The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride 2007/08

[Trudes]

Good fun tonight guys (yeah, I was the only chick, come on gals, where were ya!!??) We did make it home, had to stop in Featherston to swap out visors and caught up with Wasp and a few others in the Hutt.
Lovely to see you all, some of the usual suspects and some new ones too!
Might see ya next week!!:wari:


Good ride tonight.

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

You guys are just lucky I don't pass people in the same lane otherwise you two would've been eating Hornet dust!! (LOL):chase:

[wilber]

We were waiting at top on hill for you 2 but give up and left.

[James Deuce]

I waved. I think Wilber waved back.

Why don't motorcyclists wave anymore? Back in the day we all used to wave and then invite everyone round for a BBQ, every time we saw other bikers on the road, and they'd drink all my Waikato Draught in about 5 mins and it was much better than to today, and a Z1 could fly to the moon, blah,blah,blah.....

[Trudes]

We were waiting at top on hill for you 2 but give up and left.

Sorry, I did wonder if you guys had waited somewhere, guess it's the lack of tailend charlie organisation on the ride home, it was just starting to get a wee bit dark, but thanks anyway.:yes:

[Trudes]

I waved. I think Wilber waved back.

Why don't motorcyclists wave anymore? Back in the day we all used to wave and then invite everyone round for a BBQ, every time we saw other bikers on the road, and they'd drink all my Waikato Draught in about 5 mins and it was much better than to today, and a Z1 could fly to the moon, blah,blah,blah.....

Why not start a thread about it??:girlfight::hug:

[mowgli]

Thanks everyone. I had a great night and reinforced a valuable lesson (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1363543#post1363543). Looking forward to next week.

[Kendog]

Why don't motorcyclists wave anymore?

I recognised you :whistle:

[Freakshow]

Was yesterday Wednesday... Bugger!

[Hawkeye]

Was yesterday Wednesday... Bugger!

Don't you just hate that...:bleh:

And :psst: you missed a great ride.

[Trudes]

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

:Oi: Where were you guys???

[Str8 Jacket]

does that mean its Thursday today?

[sels1]

I waved. I think Wilber waved back.

Why don't motorcyclists wave anymore? ...

We saw it was you and looked the other way


Why not start a thread about it??:girlfight::hug:

or a poll....:whistle:

[Hitcher]

Mrs H and I waved at Sels...

[sels1]

Mrs H and I waved at Sels...

I dont know if waving from a car counts.....

[Hitcher]

I dont know if waving from a car counts.....

We weren't officially on TCWNR...

[sels1]

Ok, whos up for a ride tonight? The weather will clear by this evening and I have a new front tyre to scrub in.

[Trudes]

Maybe, could be....

[Ocean1]

Ok, whos up for a ride tonight?

Not.

The Buell's in need of a new rubber band.

I could bring the KLX, if you feel like a wee off-piste excursion...

[Shadows]

Not.

The Buell's in need of a new rubber band.

I could bring the KLX, if you feel like a wee off-piste excursion...

Not the result of that pea metal I was all paranoid about... and you weren't?

[rwh]

Right - my bike isn't fit to ride, but I don't intend to let that stop me. See you there.

Richard

[Hitcher]

Hmmm. Sunshine. Moonlight. Good times. Boogie.

[Ocean1]

Not the result of that pea metal I was all paranoid about... and you weren't?

Possibly.

That and a momentary burst of moderately severe provocation...

[Trudes]

Don't expect us tonight, I've just finished polishing two bikes that will not be leaving the garage again today. Have a fun ride folks.

[James Deuce]

Don't expect us tonight, I've just finished polishing ....
I got to "polishing" and almost collapsed with hysterical anticipation.

Then you said "bikes" and ruined the punchline.

[Trudes]

I got to "polishing" and almost collapsed with hysterical anticipation.

Then you said "bikes" and ruined the punchline.

You thought I was talking about my halo eh Jim?

[James Deuce]

No, I thought Mr Kendog may have been at home today.....

[Trudes]

No, I thought Mr Kendog may have been at home today.....

He's lying right here beside me, but he has a headache and in no mood for riding today.

[Weaver]

Well I was on the ride. On my way up the hill I noticed that my front way dipping alot under braking and tipping in alot in the corners. Got to the top and and pushed down on my hande bars and the shocks went down a very long way. So I turned back and slowly rode home. Really pissed off because I got it serviced on monday. :mad:

[Ocean1]

Well I was on the ride. On my way up the hill I noticed that my front way dipping alot under braking and tipping in alot in the corners. Got to the top and and pushed down on my hande bars and the shocks went down a very long way. So I turned back and slowly rode home. Really pissed off because I got it serviced on monday. :mad:

Any oil leaks?

[Weaver]

Any oil leaks?

Nope, checked that straight away. I had new pads put in and maybe they fucked about with the shocks adjustment

[Ocean1]

Nope, checked that straight away. I had new pads put in and maybe they fucked about with the shocks adjustment

Seems unlikely.

New pads can be quite grabby for a while, are you just pulling up quicker without realising it?

Checked front tyre pressure?

[Weaver]

I can press the front end half way down by hand.

[Ocean1]

I can press the front end half way down by hand.

So can I, (but I'm a fat bastard).

Is the spring preload adjustable? Don't know what the sag should be on that, someone else will. I'd expect somewhere around 10mm static, (bike weight only) and maybe 30mm with you on it, (in normal riding position). Need someone to hold you up and measure.

Either way, if the sag's way too much then it's nothing to do with damping, either the preload is way out or a spring's broken, (rare).

[Weaver]

I never used to be able to push the front down that far. I'm going to take it back to TSS tomorrow and ask "what the fuck?"

[James Deuce]

I never used to be able to push the front down that far. I'm going to take it back to TSS tomorrow and ask "what the fuck?"

No, you'll be polite and ask if they can have a look please. Darren will say, "No worries mate, when do you need it by."

[Weaver]

No, you'll be polite and ask if they can have a look please. Darren will say, "No worries mate, when do you need it by."

Oh hell no i'm really going to say "what the fuck", i'm to much of a nice guy :Pokey:. Hopefully it can be fixed there and then. I want to ride tomorrow night

[James Deuce]

:D Good. They all react much better to pleasant people at TSS. Plus there's a Ginga in workshop. Go in there and say "WTF?" on the wrong day and he may just play hide the torque wrench.

[Weaver]

Its just like at a restaurant, you dont comment on the service until you have your meal. Unless you like spit on your food

[Ocean1]

he may just play hide the torque wrench.

No great loss, the fekn' thing don't work for left hand threads, (like Buell front axles...)

[Bullitt]

Ah I wondered why you disappeared. Pfft who needs suspension anyway you saw mine :laugh:

Another good turnout tonite and alot of new faces :rockon:

[sels1]

Another good turnout tonite and alot of new faces :rockon:

Indeed there was. Welcome to Paul and Erin, nice to meet you guys.

Unfortunately the slow leak in the front tyre decided to become a fast leak about the time I got back to Featherston and found the servo had shut so tried to make it to Greytown but ran out of air at the outskirts so the bike is overnighting at a motel there and I will have to get it tomorrow. Grumble- brand new tyre fitted today- will be interesting to see what they have to say at the bikeshop that fitted it.
Thanks to Gareth51 for the pillion home.

[Howie]

It was good to meet some of you last night, Hopefully I can get out on a few more rides during the summer. Sels sorry to hear about the tyre, I hope it all works out for you today.

[Hitcher]

The weather in the Wairarapa last night was better than perfect -- it was cranked all the way up to 11! The pre-beverage excursion was a delightful way to spend a Wednesday summer's evening.

