Taranaki ride, Sat 22 Sept 07

[Boob Johnson]

hey, yeah i spotted ya....I was on the RF leading the group up that hill you were coming down...but what were doing at the back?? :nono: RF's always lead the way mate :laugh:

yeah we got wet on the way home, a few patches here and there but then a serious soaking between Waiouru and Taihape but it's all good aye - hell of a day, hell of a ride, bloody good roads up that wayWhen we came across you guys I was coming down the hill just out of Te Kuiti & was at pace so didn't get a good look @ all the bikes (could barely manage a wave @ that speed lol).


I was @ the back cause I didn't have my fuel cap on properly & comin up the hill out of Te Kuiti I was getting fuel sprayed in my face lol :innocent: So stopped to sort that one out.


Out of our group im usually in 2nd spot once we pan out as one of the lads has a radar detector, is a more experienced rider & has a faster bike than I (a brand new 140BHP/122nm torque 1200cc V twin Moto Morini Cassaro) so he usually leads our group on rides.


But yeah hell of a day for a ride was simply fantastic, lovin the RF with a fresh service & new rear tyre, me chicken stripes are small as after this ride :headbang:

[86GSXR]

Yep, a good day. Long and varied. I was a little tired so never quite found my flow. It came and went a few times so not all was lost lol.

Nice to meet some new people along the way. Those Naki Rd's are just brilliant north of NP!

Fair bit of rain on the way down, normally wouldn't be a problem but I had my leathers on, and wet leather is not exactly warm.

Lost Jonno briefly, but he made an amazing reappearance thank god :yes:

Gary H was brilliant in the twisties, Sarah got lost and had an 'experience' on the way back - speaking of the Vinegar Hill one way jump, I mean bridge :yes:

Maybe she can explain, thanks Gary for the rescue :eek:

All up, a big but good day :beer:

[chanceyy]

Yep, a good day. Long and varied. I was a little tired so never quite found my flow. It came and went a few times so not all was lost lol.

Nice to meet some new people along the way. Those Naki Rd's are just brilliant north of NP!

Fair bit of rain on the way down, normally wouldn't be a problem but I had my leathers on, and wet leather is not exactly warm.

Lost Jonno briefly, but he made an amazing reappearance thank god

Gary H was brilliant in the twisties, Sarah got lost and had an 'experience' on the way back - speaking of the Vinegar Hill one way jump, I mean bridge

Maybe she can explain, thanks Gary for the rescue

All up, a big but good day :beer:

one of those days huh hon .. when the flow goes its not much fun :nono:

:( wet leathers .. brrrr

Garry is great on those rescue missions :niceone: he has done a few now :shutup:.. Btw how did sarah get lost ?? :gob:

can't wait to hear bout the experience... that bridge is fun to jump :whistle:

anyhow bed time jumping on betsy early morrow .. manfield :msn-wink: and since the choccy cake is pretty much all gone dunna need to take the truck :devil2: hmm then its just choosing the route there thats depending on how things look in the morning :yes:

[dogsnbikes]

Anyone mentioned no speeding tickets this time :girlfight:

:done:nice too see you are all matured riders :woohoo:

[Bonez]

:done:nice too see you are all matured riders :woohoo:Mature pffff!!!:baby: Its overated.

[chanceyy]

:done:nice too see you are all matured riders :woohoo:

:lol: well matey they need you along to set the example on how its done :yes: :banana:

[GSVR]

.. Btw how did sarah get lost ?? :gob:

I'd thought you'd know Chancey from your own experience.
Basically not enough regrouping.

When I did catch up (10mins down the road) I tried to phone Cowboyz and Sarah tried to ring 86.

Bonez played tail end Charlie for most of the ride but I think he was getting sick of it in the end.

Apart from that I enjoyed the ride as it took my mind off everything else for a bit.

[NZsarge]

Yeah, primo day. And I was stuck at home waiting for a plumber to not turn up! Never mind off to the 'naki myself tomorrow to meet my brand new nephew.

Congratulations on the new member of the family:niceone:

[Bonez]

Bonez played tail end Charlie for most of the ride but I think he was getting sick of it in the end.
You, Bones2 and a few others did a bit too.

