2 Day Trip to Coromandel (27th-28th) Weekday Thur & Fri

[EJK]

2 Day Trip to Coromandel (27th-28th) Weekday Thur & Fri

Date: 27th to 28th Weekday Tour
Meeting Time: 9:30am, departure at 10am
Where to: Coromandel, Full-loop
How long for: 2 days
Meet where: Botany BP
Why: To challenge myself/ other confident riders on the famous Coro-loop and have a good time :yes:
Meeting place at Thames: McDonalds around 12pm

I am planning to go to Coromandel :) And I would REALLY like some experienced riders to escort/ show the way
Yes, this trip will be done during the weekdays.
The trip could be posponded to another day if we find a weather disaster on the forecast websites.

Trip route is preferred to be done like this:
Start from Auckland Botany BP.
Go through Kaiaua
Then to Thames via Miranda, We will meet Taurangans at Thames then head to Kev's place together :yes:
Staying at Kev's place for the night, we will also have BBQ dinner :)


Next day, we will head back to Thames to meet the 2nd group
When we gather, we will ride to the destination Coromandel
then go to Whitianga, maybe have lunch as Kiwifire72 suggested the place "The Fire Place"
Continue on the SH25 to Pauanui
Go down to Waihi, Taurangans can separate from here :)
Then finally Paeroa and Auckland

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This trip is for both Auckland and Tauranga :yes:.

Everybody is welcome for this trip if they are avaliable
Finally, If theres anybody who wants to give me suggestions or wants to stop me, then please do so :lol:

Accomodation confirmed at Te puru for the 1st Group

Please PM me if you would like to participate in this ride

P.S. Since I'm not experienced, I would like someone else to lead this ride :)

ADDED INFO: Two groups will be departing from Auckland. Group one on Day One and group two on day two.
I will be riding group one so a volunteer to lead the group two will be nice :)

CONFIRMED DETAILS ON PAGE 8

[Macstar]

Could be keen since my schedule is flexible at the mo. I grew up in the Coro so know the roads as good as anyone. Suggest postponing your lunch stop a little further along the ride since you'll get there in about 40 minutes from the CBD.

[EJK]

I will be touring not racing since my bike has topspeed of 130kph lol

Edit: Yeah we could postpond the lunch to Thames McDonalds where also we could suggestably meet?

[deanohit]

Yep, will be keen to meet in Thames for lunch. Got no problem with you leading as this is a confidence trip for you mate, don't want you feeling out of your depth and we all know the planned route.

[EJK]

Alright then :)
Know any cheap accomodation in Coromandel?
Cause I've never been there and I don't even know if they have Burger King or not :lol:

[deanohit]

Got plenty of places to eat or have a drink there. Will have a look for cheap backpackers or something there now.

[Zapf]

question... do you need 2 days for the trip?

[deanohit]

Well, we'll be on under 250's, and it's just a quiet cruise. I'm all for takin 2 days to do it an have the chance to take in the scenery clearly and not in a blur.

[Blackbird]

Alright then :)
Know any cheap accomodation in Coromandel?
Cause I've never been there and I don't even know if they have Burger King or not :lol:

Try Anchor Lodge in Coromandel Town. Beautiful cabins and within crawling distance of the Admirals Arms pub and the superb chip shop. Have a look at http://www.coromandeltown.co.nz/ for other accommodation options. Pity we're renovating our bach down on the harbour at present or you could have had that at a sharp price on a weekday.

[babyblade250rr]

2 Day Trip to Coromandel (27th-28th) Weekday Thur & Fri

Date: 27th to 28th Weekday Tour
Meeting Time: T.B.A
Where to: Coromandel
How long for: 2 days
Meet where: Botany BP
Why: To challenge myself/ other confident riders on the famous Coro-loop and have a good time :yes:

I am planning to go to Coromandel :) And I would REALLY like some experienced riders to escort/ show the way :)
Yes, this trip will be done during the weekdays.
The trip could be posponded to another day if we find a weather disaster on the forecast websites.

Trip route is preferred to be done like this:
Start from Auckland Botany BP.
Go through Kaiaua
Then to Thames via Miranda, We could meet some people from Tauranga there and have lunch :yes:
From Thames, straight up to Coromandel
Some riding and good night sleep in Coromandel

Next day, head to Whitianga, maybe have lunch as Kiwifire72 suggested the place "The Fire Place"
Continue on the SH25 to Pauanui
Return to the junction at Kopu
Then some of us will be separated and head home from there :)

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This trip is for both Auckland and Tauranga :yes:.

Everybody is welcome for this trip if they are avaliable :)
Finally, If theres anybody who wants to give me suggestions or wants to stop me, then please do so :lol:

Accomodation appointed later if we have enough confirmed people etc etc

P.S. Since I'm not experienced, I would like someone else to lead this ride :)

E.J my krazy young korean friend, when did ya come up with this idea? and arn't you going to rotovegas this weekend? two overnighters in two weeks? are you sure you and your two wheeler are ready for that?

[Maha]

I will be touring not racing since my bike has topspeed of 130kph lol

Edit: Yeah we could postpond the lunch to Thames McDonalds where also we could suggestably meet?

With a two day timeframe EJ, you could easily do the full loop....not the half, go right down to Waihi on the eastern side and through to Paeroa...:yes:

[EJK]

question... do you need 2 days for the trip?

Yeah, I'm not fit enough to do the coro-loop in just one day ey, I'm taking my time :) No pressure :)


E.J my krazy young korean friend, when did ya come up with this idea? and arn't you going to rotovegas this weekend? two overnighters in two weeks? are you sure you and your two wheeler are ready for that?

LMAO
My Rotovegas was cancelled ages ago lol
I'm depressed and I'm starting my own trip now :laugh:

[Scouse]

What are you riding a fuckin steam roller or summat cos it wont take two days to do the loop, even if you do the full loop

[babyblade250rr]

LMAO
My Rotovegas was cancelled ages ago lol
I'm depressed and I'm starting my own trip now :laugh:[/QUOTE]



Ahh i see young grasshopper, Would like to join you but weekday activities are difficult with a stupid thing called work in the equation.

[EJK]

Edit: Trip changed to do the Full Loop.