However, it still managed to blow on the Hill for the return trip, but I must have been well "zoned" despite that, managing a bridge-to-bridge of just under 11 minutes.

[Ocean1]

The weather in the Wairarapa last night was better than perfect -- it was cranked all the way up to 11! The pre-beverage excursion was a delightful way to spend a Wednesday summer's evening.

However, it still managed to blow on the Hill for the return trip, but I must have been well "zoned" despite that, managing a bridge-to-bridge of just under 11 minutes.

Yer a fkn' menace.

And I'm jealous.

[skelstar]

However, it still managed to blow on the Hill for the return trip, but I must have been well "zoned" despite that, managing a bridge-to-bridge of just under 11 minutes.
When its windy as it can be it pays to be 'zoned'.

[Lissa]

Indeed there was. Welcome to Paul and Erin, nice to meet you guys.
thanks for the txt last night Sels.... really appreciated that people let me know if you guys are coming over to the rapa, unfortunately I couldnt make it last night as I was dealing with some grumpy kids. Hopefully will make next weeks for my birthday. Sorry to hear about your bike sels.

[crazefox]

The weather in the Wairarapa last night was better than perfect -- it was cranked all the way up to 11! The pre-beverage excursion was a delightful way to spend a Wednesday summer's evening.

However, it still managed to blow on the Hill for the return trip, but I must have been well "zoned" despite that, managing a bridge-to-bridge of just under 11 minutes.

Far out under 11 min you are slow:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh:

[Hitcher]

Far out under 11 min you are slow

I prefer the term "velocitudinally challenged".

[sels1]

Grumble- brand new tyre fitted today- will be interesting to see what they have to say at the bikeshop that fitted it.

A little update on this. When I went into the shop the next morning and told them what had happened. They immediatley sent one of their blokes in their ute from Paraparaumu to Greytown to pick it up. No charge - brilliant.:niceone:
They put a new tube in it and it is now all good.
They had reused my old tube initially when fitting the new tyre and maybe hadnt fully checked it after fitting - one blokes oversight perhaps. Thats ok, everyone can make a mistake - "its the putting right that counts"
And after sales service was excellent. No quibbles, just "sorry - we'll fix it" - and they did. They wouldnt have made a profit on that deal, but they will definitly be getting some repeat business and some word-of -mouth advertising from me.

The shop is Bike Clinic on Kapiti Rd, Paraparaumu. They have just opened but Phil Burgess the owner has been in the bike business for many years. Great staff, great service, I reccommend them.

[Rev DJ]

Hey Weaver - any update on your front-susp problem? Cheers DJ

[James Deuce]

There was no problem, just a huge increase in braking power from fitting scintered pads. He just needs to learn finnesse now and he'll be fine.

[Weaver]

:o what Jim2 said :shutup:

[crazefox]

There was no problem, just a huge increase in braking power from fitting scintered pads. He just needs to learn finnesse now and he'll be fine.

HA nice nice i like a good ending

[mowgli]

I can press the front end half way down by hand.

How did you get on with TSS? I checked my GT250R yesterday and I can push the front down same as you. I don't remember it being any different before and assume it's always been that way. Curious to know what they said about yours tho.

Edit: Just saw Jim2's post with the answer :doh:

[Shadows]

I'll try and get out this week, it's looking like the last ride I'll get with you guys before I shoot through.


That is, if I can get away on time....

[Trudes]

My bike is in the shop for the week :weep:, so won't be able to join ya, stink!!! Good luck with the shift Shadows, don't be a stranger matey!

[Drum]

I'll be there mate.

[Lissa]

I'll try and get out this week, it's looking like the last ride I'll get with you guys before I shoot through.


That is, if I can get away on time....

:blink: Where are you going?

[Shadows]

:blink: Where are you going?

I'm off to greener pastures in Canterbury.
Well, what's left of the pasture looks mostly brown at the moment down there so don't take that literally.

[Trudes]

owowowow, maybe i will be able to come along, got my bike back unexpectedly early (Wellington Motorcycles are bloody legends!!), with some adjustments that I need to "trial", so will hopefully catch yas tomorrow evening

[DingoZ]

Should be there.......:)

:banana:

[quallman1234]

Blew my bike up real Good (Both ends) Wont be there for a while.

[ceebie13]

owowowow, maybe i will be able to come along, got my bike back unexpectedly early (Wellington Motorcycles are bloody legends!!), with some adjustments that I need to "trial", so will hopefully catch yas tomorrow evening

Well, Trudes... if you're going, it'd be rude of us not to!

[skelstar]

...with some adjustments that I need to "trial"...
Trudi! ... its a 'cruisy' ride not a fricken race. Hels will be on your case if you're acting like a dick :shit:

[sotian]

Hello,

I might pop along tonight (work permiting), will be my first cruise, where are you guys heading?

Am a newb rider, only done a couple hundred kilometers.

Jon

[Lissa]

MIGHT be able to make it. Stunning over here atm :sunny: Got to shout Shadows that coffee I owe him!

[koba]

Hello,

I might pop along tonight (work permiting), will be my first cruise, where are you guys heading?

Am a newb rider, only done a couple hundred kilometers.

Jon

usually decided on the day, depending on how the weather looks.
Most often piecock or takas but don't let that put you off as a noob, you will be well looked after.
Probably wont be there myself but welcome along anyway! :woohoo:

[Hitcher]

where are you guys heading?

That decision is always made based on the vibe of the assembled multitudes.

[Kendog]

Trudi! ... its a 'cruisy' ride not a fricken race. Hels will be on your case if you're acting like a dick :shit:

She is going to trun into a hoon now, look for her on Thursday nights.

[Paul in NZ]

Poop - Probably won't be home in time to make it (again)...

If you lot end up headed towards the coast could someone txt me (027 249 9959) and I might be able to catch up..... or not...

[sels1]

Will be there at the start, but may have to zip away early

[Nasty]

Grub is sleeping like a baby .. so I don't think that we will make it tonight.

[sotian]

Is there going to be a food stop?

[sels1]

Is there going to be a food stop?

We generally stop at a pub that sells food and have a drink/bite and chat.

[sotian]

Cool won't eat, work permitting i'll be there

[Skunk]

Wait for me!

Nope: scratch that. Not going to make it.

[Paul in NZ]

Wait for me!

Nope: scratch that. Not going to make it.

Bummer - wot a lurverly night for a ride - the trip back over the paekak hill twas bliss....

[ceebie13]

Good to see so many. What a great turnout - 27 bikes or thereabouts!
I think the evening diners eating al fresco at the Tin Hut were a little overwhelmed when we all turned up...bless! Happy birthday again to Mel.
Bex and I went on for bar snacks at the White Swan. Navigating the hill in the dusk on the way home with a tinted visor was fun.

[Sparky Bills]

Was lucky enough to get to run in our new 07 cbr600rr demo bike. But had a mountain bike calling me at home, so headed over the piekok hill (as i do) home.
Was a great ride home! WHAT AN AWSOME MACHINE!!!!:headbang:

[bull]

fun i bet - i came over at 10pm with tinted visor, was frickin scary, ended up catching up to a ute with bike on the back and followed them most of the way.

[DingoZ]

Aye, was great to see so many bikes out tonight.....

Gorgeous weather for a ride it was too....


Enjoyed throroughly...:)

[Weaver]

Seems like it was a good ride. Pity I had to work....:mad: friggen work

[sels1]

Yep, a good night for riding. Gareth51 and I had a much better ride home this week - two bikes one up are faster than one bike two up, funnily enough!
Good to see some of the 'Rapa crew come down and join us - (Happy Birthday Lissa)
And farewell to Shadows, a Wed night regular, who is heading to CHCH - all the best mate.

