The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride 2007/08

[aer0]

will see how sore i am but will try make it.

[sinned]

Is there anyone who is going tonight?

I will put my hand up - yes ma'am I am going for a ride and will stop at the Duck Pond to see who else is there. If no one is there (highly unlikely) I am still going for a ride.

[aer0]

its a super nice day out in the hutt right now..

no excuses.. put away the knitting and dust off the bike...

[wilber]

I'll be there to,perfect night for a ride.

[adyone]

I'll see ya all there

[Skunk]

Wait for meeeee!

[Nasty]

Well good size group tonight ... all said they were coming that I knew about accounted for ... skunk included :)

not sure of numbers but a good group headed over to the tin hutt with the stragglers heading to Sandbar in need of a gentle ride ...

Sure there will be a ride report from the hill ride soon.

Cheers

[rwh]

Thanks and apologies to all those who waited for me on the way home.

Since we'd all left in dribs & drabs from the Tin Hut, I'd kind of assumed I was on my own ... so when my parents called me, I stopped and called them back, and talked for about 15-20 minutes.

Then heading up the hill, I met Wasp coming back to look for me, and there were a whole bunch more sitting at the summit - we almost never regroup there on the way home, right?

So - sorry about that, and I'll try not to do it again.

Having said that - perhaps we need slightly more organisation when it comes to the homeward leg? At least perhaps have a nominated 'leader' who has a vague idea where everyone's going?

Richard

[Hitcher]

Mrs H and I did our own cruisy ride tonight. RWH was spotted gassing on a cellular and also a group at the top of the summit.

Female HP tried to bust me at Upper Hutt for doing 103kmh somewhere she wasn't exactly sure of when questioned, it could have been near the roadworks at the Mangaroa lights (not signposted going south). The presence of another motorcycle that may or may not have been in front at the same time further compounded the ambiguity. So we exchanged pleasantries and then went our own ways, as you do.

[Skunk]

Nice night for a ride; though I did find the RD's headlight a little lacking on the downward side of the hill... Some of the corners jumped out of nowhere at me so I fell back a bit and used high beam.

Time for some work on the old girl I think.

Who was the female on the red Kawasaki at the Tin Hut?

[wilber]

No one knew her from our group ,new to kb and first cwnr.
Not a bad turn out 10 or so to the hut and pub was packed when we got there.

[aer0]

cheers for a nice rice last night.

always a good bit of fun to be had on the hill

a few pics of the bikes that made it over :)

[Hitcher]

pub was packed when we got there.

What was on? I counted 30 cars when Mrs H and I breezed past.

[Freakshow]

Was great night for a ride! I really wished I had a camera attached to the front as Going over the straights before Temarua it was a great image with the bikes in the evening haze. Things started to flow again so I had to do an extra lap of the rapa side.

[unhingedlizard]

Couldnt make it this week, or next, on lates at work :(

[sinned]

What was on? I counted 30 cars when Mrs H and I breezed past.

Aha - was it you that past me just out of Featherston?

[wilber]

What was on? I counted 30 cars when Mrs H and I breezed past.

Ladies singing the blues is what the sign said .

[Hitcher]

Aha - was it you that past me just out of Featherston?

Anything is possible...

[Freakshow]

After the weekends rides I think I am getting close to needing a new front tyre! Are there any recomentations out there for what will best suit me!

PM me your suggestions!

Cheers!

[Nasty]

After the weekends rides I think I am getting close to needing a new front tyre! Are there any recomentations out there for what will best suit me!

Cheers!

the tyre guy at TSS is really good with solid advice .. call him as he is an expert.

[Hitcher]

Probably not the right thread, but the context is good, so here goes...

I'm very disappointed with how quickly the front Michelin PR2 is going off. I suspect that for the first time ever in my riding career, I will wear out a front tyre prior to its matching rear. I've done about 11,000km on the set so far, and estimate that there's at least 2,000km to go on the rear, which is behaving itself beautifully. The front, at current wear rates, may only last 500km tops.

And the forecast isn't looking that flash for a perfect summers evening tomorrow.

[ceebie13]

I'm very disappointed with how quickly the front Michelin PR2 is going off.

Must be that Ohlin shock you've just fitted. It's not that the front is wearing out faster, it's that the rear is wearing out slower. Simple really. Either that or too many stoppies!

[aer0]

weather in the hutt at the moment is fully shite!

i have my 6R test today too :(

[Nasty]

Weathers shite and I am a chicken! .. cya next week!

[Freakshow]

Probably not the right thread, but the context is good, so here goes...


Probably not but I understand tyre are specific to ride style and who better to ask than those who I ride with. Please PM me suggestions.

What are the chances today is going to get better!

[aer0]

ive got fingers crossed cause i feel like a good ride (have not been on my bike since saturday as i burned my hand quite bad and couldnt put gloves on)

plus if i pass my 6r i would like to celebrate by doing 100km/h legally

[Grub]

if i pass my 6r today i would like to celebrate by doing 100km/h legally


Hey Aer0 - good hunting for the test! Sounds like you're buying tonight then :)

[Freakshow]

So who is going?? It doesn't look too bad?

[Wasp]

I'm thinking about going....

have to run (bus) home and get the bike first then will check back here and decide

[Weaver]

I'm always keen

[Freakshow]

see you guys there

[Str8 Jacket]

Fark you guys are keen! I got blown of the road just riding up wakefield st in Petone, can only imagine what the hill will be like! Ride safe guy's and hope ya have funn :)

[Bullitt]

9 bikes turned up.. 8 of us went up Paekak (Im sure that spelling isn't right) hill and back down, then on to Sandbar.

Abit of wind but nothing like earlier in the day.

Not the best of endings for Freakshow (Sorry I can never remember your real name) but no major damage done.

[aer0]

sorry i didnt make it, after passing mt 6R test my girlfriend took me out to dinner.
ended up over in carterton half expecting to see a group of bikes turn up.

fingers crossed for next week

[Freakshow]

Fark you guys are keen! I got blown of the road just riding up wakefield st in Petone, can only imagine what the hill will be like! Ride safe guy's and hope ya have funn :)

It was only a light brezze not a worry!

Well I found out I had two blown tail lights and Wasp was supose to follow me home so no one rear ended me but I think he got confused as he took off in front! Cheers.

