injected bikes? I know to fill the tank, put extra air in the tyres, lift it off the ground and give it a thorough clean.
But I'll still worry about it when I'm gone. Will topping up the oil to the filler hole do any good? or just put some clean stuff in up to the normal level?

Cheers

You could just park it around here...we won't charge much for storage and someone will take it out for the odd fang (oops, I mean cruise!):laugh:

[BigG]

Went on my first toy ride in the bay yeasterday,nice ride,well organised and great feeling to donate to a neat cause. Yes it wasnt a bad little ride, always some idiots that cant ride in a group but never the less it was for a good cause. Take a look http://youtu.be/imhyrnFPciQ


I see that ACC etc are putting on a rider's skills day at Roy's Hill kart track next Sunday 20.11. Well worth attending for all riders - even if you learn just one thing. It could be the one thing that saves your life, or stops a situation from turning to custard. And it's free. Get something back from the exorbitant rego, huh? I did this last year and it was awesome, got talking to Aaron Slight and he gave some good advise.

[MSTRS]

I did this last year and it was awesome, got talking to Aaron Slight and he gave some good advise.

I went to the first one at Roy's Hill last year. Was rained out and cancelled.
Missed this one cos was at Manfield.

[curly]

I see that ACC etc are putting on a rider's skills day at Roy's Hill kart track next Sunday 20.11. Well worth attending for all riders - even if you learn just one thing. It could be the one thing that saves your life, or stops a situation from turning to custard. And it's free. Get something back from the exorbitant rego, huh?

I went to this was pretty good. Had a mean lunch.

[curly]

Are there any learner/newbie rides in the bay?

[MSTRS]

Not that I know of. The only regular ride that I do know of is definitely not for newbies. All other rides are organised between mates off forum.
If you want someone to ride with and gain experience from, give me a yell.

[curly]

Not that I know of. The only regular ride that I do know of is definitely not for newbies. All other rides are organised between mates off forum.
If you want someone to ride with and gain experience from, give me a yell.

PM sent
10 chars

[BigG]

Ride to Manfeild on the 17th Probably leave 7.30 or 8 from BP Stortford Lodge

[RDjase]

Ride to Manfeild on the 17th Probably leave 7.30 or 8 from BP Stortford Lodge

Big entries and No admission fee at the Manfeild round

http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/index.php?page=entries_confirmed

I will be there spannering Ultralite #117 and #66

[yungatart]

Ride to Manfeild on the 17th Probably leave 7.30 or 8 from BP Stortford Lodge

So which is it? 7.30? or 8?

[MSTRS]

So which is it? 7.30? or 8?

Well - we chose 7.30....
Bit damp for the rest of the HB Gotta Harden-Up Crew? <_<

[yungatart]

The racing was awesome...the ride home was cold and wet...my gear leaks:cry:

[Conquiztador]

Boxing Day in Whangas anyone? (Street Races that is)

[RDjase]

Boxing Day in Whangas anyone? (Street Races that is)



Whangas ?


Oh you mean Wanganui

[Conquiztador]

Whangas ?


Oh you mean Wanganui

Just for you:

I will be riding to Whanganui for the Cemetery Circuit Street Races in the morning on Boxing Day 26 December 2012. The practice starts 8am and the races approx 11am. My plan is to be there for the races, so leaving approx 7am from BP Stortford Lodge in Hastings seems like a good idea. I will also be riding back the same day after end of last race. Does anyone else have plans of doing the same, and if so, would they like to ride at the same time?

http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/index.php?page=home

[RDjase]

Just for you:

I will be riding to Whanganui for the Cemetery Circuit Street Races in the morning on Boxing Day 26 December 2012. The practice starts 8am and the races approx 11am. My plan is to be there for the races, so leaving approx 7am from BP Stortford Lodge in Hastings seems like a good idea. I will also be riding back the same day after end of last race. Does anyone else have plans of doing the same, and if so, would they like to ride at the same time?

http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/index.php?page=home

So your going to Fonganui, the racing is at Wanganui and still is spelt that way on the web site

Must be two groups going to the different towns, I think Michael Laws is orginising a ride too, maybe Ken Mair as well..................

[Conquiztador]

So your going to Fonganui, the racing is at Wanganui and still is spelt that way on the web site

Must be two groups going to the different towns, I think Michael Laws is orginising a ride too, maybe Ken Mair as well..................

