Whangarei Whundraiser II

[Big Dog]

Repeat of earlier event

The winner of track day for the last ride has asked that it be put back up for another ride.

Event location: Auckland - North Shore
We are all aware of recent trails and tribulations impacting Mack The Knife and his family.

For those that wish to participate there will be a rain or shine ride to Whangarei.

Where: BP Dairy Flat (Northern Motorway Autobahn), lots of parking and good coffee.
Day: Sunday 09/09/07
When : Muster 9am, 9:30 Riders Briefs, 10am departure.
Pace: Legal group ride - Team work the focus.
Why: Raise money for the family of Mack The Knifes brother.
How: By envelope.
Who: Everybody - 250cc in particular very welcome given Macks' long
standing generosity in giving his time freely to anyone willing to listen and learn.

Can someone from Wellsford and Whangarei recommend places to park a lot of bikes and or feed and water the riders / meet riders from your area.

Donations can either be by way of spot prizes (let us know what they are on here in advance) or by envelope.

To join the ride bring a sealed envelope with what you can spare in it, no one needs to know how much or how little it is, just what you can spare.
On the envelope write your cellphone number, this will be your ticket number at the drawing.

If you do not know who Mack The Knife is please take the time to read http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=55054 and see just how much this man has given to the motorcycle community.
Many times we do not get to thank these selfless types while they are still alive.


Important notes:
If you want to be involved but have no bike we could use a sweep vehicle.
If you want to be involved but cannot come send your envelope up with another rider.

Positions that need volunteers or nominations.
Lead Bike : Adamww
Tail End Charlie :
Depending on numbers: Escorts that know the way should the group be seperated.

Please be on time we want to leave at 10 on the button. This means you are there fueled up and ready to leave at 10.

Link to Calendar Event / Signup:http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1363&day=2007-9-9

To see how much fun was had last time visit: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=55176

[Laava]

Here a some cafes to try. I can't join you this time either as I will be in Vegas Baby Yeah!! Try Mokaba cafe in the town basin, Quay St, 09 4387557. Pay to let these places know if there is loads of you. Then try Botannix, cnr Water St and Central Ave, 4300735. Then try Cafe in the Park, Tarewa Rd, 4303587. This one you will go past on the way into town by the info centre. My pick, Mokaba by all the yachts etc. Have a good day! Al.

[Busy]

I got work on the saturday night but if I can get up in time will be there, and can do TEC if no one else wants to

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Im in for another ride up north .....:shit::shit:

[Big Dog]

At the request of the winner last time / donor this time the lead rider has been nominated as Adamww.

Any other volunteers?

[Big Dog]

Bump. Good cause. Etc.

[mugins]

kaurifest bike run &show n shine
Calendar: On Road bike events
mugins

Request Reminder for this Event 9th September 2007
Event location: Northland - Whangarei

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KAURI FEST BIKE RUN AND SHOW & SHINE WHANGAREI HERITAGE PARK SEPTEMBER 9 Bike Run Leaving Heritage Park Maunu at 10:00.Headed for AH Reed Memorial Park,for a guided walk by Gerry Brackenbury to the gaint Kauri tree.Carring on over MT Tiger road for 360 views of Whangarei City and Coastline then returning to Heritage park by 12:30 for show n shine .Burt Munro bike will be on display along with airbrush demonstrations by Brad Walters (go in the draw to win helmet airbrushed by Brad) Local Food Beer Wine,arts crafts,Train Rides,Quad bike rides for the Kids, $20.00 per rider and $10.00 pillon

[Big Dog]

Straw poll, does anyone want to leave an hour and a half earlier so that we can arrive in time to join this event?

[tomtyer-drake]

personaly i would rather not. as i have a 21st the night before, to be honest im hopeful that i will make the 10 departure, but otherwise i will have to see about catching up.

[fireball]

can i book a seat on the bus?

will see if lilsel wants to join but dunno yet as she may still be a little fuzzy from thursdays event....

[tomtyer-drake]

come one fireball harden up and take the 150 for a spin, there wasnt any of the last run you couldnt have kept up with

[fireball]

come one fireball harden up and take the 150 for a spin, there wasnt any of the last run you couldnt have kept up with

:Oi::spanking:

after last sunday when i killed it i dunno

i am still a little nervous about the whole open road thing, but you are right i should harden up....

[tomtyer-drake]

killed it? does it run at all? id be keen to take it for a spin lol


:Oi::spanking:

after last sunday when i killed it i dunno

i am still a little nervous about the whole open road thing, but you are right i should harden up....


come one fireball harden up and take the 150 for a spin, there wasnt any of the last run you couldnt have kept up with

[Macktheknife]

might even be able to make it myself.....
will let you know.

[fireball]

killed it? does it run at all? id be keen to take it for a spin lol

it died at the protest on sunday had to limp it home. but did and oil filter and spark plug change and it seems to be a little happier now.

i will think about riding and i think i just might either that you can feel free to ride it up there and back

[tomtyer-drake]

ti have a friend tho hit 125 2up on one of those, and hes not a small lad! how munted is your beast?