And yeah I had a fewq scratches in the side but they have buffed out so SWEET

[Lissa]

Going to be brill this wednesday night. As I have said before if you guys are coming over this way, let me know, will meet ya, prob at the top of the hill if the weather is great, and maybe this time we could make it for pizza? :niceone:

[VasalineWarrior]

Weathers looking good for tomorrow ill be there and keen as beans...

[skelstar]

Might come along tom night. Meet from 6 leave 6.5 right?

[James Deuce]

Nah more like meet 6:24 leave 6:29. That way the slow buggers leave people who can actually make their way through rush hour traffic waiting for ages, arrive just when you're considering going home and then all yell, "Look over there!", and while you're looking "over there" they put their helmets and gloves on and start shouting, "Hurry up!" at the top of their helmet muffled lungs.

Bless them.

[Bullitt]

See you all tomorrow night.

[Kendog]

Nah more like meet 6:24 leave 6:29. That way the slow buggers leave people who can actually make their way through rush hour traffic waiting for ages, arrive just when you're considering going home and then all yell, "Look over there!", and while you're looking "over there" they put their helmets and gloves on and start shouting, "Hurry up!" at the top of their helmet muffled lungs.

Bless them.


I gotta say, your posts like this really do make me laugh.

[skelstar]

I gotta say, your posts like this really do make me laugh.
You're contracted to laugh at his posts too?

[Kendog]

You're contracted to laugh at his posts too?

He pays for that shit?????

[skelstar]

He gets a damn good quality laugh! We are in negotiations for a 'gaffaw' but they're not going well.

[James Deuce]

Don't make me gut punch you both. That Mr Melon hasn't been seen since I dealt to him in Cuba Mall.

[Kendog]

Don't make me gut punch you both. That Mr Melon hasn't been seen since I dealt to him in Cuba Mall.

You been reading Cowpoo's thread?

[merv]

Don't make me gut punch you both. That Mr Melon hasn't been seen since I dealt to him in Cuba Mall.

So are you the one that cracked his frame then Jim?

[James Deuce]

That was collateral damage.

[DingoZ]

Going to try and make my first Cruisy Wednesday Night.

Will be a first to go over the Taka's on a bike, if thats where the ride is going.

?? Who are the people that look out for the Newbie riders..?

:banana:

[James Deuce]

They're called, "The Police". Sometimes we refer to them as the "5-0".

[quallman1234]

?? Who are the people that look out for the Newbie riders..?


:banana:

Don't Worry about it man, Im sure someone will be happy to look after you at the back :).

[Kinje]

Think I'll try and make it tonight. Maybe meet at the top of the hill with Lissa if you're coming that way...or I might mission all the way to the duckpond if I feel so inspired???

Bring on the sunshine :sunny:

[bull]

Looks like i should be able to ride tonight. Timing may be a little suspect but i should get to Duckpond by 6:25pm otherwise leave without me and ill prolly see you all heading towards me on riverroad.

DingoZ, ill cruise at the back with ya, still learning my bike so happy to cruise. Though you may find my pace, or lack there of annoying and prolly leave me in your dust. Either way should be a great ride.

[Freakshow]

Sorry I will be a no show as heading north-left but should be back next week. A good night for it!~

[Str8 Jacket]

IM very lucky to have been lent koba's bike for tonight so I will be there. Its been sucha a looooong time!

Im very happy to be tail end charlie and lok after any newbies as well.....

[Coyote]

I'm keen, though I might be going out for dinner with the family somewhere. There's always next week though if I can't make it this time around

[Lissa]

IM very lucky to have been lent koba's bike for tonight so I will be there. Its been sucha a looooong time!

Im very happy to be tail end charlie and lok after any newbies as well.....
I will be at the end too... let you people who like to go at least the road speed wont be held up. :cool:

Anyways I will be at the top of the hill just after six, with Brent and Michelle enjoying the fine weather and having a gossip (with myself if the other two go on to the duckpond, but am use to talking to myself anyway). If you dont come over this way, I'll find out eventually.

[skelstar]

If you dont come over this way, I'll find out eventually.
I'll be riding your way regardless sweetheart :banana:

[James Deuce]

:shit::weep::rofl::puke:

[Str8 Jacket]

:shit::weep::rofl::puke:

I concur! :p

[skelstar]

Thought you guys would like that ;)

[Hitcher]

I am engaged in some extensive market research this evening, so unfortunately will not be at Laguna Elephanta by the appointed hour. Enjoy!

[RantyDave]

:puke:
It's not all out yet:

:puke:

Nice evening for a ride though. See you (all) there.

Dave

[Kinje]

I'll be riding your way regardless sweetheart :banana:

oooohhhhh :sick::blink::puke:

[koba]

hehe I have the A parked outside.... :whistle:

[Str8 Jacket]

hehe I have the A parked outside.... :whistle:

Aha, go on I DARE you..... If it blows I have the RG parked outside my work ..... Difference is, is that the RG will make it up the motorway! :p

[skelstar]

shit here she comes

[Lissa]

I'll be riding your way regardless sweetheart :banana:

hehe... what you meant to say was "I'll let you ride my bike regardless sweetheart" .... I knew you were bad at typo's but really!!!! :p Look I get enough grief on KB as it is!!!!

Anways, me and elle will be on the top of the hill, not sure what brent is doing, give me a txt if you read this brent. Will leave masterton about 5.20ish.

[Lissa]

shit here she comes
Your scared arent you? :p

[skelstar]

yes ma'am............:baby:

[Kinje]

Haven't heard anything from elle so will just ride to the takas with you. Will swing past your new place about 520.

[Lissa]

Haven't heard anything from elle so will just ride to the takas with you. Will swing past your new place about 520.

ok, am txting with elle at the moment, will see her a mobil in Carterton at 5.30ish. Got to get gas on the way, and check my tyre pressure.. yay you can help me. :) If you guys decide to carry on to duck pond its fine with me brent. See you soon.


yes ma'am............good boy!!! :spanking: See you soon too.

Oh and elle is fine with PIZZA at hers tonight if everyone is in agreement.

[Str8 Jacket]

Oh and elle is fine with PIZZA at hers tonight if everyone is in agreement.

Where does Elle live?

[skelstar]

*shudder* Carterton.

[Hitcher]

*shudder* Carterton.

So you're just popping down to the Taratahi for a beer then?

