Waikato: Summer weekend rides [Archive]

tri boy

28th September 2007, 20:47

Since the fog/drizzle/depressing grey clouds have finally started to give way to bluer skies, and warmer weather, I have taken it upon myself to kick start a summer thread for Waikato riders.
The Daytona's is all jiggy, so tootl'n time awaits.:chase:

tri boy

28th September 2007, 21:11

Leaving Pukete Shell Servo 9.30am for a cruise through the back of Kawhia through to Te Anga and back out at Waitomo.
All seal, All invited cept dangerous pricks that want to f**k my morning up.:nono:
150km range fuel tank will safely get you petrol stations.
Ride your own pace. will be gathering points along the way. 3-4hrs

Warr

29th September 2007, 08:52

Will be keeping an eye on this thread Brent and hopefully see you out there later :)

tri boy

29th September 2007, 16:12

Good to ride with you and Pete today. You two are deceptively quick.
That swarm of bee's was a good "wake up"!
Quess it's that time of year for swarming.

Warr

29th September 2007, 17:36

Yes good ride, Harbour Road had a good surface but between TeAnga and Waitomo was a bit substandard.
Looking forward to some more summer outings, tho October is looking busy already

heymista

2nd October 2007, 18:23

I see warr is taking people round his race trac again,Hehe.
He is n't deceptivly quik to me.He is plain quik lol.Sure can hussle a 90 bike an the vfr sure gets along just fine;)

tri boy

5th October 2007, 14:54

Much happening this w/end?
greenman has a coro ride in the calender thread on Sun, but I can't make this.
Anything happening Sat?

TerminalAddict

5th October 2007, 15:34

Anything happening Sat?

warr is having his 21st birthday party ;)

tri boy

5th October 2007, 15:40

warr is having his 21st birthday party ;)

Crikey, then theres an OLD man living in a 21yr olds body.:whistle:
Bloody body snatchers.:lol:

Warr

5th October 2007, 19:31

Crikey, then theres an OLD man living in a 21yr olds body.:whistle:
Bloody body snatchers.:lol:
Hey watch who you're calling old !!

dino3310

5th October 2007, 19:41

is it your big half century warr

dino3310

5th October 2007, 19:45

cant wait to get me some road going wheels again,sounds like i'm missing out on all the fun:baby:

tri boy

13th October 2007, 08:38

Busy trying to get the Scrambler sorted today, so won't be out on the Daytona. Wherever you are riding this weekend, stay safe.:niceone:

Mountlocal1

13th October 2007, 23:56

Hey... Put me on the list. Anytime any place.. Always keen for a ride!

Cheers :niceone:

smoky

15th October 2007, 21:05

Good to ride with you and Pete today.

Hey now I know who you are - only just found this thread, nice to have met you.
Good day out that was. My rear wheel seemed a bit challanged that day- not sure what was going on.
:banana:

I'm up for a ride so I'll keep an eye on this thread.

tri boy

24th October 2007, 14:23

smoky

24th October 2007, 20:22

Heading up to the Fletcher Bay with deanohit for a bit of fishing.
Light gravel roads, and you'll need personal camping kit.
Meet at Thames Sat 12.00.(service station).
Back Sun Evening.
All welcome.($10 Doc camp fee).:scooter:

Sounds like a great way to blow off a weekend but...
You planning on taking your fishing gear and camping gear up on your bike!

tri boy

24th October 2007, 20:36

Sounds like a great way to blow off a weekend but...
You planning on taking your fishing gear and camping gear up on your bike!

Yep. Scrambler is all set to roll.:clap:
Tent, S/Bag, Thermo Mattress, Camp Gear, Break down tools, Snacks/water etc, and fishing gear.
Its such a good ol pack horse. Might take a pic tomorrow to show I'm not full of shit.;)
Will take the Daytona up to Dans funeral tomorrow.

tri boy

24th October 2007, 20:46

I must be bored tonight. Heres a couple of pix.
PVC tube hold 2 piece rod, and reel/tackle, and soft baits in the gear sack.

tri boy

26th October 2007, 09:10

Sat 12.00 noon at Caltex Pollen St Thames.
I have contacted Coro Info Cntr, and fuel is still on sale at the Colville store, which helps with bike fuel range.:cool:

Cr1MiNaL

26th October 2007, 11:33

wheres this ride headin?

tri boy

26th October 2007, 11:42

wheres this ride headin?

Tip of Coromandel.
Mainly gravel road in good condition. Fuel is still available at Colville store.
Road bikes can do it, but stone chip damage to fairings is guaranteed.:(
check out a Coro map, and look at the tip. Fletcher bay etc.

Cr1MiNaL

26th October 2007, 11:45

Lol I'll pass.. stone chips on my new bike are one of the last things I want. If I had a tidy off roader I wud so be in. Do u do mainly off road (gravel) rides do ya?

tri boy

26th October 2007, 12:55

Personally, I'm spending more time on back roads and gravel, but hopefully others will post some more weekend road rides here.
Still like riding the Daytona on road rides, but theres something appealing about old country roads with nil speed cameras/coppas etc. Plus the final destinations generally arn't crowded. gravel puts alot of people off:clap:.
Cross over to the dusty side, resistance is useless:wacko:

smoky

26th October 2007, 19:26

Personally, I'm spending more time on back roads and gravel .... but theres something appealing about old country roads with nil speed cameras/coppas etc.
Cross over to the dusty side, resistance is useless

Have a good ride man - enjoy the fishing, I would go but I'm busy this weekend.

smoky

27th October 2007, 08:15

I'm going around Kawhia Harbour today - not a fast ride, going with a freind who takes his time.

leaving my place in Te Kawa at 1:30
If your interested PM me for address

tri boy

2nd November 2007, 17:55

A certain lady is doing her basic handling test tomorrow, so I doubt that I'll be on any group/major ride, so enjoy yourselfs, and stay alert.:Punk:

tri boy

10th November 2007, 17:53

Quasievil

11th November 2007, 08:44

Forgot to post a note that I was doing this ride.:oi-grr:
Its stuck between Te Kuiti, and Taramanui, and its worth while including Okahakura Saddle Rd.
Both ranges help seperate Taumaranui From Ohura. %90 gravel and very enjoyable.

1 Grader was about.

2 Saddle Rd

3 The coolest front gate I've seen for ages.

4 Mt Pleasant Farm members certainly enjoy skiing.

Mate, you and I need to get into some of this offroad stuff sometime. I liked the way you did the fishing rod attachment, I been thinking about how to stick my fly rod onto the bike, so your pic ansered that for me!
cheers

tri boy

11th November 2007, 08:55

I'll be up for it. :cool:

tri boy

23rd November 2007, 16:33

Saturday is no ride day for me. (checking out Quasi's riding gear, and helping a mate with his Blackbird).
Sunday I'm joining the Palmy/NP crew on the Whanga run.
Whats everyone one else doing?

Warr

23rd November 2007, 18:48

We are checking out the Whanga road for you on Sat. Mind you if I feel up to it I could do it both days .... mm ....