[Lissa]

Good to see some of the 'Rapa crew come down and join us - (Happy Birthday Lissa)
And farewell to Shadows, a Wed night regular, who is heading to CHCH - all the best mate.Thanks Sels!! Was a most excellent night, except forgot my normal visor, Michelle thought I was turning 40 and Buckbuck believed and I only got two free drinks... cause trudes didnt turn up. :shutup:

At least we all will have somewhere to stay down south with Brook and co, as long as hes not living in a tent that is.

[Hitcher]

27 bikes there last night, by my count, after the Rapa Crew turned up.

The poi was good! And I had a nice leisurely cruise home over the Takas behind Darkman and Darkwoman.

[sotian]

Thanks to the guys who helped me over the Rimutaka pass (sorry if I held you up). Was great cornering practice, must have made progress, as it seemed easier coming back.

Jon

[Paul in NZ]

Thanks to the guys who helped me over the Rimutaka pass (sorry if I held you up). Was great cornering practice, must have made progress, as it seemed easier coming back.

Jon

Tail wind - I found it easier too... :woohoo:

[koba]

Thanks to the guys who helped me over the Rimutaka pass (sorry if I held you up). Was great cornering practice, must have made progress, as it seemed easier coming back.

Jon

Damn, missed ya at the pub, meant to say hi to the noob and all! see ya next time I'm out there.

Alto I wasn't at the back don't worry holding people up man, the wednesday crew is a good bunch and if ya wan't someone to hang about for ya just sing up.
If ya ask I will. (when im actually there of couse)
I'm on an OLD red VFR400 at the mo.

Oh, and it won't take long untill staying off the takas is the hard part!

[325rocket]

Thanks to the guys who helped me over the Rimutaka pass (sorry if I held you up).
Jon

that was buckbuckno1 i think. dont ever worry about holding people up, if they are in that much of a hurry they will pass. if you stress about holding people up you will go to fast for yourself.
buckbuckno1 is a bloody good guy he would never feel put out by slower riders.


while were thanking people ... thanks to the guy that (up top of the hill) pointed out that my bike might not be blown up after all and it could just be the kill switch ... :Oops: rite enough about that then ... only wasted about 10 minutes stressing haha

[NighthawkNZ]

Thanks to the guys who helped me over the Rimutaka pass (sorry if I held you up). Was great cornering practice, must have made progress, as it seemed easier coming back.

Jon

All comes down to practise... always ride your own ride, and never feel pressured to keep up with others... else thats when mistakes happen...

glad you are enjoying yourself

[sels1]

while were thanking people ... thanks to the guy that (up top of the hill) pointed out that my bike might not be blown up after all and it could just be the kill switch ... :Oops: rite enough about that then ... only wasted about 10 minutes stressing haha

Ha - thats ok mate - If only all our problems could be so easily fixed! (And dont worry, we prolly have all done that at some stage...)

I wont be joining you tonight, I will be busy packing the bike for the Woodstock Rally in Hokitika :woohoo::drinknsin

[Wasp]

anyone riding tonight?

i'll be at the pond at 6ish

[Weaver]

I'll be there...because i'm not a square

[wayne708]

anyone riding tonight?

i'll be at the pond at 6ish


yup, see you there

[Weaver]

What a great ride that was. Small turn out. But thats not always a bad thing.
We went right around the Grey road bay and then over Piecock and off to the pub/cafe above the swimming pool for food and drink.
I had a brilliant ride coming back through Piecock. Got onto the main drag along Judgeford and my motor went pop :blank:! Had to get it trailered back to my place. I'll be ringing TSS first thing tomorrow morning and hopefully getting it back on the road as soon as possible.

[koba]

What a great ride that was. Small turn out. But thats not always a bad thing.
We went right around the Grey road bay and then over Piecock and off to the pub/cafe above the swimming pool for food and drink.
I had a brilliant ride coming back through Piecock. Got onto the main drag along Judgeford and my motor went pop :blank:! Had to get it trailered back to my place. I'll be ringing TSS first thing tomorrow morning and hopefully getting it back on the road as soon as possible.

Ouch! bummer man!
Keep us informed aye, Im very interested in what the story I'd because I had heard a few 3rd hand stories that some hyosungs can pop early but always put it down to " I know a guy who knows a guy..."
How many kays on it so far?
I'm interested coz I'm tempted to look at a cheap 650 hyobung..

[Weaver]

Its done 13254ks. TSS can't pick it up till tuesday, I'm going to go into withdrawals waiting that long

[Str8 Jacket]

I'm interested coz I'm tempted to look at a cheap 650 hyobung..

Uh huh, you are, are ya?.... Tell me more, will this hyobag be road legal?....

[quallman1234]

Uh huh, you are, are ya?.... Tell me more, will this hyobag be road legal?....


Never. :bash:

[koba]

Uh huh, you are, are ya?.... Tell me more, will this hyobag be road legal?....

Just an option but the sixfifties are starting to get close to obtainable in price.

[Wasp]

Its done 13254ks. TSS can't pick it up till tuesday, I'm going to go into withdrawals waiting that long
i've got a bandit 250 ;) $3,500 - 38k kms

(i have it on paper that it can beat a hyobag in a drag race :bleh:)

[Weaver]

i've got a bandit 250 ;) $3,500 - 38k kms

(i have it on paper that it can beat a hyobag in a drag race :bleh:)

We'll see how it goes a TSS first

[Deano]

I'm interested coz I'm tempted to look at a cheap 650 hyobung..

A pro twin bike ????

[koba]

A pro twin bike ????

Bit of this, bit of that...
Maybe aye They are almost in my price range for second hand ones now so a hybag for winterseries on the track and summer on the roads is an attractive option. The Wainui boys one has served the well on the track so far and it is certainly good value for money compared to wanking up the VFR.

[mowgli]

Forecast for tomorrow is FAB. So who else is up for a ride?

[RantyDave]

Forecast for tomorrow is FAB. So who else is up for a ride?
Aye.

Dave

[Hitcher]

Aye aye .

[RantyDave]

I had heard a few 3rd hand stories that some hyosungs can pop early
I've heard a few "pop early" stories (including a 650 seizing completely), quite a lot of "buggered rear shock" and not many "pop late". It appears that once a Hyobag is over it's infant mortality thing they're generally good to go. Mind you, 13,000k is not exactly infant mortality and it is outside the warranty IIRC.

Dave

[Ocean1]

We'll see how it goes a TSS first

News?

10 chars

[Weaver]

TSS has confirmed there is something wrong with the engine... I think they are going to start pulling it apart tomorrow and find out what exactly the problem is. Then they will contact hyosung and try to get it fixed under warrenty, seeing as how the engine should last a little longer than it has.
Hopefully Hyosung will decide to be good buggers and fix it under warrenty.

It sucks so much having to drive everywhere

[sinned]

TSS has confirmed there is something wrong with the engine... I think they are going to start pulling it apart tomorrow and find out what exactly the problem is. Then they will contact hyosung and try to get it fixed under warrenty, seeing as how the engine should last a little longer than it has.
Hopefully Hyosung will decide to be good buggers and fix it under warrenty.

It sucks so much having to drive everywhere

Sorry to hear of this disaster. They should fix it - there is something fundamentally wrong with a 10,000km limit on warranty. It makes me suspect Hyosung know something - and it is not good news.

[sinned]

BTW: Aye aye aye a ride - over the hill to the place of tin?