On a lighter note I'm proud to anounce that the CX shead a pillion peg in the Naki somewhere in the tradition of an Asshurt(SP) run. Was wondering if any Naki riders come across it, wishfull thinking I know, please PM me. Chocy fish as a reward. Wondered why it was vibrating a bit more than usual and sounded louder on the rh side. The exhaust was flapping about on the header studs.

Oh and the tolal oil consumption 1.2ltrs for those interested.

[NZsarge]

I'd thought you'd know Chancey from your own experience.
Basically not enough regrouping.

When I did catch up (10mins down the road) I tried to phone Cowboyz and Sarah tried to ring 86.

Bonez played tail end Charlie for most of the ride but I think he was getting sick of it in the end.

Apart from that I enjoyed the ride as it took my mind off everything else for a bit.

We waited at the turn off to Vinegar hill for quite some time but heard nothing. Regrouping? Bonez stood pretty much at the side of the road as to let everyone know where we were so short of jumping out front of people motoring along the road there was not to much else that could be done. Just so as there is no misunderstanding i'm not having a crack at Sarah OR anyone else. I know from experience myself the it's all to easy to miss such things when you're giving the road and your riding the attention it it deserves. No harm done anyway coz that road pretty much was going nowhere but Palmy. The ride....ah the ride, to be completely honest the rain was a pain but for me failed to put any kind of damper (pun intended) on the day due to the company I was in so in a nut shell it was yet another great day in great company on great bikes on great roads! It's days like yesterday that take motorcycling from a great pastime to the best pastime:Punk: It was great to finally meet Sarah, Pritch008 and Bones2 and put names to faces. The weather here is FREAKIN' awesome and i'm in the process of trying to dry bits and pieces out well enough to ride in (maybe lunchtime). Thanks to all for a number off 1st's for me yesterday as 95% off those roads I had never ridden before.

[Meanie]

Was a little tired and sore when i got home last night I sure wish i had the meanie seat on the concours
Had an awesome day and enjoyed the company imensley Met a few more kbers on the way
Sarah seemed to enjoy riding the hornet and from what i saw, which wasnt much (the concours dosnt like hanging at the back like the meanie did) she was definitly getting the hang of it Sorry you missed us at the turn of to viniger hill Sarah but sounds like you had some fun of your own Do tell
I have to say the best part of the ride for me is the road between eight mile junction and Taumarunui, that rocks and is so much better without a police escort eh dogs :msn-wink:
Dam it rained in Wiaouru, my gloves were soaked through,so pleased i took a second pair
Viniger hill rocked as always I led the pack through but had Sarge hot on my tail, lost him on the straights but dam he is quick on those twisties Had him pass me at one stage of the day round the outside, nearly laid flat and he even managed a wave Way, to go sarge :niceone:
Thanks all for an awesome day, looking forward to dogs Gisbourne trip now

Ride safe

[Meanie]

A few more pics

BTW thanks for going after Sarah Gary

[dogsnbikes]

I have to say the best part of the ride for me is the road between eight mile junction and Taumarunui, that rocks and is so much better without a police escort eh dogs :msn-wink:

Ride safe

I wouldnt Know never done that road without a police escort :argue: Oh yeah I have only done that road once and he was very friendly:hug:and I got it alot cheaper than someone else would of:2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

Yeah Meanie, you were'nt muckin' about over the hill mate, the lights on your bike are wicked! I just about could have turned mine off I reckon (not that there is an off switch).

[Bonez]

A few more pics

Nice shots James and yod.

I note that it was only 312 from Pio Pio to home,so about 230ks to Tauramanui.
Hmmm- Pahongina Valley, Apiti, Kimbolton, Mangaweka, Taihapi, Waiouru, National Park, Tauramanui, Wangamomina, Stratford, then home run could be on the cards in the near future.

[Meanie]

Nice shots James and yod.

I note that it was only 312 from Pio Pio to home,so about 230ks to Tauramanui.
Hmmm- Pahongina Valley, Apiti, Kimbolton, Mangaweka, Taihapi, Waiouru, National Park, Tauramanui, Wangamomina, Stratford, then home run could be on the cards in the near future.

:niceone: ill be down for that Bonez
Ahhhh im gonna realy enjoy this summer

[NZsarge]

:niceone: ill be down for that Bonez
Ahhhh im gonna realy enjoy this summer

........+1

[dogsnbikes]

Nice shots James and yod.