[DingoZ]

:buggerd:

Not going to be able to make it tonight......:no:

Oh well, will try for the Sunday ride instead.

Have fun those that go...... Pizza awaits

And thanks to those that offered to look after a newbie. Will take You up on that next time

:)

[grp]

Hey guys, I turned up to the duck pond carpark tonight at 6.40. There was only one other dude who had been waiting since 6.20pm.... Did I miss something, I checked this thread before I left home and I nnoted that people were still saying they would be at the duck pond at 6.30pm.

What did I miss?????

0274286985 if anyone wants to keep me upto date... :)
Thanks guys

[sweetp]

Did you have the right place? - The car park opposite GNS....We left dead on 6.35 and didn't leave anyone behind. About 17 of us headed over to the tin hut, lovely night for a ride, sorry we missed you.

[Bullitt]

Yeah we actually left later than 6.30 cause everyone seemed quite happy standing around talking and nothing got organised.

First time Ive ever seen it windier in town/the hutt than it was on the Rimutakas.

[James Deuce]

Hey guys.

Knock it off with the overtaking on double yellows into blind corners, the late braking overtaking move followed by the panicked rapid pull in front of the car you haven't quite passed, and what is up with the frantic arm waving, both hands off the controls when things are turning to shit in front of you?

[Hitcher]

Ah, the omniscient Jim2, keeping an ever-attentive eye on the TCWNR mob. You'll make them all paranoid by doing that sort of thing, you know...

(How does he do that?)

[sinned]

I am engaged in some extensive market research this evening, so unfortunately will not be at Laguna Elephanta by the appointed hour. Enjoy!

Here is evidence of Hitcher carrying out extensive market research

[Shadows]

Hey guys.

Knock it off with the overtaking on double yellows into blind corners, the late braking overtaking move followed by the panicked rapid pull in front of the car you haven't quite passed, and what is up with the frantic arm waving, both hands off the controls when things are turning to shit in front of you?

Was that you? For chrissakes move over a bit next time!
By the way that panicked arm waving was to scrub off some speed by increasing wind resistance 'cause I have no brakes.

[Hitcher]

Here is evidence of Hitcher carrying out extensive market research

Hmmm. Pizza. Pizza & beer. Pizza, beer and B-King. Thanks Pete!

[VasalineWarrior]

Hey guys, I turned up to the duck pond carpark tonight at 6.40. There was only one other dude who had been waiting since 6.20pm.... Did I miss something, I checked this thread before I left home and I nnoted that people were still saying they would be at the duck pond at 6.30pm.

What did I miss?????

0274286985 if anyone wants to keep me upto date... :)
Thanks guys

Ahh that was Vinko (Hannibal) he got there at 640 because I was the last one out of the carpark at 635 and there wasnt anyone there but me and the ducks. Just for future reference we try to meet at 615ish and leave at 630ish. If you miss us head up SH2 since this ride almost always heads up that way..

[Hawkeye]

Hey guys.

Knock it off with the overtaking on double yellows into blind corners, the late braking overtaking move followed by the panicked rapid pull in front of the car you haven't quite passed, and what is up with the frantic arm waving, both hands off the controls when things are turning to shit in front of you?

Wasn't me Jim, I was playing TEC keeping the cages away from Lissa and Elle so I was riding like a nana. I was just making sure that Lissa's butt was covered so to speak. :whistle::drool:

[Trudes]

So..... has TCWNR turned into a fang now for idiots? :(

[James Deuce]

Less fang, more idiot.

[tuhoerider]

Less fang, more idiot.

what would bruce say

[Str8 Jacket]

Well I had an excellent ride last night. I waited until most had gone and rode my own pace. There was hardly any traffic both ways! But I have to agree there are a few idiots out there that just dont seem to get it FFS guys, you KNOW who you are cause we keep telling you. Uncle B would be turning in his grave. Weds night rides are supposed to be a cruise at a pace newbies can keep up with and i'll be really f*cked off if any of you idoits die while im riding with you.

[James Deuce]

Wasn't me Jim, I was playing TEC keeping the cages away from Lissa and Elle so I was riding like a nana. I was just making sure that Lissa's butt was covered so to speak. :whistle::drool:

You are good and naughty.

I'm in a really pompous mood thanks to this (as Deano has pointed out in another thread) and I can only come across as a grumpy pompous arse by saying anything. I comment about how other people ride, based on second hand information (albeit my wife whom I trust in this) and yet I whinge about other people doing the same. I know I'm doing it.

But the Wednesday night ride should be calm, collected, and gentle. If you want to behave like a cock you could try it on the Thursday night ride, but I think you'd most probably be behaving like a cock a long way behind the the Welly Fast Crew. Who'd be having good safe, clean, FAST, fun. Not riding so slowly you irritate the crap out of a middle-aged woman in a Renault Megane Scenic for goodness sake.

[Str8 Jacket]

I comment about how other people ride, based on second hand information (albeit my wife whom I trust in this) and yet I whinge about other people doing the same.


Your wife is correct Jim, people saw it. That idiot has been told so many times but cant control himself. I try my best to avoid riding with idiots such as himself but they just keep coming back! :(

[Shadows]

Dang - and I thought you were joking.

[skelstar]

Yeah, the guys who get on two wheels and think they can become instant heroes if they go 'fast'. Was funny listening to Hels lay into some guy about his shenanigans and then finish by saying "oh welcome to your first WN ride btw" :niceone: she owned you brother... instant zero :mellow:

We don't want idiots on the Thurs ride thanx.

Was hoping you were going to be there last night J2.

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah, the guys who get on two wheels and think they can become instant heroes if they go 'fast'. Was funny listening to Hels lay into some guy about his shenanigans and then finish by saying "oh welcome to your first WN ride btw" :niceone: she owned you brother... instant zero :mellow:


I kinda felt mean, but he rode really well last night and I told him so at the Tin Hut so I was actually kind of glad I had said something..... 18 is to young to die, any age is really!

[skelstar]

Ah thats good.

Was good following Bull down the hill on his new April Futura too. Looking confident on that machine mate.

[Str8 Jacket]

Ah thats good.

Was good following Bull down the hill on his new April Futura too. Looking confident on that machine mate.

Fuck its a nice bike! Onya Bull! :D

[Pex Adams]

Less fang, more idiot.