[Jeaves]

shame your not doing it on a weekend.....stupid work..mumble

[gijoe1313]

Hmm if this is next week, will be in my school holiday downtime (hopefully!) - If I can come, I'd just be riding out to meet you and riding back home and coming back out again to ride the other bits again! :lol: :ride: :scooter:

That actually sounds like a plan...doing the loop each day! :woohoo: Lemme see how it all pans out!

[deanohit]

That actually sounds like a plan...doing the loop each day! :woohoo: Lemme see how it all pans out!

Now thats keen! Why don't ya wanna do an overnighter? Be cool to meet ya out there mate.:scooter:

[twinkle]

would love to go EJ, but I can't do weekdays :pinch: have an awesome ride tho eh! :devil2:

[EJK]

lol We will miss ya Twinky lol :laugh:

Btw Gijoe, Cmon' you know want to lol
Yes, it's school holidays~ That's why I'm doing an overnighter ride :woohoo:
Planning a barbecue for dinner :)

[Swoop]

What are you riding a fuckin steam roller or summat?
Stuff going over the top of the loop on one of those!



It would make it interesting going down the other side though... What capacity brakes do steam rollers have?:eek:

[gijoe1313]

Now thats keen! Why don't ya wanna do an overnighter? Be cool to meet ya out there mate.:scooter:

Because I snore so loudly, it'd wake the dead. No lie! I snore as loud as a jet taking off! :lol: Whenever I used to travel, I'd always request my own room...because no-one could get any sleep if I did! :sweatdrop

And... even when I did get my own room, my snoring would go right through the walls! :o Many instances where people would pound on the walls or the door to get me the hell up so I could stop snoring...before dropping right off and doing it again :rofl:

Also, I have a secret identity to protect...:blink: Camo Ninja Rider!

[EJK]

Because I snore so loudly, it'd wake the dead. No lie! I snore as loud as a jet taking off! :lol: Whenever I used to travel, I'd always request my own room...because no-one could get any sleep if I did! :sweatdrop

And... even when I did get my own room, my snoring would go right through the walls! :o Many instances where people would pound on the walls or the door to get me the hell up so I could stop snoring...before dropping right off and doing it again :rofl:

Also, I have a secret identity to protect...:blink: Camo Ninja Rider!

lol better not take him with us then, he might break our neck while we are sleep :lol: might take our bikes and cash :devil2: :lol:

[Zapf]

reminder... you do have ear plugs... :)

[gijoe1313]

reminder... you do have ear plugs... :)

Arr! Me snooz'n is louder than a broadside from an angry 1st rate ship o'th'line! Oft times, 'tis been said, I am loud enough ta wake th'dead in th'deep!

They won't do no good, I had a sleep over arr on a Marae once and my mate who had earplugs on the far end opposite to where I was still was kept up! :rofl:

I did warn everyone if I found myself marooned out on the beach I would understand! Yo ho ho!

[deanohit]

Arrrr, there be plenty o' bonny beachs on the wild Corromandel ta be marooned on matey! Now where be me bottle o' rum? It's 5 o'clock some where in the world!

[Donor]

Now where be me bottle o' rum? It's 5 o'clock some where in the world!

SOFT!

Midday is acceptable - or as they do say, when the sun be over the yard arm, arrr!

EJ you are a sod - love to tag along but alas, work yada yada...

[gijoe1313]

So out wiv' th'map and mark in th'spot wiv'ye! Arrr! We'll take several leagues of distances right at the Ponga tree, left to the Servo of Mobil's dick, some lash'ns of grog and hardtack at a victuals n'grog hive where ne'er do wells, rapscallions, scurrilous knaves and jack dandy's fester!

Arrrr!

[Out-law]

Would love to go... as Iv never rode to caramande, just took my cage there, roads are beatifull there.

Wot time we will be back roughly ??? and How much money we need ?

[EJK]

I'd say.... grab handful for petrol, and around $25 for the accomodation :yes:
I am taking $200 with me, just incase of ANYTHING happens :yes:

Breakfast at Coromandel (Maybe), Lunch at Whitianga so.... We might be back at 4 or 5pm according to Google Maps :)

[EJK]

So out wiv' th'map and mark in th'spot wiv'ye! Arrr! We'll take several leagues of distances right at the Ponga tree, left to the Servo of Mobil's dick, some lash'ns of grog and hardtack at a victuals n'grog hive where ne'er do wells, rapscallions, scurrilous knaves and jack dandy's fester!

Arrrr!

LOL Can I have that in United Kingdom Royal Navy's Translation? lol

[Out-law]

SWEET AS ! 95% that I will go, If you dont mind... :)

[EJK]

Haha you are so welcome :):)

More the merrier

[Out-law]

sweet :) hope the weather is going to be good.

[deanohit]

Yea, come along out-law, should be a great time.

[kevfromcoro]

U BLOKES looking for somewhere to stay? i have a bit of room here,
just bring your own piss and sausages for the bbq

[deanohit]

Cool mate, where you based? Corro town? Be cool to meet up. :apint: We've just been looking at back packers to stay at, could be a few of us though.

[kevfromcoro]

iam about 12ks out of thames...up the coast.lots of room. if u dont mind sleeping on an air bed, safe here ...lots of room to park bikes, wouldnt mind coming with u,,but sold my bike a few months ago.

[deanohit]

Yea, I'm keen mate, not as far as we wanted to go on the first day and if everyone wants to go on to Corro town for the night, cool by me. What do you other guys reckon?

[EJK]

I am ok as far as we have BBQ for dinna! lol
Got local supermarket near you?

oh btw, How much do you offer for the accomodation? :lol:
Do you take BBQ?

P.S.In that case, we could delay the departure time :yes:

Everything is cool by me, but perferring to do more ride on the first day

[deanohit]

oh btw, How much do you offer for the accomodation?

Oooohhh, nice one!! Must be some where you can get some sausages, bread and beers. I'll just chuck some in my saddle bags.

[Zapf]

thames would be the place for supermarket. Apart from Thames it'll be 4 squares in all other towns.