I note that it was only 312 from Pio Pio to home,so about 230ks to Tauramanui.
Hmmm- Pahongina Valley, Apiti, Kimbolton, Mangaweka, Taihapi, Waiouru, National Park, Tauramanui, Wangamomina, Stratford, then home run could be on the cards in the near future.

Sounds good bonez count me In and I may even bring the Honda:devil2:

[ynot slow]

Good to see all safe and sound.

Who says you're a bunch of hoons lol.

Was having a beer sat arvo after you all left,a lady from the garage was saying to the bar guy about the group of bikes which migrated to Sth Rd,was annoyed she couldn't get a look at them as was stuck in the office,said the group looked like having fun in a totally uncoordinated way(must mean parking ways)next time will get them to make forcourt larger lol.

If you want to do whanga run,idea is to make it a 2 day run,either ride from Taumaranui to whanga or from your way to Stratford to whanga then back home costs $95 pp dinner,bed,brekky,and good storage,sleeps about 26 off hand.

Nice pics too,enjoy your humour and excellent ride brief,allways informative.

Shame couldn't carry on with you to NP.

[86GSXR]

Hondas ain't so bad lol.

Meant to say, the whole point of yesterday's ride was to pick up Cinnamon (sp?) which was done in style! Lance, you're a great Dad mate :niceone: :rockon:

P.S. Thanks ynot slow :yes:

[Bonez]

Nice pics too,enjoy your humour and excellent ride brief,allways informative.
What ride breif? :devil2:

[Boob Johnson]

Basically not enough regrouping.Yep that's the key right there :niceone:


On all our rides @ every intersection we all regroup & if on the main road for a long distance we regroup constantly, yesterday roughly every 20km's or so as Mike was on his new Ducati which is well done on power compared to everyone else but is also a bit of a nanna :baby:


Looks like fun was had by all & everyone made it home safe n sound, the only fatality being a rear foot peg, not bad lol :niceone:

[Cressy]

An awesome ride with great company. Hopefully the first of many. Am loving the idea of the Whangamomona ride.

[Cressy]

An awesome ride with great company. Hopefully the first of many. Am loving the idea of the Whangamomona ride.:niceone:

[Cressy]

An awesome ride with great company. Hopefully the first of many. Am loving the idea of the Whangamomona ride.

[yod]

An awesome ride with great company. Hopefully the first of many. Am loving the idea of the Whangamomona ride.:niceone:

got a pic for ya

[Bonez]

got a pic for ya

:drool::drool::drool::drool:

[dogsnbikes]

Hondas ain't so bad lol.

funny how they are wanted for adventure rides and gravel roads :banana:

[cowboyz]

Hondas ain't so bad lol.

Meant to say, the whole point of yesterday's ride was to pick up Cinnamon (sp?) which was done in style! Lance, you're a great Dad mate :niceone: :rockon:

P.S. Thanks ynot slow :yes:
Well I just picked my arse off the couch. Damn crook this morning. I am not sure if it was the riding in the rain yesterday or the alcomohole that was consumed when I got back here. Things got a little out of hand.

In any case it was entertaining having Cinnamon on the back of the bike. It is only the second time she has been on the back of the bike and the first time was about 20km so I wasnt really sure how she would go. She really enjoyed herself on the back waving to cars and enjoying the ride which is great. neither of us enjoyed that "shower" of rain which was a bit of a shame that we hit it and we made it down to waioru before she started mentioning that her legs were getting sore. (One day I will get old and buy an old mans bike for comfort). In true biker-to-be fashion she carried on without complaint.

What ride breif? :devil2:
Ride brief was to get up to Hawera with no stops (stopped in feilding, halcombe,turakina, and wanganui. Meet guys in Hawera which we did then carry on to Waitara. The old switcher round the block hide the RF trick from Yod got a little confusing. There goes 20 mins waiting for someone to catch up who is already in front of you. :argh:
So a regoup in Inglewood (which was actually needed to give Yod a bollocking) and then off to waitara. Regroup at SH3 was needed as we were going into waitara and I was the only one who had any idea where we were going and I wasnt real sure of that either. GPS MAP came in handy for once. So Pick up girl and then into main street in Waitara for another regroup. Then out north through messenger and an attempted regroup at top of messenger but I had just got past 3 very slow cars and I wasn't stopping to let them get in front again. So regroup at awakino. Then on to pio pio for lunch.
Up to 8 mile and a regroup there then down to Tamuranui and regroup there. Yod tried the "hide the RF the long way round" again at the oakune turnoff so another regroup, then regroup in oakune, waioru,top of vinegar hill (damn girl. Dont really want to pick on you too much but if you can't see a Ginger ZZ Top lookalike waving his hands on the side of the road there is something wrong)
Regroup at bottom of vinegar hill and then home.