I wish you'd stop calling me that!

[James Deuce]

Was hoping you were going to be there last night J2.

B-King/Hayabusa launch last night, followed by dinner at Calzone. I want a B-King.

[Kinje]

Great to see the welly wed night ride crew again. Had a great ride up and down the hill to meet you all, then back home to Masterton with a wee detour (cheers Skel) and dinner with the rapa crew (cheers elle) :woohoo:

[325rocket]

out of interest how was the wind going over the hill? i wasn’t really in the rite frame of mind for a ride and the wind here (Jville) pretty much sealed the deal.

[Kinje]

Not too bad. Needed a bit of caution on the usual corners, but nothing too troublesome.

[Lissa]

Was a great ride, cheers guys. Sorry for the slowness on the way down the hill, but I had flashbacks of being pushed over by the wind.... just got to stop being such a baby when there is a bit of a gust, not that I am defending myself for being cautious. Anyway, need the practice, and a bit of self confidence on that hill... guess I will be on it a lot this summer!

Hopefully I see you guys next Wednesday! :Punk:

ps pizza was yummy!!!

Oh and thanks skelly for riding in front and kinje behind me when I realised my headlight wasn't working. :)

[bull]

Cheers Skel* and Str8, i love my new bike. As for looking confident on it hmmm, still coming to grips with the power and weight but its been nice and gentle riding so far. Had a good ride back with Pete, damn those guys can ride. I did my best and just pootled along and Pete waited for me so all was good. Was actually the fastest ive taken my Futura and it was great to see that it sticks bloody well to the road.

Cheers for the ride and hope like hell i can get out again next week.

PS - Cheers for the offer of Pizza Elle, but i thought prolly best to get going as i only had my tinted visor with me.

[merv]

Thought you guys would like that ;)

Was that from "Gone with the Wind" or something?

[Ocean1]

ps pizza was yummy!!!

Fuggit, I knew it, turn yer back for a couple of weeks and some bastard eats all the pizza. Jeez you bastards are tight with the grub, no cake and no pizza. I've now officially got the pip.

[Str8 Jacket]

Fuggit, I knew it, turn yer back for a couple of weeks and some bastard eats all the pizza. Jeez you bastards are tight with the grub, no cake and no pizza. I've now officially got the pip.

I suggest that you build a bridge!!! :p

[Ocean1]

I suggest that you build a bridge!!! :p

There pizza on the other side?

[Hawkeye]

You are good and naughty.

I'm in a really pompous mood thanks to this (as Deano has pointed out in another thread) and I can only come across as a grumpy pompous arse by saying anything. I comment about how other people ride, based on second hand information (albeit my wife whom I trust in this) and yet I whinge about other people doing the same. I know I'm doing it.

But the Wednesday night ride should be calm, collected, and gentle. If you want to behave like a cock you could try it on the Thursday night ride, but I think you'd most probably be behaving like a cock a long way behind the the Welly Fast Crew. Who'd be having good safe, clean, FAST, fun. Not riding so slowly you irritate the crap out of a middle-aged woman in a Renault Megane Scenic for goodness sake.

You have me confused with someone else Jim. I ride over the hill at a speed that is safe for me. On Wed, when I reached the top, I followed both Elle and Lissa down to Featherstone, keeping a decent distance back and never once putting myself or Lissa/Elle at risk. At no point did I ride 'ride like a cock'. I ride 'my' ride not someone elses. And I certainly don't try to be something I'm not. Who the f^&* do you think you are! :angry2:

[James Deuce]

You have me confused with someone else Jim. I ride over the hill at a speed that is safe for me. On Wed, when I reached the top, I followed both Elle and Lissa down to Featherstone, keeping a decent distance back and never once putting myself or Lissa/Elle at risk. At no point did I ride 'ride like a cock'. I ride 'my' ride not someone elses. And I certainly don't try to be something I'm not. Who the f^&* do you think you are! :angry2:

I wasn't talking about you Hawkeye, and I think you've read what I wrote completely wrong.

The first sentence was in response to your post. Read it in that context and it will make sense.

Who do I think I am? A husband whose wife and kids were put at risk by a bunch of motorcyclists - but not you, I wasn't talking about you, I wasn't addressing anything to you. Calm down.

You were good for playing TEC and naughty for following Lissa's butt.

[merv]

You were good for playing TEC and naughty for following Lissa's butt.

You can't blame him, we've already agreed its a nice butt, even if it was consigned to PD by some fun-killing mod a while back.

[Hawkeye]

You can't blame him, we've already agreed its a nice butt, even if it was consigned to PD by some fun-killing mod a while back.

:laugh:........:spanking:

[merv]

:laugh:........:spanking:

Who you spanking?

Mind you I've never been aware of Lissa's butt causing a crash. Now where are Ronin and Str8 Jacket?

Never happen to me you know I'm an eyes man myself and you can't see those from behind.

Back to topic, sorry I'm still not a week day rider, just too busy and by the time I get home I'm into my Sauv Blancs and never get around to getting the bike out. So guess I better do something this weekend because I'm actually here this week. Still got Beach Boys songs stuck in my head though.

[Trudes]

Just how many Savs have you had Merv??;)

[merv]

Just how many Savs have you had Merv??;)

Two so far and one brandy earlier - that's a typical night here.

Bit of a relaxing night compared to being away all last week and I'm still catching up on the news. Had over 7,000 posts to browse.

[Trudes]

hehehe, well.... here's just one more to read!!! :done:

[merv]

hehehe, well.... here's just one more to read!!! :done:

Yeah well damn Spank took a few of our posts off the count we gotta get our score back eh!

[Str8 Jacket]

Mind you I've never been aware of Lissa's butt causing a crash. Now where are Ronin and Str8 Jacket?



I am still at work......:crybaby:

[merv]

I am still at work......:crybaby:

Oh girl and you're not talking about a Friday drinks night I suppose?

I try to knock off 3pm every Friday but I was late this week left at 4pm.

[Str8 Jacket]

Oh girl and you're not talking about a Friday drinks night I suppose?

I try to knock off 3pm every Friday but I was late this week left at 4pm.

Yeah Right! I'd be drinking by myself mate!!! Just having a dinner break:weep:

[merv]

Yeah Right! I'd be drinking by myself mate!!! Just having a dinner break:weep:

Have fun, hope it pays well.