[Grub]

Rats! I have another function to go to :(

[Grub]

Hopefully Hyosung will decide to be good buggers and fix it under warrenty. It sucks so much having to drive everywhere

You also have a redress under the Consumer Guarantees Act. There is a general expectation when you buy the bike that it will last at least 50,000km before needing some replacement parts. But at no time as you say, would you expect a total mechanical failure within 100,000km at the very least.

The Act basically says that you are right. "Manufacturer's Warranties" have really been superseded by the Act where the test of your reasonable expectations when you made the purchase becomes the defining factor.

That's not a card to play lightly though. Wait until all othe avenues have been exhausted

[sels1]

I will be at the Chatham Is Lodge tonight.....but I will be thinkin of ya's

[Freakshow]

Another night missed as no WOF and bald tyre. Nothing wrong with the bike just the owner!

[Wasp]

Another night missed as no WOF and bald tyre. Nothing wrong with the bike just the owner!

oi freaky, my 636 is in at tss for new front tyre

i have the bandit here at work with me

perhaps something can be arranged how we both get out to the hutt and pickup my 636?

[Lissa]

Will be out and about riding tonight, might catch you guys. :yes:

[Str8 Jacket]

Bleh, riding is for loser's.....

[Fatjim]

You also have a redress under the Consumer Guarantees Act. There is a general expectation when you buy the bike that it will last at least 50,000km before needing some replacement parts. But at no time as you say, would you expect a total mechanical failure within 100,000km at the very least.

The Act basically says that you are right. "Manufacturer's Warranties" have really been superseded by the Act where the test of your reasonable expectations when you made the purchase becomes the defining factor.

That's not a card to play lightly though. Wait until all othe avenues have been exhausted

This is an interesting one. The distributer mught be tempted to argue that the customer should not reasonably expect the bike to last longer than the warranty because of the coutnry of manufacturer is not "generally accepted" as being a location that make quality prouct, unlike say Japan. However, they would be shooting themselves in the foot.

Distributers of Italian and British bikes could also make the same argument.

This is not a piss take.

[Freebird]

I would like to meet up with some folks tonight, where and when?

[skelstar]

Check out the first post dude

[Freebird]

Thanks Skelstar but I can't find Kennedy Good bridge on Wises, is that the same as Fairway Drive?

Cheers

[skelstar]

Sure is... hang on, will get map for you.

edit: its pretty much this spot here http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=751561889765719203,-41.194182,174.931893&saddr=&daddr=-41.19414,174.932234&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=-41.194689,174.936054&sspn=0.011189,0.019913&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=0

[Wasp]

Sure is... hang on, will get map for you.

edit: its pretty much this spot here http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=751561889765719203,-41.194182,174.931893&saddr=&daddr=-41.19414,174.932234&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=-41.194689,174.936054&sspn=0.011189,0.019913&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=0

bahaha, the pond is marked as "lake"

[skelstar]

bahaha, the pond is marked as "lake"

So "Elephant Lake" as in "Swan Lake"?

Heh, Elephant Lake (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=elephant+lake&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.885545,81.5625&ie=UTF8&ll=48.1931,-92.744255&spn=0.158604,0.318604&z=12&om=0), Canada.

[Wasp]

lol, that one is a bit bigger

Just called TSS, my bike is nearly done

Can anyone give me a lift from Newlands to TSS? Or from somewhere else if i can leave my bandit at your place?

[Str8 Jacket]

lol, that one is a bit bigger

Just called TSS, my bike is nearly done

Can anyone give me a lift from Newlands to TSS? Or from somewhere else if i can leave my bandit at your place?

TSS can leave your bike at my place. Its just round the corner....

[Ocean1]

TSS has confirmed there is something wrong with the engine... I think they are going to start pulling it apart tomorrow and find out what exactly the problem is. Then they will contact hyosung and try to get it fixed under warrenty, seeing as how the engine should last a little longer than it has.
Hopefully Hyosung will decide to be good buggers and fix it under warrenty.

It sucks so much having to drive everywhere

Bummer. Tell us all the gory details as they arrive eh?


Rats! I have another function to go to :(

Ditto. That's 3 whole weeks fangless.

Drat.

[Wasp]

TSS can leave your bike at my place. Its just round the corner....
Hows this then?

I drop the bandit at your place - go pick up the 636 you ride the bandit on tonights ride and ride it back to my place and i'll pillion you back to your place?

[Str8 Jacket]

Hows this then?

I drop the bandit at your place - go pick up the 636 you ride the bandit on tonights ride and ride it back to my place and i'll pillion you back to your place?

Umm, I dont get home till 6pm so wont work. But if you wanna get the bike dropped at my place then we could get it back to yours maybe tonight.....

Edit: Im also leaving the office now and heading home. Txt me ASAP cause once I buy beer then ya shit outta luck tonight..... Dont mind doing it either though :yes:

[Bullitt]

If you need a hand I can help you out Doug but I guessing its getting abit late.

If not gimme a txt 021 1100 399

[Hitcher]

Fuck it. Just home from work. Enjoy a perfect Wellington evening, you jammy buggers.

[RSV Boy]

Fantastic Wellington night, great thrash over the Rimatakas :niceone:

[pete376403]

Dagnabit - wanted to attend tonight - got a call out and not home till 8. Maybe next week (It will be pissing down)

[Kendog]

It's a holiday next Wednesday :rockon::scooter:

[Lissa]

Me and the rapa riders me, ronin and his date, kinje, elle, sam had a great night out. Headed to Martinborough to the fish first then to the Tin Hut in case you guys were headed there, guess you didnt. Brill weather, great ride... might catch you next week.:niceone:

[Rev DJ]

Yep - you cant beat a great Welly evening especially when heading over the TAKAS. As a noobie it was great to finally meet some of you guys. And thanks for the tips/advice - it is appreciated. Also thanks Mowgli for shadowing me on the way back - the rear brake lever switch was stuck on... (NO, I wasnt sitting on the brake all the way down the hill!! :blink: ) I added some CRC when I got home and the switch was fine. Roll on next time... Cheers DJ

[Lissa]

Yep - you cant beat a great Welly evening especially when heading over the TAKAS. As a noobie it was great to finally meet some of you guys. And thanks for the tips/advice - it is appreciated. Also thanks Mowgli for shadowing me on the way back - the rear brake lever switch was stuck on... (NO, I wasnt sitting on the brake all the way down the hill!! :blink: ) I added some CRC when I got home and the switch was fine. Roll on next time... Cheers DJ

So you were at the tin hut? Sorry we didnt realise you were from KB. :laugh:

[Terminated]

Arrived at duckpond last night and mentioned to KoroJ, I was thinking of doing a nana ride around the western side of Lake Wairarapa and back the East West Access Road and Kahutara Rd. John said he did that last weekend and would be just going onto the Tin Hut.

RussellWhitlock arrived on the 650 Savage and he was keen and so were a few other 250 riders to do the lake loop, Russell suggested a stop at the Royal hotel [the red one] to order meals, allowing a 50minutes to an hour for the ride.

I was TEC and KoroJ was waiting at top of Rimutaka Hill, thanks John, and followed down to the Royal. When I arrived in Featherston, apparently quite a few of the riders stopped at the Royal, I don't know who/how many may have gone onto the Tin Hut.

Rev DJ and Mowgli on their L's and [dang forgot name - another rider on his Firestorm he just purchased and ridden back from Hamilton on the weekend], Russell and I had a good ride. Caution with sun strike, then a bunny across the road, and on the way back, we nearly had some prime beef up in the distance, with a stray outside the paddock fence on the road. We came to a crawl and had to move right across to the opposite side of the road, fortunately a clear stretch and good visual distance.