So I dont think the regrouping is the problem. Mainly having a general idea where you are going might help and a look at a road sign every now and then.

I was getting a little nervous about making the 12 oclock deadline to Waitara considering we left at 8 (8.04 actually even though I said I was leaving at 8) and it takes me a little under 3 hours to make the trip in a car. We scraped in at just under 4 hours! Anyhow, no harm done and we did make it so that is fine but may explain some of the statistics that came out of the ride.

From my GPS.

distance 684km
moving time 6 hours 54 mins
avg speed while moving 98.9km/hr
time stopped 4 hours 8 mins
avg speed overall 61.8km/hr

attached map of where we actually went.

[Cressy]

got a pic for ya

Thanx for the pic:2thumbsup

[tri boy]

Stoked that you guys did this run.:niceone:
Lots of nice country to see, and traffic wise, its reasonable.
:chase:

[Bonez]

funny how they are wanted for adventure rides and gravel roads :banana:sssssh, everybody will want one...............

[yod]

yup...very happy we did this ride again - crap weather on the return run was well worth it to get through mt messenger, awakino and 8 mile again - those are sublime roads

and of course, a dusk dash through vinegar hill is always a treat too :niceone: although i was pretty tired and sore by then....

looking forward to the next one

Cressy had a very tidy looking FZR, thatone brought back memories from my GPz900 days

nice to meet pritch and have a yarn (since I have a soft spot for all things vfr-ish), hows this for a sexy beast :drool:

[NZsarge]

Just saw a post "Auckland labour weekend" and thought it might be time to ask the question if anyone has given any thought to OR has any ideas about a Labour weekend ride?
Edit: just thought....Thats not the date of Dogs two day ride is it?

[ynot slow]

I thought you would get into Waitara way before 12,mind you when you all left at about 10.45 thought it'll be tight.Get used to thinking Hawera to Inglewood 35 mins,Inglewood to Waitara 20 mins.Also Palmy to Hawera easy 1 3/4 hours so thought maybe 2 3/4 hours-3 hrs,allow say 20 mins break along,no probs.Mind you with the group with you just fuelling up could take a while.Thought after you left hope you don't miss Waitara turn off,which is easy to do if not reading the signs,and travelling quickish.Good to see the weather was correct,bugger,thought the showers might stay away,must get my arse over to Awakino etc,good road in the car, bike would be fun.Still seemed organised well enough from my view,I turned off by the racecourse to go home,went round a back street home and nearly met a cop on wrong side of the street,almost kicked his door,just as well wasn't speeding on my part(35km)or so,but fark you don't expect to see a cop car driving usa style as you go around a "T" intersection.

[Meanie]

Good to see all safe and sound.

Who says you're a bunch of hoons lol.


Nice pics too,enjoy your humour and excellent ride brief,allways informative.

Shame couldn't carry on with you to NP.

Good to meat you dude maybe next time you might ride a while with us now you know we not "hoons" :whistle:

[Bonez]

Edit: just thought....Thats not the date of Dogs two day ride is it?20-22 October is labour weekend.

[banditrider]

Sounds like you all had a blast, shame I missed it. Had a good little ride myself today http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/09/and-back.html

With all this pratice you're getting you should be lining up for the GC! Three weeks to go!

[Meanie]

Sounds like you all had a blast, shame I missed it. Had a good little ride myself today http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007/09/and-back.html

With all this pratice you're getting you should be lining up for the GC! Three weeks to go!

Looks like you had a good ride Today was mow lawns spend time with family day I did however manage to sneak a short ride into town to get some cleaner so i could wash my bike

[banditrider]

Looks like you had a good ride Today was mow lawns day

Damn, I knew I forgot to do something :whistle:

[Meanie]

An awesome ride with great company. Hopefully the first of many. Am loving the idea of the Whangamomona ride.