This is the view I had to put up with in the evenings last week.

[VasalineWarrior]

Yeah Right! I'd be drinking by myself mate!!! Just having a dinner break:weep:


Whoah that sucks! You should come up to te horo with me and weazle. We are carrying out a scientific study with a car

[merv]

We are carrying out a scientific study with a car

Pray tell, what kind of study?

[VasalineWarrior]

how fast approximately will I have to be traveling in a handbraked slide (in a controlled lab condition) before the car will almost roll

Alternativley, I hope to answer ones of lifes greatest mysteries. Exactly how much abuse will a toyota corollas clutch take?

[Shadows]

Have fun, hope it pays well.

This is the view I had to put up with in the evenings last week.

Looks like Hobart?

[merv]

Looks like Hobart?

Yep and nicest weather of the times I've been there. Last year I went in Feb (and that should have been summer) and it snowed on Mt Wellington so was a bit :cold:

[Trudes]

Looks like Hobart?

hehehe, I thought for a second there "what the hell, that doesn't look like any Hobbit I've seen before".......
I'd follow you anywhere Shadows. :lol:

[Shadows]

I'd follow you anywhere Shadows. :lol:

Geeze you're a sucker for punishment! :msn-wink:

[Freakshow]

Looks like i missed an interesting ride and Pizza!! I guess the Coro roads made up for it though!!! I miss them already!

[Trudes]

New seal on the Kaitoke passing lane, should be well packed down by tomorrow evening, but just be aware.

[skelstar]

Fair bit of crap being cleared off the uphill side of the other side of the Takas too. Was following a truck that was rubbing along the rock walls and bringing all the shit down. There was tonnes coming down. Dick.

[Shadows]

Bloody new seal

[Hitcher]

New seal on the Kaitoke passing lane, should be well packed down by tomorrow evening, but just be aware.

Has the Hitcher Memorial Skidmark been obliterated?

[James Deuce]

Bloody new seal

You can make slippers out of them.

Where's my club?

[Hitcher]

This baby seal walks into a club...

[DingoZ]

You can make slippers out of them.

Where's my club?

...They make nice polishing cloths as well......:calm:

[RantyDave]

Bloody new seal
Awww, god. Dude! Euch!

Dave

[Trudes]

Careful, you'll have all the EMOs in here crying soon......

[DingoZ]

Easy way to stop tears......Use above mentioned club...:lol:

...!!!! Going straight to Hell for that one....:)

[Hitcher]

Cool! So we're on then for the Uncle B Remembrance TCWNR tomorrow night then? Over the hill to Bruce's preferred Wednesday night locale at the red pub in Featherston?

And seeing that this is in honour of Bruce, ride out at 6:30pm sharp.

[DingoZ]

I do not wish to offend anyone or cause any ill feeling...

If this wednesday nights ride is in honour of "Uncle B", is it still okay if a person who did not get the chance to meet "Uncle B" still comes along on the ride..

Just curious..

?

Andrew

[Hitcher]

I do not wish to offend anyone or cause any ill feeling...

If this wednesday nights ride is in honour of "Uncle B", is it still okay if a person who did not get the chance to meet "Uncle B" still comes along on the ride..

Just curious..

?

Andrew

Andrew

Uncle B's mission was to encourage younger riders and newbies. That's his legacy for TCWNR and something those who continue it strongly believe in. An environment of sensible good fun, and enjoying the company of people who love riding motorcycles, irrespective of background or riding ability. Roll on up tomorrow or any Wednesday evening over summer and you won't be a stranger for very long!

Bless you Bruce.

[DingoZ]

Andrew

Uncle B's mission was to encourage younger riders and newbies. That's his legacy for TCWNR and something those who continue it strongly believe in. An environment of sensible good fun, and enjoying the company of people who love riding motorcycles, irrespective of background or riding ability. Roll on up tomorrow or any Wednesday evening over summer and you won't be a stranger for very long!

Bless you Bruce.

Thanks Hitcher, I got the feeling that may have been the response. I have been reading many of the posts regarding Uncle B. So cheers I will be there..:)

[aer0]

if the weather holds out to be this nice ill be out tonight :D

[Trudes]

Looks like I won't be able to make it tonight, so someone else will have the honor of leading the ride tonight, probably just as well, I have a tendency to get lost, follow random bikers, or people who are also lost....
Have fun everyone, ride safe ok.:sunny:

[quallman1234]

Looks like I won't be able to make it tonight, so someone else will have the honor of leading the ride tonight, probably just as well, I have a tendency to get lost, follow random bikers, or people who are also lost....
Have fun everyone, ride safe ok.:sunny:

Been there done that. :devil2:

[sinned]

Cool! So we're on then for the Uncle B Remembrance TCWNR tomorrow night then? Over the hill to Bruce's preferred Wednesday night locale at the red pub in Featherston?

And seeing that this is in honour of Bruce, ride out at 6:30pm sharp.

A special reason for this ride. I have past the message on and suggest others do the same to those they know who may not get to read this thread today.

[Ocean1]

Anyone got updates on the state of the hill?

I don't much care, (no paint) but I can't see too many wanting their bikes liberally coated in stickyblackstuff.

[wayne708]

The hill was fine yesterday afternoon, and it was warmer than today. There is re chipping happening on the Kaitoki hill area though. Just finished cleaning my bike after yesterdays ride and there was no tar to remove, only dirt from road works north of Masterton.

[Ocean1]

The hill was fine yesterday afternoon, and it was warmer than today. There is re chipping happening on the Kaitoki hill area though. Just finished cleaning my bike after yesterdays ride and there was no tar to remove, only dirt from road works north of Masterton.

OK, sounds promising. Mebe we can crawl and block that bit.

[skelstar]

Good grief, you soft cocks need to put down your knitting and harden up a bit.

[Ocean1]

Good grief, you soft cocks need to put down your knitting and harden up a bit.

Knitonepearloneknitonepearlonekni...

Aw fuck, lost me place.

Comming dude?

[skelstar]

Nope... not tonight.

[Freakshow]

Who has time to clean!!! Anyone keen to meet at Kaiwhara just on 6!

[wayne708]

Who has time to clean!!! Anyone keen to meet at Kaiwhara just on 6!

House work done, washing and ironing done, knitting nicely put away, had nothing else to do, oh, just put the chicken oven for dinner.