Got back to the Royal around 8.15pm, 65km for the loop and 50minutes the ride, just as the meals were being brought out. The riders that remained there were just getting ready to leave when we got back.

I think Russell may be onto a good idea for next riding season when the days get longer, say once every 3 or 4 weeks to BRE 'book & ride & eat' out of Featherston.

Thanks Russell, Mowgli, Rev DJ and blue Firestorm rider, for a great evenings ride.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Rev DJ]

Yeah - the prime beef was an event :crazy: - I had a vision of someone cleaning it up and then someone having to carry a ton of steak on the back of the bike for the barbie!!! :lol:

[Cave Cleaner]

So you were at the tin hut? Sorry we didnt realise you were from KB. :laugh:

Yeah Karmakiller and myself were the ones at the tin hut. Sorry I hadnt met you guys before, either.
We came over the hill with the others, (i dont know how many there were,) but a dozen or so. Most were going to do the loop before a feed at the royal, but as we had about 45 minutes ride up on the others (as we rode over from Kapiti), we went straight in for a feed. Took the long way back home via Ngauranga interchange and SH1. Got back around 9.25pm
Great evening for a ride.:headbang:

[Lissa]

Yeah Karmakiller and myself were the ones at the tin hut. Sorry I hadnt met you guys before, either.
We came over the hill with the others, (i dont know how many there were,) but a dozen or so. Most were going to do the loop before a feed at the royal, but as we had about 45 minutes ride up on the others (as we rode over from Kapiti), we went straight in for a feed. Took the long way back home via Ngauranga interchange and SH1. Got back around 9.25pm
Great evening for a ride.:headbang:

Will make sure I say hi next time, I didnt recognise you and because there usually is a big group I didnt want to embarrass myself by asking if you guys were from KB.. an internet site. hehe :sunny:

Was a brilliant night for a ride, awesome today as well. :rockon:

[Cave Cleaner]

Was thinking the same way too :doh: But will catch up another time Im sure

[nivram]

Hi, is this on this Wed(Waitangi day) would love to join you guys.

[Grub]

The Grub is in. Nasty is considering it based on the weather (well she IS a girl after all).

[Trudes]

Public holiday, Wednesday, no work.... it'll rain and blow!:doh:

[Nasty]

The Grub is in. Nasty is considering it based on the weather (well she IS a girl after all).

:Oi:You almost got red bling for that comment!

[Trudes]

:Oi:You almost got red bling for that comment!

hehehe, do it, do it.....
Or you could pop something itchy in his spanky new leathers...:msn-wink:

[Grub]

hehehe, do it, do it.....
Or you could pop something itchy in his spanky new leathers...:msn-wink:

If I were you, I would fear for Pamela's virginity ... I am The Grub you know, Grub's know no boundaries

[Nasty]

hehehe, do it, do it.....
Or you could pop something itchy in his spanky new leathers...:msn-wink:

hmmm .. a rather good idea .. I may hold that one in check for when needed .... btw .. he looks cute in the new leathers .... might have to go and get him outta them again :wari:

[Trudes]

Oh my goodness, you two!!!:spanking:

[Hawkeye]

hmmm .. a rather good idea .. I may hold that one in check for when needed .... btw .. he looks cute in the new leathers .... might have to go and get him outta them again :wari:

Far too much info....:eek5:

[Grub]

Far too much info....:eek5:

Hey Kenny, you up for a ride to the Manawatu on Wednesday? Haven't had you out n about in ages

[Hawkeye]

Hey Kenny, you up for a ride to the Manawatu on Wednesday? Haven't had you out n about in ages

Need to figure out the family thing. But I'm keen if I can get away.

[DingoZ]

Anyone up for this tonight..... Am starting to feel better, so will see how things go in the next couple of hours...:)

[sinned]

I could be on for the ride. It seems some of the regulars will be out on other rides today. So who is going to turn up?

[Nasty]

I could be on for the ride. It seems some of the regulars will be out on other rides today. So who is going to turn up?

The Grubs is manuwatu .. so will see how things go here .. might be able to come.

[Terminated]

Having tea early then down the duckpond at 6-ish for 6.30.

[sels1]

Its a nice night for a ride...me and Gareth51 will come down from Kapiti

[DingoZ]

I'm out - just went for a quick blat up to the Summit and back.

Still not right......:sick:

Catch you next week hopefully.......:)

[Cave Cleaner]

Karmakiller and myself took a ride to Levin and surrounding areas for lunch, so we have had our fix for today. :apint:
Should be a good evening for a ride, for those heading out anywhere:2thumbsup

[Wasp]

ill be there soon sitting in melling carpark posting from phone

[chazza404]

Ah badbuzz i musta just missed you guys got there at 640 then waited like like 720, oh well next week i guess :P

[Hitcher]

Nice to see everybody behaving themselves tonight at Pakuratahi. You must have all been on Harleys, because nobody waved.

[Trudes]

For Hitcher:

Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every ride you take
Ill be watching you

Every single wednesday
Every word you say
Every game you play
Every night you stay
Ill be watching you

Oh, cant you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart aches
With every ride you take

Every move you make
Every chain you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
Ill be watching you

Since youve gone I been lost without a trace
I dream at night I can only see your face
I look around but its you I cant replace
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep crying baby, baby, please...

Oh, cant you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart aches
With every breath you take

Every move you make
Every piston you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
Ill be watching you

Every move you make
Every ride you take
Ill be watching you

Ill be watching you
Ill be watching you
Ill be watching you
Ill be watching you...

(a few words may have been changed, sorry Sting)

[Terminated]

Arrived at the duckpond, and what a surprise, there before me was my Golf November Two Five Zero.

Good ride around Lake Wairarapa, and the meals were ready when we got back to the hotel.

Thanks Russell for being TEC from Featherston.

[Ocean1]

Nice to see everybody behaving themselves tonight at Pakuratahi. You must have all been on Harleys, because nobody waved.

Your lurking skills have improved.

[sels1]

Twas a good blat. A lot colder over the Rapa than up here on the coast.
Buck, thats why I took off on the road down to the lake - I wanted time to stop and put the liner in my vented jacket before you caught up - unfortunately some of the others thought it was time for a fang and took off after me - I guess that set the stage for the rest of the trip!

[nivram]

Thanks Russ for following me back much appreciated, it was the first time I'd been over the Tukas on the bike coming back in the dark was an experience! I sure as hell need some practice all part of learning I suppose.

Thanks guys I really enjoyed it hope to see you next week.

BTW I got back at 10:05pm so only 5 mins late not too bad :)

[Grub]

And the Welly adventurers met up with TCWNR group at the red pub. We'd done 629km by that time and 4 out of the 5 arses couldn't go a kilometer further without a rest before attacking The Hill.

[russellwhitlock]

Had a bit of a scary moment on the way home, though. Just after the Takas someone in their 4WD decided to overtake Nivram and I about 6 - 10 metres before a blind corner, since we had the audacity to be only doing 80 kph in a 100 zone!!!

And if someone had come around the corner going the other way, I know exactly what would have happened - he would have moved back into the left lane in a hell of a hurry. I mean, which would he have considered the lesser of two evils - that two motorcyclists are killed when they are crushed by the side of his 4WD, or that he is involved in a head on collision. After all, only one of those scenarios involve his life being put at risk.

On the bright side, I've got his numberplate, and will pass it on to the cops today. I may also go into the Post Office, and get his name and address, and send him a very polite letter explaining that the two motorcyclists whose lives he seemed to care so little about are both married, and between them have three children. And unless he wants to spend the rest of his life supporting our two wives and three kids with his wages, since his careless and thoughtless actions prevented us from doing so ourselves, that he should perhaps take a little more care in future when he's on the road.