Welcome to KB Cressy Was good to have you guys along yesterday That bike of yours is in blardy good nick, very nice

[yod]

Looks like you had a good ride Today was mow lawns spend time with family day I did however manage to sneak a short ride into town to get some cleaner so i could wash my bike

:laugh: nice one mate - me too

a nice lazy day....just read a book or two then mowed the lawns, then sat in the sun with an icy bourbon and contemplated what I need to do to finish off the garden.....

have to sort out a weekend for a solid days ride followed by a bbq at my place too....

[chanceyy]

have to sort out a weekend for a solid days ride followed by a bbq at my place too....

Now that sounds like a plan :2thumbsup

[Meanie]

:laugh: nice one mate - me too

a nice lazy day....just read a book or two then mowed the lawns, then sat in the sun with an icy bourbon and contemplated what I need to do to finish off the garden.....

have to sort out a weekend for a solid days ride followed by a bbq at my place too....

My missus just said the same thing
Why dont you organise a ride and finsh here at home and have a BBQ tea
Shes a bueat aint she :2thumbsup
You guys are right, i am always pumped when i get home and wanting to talk about the ride Would be good to socialise a little more after the ride :drinkup: I think we socialise enough on the rides as reflected by the GPS figures :oi-grr:

[cowboyz]

sounds like a good plan. Although I spent today moaning and croaning about the celebrations last night. You snobby didnt come over last night either. We were looking forward to a burnout show.

[chanceyy]

well simply awesome ride today :niceone:

after promising 86 choccy cake if he got his ass outta bed this morning to join english & I at manfeild .. & a few hours later (not organised that boy) Sarah & al finally made an appearance. Watched some great racing & caught up with a few of the kbers before we decided a quick flick on my new playground would be a great way to end the day .. as we gassed up the hawkes Bay crowd also came through so decided to hook up to Ashhurst .. Mstrs & Tart decided to head off ahead .. so with myself in the lead (just for a change :devil2:) robertydog, gixxer 4eva, wasp27 & donna, 86 2 up with sarah, english .. hmm & I think I am missing someone else .. off we stormed .. caught up with Mstrs & just tucked in behind him .. at Ashhurst lots of toots & waves as we seperated ..

86 with english hot on his heels disappeared into the distance over the saddle .. well perfect time to practice some of sugi's lesson .. so slowed down & decided to play :cool:

hooked up again on the main road .. quick stop for refreshments & off through Ballance & the track .. OMG Betsy in the lead again .. :devil2::devil2: now getting ones Mojo back after a bin or ... well damn sugi has hmm taught me well used the whole road & glad there were no boy racers on the wrong side of the road today.. & it felt blardy fantastic .. English & 86 can give their perspective but from my grin .. well that said it all .. took it fairly easy on the eastern side of the track but coming down the western side .. :bleh: well lets just say thats the fastest i have ever cornered or gone & it felt just damn awesome ... :niceone:

after saying our goodbyes even had a spirited ride back to shannon ..fed the horses & shot off to Levin for dinner ..:rolleyes:

just need to practice some more twistie stuff .. but figure with daylight savings starting the block will get a bit more practice .. then there is dogs playground with grit on corners .. that will be the next practice ground .. :yes:

[Bonez]

Looks like you had a good ride Today was mow lawns spend time with family day I did however manage to sneak a short ride into town to get some cleaner so i could wash my bikeWell you could have popped in and washed mine..........................

[Meanie]

Well you could have popped in and washed mine..........................

Why.................

[Bonez]

Why.................Cause......................... .

[Meanie]

Cause..........................

Cause why........................

[Bonez]

Cause why........................Cause dems are a bit grubby.........................and yours will take a whole 5 minutes to wash.

[Meanie]

You got a misses havnt you She can wash it for you...............:oi-grr: The bike ...... the bike

[Bonez]

You got a misses havnt you She can wash it for you...............:oi-grr: The bike ...... the bikeI'm telling on you................

[NZsarge]

20-22 October is labour weekend.
Yes, I have since found that Dogs ride is in November, I could'nt remember when I posted the question about Labour day.