See you at the duck pond.

[quallman1234]

See you guys there. :2thumbsup

[Shadows]

So... over the hill, is it?

[Freakshow]

House work done, washing and ironing done, knitting nicely put away, had nothing else to do, oh, just put the chicken oven for dinner.

See you at the duck pond.

Just come up the road since you have free mo and can you clean of the thousands of flying bugs that have spread them selves across my bike that was once green. It is a green with green on it.. not plesant!

[James Deuce]

Won't see me tonight guys, sorry. That will probably make some people happy.

[Slingshot]

Won't see me tonight guys, sorry. That will probably make some people happy.

That makes me sad :(

But I'll be there anyway.

[skelstar]

But I'll be there anyway.
Cant pass that up. See you there.

[Weaver]

I was on my way there when my clutch cable broke. I was in the traffic at the round-about on high street and fairway drive. So close :angry2:

Luckily TSS came and picked it up (had it booked in for a service tomorrow morning anyway) at five past six. Champions :first:

Hope you all had a good ride

[aer0]

I was on my way there when my clutch cable broke. I was in the traffic at the round-about on high street and fairway drive. So close :angry2:

Luckily TSS came and picked it up (had it booked in for a service tomorrow morning anyway) at five past six. Champions :first:

Hope you all had a good ride

saw the TSS truck go past when we were all waiting to go.... guess your baby was in the back?


Thanks to those that came along, was a nice ride :)

[Hitcher]

A reasonable turn-out. We didn't get away from Laguna Elephanta until after 6:30pm, as people kept dribbling in. Over the Hill to the Royal Hotel at Featherston and then home again. The road wasn't as bad as portrayed by MD yesterday, but it was cold.

[Skunk]

Bugger, I could have made it then... Didn't bother as I got out of work late (well, earlier than normal, but too late).

[Hawkeye]

A reasonable turn-out. We didn't get away from Laguna Elephanta until after 6:30pm, as people kept dribbling in. Over the Hill to the Royal Hotel at Featherston and then home again. The road wasn't as bad as portrayed by MD yesterday, but it was cold.


Sorry about the confusion at the duck pond Hitcher. I came to look at the seat but didn't have the time to go on the ride. You must have wondered what I was up to when I turned left at the lights instead of right. Especially after you had waited for me to get away.:Oops:

[Hitcher]

Sorry about the confusion at the duck pond Hitcher. I came to look at the seat but didn't have the time to go on the ride. You must have wondered what I was up to when I turned left at the lights instead of right. Especially after you had waited for me to get away.

It could have been more confusing if I'd followed you...

[Grub]

I was caught up in Paraparaumu and made it to Pauatahanui at about the time you guys were leaving. Oh well, I got a Paekak Hill fix out of it. Will pay my respects Saturday morning.

[DingoZ]

Well that was my first Wednesday night ride..Roll on the weekend....:)

Hopefully I didn't hold anyone up too much. Thanks to the person on the silver bike behind me (Sorry didn't get a chance to introduce myself)...Was going to pick your brains about my riding at the pub, but had to get going..Next time for sure...:)


Heaps of fun........:clap:

[Hitcher]

Thanks to the person on the silver bike behind me (Sorry didn't get a chance to introduce myself)...Was going to pick your brains about my riding at the pub, but had to get going..Next time for sure...

That would have been me. You were pretty tidy over the hill, nothing fancy, good momentum through the corners. As you gain confidence and experience, you'll find that the Hill will take on different dimensions for you.

An introduction next time for sure!

[James Deuce]

Dingo's alright for a ginga Aussie.:whistle:

[DingoZ]

Thanks Hitcher, for the comments. Any and all advice is welcomed and appreciated.

Catch you on the next ride. Just haven't figured out which one it is going to be yet. Saturday's one or the Toy run, or TCSMR......Hmmmmm tough choices...:pinch:

Cheers

Andrew

[Trudes]

Ahh Wellington eh, so many rides, so few passes, or is it petrol money??
Anyway that hill seems daunting until you've done it a few hundred times, then it becomes second nature to ride it, just always give it some respect otherwise it'll catch you asleep one day and watch for the arseholes who own the road (The other arseholes in the cars).
Glad you fellas had fun, sorry couldn't come, but I went down to the pond and quacked at the ducks later on.

[DingoZ]

Ahh Wellington eh, so many rides, so few passes, or is it petrol money??
Anyway that hill seems daunting until you've done it a few hundred times, then it becomes second nature to ride it, just always give it some respect otherwise it'll catch you asleep one day and watch for the arseholes who own the road (The other arseholes in the cars).
Glad you fellas had fun, sorry couldn't come, but I went down to the pond and quacked at the ducks later on.

....
Coins for petrol not so much of a problem. It's the passes that are hard to come by....:whistle:

And very sound advice Thanks Mrs KD, will do....:clap:

[Dodger]

Was a good ride.
And after over a year and 3/4's of riding it was my first TCWNR :) (I've been down to the meeting place a few times, but this was the first time I went on the ride)

Only thing I didn't enjoy was (on the trip back) watching a stone fly up from Drum's bike 100m in front of me and curve it's way around to hit me in the head :Oi: (not to mention the 10 or so I collected in the arms and chest due to sitting behind the two Stokes boyz)

Will see you all on Saturday, and hopefully Sunday as well for the toy ride.

[quallman1234]

Was a good ride.
(not to mention the 10 or so I collected in the arms and chest due to sitting behind the two Stokes boyz)


Your Welcome hehe. :calm:

How was the smell :)?

[Freakshow]

Was a good ride.
Only thing I didn't enjoy was (on the trip back) watching a stone fly up from Drum's bike 100m in front of me and curve it's way around to hit me in the head :Oi: (not to mention the 10 or so I collected in the arms and chest due to sitting behind the two Stokes boyz)

Will see you all on Saturday, and hopefully Sunday as well for the toy ride.

So you learnt another wonderful reason why not to follow to close. I had a car pull over a few feet for me only to put it tyre in the middle where fresh chip showered me!!!!

[Ocean1]

So you learnt another wonderful reason why not to follow to close. I had a car pull over a few feet for me only to put it tyre in the middle where fresh chip showered me!!!!

Ah yes, love it when they pull over 2 ft on a gravel road at 80k and wave you past. :pinch:

Still, suppose they're actually trying...