"Wanganui or Whanganui, it is up to you". http://www.3news.co.nz/Whanganui-or-Wanganui---its-up-to-you/tabid/370/articleID/134725/Default.aspx

[BigG]

Just for you:

I will be riding to Whanganui for the Cemetery Circuit Street Races in the morning on Boxing Day 26 December 2012. The practice starts 8am and the races approx 11am. My plan is to be there for the races, so leaving approx 7am from BP Stortford Lodge in Hastings seems like a good idea. I will also be riding back the same day after end of last race. Does anyone else have plans of doing the same, and if so, would they like to ride at the same time?

http://www.cemeterycircuit.co.nz/index.php?page=home
Group Ride Meet at BP Stortford Lodge leave at 8am, this is what I have herd from another source.

[Conquiztador]

Group Ride Meet at BP Stortford Lodge leave at 8am, this is what I have herd from another source.

Thanks! + 10 char

[Grumpy]

Anyone been over the Napier - Taihape road lately? Just curious as to the condition. Looking on google maps it's only 10km's more to Wanganui via Taihape. I'm wondering if it's a viable alternative given all the bad comments regarding the condition of the Saddle Rd at the moment.

[BigG]

Anyone been over the Napier - Taihape road lately? Just curious as to the condition. Looking on google maps it's only 10km's more to Wanganui via Taihape. I'm wondering if it's a viable alternative given all the bad comments regarding the condition of the Saddle Rd at the moment. Now thats a thought No HP eH!

[wickle]

The Gentle Annie still has small pea metal on the seal, which isn't always evident until you arrive there!............. quite slippery in some areas.

above was posted another section 10th December

[MSTRS]

Anyone been over the Napier - Taihape road lately? Just curious as to the condition. Looking on google maps it's only 10km's more to Wanganui via Taihape. I'm wondering if it's a viable alternative given all the bad comments regarding the condition of the Saddle Rd at the moment.

Corby Rd crap on SH2 is apparently sealed now, and the approach to Saddle from the gorge-end of Woodville as well. The Condoit Rd gate has been removed. Just bypass Woodville altogether. Saddle itself isn't bad.
Been a few months since I went over the Annie, but as Wickle says, at least then there was still a bit of loose shit. Wasn't too bad tho. Not drifted up or anything, just a bit scattered. More psychologically off-putting than any real danger.

[Laava]

Any of you lot up for the Gentle Annie on next sat?
Me and MamaJo are coming down and thought we'd go to Taihape and then thru the Gentle in the afternoon.

[crazyhorse]

Any of you lot up for the Gentle Annie on next sat?
Me and MamaJo are coming down and thought we'd go to Taihape and then thru the Gentle in the afternoon.

Morepower was doing that ride today - but I am sure some of us may be keen to do it again. I've heard its all tarseal from HB now...... :)

[Laava]

We are doing it regardless, the more the merrier!

[yungatart]

Might be tempted...

[Laava]

We are riding from Whangas to Otorahanga on fri night then down to Taihape and thru the Annie to Napier for Sat night then up through Gissie and the gorge to Tauranga area for Sun night then home on Mon. Gonna be some sore butts I think! Lucky my missus is no whinger! She leaves that for me!

[crazyhorse]

What time do you anticipate to be leaving Taihape?

[Laava]

I guess around middayish?

[Laava]

Looks like the weekend is going to be awesome so lookling forward to! Hope some of you come out to play! Be good to catch up with yous. Give me a text on 021 0796444 and I will let you know where we are but looking at around noon from Taihape. Cheers Al

[MSTRS]

Stop twisting my arm - or I'll have to comply...

[Laava]

Stop twisting my arm - or I'll have to comply...

Tarty says she will make you!

[Morepower]

Morepower was doing that ride today - but I am sure some of us may be keen to do it again. I've heard its all tarseal from HB now...... :)

Yep I may be keen, only did half the ride last week , left the TL in Taihape , had to go back in the car on sunday with a trailer , so getting to know the road :) . To be honest its got the usual cheap tar seal problem so there is plenty of loose stuff in parts.

[Laava]

See you's at Taihape then? Noonish?

[MSTRS]

Looking like a possibility...
You get the meet place sussed?

[crazyhorse]

Was a beaut day for a ride :ride:

[yungatart]

Was a beaut day for a ride :ride:

Sure was...where was everyone else?

[speights_bud]

Sure was...where was everyone else?

Sorry, got lost so went straight to the pub :apint:

[Laava]

Just got home. Did 1500km and have sore butt. Was nice to catch up with you all and when you are up norf etc etc.......Take it easy.

[BigG]

Sure was...where was everyone else?
Was blasting around Taupo and I might have seen some of these guys on the way to Taurangi that place at the other end of the Lake.

[Dodgey Dave]

Mark it on your calendar people (or load it into your iPhone for the more tech savey out there)

Pacific Motorcycle Club Street Sprint Series
Seafield Road - Bay View
Sunday 11th March

$30.00 per rider (Day Licence if required $20)
Sign in from 9am
Event starts at 10am

Spectators FREE entry

all enquires or to pre enter contact David: thelawes4@gmail.com
Phone or txt 027 5399953

[MSTRS]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146879-Ride-to-show-support-for-a-fellow-KBer-and-all-those-with-cancer.

[zippy]

Mark it on your calendar people (or load it into your iPhone for the more tech savey out there)

Pacific Motorcycle Club Street Sprint Series
Seafield Road - Bay View
Sunday 11th March

$30.00 per rider (Day Licence if required $20)
Sign in from 9am
Event starts at 10am

Spectators FREE entry

all enquires or to pre enter contact David: thelawes4@gmail.com
Phone or txt 027 5399953



Having not been to one of these events, what exactly is it? 1/4 mile, street racing against other riders, a time event from one point to the other etc etc?

[speights_bud]

Having not been to one of these events, what exactly is it? 1/4 mile, street racing against other riders, a time event from one point to the other etc etc?

Haven't done this one before but i believe it to be a stretch of road a couple of km long uphill mostly with twisty corners and some straight aways...

[MSTRS]

The form a hill climb takes is...
Road is closed to all traffic, one bike is released at a time, races to the 'finishline' and the time it took is recorded.
All competitors take a turn, and then as a group return to the start area for another go-round. Depends on numbers attending, but there'd be 6+ runs each. There is the kudos of the best time, but really the aim is for each rider to improve their own times as the day progresses.

[Morepower]

Mark it on your calendar people (or load it into your iPhone for the more tech savey out there)

Pacific Motorcycle Club Street Sprint Series
Seafield Road - Bay View
Sunday 11th March

$30.00 per rider (Day Licence if required $20)
Sign in from 9am
Event starts at 10am

Spectators FREE entry

all enquires or to pre enter contact David: thelawes4@gmail.com
Phone or txt 027 5399953


Bugga !!! been looking forward to the next hill climb , I am going to be away :(

[Grumpy]

Haven't done this one before but i believe it to be a stretch of road a couple of km long uphill mostly with twisty corners and some straight aways...

There's also a nice little corner if you need a bit of a lie down ......:whistle:

[Grumpy]

Haven't done this one before but i believe it to be a stretch of road a couple of km long uphill mostly with twisty corners and some straight aways...

Oops. Double post.

[Shorty_925]

Haven't done this one before but i believe it to be a stretch of road a couple of km long uphill mostly with twisty corners and some straight aways...

Supermotards were the fastest bikes up Seafeild last time.

[RDjase]

There's also a nice little corner if you need a bit of a lie down ......:whistle:

It was a different line to do to get around your oil spill:rolleyes:

Are you going this weekend?

[MSTRS]

'Some people' would do anything to get their name in the paper...

[yungatart]

'Some people' would do anything to get their name in the paper...

Yeah, true, BUT it was a great article about Tyler!

[Grumpy]

It was a different line to do to get around your oil spill:rolleyes:

Are you going this weekend?
Not this time. The ZRX is a bit of a porker compared to the Z. Might be more of struggle to pick this one up.:lol:

[yungatart]

Grumpy, you could always ride Leanne's bike :sweatdrop:blink:

[speights_bud]

Grumpy, you could always ride Leanne's bike :sweatdrop:blink:

Yea thats what i said to him, we had motor-by-cycles and quads, shoulda had the Can-am out there tearin it up:woohoo:

[RDjase]

NZ Superbike Nationals Final round at Taupo this weekend !