[Wasp27]

well simply awesome ride today :niceone:

after promising 86 choccy cake if he got his ass outta bed this morning to join english & I at manfeild .. & a few hours later (not organised that boy) Sarah & al finally made an appearance. Watched some great racing & caught up with a few of the kbers before we decided a quick flick on my new playground would be a great way to end the day .. as we gassed up the hawkes Bay crowd also came through so decided to hook up to Ashhurst .. Mstrs & Tart decided to head off ahead .. so with myself in the lead (just for a change :devil2:) robertydog, gixxer 4eva, wasp27 & donna, 86 2 up with sarah, english .. hmm & I think I am missing someone else .. off we stormed .. caught up with Mstrs & just tucked in behind him .. at Ashhurst lots of toots & waves as we seperated ..

86 with english hot on his heels disappeared into the distance over the saddle .. well perfect time to practice some of sugi's lesson .. so slowed down & decided to play :cool:

hooked up again on the main road .. quick stop for refreshments & off through Ballance & the track .. OMG Betsy in the lead again .. :devil2::devil2: now getting ones Mojo back after a bin or ... well damn sugi has hmm taught me well used the whole road & glad there were no boy racers on the wrong side of the road today.. & it felt blardy fantastic .. English & 86 can give their perspective but from my grin .. well that said it all .. took it fairly easy on the eastern side of the track but coming down the western side .. :bleh: well lets just say thats the fastest i have ever cornered or gone & it felt just damn awesome ... :niceone:

after saying our goodbyes even had a spirited ride back to shannon ..fed the horses & shot off to Levin for dinner ..:rolleyes:

just need to practice some more twistie stuff .. but figure with daylight savings starting the block will get a bit more practice .. then there is dogs playground with grit on corners .. that will be the next practice ground .. :yes:

Thanks S for the escort outa town, awesome. The rider you missed was Lance (trxter) BTW, who was on the nice ZZR..was that english??? Nice to meet you to Sarah...cant wait to see the 'onda.... Cheers and thanks W & D

[dogsnbikes]

My missus just said the same thing
Why dont you organise a ride and finsh here at home and have a BBQ tea
Shes a bueat aint she :2thumbsup

And I need to sort a BBQ out too Since I found one in the over growth I call a garden bee ashame not too use it:confused:

[chanceyy]

Thanks S for the escort outa town, awesome. The rider you missed was Lance (trxter) BTW, who was on the nice ZZR..was that english??? Nice to meet you to Sarah...cant wait to see the 'onda.... Cheers and thanks W & D

yeah it was English or as he is more commonly known as Mark :D

[sarahtvet]

(damn girl. Dont really want to pick on you too much but if you can't see a Ginger ZZ Top lookalike waving his hands on the side of the road there is something wrong)


Lance, I am so used to handsome men waving at me by the side of the road (not) that I am pretty much oblivious to them now:innocent:

Well all, I have not been hiding it has just been a full on weekend and then busy days at work so the internet has not been privvy to my attention.

So many people to thank so I will start on Friday:sunny:

Yod and 86 kindly came to ANZA with me to pick up the hornet and then took me for a warm up spin out to Himitangi beach to watch the sun go down. Nice ride to start with and the gorgeous weather and view at the beach was an added bonus. Only minor excitement when I didn't spot 86 indicating until the last minute,nearly got a little closer to him than required when on a separate bike, he was oblivious, luckily. Yod meanwhile had shot straight past as he was looking somewhere else too. Nice to know I am not the only one. Bit like the getting lost thing on saturday too, Yod was just keeping me company:yes:
Thanks guys, you are great and that little ride made the prospect of the following day so much more fun :clap:

Saturday was a great way to start my KB riding , it was so good to see many of the familiar faces that I had missed during my Auz excursion:grouphug: Good too to put faces to KBers I had not met before and even to meet some I had not encountered online either. We were a really mixed bag of bikes and people and that made for a fun and interesting day.

Nice that some things don't change e.g. cowboyz bitching at Honda's :rolleyes: and numerous fag stops. This time I was giving you all a good reason to stop, aren't I obliging. Good to see Cowboyz not shivering too. Maybe 86 needs yellow:oops: gold, thermals for under his leathers:lol:

I must say a special thank you to Bones and Garry H for keeping me company at the tail end for most of the ride and for giving me some nice lines to follow through the bends. It gave me the confidence to tackle the corners with a bit more speed as I warmed up and I did feel the flow begin on occasions. The rain slowed me down probably more than necessary but I never felt that I was an inconvenience to any of you, much appreciated.