[kevfromcoro]

u guys are wellcome to stay here,Thames isnt to far away.as far a 4 square shops ,,,there isnt any.also the nearest gas staiton is at tapu,,and the next one is at corro,,,and it is expensive..after that its whitianga.there is some cool trail rides on the way ...for the guys on trail bikes,,,,

[deanohit]

Yep, be bringing my stuff with me then. Not hard to fit a bit of bread, some sausages and a six-pack in the bags.

[EJK]

lol remember to pack with some ice

orelse
:puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke:

:lol:

I'll buy from there :)

[EJK]

Just saw some videos of Coromandel on Youtube, OMG
I must bring a camera!

[Out-law]

Sounds gOOd ! Looking forward to that trip :) hope the weather will be good :D

[deanohit]

For sure man, got a video camera on my bike, makes it alot of fun.

[Out-law]

I reckon itll be better to buy all the stuff at coro or near the place.

[EJK]

Yeah, I saw some of your videos on Youtube Deanohit :)
You are one photographer! :2thumbsup

Yeah, I am buying stuffs over there :) I hope they are not too expensive lol
I hope the weather is fine as the weather in those videos in Youtube :D

[klyong82]

Hi EJ,

Good on you in organising this ride. If this was on a weekend I would join ya. I am sure you gonna have fun. Ohhh I love BBQ........especially Korean BBQ too. If I can pull a sicky you might see me there...

[deanohit]

Took a few years to get them together though, but will definitly be bringing the camera and video camera, get some footage of you guys carving it up.

[EJK]

Hi EJ,

Good on you in organising this ride. If this was on a weekend I would join ya. I am sure you gonna have fun. Ohhh I love BBQ........especially Korean BBQ too. If I can pull a sicky you might see me there...

lol I'm looking forward to this ride/ trip :) Wish us luck (and weather!) :yes:

[Out-law]

Hi EJ,

Ohhh I love BBQ........especially Korean BBQ too. If I can pull a sicky

BBQ and beer after a fine weather ride, nothing beats that :2thumbsup better pull a sicky, should be fun :wari:

[EJK]

WHAT ME MUST DECIDE SOON:

Time of departure from Auckland
Accomodation (At Thames?)
Meeting place at Thames


Thats about it at the moment :)

I say:

If we are going to have BBQ for dinner at Thames, Aucklanders don't have to haste going to Thames since it's only about 2 and a half hour ride according to Google Earth :)

Yeah that's a good idea, Meet at Thames and on the next day, we do the whole Coro-loop having lunch at Whitianga.

Any other suggestions? :)


Edit: PLEASE PM me to confirm if you are comming to this trip :yes:

[kevfromcoro]

Thames isnt that far.i can do it in my car in just over an hour.did it once in 35 mins on a cbx1000.used $15 worth of gas one way.u guys doing the loop ,,are u going up to coro and then down the other side.the road to whangamata is ok..comes out at wahi..bit of a haul..but its the full loop
KEV

[Out-law]

I'd suggest to leave not to early, maybe meet at 9.00-9.30am and leave at 10pm, so that people would have plenty of time to fill up, and buy what ever they need, and discuss the roads that we are going to take. etc...

[Macstar]

Yeah, Akl to Thames (via the coastal route you are planning) would take a max of 2hrs from downtown Akl to Thames town on a single 250cc.

From Thames town, it would take just over an hour to get to Coromandel town (going slow).

All up, approx a generous 3 hrs to get from Akl to Coromandel Town on the Scorpio.

Next day: Coro Town to Waihi would take you just over 2 hrs (going slow) and Waihi to Paeroa to Akl about another 2.5 hrs on the Scorpio.

So probably around 5 hours on day II.

Total actual ride time: Somewhere around 8 hrs.

I know there's guys on here that will say they've done the full loop in under 6 hours, but you're going to be cruising along at less than 100kph.

[deanohit]

I'm in mate. Am keen to stay with Kevfromcoro in Thames and do the loop the next day around to Waihi. Also cool to meet up whenever, early or late on the Thursday.

[EJK]

Alright :)

As Out-law suggested, lets meet at around 9:30am-ish :)
We will take plenty of time for this trip.

Since the accomodation is about some distance above Thames, lets meet at Thames McDonalds and ride up together :)
If Aucklanders grab 2 1/2 hours down to Thames, ETA would be around 12:30pm. Quite early to have dinner at that time lol we could find something else to kill the time :yes:

Accomodation: Ok I've pm'ed kevfromcoro before and he said it's cool to stay so :)
So we will be staying at kevfromcoro's for the night :yes: Thank you Kev:)
We will also be having BBQ together :2thumbsup

Everybody cool with that? :)

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[0arbreaka]

I would be keen, but I cant do weekdays or even weekends depending on the shift i have.

[Zapf]

I suggest you goto your accommodation, drop your bags. And ride further up the coast, there will be plenty of places you would want to get photos etc. Ride back down for BBQ, and complete the loop next day.

Just a heads up, there is a bit of seal repairs on the roads on the west coast of Coro. So just watch out for those shaded corners.

I may come along, but will know closer to the time with work etc.

[deanohit]

Not a bad idea Zapf, be cool to have some time to try for some good shots of the bikes.

[EJK]

Great idea! :yes: on the 2nd day we will be busy riding the coro loop so lets take shots and things on the first day :D

That'll kill some time for the BBQ ;)

[delusionz]

Wish I could join you EJ, But alas, I can't. Nice seeing you the other day up on the mountain. Good luck on your ride, hope to have my Ninja along side you soon.

[MidnightMike]

I could be keen, dont know about this 2 nighter thing? Ive done the loop before and it takes shit all time to do (full loop)

Then again you guys are riding scorpio's and the "Mighty (P.O.S) Zongshen" (and of course are taking your time)

Oooo, looks like there might be another gsx coming....

hmmmm.....

[Out-law]

:) the more gsx's the better :D

[EJK]

I could be keen, dont know about this 2 nighter thing? Ive done the loop before and it takes shit all time to do (full loop)

Then again you guys are riding scorpio's and the "Mighty (P.O.S) Zongshen" (and of course are taking your time)

Oooo, looks like there might be another gsx coming....

hmmmm.....

lol don't dis the mighty Zongshen and Scorpio :lol:

If you want to join, you can meet us early on the NEXT day at Thames, if that's comfortable for you lol


More biker = better :):yes:

[kevfromcoro]

U Guys are going to get a ride when u get here..
A ride in my cable car up to the house.
KEV

[Out-law]

Sweet :) whats a cable car ? :D

[carbacca]

is the overnight place just out of thames?? if it is i could consider taking the day off work and leaving early morning to get there and join you for friday riding, would really like to do coro loop before summer weekends and it gets clogged up with cages from auckland

[deanohit]

Stayin at Kevs place in Tapu, about 12 clicks north or Thames.

[kevfromcoro]

Well its te-puru. really.....Tapu is a bit futher up the coast.about 8 ks.
u guys should take a ride up to Tapu,,there is a turnoff to the right.bit of a hard road to ride ,,if you are not on trailbikes.there is a square Kauri tree up there..worth a look..people tell me its wa started in a kerosine tin..thats why its square.
KEV

[deanohit]

Shit, may have to go see this mate, sounds great.

[Out-law]

Yeah, the square kauri is pretty mean, Iv seen it, amazing :D worth of having a look :)

[kevfromcoro]

JUST pulling ya tit about the kerosine tin..the tree is 400 yrs old
didnt have k tins around then...but it is square...dont understand it really

[deanohit]

Funny bugger, huh. =)

[carver]

fuck, we just did the loop in 8 hours from hamilton including stops at the pub, in the wet..and sidewinder was on his VTR 250...

[EJK]

lol what do you have up ur sleeve Kev?
Are you gonna take us to a slaughter house up on a hill where its accessable by a cable car and kill us? lol jks

Sounds like a nice place :)
I can't wait for the trip! :D

[kevfromcoro]

Nah m8..it has a cable car ..but we can walk up.think u guys will enjoy it here...great views,,,,and if u want to park your bike up and do a bit of fishing all is koool,take it easy.....just do wot u want...... different from Auckland.......looking forward to meeting a few KBS

[smoky]

I thought of takin a day off on Friday to go with you - but I have too much work on.

Don't want to stuff your day up but - why don't you do the part around the coast from Auckland to Maranda on the way to Thames day one, then the full loop and back to Auckland day 2

The other suggestion is doing Auckland to Pearoa, Waihi, Whangamata, Kopu to Thames (bottom part of the loop)
Then the day 2 do the top half of the loop.

Have a great trip whatever you do

[EJK]

I thought of takin a day off on Friday to go with you - but I have too much work on.

Don't want to stuff your day up but - why don't you do the part around the coast from Auckland to Maranda on the way to Thames day one, then the full loop and back to Auckland day 2

The other suggestion is doing Auckland to Pearoa, Waihi, Whangamata, Kopu to Thames (bottom part of the loop)
Then the day 2 do the top half of the loop.

Have a great trip whatever you do

Yeah we are taking the option 1 :yes:
Thanks it will be a nice trip:)

[MidnightMike]

u guys should take a ride up to Tapu,,there is a turnoff to the right.bit of a hard road to ride ,,if you are not on trailbikes.
KEV

Lol, is that the one from tapu to coroglen?

Done that one before on my gsx, in the rain, it was, um, interesting. :confused:

[EJK]

hey MidnightMike, if you join, there will be 3 GSX250's lol
Wouldn't that be a sight! :niceone:

[Out-law]

3 gsx's WOW ! that would be awesome :) should race LOL I'll lose im like 85kgs.... :D took it upto 170km/hr the other day took quite some time :) looking forward for the trip :D

[MidnightMike]

3 gsx's WOW ! that would be awesome :) should race LOL I'll lose im like 85kgs.... :D took it upto 170km/hr the other day took quite some time :) looking forward for the trip :D

Has your bike got a different sprocket or was that doing 14,000rpm?, because (stock standard) they are geared to redline at 160kph at 13,000rpm.

Argggg, 3 gsx's, *goes and checks metservice*......

[Out-law]

Nah the sprocket is stock, but it was closer to 14rpms, I just found a nice down hill :D going back from whangarei

[MidnightMike]

Nah the sprocket is stock, but it was closer to 14rpms, I just found a nice down hill :D going back from whangarei

Ahhh lol, im thinking about getting a new front sprocket on mine with an extra tooth to add another 10kph to the top end.

The weathers not looking too bad on wed, alright on thursday.

What time are you guys planning on leaving kev's on the second day?

[Out-law]

I wont probbably be doing anythink to my gixxer, because as soon as I will get my restricted I will try to apply for an exemption, and most probably will be able to get a 400cc, hopefully a 600cc, than Ill get a gixxer k6-k7 or zx6rr :D

Well we are going to be riding for around 5hrs on 2nd day, so would sugest to leave 10-11.00pm max.

[MidnightMike]

K sweet, im considering just coming along on the second day, meeting you lot that morning at kev's.

We'll see.

Ill flick EJ a pm before wed if im gonna tag along. :rockon:

[Out-law]

sweet as ! 2nd day riding should be pretty intense :D will be fun !

[PirateJafa]

There seems to be a few people who are keen to leave early on the Friday to meet up with the first group, possibly including me.

We could meet up sometime Friday morning at BP Botany for the ride out to Thames?

[Out-law]

There seems to be a few people who are keen to leave early on the Friday to meet up with the first group, possibly including me.

We could meet up sometime Friday morning at BP Botany for the ride out to Thames?

If you guys want to leave from Auckland on friday, and do the loop with us which is roughly 5hr + riding to Kev's place rouglhy 2hr... 7hr in 1 day... thats quite a bit.

[carbacca]

if i am heading out on friday morning to kevs place i would be taking the boring way, SH1-SH2 etc so it shouldnt take long

[EJK]

Wow, 7 hours + riding... thats a bit much lol
Well I'll be happy to have some more people for this trip :)
Not a problem :yes:

If we would to leave from Kev's place at 11am, then we could end up in Auckland about 7 PM lol
Meh, personally I don't mind night riding :)

[Out-law]

night time riding is fun... should do some races on straights :D would be fun :D

as 2 times loosing my license is not enough :D

[kevfromcoro]

lol what do you have up ur sleeve Kev?
Are you gonna take us to a slaughter house up on a hill where its accessable by a cable car and kill us? lol jks

Sounds like a nice place :)
I can't wait for the trip! :D

Nah mate..iam a hamless bloke..
Wouldnt go wandering up the back though..in the bush
There are some pretty lonely pig hunters up there.
God knows what might happen to ya.
kev

[Maha]

race LOL I'll lose im like 85kgs....


night time riding is fun... should do some races on straights :D would be fun :D
as 2 times loosing my license is not enough :D

The 'race' theme/talk should not be taken seriously aye Out-Law? :nono:
Fingers crossed, you are full of it and wont entice anyone into riding outside their comfort zone.

[Out-law]

haha ofcourcse not :D I might race only if someone is keen on that:) but wont entice anyone to ride outside theyr comfort zone :D as it is a toure not a RACE ! ,so nothing to be worried about :D

[EJK]

Alrighty ho~ so will there be two groups heading to Coromandel?

[HungusMaximist]

Just let me know when you guys sort it all out and give me an update.

Cheer.

[zeocen]

It's like... Skid-Mark ... but it's worded, Out-Law....... strange.

[Out-law]

It's like... Skid-Mark ... but it's worded, Out-Law....... strange.

My english is not the best :niceone: wot do you mean by this ? :)

[EJK]

I think he is talking about a guy called Skidmark in KiwiBiker lol

Quite noctorious I believe... lol

[Out-law]

LOL... but what it has to do with me ? :)

[deanohit]

He's always been a bit of a loose unit from what I've heard, look into his history on KBer here.

[EJK]

CONFIRMED DETAILS: First group will be leaving from BP Botany at 10am so be there at suggestably 9:30am orelse you will have to join the 2nd group :lol:

Aucklanders and Taurangans will meet at Thames McDonalds around 12pm and head North together to take some flicks :)


On the next day, 1st group will meet the 2nd group at Thames McDonalds :D, suggesting maybe at 11am MAX

Then head to Whitianga to have lunch.

After that we will ride all~around the coro-loop till we reach Waihi, say goodbyes and take last shots and we will head our own ways :)

Aucklanders: Just to save time and our physical stamina, I suggest to take the normal SH2 and SH1 to Auckland

If you are happy with the conditions above, flick me a PM to be in part of the Group 1 :) Barbe-Q for dinner too :)

P.S. Hey Carbacca, would you like to lead the 2nd group?

P.P.S It is not a compulsory to ride together for the 2nd group :yes: If you want to ride alone to Thames that fine :yes:

P.P.P.S I will have my camera ready to take 3 Gix-R'-us 250 at once :)

P.P.P.P.S "Fireplace" Restaurant's menu is Xtraordinary! Soup of the day itself costs $10.50 alone! Still keen? Lets find something else lol

[MidnightMike]

He's always been a bit of a loose unit from what I've heard, look into his history on KBer here.

To put it quite bluntly:

- He used to ride like a complete cock.
- Especially around town in 50k zones ect
- He's a bit of a smartass too.


You really dont want to be compared to him.

On a serious note:

So lets keep this as a ride, not a race, because sooner or later someone will take things that much further out of their skill range and bin it, screw over their bike, injure themselves, or worse.

Not the greatest thing to happen on a ride.

[MidnightMike]

P.P.P.S I will have my camera ready to take 3 Gix-R'-us 250 at once :)

Yeeaaaa yaaaahhhh!!! :wari:

Im in boys, lets make this a good one. :rockon:

[deanohit]

I'm bringing my video camera as well to try and keep up while recording the 3 GSXs riding together. Bring on the sunshine.

[EJK]

Weathers looking good :D
You don't see this often!
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=3

[deanohit]

Awesome, should be a good run then.

[MidnightMike]

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=47

Weathers looking great in Thames aswell.

Just a Q guys, whats the address of the Thames Mc Donalds, Ive checked in on the yellow pages website, but im not too sure:

http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Takeaway-Foods/McDonald-s-Restaurants-(New-Zealand)-Ltd/100979504_1581.html

[kevfromcoro]

Hi MM......Macdonalds is in Goldfeilds shopping centre.
Its out front.....cant miss it.

[MidnightMike]

Sweet, thanks kev....

[Out-law]

To put it quite bluntly:

- He used to ride like a complete cock.
- Especially around town in 50k zones ect
- He's a bit of a smartass too.


You really dont want to be compared to him.

On a serious note:

So lets keep this as a ride, not a race, because sooner or later someone will take things that much further out of their skill range and bin it, screw over their bike, injure themselves, or worse.

Not the greatest thing to happen on a ride.

Nothing to be worried about :niceone: I take riding seriously. :cool:

See you there guys !

[Out-law]

What would be the suggested stuff to be taken on a trip ??? As Im new to riding trips have no ideas what to take :)

[MidnightMike]

What would be the suggested stuff to be taken on a trip ??? As Im new to riding trips have no ideas what to take :)

Im not sure about everyone else, im just grabbing my phone, wallet, drink bottle, few snacks and a map.

[Out-law]

Sweet... Ill try not to grab to much stuff :)

[Maha]

Im not sure about everyone else, im just grabbing my phone, wallet, drink bottle, few snacks, blow-up Barbie, gel etc


Good onya MM....hope ya share mate!......:eek:

[EJK]

Im not sure about everyone else, im just grabbing my phone, wallet, drink bottle, few snacks, blow-up Barbie, 12 Piece KFC, 24 Pack Marlboro and a map.

Hope you really share! :devil2: :niceone:

:lol:

[EJK]

What would be the suggested stuff to be taken on a trip ??? As Im new to riding trips have no ideas what to take :)

I am taking my cell phone, Wallet (eftpos ;)), maybe PSP for before going to sleep, a towel, My personal Trip Diary :D and my bike :D:D

Oh and CAMERA!

[Out-law]

I am taking my cell phone, Wallet (eftpos ;)), maybe PSP for before going to sleep, a towel, My personal Trip Diary :D and my bike :DD


Sweet just dont forget the camera :banana:

[Maha]

I am taking my cell phone, Wallet (eftpos ;)), maybe PSP for before going to sleep, a towel, My personal Trip Diary :D and my bike :DD


Camera....dont forget a frecken' camera!....

[EJK]

OMG I almost forgot lol

*Edits the list*

[Out-law]

Wot time do you reckon we will be back to Auckland ????

[MidnightMike]

Sweet just dont forget the camera :banana:


Camera....dont forget a frecken' camera!....

Definately, If we can have a few peeps with camera's It'll be sweet, the more photos the better.


Good onya MM....hope ya share mate!......:eek:


:rofl: I actually had to go back and check that I didnt write that. :shit:

[MidnightMike]

EJ, have you got a list of the Kb'rs that are coming on this ride?, would be good to see who's who and what their riding.

Rain, rain, go away.....

[Out-law]

EJ, have you got a list of the Kb'rs that are coming on this ride?, would be good to see who's who and what their riding.

Rain, rain, go away.....

:Pokey:Yeah give us the list ! Maybe also list the colours of the bikes :lol:

[MidnightMike]

I think the most important question is:

Are the other two GSX's blue? :drool:

[PirateJafa]

If one of them is the chap I know, at least one will be dark-grey. :)

[Out-law]

Hope the red bandit will be there :D aye David !?

[HTFU]

Oops posted twice

[HTFU]

Looks like you guys are well organised for a fun couple of days riding in the sun (hopefully).

If mother in law is still here to look after younglings (school holidays) will make the journey across the plains on for the Friday meeting at 11am in Thames, do the coro-loop and home again.

Just been through the 1000km service so keen to get the GPX on something a bit longer.

If anyone else down this way is keen to go across PM me, will be going through Cambridge at 9.15 am Friday to make 11am Thames.

[PirateJafa]

Hope the red bandit will be there :D aye David !?

Should be coming over on the friday, if she is running, and I manage to scrounge up some gas money from somewhere.

Might even fit my Stebel before the ride, if I can get off my chuff. :P

[EJK]

Wot time do you reckon we will be back to Auckland ????

I think we will be back around 7pm with dead-tired body lol (hopefully in one-piece lol)


EJ, have you got a list of the Kb'rs that are coming on this ride?, would be good to see who's who and what their riding.

Rain, rain, go away.....

lol There are only two people who has sent a PM to me

Out-law (GSX250)
and
Deanohit (The MIGHTY zongshen lol)

Argh damn! I will be the smallest engine and the slowest of the group!....... AGAIN! :lol:

Please PM me for the 1st group, cause I must have the list before Wednesday.
The list will go to Kev for the accomodation :)

Oh BTW, Kev said a sleeping bag is recommended :) Another item on the list lol

P.S. Whos joining me on Thursday from Auckland?

P.P.S Dear Friday group, please PM me aswell, i would like to make the list and tick off on the day. I don't want anyone left behind (eventho theres only one way up to Coromandel) lol

[deanohit]

Nah man, my bike will be the smallest, you've got 225cc while I've only got 200cc of fire breathing mind blowing power! or something like that! Mwahahahahaha.

LOL.

[MidnightMike]

Ilol There are only two people who has sent a PM to me

Out-law (GSX250)
and
Deanohit (The MIGHTY zongshen lol)

Ahhhh maaan!

C'mon peeps, we need more bikes! :Pokey:

[Out-law]

OHHHH WTF !!!! Cmon people ! More bikes = better !!!!

[wybmadiity]

Sounds like you will have a great time guys :yes: Keep it real out there, weather is looking great :niceone:

Thursday ... Nice http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=swp&tim=54

Friday ... Primo http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=swp&tim=78

[Out-law]

Sounds like you will have a great time guys :yes: Keep it real out there, weather is looking great :niceone:

Friday ... Nice http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=swp&tim=54

Saturday... Primo http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=swp&tim=78

Em... we are going on thursday and coming back on friday, anyways weather looks good :sunny:

[wybmadiity]

Em... we are going on thursday and coming back on friday, anyways weather looks good :sunny:

Thats what I ment ... Post edited cheers

[Out-law]

All good... are you going with us ! ?

[kevfromcoro]

Dont worry to much about the sleeping bags.
Bit of a hassle to carry for 1 night.

[Macstar]

lol There are only two people who has sent a PM to me

I'll know by tomorrow what my schedule is for Thurs / Fri but at this point it looks like I have a meeting on Fri unfortunately... (I could definetely do Wed/Thurs) always the way eh?

I just got my oil leak fixed today and fitted some front fork spacers and tightened up the steering too, she's (the RF) running sweet man (was a bit wobbly and bouncy down to Vegas on the weekend).

[EJK]

...And the rear brakes? lol

[EJK]

Dont worry to much about the sleeping bags.
Bit of a hassle to carry for 1 night.

Alright cheers lol
you are far too kind lol

[deanohit]

Got the tripod mounted to the handle bars for the video camera today, hoping to try it out tomorrow, should be great fun.

[Out-law]

Awesome ! how many hr's can you film on your camera ?

[deanohit]

Batteries normally run out before the memory. Will be bringing spares though, so should be good for 2 hours.

[EJK]

I'm planning to buy a DVD Camcorder tomorrow :cool:

[MidnightMike]

Got the tripod mounted to the handle bars for the video camera today, hoping to try it out tomorrow, should be great fun.


I'm planning to buy a DVD Camcorder tomorrow :cool:


Woot :eek:, sounds good, might get a few clips of my tail light :nya:

This week is taking far too long....

[Macstar]

...And the rear brakes? lol

Rear brake is ok now, it just needed to cool down. I was going to get the brake line braided like in the front to prevent it from happening again, but I think i'll just slow down instead and save $100.

As for me coming on the ride: Sorry mate, can't get out of a 1hr meeting on Fri but I might still cruise down with you guys on Thurs and maybe do the loop anyway (just get back in time for this 11am meeting).

[deanohit]

Woot :eek:, sounds good, might get a few clips of my tail light :nya:

This week is taking far too long....
As long as thats the only thing we see,not a slide or anything!
Looking forward to tomorrow.:banana:

[carbacca]

right i am just about confirmed now, will put in leave application for friday (but thats a bit hard since my boss aint here cos i think he electricuted himself yesterday) but i think i can get away no probs

anyways i will be heading out of auckland early on friday morning, will be leaving central auckland about 7.30 to beat the traffic, meeting up with a coupld of guys at BP Autobahn at 8. plan at this stage is to head down the boring way and save the exciting stuff for the coro but that could all change as i think the timings quite loose (shouldnt take more than an hour and a half to get to thames from papakura the boring way which puts us there at....9.30 for a 11am meeting time) EJ if you want to leave thames earlier at say...10am that would work better methinks.

anyways thats the plan for now, looks like a good day for a ride so far

[Out-law]

It seems like everythink is well organised ! :) just lets hope nothing will go wrong, and that we will get as many people as possible.

[Out-law]

Iv seen a Zongshen on a road today... Do they go allright ? how many hp is that 1 cylinder pumpin ? :D

[deanohit]

Iv seen a Zongshen on a road today... Do they go allright ? how many hp is that 1 cylinder pumpin ? :D

:Pokey: I think it was 15 ponies with short legs.:lol: But you ain't seen a Zongshen like mine, come to think of it, thats a good thing, you'd probably be to embaressed to ride with me then.

[Out-law]

LOL... Wont be embaressed for sure... :D al long as you can do 100-110km/hr with no problems... and overtake cars if needed... :)

GO GIXXER'S ! :D 40-45hp

[carbacca]

i think my V-twin would rock on the steep twisties

[Out-law]

Will see :D I raced a gt250r twice... It was pretty equal on the first time... second time I just BLIZZED em... cos i was in my ninja :D LOL

[kevfromcoro]

You blokes should be down here to-day.
the weather is great.
Lots of bikes going up and down the coast.

[MidnightMike]

LOL... Wont be embaressed for sure... :D al long as you can do 100-110km/hr with no problems... and overtake cars if needed... :)

GO GIXXER'S ! :D 40-45hp

Umm, yea, our GSX's only put out around 35hp, and weigh a ridiculous 186kg, DRY!


i think my V-twin would rock on the steep twisties

Them ho-bags sure can get down and boogie, however:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLVqjR_I89w



:bleh: :Punk: Woot!! GSX FTW! :Punk: :bleh:

[EJK]

Meh, failed to buy the DVD camcorder :(
Meh, still we will have fun anyways :)

I will be tail-end charling all the way lol
It's not because I'm a mentor, it's because I will be the slowest of the group lol :lol:

We will have fun :yes:

Oh btw, Theres gonna be only 2 GSX's in this ride lol sorry, My miscalculation lol

[deanohit]

Na man, I'll be tail end charlie as I've got the camera and the smallest and ugliest bike!

[MidnightMike]

Hahaha, forget competing about who's going to be the fastest, in this thread its all about who's going to be the slowest :rofl:

Awww, man, only two gsx's, ah well, two's better than one!

OMFG, 2000 posts, god damn im on here too much (though not as much as deano)

[EJK]

FINAL NOTICE! Thursday group gathering at 9:30am at Botany BP If you don't know where it is, then txt me to 021-049-9359

Departing to Coromandel on Friday, It MAY be tightened to 10am depends on how fast we group at Thames McDonalds (Aucklanders and Taurangans) But we will NOT wait for anyone who comes at or later than 11am! SHARP

We will have plenty of fuel stops so don't worry






Btw.....





LETS HAVE FUN! :D

[MidnightMike]

Is the friday group still meeting at the same time EJ?

[deanohit]

Hahaha, forget competing about who's going to be the fastest, in this thread its all about who's going to be the slowest :rofl:
OMFG, 2000 posts, god damn im on here too much (though not as much as deano)

:bleh: Well you could be slowest if you really wanna be:bleh:
Hello, my name is Deano and I'm addicted to KBer, but I don't wanna be cured.:doctor:
I do spend alot of time here, just became a senior member today :banana:

[EJK]

:bleh: Well you could be slowest if you really wanna be:bleh:
Hello, my name is Deano and I'm addicted to KBer, but I don't wanna be cured.:doctor:
I do spend alot of time here, just became a senior member today :banana:

haha! what are you gonna change your "Hardcore Biker" to? lol


Is the friday group still meeting at the same time EJ?

Yep, similar time but BEFORE 11am lol
Hope to see you there soon lol

McDonalds for the road :) yumm

[gijoe1313]

My little ol'Hornet has been bugging me for a bigger pootle - so I guess the Coro will be just jim-dandy! Mmmm ... riding ... mmm ... bikes ... :woohoo:

[HTFU]

Ok so you guys are leaving Thames mcds at 11am sharp. I will be going through Cambridge at 8.45am, Morrinsville 9.10ish and through to Thames. Any Waikato riders keen to have a day off work Friday, PM me if you want to ride over to catch up with the rest of Thames group for the Coro Loop ride.

[Out-law]

My bike weights 169kgs DRY !!!! Iv got a munal of the bike !!! and im pretty sure 40hp restricted...

We will have fun !!!! only 11hrs left till da trip :D

[deanohit]

Yea man, bring it on!!! :banana::wari:

[Zapf]

Might see you guys Friday at Thames... on my 200kg+ FatBlackBird :crazy:

there is only like a handfull of places to stop on Coro for fuel :) how about lest call it "rest stops" :baby:

[deanohit]

My bike weighs a blistering 120kgs, real easy to flick around, probly coz it goes slow! Got a spare 1ltr in my back pack besides 9ltrs in the tank

[Out-law]

LOL... I think my tank is 16 or 18litres :D and 3.5litres reserve...

Would love to go in my 1.1litre ninja... just couldnt decide should I drive with or without da L plate LOL

[deanohit]

LOL Just switch the stickers, nobody will know the difference.

[Out-law]

LOL... yeah write :D anyone can see the difference between 169kgs abd 220kgs LOL

[deanohit]

And fairings or not. Hahahahaha

[Out-law]

allright... time to get some rest now... tomorrow is a bussy day :D it will bloody take me an hour just to get to the meeting point in the morning :( bloody traffic.

see you tomorrow guys !

[deanohit]

See ya tomorrow man, weather is looking primo, should be a great ride up.

[EJK]

:D
Good night guys

Remember to pack your bags and cash lol

[deanohit]

All ready packed, did it after dinner, and got the cash in the wallet :banana:
Bring it on!!!

[Out-law]

Im getip up at 7am 2mrw... just 2 pack everythink... and I will be leaving my place pretty ealy... so I will be there much earyer... Got my eftpost Ready LOL... will take cash out 2mrw :D gotta buy some beer before Kev's place :D

Will be great FUN ! :D

[Out-law]

YEHAAA Got my 60 post now :D LOL

[gijoe1313]

Great day for a ride, yessiree bob :cool:

[deanohit]

Hell yea, down this way is clear blue sky, looks awesome as I'm getting my gear together.

[carbacca]

meh just got to work...will see you guys tomorrow

[MidnightMike]

Arrrgggg shit, hopefully all the mint weather isn't used up today, have a great ride to thames guys!

[PirateJafa]

Arrrgggg shit, hopefully all the mint weather isn't used up today, have a great ride to thames guys!

MetService (http://www.metservice.com/default/index.php?alias=thames) is looking happy. :)

[MidnightMike]

My bike weights 169kgs DRY !!!! Iv got a munal of the bike !!! and im pretty sure 40hp restricted...

We will have fun !!!! only 11hrs left till da trip :D

Holy shit, your right! :gob:

I just found the file for a GSX manual and downloaded it.

The amount of posts on this site saying 186kg is ridiculous.... :oi-grr:

Though the manual doesnt mention hp from what I can see.

[HungusMaximist]

Man, you guys have fun aye.

Crank those corners and get some peg griding action on your Scorpion EJ, or at least a few scuff marks on your boots from the tarmac.

I am fully busy with Uni man, so gotta give a miss.

[kevfromcoro]

Man, you guys have fun aye.

Crank those corners and get some peg griding action on your Scorpion EJ, or at least a few scuff marks on your boots from the tarmac.

I am fully busy with Uni man, so gotta give a miss.

Heya guys, we had a brilliant day once past the campervans went up and down the coast a few times, had great fun!:woohoo: Of course I'd rather be stuck in traffic, but eat ya heart out guys!!!!

[EJK]

We had a lovely day today! OMG a trip to Coromandel is fun but staying overnight (afternoon, sunset) at Coromandel Penintula is PRICELESS!

I hope to see many of you tmrw! :)

Meet GIJOE1313 at BP Autobahn tmrw 8am! ANOTHER CHANCE!

or ride to Thames before 10:30am FINAL CHANCE!!!

[gijoe1313]

And once again, the madness of the Coro takes it toll...
Time is fleeting, got to go riding!
It's time to do the Coro!

And I's gets to do it again tomorrow hyuk!

Yes, I did the half coro by myself when the others decided to sack out on the sundrenched porch, quenching their thirst with Kev's home brewed beer and snacking on bangers and mussels (freshly picked kaimoana!)

Must say, crazy cagers on the coro (par for the course), watched them drift over center lines, cut corners and do dodgy things! :eek5:

Only pucker moment was when I was heading up around a blind corner and ol'spidey sense just meant I had to hug left ... and around comes a concrete truck straddling the white line! :gob: Gah, if I was riding my normal line I'd be fender paste :no: But apart from that, all good!

Lovely scenery, excellent twisties and they have really improved the road surfaces from the loose metal from before. Just the usual roadworks being carried out with the stop lights.

And... I get to do it all again tomorrow! :woohoo: Spot ya like a done digger at the Autobahn early tomorrow! :niceone:

Piccies on another thread here : http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1223417#post1223417

[gijoe1313]

It looks like another fine day to ride the Coro loop (again) today! :yes: Yessirree bob, yup yup! :cool:

Spot ya at the Autobahn!

[HungusMaximist]

Man, the weather today is BEAMING! Have fun guys.... ! !

[Macstar]

Yeah thanks heaps for the hospo Kev and your other mate that was there (forgot his name). I went down just for the day and sat on the deck drinking home brews and eating mussels too. A wicked spot and awesome pad you have there Kev. Be a shame to let it go mate.

I'd like the opportunity to return the hospitaility some time, or at least supply a few beers and sausages next time.

Cheers again guys - and hope the second day of riding went well.

[deanohit]

Just got back a half hour ago, was great to put some faces to your KBer name, what an awesome days riding with you guys thanks. Sorry guys, but the video camera didn't record any video footage :crybaby:(something to do with the memory card crapping out) like EJ eating a muesli bar while riding through the twisties or me passing Scracha on the Ducati and no, he wasn't stopped!! and then to have him blast past 30 seconds later with the awesome sound of the Duke.:drool: Or my :crazy: moment when the back let go and I almost hit the barrier.
The Pics:
Pic 1: Scrachas bed mate ;)
Pic 2: All the bikes at Corromandel Town.
Pic 3: The Ninja next the "awesome Ducati".
Pic 4: All the bikes at Kevs place.

[MidnightMike]

Just got back a half hour ago, was great to put some faces to your KBer name, what an awesome days riding with you guys thanks. Sorry guys, but the video camera didn't record any video footage :crybaby:(something to do with the memory card crapping out) like EJ eating a muesli bar while riding through the twisties

Pic 3: The Ninja next the "awesome Ducati".


Crap about the video camera Deano.:oi-grr:

Those last two would have to be the funniest moments for the day. :laugh:

Anyone want to compare the amount of k's they did today? (I took the long way home and managed 490!!!):shit:

That was THE BEST ride ive ever been on, great weather, great roads, great bikes, great food and great company. :headbang::woohoo::Punk:

Thanks to all who attended.

Looking foward to another if it happens again.....

[deanohit]

I did somthing like 350 today, went back via Waihi beach, was nice to take a break on the beach for a while.

We all thought yesterday after a few beers that since Kevs place is for sale, we'd all buys shares and have it as a starting and layover point for KBer's doin the loop. Ahhh, the great ideas we have with the help of alchohol.

[MidnightMike]

I cant walk properly.


But it was so worth it....

[EJK]

I started a new thread about this trip discussion lol
Cause there will be ALOT to say lol

[kevfromcoro]

I cant walk properly.


But it was so worth it....

Why??? did one of those pigs hunters get hold of u?

[MidnightMike]

Why??? did one of those pigs hunters get hold of u?

No, I kept my speed up so that wouldn't happen. :buggerd:

Its called shit suspension, and too much riding (though there can never be enough)