[nivram]

Yeah that guy was an idiot I was just focusing on getting myself back in one piece, and to top it off I had some clown turn in front of me as I go coming around Greta point managed to get the anchors on in time still pretty scary stuff!

[Hitcher]

Your lurking skills have improved.

Rumour has it that I am an extremely good lurking biker.

[Ocean1]

Rumour has it that I am an extremely good lurking biker.

Rumour doth double, like the voice and echo, the numbers of the feared.

[Hitcher]

Rumour doth double, like the voice and echo, the numbers of the feared.

Like the old Beau Geste strategy.

[Kinje]

I didn't make it to TCWNR, but did make it to welly briefly. The rapa riders had a wee cruise out to Martinborough in the morning for lunch then back to Masterton. Seeing as it was still only about 1.30 in the avo, it was a sunny public holiday, and I have a new bike, I might as well ride to Welly and catch up with a mate.

Tracked him down, then learnt a new trick in the evening. He's having a 28 day break from motorcycling, so had my first go at carrying a passenger. Just cruised round the bays taking it very easy.

Eventually headed back to Masterton late last night. Was warm when I left Welly, but it got rather cold between Carterton and Masterton.

[dave_a]

I had to work late but will make it this wedensday

[Lissa]

I didn't make it to TCWNR, but did make it to welly briefly. The rapa riders had a wee cruise out to Martinborough in the morning for lunch then back to Masterton. Seeing as it was still only about 1.30 in the avo, it was a sunny public holiday, and I have a new bike, I might as well ride to Welly and catch up with a mate.

Tracked him down, then learnt a new trick in the evening. He's having a 28 day break from motorcycling, so had my first go at carrying a passenger. Just cruised round the bays taking it very easy.

Eventually headed back to Masterton late last night. Was warm when I left Welly, but it got rather cold between Carterton and Masterton.

Nice bike too Brent!! :niceone: Was a good day for ride, friggin cold again today. I am not sure how long you waited for me to catch up on our back to masterton, hopefully wasnt too long. Didnt really enjoy that back way, a few scares on the tight corners. You still going to meet us 'rapa' folk when you finally move over to the wellyregion!!! :confused:

[Kinje]

Waited for a wee bit, but not tooo long. Theres a couple of rough bits with nasty bumps, especially on the single lane sections.

Yeah, I'll be boosting over to catch up with you guys no doubt.

[Lissa]

Waited for a wee bit, but not tooo long. Theres a couple of rough bits with nasty bumps, especially on the single lane sections.

Yeah, I'll be boosting over to catch up with you guys no doubt.

Yea the single lane sections....not much fun. Hadnt riden the back way to gladstone since ages ago, gave myself a fright. At least I could get into sixth gear this ride though. :shit:

[Kendog]

and I have a new bike,

Where are the pictures?

[Ocean1]

Like the old Beau Geste strategy.

Just so. All that straw stuffed up ones Teknic jacket does get damnably itchy though...

[Lissa]

Where are the pictures?

Wheres the write up about it too!

[Kinje]

Where are the pictures?

Just got the Trade Me pics.


Wheres the write up about it too!

Don't know yet. There may or may not be one depending on if I can stop riding long enough to write it.

Heres the write up (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=66702)

[Ocean1]

I didn't make it to TCWNR, but did make it to welly briefly. The rapa riders had a wee cruise out to Martinborough in the morning for lunch then back to Masterton. Seeing as it was still only about 1.30 in the avo, it was a sunny public holiday, and I have a new bike, I might as well ride to Welly and catch up with a mate.

Tracked him down, then learnt a new trick in the evening. He's having a 28 day break from motorcycling, so had my first go at carrying a passenger. Just cruised round the bays taking it very easy.

Eventually headed back to Masterton late last night. Was warm when I left Welly, but it got rather cold between Carterton and Masterton.

A cruise around the bays was the original plan for the TCWNR crew, but plan B (#3) seemed to be better supported. Some of us were a tad late getting back, so we may well have passed you on our/your return.

And yes, once the sun dissapeared it was brisk over there. Bracing, even.

[Wasp]

ugh, howd this get buried?

I have bike and i will ride it!

nuff said

p.s. for those doubtful the weather looks fine

[Lissa]

ugh, howd this get buried?

I have bike and i will ride it!

nuff said

p.s. for those doubtful the weather looks fine

Looks like it is clearing over here :sunny: I see blue sky!

[Freakshow]

I might have to see if the bike starts and join you tonight!!

[Terminated]

I am thinking a two to two and half hour non-stop ride over the hill this evening from 6.30 and perhaps stopping back in Upper Hutt before 9 for coffee if it is not getting too dark.

A group of no more than 5 would be preferred. And no it will not be a fang, just a cruisie ride.

PM if you are interested and we may get away at 6.15 from the duckpond.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[nivram]

I'm keen see you around 6ish

[sels1]

Wont be joining you tonite, off to watch son and daughter play Touch - their team made the semi finals.

[Hitcher]

Me neither. I have a pressing engagement with a wall socket.

[phoenixgtr]

Is that you, House?

[James Deuce]

Me neither. I have a pressing appointment with three bleed nipples.

[skelstar]

three bleed nipples.
Cool name for a band!

[Str8 Jacket]

Me neither. I have a pressing appointment with three bleed nipples.

Thought you were looking quite busty when I saw you at lunch time! ;)

[James Deuce]

Cool name for a band!

I like it too. I have already voted for "Bogan's Heroes" however.

[Wasp]

Is that you, House?
Bahahaha, i was going to post along those lines

I've always wondered what it feels like.... :bash:

[sels1]

Is that you, House?

hello, whats this, a Chch lurker in our midst. Wot you up to Birthday Boy?

[phoenixgtr]

Haha. I lurk on this thread all the time. Gotta keep an eye on you lot!!

[Grub]

I am thinking a two to two and half hour non-stop ride over the hill this evening from 6.30 and perhaps stopping back in Upper Hutt before 9 for coffee if it is not getting too dark. A group of no more than 5 would be preferred. And no it will not be a fang, just a cruisie ride. PM if you are interested and we may get away at 6.15 from the duckpond.

Please don't hijack KB organised group ride threads. If you want to organise your own rides, do it but don't do it here.

[Nasty]

Please don't hijack KB organised group ride threads. If you want to organise your own rides, do it but don't do it here.

Agreed .. too many people get left behind when this happens ... not fair on them and defiantely not fair on the group. :(

[Str8 Jacket]

PM if you are interested and we may get away at 6.15 from the duckpond.

Heads Up and Enjoy

Ummm, Weds night rides leave at 6.30 dude?

Edit: I just saw Nasty and Grubs posts. They are correct in what they are saying mate.
You could always start your own thread?!....

[Freakshow]

:jerry: :corn: :rockon:

[Wasp]

I have nothing wrong with advertising other rides nor what Buck did

He made it perfectly clear it was a seperate ride and to pm him for further discussion

In turn, we have now had 4 supposed "off topic" posts discussing his 1 "off topic" post

What are the conseqences of a newbie turning up at 6:15 to go on bucks ride? - oh yea, they just arrive 15 minutes before tcwnr leaves....

edit: pass the popcorn freaky :)

edit edit: f'it im leaving now freaky, if you want to meet me at my place i plan to leave at about 5 - 5:15 and stay at the old work till 5:45

[sinned]

I will be there - hopefully? And that is for the 6.30pm ride.

[Terminated]

Please don't hijack KB organised group ride threads. If you want to organise your own rides, do it but don't do it here.