[fireball]

ti have a friend tho hit 125 2up on one of those, and hes not a small lad! how munted is your beast?

needs a good tune and service prob a new air filter and some other bits and pieces still ridable tho

[LilSel]

will see if lilsel wants to join but dunno yet as she may still be a little fuzzy from thursdays event....

a little fuzzy? more like drug fucked babe... there is NO WAY I will be able to even think about putting my helmet on until I've had a chance to heal from the surgery. Last thing I want to do is put my helmet on & fuck up my jaw so soon after the operation.

[fireball]

a little fuzzy? more like drug fucked babe... there is NO WAY I will be able to even think about putting my helmet on until I've had a chance to heal from the surgery. Last thing I want to do is put my helmet on & fuck up my jaw so soon after the operation.

so i can *borrow* the ZZR then? :sweatdrop

*steals keys while your not looking*

[LilSel]

so i can *borrow* the ZZR then? :sweatdrop

*steals keys while your not looking*

Do I look like an idiot?? :crazy:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

can i book a seat on the bus?

will see if lilsel wants to join but dunno yet as she may still be a little fuzzy from thursdays event....

We may have a GN 250 joining us so your FXR150 should be able to keep pace :msn-wink: and ill ride somewhere around you just in case.... Will be good for you and your bike too :cool:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Do I look like an idiot?? :crazy:

NO but she is hopefull :Punk: I think your a verry smart cookie

[TRAINING WHEELS]

might even be able to make it myself.....
will let you know.

We understand mac if you cant make it ..... we will be thinking of you anyway all the way up and down :woohoo: ....Hope all is going well for you :hug::hug:

[tomtyer-drake]

yeah man, fxr150 should be sweet as if thers a gn250...

i was gonna post some specs, but cant find any for either bikes... anyway with the gn being average and the fxr being pretty snazzy, along with my observation that fireball probably weighs about two thirds of fuck all, i dont think there will be any problems

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Yea i agree im sure she is lighter than my front tire LOL ....oh hold on her rear tire is still narrower than big dogs scooter tires LOL

[LilSel]

NO but she is hopefull :Punk: I think your a verry smart cookie

My bike is my pride n joy... I trust babe... just... since I've known her shes binned her own a few times... I'd cry if my precious got hurt... being fully faired the outcome might be disasterous!! :sweatdrop:scooter:

Give it some time n Im sure ill feel more comfortable letting her take it on a long trip. :)
(BD keep teachin her lol!!)

[adamww]

What is the top speed of the fxr150 ??
My old gn250 could get to about 110 - 115 at full throttle.

[Blondini]

What is the top speed of the fxr150 ??
My old gn250 could get to about 110 - 115 at full throttle.Meant to be Around 150 but Mine can only go to 143 and not sure on speedo accuracy :yawn:

[tomtyer-drake]

awww, well im gonna have to let you all know that im not gonna be able to make it on sunday, I have sold my bike, but settle the following friday, anyhow im just not taking any chances as an off now would leave me way too far up GN250 creak with out a paddle.

but i really am wondering right now how a gn250 can be that crap

[Morcs]

Pencil me and Pillion in for this ride.

[Pumba]

We will see if I make an apearance, good chance I may be a little under the weather from the night before

[fireball]

What is the top speed of the fxr150 ??
My old gn250 could get to about 110 - 115 at full throttle.

my top speed with me aboard is 140 pushing it for any faster even tho its not at red line......

i dont think ill be taking the FXR up its complain still a lil bit i just wanted to smash it tonight i think its done its dash...

oh TW LilSel's op went well shes just a lil sore still trying to convince her to be the cage tail end like last time! but i know she would want to be riding with us ill keep trying to convince her :Pokey:

[fireball]

BUMP.......

:niceone:

[T.I.E]

someone drop me a txt when ya up in whanga's. ill try to swing by and meet yall. and drop off an envelope.

[Busy]

I'm not going to be able to make it tomorrow, went for a blat at dinner time (I love my detours) and had a stone hit me in the visor, cracked it. Wont be able to get another before morning :(
That was two hours ago and my ears are still ringing - roll on the motomail plug day thingy ma bob

[Big Dog]

Reminder, this is on regardless of weather...... unless a hurricane lands before then.

If it does rain we will find out who is a biker and who is a rider.

[Big Dog]

Met service gives us rain and wind warnings for tommorow.

This is good news: because it means we have a better than average chance of sunshine tommorow.

[mugins]

Kaurifest bike Show n Shine postponed to next Sunday 16th:cold:

[Big Dog]

Kaurifest bike Show n Shine postponed to next Sunday 16th:cold:
LOL, we made it all the way to Wellsford before the executive decision was made by vote to go postpone till a more suitable weather day.
4 bikes, six riders. not really worth the trip.

[fireball]

yeah the weather was no the best was it? :lol:

that hot shower when i finally made it home was bliss....

once again cheers big dog for the ride, cant wait for the next one with better weather and hopefully more bikes eh....