Also Garry H is a star :niceone:for coming after me as I happily headed for Palmie, oblivious to missing the vinegar hill turn. We elected to turn around, pretty sure that any sensible bods would have gone on home but thought we should check.Vinegar hill in the dark at the end of a long day was interesting and again I enjoyed following Garry through the bends, thanks mate you are a joy to follow.

All would have been peachy if I hadn't decided to take a little nap with the hornet when stationary as a car crossed the single track bridge. Nearly 800k's and I fall off when standing still. I was like a stranded fish trying to extricate my leg from beneath the Hornet but the car driver avoided me and Garry hopped off quickly to my rescue.

Luckily I cushioned the topple so the damage to the hornet was minimal and we were soon on our way and arrived uneventfully at 86's. The earplugs came in handy because I couldn't hear what was being said until I got my helmet off but both guys were very supportive and avoided calling me a daft tart (which I deserved).

It was a minor niggle at the end of a great day and Ivan at ANZA took it all well on sunday morning when I dropped the bike back.

Thanks all for a memorable day. Can't wait to get the Honda and get some extra k's under the belt asap

[ynot slow]

Nice detail Sarah,as you say good to place the face and bike,liked the honda,good size,when you get yuor bike go for a run to Wanganui,in Whitelock suzuki they have a 1981 cb 750f model for sale,looks damn tidy,be good to compare the two bikes,enjoy your trip and have a safe ride,should be good weather too,at least as pillion you can take lots of pics lol and enjoy the scenery.:rockon:

[Bones2]

Thanks all for your company on a very enjoyable ride. I cant remember when I was last north of NP, and certainly never been through Awakino gorge to the 8-mile junction.

And really we had bugger al to grumble about with the weather - made for some interesting riding (or p'haps it just reflects we we are used to copping comming from dannevegas!)

All in alla greta trip :2thumbsup

[Meanie]

Thanks all for your company on a very enjoyable ride. I cant remember when I was last north of NP, and certainly never been through Awakino gorge to the 8-mile junction.

And really we had bugger al to grumble about with the weather - made for some interesting riding (or p'haps it just reflects we we are used to copping comming from dannevegas!)

All in alla greta trip :2thumbsup

Any time mate good to have you along

[cowboyz]

Thanks all for your company on a very enjoyable ride. I cant remember when I was last north of NP, and certainly never been through Awakino gorge to the 8-mile junction.

And really we had bugger al to grumble about with the weather - made for some interesting riding (or p'haps it just reflects we we are used to copping comming from dannevegas!)

All in alla greta trip :2thumbsup

it was good to have you along. looking forward to some more riding in the future.

[sarahtvet]

Nice detail Sarah,as you say good to place the face and bike,liked the honda,good size,when you get yuor bike go for a run to Wanganui,in Whitelock suzuki they have a 1981 cb 750f model for sale,looks damn tidy,be good to compare the two bikes,

Thanks for that, will help when confirming insurance value too.


enjoy your trip and have a safe ride,should be good weather too,at least as pillion you can take lots of pics lol and enjoy the scenery.:rockon:

For sure, that's why I don't have a clue where anywhere is. Too busy enjoying the buzz of being on the back of the Daytona :love: coupled with enjoying the scenery. Have been paying a bit more attention the last few rides so I do actually know where Ashurst, bunnythorpe, fielding and vinegar hill are now!!!:yes:

[yod]

Thanks for that, will help when confirming insurance value too.



For sure, that's why I don't have a clue where anywhere is. Too busy enjoying the buzz of being on the back of the Daytona :love: coupled with enjoying the scenery. Have been paying a bit more attention the last few rides so I do actually know where Ashurst, bunnythorpe, fielding and vinegar hill are now!!!:yes:

oh shit:shit:, now you've done it.....cowboyz will be along soon to chastise you:mad: for spelling ashhurst incorrectly (two h's)

i wonder if he minds about feilding?

[cowboyz]

dont care about feilding. It is not like they knew how to spelling fielding when they named the town.

Just in case you hadnt noticed though. Ashhurst has 2 Hs

[yod]

dont care about feilding. It is not like they knew how to spelling fielding when they named the town.

Just in case you hadnt noticed though. Ashhurst has 2 Hs

ah, here he is...

yeah thanks for sorting that out and feilding doesn't matter anyway, it's only a speck compared to the bustling metropolis that is Ashhurst

consider yourself suitably disciplined, sarah!:spanking:

[sarahtvet]

dont care about feilding. It is not like they knew how to spelling fielding when they named the town.

Just in case you hadnt noticed though. Ashhurst has 2 Hs

Look it has taken me months to work out where Ashhurst is , you don't expect me to be able to spell it tooo!!!!

Great news, Honda has cleared customs and MAFF and is going to VTNZ a day early :2thumbsup:so hopefully she will be ready and waiting for us on Saturday morning :scooter:

[sarahtvet]

ah, here he is...

yeah thanks for sorting that out and feilding doesn't matter anyway, it's only a speck compared to the bustling metropolis that is Ashhurst

consider yourself suitably disciplined, sarah!:spanking:

Not that cowboyz is predictable or anything :whistle:

He would have to be brave to :spanking: me

Anyway why are you not out on your bike during the glorious sunshine that is lunchtime? Methinks I am going to be missing from the office quite a lot in the forthcoming weeks/months :ride:

Bet Ali having fab time flying:yes: lucky :devil2:

[yod]

Not that cowboyz is predictable or anything :whistle:

He would have to be brave to :spanking: me

Anyway why are you not out on your bike during the glorious sunshine that is lunchtime? Methinks I am going to be missing from the office quite a lot in the forthcoming weeks/months :ride:

Bet Ali having fab time flying:yes: lucky :devil2:

cuz I dont normally take my bike to work since i gotta company car....i just bring it every now and then if I need to take it to the shop for some reason

weather is looking farking amazing for the next few days :woohoo:

mrs yod and I are looking forward to hitting the road this weekend - shoudl hopefully have the new pack rack and bag installed by then too

[cowboyz]

gonna drop these kids round to Yods tonight so I can go riding for the rest of the week. been on holiday all week and havent ridden my bike since sat.

I hope I remember how to ride next time I get on it.

[sarahtvet]

cuz I dont normally take my bike to work since i gotta company car....i just bring it every now and then if I need to take it to the shop for some reason

weather is looking farking amazing for the next few days :woohoo:

mrs yod and I are looking forward to hitting the road this weekend - shoudl hopefully have the new pack rack and bag installed by then too

you getting a handbag too then:dodge:

[sarahtvet]

I hope I remember how to ride next time I get on it.

Did you know last time :innocent::shutup:

You could come to Auckland for a short trip to warm up for Gisborne and practice not stopping every 10m would be good :dodge:

I know I am on dangerous territory now and could be riding home alone on the next trip as you fly off into the distance and do a sneaky turn onto a well signposted road and lose me:yes:

[yod]

you getting a handbag too then:dodge:
:shit: hey!! cheeky tart!


Did you know last time :innocent::shutup:

You could come to Auckland for a short trip to warm up for Gisborne and practice not stopping every 10m would be good :dodge:

I know I am on dangerous territory now and could be riding home alone on the next trip as you fly off into the distance and do a sneaky turn onto a well signposted road and lose me:yes:

jeebus...this poms gettin a bit uppity with us lil ol' colonials....:oi-grr:

[sarahtvet]

at last a small selection of the weekends pics sorry so late:yes:

[sarahtvet]

who me :innocent: never

[chanceyy]

at last a small selection of the weekends pics sorry so late:yes:

laffing.... that choccy cake :banana:.. cheers girl .. was a great weekend for sure

good luck on getting the bike & ride home on sat .. will be heading out for a wee pootle somewhere .. looking forward to seeing it when it gets back to the Manawatu

[Meanie]

:shit: hey!! cheeky tart!



jeebus...this poms gettin a bit uppity with us lil ol' colonials....:oi-grr:

Yep shes learning well from Cowboyz........... Bit of a worry eh

[Bonez]

at last a small selection of the weekends pics sorry so late:yes:Nice pic of coyboyz pointing in the wrong direction.............:wacko: Now you know why I had my map out.

[sarahtvet]

Nice pic of coyboyz pointing in the wrong direction.............:wacko: Now you know why I had my map out.

wouldn't be the first time he did that either:dodge:

[blacksheep]

or the last:shutup: