Coro-Loop "4 the thrill of the ride"

[Cr1MiNaL]

When: Sunday 8th July (meet 9am for a 9.30 am departure).
Where: Papakura BP
Why: Because I haven't had a descent ride in 3 weeks.

Hey guys the weather looks good for Sunday in Auckland and in Hamilton, so a mate n myself are planning on riding the loop. The ride will be medium paced and suitable for 250's as well, as long as u can ride at open road speeds.

We will be taking a short detour to rendezvous with the Hamilton Crew and will proceed to the loop from there.

All are welcome.

Feel free to sign up so that we have an Idea of numbers attending.

Cheers,
Raj et al.

[boomer]

i may be heading that way bro, i'll let ya know sat night sunday mornin

[westie]

I may be sailing but if the weather looks good I'm there for sure

[Cr1MiNaL]

i may be heading that way bro, i'll let ya know sat night sunday mornin
Would be gr8 to meet u mate. Try n come along. :Punk:


I may be sailing but if the weather looks good I'm there for sure

Shot bro.:rockon:

[kevfromcoro]

ferk ..and i just got rid of my bike.

[breakaway]

If only my clutch wasn't f**ked :crybaby:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Dont make excuses u don need the clutch 4 the coro just keep her in 2nd n cruise.

[ozrobo]

if the weathers all gd im there

[Cr1MiNaL]

O yea the met weather service seems to agree that even tomoro will b a sunny day come afternoon, good that will dry up the roads and the rescent rain wouda cleared off all the mess... :) makes for a good ride all n all.

[breakaway]

Alright, one of the kb'ers have agreed to look at my clutch. If that gets sorted, I'll be there :ride:

[sAsLEX]

O yea the met weather service seems to agree that even tomoro will b a sunny day come afternoon, good that will dry up the roads and the rescent rain wouda cleared off all the mess... :) makes for a good ride all n all.

Metservice gets it right 48% of the time according to Jantars report..........


Have a good ride if its fine!

[Leong]

You know it's school holidays? Least it's the middle week, not the beginning or end. Haven't been on a road ride since Anzac day so I'll see you there...

BP Papakura = AP Autobarn?

[saul]

When: Sunday 8th July (meet 9am for a 9.30 am departure).
Where: Papakura BP
Why: Because I haven't had a descent ride in 3 weeks.

Hey guys the weather looks good for Sunday in Auckland and in Hamilton, so a mate n myself are planning on riding the loop. The ride will be medium paced and suitable for 250's as well, as long as u can ride at open road speeds.

We will be taking a short detour to rendezvous with the Hamilton Crew and will proceed to the loop from there.

All are welcome.

Feel free to sign up so that we have an Idea of numbers attending.

Cheers,
Raj et al.

Which way round are you going? Cause I am gonna be out and about I would say:scooter::yes:

Cheers

[duckaddict]

Can we stop at Coroglen for lunch? :yes:

hmm... egg burger... yum...

[Cr1MiNaL]

You know it's school holidays? Least it's the middle week, not the beginning or end. Haven't been on a road ride since Anzac day so I'll see you there...

BP Papakura = AP Autobarn?
Hey good on ya mate, wud be lovely to c that gsxr of urs close up. :sunny: Yes its also called Autobarn. Its not the Papakura exit its the next one!! U cant miss it. :)


Which way round are you going? Cause I am gonna be out and about I would say:scooter::yes:

Cheers

Hey Saul,
The route is open to suggestions when we meet, the twister the roads the better :yes: I'm sure we would consider any route u suggest. Ur also welcome to just do half the loop with us. No worries. Would u like to meet us along the way somewhere just noticed ur in Tauranga? Cheers.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Alright, one of the kb'ers have agreed to look at my clutch. If that gets sorted, I'll be there :ride:


Gr8 stuff, theres sum good peeps on here.:third:

[Grahameeboy]

Gr8 stuff, theres sum good peeps on here.:third:

Pimps????????????

[Cr1MiNaL]

O Im sorry, I didnt mean to be feeding the trolls.lol

[slinky]

am i right in asuming you are meeting the hamilton crew at kopu?
I might be up for it. see how i feel in the morning.

[Morcs]

I want to ride :(

[Cr1MiNaL]

I want to ride :(


NO:nono: :mellow:

[k1w1nzl]

I’m already on for a cruise on my Metric Harley…I’ll keep an eye out for the flashes :Punk:

[Morcs]

NO:nono: :mellow:


Eh? Ive got to persuade the missus...

[hedgier1]

What time at Kopu or are you meeting in Paeroa?

[hedgier1]

Korn ya keen?

[Cr1MiNaL]

Those of the hamilton crew (and others en route) are yet to get in touch with me regarding the meeting point. Send me a pm to confirm numbers and location. Or we ride without u.

me= :bye:
u= :spudwhat: and :gob:
us= :scooter: without uz.

[westie]

I want to ride :(

Dont be a.........

[jtzzr]

Eh? Ive got to persuade the missus...

To do what ? Dude if she won't put out go for a ride.Hope this helps your situation, would love to be there but this dopey focker buggered my front axle changing my tyre .Have fun you fellas.

[breakaway]

Gr8 stuff, theres sum good peeps on here.:third:

Shit yeah. vvestie aka finn sorted me out, and I will be joining you guys tomorrow. Can someone send me a link to a map of the rally point? I don't know my way around Akld too well :third:

Edit: Found it: http://www.wises.co.nz/l/Auckland/Papakura/Bp+Service+Centre+Southern+Motorway/

Google Earth Hybrid: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Parkhaven+Drive&sll=-36.698154,174.741669&sspn=0.782883,1.2854&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.087159,174.939648&spn=0.006085,0.010042&t=h&z=17&om=1

[saul]

Korn ya keen?

Hes doing the drags mate:sunny:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Were goin via kopu and meeting a few peeps at the petrol station there. Thats the rough route. More details tomoro morning at the AB. c u there.

Raj.

[DUCATI*HARD]

me and my partner will be out there doing the corro loop,ill be on my black 999 and partner rides a chromo monster.will keep an eye out for yas,will tag along if going the same way,otherwise will give yas the nod,we will be riding thames,corro way,otherwise see you on one wheel!

[Cr1MiNaL]

Pls note people, as per a few concerned pms: this is not a "display ur skills" ride. If u want to hoon pls gather up ur own party n leave earlier. There are no prizes for who can finish the loop and back in the shortest possible time. Some of us are on our last demerits and cannot afford to loose our lisences. Hence, if u wish to hoon pls do it elsewhere. The ride is scenic and I plan on enjoying the view and scenery along the way n taking a few pictures every now n then, hence I say this is not a fast paced ride, its more to enjoy the ride n the scenery along the way. If u put anyone in any danger at any time u will be asked to leave the group. Pls have respect for ur fellow riders.
The coro loop is treacherous and I hav been tipped off that there is clay n debris on the road sides, so hoon at ur own risk. Cheers.

[boomer]

i'll be there at 9 but i'll probably head off with a couple of guys on our own ride ;)

[kiwifruit]

i'll be there at 9 but i'll probably head off with a couple of guys on our own ride ;)

BLOODY HOONS! :sunny:

[saul]

i'll be there at 9 but i'll probably head off with a couple of guys on our own ride ;)


Ooooooo might see ya then:yes: cam on Boom:love:

[Antipigs]

awww gutted! iv wanted to do this ride for ages! havent done it for at least a month! but i agreed to ride with the hamitlon crew so i better not bugger off on them! But organise this ride for another weekend as im always keen to do the loop

[Antipigs]

ls note people, as per a few concerned pms: this is not a "display ur skills" ride. If u want to hoon pls gather up ur own party n leave earlier. There are no prizes for who can finish the loop and back in the shortest possible time. Some of us are on our last demerits and cannot afford to loose our lisences. Hence, if u wish to hoon pls do it elsewhere. The ride is scenic and I plan on enjoying the view and scenery along the way n taking a few pictures every now n then, hence I say this is not a fast paced ride, its more to enjoy the ride n the scenery along the way. If u put anyone in any danger at any time u will be asked to leave the group. Pls have respect for ur fellow riders.
The coro loop is treacherous and I hav been tipped off that there is clay n debris on the road sides, so hoon at ur own risk. Cheers.

As im somebody who used to live in the coromandel i will let u all no this.... the Thames coast road is Always dodgy after it has rained, there is Always gravel on the very inside of the road (especially on the hills) so for all the people whom are going up there tomorrow, just keep a steady eye on the surface as it can dramaticaly change after weather like this

[Antipigs]

oh yeah lol, you mentioned that you may be by passing hamilton??? if i was able to twist the riders arms a lil what time do you think youl be in this region?

[ozrobo]

i like to cruise just as much as rashing so the pace isnt a prob 4 me i just need to meet some riders that know the kiwi roads i only been here a year so local knowledge is all gd

[boomer]

BLOODY HOONS! :sunny:
you know me mate, i'm a nana but i can't speak for Enigma and Dover ( if he can get his ass outta bed ).

Ooooooo might see ya then:yes: cam on Boom:love:



by the looks of it , it's gonna be wet still; raining here now and the muppets on the tv say showers over the coro in the am.. ummmmm

thanks for reminding me Saul, best make sure i've got spare batteries, lube and cleaned the card. if the weather looks shit house i might head over to watch the hoonin on the drag strip

[Cr1MiNaL]

oh yeah lol, you mentioned that you may be by passing hamilton??? if i was able to twist the riders arms a lil what time do you think youl be in this region?

Hey well be in hamz at say 11-11.20 ish i suppose ... ur welcome to ride with us, there will be atleast 4 of us ridin down , a small tight group, better that way :0 cya !

[saul]

you know me mate, i'm a nana but i can't speak for Enigma and Dover ( if he can get his ass outta bed ).




by the looks of it , it's gonna be wet still; raining here now and the muppets on the tv say showers over the coro in the am.. ummmmm

thanks for reminding me Saul, best make sure i've got spare batteries, lube and cleaned the card. if the weather looks shit house i might head over to watch the hoonin on the drag strip

Aaaaaaaaaaaaa I thought it was gonna be a pearler tomorrow.:innocent:

Not to worry I am going somewhere:love:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Considering its the middle of winter the weather gods are bein very generous to us lowly bikers. The ride goes on. 9 am BP Autobarn (Papakura).

[ozrobo]

is it still on looks like rain and cloud all day better bring the thermals

[Cr1MiNaL]

yes its still on AB 9 am. yes bring thermals n leg warmers :)

[Leong]

My bets on the weather improving this afternoon....

[Cr1MiNaL]

yup if ive learned anythin abt auckland weather ud b right my friend.

[Cr1MiNaL]

well im off c uz guys there ....

[Antipigs]

cool might meet u guys in hamilton depending on what the group wants to do... hava a gud day al and al tho

[hurricane_r]

damn ! i gota work at 3 in the arvo :(

[Maha]

Pls note people, as per a few concerned pms: this is not a "display ur skills" ride. If u want to hoon pls gather up ur own party n leave earlier. There are no prizes for who can finish the loop and back in the shortest possible time. Some of us are on our last demerits and cannot afford to loose our lisences. Hence, if u wish to hoon pls do it elsewhere. The ride is scenic and I plan on enjoying the view and scenery along the way n taking a few pictures every now n then, hence I say this is not a fast paced ride, its more to enjoy the ride n the scenery along the way. If u put anyone in any danger at any time u will be asked to leave the group. Pls have respect for ur fellow riders.
The coro loop is treacherous and I hav been tipped off that there is clay n debris on the road sides, so hoon at ur own risk. Cheers.

Awesome show of Maturity there Raj. Good to see ya laying down the ground rules so everyone knows where they stand..or in this case, ride!...:niceone:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Aha I'm back "in record time" first of the lot !! nah actually colin was kind enuf to flick a stone at my radiator just as we reached kopu, so it had a trickle leak. My newest friend promptly removed a pair of plyers n clamped the leak, Im buyin u a beer next ATNR ! I proceded home after that (alone :() As i reached Albany I stopped the bike n checked it over. The amazing thing had stopped leaking. (gotta love bikes when they fix themselves) and was cooling down properly when idled etc.. consulted FireFight since hes been riding R6's since I was 2 :)

The Weather was so freekin good/dry/sunny that after eating a burger at BK I had to ride n even more so since my bike appeared to be okay. Well I did the riverhead road then proceeded on to Welsford and rode that too..........twice :yes: Met a few bikers at the scenic lookout and even got my knee down !! :dodge: ... pictures shortly.

I'm exhausted now :shutup: Hope u all had a good ride, and had an uneventful day, personally the weather couldn't have been more perfect.

Im happy I didn't do the coro loop today, I had a bad feeling about it when i started today morning. I took the radiator thing as a sign, and proceeded for a ride in less treacherous conditions.

O n next time Colin, u ride behind me :innocent:

[duckaddict]

Raj, good to know you got home fine without any further dramas - but you went out for more? You sure are keen as man! hee hee... next time you should go infront or ride in a staggered formation.

Leong, thanks for leading mate! ozrobo, puddy and the rest - nice meeting ya all!

To that guy on the CBR400RR, well done - first KB ride and only been riding for four months. Take it easy, and remember, experience counts :)

Had a great time, no bins! nice day, nice ppl, awesome twisties - cheers!! :drinknsin

[duckaddict]

damn ! i gota work at 3 in the arvo :(

Have not seen you on da road for ages mate! should ride again sometime!

[Cr1MiNaL]

Ill try to b there on the next ride I organise !! :yes: lol. O.o pics to come.

[saul]

Was a great day:sunny: wo hoooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Just my mate and I. Nice pace had a ball. Got some nice footage:rockon:

Saw a few bikes out and about so may have seen you guys:sunny: I waved :yes:

[Mom]

Raj, good to know you got home fine without any further dramas. Had a great time, no bins! nice day, nice ppl, awesome twisties - cheers!! :drinknsin

Sounds like you all had a great day out, thats what this whole "biker" thing is all about really.


Ill try to b there on the next ride I organise !! :yes: lol. O.o pics to come.

Well shit happens eh mate! Hope that radiator is not too expensive to sort out properly
Should have given us a heads up seeing you were up this way, stopped in for a coffee or something. We installed Maha man's Stebel today.........:Punk:

[breakaway]

Wow, what a ride. I improved my cornering :third:

BTW, did you get your backpack Raj?

[Leong]

Glad you got home OK Raj, and looks like you're OK to commute tomorrow too, though you'd better get it fixed properly before the next out of town ride.

Good weather today, roads mostly damp on the loop, but some fun to be had. Spent the day with Duckaddict, Puddy (love that K7) and OzRobbo - good to meet ya (Mate). Hope you got home OK Breakaway. And the burgers at Coroglen were as good as we remembered. Did the loop anticlockwise and the road on the Thames coast wasn't too bad, but lots of traffic though. Lots of bikes out today - lots went past when we were stopped at the Kopu Tavern.

Interesting coming back thru Monument Road. Another group caught us up leading into the windy bit so they must have been going at reasonable pace. Saw the motard and an R6 in my mirror but we were in the windy stuff, so I thought it'd be difficult for them to pass anyway, so I went for it. After the twisties I looked back and they were quite a wee way behind!!! Think that might qualify as giving them the learn??? :first: That'd be a first!! I slowed and pulled over a bit on the straight to wait for the others and the motard and R6 both wheelied past!! :Punk: I think they enjoyed it too!!

[Cr1MiNaL]

Heres me gettin my knee down. what perfect body position ! :love: U guys took any pics? :yes: :Punk:

yea I know....





I make it look easy.

[Mom]

Bloody rebels............*shakes head* I dont know.........

[westie]

Wicked day and great crew on the ride. Breakaway joined us on the way through the whitianga side. He did really good.:sunny:

Who picked up Raj's bag???? The lady at the gassie said "somebody" I dont know them. Hope it got back to you.

Cheers fella on the R1 that was a great bit of riding.:woohoo:

Catch you on the 22nd july Jaffar and crew.

[Cr1MiNaL]

I picked it up ! lol so dumb of me to forget it. Thanks Colin for that text I was just up the road. I guess I was gutted with the fact that I made it all the way to kopu n I cudnt ride the loop :) Cheers... good day overall.... Im happy, n can go to work tomoro relaxed.

[hedgier1]

Great Day thanx Raj. Pity you had the radiator problem. Next time dude. Great ride to the dude with the 900. And also thanx to the guy and his daughter on the cruiser.

[breakaway]

U guys took any pics?

Below is when we stopped for gas, with Raj aka YamahaR64Life (in the balaclava) looking all worried about the steam coming off the radiator. Then we have the resourceful vvestie standing in front of Raj's bike with his helmet on. And then there OzRobbo standing in between Raj and vvesie looking funky :yes:.

Oh, and my bike in the foreground.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Well shit happens eh mate! Hope that radiator is not too expensive to sort out properly
Should have given us a heads up seeing you were up this way, stopped in for a coffee or something. We installed Maha man's Stebel today.........:Punk:[/quote]

Yea bummer, but at least it fixed itself ? or so it would seem. Next monday when im not working ill take it in to Yamaha, n get them to look at it. Perhaps spot weld it even, or whatever u do with radiators. Get them to give it the final check and pass it "long ride" worthy. Atleast i can ride to work tomoro n for the week, wuda been gutted without that. Need a radiator guard for sure. If anyone knows any good ones pls pm me. Hope its not too expensive to repair for sure, im too poor for these things :(

Pm me ur addy ill save it in my phone, n next time I do the route ill call n perhaps come over even, u guys r gr8 company.

N thanks Mahaman for ur kind words in the pm :) :Punk: hope u can organize a ride next sunny day.

Raj.

[gijoe1313]

Sounds like everyone had a good time! At least I've managed to do the Coro a few times myself so I know what people are talking (and feeling!) about.

Bugger to hear about the stone, but that's the nature of biking I guess :sweatdrop Good to hear you're going to get it sorted ASAP!

And knee down phwoar! I think I'll have to get my pocket bike out and learn to do that too! (with sliders..and leathers methinks! :innocent:)

Dizzam, I miss my two wheels! (Daisy is getting her forks done at the moment)

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hey thanks guys ! One of the many reasons I like biking with other bikers is just this... the feeling that u r not alone.

Ps: Ill have u know getin ur knee down on that (07 race R1 pocket bike) is not so easy. sitting on it alone is an accomplishment :) it corners hard... Im thinkin I shuda brought that to the Coro instead of my R6 ?

[sAsLEX]

Yea bummer, but at least it fixed itself ? or so it would seem. Next monday when im not working ill take it in to Yamaha, n get them to look at it. Perhaps spot weld it even, or whatever u do with radiators.

Go to repco and buy some "boy racer mesh" shit and make up a radiator guard. About 25 bucks should buy enough to fashion a gaurd for a few bikes and just zip tie it on....... or ask that grumpy old scot with the r6 what he did for his

[Zapf]

Yea bummer, but at least it fixed itself ?

hi, na they don't fix itself. It'll come back at a time that you lease want it. Murffy's law. Next time don't ride right behind someones wheels :) your paint job will thank u for it too.

[Cr1MiNaL]

hmm.. we were overtakin a bunch of cars and i had 2nd all the way upto 17000 rpm behind a 636 also nailing it.... had to follow his line, pity thats when the loose gravel hit us... its not a major though so its all good. right abt the paint job though. chips already :) but thats just part of bike ridin i suppose.

[Firefight]

Go to repco and buy some "boy racer mesh" shit and make up a radiator guard. About 25 bucks should buy enough to fashion a gaurd for a few bikes and just zip tie it on....... or ask that grumpy old scot with the r6 what he did for his


Thanks Alex, this is were to go Raj , boy racers shit mess home made crap is all good for ther other brands,(suzzkkkooi) but a class bike needs the good gear !

http://www.coxracingroup.com/



F/F

[sAsLEX]

Thanks Alex, this is were to go Raj , boy racers shit mess home made crap is all good for ther other brands,(suzzkkkooi) but a class bike needs the good gear !

http://www.coxracingroup.com/



F/F

Seems Yamapoo is a bit behind the times since my 89 Honda has radiator guards......

[Antipigs]

hmm.. we were overtakin a bunch of cars and i had 2nd all the way upto 17000 rpm behind a 636 also nailing it.... had to follow his line, pity thats when the loose gravel hit us... its not a major though so its all good. right abt the paint job though. chips already but thats just part of bike ridin i suppose.

Hmmm i noticed that i have no guard on my r6 either :dodge: .... Think i might learn from your experience and get my bike a guard before the same thing happens to me!

Sounds like it was a good day out, Oh and ya gotta love gettn that knee down :Punk:

[Sanx]

Pls note people, as per a few concerned pms: this is not a "display ur skills" ride. If u want to hoon pls gather up ur own party n leave earlier. There are no prizes for who can finish the loop and back in the shortest possible time. Some of us are on our last demerits and cannot afford to loose our lisences. Hence, if u wish to hoon pls do it elsewhere. The ride is scenic and I plan on enjoying the view and scenery along the way n taking a few pictures every now n then, hence I say this is not a fast paced ride, its more to enjoy the ride n the scenery along the way. If u put anyone in any danger at any time u will be asked to leave the group. Pls have respect for ur fellow riders.

Dude - that is one of the best things I've seen posted on a meet thread. Glad you guys had fun whilst I was giving Boomer the learn on the drag strip though.

[Cr1MiNaL]

cheers mate... wish me luck I have a big Interview tomoro!! So im feeverishly cramming for it. :yes:

[boomer]

Dude - that is one of the best things I've seen posted on a meet thread. Glad you guys had fun whilst I was giving Boomer the learn on the drag strip though.

i've got you some money out, but i didn't finish 'till late.. i'll txt u tonite.

every fucker gave me the learn, even Dover. give me a while, i'll be up to speed and showing you how to hoon properly ;)

[jafar]

Great Day thanx Raj. Pity you had the radiator problem. Next time dude. Great ride to the dude with the 900. And also thanx to the guy and his daughter on the cruiser.

Was a good day, the ride was fun the beer was cold & the burgers were fine. pity it rained a little just out from coroglen , but thats life.

[ozrobo]

gday was a great ride for my first kb ride in nz was a nice first time round the corro cheers for leading leong i would of taken a wrong turn back to auckland i reakon on the way back have a good 1