Very.

[DingoZ]

Dingo's alright for a ginga Aussie.:whistle:

Ding...Stop the clock.... Knew it wouldn't be long before someone let it out of the bag.....)

Now he sits back and waits for the Aussie bashing to start...:doh:

[Hitcher]

Now he sits back and waits for the Aussie bashing to start...

Not during the cricket season...

[Drum]

Was a good ride.
.....Only thing I didn't enjoy was (on the trip back) watching a stone fly up from Drum's bike 100m in front of me and curve it's way around to hit me in the head :Oi: (not to mention the 10 or so I collected in the arms and chest due to sitting behind the two Stokes boyz)......

oops. Sorry 'bout that.

I really enjoyed the ride back over the hill - no cages on the way up, so uninterupted lines and the sun dipping below the horizon. Nice cool evening. Beauty.

[Slingshot]

I had a blast too...was only my thrid time over the hill in the last 8 months.:whistle:

I had the honour of leading the ride last night, it's bloody tough sticking to the speed limit down SH2 so I gave the R6 a well deserved squirt on the hill.

In memory of Uncle B I was focusing on riding smoothly rather than just trying to ride fast and it felt really good!

Anyway...passes are tough for me to get at the moment too and when I get them I'm using them to race my bucket...so I may catch up with you all again next week, but probably not.

Cheers

[Drum]

..........

[unhingedlizard]

OK, who was it that got snapped by the polici by the silverstream lights? How much that sting?

[sels1]

I'M BAAAAACKK....
for the first TCWNR since last summer. See you all there:niceone:

[Nasty]

I'M BAAAAACKK....
for the first TCWNR since last summer. See you all there:niceone:

Welcome back ... the Grub is unfortunately back on four wheels due to no extra bike now (sold the virago and the bumblebee) .... and we have a function tonight (sigh) .. so we won't be joining .. but have a great .. safe and slightly slow ride!!!

[Kinje]

Me and Lissa might be up the top of the hill if you decide to go that way.

[Wasp]

yawn, im on my way now

[rwh]

A good ride - Haywards and Paekak to Raumati Beach, with good food and conversation. I think Paekak gets bumpier every time I ride it though.

Tried swapping bikes with Wasp for part of the ride home - got almost as far as the main road before deciding that his bike, while nice and light and with a smooth engine, was just too damned uncomfortable for my build.

The best bit was him introducing me to his bike beforehand - you know, the usual pointing out where stuff is in case it's different.

Stuff like:

Odometer!
Trip meter!
Tacho!
Indicators ... ah, no. found them after tooting once ...

I figured he'd work my bike out.

Thanks Doug :)

Richard

[Freakshow]

Well I learnt something last night! Don't clean your seat with that leather rubber cleanner. Granted it does a great job of making it shine :sunny: It also makes it slippery and if turn removed any confidence that I was attached to the bike! :angry: No matter how hard my thighs gripped I still slide into the tank :sick: Now to see if simple green will get rid of the slip!

[sels1]

Well I learnt something last night! Don't clean your seat with that leather rubber cleanner. Granted it does a great job of making it shine :sunny: It also makes it slippery and if turn removed any confidence that I was attached to the bike! :angry: No matter how hard my thighs gripped I still slide into the tank :sick: Now to see if simple green will get rid of the slip!

Ha, ya only ever do that once! Learnt that one a few years ago.

Good to see around 20 odd bikes out last night. Didnt that Bonneville sound sweet?

[VasalineWarrior]

Whats that? You legal again Selwyn?

[skelstar]

Saw you on the way to the ride Sels (I was heading North). Musta come over the Akas eh?

[ajturbo]

Well I learnt something last night! Don't clean your seat with that leather rubber cleanner. Granted it does a great job of making it shine :sunny: It also makes it slippery and if turn removed any confidence that I was attached to the bike! :angry: No matter how hard my thighs gripped I still slide into the tank :sick: Now to see if simple green will get rid of the slip!
hahahaha... hands up who HASN"T done this before???

[Trudes]

Yep, made the same mistake a few weeks ago, that ride sucked!!! Slipped and slid all over the seat, was very glad I don't have balls!!!

[Str8 Jacket]

was very glad I don't have balls!!!

LIAR LIAR LIAR!!!!!! :buggerd:

[Trudes]

I only wear my balls for a few hours a day I'll have you know!!:whistle:

[sels1]

Saw you on the way to the ride Sels (I was heading North). Musta come over the Akas eh?

Tukas, old chap. Shot over to Masterton to see an Aunt with a broken leg before the ride.

[rwh]

hahahaha... hands up who HASN"T done this before???

Me! I resist cleaning my bike at all costs ...

Richard

[koba]

hahahaha... hands up who HASN"T done this before???

I tried it with silicone spray on the rg so I could slide around a bit more.


Kinda worked, a bit too slippery...

[skelstar]

Kinda worked, a bit too slippery...
You need to buy the kind that only slips in one direction/plane then. Wynns Polarised Silicon Spray. Either that or wear leathers with a grain...

[Ocean1]

Kinda worked, a bit too slippery...

Blutack. :niceone:

[hsvboy06]

I'm thinking it could be time to blow some of the cobwebs off the SV... will hopefully see you at the pond tomorrow.

Assuming I actually go, I'll be leaving the Mobil by the lights in Paraparaumu about 5:30pm if anyone else from the sunshine coast wants to meet there...

[sels1]

Assuming I actually go, I'll be leaving the Mobil by the lights in Paraparaumu about 5:30pm if anyone else from the sunshine coast wants to meet there...

I'm playing it by ear today, have plumbers working at home - if they are done by then I'll be riding

Update - work all done - heading in soon. ( prolly well bfore 5.30 Si)

[zjet]

I,m from the coast but can't make it maybe next wensday we can cruise in together. I get to pram from work at 5:30 tho can I buy 10 mins :)

[karmakillernz]

I'm thinking it could be time to blow some of the cobwebs off the SV... will hopefully see you at the pond tomorrow.

Assuming I actually go, I'll be leaving the Mobil by the lights in Paraparaumu about 5:30pm if anyone else from the sunshine coast wants to meet there...

I'll be there by 5:30, unless I miss you then I'll just see you at the duckpond.

[DingoZ]

Nice jaunt over the hill tonight...... Drink and eats at the Tin Shack..