Well excuse me for breathing.

[DingoZ]

Pass......see you guys in a couple of weeks.....

[Hitcher]

Well excuse me for breathing.

Don't take offence, Guy. The Wednesday night is famous for its relaxed spontaneity and the general vibe is for it not to be a highly organised event. People are happy to go with the flow based on what the weather looks like, who else turns up and so on. These events have worked well for three summers without anybody in particular assuming "organisational" status.

Your organised events appeal to a bunch of like-minded folks. I guess the message I have taken from the earlier posts is that having two KB events happening in the same town on the same night detracts from both.

[Str8 Jacket]

Don't take offence, Guy. The Wednesday night is famous for its relaxed spontaneity and the general vibe is for it not to be a highly organised event. People are happy to go with the flow based on what the weather looks like, who else turns up and so on. These events have worked well for three summers without anybody in particular assuming "organisational" status.

Your organised events appeal to a bunch of like-minded folks. I guess the message I have taken from the earlier posts is that having two KB events happening in the same town on the same night detracts from both.

Yeah, what he said... Sorry please keep breathing.

Its just that Uncle B started the Weds night ride for exactly what Hitcher said.... Wasnt trying to put you down mate!!

[Grub]

It's quite simple really. TCWNR is "cruisy" and it is for newbies. That is the purpose of the ride when it was started x number of years ago abnd was celebrated as such by UncleB. The txt that begins this thread is a copy of a copy of whoever started these rides. The Thursday rides are for the serious riders but they also come on the Wednesday nights and are welcome.

TCWNR starts at the duckpond at 6.30. If a whole bunch of people leave at 6:15, where does that leave those that turn up between 6.16 and 6.30?

If anyone wants to have different rides that's cool, the more the merrier ... just not at that place at that time (minus 15mins)

[skelstar]

Hmm... didn't realise TCWNR was a franchise :mellow:



I could see you were going to get this reaction Buck.

[Sparky Bills]

As has been said. The Wednesday night rides were created by Uncle B, and should stay the same.

[Terminated]

Don't take offence, Guy. The Wednesday night is famous for its relaxed spontaneity and the general vibe is for it not to be a highly organised event. People are happy to go with the flow based on what the weather looks like, who else turns up and so on. These events have worked well for three summers without anybody in particular assuming "organisational" status.

Your organised events appeal to a bunch of like-minded folks. I guess the message I have taken from the earlier posts is that having two KB events happening in the same town on the same night detracts from both.


No offence taken Hitcher.

I have always appreciated the whole concept of the Wednesday Night rides, and since the beginning of 2008 I have been more than happy to take the Tail End Charlie over the hill. I trust that that has not been seen as being a 'highly organised event', nor have I assumed to take on any organisational status. Concensus on the evening is always the norm.

Between now and the end of daylight saving, and I am sure we are all aware that the days are getting shorter, I am going to ride on a Wednesday night, leaving from the duckpond at 6.30, or if as arranged by PM. I may leave earlier and limit the group to myself and a maximum of four other riders. I am conscious of the fact that group rides in the twilight can become hazardous, hence limiting the group to 5 riders. Generally my intention will be to go just for the ride and perhaps a coffee or soft drink. I am not too concerned about ordering something to eat as the sun is setting.


Yeah, what he said... Sorry please keep breathing.

Its just that Uncle B started the Weds night ride for exactly what Hitcher said.... Wasnt trying to put you down mate!!

No sweat, Uncle B as most of you are aware was my mentor, and what I propose doing limiting my group to 5 riders between now and end of daylight saving, I somewhat think Bruce would be supportive, he might even say 'where will you be riding Guy, the main 6.30 ride may see you there.'


It's quite simple really. TCWNR is "cruisy" and it is for newbies. That is the purpose of the ride when it was started x number of years ago abnd was celebrated as such by UncleB. The txt that begins this thread is a copy of a copy of whoever started these rides. The Thursday rides are for the serious riders but they also come on the Wednesday nights and are welcome.

TCWNR starts at the duckpond at 6.30. If a whole bunch of people leave at 6:15, where does that leave those that turn up between 6.16 and 6.30?

If anyone wants to have different rides that's cool, the more the merrier ... just not at that place at that time (minus 15mins)

Brett, don't be concerned, if it is arranged by PM, and limited to 5 riders, we know who we are, then we will have the opportunity to explain, if it is necessary, that 'we are outside the 6.30 ride group and leaving as a core group of five only, wait until the others arrive for the 6.30 group.'


Hmm... didn't realise TCWNR was a franchise :mellow:




I could see you were going to get this reaction Buck.

Cheers Sean, makes you wonder if the earth is flat or round sometimes doesn't it.


As has been said. The Wednesday night rides were created by Uncle B, and should stay the same.

Sparky Bills, Amen to that, I couldn't agree more. If however there is an option to leave earlier primarily for safety reasons then I am sure, a group of 5, myself plus 4 will not overly disrupt the usual 6.30pm ride.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[sinned]

Twas a nice ride tonight up to Raumati. I always enjoy the soulful last few ks on SH1 from Porirua to Jville.

[James Deuce]

Flat! The world is flat! Miscreants are burnt for their misdemeanours!

My nipples are bled. My brakes are unbelievable and as sad as it sounds, it was worth not going for a ride to get it done. Thanks to Nudemetalz for giving up an evening!

[Terminated]

Twas a nice ride tonight up to Raumati. I always enjoy the soulful last few ks on SH1 from Porirua to Jville.

Thanks for the company back to Greys Rd. In my mirrors your twin lights were lighting up the road fabulously, however Valerie's GN250 light was very very dim. She will need to get the bulb replaced for sure.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Terminated]

Flat! The world is flat! Miscreants are burnt for their misdemeanours!

My nipples are bled. My brakes are unbelievable and as sad as it sounds, it was worth not going for a ride to get it done. Thanks to Nudemetalz for giving up an evening!

Jim2 I can always count on you for a laugh, your second paragraph however, no I won't go there.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[sinned]

Thanks for the company back to Greys Rd. In my mirrors your twin lights were lighting up the road fabulously, however Valerie's GN250 light was very very dim. She will need to get the bulb replaced for sure.

Heads Up and Enjoy
Must be more than the bulb, wiring, voltage etc. Not much more light than from a dull candle - needs fixing.

[Kinje]

I popped up to the top of the takas on the off chance you guys might have come that way but you mustn't have. Never mind tho, had a wee yarn with one of the salesman from Motomart up the top and then cruised down the hill as far as Featherston with him.

Will be a bit of a more regular starter from the duckpond as of next week :Punk:

[ceebie13]

....I have a pressing engagement with a wall socket.

Do you do a lot of ironing, Brett?

[Hitcher]

Do you do a lot of ironing, Brett?

Now that the wall socket has been replaced, yes I can!

[sels1]

I am thinking ....etc

Might as well put my 2c in...

There is no "rules" about organising rides on KB, anybody can organise any sort of ride, anytime, just by posting the details. (No need to have a poll on it...)

Having said that, I tend to agree with Hitchers earlier post about leaving the format the the TCWNR as it is...nice and loose.

However if BBNo1 wants to mentor new riders then good on him. BuckBuck often plays the Tail-end-Charlie role now, and I for one appreciate that as I have done it a few times myself and am glad when someone else does it. I think the two concepts can work together. Often now the ride tends to split up into slower and faster groups anyway, people can chose where they want to be. Lets just keep the lines of communication open.

BB also makes a valid point about the daylight - it is getting noticably darker earlier now. Perhaps a slightly earlier departure time would not be a bad idea?

[Dodger]

I really must get out on a few more rides.
Does anyone have a spare Time Machine I can borrow as I just don't have the available time these days.

[Terminated]

Might as well put my 2c in...

There is no "rules" about organising rides on KB, anybody can organise any sort of ride, anytime, just by posting the details. (No need to have a poll on it...)

Having said that, I tend to agree with Hitchers earlier post about leaving the format the the TCWNR as it is...nice and loose.

However if BBNo1 wants to mentor new riders then good on him. BuckBuck often plays the Tail-end-Charlie role now, and I for one appreciate that as I have done it a few times myself and am glad when someone else does it. I think the two concepts can work together. Often now the ride tends to split up into slower and faster groups anyway, people can chose where they want to be. Lets just keep the lines of communication open.

BB also makes a valid point about the daylight - it is getting noticably darker earlier now. Perhaps a slightly earlier departure time would not be a bad idea?

Appreciate the comment.

[DingoZ]

Love the TCWNR's

Teaches me something new every time
Love the 6:30 kick off - gives me time to get home from work, dump the gear and get changed.
Love the general vibe of the assembled masses (27 bikes) the other night. (And not one bin - how comfortable is that ).....Great to see
Not put off by being on "L's" and having to ride in the dark, rather it has stood me in good stead as I have to ride home from work at 10:30pm and 3:30am after some shifts...It definetly ain't light out then...
The ride is of sufficient length to get the fix, and the drink and small feed while enjoying a "Talk some shit" session is one of the great selling points of the evening. Hints tips advice are always passed on, and worked on. Wow Grp Mentoring from lots of different riders, and it's free...Damm are we lucky buggers or what...

[Nasty]

Love the TCWNR's

Teaches me something new every time
Love the 6:30 kick off - gives me time to get home from work, dump the gear and get changed.
Love the general vibe of the assembled masses (27 bikes) the other night. (And not one bin - how comfortable is that ).....Great to see
Not put off by being on "L's" and having to ride in the dark, rather it has stood me in good stead as I have to ride home from work at 10:30pm and 3:30am after some shifts...It definetly ain't light out then...
The ride is of sufficient length to get the fix, and the drink and small feed while enjoying a "Talk some shit" session is one of the great selling points of the evening. Hints tips advice are always passed on, and worked on. Wow Grp Mentoring from lots of different riders, and it's free...Damm are we lucky buggers or what...

And this is what TCWNR is about .... the Ls are there ... there is some challenges ... we, most the time, ride not as a whole but as smaller groups .. I never rode with more than 6 of the larger group as a learner .... with a leader and tail end charlie .... some of the fuss here is just one persons perception of how things should be done ... and as it is a free ride .. and not controlled by that person he has created issues ... oh well ... TCWNR goes on ... Wednesday 6.30 at the duck pond ... this was a time choosen to allow multiple finish times from work and still have a reasonable group to meet at the various stop points.

[Trudes]

Well no, someone suggested a small group leaving slightly earlier and it only became an issue by other people taking issue with that. Anyway, move on and get over it.

[Blue Velvet]

Anyway, move on and get over it.

Feeling officious today chick? :lol:

[Trudes]

Feeling officious today chick? :lol:

I do feel a bit off ish, yes.

[Terminated]

some of the fuss here is just one persons perception of how things should be done ... and as it is a free ride .. and not controlled by that person he has created issues.



Well no, someone suggested a small group leaving slightly earlier and it only became an issue by other people taking issue with that. Anyway, move on and get over it.

Amen to that. Thanks Trudi, you know like they say, it is not a case of 'toughen up' but keep on asking until you find someone who understands.

What ever issues exist, it may pay for some people to get to know me to fully understand. I put a period, full stop, finish, to any harmonious relationship that goes sour and move on. Life is too short to get hung up.

Heads Up and Enjoy - and I mean it.:woohoo:

[Shadows]

Well no, someone suggested a small group leaving slightly earlier and it only became an issue by other people taking issue with that. Anyway, move on and get over it.

You must spread some rep... blah blah blah

[Nasty]

Looks like a big shiny yellow thing in the sky for tonights ride ... enjoy all .. i will think of you as I sit in the dental hygenists chair :(

[Weaver]

What time does this ride start? :dodge:

[Nasty]

What time does this ride start? :dodge:

Nice one ... of course its a 6.30 departure as per normal. :innocent:

[DingoZ]

What time does this ride start? :dodge:

..:first:...:done:



Enjoy.....I'll enjoy my ride into work, and then the ride home at 3am.....:(

[Grub]

Previous engagement has cancelled ... looks like we might be there :)

[Bullitt]

I reckon we should go up the takas tonite and look at this:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4408553a11.html

[Weaver]

:corn:

10 char

[sels1]

see ya'll there

[Weaver]

Well what can I say say really? Dodger, you and I should have swapped. I'd have ridden that scooter up the hill.

[Grub]

Yet another great evening to go over the hill. Blobbed out in the front lawn of the Tim Hut eating good food with a bunch of KBers as the sun goes down ... sublime!

The cafe at the top of the Takas didn't look like it had taken any heat but it was hard to see the generator shed damage at the back. I just hope this doesn't mean the end of the place. I so wish that the Regional Council would invest a few bucks in the building, then charge a good operator a peppercorn lease - it's a great facility to have, I would hate to see it go.

[dave_a]

yeah good ride, me and chazza 404 stayed for abit after then on the way back wentover moonshine road then around the bays, was quite fun in the dark :cool:

[James Deuce]

Yet another great evening to go over the hill. Blobbed out in the front lawn of the Tim Hut eating good food with a bunch of KBers as the sun goes down ... sublime!

The cafe at the top of the Takas didn't look like it had taken any heat but it was hard to see the generator shed damage at the back. I just hope this doesn't mean the end of the place. I so wish that the Regional Council would invest a few bucks in the building, then charge a good operator a peppercorn lease - it's a great facility to have, I would hate to see it go.

They're not going to. The lease is being extended month by month and it is fully intended that it will all be ripped down. The toilets are no longer serviceable and will be removed shortly. It isn't a profitable site because there are no services, so the generator and septic tank maintenance eat any profit that a two day a week business makes.

[henry]

Awesome ride last night. Best one I've had for a long time, apart from you pricks all pissing off while I was taking a leak :)

Anyway had a great ride back with the guy on the TL1000, sorry, don't know any names yet. I was right in the groove. Awesome. I'm still buzzing.

[Dodger]

Couldn't make the "ride" due to other commitments (and didn't want to take a 50cc over the hill :blink:)

Will try and make it in a week or so.

[Hitcher]

I so wish that the Regional Council would invest a few bucks in the building, then charge a good operator a peppercorn lease.

They have and they do. Although the "good operator" part is problematic. It costs the Regional Council about $30,000 a year to maintain the toilets at the summit. Maintaining public dunnies (apart from those in regional parks) is not core business for the Regional Council.

Even if there was no rent charged, there is no mains electricity or city water supply and sewerage at the summit. The absence of these places significant constraints on what an operator may do. Everything they sell up there has to be driven up the hill, as does their workforce. And given that this is, at best, a two-day-a-week business, Nobody is ever going to make a *go* of it.

While the views of a handful of bikers who like to have a wee and buy a coke at the summit once a month are interesting, any profits from that are unlikely to fund the running costs of an African orphan.

[Ocean1]

It costs the Regional Council about $30,000 a year to maintain the toilets at the summit.

Fark. When were tenders last publicly called for that wee contract?

[Hitcher]

Fark. When were tenders last publicly called for that wee contract?

The operator of the cafe is supposed to do the toilet maintenance as part of the lease arrangement.