Big entries and close in all classes (exept Superlite/F3, g;en Williams won it at HD last weekend)

http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/Site/130/95/Pdf/120321082426CPSZXYOA.pdf

http://www.sportsground.co.nz/clubsite.asp?siteid=13095&pageid=45245&pagetypeid=1

www.nzsbk.com

[froggyfrenchman]

Supermotards were the fastest bikes up Seafeild last time.

Not by much as i remember it...

[crazyhorse]

Some of our fellow HB riders may not be aware that Dave Fair did not make it home from his bike ride yesterday.

The family have asked to ensure that all his friends have the opportunity of atttending his funeral which will be held later this week - in order to accomodate those who are not here in NZ at this current time.

I will post up further details on when and where they come to hand. They would also like us to attend on our motorcycles, and the car club in their vehicles as a tribute to a wonderful friend and fellow rider.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Cheers . Keep the info flowing so we can plan to attend.

[BigG]

Yes what Steve Said what a massive loss.

[Dodgey Dave]

Not by much as i remember it...

Last time we did seafield road first 3 bikes were motards 55sec, 56sec and 58sec.
6 motards in top 10!!
You know you want one

[crazyhorse]

At this stage the family are looking at having the funeral on Friday - so as many people who knew Dave are able to attend. More details when everything is confirmed

[Ascott]

I am still totally numb, after hearing about this on Saturday, if you needed any proof that "life isn't fair" thats it right there! (please excuse the pun) As Steve said please keep us informed, I will be there!
Alvin

[speights_bud]

What a terrible loss, I'll be along in the Cage if the bikers need anything carried etc

[speights_bud]

Last time we did seafield road first 3 bikes were motards 55sec, 56sec and 58sec.
6 motards in top 10!!
You know you want one

Did a 59.50 on a SV650, on road tyres too..

[crazyhorse]

The aftermath will be at the Hot Rod Club rooms by the speedway. We have been asked if we would like to assist in providing food (sandwiches, slices, cakes, savouries), or perhaps a monetary donation if you are unable to help in the food sense.

Please let me know via text 0272175925 - as the family have provided me with a contact in Avenue Road, Napier who will either collect or be the drop off point for food.

If you know anyone who is not on here, (members of the Classic Club have been advised also), but knows Dave and would like to be included, please let them know also.

They would like Bikes and Hot Rods as part of the procession.

They have yet to confirm that the venue will be at the Napier Sailing Club, then we all go to the Crematoriam, followed by the ride to the Hot Rod Club. 11am Friday is still unconfirmed, but I will know for certain tomorrow.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Can we have a bank account to send a few $$ to please CH? Cheers

[speights_bud]

Time is 11am Friday, From the Paper:

[crazyhorse]

Can we have a bank account to send a few $$ to please CH? Cheers

There will be a donation box at the Hot Rod Club - any food can be delivered to Carol Spence - 114 Avenue Rd Greenmeadows ph 844 7366

Funeral is at the Sailing Club in Napier - starts at 11 am. Procession will pass by the crematoriam on route to the Hot Rod Club - next to speedway at Meeanee. Everyone on bikes who would like to be part of this - there will also be a large number of Hot Rod Cars present.

[crazyhorse]

It was a beautiful send off and a huge tribute to Dave to see so many whose lives he has touched. Glad the weather changed for the afternoon too. Thanks for everyones help He will be sorely missed

[Gixxer 4 ever]

It was a beautiful send off and a huge tribute to Dave to see so many whose lives he has touched. Glad the weather changed for the afternoon too. Thanks for everyones help He will be sorely missed

You did well Shirley. It was a tuff start to the day but I can say I was a lot better after the service. It was nice to follow the Buell. You need slightly longer legs LOL Cheers everyone for helping heal the hurt. We will miss you big time Dave but we have great memories and we need to move on in life. Cheers CH for all you did to help organise and give us a chance to heal. Cheers Dave and thanks for being such a great person. :yes:

[MSTRS]

Annual QB 'Tour of the Bay' looks likely to be a Taupo/Annie/Napier/Taupo loop. This Sunday, but don't know what time at this stage. Will post up when I know. Otherwise keep an eye on this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/148142-7th-Annual-Kiwi-Biker-Gathering-Taupo-Queen-s-Birthday-Weekend-2-4-June-2012)

[MSTRS]

OK - Qkkid has decided to do the loop clockwise. So plan is to meet at BP Bayview around 9.45.
Will take Seafield etc to Fernhill and over te Annie.

[MSTRS]

Apologies to those that may not see this post....

This morning's heavy frost has dictated a delayed start by those from Taupo - so meet time is now 10.30/10.45. Everything else is the same

[BigG]

Hi John can you post up the dates of the Vic series, Ive missed the last couple.

[MSTRS]

Saturday 21st July Manfeild
Saturday 25th August Manfeild
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th September Manfeild
Saturday 27th October Taupo

[BigG]

Saturday 21st July Manfeild
Saturday 25th August Manfeild
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th September Manfeild
Saturday 27th October Taupo
Thanks I will there.

[MSTRS]

No worries G - we prolly will be too...

[zippy]

Cannot wait for summer......:weep:

[hyderabad]

Yeah went out last Thursday got down Taradale Road an thought this is a mistake that wind was nasty so just shot over to Hastings back through Clive an park up. Roll on Summer.

[zippy]

I have Monday and Tuesday off work so i might head down to patangata pub around 12ish for a hot lunch..

[swtfa]

I might head down to patangata pub..

What is the road like to Patangata pub?
Is it okay for a learner rider?

[MSTRS]

What is the road like to Patangata pub?
Is it okay for a learner rider?

It's fine. You just go a bit slow(er). But not in this crap weather...

[Conquiztador]

It's fine. You just go a bit slow(er). But not in this crap weather...

Spend this week polishing as apparently we will have nice weather next week...:rolleyes:

[zippy]

What is the road like to Patangata pub?
Is it okay for a learner rider?

Good road for learning as far as i found it, a mixture of tight corners, long corners and a few nice straight bits everything you want from a ride, are you interested in a ride out Sunday? the weather is currently showing sunny with occasional showers on tvnz website on the weekend so i might still go otherwise i plan to go out on Monday or Tuesday instead weather also permitting?

Arranging the ride with a few others on the facebook group if people are keen.

[swtfa]

Good road for learning as far as i found it, a mixture of tight corners, long corners and a few nice straight bits everything you want from a ride, are you interested in a ride out Sunday? the weather is currently showing sunny with occasional showers on tvnz website on the weekend so i might still go otherwise i plan to go out on Monday or Tuesday instead weather also permitting?

Arranging the ride with a few others on the facebook group if people are keen.

Oh I could be tempted but I work on Sundays, starting at 4pm :( What time do you head out that way and return home?

Cheers
Di

[zippy]

Oh I could be tempted but I work on Sundays, starting at 4pm :( What time do you head out that way and return home?

Cheers
Di

Its about 30 minutes from Havelock North, i am going to ring them tomorrow to double check they are open this Sunday 12ish (no reason why not at this stage) and doing lunch.

If they are and the weather looks to be reasonable (plan to go unless its a downpour) then we will likely leave the BP at Havelock north around 1115am. That will get us there just before lunch(no obligation for anyone to have a full meal if finances are not too good), i figure a hour for lunch leaving at 1pm if not sooner, if we take the back road via waimarama back (still to be decided) we will be back in Havelock North by 2pm ish(tho you may want to continue off the tukituki to Napier the back way You should be home between 2pm-230pm if that gives you enough time to then go to work.

[MSTRS]

*small voice pipes up*...
SWTFA is a learner and prolly won't be able to sustain any speed to stay with the group. Is a great ride, but as long as someone is prepared to take it real easy to stay with her, I think she wouldn't enjoy it.
I may be able to do something...will watch this space.

[Maha]

*small voice pipes up*...
SWTFA is a learner and prolly won't be able to sustain any speed to stay with the group. Is a great ride, but as long as someone is prepared to take it real easy to stay with her, I think she wouldn't enjoy it.
I may be able to do something...will watch this space.

Learners get a real kick out of it when someone is prepared to take the time John...:niceone:

[zippy]

*small voice pipes up*...
SWTFA is a learner and prolly won't be able to sustain any speed to stay with the group. Is a great ride, but as long as someone is prepared to take it real easy to stay with her, I think she wouldn't enjoy it.
I may be able to do something...will watch this space.

Voice up mate it shows you care for other bikers and learners out there but I dont plan on 150km+ speeds, assuming she can manage 100km that is fine. I have been in a few clubs and done dozens of rides outs in both small and large formations over my 15 years riding both here and in the UK, so the group i take out will be in formation with me bringing up the rear to look after learner riders, at this stage i have a pillion with me so i wont be doing any overly quick riding. Sure if people want to open it up on the straights and take off in front of the group that's fine with me, but anyone putting the rest of formation/group in danger with silly stunts and dangerous manoeuvres will swiftly get told to leave. I can assure you she will be well looked after. That said if it looks to all be well weather wise your welcome to join us too :-D

[swtfa]

Thanks guys for your help :) John does know my riding ability (or lack of it) so I think it best I get more practice in before I try a group ride. I am definitely keen though come summer. I would like to meet more people for rides - it gets a liitle lonely on your own :scratch:

[zippy]

oh noes you have been put off now, the only way to learn to formation ride is to formation ride :-D at the moment i have three other confirmed riders, if you come along you would be the forth and bearing in mind people drop in/out of rides all the time so its not that large a group it could up with three bikes with about four/five of us, obviously if others join us like john there will be more but at the moment its a small group of a few bikes. Up to you but it will be a good opportunity to learn to ride with a group of a few bikes rather than say a st john ambo ride with say 100 bikes.

[yungatart]

Thanks guys for your help :) John does know my riding ability (or lack of it) so I think it best I get more practice in before I try a group ride. I am definitely keen though come summer. I would like to meet more people for rides - it gets a liitle lonely on your own :scratch:

Hey, I'm on holiday. I haven't ridden in a very long time...we could go for a wee pootle early next week if you are keen :niceone:. Weather dependent of course, I don't 'do' cold, nor do I ride in the rain by choice, either! Let me know....

[swtfa]

Hey, I'm on holiday. I haven't ridden in a very long time...we could go for a wee pootle early next week if you are keen :niceone:. Weather dependent of course, I don't 'do' cold, nor do I ride in the rain by choice, either! Let me know....

Thanks yungatart - I'm keen if you are.
I want to try out this "kiss your mirror & polish the helmet" thingy on my "Boy Toy" :shifty:


oh noes you have been put off now, the only way to learn to formation ride is to formation ride :-D at the moment i have three other confirmed riders, if you come along you would be the forth and bearing in mind people drop in/out of rides all the time so its not that large a group it could up with three bikes with about four/five of us, obviously if others join us like john there will be more but at the moment its a small group of a few bikes. Up to you but it will be a good opportunity to learn to ride with a group of a few bikes rather than say a st john ambo ride with say 100 bikes.

Thanks Zippy - I will definitely take you up on this offer in the near future, and who knows - I might just turn up there yet (just got to find my balls) :Punk:

[zippy]

Ok all you hardcore bikers i plan to go to Patangata pub for a light lunch maybe with a couple of others and your welcome to join in, more so is that i see alot of south island threads have there riders braving the cold by going out and putting the reputation of Hawkes Bay motorcyclists with our better winter weather to shame - the weather is predicted for "occasional showers" thought that can mean a few spits here or there so its nothing to be put off by, i suggest is that we meet at Havelock North BP on Sunday 8th July at 11am with plans to leave around 1115hrs. Its a 30 minute ish ride there so we will get there for a light lunch around 12pm( i have checked and they will be open). I imagine leaving about 1pm and yet to be decided on the day we may take the back road back to Havelock/Hastings. It would be good if i could get a idea on who is coming tomorrow if you could post here.

It will be a good opportunity for some to dust off there hibernating bikes and for some to learn a few damp road riding skills for the newer riders. :bleh:

It will be a average paced ride keeping within the speed limits (ish) :cool:

[MSTRS]

...will decide 'on the day'...

[nzspokes]

I want to try out this "kiss your mirror & polish the helmet" thingy

What on earth do you guys teach your L platers down there? :bleh:

[zippy]

...will decide 'on the day'...

Understandable, i know we have five of us so far. Hell i will even bribe you by buying the first pint for you if you turn up :niceone:

[curly]

What is the road like to Patangata pub?
Is it okay for a learner rider?
Yeah it's Ok. I've done it a few times by myself and i'm laearner aswell.


Ok all you hardcore bikers i plan to go to Patangata pub
Got plans but if they change I'll meet you at BP

[MSTRS]

Understandable, i know we have five of us so far. Hell i will even bribe you by buying the first pint for you if you turn up :niceone:

Scary...strange blokes offering to ply me with alcohol...

[zippy]

Scary...strange blokes offering to ply me with alcohol...

:rolleyes: If i offer you sweets is when you should worry.

[zippy]

Weather today on the met service website has changed to "Becoming cloudy. Light winds." :niceone: Ride will go ahead.




Ok all you hardcore bikers i plan to go to Patangata pub for a light lunch maybe with a couple of others and your welcome to join in, more so is that i see alot of south island threads have there riders braving the cold by going out and putting the reputation of Hawkes Bay motorcyclists with our better winter weather to shame - the weather is predicted for "occasional showers" thought that can mean a few spits here or there so its nothing to be put off by, i suggest is that we meet at Havelock North BP on Sunday 8th July at 11am with plans to leave around 1115hrs. Its a 30 minute ish ride there so we will get there for a light lunch around 12pm( i have checked and they will be open). I imagine leaving about 1pm and yet to be decided on the day we may take the back road back to Havelock/Hastings. It would be good if i could get a idea on who is coming tomorrow if you could post here.

It will be a good opportunity for some to dust off there hibernating bikes and for some to learn a few damp road riding skills for the newer riders. :bleh:

It will be a average paced ride keeping within the speed limits (ish) :cool:

[MSTRS]

Won't make it - rego is on hold (don't care) but just realised wof expired last week.

[speights_bud]

Won't make it - rego is on hold (don't care) but just realised wof expired last week.


If it's a wof you're needing, (or if anyone else does) give Joshie a call at Puketapu Motors, 06 844 4997. Business is a bit quiet at the moment so shouldn't have any problems getting it done. Just tell him Paddy sent ya. :niceone:
You can even perve at one or two classic race bikes while yer waiting :drool:

Plus for the newbies its not a bad idea to get a fellow motorcycle enthusiast to do your WOF as they know what they are looking at.

Only thing is to take cash as theres No Eftpos out there, but the shop/pub does :)

Been meaning to drop that tyre around too John, will you need it for wof?

[zippy]

Won't make it - rego is on hold (don't care) but just realised wof expired last week.

Understandable mate, mines on hold too :shifty:

Good ride out tho, good food too, he had some fresh snapper in today.

[MSTRS]

Been meaning to drop that tyre around too John, will you need it for wof?

Thanks, but no. Not needed yet. Will prolly go on YT's bike (in time).

[Willie_Ranger]

Good ride out tho, good food too, he had some fresh snapper in today.

I found you! ^^^ I never realised there was a Hawkes Bay thread.
Can't wait to get my bike back on the road and hopefully have a few more ppl to ride with.

[zippy]

I found you! ^^^ I never realised there was a Hawkes Bay thread.
Can't wait to get my bike back on the road and hopefully have a few more ppl to ride with.

Stalker :shifty:

[Willie_Ranger]

Stalker :shifty:

It's kind of hard not to stalk you, when I'm sitting on the seat behind you.

[froggyfrenchman]

Last time we did seafield road first 3 bikes were motards 55sec, 56sec and 58sec.
6 motards in top 10!!
You know you want one

Kinda need one over here in WA. Urban assault is about the only way to enjoy yourself on a bike - unless you are the cruiser type that likes the endless straight roads!

[BigG]

Ride to Taupo tomorow leave BP Bay Veiw 10.45 Lunch in Taupo. Dont no the route just yet ,could be over the Annie or Direct up the main drag, will post up in the morning.

[zippy]

Ahh bugger i would have come on this if there was a tad more notice..:rolleyes:

[BigG]

Ride is as stated BP 10.45 two groups one already left or is leaving at 8.30 over the Annie, we older people going up HW 5.
Meat at Pb and Grub around 12.30 Taupo.

[zippy]

Feel like i am resurrecting this thread from the dead given its last post date? :no:

Bit of a shame given we are meant to have better weather in the Bay.

Group from my work are planning on going up to Puketitiri this Sunday leaving the Z petrol station Taradale at 9am, from Puketitiri we will likely end up at the Puketapu pub for a early lunch/late morning tea...

See you there...