Expressions of interest required for The Great Escape, 10-11 November

[dogsnbikes]

I am planning a ride from Ashurst to Ashurst going through the following places

Taihape-Turangi-Taupo-Rotorua-Opokiti-Gisborne-Napier

Will be spending the night of the 10th in Gisborne with a BBQ dinner and will be spending as much time of the state highways as possible between the main centres so all country road hazzards will exist

the ride is open too all that are interested..........you can do the whole ride or just part of the ride whichever suits your lifestyle

meeting points along the way will be mainly major intersections and fuel stops with lunch on the 10th being in Rotorua and lunch on the 11th being in Napier

I will be posting the entire route with distance's and times of ETA's within the next few weeks

For any out of towners wishing to do the complete circuit I am sure we can find a bed or couch for you with local Kber's

As for Accomadation in Gisborne it will be wise to bring a sleeping bag

let me know if your keen to join in and if you will require accomadation either in Palmy on the friday night or Gisborne on the saturday night

register your attendance here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1382)

[canarlee]

yup im interested in this one!


what sort of time are you planning to leave ashurst on saturday?


and yep im interested in staying in gizzy for the night! i would end the trip in napier coz its where i live (and have lunch with you, how about at my place? i got a bbq etc or you thinking in a pub?)

[dogsnbikes]

Looking at leaving Ashurst at 630am and arriving Gisborne around 430-5pm

lunch at your place good idea thanks for that option

[canarlee]

Looking at leaving Ashurst at 630am and arriving Gisborne around 430-5pm

lunch at your place good idea thanks for that option

can i have a bed/sofa/floor/etc on the friday night too then please, i aint getting up at 3;30 am!


lunch at my place is just an idea, or maybe borrow a trailer and take the bbq down the beach???

[cowboyz]

Im in. I would be interested in east cape though. I think there would be enough time. If not east cape then something like the map below could be a go taking in western access at taupo and then round the lakes at rotorua.

[chanceyy]

yup I am interested ... obviously will confirm closer to the time :D

[86GSXR]

Sounds good. I especially like the idea of back roads.

[yod]

it'd be rude not to....

[chanceyy]

Sounds good. I especially like the idea of back roads.

back roads are good .. just need to watch them corners that drop away covered in pea gravel .... :innocent::shutup:

[dogsnbikes]

will be a good trip although the east cape wont be in this trip as that will be another trip possibley in feb08

but its good too see the keen people putting there hands up and there will be a couple of susprise loops throwen in

[Meanie]

No show without punch so i will be there :yes:
Plenty of floor space at my place to lay your head for the night and big garage to lock bikes away

[dogsnbikes]

Have sorted out leg one and two for the ride

with leg one Ashurst to Taupo looking at 4.5 hours including fuel stops..........

leg two Taupo to Rotorua 1.5hours

[cowboyz]

does leg 2 take in western access? If it doesnt then it should.

[dogsnbikes]

does leg 2 take in western access? If it doesnt then it should.

put it this way you will be lucky to get more than 30minutes ride time on SH1 between Ashurst and Taupo and yes some of the western access is included

[Bonez]

Pencil me in at this point.

[dogsnbikes]

Have sorted out leg one and two for the ride

with leg one Ashurst to Taupo looking at 4.5 hours including fuel stops..........

leg two Taupo to Rotorua 1.5hours

Leg three Rotorua to Opokiti 3 hours including fuel stop

we will be meeting some Gisborne riders in Opokiti

leg four Opokiti to Gisborne fuel stop finishing with a hill top view

then back to the abode for BBQ dinner

So day one is sorted

[cowboyz]

all good. sounds like a plan.

[banditrider]

Im in. I would be interested in east cape though. I think there would be enough time. If not east cape then something like the map below could be a go taking in western access at taupo and then round the lakes at rotorua.

Now that's more like it! Be a great day out. Gotta mate that would probably be keen too - luv those roads. Waioeka Gorge rocks. East Cape kicks butt too.

Anyone ever done that inland route from Wairoa to Gisborne? She's a real wild one - stock everywhere (generally some of everthing - think the ark ran aground there) and crap all over the road. Windy as hell too.

There's no shortage of decent rides eh?

[86GSXR]

I did the Whakatane, Gizzy, Wairoa route about 7 yrs ago on the Gixxer. Took a tent and camped for ten days. Amazing roads!

Hey Barry, thought you might like these :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

Anyone ever done that inland route from Wairoa to Gisborne? She's a real wild one - stock everywhere (generally some of everthing - think the ark ran aground there) and crap all over the road. Windy as hell too.

There's no shortage of decent rides eh?

Am working on the tiniroto route with the gizzy crowd

if this doesn't get bonez excited I dont know what will

"30km of twisting good quality gravel road":shutup:

[dogsnbikes]

I did the Whakatane, Gizzy, Wairoa route about 7 yrs ago on the Gixxer. Took a tent and camped for ten days. Amazing roads!

Hey Barry, thought you might like these :yes:

thanks Al

:first:

glad too see my car is still there and the house is still standing

[blacksheep]

dead keen for this one!

[Meanie]

Am working on the tiniroto route with the gizzy crowd

if this doesn't get bonez excited I dont know what will

"30km of twisting good quality gravel road":shutup:

Noooo you said the G word and i was getting so excited too Shame on you Dogs :spanking::argh::angry2::bash:
Think i made my point

[dogsnbikes]

Noooo you said the G word and i was getting so excited too Shame on you Dogs :spanking::argh::angry2::bash:
Think i made my point

:innocent:l am didn't actually say we would be riding gravel roads tho:yawn:

but there could be bikini hazzards in some spots :shutup:

[robertydog]

Noooo you said the G word and i was getting so excited too Shame on you Dogs :spanking::argh::angry2::bash:
Think i made my point


Yea what he said:oi-grr:

[robertydog]

Whats happening? Any more details?

[cowboyz]

dogs is coming round tomorrow night to confirm the route and then I will post it.

[NZsarge]

Pencil me in at this point.

Yeah, me too at this point anyway.

[robertydog]

dogs is coming round tomorrow night to confirm the route and then I will post it.

Cheers for that. Sort of would like to know if im able to fit it into my busy schedule. lol

[rustys]

dogsnbikes , count me in if you want some help covering my area give me a PM. Won't be available for contact till the 10th of October, as i will be playing around in the "Aussy Out Back " :drool: on XT 600's from the 8th of September. :2thumbsup: :sunny:

[cowboyz]

Right..

After some discussion the route has been made.

Google earth files............

Remove the .doc (5 fucking people here and no one knows how to spell extenstionnnns)

Remove the .doc bit for google earth to load the route.........

[chanceyy]

Right..

After some discussion the route has been made.

Google earth files............

Remove the .doc (5 fucking people here and no one knows how to spell extenstionnnns)

Remove the .doc bit for google earth to load the route.........

what prog do we need to open it with lance ??

[cowboyz]

you need google earth. and rename the files so the *.kmz extension.

[Steam]

you need google earth.
Have you seen quikmaps? You can draw on the maps and you don't need google earth (better for people with crap computers), or KMZ files, it's all browser based. http://www.quikmaps.com/new Something to play around with for the future maybe.

[cowboyz]

yep, seen quikmaps and doesnt offer the detail the my mapping program does. I actually use trackmaker which is real easy to map out routes and shows every road/town name. It exports directly to google earth so takes about 0.00002 of a second to create a google earth file. Which is handy for me. Especially if I have ridden the road before cause then I can import the track directly off the gps and dont have to map it at all.

Feel free if anyone wants to remap the google earth file to quikmaps/google maps/ smaps or anything else.

[cowboyz]

ok. complaints over google earth so I have screen shot my mapping program. here are the screen shots of the route.

[yod]

It exports directly to google earth so takes about 0.00002 of a second to create a google earth file.

nah...its more like 0.0000316 seconds....you're way off....

[Meanie]

nah...its more like 0.0000316 seconds....you're way off....
You back in the land of the living again Yod
Did you have a good break, welcome back

[cowboyz]

nah...its more like 0.0000316 seconds....you're way off....

Maybe for a honda rider. Thats ok. now you have a zuki you might be a little quicker. Move on to the kwaka and you will be in the 0.00002 range.


You back in the land of the living again Yod
Did you have a good break, welcome back

I dont think so. The withdrawl symptoms would be getting a bit much. He probably drove 199km to post that message.

[yod]

yeah im back....

been away, playing with other toys....

found a nice little kwaka but as you can see it needed a tool kit to get it going....but it was green....

also got some real beer for a change (brought a couple back to keep me going)

on Tuesday the weather decided to be agreeable and down came the white stuff, then the sun came out and we got some skiing in....

max speed about 75km (but i didnt have my fast skis with me)

[86GSXR]

Welcome back Jonno :yes: Sarah's back today too :2thumbsup

[yod]

Welcome back Jonno :yes: Sarah's back today too :2thumbsup

morning Al - nice to be home, except for the bit where I cant ski anymore and I have to go back to work :weep: what an arse:doh:

[cowboyz]

Welcome back Jonno :yes: Sarah's back today too :2thumbsup

yay!!!.. when the party?????????????? (ride)

[chanceyy]

welcome back guys :D

[dogsnbikes]

map looks good cowboyz and I am in the land of your other fella's lol

[sarahtvet]

welcome back guys :D

Thanks, it is great to be home :yes:
I hear congratulations are in order, well done you :niceone:


Looks like I will have to put in some serious miles :ride: between now and November to be up for this trip but it would be rude to let you all have anymore fun without me!!!

[Meanie]

Thanks, it is great to be home :yes:
I hear congratulations are in order, well done you :niceone:
!!!

OK what did i miss What you gone and done Chancey Do tell or i may have to start spreading rumours :devil2:

[chanceyy]

OK what did i miss What you gone and done Chancey Do tell or i may have to start spreading rumours :devil2:

ya not looking in da right places .. its here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=56928)

[Meanie]

ya not looking in da right places .. its here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=56928)

Just read it, Congrats, great feeling eh :woohoo:

[chanceyy]

Just read it, Congrats, great feeling eh :woohoo:

Relief for the license bit.. considering I did not brush up on any of the test bits ,, lucky I guess .. now its time to practice more for the full hopefully in 3 months time :yes:

[canarlee]

um, just to let you know i cannot partake in this tour now.


but what i will say is, if you are still planning to stop in napier then i should be able to sort out a good deal on the lunch thing..........

[Coaster]

If you are interested in having a support vehicle and I can get the time off work then Inline Four and I would be interested in coming across and doing the trip

[chanceyy]

If you are interested in having a support vehicle and I can get the time off work then Inline Four and I would be interested in coming across and doing the trip

hey Donna & John .. A support vehicle would be a great idea .. but leave it in Dogs hands this is his ride we just hitching along :D :yes:

[cowboyz]

Is the support vehicle going to be carrying cake?

[Meanie]

Is the support vehicle going to be carrying cake?

:2thumbsup

[robertydog]

Is the support vehicle going to be carrying cake?

:clap::clap:

[chanceyy]

Is the support vehicle going to be carrying cake?

wot cake :whistle:


:2thumbsup

monica could make it meanie :D


:clap::clap:

:Oi: get back in your corner ... :nya:

[Meanie]

monica could make it meanie :D



Yea right like shes gonna make me a cake without my kids sniffin it out and demolishing it :oi-grr:

[chanceyy]

Yea right like shes gonna make me a cake without my kids sniffin it out and demolishing it :oi-grr:

hehehe just means you have to get in first :apint::Pokey:

[dogsnbikes]

Is the support vehicle going to be carrying cake?


If you are interested in having a support vehicle and I can get the time off work then Inline Four and I would be interested in coming across and doing the trip


Yes the Support Vehicle would be great will PM you as there should be lots of cake to be carried
:wari:

Sandra has plenty of time for cake making :chase:

[Meanie]

Yes the Support Vehicle would be great will PM you as there should be lots of cake to be carried
:wari:

Sandra has plenty of time for cake making :chase:

Yep and she will make one for you :niceone:

[Coaster]

Look forward to hearing more about the trip :2thumbsup

[canarlee]

Look forward to hearing more about the trip :2thumbsup

look at the maps, i think the trip in itself has been planned!?!

[chanceyy]

Yes the Support Vehicle would be great will PM you as there should be lots of cake to be carried
:wari:

Sandra has plenty of time for cake making :chase:

define plenty :whistle:.. no time to make cake :lol:.. but dogs your the chef quite happy to give you recipe :nya: :bleh:


Yep and she will make one for you :niceone:

:nono: :nono: :nono:

[dogsnbikes]

define plenty :whistle:.. no time to make cake :lol:.. but dogs your the chef quite happy to give you recipe :nya: :bleh:



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Yes And Im detailing jobs out and you have just been detailed :clap:

[chanceyy]

Yes And Im detailing jobs out and you have just been detailed :clap:

:angry: jobs ... :oi-grr: you did not mention jobs .. :bash: am trying to get away from jobs for the two days not get jobs .. :shutup:

[robertydog]

Has anything been sorted for accomodation In Gisborne?

[chanceyy]

Has anything been sorted for accomodation In Gisborne?

my understanding is we are staying with dogs cousin .. some tents required ..

but he will clarify that in the next few days

[chanceyy]

Hi guys & gals .. there is now a calendar event so please if you are coming you will need to register

link to calendar here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1382)

[dogsnbikes]

Well as now the links are sorted

this is becoming a ride of all sorts have comformation that some of the freedom riders and union jack social club from Gisborne will be meeting us in Opokiti and I know of one kber from gisborne who will also be there

So when I have the final numbers I will be looking at splitting the group into groups 0f 5 or 6 riders per group for some of the sections to accomadate rider ability and for the saftey of all

So a simple idea is taking place of bringing fellow motorcyclist together on a weekend where old school bikes are mingling with late model sports bikes its not a competition but a chance to enjoy the freedom of our way of life

[cowboyz]

Honestly, I wouldnt worry about splitting the group into smaller groups. These things have a way of working themselves out, especially over distance. Let the natural order of things dictate the order of the ride. Over organising will slow the ride down and make for more stops.

[Meanie]

Got a mate that might join us Hes got a Triumph trophy, yea another one but this ones red Told him to sign up to KB and register, Lives just out of Ashhurst towards pohongina

[cowboyz]

just doing a bit of a work out on recent rides. Now we are getting a little nortorious for the frequent stops on the rides and while averaging close to 100km.hr on the move our averages for total time are ranging from 55km to 61km.

Day one ride on this trip has been mapped at 785k. My mapping program does not have auto routing so can be about 10% out so worst case is day one could be up to 863km.

At an average speed of 55-61km.hr that makes a ride time of 14.1 -15.5 hours for day one.

Considering that we intend to leave at 6.30am that makes our arrival at gisborne between 830pm and 10pm.

So one of two things.

1. raise the overall average times by limiting stops to every couple of hundred kms. This means that the group WILL break up on the trip and each rider will be responible for knowing where and how to get to the next checkpoint. I dont think that we can raise the average speed by simply riding faster.

2. shorten the route.

Thoughts.

[dogsnbikes]

less smoke breaks:bleh:

Dont stress yet I have it all sorted as you can see on the maps there are loops all those loops are optional extras and in short if time permits

am allowing 5.5 hours to Rotorua so if we aren't there by 12 the afternoon section will be shortened

Oh lunch is 30minutes only in rotorua :devil2:

[cowboyz]

ok. I am fine with less smoke breaks. Seriously. Just looking at the route and times required. Will will have to average 87km.hr to make the 5.5 hours to Rotorua. That is fine and should be do-able.

I am just sitting here wondering if those contemplating this trip are aware of the time restraints on it.

[chanceyy]

just doing a bit of a work out on recent rides. Now we are getting a little nortorious for the frequent stops on the rides and while averaging close to 100km.hr on the move our averages for total time are ranging from 55km to 61km.

Day one ride on this trip has been mapped at 785k. My mapping program does not have auto routing so can be about 10% out so worst case is day one could be up to 863km.

At an average speed of 55-61km.hr that makes a ride time of 14.1 -15.5 hours for day one.

Considering that we intend to leave at 6.30am that makes our arrival at gisborne between 830pm and 10pm.

So one of two things.

1. raise the overall average times by limiting stops to every couple of hundred kms. This means that the group WILL break up on the trip and each rider will be responible for knowing where and how to get to the next checkpoint. I dont think that we can raise the average speed by simply riding faster.

2. shorten the route.

Thoughts.


just wondered to make the rides flow .. second rider behind leader drops off til TEC comes through .. it made the ride I organised flow .. that way your not stopping at each corner waiting for everyone & you can get a good distance going without all the stops .. if ya desperate for a smoke just make sure your the second rider alot .. ..

[cowboyz]

That system works well as long as the rider who stops and waits doesnt take their helmet off. Its downside (especially as the distance gets on) is that the slower (read, less experienced riders) don't get a break as they are always waved through.

I am going to be back up in the naki in a couple of weeks and I might make up a practice ride where minimum distance to stops will be 200km. just to see what difference it makes to the average.

[86GSXR]

800 + kms is a long ride alright, and that's 8 hrs non stop riding. It's important to take rest breaks, especially towards the end as fatigue sets in.

I think the best way to manage this is a combination of the above suggestions, ie, 2nd rider waits for TEC, take organised breaks every 1 1/2 - 2 hrs, and as Barry has planned, take out a couple of the afternoon loops.

We don't want to arrive completely fucked and we do want a bit of time to wind down and enjoy the days riding with a couple of cold ones when we get there.

[dogsnbikes]

That system works well as long as the rider who stops and waits doesnt take their helmet off. Its downside (especially as the distance gets on) is that the slower (read, less experienced riders) don't get a break as they are always waved through.

I am going to be back up in the naki in a couple of weeks and I might make up a practice ride where minimum distance to stops will be 200km. just to see what difference it makes to the average.

I agree with you mate.......I will expect team work from everyone on the ride to get too where we need to be at certain times :niceone:

[chanceyy]

800 + kms is a long ride alright, and that's 8 hrs non stop riding. It's important to take rest breaks, especially towards the end as fatigue sets in.

I think the best way to manage this is a combination of the above suggestions, ie, 2nd rider waits for TEC, take organised breaks every 1 1/2 - 2 hrs, and as Barry has planned, take out a couple of the afternoon loops.

We don't want to arrive completely fucked and we do want a bit of time to wind down and enjoy the days riding with a couple of cold ones when we get there.

and also with another full days riding on the sunday when your already sore . fatigue will set in quicker

[chanceyy]

That system works well as long as the rider who stops and waits doesnt take their helmet off. Its downside (especially as the distance gets on) is that the slower (read, less experienced riders) don't get a break as they are always waved through.


less experienced riders = Me :Pokey:

[ynot slow]

That system works well as long as the rider who stops and waits doesnt take their helmet off. Its downside (especially as the distance gets on) is that the slower (read, less experienced riders) don't get a break as they are always waved through.

I am going to be back up in the naki in a couple of weeks and I might make up a practice ride where minimum distance to stops will be 200km. just to see what difference it makes to the average.

Should be easy time wise for you,say stop in Straford,should be around 200 km from Ashurst/Palmy,then onto Waitara back to Waverley for stop around 170km,then home,maybe take 30 mins for rest breaks.About 550km return trip.

[dogsnbikes]

and also with another full days riding on the sunday when your already sore . fatigue will set in quicker

But dont forget sunday is less than 5ook and we have more time :pinch:
Oh and I dont have too be at work until wednesday :bleh:

[chanceyy]

But dont forget sunday is less than 5ook and we have more time :pinch:
Oh and I dont have too be at work until wednesday :bleh:

hmm it might be less than 500 ks but for us newbies not used to all that riding .. it will be tiring .. thinking I might need a sheepskin for the bike on this trip though .. seat gets very uncomfy after a few hours riding

& stop showing off ya bugger .. I might have to call in sick on the monday to recover

[cowboyz]

no offence buddy but we dont seem to be able to get in and out of taranaki for under 650km. There are just too many good roads up there that need to be ridden. This return trip to taranaki will be a good appertiser for dogs ride. My point being that the pace last weekend simply isnt going to cut it.

And I am not poking the finger really. Just trying to put a dose of reality into the "dream". Meanie, Mouse and I did 2700km in a weekend over the 4 points ride and we did not exceed 140km.hr. It is more than possible but even then there were unscheduled stops due to the weather and fatigue where we just could not continue. I dont want to portray a "I must carry on even though I feel like I am going to fall off on every corner and I can barely stay awake" mentality as safety should be first and if rest is required then it should be paramount over the ride. There is a huge difference between 3 riders out and about and 15 riders out and about. I think we shouldnt have a problem looking out for each other but the realiity of it will be over 200km the difference between the first rider arriving and TEC could be 30 minutes. Another issue that needs to be addressed is that the ones who have been waiting at a stop for 15-20mins dont jump striaght back on the bikes and have the end riders getting 5 minute break before starting out again. There are plenty of challenges to long distance riding and just like people to know that the rose has thorns before picking them.

[dogsnbikes]

hmm it might be less than 500 ks but for us newbies not used to all that riding .. it will be tiring .. thinking I might need a sheepskin for the bike on this trip though .. seat gets very uncomfy after a few hours riding

& stop showing off ya bugger .. I might have to call in sick on the monday to recover

you could spend less time yaking and more time riding :girlfight:

[chanceyy]

you could spend less time yaking and more time riding :girlfight:

ppfffft .. meaning less time working :lol: .. mate even you would have been proud of the way I rode yesterday :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

ppfffft .. meaning less time working :lol: .. mate even you would have been proud of the way I rode yesterday :yes:

I hope so lol and how did busty betsy go like a NZ sheep with a Aussie after it I hope

[chanceyy]

I hope so lol and how did busty betsy go like a NZ sheep with a Aussie after it I hope

Actually it was a couple of poms & she went like a blardy lil rocket :yes: :devil2::devil2::devil2::devil2:

[Meanie]

I think the distance is acheivable but we cant stop every 30mins
What about designated stops ie fuel stations approx 200kms apart where we wait for the last rider and leave ten or fifteen mins after he or she arrives thus giving all a break
Even on the week end the slow riders were only five to ten mins behind
Another option could be a short cut across the loops for anyone feeling a little fatiuged, again with a designated fuel stop to reassemble
Everyone needs to have a map and a list of reassemble points
Everyone should have Dogs mobile no to inform him of any problems or delays so a decision at the fuelstop can be made to continue or wait, Comunication will be vital
Thoughts ?

[86GSXR]

Yep, this will be a hard core ride, and it will be dictated by the slower riders to an extent. It's important for everyone to be aware of the rigours of the day and not to go beyond their limits. I'd say that everyone who is leaving from Ashhurst will be up to it and if it comes to the crunch, we'll just have to accept that and ammend the legs to compensate. Easy really if we're all on the same page.

[cowboyz]

I think the distance is acheivable but we cant stop every 30mins
What about designated stops ie fuel stations approx 200kms apart where we wait for the last rider and leave ten or fifteen mins after he or she arrives thus giving all a break
Even on the week end the slow riders were only five to ten mins behind
Another option could be a short cut across the loops for anyone feeling a little fatiuged, again with a designated fuel stop to reassemble
Everyone needs to have a map and a list of reassemble points
Everyone should have Dogs mobile no to inform him of any problems or delays so a decision at the fuelstop can be made to continue or wait, Comunication will be vital
Thoughts ?
sounds good.

Yep, this will be a hard core ride, and it will be dictated by the slower riders to an extent. It's important for everyone to be aware of the rigours of the day and not to go beyond their limits. I'd say that everyone who is leaving from Ashhurst will be up to it and if it comes to the crunch, we'll just have to accept that and ammend the legs to compensate. Easy really if we're all on the same page.


sounds good agian. just be careful. people are starting to make sense round here.............

[86GSXR]

I think the distance is acheivable but we cant stop every 30mins
What about designated stops ie fuel stations approx 200kms apart where we wait for the last rider and leave ten or fifteen mins after he or she arrives thus giving all a break
Even on the week end the slow riders were only five to ten mins behind
Another option could be a short cut across the loops for anyone feeling a little fatiuged, again with a designated fuel stop to reassemble
Everyone needs to have a map and a list of reassemble points
Everyone should have Dogs mobile no to inform him of any problems or delays so a decision at the fuelstop can be made to continue or wait, Comunication will be vital
Thoughts ?

I agree. Gas stations would be the easiest and most logical places to stop. If they're 200 kms apart Chanceyy should perhaps take along a small supply of fuel just in case.

[chanceyy]

I think the distance is acheivable but we cant stop every 30mins
What about designated stops ie fuel stations approx 200kms apart where we wait for the last rider and leave ten or fifteen mins after he or she arrives thus giving all a break
Even on the week end the slow riders were only five to ten mins behind
Another option could be a short cut across the loops for anyone feeling a little fatiuged, again with a designated fuel stop to reassemble
Everyone needs to have a map and a list of reassemble points
Everyone should have Dogs mobile no to inform him of any problems or delays so a decision at the fuelstop can be made to continue or wait, Comunication will be vital
Thoughts ?

once we have numbers I will compile a list of cellie numbers for everyone attending & organising a list for the group so everyone has it ..

also this is supose to be a cruisy kinda ride so should not be massive wait times between the first rider & last, unless the group out front is gonna ride at warp speed ..

[chanceyy]

I agree. Gas stations would be the easiest and most logical places to stop. If they're 200 kms apart Chanceyy should perhaps take along a small supply of fuel just in case.

hmm she will be running on fumes by that stage .. maybe 180ish to be safe ..

[86GSXR]

Could be safer unless you take fuel. Is that a prob? I guess Dogs or Cowboyz will be looking into the fuel stops?

[chanceyy]

Could be safer unless you take fuel. Is that a prob? I guess Dogs or Cowboyz will be looking into the fuel stops?

yeah well its gonna be hard to carry fuel as well .. so would prefer not too

[dogsnbikes]

Just remember that we will be carrying extra weight on the bikes so all fuel comsumption will be lower than normal I reccomend that people do a dummy run with what they intend to take on the trip and see what your safe milage is

[chanceyy]

Just remember that we will be carrying extra weight on the bikes so all fuel comsumption will be lower than normal I reccomend that people do a dummy run with what they intend to take on the trip and see what your safe milage is

hmm bit hard when ya dunna have a speedo .. :whistle: might have to talk nicey to yod again

[dogsnbikes]

yeah well its gonna be hard to carry fuel as well .. so would prefer not too

just remember it may be possible to share loads throught the group I would perfer TEC to carry a can if support vehicle is not an option

[dogsnbikes]

hmm bit hard when ya dunna have a speedo .. :whistle: might have to talk nicey to yod again

well you better bring betsy and speedo cable up home I have a cunning plan and you will have a speedo should take about a hour to sort

[chanceyy]

well you better bring betsy and speedo cable up home I have a cunning plan and you will have a speedo should take about a hour to sort

:D perfect cause I wanna ride ya roads again .. hmm so weekend after next work for you ??

[86GSXR]

Sounds good. I reckon we should take a spare can before the ride, run Betsy dry and see what her range is.

[chanceyy]

Sounds good. I reckon we should take a spare can before the ride, run Betsy dry and see what her range is.

thats a plan .. esp since you know have ks sorted on the daytona huh :baby:

[86GSXR]

Damn right! Be a good excuse for another ride too :cool:

[dogsnbikes]

:D perfect cause I wanna ride ya roads again .. hmm so weekend after next work for you ??

Yes anytime after the 8th will be fine

[chanceyy]

Yes anytime after the 8th will be fine

k will text ya should be on 4pm finishes that week & with daylight savings a few more hours to while away :yes: .. hmm dinner at dogs house has a nice ring to it :whistle:

[dogsnbikes]

k will text ya should be on 4pm finishes that week & with daylight savings a few more hours to while away :yes: .. hmm dinner at dogs house has a nice ring to it :whistle:

yeah no worries that sounds good and you know where the kitchen is too :whistle:

[chanceyy]

yeah no worries that sounds good and you know where the kitchen is too :whistle:

yup I know where it is but your the chef :lol: & I will be riding out .. you will be waiting :nya:

hmm guess this means i need to call paul to get me a speedo cable huh :whistle:

[dogsnbikes]

its would bloody make things easier this time.....and music to nzsarge's ear's I have another honda part to go in betsy:clap:

[chanceyy]

its would bloody make things easier this time.....and music to nzsarge's ear's I have another honda part to go in betsy:clap:

:shit: :eek: :gob: not another honda part :nono: :sick::shutup:



:killingme

[ynot slow]

Might sound stupid,but when you get the list of riders finalised,you should get an idea of riders ability.That way you may get an idea of how quick you can travel,bearing in mind unfamiliar roads etc.When I got to you all at the servo saturday,nobody there at 9.50 ish,went and sussed a couple of jobs,came back at 10 ish and still one bike,wasn't sure if with you guys,came back in 10 minutes and most were there,another couple of minutes and all seemed there,so for that size group 20-30 minutes to fuel refresh seems like it will work for you all.If in the afternoon it is taking a while longer to get to destination then you could have a break,suggest a quicker route for slower riders and longer route for the quick ones,or take the more direct route for all,as they say that's plan B.

Agree with you about interesting roads here,unfortunately we really only have one way in and out so unless doing huge round trip seem to be out to say Awakino back through same route,which is ok.

[sarahtvet]

less experienced riders = Me :Pokey:

Me more so:yes: so you will not be at the back on this one. I am keen to get as many k's in between now and then on plenty of twisties so let me know if you wanna go play:ride:

[sarahtvet]

Yes anytime after the 8th will be fine

Can I come play too? Have no idea what the Honda will do to the tank and I will be in miles but been hanging out to visit your place for ages:yes:

[dogsnbikes]

sounds like everybody wants too play i the dog pen

[yod]

Can I come play too? Have no idea what the Honda will do to the tank and I will be in miles but been hanging out to visit your place for ages:yes:

weather is looking primo for friday saturday to go get the honda

you still planning on heading up at the end of this week and back on saturday?

we were thinking of visiting the rellies in napier and then coming over highway 5 on saturday and meeting you in taupo on your way back....

[cowboyz]

you going napier on fri or sat yod?

[yod]

you going napier on fri or sat yod?

friday after work - the in-laws are up there

you going up there?

[chanceyy]

Me more so:yes: so you will not be at the back on this one. I am keen to get as many k's in between now and then on plenty of twisties so let me know if you wanna go play:ride:

yup with daylight savings about to start & reasonable shifts in the next few weeks will be out & about for sure ..


Can I come play too? Have no idea what the Honda will do to the tank and I will be in miles but been hanging out to visit your place for ages:yes:

nice twisties to dogs house for sure .. we can all descend on him since he is cooking .. :whistle:


sounds like everybody wants too play i the dog pen
of course we wanna play its a nice pen as well :D

[Meanie]

sounds like everybody wants too play i the dog pen

Gettin yourself a harem there dogs :msn-wink:

[dogsnbikes]

Gettin yourself a harem there dogs :msn-wink:

And here I already thought I had enough:whistle:

[cowboyz]

friday after work - the in-laws are up there

you going up there?
At this stage we will put it to a absoute maybe.......

Gettin yourself a harem there dogs :msn-wink:
and WHAT a harem!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And here I already thought I had enough:whistle:

Those sheep are NOT a harem dogs!......

[yod]

At this stage we will put it to a absoute maybe.......


rokey dokey....hoping to leave not long after 5:30

[dogsnbikes]

At this stage we will put it to a absoute maybe.......

and WHAT a harem!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Those sheep are NOT a harem dogs!......

no its more like a hobbie for townies chassing sheep :Pokey:

[cowboyz]

rokey dokey....hoping to leave not long after 5:30

is that am or pm?

Somehow I cant imagine you up at 530am?

I definietly not going fri night but could look at meeting in the bay and riding to taupo to meet the others and back.

maybe.

[Meanie]

Not fair i gotta go to Welly to a wedding, still im taking the bike if its not raining and her indoors is gonna jump on the back
So do i scare her so she never wants to come again ? or....... if she likes it i may never ride solo again

[cowboyz]

if she likes it too much then remind her I will be on the weekend rides and that will scare her enought to stay behind.

[86GSXR]

weather is looking primo for friday saturday to go get the honda

you still planning on heading up at the end of this week and back on saturday?

we were thinking of visiting the rellies in napier and then coming over highway 5 on saturday and meeting you in taupo on your way back....

Yep, we're heading up Friday morning and back Saturday. No times as yet seeing as there could be a bit of shagging around in AK getting the bike out of town. But then again, it may all run like a swiss watch, so we're flexible. Would be great to see you guys along the way :niceone:

[cowboyz]

Y No times as yet seeing as there could be a bit of shagging around in AK

too much info dude...........

[86GSXR]

Prime sheep country up that way too :rolleyes: :devil2:

[chanceyy]

Gettin yourself a harem there dogs :msn-wink:

not a harem just a pack of bytches :shutup:

[dogsnbikes]

not a harem just a pack of bytches :shutup:

only open purebreeds:bleh:

[chanceyy]

only open purebreeds:bleh:

cool as mate, cause 100% mongrel here :killingme

[yod]

is that am or pm?

Somehow I cant imagine you up at 530am?

I definietly not going fri night but could look at meeting in the bay and riding to taupo to meet the others and back.

maybe.

correct, i thought the bit where i said "after work" might give it away....

we'll be around taradale not far from the vineyards on church road - flick us a text if you're coming up


Not fair i gotta go to Welly to a wedding, still im taking the bike if its not raining and her indoors is gonna jump on the back
So do i scare her so she never wants to come again ? or....... if she likes it i may never ride solo again

just take her through route 52 and over the takas....:devil2:


if she likes it too much then remind her I will be on the weekend rides and that will scare her enought to stay behind.

you said it...:laugh:


Yep, we're heading up Friday morning and back Saturday. No times as yet seeing as there could be a bit of shagging around in AK getting the bike out of town. But then again, it may all run like a swiss watch, so we're flexible. Would be great to see you guys along the way :niceone:

yup, you guys got my mobile so stay in touch and we'll see ya when we see ya

we can delay til sunday if you guys have to

[86GSXR]

yup, you guys got my mobile so stay in touch and we'll see ya when we see ya

we can delay til sunday if you guys have to

Sounds good. I've no idea when we'll leave, and who knows, it might be nice to stay Sat as well. I've got a bit of a soft spot for the old AK and they do do a good coffee on occasion up there :scooter:

[chanceyy]

Sounds good. I've no idea when we'll leave, and who knows, it might be nice to stay Sat as well. I've got a bit of a soft spot for the old AK and they do do a good coffee on occasion up there :scooter:

ohhh gawd I knew you was a city boy underneath it all .. :sick::sick::sick::sick: auck aghhhhh I would need to escape back to the country .:lol:

[dogsnbikes]

ohhh gawd I knew you was a city boy underneath it all .. :sick::sick::sick::sick: auck aghhhhh I would need to escape back to the country .:lol:

careful bumpkin you know townies are sensitive peope :blank:

[86GSXR]

Ahhh yes, nothing like the roar of a motorway to make one feel alive :bleh:

Which country would you escape to? :clap:

[chanceyy]

careful bumpkin you know townies are sensitive peope :blank:

gawd thats too strikes now .. where has my friend gone Al??? :gob:

first ya getting ready for the walker (old) :crazy: & now your defecting to the city for those big city latte's .. :argh: we may never see ya again .. :cry:


:killingme .. hows that for sensitive :laugh:

[dogsnbikes]

Which country would you escape to? :clap:

Are you offering to fly her there want gas money:clap:

[86GSXR]

Don't worry, I'll be back :love: :sunny: Just thought I'd pick up a Honda on the way :soon: :yes:

[chanceyy]

whew thank gawd for that .. but I am still worried .. know it does not take much to corrupt you .. :lol:

[banditrider]

Hi Guys, been reading through this thread a bit. Not sure if I'll make the ride but I see ya mutterings about organising the ride/stops/speed etc. After doing a few GC's and Southern X's I've thought a bit about what I reckon you need to do if going on a decent sized ride.

I'm working on something about it for my website but take a look at this doc http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrbcnqz_15gjbrg3 if interested (work in progress). Of course a lot of this isn't rocket science and some of you've mentioned bits and pieces of it.

I don't pretend to know everything or want to tell you what to do but anyway...

One thing I thought is that maybe you need to split the group up a bit - the more people the more riding styles etc. Maybe the slower guys go together and start earlier? Maybe people with smaller tanks/poor economy go together - whatever. And yep it'll help if everyone knows the route.

So who's signing up for the 2008 GC? :2thumbsup

I'm sure it'll be a great ride - some great roads you'll be seeing.

[Meanie]

if she likes it too much then remind her I will be on the weekend rides and that will scare her enought to stay behind.

That wont work she lives to shoot you down


not a harem just a pack of bytches :shutup:

Heh heh heh aint that the truth


Ahhh yes, nothing like the roar of a motorway to make one feel alive :bleh:

Which country would you escape to? :clap:

You just like the fact that they have a latte outlet on every corner:gob:

[Meanie]

So who's signing up for the 2008 GC? :2thumbsup

I'm sure it'll be a great ride - some great roads you'll be seeing.

Id love to but got too much on in the next two or so months
BTW when were you gonna tell us what you did to your brand new Concours you know, the mirror :oi-grr:

[dogsnbikes]

Hi Guys, been reading through this thread a bit. Not sure if I'll make the ride but I see ya mutterings about organising the ride/stops/speed etc. After doing a few GC's and Southern X's I've thought a bit about what I reckon you need to do if going on a decent sized ride.

I'm working on something about it for my website but take a look at this doc http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrbcnqz_15gjbrg3 if interested (work in progress). Of course a lot of this isn't rocket science and some of you've mentioned bits and pieces of it.

I don't pretend to know everything or want to tell you what to do but anyway...

One thing I thought is that maybe you need to split the group up a bit - the more people the more riding styles etc. Maybe the slower guys go together and start earlier? Maybe people with smaller tanks/poor economy go together - whatever. And yep it'll help if everyone knows the route.

So who's signing up for the 2008 GC? :2thumbsup

I'm sure it'll be a great ride - some great roads you'll be seeing.

thanks for your input Bandit depending on the size of the final group will depend on splits happening but at this stage we will be staying together until we hit Opotiki where it looks like we will be joined by another 10 or 12 riders (non KBers)from Gisborne

otherwise it may get a little tight in the gorge and less experience riders dont need too see faster riders tailgating them and regrouping At Matiwai

[banditrider]

BTW when were you gonna tell us what you did to your brand new Concours you know, the mirror :oi-grr:

One day, when I get over it. :shutup::shutup:

[Meanie]

One day, when I get over it. :shutup::shutup:

Oh bugger.................

[cowboyz]

Hi Guys, been reading through this thread a bit. Not sure if I'll make the ride but I see ya mutterings about organising the ride/stops/speed etc. After doing a few GC's and Southern X's I've thought a bit about what I reckon you need to do if going on a decent sized ride.

I'm working on something about it for my website but take a look at this doc http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrbcnqz_15gjbrg3 if interested (work in progress). Of course a lot of this isn't rocket science and some of you've mentioned bits and pieces of it.

I don't pretend to know everything or want to tell you what to do but anyway...

One thing I thought is that maybe you need to split the group up a bit - the more people the more riding styles etc. Maybe the slower guys go together and start earlier? Maybe people with smaller tanks/poor economy go together - whatever. And yep it'll help if everyone knows the route.

So who's signing up for the 2008 GC? :2thumbsup

I'm sure it'll be a great ride - some great roads you'll be seeing.


It is excellent to have input from an experienced long distance rider. Plan as we may it will still be a huge learning curve on the day as I would class most of the riders on the day to be "cafe riders"
These are some of the points I was trying to address before we get out there and do it. Will be interesting to see how it pans out.

I am keen as to get into a GC. 2008 could be a go. Have to get myself organised properly and a little fitter for that kind of ride though.

PS. what happened to the mirror?

[Meanie]

Hi Guys, been reading through this thread a bit. Not sure if I'll make the ride but I see ya mutterings about organising the ride/stops/speed etc. After doing a few GC's and Southern X's I've thought a bit about what I reckon you need to do if going on a decent sized ride.

I'm working on something about it for my website but take a look at this doc http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfrbcnqz_15gjbrg3 if interested (work in progress). Of course a lot of this isn't rocket science and some of you've mentioned bits and pieces of it.

I don't pretend to know everything or want to tell you what to do but anyway...

One thing I thought is that maybe you need to split the group up a bit - the more people the more riding styles etc. Maybe the slower guys go together and start earlier? Maybe people with smaller tanks/poor economy go together - whatever. And yep it'll help if everyone knows the route.

So who's signing up for the 2008 GC? :2thumbsup

I'm sure it'll be a great ride - some great roads you'll be seeing.

Oh crap i read the date wrong, yea mate im keen for 2008 GC for sure

[sarahtvet]

thought I'd pick up a Honda on the way :soon: :yes:

whooopppeeeee :sunny: gonna get a Honda, gonna get a Honda:soon::wari:

Going to be bouncing around on the back of the Daytona shouting are we nearly there yet? I want to pick up a Honda.

Probably from Ashhurst, wherever that is :whistle:

Don't worry Chanceyy, 86 was born in London so has an excuse for the occasional towny relapse:dodge:

I will drag him kicking and screaming out of the cafe's of Auckland and away from the Auckland Barbara's to the peace and tranquility of the Manawatu roads if I have too. I will need somebody to follow home after all, the Daytona is a lovely colour and I am used to looking at 86 from behind:lol:

[chanceyy]

whooopppeeeee :sunny: gonna get a Honda, gonna get a Honda:soon::wari:

Going to be bouncing around on the back of the Daytona shouting are we nearly there yet? I want to pick up a Honda.

Probably from Ashhurst, wherever that is :whistle:

Don't worry Chanceyy, 86 was born in London so has an excuse for the occasional towny relapse:dodge:

I will drag him kicking and screaming out of the cafe's of Auckland and away from the Auckland Barbara's to the peace and tranquility of the Manawatu roads if I have too. I will need somebody to follow home after all, the Daytona is a lovely colour and I am used to looking at 86 from behind:lol:

yeah but ya gotta watch him when he gets to the city ... may need that lasso to drag him out again :lol:

:wari: the honda is nearly home :wari: .. ride safe see ya when ya back

[Meanie]

whooopppeeeee :sunny: gonna get a Honda, gonna get a Honda:soon::wari:

Going to be bouncing around on the back of the Daytona shouting are we nearly there yet? I want to pick up a Honda.

Probably from Ashhurst, wherever that is :whistle:

Don't worry Chanceyy, 86 was born in London so has an excuse for the occasional towny relapse:dodge:

I will drag him kicking and screaming out of the cafe's of Auckland and away from the Auckland Barbara's to the peace and tranquility of the Manawatu roads if I have too. I will need somebody to follow home after all, the Daytona is a lovely colour and I am used to looking at 86 from behind:lol:
Youll need to be leaving tomorrow if you want to get there before saturday Do you realise how many Late outlets between here an Auckland ?

[86GSXR]

I am not a coffee addict! Scuse me while I go put the jug on :bleh:

[dogsnbikes]

Ok guys we are up to 9 bikes leaving ashurst

and one triumph accessory as pillion

[chanceyy]

I am not a coffee addict! Scuse me while I go put the jug on :bleh:

:yes: you are :nya: all the :ride: where you still :zzzz: and need a :drinkup: of strong coffee so you stop :yawn: and get on ya :scooter: & ready to :love: :sunny:

[86GSXR]

I can't help it if I'm a sophisticated urban type :mobile: :nya: :moon: :p

[dogsnbikes]

someone has to make the rest of you look sohisticated its not like you could count on Cowboyz for that type of entertainment

[Meanie]

someone has to make the rest of you look sohisticated its not like you could count on Cowboyz for that type of entertainment

Ooohh thats a low blow :banana: I like it

[yod]

someone has to make the rest of you look sohisticated......

thats what you got me for: a Cantabrian with a Honda:niceone::laugh:

[chanceyy]

I can't help it if I'm a sohisticated urban type

:killingme ... gee thats some big words there .. wot do they mean ?:confused: :nya:


someone has to make the rest of you look sohisticated its not like you could count on Cowboyz for that type of entertainment

:laugh: :niceone: mate


Ooohh thats a low blow :banana: I like it

:lol: even better :msn-wink::devil2:

[86GSXR]

thats what you got me for: a Cantabrian with a Honda:niceone::laugh:

Isn't Canterbury down south somewhere? :laugh:

[dogsnbikes]

thats what you got me for: a Cantabrian with a Honda:niceone::laugh:

for that exact reason is why we need 86 and his sophisticated way of life :bash:

[cowboyz]

Well after many hours of messing around I finally have auto routing on my PC now so remapped the trip (it automatically follows the roads and give you real distances) I can confirm that day one is 827km and day two is 464km. This is not allowing for detours or getting lost.

[dogsnbikes]

Well after many hours of messing around I finally have auto routing on my PC now so remapped the trip (it automatically follows the roads and give you real distances) I can confirm that day one is 827km and day two is 464km. This is not allowing for detours or getting lost.

getting lost who said your leading :woohoo:

[yod]

was it a 6:30 start?

[cowboyz]

it also tells me that we should be able to get there is 11 hour 20 min

8 hours return

[cowboyz]

was it a 6:30 start?

that was the plan as I knew it...........

[yod]

just checking....still umming about this ride, mrs yod is keen but 827km is a long way with and for a pillion

[dogsnbikes]

just checking....still umming about this ride, mrs yod is keen but 827km is a long way with and for a pillion

Yod I will have a pillion as well

[cowboyz]

your lunch hardly counts as a pillion

[dogsnbikes]

your lunch hardly counts as a pillion

and yours would count as two :Pokey:

[dogsnbikes]

your lunch hardly counts as a pillion

and yours would count as two :Pokey:

just incase you didnt hear it the first time:girlfight:

[NZsarge]

just checking....still umming about this ride, mrs yod is keen but 827km is a long way with and for a pillion
I'm considering making a single day ride out of this ride(not one for camping i'm afraid) and pulling out maybe around Taupo or there abouts.

[banditrider]

I'm considering making a single day ride out of this ride(not one for camping i'm afraid) and pulling out maybe around Taupo or there abouts.

Maybe keen for that too. Nice return loop.

[Meanie]

just checking....still umming about this ride, mrs yod is keen but 827km is a long way with and for a pillion

Youll be right Yod Think of all the fun youll have in the tent rubbing each others numb spots :woohoo:

[cowboyz]

bags not having a tent next door............

[robertydog]

:rockon:.............

[chanceyy]

:rockon:.............

well it was good practice today .. awesome ride .. windy but hey it was not all bad .. followed the rain & then it dried out completely :laugh: but now I am a bit tired ... so a few more long distances to cover in the next few weeks should condition me for the long one .... I hope :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

this ride is not weather dependant and closing date and payment is due:chase:

[chanceyy]

this ride is not weather dependant and closing date and payment is due:chase:

whoo hooooo its getting close :yes:

will be a great ride for sure :2thumbsup

[cowboyz]

still undecided. I might miss out.

[chanceyy]

so we have a confirmation of numbers yet bazza ?

[dogsnbikes]

so we have a confirmation of numbers yet bazza ?

well five riders and two pillions have paid so any others reading this you know what too do

pms will be sent out tonite to all who have enlisted :Police:

will be sending money away next week :woohoo:

[Meanie]

Not long to go now :woohoo:

[chanceyy]

Not long to go now :woohoo:

nah & it will be a great ride :Punk::sunny:

[cowboyz]

ok. I am officially in.

[dogsnbikes]

ok. I am officially in.:devil2::devil2::chase::Police:

bags not me

[dogsnbikes]

And I have had two new tyers in a week so my rubbers are sorted

[cowboyz]

:devil2::devil2::chase::Police:

bags not me

I had my turn. I think it might be 86s turn now.

[dogsnbikes]

either that or the little old man that cruises around in that silver armchair:shutup:

[Baldyheed]

Greetings, Am sure I am off that weekend, and like the look of this trip. Costings please, and where to send the money. Would need to crash somewhere on the Friday night, and could bring a tent if required.

[cowboyz]

check out the calender. All the info is there with bank accounts and stuff. $10 covers bbq and coffee and breaky.

[86GSXR]

I had my turn. I think it might be 86s turn now.

Bugger off, I'm allergic to tickets :sick: :devil2:


either that or the little old man that cruises around in that silver armchair:shutup:

You boys are so mean heh heh :shit:


Greetings, Am sure I am off that weekend, and like the look of this trip. Costings please, and where to send the money. Would need to crash somewhere on the Friday night, and could bring a tent if required.

Good stuff! You're welcome to crash at my place. Another Triumph in the garage can only be a good thing :rockon:

[Meanie]

either that or the little old man that cruises around in that silver armchair:shutup:

You looked in the mirror lately :bash: You aint exactly a spring chicken yourself

[Meanie]

Bugger off, I'm allergic to tickets :sick: :devil2:



You boys are so mean heh heh :shit:



Good stuff! You're welcome to crash at my place. Another Triumph in the garage can only be a good thing :rockon:

I feel a barn burnin comin :shit:

[ynot slow]

Good stuff! You're welcome to crash at my place. Another Triumph in the garage can only be a good thing :rockon:[/QUOTE]

Hope they are not male and female,look what happened when you put mr and mrs suzuki together you got twins.:woohoo:

[86GSXR]

I feel a barn burnin comin :shit:

Care to leave your bike with me for safekeeping then? :devil2: :laugh:




Hope they are not male and female,look what happened when you put mr and mrs suzuki together you got twins.:woohoo:

One can never have too many Triumphs (or Suzukis) in ones garage - yum :drool: :beer: :yes:

How's yr hol going? :yes:

[Meanie]

Care to leave your bike with me for safekeeping then? :devil2: :laugh:
:

Nice comeback Al :rofl:
Thanks for the offer but ill have to decline

[cowboyz]

combined with the fact that with all the other bikes in that garage he might have to start the double decker approach to get yours in there.

[dogsnbikes]

With a week to go hope everyone is sorted with tent etc if there are any problems let me know

[cowboyz]

I am officially out of the ride. Have fun.

[chanceyy]

With a week to go hope everyone is sorted with tent etc if there are any problems let me know


I am officially out of the ride. Have fun.

yeah unfortunately me too .. Betsy is in thousands of bits at mechanic & will be out for several more weeks :argh:

[dogsnbikes]

yeah unfortunately me too .. Betsy is in thousands of bits at mechanic & will be out for several more weeks :argh:

thats no good Sandra but better to have old betsy running right mate

[chanceyy]

thats no good Sandra but better to have old betsy running right mate

yeah I know mate prob was she was running pretty good last weekend so should have waited til after next weekend to put her but was told it was not a big job .. or a long one

have you read ya texts yet ?

[dogsnbikes]

yeah I know mate prob was she was running pretty good last weekend so should have waited til after next weekend to put her but was told it was not a big job .. or a long one

have you read ya texts yet ?

dont get texts in civilization out here

[chanceyy]

dont get texts in civilization out here

best you climb ya hill then ..

are we catching up morrow for a mop chop ?

[dogsnbikes]

best you climb ya hill then ..

are we catching up morrow for a mop chop ?

no doing firewood instead not going anywhere this weekend :angry2:am seeing how long domestication last :gob::sweatdrop

[chanceyy]

no doing firewood instead not going anywhere this weekend :angry2:am seeing how long domestication last :gob::sweatdrop

:killngme well hon ya have to do it sometime huh ... a few more branches coming off the tree then ?

[oscarnz]

firewood......winter is over honey. Or is it still cold in your world?? :innocent:

[chanceyy]

firewood......winter is over honey. Or is it still cold in your world?? :innocent:

well since he lives out in the wopwops it prob is still freezing :lol:

[oscarnz]

:) very true
at this rate he will have enough firewood for all of us for next winter.

:woohoo:

[dogsnbikes]

:killngme well hon ya have to do it sometime huh ... a few more branches coming off the tree then ?

Am in the log department now :banana:


firewood......winter is over honey. Or is it still cold in your world?? :innocent:

at least I'll be hot'n'dry :banana:

[farmerkeith]

Hey i`m busy at speedway saturday nite, thinking of a hoon on sunday, anyone interested in heading off and meet the guys on there way home from Napier??

[chanceyy]

Hey i`m busy at speedway saturday nite, thinking of a hoon on sunday, anyone interested in heading off and meet the guys on there way home from Napier??

would love to keith but since the bike is in hundreds of bits won't able too .. back to riding the gee gees instead

[dogsnbikes]

just Pm keith about the manawatu rides thread

[Meanie]

Hey i`m busy at speedway saturday nite, thinking of a hoon on sunday, anyone interested in heading off and meet the guys on there way home from Napier??

Welcome to the madhouse Kieth :2thumbsup

[dogsnbikes]

Roger_dodger needs some tent space have sent Pms too all that have enroled seeking help on this

I have a spare 4pax tent if its needed and someone is prepared to carry it

BBQ is sorted for Saturday night
Hope you all like Venison, and yes there will be daisy Steaks and sausages:devil2:

Remember we are leaving Ashurst mobile at 6:30am so meeting time will be 6:15am at the latest
The garage will be open so anyone who needs to fill up can:niceone:

[Meanie]

Taking my bike in for a few minor adjustments tomorrow then ill set about getting her loaded up before friday night
Will check the size of my tent to see if i have enough room for two I do have a spare tent however that he is more than welcome to borrow, he just gotta carry it
Not too keen on it being too cosy if you know what i mean

[2up3dom]

i wish it was sat now i cant hardly wait to go bring it on yay

[GSVR]

Roger_dodger needs some tent space have sent Pms too all that have enroled seeking help on this

I have a spare 4pax tent if its needed and someone is prepared to carry it

BBQ is sorted for Saturday night
Hope you all like Venison, and yes there will be daisy Steaks and sausages:devil2:

Remember we are leaving Ashurst mobile at 6:30am so meeting time will be 6:15am at the latest
The garage will be open so anyone who needs to fill up can:niceone:

Ashurst Mobil at 6.15am. Wont be doing the ride but will come out to see you guys off if I get motivated enough. Might even follow the ride for a bit (first smoke/coffee stop should be about 15kms up the road right?) if thats ok.

Have a good ride guys the route looks awesome.

[dogsnbikes]

cowboyz not doing ride so its 20k's now

yeah first stop is Taihape

be motivated Gary nothing like the brisk morning air running through the helmet vents

mind you would suprise me if meanie has a heated seat now as well as his heated hand grips

[Meanie]

cowboyz not doing ride so its 20k's now

yeah first stop is Taihape

be motivated Gary nothing like the brisk morning air running through the helmet vents

mind you would suprise me if meanie has a heated seat now as well as his heated hand grips

:Oi: play nice you scumbag :rofl:

[dogsnbikes]

:Oi: play nice you scumbag :rofl:

I always do :bleh:

[Meanie]

I always do :bleh:

You gonna let Phoebe ride the daytona and you jump on the back of the heated seat / handle grips armchair on the Gissy ride are ya

[dogsnbikes]

You gonna let Phoebe ride the daytona and you jump on the back of the heated seat / handle grips armchair on the Gissy ride are ya

Just because people think Im king doesnt mean I want to be paraded around like one :rolleyes:

[yod]

Just because people think Im king doesnt mean I want to be paraded around like one :rolleyes:

did someone say delusions of grandeur?

[86GSXR]

be motivated Gary nothing like the brisk morning air running through the helmet vents

That is so poetic it brought tears to my eyes :scooter:

[Meanie]

Just because people think Im king doesnt mean I want to be paraded around like one :rolleyes:

Take your shirt off and we could join the boobs on bikes parade :killingme

[ynot slow]

Enjoy the ride all,be safe and take shitloads of pics,weather looks to be perfect for the ride.:wari: :banana: :2thumbsup

[Meanie]

All loaded up and ready to rock :woohoo: Cowboyz is starting to wish he was still coming, you never know he just may turn up yet

[chanceyy]

All loaded up and ready to rock :woohoo: Cowboyz is starting to wish he was still coming, you never know he just may turn up yet

just ride safe guys .. & take lots of pics .. which will be a mission on tomorrows leg for sure

look forward to the ride reports

[kneescraper]

Dang, I havent been around here for ages and look at what I missed out on...well the ZZR is still in bits so I wouldnt be much fun...could have been a support car though.

I also could have moved the Holden out of the shed and housed about 10 bikes...and could have delievered people back to their housing.

Im to slow...I think they will pass my house to!! Im on Ormond Rd, could some one tell me which way they are getting into Gisborne...I might have to put out a sign for them.

[kneescraper]

Just to add, if any one reads this and can contact the riders please tell them if any of them need housing for their bikes and a ride some where I can help. Ring or sextxt me on 021963176 and I hope Im around and can help. Im sure Rusty would have cleared out his HUGEEE shed so storage shouldnt have been a problem....however I thought I would offer.

[cowboyz]

they are sorted with a private address in the country just out of gisborne for the night. I got a txt from Meanie just after 1pm saying they were in Rotorua. I saw them this morning at about 6.15am in ashhurst with Dogs, Pheobe, Meanie, Mr & Mrs Yod, GarryH waiting for 86 and sarah. They seem to be making ok time and would probably expect them to be hitting Gisborne around 6pm

[kneescraper]

Ahhh awesome, must be time for sign making unless they are going straight to the country house (I think I know of the one your talking about).

[cowboyz]

I thought it was a realative of dogs rather than a B&B. but yeah. They should be somewhere near there. No doubt they will fuel in Opotiki so if you run up there and found the most obvious Fuel station on the main road you might run into them. If you miss the 22' wide concours you defintely wont miss the bright yellow daytona X 2

[kneescraper]

Nar I live on Ormond Rd which is one of the major ways of getting into Gisborne...I wont be going out to Opotiki...to far out...plus its my Birthday so its almost time for drinks maahahah.

[cowboyz]

oh ya.

Setup a deck chair and chilly bin out by the road...............

[Goblin]

:2thumbsup I caught up with the gang at the Lakefront for lunch. Cool to put some more faces to names and catch up with the old ones. Nice assortment of rides too. :cool:

:argh: REALLY hanging out for a ride now!! :drinkup:

[kneescraper]

Just started rainning, poor buggas'. I havent seen any bikes pass by yet, I'll keep my ears out for them!

[cowboyz]

got a text just after 6 saying they are there and not doing the tent thing anymore but staying at the ritz. soft huh?

[kneescraper]

Very soft, I didnt hear or see any bikes ride past so maybe Rusty showed them into town via Gladstone Rd. Glad they made into town in one peice, would have been super to meet them all, oh well..theres always next time :):)

[86GSXR]

Just got home. An extremely good ride! Will try for a report later :soon:

[yod]

we're back.


spectacular ride, spectacular roads, the mrs is still raving, i got home, waxed the chain, sorted the gear out, (Sarge, you're a bloody LEGEND, those panniers were perfect, cheers mate) and got the bourbon out to celebrate a splendiferous weekend

if we could pack it all up and do it again tomorrow, we'd be the first ones waiting at the gas station

awesome

plernty of good stories to tell too :niceone:


sorting the pics now

[kneescraper]

Cant wait to see the photos and here the storys Yod.....hurry!

[robertydog]

Good to see you guys on the road just out of Danevirke. Glad you made it back ok and cant wait for the pics and a report on yr trip.

[Meanie]

Well what a bloody awesome week end Some simply magic roads and even better company Im a little tired for TR tonight but i will post my pics
Stunning weather apart from a little rain Sat night as we got close to Gisborne Woke up this morning to another stunning day
Like Yod i would quite happy go again tomorrow A big thanks to Dogs for such a well organised ride
Sorry Goblin i didnt realise who you were on Sat when you showed up i thought you were a friend of Als, who should of done some intros

[Meanie]

Some more...........

[Meanie]

And some more, Watching Yod and mrs Yod blow up thier air bed with out the aid of a pump was good entertainment
Splendid breakfast courtesy of the master chef