Around about 13 riders showed. Bit breezy up the up at the summit, but jackets off down at the pub.

Till next time - keep safe

[sels1]

Yup good ride.

Even saw a certain Mr Hitcher hiding around the back of the Tin Hut with a bunch of Harley riders....:whistle:

[Ocean1]

Yes, does a good lurk does H.

Thanks for your company guys, enjoyed it.

[Hitcher]

Yes, does a good lurk does H.

Mrs H is better lurking than am I.

Those Harley dudes and assorted dudettes are an "interesting" bunch...

[Ocean1]

Mrs H is better lurking than am I.

Less mass I s'pose.


Those Harley dudes and assorted dudettes are an "interesting" bunch...

Do tell...

[Hitcher]

Less mass I s'pose.
If I were any larger and she any smaller, she would orbit me.


Do tell...
What goes on tour, stays on tour...

[Weaver]

What goes on tour, stays on tour...
And that you have to ride twenty yards behind the group and park off the side if you bike is not a Harley

[Ocean1]

If I were any larger and she any smaller, she would orbit me.

So that's the secret eh? Insuficient escape velocity.


Pass the ketchup.

[sels1]

I,m from the coast but can't make it maybe next wensday we can cruise in together.

Unfortunately I am away up north for a few days this week but will catch up sometime after Xmas

[DingoZ]

Unfortunately I am away up north for a few days this week but will catch up sometime after Xmas

You could have taken the miserable weather with you, when you went north you know...:)


Stay safe, have a good xmas....

[Hitcher]

Boxing Day! Woo hoo!

[DingoZ]

Most will be at Wanga's won't they...

[Trudes]

If I'm not seriously hung over, I'll be there (and as long as it's fine)

[Ocean1]

Most will be at Wanga's won't they...

As a matter of interest how many are going up from Wgtn?

I'm working on it, but it looks unlikely.

[Shadows]

As a matter of interest how many are going up from Wgtn?

I'm working on it, but it looks unlikely.

Me for sure... but I'll probably be driving rather than riding.

[Weaver]

I wouldn't mind riding up in a bit of a group. Don't have to work till the 27th

[DingoZ]

WEll if the weather is good. Will be at the usual spot at the usual time.

See those that are not going to Wanga's there, for a nice ride..

[koba]

WEll if the weather is good. Will be at the usual spot at the usual time.

See those that are not going to Wanga's there, for a nice ride..

Sir, you must go to wangas! Do whatever you can to get along. It's only a couple of hundie kay away.:wari:

If all effort fail do get along next year and/or get along to paeroa.

NZ streetracing ROCKS!!!

[DingoZ]

Cheers, but no thanks. Finish Night shift that morning at 7am, so not going to be doing anything except grabbing some z's...Hence going for a ride in the afternoon/evening....Maybe next year if the roster works out

[Hitcher]

Boxing Day baby! The Tin Hut will be open, as will Toppy's at Martinborough. Hmmm, pizza...

[crazefox]

im going up shell mana at 830

[Ocean1]

Well, Wongers is out, in spite of strenuous efforts to the contrary.

Cunning plan #2/c, contingency (d) may well involve a lazy trundle from the duckpond.

[DingoZ]

Boxing Day baby! The Tin Hut will be open, as will Toppy's at Martinborough. Hmmm, pizza...


Is this the famous pizza everyone mention's....??? If so might have to sample for the first time..:)

[DingoZ]

Flagged, for tonights escapade.

Might look at a ride tommorrow if its fine....

Cheers

[Hitcher]

It's positively persisting down in Ngaio. And it's cold. An afternoon of cricket and dusty CDs.

[Ocean1]

Flagged, for tonights escapade.

Might look at a ride tommorrow if its fine....

Cheers


It's positively persisting down in Ngaio. And it's cold. An afternoon of cricket and dusty CDs.

Merely moist at the pond.
Orta be ashamed, the both of you.

Must admit I got moderately bruised by a sustained burst of hail a couple of hours ago, as it wafted NE, the general direction of most excursions...

I'll content myself with a slight feeling of guilt at the raincheck, manageable enough from the vantage of my nice warm couch, consoled as I am with leftover chocolate and Moet.

[mowgli]

Forecast tomorrow looks okay. I could be keen depending on what time I get my bike back from servicing.

[Hitcher]

Weather favourable, tomorrow could well be a go. Laguna Elephanta from 6:00pm, gassed and ready to ride by 6:30pm sharp?

[Ocean1]

Back at salt mine, but I think I can do that.
Will confirm/deny in good time.

[DingoZ]

Yup. Will be there...

[mowgli]

All sorted at home. Just waiting on call from TSS to say bike's ready for pickup. Fingers crossed, I'll be there.

[Ocean1]

See you at the pond.

[Hitcher]

Just got home after "entertaining" Mrs H around the Wairarapa. It's blowing really hard on the Hill. Be careful out there folks!

[DingoZ]

Aye, blowing like an old fashioned hoover...Wait no that sucks.....Anyway's yes blowing like a barstad.....

5 At the pond. Including a couple of new persons to the Wednesday Night rides (and yes I know it's a thursday, but thats the way it goes...:)

Rimutaka's a miss. Paekak Hill, and then the Waterfront at Raumati got the company tonight.

Only a few spots of really blowie corners, rest were fine...

Nacho's and fries and a drink later. Three back via Sh 1, and myself and Ocean1 back over Paekak.....

Ride Safe - Stay Safe.

Andrew

[Trudes]

Anyone keen for a ride tonight?

[Colapop]

May I bring MDU and Speedygirl? One is under and the other is speedy...

[Nasty]

May I bring MDU and Speedygirl? One is under and the other is speedy...

of course!!

[Hawkeye]

Normal time - 6ish for a 6.30 depart ?

[Bullitt]

I'm still in Dunedin. Ill see you all next week

[Shadows]

I'll probably be up for this one.

[mowgli]

Assuming my girls don't have a meltdown this arvo I'll be there. Need to make sure destination will be open lest we go hungry.

[sels1]

Just back from 5 days away in the cage....hanging out for a ride - see you there!

[Wasp]

2 hours, 2 minutes and 10 seconds to go and counting

i'll be there

[Kendog]

Good ride tonight.

Damn those Hutt motorway lights are annoying aren't they Doug :whistle: